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Fight in New Lisbon ends in stabbing On Saturday morning, at 2:37 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fight at Tuesday’s Bar in New Lisbon in which a subject was stabbed. Both subjects involved in the fight were transported to Hess Memorial Hospital. A 25 year old male from Hustler received a laceration to his face and leg. The other party, age 30 of New Lisbon, received a concussion. The Wisconsin State Patrol, New Lisbon Fire Department and First Responders, and Camp Douglas Ambulance responded to the incident. The matter remains under investigation. The Messenger will report any charges resulting from the incident and the identities of the subjects as authorities release them.
Kendall man charged in hit and run BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD According to a November 8th press release from the Kendall Marshall's Office they, along with the Norwalk/Wilton Police Department, assisted the Monroe County Sheriff's Department in locating a suspect in Kendall of a hit and run accident. That suspect, 31 year old Matthew J. Sweatt, was located at 216 W. South Railroad Street and was taken into custody on numerous charges including a felony warrant. The release goes on to state that during the arrest Sweatt became combative with law enforcement. On Monday, November 11th, Sweatt was charged in Monroe County with felony first degree reckless injury, and felony hit and run. Additional misdemeanor charges include criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct, and operating while revoked. On the day he was charged Sweatt, in custody, appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court and was placed on a $2,000 cash bond. He remains in custody of the Monroe County Police.
Injuries reported in car v. train accident Sheriff John B. Spears reports a vehicle versus train accident that occurred Thursday evening November 7, 2013 at approximately 10:38 p.m. on State Highway 35 near Mundsack Road in the Town of Genoa. Danyel R. Smith, age 33 of Stoddard, was traveling southbound on State Highway 35 North of Mundsack Road when she lost control of her vehicle, went off the road, overturned and came to rest on the railroad tracks. A northbound Burlington Northern train struck the vehicle. Danyel R. Smith was transported to Gundersen Lutheran Hospital by Tri-State Ambulance. The Conductor and Engineer in the Burlington Northern Train were not injured. Alcohol was a factor in the crash. Smith was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. Assisting at the Sheriff’s Office at the scene were the Genoa First Responders, Genoa Fire Department, and Tri-State Ambulance. The accident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.
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Rural Elroy man charged with false imprisonment, assault BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD A rural Elroy man, Randall D. Lueck, has been charged in Monroe County with second degree sexual assault, false imprisonment, and battery. The charges against the 51 year old were filed on October 31st for an incident that is alleged to have occurred at his County Highway WW residence on October 28th. According to the police report, a female victim accused Lueck of raping her after she went to his property to retrieve some items. Upon leaving she claims Lueck grabbed her from behind pulling her right arm back and forcing her into the bedroom. He then is alleged to have tied her to the bed with baler twine, and removed her clothing without her permission. Lueck is then accused of assaulting her with Icy Hot and ignoring her repeated order to stop before continuing to sexually assault her. The female told police that before untying her and allowing her to leave, Lueck threatened her. The report goes on to state that the female sought medical care at a hospital where a family member contacted the police. Photographs of the female's injuries were taken documenting swollen wrists, several lacerations, and bruises. Police executed a search warrant on Lueck's property and recovered Icy Hot and baler twine in a bedroom and adjacent bathroom. Lueck was taken into custody, however, refused to speak further with police after stating that the female had set him up. On November 1st, Lueck was placed on a $500 cash
Randall D. Lueck bond which was posted on November 4th. On Monday, November 11, he was in court for an initial appearance before Monroe County Circuit Court Judge David Rice. Lueck waived his rights for time limits for a preliminary hearing and a pre-trial offer was scheduled for November 25th. He was represented by defense attorney Bernardo Cueto. Lueck does have a previous criminal history with convictions in Monroe and Vernon counties including disorderly conduct, forgery, and battery.
Plea hearing postponed for Cholka Steven Cholka, 48, of Mauston appeared in Juneau County Circuit Court on November 6th for what was scheduled to be a plea hearing. Due to a recent change of defense attorneys, the plea hearing was postponed and a pre-trial conference has been scheduled for January. Cholka, who is out on a $2,500 cash bond was charged in June of 2012 with maintaining a drug-trafficking place along with manufacturing/delivering cocaine and felony possession of a firearm after local law enforcement conducted an under-cover investigation which resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals. Since his arrest and charges were filed, he has been represented by five different defense attorneys including the most recent assigned to his case, Jon Wilsnack. Following the pre-trial conference scheduled in January, a status hearing is scheduled for February 4, 2014. His bond, including conditions, has been continued.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Nancy Schauer of Gray Electric presents a check to City Administrator Nathan Thiel; just one of several donations made by local businesses. The donations helped to make the new concession, bathroom and storage building at Veterans Memorial Park a reality. Rob Nelson said “these people have helped make a real difference for the recreational opportunities in Mauston.” “These local businesses are a great example of commitment to the future of our community”, added Thiel. Pictured left to right: Rob Nelson City of Mauston, Dan Wafle WTL Builders, Nathan Thiel Mauston City Administrator, Nancy Schauer Gray Electric, Paul Brown and Michelle Paul Mauston Plumbing, Tom Burns and Joe Burns Ultimate Concrete. Not pictured: Jim Webster Rural Welding and Fabrication, Virgil Hartje Hartje Lumber.
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Obituaries EVELYN M. SLAMA
Evelyn M. Slama, 83 of Hillsboro, died on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. She was born October 15, 1930 in Summit Township, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth (Henry) Mayer. She was united in marriage to Ronald Slama on June 18, 1952 at St. Jeromes Catholic Church in Wonewoc. Evelyn worked at Ray-O-Vac then went on to be a homemaker, raising five children on the family farm where she did gardening, flowers, and canning. She loved her family, and enjoyed dancing, drawing, sewing, and embroidery. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Joe, and nephew Tony. She is survived by her husband: Ronald; Children: Becky Solchenberger of Wonewoc, Barbara Slama of LaCrosse, Carol Slama of Viroqua, Annette (Jay) Vuchal of Hillsboro, Steve (Nancy Quinn) Slama of Kendall; Sister: Dorothy Harmel; Grandchildren: Billy (Jamie) Solchenberger and Dawn Solchenberger, Megan, Macey, and Blake Buchal; Great Grandchildren: Domenick Roloff and Kourtnie Weber, McKynly and Brynly Solchenberger; Two Special Friends: Alma and Ellen. A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 9, 2013 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro with Fr. Donald Bauer officiating. Burial followed in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Mt. Tabor. Friends called on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. till the time of service at the church. The Thompson Funeral Home, 402 Center St. Wonewoc, WI is assisting the family. ThompsonFuneralService.com
ALLEN J. PIPKE
Allen J. Pipke, age 79, of Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1934, to Ludwig E. and Ruth M. (Pittman) Pipke in Walkerton, IN. Allen proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1953 – 1974. He was united in marriage to Shirley May McCarthy September 5, 1963 in South Beloit, IL. Together they moved to Wisconsin in 1974. Allen worked at the VA Medical Center for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycle. He also enjoyed model railroading. He was active in the St. James Catholic Church and a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. Allen enjoyed volunteering at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, his children, Michael (Judy Roushelang) Pipke of Carmel, IN, Dennis (Deb) Pipke of Granger, IN, Stephen (fiance’, Kim DiGuilio) Pipke of Gilbert, AZ, Susan (Richard) Cyr of Mobile, AL and Michelle Pipke of Glendale, AZ, daughter-in-law, Ayshica Andres, grandchildren, brothers, Bruce Pipke of South Bend, IN and William Pipke of Mishawaka, IN, nieces, nephews, his beloved beagle, Brandy, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Ruth, his son, Ludwig E. Pipke II, three brothers, James, Harold and Richard Pipke, and a sister, Evelyn Lupa. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Camp Douglas, WI. Father George Graham will officiate. Burial with full military honors will take place at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Highland, Wisconsin, Friday at 2:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited for visitation Friday, November 15, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
LOUISE H. (WILHELMI) TOROK
Louise H. (Wilhelmi) Torok, age 90, of Necedah, WI, passed away November 5, 2013. She was born on October 25, 1923, to Roland and Florence Wilhelmi in St. Paul, MN. She was united in marriage to Ernest Torok. Lou was devoted to the Necedah Shrine. She is survived by her sister, Marian Buchanan, her children, Bonnie (George) Pfoser, Roland (June) Torok, Melissa (Dennis) Wagner, Terry (Alicia) Torok, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Florence, her husband, Ernest and a sister, Dorothy DuBord. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 18, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Rosa Mystica Catholic Church in Necedah. Rev. Stan Monaghan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Queen of the Holy Rosary Mediatrix of Peace Cemetery in Necedah, Wisconsin. Family and friends are invited for visitation Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Queen of the Holy Rosary Mediatrix of Peace Shrine, W5703 Shrine Rd, Necedah, WI 54646. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
GERALD “DEAN” D. SCHUMANN
Gerald “Dean” D. Schumann, 89 of rural Kendall, passed away, Sunday, November 10, 2013 at his home. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013, 11:30 A.M. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Kendall. Pastor Steven W. Neuman will officiate. Burial will be in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Township of Glendale. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Kendall is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Thank You
On behalf of Joy Zmolek, we wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who were supportive of us during a most difficult time. We are appreciative of Picha’s Funeral Home for their compassionate assistance. Special thanks to Father Dickman, server Charlie and the St. Pat’s musicians for a beautiful service and the Woman’s Group for the delicious meal. We are forever grateful.
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BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last Friday afternoon in preparation for Veterans Day, students at the Camp Douglas Elementary School took part in a special presentation. They gathered in the school's library and heard from Army National Guard Human Resources Sergeant Michael Hilson. Hilson provided the students with a brief overview of his history with the National Guard which included how he originally signed up 14 years ago, it was during peace time. Since that time he has been stationed in Iraq and Kuwait. He explained to the children how those in the military have different jobs depending on their skills and training. He asked the children if they understood what Veterans Day was about and the definition of three important words: Honor, Respect, and Dignity. As part of the presentation he passed around his field gear including a helmet and backpack while explaining that he may not need those items on a regular basis to perform his duties in Human Resources he does however take part in training in case the need for battle does arise. When it came time for students to ask questions, many hands went up and their questions ranged from was he ever wounded to what was the furthest he ever traveled. At the end of the presentation representatives from the Camp Douglas VFW Auxiliary announced the student winners of a recent essay contest on the topic "When I see the flag." The winning essays were written by Kaylee Miller, Joshua Jorgensen, Emma VanTreese, and Emily Powell. Each student read their essay and was then presented with a $25 award.
