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Federal shutdown felt locally BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Starting on October 1st, and due to the federal government shutdown, if you phone the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge you will hear the following message, "The visitor center is currently closed due to a lack of appropriations and staff will not be checking messages." They go on to state that once staff return to their jobs messages will then be checked. In Camp Douglas the federal government shutdown is having an effect at Volk Field. According to a report on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) some members of the Wisconsin National Guard are facing furloughs. Wisconsin National Guard has identified 1,050 federal technicians that will be affected, of which approximately 210 will be kept on to perform essential operations. Those affected are at bases in Milwaukee, Madison, and Volk Field. In a press release on September 27, 2013 the Wisconsin Army National Guard stated: "If the Government shuts down, all personnel who are on military orders, and all full-time federal technician employees of the Guard will report to work for their next scheduled work day. At that time, non-exempt employees will be furloughed. We are working to contact all of our impacted personnel in order to give them and their families an accurate assessment of the situation and how it will affect them. We currently have approximately 1,050 federal technicians that will be impacted. Citizen-soldiers currently attending certain Army schools may be sent home. Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) service members within in the state and deployed traditional service members serving overseas are exempt. All exempted personnel, to include the AGR, will be paid retroactively once the lapse of appropriations ends. Emergency furloughed employees will not be paid retroactively for their furlough time unless a law is enacted providing authority to pay them." Understanding just what agencies and services are impacted during the shutdown can be confusing. According to the federal government's website at www.usa.gov during past shutdowns, the longest of which ran for 21 days from 1995 into 1996, there were delays in issuing Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ checks, and passport and visa applications could not be processed. All national parks and museums were closed, and cleanup at toxic waste sites stopped. In previous shutdowns, the postal service continued to operate, and government employees who handle national
security continued to work as usual. At the time The Messenger went to press an agreement between Congress and the President had not been reached meaning that the federal shutdown continues. Until an agreement is reached the following is how federal agencies and services are impacted: Federal Government Services During the Shutdown Aviation – The Federal Aviation Administration continues to ensure the safety of air travelers in the United States. Border Security – Border patrol programs and operations as well as ports of entry operations, including cargo security and revenue collections, continue. Citizenship and Immigration Services – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services continues to operate. Applications, forms, wait times, and more remain available online (except for E-Verify). Coast Guard – The U.S. Coast Guard continues to operate, including military functions, port security, search and rescue, and maritime safety. Emergency Management – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will continue to operate disaster relief operations and the national flood insurance program. Energy – The U.S. Department of Energy continues operations with limited personnel. Environment – Limited personnel from the Environmental Protection Agency will remain on duty to respond to emergencies. Federal Courts – The federal court system continues to operate. Federal Reserve – The Federal Reserve remains open with normal staffing. Food Safety – Meat and poultry inspections continue. Food Stamps – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, continue to operate. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – The Department of Education continues to accept and process FAFSA applications. Health Insurance Marketplace – Consumers can go to HealthCare.gov to find the state marketplace to serve them; and can apply and choose a plan, with coverage beginning as early as January 1, 2014. Home Loan Guarantees – The Federal Housing Administration is not making new home loan guarantees during the shutdown. Immigration Enforcement – Immigration enforcement and removal operations will continue. Jobs – Government jobs will be available and updated on USAJobs.gov. Job applications may not be processed
at advertising agencies until the government reopens. Library of Congress – Facilities are closed to the public. Mail and Postal Services – Mail services continue and post offices remain open. Medicare and Medicaid – Medicare and Medicaid benefits continue, though benefits could be affected in the event of an extended shutdown. Military Personnel and DoD Civilians – Military service members continue to work. Only DoD civilians performing essential activities continue to work. National Institutes of Health (NIH) – NIH's clinical center is not taking new patients or initiating new clinical trials. However, trials that were in process before the government shutdown continue. National Parks and Landmarks – National parks and landmarks are closed to the public. National Zoo – The National Zoo is closed to the public. Operating Status – Visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for the most up-to-date operating status of the federal government. Passports – Expedited passports that were already in progress will be processed, but no new passport applications will be accepted during the shutdown. Patents and Trademarks – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office remains operational. Presidential Libraries – All Presidential Libraries are closed to the public. Small Business Loans – The Small Business Administration is not processing applications of business loans during the shutdown. Smithsonian Institution – The Smithsonian Institution is closed to the public. Social Security – Some services will be unavailable, but Social Security payments will continue to go out. Transportation Security – The Transportation Security Administration continues passenger, baggage screening and operation of the Federal Air Marshal Service. Travel Warnings – The State Department continues to issue travel warnings and emergency services for U.S. Citizens abroad. Veterans' Services – Medical services will continue to be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but benefit programs may be affected. Weather – The National Weather Service continues to issue weather alerts, forecasts, and warnings. Women, Infants, and Children – Federal grants to States for assistance to low-income women, infants, and children continues.
Fischer out on bond after guilty verdict Earlier this month a jury of five men and seven women returned with a guilty verdict convicting 51 year old Douglas Fischer of Necedah with first degree sexual assault of child under 13 years old, incest, and exposing genitals to a child. That conviction came after three days of testimony including hearing from the victim's mother, and Juneau County Detective Tim Andres. Jurors deliberated for just over five hours when they returned with their guilty verdicts. At the time of the conviction the guilty verdict prosecution did not ask the court to revoke bond and Fischer
was not remanded into custody. Fischer has been allowed to remain out on $5,000 cash bond while awaiting his sentencing hearing which is scheduled to take place on December 12th. Since the conviction there have been two hearings - one of which was a motion hearing which granted the now convicted sex offender to leave the state to attend an event in New York welcoming soldiers returning home from Afghanistan. Fischer must check in with the Juneau County Sheriff's Department in person prior to leaving and immediately following his return to Wisconsin.
Last Friday Fischer appeared in court for a status conference on a motion filed by the District Attorney's office. That motion was requested by the Juneau County District Attorney's Office just three days prior requesting that Fischer's guilty judgment be entered and remand Fischer into custody of the Juneau County Sheriff's Department. Judge John Roemer ruled against the motion on the grounds that the defense had not been given a two week statutory notice. Fischer's attorney also filed a motion opposing the entry of the guilty judgement. Judge Roemer scheduled a hearing on the
Douglas Fischer motions for October 10th. At his December sentencing, Fischer is facing a maximum
of over 100 years in prison.
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Obituaries ORLO A. DURKEE
Orlo A. Durkee, age 90 years, of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. He was born on September 10, 1923 to Raymond and Myrtle (Straight) Durkee in the Town of Hillsboro. Orlo was united in marriage to Flossie McBain on July 18, 1942. They farmed in the Mount Tabor area for many years and following retirement moved into Hillsboro. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2000. Orlo enjoyed fishing and shooting pool, he also enjoyed his friendships at the meal site and in Hills Manor, where he lived. They often played cards and dominos, which he also enjoyed. He was a member of the Hillsboro Historical Society. include Grandchildren and Great Survivors Grandchildren; two Sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews and cousins with whom he was very close; with a special thanks to Wayne Downing. In addition to his wife, Flossie; he was preceded in death by his son, Rodney; sister, Evelyn Hardy; and brothers, Kenneth, Clarence, Lyle and Arnold. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, with Rev. Conrad Prell officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church on Thursday from 11 to 1 p.m. The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro assisted the family, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
October 3, 2013
Hillsboro The Messenger Historical Society of Juneau County
BY EILEEN NALE The Hillsboro Area Historical Society has elected Tom Hotek as Vice President for a one year term, replacing the late Keith McDonald. Tom is the Co-author of the very popular Hillsboro history book along with Alan Picha. Al Picha was elected as a Director for a term until 2012. Al was the leader of the 125th Anniversary of the Incorpopration of Hillsboro. Picha is also responsible for making sure that the Mayors of the City of Hillsboro and the Village Presidents were listed on a marble bench that sets in front of the City of Hillsboro City Hall. These names date back to 1885. Arden Peterson was re-elected to an additional term as a Director until 2014. Continuing on the Board are Loretta and Chuck Butcher for terms until 2013. Also re-elected were Sercretary Arlene Schiefelbein, Treasurer Nancy Hotek, and President Betty Havlik, who will all be serving a one year term. The roof of the museum, located in Albert Field Memorial Park, has sprung some leaks during the heavy rains and high winds in the past few weeks. Tom Hotek is working with Hillsboro City Administrator Adam Sonntag and the Hillsboro City Council to find funding to have the leaking roof repaired. The main topic of discussion at the June 21 meeting was the visit on June 22 of a bus of the Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society. The visitors want to learn more about the Bohemian settlers and the African American (Cheyenne) settlements that are in the Hillsboro area. The four museums are open on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. during June, July, and August. Other visits can be arranged by calling Arlene at 489-3322 or Betty at 489-3192.
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Debra and John Zindorf of New Lisbon were recently honored at the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, for their Century Farm. The Century Farm and Home Award Program began in 1948, as part of Wisconsin's Centennial Celebration, a 23-day Wisconsin State Fair. The program honors families who have had continuous ownership of their Wisconsin farm or home for 100 years or more. For the past 39 years, Hillshire Farm of New London, Wisconsin, has hosted the Breakfast Awards Program. On Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Wisconsin State Fair, Hillshire Farm recognized 126 Century Farm and Home families. Over 8,700 Century Farms and Homes have been honored since the start of the program.
New Lisbon/Necedah Area Community Supper MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2 TIMES. The October New Lisbon/Necedah Area Community Supper will be on October 29 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at the New Lisbon Community Center (formerly the American Legion Hall). This month’s meal will be chicken cordon bleu with augratin potatos, salad and dessert. Bingo will be begin at 5:20. Also, on November 6 the public is invited to a free movie at the New Lisbon United Methodist church. We will be showing "The Secrect Life of Timothy Green" starring Jennifer Garner. The movie will begin at 6 p.m. and it is BYOS (bring your own snack). Hope to see you at one or both events!!
