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Radle and ‘elves’ make wreaths at Cranberry Creek Dairy when she started making wreaths in the back room of their former C r a n b e r r y C r e e k barn. That first year she Dairy has little in com- turned out 500 some mon with the Nor th wreaths in eight weeks Pole. Nine hundred cows and was “just going lounge on reclaimed nuts” with the stress of sand – no 12 tiny rein- that extra workload at deer in sight. No white- what is already, for most folks, a bustlingly busy trimmed-belted coat time of year (never mind either for the her farm work). senior partner T h o u g h in this Dunn Holiday County LLC, Wreaths who wears today is 10 a hooded times bigger, sweatshirt. As Gloria enlists for Mrs. Claus, her elves to she’s a statuesque, lend a hand – confident dairy proher mom, her ducer. Mondovi mother-in-law, Where this M o n d o v i d a i r y a n d an aunt, her daughter Santa’s not-to-secret Dawn, her daughter-indigs have much in com- law, cousins with small mon this time of year children who make holly is an ultra-festive, bus- balls at their homes, tling atmosphere, with neighbor ladies, and at all sorts of “elves” (dis- least one of their farm guised as family, friends employees who switches and neighbors) busy at to wreath-making after work in a cheery work- some milking shifts. It goes without sayshop. BY JANE FYKSEN CROPS EDITOR

ed in hutches) as well additional feed storage. Next month, he expects they will be maxed out in their existing double12 parallel, milking 780 some Holsteins three times a day. The herd averages upwards of 88 pounds per cow per day, and runs a somatic cell count between 180,000 and 200,000. Jeremy works closely with their full-time herdsman (a veterinarian) and a regular full-time staff of 14 non-family employees. The farm also employs another halfdozen employees seasonally for cropping demands. This expanding dairy operates roughly 2,500 acres (half of the land they own is irrigated) of corn, alfalfa and green beans under contract. At present, all fieldwork (other than chopping haylage and corn silage) is done inhouse, including comb i n i n g a n d m a n u re ,

their own trucking. Dale chuckling. concentrates on crops Gloria was introand calves. This dairy duced to wreath-makutilizes a custom-heifer- ing when she, along raiser for a portion of with her sister-in-law their heifer enterprise. and some other ladies D a l e a n d G l o r i a , in the Rock Falls area, who also works part- carpooled for seasonal time at Countryside Co- work making wreaths for op in Rock Falls, have a nearby business. Her five grandkids. Jeremy two children were small and his wife, Mariana, then, and it allowed her have two sons, Austin, extra Christmas money, 7, and Travis, 6. Jeremy she recalls. When her also has a stepdaugh- mentor retired, Gloria ter, Allison, 11. Dawn, decided to carry on the who lives down the tradition, moving the road apiece from the wreath enterprise home home farm, has one son, to her farm. Her present Keane. She works at an wreath-making workadult crisis center in shop, complete with Chippewa Falls. Gloria adjacent cold-storage also counts a 4-year-old, for finished wreaths) is Luis, as an “unofficial a couple years old. She adopted” grandson. gained a well-lit expandWhile Gloria didn’t ed facility from the grow up on a farm, she ashes of a farm shop fire and Dale were high they suffered. “I used school sweethear ts. to take over the whole “Dale’s sister was my farm shop,” says Gloria, best friend. I’d come enjoying her own desto help do chores,” she ignated space for her pm / explains.February 20, 2013 8:09 Christmas wreath enter“That’s where the prise.

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FORT SHOWCASE — Fort Atkinson High School hosted the weekend Fort Showcase Invitational, a competition involving 18 schools in Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. Grand champion was Westside Delegation from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. First runner-up was 10th Street Edition from Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa, and second-place runner-up were the Spotlighters from Craig High School in Janesville. Winning soloists were Madeleine Brown and Mike Perlongo, both from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Ill. Pictured above are members of the Lexington Singers from Fort Atkinson High School. Although Fort Atkinson groups did not compete in Saturday’s competition, its South High Street Singers will be doing so in another showcase, set this Saturday at Monona Grove High School. The following week, the South High Street Singers and Lexington Singers will be competing at Brodhead High School. — Carolyn Liedtke photo.

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Stevens Point Area Senior High gymnastics coach Jennifer Bellmer’s heart nearly jumped into her throat Monday. During warmups on uneven bars for Great Northern Conference triangular meet, she watched Heidi Zorn land awkwardly and immediately grimace in pain, clutching her right foot. Having lost senior Libby Pieczynski to a broken arm a week earlier, Bellmer was wondering who would be healthy enough to help the Panthers defend their Great Northern Conference title today. Fortunately, Zorn, who is the top all-around per-

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38 — Interceptions as a Green Bay Packer by Charles Woodson, which is tied for fourth in franchise history behind Bobby Dillon (58), Willie Wood (48) and Herb Adderley (39) and matching LeRoy Butler (38). The Packers waived Woodson on Friday. Story | 2B

College basketball: Pittsburgh at Marquette, noon (CBS) — Marquette celebrates the 10th anniversary of its 2003 Final Four team, which was coached by Tom Crean and starred Dwyane Wade. Marquette has won 22 straight home games.

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MILTON BLAZE — A Town of Milton family was displaced after a fire destroyed their home late Friday night. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office reported emergency responders were dispatched to 11607 N. State Highway 26 around 10:16 p.m. for a residential fire. Sheriff’s deputies arrived at 10:26 p.m. to find heavy smoke and visible flames. According to the sheriff’s office, the preliminary investigation revealed the fire likely originated in the area of an outdoor heater that was being used for pets at the residence. The cause remains under investigation and the home is considered a total loss. Estimated dollar amounts for the damage were unavailable. Deputies were able to verify all occupants of the home were able to escape, but several animals were still inside. A member of the family was treated and released from the scene with minor smoke inhalation. Milton firefighters received assistance from fire departments in Edgerton, Janesville, Evansville, Orfordville, Fort Atkinson, Whitewater and Jefferson. Pictured above, a firefighter is visible as flames consume the home. — Photo by Michael Gouvion, Milton Courier.

High-stakes fight over soybeans before nation’s highest justices WASHINGTON (AP) — Vernon Hugh Bowman seems comfortable with the old way of doing things, right down to the rotary-dial telephone he said he was using in a conference call with reporters. But the 75-year-old Indiana farmer figured out a way to benefit from a high-technology product, soybeans that are resistant to weed-killers, without always paying the high price that such genetically engineered seeds typically bring. In so doing, he ignited a legal fight with seed-giant Monsanto Co. that has now

would leave their own technological innovations open to poaching. The company’s allies even include a company that is embroiled in a separate legal battle with Monsanto over one of the patents at issue in the Bowman case. The Obama administration also backs Monsanto, having earlier urged the court to stay out of the case because of the potential for far-reaching implications for patents involving DNA molecules, nanotechnologies and other self-replicating technologies. Monsanto’s opponents argue

farm and food issues in several settings. They lost a campaign in California last year to require labels on most genetically engineered processed foods and produce. Monsanto and other food and chemical companies spent more than $40 million to defeat the ballot measure. Monsanto says the success of its seeds are proof of their value. By and large, “farmers appreciate what we do,” David Snively, Monsanto’s top lawyer, said in an interview with The Associated February 19, 2013 6:33 pm / Press. Herbicide-resistant soybean

PORTAGE (AP) — ham Lincoln’s 204th bi Columbia County Vete ice Office was the pl long-lost Civil War hi perused, electronica logued and presented ans’ organization. It started when Vete ices Officer Richard Ha a ledger, at least 130 listing the names of veterans who were m the John Gillespie Pos Grand Army of the Rep post based in Kilbourn Wisconsin Dells) from 1932, and open to all discharged veterans of fighting forces in the fought from 1861 to 18 On Jan. 10, Hasse w the contents of the vete ice office from the low the Columbia Coun house to remodeled sp courthouse’s first floor As Hasse was trying box of old records in area, just across the ha old veterans service off something on the shel blocking the box. He reached back and handwritten ledger l 183 people who had be membership roles for Gillespie GAR post — with member No. 1, Bennett, who went on the photographer best his 19th-century ima Wisconsin Dells area. How the ledger ende courthouse likely will known, the Portage Da ter reported. No simil

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court for a preliminary hearing on bail-jumping charges Feb. 25. Follow the latest updates from court on Twitter: #spjcourt

The Ben Franklin Dance Team performs its poms routine Monday evening at Pacelli High School. The team will perform this weekend during the Dance Xtreme USA Nationals competition in Minneapolis. For a gallery of photos, visit www.stevenspointjournal.com. PHOTOS BY TOM KUJAWSKI/FOR STEVENS POINT JOURNAL MEDIA

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The P.J. Jacobs Dance Team performs its kick routine Monday evening at Pacelli High School. The group will perform this weekend at the Dance Xtreme USA Nationals competition in Minneapolis.

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years. He said housing members tried to figure out the best ways to approach the community and they focused on ﬁnding the right location for it. Evans added the idea originated from a group of students that mostly lived in Witte Hall a few years ago. He said they desired a community that could talk about gender issues and a variety of other things. Open House welcomes all students to participate in learning about gender, power, perception, the history and current

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chicken and ham deli meats, which you can find behind the deli counter at your grocery store. These deli meats feature the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart-Check mark*, which means they have been certified to meet the AHA guidelines for heart-healthy food as part of an overall sensible eating pattern. They also do not contain added hormones, MSG, gluten, fillers or artificial flavors or colors and serve as a good source of protein. To get more tasty recipes that feature these sliced-to-order deli meats and others, visit www.saraleedeli.com. Against a bright blue sky, a large tree was painted with *Please note that the Heart-Check Food Cer- hoarfrost on an early February day in the city of Chilton. (Photo by Ray Mueller) tification does not apply to research or recipes or information reached through links unless expressly stated. For more information, see the randma s AHA nutrition guidelines at: heartcheckmark. org/guidelines.

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cherry pudding cake 1 regular size yellow cake mix 8 ounce package cream cheese; softened 2 cups milk, divided 3 ounce package instant vanilla pudding 1 can cherry pie filling 1 container of Cool Whip Prepare cake according to package directions. Bake in a greased or sprayed 9 x 13 cake pan. Remove from oven; cool cake in the pan. In a bowl, put cream cheese and 1/2 cup milk in

a small bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes; or until smooth. Add pudding mix and remaining 1-1/2 cups milk; mix well. Let stand until mixture is thick. Pour cream cheese mixture over cooled cake. Top with the cherry pie filling. Top the pie filling with 8ounce container of cool whip spread evenly over cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 12 to 15.

honey-baked chicken 1 whole fryer chicken, cut into pieces 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon curry powder Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place chicken pieces in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan,

skin side up. Combine the melted butter, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and curry powder. Pour mixture over the chicken. Bake for 70 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with pan drippings, or until the chicken is nicely browned and the juices run clear. Serves 4 to 6.

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By Maria Lockwood mlockwood@ superiortelegram.com Time is running out for Joe Peterson. The 31-yearold dropped out of school in ninth grade to join the workforce. As his mother Cindy put it, he liked money more than school. Realizing a General Educational Development certificate could double his current wage and make him eligible to join a local union, Peterson hit the books again. In 2010, the Duluth man took the five tests required to earn his GED. But he only passed four of them, and left the last one hanging. “Between work and other things in life, I had to put it on the back burner the last over two years,” Peterson said. His educational pot is reaching the boiling point now. If Peterson doesn’t pass that fifth test, the Firefighters from the Superior Fire Department get the first blast of water on a blazing math test, by Dec. 13, he’ll trailer house at the Nemadji Trailer Park and Campground in Superior on Monday afhave to start all over. New ternoon. (Jed Carlson/jcarlson@superiortelegram.com) GED tests are slated to roll out in 2014, and any previous scores will be tossed. “If you don’t finish, you lose it and have to start from scratch,” said Twila Sauve with the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical ColTurn to GED, A3

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Wearing their shaggy fur coats, this small herd of Scottish Highland cattle soaked up the winter sunshine Monday morning while browsing on the south side of the hill of their home on Meadow Hill Drive.

CVTC partnership a first for John Deere, Tractor Central

Agreement brings in high-tech field equipment for educational use By CVTC NEWS BUREAU

EAU CLAIRE — Managed Agronomy Precision Systems, the name of a class in Chippewa Valley Technical College’s agriscience program, is a term familiar to the professionals at Tractor Central. Tractor Central, the John Deere dealer in the Chippewa Valley, spe-

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cializes in providing high-technology precision equipment to help farmers manage their operations. Now, thanks to a first-ever agreement of its kind involving John Deere, CVTC students in those classes will have use of some of the top-of-the-line John Deere field equipment, provided by Tractor Central. Forming partnerships with educational institutions is not new for John Deere. However, the agreement with CVTC marks the first time John Deere and Tractor Central have made such an agreement involving large field equipment, such as tractors, sprayers,

planting equipment and combines.

Win-win-win The agreement benefits all parties. “We will provide equipment to CVTC for educational use,” Tractor Central sales manager Randy Robinson said. “We met with instructors and put together a list of equipment they could use for their classes. It is the latest, most high-tech equipment.” Instructors will incorporate the See CVTC, A8

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ardous for teen drivers and others who are not experienced. Texting while driving is also against the law for drivers of all ages. Traffic crashes are the number one killers of teens across the nation, Burrell said, and distracted driving is a factor in many of the crashes.

trict Board Applications must include at least two written references supporting the nomination and applicants must attend the public hearing of its Appointment Committee tentatively scheduled on Monday, March 25. Applications are available from Valerie Krueger, Moraine Park Technical College, 235 N. National Ave., P. O. Box 1940, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940. She can also be reached at 920-9292127 or vkrueger@morainepark.edu. Completed applications will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 22.

charge as a community service. Send information two or more weeks in advance to April at ashowers@fdlreporter.com or fax to (920) 922-3552. Include contact information.

A Commonwealth Construction crew pours heated concrete Wednesday at the site of a new housing develeopment on the corner of Macy and Merrill streets near downtown Fond du Lac. PATRICK FLOOD / THE REPORTER MEDIA

Books Between Bites meets Tuesday For The Reporter Media

Psychologist Espen Klausen of Fond du Lac County’s Department of Community Programs will discuss Kate Winslet’s “The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism” at Books Between Bites Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan St., Klausen treats chil-

dren with autism spectrum disorders, as well as children and adults with a wide range of other difficulties. The purpose of Winslet’s book is to increase awareness about autism and to create support for research and development through the story of Margaret Ericsdottir and her 14-year-old son, Keli, who has severe, nonverbal autism.

At age10, Keli, who had been unreachable and deemed to have the mental capacity of a 2-yearold. She suddenly found expression through the use of a letterboard with the words: “I am real.” In fact, Keli had been aware for years yet unable to break the “locked bars” of autism. Everyone is welcome. Bring a lunch; beverages will be available.

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June 19, 1988, in a man-made enforcement records, Judge We- on the matter relating to Echoles’ peractive and prone to violent pond at the Bark River Camp- ston concluded that there was death. outbursts. She continued to have

management of Echo Lake Foods to help one of the city’s East Troy Times 02/06/2013 largest employers rise from the ashes after a massive fire destroyed the company’s production facility Jan. 30-31.

fire chief – included personnel and equipment from departments throughout Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties as well as units from as far away as Dane County and even

Monday that even more impressive than the coordinated firefighting effort is the fact that there was no serious injury or loss of life in the fast-moving and long-burning blaze at the

result of) a teamwork effort of well-trained people,” City of Burlington Fire Chief Dick Lodl said. There is no foul play suspected in the cause, Police Chief Peter Nimmer said, noting that the local department assisted the state Fire Marshall’s office in investigating the fire last week. The official cause of the blaze had not been determined as of Monday, but it appears to have started in the company’s production area.

Dealing with the fallout Now the biggest task facing the officials of the company founded in 1941 is rebuilding or relocating the production area that was destroyed. Keeping the operation and those jobs in Burlington is currently the top priority of city officials. Echo Lake Foods, the name of the operation owned by Echo Lake Farm Produce Co., employs approximately 300 people at the 70,000-square-foot factory in Burlington. It is Burlington’s fourth-largest employer, according to city officials. While company officials have not yet commented publicly on their plans, government officials are working to make sure the displaced workers have options. State and Racine County Workforce Development centers were set to host a series of meetings on Wednesday to assist the displaced workers. A fund has also been set up at a local bank (see sidebar) through local independent social service agency Love Inc. to Ed nadolski East Troy Times assist the families of the work Spray from an aerial apparatus is dispersed by a strong wind from the west Jan. 30 ers – some of which included as firefighters attack a massive blaze at Echo Lake Foods in Burlington. At the peak both parents employed by Echo Lake Foods. of the fire, crews employed five aerial trucks to attack the flames.

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The Airganic Garden hot air balloon flies away from the grounds of E.P. Rock Elementary School in a successful launch to the 24th annual Hudson Hot Air Affair. Close to 30 balloons lifted off Saturday morning, and 15 to 20 also took a second flight in the afternoon. There is coverage of the celebration throughout this edition of the Star-Observer.

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Hudson Prairie Elementary school counselor Max Hansen has been named as the Wisconsin School Counselor Association’s Althea Brach Elementary Counselor of the Year. The announcement was made at a student and staff assembly at the school Friday. Hansen was not aware of the award prior to the announcement. On hand were Hansen’s family, Superintendent Mary Bowen-Eggebraaten, school board member Pat German, Student Services Director Cory McIntyre and deputy superintendent and Director of Personnel Nancy Sweet. Hansen has worked in the Hudson School District for 36 years as a teacher and school counselor. In their nomination letter, colleagues Angela Goebel and Dave Gorman wrote, “Many students and adults in the school and the community benefit from Max’s strengths and skills. His commitment to the students, parents, and colleagues has been tireless and extraordinary. Max is an individual of exceptional knowledge, wisdom and skill who is befitting extraordinary recognition.”

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Mel-Min tops Lincoln in intra-county basketball

by Matthew Perenchio the Executive Editor ayer The Melrose-Mindoro girls basketball ints ble- team got a victory over Lincoln in an intracounty match-up Thursday. The teams were tied at 17-17 at halftime, ong g us but the Mustangs scored 26 points in the second half to win 43-34. Kendra Antony led Mel-Min with 15 ints points. The Hornets’ Mikayla Simmons led e B4 all scorers with 20 points.

The Mustangs took the lead in the first Hornets at bay by going to the free-throw quarter, going up 10-6. Katie Boone had half line 16 times in the fourth quarter, scoring of her eight points in the quarter. nine of their 17 points at the charity stripe. Lincoln outscored Mel-Min 11-7 in the Lincoln had 15 points in the quarter, led by second quarter to tie the game, with nine from Simmons. Simmons hitting the first of her two threeTrissa Patterson had seven points for pointers in the match. Mel-Min, while teammates Keelie Dunn and Antony had six of Mel-Min’s nine points Miranda Jones each had four. Christina in the third while the Mustang defense held Roberts chipped in with three points, and the Hornets to just two points. That put Mel- February Devin Lockington had two. 7, 2013 4:10 pm / Min on top 26-19. See MEL-MIN, page B4 The Mustangs were able to keep the

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dog team on a near-perfect trail in Land O’ Lakes Saturday. See more photos of the Three Bear Sled Dog Races on Page 3A. —Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

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Ava, 3, is all smiles as she gets helped up by her dad while ice skating at the Red Barn in Superior. Bundling up like the 3-year-old can help in extreme cold temperatures like those expected today. (Jed Carlson/jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)

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dog’s paws as they may bleed from snow or encrusted ice. Be sure to clean their feet when they return to the house, as dogs can digest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking their paws.

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Paige Bernklau wore a Lucille Ball costume for a skating routine set to the theme of the iconic television show during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance by the Medford Area Figure Skaters. More than 100 skaters performed as part of the show. See more pictures from the show on pages 10 and 11 in the second section.

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Snow continues to fall down as the evening progresses, coating a white blanket over everything including these trees and the basketball court at Washington Park on Thursday in Manitowoc. All evening sporting events were canceled due to the snow. MATTHEW APGAR/HTR MEDIA

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Five prep basketball games up. Five prep basketball games down. Due to the snow and inclement weather on Thursday afternoon and evening, the four prep girls basketball games and one prep boys basketball game involving Manitowoc County schools were postponed to later dates. In boys basketball, the Kiel at Two Rivers game was postponed to Thursday, Feb. 14 with a start time to be determined. In girls basketball, two games were pushed back to next week — the Chilton at Roncalli game was postponed to Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. while the Mishicot at Brillion will be on Tuesday with a tip-off time yet to be determined. The Manitowoc Lutheran at Hilbert game was postponed to Monday, Feb. 18 with a start time to be determined and Valders at Reedsville was postponed with no new date scheduled as of press deadline.

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CVTC partnership a first for John Deere, Tractor Central Agreement brings in high-tech field equipment for educational use By CVTC NEWS BUREAU EAU CLAIRE — Managed Agronomy Precision Systems, the name of a class in Chippewa Valley Technical College’s agriscience program, is a term familiar to the professionals at Tractor Central. Tractor Central, the John Deere dealer in the Chippewa Valley, spe-

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Lake Menomin and Lake Tainter, both impoundments on the Red Cedar River, similarly have lower densities of panfish, but the panfish grow large. Both lakes also have 10-fish bag limits, adopted with local support. Western Wisconsin anglers have shown a willingness to go to smaller bag limits

restrictions the public would go along with to have larger panfish. “If you want a lake that produces larger crappies, what are you willing to do to get to that point?” Benicke asked. Still, many8,lakes thepm state February 2013 in 4:45 / with abundant but small panfish would benefit from a larger harvest, he said.

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Briana Tody (1) scored 15 points Thursday night as the Ashland Oredockers belted the Hermantown Hawks 54-33 in Lake Superior Conference play. Nicole Huber added 11 points for Ashland, which led 33-14 at the half. PAGE 8

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Jauch said. "Both leaders have publicly stated that AB 1 and SB 1 should be the starting point for a bill that they hoped would be voted on in early March. There does seem to be confusion regarding the scope of the legislation as they have issued competing statements." Jauch said Vos has echoed Gov. Scott Walker's comments that he expects some "tweaks to the bill." "During a Monday press conference Senator (Scott) Fitzgerald (state senator and majority leader, R-Juneau) indicated that there would be 'significant changes in

Iron ore mining legislation is back on the agenda for the Superior Days citizen lobbying session, Feb. 19-20 in Madison. Democratic State Senator Bob Jauch of Poplar says the discussion of mining this year is going to be different than the last year. He hopes it'll deal with the options for a mine permitting process rather than the politics of mining. Jauch says the public will have two choices in this session. "The public will have the opportunity to compare a bill written by and for a coal company in West Virginia or a bill that reforms and streamlines the process that was written by Senator Cullen's bipartisan committee," he said. Cullen's committee had a Democratic majority, while last year's Assembly Mining Committee was led by Republicans. This session, Republicans are back in control. Bayfield Mayor Larry MacDonald says Superior Days issues usually aren't that controversial, but he says not everyone agrees on a new mining bill. "One of the things that's going to be interesting is the potential discussion of mining permitting; I know there are some folks dead set against and some of them absolutely wanting it to happen," he said. Representative Nick Milroy of Superior says all the issues are important to the

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The frozen ripples reflected in a gorgeous Chequamegon Bay sunset give a chilling impression of open water, but the ice fishing shanty belonging to Dan Carpenter of the Ashland area, in the foreground, is actually sitting on 11 inches of solid blue ice. Although vehicles have started taking to the lake, would-be ice fishermen are warned that the lake ice is never entirely safe, and a reliable knowledge of local conditions is vital before heading out on the lake.

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Winter fun Two annual cold weather traditions are set to entertain area residents and visitors. First, the Northwoods Harness Club Sleigh and Cutter Rally this Saturday, Jan. 12, glides into the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Then on Feb. 2-3, Bayfield will again host the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race (shown above). PAGE 16

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Jauch charges lobbyist involved in mining bill tackroom discussions' Assembly member Bewley says public should be part of legislation's crafting BY RICK OLIVO STAFF REPORTER

State Senator Bob Jauch, DPoplar, says that lobbyists for iron mining interests are involved in "backroom discussions" involving upcoming mining legislation to be taken up by the State Legislature. Jauch made the assertion in a letter to Jeff Ehrhardt of the Joint Mining Impact Committee

of Ashland and Bayfield County, which Jauch released Thursday. Jauch said in the letter that Republican legislative leaders have indicated that the mining bill would be the first bill introduced in both houses of the Legislature. "(Republican Assembly Speaker Robin) Vos has said that AB 1 (Assembly Bill 1) and SB 1 (Senate Bill 1) should be almost identical to AB 426 as amended by the Joint Committee on Finance,"

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organizations in Washburn, Ashland and Bad River will have opportunities For the past decade, organizations to receive grants for worthwhile projects serving Bayfield, Red Cliff and Mad- and programs. eline Island have looked to the Apostle Both funds are affiliates of the Duluth Islands Community Fund for a helping Superior Area Community Foundation, hand. which lends its financial acumen in A concert series in Bayfield, a commu- managing the endowed funds in keeping nity garden on Madeline Island and a with the mission of improving the lives program to highlight the mental health of area residents. issues of senior citizens have all been The Chequamegon Bay fund was implemented with grants from that made possible by a commitment from site-specific fund, which now has an the Otto Bremer Foundation which proendowed base of $1.5 million. vided two years of operational support Now, with the creation of the Chequa- SEE FUND, PAGE 5

Project-based. Multi-age. Innovative. Exciting. Local educators use those words to describe the Ashland Elementary Charter School, which will open this fall at Lake Superior Intermediate School, 1101 Binsfield Road. "Charter schools are not better than traditional schools," said Wendy Kloiber, a member of the new school's governance council. "They're just different. We're pleased to offer an alternative learning experience. Parents will have to choose the type of school that's best for their children." Third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students will be grouped in classes according to their interests and abilities. "This approach helps build teamwork between students and teachers," Kloiber said. "As students interact with children of other ages, they develop their social skills. A multi-age classroom reflects the real world, where people of different ages and different backgrounds work together." Last August, the School District of Ashland received a $200,000 state grant to pay for the costs of establishing the school and training teachers. Heidi Stricker, lead teacher at Marengo Valley Elementary School, will be lead teacher at the Ashland Elementary Charter School. More teachers licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be hired next month. There will be a maximum of 100 students at the school. Students will work in teams, and subjects will be integrated into themes or blocks of instruction. Teachers will develop projects with questions to be answered or challenges to be met. Students may complete tasks such as: • Preparing, building and installing signs for a school nature trail. • Digging into the history of a neighborhood and SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 5

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Indians pick up 10th consecutive victory remained unbeaten on their home court this season. Mukwonago led 35-32 early in the fourth quarter before going on a decisive 12-10 run over the final six minutes. Jenny Tuttle, a 5-foot-8 senior guard who scored a game-high 22 points, ignited the key stretch with four straight points, including a hard-driving layup with 5:42 left. On the critical, momentumbuilding basket, Tuttle took possession near the top of the key, quickly dribbled past a defender on the right side of the lane and finished the shot. "It was a tough game but we stayed together and worked through the challenge," said Tuttle, a Winona University recruit who made 8 of 9 free

Tuttle scores 22 points By Jeff Hagenau Freeman Correspondent

MUKWONAGO - Disciplined teams often have an ability to fight through the winter doldrums and find a way to pull out close victories. The Mukwonago High School girls basketball team demonstrated that point by defeating Brookfield Central 47-42 in a nonconference game Tuesday. It was the 10th consecutive victory for the Indians, who improved to 13-1 overall and

throws and two 3-pointers in the slow-paced contest. "When they would score and start to go on a bit of a run, it burned us, so we really tried to stay aggressive and answer with some baskets of our own to regain control.That aggressive approach made the difference." Tuttle emphasized the importance of staying composed, playing as a team and enjoying the experience of being one of the area's best teams. "There's a lot of pressure, but at the same time it's been very exciting," Tuttle said. "We feel like we're improving every time we step on the floor. Even though we've had a lot of success, we're still looking to play our best game

of the season." Senior forward Amber Gray and freshman guard Bre Cera each contributed eight points for Mukwonago, which made five 3-pointers and 10 of 11 free throws. Mukwonago second-year head coach Todd Frohwirth was encouraged by the way his team adjusted to Central's various defensive looks. "We remained fundamentally sound, adjusted on the fly and continued to attack," said Frohwirth, whose team will host Classic 8 Conference leader Waukesha West in a key game Friday. "Throughout the season, we have had a knack for finishing out close games so it was nice to see that trend contin-

ue with another solid effort tonight. "Some of Central's possessions lasted over a minute so it was encouraging to see the girls respond to that challenge on the defensive end." Senior forward Sarah Fotsch scored a team-high 20 points for Central, which lost its third straight to drop to 84 overall. Sophomore forward Nicole Hinz had six points with senior guard Mary DeChant and sophomore guard Emma Brauer each adding five points for the Lancers, who made three 3-pointers and 7 of 10 free throws. "We played our butts off on both ends of the court but they simply took advantage of our mistakes tonight,"

said Central coach Dan Wandrey, whose team led 11-4 after the opening three minutes of the first quarter. "Sarah (Fotsch) did an outstanding job of leading us from start to finish and made some big plays to keep the game close. It was a close battle between two evenly matched teams, so I was very proud of our effort. Even though it didn't work out in our favor, it had the feel of a playoff game and the kids continued to learn the value of each and every possession. "Obviously, we don't like the feel of losing but we can walk away knowing we cornpeted hard the entire way. The ball just didn't bounce our way this time."