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Mauston High School honors Veterans BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Monday morning Mauston High School celebrated Veterans Day with a reception for veterans and their families followed by an hour long program attended by students and community members. The program started with bagpipes and Mauston area veterans performing the Presentation of Colors. High school senior Charitee Seebecker led the audience on the Pledge of Allegiance which was followed by the Jazz Choir singing the Star Spangled Banner. Veteran, and high school principal, Jim Dillin welcomed the audience and introduced senior Melissa Falagian who provided the history of Veterans Day.
Veteran and Commander of Legion Post 2114, Ed Rogers Jr., spoke about leadership and sacrifice - including the high school's principal Dillin who was presented with a plaque honoring his service to the country and community. Honored guest at the program was Lt. Colonel Michael Murphy, Battalion Commander-2nd Battalion of the 426th Regiment. Murphy spoke about Wisconsin's rich history of those who have served. The Treble and Concert choirs sang Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones. The program ended with Taps being performed and the Retiring of Colors.
Veteran and High School Principal Jim Dillin speaks to the audience gathered for the Veterans Day Program
MAUSTON AREA VETERANS in the Presentation of Colors ceremony
Remembering the fallen and those who have served
A veteran in the audience saluting as the Presentation of Colors took place during Mauston's Veterans Day program
Grease was the word in Mauston BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Bobby soxers and greasers filled Mauston High School's auditorium just a couple of weeks ago when the students took the stage in their performance of the well known musical, Grease. Members of the cast were: Joe Bauer as Danny Zuko, Marissa Baker as Sandy Dumbrowski, Jennifer N. Babcock as Rizzo, Vanessa Lehmen as Frenchie, Kaitlyn Mielke as Marty, Alissa Voss as Jan, Jacob Schiller as Keneike, Tyler Butts as Doody, Tyler Walker as Roger, Johannes Boppart as Sonny, Kelsi Salzewedel as Patty, Kaitlin Babcock as ChaCha, Ryan Williams as Eugene
(Young), Max Nelson as Teen Angel/Johnny Casino, Kierstin Schmid as Mrs. Lynch, Ala’a Southworth as Eugene (old), Anna Ziebell as cheerleader/radio
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and Chamee Vang as student. Supporting the cast in making sure their voices
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Otto performs Churchill
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Bud Miller, age 82 bagged this turkey during the fall turkey hunt. It was shot on the family farm outside of Mauston and New Lisbon. He is pictured here with his Grandson, Teagen Miller.
On November 2, the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston welcomed back Randy Otto who performed a one-man show about the life of Winston Churchill. Randy’s performance included Churchill’s friendship with President Franklin Roosevelt, his time as First Lord of the Admiralty, his relationship with his mother and his wife Clementine, along with other parts of his life. "My goal is to bring Churchill to life, to present him in such a manner that people will understand him as a person and what made him tick," said Randy. Randy traces his interest in Churchill back to his college days at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where a favorite professor of his, who taught British history, had a particular interest in Churchill and would encourage Randy to take on the character. "I think the reason I am so passionate about Churchill is because I am very much like him,” explained Randy. “Churchill had such an active mind, like I do, and was willing to try and fail and try again until he got it right.” This recent presentation is just one of the many public events that take place at Terrace Heights Retirement Community. For more information about the upcoming schedule, call Shari Hanson at 608-847-2377. Ask about a tour of the facility as well – apartments are now available.
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Upcoming blood drive Throughout the year, Mile Bluff Medical Center hosts a number of community blood drives. The events are a partnership between the medical center and the Blood Center of Wisconsin - the sole supplier of blood products to Mile Bluff. Join your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors, and do your part to help save lives by coming to the next blood drive at Mile Bluff. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this drive, you will have the option to make a whole blood donation (which is made up of red blood cells, platelets, plasma and white blood cells), or you can give a dual red or plateletonly donation. You can help someone in need. Make a blood donation on November 25 during the drive at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. To reserve your spot, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-888-310-7555 to make an appointment. Tips to remember the day you donate: * Bring along a photo ID such as a driver’s license. * Drink plenty of fluids prior to and following your donation. * Avoid strenuous physical exercise until the day following your donation. * Eat a nutritious meal prior to and following donating.
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Randy Otto (in character as Winston Churchill) entertains the tenants at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston.
Brooks to hold listening sessions On Monday, November 18th, Rep. Ed Brooks (RReedsburg) will hold five listening sessions throughout Juneau, Monroe, and Vernon counties, including his first listening session in the town of Greenwood, which was added to the 50th district last year in redistricting. “I always enjoy listening sessions,” said Rep. Brooks. “I anticipate a full day of discussions about the issues that matter to people here in the 50th. I especially look forward to talking with people about how the Task Force on Rural Schools is progressing now that we have completed tours in Rhinelander, Eagle River, Mauston, and Elroy.”
The schedule for Monday is as follows: 9:30-10:15 A.M. – Elroy: Elroy Public Library (501 2nd Main St.) 11:00-11:45 A.M. – Kendall: Kendall Public Library (110 W South Railroad St.) 1:00-2:00 P.M. – Town of Greenwood: Greenwood Town Shed (S4105 Cty Rd. C – Hillsboro) 3:00-3:30 P.M. – Hustler: Hustle Stop (115 E. Main St.) 3:45-4:15 P.M. – Town of Clifton: Clifton Town Hall (31819 County Hwy. A – Camp Douglas)
Shelter hosts tour and pet pictures Looking for a novel Christmas card idea? Bring Fido or Fluffy in for a picture with Santa, and enjoy a tour of the shelter building too! The Carl W. Nelson Animal Shelter will host “Pictures with Santa” and a “Sneak Preview” of our shelter building on November 23, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The shelter building is located at W5096 Hwy 82 East, Mauston. You are invited to come see the progress that has been made on the shelter building. Free coffee and cookies will be served. The
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Royall School honors Veterans on Monday Austin Hendricks spoke on Veterans Day, facts of how the day became a holiday and how the national holiday has evolved throughout the years.
Kindergarten students sang “When the Flag Goes By” and “Sing Out For Your Country” during Monday’s afternoon program. TASHA MUELLER PHOTOS
Second graders salute the veterans during their song “Veteran’s Day.” They also sang “The Heart of America.”
The Kendall American Legion Post #309 presented the colors to start the program. Also, all veterans in attendance were given a round of applause for their service to the country.
Kendall Board denies Wood’s liquor license BY TASHA MUELLER
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We would like to thank Royall High School teacher, Beth Kolodzinski and her Environmental Earth Sciences class for trimming our shrubbery again this fall. She brings kids every autumn to neaten up our grounds. Her assistants this year were: Dexter Popp, Matt Gebhardt, Jesse Hembrook and Zach Preston. Thank you, kids and Beth. We especially appreciate you tackling those barberry bushes! This Saturday, November 16 will be the first of our Gingerbread House Construction days. Kids who have signed up will begin building the structure that they selected. Then next Saturday they will decorate them. Think The Witch’s House in the forest, or a glamorous teepee. What will they create? You will see - when you come to our Open House on December 11.
Superintendent notes BY MARK GRUEN ROYALL SUPERINTENDENT I have been writing these articles since I started at Royall in the fall of 2010. As you may recall, we did an energy exemption for $300,000 right out the gate. Next, we refinanced our loans creating a savings over $660,000. At that time, I stated that it would set us up to go to referendum in four years. Well - this is year #4 and we currently are in the process of making our final large payment on our debt. Next year our scheduled debt payment drops by $566,000. In the past, $100,000 spread over our entire district has been equal to approximately $0.50, so this will mean a considerable tax drop. This is where the referendum comes in. We are
looking at a referendum that if passed still allows your taxes to go down. Yes - your taxes will go down! Our goal is to secure a portion of the $566,000 on a recurring basis for the long term stability of our district. Our plan would be for this referendum to carry us for the next eight years until we are debt free - in 2023. It is time for us to invest in our infrastructure and into the safety of our schools. We have a capital improvement list that is well over a million dollars and we have some aging portions of our roofs. We have been putting most of these projects off for a number of years and the time is now to address these pressing issues. See NOTES, page 7
The Kendall Village Board met on Monday, November 4 and was on a string of denying certain requests scattered throughout the evening’s agenda. What has been on hold for quite a few months, a liquor license, would make the idea come around in full circle. The board unanimously decided to deny owners Brian and Tammy Wood a liquor license for their Wood Pipe Smoke Shoppe, a business located downtown. Board member Lee Wyttenbach made the motion to deny the request upon review of the ordinance language, which states that the board could deny any liquor license on the grounds of “public sentiment and local concerns.” The board had been waiting to see the outcome for felony charges against both Woods, both were dismissed with no felonies on record. The owners wanted to establish a bar within their business and be able to serve and sell alcohol. Another idea was to create the upper floor into a dance hall, which would entail a lot of work being put into the project. Concerns about the proj-
ect circulated around the safety of people that would be using the dance hall as the structure would need to be reestablished and a concrete plan for the project would need to be seen by the board. An additional denial came about a variance ordinance for Mauston resident Glen Ekern’s proposal to move a shed to the former St. John’s Lutheran Church property at 117 Ward Street. According to a village ordinance, the language states that a shed cannot be larger than 800 square feet if it’s in a residential district. The Shed Ekern looked into moving at the property measured at 1,800 square feet. A few village residents had sent letters opposing the shed placement. The setbacks would have met the village requirements, according to zoning administrator Tammy Roscovius. A string of recent breakins and burglaries that have been occurring within the
past few months, have not led to any arrests yet. Marshal Rich Laxton noted that, “We are making head way,” with continued investigations. Charges will be forthcoming with getting everything situated. An addition to the list of break-ins and burglaries included the most recent one on October 30. Copper was stolen out of the former Kendall Elementary School. No elaboration as to anything else taken was given at the time of the report. A donation of $500 from the Kendall Community Club was given to purchase new chairs and tables for the Kendall Community Hall. The board decided to approve their yearly donation of $300 to the Kendall senior-citizen meal site. A public hearing for the general budget will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20. The next regular Kendall Village Board meeting will be on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m.
