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Burglary suspect caught after high speed chase BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD A 20 year old man, Tyler M. Murray, from Lime Ridge, Wisconsin has been charged in Juneau County Circuit Court with burglary-arming self with dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, attempting to flee police, and theft of movable property. According to the criminal complaint Juneau County Sheriff deputies responded on July 31st to a complaint in Germantown of a burglary. The officers were given a description of a vehicle leaving the residence where the alleged crime had happened. Upon arrival Deputy Cameron McChesney witnessed a vehicle matching the description and immediately activated his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to make a traffic stop. The suspect, Tyler Murray, accelerated away which led to the deputy calling in that a pursuit was in progress. Deputy McChesney remained in pursuit for approximately one and a half miles at a speed of 70 miles per hour before the vehicle being driven by Murray crashed into a ditch. The complaint goes on to state that the deputy immediately exited his vehicle with his sidearm drawn and ordered the suspect out of the car with his hands in the air. The report goes on to state that allegedly Murray admitted to being in the residence and taking items from it. After he was taken into custody and placed in the squad, Deputy McChesney received reports over his hand held radio from other law enforcement at the residence relaying items believed to have been stolen, including two handguns. Murray was privy to the radio communication and is reported to have stated he did not know that there were handguns among the items he had taken, including things being in a bag. Murray was transported to the Juneau County Sheriff's Department where Deputy McChesney along with Detective Tim Andres interviewed him. Murray is reported to have waived his rights and agreed to speak with law enforcement. Again he admitted entering the residence and taking items, but stated that he did not take firearms. He admitted to taking two televisions, a Makita miter saw, a computer, a portable DVD player, a Sony game system, some various tools and some change. Recovered in Murray's car were these items as well as two guns. The estimated value of the items taken was $3,105. On August 1, 2013 Murray appeared for a bond hearing where Juneau County Circuit Court Judge Paul Curran placed him on a $10,000 signature bond. Murray remains in custody with the Juneau County Sheriff's Department on a probation hold from a prior case. Murray has a lengthy record including in Juneau County a 2010 burglary where just earlier this year in March he was sentenced to complete Challenge incarceration.
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Mauston Police Department K-9 Unit receives special donation A special donation from Null's All Paws Pet Wash in Mauston will mean the police department's newest member on the force will always be well groomed. Troy and Bobbie Null donated a year's worth of free tokens to the K-9 unit and Kantor, the department's newest and furriest member. Kantor, a two year old German Shepherd, is literally Officer Sanner's full-time partner. The trained and even tempered canine lives with Sanner and his family as did Yaro, the first and previous dog to be on Mauston's K-9 Unit, but unlike his predecessor, Kantor is able to be fully integrated into the officer's home and be around his young children. Kantor had received over a year's worth of training in Germany before coming this spring to the Mauston PD. He has completed 160 hours of dual purpose training for the Mauston Police Department at Sanner’s side.
Bobbie and Troy Null speak with Officer Sanner while their daughter McKenzie pays some extra special attention to Kantor, Mauston's newest member on the K-9 Unit.
First positive West Nile test in Juneau County The Juneau County Health Department reports a dead blue jay found in Juneau County on July 23, 2013, has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first bird that tested positive for West Nile virus in Juneau County since surveillance for the mosquito-transmitted virus began May 1. “The positive bird means that residents of Juneau County need to be more vigilant in their personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites,” Barb Theis, Health Officer said. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by feeding on infected birds. “Juneau County residents should be aware of West Nile virus and take some simple steps to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” Theis said. “The West Nile virus seems to be here to stay, so the best way to avoid the disease is to reduce exposure to and eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes.” The Juneau County Health Department recommends the following: * Limit time spent outside at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. * Apply insect repellant to clothing as well as exposed skin since mosquitoes may bite through
clothing. * Make sure window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquito entry. * Properly dispose of items that hold water, such as tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or discarded tires. * Clean roof gutters and downspouts for proper drainage. * Turn over wheelbarrows, wading pools, boats, and canoes when not in use. * Change the water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least every three days. * Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs; drain water from pool covers. * Trim tall grass, weeds, and vines since mosquitoes use these areas to rest during hot daylight hours. * Landscape to prevent water from pooling in lowlying areas. The majority of people (80%) who are infected with West Nile virus do not get sick. Those who do become ill usually experience mild symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle ache, rash, and fatigue. Less than 1% of people infected with the virus get seriously ill with symptoms that include high fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, mental
confusion, tremors, confusion, paralysis, and coma. Older adults (age 50+) and those with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of developing central nervous system illness that can be fatal. The Department of Health Services has monitored the spread of West Nile virus since 2001 among wild birds, horses, mosquitoes, and people. During 2002, the state documented its first human infections and 52 cases were reported that year. During 2012, 57 cases of West Nile virus infection were reported among Wisconsin residents, the highest annual number of cases reported since surveillance began in Wisconsin. West Nile virus infections in humans have been reported from June through October; however, most reported becoming ill with West Nile virus in August and September. The Wisconsin Division of Public Health will continue surveillance for West Nile virus until the end of the mosquito season. To report a sick or dead crow, blue jay, or raven, please call the Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610. For more information on West Nile virus: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/Arbov iralDiseases/WestNileVirus/Index.htm
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Obituaries ARTHUR “ARTIE” RYDMARK
Arthur “Artie” Rydmark, age 83, of Mauston died on June 10, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tomah. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hare Funeral Home, 217 W. Pearl St., New Lisbon, WI. Relatives and friends may call at the Hare Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. till the time of service. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in the Hustler Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
LOIS A. LANGE
Lois A. Lange, age 72, of Elroy, WI and formerly of Melrose, WI died Thursday, August 1, 2013 in the Black River Memorial Hospital after residing for two weeks in the Family Heritage Care Center in Black River Falls. Lois was born in the Town of Little Falls, Monroe County on June 20, 1941 to Richard and Lucille (Doerr) Lange. She was raised in the Melrose area. She was a retired historian and librarian in Washington State. She was also an artist and ran her own gemology business. Lois has resided the past twenty years in Elroy. She did a lot of community volunteer work. Surviving are one daughter, Christine Riggins, Humbird, WI; one grandson, Kyle Busse, Eau Claire, WI; and one halfbrother, Jerry Lange, Enumclaw, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private funeral ceremony will be held at a later date. Torgerson’s Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
JAMES DEVERE WILLIAMS
James Devere Williams, age 81, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Necedah United Methodist Church. Pastor Bill Dow will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be held at the Bayview Cemetery, Necedah. Family and friends are invited Saturday from visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
ARTHUR R. THOMPSON
Arthur R. Thompson, age 64, of Tomah passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital following a brief but spirited battle with cancer. Art was born in Hillsboro, WI on March 6, 1949 to Allan and Julia (Dutton) Thompson. He graduated from Royall High School and proceeded to enlist in the US Navy, honorably discharged in 1970. Artie lived life to the fullest enjoying hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and spending time with family and friends. Art is survived by his four sons, Matt (Christy) Thompson, Mark (Tiffany) Thompson, Andrew (Cassandra) Thompson and Jon (Angela Gray) Thompson and their mother, Kathy; his eleven grandchildren, Alexandra, Jamison, Julia, Abby, Nate, Rylee, Jadyn, Cooper, Isabel, Ella and Blake; his sister, Julianne Martin, his brother, Governor Tommy Thompson and many nieces and nephews. He is further survived by his lifelong friends, Paul and Cindy Prochaska, Dan Stephenson and Rosalie Ducklow. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 9, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tomah. Monsignor Richard Gilles will officiate. Family and friends are invited for visitation Thursday, August 8, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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JUNEAU COUNTY FAIR
Wednesday, August 14th – Sunday, August 18th, 2013 Wednesday - August 14, 2013
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Paramedics coming to Mauston Area Ambulance BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Mauston Area The Association Ambulance Board recently voted unanimously to add up to six paramedics on to the crew's roster. According to squad member Aaron Reineking, logistics are still be worked out but the addition of paramedics should take place by the beginning of next year. Reineking went on to say the advantages of having paramedics is significant in that paramedics are able to provide advanced cardiac life support, and advanced pediatric life support. Additionally, once the paramedics are in the field it will also mean when responding to calls, they will be able to administer pain control medications before being transported to the hospital emergency room. An even greater advantage according to EMT Jessica Zilisch will be the continuum of care patients will be able to receive. Zilisch went on to explain that with the addition of paramedics, the
association will be able to transport patients from hospital to hospital when there is a transfer needed. "We are there when they have the emergency and now they will be able to have us there for a transfer to another facility, we will know them, and they will know us. It makes for better patient care." Reineking stated that in the immediate surrounding area, Mauston will be the only service with paramedics on staff. While this maybe true in rural Juneau County, paramedics are normally part of the crew responding to emergency calls in other parts of the country. In becoming a paramedic, applicants must be certified and have completed 600 to 700 hours of clinical training. The cost for that education runs between $6,000 to $7,000 dollars, all of which is paid for by the individual. The compensation in return may not seem worth it to some. Mauston Area Ambulance Association
crew members volunteer to be on-call and receive a per call rate of pay depending on their position within the crew. The association has approved and utilized paying for a couple of members to be on-site and available during the daytime hours. As to what it means to volunteer to be on call according to Zilisch, Reineking, and fellow crew member Jayme Mortensen it means missing out of town events, waking up in the overnight hours and leaving family in the middle of dinner. However, to all three the price they pay is worth it. All stated they do it for a "love of the job and helping people." While they love their job the trio did state that there are some calls they respond to that stay with them and those calls almost always deal with children. Mortensen went on to speak about responding to calls in a small community and how many times they know the people personally who need their help.
This is the model of what the new ambulance facility will look like.
Pictured above, three of the paramedics that volunteer for area services to the public: Jayme Mortensen, Jessica Zilisch and Aaron Reineking. The expansion of services comes at a time when the association is about to have a new home of their own. A station is in the process of being built on Union Street in Mauston and should be open and ready by Thanksgiving. The Mauston Area Ambulance Association is
not governed by the City of Mauston. They are their own non profit charitable organization which contracts services to Mauston and other local townships. They are governed by a board made up of representatives from the areas in which they serve. Reineking, Zilisch, and
Mortensen stated that they realized many in the area may have questions about what all these new services will mean and it is for that reason a public meeting has been scheduled to take place on August 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mauston City Hall's Community Room.