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Waukesha West will get back to conference action on Friday when it faces Mukwonago for first place in the Classic 8 Conference, while New Berlin West (9-4, 8-2 Woodland) matches up against Pius. After entering the second quarter with a one-point lead, Waukesha West gained a slight foothold at the half, ahead 20-13. "Defensively, we played a really good first half. In the second half we lost it," New Berlin West coach Corey Scheel said. "They hit some shots off of their blocks and were able to get in the transition game, which we helped create for them. When we do that, it's tough, and when you can't come back and score from that, it hurts you even more. That's what it did tonight." Three minutes into the third period the Wolverines finally had everything come together. "We finally got that rhythm," Connors said. "It just took a while. That's one of the better games we've played. We had full effort both offensively and defensively" New Berlin West sophomore Nicole Holstein halted the Wolverines' onslaught momentarily, but after her layup, Waukesha West put together seven more unanswered points for a 36-15 lead and closed out the period with two three-point plays for a 42-17 edge. "I really thought we played a quarter-and-a-half, the first quarter and maybe the end of the fourth,"

stretch. So far, it's our highlight. Now, the task and challenge for us is to not have just one of these, but to string a couple in a row" Entering the game, Central (10-3) was stringing wins together. Following a big victory Saturday over Chester, Pa., a nationally ranked team, the Lancers had won 10 of their last 11 games. "Mentally, we were totally out of the game," Central coach Mark Adams said. "Give them all the credit in the world. They were the aggressor and we certainly weren't. They made just enough shots to win the game and we didn't. They outplayed us." Central jumped out to an early 18-10 lead before North caught up in the second quarter and took the lead, 25-24, on a 3-pointer by sophomore Kyle Petersen with 4:13 left before half. Another Petersen 3-pointer was followed by a threepoint play by North junior Cory Michaelis with 8.2 left in the first half. The upset alert was on as North took a 33-27 halftime lead, with 15 points coming from Petersen and 11 from Michaelis. Brookfield Central took the lead back briefly, 41-40, after a tip-in score by junior Elijah Goodman, who led Central with 26 points. By the quarter's end, North tied the game at 49 with two Ortiz free throws. Central appeared in good shape, 59-54, after Goodman tipped in a missed free throw with 3:52 to play and added a free throw at the 2:33 WUA mark. UMPIRE Ortiz scored underneath with 2:10 to play and scored TRAINING inside again to cut the lead Begins January 23rd-April 3rd to 59-58 with 1:35 to play. "From a defensive standWednesday Nights point, we were totally out of 6:00 - 9:00 Pm sync," Adams said. "They Whitnall Middle School scored way too easily. Our in Hales Corners defense was terrible tonight. We're giving up about 46 a Contact John 262-470-9970 game or something like that. More information on 0, This was unacceptable." Clinging to a 59-58 lead, www.wisumpire.com

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Scheel said. "In the second (quarter) we got away from (our game), and their length hurt us. We had to be ready to catch and shoot from the perimeter, and if we go to attack, we had to try to get some contact and draw the foul. We kind of played away from the contact and made it a lot easier for them to block us. Having that length is a huge benefit for them, and they shut us

down with that, without a doubt." "New Berlin West is really good. They've got a great reputation and a great program," Busalacchi said. "Their place on a Tuesday night — it's tough to win on the road anywhere on a Tuesday night, let alone here. This is a great win for us. I told them in the locker room for us to be up as much as we were, that's one

of the greatest accomplishments we've had all year." Connors led Waukesha West with 14 points, with senior Michelle Farrow adding 13. Sophomore Ali Boldt had nine points to lead the Vikings. "With the loss against Pius, it was putting us in a slump," Connors said. "Now that we got our roll going again, hopefully it will just carry over to Friday"

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Pewaukee, New Berlin Eisenhower win PEWAUKEE - The Pewaukee High School girls basketball team pulled away in the third quarter and beat Shorewood 65-40 in a Woodland Conference game Tuesday. Pewaukee freshman forward Abby Gerrits had 13 of her team-high 20 points in the third period as the

Pirates pulled away after leading 26-19 at halftime. It was the seventh consecutive victory for Pewaukee, 12-2 overall and 8-2 in conference. Gerrits added a team-high eight rebounds. Junior guard Katie Wood had 10 points and a team-high four steals, and sophomore guard

Lindsay Wisniewski had eight points and five rebounds. Shorewood's Robbie Holland scored a game-high 25 points. • • • NEW BERLIN - New Berlin Eisenhower led 28-20 at halftime and slowly pulled away in the second half to

beat Franklin 57-41 in a nonconference game Tuesday. Senior Jenny Weiland scored a game-high 16 points for Eisenhower, 12-1 overall. Sophomore Sammy Kozlowski added 11 points and freshman Chelsea Brackmann had nine points, six in the first quarter. — Freeman Staff

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL:Waukesha North 43,Wauwatosa East 32

Sisters turn in dominant performances Kellihers pace Northstars By Logan Macomber Freeman Correspondent

WAUWATOSA - Waukesha North's Elizabeth and Jessica Kelliher were hard to stop. The sisters combined for 32 points in a 43-32 nonconference high school girls basketball victory over Wauwatosa East on Tuesday, and their chemistry on the court was undeniable. "They are both very versatile in terms of where they can score on the floor," Waukesha North coach Jeff Worzella said. "They can both spot up from outside. They can both score inside." Elizabeth Kelliher, a 6-foot-1 junior, finished with 14 points and repeatedly found her 6-foot sophomore sister in the low post for close-range baskets. Jessica Kelliher led the Northstars with 18 points. Both sisters were dominant on the boards, and Elizabeth registered a series of blocks on the defensive end. Wauwatosa East jumped out to a 4-1 lead after two quick baskets by 6-foot junior Katie Salmon, but a jump shot by Waukesha North junior Aubrey Krahn and back-to-back 3-pointers by Elizabeth Kelliher gave the Northstars the lead and momentum. They would not trail again.

Waukesha North ran a 1-2-2 defense for the majority of the game and held Wauwatosa East to only 11 points in the first half. Elizabeth Kelliher had seven points in the first quarter and Jessica Kelliher matched that total in the second, scoring her team's first five points of the period and later finishing on an assist from senior Tori Aho. A 6-0 run, including a 3-pointer by junior forward Katie Reinke in the closing minutes of the half, gave the Northstars a 20-9 lead. Senior Raider Alayah Walls made the score 20-11 at halftime with two free throws to end the second quarter. Waukesha North outscored Wauwatosa East by only two points in the second half, thanks in large part to Salmon's 14 second-half points. "Fifty-four (Salmon) is a pretty legitimate player, and we were trying to contain her as much as possible," Worzella said. "The first half we were pretty successful with that. She kept them in the game in the second." Salmon finished with a game-high 21 points, but the second-highest Wauwatosa East scorer, Walls, had only seven. The Kelliher sisters teamed up for 11 of Waukesha North's 13 third-quarter points, including six unanswered to start the period. Elizabeth Kelliher scored to open the second half, then found Jessica in the low post for two points before connecting on a jump shot to give the Northstars their largest lead of the game, 26-11.

A 9-0 Red Raiders run ensued, keeping them within reach. Salmon banked in a 3-pointer to make the score 26-20, but five more Jessica Kelliher points and a Lauren Estes putback had Waukesha North up by 10 heading into the fourth. Walls connected on a 3-pointer on the first possession of the fourth quarter to bring the Red Raiders back within seven, but an 8-0 Waukesha North run quelled the comeback attempt. Estes, a 6-foot-1 sophomore, put back an offensive rebound off of a foul shot and finished a fast-break layup during the game-sealing run. "We have a size advantage and it came to help us today" Worzella said. North evened its overall record to 77. As for the Kelliher sibling rivalry, it seems to be more about camaraderie than competition once game time comes around. "I think because we're both sisters there's definitely a competitive nature between the two of us, especially during practice," said Elizabeth Kelliher, who admitted her younger sister usually scores more points. "But I think ultimately we just try to make each other better." Jessica Kelliher shared her sister's sentiment. "(Elizabeth) helps a lot, because she's also a threat," Jessica said. "It kind of takes the pressure off me. When teams double on me, I know she's going to be there to help, so it's nice having her there."

Central controlled the ball until North fouled with 27.5 seconds remaining. However, the Lancers missed the front end of the bonus and the Northstars corralled the rebound. Under the foul limit, Central fouled twice in the final seconds. The second foul set up North under its basket with 6.7 seconds to go. The ball found its way to Ortiz, who drove toward the basket and put up a runner that fell through with one second left. Ortiz was also fouled on the play. "We know he can play so we've been pushing him to make game-changing plays," Polkowski said. "Tonight, he stepped up and made plenty of them, whether it was on defense in the first half or hitting some huge shots down the stretch." Ahead 60-59, Ortiz intentionally missed the free throw and Central called timeout with 0.3. A desperation pass was batted away by Michaelis and the North faithful stormed the court. "I was supposed to get the ball to Kyle (Petersen) but nothing was there," said Ortiz, who scored nine of North's 11 fourth-quarter points and 17 total in the second half. "I drove and got a shot up and it went in. I haven't stepped up that big this year so this was the perfect time to do it." Central junij or Riley LaChance finished with 20 points, including three 3pointers in the third quarter. Michaelis put up 17 points while junior Mark Becker added six, including a second-quarter dunk that fueled North's comeback.

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Rays of late afternoon sunlight hovered over draft horses on an Amish family farm near St. Anna in southeastern Calumet County. (Photo by Ray Mueller)

Mining bill, tax cuts, jobs highlight Walker speech Jan Shepel Associate Editor MADISON In his State of the State address to the state Legislature on Tuesday evening (Jan. 15) Gov. Scott Walker returned to his pledge of creating 250,000 new jobs in the private sector and emphasized his interest in getting passage of a new mining bill. As he talked about the importance of lawmakers sending him a mining measure he could sign quickly this spring, Walker had a group of mining engineers, carpenters and other workers in hard hats come out in front of the Assembly chamber and hold up a state flag. The governor named each of the workers and pointed out that mining is enshrined on the state flag and state seal with images of a miner and mining tools. Even the state nickname "badger" came from the state's early mining history, he noted. "With that history, Wisconsin should be able to pass a mining bill and see a resurgence of mining in the state," he said. Mining is needed in Iron County, Walker said, where unemployment stands at nearly 12 percent. People there and all over northern Wisconsin would welcome the mining industry's return, he said. "A mine would be a lifeline to people in northwestern Wisconsin, but the benefits will be felt all across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker addresses a joint session of the Legislature in the Assembly chambers Tuesday at the state Capitol in Madison. (Associated Press Photo) The governor suggested to lawmakers that they start with the legislation that was approved last year in the Joint Finance Committee, make sensible modifications and send him a "safe and environmentally sound mining bill early this year that I can sign." In the last session, a mining bill failed to pass the state Senate when one Republican senator sided with Democrats in defeating the bill. "We are moving forward with a bold vision and hope for the future," Walker said. After making tough choices in the face of a $3.6 billion state budget defi-

cit, state government now has a $342 million surplus and has put money in a rainy day fund for the last two years, he said. "We're heading in the right direction and unlike other states we have avoided huge tax increases. We thought more about the next generation than about the next election." Walker said the state's pension fund is the only one in the country that is fully funded. In his budget address next month he said he would "reduce the burden on hardworking families by lowering the income tax

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Koch named Fairest of the Fairs Jane Metcalf Correspondent WISCONSIN DELLS The new Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs says she can't wait to start visiting all of the state's county fairs and "seeing what makes each fair unique." Dodge County's Steffani Koch was named the 2013 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs at the closing awards banquet at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs' annual convention last week. Koch, 22, the daughter of Franklin and Debra Koch of Mayville, will attend fairs, festivals and other events throughout Wisconsin from

June through September to promote the educational, agricultural, social, cultural and commercial opportunities available at Wisconsin fairs and the Wisconsin State Fair. As a full-time summer employee of the State Fair's marketing department, she also will serve as the goodwill ambassador at the Wisconsin State Fair and assist in promoting the 11-day event, slated for Aug. 1-11. Koch graduated from Mayville High School and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where she

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A new rule on "traceability" from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will mean some changes for official livestock identification on animals shipping across state lines. The rule, which is intended to help state and federal livestock officials "traceback" animals in case there is a disease outbreak, has been in the process of be-

ing created for some time. Hearings and public comments, including a listening session in Madison, were part of the process. The rule, which the USDA published in the Federal Register on Jan. 9, is intended to improve animal disease traceability, according to animal health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

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Tosa ends Pewaukee's 48-match winning streak Wrestlers record monumental victory in Woodland By EVAN FRANK Correspondent Six and a half years probably doesn't seem that long ago to most people. Unless you're the Pewaukee wrestling team, who hasn't lost a dual meet since they joined the Woodland Conference for the 2006-07 season. Wauwatosa East/West had

come close before, but on Wednesday night they ended Pewaukee's streak of 48 consecutive conference wins with a 32-16 victory. Tosa set the pace early with a string of six consecutive decisions by six points or less. "There's really only one pin on the whole night, which is really unusual," Tosa coach Kent Morin said. "Literally, there were probably six or seven matches won in the third period. I'm really proud of how hard the guys battled and how they kept their composure throughout the en-

tire match." Three of Tosa's wins came in overtime. "To do that in this high powered of a dual is difficult," Morin said. "They really kept their composure and finished. That was the difference."

tough match," Nelson said. "Trevor Greene is a tough kid, I wrestled him before. Same kind of thing, I beat him in overtime. Everybody who won their overtime matches wrestled the whole time. That's what you need to do in those matches." Junior AJ Minucci won a 4-2 Overtime wins by decision overtime decision at 132 while With his team up 9-0 after 145-pound sophomore Marcus three matches, Tosa junior Max Morrow took a 3-1 victory in exNelson slipped out of Trevor tra time. Greene's grasp in overtime to Tosa held a 24-6 lead with take the decision by a 6-5 margin four matches to go when junior at 138 pounds. "I knew I was going to have a Please see STREAK, Page 29

Consecutive Woodland dual victories by the Pewaukee wrestling team since joining the Woodland Conference in 2006-07. All that came to an end with Wauwatosa's landmark win Jan. 9, 32-16, which featured three overtime wins.

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the contest wasn't as tight as the final score would indicate. "When it's East-West, you can kind of just throw the reBy MIKE DALY cords out," East head coach sports@cninow.com Tim Arndorfer said. "There's a There was no questioning lot of emotion from the players which squad was superior in and the fans. I don't know what this year's cross-town rivalry I expected, but I thought our matchup between the Wauwa- guys played aggressively on detosa East and Wauwatosa West fense for most of the game. Our boys basketball teams. defense became our offense a East asserted itself Saturday lot tonight, which I think was night with a 69-62 victory over the difference." host West before a raucous Carroll leads the way crowd that packed the field house. For most of the evening, East senior guard Anthony

Carroll opened the night with a 3-pointer on the Red Raiders' first possession and never cooled off. Carroll finished with 23 points, including four 3pointers and a 9-of-10 showing from the charity stripe. "He had a great game on both ends of the floor and freethrow shooting," Arndorfer said. "I thought Anthony and (senior guard) Nate (Moore) gave us a complete game at guard. Both of them were great." East led 17-8 after one quarter. West pulled closer in the

second and narrowed the deficit to 21-18, but East senior guard Ben Carpenter drew a foul on a three-point attempt from the baseline. Carpenter sank all three free throws and the Red Raiders kept rolling to a 31-20 halftime lead. "We needed something to stop the bleeding a little bit," Arndorder said. "I don't think we were worried about completely losing it, but it's a big play at an opportune time. A three-point play no doubt Please see CROSS-TOWN, Page 29

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GUARDS From Al of the students, which makes them another adult to help students with their problems. "When we think of school safety, we conjure up images of security systems and police liaison officers. Often we forget that our adult crossing guards are another integral piece of the school safety equation," said Zahrte. Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is a way to remind the school dis trict of the important part crossing guards play. "We have a luncheon in their honor and let them know that even though we may not tell them often, we do appreciate the work that they do," Huneck said. Fritz Fredrickson has been the crossing guard at Superior Avenue and Monroe Street for more than lo years. "I can't honestly tell you (how long), but it's been a lot of years," Fredrickson said. Al Eirschele, the crossing guard at the corner of Superior Avenue and Foster Street, has been a crossing guard since 1997. "I was going to do it one year and then stop," Eirschele said. Instead, he has kept at it every year for 15 years. "I stayed to pay my taxes and because it's fun dealing with the kids," Eirschele said. A lot of crossing guards take the job to supplement their income; however, all

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of them do the job because they like children, said Fredrickson. "You have to love kids to do this job," Fredrickson said. It's easy to do, he said. "Ninety-five percent are really nice," Fredrickson said. Crossing guards also have to care about the general public. "I've always been community - minded ," Fredrickson said. Fredrickson has been a member of the Lions Club for 5o years, in addition to a member of the American Legion Firing Squad and is active in his church. He enjoys his job as a crossing guard, although there are some drawbacks. "So much of it is dependent on Mother Nature," Fredrickson said. Crossing guards are out there for students, no matter the weather, something the school district is thankful for. "They endure difficult weather conditions from sub-zero wind chills to high heat indexes and having to report for their duty in the morning and then again in the afternoon," Zahrte said. The crossing guards also keep an eye on the weather and how it affects the school day, such as icy conditions causing a twohour delay. "You get up and get all geared up and find out you've got two hours to kill," Fredrickson said. "There are some bad days, but you learn to live with it," Fredrickson added. Although crossing

guards are out in all kinds of weather, it is among the easiest parts of the job to deal with. "You learn to dress for it. I'd rather be overdressed than underdressed," Fredrickson said. The most difficult part of the job is dealing with passing motorists. "The hardest thing is to get the public to understand those signs mean they need to let other people cross the roads," Fredrickson said. Drivers rarely yield to pedestrians in the cross walk. They often just aren't paying attention, Fredrickson said. "This morning I had a gal that was texting in her car," Fredrickson said. The woman didn't see his stop sign and kept driving through the intersection, nearly striking a child. "That gets me irritated," Fredrickson said. The last thing any crossing guard would want to see is a child injured, which is why they dress in bright orange with reflector tape on their jackets. "If you can't see me out there in all my orange, you are doing something wrong;' Fredrickson said. The problem crossing guards see most often, however, is speeding. "It's terrible," said Eirschele. Very few drivers slow all the way down to the required 15 mph. "Slow down. It's no big deal that you have to slow down for four blocks downtown," Fredrickson said.

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VRUWINK From Al job-creation agenda. She said both parties can come together on a plan to create venture capital and tighten oversight of the partially privatized Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Vruwink also wants ethics reform. She favors a "cooling-off period" that prohibits lawmakers from lobbying immediately after leaving the Legislature. "If you take public service seriously, this is a bill that can be passed," she said. "I view myself as a public servant, not a politician. I tell people that politicians work for themselves, public servants work for the good of the people." She also hopes the Legislature can restore some of the cuts that were made to public education during the last two-year budget cycle. "We're competing not just nationally but globally with people from around the world," she said. "We need to make sure our kids are well-educated, and we shouldn't be cutting ourselves short on education funding." Republicans control the Assembly by a 59-39 margin with a vacancy in a reliably Republican district.

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State Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink, DMilladore, took aim at Gov. Scott Walker's job-creation record after the governor's State of the State address Tuesday in Madison. He talked about wanting to create jobs, yet Wisconsin has gained just 37,000 jobs since he took office and ranks 42nd in the country in job creation after two years of historic divestments in education at all levels," Vruwink said. "Wisconsin demands that the governor and the Republican legislative leadership follow through on their promises of bipartisanship and focus on bills that will decrease the skill gap and encourage entrepreneurship." Vruwink credited the governor for mentioning "the relationship between transportation infrastructure and the health of the agricultural industry, the specific issue that I brought to his attention when he met with Democratic caucus last week."

elementary school. The district will consider a plan that seeks parental and community involvement in assessing security needs. Shortly after the Connecticut shooting, the district locked all exterior doors to its school buildings. A staff member has been placed the main entrance to monitor entry. Other agenda items include: ■ Approval of audit report. ■ Approval of bus bids. ■ Consideration of request from the high school baseball team to play a game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. ■ Review of initial 2013-14 budget estimates.

From Al include additional instruction time and computer software for personalized learning. Board members also will review changes in the human growth and development, English in grades 9 -12 and the K-12 guidance curriculum. It will hear proposals for courses on civil engineering and computer-aided drawing. In other business, the board will review security measures in classroom buildings in the wake of the Dec. 14 massacre that left zo students and six staff members dead at a Connecticut

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SCENE IN COONEY Hartford has long been the gold standard in Wisconsin Little Ten wrestling, but on Jan. 10, Oconomowoc handed the visiting Orioles a 47-26 defeat in WLT play, moving to 4-0. The Raccoons are tied atop the league with West Bend West, and the two teams will meet in West Bend on Jan. 29.

Oconomowoc wrestler Michael Mohr (top) looks for a pin from the ref as he controls Hartford's Mark Herman in the heavyweight class at Oconomowoc on Thursday. Mohr ultimately got the pin.

Oconomowoc varsity wrestling coach Steve Olson reacts to a referee's call during the match at home against Hartford on Jan. 10.

Oconomowoc wrestler Nathan Haines (top) takes control of Hartford's Zach Waldman in the 138-pound class at Oconomowoc on Jan. 10. Photos by Scott Ash/sash@jcpgroup.com

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Oconomowoc wrestler Richard Kuehl (right) hangs on as Hartford's Conner Burgardt tries for a throw in the 182-pound class Thursday. Kuehl won the match.

Jordan said the caliber of musician and marcher in the All-Star Invitational band was elite. He Continued from Page 13 began playing trombone as a said Jordan, who also participat- fifth-grader and started marched in the rolling out of the flag for ing as a freshman. the National Anthem prior to "I played it (in fifth grade) just kickoff. because I could, but when we "We got new marching uni- started doing more things with it forms (last year), which was like jazz band, concert band ... something extra that makes you once there was more opportunifeel more confident on the field," ty to play really cool songs, I got Jordan said. "We wore our high- really into it," he said. "By freshschool uniforms (in Miami), so man year I was thinking, 'I've got you could see everybody's uni- to be in the band.' I'm going to forms from across the nation." stick with it for a very long time."

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performance during a Brewers game last year, he said he doesn't regret playing the sport and missing some of the fun. "My band director, (Michael) Krofta, and the OASD, which provides all the musicians at OHS is one ofthe best music proSpecial event grams in the state," Jordan said. It's especially notable that Jor- "I would not have gotten the opdan doesn't get a chance to portunities I have if not for march that much during the fall them." season, restricted by his presence In Miami, the band members on the football team. Though were given a chance to roam he's limited to parades and spe- around Miami and attend a festicial events, including a val right on South Beach, they

also had a chance to perform with the famous Miami Sound Machine as part of the halftime show. "We took a ton of pictures with them and enjoyed playing with them," said Jordan, who admitted he didn't know a lot about the Miami Sound Machine before the voyage. He didn't stick around for the final of the game, where Alabama laid claim to its third national championship in four years. "It reallywasn't that much of a game," Jordan said.

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith and gave him two basic tasks — fix the offense and lead the team to the playoffs on a consistent basis. How he meshes with quarterback Jay Cutler could go a long way toward determining his success. It's the first head coaching job in the NFL for Trestman, a longtime assistant in the league who spent the past five seasons coaching the C FL's Alouettes and led them to two Grey Cup titles. Trestman was an offensive coordinator withCleve Trestman land, San Francisco, Arizona and Oakland. Chicago general manager Phil Emery cast a wide net in his search, meeting with at least 13 candidates. Besides Trestman, he also brought back Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and the Indianapolis Colts' Bruce Arians for second interviews. Trestman wasted little time starting to assemble his staff. A person familiar with the situation said the Bears hired New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as their offensive coordinator, hoping to revive a unit that often sputtered with Mike Tice calling the plays. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the move

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There is little doubt that Park High School senior Andrew Suchla is the best diver in the state. His coach, Andy Kortendick, is talking about it. Suchla's fellow state divers are talking about it. His scores say so (he's No. 1 on the Top 30 list of divers compiled by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association). About the only one not talking about it is Suchla. "Everybody's saying it, but you never know," said Suchla, the defending WIAA Division 1 diving champion and city record holder. "We'll see who has the best meet." Suchla has been performing at a level not seen in Racine since the early 1990s, when Park divers Brandon Koll and Dave Arvai won back-to-back WIAA titles in 1990 and 1991, respectively. But Suchla has raised the bar so high this year it may be another 20 years before this kind of talent comes around

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again. "It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime thing," said Kortendick, who also coached Koll and Arvai. Suchla, who has signed a national letter of intent to dive for the University of Wisconsin, keeps rewriting the city records for six and 11 dives. The latest record for six dives (352.95 points) was set in a dual meet Jan. 8 against Franklin, and the latest for 11 dives (537.80) was set Saturday at the Redwing Invitational at Sheboygan South. His six-dive score would have placed him 10th at state (for 11 dives) last year. The official state record, set at the state meet in 1984, is 549.80 by Mark Gabos of Glendale Nico let, although Gabos scored 600.85 at the Kenosha Tremper Lakeshore Invitational in January 1984. That was the first time anyone had broken the 600 -point barrier and no one has since. Suchla has an eye on the state record, but is more focused on hitting his dives and staying on track for another title.

Green Bay Packers' defensive line coach saw was the same hungry defensive tackle he absorbed in 2009 when he was brought in as a part of Dom Capers' staff. Going into next season, Trgovac isn't expecting that to change. Now a veteran of 12 NFL seasons, Pickett continues to produce in the heart of the Packers' base defensive front. Often a defensive lineman's durability is questioned once they eclipse the 30 -year - old threshold, but Pickett appears to still have something left. A first-round pick by St. Louis in 2000, Pickett hasn't posed much of a threat in the pass rush since the Packers moved to the 3-4 - he has one sack in his last 57 games but his ability to eat up blockers and clog the middle have been important facets to the team's run defense. Pickett The lack of specialty numbers limit his Pro Bowl attractiveness, but he was as consistent as any defensive lineman the Packers had on the roster this season despite being the unit's most senior member by seven years. "I think Ryan has some more football left in him. I really do," Trgovac said. "He was able to stay healthy this year. He came into training camp in relatively good shape. He fits our defense very well and takes a lot of pride in what he does. I didn't see him fall off at all this year. I think he definitely has another good

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Favorite flock of fowl The ducks at the Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien have been quite a phenomenon for decades. During every season, they attract people of all ages and from all communities. On Tuesday, hundreds of them could be seen on the half-frozen pond on the St. Feriole Island property. According to Villa Louis Site Director Michael Douglass, the number of ducks will likely increase later this week as a cold stretch of weather arrives. The famed ducks have included a variety of breeds over the years, such as black ducks, wood ducks, and even a cinnamon teal. Some of the ducks, including a few white farm ducks, have mysteriously appeared among the flock, adding to the domestication of the congregation. According to Douglass, most of them are mallards that seem to fly in, stay for awhile, and then migrate to a different home, sometimes on the other side of the island. He said they are fed mostly by the public and noted that there are a few regulars who have taken the ducks "under their wing," providing for them regularly and naming their favorites. The ducks are able to find fresh water year-round at the Villa thanks to the artisan well near the pond. (Photo by Correne Martin)

Former PdC High School athletes help with benefit for a teammate Three former Prairie du Chien athletes are among those who are helping with a benefit for one of their former teammates on the UW-La Crosse football team. Tyler Keeney, Mike Waller and Mike Lenzendorf are helping to organize the "No Eagle Left Behind - Jason Church Benefit," which will be held Jan. 26 at UW-La Crosse Mitchell Field House. In addition, another former Prairie du Chien standout athlete, Joe Delagrave, will be the guest speaker at the event, which will begin at 3 p.m. The benefit will also feature food, drink, a cash pot drawing, music, an auction, and a raffle. Delagrave, who lives in Chandler, Ariz., with his wife April and son Braxton, was named Player of the Year for the U.S. Quad Rugby Association. He was also a member of the 2012 U.S. Wheelchair Rug-

Second Lieutenant Jason Church served as a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger in Afghanistan.

by Team that won the bronze medal in the London Paralympic Games this past summer. Joe will be speaking at about 6:45 p.m. and will be signing posters prior to that.

Jason Church, a Menomonie native, was serving as a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger in Afghanistan when he was See ATHLETES, page 3

Very few people at United Methodist Church in McGregor remember a time when Joanne Strutt wasn't choir director, meticulously selecting soaring hymns, rousing gospel tunes, and new arrangements of sacred music to perform each Sunday. Joanne says she remembers the day, Jan. 24, 1953, when she was asked to take charge of directing the choir at McGregor's United Methodist Church. Juanita Martin, the choir director at the time, told Joanne she was losing her hearing and asked if Joanne would take over. Joanne had studied to be a minister of music at the University of Dubuque, so she was delighted, or as she put it, young and foolish enough to say yes. During the early years of directing, Joanne's five young children would sit in the front row each Sunday. Her husband, Don, sang in the choir. "I made him. He wasn't going to do it, but I needed his voice," says Joanne, "And 60 years later, he's still there!" Throughout the years, Joanne loved choosing music for Easter cantatas and did a variety of other concerts. On special occasions, the McGregor choirs often joined together under Joanne's direction. Through it all, Joanne

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says she's never been in it alone. "I've worked with some wonderfully talented organists," Joanne says, "Nettie Coon, Bob Gibbons, Tom Franz and our current organist, Karen Suddendorf, who has been with us for over 25 years." Something else Joanne is proud of are the multiple generations she's had the privilege to direct. She's directed her children, grandchildren, as well as generations of other McGregor families. "It's not just music, she's part of the strength of that church," says Rev. Dennis Hopes. "I sit there and I feel the spirit move me as the See STRUTT, page 2

River Ridge student to be featured on Madison TV River Ridge eighth grader Hope Schier will be featured on the Channel 3 newscast out of Madison (CBS) this Friday, Jan. 18, at approximately 12:20 p.m., talking about River Ridge and its participation in the Fuel Up To Play 60 Program. River Ridge Middle School was selected last school year as the championship school for the Wisconsin Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Every week the whole school participates in Walk It Out Wednesday where they do laps around the track before school to get in a bit of exercise to start a healthy day. As a seventh grader, Schier was selected as the Wisconsin State Representative for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program,

which is sponsored by regional Dairy Councils, the National Dairy Council and the National Football League. Physical Education Teacher and Fuel Up to Play 60 advisor Shane Sperle was recently honored as the Fuel Up To Play 60 State Advisor for Wisconsin's Fuel Up to Play 60 Program. By winning challenges and logging their progress online, River Ridge students have earned rewards such as visits from Packers players. With incentives from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, and regional dairy council, River Ridge was able to obtain blenders to make healthy yogurt smoothies as an extra healthy choice during lunch period.