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Panthers gain big SBC wins BY TASHA MUELLER There’s nothing better than a down-to-the-last-second scoring drive to keep high school football fans ready to keep on watching until the end of the season. The Royall Panther football team looked to accomplish something they hadn’t done since 2002, beat Bangor. Royall has not made the playoffs since 2002 (and never won a postseason game) while Bangor has become a fixture in the last decade and dominated the Scenic Bluffs Conference. In one of the biggest wins in school history, Royall was able to break through a 1414 halftime tie and win 3428 on Friday night. With the win, it has been the first to be recorded since the 2002 season. Bangor scored in first quarter with a 70-yard run by Andrew Lockington as Seth Zabel ran the ball in for two additional points. Royall was able to come back with two additional first-quarter touch downs, first by Brandon Retzlaff after Adam Vieth connected for a 15yard pass as Vieth ran it in for two more points. Trenton
Kendall Library news BY LYNETTE VLASAK Some members of the Sit ‘n Knits will be part of the driving tour for Colors of Kendall on Saturday, October 12. “From Sheep to Shawl” will be the theme of their site and members will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate working with wool. Be sure to put them on your “must see” list. The next meeting of our book club will be on October 29. We will be discussing Josephine Tey’s Daughter of Time. Tey is often referred to as the mystery writer for people who don’t like mysteries. In Daughter of Time, Tey recreates one of history’s most famous crimes. If you would like to join us, stop in the library to pick up a copy of the book. Thank you to Louise and Gene Zirk for their recent donation to the library in memory of Emogene Roberts who recently passed away.
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Pasch was able to catch a 13yard pass from Vieth and gained momentum on Bangor with a 14-8 lead. The second quarter led a different story as Bangor was able to tie the game and make a completed touchdown by Dylan Campbell for a 34-yard run with the failed extra two points. Going into the third, Royall answered back with a five-yard run by Donnie Robson, as Lockington was able to add six more points after a 11-yard completion. Royall was able to take the lead with a touchdown by Pasch as Retzlaff was able catch the pass from Vieth. The fourth quarter proved domination for Royall as Pasch returned a fumble for 30-yards for the winning score late in the fourth. Vieth threw for 224 yards and completed two touchdowns. Gaining the win, Royall is also nominated for the Week 6 Team of the Week on Wissports.net. The week before, Royall also looked towards a big
The Royall Panther football team was able to chalk up a big win against Bangor as the team made school history Friday night. The Panthers have not been able to get past Bangor since 2002 and will make for an even more competitive race towards the SBC title. win over Necedah, which the team records reveals that the Panthers haven’t been able to do so since 2002. Unfortunately, the remarkable game ended in a double-overtime for the Panthers as Necedah’s Matt Brown kicked the game winning field goal to give the
Cardinals the 25-22 win. Hillsboro hosted Cashton on Friday night and was able to make a big win after forthcoming a 20-20 going into the fourth quarter. Hillsboro’s Brandon Stanek and Max Stockwell were able to connect for two touchdowns that determined
Hillsboro’s Max Stockwell throws back the ball after catching a 15-yard pass from Grant Jefferies late in the fourth quarter to put the Tigers ahead of the Eagles 34-20. the homecoming win 34-20. Max Sebranek was able to lead in rushing yards with 133. New Lisbon still remains the sole undefeated team at 4-0 after a big 72-12 win over the Wonewoc-Center Wolves as they try to gain a conference season win. Second place in standings is Brookwood at 3-1, as Bangor, Hillsboro, Necedah,
and Royall and try to move out of the third place spot sitting at a 2-2 record. The big conference game to look for this Friday would be Royall traveling to Brookwood, or to see if Hillsboro can upset New Lisbon with their first conference loss.
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Mauston Golden Eagles have full week of plans for Homecoming BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD This Friday is homecoming for the Mauston Golden Eagles who will be facing Wisconsin Dells. The week leading up to the big game is packed full of events. The week kicked off with a dress up day on Monday honoring the 50's followed by a gathering behind the school at 7 p.m. for a bonfire. On Tuesday it was 70's dress up day. In the evening a boy's volleyball game known as “Manpuff” took place in the high school gymnasium. Wednesday the students will take part in an 80's dress up day. Later in the day, parent teacher conferences at the high school start at 4:30 ending at 7:30 p.m. Thursday is set to be class colors day. A Powderpuff game will take place on the football field beginning at 7:00 p.m. The parade will take to the streets of Mauston on Friday which, for students, is blue and gold day. Before marching through town at 1:30 a pep rally is planned to start at 12:45. Jevco
Bus Service has donated some busses to transport Lyndon Station students to Mauston to participate in the events. Friday's parade route begins at the school district, east down Grayside and then to Elm Street where participants will head north to downtown ending at Hatch Public Library. Grand Marshalls for the parade are Ron and Cindy Pfaff. Friday evening the homecoming game kicks off at 7:00 p.m. and will end with a Fifth Quarter performance from Mauston's Cheesehead Band. The Homecoming Dance will he held on Saturday from 8:00 until 10:00 p.m. at which time the Grand March will occur. Admission into the dance is just $8. The school issued a statement saying, "We all want this to be an exciting and safe week for our students and community while promoting school spirit with the positive activities that are scheduled at night."
The bonfire on Monday night at Mauston was very well attended and kept everyone quite warm.
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NOW OPEN! Council looks to boat launch fees, permits BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD At last week's meeting of the Mauston Common Council a first reading of a new ordinance establishing Boat Launch Permit and Fee Structure was held. The ordinance, once enacted, would set a daily launch fee at $2 for each boat launched and an annual launch fee at $15. The annual launch fee will be set per the calendar year. Drop boxes for daily fees will be available at Riverside Park and the launch at Lake
Decorah on Highway 12/16. Those looking to attain an annual launch permit should apply at Mauston City Hall. Public Works The Mauston City Council approved up to $20,000 in engineering costs for Davy Engineering for lift station #7. There was a reminder that Fall Clean Up week will take place during the first full week of October on the 7th through the 9th. See COUNCIL, page 19
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BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last week Senator Dale Schultz made his way throughout the county which included a listening session held at the New Lisbon Public Library. While the public who attended the session may not have been large, Senator Schultz shared his viewpoints on issues and concerns he is hearing about from constituents. "With schools sometimes I hear about the Common Core Curriculum and sometimes I hear about vouchers people don't believe we ought to be using public money to fund private educational opportunities. People are concerned about there not being enough resources for their local school districts. When it comes to healthcare there is a lot of concern about the Affordable Care Act. On the part of employees as well as individuals being forced to get health insurance right now. There is a lot of anxiety by hospitals that they are going to be stuck with the bill in the emergency room and the one thing I would say is I am grateful that Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin could at least agree on the fact that what Ted Cruz is doing is not particularly helpful. We can all have our feelings about Affordable Healthcare. I wouldn't have voted for it when it came through but after forty-six times what are we proving? And, we should at the very least be trying to provide some service for employers who are increasingly getting bent out of shape about what the future holds for them and about people who need and want healthcare and can't seem to get an answer. We need to come together and find a way to work our way through this... maybe another day and defund it but we have had two national elections and we've had 46 or 47 votes and we're not going anywhere on it. It just doesn't make any sense. We ought to be able to do better than that. That's what I am hearing from people - that and the price of gasoline." One Mauston resident who attended the listening session, Ken Van Doren, came with the aim of addressing Common Core Standards. Van Doren pointed to Governor Scott Walker's recent call to Wisconsin lawmakers to hold public hearings on Common Core Standards. According to Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction Common Core Standards are a national set of academic standards aligned with college and work expectations, inclusive of rigorous content and application. Van Doren is a vocal opponent of the Common Core Curriculum and Standards, and stated to Senator Schultz that implementing them in our public
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Senator Schultz meets with public schools is "unacceptable." Van Doren went on to state, "At the young age they’re going to overwhelm the children and that’s going to frustrate them. If we frustrate these kids at an early age we’re going to turn them off to education possibly for life. In the later grades we don’t challenge them enough." Senator Schultz responded to Van Doren by stating,"We have in our state constitution our most important responsibility as the state legislature which is to provide for a free and appropriate education for the kids of this state." Schultz went on to comment that he feels the governor is right to say that he wants even higher standards and that the appropriate authority should be on the local level and given to school boards. New Lisbon resident Paul Hagen shared concerns over the legislature and their way of tackling bills at the capital, including the budget. Hagen pointed to the use of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation funds to pay bills that should be paid by the General Fund. "We were robbing Peter to pay Paul and now we’re robbing Paul to pay Peter,” commented Senator Schultz. He also stated that the reason he didn't vote for the budget
was because it was unbalanced. Other topics covered in conversations during the listening session included renewable energies stating that there was a push and need to look at alternatives. Senator Schultz stated
"There’s room for biomass, there’s room for wood used directly, and there’s room for wind and solar." Before ending the listening session the Senator addressed redistricting and that Wisconsin should take guidance from Iowa who uti-
lizes a bipartisan approach. "Constituents ought to be able to pick their own districts rather than us picking our own districts," he said. A current bill yet to be passed would have a commission of five members
who are not connected to politicians, overseeing the redistricting process. The bill is based on Iowa's redistricting system.
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Royall High School Class of 1963 Celebrates 50th Class Reunion
The Royall High School Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th Class Reunion on September 20 and 21st. The weekend started with some of the classmates attending the Tailgate party at the Royall High School on Friday night and watching the Royall Panther Homecoming Game. A tour of the school was given during halftime, for those who were interested. On Saturday night they celebrated with a dinner at the Elroy Legion Hall, followed by a program and socializing. Classmates attending came from WI, MN, IL, MA, MT, FL, and MD. Classmates attending the reunion were: Front Row - (L to R) Jim Milne, Jim Miller, Jim Garvin, Danny Roberts, Dave Forbes. Second Row - Kaye (Dunlap) Bunk, Pat (Cox) Meyers, Joan (Stickney) Leum, Louise (Metzarek) Vopelak, Pat (Bender) Zirk, Judy (Radl) Schmeiser, Mary (Biermeier) Stanek, Bev (Leverenz) Weber, Shirley (Rieck) Leak, Phyllis (Clark) Betthauser. Third Row - Duane Wolfgram, Rodney Pasch, LeRoy Wildes, Vernitta (Jensen) Jacobson, Leslie (De Marais) Heath, Sally (Supple) Fogerty, Kathy (Nelson) Thompson, LaVern Weiland, Jeanne (Anderson) Prochnow, Sherry (Hamburg) Board, Phyllis (Steffen) Pasch, Bill Board. Back Row - Randy Zirk, Dick Stanek, Paul Ormson.