Construction is coming along and is scheduled to be complete by Thanksgiving.
One punch ends with two men injured BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD One punch and two men are down according to the criminal complaint in the State's case against 40 year old Scott Warren of Mauston. On August 2, 2013 charges of felony substantial battery and a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct were filed against Warren in Juneau County Circuit Court. The complaint states that on July 27th Officer John Nault from the Mauston Police Department was dispatched to Hess Memorial Hospital for a battery complaint which had occurred at P.J.'s Bar in downtown Mauston. Upon arrival the officer met with a male victim who stated that he had been punched in the face by a male unknown to him. The male did state the assailant was a white male, approximately 6'2" and 250 pounds and that he had been wearing a bandana around his head, jeans, and a purple shirt. The incident, according to the victim, occurred after he had been shooting pool with the assailant's friend. The victim stated he made a comment about the man and his purple shirt by referring to him as the "Purple People Eater." After finishing the game of pool the victim stated he went outside to the smoking area and he was "suckered punched"
by the suspect. The victim suffered substantial injuries to his chin area including a gash requiring stitches, a loose tooth, and the bone above the tooth was fractured. Officer Nault and Officer Chad Bailey went to P.J.'s Bar to question possible witnesses. According to the criminal complaint no one in the bar witnessed the fight. However, an anonymous patron expressed to the officers that he believed he knew who the suspect had been dating. On July 28th Officer Nault made contact with the woman who was believed to have been dating the suspect. She confirmed the information and expressed her boyfriend’s name was Scott Allen Warren. She went on to state that he had left the house and was mad as she had been urging him to turn himself in. According to the complaint she then went on to tell Officer Nault what she knew about the fight and that her boyfriend had called her prior to it as he wanted her to pick him up to avoid a confrontation due to the victim running his mouth for two hours bad mouthing her family. She told officers she was present when the punch happened and that it occurred in the smoking area after the victim came
out and called Warren a "Purple People Eater." Later the same day Warren and his girlfriend arrived at the Mauston Police Department and met with Officer Nault. Warren gave his side of the story, confirming what the girlfriend had told the officer, however, adding that after calling him the “Purple People Eater� the victim had walked up behind him and he didn't know what the victim was going to do, so Warren turned around and punched closed fist in the face knocking him to the ground. Warren was placed under arrest, however, his hand and wrist were so severely swollen he was transported to Hess Memorial's Emergency Room for treatment. The complaint goes on to state that Warren's right hand injury was significant in that he would require hourly intravenous antibiotics for an infection and possible surgery. Due to the needed medical treatment, Officer Nault decided to "unarrest" Warren and summon him in on a criminal complaint through the Juneau County District Attorney's Office. Warren is now scheduled for a September 11, 2013 initial appearance before Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer.
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Mauston woman rides for Highground BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD It was just about a month ago when Anneliese Vandre of Mauston received an invitation from Madison friends, Justina Olrick and Ben Kimmel, to take part in a special bike ride which raises money for the Highground Veterans' Memorial Park in Neilsville. It is a ride in which Kimmel, now 32 years old, has taken part in since he was 14 years old. At the time of receiving the invitation, Vandre knew it would be a fun adventure but she didn't plan on it touching her the way that it did. That ride took place this past weekend when a group left from Madison and rode the 184 miles to their destination. Vandre joined up with the group on Saturday morning in Oxford to bike the final 88 miles to Neilsville. According to Vandre, Highground Veterans' Memorial Park is the Nation's only manned veterans memorial (i.e. it is staffed year round). It receives funding through private donations as it does not receive any state or federal funding. It started out as a memorial for Vietnam veterans, a place of healing for themselves and their families. Now there are several other war memorials on site. "I was motivated to participate when Ben told me about the many Vietnam veterans who complete the ride each year. Of course, a lot of these folks are in their sixties! Yet they bike all the
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The riders that took part in the trip from Madison to Neilsville. way from Madison to Neillsville. That inspired me to get in better shape and try the ride myself." said Vandre. Vandre went on to state that the group she biked with was the Southern Route group and was one of four groups. The ride was organized where all four groups met in Neilsville around the same time. The participants of the four routes collected $42,000 in funds for their efforts which is given to the park. Vandre went on to state, "They had a picnic there for us which was followed by a memorial ceremony. The most moving moment for me was when they recited the names of all the Wisconsin men and women
Forest expansion The meandering waters of the Yellow River in Southwest Wisconsin play a critical role in one of only a few remaining bottomland hardwood forest ecosystems in the Midwest. Now a sizable portion of this important watershed is conserved, thanks to the efforts of The Conservation Fund and Juneau County. The newly-protected 876acre property, located in the towns of Finley and Armenia, borders nearly 2,000 acres of Juneau County Forest near Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The County partnered with The Conservation Fund to negotiate the acquisition and secure a grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Wisconsin's land conservation account, for this conservation effort. The County will designate the land as a Special Use Area in order to maintain and enhance its ecological resources, while sustainably managing the forest for high quality timber products. “The purchase of the Yellow River property in northern Juneau County is a plus to the County and the Forestry program as it ‘blocked’ in other Countyowned land adjacent to it,” said Ed Wafle, Land, Forestry and Parks Committee Chair. “The newly-acquired land will provide for future forestry benefits, numerous
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who lost their lives in Iraq, Afghanistan and at Fort Hood. Several of the Vietnam veterans who biked with the tour stood at attention and said "Present!" after each name as in a roll call." When asked if she plans on taking part in the ride again Vandre quickly replied "in a heartbeat!" She then went on to state, "but this story is not about me - it's about the commitment of a wonderful group of people - especially the veterans and their families who rode all the way from Madison to make sure people don't forget about the sacrifice these
men and women made. And I was quite humbled when some of these 65-year old vets blew past me on their bicycles!" To learn more about Highground Veteran's Memorial Park you can visit their web site at www.thehighground.org. If you are interested in taking part in the Southern Route ride to help raise money for Highground you can visit their website at w w w. o r g s i t e s . c o m / w i / highground-bike-southern -route.
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types of recreational activities and habitat for various threatened species as well as more common ones.” Juneau County Forestry Department’s management goals for the property will focus on protecting and improving wildlife habitat and water quality as well as providing public recreational opportunities. During the next few years, the Department intends to construct a parking area and connect the adjacent Juneau County Forest trails to a soon-to-be expanded network of trails on the 876 acres, enabling public access for hunting, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing and trapping.
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Royall Board moves ahead with Ropes Course BY TASHA MUELLER After having two weeks to grab their bearings, questions and facts about installing a ropes course and an electric upgrade, the Royall School Board had made their decision during a special meeting Thursday evening. During last month’s meeting Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant Coordinator Ruth Witt attended and gave the board a presentation as to why to consider such a diverse, but costly project to the district. With a lot of unanswered questions and how the school would go about funding the project in the long run had members request a special meeting to understand the project more adequately. Having insurance on the ropes course deemed the most concern. The insurance for the ropes course would be roughly $300 per year instead of having a costly annual bill of $675 to $1,000. Along with the PEP Grant Royall received a year ago, a rock climbing wall is currently being installed and
insurance for the wall will be no addition to the cost. Also, the PEP Grant will fund a yearly inspection cost of $650 for 10 years after having the project complete. At first, only five years was thought to be covered through the grant. “When we allowed administration to apply for the PEP Grant, I figured there would be some cost down the road,” said Vice President Mike Preuss. “If all we have to pay is $300 for insurance, the district can handle the cost. We want to do great things with this grant.” The cost for the ropes course is $42,000, all funded by the PEP Grant and the district has found the adequate room needed for a full course that will feature 11 different stations. The course will not only help students and staff to work together, but also gain leadership skills and to become more of a risk taker. The board received a 3-2 vote on moving forward with the ropes course. Also on the agenda that needed more answers accounted for included an
electrical upgrade. The ownership of the facilities had many members asking which belonged to the school district and which were the City of Elroy’s. The transformers and the meters located behind the school are both under the ownership of Elroy Electric Utilities. Normally, anything below the meter would be in ownership of where it is located, but that is not the case with the one placed on school grounds. One of the poles behind the school will be removed, as the wires will be moved underground at the cost of $15,000. A second phase will include a $4,000 cost, with the district’s first quoted price by Elroy Electric Utility. The City of Elroy will be replacing one of the transformers that will cost $12,000 at the city’s expense. The noted upgrade came after seeing the wires being over 40 years old and the ropes course would need the pole moved in order to be completed. The matter received a 3-2 vote by school board members. The board approved
Christopher Madden as a half-time Chemistry teacher. Madden has done his student teaching in the Milwaukee area. Also hired is Josh Potter to fulfill the 6th grade teacher position. Nick Anker will be a varsity football assistant for the upcoming season. Anker was the middle school football coach last season. Lewis Herd was approved as the middle school football coach, as well as the 8th grade boys basketball coach. Travis Olson will become the 7th grade boys basketball coach. The board moved the termination agenda item into closed session and following an executive closed session, the board accepted the termination of secretary Anita Czaijka for reasons pertaining to maintain and complete an accurate record of all monies turned into the office, to perform book keeping duties as required for activity funds and revolving funds, and to perform other duties assigned. The next regular school board meeting will be Monday, August 26 at 7 p.m.
Kendall meal site news BY JOYCE THONESEN SITE MANAGER Well our weather is beginning to feel like fall. I am not ready for that. I will get right to the news. We had Ladies Aid day on August 1st. Now for the birthdays in August, they are Judy Andersen, Joanne Pasch, Betty Severson, Corena Siekert, Evelyn Zirk, Mary Gernetzke, and Joyce Hoppman.
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Happy Birthday to you all. On Aug 21st the birthday club will have a party for Betty, Joanne, and Joyce. On August 16th we will have our music day. We have been having some great people come and entertain us. We really have a fun time. We would like to invite everyone to come and have lunch with us. Just call the day before and order your meal. Guess that's it for now. Hope to see you at the meal site.