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Paddock Lake loses a community leader tremendous person." Paddock grew up in Paddock Lake — a community named for his ancestors, who were early settlers. He graduated from Central High School and returned to the village after graduating from BY DENEEN SMITE! the University of Wisconsindsmith@kenoshanews.com Whitewater. If Paddock Lake had one For many years, he owned go-to guy, it was the guy who and operated Paddock State had Paddock Lake as his Farm Insurance in town. namesake. Tom Paddock, a local busi- Always smiling nessman and Friends described him as a an active force in community warm man with a ready smile, a sharp sense of humor and an service orgaencouraging demeanor. nizations, died It 1 "Every time you saw him unexpectedly Tuesday at the he had a smile on his face or a joke he wanted to tell you," age of 50. Padsaid Paddock Lake President dock had been Tom Marlene Goodson. "He was struggling in Paddock recent months always optimistic, he was always able to turn any kind with heart-related illness. of doubt into a positive." "It's such a shock," said Joe Riesselmann, a member He was best known in the of the Westosha Kiwanis, village for his work with the where Paddock was a driving Westosha Kiwanis and his force. "This community lost a passion for helping his com-

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munity. Paddock helped organize the Paddock Lake Fourth of July celebration and fireworks. He was involved in organizing the annual community Easter egg hunt, and helped launch the annual Old Settlers Oktoberfest.

Togetherness Heidi Schuerstedt, who first suggested the Oktoberfest two years ago, said Paddock immediately offered to help and was key to organizing the celebration. "I think one of his big drives was that we were bringing the whole community together," she said. His friend Steve "Syd" Bluemel, president of Kiwanis, said Paddock had a talent for persuading others to volunteer. "He would push you into helping without you ever realizing you were being pushed," Bluemel said. While community events

were the most visible of Paddock's volunteer drives, Bluemel said "the biggest things he was interested in were the Sharing Center, the Special Olympics and working to help needy families in the area." "He was so dedicated to what he did in the community and to helping the children of western Kenosha County through his work with Kiwanis," his friend Dan Fisher said. "It was just an honor to work with him. You never really felt like you were working when you were with him; you just knew we were going to succeed because he was at the helm." Paddock is survived by his wife Laurie; his son Nicholas Kraemer of Minneapolis, Minn.; his parents; two siblings and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Strang Funeral Home in Antioch, Ill. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The dormant Virginia Towers building in downtown Kenosha may take on a new life as a senior apartment complex. Mayor Keith Bosman said an Iowa developer is interested in transforming the building into 36 apartment units for residents 55 and older. The nine-story building at Fourth Avenue and 57th Street, completed in 2008, is owned by an Illinois bank that took it over from Robert Watring, the Kenosha developer who built the building and sought unsuccessfully to sell its units as condominiums. "The bank wants to unload the property, the developer wants to have the property, and we want to see it happen," Bosman said Wednesday.

Parking lot sold The City Council voted 14-0 last week to sell a cityowned parking lot immediately south of the building

to the building's current owner, BayTree National Bank and Trust Co., of Lake Forest. That deal was intended to enable BayTree to include the 19-stall lot in a sale to developer James Bergman, city officials said. Bosman said Bergman will seek Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority low-income housing tax credits as part of the development. Bergman, who was not reachable for comment Wednesday afternoon, has successfully completed similar projects in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, Bosman said.

Work to be done The mayor said months of interior construction likely remain to be done before the building would be ready for occupancy. Among other issues, a water line break inside the structure is said to have caused significant damage on the first floor. Conservatively speaking, Bosman said the building could be occupied by the end of this year, depending on how quickly the developer seeks permits. Bosman said there was some talk of trying to resolve concerns about the exterior appearance of the building — an image of the structure was "strongly disliked" visually by 60 percent of respondents in the Lakota Group's recent study of the downtown area — See TOWERS, Back page

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Dusan Jokic, 91, of Kenosha, died Tuesday at Kenosha Medical Center.

Maxwell Johnson is 5 today. His interests include dinosaurs, dragons, golf, cars and reading.

Jessie Lia Marcoe, 88, of Kenosha, died Tuesday at Kindred North. Helen B. Stolfi, 81, of Kenosha, died Tuesday. For a complete list of obituaries, see page A4

Other local birthdays: Tatiana Leech, 6 Lucas Kubisiak, 6 Joseph Ruffolo, 90

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The Virginia Towers is poised to become a 36-unit senior apartment complex, Mayor Keith Bosman said. The failed condominium development has sat empty, save for a few model units, since its completion in 2008.

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A dog-gone good read Drake, a black Labrador and certified therapy dog, looks on as Sonia Stafeil, a second-grader from Cushing Elementary School, practices her reading Saturday at the Delafield Public Library. Sonia's mom said her confidence in her reading has significantly improved since coming to the Read to Drake event.

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City housing developer Robert Ernstmeyer dies The man who built a good share of the City of Reedsburg over the past three decades has died. Robert Ernstmeyer, 82, was the major residential housing developer in the city over the past several years. He started Ernstmeyer Builders and the Ernstmeyer Land Co. His first development in the city was along Granite Avenue and K Street on the city's West Side. Then he built a major housing development on the city's north side in the area between North Dewey Avenue and County Highway K. His most recent and still continuing housing development is located in the area between County Highways K and V on the city's north side. At the city council meeting on Monday night, Mayor Dave Estes expressed his condolences to the Ernstmeyer family, saying, "Bob did a lot for the City of Reedsburg. A lot of real estate was purchased and turned into housing. Bob Ernstmeyer was a good man, a really colorful personality and he'll definitely be missed." A complete obituary for Robert Ernstmeyer is on page three.

Teaching to a moving target: Students on the move Reedsburg seems like a pretty stable community and its schools seem pretty stable too. But there may be less stability than most people generally think and it shows up in the Reedsburg School District. Last year during the school year 265 students moved out of the district. The official totals showed 342 moved in but that new student figure is a little deceptive because it counts three year olds entering school speech programs and students switching from parochial to public schools, which in Reedsburg generally happens at the middle and high school levels. Reedsburg pupil services director Jeff Bindl and director of instruction Linda Bruun both say the actual in and out numbers for students in the district is generally about the same. However enrollment in Reedsburg did come in higher in September than school officials were projecting in May of last year, which means there was a net gain from the spring. That trend has continued this school year with a higher number (324) moving in than out (186) through the first half. Bruun and

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Bindl aren't sure of the cause of the trend. The district does have more four year old kindergarteners than a year ago and so far movement in and out of that class has been small. Putting that 265 students who moved out in 2011-12 in perspective, that amounts to about 10 percent of the total enrollment for the district. That's two students moving in and out of a classroom of 20 during the school year. At that percentage, one could project the entire make-up of a class entering the school system in kindergarten will change completely by the time that class graduates from high school 13 years later. Of course that does not happen. The reason is that a certain number of students may move in and out of the district several times, sometimes in the same school year. Each time such a student moves in and out, it is counted. Bindl says he's met with some families where children are attending their third school this school year. The bottom line is that the make-up of district's student body is changing by a substantial amount each school year due to students moving, which is a challenge for both schools and students. Bruun says it always takes a little time for a new student to settle into classroom routines when they move in during the school year. The most typical times for student movements are the first three weeks of school, the first weeks after the New Year and again in the spring when the utility bill moratorium ends. "It challenging for us because the kids don't have the educational records like we have for students who have been in the district all along," says Bindl. Bruun says the goal is to work new students into a sense of community with their teachers and with other students. The increase in students moving in this school year creates other issues. Reedsburg participates in the SAGE program, which limits class sized to 18 students in kindergarten through third grade. Reedsburg met the SAGE guidelines for class sizes at the start of the year but now since the official enrollContinued on page 5

Playing loud and proud The Reedsburg Area High School Pep Band, bolstered by alumni members, played during Friday's Reedsburg-Portage boys basketball game, under the direction of Scott Bruer. Alumni Pep Band nights have become a tradition at RAHS.

Reedsburg United Fund Radio Auction returns Jan. 21-25 A decades long tradition continues this coming week when the 60th Reedsburg Area United Fund Auction will be held Monday, January 21 through Friday, January 25. The hours are: mornings from 9 until 11, afternoons from 3 until 4:30 and evenings from 6 until 10. The phone number is 768-7000. The auction will be broadcast on WRDB 1400 and on local channel 12 in Reedsburg and LaValle. It is held in the VFW Hall back of Burger King. The goal for the event is $24,000. All of the money stays in the Reedsburg and Weston school districts. None of the money leaves the community. Twenty-

nine local agencies have requested funds. Because the event is only five days this year it is vital that donations are given early. Donations before the auction can be dropped off at the Reedsburg Chamber of Commerce building or call Jeannine Mueller 524-2838 if you need items picked up before the auction. They can also be dropped off at auction headquarters January 19 and 20 after 9 on those two days. It takes many volunteers to make the event run smoothly. If you can donate time for this community event please call Jeannine Mueller 524-2838.

Bison in the fog These three bison were part of a herd standing out in a field in a winter fog south of Reedsburg last week.

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PAM AND ROD CASSELLIUS were excited and surprised when one of their cows gave birth to triplet heifer calves the other week. This is an extremely rare occurrence when all three are born heifers and survive, but these each weighed over 50 lbs. and are very healthy. Rod said this is the first time their breeder had ever seen triplet heifers. Rod also shared his father was the last one in their family to witness this when one of his own cows had triplets back in 1983. —photo by Kelsie Hoitomt

INFERNO — This photo of the St. John Lutheran Church (Popple Creek) fire on January 12 was taken by neighbors David and Alicia Gaunky. The fire progressed rapidly and became a raging inferno in just a short time. The fire was reported by Colfax resident Tom Best who happened to be passing by after leaving the home of his son on county Highway S not far from the church. Popple Creek Church was on Dunn County Highway W about 10 miles north of Colfax. —photo submitted

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At A Glance: A review of the top news headlines for 2012 JULY July 4

160 ATTEND SAND MINE FORUM AT GCHS: A public forum was held on Tuesday, June 26 in the Glenwood City High School gym to inform citizens about the concerns of frac sand mines. The meeting that brought in over 160 people. AUSTIN MOE WINS THREE STATE WRESTLING TITLES: Glenwood City's Austin Moe captured both the Freestyle and Greco-Roman state wrestling titles at 145 pounds at the 2012 Wisconsin Wrestling Federation's State Tournaments held in the 90,000 square-foot Wisconsin Dells Center at the Chula Vista Resort on May 5 and 6. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS: St. John's Lutheran Church has been in Boyceville since 1887. On Sunday, July 15 the congregation and the community are invited to celebrate the 125-year anniversary.

July 11 TOWN OF GLENWOOD MAKES DECISION: On the evening of Monday, July 9 the Town of Glenwood held their monthly meeting at St. John's Catholic Church where a motion was made by chairman Joe Draxler and seconded by Rick Obermueller to send an approval of the sand mine to the St. Croix County Board of Adjustments. Earlier this week a second public forum about sand mines was held on the evening of Monday, July 2 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. WESTCAP PANTRY MOVES TO BOYCEVILLE: The West CAP Food Pantry has outgrown the space available at the Glenwood City office and will be moving to a newly renovated building on Main Street in Boyceville towards the end of August.

July 18 NEW ADDITION TO MAYO CLINIC IN MENOMONIE: Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar invites the community to a groundbreaking celebration on Tuesday, July 24 at 2:15 p.m. for a new 6,500-square-foot addition. NEW FACE AT GCPD: Adam Malean is the new part-time police officer for the Glenwood City Police Department. Malean currently resides outside of Wilson with his wife Heather, daughter Taylor and two stepchildren, Kara and Blaine. THE FAIR IS COMING: The smell of mini donuts, cheese curds, and barn animals is in the air and that means another year has passed and it's time yet again for the St. Croix County Fair. The fair this year runs from Wednesday, July 18 through Sunday, July 22.

July 25 SEX OFFENDER MEETING: The Glenwood City Police Department will be holding a public meeting on Monday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center to inform the community about Joseph A. Johnson, a level three registered sex offender. Johnson will be released on Tuesday, August 21 and will be living on West Walnut Street in Glenwood City. DUNN COUNTY FAIR STARTS WEDNESDAY: The theme for this year's Dunn County Fair running from Wednesday through Sunday, July 25 through July 29, is "Out of This World." WINK EARNS GOLD MEDAL: Mackenzie Wink, Glenwood City High School Class of 2013, attended and competed at the National Leadership Conference of Family, Career and Community Leaders ofAmerica (FCCLA) held July 8-12 in Orlando, FL. While at the conference, Mackenzie once again earned a gold medal with her Career Investigation project.

AUGUST August 1 90 YEAR OLD TAKES ONE LAST SKY DIVE: Claude Williams of Emerald, Wisconsin hasn't jumped from a plane in 68 years. His last jump was on July 28, 1944 during WWII when he was co-pilot for an Army Air Corp plane that was shot down (this was before the Army and Air Force separated). On Saturday, July 28, Williams jumped again for the first time since that day 68 years ago. WORLD'S LARGEST TOURING GRILL COMING TO GLENWOOD: America's No. 1 sausage brand, Johnsonville Sausage, is bringing big taste to Glenwood City. Sponsored by the Hiawatha National Bank, the "Big Taste Grill" will be rolling into town on Friday, September 7 for the annual Kickoff Dinner of the Rustic Lore Celebration. SERVPRO CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Andrea and Ricky Hanestad celebrated owning their own independent SERVPRO for one year with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 26. TWO CANDIDATES VIE FOR DUNN COUNTY TREASURER: Cindy Kopp of Elk Mound and Megan Mittlestadt of Boyceville have declared their candidacy for the Dunn County treasurer position. They will face off in an August 14 primary election.

August 8 WEST CAP MOVES TO BOYCEVILLE: The West

CAP Food Pantry in Glenwood City has officially outgrown the space provided and will be moving to a bigger location in Boyceville. The food pantry will serve low-income residents of both Glenwood City and Boyceville school districts. NEW PASTOR AT HOLY CROSS: Diane House has taken her letter of call to be the new pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. House and her husband, George, officially moved into the community the last weekend in July after she accepted the position as pastor in June. House will be installed in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Sunday, August 12. LOCALS PLAY FOR THUNDERHAWKS: There are five local players from Boyceville that play for the Menomonie Thunderhawks; Shawn Goodell, David Knowles, Chris Steinbach, Chad McIntyre, and Dylan Olson. Randy Peterson who lives in Downing also plays and coaches for the Thunderhawks. The Menomonie Thunderhawks are a semi-pro football team that competes in the Northern Elite Football League (NEFL).

August 15 SCHMIDTS NAMED 2012 CUCUMBER FEST GRAND MARSHALS: Lyndon and Melody Schmidt of Boyceville have been selected as the 2012 Cucumber Fest Marshals. Both Lyndon and Melody grew up outside of Boyceville on their family farms. Lyndon graduated from Boyceville High School in 1975 and Melody in 1976. NEW EMERALD TIRE OWNER: After taking over the Emerald Station from Flemings in 1997, Rollie Keeley has officially sold Emerald Tire and Auto to Trent Wittmer. Keeley has since taken a position at River Valley Ford in Baldwin. GLENWOOD CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO SPEND YEAR IN THAILAND: Glenwood City High School student Becca Jensen will be spending her Junior year as an exchange student in Thailand. BHS PASS RECORD AP EXAMS: Ten Boyceville High School students completed a record 24 Advanced Placement (AP) exams this past May, and it was recently learned that 18 of these exams resulted in passing scores of a 3 or higher. This pass rate of 75% is the highest in BHS history. In addition, three recent graduates of BHS were named AP Scholars, becoming the first students to earn such an honor in school history. These AP Scholars are Kyle Franseen, Brady Lee, and Emily Guy.

August 22 DEADLY CRASH: A one-vehicle crash on County Road G in the Town of Glenwood Monday afternoon, August 20 has claimed the life of a Glenwood City native. Steven J. Berends, 29, now of Prairie Farm died when the truck he was driving left County Road G, rolled on its side and struck a tree. The accident occurred around 3:26 p.m. about one-quarter mile east of 290th Street. DUNN COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS TO RETIRE: After 26 years, Dunn County Register of Deeds Jim Mrdutt is retiring in January. Dunn County Deputy Register of Deeds Heather Kuhn is running for Register of Deeds in the November election. LOCAL GROWER SELL VEGETABLES FOR CHURCH: Greg Boehmer and his wife live south of Emerald on County Road D where they have been growing vegetables since 2007. Boehmer didn't initially start selling his vegetables for profit until recently, but he gives all of the profits made to the United Methodist Church in Emerald. August 29 FIVE VIE FOR MISS GC TITLE: There are five young ladies competing for the title of 2012-2013 Miss

Glenwood City. This year's candidates are Kelly Perkins, Bailey Britton, Katie Nagy, Katelyn Meyers and Kayla Bloss. ST. JOHN'S WELCOMES NEW PRIEST: On July 3 of this year, St. John's Catholic Church welcomed Reverend Dr. Louis Reddy. Reddy came to the United States from South India three years ago. In India, Reddy was a reverend in several parishes in schools and colleges. BREMER BANK IN KNAPP TO CLOSE: The small Bremer Bank branch in Knapp will be closing on August 31, NEW ROYALTY CROWNED -A new Miss Glenwood City and her court were 2012. The branch in Deer chosen during the annual Rustic Lore celebration this past weekend. Katelyn Park will be closing as well and the Menomonie East Meyers was crowned Miss Glenwood City for 2012-13. Bailey Britton was Branch will consolidate tabbed as the first princess and Kelly Perkins was named second princess. The into its two nearby, full- new court is pictured above, from left to right: Bailey Britton, Katelyn Meyers, and Kelly Perkins. service locations. McNAMARA 2012 GCHS Homecoming king and queen were COMPETES IN INTERNATIONAL PULL: Trenton crowned Monday morning, September 17. Chosen McNamara, the son of Brandon and Trista Engle, to reign over this year's homecoming festivities were traveled to Fairfield, Iowa to compete in the King Tyler Johnson and Queen Ashley Burns. International Pedal Tractor Pull on August 12. DC PR&D RECOMMENDS NO REZONE FOR McNamara competed against other kids from across VISTA SAND: The PR&D committee made their the United States and Canada and took first place unanimous decision to recommend that the Dunn after pulling a full pull of 40 feet with 280 pounds County Board deny a request for a rezone near Knapp of weight. at a meeting held September 11. RURAL GLENWOOD MAN DIES AS RESULT POWELL PLEADS GUILTY: A 34-year-old OF FARMING ACCIDENT: A rural Glenwood City Baldwin Man, Michael Powell, has plead guilty to one man died as the results of being entangled in a "round count of causing mental harm to a child in a sexual baler". The victim was identified as Walter Juneau, assault case involving and eight-year-old girl and a age 47, of Glenwood City. six-year-old boy in Boyceville.

SEPTEMBER September 5 DON AND JULIE FRIEBURG NAMED AS GRAND MARSHALS: Don and Julie Frieburg have been named as the 2012 Rustic Lore Grand Marshals. Julie was born and raised in Glenwood, and Don was raised in Knapp. TESTIMONY NOT IN FAVOR FOR VISTA SAND: Of the 20 people who testified before the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee on the proposed rezone to industrial for Vista Sand, 19 were opposed and only one was in favor. SCHOOL DISTRICTS WELCOME NEW TEACHERS. There are three new teachers in the Boyceville School District and five new teachers in the Glenwood City School District. The new teachers at Boyceville are Diana Robinson, Corrie Roemhild, and Ben Simmerman. The new teachers at Glenwood City are Matthew Davis, Brandon Kieper, Beth Lewis, Rebecca Lamb and Dan Hagstrom.

September 26 VISTA SAND WITHDRAWS DUNN COUNTY APPLICATION: Only a few hours before the Dunn County Board was scheduled to vote, Vista Sand withdrew the application for a rezone to industrial for building a rail spur near Knapp. GC GRADUATE PUBLISHES BOOK: Sharlene Prinsen, a Glenwood City graduate of 1990, wrote her first book. It is entitled "Blind Devotion: Survival on the Front Lines of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction", and shares the details of what it is like living with a person in the military who has post-traumatic stress disorder and addictions. TOPPERS WIN HOMECOMING GAME: The Glenwood City Hilltoppers won their homecoming game against the Colfax Vikings on September 21 with a score of 32-21.

September 12 NEW GC COURT: Anew Miss Glenwood City and her court were chosen during the annual Rustic Lore celebration this past weekend. Katelyn Meyers was crowned Miss Glenwood City, Bailey Britton was named first princess, and Kelly Perkins was named second princess. DC PR&D APPROVES ORDINANCE DRAFT: After months of hard work, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development committee has approved a draft of an ordinance for a nonmetallic mining overlay district. TWO FIRES THIS WEEK: The Glenwood City Fire Department was called out twice last week for two separate fires. The first was for hay bales on fire and the second was for a burning car.

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PICTURED IS 90-YEAR OLD CLAUDE WILLIAMS of Emerald, who tandem skydived in Baldwin on Saturday, July 28 with his two sons, Terry and Kenneth -photo by Shannon Williams.

CHANGING HANDS - Rollie Keeley, left, congratulates Trent Wittmer on the purchase of Emerald Tire and Auto from Keeley. The sale was completed in July. —photo by Shawn DeWitt

THREE TIMES AS SWEET - Glenwood City's Austin Moe displays the medal and plaques that he earned after winning a trio of state titles this past spring. —photo by Shawn DeWitt

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Wisconsin scores upset of No. 2 Indiana Win is 11th straight over Hoosiers By Jim Polzin Wisconsin State Journal jpolzin@madison.com

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Take a bow if you saw this coming. Four games into the Big Ten Conference season, the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team is alone in first place. The Badgers' most impressive victory to date

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came Tuesday night at As- stretch because it came sembly Hall, where they against a Hoosiers team shocked No. 2 Indiana 64- that was favored by 11 1/2 59 in front of 17,472 blood- points and has designs on thirsty fans desperately winning a national chamhoping to see UW's domi- pionship. nance in the series come Instead, Indiana is to a screeching halt. looking up at UW (13-4, It didn't thanks to an ef- 4-0) in the Big Ten standfort from the Badgers ings. So is the rest of the that was nothing short of league after the Badgers amazing. improved to 17-3 against Senior forward Ryan the Hoosiers since Bo Evans had 13 points and Ryan arrived at UW in eight rebounds to lead 2001. four players in double fig- Sophomore guard ures as UW beat Indiana Traevon Jackson added 11 for the 11th consecutive points and senior forward time and Mike Bruesewitz and This was the most shocking win during that See UPSET, Page 2B

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson celebrates the victory over Indiana on Tuesday at Assembly Hall. BRIAN SPURLOCK/USA TODAY SPORTS

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Warriors deal Evergeens first loss West upsets DCE as Samz scores 21 By Fred Hillman Daily Herald Media

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McCarthy wouldn't declare it formally, but he left no doubt he's retaining Dom Capers as the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator next season. At his season wrap-up press conference Tuesday, McCarthy said he's takDom ing the week Capers to evaluate, as he does every year, before deciding anything about his coaching staff. But after offering a relatively tepid response about Capers' return early in his 20-minute press conference, McCarthy at the end of the session was asked again and suggested it never seriously crossed his mind to let go of Capers, who just finished his fourth season as the Packers' coordinator and 20th season running an NFL defense as an assistant or head coach. "I'm not making (any) decisions (now)," McCarthy said, "but I feel very confident that Dom Capers is going to be our defensive coordinator. But I think it's totally premature to make those types of — that's what knee-jerk, reactive people do. You don't make crazy decisions like that, especially a man of Dom Capers' ability, his experience. I trust him, the level of responsibility he has with our coaching staff, and I think it's ridiculous that I have to answer the question, frankly. I'm appalled by it." From the outside looking in, Capers' return might not have been a given after his defense allowed 579 total yards in a 45-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the playoffs last week. The Packers were unable to contain quarterback Colin Kaepernick's scrambling and read-option runs starting early in the game, and defensive back Charles Woodson suggested they didn't adjust their scheme or calls to deal with Kaepernick's dual ability to run and throw. But McCarthy and Capers — assistant coaches were available to reporters after McCarthy's press conference — went out of their way to say they did adjust. Capers said he went from rushing four men, to trying to close scrambling lanes by rushing five, to using a "spy" to mirror Kaepernick when he dropped back to throw. But Kaepernick found a way to beat them all by scrambling or hitting passes against one-on-one See PACKERS, Page 3B

WESTON — The D.C. Everest girls still sit atop the Wisconsin Valley Conference standings near the midway point of the league season. Thanks to Wausau West, the Evergreens once again have some company. Sparked by a 19-point first-half outburst by sophomore guard Jasmin Samz, the Warriors broke open a close game in the second quarter and held on to defeat the Evergreens, 56-44, 'Tuesday night at the Everest Fieldhouse. The loss dropped the Evergreens into a three-way tie with Stevens Point and Merrill for first in the Valley at 4-1. It was also only the second of the season for the Evergreens, who fell to 9-2 overall. West, meanwhile, stayed within striking distance by improving to 4-2 in league play and 8-6 overall. "This was a huge game for us to get a win on the road and knock off the only team left that was undefeated," said West coach Pat Galligan, whose team was coming off a tough loss last Friday at home against SPASH. "It gives us tremendous confidence for the second time around (the conference)." One player who had to get a tremendous boost of confidence was Samz, who came out on fire by scoring West's first 10 points of the game and 12 in the quarter. The Evergreens kept it close in the first quarter due in large part to four 3-pointers in period from four different players against West's 2-3 zone. The second quarter was a different story as West stayed hot by hitting 7 of 10 field goal attempts in the period while Everest went 3-for-20, including 1-for-9 from 3point range. "I wasn't surprised to see a zone and we worked against it this week in practice," Everest coach Matt Bullis said. "We came out making shots and ran fairly good offense. We just didn't get a lot of interior points tonight. We had four points out of the post and we

West's Jasmin Samz goes up for two of her 19 first-half points as Wausau West dealt D.C. Everest its first conference loss, 56-44, at D. C. Everest High School in Weston, Tuesday. DAN YOUNG/DAILY HERALD MEDIA

need to be more balanced than that." The Warriors started to show their balance in the second quarter. Samz stayed red hot, scoring seven more points in the period while hitting 8 of her 9 field goal attempts in the half and both of her free-throw attempts. But Katy Cihlar and Caity Coleman added four points apiece in the period as West extended its lead to 34-22 at halftime. The advantage remained 12 after three quarters before Everest

put together a 7-0 run to pull within five early in the fourth. But the Warriors, behind six points from Anna Brown and four from Coleman, went on a 12-2 run to put the game out of reach. "Give them credit, they played a great game and made shots," Bullis said of the Warriors, who shot 54 percent as a team. "We got back into it with our press a little bit, but we had too many turnovers. You can't turn a turnover into a turnover. We just can't dig ourselves that big a hole and ex-

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Woods is Badgers latest 0-line coach By Tom Mulhern tmulhern@madison.com

MADISON — No position on the University of Wisconsin football team has been through more turmoil in the past 12 months than the offensive line. From the time Mike Markuson was hired last January, following the departure of the highly respected Bob Bostad, it has been a series of adjustments for the Badgers' linemen. The players struggled with the concepts and techniques taught by Markuson, who was fired after the second game. Former graduate assistant Bart Miller was elevated to interim offensive line coach and the

players embraced the change. The linemen were vocal in their support of Miller, who was not retained when Gary Andersen was hired as UW's new head coach. Enter T.J. Woods, who comes to UW after four seasons with Andersen at Utah State. T.J. "Didn't Woods take me real long," Woods said of the decision to follow Andersen. "When you've got an opportunity to coach the offensive line at the University of Wisconsin, that's an opportunity of a lifetime. Ultimately,

that's why I'm here." Woods considers this to be one of the best offensive line jobs in the country, which he attributes to both the tradition and the players in the program. "There are hard-working kids in this program," Woods said. "That's what's fun to be a part of." Andersen is not concerned about those players accepting Woods, or any of the other assistant coaches. "I don't worry about that," Andersen said. "You look at a lot of young men in this program, this is the third coach in a very short period of time, or second coach in a very short period of time. I believe the turnover a year ago was like six (assis-

tants). Then those guys are gone and here we go again. "... I have no doubts, any of my coaches, they're going to walk into a room and ... they're going to gain the (players') respect, they're going to gain the trust. We're going to hug them hard and if it's not right, we're going to make it be right." The good news for the linemen in their latest transition is Woods believes in many of the same principles and techniques as Bostad, with a combination of zone and power blocking schemes. While the two never worked together, Woods and Bostad have crossed paths and sprung from similar backgrounds. "A lot of the guys I've

been influenced by were coached by (Bostad)," Woods said. At the top of the list is New Mexico offensive line coach Jason Lenzmeier. Woods was a graduate assistant for two seasons with the Lobos under Lenzmeier, who played for Bostad at New Mexico. Miller was a senior starting right guard in Woods' first year at New Mexico in 2007. "I would say my style is very similar to what the kids in the program now are accustomed to," Woods said. "If you look at my history, where I've been, where some of the guys that have coached the offensive line (at UW) have been, it's pretty simSee BADGERS, Page 2B

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Kretschman wins Scared of Santa Contest Abby Kretschman, daughter of Tom and Sarah Kretschman of Fennimore, was recently selected as the winner of WKOW's Scared of Santa contest and was awarded a $500 gift card to Miller and Son's Supermarket in Madison. The winning photo was taken at Southwest Tech's Child Care Center, where Santa Claus visits each year. In the spirit of giving, the Kretschman family has donated the entire gift card to Southwest Tech's Student Food Pantry, which provides support to current students in need.