Live Auction, Autumn Ridge Tour to highlight Colors of Kendall BY TASHA MUELLER Colors of red, orange and yellow have been scattering throughout the valleys with hopeful peak colors to be seen this weekend. A four year tradition in Kendall would love for the colors to stay around on October 12 for the Colors of Kendall Festival and Autumn Ridge Tour. With an early start to the day beginning around 8 a.m., everyone will be able to enjoy the fun-filled activities. A Bike Trail Kendall Tunnel Tour will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. where you can ride a bus or tram from Kendall through the tunnel and learn more about the history of train transportation in the area. The tours will go until 9:30 a.m. with the last group to load in front of the gazebo by 9:30 a.m. If you have never been on the trails, this might just be the thing for you to try. The Art and Culture festival will begin at 9 a.m., which includes crafting a canoe, jewelry, wood carving, garden fun, farmers market, lighted wine bottles, birdhouses, painting, quilting, plus much more along the trail. Local food tents will catch the taste buds of many with angus burgers, La Farge bologna, caramel apples, and Rockie Top Meats. At the shelter from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monroe County Historical Society’s Jarrod Roll will be providing a variety of “Pioneer Games,” such as cup and ball, hoop and stick races, stilt walking, sack races and graces. Kid’s spin art will also take place at the shelter at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Book presentations will also make this year’s festival special with presentations from Tim Vernier, author of
Feckenmeyer’s Mailbox, a mystery novel. Verneir will talk about his first novel at 1:30 p.m. Also making way to the area from La Farge includes Kevin and Patsy Anderson, authors of their second book Letters to Sarah, where they will take questions and explain the book more in depth at 1 p.m. At the gazebo, musical group Patchouli will perform from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The group includes awardwinning songwriter Julie Patchouli and guitarist Bruce Hecksel team up to bring the audience a “New American Folk” blend of selections to include folk, pop, jazz, and flamenco. LeRoy Petersen will begin the morning song selections at 9 a.m., where his Johnny Cash voice can be listened to while traveling to wherever his voice made lead you. The Autumn Ridge Tour, part of the Colors of Kendall Festival, is an individual driving tour, to not only see the fall colors, but to also meet unique people in their environment showcasing their individual talents. The tour will include a St. Luke’s Cemetery Walk at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with “ghosts” coming to life from the Glendale Township, Kustom Kraft Laser – a special factory tour from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., 3M Angus Ranch, Murray’s Alpine
Dairy Goats and soap making, Lee Wyttenbach’s Whinery, wine tasting, Terri’s Line in Nature and Friends artwork, plus many more stops along the way. Maps of the tour can be picked up in Kendall on festival day, as participants travel to whichever place that interests them and are welcome to visit some or all of the stops. Some added additions to this year’s day festival include a Retro-upstairs bowling experience at Thunder Alley, across from the Kendall Community Hall. The Community Bowling Tournament is open to all ages from 1-3 p.m. and includes five frames for a $1. Prizes will be awarded in age categories. A Community Euchre’ Card Playing Tournament will also be held at Thunder Alley. Another addition is an Art Auction to benefit Judi Pulaski, whom has been along the Ridge Tour in the early years and is awaiting a kidney transplant. Currently, Pulaski travels to La Crosse three times a week for fourhour treatments. Rides have been arranged through Joan Belsky, but the cost for the transplant out bears what Pulaski can handle. The live auction, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Kendall Community Hall, will fea-
I would like to thank all of my friends for coming and helping me celebrate my retirement. I greatly appreciate all who attended and the many gifts I received. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your friendship. -Sharon Burch
ture art work made be past art students, quilts, and greeting cards. Anything that is handcrafted and original will be up for grabs. Any local talent is encouraged to help with the auction. At the Kendall Depot,
“Dead Men Talking,” historical reenactments will take place at 11 a.m. and noon that will showcase the beginning and end of the railroad, plus many other events that have shaped Kendall into what it is today.
Make sure to have Saturday, October 12 available for a full day of history, art, music, and most importantly to see the fall colors.
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Swamp Manor Haunted House coming in October BY TASHA MUELLER Ghouls, monsters, and goblins will be scattering around Schultz Park in Elroy this upcoming month with plenty of scares to give everyone the chills. The annual Swamp Manor Haunted House will be taking place right at the park, south of Elroy on Hwy 80/82. You might have to stop by and see if any of the scary monsters are recognizable. The haunted house will leave you speechless with a 15minute walk through that will bring your worst fears to life. Haunted scenes and characters will come alive with even more temptations to possibly attend the haunted house an additional time.
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Elroy Public Library news BY MARY WAARVIK LIBRARIAN October – What a Wonderful Month. Here comes the autumn, with its cool nights, glorious colors, and special events. For those of you who fancy library activities, here are just a few: On Thursday, October 3 ladies are invited to visit our area libraries’ booth (and many, many other booths) at the Women’s Night Out. Mauston High School at 4 p.m. Pre-School Story Time begins on Friday, October 4 @ 10 a.m. Books, puppets, games, nursery rhymes… We will meet every Friday at 10. Let your children learn the love of libraries, books and reading. On Tuesday, October 10 the Tuesday morning book group will meet to talk about “Let the Great World Spin”. Group members, please try to bring some recommendations for next year’s reading list. Thank you. On Saturday, October 19 you are invited to an Aromatherapy Workshop at the Elroy Library. From 11-2, Georgia Theuer will demonstrate the power of aromas to affect your mood and your health. She promises to use qtips rather than atomizers (no overpowering odors to make you nauseous). The workshop is free; sign-up is optional but
preferred 9462-2407. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elroy Library. For Your Information, we do teach computer skills at the library. Not in classes, but on an individual basis: one student, one staff member. If you
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of New Lisbon
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October 3, 2013
New Lisbon kicks off Homecoming week BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD A pep rally and bonfire helped to kick off New Lisbon's celebration of Homecoming week. On Monday evening students, teachers, and members of
the community enthusiastically gathered on the football field to rally behind their school and football team. On Friday morning there will be a high school flag football and volleyball tournament. Games begin at
8:00 a.m. and will run through until 11:00 a.m. Following the tournaments will be a Pep Rally in the high school gym and later in the afternoon at 1:30 the Homecoming Parade will make it's way through the streets of New Lisbon.
Walk to end Alzheimer’s slated in New Lisbon On Saturday, October 12, over 100 people from Juneau and Adams Counties are expected to unite in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® being held at Bethany Lutheran Church in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Registration for the Juneau-Adams County Walk begins at 9:00 am with a 2-mile walk in the community starting at 10:00 am. There is no fee to participate. Walkers are encouraged to raise dollars to support local caregiver support services, community education programs and important Alzheimer's research. Walkers raising $100 or more earn a 2013 Walk tshirt. All are welcome! Walkers are encouraged to register on-line today and utilize many of the fundraising tools and messages available from the Alzheimer’s Association. To register prior to walk day, simply go to www.alz.org/walk. Walk participants will enjoy a food and beverages, raffle drawings, and a special program to honor families and individuals who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. "There has never been a greater need to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease,” said Kathy Davies, Development Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter. “By participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s the funds raised provide care and support services to the nearly 1,300 residents in Adams and Juneau Counties who are living with Alzheimer’s. Every person who joins us at the Walk has fun and leaves knowing that they have helped move us closer to a World Without Alzheimer’s.” The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is more than a walk; it is an experience for walkers from across Juneau and Adams County who gather each year to raise critical funds for
Alzheimer’s care and support services here in Wisconsin. Thousands of others lend their support through contributions and pledges. The area business community also participates through sponsorship gifts and prize donations. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s estimated 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. 1 in 8 Americans, age 65 and above, have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This number will increase 30% by year 2025! To learn more about the Juneau-Adams County Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, contact Kathy Davies at 715.869.2667 or contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1.800.272.3900. About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. About the Alzheimer's Association: The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Before the New Lisbon's big game against Hillsboro on Friday the New Lisbon Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music trip to Europe will sponsor a Tailgate party with the Rockets. The tailgate party will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the football field. It will
run until game time at 7:00 p.m. For just $5 those interested can purchase a brat or hot dog with sauerkraut, chips, cole slaw, beans and a beverage. In case of rain the Tailgate Party will be held in the Multipurpose room at the high school.
On Saturday evening the Homecoming Dance will take place. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. and will run until 11:00 p.m. The Grand March will be at 8:30 p.m.
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of Necedah
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Harlem Wizards take to the floor in Necedah BY STEVE NORLING On Wednesday, September 25th the Harlem Wizards made their second visit to Necedah Schools. This was once again a fundraiser for Parents and Teachers Together, (PATT). It was just less than two years ago that the Wizards were here previously. They make the tour of the Midwest about every two years and called to see if PATT wanted to do it again. There are actually three Wizard teams that are on tour. The one that came here this year is the newest of the three teams with this being their first year. There was only one player on the team that had been here previously. They may be a new team but they are good and they have fun. They especially have fun with the youngsters in the audience. Most of the game is just
for fun and the Necedah (Big Red) players are on the floor to play a little basketball but mostly to allow the Wizards to do their thing. Full court passes, slam-dunks, and trick shots of all types are the rule for Wizard basketball. This reporter once again had the pleasure of playing on the Big Red team against these basketball wizards and it was a real pleasure. These are a group of real athletic ambassadors and are out to have a good time and to make sure that they entertain the crowd. Their antics, from going up into the crowd and getting a pass from the floor and passing it back to another to slam-dunk, to taking kids out of the crowd and giving them gifts for doing silly little games, to picking out certain adults to talk to and have fun with, every-
thing they do is entertaining. They are also some of the best basketball players, being able to do many trick plays. Every time they did one of their trick moves it was up to the Necedah team to stand out of the way and watch. Watching from on the floor, right next to the players is awesome. Halftime found the Wizards inviting all the youngsters from elementary to high school out on the floor for a game similar to Simon Says. The youngsters had a wonderful time. There was also the contest where four people of four different age groups were aligned around the basket and had to make one basket each. There was a team at each end of the floor and the winning team got prizes. All in all it was a fantastic evening, especially for the youngsters. This reporter is
The Harlem Wizards were loads of entertainment, as well as talent, last week at Necedah Schools. very proud to have been asked to take part in the
game and help the PATT raise some funds for a very
Tough fought game for Cardinals BY STEVE NORLING The game between the Brookwood Falcons and the Necedah Cardinals started off with two very evenly matched teams. What it amounted to was who could execute best and who made the least mistakes. The game opened with Necedah kicking off to the Falcons. After a couple of plays the Falcons scored on an eleven-yard touchdown run. Their attempt at a two point conversion was no good, leaving the score 6 – 0 Brookwood. After taking the kickoff from the Falcons the Cardinals could not get anything going and it was three plays and punt. On the first play from scrimmage after the punt, the Falcons went seventy-five yards for another touchdown making the score 12 – 0. Again their two-point conversion attempt was no good. Brookwood kicked off again and once again it was three plays and punt for the Cardinals.
