Senate Forum Clips

The Star, Sun Prairie: March 1, 2012 -Page 7b Sun Prairie, WI

TheStar

March 1, 2012 The Star Section 2, Page 7

Candidates trade views at WNA Convention

By Amber Gerber Regional Reporter While the trio of candidates at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association's fonun may all ascribe to the same political party, all three distinguished themselves during the Feb. 23 event. Current Speaker of the State Assembly Jeff Fitzgerald, former U.S. Congressman Mark Neumann and former state Governor Tommy Thompson are facing off to secure the Republican nomination for the opportunity face Rep. Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Herb Kohl.

The forum was moderated by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel managing editor George Stanley.

Some of the questions were asked of all candidates while others were tailored to the individual.

Fitzgerald: Right time to run for Senate Fitzgerald said he was running because coming from the private sector and moving into politics, he felt Wisconsin was headed in the wrong direction. Fitzgerald said the same problems faced by the state are facing the nation.

The candidate said it came down to two things — getting people back to work and taking care of the "fiscal mess."

"We need to become more competitive in a global market and create jobs and get back to prosperity here in the United States, the same way we are trying to do here in Wisconsin," Fitzgerald said. "1-be same thing happens in the fiscal way."

He said facing a $3.6 billion deficit, the citizens of Wisconsin were no longer going to accept the starts quo and sick of politicians saying one thing on the campaign trail and doing something different once in office.

"We knew that we couldn't do what was done before us," the candidate said. I'm going to admit to you right now, it was done by both Republicans and Democrats — we always put off those tough decisions."

He said the state government was able to fix the deficit without raising taxes and the same actions need to be taken at the federal level. Looking at the financial turmoil faced by Greece and Spain, Fitzgerald said the United States is not that far away from a similar situation.

The candidate said the situation can be turned around through difficult choices and people need leaders willing to take on those types of challenges.

"People who aren't worried about the next election, but are worried about the next generation," he said.

The candidate said while this has been the most difficult session to serve during, he found it to be the most rewarding.

"We need people that are willing to make the tough choices and that's what I'm willing to do when I go to Washington DC," Fitzgerald said. "I think actions speak louder than words."

The Speaker of the State Assembly said he never dreamed he would run against the state's former governor for office, noting the irony that Thompson's portrait hangs in his office.

Fitzgerald said politics is all timing and felt this wag the right time to run for the Senate.

"Obviously, it's been quite year in Madison and my name ID statewide has gone up considerably I think due to the session we just had," he said, adding an open seat in the U.S. Senate does not come along very often.

Stanley pointed out Thompson has won four statewide elections while Fitzgerald has never even run in a statewide election. The moderator asked how Fitzgerald would convince Republican voters that he could beat the former governor.

The candidate said during the past year he has been able to deliver as the Speaker of the State Assembly on a conservative agenda.

Fitzgerald said he is running the 'old-fashioned way.' "I'm not a multimillionaire. It seems like everybody else in the race is — I'm not," he said.

He said he is going to speak to groups and putting a lot of miles on his car driving throughout the state talking with people.

The candidate said he is also a fresh face for the Republican party and has been part of the many accomplishments by the party during the past year.

"I've got a chance in this pri-

Photo by Amber Gerber

U.S. Senate candidate and former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson (right) responded to a question from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Managing Editor George Stanley last Thursday, Feb. 23, during the Wisconsin Newspaper

Association annual convention at the Marion Madison-West in Middleton. Senate candidates Jeff Fitzgerald and Mark Neumann were also on hand for the session.

nuclear capabilities should be mary to definitely be somebody who the party base know real well done. He said the region was unstable and felt other counties right now," Fitzgerald said. would feel the same way as the When asked how he can conUnited States. vince Republicans he will do a Turning toward how long the better job at facing Democrat canUnited States should have troops didate Tammy Baldwin than Thompson in the general election, in Afghanistan, Fitzgerald said there should be some presence Fitzgerald said candidates walk a fine line in primary versus general there, citing how the U.S. staffed bases in foreign countries followelections.

The candidate said it goes back ing the end of World War II. "We've made so many gains to what direction they want to take the state. He said in all of the elec- and there have been so many sacrifices by great individuals — tions moving forward, the question is going to be "do we want to women and men- who have served our county there," the canmove forward or do we want to didate said. "My biggest fear is go backwards?" that if we don't have some kind of Fitzgerald said that is a message he brings through clearly and presence there that we could just lose all those gains and see those resonates with members of both countries fall back to what they parties. were before we were there."