Murder Mystery dinner upcoming Save the date for another good murder mystery dinner play in Kendall on August 16 at 6 p.m. This is the annual one-night comedy brought to you by KAACO’s Colors of Kendall group. This year’s production is The Murder at the Class Reunion, starring many of the regular local
actors and some new talent. Meet characters such as Steven Sprocket (Ken Brandau), Sissy Sweetspirit (Karen Arzt), and Conchita Bonita (Melissa Greenwell), all making the most of the reunion atmosphere. The show is appropriate for adult audiences. Bring your pom-
A GNOME WEEK This is the last week of our Summer Reading Program. Kids should record their reading times this week. Let’s see who read the most in each category. The biggest winner in each category will get to choose a Grand Prize: either an airplane ride, a fishing trip, a motorcycle ride, or a hair styling. We will announce the winners next week. We have also had many winners in the Adults’ Bingo program. Readers, you need to show us your Bingo card by Saturday to receive the $5 gift certificate for a local business. Monday will be too late, oh woe! Last Thursday our Activity Crew had their hands full dealing with garden gnomes. Gnome hunting, coloring gnomes, and building a Gnome Of Our Own. Some created the head, some the hands, some the feet, some made the belt, and a few helped with the beard. What do you think of the results? This past Tuesday a group watched the movie “Holes” after they had read the book and munched some lunch. Not a bad way to read and be rewarded, is it? This Thursday, we will probably be taken over by pirates in search of buried treasure. Innocent bystanders beware. We will also hand out the plants that we started 5 weeks ago. There is some question what some of the seeds were; maybe we will be able to identify some of the plants. Of course, there are plant books in the library, to consult.
pons and letter jacket if you want, but be sure to bring your own lawn chair. The action begins promptly at 6 p.m. in the outdoor Roundhouse Park, behind the Fastrip by Brandau’s sale barn. For the $15 ticket, attendees are provided a beverage suitable for a class reunion, hors d’oeuvres,
Royall High School’s Class of 2003
10 Year Reunion The Royall High School’s Class of 2003 is cordially invited to attend our ten year reunion on September 14, 2013. A family friendly dinner will be held at the Elroy American Legion. Tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than August 19th)! Adult tickets can be purchased for $11.00, children 5-12 years for $6.50, and children 4 years and under are free. Doors open at 5:00pm. Dinner to be served at 5:45pm. Please come early for some fun photography opportunities with Words Can Not Describe Photography by Beth Sprotte. We will also be hosting a DJ at the Dog House Bar later in the evening, 9:00pm–?? If you are interested in attending, please contact Darylann (Preuss) Williams at 608-547-0877 to reserve your tickets or for further information.
**Family and friends of the Class of 2003 please help spread the word since so many of our classmates no longer live in the area!**
picnic-style entrée, and dessert. Plus, you get a chance to use your detective skills to guess who is the murderer. Tickets are available in Kendall at the Hillsboro Farmer’s Co-op, the library, and the Fastrip as well as from actors and KAACO volunteers.
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Elroy Gas 608-462-8454 Affordable Heating 608-415-7988 Royal Bank 608-462-8401 Weber Haus 608-464-7688 Cheese Store & More 608-489-2651 Picha Funeral Home 608-489-2516
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Waterfest 2013 draws more than boats This year's 14th Annual Touchstone Energy Waterfest was not just an interactive event for boaters in decorating their boats, visitors and campers at the Juneau County Castle Rock Campground had a full day and night of organized activities to take part in. Campers were invited to decorate their campsites. Early in the afternoon a bicycle parade took place where participants were able to show off the their decorated bikes. Giggalin’ Gil Entertainment was on hand and entertained the crowd with a magic show and free train rides were provided by the veterans of the local
40et8 organization. Throughout the evening attendees had a chance to visit and have their picture taken with Smokey the Bear. Other fun activities were a dunk tank, face painting, and a balloon launch. Singers were able to take to the stage and perform with Randy's DJ and Karaoke Party. As the night sky grew dark the lighted boat parade took to the water and fireworks lit up the sky, however that was not the end of the party at Castle Rock Park. After the fireworks decorated campsites lit up the night. The parade of boats had 16 entries and this year's winners of the boat parade
were: Mike Campagna’s Aliens on Castle Rocket boat was awarded Best of Fleet. First Place went to Ron and Mary DeYoung’s Tiki Bar boat. Second Place went to Stacey Hansen’s Pirates Ahoy! Swashbucklers’ boat and then Third Place went to Doug Anderson’s “Mount Kinda-wanna-beer’ boat. Special Mention boats included Ed Krzysczak’s ‘Lighting Up the Night’, Diane and Scot Lutzen’s ‘On Wisconsin’, and Cindy Weiner’s ‘Cruisin Christmas’.
NEW LISBON LIBRARY The Senior Citizens Group of New Lisbon has made the second donation for the Barbara (Crawford) Patterson Matching Challenge Fundraiser for the Remodeling and Expansion Building Fund. Giving $120.37 when matched, will bring in $240.74 when all matches up to $5,000 will be contributed. Still available for a match is Richard Crawford and his $5,000 challenge to a business or combined entities to equal this amount. For two years many people have been involved with seeing our Building Fund will provide continued education for our future. Our current balance is $147,407.25. Stop in and see the colored renderings that are displayed at the Library. The winners of the July Weekly Drawing were: Ryan Tobin, Brandon Wolf, Mason Turner and Natasha Reynolds. Congratulations to all. Our last Summer Reading Program activity will be held Saturday, August 10. From 10:00 until 12:45 the kids will get to spend the tokens they have earned this summer on school supplies, art supplies and all kinds of fun stuff. Tuesday, August 20 at 1:30 p.m. the Book Discussion Club will be meeting and reviewing a fiction book written by; Margaret Coel “The Girl With The Braided Hair” she presents a vivid and authentic picture of the Native American, past and present while capturing the rugged and majestic atmosphere in Wyoming. These discussions are always very interesting and anyone is welcomed to join the group. We have been busy this summer introducing new series for our 4th, 5th graders and young adults. My favorite is “The 39 Clues Series” written by popular authors such as Rick Riordan, Jude Watson and Gordon Korman. Follow the Cahill children around the world as they embark on a fascinating journey to discover the most famous people that have influenced our civilization. Check out our website at www.newlisbonlibrary.org. If you have any questions please call 562-3213 or email nlploff@wrlsweb.org. Above left, Natasha and Owen Reynolds win in the purchased items category. It took three days of family bonding to put this piece of art work together. Above right, Signe Svardahl is winner in the natural category. Signe said, “I wanted it to be cool and like the forest and make it pretty and natural”. Come to the Library and see these masterpieces for yourself.
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Juneau County Dog Shelter Located in New Lisbon We have small, medium, and large size dogs available for adoption to good homes. Please call if missing a dog or interested in adopting one. Please call 608-547-5105 for information
Bruce & Tammy Wetley Come and help them celebrate their recent wedding!
Wedding Reception with a live band from 8:00PM–Midnight
August 10th, 2013
at the American Legion Hall in New Lisbon
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New Lisbon High School 500 South Forest Street New Lisbon, WI 53950 Offering FREE Services Including: • Healthcare Visits • Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose Screenings • Athletic, School, & DOT Physicals • Pharmacy Consults • Nurse Consults • Audiology Screening • Vision Screening • Dental Services • Clothing and Shoes • School Backpacks (Children must be present to receive backpacks and school supplies)
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The following businesses and organizations will have booths: Juneau County Health Department (Cribs for Kids, Car Seats, Well Women Program, WIC), Mile Bluff Medical Center, Phillips Pharmacy, New Lisbon Food Pantry, Thrivent, Aging & Disability Resource Center. All Services are provided on a first come first served basis. For all Juneau County Area Residents *A free lunch will be provided* Clinic services donated by professionals and volunteers living and working in our community. In cooperation with Bethany Lutheran Church, New Lisbon.
For more information, or if you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Rhonda Larson at 608-547-1783
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Thanks to these fine businesses for sponsoring the Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull! Peterson Pharmacy 608-489-3141 Hofmeister Insurance Hillsboro and Mauston 608-489-2441 & 608-847-4477 Heritage Manor 608-462-8491 Elroy Gas 608-462-8454 Affordable Heating 608-415-7988
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MINI COOPERS A migration of Mini Coopers stopped off Sunday in Mauston at the Kwik Trip on Hwy 82. The caravan of mini cars started in Madison and were on their way to Wisconsin Rapids to watch the Madison Mallards take on the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. The caravan event was organized by the Mini of Madison car dealership.
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Patricia Wester from Elroy is a semifinalist for the 2013 AQS QuiltWeek™ - Des Moines, October 2-5, 2013 at the Iowa Events Center. Patricia has been chosen to display the quilt, "Too Many Spikes!!!", along with 176 others in the annual contest. First, Second, and Third place prizes in five categories will be awarded, along with five overall awards including Best of Show. Winners will be announced at the show and posted on the AQS website, www.americanquilter.com. More than $44,000 will be granted, including $10,000 for the Best of Show and $5,000 each for Best Hand, Machine, and Longarm Workmanship. Regardless of how "Too Many Spikes!!!" places in final judging, all semifinalists' quilts will be displayed at he show, which is expected to draw more than 15,000 people. AQS Founder and President Meredith Schroeder says, "Extraordinary quilts are being made by today's quilters, and the contest quilts represent an extensive variety of styles, sizes, and techniques. Each quilt in the show is an intricate, creative work of art to enjoy." Quilts were entered in this international contest from 37 US states and 5 other countries. Come see a wide range of special exhibit quilts including: Return of Stitch Like an Egyptian, Celebrating Quilts the Caohagan Way, The Silk Road Tour, Colorplay: International Quilt Challenge, Oh, Wow! Miniature Quilts from the National Quilt Museum, Applique Artistry by Patricia B. Campbell, Cow Stampede, MasterPieces: Quilts of Inspiration, and the Modern Quilt Challenge. The American Quilter's Society hosts four shows annually, each with its own quilt contest. Besides the Des Moines show, AQS hosts other prestigious shows in Paducah, Kentucky; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Three additional new AQS QuiltWeek events will be held in 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more information, please go to www.americanquilter.com.