The Falcons again got things going and after a few plays threw a twenty-eight yard touchdown pass. This time the two point conversion was good making the score 20 – 0 and that was the way the first quarter ended. The last play in the quarter was Brookwood kicking off. The second quarter began with Necedah putting together a pretty good drive. However, after four first downs they fumbled the ball and the Falcons recovered. They were not able to move the football and after three plays they punted it back to the Cardinals. This time the Cardinals put together another drive and after a couple of first downs Jesse Crubaugh took the ball in from two yards. Matt Brown kicked the extra point making the score 20 –7. After Necedah’s kickoff the Falcons could not get a decent drive going and wound up punting it back to the Cardinals. Again Necedah put together a drive and capped it off with a sixteen-yard pass by
A very hard fought game of back and forth took the Cardinals and Falcons close to going into overtime. The game ended with the Falcons ahead with a close score of 27-26.
quarterback Noah Herried. Again Brown’s extra point was good making the score 20 – 14. That was the way the first half ended. The second half opened with Brookwood kicking off to Necedah. The third quarter was the most penalty filled quarter I have witnessed in a long time. At one point there were penalties called on four consecutive plays, two on each team. After those four plays the Falcons managed to get one play off before getting another penalty on the next play. The entire quarter was taken up by the exchanging of punts with no scoring taking place. This left the score at the end of the third quarter at 20 – 14. Probably the worst penalty in the game came against Necedah in the fourth quarter. With Brookwood attempting to punt from deep in their own territory, Necedah had a roughing the punter penalty. This is a fifteen-yard penalty with an automatic first down for the punting team. Necedah finally got the ball on downs with 3:28 to play in the game. After gaining one first down Crubaugh took the ball in from the three yard line to make the score 20 – 20. Brown’s kick was no good. Necedah kicked off and in one play it was first and goal for the Falcons. The second play was a touchdown and with a good extra point the score was 27 – 20 Brookwood. Not to be outdone, the Cardinals took the ball downfield after the ensuing kickoff and scored again making the score 27 – 26. All they needed now was an extra point to send the game into overtime. It did not happen. What looked from the press box like a low snap could not be handled and the attempted pass by
Herried fell incomplete. That ended the game with
the Falcons over Cardinals 27 – 26.
the
worthwhile cause. I hope we can do it again in a couple
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October 3, 2013
OVERTURNED SEMI
Monday morning, September 30, a reader was stopped in traffic for a time due to an overturned semi. The accident occurred on Highway 80 just north of Necedah. The reader reported that law enforcement was not on the scene yet, but it did not appear anyone was injured as civilians were working to clear off the roadway. The Messenger contacted the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department but the report had not been filed as of Tuesday afternoon. TIM BENSON PHOTO
STUDENT LIBRARY
With the start of the 2013-2014 school year, so has the Student Library Committee. Twenty-three of New Lisbon Elementary’s 4th and 5th graders turned out to make this event truly enjoyable and a little overwhelming. What fun to enjoy a healthy afterschool snack and teach us, what kids this age would like to see available at their library. So far, it looks like we will be having a dance sometime in the spring, a Duct Tape Party, and Gingerbread House building. This Committee will be meeting every 4th Wednesday of the month and all 4th and 5th Graders are encouraged to attend. October 23 will be our next event and it will be a mystery themed session. They will be sharing small skits, artwork, and stories. Remember the date and see you at 3:30 p.m. after school. You may have noticed the beautiful dolls and quilt that have been displayed at the Library. Hazel Reigard has donated Danbury Mint Collector Dolls to be raffled, Helen, Gene, and Mary Morris have donated a beautiful handmade quilt. And Ada Macomber a baby quilt and two matching pillows. Buy a ticket at the Library and have your name put in for a drawing of your choice. All proceeds are to benefit the Remodeling and Expansion Building Fund. The drawings will take place Friday, December 20. Need not be present to win. Or just stop in and look at these generous gifts given to the library for its future growth. For more information call 562-3213, follow our website http://www.newlisbonlibrary.org/ or watch your local newspapers. CONTRIBUTED BY DIANNA ROSIER, DIRECTOR
RETIREMENT Co-workers celebrated with Evans Larson who retired from Walker Stainless after 45 years of service.
Necedah Cross Country BY MARK HORBINSKI COACH At the last meet, the cross country team traveled to Wautoma for the 13 team Wautoma Invitational. It was very tough competition as the schools were all larger than us, with 11 of the 13 schools in Division II or Division I. Additionally, it was a new course for us and the race structure was unlike any we have participated in. All this being said, the Cardinals competed admirably. Results are as follows: BOYS TEAM - 6th place as a team Masters Race (#1, #2, #3 runners from each school) Trey Horbinski - 1st (medalist) Tripp Horbinski - 4th (medalist)
Shayne Torrey - 37th Novice Race (#4, #5, #6, #7 runners from each school) Cameron Stewart - 23rd Anthony Seebruck - 24th Sean McNally - 44th GIRLS TEAM Novice Race (#4, #5, #6, #7 runners from each school) Kristin Darnell - 10th (medalist) Sarah Torrey - 42nd Autumn Lessard - 46th (personal best) Deneille Lessard - 50th Please congratulate the kids if/when you see them on a job well done. Next up, the team travels to Reedsburg on Saturday.
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St. Luke’s to salute their Veterans On Saturday October 12, St. Luke’s Auxiliary and preservation Committee will once again present a cemetery walk in conjunction with The Colors of Kendall Autumn Ridge Tour. This year the focus will be on the 15 Veterans that are buried here with a “Salute to The Veterans of St. Luke’s.” There are Veterans from WWI, WWII, and Korea as well as peacetime. The programs will be presented at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s, located at 30013 Oxford Rd., Elroy. It is a free event and everyone is welcome. You will hear about the lives of each of our veterans as well as a bit of history about the Wars and the units
they served in. There will also be a display of artifacts and pictures for visitors to view and enjoy before or after each performance. It will be done inside this year to provide seating for attendees and protection from the elements. One of the Veterans from WWI will speak to us in his own words with excerpts from letters that he wrote home to his family while serving. Another Veteran is from Canada. He led a very interesting life and will take you on a journey from his childhood in Owen Sound, Ontario Canada to his final days in Kendall, WI. One of them owned a restaurant in Kendall after his years in the service. Many were awarded
medals while serving. Another went on to invent an air filter that is still used in most semis and many Military vehicles. There was a lot of dedication and sacrifice by all of these men and their families are so deserving of our gratitude and respect. We honor all who served and are serving to keep our country free. As a bonus, on the way to the event and as you arrive, you will be treated to the beautiful display of color that we all enjoy each fall in this part of Wisconsin. Please join St. Luke’s Auxiliary in saying Thank You to our Veterans and their families.
Carl Kaus served in the Korean War.
Elroy Area Historical Society, Inc. P.O. Box 35 • Elroy, WI 53929
Dear Friends of the Museum: Another year has passed and it’s time for the Annual meeting. This year’s meeting will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Museum. It is our hope that as many of you as possible will come. New ideas and input are always welcome. A reminder that it is also time for dues to be paid; they still remain the same. Individual - $5.00, Family - $10.00, Life Membership - $100.00. Contributions of $100 will be on the Honor Roll, $500 the Beneficiary Plaque, and $1000 or more on the Patrons Plaque. This is a wonderful way to support our community and to preserve our past. You may also designate funds for a special project if you wish. (Examples are the Railroad Room, Lighting, Windows, etc.) Please help to keep your museum open for all to enjoy. Mark your calendars for October 26th at 1:00 p.m. and plan to join us for the meeting. Hope to See You There! PS: Feel free to use the stub at the bottom to remit your dues to the above address if you are unable to attend the meeting! Name:__________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _____ Zip: ______________ Yes! Please renew my membership for 2014. Membership Level: ____ Ind. ____ Family ____ Lifetime Membership Email: __________________________________________________________
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of Hillsboro October 3, 2013
Hillsboro Homecoming week Homecoming is always a special time for students, it allows for some clowning around and ways to express themselves that everyday school activities do not always allow. Hillsboro students put on skits this year, such as dressing
up and acting like their favorite staff member. Staff members may be surprised to see how the students see them. Students can show their spirit for their teams, each other, and their school.
The Hillsboro Tigers played Cashton for the football game with a score of 34-20 with Hillsboro ruling the game.
The Hillsboro Senior Class had a fun time impersonating their favorite faculty and staff members during Friday’s skit performances.
The sophomore class put on quite the act with an under-the-sea themed skit that featured The Little Mermaid characters and an inflatable boat that overturned into an inflatable sea of water.
Two participants from each class tried eating 16 hot dogs a piece during the annual event. Even though many were stuffed, the sophomore eaters were winners of the challenge. After the hot dog contest, students played Minute to Win It before the parade.