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DONATION MADE
A breakfast and auction held last Saturday in Elroy netted Circle of Hope $1300 plus which will be used by their Lend a Hand program in providing shelter to families and individuals in Juneau County experiencing a housing crisis. The event was sponsored by Carla Von Haden, Eileen Miller, and the Millards Prairie HCE. Other groups supporting and attending the effort included members of Circle of Hope, Mauston Auxiliary, Millards Prairie HCE, Hill and Dale Garden Club, Country Belles Red Hatters, Nifty Needlers, and women's groups from Elroy United Methodist Church and Grace Lutheran Church; and friends. Pictured above from left to right is Jean Morton, Barbara Beres, Carla Von Haden, Patsy Ritchart, Eileen Miller. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
DEER SEASON IS ON Dan Creveston
Thank you for trusting us with your children - and with your finances. It is my sincere hope that you are seeing the transformation that has been occurring with regard to both. This is the final year of our PEP grant. Our after school programs are up and running - and our students are taking advantage of the new equipment that we have put in place. Our rock climbing walls and our ropes course are both up and operating. Our garden club just finished up, but our cooking classes are still going strong. I do want to publically thank the Hill and Dale Garden Club for all the hours they put in mentoring our students over the spring, summer, and fall. It was an amazing success. If you see any of the members, please tell them thank you on behalf of our students. Our fall sports are wrapped up and our winter ones are starting. Our middle school boys basketball players are already into their second week of practice. A big thank you to all of our fall coaches, event workers, officials and our parents for helping make life long memories for many of our students. On the athletic note, the Royall Booster Club is always looking for nominees for the Athletic Wall of Fame. Any name that you get to me by December 1, 2013 will be considered for this year's class of inductees. The more factual information you can provide the better as we are looking to recognize the best athletes to ever compete for Royall. On the political note, Royall was selected as one of four locations for a meeting of the State Rural Schools Task Force. This meeting took place last week, November 6th in our intermediate/middle school commons area. This became a great opportunity for us to showcase all the positive things that we have going on at Royall. It also give us an opportunity to explain the many, many struggles of rural schools when it comes to finances and competing for college entrance, teaching staff, etc... It was a proud day to be a Panther. I have reserved Tuesday, November 19th, 11:30 - 12:30 for my next lunch with the superintendent. It is very simple - join me for lunch to discuss whatever topic you choose, such as budgeting, scheduling, staffing, or even politics. I would appreciate it if you called to let me know you were coming so we can plan for the appropriate space. I am also willing to come to you with information. Please give me a call and let me know where you would like to meet, when you would like me to attend, and what to prepare for and I will be there. See you at school!
Kody Vassen of Elroy shot this 9 point buck on November 8th, 2013.
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Steven Schreiner of Milwaukee shot this 10 point buck on November 9th, 2013.
Reading at the library Have you ever sat down with a book, you had all intentions on reading from one cover to the other over a period of time, but once you put the book on the shelf, you never got back to it. You started to read something else or your habits changed. Your eyes couldn’t stay awake as they used too. You couldn’t find the time to sit down and read for awhile. How about this for an option? For the next several Fridays, beginning Nov. 15, 22, and 29, during the noon hour, Pastor Conrad Prell will be reading the Bible at the Elroy Public Library, in their meeting room area. We will begin with the Gospel of John about 12:15 p.m. during the noon. If you wish to come and bring your lunch, you are certainly welcomed to. Come with your attentive ears, as we just read through the Gospel of John.
Yearbook fundraiser The 2013-2014 version of the Royall PANTHER yearbook is currently in publication and will cover all of the events and student life for the current school year. This will be Royall’s 55th edition yearbook. Last year, area businesses contributed about $2,000. These donations helped to keep the yearbook affordable and lowered the price by $18 for each student. Through this and other fundraisers, the yearbook staff can sell the yearbooks for $35 each even though our cost is $85 per book. We want to thank you for your contributions from the past and ask for your continued support for this year. Business may also pre-purchase a copy of the 2014 PANTHER for their business; it would make a great addition for your office, lobby, waiting room, etc. The cost is $35 or $40 if you would like your business name on the cover. If we failed to visit your business and you would like to make a contribution, or if you would like to purchase a copy of the yearbook, please feel free to contact Randy Board, advisor at Royall High School at 462-2600, ext 2122.
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Pat Wetley of New Lisbon recently shot this 12 point buck with a 15 1/2" spread.
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Quilt appraisal upcoming Carol Butzke is certified by the American Quilters Society as an appraiser of quilted textiles. She currently serves as an instructor and board member for the American Quilter's Society Appraisal Certification committee, has successfully completed the USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) course on personal property appraisals and is a member of PAAQT, (the Professional Association of Appraisers — Quilted Textiles. Carol is also a quiltmaker, teacher, lecturer, quilt collector, and National Quilting Association Certified Judge. Her quilts have won numerous awards and have been published in many books and magazines. She has served on the Board of Directors of the National Quilting Association, Wisconsin Quilters, Inc., The Wisconsin Quilt History Project, and currently serves on the board of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts as act-
ing Collection's Director. Please join us at the one day only Quilt Appraisal event on Saturday, November 30th at the Elroy Craft and Quilt show held at the Royall Middle School from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. For information please contact Jane Weiss at 608-7972738.
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November 14, 2013
New Lisbon considers adding to graduation participation requirements BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD The requirements needed to participate in the graduation at New Lisbon High School might see a few additions. At Monday evening's meeting of the school board, high school principal Gary Syftestad introduced those changes to the board members stating that it would place accountability on students who tend to slack off toward the end of their senior year. If approved at the December meeting the changes would go into effect after January and would require no in school or out of school suspension the two weeks prior to the ceremony. Students would also need to meet a 90 percent attendance requirement. Excused absences, including medical, would not be counted towards the percentage.
In his update to the board, Syftestad reported that three teachers would be attending classes in Madison for AP certification in psychology and literacy comprehension. High school students have completed their standardized testing, however elementary students are gearing up for theirs to start according to Principal Mark s. Toelle also reported on a recent safety committee meeting and data that shows a significant increase of shootings in schools across the country since 2009. That increase, according to Toelle, is a staggering 150 percent rise. He went on to explain that the committee is always looking at ways to increase safety measures for students at the school, including a recent drill which involved Juneau County and New Lisbon law enforcement agencies. Toelle also reported that cameras and other monitoring devices have been installed in the
schools. New Flooring Board members approved $21,000 in costs for asbestos abatement and flooring replacement in four classrooms. According to Superintendent Dennis Birr the district would save $1,000 if the work was done over the winter break rather than next summer. The company that would be doing the work, Dirty Dust Cleaning, offered the savings as their work schedule in the winter is lighter. Birr stated that currently the tile is showing some wear and replacing the tile would be a cost effective measure for the district. He went on to state that money put aside in the district's budget last year would absorb the costs. Board members voted unanimously in favor of the measure.
New Lisbon students perform Oliver BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last Thursday morning students from New Lisbon Elementary were treated to an advance showing of the musical Oliver. The rest of the community had to wait until Thursday evening for the premiere and then over the weekend for the additional performances. Providing direction to the young cast and crew were musical director Scott Southworth, and producer Beverly Rood. The cast in order of appearance were: Dan Czubakowski as Oliver Chorus of Orphans Callie Bever, Tess Bigalke, Hannah Cook, Kaylie Dalberg, Kassidy Earhart, Amber Greene, Catrina Johnson, Jordyn Schneider, Lexi Simmons, Kate Barrett, Lauren Bena, Carmen Brown, Mya Delgado, Abby Frisk, Julia Jensen, Brianna Langer, Grace Mullenberg, Dakota Koca, James Steele, Michael Hickey, Jesse Bendel, Trenton Bezemek, Travis Gruna, Trey Jensen, Gunnar Perdersen, Bobby Sloan, Nathan Walker, Colten Stickney, Raymond Wesley, Ethan turner, Kaled Baumgart, Eugene Taylor. Pauper Servants - Alex Dow, Elizabeth Fleming, and Shelby Krotzman Mr. Bumble - Justin Giebel Widow Corney - Alanna McCullough Old Lady - Abbey
Washetas Mr. Sowerberry - Adam Bell Mrs. Sowerberry - Taylor LeTexier Noah Clavpole - Matt Westenberg Artful Dodger - Breanna Borcherdt Fagin - Joe Cook Fagin's Gang - Keegan Berry, Mitchell Bliss, Cole Haschke, Brenden Simmons, Derek Bell, Jeremey Czubakowski, Damion Holtz, Billy Macomber, Duncan Day, Connor Larson and Rylan Gerke.
Borcherdt, Riley Nelson, Sabrina Olson, Morgan Brooner, Margo Weiland Pub Maid - Shirley Campbell Accordian Player Julianne Zobal Bill Sykes- Zach Martin Mrs. Bedwin - Lauren Woggon Mr. Brownlow - Logan Milton Dr. Grimwig - Brady Hanvey Bookseller's Boy Michael Hickey Rose Seller -Abby Washetas, Desiree Fike,
Hayley Johnson, Elizabeth Reeve Khylie Milkmaids Steele, Tiessa Baston, Savannah Morris, Breeanna Wilkinson, and Kassie Woggon Strawbetty Sellers Makayla Schmidt, Remi Borcherdt, Riley Nelson, and Sabrina Olson. Knife Grinder - Cade Hascke Long Song Sellers - Adam Bell and Ala'a Southworth Mother - Shauniquah Miller Daughter - Cadynce
Ready Old Sally- Khylie Steele Policeman-Cade Hascke Townspeople - Alex Bailey, Ashley Baumgart, Hannah Brockman, Apryl Brown, Alex Dow, Carrissa Edgerton, Elizabeth Fleming, Shelby Krotzman, Brittant Marcow, and Alexis Taylor. Members of the Pit Band: Flute/Trumper - Ryan
Meyer Flute - Lexie Bos, Kayla Robison Clarinet - Khylie Steele, Kassie Woggon Trumpet - Emily Barrett Bari Saxophone Margaret Martin Tr o m b o n e - K a r r i n g t o n Murphy Tuba - Nelson Miller Percussion Nick Fleming, Tom Fleming
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of Necedah
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Necedah students and staff honor Veterans BY STEVE NORLING The Veteran’s Day program at the Necedah School was held on November 11th. The elementary program was first and the veterans were welcomed by Principal Gierach. After the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of our National Anthem, the youngsters were given an excellent message by Commander, Michael Mayer. Following that, the veterans and students were introduced to the four winners of
an essay contest. The essays were written about the United States Flag and what it meant to them. The two best from each of the fourth and fifth grades were read by the youngster that wrote them. First place for fourth grade went to James Reynold and second place to Katrina Wilson. For fifth grade it was Madysen Ostrum in first place and Kayelyn Hadley in second. All of the essays were excellent and the youngsters should be proud. The program was completed by Mr. Gierach begin-
ning to talk about superheroes, first those in the comic books and on TV and video games and finishing it by making sure the youngsters realized the veterans were the real super heroes. The program ended with the kindergarten students passing out pictures they had colored to the veterans. The middle school/high school program took place following the elementary. After a welcome and excellent speech by Mr. John Dobbs, the Social Studies teacher, the entire crowd was led in the Pledge of
Students performed the National Anthem.