Rep. Brooks in the district BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD On Tuesday morning 50th District Representative Ed Brooks stopped by the Messenger's office in Elroy. Rep. Brooks was in the area attending listening sessions in various parts of Juneau County." It's a quiet time in Madison and in the local district I am generally hearing from people with private issues, and not so much state-wide concerns", said Rep. Brooks. We asked Rep. Brooks about his opinion on the recent headlines concerning the Wisconsin DNR executing a warrant on a no-kill shelter in Kenosha where reportedly 13 officials arrived to take possession of a young fawn after euthanizing it. The story made national news and public outcry has been fierce. Rep. Brooks stated that he felt emotions were getting ahead of reality and that the DNR had the reasons and rules in which they are required to adhere to. Another story making national news are the recent
arrests made by the Capitol Police of singers in the Capitol Building. A recent court ruling has granted the permission to the Capitol Police to make arrests when a group is over 20 persons and have not attained a permit for their event. Rep. Brooks stated that he felt people did not understand how distracting the singing can be to others within the building, especially constituents providing testimony at any of the committee hearings that could be taking place. He went on to say he felt the singers were "too self centered" when they could take their voices outside and still partake in their singing. Rep. Brooks and Rep. Janis Ringhand of Evansville have recently teamed up to author bi-partisan legislation which would allow individuals to sell home baked goods such as cookies and muffins. The Brooks-Ringhand legislation would alter the list of saleable items to include non-hazardous baked goods, should the participant meet the necessary food safety
labeling and signage requirements. Furthermore it would allow for face-toface sales of both these canned and baked goods and increase the $5,000 income cap to $10,000. According to Rep. Brooks, the bill is moving along and is currently in committee.
Over this past weekend a special session was held by the Lyndon Station Village Board. The purpose of the meeting was to interview candidates for fire chief. As reported in a prior issue of The Messenger, John Krus resigned as fire chief, effective as of July 1, 2013. According to reports the board members met with three candidates; Larry Whaley, Mike Ludke, and Ken Stockrath. Whaley was chosen to be the interim Fire Chief. The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013 where, at that time, Whaley
will be sworn in as Fire Chief. Also on August 12, a public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving public comments on an ordinance repealing and recreat-
ing Chapter 395-24, Fences, of the Code of the Village of Lyndon Station relating to fences in the village.
Thank you so much to all who came and helped me celebrate my 80th Birthday. To my children and grandchildren who made it a very special day for me. I will be forever grateful.
God Bless you all, Sylvia Woodard
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Sportsman’s fifth annual Cancer fundraiser The fifth year for the Sportsman’s Annual Cancer fundraiser was a great success. The ride registered 78 motorcycles and 26 cars. Over 200 hundered people took part in helping to raise funds for the H.O.P.E. Organization and the Friends
and Family Cancer foundation. The ride started at Sportsman’s Bar in Elroy and went to Oakdale to Einstein’s, then on to Cam’s Bar and Grill in Necedah, where lunch was waiting for the riders. The ride
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left Necedah and headed to Mauston to the Way Station and on to Babe’s Country Club, then returning to the fairgrounds in Elroy. Badger Land Sanity Pullers put on a great show and “Ships of Fools” got the crowd going.
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History of the Cejka (Shaker) Family BY RICHARD KILMER The Shaker (Čejka) family reunion will be held at noon on Sunday, August 11th at the farm of Richard Kilmer, N507 Fick Rd, Wonewoc, WI. The farm is called Rocky Ledge and there will be signs and balloons on the corner of Cty Rd FF and Fick Rd. Fick Rd is 1/2 mile west of Wonewoc on County Rd FF between Hillsboro and Wonewoc. The farm sits back off the road with a creamcolored house and a big red barn. There are plenty of picnic tables and the barn converts into a dining area if it rains. There is an outdoor flush toilet and sinks for washing. There are microwaves, refrigerators and plenty of electric outlets and tables in the barn in case of rain. If you have questions, the contact people are Karen and Ernie Fanta 608-4892248 , Jim and Traci Shaker 608-489-2746, and Richard Kilmer 608-215-3026 email rrkilmer@wisc.edu A Brief History of the Shaker (Čejka) Family by Richard Kilmer: The surname Čejka was found in Czech history even among the knights. There used to live knights Čejka of Olbramovice, some members of this family owned properties in Caslav region. Tyburci , knight of Čejka Olbramovice was the hetman (the highest military officer) of the Krivoklat domain in 1628. Many members of this family lost their properties after the Battle on the White Mountain in 1620 and left the country. During this war 70% of the adult men in Bohemia were killed and this war returned Bohemia to a Catholic country. The defini-
tion of Cejka in Bohemian is a type of bird (Lapwing or Plover). Bohemia along with Moravia makes up the current Czech Republic, Slovakia having broken away from the Czechoslovakia. former Czechoslovakia was composed of Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia. The first Čejka ancestor we found was Wencel Čejka born about 1620 in Bykov Hromnice, Pilsen Region, Czech Republic. His son Jirik or George moved to Robcice, Pilsen Region, Czech Republic. Marlys Lee, one of the Shaker descendants visited this farm in Robcice in 2012. A town historian had written a history of this farm and it is now a historic site. The farm was called Upper Čejka and Lower Čejka. The farm is now owned by the Stanek family. Jirik and his wife Catherine had only one child, a daughter Eva . The condition for Eva to marry was that her husband would change his name to Cejka. Eva married Benedict Engelbert (also called Benedict Brandejs from Jarov, Pilsen Region, Czech Republic) around 1700 and he changed his name to Benedict Cejka. The surname Cejka received the new owner of the Cejka farm in Robcice. He lost his surname Engelbert, received Cejka as the name of the farm was more important. (it is nothing unusual, in genealogy called the surname "according the house"). Benedict and Eva Cejka youngest son was Wencel Čejka who married Anna Aul (Aulova) and had a son Wencel Čejka who married Marie Havlik. Wencel and Marie Havlik Cejka had only two children survive to
adulthood, a daughter Anna who married Josef Sinkule and their family moved to Nebraska and Wencel Jr who married Josie Seidl and came to the U.S. on April 20, 1868 from Chotina, Pilsen. Czech Republic with three children, Joseph (married Josie Barta), Frank (married Mary Rosol) and Anton (married Flora Levy), two sons having died in Bohemia. Wencel Jr worked cutting stone for the capital building in Madison, Wisconsin and saved enough money to buy a farm just east of Dilly, Wisconsin in Vernon County (The late Harlan Urban farm on Hwy 82 west of Hillsboro). Both Wencel
son’s family. Descendants of Wencel Jr and Josie Seidl Čejka and nine children will be meeting for the reunion this year. Wencel Jr. and Josie (Seidl) Shaker found a better life for themselves and their
children in the United States and lived to a very ripe old age, with countless descendants.
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A new business will be making its way into the downtown Hillsboro scene very soon. A clothing store, called The Wear House will be open for business towards the middle of August. Kammy Miller of Valley has rented the building on Water Avenue, which was home to M&J Auto Parts. The new store will offer clothing, accessories, glassware, furniture, craft items, vinyl stickers, plus much, much more. Hours are slated to be Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Austria had control of Bohemia and the Czech’s hated living under the Austrian rule. In America, Wencel and Josie Seidl Cejka changed their name to Shaker an Anglicized version of Čejka. They had six more children in Wisconsin, John (married Anna Fanta), James Wencel (married Anna Cepek), Jacob (married Lizzie Smith), Albert (married Mary Cepek), Mary (Mrs. Frank Smith) and Josephine (Mrs Joseph Benish). After the death of Marie Havlik Čejka in Bohemia, Wencel Čejka Sr came to the Hillsboro area in 1880 to join his son and his
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Wonewoc United Methodist Church Sesquicentennial 1960 to present The Wonewoc United Methodist Church started this decade of 1960 under the leadership of Rev. Kenneth Gelhaus who led us in an every member visitation that proved to be very successful. He and his family would remain in service to the church until 1965 when Rev. Donald Teasdale became our pastor. The next major project the church undertook was making plans to purchase a new parsonage. Several homes were considered but it all came down to a special meeting when the vote taken recommended purchasing the Paula Ripke home directly across the street from the church. A land contract was signed by the Board of Trustees and the old parsonage two blocks north of the church was sold. Proceeds went to purchase the new parsonage. It was purchased by the Robert Ward family. Rev. Teasdale provided the United Methodist Guild organization with his "now famous" fruitcake recipe to be used as a fundraiser. The Guild started baking the cakes and as they say, the rest is history as this well received project is still in existence today with cakes being baked in October for holiday sales. 1968 - Rev. Paul White from Merrimac was assigned here to serve after the Teasdale family left. The parsonage was being paid off with monies received from the Earl Lawsha estate and in 1969 the United Methodist Guild stepped up with the final payment to retire the debt. Another gift from the estate of Mrs. Mary Stanberry was used to add a new coat of paint and storm windows and screens. A dedication service was held in August of 1969. Rev. Robert F. Vars and his family moved here in December 1969. The church continued on it's steady course of work as usual. Serving the public with dinners and services for everyone. It was business as usual when tragedy struck in the early morning hours of December 16, when our church was destroyed by fire. Firemen responded quickly to the call and mutual aid was garnered from Elroy and Union Center Fire Departments. Two neighboring homes sustained some damage from the fire but thankfully no one was injured in the blaze. The church was claimed a total loss with only a few records being saved from the basement office. Our local churches St. Jerome’s Catholic Church and St. Paul's Lutheran Church quickly stepped up, offering the use of their buildings for our services to be held. We used each church for 2 months at a time on a rotating basis. We sincerely appreciate our friends in both churches as we were grateful to have a place to hold services as well as funerals and weddings as needed. After much contemplation and hard work of our dedicated members it was decided to rebuild the church in the same location and to purchase the house to the south belonging to Esther Linhart to expand our lot. (This home had received substantial damage from the fire.) Building began in early 1972 after all the proper plans were approved and permits issued plus choosing a builder and contractor. Out of the ashes a new church arose like a Phoenix and in February of 1973 our new church building was consecrated
and the coming of a new pastor in Rev. Benjamin Talledge. The following year, 1974, we had 12 confirmands join the church and a new garage was added to the parsonage. In 1977 the youth of the church were involved in a youth softball league with area churches - Burr Wesleyan, LaFarge, Hillsboro, Wisconsin Dells, and Delton. The church held a mortgage burning and dedication of our new church on December 1, 1977 with Rev. Jesse DeWitt and Rev. James Weiss officiating in the service. 1978 brought 26 youth into membership/confirmation for the church. One of the largest classes to date. Rev. Benjamin Talledge officially retired in 1982 after serving our churches for 9 years and overall 50 years of service. Rev. Arvid Morey was then appointed here to serve us beginning in July. A Walk Through Bethlehem was set up as youth reenacted what it was like to live in Bethlehem time. Our church suffered another setback as a fire cased considerable damage to the parsonage. Again the Congregation responded and all damages were cleaned up and restored. 1983 brought a Harvest Dinner being planned by the ladies of the congregation to help with finances. (This had been done on an annual basis before the fire.) It is an all church event that continues annually in November and is widely attended. 1988 - The Wonewoc United Methodist Church celebrated it's 125th anniversary with a pot luck dinner and special service. Rev. Thomas Moe became our new pastor and would serve here until 1992 when interim Pastor Frank Argelander took over until a full time minister could be found. That minster was Rev. Warren Waddell. The men of the church stepped up and organized a Spring Dinner to help with finances. This continued through 1997. The new century (2000) brought another new minster and our first woman Pastor LaVerne Ulrichsen-Larson. Monthly fellowship breakfasts were started for members who could join in. Many still enjoy this custom to date. A major change in charge set up was underway and Wonewoc would be leaving the charge made up of LaValle/ Ironton and Wonewoc and would shift to a new charge which included Elroy. This was a big change for both churches. Our parsonage was sold and the minster and family would now live in the parsonage at Elroy. The parsonage was purchased by Anthony and Tammy Howe and family. 2006-2008 brought another new pastor, Steve Ward. Our church was again blessed with a sum of money from the Bonita Packard estate. We are grateful for this substantial gift. Mara Pehkonen became our minister in the summer of 2008 and left us mid year in 2009. Our church moved forward by using local pastors and lay speakers until a new pastor was once again found, but that wasn’t until June of 2010 when Pastor Jean Schmidt came to us from the Oshkosh area. She would lead us in worship and moving forward for the next 3 years when she would move on. 2012 - Our longtime organist Mrs. Faye Smith celebrated 63 years playing organ
Cover to Cover On July 23, a great group of kids came out to the Wonewoc Public Library to hear oral storyteller Tracy Chipman share her “Earth Tales for Everyone.” Imaginations were given a workout as Tracy painted glorious mental pictures while spinning her fascinating stories for the rapt audience. While Tracy was a highlight, remember we have several more weeks of sensational stories, wonderful crafts and exciting prizes left to go in our summer reading program! Also, please remember the remainder of our Tuesday sessions will be held at the Wonewoc-Center School library due to our construction, with the exception of our picnic on August 20, which will be held at Baker’s Field. We’d also like to congratulate our prize winners thus far this summer. Remember that not only are we drawing winners every week for each of our three summer reading age groups, but we’re also picking winners for our adult/teen summer reading challenge, “Find the Garden Gnome” contest, and “Name That Vegetable” contest. Stop by the library to enter to win! July 22-26 Winners: Children Summer Reading Winners: Selena Bodendein, Carley Laubscher, and Alex Louks. Adult/Teen Reading Winner: Kathy Johnson
“Find the Garden Gnome” Winner: Iszak Elder “Name That Vegetable” Winner: Danny Roehling July 29-August 2 Winners: Children Summer Reading Winners: TBD as of press time Adult/Teen Reading Winner: Yvonne Louks “Find the Garden Gnome” Winner: Taylor Novy “Name That Vegetable” Winner: Collin Laubscher See you at the library! Kim Dearth, Director of the Wonewoc Public Library.