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The Hillsboro Tigers inspire the crowd to cheer for the players. JO PETERSON PHOTO
The Hillsboro girls Volley ball team gets into the spirit. JO PETERSON PHOTO
The Hillsboro Tigers Mascot rides the wagon all the way to victory JO PETERSON PHOTO
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The Hillsboro girls Cross Country lead the way. JO PETERSON PHOTO
The Hillsboro pep rally kicks off the fun. JO PETERSON PHOTO
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With just under a century of farming business to surround- bulk plant at Union Center. 1979 – A large addition was built on the warehouse in ing Hillsboro communities, the history of a “cooperative idea” will now cease to exist beginning on Tuesday, October 1, Hillsboro. The Co-op took on the Ace Hardware Line. 1982 – On June 20, 1982, disaster struck the Co-op. The 2013. The Hillsboro Farmers Co-op will now be referred to as Service Station was destroyed by a fire that also destroyed Nuzum’s Lumber Yard. In September of the same year, lightUnited Cooperative, after a 71.47 percent shareholder vote in favor of the merger with the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin location. ning struck the feed mill. – The Co-op built a new office at the fertilizer plant. 1984 Earlier this year, Hillsboro Farmers Co-op Board Members traveled to meet with United Cooperative, along with two A new truck and maintenance shop was also built in other surrounding cooperatives to see what each had to offer Hillsboro. In the same year, the Hillsboro Co-op took over the Hillsboro community. Once the decision was reached, vot- operations of the Wilton Co-op. 1988 – The customer base was continually increasing and ers had until August 29 to vote on the board’s decision in the need for better bookkeeping was becoming more and favor of the merger efforts with United Cooperative. evident. An in-house computer was installed providing more The idea of serving the community did not begin with one person, but rather a group of farmers to better serve the area. more detailed records. In November 1988, the Co-op purchased their first semi and started hauling their own supplies. Included is the history of the Hillsboro Farmer’s Co-op taken 1990 – The Co-op built a new heating shop and warehouse from a plaque adorning the wall of multiple awards received throughout the years. The plaque symbolizes not only change, and hired a master plumber including plumbing as an additional service provided by the Co-op. Also, the Kendall Store but also community efforts of success. “The cooperative idea started in this community in about was expanded. 1993 – Built a new bulk plant and new scales. 1912 by a group of farmers ordering feed by rail car and then 1994 – Co-op enters new enterprise. Purchased Drifty’s picking it up when the railroad car came in. This encouraged the farmers to organize a cooperative. Twenty-five farmers Fastrip in Ontario. Later in the year, ground was broke in Wilton for the Wilton Fastrip. New feed bins were also purchased stock for $50.00 a share and the Hillsboro Farmers Co-op Warehouse was organized on June 20, 1919 as installed at Yuba. 1995 – Opened a Small Engine Shop in Hillsboro, which “Hillsboro Equity Warehouse Co. and Shippers Association.” The original officers of this organization were Edward would sell and repair chain saws, garden tiller, snow blowers, lawn and garden tractors, lawn mowers and other small Conway, Adolph Lisker, Early Tracy, John Slaney, and Frank engines. This seemed to buy a service the community needed. Cepek. Also, in 1995 the Co-op installed the Cardtol in Kendall. In October, 1919, the property on which the Hillsboro Co1996 – Purchased LP Gas Semi so the Co-op could start op now stands was purchased from John Slaney and Frank hauling the company’s own propane. Cepek and a warehouse for storing feed was built soon after. 1997 – After several requests, Custom Farming started that William Hohlfeldt and Edward Schaller were in charge of the warehouse with Edward Conway and Albert Kahler in charge included planting and combining. A new grain drill and combine was purchased, along with the Wilton Service Center and of buying. In 1924, about 120 more shareholders joined the Larry’s Service Center in Wonewoc. 1998 – Built Grand Plant Facility. Built three bins, one with Association. This made it possible to build an addition to the warehouse, including a grain elevator and to install equipment a 65,000-bushel capacity and two with a 100,000-bushel for grinding feed along with a small office. John Slaney was capacity. Fourth bin with a capacity of 565,000- bushels. The total capacity of the Grain Plant was 830,000 bushels of grain. hired as manager in September 1924. 1932 – A petroleum bulk plant with a delivery truck was Purchased more tractors and trailers so the company could help the customers get their crops to the Grain Plant. added. 2000 – Purchased the 1933 – The Co-op took on the Gambles line of hardware Round House in Kendall, supplies. now known as the Kendall 1937 – A second petroleum tank truck was put on the road. 1950 – The Board of Directors started the largest building Fastrip. Expanded the fleet of project since the Mill which was built in 1924, with a new semis to six on the road. The 40X80 store and warehouse. Various grinding and mixing Co-op can now haul everything from farm supply coopequipment was also added to the mill. More and more farmers from a larger area were patronizing erative sales including LP Gas and Petroleum. Added the Co-op and in 1955 the Hillsboro Farmers Co-op purbulk lubricant delivery to the chased the Yuba Mill from John Drury of Richland Center. list of services and installed 1956 – The Vernon County Milling Company (located on the land near Hillsboro’s Dam) was purchased. The acquisi- Cardtol in Yuba. See HILLSBORO tion added much storage space, plus the coal business, along CO-OP MERGE, Page 17 with some much needed land. 1961 – A three-bay service station and large storage area for truck, car and tractor tires was built. 1965 – Saw the Co-op in the corn spraying business with its first self-propelled Hy-Boy sprayer. 1966 – With all the added AR services and expanded trade area came a log of bookkeepRILL ing. The computer Bookkeeping System was started by Cenex. Hillsboro Farmers Co-op Warehouse was one of the first co-op in the State of Wisconsin to join FROM 9:30PM TO 1:30AM this system. Also in 1966, the Co-op started to sell anhydrous Hotel Hillsboro • Beezers Bar & Grill ammonia for fertilizer and 1235 Water Ave (Hwy 33), Hillsboro 489-3007 • Hotel 489-3000 they also purchased a propane delivery truck. 1970 – A bulk petroleum plant was built at a site in the Town of Hillsboro. A new LP 5% storage tank was installed in SENIO 1973 at this site. DISCOU R NT 1971 – The Co-op purJOHN GAVIN PLUMBING CO. chased the Kickapoo Fertilizer Plant, the old rail413 Darcy Dr • Hillsboro, WI 54634 road depot and other additional land. Email: jegavin@mwt.net 1975 – A larger hardware Services offered: tub/shower replacement store and more warehouse grab bars, reverse osmosis drinking water space was provided. Also, all filter, appliance parts available delivery trucks were equipped with two-way radios. JOHN GAVIN 1976 – Hillsboro Farmers Master Plumber #135640 Co-op took over operation of
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The Messenger of Juneau County’s want ads are just $10 for the first 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents each. To place an ad, call 1-(608)-462-4902, fax to 1-(608)-462-4903 or email to: themessenger@centurytel.net. We reserve the right to reject any ad that does not meet our standards.
APARTMENTS NEW LISBON: 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Includes heat, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer and garage. Located on Allen Road, New Lisbon. Call Real Estate Management 608-356-5050 or go to www.realestate managementsolutionsllc.com b1tf FOR RENT: ELROY 2 bedroom apartment $325, 2 bedroom house $425. References, security deposit required. No pets. Call 608462-5595. b19tf FOR RENT: Quiet 2 bedroom upstairs duplex apartment w/garage stall on wooded acreage between New Lisbon & Necedah. No smoking or dogs. Including: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Central Air, Fireplace, Heat, Water & Electricity. Available September 1st $750.00 a month + $750.00 security deposit. 1 year contract required. 608-562-5756 b51tf NECEDAH: 2 bedroom. Rent based on 30% of income. Spacious unit! Find out how low your rent can go! Call Mel at 1-800-9444866 Ext. 126. Equal Housing Opportunity. b2tf HILLSBORO: 2 or 3 bedroom rent based on 30% of income. Private entry, storage. On site laundry. Call TODAY 608-489-3258 Equal Housing Opportunity b2tf NEW LISBON: Rent you can afford! 1 or 2 bedrooms available in New Lisbon. Rent based on 30% of income. On site laundry, off street parking. Call today! 1-800-944-4866 Ext. 126. Equal Housing Opportunity. b6tf ELROY: 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms. Rent based on 30% of income. On site laundry, edge of town, private entry, storage. Call 608-462-5300. Equal Housing Opportunity. b7tf ELROY: 1 and 2 bedroom apartment for rent. 204 Prospect St. Elroy. 1st month rent and sec. deposit required. 2 bedroom $475/mo. and 1 bedroom $425/mo. Goebel Properties. 608-482-3956. b9tf
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VILLAGE OF WONEWOC POSITION OPENING
The Village of Wonewoc is seeking applicants to fill the Utility Clerk position. This part-time position will remain open until an offer is accepted. Job Summary: The Utility Clerk is a part-time position (65%) and performs a variety of clerical and accounting duties. These involve record keeping and financial transactions including utility billing, collection of utility payments and data processing using CIVICS accounting software. For a detailed position description, please go to our web site at www.wonewocwisc.com and click on notices. Interested candidates should send an application letter and resume to: Village of Wonewoc, PO Box 37, Wonewoc, WI 53968.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. Defendants. LOUIS ZOULA, et al. Case No. 2012CV000290 Case Class Code: 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure Hon. John Roemer NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on 44-2013 in the amount of $161,116.31 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 8, 2013 at 10:05 am TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in certified funds, payable to the clerk of court (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: In the lobby of the
Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, City of Mauston, County of Juneau, WI DESCRIPTION: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 27, Township 14 North, Range 5 East, that lies South and West of C.T.H. "J", Town of Lyndon, Juneau County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N525 County Road J, Lyndon Station, WI 53944 Dated September 12, 2013 /s/Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Attorneys for Plaintiff Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen, Rastede, P.C. 1405 Silver Lake Rd, Suite 3 New Brighton, MN 55112 Telephone: 612.844.2530 Facsimile: 651.309.0362 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen, Rastede, P.C. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish: September 19, 26, 2013 October 3, 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: Merlin R. Leschinsky Case No. 13PR72 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for informal administration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth December 27, 1941 and date of death August 6, 2013, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W7205 12th Avenue, Necedah, WI 54646. The application will be heard at the Juneau County Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300, before Diane Mortensen, Probate
Registrar, on November 4, 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 January 9, 2014. A claim may be filed at the Juneau County Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300. This publication is notice to any persons whose names and address are unknown. /s/ Diane Mortensen Probate Registrar Dated September 25, 2013 Attorney Ray Feldman State Bar No. 1009392 P.O. Box 119 Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-6100 Publish: October 3, 10, 17, 2013 WNAXLP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Juneau County Board of Adjustment will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 15, 2013, at the Juneau County Zoning Office located at 650 Prairie Street, Mauston, WI, to hear an after the fact application for a Variance request for a structure to be at a lesser setback than is required in the Juneau County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Applicants are Ronald Biederman, Anita Cacciatore owners. Property is located in Section 17, T17N, R4E, Town of Germantown, Juneau County, WI. Any interested parties are encouraged to attend. Any written comments may be sent to the Juneau County Zoning Department, 650 Prairie Street, Mauston, WI 53948. Publish: September 26, 2013 October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