Stanley asked how the candiWhen the Speaker of the State date would help balance the budgAssembly was asked if he was et with no tax increase. The hitching his primary campaign to Speaker of the State Assembly said the first step would be putting Gov. Scott Walker, Fitzgerald said he felt it was already hitched. a budget up and then support a "I think you'll see other pribalanced budget amendment "The fact that there hasn't been mary candidates try and hitch themselves to Gov. Walker. I think a budget in the United States that's already solidified with Senate for a thousand plus days myself and him," he said. right now," he said. "You would Neumann: Most think it would be in headlines all Conservative? across this nation, but it's not" Former Congressman Fitzgerald said it will come Neumann said he is running down to tough choices, noting because the United State is in serithere is no taxing problem in ous financial trouble and on the Washington DC, but there is a brink of financial disaster, but it is spending problem. The candidate not too late to fix the problems. said the nation needs a growth "It's exciting to be part of the economy and that can be accomsolution to problems facing the plished by lowering the tax strucUnited States of America," he ture. said.

When asked if he would be in The candidate said while most favor of cuts to entitlement programs, Fitzgerald said when look- candidates' speeches are filled ing at Medicare, Medicaid, Social with political rhetoric, he comes as a businessperson. With 25 years Security and the interest on the national debt, by the middle of the of business experience, Neumann said his company faced a lot of next decade those four items will financial situations that needed to take up all revenue that comes be remedied. The candidate said into the federal government every time there was a fiscal prob"That's a scary thought," the lem, they needed to present a candidate said. "I think entitlesolution to the bank and were held ment reform, I think we're fortuaccountable. nate to have one of the leaders in 'When you find a business this state, Rep. Paul Ryan, who solution to a problem, you start by has put out a plan there. I support relying on the experience that you Ryan's plan. I think you have to have. You then develop a vision be truthful when you talk about and a path of action to accomplish reform; whether it's Social the goals that you need — in this Security or Medicare." case, balancing the federal budgFitzgerald said when talking et," Neumann said. with people his age and younger, Miming focus to his years in that sector of the population does not even believe Social Security is the U.S. House of Representatives, Neumann said going to exist by the time they they inherited a problem similar to retire. He said as long as people aiNe honest and let others know the the ones facing the nation today — a growing debt, out-of-control age may be raised to 70, people deficits and a national belief that are willing and understand that they could not stop the governmeasure. ment from spending more money.

Asked if he is opposed to During his four years, they decreased funding to defense, were able to balance the budget, Fitzgerald said they need to look cut taxes and provide the atmosat everything as a whole. phere for a booming economy.

The candidate said he was The candidate said there was a afraid of the proposal of lowering the number of troops and does not fundamental understanding that more government spending was want to draw down the troop size not the solution to the problem. because it takes time to build it Neumann said the solution was back up. less government spending and 'When it comes to defense lower taxes. spending I think the number one His vision includes eliminating thing and the number one thing on Obamacare, return to government people's minds is keeping this based on the Constitution and get country safe," Fitzgerald said.

If Iran is on the brink of devel- the government to quit spending more money than it has and baloping nuclear weapons, the ance the budget. The candidate Speaker of the State Assembly said in order to balance the federal said anything the nation could do budget, the government needs a to prevent Iran from getting

layout a specific plan by cutting government spending while at the same time hopefully cutting taxes.

Neumann, who ran against Walker in the gubernatorial primary, said his campaign will lay out a specific plan on how to balance the federal budget and has already released 92 specific items that should go away.

The candidate was asked how he planned to convince Republicans he can beat Thompson in the primary.

Neumann said a study done on the most conservative and liberal members of Congress from Wisconsin during the last three decades showed he was the most conservative. Neumann said he believed the people of Wisconsin and the United States need a conservative senator to mend the federal budget.

Stanley asked if in the time of extreme partisan polarization, did Neumann see common ground with the Democrats.

The candidate said only if they are willing to come around to an understanding "that we are bankrupting America" and spending needs to be put under control.

Furthermore, Neumann said the Democrats need to understand this is done by cutting spending instead of imposing more taxes.

"I believe Barack Obama is spending and the spending he has laid out, bringing America to the brink of financial disaster should not be compromised with," he said.

When asked how he would represent all of his constituents on both sides of the political spectrum, Neumann said the most important thing for the future of the United States is restoring jobs and the economy.

"I comprehend that when the federal government is borrowing $1.3 trillion ... that's money that's been pulled out of the private sector and the government has its hands on it instead of the private sector," the candidate said.

He said people understand if that money is left in the private sector businesses will be able to borrow that money for their job growth and expansion. Moreover, Neumann said this concept is understood by members of both parties.

Stanley asked if government has a role in using its military to ,

promote democracy in places such as the Middle Fast.

Neumann said he goes to fundamental principles. The candidate said he looks at the situation and determines what the goal of the military intervention is. If he gets an answer that causes him to move forward, the next question is how it can be accomplished and what the cost is to get the job done. Neumann said the third question is how they are going to measure if the objective has been accomplished.

The candidate said this is the pattern he would follow in regards to military intervention.