for services. A committee was formed in 2012 to start planning events to mark our 150th anniversary. 2013 brought the church officers to make a decision to donate to the Wonewoc Public Library expansion fund to help that project move forward. The United Methodist Guild also made a donation to this project in sharing all the proceeds they have earned over the years from our fruitcake sales and our dinners. The Guild has had our fellowship hall painted and is in the process of checking into new flooring for our kitchen. There are also many other projects in the works to spruce up the church for our upcoming events. We also are very blessed to now have a new young pastor and his family serving the church in Pastor PyungAhn (Peace) and his wife and young daughter Claire. We look forward to this new chapter in our church and celebrating our 150th Anniversary. An anniversary service is planned with special music and many former pastors returning to speak and share with us. We are excited to invite anyone associated with our church to those services on September 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wonewoc United Methodist Church. A coffee hour with muffins and beverages is being offered at 9 a.m. Please tell your families and join us. We are hosting a celebration dinner afterwards at the Wonewoc-Center High School at 12:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to come and share in these events with us but must make a reservation for the dinner by August 15th to Jean Byington @ 464-3936 or to Patrick Drea at the Methodist church office @ 462-5953 so plans can be finalized. Anyone with memorabilia to share and/or pictures of confirmation classes to share contact the church office and we will make copies and return the originals to you. So mark your calenders and plan to help us celebrate our Sesquicentennial.
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY - NOTICES
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA the Bank of New York, as trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2006-OC8 Plaintiff vs Defendant(s) FRANCIS MOOTZ A/K/A FRANCIS J. MOOTZ, et al. Case No: 12 CV 117 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 13, 2012 in the amount of $700,140.68 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff
department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: in the main lobby of Juneau County Justice Center located at 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTY-SIX (36), FIRST ADDITION OF O`DELLS BAY ON CASTLE ROCK LAKE, IN THE TOWN OF GERMANTOWN, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W5088 North Osprey Drive, New Lisbon, WI 53950 TAX KEY NO.: 290122354.072 Dated this 11th day of July, 2013. /s/ Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: July 25, 2013 August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN T. McCORMICK Case No. 13PR55 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for informal administration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth May 10, 1925 and date of death May 24, 2013, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 612 View Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950. The application will be heard at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300, before Diane Mortensen, Probate Registrar, on August 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. The deadline for filing a claim against the decendent’s estate is October 18, 2013. A claim may be filed at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. /s/ Diane Mortensen Probate Registrar Dated July 15, 2013 Curran Hollenbeck & Orton S.C. William T. Curran State Bar No. 1016520 111 Oak Street P.O. Box 140 Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-7363 Publish: July 25, 2013 August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN F. LARIDAEN Case No. 13PR59 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for informal administration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth August 31, 1927 and date of death June 20, 2013, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W6212 Welch Prairie Road, New Lisbon, WI 53950. The application will be heard at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300, before Diane Mortensen, Probate Registrar, on August 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. The deadline for filing a claim against the decendent’s estate is October 18, 2013. A claim may be filed at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. /s/ Diane Mortensen Probate Registrar Dated July 15, 2013 Curran Hollenbeck & Orton S.C. Catherine C. Orton State Bar No. 1014941 111 Oak Street P.O. Box 140 Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-7363 Publish: July 25, 2013 August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Marcella A. Amell Case No. 13PR58 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for Informal Administration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth June 13, 1941 and date of death June 19, 2013, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W5170 State Road 21, Necedah, WI 54646. The application will be heard at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300, before Diane Mortensen, Probate Registrar, on August 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 25, 2013. A claim may be filed at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300. This publication is notice to any persons whose name or address are unknown. /s/Diane Mortensen Probate Registrar Dated: July 22, 2013 Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton S.C. Peter J. Curran State Bar No. 1088923 111 Oak Street P.O.Box 140 Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-7363 Publish: July 25, 2013 August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Wilshire Credit Corporation, as servicer for Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006SD1 Plaintiff vs Defendant(s) JOHN R. BARNES, et al. Case No: 09 CV 126 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 23, 2009 in the amount of $162,794.61 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 27, 2013 at 10:25 AM TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the
right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Robert L. Yarroch Case No. 13PR61 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for informal adminstration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth November 3, 1950 and date of death July 6, 2013, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 213 W. River Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950. All interested persons have
PLACE: in the main lobby of Juneau County Justice Center located at 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Parcel "A" of Certified Survey Map No. 1588, recorded in Volume 6 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 24, as Document No. 311481, being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 15 North, Range 3 East, in the Town of Lindina, Juneau County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Suldal Road, W6732 Mauston, WI 53948 TAX KEY NO.: 29020379.1 Dated this 23rd day of July, 2013. /s/Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: August 1, 8, 15, 2013 WNAXLP
waived notice. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 1, 2013. A claim may be filed at the Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Room 2300. Dated July 29, 2013. /s/Diane Mortensen Probate Registrar Thomas J. Casey State Bar No. 1006622 111 Oak Street P.O. Box 140 Mauston, WI 53948-0140 608-847-7363 Publish: August 1, 8, 15, 2013 WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY BANK OF MAUSTON, a Wisconsin Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Defendants. EVERETT C. CLARK; HESS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.; MILE BLUFF CLINIC, LLP; STEWART F. TAYLOR,M.D.; CAVALRY SPVI, LLC; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND; DISCOVER BANK and CITIFINANCIAL, INC., Case No. 12-CV-296 Tax ID Nos. 29251CMA613 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 14, 2013, in the amount of $69,083.07, the Sheriff, or his assignee, will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 10:10 o’clock A.M. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office at the time of the sale in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Courts Office. Personal
checks cannot and will not be accepted. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office in cash, cashier’s check, money order, 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”, is not available for viewing, and subject to all liens, encumbrances and unpaid real estate taxes. PLACE: Juneau County Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: The East 24 feet of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13 of Block 8 of Gray’s Addition to the City of Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 509 Martin Street, Mauston, Wisconsin 53948 Dated this 23rd day of July, 2013. /s/ Brent Oleson Sheriff of Juneau County Attorney Thomas J. Casey Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. 111 Oak Street, Post Office Box 140 Mauston, Wisconsin 53948-0140 (608) 847-7363 Sales are subject to cancellation at any time without notice. Publish: August 1, 8, 15, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs Defendant(s) KURT A. RIFFEY, et al. Case No: 12 CV 311 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 19, 2013 in the amount of $243,823.82 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 27, 2013 at 10:10 AM TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: in the main lobby of Juneau County Justice Center located at 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26; a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 35; all in Township 15 North, Range 3 East, in the Town of Lindina, Juneau County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, to-wit: Commencing at the South Quarter corner of said Section 26; thence along a line bearing South 89°15` 50" West, 843.35 feet, to the point of beginning; thence
along a line bearing S8957W, 486.56 feet; thence along the centerline of Petrowitz Road bearing North, 230.60 feet; thence along a line bearing South 88° 41` 15" East, 476.08 feet; thence bearing South 02°46` 00" East, 219.50 feet, to the point of beginning. also described as: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26; a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 35; all in Township 15 North, Range 3 East, in the Town of Lindina, Juneau County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, to-wit: Commencing at the South Quarter corner of said Section 26; thence along a line bearing S89-15-50 West, 843.35 feet, to the point of beginning; thence along a line bearing S89-57 West, 486.56 feet; thence along the centerline of Petrowitz Road bearing North, 230.60 feet; thence along a line bearing South 88-41-15 East, 476.08 feet; thence bearing South 02-46-00 East, 219.50 feet, to the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N2910 Petrowitz Road, Mauston, WI 53948 TAX KEY NO.: 290200750.1 Dated this 24th day of June, 2013. /s/Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: August 1, 8, 15, 2013 WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY THE NECEDAH BANK, a Wisconsin Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Defendant. ADAM PIOTERKIEWICZ, Case No. 13-CV-66 Tax ID Nos. 29028TNE1485.15 29028TNE1485.16 29028TNE1485.17 29028TNE1485.18 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 10, 2013, in the amount of $81,279.94, the Sheriff, or his assignee, will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 10:05 o’clock A.M. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office at the time of the sale in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Courts Office. Personal checks cannot and will not be accepted. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office in cash, cashier’s check, money order, 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”, is not available for viewing, and subject to all liens, encumbrances and unpaid real estate taxes.