Five Points News Jared and Heidi Dalberg, Manitowoc spent the weekend with Diane and Vern Dalberg. Darlene Redig had dinner at the Linda Lamey home. Karen Hardy and Kay James visited Charlene Standish on Friday. LeRoy Beechey had leg surgery in Prairie du Sac. Dorothea Beechey and Merna Queen went to see him on Thursday. Amber Silvers and her mother attended the premier of the Little Princess Black with Shirley Temple Black at Treasure Island, Florida. Patti Silvers attended the WASB in Milwaukee last week. (from last week) Diane and Vern Dalberg and guest went to Prairie du Chien to see the movie, Lincoln. Patty and Jenny Silvers went to Largo, Florida to visit Amber Silvers. Karen Du Bois visited Madeline Swenink. Visitors of Hermie Ahler over the weekend were daughters, Luann Hayden and Kathy Westburg, Jean Hill and Carol and Garrett Deckert. Buena Anderson and Dorothea Beechey visited Lorna Dilley at the hospital. Jason Standish and friend, Christina, Madison and Ron and Dorothy Standish, Cross Plains visited Charlene Standish on Sunday at the hospital. The Akan town meet-

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Matthew and Emily Freymiller, Appleton are the parents of a daughter, Kara Delia Freymiller born on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and joins a brother, Simon. Grandparents are Glen and Natalie Freymiller, Prairie du Chien and Douglas and Ann Privett, Indiana and great-grandparents, Virgil and Audrey Freymiller. Bernadine Wachter and Connie Peterson, Woodman took Herman Wachter, Good Samaritan Center for his monthly checkup at the Lancaster Community Clinic to see Doc Stader. His report was good. Bernadine and Connie had dinner at Timothy's restaurant in Fennimore. Bryce and Debbie Updike spent Friday evening in LaCrosse watching Sam Scheidt win his basketball game against Sparta. They stayed overnight with Seaver and Rachel Updike in West Salem. On Saturday they watched Ryan Scheidt play in a basketball tournament winning two out of three games in LaCrosse. Troy Brechler and Adelia Brechler had dinner at Timothy's restaurant in Fennimore on Thursday. Preston and Karen Baker, Cottage Grove visited Audrey and Virgil Freymiller on Monday afternoon. Adelia Brechler attended the visitation for Donald K. Schwer held Friday evening at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore. The funeral was held on Saturday. He

was a great friend to all that knew him. The Marion UCC Ladies Aid will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 7. Adelia Brechler will be the host. All are welcome to attend. Bernadine Wachter joined the Peterson family for their birthday and anniversary monthly get-together at Friederick's Family Restaurant in Fennimore on Saturday morning. After the get-together, Bernadine Wachter and Oscar and Connie Peterson visited Herman Wachter at the Good Samaritan Center in Fennimore. Later in the afternoon, Oscar and Connie Peterson and Bernadine Wachter met

Corby, Samuel and Christopher Peterson, Chippewa Falls in Sparta and had supper at McDonalds. Glee Brechler, Arena spent Saturday with her mother, Adelia Brechler. Gordon Freymiller visited his parents, Virgil and Audrey Freymiller on Monday evening. Pastor Barbara Dunlap Wolfe visited Bernadine Wachter Thursday afternoon. The Marion UCC worship service on Sunday, February 3 will be at 10 a.m. with communion. Pastor Barbara Wolfe will officiate. Fellowship will follow and all are welcome. Shrove Tuesday Annual Soup and Sandwich Supper will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on February 12.

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A plan to create a new taxing district to renovate and maintain downtown's Cathedral Square and Juneau Park was touted Tuesday as "a chance to create two jewels" that would attract local residents and tourists. The parks would undergo $4 million in improvements, including a new pavilion and restroom at Ca-

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thedral Square and grooming and stabilizing the lake bluff at Juneau Park, to restore breathtaking views of the lake. The much smaller Burns Square Park, at E. Knapp St. and N. Prospect Ave., would also be included in the special district. However, the hybrid park oversight arrangement drew complaints from residents of the proposed taxing district, who said they would be taxed doubly for parks. Milwaukee County would continue to own the parks under the plan.

Sheriff says weapon would have helped when mayor beaten By DON WALKER dwalker@journalsentinel.com

Appearing before a nationwide cable-TV audience Tuesday night, Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett traded charges over gun violence. In the exchanges, refereed loosely by gun-control proponent and CNN's Piers Morgan, Clarke and Barrett debated the role of the sher-

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iff s office, planned furloughs for Milwaukee police officers and calls for federal gun-control laws. Morgan host of "Piers Morgan Tonight," became part of the fray as well, pressing Clarke to tell him how many people in Milwaukee had defended themselves and their family at home by firing a gun. "I don't have those statistics," Clarke said. Asked by Morgan to provide a ballpark figure, Clarke

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Gun or no gun; how lucky do you feel? / share something in common with Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., and it's not a desire to sleep with a loaded gun. Neither of us has seen a Dirty Harry movie. Milwaukee County's irrepressible sheriff said so on national TV this week as he toured the news shows behind his proclamation that a firearm might well be more useful than a phone when criminals strike. He was asked Jim about a jab from Sting! Mayor Tom Bar office that In Dirty Clarke apparently Harry style, was auditioning for Clarke seems the next Dirty Harto be asking ry movie. The movie series us if we feel stars Clint Eastlucky. wood as a cop who o puts his faith in his .44 magnum and in the power of a catchy quote, like, "Go ahead, make my day." In Dirty Harry style, Clarke seems to be asking us if we feel lucky — well, do ya? — and suggesting that we shouldn't unless we're armed and prepared to blast bad guys who cross our path. By now you've heard sound bites from Clarke's new public service spot: "With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option. You can beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back. But are you prepared? Consider taking a certified safety course in handling a firearm so you can defend yourself until we get there." It's hard to imagine the movie's Dirty Harry recommending certified safety anything, so give Clarke points for urging prudence and better aim, even as he scares us with the lawless hellscape of a society that he imagines. He knows the crime rate in America has been declining since the 1990s, right? From childhood on, we're told that dialing 911 is what you do in an emergency. So it's jarring to hear a prominent law enforcement officer saying it doesn't work that well, and needs to be augmented with our own guns. Anyone who saw Clarke on CNN and Fox probably now thinks of Milwaukee as that place where people are faced with a terrible choice: begging for mercy, cowering under beds or trying to outgun presumably armed burglars and robbers. A great place — gulp! — on a Great Lake. What he's suggesting isn't new, of course. Protecting one's family and home with a gun is central to people's understanding of the 2nd Amendment. And Wisconsin now allows gun owners with permits to conceal and carry them in public. None of this is foolproof. Introducing a gun into a confrontation doesn't always go as planned. It might mean you're more likely to get shot. Or if you fire first, the Please see STINGL, 6B

RAIN DOESN'T PUT BRAKES ON FUN COMMUTE Lucas Brodersen (middle), 2, has a rainy morning commute near his Whitefish Bay home on Tuesday as his older brother, Jack, 4, keeps him company. Every morning, Lucas drives a motorized toy vehicle along the sidewalk, "racing" his father's car as his dad heads off to work. The boys are accompanied by their mother, Brooke. Tuesday's warm temperatures broke records. For more weather photos go to jsonline.com/photos. KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF / KWENTZ@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM

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Janesville City Council members Monday will decide whether to allow drinking in designated city parks and how much to charge residents to do so. A public hearing is scheduled at the meeting that begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 18 N. Jackson St. City ordinances have banned alcohol from parks since 1967.

Late last year, the city council in- The proposed ordinance would allow cluded in the 2013 budget $3,000 it expects will be raised from per- beer and wine at Hilltop Pavilion in mits purchased to drink in the Palmer Park, the north and south parks. pavilions in Riverside Park and the Staff recommends a $50 alcohol permit in addition to regular pavilLions Pavilion and the warming ion rent. The permit would allow house in Traxler Park. residents to drink beer and wine in specific pavilions. A second option to raise $3,000 Pavilion rents now range from would be to increase the rent for all pavilions by $25 but allow alco- $65 to $115, depending on the cahol only in specific pavilions, ac- pacity of the pavilion. cording to staff. The proposed ordinance would

allow beer and wine at Hilltop Pavilion in Palmer Park, the north and south pavilions in Riverside Park and the Lions Pavilion and the warming house in Trailer Park. Through the years, various proposals have surfaced to allow drinking in city parks. A proposal failed in 1998. A proposal to change the ordinance was prepared by staff in 2005, but it never advanced to the council. In 2011, leisure services staff

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STATE • 2A,6A,8A Husband pleads not guilty An Iraq War veteran charged with killing his wife, a suburban Milwaukee police officer, on Christmas Eve pleaded not guilty Thursday during a brief hearing that provided no hint of the defense his attorney plans to mount. Benjamin G. Sebena is charged with firstdegree intentional homicide in the shooting death of Jennifer Sebena. Prosecutors say Ben Sebena ambushed his wife Sebena while she conducted a patrol alone in Wauwatosa. She was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds to the head.

SPORTS • 1B-3B Craig wrestlers cruise to win Janesville Craig wrestlers earned a share of their second straight Big Eight Conference dual meet title Thursday night by dismantling crosstown rival Janesville Parker. The Cougars jumped out to a 24-0 lead and cruised to a 6021 win in the Parker gym. Craig retained the Kaster-Cramer Trophy with the win. The 39point victory margin was the largest ever for a Craig team over Parker—easily surpassing the 27-point margin set during the 2001-02 season— and the 60 points was the most scored by either school in 49 meetings.

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Dan Lassiter/dlassiter@gazettextra.com Craig High School gymnasts focus on a teammate as she performs on the School at Craig on Thursday. Parker's Hailey Leisten won the event with a balance beam during a Big Eight Conference dual meet against Parker High score of 9.25, but Craig won the meet,128.175-127.3. More in Sports, Page 1B.

Budget surplus grows to $484 million Walker: Money raises chances of tax cut Associated Press MADISON Wisconsin's budget picture brightened Thursday, with new estimates that show a surplus will grow to $484 million, giving Republicans and Gov. Scott Walker even more room to pursue their tax cutting agenda. The estimate from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau was nearly $137 million better than one Walker's administration released

in November. The numbers will be used by Walker as he puts the final touches on his two-year spending plan, which he's set to unveil on Feb. 20. While the bottom line for the current fiscal year that ends June 30 showed Walker improvement, the report projected that tax collections through June 30, 2015, will actually be $259 million less than what Walker's administration predicted. The bulk of that, $219 mil-

lion, is due primarilyto the fact that pension benefits, and effectively Walker assumed in November that ended workers' collective bargainCongress would restore the estate ing rights, leading to an unsuccesstax, the Fiscal Bureau said in its re- ful attempt to recall him last year. port. That did not happen as part The surplus this time makes it of the deal to avert the so-called fis- easier for Walker and Republicans cal cliff. to follow through on their promisStill, Walker and Republican es to cut income taxes while also legislative leaders touted the pos- increasing spending on K-12 itive news in the report about the schools. larger surplus for this fiscal year. Walker said Tuesday that he In 2011, Walker took office fac- thought state income taxes could ing a roughly $3 billion budget be cut by about $340 million, and shortfall and attacked the problem that it would amount to a roughly with deep cuts to education, local $200 in savings perhousehold over governments and other programs. the next two fiscal years. Details He also forced public workers to pay more for health insurance and Turn to BUDGET on Page 7A

One more for 'Coach': Students recall beloved teacher By Frank Schultz fschultz@gazettextra.com JANESVILLE

Carter Ex-drama teacher at former Janesville High School

Russell "Coach" Carter was one of those teachers students don't forget. Or maybe he was even more than that. How often do you hear of former students and friends putting together a performance to remember a teacher when he dies? H. Russell Carter was 79 when he died Jan. 19 in St.

Louis, the city of his birth. A memorial service is planned in Janesville on Feb.17. It will ring with songs from the musical theater. Carter was the drama teacher and show director at Janesville High School—later Craig High School—from 1961 to 1988. When word of his death filtered out to former students, they called Elsie Van Tassell, who worked with Carter on many high school and community productions.

"It's wonderful. People are calling, wanting to do something," Van Tassell said. People suggested singing songs they sang in Carter's productions. "I thought, 'What a wonderful idea. I'm sure Russ would just love that," Van Tassell said. "He was sort of an inspiration in Janesville. He did plays nobody did and exposed the high school kids to things nobody did before," Van Tassell said.

Carter touched his students' lives. "One boy told me he had problems at home, and he doesn't know how he would've gotten through it all without Russ," Van Tassell said. Tom Dorsey, Class of 1981, recalled Carter would take students to the Shakespeare festival in Stratford, Ontario, each year. Dorsey was lucky enough to meet famed actor Maggie Smith. Turn to 'COACH' on Page 7A

Congressional Democrats unveiled new gun legislation Thursday, even as they acknowledged an uphill battle getting the measures through a divided Congress. The group called on the public to get behind their effort. The legislation is written comprehensively to cover rifles, pistols and handguns with one of any militarystyle features such as detachable stocks or pistol grips. It bans 157 specific firearms while excluding 2,258 hunting and sporting rifles and shotguns. It also bans magazines that accept more than 10 rounds.

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Homicide suspect found competent for trial LUKE FEUERHERM

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RACINE — A judge ruled

Monday that a Racine man is competent enough to stand trial in a botched armed robbery that turned deadly last summer. Kiori J. Billups, 21, is one of two Racine men charged in connection with the July 23 fatal shooting of Jeremiah "Jay" Brook. And after differing opinions from two mental health experts during the competency hearing, Racine County Circuit Judge Charles Constantine ruled that "he is not incompetent by any stretch of the imagination." Monday was the second

day of the hearing and sic evaluators to assess picked up with continued the competence of people testimony from with mental retardefense psychiadation to stand tritrist Herbert G. al, as well as several Roehrich, who IQtests. previously said A professional IQ that Billups is test administered not competent, to Billups showed the man had an IQ and won't regain his competency of 67, a significant within a year. drop from a test reportedly given to To be compeBillu ps Billups in school tent, a defendant legally must be which showed he able to assist his attorney had an IQ of 93. in preparing a defense. During cross - examinaRoehrich said that his tion Monday, Roehrich conclusion was based in explained that falsely part on tests adminis- manufacturing poor test tered to the Racine man results is very difficult — including a CAST-MR to do without being detest, designed for foren- tected and requires more

than simply intentionally answering questions incorrectly. District Attorney Rich Chiapete disagreed and stated during his argument that "there was an impetuous for Mr. Billups to not perform as well, to dummy things down — and that's exactly what he did here." Wisconsin Forensic Unit psychologist Mary Kay Luzi also evaluated Billups after he was charged for homicide, and testified on Jan. 17 that while she diagnosed Billups with a nonspecific learning disorder — as being a marijuana user and having a child-

hood history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — he is competent to stand trial. It was a conclusion that Constantine ultimately agreed with, citing Billups' history of attending school and holding jobs as a reason to believe the man is at least capable of assisting his attorney in preparing a defense. "If we have to take extra time we will take it because he is entitled to a fair trial;' he said "But he is not incompetent by any stretch of the imagination." Constantine scheduled a preliminary hearing in

the case against Billups for Feb. 6. Billups is charged with being a party to the crimes of first-degree reckless homicide by use of a dangerous weapon, armed robbery and two misdemeanor bail jumping counts in Brook's death. Co- defendant Latriell D. Thurman, 20, of Racine, is due back in court Wednesday. They were charged after police responded July 23 to what initially appeared to be a car crash. Inside Brook's smashed sport utility vehicle, officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound.

Vos subpoenaed to testify in redistricting trial

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MADISON — State Rep. Robin Vos, R- Roches ter, was one of several Republican leaders subpoenaed Friday to testify in an ongoing state redistricting case. Peter Earle, attorney for Milwaukee-based immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, said Vos, the speaker of the Assembly, was summoned to testify under oath as the group Vos seeks to examine certain state computers for evidence of documents potentially wrongfully withheld in connection with the 2011 legislative redistricting

process. Voces contends that state officials won't tell them where those computers are located. "The question of where these computers are and

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whether all documents on the computers have been produced is crucial to the case;' Earle said. Voces is one of two groups suing the state over the 2011 redistricting maps, which they allege unfairly weakened Latinos' voting rights in Milwaukee. During redistricting, the Legislature is tasked with redrawing voting district boundaries based on population changes, according to census data. The once -

a - decade process was controlled by Republican legislators in 2011, after divided legislative control put that power in the courts' hands for the past several decades. More VOCES, Page 13A

Toddler found wandering alone outside in Racine Associated Press SCOTT ANDERSON scott anderson@joumaltimes.com

Jeff Reitz, an employee of the Forestry Division of the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, uses a telescoping chain saw to cut down the high branches of a silver maple tree on Monday afternoon in the 2000 block of Carter Street, Racine. The tree, which was more than 50 years old, had residents on the block concerned over its decaying trunk, which was weakening the tree overall.

Barca, others push for state to accept federal money for BadgerCare expansion MICHAEL BURKE mburke@journaltimes.com

ties say a toddler who was found wandering alone outside in Racine has been taken to a hospital as a precaution. A WISN-TV report says deputies received a call early Monday from someone who found the boy at about 4 a.m. on Byrd Avenue. They say the boy was wearing long - sleeved clothes and pants but

around. The boy is believed to be 2 to 3 years old. Medics took him to a hospital to make sure he was OK. Deputies found the boy's mother at about 4:45 a.m. and brought her to the hospital. Investigators say the incident appears to be an accident. There was no immediate indication that they would seek criminal charges.

Racine police officer allegedly caught driving drunk

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area woman and a Kenosha man Monday spoke about their lack of health care coverage at a press conference designed to build support for Gov. Scott Walker accepting $12 billion in federal aid over 10 years to expand BadgerCare. Walker previously said he would not take federal aid available under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. The event at the Bray Community Center, 924 Center St., also included remarks from state Rep. Peter Barca, D Kenosha, and was hosted by a group called Wisconsin Jobs Now. The Kaiser Family Foundation estimated in a report issued in November that if Wisconsin takes the new Medicaid money, in 10 years an additional 211,000 citizens will be enrolled in BadgerCare — beyond the increase that would occur without

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the ACA. "I'm here today as a face of among thousands," Genevive Klimala, 37, of the Town of Burling-

ton told about 40 people attending at the Bray Center. Klimala said she worked full time while going to

school before deciding she couldn't do both adequately and is now a More BADGER, Page 13A

The Racine Police Department placed an officer on administrative duty Monday after he was reportedly stopped by Milwaukee County sheriff's officers and arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. According to the Sheriff's Office, Officer Keino Turner, 40, was netted in a weekend OWI patrol along with 25 other drunken driving offenders. Turner was reportedly stopped at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday while heading south on Interstate 43 near West Lapham Boulevard. When tested, he registered a 0.16 blood alcohol content, according to citations. The Oak Creek man

was issued a citation for his first drunken driving offense as well as citations for operating with a blood-alcohol level over 0.15 and for deviating from his designated lane. Racine Police Department Sgt. Jessie Metoyer said that the department has been notified that an officer was stopped by the

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. They have taken the officer off active patrol, and placed him on administrative duties until Racine Police can confirm further details, Metoyer said. Metoyer could not release the officer's name or confirm the nature of the stop or details regarding the alleged OWL

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Ghosts nip Papermakers Compiled by Michael Graber Sports Editor The Kimberly boys basketball team has faced defeat nine times this season. But Friday night's loss, with it coming against their chief rival, might have been the most difficult of all. The Papermakers played solid basketball for 29-plus minutes, leading Kaukauna by six points late in the fourth quarter. The Ghosts, however, finished the game on a 13-1 run — keyed by a pair of triples from Riley Vander Wyst and Carter Belling — to steal a 51-45 decision from Kimberly in Fox Valley Association action inside Kaukauna High School. "Very hard, especially with it being a Kaukauna game," said Papermakers' head coach Lucky Wurtz when asked how his guys took the gut-wrenching loss. "Being up six with two-and-a-half minutes to go, you don't want to let those get away. "We made huge strides since the last Kaukauna game. We are competing and that's the most important thing. I am very proud of our kids." With less than three minutes remaining, and Kimberly taking their biggest lead of the game, Kaukauna head coach Michael Schalow called a timeout, trying to re-rally his troops and figure out a game plan to tally a come-frombehind victory. Schalow pushed all the right buttons in the 60-second timeout, as his club rattled off 13 of the game's final 14 points. The Ghosts improved their overall mark to 11-5, while moving to 9-4 in the FVA. Following the timeout, Vander Wyst, a senior and one of the league's top scorers, drilled a triple to chop the Papermakers' six-point advantage to 44-41. On the ensuing possession, Kimberly turned the ball over, with junior Trent Nytes turning it into a See Ghosts, page 17

Don Krueger photo Kaukauna senior standout, Riley Vander Wyst, takes the ball to the basket against the Kimberly defense, including senior Garrett Hoffman, during the Ghosts' come-from-behind victory over their chief Fox Valley Association rival on Friday night inside Kaukauna High School. Behind a game-defining 13-1 run, Kaukauna captured a 51-45 victory over the Papermakers at home.

Ghosts finish second to Wausau West Robert Lee took on some of the nation's elite talent at the Cheesehead Invitational. Lee stuck right with the likes of Fredy Stroker of Bettendorf, finishing fourth at the Kaukauna wrestling program's prized event. On Saturday, Lee took his shot at one of the Badger state's best. Unfortunately for Lee, he dropped his second match of the season to a Wisconsin wrestler, falling in the finals at 126 pounds at the Pulaski Invitational. Wausau West senior Cohn Baine bested the Ghosts' defending state champion by a score of 5-4 in the finals inside Pulaski High School. Baine helped the third-ranked Warriors, according to the latest Wisconsin Wrestling Online Division 1 poll, to the Pulaski Invitational championship with a team total of 2021/2 points. The Ghosts, who are ranked atop the latest Division 1 poll, finished second at the 16-team tournament with a team total of 177 1/2 points. Luxemburg-Casco, who sits atop the Division 2 rankings, took third with a team score of 1701/2 points. Wausau West had six finalists and crowned five champions on the day. Kaukauna, meanwhile, had two grapplers in the finals, with senior Nick Dercks being their lone champion. After an opening round bye, Lee, who is ranked second at 126 pounds, captured a pair of major decisions in the quarterfinals and semifinals, earning the right to face Wausau West's defending state champion in Baine. Lee scored a 9-1 major decision over Joe Cliver of Hortonville in the quarterfinals, before tallying a 13-0 major decision over Mason Berceau of Luxemburg-Casco in the semifinals. Dercks, meanwhile, earned the See Second, page 19

Another win, another milestone keeps Mustangs rolling By Doug Kroll For the Times-Villager APPLETON – Once again, the words rang true for the Little Chute Mustangs about what happens when the going gets tough. The tough got going. With notable efforts by a variety of players, the Mustangs fought off intense comebacks by the Xavier Hawks that made for a classic contest in Eastern Valley Conference boys' basketball Friday evening. When the dust settled, Little Chute went home with a 61-54 victory. The game was scheduled by Xavier as one to pay homage to its

all-time leading scorer, Kip Whitlinger, and coincided with the team's 50th anniversary of winning the state Catholic schools championship. The school retired his jersey, No. 22, for the event. With the electric environment of Torchy Clark Gymnasium that notoriously causes fits for visiting teams, and a tenacious effort by Xavier to topple the state's Division 3 No. 2 ranked team, the imposing task was magnified for the Mustangs. Still, Little Chute found the fortitude to break away and keep its perfect conference record intact.

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mates were just as noteworthy. Senior Jed Albers may have been the catalyst who secured the win for Little Chute. After going zero-forthree in three-point attempts through the first three quarters, he single-handedly stopped the momentum of Xavier late in the game. The Hawks had drawn to within six points, 51-45. But with 3:10 remaining, Albers took a cross-court pass from Kenneth Lowe and drained a three to put the Mustangs up by nine. Then on Xavier's next possession, he stole a pass and drove the floor while under pressure and connected for a layup and a

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Rooney nets a pro contract Former UWP star to play in Australia

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Joins Tibbetts on short list Becky Tibbetts, a 1994 Parkside graduate, became the first player in school history to compete professionally with a successful career in Switzerland before joining the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association. The Big V is a minor league circuit to the Australian Women's National Basketball League. It's comprised of more than 100 teams from both genders and featuring many levels of competition. Ringwood is a member of the State Championship Division, the league's highest level of competition. The nine-team division features a 20-game regular season with games played primarily on Saturday nights from March through July. The Hawks went 10-10 last year under head coach Tim Mottin. Each team is allowed four American players. Rooney was the final American added to the roster. The team pays a monthly salary and provides each player with housing and transportation. "She's ecstatic," Kenesie said. "She'll do great over there, mostly because KENOSHA NEWS FILE PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO she's such a competitor. That's the one thing we saw from her from start to fin- UW-Parkside graduate Jadee Rooney, shown in action against Lewis last season, signed a professional conish at Parkside. She's a winner." tract to play basketball in Australia.

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Rivalries take center stage tonight Longtime high school basketball rivalries will be renewed tonight in Kenosha. In boys action, Tremper will play at Bradford at 7:15 p.m. in a Southeast Conference game aired live on AM 1050 WLIP and gatewaysportsweb.org , while Shoreland Lutheran will visit St. Joseph at 7:30 p.m. for a Metro Classic Conference contest. On the girls side, Shoreland will play at St. Joseph at 5:45 p.m., and Tremper will host Bradford at 7:15 p.m. Here is a closer look at each game:

jzampanti@kenoshanews.com Go ahead and tell Jadee Rooney she can't do something. When the former UW-Parkside star completed one of the most decorated collegiate basketball careers in school history last March, Rooney refused to believe she drained her final 3-pointer. "We had a referee come talk to our team this year about rule changes and some other things and he said, 'None of you are ever going to play professionally,"' Parkside coach Jenny Kenesie said. "I wanted to tell him, 'Well, we have a girl that's going to.'" Rooney became just the second Parkside women's player to sign a professional contract after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Ringwood Hawks of the Big V League in Victoria, Australia. The former NCAA Division II AllJadee American leaves SunRooney day to join the team to prepare for the start of the regular season in March. "I'm so excited," Rooney said. "I really wanted to play overseas. I didn't want to stop playing."

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viewed by Mottin. "He had to choose between me and two other girls," said Rooney, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management in August. "I got lucky." Modeling her game after Lakers' star Kobe Bryant, Rooney was one of the greatest shooters to ever put

on a Parkside jersey. The Markesan native is third on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,685 points and is Parkside's all-time 3-point leader with 248 in four years. Rooney is also fifth in career assists with 406. In her senior year, Rooney led the Rangers to the best winning percentage in school history, a Great Lakes

Valley Conference Eastern Division title and a berth in the NCAA Sweet 16 for the second straight season. "She's a tough kid that worked her butt off," Kenesie said. "She can really shoot. That's obviously one of her biggest strengths, but above everything she's a competitor. I can't say enough great things about Jadee."

Tremper (10-7, 5-4) is seeking to sweep its city rival just like Bradford (3-12, 1-8) did to the Trojans the previous three seasons. In the teams' last meeting on Dec. 14, host Tremper snapped a six-game losing streak in the series by routing Bradford, 76-46, as Donzel Riggins scored a game-high 20 points, Brandon Harris added 17 and Logan Hopf tallied 13. DeTario Scott paced Bradford with 12 points. St. Joseph (12-4, 7-4) is going for a season sweep after defeating Shoreland, 69-55, on Dec. 11 in Somers. Peter Del Fava (15 points), Alex Foster (12) and Chris Madden (10) scored in double figures in that victory, which ended a six-game losing streak to Shoreland (10-6, 5-5). Adam Freitag scored a season-high 29 points for the Pacers.

Girls Tremper (7-9, 5-4) owns a six-game winning streak over Bradford (3-12, 1-8). The Trojans posted a 52-27 road victory on Dec. 14 as Abbey Gross and Kendall Gross scored 16 points apiece. Ana Shwaiko (12 points) led the Red Devils. Shoreland (9-5, 7-2) has won 12 straight over St. Joseph (5-9, 4-6), including a 55-24 triumph on Dec. 11 in Somers in which Ellie Harmeyer scored a game-high 24 points. Kate Clark and Jalah Harris led the Lancers with seven points each. St. Joseph last defeated Shoreland (56-52) on Nov. 29, 2002 at the Tremper Tournament. Jeremy Reeves 'Ke#04/44

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Blue propels Marquette past South Florida

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MILWAUKEE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vander Blue knows it's his time to lead No. 25 Marquette, and his play Monday night moved the Golden Eagles into a first-place tie with Syracuse in the Big East. Blue scored a career-high 30 points to lead the Golden Eagles to a 63-50 victory over South Florida. "I know what I can do," the junior guard said after he made 13 of 20 shots. "I've been playing basketball for a long time. I've played against the best competition pretty much my whole life. I just knew my time was coming." In his first two seasons, Blue took a back seat to stars like Jimmy Butler, Jae Crowder and Darius Johnson-Odom, all players drafted into the NBA from Marquette the past two seasons.