THE JUNEAU COUNTY LANDFILL IS STILL OPEN to the general public as a DROP OFF SITE on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Items that ARE still accepted are common household refuse, small construction debris, scrap metal, tires, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, computers, TV’s, microwaves, florescent bulbs, and recyclables such as glass, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, paper, magazines, plastics (1 thru 7) and tin cans. There are recycling areas for yard waste, used oil, and batteries at no charge. We DO NOT have accommodations for dump trucks or dump trailers. All items must be unloaded by hand near the scale house. If you have any questions, you may contact the Juneau County Landfill at 608-562-5233. Publish: September 19, 26, 2013 October 3, 2013 WNAXLP THE JUNEAU COUNTY LAND, FORESTRY, PARKS AND ZONING COMMITTEE Is accepting price quotes for pumping the septic tanks, pumping and cleaning the pump chambers, pumping and cleaning pit toilets and cleaning the filters as follows: At Wilderness County Park: (2) 8000 gallon septic tanks at shower building (1) 2000 gallon pump tank at shower building (6) sets of pit toilets At Castle Rock County Park: (1) 1600 gallon combo tank at office (6)Sets of pit toilets In addition, the pit toilets at Kennedy Park (2 sets) and Bass Hollow Park (1 set). Price quotes must include pumping all tanks and pit toilets listed above. Interested businesses can send or deliver price quotes to the Land, Forestry and Parks Department, 650 Prairie Street, Mauston, WI 53948. A deadline of 4:30 p.m. on Friday , October 11, 2013 will be observed. All pumping must be completed by December 31, 2013. If you have any questions, please call (608) 847-9389. Publish: September 26, 2013 October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 CITY OF ELROY ELROY CITY HALL 225 MAIN STREET, ELROY, WI OCTOBER 10, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M. Public notice is hereby given that the Long Range Planning Commission of the City of Elroy will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2013 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Elroy City Hall, 225 Main Street, Elroy, Wisconsin. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a proposal to create Tax Incremental Finance District (TID) No. 6 for the City of Elroy, and to discuss the proposed project plan and boundaries for TID No. 6, City of Elroy. A list of the proposed parcels to be included in TID No. 6 292210842.01 are as follows: 292210842.02 292210138 292210842.03 292210161 292210842.04 292210178 292210842.05 292210181 292210842.06 292210194 292210842.07 292210388 292210844.2 292210388.1 292210853 292210390.01 292210422.14 292210422.15 Maps showing the boundaries of the proposed TID No. 6 and the proposed project plan will be available upon request from the City Clerk, City of Elroy, 225 Main Street, Elroy, Wisconsin. The City of Elroy anticipates that cash grants may be offered to prospective developers. At the public hearing, interested parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to express their views on the proposed TID No. 6 and the proposed project plan. Mark Stanek, Mayor City of Elroy, Wisconsin Publish: September 26, 2013 October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS
The Juneau County Public Works Department is accepting quotes at the Juneau County Highway Office, located at 930 East State Street, Mauston, Wisconsin, 53948, until 3:30 pm October 7, 2013, for the supply of uniforms, rugs and some cleaning supplies. Quote spec sheets are available upon request. Quotes will be opened at the October 8, 2013 meeting of the Public Works Committee. The Juneau County Public Works Committee reserves the right to reject any or all quotes or accept any quotes which in their opinion is the most advantageous to Juneau County. For questions, call Jeff Hoile, Highway Office Manager at 608-847-5874. Publish: September 26, 2013 October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CHANGE & PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, October 7, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall (N3935 19th Ave.) CALL TO ORDER Public Comments Minutes of September 3, 2013 meeting Land Division request by Dennis & Elaine Kurzydlo S1T15NR4E Zoning Report Adjournment Carin E. Leach, Administrator Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
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TOWN OF LINDINA TOWN OF LINDINA TOWN BOARD MEETING October 9, 2013, Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes of last meeting 3. Treasurer Report 4. Emergency Management Report 5. Road Superintendent Report 6. Set date for budget meeting 7. ATV Trails 8. Handicap parking and door 9. Fire numbers 10. Next meeting date 11. Present bills for payment 12. Adjourn Sharie Miles, Clerk Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
CITY OF ELROY CITY OF ELROY TIF DISTRICT NO. 6 CREATION FIRST JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 – 5:00 P.M. ELROY CITY HALL 225 MAIN STREET ELROY, WISCONSIN Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss Joint Review Board 3. Selection of Citizen Member 4. Selection of Chairperson 5. Review Proposed TID No. 6 Project Plan 6. Set Next Meeting Date 7. Adjournment Mark Stanek, Mayor City of Elroy, Wisconsin Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
CITY OF NEW LISBON PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Common Council of the City of New Lisbon will consider the adoption of a new Code of Ordinances titled "Code of the City of New Lisbon" at 7:00 p.m. on October 21, 2013, at City Hall. You are further notified that a copy of said proposed new Code will be on file and open for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer for a period of two weeks prior to its adoption, commencing October 21, 2013, in accordance with § 66.0103, Wis. Stats. Adopted this 16th day of September, 2013, by the Common Council of the City of New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Date: 9/16/2013 Lloyd Chase, Mayor Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
VILLAGE OF WONEWOC NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF WONEWOC MINUTES Roll Call Brian Thompson, Nick Baldwin - absent, Randall Norling, Sherry Lankey, Brian Byington, Scott Jennings, Kevin Jennings Bills and Vouchers Motion to approve by Byington, 2nd by Norling – passed unanimously. Minutes of Previous Meeting: Motion to approve by Lankey, 2nd by Byington – passed unanimously. 1. Motion by Lankey, 2nd by Thompson to table the vote on the ATV route from the County Highway G intersection with N East Street to Gordon Street down to 400 State Bike Trail parking lot. – passed unanimously 2. Motion to approve resolution to borrow $25,000 for the road improvement on Hill Street by Norling, 2nd by Thompson – passed unanimously 3. Motion to approve operator license for Jaclyn Halvorsen (Wooden Shoe) and Ken Field (Hunters Night Out) by S. Jennings, 2nd by Lankey – passed unanimously. 4. Motion to set the free Fall Clean-up Days as October 3 & 4 (Thursday & Friday) 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and October 5 (Saturday) 7:00am to 11:00am by Lankey, 2nd by S. Jennings – passed unanimously 5. Motion to purchase a taser for the police department by Lankey, 2nd by Thompson – passed unanimously. 6. Motion to appoint Scott Jennings to the Wolfenden Board by Lankey, 2nd by Norlilng – passed unanimously 7. Motion to approve resolution designating the Village Administrator to file the 2014 Urban Forestry Startup Grant Application and handle all grant actions on behalf of the Village of Wonewoc by Lankey, 2nd by S. Jennings – passed unanimously. 8. Motion to adjourn at 8:02 by Lankey, 2nd by Byington – passed unanimously. /s/Lee C. Kucher Lee C. Kucher Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
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NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURE (RIPRAP) The Juneau County Forestry and Parks Department, 650 Prairie St., Mauston, WI 53948, has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to place a structure on the bed of the West Branch of the Baraboo River. The project is located in the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 30, Township 14 North, Range 2 East, Town of Wonewoc, Juneau County. The project includes 310 ft of bank shaping and angular riprap in a stretch of the river near a bridge carrying the Hillsboro State Trail, where bank erosion threatens to undermine the trail and bridge. Final slopes would range from 1.5:1 to 2:1 (horizontal:vertical). The height of riprap above the ordinary high water mark would range from 1.5 ft to 7.6 ft. Half of the riprap rocks would pass an 8-inch screen, half would be larger. The Department has determined that the application is complete and is currently evaluating the proposal. The Department must consider factual information about the following legal standards in deciding whether to issue, modify, or deny the permit: ● Whether the project will materially obstruct navigation, including commercial, recre¬a-tional, active and passive forms of navigation ● Whether the project will be detrimental to the public interest, including fish and wildlife or their habitat, natural scenic beauty, or water quality ● Whether the project will materially reduce the flood flow capacity of a stream. The Department will follow the steps below to reach its final decision on the application: Review the plans and information provided by the applicant. Review the information from public comments. Review the information presented at a public informational hearing if one is requested. Review the information found in natural resource inventories and plans, maps, or data collected by the Department or others using commonly accepted methods. Determine whether the proposed project or activity complies with s. 1.11, Stats (the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act), and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. The Department has tentatively determined that it will approve the permit for the proposed activity. If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePages/Permit%20Search .aspx. Reasonable accommodation, including provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for individuals with qualifying disabilities upon request. No public informational hearing will be held unless the Department receives a request for hearing or determines within 20 days after this notice is published that there is a significant public interest in holding a hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Depart-ment may issue its decision without a hearing. Any person may request a public informational hearing by writing to Will Stites, 473 Griffith Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 by U.S. mail postmarked no later than 20 days after publication of this notice. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant’s name, and specify the issues that the party wishes to have addressed at the informational hearing. Because the Department must base its decision to issue, deny, or modify the permit on whether the project or activity meets the legal standards listed above, the issues raised in the request for hearing should relate to those standards. Any person may submit written comments to the address above by U.S. mail. Com-ments should include the docket number or applicant name. If no public informational hearing is held on this application, comments must be post-marked within 30 days after the date this notice is published in a newspaper as a class 1 notice or within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website, whichever is later. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days after the day the hearing is completed. The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document. Docket Number IP-WC-2013-29-02562 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary Will Stites September 17, 2013 Water Management Specialist Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR TOWN OF LEMONWEIR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 8, 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 for Dennis & Elaine Kurzydlo S1 T15N R4E Road Report including: patching; brushing, snowplow contracts and any other road issues Budget Amendment to move funds out of Bridge Reserve & 19th Ave Reserve to cover engineering costs CRAM & Ambulance updates Administrator's Report--Office Operations, Payment Voucher, Polling place updates, WTA meeting info, Correspondence, 2014 Budget items & Zoning Report Set date for budget meeting Adjourn Carin E. Leach, Town Administrator Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF GERMANTOWN Town Board Meeting Town of Germantown N7560 17th Avenue New Lisbon, WI 53950 October 8, 2013, 7:00 p.m. AGENDA: Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Verification of Proper Posting Approve Agenda in any order Minutes from September’s Monthly Meetings-read and approve Treasurer’s Report—Bank Reconciliation Report read and accept Open and possibly award bids for truck Update on ambulance service Set new date for Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting – (tentatively Nov. 7) Set date for budget work session Possible approval of New Lisbon Fire Department contract Possible approval of Resolution for destruction of records Committee Reports: Emergency Management Municipal Court Roads Report Parks / Town Hall / Buildings CRAM report Board member reports Mr. Haunroth-Noise- agreement or ordinance Ms. Boyle - Sanitary District #1 information Zoning Administrators Report Building Permits Vouchers Public Comment Adjourn Meeting Rosetta Boyle, Town Chairman Publish: October 3, 2013 WNAXLP
Cover to Cover: Wonewoc Library News BY KIM DEARTH Seed Saving and Friends’ Annual Meeting Coming Up Spring of 2013 marked the beginning of the Wonewoc Public Library’s Seed Lending Library. About 50 seed packets were taken by prospective gardeners as we focused on growing flowers to beautify Wonewoc. As the growing season winds to an end, we ask that you save some seeds from your plants and bring them back in to the library to be loaned out next year to other patrons. This way, we can keep our program self-sustaining and help others enjoy the flowers (and veggies) of our labor! In 2014, we will start lending seeds out right after the first of the year so people can begin their seeds indoors if they wish and get them growing well before it’s time to plant. We also plan on offering more vegetables in addition to flower seeds. We will be offering several workshops next year to help those who choose to participate, so watch this column and stop by the library for more information as it becomes available. And for those who gardened with us this year, we would love to see photos of your flowers/plants so please bring them by to share! Save the date: Curious about the new addition? Be sure to hear the latest updates at the Friends of the Wonewoc Library annual meeting on Wednesday, October 30 at 6 p.m. at Village Hall (next year the meeting will move to the newly handicap-accessible library). All are welcome, so stop by to hear about all the Friends have accomplished and their plans moving forward during this exciting time for our library! See you at the library!