PLACE: Juneau County Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Juneau County Certified Survey Map No. 3961, recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, on page 132, being located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Town of Necedah, Juneau County, Wisconsin. Now legally described as: Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Juneau County Certified Survey Map No. 4005, recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, Page 176 as Document No. 670439, located in Juneau County Certified Survey Map No. 3961 recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, Page 132, and Map No. 3983 recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, Page 154, and being part of the South OneHalf of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Town of Necedah, Juneau County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: **** 23rd Street, Necedah, Wisconsin 54646. Dated this 23rd day of July, 2013. /s/ Brent Oleson Sheriff of Juneau County Attorney Thomas J. Casey Curran, Hollenbeck & Orton, S.C. 111 Oak Street, Post Office Box 140 Mauston, Wisconsin 53948-0140 (608) 847-7363 Sales are subject to cancellation at any time without notice. Publish: August 1, 8, 15, 2013 WNAXLP
CITY OF ELROY CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS THE BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013, AT 10:30 AM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE TO THE REAR YARD SETBACK IN THE R-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR PERRY HOPPMANN WHO WISHES TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WITHIN THE SETBACK. Al Zmolek, Chairperson Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP
CITY OF ELROY CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE THE COMMON COUNCIL WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013, AT 7:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PERRY AND PAMELA HOPPMANN. THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE LARGER THAN 12’X12’ ON PARCEL #292210706, 1201 SECOND MAIN STREET. Mark Stanek, Mayor Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP
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CITY OF NEW LISBON
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF THE BOUNDARIES TO TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 12 AND THE PROJECT PLAN TO TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 13 IN THE CITY OF NEW LISBON, WISCONSIN Notice is Hereby Given that the City of New Lisbon will hold an organizational Joint Review Board meeting on August 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the New Lisbon City Hall, located at 232 W. Pleasant Street. The purpose of this meeting is to organize a Joint Review Board for purposes of considering the proposed boundary amendment for Tax Incremental District No. 12 and the proposed Project Plan amendment for Tax Incremental District No. 13 (the “Districts”). Notice is Hereby Given that the Plan Commission of the City of New Lisbon will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Lisbon City Hall, located at 232 W. Pleasant Street, for the purpose of providing the community a reasonable opportunity to comment upon the proposed amendments of the Districts. The proposed amendment, for Tax Incremental District No. 12 is to remove some territory from the existing District’s boundaries. The proposed boundaries to be removed from the original District boundary would be within an area as detailed on the map below.
CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF ELROY SHALL HOLD ITS MEETING ON AUGUST 21, 2013 AT 6:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET. REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING OBJECTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson 4. Verify members have met the mandatory training requirements 5. Receive & Exam Assessment Roll 6. Hear Objections to the Roll 7. Adjourn No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. After the first meeting the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor of the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Section 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exemptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1). The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. Mark Steward, City Administrator Publish: August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
The proposed amendment for Tax Incremental District No. 13, is to allow for the District to incur project costs outside of, but within ½ mile of, the boundaries of the District as permitted under Wisconsin Statutes s.66.1105(2)(f)1.n. The projects include proposed street improvements. All interested parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to express their views on the proposed amendments of the Districts and the proposed Project Plans thereof. A copy of the Project Plans, will be available for viewing in the offices of the City Clerk at the New Lisbon City Hall, located at 232 W. Pleasant Street, during normal business hours and will be provided upon request. Such hearing shall be public and citizens and interested parties shall then be heard. This hearing may be adjourned from time to time. By Order of the Plan Commission City of New Lisbon, Wisconsin Publish: August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
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BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LISBON PK-12 IMC Monday, August 12, 2013 7:00 p.m. The New Lisbon School Board will hold a regular Board of Education Meeting on August 12, 2013 in the PK-12 IMC at 7:00 P.M. Open Session 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes 6. Recognition of Visitors 7. Communications a. Mrs. Walker, Athletic Director - Updates b. Mr. Syftestad –Updates c. Mr. Toelle – Updates d. Mr. Birr – Superintendent’s Report e. Public Comments 8. Approve Monthly Invoices 9. Old Business a. Consideration and Potential Action to Untable Hiring of Volleyball Coaches 10. New Business a. Consideration and Potential Action Concerning the Following: 1. Hiring of Athletic Coaches 2. Resignation of Half-Time Music Teacher 3. Milk Bids 4. Set Scholarship Night Date 5. Set Graduation Date 6. Recognition of Alternative Diplomas 11. Period of Public Comment 12. Adjourn Wendy Murphy, School Board Clerk Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP
CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 ASSESSMENT ROLL – OPEN BOOK AUGUST 14, 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF ELROY ASSESSOR WILL HOLD AN OPEN BOOK OF THE 2013 ASSESSMENT ROLL ON AUGUST 14, 2013 AT 4:00 PM UNTIL 6:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET. PERSONS DESIRING TO SPEAK TO THE ASSESSOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL IAN HOLLOWAY AT 608-374-4207 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THE PROPERTY OWNER NAME, PROPERTY ADDRESS, AND PARCEL NUMBER WHEN YOU CALL AND ATTEND. Publish: August 1, 8, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR TOWN OF LEMONWEIR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Town Hall (N3935 19th Ave.) 7:00 p.m. • Call To Order • Public Comments and Concerns • Minutes of last meeting • Plan Commission Report—including discussion/action on Land Division & Rezoning for Geraldine Hill S11 T15N R4E • James Mojzis permit • Budget Amendment—to move Garage Fund to Hwy Maintenance & move funds from 19th Ave Reserve to cover last survey work • Road Report including: patching; seal coat updates; and any other road issues • Administrator's Report--Office Operations, Payment Voucher, Correspondence & Zoning Report • Adjourn Carin E. Leach, Town Administrator 608-847-4786 Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP
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TOWN OF GERMANTOWN Town Board Meeting Town of Germantown N7560 17th Avenue New Lisbon, WI 53950 August 13, 2013 7:00 p.m. AGENDA: Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Verification of Proper Posting Approve Agenda in any order Minutes from July’s Monthly Meetings-read and approve Treasurer’s Report—Bank Reconciliation Report read and accept Public Safety Committee report and/or recommendation on Ambulance Service Approval of Resolution for destruction of records Committee Reports: Emergency Management Roads Report Parks / Town Hall / Buildings Board member reports Zoning Administrators Report Building Permits Vouchers Public Comment Adjourn Meeting Dale Simonson, Acting Town Chairman Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TOWN OF PLYMOUTH Town of Plymouth Office W9902 State Road 82, Elroy, WI 53929 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, August 12, 2013, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Verification of Posting Approval of agenda in any order Public Input (limit 5 minutes) Minutes Reading of Treasurer’s Report Review Vouchers Payment of Monthly Vouchers Treasurer’s Report Patrolman’s Report 2013 Road Projects Winter Salt Quotes Building/Driveway/Camping Permits/Road Right Away Permit/Survey maps/Plot plans Set Open Book/Board of Review Dates Items to be put on next month’s agenda Adjournment Betty Manson, Clerk Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP City of Elroy Notice of Bid The City of Elroy is accepting sealed bids at City Hall located at 225 Main Street, Elroy, WI 53929 until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 for: 2013 Wheel Loader And will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. Copies of the specifications, instructions to bidders, forms of proposals, and other contract documents are on file at City Hall, with the City Administrator, or on the City website www.elroywi.com and may be obtained without charge. Proposals shall be submitted in an opaque envelope, on the forms provided, and marked with the name and address of the bidder. If the proposal is sent through the mail, or other delivery system, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope marked with the notation “BID ENCLOSED” and addressed to Mark Steward, City Administrator, City of Elroy, 225 Main Street, Elroy, WI 53929. The City of Elroy reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid which it deems most favorable. For additional information or detailed specifications, please contact Mark Steward at 608-462-2400. Larry Krueger, Chair Streets Committee Publish: August 8, 15, 2013 WNAXLP
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In the Loop... with the friends Dozens looking to compete of the LaValle Library in Charity Tractor Pull It is that time again. LaValle Celebration Time!! It's a favorite time for newcomers and old-timers to get together down at the ballpark, visit and play together. There will be a great Chicken or Porkchop meal cooked by the finest Firemen around and plenty of other refreshments. What starts off all of this excitement? The LaValle Parade - beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m.! This year, the Theme for the Parade will be "Old Time Television Shows" so I expect to find some Brady Bunch Kids or Matt Dillon imitators on the Floats. Every year, the parade gets better, largely due to the continued efforts of the local businessmen and the independent nature of the LaValle citizens. There isn't an entry fee, so round up your friends and bang together a float and compete for bragging rights and prize money. The Library has an awesome "Book it'" entry so I hope to see you there! Did anyone out there catch the misinformation from the last column? I must have been having a brain cramp! The Book was titled "Fahrenheit 451" and was written in 1953 by Ray Bradbury - not Kurt Vonnegut. This was brought to my attention by a Friend of the LaValle library who was neighbor to Mr. Bradbury when she was growing up. Talk about an exciting neighbor! Hmmm! I wonder if there are some overlooked geniuses in Our midst? This is what is happening soon at the LaValle Library: Sunday, August 11 - LaValle Celebration Saturday, August 17th at 8 am - Library board meeting. As always, to get in contact with the La Valle Library is easy. Email us at lavallelibrary@mwt.net; Our Website is www.lavallelibrary.com and you can call us at 985-READ! You can find us on Facebook as “Friends of the LaValle Library" I guess that's all I know for now. Have a Wonderful Week! Pegg Conderman Proud Friend of the LaValle Library Our Mission: To Enrich Lives, Promote Learning and Connect Community