"My first years wasn't really my time," he said. "We had guys like Darius, Jae, Jimmy, Dwight Buycks, guys I wanted to learn from. "College is a different level than high school, I had to learn that," he said. "Right now, I'm one of the leaders on this team so I get to shoot a little bit more and a lot more is expected of me."

`In a really good groove' Blue, who came into the game as the Golden Eagles' leading scorer at 13.9 points per game, scored 11 points during the big run that spanned both halves. The junior guard repeatedly sliced through the South Florida defense, driving to the basket and scoring on layups. "Vander is in a really good groove and I don't mean

just offensively," Marquette coach Buzz Williams said. "I think he's taking ownership, not statistically, he's taking ownership in how we have to function."

Bulls couldn't get closer than eight points the rest of the way. JaVontae Hawkins scored 14 points and Victor Rudd added 13 for the Bulls. Marquette's Davante MU is 8-1 in last nine Gardner, the team's secondleading scorer at 13.2 points, The Golden Eagles (15-4, was ejected after being called 6-1 Big East), who have won eight of nine games, returned for a flagrant 2 foul with 13:46 to the Top 25 on Monday after left for hitting Zach LeDay in being out of the rankings last the head with an elbow while they were fighting for the week. ball. Gardner finished with South Florida (10-10, 1-7) opened the season 9-3 but has four points, the first time in faltered since conference play nine games he didn't reach double figures. began. The ejection put into doubt The Golden Eagles used a Gardner's availability for the 21-4 run sandwiched around Golden Eagles' game at No. halftime to open a 38-24 lead on Blue's driving baseline la- 12 Louisville on Sunday. Big yup with 15:18 left. Marquette East officials will review the ended the first half on an 11-4 play and decide whether to run and scored the first 10 impose a suspension, Marpoints of the second half. The quette officials said.

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EVENTS Fused glass art workshop slated KENOSHA — A fused glass art workshop will take place 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Kenosha Art Association, 5615 Seventh Ave. Participants will make a valentine pendant. Cost is $15, plus $10 for materials. For more information, call 654-0065.

Beautiful sunrise The Pierhead Lighthouse is silhouetted during a recent sunrise over Lake Michigan as a bank of clouds hangs over the lake. The winter weather roller coaster is expected to continue this week, with unseasonable warmth early in the week giving way to a cold snap toward the end.

Children can make superhero capes TWIN LAKES — Ages 2-5 can make superhero capes 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Community Library in Twin Lakes, 110 S. Lake Ave. Participants will decorate ordinary T-shirts to make the capes, followed by superhero "training" and a photo shoot. Registration is required. Call 877-4281 for more information.

Music benefit set for Humane Society KENOSHA — "Rockin' for the Animals," a benefit for Safe Harbor Humane Society in Kenosha, begins at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hattrix, 2425 60th St. The event includes food, raffles and live music by Ten Ton, Elephino, Mean Gene, Casual Head, Darkfell, Billy Garner and Tru-Harmony. Donations of pet food, cat litter and cleaning products also will be accepted. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/ events/524293614256651/

Horse care workshop slated in Bristol BRISTOL — A daylong equine educational program focusing on keeping horses healthy will be Feb. 9 at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Bristol. Organized and sponsored by Illinois and Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Services , the program will include sessions covering health checkups, dentistry, foot care, parasites and more. The program is 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, $50 per couple and $15 for youths before Friday. For more information, contact Liv Sandberg at 608-263-4303 or sandberg@ ansci.wisc.edu . Questions regarding registration should be directed to Rose Skora at 262-857-1945 or rose.skora@ces.uwex.edu . Online registration is available at http://kenosha.uwex.edu/2012/12/11/ keeping-your-horsehealthy/

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Deadline is Thursday for first installment of property taxes KENOSHA NEWS STAFF

Kenosha County residents paying property taxes through installments should make the first payment by 5 p.m. Thursday to avoid penalties. Those payments are made to your municipal office. Tax bills, mailed in December, should have included information on how, when and where to pay the bills. Most municipalities accept bills in person at their offices, online, by mail, phone or in a drop-off box. There are fees for electronic

payment of taxes. Mailed bills must be postmarked by Jan. 31 to be considered on time. The Kenosha Municipal Building is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on business days for payment. Penalties and interest, totaling 1.5 percent, are tacked onto the full balance each month after a payment is missed. Officials encourage residents with problems paying taxes to contact them to arrange some kind of payment so the added charges are kept to a minimum.

Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie property owners who pay by installment have three deadlines: Jan. 31, April 30 and July 31. They make the April 30 and July 31 payments to those municipal offices. All others in Kenosha County paying by installments have two deadlines: Jan. 31 and July 31. They make their July 31 payment to the county treasurer. Some property owners paid taxes in full by Dec. 31 to claim the amount on income tax forms.

to Beloit College's dean's list for the fall semester. To be eligible, a student must carry a 3.4 grade point average or higher and take a minimum of three letter-graded units for the term. ■ Kristin Thatcher of Kenosha earned placement on Graceland University's honors list for the fall term. Students with a grade point average between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Graceland University is located in Lamoni, Iowa. ■ Sabrina Aiello of Pleasant Prairie and Rachel Thomsen of Burlington were named to the fall semester dean's list at Edgewood College, Madison. Fulltime students who maintain a 3.75 grade point average are eligible for this honor. ■ At McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., Riley Smith of Kenosha earned placement on the fall semester dean's list. To be named to the list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher for the term. ■ Megan Panasewicz and Geoffrey Shewmake, both of Kenosha, were named to the fall semester dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. To be named, a full-time undergraduate student must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5. ■ Kenosha's Kaleigh Zierk was named to the fall dean's list at Taylor Univer-

sity, Upland, Ind. Full-time students are recognized when they have earned a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher for the term. ■ Kristi Laurenzi and Lindsey Kmiec of Pleasant Prairie were named to the Health Sciences dean's list for the fall semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Laurenzi and Kmiec are pursuing Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. ■ Kenosha's Noelle Robaidek was named to the fall semester dean's list at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Ill. The list is compromised of students who attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher. ■ Marian University in Fond du Lac recognized Kenosha's Ryan Nowak and Pleasant Prairie's Kiley Kennedy and Rebecca Tyson with placement on its dean's list. To qualify, students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade-point average. ■ St. Cloud State University in Minnesota named Salem's Valerie Krueger, a marketing major, to the fall semester dean's list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher. ■ Tomena Scholze of Burlington, a marine biology major, was named to the fall semester dean's list at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla. To be included, a student must earn a minimum 3.4 grade point average.

COLLEGE NEWS ■ The following area students have been named to the Ripon College dean's list for the fall semester: Wylie Gahart of Bristol, a sophomore; Gillian Grocke of Twin Lakes, a freshman; Karlye Wehner of Burlington, a junior; and Kaitlyn Welzen of Twin Lakes, a sophomore. ■ Kyle Nottingham of Pleasant Prairie was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill. To be on the list, a student must have a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the semester. ■ Kenosha's Lindsey M. Cnockaert earned placement on the fall semester dean's list at South Dakota State University. ■ Kyle Zeman of Trevor made the dean's list for the fall semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Undergraduate students earning a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester gain the distinction of being named to the list. ■ Elizabeth O'Hara from Salem, a junior majoring in English and Spanish, was named to the fall term dean's list at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. ■ Trina Capelli of Kenosha and Carolyn Kramer of Burlington were named

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tricia ROSE I publisher CLINTONVILLE Residents of the Cloverleaf Mobile Home Park rejoiced when their new well was connected on Monday, Jan. 14, only to be served yet another Boil/Bottle Water Advisory notice just three days later. The mobile home park community has been battling ongoing water sanitation issues for nearly two months and residents breathed a collective sigh of relief when their new well was installed two weeks ago. Within days, however, they learned that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Dated January 18, the advisory states, "The samples listed below indicate the presence of coliform bacteria in your drinking water and are a violation of State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Regulations." The advisory further states, "Two bacteria samples were collected on Jan. 16, 2013, both of which tested safe (free of both coliform and e-coli bacteria). Two additional water samples were collected on Jan. 17, 2013. One sample tested safe (free of both coliform and e-coli bacteria), the second sample tested positive for coliform bacteria (negative for e-coli). Because of this positive

sample, the boil water advisory will continue." The advisory states the action that is being taken to correct the problem. "The well will be chlorinated, and additional water samples will be collected. The boil water notice will continue until water test results show that there is no bacteria in the water. As a precautionary measure, you should use boiled or bottled water until we inform you that our sampling shows that no bacteria are present. We are working to resolve this problem as soon as possible." As reported in the Jan.

board members was also voted on and passed. Tim Schultz, Dirk Weber and Mayor Judith Magee will be on the school board election ballot on April 2, 2013. There are two vacancies. Several citizens spoke during the public forum portion of the meeting. Jamie Bork, vice president of the Clintonville Middle School PTO gave a sum-

mary of recent activity for the energized and newly formed organization. There is currently an open PTO treasurer position, secretary is Cathy Michonski, president is Tammy Kettenhoven and rounding out the board is vice president Bork. There are also two volunteer coordinators. According to Bork, the PTO is aiming to foster communication between parents, staff and teachers. There is a bulletin board near the middle school gymnasium with updates of what's new in the PTO. Monthly dances, a tailgate party in conjunction with the Rexford-Longfellow PTO was held, and staff treats during parentteacher conferences were funded by the organization. The group also organized family Christmas caroling, supplied cookies and hot dogs in the teachers lounge one day, a new Facebook page has been es-

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stephanie hintz I reporter CLINTONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Passionate program presentations, the welcoming of the new middle school PTO and strong citizen and teacher testimonies topped the lengthy agenda at the first regular meeting of the area school district in 2013. Verifications of declarations of candidacy for nomination papers of school

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Barn Blaze Tuesday, January 21 brought out many area fire departments to battle a strong barn fire in the Bear Creek area. The fire departments of Bear Creek, Clintonville, New London and Shiocton all responded to the fire. The barn was a total loss. Photo by Greg Rose

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tricia ROSE I publisher BEAR CREEK - What's worse than the fire department being paged out for a fire? How about being paged out for two fires? On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the Bear Creek Fire Dept. was paged out for a fullyengulfed barn fire at 7:30 p.m. Fifteen minutes later, the department was paged out again for a chimney fire with visible flames. The first fire occurred in the workshop barn of Dennis and Sarah Seymour on

Mill Creek Rd. The fire was contained to the barn, but the structure was a total loss, as firefighters spent more than three hours at the scene. Assisting the Bear Creek Fire Dept. was the Clintonville Fire Dept., New London Fire Dept. and the Shiocton Fire Dept., who brought along the air trailer that they share with Bear Creek and some of the other area depts. The Seymours lost their beloved dog, Sam, in the blaze.

At 7:45, the Bear Creek Fire Dept. was paged out again, this time to a chimney fire at the home on Nitzke Rd. in Bear Creek. At that point, the Bear Creek Fire Dept. split in half and divided the two scenes. The chimney fire was thought to be caused by the woodstove and contained to the chimney. Due to the smoldering, firefighters were on scene for more than an hour and half in the -12 to -16 degree temperatures.

Schmude Develops Career Through Art christa BEHNKE reporter CLINTONVILLE - In a busy and stressful world, we often find little time to continue drawing, painting, and creating after high school art class. However, for one Clintonville native her interest in art didn't start until after high school when she was looking for a relaxing and fulfilling hobby. With a vivid imagination, paint brush, and canvas Amanda Schmude discovered her passion for art. Schmude gained the courage to put her brewing creativity into a painting for the first time 10 years ago. She began by taking events and people in her life and painting her interpretations. Finding an alternative way of self-expression has kept her creative juices flowing

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ing her growing interest in photography. "I've always had a camera in my hand!" Schmude related about her experience in art as a young child. Through further exploration into this aspect of art she works hard to understand the true emotion in the subject matter. "I like to capture emotion, not just a smile," Schmude stated. "The way I strive to put feeling in my art on canvas, is the same thing I strive for in my photography," explained about the essence of the moment in all of her work. Schmude's talents in photography stretch from

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Wednesday, Jan. 30 • Grow Southwest Wisconsin Final Cultivator Meeting and Regional Networking Event, Grey Dog Deli, 215 High St., Mineral Point, 5:30 p.m. 3426065, k.rogulja@swwrpc.org . Thursday, Jan. 31 • Property taxes due in full or half (with remainder due July 31) to municipal treasurer. • Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center counseling session, 153 Pioneer Tower Lobby, UW-Platteville. 342-1038, swsbdc@ uwplatt.edu . Friday, Feb. 1: National Freedom Day • Registration deadline for Platteville Public Library Spring Storytime, for children ages 6-35 months (Tuesdays 10 a.m. or Thursdays 6 p.m. starting Feb. 19) and 3-6 (Wednesdays 6 p.m. starting Feb. 20). 348-7441 ext. 3.

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Saturday, Feb. 2: Groundhog Day • Free community meal, Bread of Life Church, 745 Lutheran St., Platteville, 5-7 p.m. • American Legion Post 42 steak fry, The Ticket, 60 S. Court St., Platteville, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 • Super Bowl Pregame Party, Sts. Anthony and Philip Community Center, Highland, sweet rolls and coffee 10 a.m., euchre tournament 10:30 a.m., auction 12:30 p.m. (608) 929-7490, www. ssanthonyandphilip.com . Monday, Feb. 4 • Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center counseling session, 153 Pioneer Tower Lobby, UW-Platteville. 342-1038, swsbdc@ uwplatt.edu . • AARP Tax Aide assistance, First English Lutheran Church, Platteville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays through April 8. Appointments required. 7236113. • FFA Donkey Basketball, Iowa-Grant High School, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 • Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop, "Big Picture Planning for Small Farms," Dubuque County ISU Extension office, 14858 W. Ridge Lane, Dubuque, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration deadline Jan. 31. bbethel@ iastate.edu , (563) 583-6496. Wednesday, Feb. 6 • Platteville Main Street Women on Main, Barber Shop Rock, 4-6 p.m. pvmainst@ yahoo.com . • 16th annual Fasching/Carnaval Celebration, Ullsvik Hall Velzy Commons, UW-Platteville, 5-9 p.m. 342-1117, andersla@uwplatt.edu .

The Platteville Driftbusters held the fourth annual Radar Run at TheBarN east of Platteville Saturday afternoon. In addition to finding out how fast their snowmobiles could go (top), riders jumped over open water (below). The Bikini Powder Puff race (above right) raised more than $1,400 for the Grant County Cancer Coalition. Photos by Steve Prestegard

Thursday, Feb. 7 • Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center counseling session, 153 Pioneer Tower Lobby, UW-Platteville. 342-1038, swsbdc@ uwplatt.edu . • K-3 Science Fair, Westview Elementary School, Platteville, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 • American Red Cross blood drive, Potosi Fire & Rescue Building, 210 N. Main St., 1:30-6 p.m. 1-800-REDCROSS. Saturday, Feb. 9 • Platteville Parks & Recreation Department Snowball Softball Tournament, Legion Park. Registration deadline Jan. 30.348-9741 ext. 2238. Sunday, Feb. 10 • Pancake supper, Trinity Episcopal Church, 250 Market St., Platteville, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 • Grant County Health Department immunization clinic, Platteville United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m. 723-6416, www.co.grant.wi.gov. Wednesday, Feb. 13: Ash Wednesday • Platteville School District early release day. • Grant County Health Department immunization clinic, Dickeyville new fire station, 6-6:30 p.m. 723-6416, www. co.grant.wi.gov.

While most snowmobiles were modern and fast, with such luxury touches as reverse gear and heated handlebars, one rider brought his vintage Mercury snowmobile. Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac sold snowmobiles from 1968 to 1976.

Thursday, Feb. 14: Valentine's Day • Potosi School District early release. Friday, Feb. 15 • Potosi School District vacation day. • St. Mary Catholic Church fish fry, 130 W. Cedar St., 4:30-7 p.m. Dine-in or takeout. Saturday, Feb. 16 • Women's Day Seminar, Community Evangelical Free Church, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Preschool Sock Hop for children 3-6, Platteville Public Library, 65 W. Pine St., 10-10:45 a.m. Registration required. 348-7441 ext. 6. Monday, Feb. 18: Presidents' Day • Taize prayer services, Sinsinawa Mound, Mondays through March 18,7 p.m. (608) 748-4411 ext. 843. To submit items for The Week, call 348-3006 or email journaleditor@centurytel.net at least two weeks before the event date. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

One rider did not quite get his snowmobile across the water. He did get his snowmobile running later, however.

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SUPFRINTENDENT SFARCH The field of 65 applicants for Madison schools superintendent is down to seven semifinalists.

CHRIS RICKERT

Housing proposal deserves fair shake n a city that pretty much everybody agrees needs more affordable housing, how should new proposals for such housing be measured? Is it location that matters? The ability of developers to get financing? The opinions of the professional city staff ? If you answered yes to any of these, you're wrong — at least when it comes to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County's proposal for a 36 -unit apartment building, whose fortunes appear to be turning on the abortion debate. I had hoped Madison's liberal government would treat the proposal from this faith based, anti-abortion rights health care and counseling center with a little more wis dom than the Republican state Legislature treated Planned Parenthood. Republicans eliminated important non - abortion related health funding for Planned Parenthood based on some pretty weak arguments against giving tax dollars to groups that perform abortions. Last week, the city's Cornmunity Development Block Grant Committee voted against government funding for the Care Net project based on some pretty weak arguments that Care Net engages in deceptive abortion counseling tactics. The vote came despite a staff recommendation in favor of the apartment building, which would be managed by an outside, secular property management firm. Care Net would also be legally barred from proselytizing at the property. The committee seems to have based its decision largely on what it thinks Care Nets elsewhere in the country and "crisis pregnancy centers" do generally. When I asked Jenni Dye, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin, to provide proof that Madison's Care Net engaged in deception, she declined. Similarly, when I asked Ald. Matt Phair, a member of the committee, if the committee had been presented with any evidence linking Madison's Care Net to deceptive practices, he said: "The short answer is no, we didn't get that kind of evidence!' Ald. Lisa Subeck said she presented the commission with materials allegedly used by Madison's Care Net that tout links between abortion and breast cancer and emotional stress, as well as an online phone directory listing that had Care Net listed under "abortion providers!' I couldn't find Care Net in that listing, and Care Net nurse manager Tanis JeanLouis said staff and volunteers do not tell clients abortion can increase the risk of breast cancer "because the science is not clear on this link!' She also said they "tread ... very lightly" when talking about abortion-related emotional problems. Care Net does have literature available about the "long-term risks of abortion" — backed up with citations from peerreviewed journals and other sources so you can check the quality of the information. I think Bill Clinton had it right when he said abortion should be safe, legal and rare. But I'm still trying to figure out how ideologically driven, esoteric arguments about the procedure have anything to do with housing the poor.

Contact Chris Rickert at 608-2526198 or crickert@madison.com , as well as on Facebook and Twitter (©ChrisRickertWS.1). His column appears Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Walker: More funds for schools The governor tells the state education conference some of the aid could be used for teacher bonuses. By SCOTT BAUER

Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Gov. Scott Walker drew applause from school administrators Friday when he promised to provide more money in his next budget for public education, some of which could be used as bonuses for teachers. The positive reaction to Walker's comments was in stark contrast to the anger many teachers and school officials showed Walker in 2011 when he cut education spending sharply and effectively ended collective bargaining rights for public workers, including teachers. Anger

over that proposal led to the recall election Walker won last year. But Walker brought good news to the state education conference Friday, saying his budget coming out on Feb. 20 will increase aid to schools two years after it was cut by $800 million. Walker said after the speech that the additional money wouldn't come close to replacing what was cut. "This is not about backfilling things," he told reporters. Walker said schools saved money through the other part of his union changes that required teachers to contribute more toward their pension and health care benefits, in addition to end-

ing collective bargaining except over base wage increases no greater than inflation. The nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance reported in November those cuts in benefits and limits on collective bargaining offset about two-thirds of the reductions in school revenue in the 2011-2012 academic year. Walker told school board members, business officials and administrators at the meeting that his budget will include incentive payments for highperforming school districts and those showing rapid improve ment. Some of that money could be given to teachers as rewards or bonuses for their work, he said. Likewise, incentive payments will be proposed for low-per forming schools that come up

with a plan for turning things around, he said. A spokeswoman for the state's teachers union did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Bonus payments for teachers are a great idea, said Republican Sen. Luther Olsen, chairman of the Senate Education Commit tee, who attended the speech. But Olsen said the question is how much extra money would be available and whether districts would be able to use it for bonuses or other needs. State Superintendent Tony Evers expressed similar concerns. Evers and Olsen also said they were concerned with the new state report cards being used as the measurement of whether a school is succeeding or failing.

State to replace six boilers that burn coal

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Two facilities will get the environmentally friendly upgrade at a cost of $25M. By DEE J. HALL

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More environmentally friendly boilers that burn natural gas rather than coal will be installed at state facilities in Waupun and the Winnebago Mental Health Institution at a cost of about $25 million. The improvements recommended by the state Department of Administration and approved unanimously Wednesday by the State Building Commission stem from a 2007 federal lawsuit brought by the Sierra Club against the state for failing to follow its own rules when it made improvements to UW-Madison's Charter Street Heating Plant but failed to upgrade to modern pollution control technologies as required by the federal Clean Air Act. "It's pretty expensive, (but) we're getting rid of the fossil fuels," said longtime Building Commission member Sen. Fred Risser, D -Madison. The state reached an agreement with the Sierra Club that required it to evaluate all of its heating and cooling plants at UW campuses, and correctional and health facilities for compliance with clean-air standards, said Jennifer Feyerherm, of the club's Beyond Coal Campaign. Already, Feyerherm said, the Charter plant and the Capitol Heating Plant in Downtown Madison converted from coal to natural gas as a result of the agreement. The boiler replacements at Waupun and Winnebago "should've been done years ago;' she said. The Building Commission approved $15.6 million to replace three 64-year-old coal-burning boilers at the Waupun Central Generating Plant, which provides steam to the Waupun, Dodge and John C. Burke correctional institutions and a private creamery. The commission also approved $ 8.6 million for the plant at the Winnebago mental health center north of Oshkosh. That project will replace three coal-fired boilers, two of them 63 years old and the other 49 years old. Because of the upgrades, Feyerherm said, "The emissions and human health impacts should be greatly reduced!'

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alley Remington, left, and twin sister Ava, 5, of Janesville, wait for the big one Friday during an ice fishing excursion on Monona Bay with their dad, Brandon. The elder Remington has taken his daughters ice fishing since they were 3 years old. His advice to parents: Bring a lot of snacks and, if you aren't catching any fish, keep moving.

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Men sentenced to prison for roles in fatal shooting Judge adds more time than recommended by prosecutors and defense. By ED TRELEVEN

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Two of the seven people charged for their roles in the 2011 shooting death of a man on Madison's North Side were sent to prison Friday for longer than prosecutors and the pair's defense lawyers agreed to recommend. Dane County Circuit Judge Ellen Berz told Jimmy Leuaxay, 19,and his uncle, John Leuaxay, 20, in separate hearings Friday that they were doing the bidding of cowards when they decided to be part of a group that gathered to fight a rival group. During that confrontation on Oct. 20, 2011, Jonathan Wilson, 20, was shot to death on Troy Drive near Vera Court. Demetrius Matticx, 19, is charged with first -degree intentional homicide for allegedly shooting Wilson with a shotgun. A joint sentencing recommendation asked for two years in prison followed by four years of

extended supervision for both men. Instead, Berz sentenced Jimmy Leuaxay to 2 1/2 years in prison followed Jimmy by 4 1/2 years of Leuaxay extended supervision, and John Leuaxay to three years in prison followed by five years of extended supervision. John Their time in Leuaxay prison will be shortened by about a year and three months as credit for the time they spent in jail since their arrests. While many in the group are members of a gang called MAD Boyz, it was debated whether the Leuaxays also were gang members. Berz said it didn't matter. "If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it is a duck;' she said. "If you hang with gang members and commit crimes with gang members, you are a gang member. It doesn't matter if you use the special secret handshake!' Neither Leuaxay was armed in

the incident, and they said they were going only to fight or scare the other group. As conditions to follow while on extended supervision, Berz ordered both men to have no contact with any gang members or with the co-defendants in the case, including each other. "You are not a good influence on him, and he is not a good influence on you;' Berz told John Leuaxay. Assistant District Attorney Paul Barnett and defense lawyers David Mandell and Terry Frederick had urged Berz to follow the agreement they reached in November, when the Leuaxays pleaded no contest to seconddegree reckless endangerment. The charges were amended from being a party to first-degree intentional homicide. But looking at their records as juveniles and the degree to which she felt they had learned from those experiences and from Wilson's death, Berz decided to give them more time behind bars. A trial for Matticx; Dreyon James, 20; Shon Hamilton, 21; and Myntrell Jarvis, 19, is set to start May 6. Devante James, 17, is scheduled for trial in June. •■•

Pierick found guilty of misdemeanor charge Former Walker aide's partner originally faced felony child enticement. By SCOTT BAUER

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WAUKESHA — The domestic partner of one of Gov. Scott Walker's top aides when he was Milwaukee County executive was found guilty Friday of a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor under a deal reached with prosecutors. Brian Pierick was initially charged with felony child entice-

ment and causing a child to expose his genitals in connection with text messages he sent to a 17-year-old Waukesha boy in Pierick late 2010. The evidence was uncovered during a secret investigation of the Milwaukee County executive's office when Walker held that post. Pierick pleaded no contest to the lesser charge and agreed to complete 50 hours of community service as part of the deal. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Patrick Haughney found him guilty and a# ••

set sentencing for Feb. 14. Assistant Milwaukee County District Attorney Sara Lewis said a fine of up to $10,000 also will be recommended at the sentencing. Pierick, 49, appeared in court with his attorney. He declined to comment after the hearing. Pierick, of Sun Prairie, was one of six people charged with crimes stemming from the so-called John Doe investigation into people connected with the county executive's office under Walker. Four former Walker aides as well as a campaign donor were convicted on charges ranging from theft to misconduct in office. One

of those is Tim Russell, Pierick's longtime domestic and business partner. Pierick was charged because prosecutors said an examination of phones and computers seized from Russell showed Pierick tried to solicit minors for sex. Pierick exchanged text messages with a 17-year-old boy and tried to entice him into his van, according to the criminal complaint. Pierick's attorney, public defender Maura McMahon, said Pierick believed the boy he was communicating with via text messages was an adult because the boy told him he was 19.

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Grant will help McNeilus add 70 jobs $600,000 to be used for rail upgrade at FdL plant By Laurie Ritger The Reporter Media

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Grant funding awarded to the city of Fond du Lac will support a project that adds 70 new jobs at McNeilus Steel. Gov. Scott Walker announced the $600,000 Transportation Economic Assistance grant on Thursday. It represents the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's contribution toward rail improvements to serve

local economy McNeilus Steel. The city will not provide funds, but will act as sponsor of the grant. "It's exciting news to have things finalized and moving forward and we're excited about the support from the state," McNeilus General Man-

ager Greg Head said. McNeilus Steel is in the midst of building a $20 million warehouse addition to its full-line steel distribution and processing facility at 123 E. Larsen Drive. The new addition is expected to be completed this spring. The upcoming rail improvement project includes construction of a 2,360-foot track and a 1,570-foot rail spur to offload materials at McNeilus Steel's new and exist-

ing facilities. Construction of the rail improvements is expected to begin in May and be completed by September. The TEA grant represents nearly 50 percent of the $1,273,076 rail construction costs. Most of the steel frame and trusses are up for the new warehouse and it should be enclosed over the next couple of weeks, said Head, who added that See MCNEILUS, Page A6

McNeilus Steel, 123 E. Larson Drive, is in the midst of constructing a $20 million warehouse addition, with $1.3 million in rail line improvements planned to begin in May. The company expects to add 70 new jobs. THE REPORTER MEDIA FILE PHOTO

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Panetta: Women are integral to military's success By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press

to maximize the potential of each student in a learning atmosphere that integrates personal interests and aptitudes, as well as community, state, and national academic, civic and social goals. While students have the opportunity to take online courses as part of an individualized program to meet state standards, math is planned to be the only core area taught online. Tuesday's meeting will in-

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, in lifting a ban on women serving in combat, said women have become integral to the military's success and have shown they are willing to fight and die alongside their male counterparts. "The time has come for our policies to recognize that reality," Panetta said Thursday at a Pentagon news conference with Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Defense Chiefs of Staff. Secretary Panetta said Leon that not all Panetta women will be able to meet the qualifications to be a combat soldier. "But everyone is entitled to a chance," he said. He said the qualifications will not be lowered, and with women playing a broader role, the military will be strengthened. Panetta said that his visits to Afghanistan and Iraq to see U.S. forces in action demonstrated to him that women should have a chance to perform combat duties if they wish, and if they can meet the qualifications. "Our military is more capable, and our force is more powerful, when we use all of the great diverse strengths of the American people," Panetta said earlier Thursday at a Pentagon ceremony in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. Panetta is expected to step down as Pentagon chief sometime in February. Republican Former Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska has been nominated as his successor, and his Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for Jan. 31. "Every person in today's military has made a solemn commitment to fight, and if necessary to die, for our nation's defense," he said. "We owe it to them to allow them to pursue every avenue of military service for which they are fully prepared and qualified. Their career success and their specific oppor-

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Brothers Dan and Rick Lawrence and Rick's son, Kevin Lawrence from the Hudson River Yacht Club in Newburgh, New York, rig the 50 foot, one ton Jack Frost ice boat built in 1892, readying it Wednesday to fly across icy Lake Winnebago. PATRICK FLOOD / THE REPORTER MEDIA

Historic iceboat comes to Lake Winnebago By Sharon Roznik The Reporter Media

The Jack Frost flies across icy Lake Winnebago, it's sailors braced against the frigid wind. It was 7 degrees out during the warmest part of Wednesday, but that didn't matter to the Lawrence family of Newburgh, N.Y., because the thick blood of generations of iceboaters runs through their veins.