Township Bowl News Tuesday Mixers 9/17 Lee Revels 638-224 Justin Phillips 618-234 Mike Downing 614-224 Ed Schmidt 609-245 Ken Nelson 598-217 Bill Johnson Sr. 545-202 Wednesday Mixers 9/18 Bill Johnson Sr. 624-224 Ed Schmidt 613-235 Steve Nofsinger 602-234 Becky Jackson 511-215 Tom Griffa 505-200 Steve Janusz 489-174 American 9/19 Tim Hubbard 673-247 Duane Garman 636-215 Ken Nelson 626-234 Joe Haugh 626-252 Steve Nofsinger 617-235 Dean Stenerson 616-225
Tuesday Mixers 9/24 Ken Johnson Sr. 650-237 Lee Revels 609-230 Travis Revels 590-228 Bill Johnson Sr. 571-225 Ed Schmidt 561-203 Steve Nofsinger 555-193 Wednesday Mixers 9/25 Bill Johnson Sr. 563-212 Steve Nofsinger 555-200 Tom Griffa 513-199 Steve Janusz 488-174 Ed Schmidt 483-172 Mary Santas 467-158 American 9/26 Ken Johnson Sr. 610-248 Bill Johnson Sr. 610-216 Gary Winchel 604-256 Dennis Hubbard 583-211 Nate Janusz 580-232 Brian Friske 577-217
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HILLSBORO CO-OP MERGE, from page 13 2001 – Added bulk lubricant delivery to the list of services and installed Cardtol in Yuba. 2002 – Wonewoc Fastrip opens. 2003 – Expanded trucking department and starting doing commercial hauling. 2004 – Hillsboro Farmer Co-op formed Hillsboro Transportation LLC. This is a separate company within the Co-op. It helps provide revenue for the Co-op to sustain it in the changing economy when the change of feed customers dwindles. It has proven to be a very profitable venture. The added income helped maintain the Co-op and helps support multiple services to the community. 2005 – Grain Plant filled to capacity. Piled 830,000 bushels on the ground. 2006 – Built another 565,000-bushel bin at the Grain Plant. 2008 – Built 230,000-bushel bin at the Grain Plant. 2010 – Opened new Plumbing and Heating Shop in Wilton with a master plumber on staff. Added another 565,000bushel bin at the Grain Plant. Added a 10,000-bushel per hour unloading pit and another 4,5000 per bushel an hour dryer. 2011 – Opened new store in Cazenovia. Added another 5000,000-bushel bin at the Grain Plant. Capacity of the Grain Plant is approximately 3,000,000 bushels of grain. 2012 – Added two semis. Present fleet is 23 tractors and 32 trailers with sixteen full-time drivers. Seven tractors are used as seasonal vehicles to stabilize trailers in the fields during harvest season. From the beginning, the Hillsboro Farmers Co-op has had sales of $55,048,595.00 and serves 10,000 patrons in the area from Yuba to Wilton and employs 120 people full-time with 10 to 20 seasonal employees. United Cooperative has been making the needed changes within the last month to better prepare for this week’s merger. There are still multiple things to accomplish along the way, but we are hopeful for a successful fiscal year. With the new direction of merging with another cooperative, Hillsboro will become part of a $700 million company and will still serve the area with a larger selection of services. Despite trying to build the company to better serve the community, Hillsboro has always had the “cooperative idea” and will continue that legacy for years to come.
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Bill’s Corner The one I see most likely, however, is to use a computer to guide an 18-wheeler down the Interstate. Maybe rules would require a driver on such a rig to take over in case of problems, but it is just as likely big trucking companies would be willing to let the rigs rely completely on the computer. Would computer-operated cars and trucks be as safe as those operated by drivers today? Computers are not perfect, of course. There still are those of us who are not fully convinced that the sudden acceleration a few cars experienced a few years was caused by a floor-mat problem. But there is the advantage that a computer could be programmed to take an inebriated person home. No more drunk drivers. Also there is the thought that computers could avoid the problem of speeding drivers. They could be set to a maximum speed, and never exceed that. How soon will it be that we are able to buy a car or truck that will drive itself by computer is a question I will not attempt to answer. New things have been coming along so fast, however, that I have a feeling it will not be long.
Every time I see an ad for those collision-avoidance features available on high-end cars, I feel they are just another step toward a completely computer-driven car. It isn't hard to imagine a computer-operated car that would have no need for a driver. In addition to having control over the speed of the car, the computer would be able to determine the location and speed of other nearby vehicles on the road, and determine its location in relation to cross streets and freeway exits, plus acquire numerous other talents that we all acquired as we learned to drive a car. Already the "smart boxes" on our cars perform some tasks that used to be under the control of the driver. It is not too hard to imagine adding more. In fact, I think I remember that a large national corporation experimented with a computer driven car in traffic in California a year or two ago. The next question is "Why would one want a completely computer-driven car?" There would be numerous uses, I am sure, but the first one I think of is to give a commuter a few minutes of extra sleep as the car safely takes him from home to the parking lot at work.
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October 3, 2013
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It is said that “opposites attract” and I used to question this. Why would you be 10 9 11 attracted to someone who is a total opposite to you? Why not prefer someone who is like 14 you? Maybe it’s to keep things balanced. You can have someone rein you in when you go off on one of your tangents or maybe you 16 17 18 compliment each other when you’re different. Well I know Ray and I are quite opposite in a lot of ways and a lot of things. Granted after being married almost 49 years we have somewhat mellowed and think along the 22 22 23 same lines in a lot of ways. Then again, maybe it’s because it’s easier to ignore or 26 26 27 agree with rather than fight. However - there’s always a however in my columns - however one thing that we are 30 opposite in thinking is between cats and dogs. Ray prefers cats, although he does like dogs. I love dogs, prefer dogs, want dogs but 33 34 also like cats, just not as much as dogs. Remember this past winter when Ray was in the hospital and I complained about having to trudge through mounds of snow to go out to the barn to feed his cat? Well, I did. It was actually a feral cat that he just sorta 17. Northeast, abbr. adopted. “If you feed it, it won’t go home” 18. Equal Rights Amendment, acronym. was my response to said cat. But he felt it 21. Bag. 22. See 30-across. didn’t have a home. We asked the neighbors 23. Your sister’s daughter. and no one was missing a cat. So he felt sorry 25. Rockhurst College, abbr. for it and started feeding it. When he wasn’t 26. Resistance measurements. here to do it I couldn’t let the darn thing 28. Republican, acronym. starve so I fed it. I was also convinced that 32. Sacramento’s state, abbr. I’d be able to “tame” it and get it to trust me 33. California city, abbr. and let me pet it. Didn’t happen. Never got close to the darn cat. Anyway, Ray would ask if I was feeding his cat and I always said yes cause I was. Then around the end of May, right before he came home, I mentioned that the cat sure looked like it was getting fat. Well, he came home shortly after that so the cat was the farthest thing from my mind then. Plus after he got home he took over feeding his precious ANSWERS TO SEPTEMBER 26 CROSSWORD cat. 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 Well I guess I should have paid a bit more C O N N C O K E B A 8 9 10 9 11 attention because yesterday Ray came in and U F J A R C A E O G was all excited. His cat had kittens! Five of 11 12 13 them that he could see. They are as feral as E N A T U R E O G U 14 A 18 D 19 A 24 T 28 U N 35 A
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Dear Sir or Madam, To have or not to have that's the question being asked on chickens in the Village of Necedah. A survey was sent out in a fall newsletter to the residents and property owners. A planning commission held one meeting where several residents voiced their opinion on allowing chickens in residential neighborhoods. As of September 23rd about 10 residents submitted their choice, split between having and not chickens. If you are a resident or property owner in the Village of Necedah, you may want to provide input to the elected officials on this issue by submitting your opinion to the Village Hall. Sincerely, Sylvia Jaeger
the mother though, so he couldn’t get close to them. They are old enough to be running around in the wood shed. He saw them climbing on a pile of wood and got so excited. He came charging in the house with the good news. Kittens. Well, to him that may be good news, but I’m not so sure. If we can’t catch them to get them neutered, we will be overrun with cats in short order. There’s also the fact that once they are old enough to go roaming, they might venture into the fenced yard and one of the dogs just may chase it and hurt it. If it runs, it’s a challenge. It will be no different than chasing a squirrel in their opinion. I don’t want to see the kittens get hurt nor do I want to see Ray go ballistic if one gets hurt by the dogs. But I guess all my worry may be for naught. Ray, being Ray, couldn’t leave well enough alone. Nope, he had to go in the woodshed and try to find where they were hiding. If I knew he was going to do that I would have stopped him but I don’t know half of what he does. So in he went and disturbed the “nest” and didn’t find any kittens. He came in very upset and told me what he did. I said, “Once she knew that we knew where they were, she moved them.” It’s been two days now and still no kittens so yes she must have moved them but where? It can’t be all that far after all there were at least five of them. I’m quite sure she didn’t rent a moving van so she must have carried them. Ray has hunted all over and can’t find hide nor hair of any cats. Even Mama seemed to be missing - until tonight. She was waiting in the barn for supper just like always. I’m pretty sure they are around here somewhere and I truly hope they are ok and well protected. Even if I’m not crazy about cats I sure don’t want to see anything happen to any of them. Time will tell I guess. So until next time I’ll leave you with this NO-nonsense thought: The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. 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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Lyndon Station Blood Drive
Items are to be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day. Garbage must be in transparent bags in a container of 50 pounds or less. All trash must be containerized either in a bag or garbage can. Loose trash/material will not be picked up. Lenorud Services will collect larger furniture items such as sofas, chairs, tables, and other furniture. Window glass should be removed from the frames and placed in a can or box. Appliances: (“White goods” including stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters) will be collected by City of Mauston crews. Pre-paid stickers for appliances containing Freon (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier) are $20.00 each. Each item
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lyndon Station Fire Station at 116 N. Lemonweir Street. To make an appointment, phone 1-800-733-2767 or on the website www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are always welcome. Blood is desperately needed this time of year. Please make a special effort to come and donate and enjoy a delicious lunch afterward. A reminder that young adults age 16 and over are welcome to come and give blood. All donators are reminded to bring your identification. All donators will receive a certificate for a free pint of ice cream at Culvers.
must have a pre-paid sticker in order to be picked up. Mattresses/Box Springs are $10.00 each. Each item must have a pre-paid sticker in order to be picked up. Police Chief Report Police Chief Mark Messer reported that there "are some really neat things happening with the K9 unit", including a data collection system that would track on how the department uses the dog. A new Chevy squad car is now fully epuipped and up and running. "It's safe and little bigger." The car is equipped with computers, including online technology. "It's a good vehicle for our officers," commented Messer. The new squad car is a Chevy Caprice.