VILLAGE OF WONEWOC ORDINANCE NO. 2013- 3 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL, AMEND, AND RE-CREATE SUBSECTIONS 8.01.06 (A) THRU (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF WONEWOC, WISCONSIN. THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF WONEWOC, JUNEAU COUNTY, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Subsections 8.01.06 of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, are hereby repealed, amended, and re-created to read as follows. Section 8.01.06 Weight limits and heavy traffic routes (A) Class "B" highways designated. All streets and alleys within the Village of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, are hereby designated class "B" highways and shall be subject to the weight limitations imposed by sec. 348.16, Wis. Stats. (B) Special and season all weight limitations. The superintendent of streets shall have the authority to impose special or seasonal weight limits to prevent injury to the roadway of any highway, bridge or culvert within the jurisdiction of the village for the safety of users of such highway, bridge or culvert and shall be responsible for erecting signs giving notice thereof in accordance with sec. 349.16, Wis. Stats. Hill Street in its entirety is hereby declared to be a street that requires a special weight limitation per subsection (C) 2. (C) Heavy traffic routes. (1) Heavy traffic route through the Village of Wonewoc is all of S.T.H. #33 located within the Village limits. (2) Restrictions on use of other streets by heavy traffic. No vehicle, except a motor bus, which is not equipped with pneumatic tires or has a combined vehicle load weight exceeding twelve thousand (12,000) pounds shall be operated or moved on any street or alley not part of the heavy traffic route designated in Subsection C (1) in the Village of Wonewoc except for the purpose of obtaining orders for moving and delivering supplies or commodities to or from a place of business or residence facing thereon, provided that in no event shall the weight of vehicle and load on such other street exceed the limitations of secs. 348.15 or 348.16(3), Wis. Stats., pertaining to class "A" highways or deliveries on class "B" highways. A temporary special exception permit may be obtained from the street superintendent or in their absence from the directory of public works, to allow for weights greater than 12,000 pounds. SECTION III. The language of Chapter 8.01 except as specifically amended herein shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. ATTEST: Lee C. Kucher, Village Clerk APPROVED: Kevin Jennings, Village President Adopted: July 24, 2013 Published: August 8, 2013 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above forgoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Village of Wonewoc, Juneau County, Wisconsin, by a least the majority vote of the members-elect of the Village Board on the 24th day of July, 2013, and approved by the Village President on the 25th day of July, 2013. Lee C. Kucher, Village Clerk/Administrator Publish: August 8, 2013 WNAXLP
BY TASHA MUELLER Smoke, and maybe, at times, flames will be evident at the Hillsboro Fireman’s Park, located on Hwy 33 this Friday and Saturday, August 9-10 during the annual Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull Pro-Champions Tour. Hopeful for another successful year, dozens will take the two paced tracks that will include Pull Champions Tour classes such as the Lightweight Superstock, Pro-Modified 4x4, Super Farm, 10,000 Pro-Stock, Unlimited Superstocks, Super Modified, and Pro Street Diesel 3.0 Trucks. Not only will there be extra seating for puller enthusiasts, but most importantly to this weekend’s pull is that all funds will go towards local charities. Throughout the ongoing years, over $150,000 has been raised for local residents in need. That number keeps on increasing with roughly 100 sponsors and generous donations both locally, and nationwide. Something new this year includes five acres of camping space available with limited areas to the public. Any questions pertaining to current availability, contact Don at 608553-1528. K&K Furniture of Richland Center will again be donating a sofa, loveseat, 2 end tables, a coffee table and two lamps as a raffle prize. The Hillsboro Cross Country team will be “running” around during the pull as the raffle winner will be announced during Saturday’s pull. The total value of the package is $1,500 with a selection of five different colors for the sofa and loveseat. Before the pull, stop by Hillsboro Equipment to pick up your winning ticket or purchase a few from the runners. Pulls start their engines at 6:00 p.m. sharp both nights. The cost is $15 per person, per day and children under 10 are free. Food and beverages will be available on the grounds with no carry-ins allowed. The Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull has been named Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League’s Pull of the Year for three times now and the team is hoping to add another award to the already impressive collection. Also, last year’s pull was broadcasted on NBC Motorsports. Crews will be on hand catching all of the live action! Check out this great cause and have a smokin’ good time!
Union Center Party in the Park BY TASHA MUELLER The Union Center Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual Party in the Park on Saturday, August 10. So stretch those arms for volleyball, practice your perfect throw for horseshoes, and make sure you hit the mark in beanbags, a few events that will highlight the day. A volleyball tournament will begin the day at 10 a.m. with 16 co-ed teams hoping to spike the tournament win. Registration must be completed by August 5th by calling either Tammy Schwerin at 608-797-2153 or Andy Scott at 608-853-0167. It is $50 per team entry fee with a 100 percent payback. Horseshoe and beanbag tournaments will both begin at 11 am and go until a winner is determined. For the horseshoe tournament, a double elimination will occur with two person teams and a $20 team entry fee is asked with a 100 percent payback. The beanbag tournament will also feature two person teams, and participants must be 18 years or older to play. Registration is at 10 a.m. with a $25 team entry fee with a 50 percent payback. The Wonewoc-Center Booster Club sponsors the beanbag tournament. Any questions, call Rick Field at 608-548-4209 or Sheri Degner at 608-963-8842. Fire department members will get their tankers ready for the kids water fights at 2 pm that will be a nice way to cool down after a hopefully warm day. Food and refreshments will be available all day with a pulled pork sandwich lunch served at 11 am that also includes corn on the cob, coleslaw and beans. Roquest DJ, Tom Keller of Wonewoc, will be providing the late night music selections beginning at 4 pm and will go until 10 p.m. All proceeds from the day events will go towards the Union Center Volunteer Fire Department fire and rescue equipment. Stop on down to the Eagle Parkway for a fun day full of competitive events.
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Bill’s Corner BY BILL SMITH By now, most everybody who drives on Mauston's south side has found their way around the obstacles that are created by the construction of a "roundabout" at the intersection of Grayside and Division Street. Some follow the marked detour while others have found what they consider a more reasonable way through the area. Everyone seems to get where they are going. There are still numerous discussions going on about whether the "roundabout'" was a wise idea, but it's too late for talking. The thing is being built and we will be using it for along time to come. What I do remember is my first encounter with a similar traffic set-up. I was on one of those vacation trips I took years ago, vowing not to look at a map until after I got home. It was in northern New Jersey, but certainly in the metropolitan New York area that I got into that roundabout, and I must have approached it at a rush hour. It was called a traffic circle, and circle I did! I had no choice but to join the flow of traffic. I went around a second time before I spotted what apparently was the exit that would have
taken me in the direction I desired. I made one more trip round to get into the proper lane so I could get on my way toward Atlantic City, where I had planned to spend a bit of time on the famed Boardwalk. This was before the days of the casinos, I might add. Once I got out of that dang circular traffic, I was able to relax a bit, find Atlantic City and eventually my way back home. As a boy who had been raised in a small town only 22 miles from Detroit, and I felt I had a pretty good handle on automobiles and their use. But that traffic circle was something new, and I might add frustrating. That was my last encounter with anything resembling a roundabout until my daughter pointed out that there are a couple of them in the new subdivision on Madison's west side where she lives. These are strictly residential streets, and Julee feels the roundabouts work well for the small amount of traffic they handle. Thus are my thoughts as I see roundabout construction underway in Mauston. I feel almost certain this traffic circle will not be as unnerving as the one I encountered in New Jersey many years ago. Who knows? I may even get to like it.
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Letter to the Editor I am writing in response to a recent letter to the editor about mining. Mining is one of the most important endeavors we have. The question I would ask the person who wrote the letter is, “Have you ever been involved with mining?” I am sure the answer would be no. Then I would ask “did you brush your teeth today?” The answer would probably be yes. If so, mining is part of your everyday life! Your toothpaste has calcium carbonate in it which comes from a mine. The sand that is being mined is used for many things, not just fracing, things like glass, foundry sand, abrasives and so much more. As for the water worries, I checked with a state hydro geologist and there is no record of a pit or quarry in Wisconsin contaminating the ground water. I would remind this person that everything we have and do depends on two things: AGRICULTURE OR MINING. What we use either comes from the top of the ground or from under it!
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I have fifty-two years of experience in mining and all kinds of sand, gravel and stone which have included washing sand and stone for concrete and other uses. We only washed out the silt and no chemicals were used. Many of the wash ponds are now water front property do to mine reclamation laws. One other question; “when the river floods and silt is carried downstream, do fish die?” Mike Erickson Making life better through mining
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I’m wondering why something that’s really great isn’t so well known. Maybe it isn’t advertised as much as it should be or something. But I’m here to tell you about it so you have no excuses in the future. What I’m talking about is the relatively new Community Supper held here in New Lisbon every month, which started back in March of this year. Mauston has had a sharing supper for quite a while now and it’s very well attended. Elroy also offers a community supper. I hope ours here in New Lisbon will also reach the well attended status. It’s held at the New Lisbon American Legion Hall, serving from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on the last Tuesday of the month. “Come for the fellowship, stay for the meal.” It’s hosted by the New Lisbon American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, various sponsors, and volunteers. Ray and I have attended them ever since he got home and believe me the food has been excellent. The menu varies each month and so far they’ve served sloppy Jo’s, spaghetti, pulled pork sandwiches, hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes, and tacos. They also offer sugar free desserts for those who can’t have the sugar. I really mean it when I say the food was excellent because it was. Plus you get to see friends that maybe you don’t see often and can catch up on what’s going on in their lives. It’s for individuals and families. You see old friends and make new friends. Best part is everyone is invited regardless of where you live or your income or age. It is a FREE community meal and everyone is invited to share in this dining experience. It is truly a community event and I really hope more people take advantage of this great opportunity. I admire how many people come to the WaDuShuda events and when the fireworks go off I look around and feel pride in my hometown for the turnout. This “supper” is another opportunity for our community to show its support for a wonderful time. And if you have children there are kiddie activities such as coloring, Lincoln logs, checkers, playing cards, and story time so parents can take advantage of this time to enjoy themselves.