Built in 1892, the 50-foot long, one-ton Jack Frost has a history steeped in old money and tradition. Originally owned by Standard Oil Co. President Archibald Rogers, the iceboat was brought to Lake Winnebago by the Lawrence clan on a 17-hour trip to run in the 100-year anniversary of the Northwest Regatta. Unfortunately, the regatta has been postponed for possibly

a week after Northwest Ice Yacht Association race committee members spent more than two hours on ATVs thoroughly checking a large area of the Lake Winnebago. They found some holes and a bumpy surface and voted to postpone. Along with the Jack Frost, two other historic stern-steerers from New York's Hudson River — the Aerial and the Ice Queen — are set up at NIYA

member Dave Lallier's property along Lakeshore Drive. Their crews are reported to be having a pretty good time even though they are limited in how far they can sail. "The ice is thick enough, but it's too rough," said Dan Lawrence. "We may stay here, but it depends on what the weather will do." See BOAT, Page A6

District set to start new charter school Rosendale-Brandon will open Cirrus in 2013-14 By Sharon Roznik The Reporter Media

ROSENDALE — The Rosendale-Brandon School District is moving ahead with plans for a project-based charter school. A $175,000 federal grant is funding plans for Cirrus Charter School, scheduled to launch during the 2013-14 school year. The Cirrus High School Planning Committee will host

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customized blend of technology and personal interaction to meet both achievement standards and individual goals, interests and learning styles, said Technology Director John Saecker. The school will be structured for teens who are independent learners and find the structure of a regular classroom limiting or struggle with this structure, and can take responsibility for their own learning. Saecker said the mission is

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SPORTS BRIEFS Coaching legend Pliner dies of cancer

Terry Pliner, an inductee in St. Norbert College's Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame, died Monday, Jan. 7, after a battle with cancer. He was 74. Pliner was the head men's track and field coach at St. Norbert in De Pere from 1980 to '89 after serving as an assistant for six years. He also was the Green Knights' head women's track and field coach from 1985 to '91. At the time of his death, he was an assistant coach with the track and field program at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay. Pliner coached track and field at Green Bay Premontre High School and St. Agnes grade school before going to St. Norbert. He was inducted into St. Norbert's hall of fame in 1994. He led the Green Knights to Midwest Conference titles in both indoor and outdoor track and field every year from 1986 to '91. The 12 MWC titles are the college's only conference championships in track and field. Laura Salm, the Green Knights' first national champion, won the NCAA Division III women's indoor track and field high jump on Pliner's watch in March 1991. Pliner is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia, and three children: Todd, Shelley Schumacher and Lynne Van Hollen, all of whom he coached at St. Norbert. Pro wrestling matches Saturday West De Pere High School sophomore Cody Schwartz hangs on the rim after dunking the basketball against host Seymour in the first quarter of their Bay Conference game Tuesday night, Jan. 15. Schwartz was called for a technical foul on the play, which received a holler of approval from Phantoms sophomore Jesse Owens (10). Schwartz made a 3-point shot at the buzzer to lift the Phantoms to a 66-63 victory and into sole possession of first place in the Bay ahead of Seymour. EVAN SIEGLE/GANNETT WISCONSIN MEDIA

Phantoms have liftoff Buzzer-beating 3 from Schwartz gives WDP sole Bay lead; De Pere takes first loss in FRCC The De Pere Journal

Cody Schwartz made sure the West De Pere High School Phantoms left Seymour on Iliesday night with first place in the Bay Conference all to themselves. The sophomore forward made a 3-point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end of the fourth quarter to decide a 6663 victory for West De Pere in

a battle of the Bay's two remaining unbeaten teams. "It felt good when I released it," Schwartz said. "It felt like it was going in, and when it went in, I was so happy." Schwartz scored a gamehigh 25 points as the Phantoms rallied from a 12-point deficit in the first half. West De Pere (11-1 overall), which is on a 10-game winning streak, improved to 8-0 in the

Bay. Defending Bay champion Seymour (11-2 overall) fell a game back atop the conference standings with a 7-1 record. Phantoms sophomore guard Jesse Owens had 16 points, and junior guard Chandler Diekvoss added 11. The teams will meet again Feb. 15 at West De Pere to end the regular season. At stake could be the Bay title, which the Phantoms are seeking to win for the first time since the 1985-86 season.

The Phantoms ended a 35game losing streak to perennial conference heavyweight Seymour in the teams' first meeting last season at West De Pere. The Thunder, however, won the rematch at home in the regular-season finale. That left the Phantoms in a three-way tie for third place. A game-high 25 points from Diekvoss helped West De Pere roll to an 82-60 Bay win over visiting Denmark on Friday. Âť See PHANTOMS, J7

Play time at Berken Baseball Camp

Wisconsin Pro Wrestling will host "Fight Night 8: New Year's Evolution" on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Baba Louies, 419 Main Ave., downtown De Pere. The more than 2 hours of wrestling action will feature former WWE star Raven in the main event against Dysfunction in a Raven's Rules match. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Bell time is 8 p.m. Ringside seats are $15, and general admission is $10. A portion of proceeds from the event, including a 50/50 raffle, will go to the Green Bay chapter of Alzheimer's Association. For more information, go to www.wisconsinpro wrestling.com or search "Wisconsin Professional Wrestling" on Facebook. Sargent earns Scholar-Athlete honor

Clarke (Iowa) University's Tara Sargent was named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete. Sargent, a senior from De Pere, was a defensive specialis t/libero for Clarke's women's volleyball team last fall. The De Pere High School graduate is a twotime NAIA Scholar-Athlete honoree. To qualify for the distinction, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieve junior academic status. Youth free throw contest Jan. 26

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jason Berken holds his 16-month-old daughter, Hadley, as he talks to participants Saturday, Jan. 12, during the sixth annual Berken Baseball Camp at West De Pere High School. Berken, a 2002 graduate of West De Pere, was honored for his accomplishments in professional baseball by his alma mater during the camp with a big plaque that is displayed in the school commons. TODD MCMAHONJTHE DE PERE JOURNAL

Tristen Stevens, right, an eighth-grader from Green Bay, receives instruction from Baltimore Orioles bullpen catcher Ronnie Deck on throwing techniques for catchers during the Berken Baseball Camp at West De Pere High School on Saturday, Jan. 12. The two-day camp hosted by De Pere native and Major League Baseball pitcher Jason Berken was open to children in grades 3 to 12. TODD MCMAHON/THE DE PERE JOURNAL

De Pere Knights of Columbus Abbot Pennings Council 3955 will hold its annual Free Throw Challenge starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Hemlock Creek Elementary School, 1900 Williams Grant Drive, Lawrence. Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are eligible to participate in the free event. The top three individuals in each age group will be eligible to compete at the district level.

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Barron County man Jack Frost has been busy captured in Arizona Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald reported that on January 12, 2013 the Barron County Sheriff's Department was contacted by the US Marshall's office stating that they had Romaine A. Quinn, 47, in custody in Overgaard Arizona.

Romaine Quinn was wanted for absconding from Federal Probation and Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child and Felony Bail Jumping in Barron County. Quinn will be transported back to Barron County by the US Marshalls.

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Beware of requests for remote access to computer The Barron County Sheriff's Department has been alerted that some Barron County residents are receiving calls from people claiming to work forMicrosoft Windows who want remote access to their computer. As with all scams, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald asks us "please don't give out any information unless you know who you are talking to. Banks and other businesses will never call you up to confirm your account numbers; you can never win something

unless you enter to win and never allow anyone to have remote access or passwords to enter your computer." Please report any scams to the Barron County Sheriff's Department at 715537-3106. The Sheriff's office cannot take any action unless a crime has been committed and you have been deprived of money/ property. Please take precautions before this happens by hanging up on them and/or telling them you are alerting local law enforcement.

Bergmann named AHA Committee on Volunteers Board Chairman The Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association (AHA) recently appointed Ann Bergmann of Cumberland, Wisconsin to service as Board Chair

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for the Committee on Volunteers. The Committee on Volunteers (COV) is composed of 15 members from throughout the United States, is the recognized body of AHA that is con-

cerned with the role and responsibilities of organized volunteers and auxiliaries. In addition to responsibilities for member communication and assistance in policy development, she will lead the committee on advising the Association on programs and services directed to volunteers and auxiliaries, will participate in AHA grassroots advocacy and policy development and assist the committee on supporting and implementing American Hospital Association policy and programs to hospitals and health systems. Ms. Bergmann began this role January 1, 2013. She is currently a member of the COV Committee, past president of Partners of Wisconsin Hospital Association and serves as Partners of WHA Public Policy Education Chairperson for

These beautiful trees seem dusted in powdered sugar as hoarfrost covered the landscape early last Tuesday morning. Photo taken by Terry Henck.

Red Cross urges everyone Something You Should Know About... to get their flu shot now by Hope Lee Vicich

New Year's Resolutions

With three weeks of the new year under our belts I have one question for you... How are those New Year's resolutions coming? I know we all make them (and usually all break them) so here are some local ways to help you keep at least some of yours. According to various polls and websites, some of the most popular resoCont'd on page 12 lutions include pampering

ing someone against flu viruses. In addition to getting vaccinated, the Red Cross has some simple steps people can take to help prevent the spread of the flu virus. Parents can also practice these things with their kids to help keep them well: • Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing, and throw the tissue away after use. If a tissue isn't available, cough or sneeze into the elbow, not the hands. • Wash hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand-rub. • Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth.

Widespread flu activity is being reported across much of the country and the yourself/relieving stress, American Red Cross urges losing weight/getting fit people who have not yet gotten a flu vaccine to get and managing money/debt. Fortunately for our lucky vaccinated now. The Red Cross also has Cumberland residents, we have businesses right here steps people can take to in town to help you with prevent the spread of the flu virus during what the those goals. Firstly I would like to Centers for Disease Control welcome to town the latest (CDC) says is the worst inway to pamper yourself - fluenza outbreak in several The Ace of Shades Nail & years in the United States. Body Salon. Located in the Widespread flu activity is former city hall building reported in 41 states includCont'd on page 12 ing Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Early Learning Center 4 year old program enrollment Registration information has been mailed to parents of children who are eligible for the Early Learning Center as listed on the school census. Children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2013 are eligible for the Early Learning Center in the fall. If you did

not receive information and have a child who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2013, please contact the Elementary school office at 822-5123 to enroll them. Enrollments are due by February 15th, 2013.

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Deputy contracts to save $130K By Tim Damos News Republic

Sauk County is likely to save nearly $130,000 over two years as a result of an arbitrator's ruling in a contract dispute with the Sheriff's Department's deputies union. Sauk County Controller Kerry Beghin said she expects the decision - in which Arbitrator Milo Flaten selected the county's final offer over the union's - will result in budget savings of about $50,000. "Although $50,000 is a big number, it is about half of a percent of the total department's wages and benefits of $10.8 million," Beghin said. Savings may be about $86,000 by the end of this contract year, she said. The county budgeted for the worst case scenario in both years. The budget surpluses will be used to strengthen the county's rainy day fund. The county's financial policies allow the county board to use the funds to offset the cost of one-time projects, reducing the need for tax dollars or borrowing.

Following months of negotiations, the county and its roughly 91 sworn officers were unable to reach a contract agreement. They entered interest arbitration, a process in which both parties submit a final offer and a neutral third party selects one. Flaten chose the county's offer, saying it was more reasonable and in line with how deputies are compensated in comparable communities. If the union's final offer which called for more generous raises than the county's - had prevailed, he wrote, it may have led to "begrudgement" among other county workers. The county's three other employee unions agreed to contracts with major concessions, including wage freezes, before their ability to collectively bargain was effectively eliminated by a 2011 bill proposed by Gov. Scott Walker and passed by Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement officers were exempt from that legislation.

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Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson's singing cockatoo, Matilda, hits on a member of the audience Friday evening during a performance at Baraboo's historic Al. Ringling Theatre. To find out about movie show times and upcoming events at the theater, visit www.alringling.com .

Sheboygan man faces 120 years for sex assaults By Tim Damos News Republic

A Sheboygan man has been bound over for trial on charges that he had sex with a child on multiple occasions in Sauk County nearly a decade ago. Following a hearing Friday in Sauk County Circuit Court, Judge Guy Reynolds found probable cause to believe that 51-year-old William S. Oakley III committed the alleged crimes. Each of the three felony charges against Oakley carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison. Authorities say he

had sex with a young girl several times between August 2004 and March 2005.

The alleged victim spoke with authorities last summer, and reported that Oakley had sex with her in 2004. After that, "it was almost a daily occur rence," she told a detective.

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WISCONSIN DELLS — City employees here expressed reservations about a possible new requirement that they live within city limits or the school district boundaries. The Wisconsin City Council Personnel Committee met Monday to discuss three sections in the personnel handbook it is working on and about 18 employees came to the meeting. The topic that garnered the most comments from the employees was where employees might be required to live. Alderperson Ed Wojnicz suggested employees be required to live within the Dells school district, but Mayor Brian Landers said he would prefer they live within city limits, although he said a minimum requirement would be living within the school district. Landers said city taxpayers want to see employees living in the community for which they work. The employees who live within the community take more responsibility for it and have more ownership of the community, he said. The city's assessed valuation has dropped and the population is not growing, even as the city's costs are growing. Alderperson Jesse DeFosse said the city needs to encourage people to move to town in order to grow the community.

"It's a lot to dictate where someone lives;' said Parks and Recreation Director Thad Meister, who said his contract requires him to live in the city. The Wisconsin Dells Police Department requires its officers to live within a certain radius of the police station, said Police Chief Jody Ward. On the northeast side of the school district, the distance to the station is 16 to 18 miles, while on the southwest side on Highway A, the school district boundaries are only four miles from the station. He said officers live a maximum of 15 miles from the station and he has a "handful" who live outside the district but within that 15 mile radius. Public Works Director David Holzem said the most important thing was response time when an employee needed to come in to work. Other employees said the city might not find the most qualified candidates if it limited where they could live. Alderperson Dar Mor said if two candidates applied for a job, the city would pick the one that lived within the city or school district. If the proposed handbook changes are approved, employees living outside the school district would be allowed to maintain their current residence, Landers said, but future employees starting in 2014 would have to live in the school district. He also said a new hire would be given a set amount of time to relocate.

Wyocena Kid' still flying high after Aviation Hall induction LaVerne "Griff" Griffin is photographed on Tuesday in his original flight suit and helmet at his home in Portage. Behind him are the dog tags and medals Griffin earned during his military career. The 84year-old was inducted in the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame last fall.

Each recipient received a plaque outlining Capital Newspapers their accomplishments. "I feel real honored and lucky to have this PORTAGE — LaVerne "Griff" Griffin has because I was in the right place at the right his feet on the ground, eyes on the sky and time. I would say I didn't expect to be nomihis name in the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of nated for it because other people have done Fame. a lot of things," Griffin, 84, said. "A lot of it "It's the highest honor you can get from was based on my military experience which the state. There's a good number of wellhappened a long time ago, but a top - secret known individuals in it, too, so It's quite item. I guess it would've been a shoe-in an elite group Griff was placed in. He most when it happened in 1954?' definitely deserves the honor:' said Tomas Since 1985, more than 100 men and Thomas, a member of the Board of Directors women have been inducted into the hall of for the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. fame. The mission is to collect and preserve In October, the Wisconsin Aviation Hall the history of aviation in Wisconsin, recogof Fame inducted five people during a cer- nize those who made history, and to inform emony in the Founder's Wing at the EAA and promote aviation education for future Aviation Center in Oshkosh: Griffin, Tom generations, according to the Wisconsin Hegy, Mike McArdle, and posthumously, Aviation Hall of Fame. Warren O'Brien and John Salzer for their contributions to aviation in Wisconsin. Please see HALL, Page A10 By Jen McCoy

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Garage fire reported The Beaver Dam Fire Department responded to a garage fire at W9904 Highway CP around 10:30 p.m. Friday. The garage was fully engulfed in flames when the fire was reported.

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A couple of Beaver Dam's newer teachers are following closely in the footsteps of the longtime educators in the district that they call Mom and Dad. Andrew Loizzo teaches American government, advanced placement U.S. government and action and reaction in the classroom next to the one where his father, Joseph Loizzo, taught American problems for 35 years. Andrew's sister, Alison Loizzo, teaches third grade at Washington Elementary School. Her mother, Paula Loizzo, was also an elementary school teacher in the district. The younger Loizzos agree their parents were role models who inspired their career choices. Both Loizzo men started teaching at the middle school. Joe Loizzo spent two years there in the mid 1970s and Andrew spent a year there last year before moving to the high school. "In our family most of the sons follow into the profession of their father," Andrew Loizzo said. "It makes sense: When you are growing up that is what you experience!'

Get outdoors Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. when Cabin Fever Fest will be held at Crystal Lake Park. There will be a ping pong ball drop with a $250 prize as well as many other events. Chili contestants will bring a crock pot and enter on-site, free samples and the winners (crowd favorites) will get cash prizes - $50 for first place and $25 for second place. There will be games, a cooking demonstration by Boy Scout Troop 724, with samples, winter disc golf, skating and sledding, narrated wagon rides, beach bonfire, family crafts and music by DJ Jeff Hall. The concession stand will serve coffee, hot cocoa, hot dogs, nachos and s'mores. BEAVER DAM

Ski trip planned Beaver Dam Community Activities & Services Department has a ski trip to Cascade Mountain planned for Feb. 22 from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The registration deadline is Feb. 14 Ages 10 & under must be accompanied by a paid chaperone who is at least 16 or over. The cost of $36 includes transportation, flex lift ticket, flex rental, beginner ski lessons and a deluxe food voucher. Sign up at, 114 E Third St. Call 887-4639 for more information. REESEVILLE

Wild Turkey banquet is Feb. 9 The Dodge County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will holding the 23rd annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Feb. 9 at Reeseville Community Center, 406 N. Main St. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. All will enjoy themselves. There will be a live auction, silent auction and many raffles. All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets sold at the door. Call Dean or Noreane Ziegel at 920-927-5477 or email at nziegel@charter. net for tickets or more information.

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Andrew Loizzo, right, teaches American government, advanced placement U.S. government and action and reaction in the classroom next to the one where his father, Joseph Loizzo, left, taught American problems for 35 years.

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Alison Loizzo, right, teaches third grade at Washington Elementary School. Her mother Paula Loizzo, left, was also an elementary school teacher in the district.

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TOWN OF SCOTT — Six hogs escaped from a burning barn Thursday night in the town of Scott and hid in a wooded area across the road from the charred, smoldering ruins of the centuryold structure that had housed them. While the hogs escaped with only some singed spots, the other animals in the barn — two Holstein calves, some baby goats, chickens and rabbits — weren't so lucky. Owner Jean Lynch said she couldn't find even a trace of remains from the animals that were trapped in the burning barn. "That was such a hot fire," she said. "You couldn't get close at all." Friesland Fire Chief Randy

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JUNEAU - A 20 -yearold Ixonia man was placed on four years of probation Friday after being found guilty of taking more than $20,000 through stolen checks. Nicholas J. Hansen, N599 High View Road, pleaded no contest to charges of forgery and theft of moveable property over $10,000. He must serve 240 days of conditional jail time broken into 30 day segments with the first commencing on July 1. He must pay $21,892.76 in restitution. He must undergo an AODA assessement and follow through with any resulting recommendations. He may not vote or possess firearms. According to the criminal complaint, the man Hansen was living in the town of Ashippun with

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Jeremy Pickarts of Poynette and Tony Mehl of Mauston herd six hogs that escaped from a burning barn on the farm of their mother, Jean Lynch, in the town of Scott. When the barn was engulfed in flames Thursday night, the hogs somehow ran out and hid in the woods across Columbia County Highway H. On Friday afternoon, five of the hogs had been successfully herded into another barn on the property, but a sixth escaped again and went back to the woods.

the barn burning and called 911. Bobholz said the Friesland Fire Department was dispatched about The barn was engulfed in flames 7:30 p.m. Thursday to N9563 by the time the firefighters arrived, County Highway H, northwest of he said. See HOGS/Page 2 Cambria, after a neighbor noticed

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The Common Council, meeting as a committee of the whole, heard presentations from Huot, Finance Director John Ruggini and City Administrator Jim Archambo in a three-hour meeting. The meeting provided some reassurance on the status of the

tax-incremental financing district that is helping pay city costs for the development of Innovation Park, especially in light of the recent commitment by ABB Inc. to build a $13.5 million facility there. "Value from ABB ensures debt coverage on Discovery

Parkway," said Ruggini. But the future of the Eschweiler buildings seemed no closer to resolution at the end of the meeting than when it started. Huot laid out the numbers. To rehabilitate all five buildings Please see ESCHWEILERS, Page 15

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OUT & ABOUT »The Adult Concert Series at McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., will feature a performance by Chris Norman and David Greenberg at 7 p.m. today in the library's fine arts center. Admission is free. For more information, call 715-422-5136. »Tunes in the Tavern will feature live music by Rumours from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday in Grand Avenue Tavern at Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave. » Let's Hang On!, the nation's premier Frankie Valli and Four Seasons tribute show, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Tickets cost $29 and are available at the Arts Council office, 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite

101, or by calling 715-424-2787. » Park Institute, 4233 Eighth St. S., will hold its 34th anniversary open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Shows will be held at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., with drawings to follow each show. Free food and refreshments will be offered. For more information, call 715-421-5900. »Saturday night features the Kosmic Sounds of touchstyle guitarist Bob Kosmoski at 6 p.m. at Andy's Bar and Grill, 410 E. Grand Ave. For more information, call 715-423-2639. » Octane Bar & Grill, 9051 Highway 13, will host a performance by Outta Hand starting at 9 p.m. Saturday. There is no cover charge. For more information,

call 715-325-6060. »The Pour House, 3140 Lake Ave., will host performances by Time to Kill, Chainsnap and Reggie's Revenge starting at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 715-421-1122. »The Port Edwards Lions Club will hold its annual fisheree from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday on Nepco Lake (enter off Griffith Avenue). The Historic Point Basse ice harvest also is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the fisheree.

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Nick Baum of Babcock sprays his snow sculpture, "Wine, Cheese and Quackers," with a mix of food coloring and water before judging during the 2012 Souper Snow Sculpture Spectacular to benefit the South Wood County Humane Society. DAILY TRIBUNE MEDIA FILE PHOTO

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The Souper Snow Sculpture Spectacular to benefit the South Wood County Humane Society will celebrate its eighth anniversary this weekend, and organizers say the high level of support from the community and the need for activities for young people during the winter months are what make the event a success. "It's really fun for the whole family," said Bridget Chariton, executive director for the humane society. "You can bring the kids and spend the whole day. And it's pretty unique to this area." Chariton said the event is a significant fundraiser for the humane society, raising $6,000 to $8,000 a year on average. "We have a really nice turnout; it's quite an event," she said. As of Monday, nine teams were signed up to compete in the event's snow sculpture contest, with room for up to 24 teams. Chariton said teams can sign up through Friday and will be accepted on a first-come basis. Cost is $15 for a family or organization, and $25 for a corporate team. Registration will be accepted online at www.swchs.com or at the humane society, 3621 64th St. N. Each team is given a 6-foot by 6-foot block of snow, and team members can use tools and food coloring to design their sculpture. Sculpting kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, and designers have until 3 p.m. to design their piece. Awards are presented to the top three teams, as well as a new award this year — the "Nice Try" award. "It's so cool because everyone starts with the same block of snow and (the sculptures) really come to life as you continue to watch," Chariton said. "Some teams will even put together a diagram or a small sculpture before the event.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Where: Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S. Cost: Admission is free. More info: Call 715-423-0505 or go to www.swchs.com .

Renaissance Learning's sculpture, "Thinking Man," gets some finishing touches by Stacy Reeder and Joe Darr during the 2012 Souper Snow Sculpture Spectacular. DAILY TRIBUNE MEDIA FILE PHOTO

"It starts as this gigantic chunk of ice, and by the end of the day it has become a work of art." Rich Heinz of Grand Rapids and his team of snow sculptors have been chosen as this year's professional sculpting team and will design a large interactive piece this week for children to play on during the event. Heinz, whose team won last year's contest after placing fourth for several years, plans to create a

sculpture of a polar bear on an iceberg with a slide. In addition to the snow sculpture competition in the Centralia Center parking lot, a variety of activities also will take place in the building's Riverwalk area, said event chairwoman Amy Scheide, who also serves as vice president of the humane society's board of directors. Eleven local restaurants will donate a variety of soups to be sold along with other food and refreshments throughout the afternoon, and a bake sale is planned. A "spectacular" basket raffle featuring gift certificates, handmade crafts and other donations from local businesses also is a highlight of the event. Local acoustic performers Two Left Feet, Cassie Hansen and Einstein Squared will provide music during the event, and a pet adoption center will be set up in Centralia Center with some of the humane society's available animals. "We have seen a significant increase in the number of animals we are caring for (at the humane society)," Scheide said. "People don't realize the cost of owning an animal, and with the downturn in the economy some people have been forced to give up their animals. "This event is a really fun way to support a local nonprofit and to help our community's animals."

Exhibit explores balance between nature, man

hen an artist is faced with a blank canvas much is expressed by the medium and technical style used, however, there is so much more. Artists can attempt to portray images as close to reality as possible; some decide to focus on emotion, while others try to obscure their message or take an "art for art's sake" approach. For artist Alexander Landerman, his goal is to connect reality with spirit. Being able to sketch a detailed, realto-life drawing is beau-

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tiful. To put personality to that drawing and truly achieve the "essence" of the subject, however, requires a spiritual connection to what you are drawing. Landerman has this connection. Landerman's work will be featured in an upcoming art exhibition at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240

Johnson St., from Feb. 8 to March 22, along with guest sculptural fiber artists Sarajane Snyder and Diane Brown-Hahn. An opening reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 8 with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments served. The collection of work represented by these artists engage the viewer on the delicate balance shared between nature and man. The fibers and reed used to sculpt baskets are increasingly scarce. Snyder has been weaving baskets for years and just recently was informed of the unavail-

ability of weaving materials that may place a temporary hiatus in her basket making. Landerman has a respect for his subject matter that is unbeatable. His genuine love of people, and enthusiastic and upbeat nature translates in several aspects of his life and art. Residing in a small cabin in Stevens Point, Landerman eats only what he kills and chooses not to have Internet access. This lifestyle brings him closer to the earth and gives him a respect for his surroundings. This would become his in-

spiration for his latest series: Rabbits. The Rabbits is a series of letterpress prints with charcoal drawings expressing Landerman's philosophy on animals, food and culture. Each print is a different recipe with rabbit as the main ingredient. The series includes 25 recipes from several cultures and seeks to bring up the "universal necessity of food," as well as encourage acknowledgment and respect of the meat we choose to eat. The text is printed using a Vandercook proofing press with

various types of wooden fonts. After running it through the press, Landerman hand draws the images of the rabbits onto the page. His hope is to "give the animals a sense of individuality." The rabbits shown were hunted by Landerman for the purpose of both food and art. He seeks to pay homage to these animals, thanking them for their sacrifice for his nourishment. R. Sylvia Becker is executive director for the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center. To reach her, call 715-421-4598 or email cwcc@wctc.net.

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This year's Bald Eagle Watching Days, held Friday and Saturday, drew crowds so large that volunteers had to

turn visitors away from some attractions, said Barb Barzen of the Ferry Bluff Eagle Council. "We found that our programming was not designed to accommodate as many people as showed up," Barzen

said. "We ended up having to turn a lot of people away from bus tours, and people were disappointed that there wasn't a second raptor show. There

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the old one. Putting a new floor over the old one can create other issues, including that the bottom row of the bleachers would need to be raised. According to Len Burzynski, building and grounds supervisor, the district insurer, EMC Insurance, will be overseeing asbestos abatement, which will take place in June 2013. The district will seek bids for asbestos removal and bids are due in on Jan. 28. The new floor would not have been possible without generous donations received from the Sauk Prairie Sports Boosters and Craig and Lea Culver. In a telephone conversation last Monday, superintendent Cliff Thompson said, "The gym floor became a reality based on the vision and generous donations of the community." Thompson said that in early 2011, athletic director Aaron Braund was approached by two community members and parents, Jim Breunig and Lee Kostroski, asking the district to consider replacing the south gym floor, which is about 50 years old and older than the north gym floor. Breunig and Kostroski then worked with Burzynski, Thompson and financial director Judy Weinstock on an informational meeting for contractors that install gym floors from around the state, as well as approaching the Culvers and sports boosters for donations. "If it had not been for these committed individuals and community support SEE GYM, PAGE 15

As with most of Wisconsin, influenza has taken an early and strong grip on Sauk Prairie. "We've seen big numbers of influenza cases coming to our emergency room," said Dorothy Weigel, emergency services director at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. "Numbers are three times as much over last year. They are not so much admissions as people seeking treatment." According to Weigel last week saw the first decrease in numbers in people coming to the hospital's emergency room with flu symptoms since December. "But it's still a big increase over last year." Denise Kellner, patient care supervisor at Prairie Clinic, said, "We've seen a large increase in patients with the flu over the last three weeks. Our numbers are greatly increased and are 50 percent higher than at peak last year," In Sauk Prairie Schools on one re-

cent day there were 120 students out ill district wide. Tower Rock School typically has just a handful absent on any given day but on one recent day there were 20 students out, according to Doug Yost, director of pupil services. And it's not just hitting the students. Yost said he missed two days last week due to the flu. "In a typical year the flu doesn't peak until mid February," said Kellner. Flu season typically runs from late December to mid March. This year influenza struck much earlier. Kellner said the most typical strains they are seeing at Prairie Clinic are A and B, which are covered by the flu shot. She points out that even if one received the flu shot they could still get the flu. "It's a milder form, though," she added. The flu shot is still available around the community and is highly recommended. "People should use common sense," said Weigel. "Wash hands frequently.