Taking Refuge BY STEVE NORLING I guess it is time to review the fishing regulations on the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge again. The reason I am doing this is that I caught people fishing in an area where fishing is currently prohibited. After talking to the law enforcement officer, I find that others have been caught in the same area. The particular area where all of these people were fishing was Sprague Pool. The water is real low and people think that the fish will be congregated in the areas with more water. This is true but fishing ends September 15th on Sprague Pool and Goose Pool. This is to give migrating waterfowl and shore birds a safe place to rest. So I will go through the rules for all to know. You can also pick up a hunt/fish brochure at any of the kiosks around the refuge or at the visitor center. First of all open areas: Sprague and Goose Pools are open from June 1st to September 15th, and from December 15th to March 15th. At other times they are closed due to the migration. Suk-Cerney Flowage is open all year with the exception of waterfowl season. Harvey’s Pond and all water north of Finley Road (4th Street West) along with ditches within one hundred feet of culverts and bridges along public roads are open to fishing all year. Non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks are allowed on Sprague and Goose Pools. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Suk-Cerney Flowage. NO boats of any type are allowed on any other water on the refuge. This includes float tubes and any other device that could be used to float the water. Fishing from bridges is prohibited, as is fishing after dark or before dawn. Leaving boats on the refuge overnight is also prohibited. If you follow these few simple rules you should have no trouble. This past Wednesday September 25th there were about eighty, second graders from Nekoosa at the refuge. They were a very well behaved bunch of youngsters and seemed very interested to learn new things about trees and other outdoor things. They began their day in the visitor center and then went outside to observe the real things. If your youngsters have any interest in art at all, the place to be is the refuge on Saturday, October 12th. They will introduce your child to outdoor sketching in a workshop setting and help them increase their observation skills. The youngsters will learn how to draw what they see incorporating common shapes. Paper and pencils will be provided; all the youngsters need to bring is an interest in art. They will also learn about color value. After the workshop it will be time to go outside and practice identifying ducks. The walk may be up to a mile and you need to dress for the weather. The program will start at the visitor center at 9:00 AM and go until 11:00 AM. Probably about an hour inside and another hour outside. As usual this is a free program so come on out and join us. I do not usually write about other refuges but this is something special. The Friends of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge a special showing of the documentary; “America’s Darling, the Story of Jay N. (Ding) Darling” at the Horicon Wildlife Refuge visitor center. Ding Darling was a Pulitzer Prize winning American cartoonist. He was responsible for the Federal Duck Stamp program, which now has raised over $700 million to acquire habitat for national wildlife refuges in all fifty states. He was also instrumental in helping to start other conservation groups. This should be an excellent documentary so if you are interested in the duck stamp program and what it does for waterfowl, you might want to drive over and see it. This program will take place on October 5th at 2:30 PM at the Horicon visitor center located at W4279 Headquarters Road, Mayville, WI 53050. The show will be introduced by executive producer Samuel Koltinsky. Mr. Koltinsky will also be displaying some rarely seen artifacts of Ding Darling. This just might be worth the trip to Horicon. It is just about time to get out the cameras and go looking for fall colors. There are spots on the refuge that make great fall color shots. Look along some of the pools and flowages and you can get some great shots with good reflections. Sometimes you can get lucky and get wildlife in the pictures. I have gotten cranes, egrets, ducks, and geese among others. If you like photography, fall is a great time to go out and get excellent photos. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
New Lisbon Blood Drive The First Baptist Church at 525 S. Washington in New Lisbon will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 17 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Every presenting donor will receive a coupon for a free pint of Culver's custard (with purchase)!
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
Mississippi Duck Hunt BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, On almost a weekly basis I write to you about the go-for-it attitude of many of my friends and family when we get together for our outdoor adventures. This past week I returned to the Mississippi River, near Ferryville, for the opening weekend of duck season. There were 15 of us on us this trip, including my 12-yearold daughter Selina, eleven young men between the age of 18-25, my good buddy Jeff Moll, and my brother-in law Dick Schuster. I started doing this trip with my dad and brothers 42 years ago and will continue doing it until I can no longer physically handle it. Friday, September 20th High 72, low 48 One by one the gang arrived at our island, with the first group arriving last night and building camp in the rain. Today, when Selina, myself, and my stepson Travis Dushek showed up to our homemade landing, it looked like a marina with well over a dozen canoes, kayaks, jon boats and v hulls filling it to the brim. Our camp was made up of ten tents and everyone was wearing knee boots due to lots of mud. Travis, Selina, and I cut willow brush and took a long boat ride in our search of duck paradise, where once it was found, we would build temporary blinds for the weekend. When we made it back to camp, it was dark, and there was powerful energy, as everyone in camp is well aware that this is one of the funnest campfires that they will enjoy in a years time. Each hunter brought something to contribute and we had a spaghetti dinner and lots of laughs. Late in the night it was time for some serious mud wrestling and yours truly once again proved that the brain cells must be leaking out when he sleeps. I wrestled 20-year-old Grant Wandler, in an incredibly physical match and also took on Joey Gillis who is 23. The next morning and this very moment, I have several nasty injuries. As much pain as I may be in, the thrill of those fights between friends was incredible. Saturday, September 21st High 74, low 46 Selina and I were sitting comfortably in a canoe long before the 9:00 a.m. opener and something that we both noticed, was that there were not very many ducks flying around at least not in comparison to past years. This would be the first year where both Selina and I could carry a gun and Selina would be using my dad’s Remington 1100 and I would be shooting one very worn out Remington 1187. About 9:30 we had our first real action, which was a flock of teal. Selina was the only shooter and she dropped one with her first shot, from that point on, all was well in our world. I have watched this piece of marshy backwaters for over four decades and have never seen so few ducks in the sky on opening day. Tonight, we had our traditional duck over the campfire dinner and everyone was exhausted. Sunday, September 22nd High 73, low 42 Not everyone had low duck numbers yesterday. My buddy Jeff Moll and his 19-year-old son Ross (who would win the coveted duck contest) shot ten birds and this morning Selina and I hunted near them. Selina harvested her first drake wood duck and later when the rest of the gang went home, the four us did the evening
hunt and Selina bagged another drake wood duck and a teal. Everyone in this gang talks about this trip throughout the year, the elders have been selective about who we have added and we have been fortunate to create a group of fun, hard working, and honorable hunters. Next year I am gonna take on Gillis and Wandler at the same time! Sunset
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Jeff Moll at the tiller and his son Ross and 11-yearold pup Maggie on the Mississippi River hunting ducks
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BY DIANNA ANDERSON Nestled in the hills of LaValle is a quite serene Bed and Breakfast called September Farms. The September Farms offer more than just a scenic escape from city life. There is also an incredible program running out of the September Farms, Veterans Equine Trail Services (V.E.T.S.). Veterans Equine Trail Services is a program geared to help veterans heal themselves. With the fellowship of other veterans on the grounds to talk to, or to just be some place to get away and try to understand what has happened in their own lives in the travesties of war. A place to learn how to get back to life as it was before the scars of war happened. Barb Knopf has been working with the same feelings and hardships as all other veterans, as a disabled Marine and with two children in the military, the battle scars are very real. Knopf is an Equine Outreach Specialist, trained in Compass and Path for working with veterans, she has a good insight to what our veterans are going through. Knopf knows it takes more than just a day at the farm to help veterans come to terms with their own battle scars and puts her special understanding and skills out there seven days a week 52 weeks a year to help any veteran that comes to her doorstep. Dave Phillips of Green Bay has been coming to September Farms and working with V.E.T.S. for a year now. Once homeless, hopeless and torn down, he has a new life, a job and a home. Diagnosed with P.T.S.D. Phillips felt alone, deserted by his family, his life in general. September Farms and the V.E.T.S. has given him the room and respect to heal at his own pace. “When I am here I don’t have to talk if I don’t want to, I can get a brush and go groom horses in the field, I can grab a rake and just rake, I can talk to the horses and they don’t judge me or walk away.” Phillips makes the trip from Green Bay as often as he can, he has brought all four of his children to the farm. “It helps us connect on a different level, no judging, no walls, just relaxing and having fun.” stated Phillips. This is just one veteran’s story about how V.E.T.S. has helped him regain the life he once had. There are many more and most of them spend every minute they can working and helping out at September Farms with the V.E.T.S. program. Knopf has given the veterans a new challenge, they now also help at risk youth. Day camps at the farm for kids from every walk of life gathering in a setting that is not common, none judgmental, and no one is better than the other, everyone must
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Veterans, Children, and Horses healing each other work for a common goal. To Heal! A group of kids that would not normally have anything to do with each other, join veterans that need a purpose, that need each other to make it. Everyone works together cleaning stalls, collecting fruit, grooming horses, fixing fences, for horses as much as themselves. Knopf has been nominated for a Jefferson award for the tireless work she has been doing to bring people together to heal through the therapy of animals and companionship from two groups of people very different, but very much alike. The V.E.T.S. program relies on public donations to keep operating. Sunday, the Sportsman’s Annual Poker Run committee took a ride to September Farms to donate a portion of the funds they raised at this year’s poker run. Sportsman’s donated $2,400.00 dollars to the group and will be doing a fundraiser for the V.E.T.S. program next year. When the committee arrived, the veterans were mentoring a group of children, painting pump-
Barb Knopf accepts a check from Mike Vierck, Ron Anderson, Barb Schotten, and Cindy Vierck
October 3, 2013
Barb Knopf instructs riders on the rules before mounting
Jack has Cystic Fibrosis and enjoys riding as well as grooming. This started as speech therapy for Jack and it has worked wonders for him. He must command the horse and that helped his speech. Knopf offers the therapy for free as long as Jack helps his mom, Annie. This is Jack’s best ride yet.
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FREE Veterans and volunteers assist riders around the arena. This is the first time riding a horse for many of these children.
kins, picking grapes and apples, and helping them to ride horses. Knopf and the other veterans were overwhelmed to receive the money as this is a critical time of the year to buy winter hay for the Morgans that provide a service to the veterans and the children going to the day camps, the rewards for the children and the veterans is to ride the beautiful Morgans, to feel the power and the gentleness of these majestic animals. The LaValle Legion will
be putting on a pancake breakfast to raise funds for the V.E.T.S on October 19th in Lavalle from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you are a service member or veteran and would like to be apart of the V.E.T.S. program call Barb at 608393-6315 or e-mail at bobbie8632@yahoo.com. All service members are welcome to help, heal, and be a part of something wonderful. If you would like to donate monetary funds, hay, grain, tack equipment, wagons, carts, etc., contact Barb.
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