Did I mention it was free? You can leave a free-will offering if you wish but you don’t have to, it’s not expected or required. Plus think about this: You don’t have to bring a “dish to pass”, there’s nothing to bring and folks you don’t have to do dishes when you’re done. It brings to mind the long ago times when church or school families got together for “pot luck” type meals where everyone in the community came and enjoyed the food and fellowship. Sometimes they had a box social where you bid on the food which usually involved young women and the guys who wanted to impress them. If you don’t know many people yet, come and meet them. If you’ve lived here most of your life you surely have folks that are neighbors and friends that you might not see as often as you’d like. As most of you know I like to talk and mingle with people. But when you meet a friend at say Kwik Trip or one of the other stores, you can’t just stand and gab and hold up things. And in church you can stand and gab but not all your friends go to the same church. So if you like to keep in touch with friends this is a good place. You can stand and gab the whole time if you wish. We all have to eat so why not plan on eating with your friends. The next meal will be held on Tuesday, August 27th and they are also having Bingo at 5:20 for anyone who wishes to play. They don’t have Bingo each time but every once in a while. The upcoming menus include Sub sandwiches and salads in August; beef tips over noodles in September; stuffed pork chops and scallop potatoes in November with a special kiddie meal of chicken tenders and Mac and cheese. I truly hope more people join in the fun and food and fellowship held every month here in New Lisbon on the last Tuesday of the month. No one has an excuse now about not knowing about it cause I just told you. See you there. Until next week here’s a NO-nonsense thought for you: When you think something is Impossible, break the word down this way: I’m possible. n Nancy J Schneider is a member of The Wisconsin Regional Writers Association and writes freelance. Nancy can be reached at njswritingnook@yahoo.com.
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
To the left is a photo of the students who competed at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Royall High School. The students are: Row 1 (from L to R) - Allyson Stanek, McKenzie Baeseman, Brandon Skolos, Emily Nelson, Bekah Cleaver, Jordan Baeseman, & Courtney Pearsall. Row 2 Tristan Dow, Paige Hyer, McKenzie Skolos, Lea Britzman, Zach Preston, & Ethan Manhart. Row 3 Rebecca Segovia, Elijah Nicholson, Kaitlyn Ladwig, Zach Trepes, Nick Strait, & Josh Preston JANET BAESEMAN PHOTO
Taking Refuge BY STEVE NORLING Things are going pretty good at the refuge. There is still a shortage of money due to the sequester, but things still keep getting done. Right now most of the staff are still working on eradicating the spotted knapweed. As I have written before this is a weed that takes over wherever it grows and spreads very quickly. Our youngest whooping crane is doing well and is roaming around a little bit with its parents. Last week the youngsters on the refuge for day camp had the good luck of seeing the family and were able to get a good look through binoculars. The youngest group, those from five to eight years old, had some great times. They learned the names of twenty different birds in just three days. They also got to see Karner blue butterflies and some of the girls that had pink shoelaces or other pink clothing on even had the little Karners land on them. They also dissected owl pellets and once they got past the idea of opening up something that a big bird had thrown up, they all had a good time figuring out what the owl had eaten and other things that they could learn from the dissections. All of the youngsters in both group got to go fishing on Thursday and many of them caught fish. For some it was the first time they had ever caught a fish. This year’s YCC crew was on hand to help the youngsters out with baiting hooks, helping some to cast and taking off the fish. The summer day camp went very well and both Kara Zwickey and Katie Goodwin along with a number of volunteers did an excellent job with the youngsters. On the nineteenth of July, Charlie Blair, new regional coordinator along with Region three director Jim Leach visited Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and were very impressed with the operation. They appreciated the fact that even with less money much is still getting done on the refuge. We have a new intern on the refuge, currently working with Katie Goodwin. Her name is Katie Julian and she is here as part of the SCEP (Student Career Experience Program) and is normally stationed at Lacrosse. She has been detailed to Necedah for a nine-week period. If you see her welcome her to Necedah. She is doing a fine job and is helping with the volunteer program. On Saturday, August 10th, the refuge will be hosting a day for the local businesses to become acquainted with the refuge. The hope is that it will be an interesting and informative day for both the refuge personal and the local business people. On August 31st the refuge will be hosting a one-day workshop for youth waterfowl hunters. This is a workshop for youngsters 10 – 15 are eligible to attend. However there is limited space for this workshop so registration is required. You may email a completed registration for to Kara_Zwickey@fws.gov or nail one to Necedah NWR c/o Kara Zwickey N11386 Headquarters Road, Necedah, WI 54646. These registration forms must be in the office by 4:00 PM on August 16th. This is a free event and the youngsters will spend the day with hunting mentors, wildlife professionals and education specialists to gain the education and skills to become a better waterfowl hunter. They will practice setting up a decoy spread, practice duck calls, learn more about duck identification and will get to target practice and sharpen their firearm safety skill. Unlike last year there will be no duck hunt on the refuge this year. Participating youth need to have successfully completed a hunter safety course before being allowed. Registration forms may be picked up at the refuge visitor center or on the website; http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Necedah/Events.html. On August 10th Candice Gaukel Andrews, a Wisconsin author who writes environmental and nature-travel books will be at The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge for a book talk and signing. She will be signing her latest publication, “Travel Wild Wisconsin”. After the signing there will be tours offered: a walking bird tour, an auto tour or a green energy tour of the visitor center. You can choose your tour and each of them will last approximately one hour. This program is free and open to the public and is being co-sponsored by the Friends of NNWR. There is no registration required for this program. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
First Food Plot BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, The following plan was born when my daughter and I shot a couple of tom turkeys on a piece of private property near my house last April. Selina has been showing a lot of interest in becoming a bow hunter and since she is twelve, I figured I had better get her started before she is too old and scheduled. The only problem that I had was, that I do not have a reliable place to hunt deer with a bow and arrow, and where I hunt, in the Meadow Valley Wildlife Area, is very difficult to see a deer much less kill one with a stick and a string. To make a long story short, I offered my neighbor my services as far as cutting firewood for heating his house and in exchange, Selina and I can hunt on his land and even better yet, I can put in my first food plot. Monday, July 29th High 74, low 56 First and most importantly! I had no idea what I was getting into as far as putting a food plot in which would include the work, the knowledge of how to prepare the soil, and what to plant. Accepting my lack of knowledge, I reached out to Scott Christensen who is the plant manager at Allied Cooperative in Adams. Not only is Scott Christensen the plant manger at Allied but he also has a lot of knowledge on food plots, which includes a couple on his own property. The property that Selina and I will be hunting is made up of an oak and pine forest, which recently had a logging job done on it. Sometime in the past, someone dug a hole that is about the size of two dump trucks. That hole, which is about ten-feet deep, has some of the only water in the immediate area. The water is adjacent to an old field which I have no idea how long since it has been planted, but this year Selina and I would be putting just over a half acre of soy beans, oats, turnips, brassica, and rape into it. One of my first realities was equipment or my lack of it. I would mow the field with my riding lawn mower. The next step in this process is to let the mowed vegetation grow a couple of inches and then spray it with Round Up or Cornerstone Plus. I paid $58.00 for 2 gallons of this weedkilling product and used about a quart of it. Back to the lack of equipment, I used a two-gallon sprayer and it took me a total of six hours to spray my half-acre (next year I will have a better plan) The most important part of this process is a soil test and in my case I need a lot of lime. I purchased a ton of bulk lime and will buy another 1000pounds in the morning. For fertilizer, I purchased three bags of 17/17/17 this was spread with a lawn spreader, Selina spread the lime with a feed scoop, and it was big job (another investment for next year) My plan is to plant a row of soybeans that are mixed with oats in the middle of the plot. This will give the deer and hopefully turkey some green feed in mid-September and October. Scott recommended turnips, rape (canola), and brassica. The brassica and turnips create green feed and once there has been a couple of hard frosts, sugars are created in the brassica and turnips that attract the deer pretty much until everything has been consumed in December. I was fortunate that I have so many good friends and instead of using my rototiller this land is being turned over for $30.00 and a case of beer. The land is being worked in three days and that night (the 5th) Selina and I will plant it. After we hand broadcast our seed, I will lightly drag it and finish the job by packing it down with my four-wheeler.
Once the planting is over, all you can do is pray for rain. We just put a trail camera on the pond. Selina shoots her bow at the plot and we will finish this job by building a couple of ladder stands, which I will also have Selina practice from I was really impressed with Scott Christensen and his fellow employees at Allied, most of them seemed to be outdoorsmen and all of them had a good work ethic. It may seem crazy to go to all of this trouble for a quality place to hunt deer with my daughter, but in my opinion we are going to have a blast, create some excellent memories, and make some meat. Enjoy your day! Sunset
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ARTISTS SHOWCASED This past weekend in Mauston the Red
Geranium held a special Artist Showcase with over 14 artists displaying their talents for all to see. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
Weed retires after years of service BY STEVE NORLING After 58 years in the banking business, the last 31 in Necedah, Duane Weed decided it was time to retire. Although he has no definite plans, he is looking forward to more golf, travel, and enjoying life with his family. Weed began his banking career in Elroy and worked there from 1955 until January 2, 1982, when he purchased The Necedah Bank. After owning the bank for a number of years he sold to another bank and remained as president until his retirement. Weed was one of the rare executives that always arrived at the job before his employees. One of the things he wondered about upon retiring is what he is going to do early in the morning. As a person who has been rising at 6 a.m. he does not think he can drink that much coffee to take up his time. While here in Necedah, Weed has given many youngsters a chance to get acquainted with the banking business. Each year he has hired a student to work for the summer in the bank. Many of those students went on to continue in banking or other financial services. July 31st was Weed’s last day of work and on July 30th there was an open house for people to come and wish him well. He spent the day at the bank greeting old friends and taking phone calls from others. Having lived in the Elroy area and raising his family there many people from all over the county came to wish him well. He said that there were people in and out all day and that he enjoyed seeing many of his old friends. He stated that Necedah has been a great place to live and do business and that he has made many good friends here. He has been an active member of the Necedah Lions Club and noted that it was great to be a part of the community. At this time the board of directors has not named a replacement as president.
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY HONORED Henry and Marion Schmid have been regulars at Elroy's American Legion Wednesday evening Bingo. Together they have put in over 35 years working at the weekly get together. This past Wednesday the couple worked their last Bingo game as they have decided it is time to move on to some other adventures. Hansen's IGA prepared and donated a cake to honor their years of service to the community. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
Duane is pictured here surrounded by several of his employees. Executive Vice President Mike Madden will be taking over until the board makes that decision.