SEE FLU, PAGE 15

Chamber names 2012 award recipients by MICHAEL CARIGNAN Editor The Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce (SPCC) held its 2013 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet at The Dorf Haus in Roxbury Monday night. and along with introducing the new leadership for 2013. handed out seven awards to members of its organization. "Tonight we honor our members," said Tywana German, SPCC executive director, to the 245 chamber members on hand for the banquet. The chamber added 46 new members in 2012 and now has 288 member

businesses. German went on to highlight some of the chamber's accomplishments over the last year including the opening of the new visitor center. Chamber members said goodbye to outgoing board president Todd Baker, of Eagle Inn, and welcomed new president Amy Ryan, of Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & Clinics. "This was an amazing year," said Ryan. "The cherry on the top is the new visitor center. How can we top that? We've got a lot of great things in store for 2013. We didn't peak in 2012. We're just getting started." SEE CHAMBER, PAGE 2

Todd Baker, outgoing Chamber president, was recognized for 10 years of service on the board and presented an award recognizing his contributions by in-coming president Amy Ryan. Baker was also named Business Person of the Year. PHOTO BY MICHAEL CARIGNAN

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GOP envisions income tax cut with $200 savings per family MARY SPICUZZA AND BARRY ADAMS Lee Newspapers

MADISON — Each Wisconsin family could get an income tax cut of about $200 under the state budget being planned by Republican leaders. Gov. Scott Walker and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R- Rochester, said Tuesday that they hoped the income tax cut would total between $300 million and $350 million during the upcoming 2013-14 budget. Walker said that could mean about $200 in savings per family, but added that details were still being worked out. "What we're looking at is you could put a couple hundred dollars into the hands of citizens across the state;' Walker said. "Those are things we'll

work out. One of the things we have to look at is do you just put that money in terms of an income tax cut just into the current tax rates, or could you modify those rates!" The governor has made his proposed income tax cuts a key part of his budget, which he is expected to present next month, and highlighted the cuts in his State of the State address last week. Walker made his comments Tuesday to reporters after a speech to the Wisconsin Technology Council. He said that the state's budget surplus is about $342 million, adding that he thinks it's reasonable to focus on that surplus when calculating the tax cuts. "The need is now;' Walk-

told the State Journal, referring to those figures. Todd Berry, president of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, urged caution about plans to devote the budget surplus to income tax cuts rather than using the money to boost budget reserves. He warned the state has had "meager budget surpluses" in recent years and has bounced from one financial crisis to the next. "History might not suggest that is the wisest thing," Berry said of Re publicans' tax cut plans. Vos said he was hopeful that lawmakers could afford to cut income taxes while providing more money for schools and taking care of those relying on Medicaid health care programs.

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Walker: Venture capital fund needs at least $25M to be a success BARRY ADAMS Lee Newspapers

MADISON — A state venture capital fund to help create and grow businesses would need at least $25 million to $30 million a year to be successful, but how that fund is created is still being determined, Gov. Scott Walker told business leaders Tuesday. Walker spoke for about 30 minutes to the Wisconsin Technology Council in Madison and spent another 15 minutes taking questions from the group, which includes a cross section of technology-geared busi-

nesses, including venture capitalists. Walker said the fund could be created in his budget or through the Legislature, but he urged council members to stress to lawmakers that a state venture capital fund would be beneficial for the whole state, not just in Madison and Milwaukee. Those cities are home to the bulk of the state's startup and technology sector businesses. "Part of it is trying to convince or to convey to lawmakers that (what) we're talking about in a fund-to-fund concept is something that will help

ideas in just about every community across the state," Walker said. "The most important thing you can do is to make the case to lawmakers that this isn't just a Madison or Milwaukee issue!' Attempts to pass a proposed $400 million venture capital bill in the last legislative session stalled when agreement couldn't be reached over how the program would be structured. Walker told reporters after Tuesday's meeting that he would want to ensure that any state venture capital fund would be protected from being used by lawmakers

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When I stepped outside on Tuesday morning, I was greeted by a wall of harsh air that measured -20° F and my face froze almost instantaneously. I swear, I thought my nose would slide off the front of my face like a sheet of ice. It was almost enough to take the breath right out of me, and I was worried the blood would freeze to a standstill in my veins. And just then, as all courage had been iced over, I heard a chickadee calling from the woods, and I remembered my place. The tiny, lonely little Black-Capped Chickadee was out singing her song in the mixed hardwood forest to greet the morning light, and I was cold just walking out the front door of a well-heated house. The little bird shamed me. It was as if she were mocking me, calling me a coward, a fake, a phony, a weakling. Chickadee's cries shouted taunts, challenges, and a strange, ancient language of support for brethren of the North. My new friend gave me courage. I started my car to let it warm up, but instead of sitting inside it or retreating back into the house to wait, I began twisting my torso, spinning my arms in circles, and doing some free-weight squats in the driveway. I'm sure Chickadee laughed at my impromptu workout. I know I did. The movements got my blood flowing though, and before long I was one step closer to conquering the cold. I drew my breath in with purpose through my nose, slowly and fully. I was centered, and I invited the frozen atmosphere into my lungs to become me. I found joy in the crisp texture of the air and the pristine sights around me. Every tree, frozen solid, the snow on the ground, crunchy and catching the sunlight like diamonds, and the pale blue sky of winter overhead, void of any pollutants. And then, finally, I appreciated the world once again. We can call it cold, freezing, or frigid, blustery, arctic, frosty, or bleak. We can light fires, bundle up, cover up, wrap up, and suit up. We can sip warm drinks, rub our hands together, and watch our breath make clouds in front of us, but it won't change how cold it is outside. We can complain through our struggles

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and shiver in our homes this winter, or we can greet this struggle head on. After all, if there's one thing on our side, it's this: We are people of the North, and we do not fear the cold. We know what to expect, and we know what it takes to live here. We know what we're in for, and we know how to prepare. This Northwoods of ours can be an unforgiving place sometimes, and we are hardened by that. We who choose the North are stalwart, devoted people, and we know the ice. We take

pride in our ability to live side-by-side along the frozen swamps, hardened hardwoods, and snowdrift meadows. This is our home and we go by the song of the chickadee and the call of the coyote. We've spent lifetimes learning and preparing for the dead of winter, and now we find ourselves in the thick of it. Buck up, I say! Spring will be earned by us like it is every year. The mud season is far off still, and we will exercise the patience and resilience it takes to get there - just like each year before

this one. Don't be discouraged and do not despair. Do take some pride in the winter. Take some comfort in knowing you are not alone, and listen for the call of the black-capped stewards the next time your courage fails you. "There is but one philosophy and its name is fortitude! To bear is to conquer our fate." - Edward Bulwer-Lytton See you out there, A woodsman in training.

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As usual this week's column is about having a good time! My annual ice fishing trip up on the Chetac/Birch Lake chain with Paul Bucher and several of his buddies was basically one laugh after another and we even caught some fish.

Friday, Jan. 5 High 23, low 8 This trip is like Christmas, it happens every year. Here is the scoop, my stepson Joey, who is 19 now, my very pregnant golden retriever Fire, and myself drive up north in a very loaded `96, Chevy pickup. We arrive at our destination, which is a cabin on this beautiful chain of lakes where we meet Ryan Ransom and Paul Bucher. Several laughs are had with hundreds more to come and we headed out to perch paradise. Paul Bucher has one of those super nice pull behind your truck ice shacks, which the four of us will call home when we are not in the cabin. The ice is just thick enough to hold trucks and when we arrive at our really good buddy Chris Schiefelbein's shack, he has some very good news. Chris's brother Craig is visiting for the weekend from southern Wisconsin and Craig's three children Greta, Hans and Klaus are kicking butt on perch in the 8-11 inch category. Greta falls in love with Fire and gives up fishing. Joey, Paul, Ryan and

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Saturday, Jan. 5 High 24, low 5 Today was a mixed bag; stay on the ice till well after the Packer game kind of a day. First, as is life in the fishing world, the perch were not as hungry as they were yesterday. Today our numbers grew by about five with Paul's neighbors Tony Ficocello, his daughter Angie and Ben Heinecke as well as Preston Johnson joining our group. Pretty much our day was spent watching slip bobbers and a few tip ups. Angie Ficocello dead lined without the slip bobber and had really good luck with dead minnows. For the most part Angie, Paul, Tony, Preston, Ryan and Ben spent the entire day out-

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Clashes erupt at mining bill hearing Economics, environment at heart of state Capitol debate By LEE BERGQUIST Ibergquist@journalsentinel.com

Opposing camps clashed on Wednesday at the Capitol over Republicanbacked mining legislation that could open the door to a massive iron ore mine in Ashland and Iron counties. Backers of the legislation touted the economics of a mine and said that environmental safeguards have been built into their iron mining bill. But opponents said the bill would weaken protections, especially for wetlands, groundwater and some surface water. Mining has been hotly debated for more than a year, after Gogebic Taconite proposed constructing a massive iron ore mine over 4 miles in Ashland

and Iron counties. Gogebic officials say that the mine can't be built without changes to Wisconsin's mining laws. On Wednesday, the rancor was evident from the start: Democratic legislators at a hearing of Assembly and Senate mining committees groused that Republicans set a hearing only a week after the bill's introduction, and they complained about rules limiting the number of questions they could ask. They demanded more hearings for the 200-plus-page bill, especially hearings near the site of the proposed mine. Republicans, however, insisted that the bill will receive just one hearing — Wednesday's all-day session ended at

9:06 p.m. — because earlier versions of the mining legislation have been subject to an extensive public airing. And while they are pushing forward with their legislation, which narrowly missed passage in March 2012, Republicans said they will listen to Democrats and environmentalists on possible changes. The hearing drew extra security from Capitol police as visitors filled the more than 100-seat hearing room, which is as large as any in the StatePlease see MINING, 3B

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A year after bird flu scientists agreed to stop research into how only a few mutations in a deadly H5N1 virus could enable it to spread among mammals, they announced Wednesday that research should resume because it's vital to preparing for a possible pandemic, should such a virus emerge in nature and threaten humans. The lab research won't resume, though, in the United States — including at the University of Wisconsin-Madison — until the government and the National Institutes of Health, which finances the research, set biosafety and biosecurity requirements for H5N1 virus transmission research to continue. Those guidelines could come soon, or they could take much longer, two high-profile scientists involved in the research said during a briefing with journalists after their announcement Wednesday. "The U.S. has been unclear about how long it will take," said researcher Ron Fouchier of Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, whose research will be limited because it's partially financed by the NIH. "It may take another one, two, three years. How long do you want us to wait?" Researchers in the European Union and Canada may now resume their work. And Fouchier said he has other funding sources in the EU that would allow him to resume at least part of his research in the Netherlands, once he obtains new ferrets. Ferrets are considered the best mammal model for how a virus would be transmitted person-toperson. UW-Madison scientist Yoshihiro Kawaoka agreed that researchers in other countries shouldn't have to wait for the U.S. to give the green light because time is of the essence in averting a possible pandemic. Kawaoka does some of his research in Japan. But that country also has not approved lab conditions. And all of his research funding comes from the U.S. The scientists stressed during their briefing that research must resume in countries where governments allow it because it would take only a few mutations in nature for an H5N1 virus to become transmissible and cause a Please see BIRD, 5B

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SUPER SQUIRREL Celebrity Twiggy is nuts about water-skiing and knows how to make a splash with crowds By GINA BARTON gbartorgjournalsentinel.com

Flying squirrels have nothing on Twiggy: This squirrel can water ski. He can also jet ski, wakeboard and hang glide. And he loves the spotlight. A camera clicks and Twiggy turns his attention toward the sound. He'll pose for pictures on spectators' heads, even jumping from one to another. He has been delighting crowds and helping children learn about water safety for 33 years — well, he and his ancestors have been. Although Twiggy has appeared on television shows from Letterman to "American Idol" and Video, photos been featured To see a video and in publications photo gallery, go to from The Wall jsonline.com Street Journal /multimedia. to Sports Illustrated Kids, he is a squirrel of few words. When the driver of his remotecontrolled boat turns too fast, pitching him into the water, Twiggy squeaks in protest until he has been rubbed dry with a fluffy yellow towel. Other than that, Twiggy lets his "mother," Lou Ann Best, do the talking. The first Twiggy, she said, was orphaned when Hurricane David hit their home state of Florida in 1979. Best and her husband, Chuck Best, owned a roller skating rink and were known for teaching a monkey to skate and a poodle to surf. So when one of their friends Please see TWIGGY, 5B

Five men were charged Wednesday in the death of a Milwaukee rapper who went missing on New Year's Day and turned out to be the victim of a gruesome gang homicide, complaints say. Investigators were searching for the victim's body Wednesday at an area landfill. The missing rapper is identified in the criminal complaint as Ebony Young, a female. The victim had previously been identified as Evon Young, 22, also known as Yung LT, during the public plea for information about his whereabouts. One of the defendants charged Wednesday told investigators he believed Young was a male, and other witnesses all referred to Young as a male. The charges, in two separate complaints, do not suggest in any way that Young's transgendered status played any role in the defendants' motivation for the attack. According to the complaints: Young's mother first reported Young missing on Jan. 2 after Young failed to show up at his job or a meeting with his mother and couldn't be reached. His roommate told police that Young had gone outside their house near N. 52nd St. and W. Custer Ave. about 10:30 p.m. Jan. 1, got in a Please see HOMICIDE, 3B

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War Memorial management deal deadlocks Art museum officials want county to help settle dispute By STEVE SCHULTZE sschultze@journalsentinel.com

Negotiations over a management agreement on operating the iconic War Memorial Center on the lakefront have hit a standstill, according to Milwaukee Art Museum officials. In their view, negotiators for the Memorial Center have tried to add unacceptable terms on who controls a north parking lot, who pays for building security and how long the museum has to raise the $15 million it's promised toward a sparkling $25 million renovation and addition. The lead negotiator for the Memorial Center said he was surprised by the museum's declaration ofan impasse and suggested that might be a ploy by the museum leaders to stall for more time to raise the $15 million for renovating galleries and adding to the east Please see MEMORIAL , 2B

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Rodgers wants Charles Woodson back By Weston Hodkiewicz Gannett Wisconsin Media

GREEN BAY — There's bound to be some changes to the Green Bay Packers' roster this offseason, but Aaron Rodgers doesn't believe Charles Woodson should be among them. During his weekly radio show on ESPN Milwaukee, the Packers quarterback threw his support behind the team bringing back the 36-year-old defensive back for a 16th NFL season. Woodson, who will be 37 in October, has two years left on the extension he signed in 2010, but is scheduled to

make $10 million in 2013, including $3.5 million in roster bonuses. Over the next two years, the Packers will have several core players nearing the final years of their contracts, including Rodgers, four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews and defensive tackle B.J. Raji. Considering the Packers' secondary operated serviceably without Woodson in the nine games he missed with a broken collarbone, it's plausible the $20 million he's due over the next two seasons could go toward extensions for others.

However, Rodgers believes Woodson has a role that can't be overlooked. "I think that has to be one of the top priorities," said Rodgers of bringing back Woodson this offseason. "I'm not sure what that's going to look like, but I know he is under contract and he is an important part of our football team. I think he adds a lot. He's still playing at a really high level. He's obviously very intelligent, sets a good example on preparation." Rodgers went on to credit Woodson for the development for the team's starting cornerbacks,

Tramon Williams and Sam Shields, a spot Woodson vacated this year when he moved to safety in the team's 3-4 base defense. The original plan called for Woodson to move to slot cornerback in the team's nickel package, but when he broke his collarbone against St. Louis on Oct. 21, it opened the door for rookie Casey Hayward to cement himself in that role. The eighttime Pro Bowler finished his seventh season in Green Bay with 38 tackles and one interception in seven regular-season games before returning for the playoffs.

The Packers have two prospects at safety in M.D. Jennings and Jerron McMillian who have shown potential. But Rodgers likes Woodson's experience. "I don't really like talking for other players, especially when there's money involved," said Rodgers on if Woodson would take a pay cut. "That gets a little dicey. That's something they'll have to work out, but I've said this before about other players, I don't think you get better by taking from the whole, by taking a core guy, and I think he's a core guy."

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When the Roncalli and Wrightstown boys basketball teams faced each other in Manitowoc for the first time this season in early December, the pair was undefeated and tied for the top spot in the Olympian Conference. Now, more than a month later, the two enter Friday's rematch at Wrightstown needing a win to maintain having a shot at the No. 1 spot in the OC come season's end. The Tigers won the first meeting 48-47, but both squads have suffered losses recently, making the rematch that much more critical of a game. Brillion (13-2, 10-1 OC) presently holds the top spot while Wrightstown (13-2, 10-2 OC) and Roncalli (11-3, 8-3 OC) are left to crawl back into contention, with a win tonight being a big step for either squad in that direction. Wrightstown has lost

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All-time sports achievement: "Placing third at the Lourdes Academy Oshkosh on the Water Classic this past December."

All-time individual achievement: "Maintaining a 3.9 G.P.A. throughout high school while taking several difficult college-level classes."

No.1 athletic goal: "Make it back to State."

Luke's thoughts: "I feel much better than I did last year. My individual goals are to achieve 150 career high school wins and to make it back to State. As a team so far we have struggled due to the low amount of guys we have out for wrestling. But if you take out the points teams have scored on us do to forfeits, we are much better."

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one home game this season. Roncalli has lost one road game this season. Roncalli is 2-2 in their past four games. Wrightstown is 4-0 and in the last of an eight game-home stand. One will have to break, and the team that doesn't will be a step closer to catching Brillion. Editor's note: This is Week 9 of the boys and girls basketball Formidable Four, a ranking compiled by the Herald Times Reporter sports staff highlighting the area's top squads. New rankings appear Thursdays during the season.

Coach Mike Pratt's thoughts: "Luke's season has gone pretty much as planned. ... Luke has steadily progressed this year and has added some more take-downs and setups to his arsenal. He has worked extra hard to get back to State. Coaching Luke these last four years has been very enjoyable for me. He is very enthusiastic about wrestling. He always wants to learn new moves/techniques. He has gotten so much better since his freshman year. ... Luke has a great attitude, work ethic, and is very goaloriented. He will succeed in any career he chooses. I think Luke would make a great wrestling coach. Luke's overall leadership has really helped our team. He has been a captain for the last two years but started taking more of a leadership role midway through his sophomore year. He loves to wrestle and his enthusiasm has trickled down through the entire Mishicot team. Luke looks for more opportunities to wrestle outside of the regular high school practices. This dedication has rubbed off onto other wrestlers on our team. ... Luke has contributed to the team and the Mishicot wrestling 'family' in so many ways. He has made everyone around him better. His contributions will be felt long after he graduates Mis-

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Luke's favorites » Sport: Wrestling » Pro/college athlete: Ryan Braun » Pro/college team: Milwaukee Brewers » Musical artist or group: Eminem » Song of all time: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem » TV show: "The Office" » Movie: "Step Brothers" » Class: Math » Food: Teriyaki chicken wings » Saying or piece of advice: "The will to win is important, but the will to pre-

» You could be any celebrity on earth for a week. Who would it be?: Travis Pastrana » You could listen to a song minutes before the biggest athletic event of your life to get you hyped. What would it be?: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem » You could meet one famous person, a nonathlete, who would it be?: Bill Gates

Quick Q&A » Who inspires you most?: "My little brother Mitchell who has Down syndrome." » What is your dream vacation destination?: Hawaii » Who's the toughest opponent you have ever faced?: "(Teammate) Ty Pelot, I wrestle him every week in practice."

» What's your No. 1 pet "The sound of chewing or people chewing with their mouth open." » What do you want to do for a living?: "I would like to get into sales or marketing." » Why are sports important to you?: "They give me something fun to do and keep me striving to better myself." » Which Facebook friend has the most interesting status updates and best photos?: "I don't know, Facebook is boring." » What's your strength as a person?: "I feel I am very determined, hard working and I am a good leader." » What do you still need to work on?: "I am not very organized and my grammar isn't very good." » Do you have any premeet rituals?: "No I'm not a believer in luck. I just like to stay focused and not get stressed out." » Top person you follow on Twitter?: Daniel Tosh peeve?:

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Police can read ex-priest's file By ANNYSA JOHNSON anjohnson@journalsentinel.com

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee will allow a Fond du Lac police detective to review the file of a defrocked priest as part of an ongoing sexabuse investigation, in response to a motion filed Thursday by victims in its bankruptcy case. The archdiocese, which refused the detective access in December, citing the seal on certain documents in the bankruptcy, said Thursday that that was in error. And it blamed the lapse on miscommunication involving two staff members. But lawyers for victims in the bankruptcy said they would push ahead with the motion asking U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Susan V. Kelley to make public all records, depositions and other documents involving credibly accused priests and church workers, arguing the move is needed to protect children. "Not a chance," victims attorney Jeffrey Anderson said, in response to the archdiocese's request that he and colleague Michael Finnegan withdraw the motion. "There's a public and mor-

Victims seek release of documents in archdiocese bankruptcy case al imperative to be answered here. And the only way is to release this information to the survivors and the public," he said. Archdiocese spokesman Jerry Topczewski said it has a long-standing policy of cooperating with civil authorities investigating clergy abuse. He and attorney Frank LoCoco accused Anderson and Finnegan of exploiting an isolated incident in an attempt to get Kelley to revisit the broad protective order she issued in 2011 to shield victims seeking anonymity in the bankruptcy. "No one wants to obstruct a lawful investigation," LoCoco said. "And to date, we've had no other complaints from law enforcement," he said. "This is just Jeff Anderson's way of getting this issue back in front of Judge Kelley." Anderson and Finnegan are seeking the release of numerous documents, including personnel files and depositions of pedophile priest

Daniel Budzynski and Archbishop Rembert Weakland and Bishop Richard Sklba — now both retired. Sklba handled the archdiocese's sexabuse cases for decades. They would redact the names and any identifying information about victims and those whose allegations have not been substantiated, according to the motion. Victims have alleged that the secrecy creates a potential public safety issue — an allegation Kelley has roundly disputed. Kelley ruled in April that the documents would remain under seal, saying they include "scandalous material" and that victims could be accidentally identified. However, the protective order includes an exemption for releasing information to civil authorities. Fond du Lac police are investigating allegations that former priest Jerome Wagner molested a minor between 1997 and 2001. Wagner was restricted

from ministry in 2002 and later defrocked, and he appears on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused diocesan priests. Fond du Lac Detective Jeff Harbridge contacted the archdiocese in early December asking for information about Wagner and was told by victims advocate Sister Susan Rosenbach and Deacon David Zimprich, a former police detective who has worked on the archdiocese's clergy sex abuse cases for years, that the documents were under seal as part of the bankruptcy, according to court records. The advocacy group Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests challenged the archdiocese's explanation, saying Zimprich, especially, would have been wellaware of its policies. "It's basic. It's 101," SNAP Midwest Director Peter Isely said. SNAP has asked the Wisconsin attorney general's office to conduct its own investigation into the archdiocese's handling of sex abuse cases and allegations contained in the bankruptcy claims.

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Unpaid bills sink rescue squad Delavan operation goes out of business By MEG JONES mjones@journalsentinel.com

When the Delavan Rescue Squad responds to a 911 call, it doesn't ask how a patient will pay for the ambulance call. Now the rescue squad, one of only a handful of private nonprofit ambulance companies in the state, is going out of business, partly because of roughly $800,000 in uncollected bills. The squad has responded to emergencies in the City of Delavan since 1941 but will cease to exist on March 31. However, 911 calls will still be answered and residents probably won't notice a difference because the Delavan Rescue Squad is in negotiations with five private ambulance companies interested in buying the company. "In the end, it was uncollected bills and people unable to pay us," said Tom O'Neill, a Delavan Rescue Squad board member. "There's a major shortfall in hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills, and we can't continue to operate with that." Another reason for the rescue squad's financial straits is that it renovated a building for new headquarters and living quarters and then built a new garage. "The past administration made bad business decisions. They built a building they couldn't really afford the way they're structured," O'Neill said Thursday. The Delavan Rescue Squad employs 30 emergency medical technicians and paramedics and staffs two ambulances round the clock with the ability to use four ambulances if necessary. In addition to the City of Delavan, it also handles response for the Town of Richmond.

Shuttling patients between hospitals, called inter-facility transport, is a major portion of Delavan Rescue Squad's business, but it also handles transportation of individuals to hospitals and clinics and responds to emergencies such as traffic accidents. Payment comes from Medicare, Medicaid and insurance, but whatever is not paid through those entities is the patient's responsibility. And quite a few aren't paying up. "A lot of them we've written off as uncollectable debt," said O'Neill. The rescue squad's volunteer board of directors decided last week to shut down the nonprofit and notified employees on Saturday. Negotiations with forprofit companies interested in buying the Delavan Rescue Squad will include hiring everyone now working for the rescue squad. The City of Delavan has a contract with the rescue squad through 2015 and is part of the negotiations with private for-profit businesses seeking to buy the Delavan Rescue Squad. "The city has been working in the last year to see whether or not some restructuring could avoid the necessity of this action. But it didn't work out," said Delavan City Administrator Denise Pieroni. "We'd love to have seen them continue, but it didn't look like there was any financial plan that would work out."

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Federal panel orders all parties to resolve suit over records withheld by Legislature By PATRICK MARLEY pmarley@journalsentinel.com

Madison — A panel of three federal judges said Thursday it wants groups that sued the state and attorneys for the Legislature to quickly wrap up their fight over records that were not turned over in the lawsuit. The stern order issued late Thursday is the latest twist in the long-running battle over how Republicans drew maps of legislative districts. Lawyers for the Legislature were repeatedly ordered to turn over documents, but they resisted and were fined some $17,500 for filing what the federal judges said were frivolous motions to try to block their release. Every 10 years, states must draw new lines for congressional and legislative districts to account for population changes. Republicans controlled all of state government in 2011 and were able to approve maps that greatly helped them. A group of Democrats and the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera sued, and in March 2012 the court found two Assembly districts on Milwaukee's south side violated Latinos' voting rights. The court altered those maps, but left in place the Republican-friendly maps for other districts. After the court ruled on the maps, additional documents that should have been turned over were discovered. For months, the plaintiffs have been trying to find out whether other records were withheld, and the lawmakers' law firm, Michael Best & Friedrich, has been conducting an internal investigation. The court on Thursday issued a timeline to quickly resolve all the issues. "Very little seems to have been resolved between the parties; rather, they seem to be tiptoeing around their differences, failing to take any action that would actually address their issues," the court wrote in its order. "The tiptoeing must now come to an end. . . . The time has come for the court, the lawyers in this matter, and — most importantly — Wisconsin's citizens to get to the bottom of the who, what, when, where, how, and why, and then to move on." The court told the two sides to file a joint report by March 15. The plaintiffs have until April 1 to file any additional motions in the case.

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Philanthropist Michael Cudahy has donated a twostory building tucked into a wooded parcel on Milwaukee's northwest side to serve as a place for students of color to discover careers in science, technology, engineering and math, the so-called STEM fields. The building at 9100 N. Swan Road once served as a think tank for Marquette Electronics, a Milwaukee mediCudahy cal device company founded by Cudahy and Warren Cozzens. Now, the Cozzens and Cudahy Research Center will be used to help UWM develop a STEM pipeline for students of color. The first group of UWM undergrads majoring in STEM fields is participating in a year-round mentoring program through the center, funded by federal money. The group of about 20 UWM students also participated in a STEM "boot camp" during the winter break between semesters, sponsored by UWM and the Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Participation. The center eventually will be a place for hands-on learning for middle school and high school students and college undergrads, according to Joan Prince, UWM vice chancellor for Global Inclusion and Engagement. The stu-

dents will be mentored and taught by graduate students and UWM faculty. In turn, graduate students will be mentored by faculty and researchers from the corporate community, Prince said. The program is starting with undergraduates and will add younger students as it evolves. Students from multiple disciplines apply for the program and work together as part of their mentoring, said Associate Vice Chancellor Cheryl Ajirotutu, a professor of anthropology. "Multiple disciplines work on problems together," she said. "That's how real-world problems get solved — across disciplines." The mentoring also includes guiding them through internship applications and research opportunities. Johnson Controls, HarleyDavidson and Wells Fargo are among the corporate partners in the program. Cudahy built the center in 1983 as a research and innovation hub for his company. He retained the building after selling Marquette Electronics to GE Medical Systems, now GE Healthcare, in 1998. UWM has leased all or part of the building for almost a decade. In 2010, Cudahy also donated $2 million to help fund UWM's Innovation Campus development near the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa. He was awarded a UWM honorary degree in 2003.