Allegiance by Ms. Morgan Kubicek. Ms. Helena Teumer then gave an explanation of the POW/MIA table, which was displayed next to the flags. Legion Post Commander, Jeff Jump then spoke on the necessity of keeping the memory of the POW/MIAs alive. The High School choir led by Mrs. Cheryl Jackson then led all in the singing of the National Anthem. The choir followed this with the singing of America the Beautiful. The veterans and students alike were then treated to a very excellent address from Mr. Robert Mann. Mr. Mann is a full blooded Ho Chunk, Executive Director of Heritage Preservation, Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Division and a four year Marine Corps Veteran. He gave an excellent address on the meaning to the Ho Chunks of the American Flag. He stated that prior to 1950 the Ho Chunk did not use the flag at all. However, after many of the Ho Chunk veterans of WW II came back the flag came too. He stated that his father and his wife’s father both served in WW II and that they were instrumental in getting a song written about the flag in the Ho Chunk language and putting into that song what it meant to them. He then did an excellent rendition of the song in the Ho
Robert Mann, main speaker from Ho Chunk Nation. Chunk Language. When Mr. Mann finished his address he was given a standing ovation. Next on the agenda were Ms. Rhiannon Mach and Ms. Sam Hernandez listing all of the graduates of Necedah High School that are currently serving in the military. The High School band, led by Mr. Don Jackson played the American Patrol March followed by America the Beautiful. All veterans and auxiliary were individually recognized. There were clos-
ing remarks by High School principal Mr. Mark Becker after which Mr. Marcel LaFountain and Mr. Jamie Pollack played an excellent rendition of Taps. After the program the veterans and wives were treated to a lunch of chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, applesauce, and cookies. The entire school showed their respect and thanks to the veterans who served their country.
Water towers given clean bill of health BY STEVE NORLING The Necedah Village Board meeting was held on November 11th at 7 p.m. Public Works director; Chris Woda reported that both water towers have been drained and cleaned and that a clean bill of health was given to both of them. He also reported that the old pump has been pulled from well #4 and a new pump installed. The old pump was corroded and the check valve was shot. All of this
due to the iron in the water in well #4. The screen was almost entirely plugged with rust. The old pump will be cleaned and refurbished and will be used as a backup. Woda also reported that all of the parks and buildings have been winterized and that a new front-end loader has been purchased. A conditional use permit was approved to allow two principal structures on one residential lot at 707 Bluff Street. A water project change order and payment
for the SCADA system was approved. The idea of drafting an ordinance to allow sewer deduct meters for residential properties was defeated. It was approved to join the Wisconsin River Discharge Group. This is a group of 38 Wisconsin River communities that will be together in working on the phosphorous problem. The cost for joining the group is $1,500 spread over two years; 2014 and 2015. There is $750 in the environmental budget to cover the first
6th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Cookie Walk
Saturday, December 7th from 9AM–1PM at St. Francis Academy in Necedah (Corr Hall)
Featuring our popular Cookie Walk with yummy homemade cookies and treats of all kinds for just $5.95/lb. Win big prizes from our raffle which include 1st Prize - iPad2, 2nd Prize - Stihl Chainsaw, 3rd Prize 25 lb. Steak Lovers Bundle. We'll also have our fun Chinese Raffles, St. Nicholas Gift Shops, free gift wrapping by our elves. Lunch will be served at 11am, and St. Nicholas will make a special visit from11AM to noon. The Knights of Columbus will be giving away brand new coats (sizes 8-18) for boys and (sizes 4-6x) for girls. Please join us!
year. The first draft of the budget was reviewed and sent to the budget committee. The committee meeting and the December Village Board meeting are both being scheduled for December 2nd at 7 p.m. The Certified Survey Map
for the Central Wisconsin Community Action Council was approved. The CWCAC will be starting the second phase of the project just west of the post office along highway 21. In his report, Village Administrator, Roger Herried reported that Media
Com is making changes on the channels offered. The village comprehensive plan is being updated and the repairs to the monument in the cemetery are being delayed until spring. The hope is to have them done prior to Memorial Day.
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November 14, 2013
W-C Choral Department commemerates 75th annivesary presenting “Wizard of Oz” BY TASHA MUELLER
“We’re off to see the Wizard!” – as Dorothy from the original story that began 75 years ago, began the adventure that has become a classic movie seen in just about every home. Warner Brothers will be rolling out the red carpet, or Yellow Brick Road, for the upcoming “The Wizard of Oz” 75th anniversary. The milestone isn’t officially until next August, but Dorothy, Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion are already everywhere that will make their way back into the spotlight. One of them will be the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but one that is shown more locally was this weekend’s performance by the Wonewoc-Center Choral Department. Director Marilyn Goodenough chose to put together this year’s selection not only because of the anniversary, but also because of the musical theater selections. In her comments on the back of the program, Goodenough shares, “The entrance of the lion made me cry and the wicked witch gave me nightmares for weeks after. But the music captivated me.” The story of the orphaned Dorothy Gale (Carly Shore), whisked by a tornado away from gray, impoverished Kansas to the magical land of Oz, captured the hearts of children and adults who had lived through an economic crisis but saw all around them the triumphs of invention and change. As a young country abuzz with “progress,” the United States needed a different kind of fairy tale. A truly American myth could not merely invoke Celtic wraths or Bavarian dark forest goblins. It would have to include the drive to innovate that launched the Gilded Age and made America the modern industrial nations during the very decades when the story was formed. MGM’s 1939 Technicolor classic has been converted by Warner Brothers into a remastered 3-D version screening at IMAX theater’s across the country. The opening weekend gained $25 million when introduced 75 years ago. Dorothy lives with her Auntie Em (Leah Krueger) and Uncle Henry (Elliott Jacobson) on a Kansas farm. She daydreams about going “over the rainbow” after Miss Almira Gultch (Emma Schumann), a nasty neighbor, hits Dorothy’s
The Wicked Witch of the West (Natasha Wells) tries to snatch her deceased sister’s (Wicked Witch of the East) ruby slippers from Dorothy (Carly Shore). The witch finds out the slippers cannot be taken against Dorothy’s will as long as the girl is alive. She turns her hourglass and threatens that Dorothy will die when it runs out. TASHA MUELLER PHOTOS
Fourth grade students were the People of Munchkinland and sang “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” during the two night performance of the Wizard of Oz.
dog Toto (Nori Irene) on the back with a rake, causing Toto to bite her. Fearing that Miss Gultch, who does not know that Toto has escaped, will return, Dorothy takes the dog and runs away from home. She meets a fortune teller, Professor Chester Marvel (Masan Polk), who immediately guesses that Dorothy ran away from home. Dorothy is unable to reach her family as a tornado approaches and she is unable to reach them in a storm cellar. As Dorothy enters the house, she is knocked unconscious by a loose window, and begins to dream. The tornado drops Dorothy’s house on the Wicked Witch of the East, killing her. The witch ruled the Land of the Munchkins, little people who think at first that Dorothy herself must be a witch. The Wicked Witch of the West (Natasha Wells), who is the sister of the deceased witch, threatens Dorothy. But Glinda the Good Witch (Alana Fry), gives Dorothy the deceased witch’s enchanted ruby slippers, as they are her protection along the route of meeting the Wizard of Oz. After being confused as to her whereabouts, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow (Landan Polk) and he joins in her journey meeting the Wizard. They come upon the Tin Man (Allen Keller), who was caught in the rain and is so rusty, he is unable to move. As they walk through a dense forest, they encounter the Cowardly Lion (Logan Fulton). The Scarecrow wishes to have a brain, as the Tin Man longs for a heart, and the Cowardly Lion would like to gain courage from the Wizard. The four of them seek the aid of the Wizard of Oz, who lives in Emerald City. To get there, they embark on a journey along the Yellow Brick Road. Dressed as Winkies, the Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow sneak into the castle and free Dorothy after the flying monkeys captured her and Toto. The three are discovered before they can escape, and the witch and
The trees that had plenty of delicious apples able for picking along the walk through a scary forest, Scarecrow could communicate with the trees asking for directions. The trees did not like what he had to say, and threw apples directly at him.
A guard of Emerald City (Walker Shore, center) talks with the Tin Man (Allen Keller), Dorothy (Carly Shore), Scarecrow (Landan Polk) and Lion (Logan Fulton) about being able to talk to the Wizard of Oz so he can grant them their longing wishful gifts.
guards corner them and set the Scarecrow on fire. Dorothy douses him with a pail of water, splashing the witch by accident. The water causes the witch to disintegrate and melt. The guards are happy to let Dorothy have the witch’s broomstick, and Dorothy and her friends return to Emerald City. The wizard isn’t pleased to see them again as Toto pulls aside the curtain to reveal an old man who resembles Professor Marvel. As the wizard grants each of Dorothy’s friends their intended wishes. Then he revels that he’s from Kansas himself and came to Oz in a hot-air balloon, in which he proposes to take Dorothy home. Glinda appears and explains that Dorothy has always had the power to get home before saying her goodbyes to her new friends as she taps her heels together three times, and repeats “There’s no place like home,” and the ruby slippers take her and Toto back to Kansas. Dorothy wakes up in her own bed with Auntie Em and Uncle Henry fussing over her. Professor Marvel and the farmhands Hunk (Landan Polk again), Hickory (Allen Keller again), and Zeke (Logan Fulton again) stop by to see how she’s doing. She raises indulgent laughter when she tells them about Oz, but she was so happy to be home she doesn’t mind that they don’t believe her. Miss Gultch is never mentioned again. The Wonewoc-Center Choral Department put on two great shows this weekend and showcased the ever-lasting anniversary story to many that could think back to when they first saw classic movie.
After just finding out a house landed on her sister, the Witch of the West demands to get her sister back. Glinda the Good Witch (Alana Fry) explains to her that her sister will no longer be in control of the Land of the Munchkins.
The Scarecrow (Landan Polk) receives a diploma from the Wizard of Oz (Masan Polk) stating knowledge for gaining all that he needed to know in his brain.
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Once Upon a Mattress BY STEVE NORLING On Friday evening November 8th and again on Sunday afternoon November 10th the Necedah High School Jesters’ Club presented the play “Once Upon a Mattress”. Friday night’s performance was also a dinner theater with an excellent meal served. The meal consisted of chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, green beans almandine, and chocolate, caramel cheesecake. The play was based on the old fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea”. Macy Emery played and excellent Winnifred the Woebegone while Marcel LaFountain did an excellent job as Prince Dauntless the Drab. It seems as Dauntless’ mother, Queen Aggravain (Nicole Lynch) did not want her son to marry but continued to say she was looking for a princess for him. King Septimus, (Jason Tucki) who had been struck mute was not much help for his son. Besides, he was always chasing the girls and had to be restrained by the Jester, (Logan Lowery) the Minstrel (Joe Hiess), and Sir Studley (Dalton Staller). When another woman had been deemed not princess quality, Sir Harry (Jesse Crubaugh) offered to go and find a real princess. Until the prince married no one else in the kingdom could marry. This was important to Sir Harry as his fiancée Lady Larkin (Marissa Peterson) was pregnant. Winnifred got back to the castle ahead of Sir Harry because she swam the moat. She was a princess of the swamp
Dauntless and Winnifred
people and Queen Aggravain said she was not good enough for her son. However Dauntless really liked her and begged his mother to test her to see if she was a real princess. After finally agreeing, Aggravain got together with her Wizard (Madison Becerra) to come up with a plan to make her fail. What they planned was to get the princess very tired by hav-
ing a dance and then letting her sleep on a stack of twenty mattresses with a pea beneath the bottom mattress. What she did not consider was that the minstrel would convince the wizard to tell him what the test was. After the entire night of not sleeping even after a session with the magic mirror, sleeping potion, and other sleep inducing items the princess was called in. The queen was so sure she had slept that she bid her goodbye. When she found out that the princess had not slept she was angry and still did not want to let her son to marry her. However when Dauntless yelled at his mother to “Shut-Up” she lost her voice and the king gained his back. The show ended with the cast removing many things, canes, shields, platters and many more items from the top mattress. This was why the princess could not sleep, which was done after the minstrel got the info from the Wizard. And they all lived happily ever after. There were many other students in the play that did an excellent job. They, along with the leading couple and supporting cast, should be congratulated on a fine job. Also to be congratulated are the many behind the scenes people. Producer, Mary Alice Lasswell, Director, Don Jackson, Vocal Director, Cheryl Jackson, and Technical Director Jarrad Law and a large group of others made this play possible. Great plays take a lot of time and a lot of people to make them great.
L - R Prince, Queen, King, Jester
The princess trying to get to sleep
Princess and Jester STEVE NORLING PHOTOS
Jester and friends doing soft shoe
Sir Studley (L) and the Prince helping to carry the Princess
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
of Hillsboro November 14, 2013
Presentation of Flags commemorates Hillsboro Veterans Day programs BY TASHA MUELLER The Hillsboro Elementary and High School both gave Veterans Day programs with a common aspect that was presented to the crowds that filled the high school gymnasium seats on Monday morning. Elementary students began the day singing a variety of songs in tribute to the many Veterans whom have served our country and will continue to do so in the future. Students also gave a bit of history of how Veterans Day has evolved from past years and how the tradition of wearing “Poppies” began. Hillsboro VFW Commander Howard Arndt presented an American Flag to elementary principal Cara Wood to use outside of the school and to be able to honor all Veterans and the freedom many have allowed us to have. Elementary faculty also sang a song selection “American Tears,” which was new to this year’s program. A picture slideshow with relatives of elementary students and staff was also shown to the crowd as many watched for their loved ones on the screen. During the high school program, the American Legion Post #233 posted the colors, as Brock Borchardt read the Pledge of Allegiance and the high school choir sang The National Anthem. Veterans were recognized after The National Anthem and during the band performance of “Armed Forces, Pride of America.” High school principal Greg Zimmerman introduced his guests to the crowd: “Robert Curtis Stowell from Yuba enlisted in the US Air Force in 1963. He took basic training in San Antonio, Texas and his Strategic Air Command Training in Denver, Colorado. For a time, he was stationed at Kinchloe Air Base near Sault St. Marie, Michigan where he was trained to load bombs and warheads on B-52 airplanes. He served in Guam in the South Pacific and on Anderson Air Force Base. He was honorably discharged in August 1967 completing four years of active duty. Robert Stowell passed away on November 17, 2012. His widow, Janice Stowell, is presenting his funeral flag to his daughter, Jill Stowell Hora. Jill is here today and has recently completed another phase of her own military career, graduating from Officer’s Training School in September 2013.” On behalf of her father, Jill’s children Cody and Samantha, presented the flag to her. Letters written to the State Legislators were shared by
Jill Stowell Hora (left) was presented with the funeral flag of her father Robert Stowell who passed away in November 2012. Jill’s son and daughter, Cody (pictured, right) and Samantha presented the flag to her on behalf of her father. TASHA MUELLER PHOTO
Zimmerman titled, “Veterans Day off for all veterans.” The idea would allow all to embrace the day with honor, freedom and more importantly respect for all they have done to the county. Veterans may have jobs that do not allow them to have the day off. Zimmerman concluded the presentation with these final remarks: Twelve years ago, I held my first Veterans Day program here. We were only two months away from the horror and devastation of 9/11. As a country, we had already put boots on the ground in Afghanistan. Our military was there looking for Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks on our country. At that program in 2001, we honored the veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War and all military operations that had occurred in the previous 70 years. At that time, we did not know what was going to happen in Afghanistan, if we were going to catch Bin Laden, etc. We also did not realize that we would go into Iraq a second time starting in 2003. We did not realize then that we were going to add to the list of combat veterans. Back in 2001, two future veterans were students in this school district. One was a skinny 5th grader; the other a little 8th grader. I remember both of these boys. One of them loved to play the drums – it was his passion. And he was pretty good at it. The other was a classmate of my oldest son, Garrett. I coached him when he was in 7th and 8th grade football. I still remember that as a defensive back, he would literally launch himself at the running backs. He usually bounced right off them, but that did not mean he stopped trying. In the US, we have always had men and women who have stepped up, joined the military and served their country. These two young men, along with other alumni of Hillsboro High School and high schools all over this great country, responded to that call. One of the amazing aspects of growing older is that we reflect more on our lives. We wonder “How did I get here?” I am sure these two boys had no idea in 2001 what the future would hold for them. The drummer joined the US Marines Corp and wound up serving four tours of duty overseas, one in Iraq and three in Afghanistan. The football player also joined the US Marines and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. They are both here today – Lucas Burch, the drummer, and Tony Mlsna, the football player. I invited them, and I am very proud they are here. Tony Mlsna enlisted with a four-year commitment; he was discharged January 2013 (entered the US Marines Corps,
July 2009) July 2010 – February 2011, 1st Tour of Afghanistan (7 month tour) March 2011 – November 2011 North Carolina and California for training December 2011 – July 2012 2nd Tour of Afghanistan (7 month tour) August 2012 – January 2013 Stateside for training As I look at the rest of the veterans who are present today, I know you understand what these two young men experienced. At some point, you have all had to come to terms about your own experiences as a soldier and, since then, as a veteran. And quite often, the only other people who really appreciate and know your path in life are other veterans. Veterans Day was set aside for you. It is also set aside as an educational day for the rest of us, a time for our students to learn that “sacrifice without remembrance is meaningless.” In 2001 we never imagined the scale at which many Americans would wind up serving their country and making sacrifices, a number even making the ultimate sacrifice. One aspect of this program has never changed, however – the value of saying, “Thanks.” Thank you, veterans. Taps were performed by Kelsey Skala and John Dank during both programs. The high school band also performed “32nd Division March,” as the high school choir singing “Land of the Free” with the middle school choir singing “To Those Who Served.” The Hillsboro American Legion Post #233 retired the colors to end the day’s programs.
Hillsboro 4k students sang two songs honoring the veterans during Monday morning’s program.
Elementary principal Cara Wood was presented the American Flag by Hillsboro VFW Commander Howard Arndt. MIKE BURCH PHOTO
MIKE BURCH PHOTO
To Left: Elementary faculty and staff sang “American Tears” which was a touching addition to this year’s program. To Right: Letters written to the State Legislators were shared by high school principal Greg Zimmerman titled, “Veterans Day off for all veterans.” Members of the community have contributed to the sent letters to make sure all veterans would be allowed to have the day off from their jobs and be honored for their sacrifice to the country. MIKE BURCH PHOTOS
November 14, 2013
THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
Community walking hours set for walkers BY TASHA MUELLER The Hillsboro School Board unanimously decided to offer a set time where community members will be able to use the high school building as a place to walk, especially during the upcoming winter months. Superintendent Curt Bisarek requested discussing the option once being asked about the idea from other members of the community, board members enjoyed the idea and being able to open the doors for others to use. Starting on Wednesday, November 12, doors to the Hillsboro High School will be open at 6:15 a.m. until 7:15 a.m. on school days for community members looking for a place to walk. The upstairs hallways will be accessible. Visitors can enter through the main office doors by the office. If you have any questions, contact the high school office. During the high school principal report, Greg Zimmerman noted that the standard state tenth grade testing has been started as the WKCE tests have ended in October. Students in eleventh and twelfth grades have been learning character and service in the community, as one core study has been directed towards the government shut down and how it can affect everyone. Boys basketball practice began this Monday, with girls basketball and wrestling to begin next Monday. Numbers are looking good for all teams, with no direct numbers to be reported until the final numbers of ath-
letes are counted for. An honors band concert will be held at Royall on Thursday, November 14 and a middle school and high school Christmas concert will be on Tuesday, December 10. Smiles for Life dental visited school last week, and will be providing cleanings next Wednesday for any students that need a routine cleaning. WKCE testing is underway for fourth grade and first quarter report cards went home last week. Electronic report cards were sent out, but hard copies can be made upon request. Tiger pride will host the annual Donuts with Dad on Friday, November 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. And, 4K story hour will also be on Friday at 1 pm. There will be no school on November 28 and 29 for all students and the elementary Christmas program is on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. During a special meeting last Monday, the board certified the 2013-2014 Tax Levy as follows: General Fund $1,627,208.00; Property Tax Chargeback - $113.00; Referendum Debt - $426,750.00; Community Service Fund - $13,092.00; Total Levy - $2,067,163.00. Bisarek noted it has been a busy legislative week as Jennifer Schilling came in to talk about topics with some staff and also to Mr. Bothe’s Economic class, on Wednesday, Bisarek participated in the Task Force meeting with 12 representatives and was heard on a
variety of topics, and Ed Brooks dropped in on Friday and also talked with the Economic class. The football team participated in a concussions study and was mailed a letter stating that from the participation, the Hillsboro football program will be stipend $500. Along with the team, the athletic director also received the same donation, but wished upon the football team to receive his portion with a $1,000 going towards new year’s program. The high school and elementary principals gave a Use of Seclusion and Restraint report. In the high school, 14 reports were given, as nine students were involved. Three of nine had disabilities with no restraints used. In the elementary, only one account occurred with the student being disabled and no restraints were used. Also, a Quarter Report on Bullying Incidents was given. Eight reports were filed in the high school, with 14 students involved and five of the accounts were proven there was bullying involved. In the elementary, two event occurred with six students. The board hired Gary Winchel as the Special Education Route Driver. Also approved included Bruce Borchardt asthe boys basketball c-squad coach, and Kathy Burmaster and Nicole Connely as the girls basketball co-cquad coaches. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m.