We remember the glory that came with Dan Jansen's long-awaited Olympic gold in 1994. But it was his neversay-die spirit that made an impression on us long after the flames were extinguished. It's a spirit that continues today through the Dan Jansen Scholarship Fund Supported

by Boston Store. Together, we'll provide up to two $1,000 scholarships to Wisconsin area high school class of 2013 seniors. Ideal recipients will exhibit the same traits toward life, education and overcoming adversity demonstrated by Dan Jansen himself.

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Carr Street house fire likely caused by wood stove BY RIVER NEWS STAFF

The local American Red Cross Badger Chapter responded Friday to assist an individual displaced by a house fire that occurred at 414 Carr Street in Rhinelander. Trained American Red Cross Disaster Relief workers responded to a request to provide food, clothing and possibly other assistance to the victim. The Red Cross will continue to work with the victim, who has not been named, as long as emergency assistance is required.

The Rhinelander Fire Department along with Pelican Fire and Rescue and the Newbold Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Carr Street fire in the early part of the afternoon Friday. Rhinelander Fire Chief Terry Williams said the floors have collapsed in the home and it's not safe at this point for investigators to thoroughly examine the house. However, he said the fire's origin appears to be the basement and the victim reported having recently installed a new wood stove in that area. "There's no suspicion," Williams said. "Everything points to that."

The public can help people affected by disasters like floods, fires, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to a local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

Act 10 still in murky waters for county, school board

Attorneys advise wait-and-see approach By Marcus Nesemann RIVER NEWS REPORTER

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Oneida County and the School District of Rhinelander (SDR) will not change their positions on Act 10, at least for now, even after a U.S. Court of Appeals judge ruled Friday the law is constitutional. On Sept. 14, Dane County Judge Juan Colas ruled a number of provisions included in Act 10, the controversial law touted by Governor Scott Walker which repealed most collective bargaining rights for most public employees, are unconstitutional. That decision was appealed by the state and Friday the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit entered a ruling upholding the law in its entirety. However, the Colas decision is still being appealed at the state level. Given the unresolved appeal the county and the school district will continue the waitand-see approach they have adopted since the announcement of the Colas decision. "As I understand it, the Judge Colas opinion is still out there, which is confusing to us at this point," Superintendent Dr. Roger Erdahl said Monday. "We got an email from our legal counsel saying that they are in the process of analyzing the implications of the Seventh Circuit's decision and what impact it may have on the Judge Colas decision as that case awaits action at the state Court of Appeals and that they will provide us with additional guidance once they finish reviewing and analyzing the decision. So, our bottom line is, it sounds like we'll be moving forward with Act 10, it also sounds like it could still be a little murky. So, we're still in wait-and-see mode until we get more guidance."

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Pro Open Snocross Finals winner Ross Martin took his sport to new heights during the 50th annual Amsoil Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River over the weekend.

Panel wants more involvement in possible merger of Emergency Management, Sheriff's Departments By Marcus Nesemann RIVER NEWS REPORTER

The consolidation of the Oneida County Emergency Management Department into the Oneida County Sheriff's Department is still a new sheriff and a lot of discussion away from being approved but, as talks on the merger continue, the committee of jurisdiction wants to take control of the conversation. Although the potential consolidation was first discussed by the Transition Committee, members of the Public Safety Committee said last week they will take over from this point forward. Committee members said they were upset that the Transition Committee was involved at all. "I feel strongly that the committee of jurisdiction is the one that should be the first to know about it and it should come out of that committee," committee member Jack Martinson said, noting that the Public Safety Committee is the committee of jurisdiction for both departments. "It has to come out of this committee if we want to do something

like this. We have to be the one to provide the way of doing it, not the Transition Committee." At the very least the Public Safety Committee should have been notified so representatives could have attended the Transition Committee meeting in November when the issue was first discussed, added Committee Chairman Bob Metropulos. "I think, as the committee of jurisdiction, when something like this comes up, we should have representation so we understand what's going on," he said. Billy Fried struck a similar note. "I guess my concern at the committee level is, I'm not for it or against it until I know where [Chief Deputy John Sweeney and Emergency Management Department Head Ken Kortenhof] stand and what [they] think," Fried said. Sweeney and Kortenhof agreed the potential consolidation should be in the hands of the Public Safety Committee. "I do feel strongly that ... our committee of jurisdiction is right. We need this committee to be a part of the discussion," Sweeney said. "It's very important that when we present the new structure that the corn-

mittee supports the structure if you decide to go this way. The new sheriff's got to support it, this committee's got to support it, and it's got to go to the county board for support," Kortenhof added. "It would be premature for us to do much more work here without having our sheriff, once he or she is appointed, be heard on this because the sheriff will have the ultimate say on this," Sweeney added. That input should be coming soon as Grady Hartman is expected to be appointed sheriff today. He will take over for Jeff Hoffman who retired Dec. 14. Meanwhile, the lieutenant position vacated by the retirement of Jim Wood earlier this month remains unfilled and may stay that way for some time. "We're waiting to see what we want to do with this consolidation. We want to make sure we don't fill a position that may be part of the consolidation. We want the committee and the new sheriff to review [the consolidation plan] before moving forward filling the vacancy," Sweeney said. Marcus Nesemann may be reached at marcus@rivernewsonline.com .

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Federal appeals court upholds union limits

Oil pipeline tops energy agenda

Automatic dues deduction acceptable, ruling says Scott Bauer

A federal appeals court Friday upheld Gov. Scott Walker's contentious law stripping most public workers of almost all of their collective bargaining abilities, a victory for Republicans and a decision that runs contrary to one issued last year in state court. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago found the law is constitutional and its ban on the automatic deduction of union dues is acceptable. In September, a MADISON —

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Obama Cabinet departures:

first as Cabinet shuffles Matthew Daly Associated Press

President Barack Obama's second-term energy agenda is taking shape and, despite the departure of key Cabinet officials, it looks a lot like the first: more reliance on renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and expanded production of oil and natural gas. Obama also is promising to address climate change, an issue he has acknowledged sometimes was overlooked during his first term. WASHINGTON —

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WALKER "As we've said all along, Act 10 is constitutional."

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state circuit court judge said the law was unconstitutional as it applied to school and local government workers. Republican supporters of the law, including Walker, praised the federal court decision and said it should lead to an end to other pending litigation. "While there are no guarantees, it is my hope that this decision will pave the way for resolving any remaining challenges in a manner that supports the legislative decisions made by our elected officials," according to a statement attributed to Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.

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CASINO NIGHT Dusk falls as a 180-foot-tall tower crane stands above the site of the new Potawatomi Bingo Casino Hotel under construction Thursday in Milwaukee. Greenfire Management Services LLC, Milwaukee, is overseeing construction of the 22-story, 381-room tower that will stand about 240 feet high. Construction is expected to be complete in summer 2014.

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Appellate court upholds controversial 2011 legislation curtailing collective bargaining Polo Rocha Senior Legislative Editor A federal appeals court upheld every provision of the contentious collective bargaining law that brought tens of thousands of protesters to the Capitol in 2011 in a decision released Friday. In a 2-1 decision, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals said all parts of the law were constitutional. The decision went against last year's federal district court decision that struck down two parts of the law, but had upheld the limits on collective bargaining. The court found all three challenged parts constitutional, agreeing with the earlier court that collective bargaining limits were valid. It disagreed with the earlier court, however, by upholding annual recertification elections where public employee unions have to win the majority of votes of all members, not just those who vote in the elections. The appeals court also upheld a restriction for most unions to get their employees' dues collected from government employees. The reforms, the ruling said, were adequate because unions have proved to be "too costly"

for state budgets. It also said the distinction between some unions, like some public safety unions that were exempted from some of the changes, was valid. The impact the new ruling will have is not yet clear. In the state courts, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas ruled in September that the law was unconstitutional in a different case. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen hinted toward some uncertainty, although he said he hopes this decision will guide future rulings. "While there are no guarantees, it is my hope that this decision will pave the way for resolving any remaining challenges in a manner that supports the legislative decisions made by our elected officials," Van Hollen said in a statement. The Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state's major teachers' union and a plaintiff in the case, is still evaluating the impacts of the new ruling as well as whether they will appeal this ruling, spokesperson Christina Brey said. WEAC President Mary Bell said in a statement After freezing over earlier this month, ice fishers flocked to Madison's lakes to enjoy a Wisconsin pastime

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MENTAL HEALTH University responds to recent shootings with new staff, looks to expand resources Colin Kellogg ArtsEtc. Content Editor In line with a series of new gun control laws introduced on the national scale and a

number of mass shootings leaving the country on edge, the University of Wisconsin will bring on two new staff members specifically to aid in threat assessment efforts on campus, but the threat assessment team remains understaffed. Kevin Helmkamp, associate dean of students and co-chair of UW's Threat Assessment and Response Team, said a potential threat

is reported to his team almost weekly. The team is responsible for processing any potential threats against the university or campus community and responding to them before they reach fruition. With this volume of concerns being brought before the team, Helmkamp said the Dean of Students Office is in the process of hiring two new employees

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whose sole role in many respects will be to reach out to students in crisis and students of concern. The new hires, Helmkamp said, will ensure ongoing contact between the at-risk students and the university The staff additions will also make it easier for the team to see the students are doing what they need to, per the decision of the threat assessment committee.

Despite the addition of these positions, Helmkamp said TART is still understaffed. "I think we have fewer assistant deans to deal with students in crisis and students of concern than we have basketball assistant coaches," he said. When evaluating a threat, Helmkamp said there are a variety of criteria, including whether the person in

question has a specific plan and if that plan is doable. Additionally, when a violent or threatening Facebook rant is reported, the first step would be to ask the student what they actually meant. "If we intervene and the behavior doesn't stop or gets worse, well then we know we have a threat situation that's very real, and we need to have

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Group begins final search for chancellor Committee gets 70 applications, begins interview, selection process Lauren Tubbs Megan McCormick The Badger Herald file photo

Wisconsin's new Legislature will tackle a number of issues likely to be controversial in spite of new promises of bipartisanship. Partisan divisions have plagued the Assembly and the Senate.

Legislature readies to take on income tax cuts, jobs, mining

Polo Rocha Alice Coyne Senior Legislative Editor Et State Politics Editor Wisconsin's new Legislature was sworn in the first week of January, and the group has begun to focus on a number of issues early. With Gov. Scott Walker's

campaign promise of 250,000 private sector jobs created by 2014 not yet complete and the skills gap issue getting more attention, Walker said in his State of the State speech the Legislature's main priorities should be jobs and education. This semester, the Legislature will largely focus on the 2013-2015 biennial

budget, which, with a $342 million surplus, starts better than the $3.6 billion deficit the last Legislature began with. Walker will release his proposed budget next month, and the Legislature will then work on it and eventually pass it as a regular bill.

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Reporter The process of hiring a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin will continue into the upcoming semester as the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee moves forward in narrowing the list of candidates. According to committee Chair David McDonald, because the soft Dec. 21 application deadline for the position has passed, the committee is now looking to narrow the number of candidates to a short list to present to the UW System Board of Regents. However, the committee received about

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70 applications, with a few more applications submitted over the holidays. Because the search process began with public forums to involve campus and community members, McDonald said the committee was then able to set its own expectations for the new chancellor based on this information. "From all the discussion, we reached a rough consensus on what we all agreed the campus and community want in a candidate applying to be the next chancellor," McDonald said. Despite some contention surrounding input from state business leaders in the search process, David McDonald said the business community has been a "strong supporter" of the university and recognizes the key role it plays in the city. McDonald said he

hopes the committee can reach a "long shortlist" of people to interview for the position in the next couple of weeks. Through this process, McDonald said the committee will try to have a list of about five finalists to present to the Board of Regents sometime after the beginning of February. UW System Spokesperson David Giroux said the names of the finalists will be announced to the public once the UW System president and the Board of Regents agree on the candidates chosen by the committee. Giroux said the board and its own committee, the Regent Selection Committee, which is designated to help with the process, will then gather additional insight on each of

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Is consensus possible on guns? Poll finds Americans support broad background checks By Ben Bromley News Republic

Jim Astle understands the president's desire to curb gun violence, but the Baraboo outdoorsman believes Barack Obama is aiming at the wrong target. Last week the president introduced a $500 million plan to tighten gun laws, including a ban on assault weapons and mandatory background checks on all gun purchases. It's considered the most comprehensive gun control measure in two decades and a forceful response

to last month's shootings at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman massacred 20 children and six adults before turning the gun on himself. Astle, a board member of the Circus City Sportsmen and owner of Jim's Gun Supply, said changing laws won't keep guns out of criminals' hands. He noted that the Clinton administration's assault weapons ban was allowed to expire because it was ineffective. "The bad guys don't follow the rules;' Astle said. Nor will reform address

what Astle said is the real issue, America's mental illness epidemic. Several perpetrators of the nation's mass shootings were found to have suffered from mental illness. "All the laws in the world aren't going to fix the problem;' Astle said. "Gun laws are not going to work, because it's not firearms that are doing the deed. "We need to find out what's wrong with these people and we need to help them!"

Background checks and assault rifles

Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister agreed that perpetrators, not guns, are to blame. But he supports background checks for all prospective gun buyers. Please see GUNS, Page 9

Several hundred people gather on the lawn of the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., for a rally against gun control on Saturday. James Wilson of Elmore, Ala., joined the crowd with his father, and proudly carried his Come and Take It flag.

Campus officials will watch other dorm proposals

Stars of this show get close

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After rejecting a proposal from a private firm to build and manage a dormitory at the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County, a governing body plans to see how similar projects develop elsewhere. "We are watching closely two other campuses that are moving forward with similar proposals;' said UW-BSC Dean Tom Pleger. The UW-BSC Campus Coinmission was forced to go back to the drawing board in October after only one company responded to the group's request for proposals from private firms to conPleger struct and manage the college's first dorm. The commission - which is comprised of representatives from the college, Sauk County and city of Baraboo - hopes to construct a 100 -bed residence hall through a public/private partnership that would allow the college to offer student housing at no additional cost to taxpayers. The private firm would pay for the dorm's construction and manage the facility, but could turn a profit for years to come. Please see CAMPUS, Page 9

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TOP: Marge Gibson of the Raptor Education Group, Inc., shows off a rehabilitated bald eagles before releasing it into the wild Saturday at VFW Park in Prairie du Sac during Sauk Prairie's Bald Eagle Watching Days. ABOVE: Mike Billington of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Center displays a bald eagle Saturday during a Birds of Prey Show at the River Arts Center Theatre in Prairie du Sac.

Building restrictions near rural dam again under consideration

Bald Eagle Watching Days offers plenty for bird watchers By Tim Damos News Republic

RAIRIE DU SAC — Cameras clicked and bird watchers gasped Saturday as Marge Gibson of the Raptor Education Group, Inc. thrust a rehabilitated bald eagle toward the sky at VFW Park. It took the large bird a few long flaps before its wings caught air and pushed it up and away. It began to soar toward the Prairie du Sac Dam as the afternoon sun shined down. Saturday's 26th Bald Eagle Watching Days provided plenty of opportunities to appreciate the beauty of bald eagles and other rare birds. People from all over came to catch a glimpse of the birds as they soared over the

Wisconsin River. "We are here because eagles are cool;' said Jeb Barzen of the Ferry Bluff Eagle Council — who gave a talk about bald eagle conservation, population trends and future needs. While many came to enjoy the sights and sounds of the rare birds, presenters reminded spectators that the animals' survival depends — in part — on the actions of humans. During the Live Birds of Prey Show at the River Arts Center, Mike Billington of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Center said his organization took in 117 injured bald eagles in 2012. For 44 of those birds, lead poisoning was the primary or secondary cause of admission.

Billington said the birds become sick when they eat from the gut piles of animals that have been killed by hunters. If they swallow the shot from the hunters' shells, the birds' high metabolisms absorb the lead quickly. Copper and steel ammunition does not cause the same problem. "If (hunters) can use an alternative to lead, it would have a huge impact on bald eagles;' Billington said. One of the birds saved by the Raptor Center was a peregrine falcon that had been shot by a hunter. The bird survived the blast, but dislocated its shoulder when it hit the ground. Please see STARS, Page 10

By Tim Damos News Republic

The public will have a chance to weigh in Tuesday on the proposed extension of building restrictions near the Lake Redstone Dam. The Sauk County Board's Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Committee is slated to host a public hearing in Baraboo regarding the extension of a moratorium on construction near the La Valle structure. An engineering study in 2009 determined the dam's shadow — an area that would flood if the structure were to fail during a 100 -year storm — is larger than previously was thought. The state Department of Natural Resources asked the county to adopt new maps that would restrict building in the expanded area. But a majority of the Sauk County Board rejected the request in 2011, and instead sided with homeowners concerned about how the restrictions might affect property values. When the DNR threatened to begin a procedure Please see

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JanBoree schedule of events Saturday Jan. 19

p.m. Adult outdoor bocce ball double elimination tournament. Food, drink & warming area available all day.

Fire & Ice Crafts Waukesha Early Learning Center, 1150 White Rock Ave.,Waukesha, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Create a sit-upon and enjoy an indoor campfire singalong mold a candle, make a fireworks painting and create an icicle.

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Pancake Breakfast Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St.,Waukesha, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes! Advance tickets available at the Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office or pay at the door: seniors 55+ $5; adults $6; children 2-12 years $4; children 1 year and under are free.

Geocaching event Schuetze Recreation Center 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Geocacher check-in at Schuetze Recreation Center, coordinates for new geocaches will be handed out. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Geo 101 presentation — learn the basics needed to enjoy this eco-friendly sport including suggested equipment, the website, how to search for a cache and types of caches. Families are encouraged to attend. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Geocaching Meet & Greet at Mia's (800 Clinton St., Waukesha)

Ice Sculpting Contest Downtown Waukesha, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ice carving competition, judging at 2 p.m. Pros turn 300-pound blocks of ice into works of art. Listing of carving locations available at Montecito Ristorante Lounge, 257W. Broadway or by calling (414) 9400725.

Frosty Luau Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main Street,Waukesha, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly hula show, drumming demonstrations, and Hawaiian storytelling. Each 30minute show starts at II a.m., 12 p.m., I :30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.There

Hot Pickleball Clinic Schuetze Recreation Center, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pickleball is a new blend of tennis and ping pong, played on badminton size court. Come learn the basics and watch demonstration games. will also be crafts and games. For additional information, visit www.waukeshacountymuseum.org or call 521-2859.

Frosty 5K Run/Walk Frame Park — Rotary Building, 1150 Baxter Street,Waukesha, I p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Route begins and ends at Frame Park.

Sizzling magic with magician "Great Scott" Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave.,Waukesha, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ice Hockey Expo!

Downtown trolley Downtown Waukesha, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Departures every 20 minutes. Stops at:Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264W Main Street:Waukesha Public Library,Waukesha County Museum, Schuetze Recreation Center.

A.C.T. Live Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W Main St.Waukesha, shows at 10 a.m. and I p.m. Family-friendly sketch comedy written and performed by children. Tickets are free for this one-hour show. Call 547-0708 to reserve your tickets in advance.

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Martha Merrell's Books/Cuddles, 231 W Main St., I I a.m. to 3 p.m. Come warm up inside and design a pin and a bookmark. Free fun for

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Janboree mascots Big Burr, Cool Blue and Lil Chill warm themselves by the fire Friday in Lowell Park.

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WCAP, 820 N. Grand Ave.,Waukesha, II a.m. to 4 p.m. Join WCAP in creating community art! Using mixed media, we will be making a huge, festive garland. Each piece of artwork will represent a season, and together we will find out which season is the favorite of our community.All levels of ability and experience are encouraged. Materials and instruction will be provided. For more information,

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Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Northview Road,Waukesha, I a.m. to 3 p.m. Pets welcome! Learn smart eating in "K9 Cuisine."View adoptable pets and enjoy contests, games and drawings.Visit www.hawspets.org or call 542-8851 for more information. Please note that dog sled rides have been canceled due to lack of snow.

Penguin Egg Hunt Cutler Park, Library, 12 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. Look for candy-filled eggs in the snow left by Lil' Chill Penguin himself! Egg hunts at noon (children ages 3 years and under) and 12:15 p.m. (children ages 4-5 years).

Ice Bocce Ball Tourney Waukesha Elks Lodge, 2301 Springdale Road,Waukesha, 12 p.m. to 5

Eble Park Ice Arena, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission for open skating for the entire family. Skate rentals are $2.50; quantities limited.

Cozy Up & Cool Down at theY Waukesha YMCA, 320 E. Broadway, Waukesha, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Decorate the snow or make a snowman. Slide down the hill on your homemade cardboard box sled; make it at home or there. Warm up with apple cider and hot chocolate. Face painting, cookie decorating, open swim and gym and the Virtual Vault.

Hot Polka Hop Waukesha Elks Lodge, 2301 Springdale Road,Waukesha, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy all your favorite German tunes with the Austrian Express — polkas and waltzes too! All ages welcome.

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Retzer Nature Center, Charles Horwitz Planetarium, SI4-W28167 Madison St.; shows every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This delightful space fantasy goes on a voyage past the sun, moon and planets in our solar system! Retzer Nature Center activities Retzer Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hike on the nature trails with free use of snowshoes and participate in various children's activities. Run a recycle relay and enjoy special bird feeding and winter tracking programs. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.

Ice fishing clinic Minooka Park, 1927 E. Sunset Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ever tried fishing in the winter? This hands-on clinic will teach kids lifetime fishing skills and ethics. Equipment and bait will be available for use.

Alaskan Malamute Dog Pull Minooka Park, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stop by to see an official Alaskan Malamute Club of Wisconsin Dog Pull at Picnic Site #3.This will be an open competition with dogs pulling up to 3,000 pounds. Snow is not required.

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Minooka Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride around the Minooka Park pond while taking in the beautiful winter scenery.

Ice bowling Lowell Park, I p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring the family down and try your luck at ice bowling on the skating rink. Bowling balls will be provided; you get to reset the pins on the ice.

Indoor ice skating Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena, 2946 Golf Road, Delafield, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission, skate rental is $2.50/pair. Skate rental sizes are limited. Most events are free unless otherwise noted.Visit www.janboree.org or call 522-9356 for up-to-date information on all events.

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CITY OF PEWAUKEE Among the items on the Common Council's Monday night agenda is discussion and action to schedule a public hearing in February regarding the long-delayed Green Road reconstruction project. The council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in City Hall, W240-N3065 Pewaukee Road. As proposed, the reconstruction, estimated at $6 million, would extend all the way from Pewaukee Road to Springdale Road. According to a report by City Engineer Jeff Weigel, Green Road's pavement is in bad shape, having accommodated a great many trucks

over the years. And the soil under the road expands when it absorbs moisture or freezes, creating more cracks in the pavement. The project has been somewhat controversial. At a previous public hearing in March 2012, a number of residents questioned whether it was truly necessary, complaining about the potential to be charged special assessments toward the project as well. Given that, Weigel suggested to the council earlier this month that residents should have one more opportunity to speak out about the reconstruction. Also on the council's agen-

da is possible action to cap residential paving assessments in 2013 at $2,225, a 2.3 percent increase over last year's rate of $2,175. In a memo to the council, Weigel wrote that the assessment is adjusted for inflation annually, based on a cost index in American City and County magazine. "The city ... has a policy of limiting the maximum amount of the special assessment for residential policies (while) non-residential properties are required to pay the full share of the special assessment," Weigel wrote. - Steve Van Dien, Freeman Staff

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BY STEVE SHARP steves @wdtimes.com HORICON — Following 12 years as a representative to the state of Wisconsin Assembly watching out for the interests of Dodge County as a Republican in the 39th District, Jeff Fitzgerald is excited about embarking on a new phase of his professional life. He now owns and operates the politically oriented consulting firm, Fitzgerald Consulting, LLC. Based out of Fitzgerald's Horicon home, as well as a Madison office, the business is the 44-year-old, longtime Dodge County resident's new labor of love and he informed the Daily Times Wednesday that among his first major projects is lobbying for client School Choice Wisconsin, an old friend of his. "I've been an advocate of School Choice Wisconsin during my time in the legislature and it's a good fit for me," Fitzgerald said. "It gives parents a choice if a child is failing in school. We would like to see that choice be availJeff Fitzgerald able everywhere, in addition to Milwaukee and Racine. Then parents would have different options." Fitzgerald called School Choice Wisconsin his "main client" and he said he is waiting, "to see what other issues pop up" for him to address. "I will do more political consulting. We want to consult on campaigns and I would like to venture into that, as well. I'll be doing something different now and we will see how it goes," he said. Fitzgerald served until recently as Republican Assembly speaker. He held his 39th District post since 2000. He stepped down from the Assembly position to seek a U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. Herb Kohl. Fitzgerald lost in a 2012 primary election to Tommy Thompson, who was later defeated by Democrat Tammy (Continued on back, col. 3)

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MADISON (AP) — Republican legislators reintroduced their plan Wednesday to streamline regulations they say drove a mining company to leave Wisconsin, reigniting one of the fiercest environmental debates the state has seen in decades. The GOP has been working for more than a year to change the regulations in hopes of enticing Gogebic Taconite to open a huge open pit iron mine in far northwestern Wisconsin just south of Lake Superior. The region is starving for jobs and Republicans have made the mine the centerpiece of their economic agenda. But conservationists have rallied against the project, insisting it would devastate one of Wisconsin's last pristine areas. Democrats contend any jobs the mine might create are years off, if they happen at all. Gogebic Taconite pulled out of the state last spring after a Republican bill died by a single vote in the Senate in March. The company is currently exploring in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Still, Democrats and Republicans think they can entice the company back to Wisconsin. A bipartisan committee worked

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Agriculture agent to pursue new post JEFFERSON — Jefferson County agricultural agent Heidi Johnson announced today she is resigning from the post in Jefferson County to pursue a position with the Dane County University of Wisconsin-Extension office. Johnson will leave her position at the end of the month to work as the crops and soils agent in Dane County. "It was a tough decision as I have really enjoyed working with ag producers in Jefferson and Waukesha counties, but the Dane Heidi Johnson County office will be ... an opportunity to focus my efforts on crops and soils education," Johnson said. Johnson was hired as the interim agricultural agent in Jefferson County in 2009 when she replaced outgoing agent Joe Bollman. She was later hired full time.

BY DAVID BRAZY davidb@wdtimes.com The Watertown Street Department is expanding its recycling program once again and this time it is tackling construction debris. Street department Superintendent Rick Schultz said the city is now accepting construction debris at the old recycling center, 727 Cady St. Schultz said the city has signed a contract with Waste Management to dispose of the construction materials. Residents may drop off the construction materials in a Dumpster next to the appliance drop-off cages 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Schultz said he wants residents to be able to drop off materials at any time because oftentimes people work on projects over the weekend or after they are done with work. Materials that can be dropped off range from roofing tiles, drywall, toilets, sinks, plumbing fixtures and any other materials that are nontoxic. "These items are bulky and heavy and take up a lot of space in landfills," Schultz said. The ultimate goal, Schultz said, is to have all of the recycling residents must drop off be in one place to make it as easy as possible for residents to recycle. Schultz said he would also like to continue to encourage residents to try and recycle as

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Mayor calls city's loan `high risk'; Nelson says it was 'the right thing' By CHRISTOPHER KUHAGEN

ckuhagen@cninow.com Former Waukesha Mayor Larry Nelson was blunt. Before the complex located at 314 W. Main St. in downtown Waukesha was renovated into The Clarke Hotel from a flop house, it was the eyesore of downtown Waukesha.

In fact, the city closed it in 2006 for building code and sanitary violations. "It was a building that was literally falling apart," said Nelson on the renovated Clarke Hotel. "It wasn't a building at the center of your downtown that you could be proud of. And that was the No. 1 question I got when I ran for mayor in 2006. What were you going to do with it?" What the city did was transform that facility into a high-end boutique hotel and upscale bar and restaurant in December

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2008. During the hotel's development phase, the city gave thenowners Drew Vallozzi and Andy Ruggeri Scrima two loans worth $1.5 million. One totaled $750,000 in development incentives through tax incremental financing that would be paid back by the increase in property value and a separate $750,000 interest-free

loan to be paid back in room taxes. However, since its opening, the hotel has had numerous financial Nelson problems. Last week the Sheboygan-based Community Bank & Trust, which financed two loans for The Clarke Hotel, filed for foreclosure in Waukesha County Circuit Court. According to documents filed

in Waukesha County Circuit Court, the defendants listed in the case are Bethesda Development II, LLC., and the City of Waukesha. Property's unpaid taxes

The documents note that the hotel's two mortgages were for $2.1 million and $1.3 million and, according to tax records from Waukesha County, Bethesda Development owes $233,009.58 in taxes from 2011 and 2012. Its property taxes are more than $100,000 and it also owed interest and penalty fees from 2011. This comes after The Clark Hotel and Black Trumpet restaurant was also late paying more than $100,000 in property taxes and almost lost its liquor license in 2010. In 2011, D Mo's Pasta and Chop House, located inside The Clarke Hotel, closed after opening under new management following the Black Trumpet closing. In the meantime, Vallozzi took over management when Ruggeri left in 2009. And the hotel's most recent general manager, Anthony Colletti, has also since left. New business model

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Phyllis Schlessinger works on her sculpture, Motion in Ice, during the ice sculpting contest in downtown Waukesha on Saturday . She is currently studying fine art sculpting and this is her third year as a Janboree participant. More photos on Page 13.

Mayor Jeff Scrima was also direct in his assessment of the situation. He agreed that the building needed a makeover, but he said he could foresee these problems. "At that time before I became mayor (in 2010) I had publically voiced skepticism of the project," Scrima said. "It was a high-risk investment on the city's part. Because of that, it's not surprising Please see CLARKE, Page 8