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
of Wonewoc November 14, 2013
“Grab and Go” offers W-C students a mid-morning snack BY TASHA MUELLER
On Monday, October 21 the Wonewoc-Center school board members held their regular meeting that discussed updates to the food service, ongoing testing, and safety signs for each classroom. During the food service report, Food Service Director Melissa Gehri noted a few changes to the system, but that will benefit the future of the system. “We’re offering a ‘Grab and Go’ system for students that may still be hungry after first hour,” stated Gehri. “Students may not have ample time to wake up in the morning and be full off of a bowl of cereal.” The program had just begun with results to triple in students gaining the morning snack. “In the high school there were about 10-12 students that tried it when it was held for one time a week. Now, it is offered twice a week and there’s been about 60-65 students that contribute in the new system and 35 junior high students,” commented Gehri. The ‘Grab and Go’ snack offers five different cereal cups, string cheese, yogurt, graham crackers, fruit, plus many other items that are simple to grab and head back to class. A Skyward Lunch Program application will be sent out to parents. By using the website once the program is set up, parents will be able to check online to see what their child’s balance is currently and be able to put money it the account
when it does get low. Gehri has been working on the breakfast menu for next year. The district will see a six-cent reimbursement from free and reduced lunch participants. And also, staff will need new certification by next year. As of November 15, 2013 no lunch account will be allowed to enter into a negative balance. Tips on how to keep the balance afloat would be to check the Skyward Family Access account, where you may enter your information on the district website on the link to the left, sign up for specific alerts in Family Access, or heed communications from the district. All fall exams have been taken by students. Test results are available for teachers to begin going through the results and comparing scores with the state standards. WKCE testing is already underway and will go until November 26. The Curriculum Director will be looking at MAP scores from a curriculum standpoint with comparing the same grade levels and different students to see where the curriculum stand compared to last fall. Last year’s test scores from the mathematics portion is based off of a basic math portion. The Everyday Math that has been used in the past, has students not doing so well with 80 percent of test results needing to be within the above average range. A new series is not considerably better than the latter.
W-C Veterans day presentation
As the curriculum has been taught, the results have been compared to the Common Core Standards. Curricular Director Sharon Ennis commented by saying They want to do the best for the kids too” while discussing the current changes. The board approved the hiring of Melissa Stanek as the Special Education Aid. Also approved, was to purchase a school truck that will be easily usable to carry around items to and from the school. A blade can also be attached to make the snow removal during the winter a faster process. During a special meeting on October 28, the board approved of the purchase of the truck. Still no final word on what exactly the WIAA wants to do as far as changing the football team, or possibly all of W-C’s sports over to the Ridge and Valley Conference. There has been positive feedback from the SBC conference and from the WIAA but steps have to be taken by WIAA first to make the process get started. During their special board meeting, the board approved the levy to be adopted: Revenue Limit –$4,407,174; General Aid – 1,814,367; Allowable Tax Levy – 2,592,807; Referendum and Community Service – 114,000; Computer Aid – (negative) 1,085; Levy for Local Taxpayers – 2,705,722. The next regular school board meeting is Monday November 18 at 7 p.m.
To the left: Wonewoc-Center teacher Rusty Chute sang “America the Beautiful” while playing the guitar. The audience enjoyed his powerful song.
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY - NOTICES
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY BRANCH II NEKOOSA PORT EDWARDS STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. Defendants. PLEASANT HAVEN, LLC, and JOHN E. DOUBEK, Case No. 13CV-29 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 20, 2013, in the amount of $153,333.99 the Sheriff will sell the described premises, together with all fixtures and business assets located thereon, at public auction as follows: TIME: December 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: (a)10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. (b)Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest as well as taxes accrued for the year of the sale. (c)Third party purchaser is responsible for payment of all applicable Wisconsin Transfer real estate tax. PLACE: In the main lobby of Juneau County Justice Center located at 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: LOT ONE (1) OF JUNEAU COUNTY CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 2870 RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF C.S.M., PAGE 159, AS DOCUMENT NO. 609626, BEING LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE ¼
NW ¼) AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE ¼ NW ¼) OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, TOWN OF FOUNTAIN, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN; EXCEPTING THEREFROM LANDS CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN BY DOCUMENT NO. 647587 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF LOT ONE (1) OF JUNEAU COUNTY CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 2870 RECORDED IN VOLUME 11OF C.S.M., PAGE 159, AS DOCUMENT 609626, LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 24, T16N, R2E, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE N1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTH 89º34’48” W, 627.55 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE E ½ NE ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 24; THIS POINT IS THE CENTERLINE OF THE PARCEL BEING CONVEYED, BEING A 66’ WIDE STRIP OF LAND COMMENCING AT THIS POINT AND PROCEEDING SOUTH 0º 6’ 57” E, 1114.69 FEET; THENCE S 17º11’54” E, 71.9 FEET; THENCE S 20º 59’01” E, 200.7 FEET. Tax Key No. 29-010-533.01. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W8741 County Road B, New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Dated: November 7, 2013 /s/Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff J.P. La Chapelle State Bar #1068933 Brazeau, Wefel, Kryshak & Nettesheim, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff PO Box 639, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0639 (715) 423-1400 Publish: November 7, 14, 21, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN JUNEAU COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff vs Defendant(s) JEFFREY A. MARTIN, et al. Case No: 12 CV 145 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 14, 2012 in the amount of $109,053.20 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: in the main lobby of Juneau County Justice Center located at 200 Oak
Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF HEATH`S SOUTH SIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MAUSTON, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE 10.84 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE 50.16 FEET; THENCE N886`-55W, 3.13 FEET; THENCE N1-46`-55E, 50.15 FEET; AND THENCE S88-8`30E, 2.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 115 Grayside Avenue, Mauston, WI 53948 TAX KEY NO.: 292510718 Dated this 20th day of September, 2013. /s/ Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: October 31, 2013 November 7, 14, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-1 Plaintiff Vs. Defendants JOHN C. LEVENHAGEN; POLLIE A. LEVENHAGEN; CAPITAL ONE; M & I BANK FSB; BANK OF MAUSTON; MILE BLUFF CLINIC, LLP; Case No. 12 CV 000298 Case Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 31, 2013, in the amount of $189,153.27, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 10, 2013 at 10:05 am TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encum-
brances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court. PLACE: LOBBY OF THE JUNEAU COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, 200 OAK STREET, MAUSTON, WI 53948 Property description: PARCEL 1 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 867 IN VOLUME 3 OF C.S.M., PAGE 334 BEING LOT 5 AND THE N1/2 OF LOT 6 OF BLOCK 2 WINSOR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MAUSTON, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Tax Key No.: 29251-1400 Property Address: 518 ELM ST., MAUSTON, WISCONSIN 53948 Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: November 7, 14, 21, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF WOODLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF WOODLAND, SAUK COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodland Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET for the Town of Woodland in Sauk County will be held. NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF WOODLAND, SAUK COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 25, 2013, immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2014 budget, which begins at 7:00 P.M. at the Woodland Town Hall, a special town meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)© of the Wisconsin Statutes by the town board for the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the total highway expenditures for 2014 pursuant Section 82.03 of Wisconsin Statutes. 2. To approve the 2013 town tax levy to be collected in 2014 pursuant To Section 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes. TOWN OF WOODLAND BOARD MEETING Discuss and adopt the 2014 Budget for the Town of Woodland. Dated this 11th day of November, 2013 BY: Nancy Dieck, Clerk Town of Woodland Publish: November 14, 2013 WNAXLP
NEW LISBON SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION (S. 120.06(6)(b), Wis. Stats.) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LISBON 500 SOUTH FOREST STREET NEW LISBON, WI 53950 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to qualified electors of the New Lisbon School District that a school Board election will be held on April 1, 2014 to fill the following board positions beginning on Monday, April 28, 2014: 1 member representing the City of New Lisbon area of the District, incumbent Tom Hopper, for a term of three years beginning Monday, April 28, 2014 1 member representing the Rural areas of the District, incumbent Colleen Woggon, for a term of three years beginning Monday, April 28, 2014 An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the school board must file a campaign registration statement, and a declaration of candidacy at the School District Office, 500 S. Forest Street between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Monday through Friday when school is in session, or mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with the school district clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Dated this 1stday of November, 2013. Wendy Murphy District Clerk Publish: November 14, 21, 2013 WNAXLP
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CITY OF ELROY CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS THE BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013, AT 9:00 AM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE TO SEC. 10-5-130 WHICH REQUIRES A PRINCIPAL BUILDING BE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR ROBERT SCHROEDER, ON HWY 71, WHO WISHES TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PRIOR TO A PRINCIPAL BUILDING. Al Zmolek, Chairperson Publish: November 14, 2013 WNAXLP
COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NOT SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF RUNDS November 14, 2013 Juneau County 220 E. State Street Mauston, WI 53948 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about December 3, 2013, Juneau County will submit a request to the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Housing, for the release of Federal Funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the following project: Central Housing Region – Community Development Block Grant Juneau County Housing Authority, 717 E. State Street, Mauston, WI 53948 Fund Amount: $2,103,000 It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly Juneau County has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190). The reasons for such decision are: An environmental assessment has been completed and any adverse impacts can be mitigated through consultation with the appropriate laws, authorities, and agencies. An Environmental Review Record respecting this project has been made by Juneau County documenting the environmental review of the project and setting forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. Theis Environmental Review Record is on file at Juneau County Housing Authority, 717 E. State Street, Mauston, WI and is available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds. All agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the State to the above-mentioned address. Such written comments should be received at the address specified on or before December 2, 2013. All such comments so received will be considered and the State will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the project prior to such date. Juneau County will undertake the project described above with the Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Juneau County is certifying to HUD that Juneau County and chief executive officer, in his/her official capacity as County Board Chairman consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval Juneau County may use the Community Development Block Grant funds and Juneau County will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy act of 1969. DOA – DOH will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if: (a) the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer of applicant approved by DOA - DOH; or (b) the applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to: Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Housing, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707-7970. Objections to release of funds on bases other than stated above will not be considered by DOA – DOH. No objection received after December 3, 2013, will be considered by Department of Administration – Division of Housing. Alan K. Peterson, Juneau County Board Chairman Publish: November 14, 2013 WNAXLP
November 14, 2013
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NEW LISBON SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LISBON PK-12 IMC Monday, October 14, 2013, 7:00 P.M. The regular board meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Board President Hopper. Present were Cowan, Hopper, Kopplin, Murphy, Neitzel, and Woggon. Absent was Boyle. Also present were Principals Toelle and Syftestad, Superintendent Birr, and interested citizens. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting law. Roll Call Motion by Murphy, second by Cowan to approve the agenda for the October 14, 2013 regular school board meeting as amended. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Cowan to approve the regular school board meeting minutes of September 9, 2013 as printed. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Recognition of Visitors – None Updates – Mrs. Walker, Athletic Director Updates – Mr. Syftestad Updates – Mr. Toelle Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Birr Period of Public Comments – None Motion by Kopplin, second by Neitzel to approve the September monthly invoices as reviewed and to issue checks #44511 through #44701 in the amount of $268,908.45 and to pay the same. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain New Business – Celebrate New Lisbon – On behalf of the New Lisbon Wa Du Shuda Committee, School Board Members Nancy Cowan and Colleen Woggon presented checks in the amount of $100.00 each to three high school organizations for their volunteerism with Wa Du Shuda Days. Those organizations receiving this monetary donation included FFA, the softball team, and the baseball team. Four members of the FFA organization and FFA Advisor, Chanyn Dorn, gave a presentation regarding the National FFA Convention. Mrs. Dorn also updated the board on the progress of agricultural classes. Motion by Woggon, second by Neitzel to approve the first reading of policies.
Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Kopplin, second by Hopper to approve 7 requests for early graduation. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Kopplin to approve the hiring of Penny Georgeson as high school dance coach. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Woggon to approve the request of FFA to attend the National Convention. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Woggon, second by Cowan to approve the request of FBLA to attend the Leadership Conference. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Cowan, second by Kopplin to approve the high school choir’s trip to Dorian in Decorah, Iowa. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Neitzel to approve the high school band’s trip to Dorian in Decorah, Iowa. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Cowan to convene in closed session to discuss items identified in State Statute 19.85(a)(f) (b)(g) then to reconvene in open session immediately following the closed session to conduct any business resulting from closed session. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Cowan to adjourn closed session and reconvene. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Period of Public Comment – None Motion by Murphy, second by Kopplin to adjourn. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M. Eileen Bunker, Administrative Secretary Publish: November 14, 2013 WNAXLP
VILLAGE OF WONEWOC Village of Wonewoc General Fund Budget Summary 2014 Budget 2013 REVENUES Local tax levy $201,893 Other taxes 54,369 Intergovernmental 290,794 Licenses and permits 8,105 Fines, forfeitures and penalties 3,600 Public charges for services 17,400 Investment income 100 Miscellaneous revenues 7,748 Debt Proceeds $232,000 Total Revenues $816,009 EXPENDITURES Current General government $101,483 Public safety 169,738 Public works 139,992 Leisure activities 81,519 Capital outlay 232,000 Debt Service Principal retirement 28,500 Fire Association Equipment Fund 11,721 Interest 5,556 Total Expenditures 770,509
Estiamted Actual 2013 $201,893 56,106 290,612 7,995
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$104,467 $104,467 $42,983 $201,893 $201,893 A complete copy of the Village of Wonewoc budget is available for inspection at the Wonewoc Village Hall. A public hearing on proposed budget will be held on November 20, 2013 at 6:45pm at the Wonewoc Village Hall for purpose of reviewing the 2014 budget. Lee Kucher Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Publish: November 14, 2013 WNAXLP
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION April, 2014 Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Town of Germantown, on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the following offices are to be elected to succeed present incumbents listed. The term for all offices is for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 and ending April 19, 2016. Office Incumbent Town Board Supervisor Ray Feldman Town Board Supervisor Gregory Haunroth Notice is further given, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2013, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in the office of the Town Clerk located at N7560 17th Avenue, New Lisbon, WI 53950. Regular office hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Notice is further given, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Done in the Town of Germantown, on November 5, 2013. Marion L. Uphoff, Clerk/Treasurer Publish: November 14, 2013 WNAXLP
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN 2014 Budget Summary for Town of Fountain Balance January 1 2013 2014 Reserved Cemetery Fund $6,501.00 $7,041.00 Reserved Liability Fund $7,487.00 $7,652.00 Contingency Fund $62,754.00 $50,476.00 Town Hall fund 0 $55,000.00 Revenue 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Taxes General Levy $130,867.00 $132,105.00 Other $5,000.00 $600.00 Special Assessments $1,740.00 $0.00 Intergovernmental Revenue $140,461.00 $140,461.00 TRIP AID $30,000.00 $38,000.00 Licenses and Permits $800.00 $600.00 Fines and Penalties $0.00 $0.00 Public Charges for Services $400.00 $400.00 Intergovernmental charges for services $250.00 $250.00 Misc. Revenue $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Transfer Cont. CD for Road Project $38,023.00 $35,686.00 Total $353,541.00 $354,102.00 Expenditures General Government $48,887.00 $50,643.00 Public Safety $21,454.00 $21,376.00 Public Works $261,815.00 $250,920.00 Health and Human Services $3,000.00 $1,500.00 Conservation and Development $0.00 $0.00 Capital Outlay $0.00 $0.00 Recycling $3,415.00 $1,801.00 Debt Services $15,000.00 $27,862.00 Other $0.00 $0.00 $353,571.00 $354,102.00 Total Balance December 31 2013 2014 Reserved Cemetery Fund $6,701.00 $6,941.00 Reserved Liability Fund $7,687.00 $7,687.00 Reserved Contingency Fund $17,731.00 $14,790.00 Town Hall Fund 0.00 $55,000.00
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Town of Fountain Public Hearing on Proposed 2014 Budget December 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.Town Hall at W9921 Jacobsen Rd Camp Douglas, WI A copy can be found on the web or by contacting the Clerk at 608-427-2381|townoffountain@mwt.net SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 3rd immediately following completion of the PUBLIC HEARING on the above 2014 budget, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Fountain Town Hall, a special town meeting of the electors, called by the town board pursuant to s.60.12(1)(c), Wis. Stat., will be held for the following purposes: 1. To adopt the 2014 town tax levy to be paid in 2014 pursuant to s.60.10(1)(a), Wis. tat. 2. To approve year 2014 highway expenditures pursuant to s.81.01(3), Wis. Stat. Special Board Meeting December 3rd, 2012 Immediately following the Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting of the Electors • Agenda Adopt 2014 Budget Sarah Ann Shanahan, Clerk Publish: November 14, 21, 2013 WNAXLP
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he would assume the office. I am guessing he felt questions about what they might have felt that Kennedy was not delivering, and whether they might expect that from him. There must have been questions about whether they would allow the power to the presidency to be passed on to him without further attempt to take him out of the picture. Johnson had been an excellent politician, good at making deals to accomplish what he felt should be done. Luckily he used all he had learned to be able to establish himself in the presidency. The nation had to go on. Some of those questions that must have gone through his mind in the early days after Kennedy was shot have never been fully answered. So we watched the events as the nation mourned and put to rest a man many had admired the loved. Gradually those who now held the offices got back to the job of governing the country. As far as I can tell, some of the questions that must have gone through Lyndon Johnson's mind have never been fully answered. But in spite of a great tragedy, the nation continued, and for that I am glad.
Once again we have reached the spot on our calendars where we remember the fatal shot that took the life of President John Kennedy. That is a day which is etched in the memory of all who were alive at that time. For me, I remember I was working at the old Times-Argus office in New Lisbon on a Friday afternoon when the phone rang, and someone gave us the news that the president had been shot. We didn't even have a radio in the office, so Mary Koca called her husband at work to confirm the report. It didn't take long to realize we weren't going to get anything done for the rest of the afternoon, so we went home to watch the events unfold on TV. I still believe I owe a debt to Walter Cronkite, who stayed on air hour after hour as the events of the terrible tragedy unfolded and helped me maintain a semblance of sanity as the seemingly impossible happened. As I look back over my memories of those days, I also try to reconstruct the thoughts that must have gone through Lyndon Johnson's mind. He had wanted to be president, but I am sure he never expected to advance to it in this fashion. I am assuming his first thought was to maintain as much as possible the traditions and laws which had enabled the United States to be a strong nation up to this point. I am sure he realized that whoever encouraged that fatal shot knew that
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Thank you to Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Paul Ryan, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Ron Kind, Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Rep. Tom Petri, Rep. Sean Duffy, and Rep. Reid Ribble for their bipartisan support of rural telecommunications providers! Too much news from Washington, DC is about gridlock and partisan disagreements. In stark contrast, the Wisconsin delegation recently united on issues important to rural telecommunications providers and our customers. On October 24, 2013, our entire delegation signed a letter (tinyurl.com/Wis2013FCC) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) encouraging changes to 2011 FCC reforms that are stifling rural broadband investment. The Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association conducted a survey in 2012 and found half of Wisconsin’s rural providers are delaying or canceling broadband projects due to the regulatory uncertainty introduced with the 2011 FCC reforms. Earlier this year, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association surveyed their national membership and discovered 70% of their members are delaying or canceling broadband projects. The delegation letter seeks rational changes to the FCC reforms that will provide the regulatory certainty necessary to encourage additional broadband investments. It is tremendous to see Wisconsin’s delegation working together to support rural telecommunications providers and the communities we serve! Best regards, James Costello General Manager, Lemonweir Valley Telcom
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They seem to enjoy it, too. I thought maybe they would notice the “hour early” but the only one who seemed to notice the change was Ray. Some people just do not know how to stay in bed a while and relax. He gets up so darn early and he says it’s because he always had to and now it’s just habit. I guess that’s true but you’d think when given the opportunity to sleep in (past 4 AM at least) he would take advantage of it. But he doesn’t. So when he gets up the dogs figure it’s time to get up, too. He claims part of the reason is because he has to use the bathroom and when he comes out of the bathroom the dogs are waiting for him. I said just tell them it’s not time to get up yet and come back upstairs. I mean there’s times I get up to use the bathroom and they just lift their heads and I say “I’m just going potty, I’ll be right back” and they put their heads back down and continue with their dreams. They know I’m not ready to get up so they don’t either. That was something that made the nurses and aids question when Ray was in the hospital and Heritage. They’d say something like, “He never sleeps. He’s up most of the night.” I’d tell them his normal routine was get up around 4 and then later take a nap, around 1 or so. And he does nap. Of course it’s because he needs his sleep and doesn’t do it like normal folks. Nope, he has to get up at 4 in the morning. This has nothing to do with Daylight Saving Time either. So be it I guess. I sometimes wish I was more of an early morning person but at my age I don’t think I’m going to change any more than he is. We are what we are. And I think I got lucky and have dogs that appreciate the extra hour of sleep, too. Till next time I’ll leave you with this NOnonsense though: Cheerfulness is contagious, but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. 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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Letter to the Editor Wisconsin Senator Tom Tiffany recently introduced a bill that would strip local control and prevent democratically elected community officials from protecting public health and safety. The legislation is aimed at aiding the expanding frac sand mining industry. If enacted, this legislation would nullify all local ordinances involving air and water quality standards that are beyond what state law requires. This is troubling because these local controls are put in place to protect air and water when state requirements are insufficient. But it doesn’t stop there. This power grab by the state applies to all of Wisconsin’s communities whether sand mines are present or not. Any industry from anywhere can set up operations where ever they choose in the state without concern for local community regulation or enforcement. Frustrated by this intrusion on local control, citizens and local officials throughout the state
attended a recent committee hearing at the State Capital. Their message was clear: not every township faces the same issues, and therefore statewide standards do not make sense. Local officials should make decisions regarding the necessity of environmental monitoring and have the power to contract with incoming industry to insure protection of health and safety of their citizens. That should be the main concern of local government. The frac sand mining industry continues expanding in Wisconsin with more than 100 new mines and processing operations in the last 2 years. Any legislative action on this industry should encourage enforcement of current state statutes, ensure that companies remain in compliance, and work with local officials. I encourage everyone to contact their legislators and ask them to oppose SB 349. Stanley Schulte New Lisbon WI
Taking Refuge BY STEVE NORLING I think we should begin this week with some news of the cranes. First of all there are currently one hundred and nine whooping cranes in the eastern flock. We have also lost a number of cranes. Three whoopers were found dead on October 2nd and one more was found dead on October 14th. As far as we can tell none of them were killed by humans and look to have died of predators or other semi-natural causes. Three of these cranes were actually found on Meadow Valley property and only one on the refuge itself. Another crane number 1-10, a bird that was born on the refuge in 2010 was found sick and finally died on November 2nd. This crane was taken to the veterinarian clinic at the UW but could not be saved. In better news on the crane front, whooping crane 3-13, the one crane that was born on the refuge was caught and banded last week. Another bit of good news is that two pair of whoopers are currently in southern Indiana. They were early migrators and most of the whoopers are still on the refuge or the surrounding area. Between now and the end of the month they will all be gone. There is also some good news about eagles on the refuge and also some bad news. First the bad news. On a Saturday (I believe it was October 26th) a visitor to the refuge came into the visitor center and reported a dead eagle. Visitor Services Specialist Kara Zwickey and volunteer Don Pierce drove up to the location, which was near the Goose Pool area. The immature eagle was found in the ditch right next to the road. This makes it appear that the eagle was hit by a car. Where it was and how it was laying both pointed to that being the case. The eagle was sent to the repository for them to take care of it. They will take the feathers from the eagle and they will be given to various American Indian tribes. The second eagle story is a little bizarre. The refuge law enforcement officer was called to assist two eagles, which were between the refuge and Eagle’s Nest campground. I seems that these two eagles were fighting and were clinging to each other and would not let go. Each eagle had its claws imbedded in the chest feathers of the other eagle and meant to stay there. After attempting to part the two, with no success, the law enforcement office put them in a bag and returned to the refuge with them. They were still in the death grip when they arrived at the refuge. After getting several others on the staff to assist the bag was once more opened. After shaking the bag a few times it was put on the ground. Just as pretty as you please one of the eagles walked out of the bag, walked down to the water and took of flying to the northeast. A couple of minutes later the other one came out of the bag and after walking a little bit took off to the southwest. I have never heard of a couple of eagles fighting to that length, but then again you can learn new things about nature every day. One more thought on eagles; they are migrating right now and the refuge is one of their regular stops. There have been several sighted on the Sprague and Goose Pools. If you enjoy seeing eagles now is the time to go up there. You will get to see immature as well as mature eagles. Speaking of migration, this has been a very good year for the migrating waterfowl at the refuge. This has been especially true of the pools that were drawn down for plant growth. The plants grew and with the water back in the pools the ducks and geese are making the best of it. Two people from the Jackson County Correctional Institution delivered some native prairie seeds to the refuge. These seeds will be used to restart some of the native prairie plants that have been gone from the refuge. This correctional facility has been very helpful in getting seed for the refuge. For those of you that like to plan early the new schedule of programs is now available at the visitor center. These programs are free but several require pre-registration. Trapping is going on at the refuge and one trapper has reported sighting a bear. There seems to be more of them here every year. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
Robert Waddell of Elroy with his first 12 point buck.
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
A Traditional Trap Line BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, If you are a full time outdoor adventure writer, and you are not run down come the end of November, please tell me your secret! This week I am again writing to you about my experiences while trapping, camping, and hunting ducks on backwaters of the Wisconsin River in Columbia County. Friday, November 1st High 45, low 30 I want to make it clear that I am not an annual trapper, I have not run a regular trapline since I was in high school, other then some otter sets and a little bit of coon, and muskrat trapping. In no way am I an authority on the subject. When I was a very young boy, growing up in Poynette, I taught myself how to trap and did that on Rowan Creek. I would run my line and come home with a rat or two a day, maybe a couple of coon a week, and I always carried a shotgun so ducks, pheasant, and rabbit were also a part of the daily bag. Today made the fourth day in a row that I caught a muskrat in the same #1 Victor long spring “stop loss trap”! To a protrapper this is not of much interest, but to me it was a trip down memory lane. My next-door neighbor was a retired man, by the name of Harlan Bartels and Harlan was a very good man. Harlan really enjoyed my outdoor enthusiasm and also my love for gardening. Harlan’s days of trapping were over and he gave me that Victor trap as well as several others. That was forty years ago and the trap is flawless, and when I set it I always remember my friend Harlan Bartels. I was hoping that I would really load up on a lot of muskrat on this trip and just was not meant to be as there was not that many here. Here is my typical day, up before it is light, (this morning there was a duck hunter on the marsh 3-hours before daylight) put on the chest waders that will not come off until it gets dark out and run my raccoon line, which is by foot. I am averaging about one raccoon a day. When I get back to camp, I try to take the time to eat some yogurt and a granola bar but most days I throw it in the canoe and hopefully eat it by dark. I travel by canoe for about six hours and explore! For anyone that is not aware of it, trappers that trap by foot or canoe are explorers and are the folks that mapped out the United States. My daughter’s dog Fire is always with me, and this trip has been phenomenal for her. Fire is becoming one tough cookie and that is a requirement in my life. Today we were canoeing by shore, which is entirely cattails and we could both hear something running only about 10-feet away. It was a huge beaver, which was not used to people being in this part of the world, and it stood on its hind legs and stared at us. Something about that experience that got me thinking was, that in seven days I had not seen a single sign of a beaver as in tree cuttings or slides where it came in and out of the water. I try to end my day in the canoe with an hour watching the marsh and hoping to get a shot at a duck. I get about one shooting experience per hunt and today’s was a classic. I was actually talking on my cell phone to my “old” buddy Jeff Moll when I looked up and there was a pair of ring neck approaching at warp speed. I put the phone down, dropped both of them, and Fire did an excellent job of retrieving both of the ducks that had hit the water a solid 40-yards away.
My “trapper shack” is my Eskimo “Fat Shack” ice fishing shack, which is my portable winter cabin. This setup pops up in seconds, is about 13-feet long and I suggest the folks at Eskimo give me a call and I will tell you about a great marketing idea that I have for you! I ended this trip four days later and loved every minute of it but I have to tell you. I was tired of walking in the muck, being wet, and living in pain from a couple of leg injuries that are getting worse instead of better. I was so tired of this trip that as I spent the last hours of daylight pulling traps by canoe, in a steady rain, without my rain jacket, that all I could think about is what I will do differently when I come back next year. Anybody that is against trapping needs to wear a fur cap or jacket in the winter, versus the other products on the market, swallow a happy pill, and realize that the start of that GPS on the dash of your car came from real men that explored this country 300-years ago and paid their bills by setting traps and living in the muck! Smile lots! Sunset
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
November 14, 2013
New Lisbon honors Veterans at Monday’s ceremony BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Monday morning the New Lisbon School District celebrated Veterans Day with a program celebrating local veterans which was attended by students and community members. The program began with the high school band playing the Star Spangled Banner followed by high school student Taylor LeTexier welcoming the audience. The New Lisbon American Legion's Color Guard performed the Presentation of Colors as all in the audience stood at attention. McKenzie Dahlke, a student council member, gave a special reading honoring the holiday and veterans. Following Dahlke was the high school band and choir who performed the Armed Forces Salute honoring each branch of the mili-
tary. Keynote speaker, Bradley J. Dahl, a New Lisbon graduate and Chief Warrant Officer at Volk Field, spoke on the importance of sacrifice by providing examples students could understand, including how in their own family and community they know people who may not be in the military, but sacrifice for the greater good. Dahl also provided the audience with some important words but often not spoken about numbers - the numbers of Wisconsinites who have served in the military and fought in battles throughout history. The program ended with Taps being played and the Retreat of Colors. Before the audience took their leave, the student organization G.I.V.E. presented all veterans present for the program with a special candy gift bag and thanking them for their service.
The New Lisbon American Legion presented the colors for the ceremony.
Chief Warrant Officer and New Lisbon Graduate, Bradley Dahl, was the keynote speaker for the program Monday.
Students from the New Lisbon G.I.V.E. organization presented each Veteran with a special gift.