Following up, Stanley asked how long the United States should stay in Afghanistan. Neumann said if the people elected a Republican president, it would be his hope the president would follow the trio of principles the candidate just outlined.

"To ask the question in general without having those answers in place, you lead to political rhetoric as opposed to a plan as to what to do in that nation," Neumann said.

In response to the question about what to do if Iran is on the brink of developing a nuclear weapon, the former congressman said it was "absolutely essential" the United States not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. He said this would be devastating on many fronts, including the United States where gas prices would skyrocket.

Additionally, it would impact Israel and upset the balance of power in the Middle East.

Stanley said in talks about cutting spending, the areas proved to be the most difficult to cut are defense, Medicare and Social Security. He asked the candidate what areas he would look to make budget cuts. Neumann said defense is the single-most important role of the federal government and in his plan, defense spending would be held at or above current levels.

"We're in a Social Security crisis today because the federal government has been raiding the Social Security trust fund for years and we've reached that point in time where we need to repay that Social Security trust fund," the former congressman said. However, he said the government is overspending and it is cre-

acing the crisis.

Cutting spending will help alleviate the problems with the program, Neumann said.

The candidate would like to see voluntary solutions to help the problems with Medicare. He said his budget plan has specific entries related to the program.

Neumann suggested the Medicare programs be set up as so when senior citizens look at the options, they make the best choice voluntarily.

When asked what agencies to make cuts the candidate would target, the candidate said there are 92 listed and noted those are listed on his website, wvvw.neumann2012.com . Among those mentioned are ending ethanol subsidies and stop spending on studies such as how cocaine effects the sex-habits of Japanese quail.

Taking a question from the audience, the candidate was asked if members of both parties should sit down with the understanding neither side will get everything they want.

Neumann said the compromise people are asking for is "can't you just raise taxes and cut spending at the same time and get to a balanced budget?" The former congressman said raising taxes means less spending and less saving for the taxpayers.

In terms of compromise, the candidate said when his budget plan is presented, it will not only provide spending reductions to alleviate the deficit, it will provide people with extras.

"When we compromise and debate and work back-and-forth, I hope that we have debates back and forth on these items we suggested," Neumann said.

"I'm in favor of compromise and working together, but it can't be a compromise of principles or a compromise that leads this nation in a continuing spiral downward," the candidate said.

Thompson: Get the hell out of my way After Stanley said in the past the candidate needed no introduction, Thompson cut the moderator off and began speaking. He said he was running for the Senate because he was shocked on how the United States' debt could be downgraded. The candidate added since Obama has been president the debt has increased 60 percent.

"Then you find out 42 cents out of every federal dollar is borrowed money, mostly from the Chinese," Thompson said. "I don't know how anybody as an American, is comfortable with that."

The candidate went on to say the United States has not passed a budget in more than 1,000 days, noting in his 14 years of governor he always had a budget done.

Thompson said the most important reason for running was his three children and eight grandchildren. The former governor said people have always promised future generations they would inherit a county that is stronger and better with more opportunities. He does not think that can be said anymore.

The candidate said he became governor at a time when Wisconsin was facing challenges — businesses were leaving the state and people could not find jobs. He touted his record of cutting taxes and cutting regulations.

"What I'm telling you is I'm a do-er," Thompson said. "And I'm running for the right reasons ... I believe I can make a difference immediately."

The former governor said he (Continued on Section 2, page 8)

Cable Access 11I Listings (Continued from Section 2, page 6) Government Day 2010 12:00 p.m. Eastside 2nd & 3rd Grade Concert 5/5/11 1:00 p.m. PMMS Orchestra & Choir Concert 1 2/6/1 1 2:00 p.m. PVMS Choir Concert 5/23/11 3:00 p.m. Royal Oaks Musical — "On the Radio" 3:30 p.m. Royal Oaks 5th Grade Concert 5/15/07 4:30 p.m.

Sacred Hearts 1st — 3rd Grade Concert 12/6/10

5:30 p.m. Sacred Hearts Band Concert 5/1 1 /1 1 6:30 p.m. Sacred Hearts Spring Concert 3/1 4/1 1 8:00 p.m. CHUMS

Choir Practice 8:30 p.m.

Quest 9:30 p.m.

Bulletin Board 10:00 p.m.

Night 2/7/09

2/23/12 Kingdom Community PVMS Trivia

• Hats • T-Shirts • Jackets • Teams & Organizations www.elitembroidery.com EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING

Follow us at: elite embroidery & screenprinting

608-318-1211 • 201 E Main St., Sun Prairie 608-833-1211 • 90 West Towne, Madison

including an upcoming discussion Star, Sun Prairie: March 1, 2012 -Page 8b regarding The court security.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices JusticeSun Ann Walsh Bradley Prairie: WI . Continued From -Page 7b of discussing vote 4-3 to end the practice spoke against the change, disputcourt administrative matters in open coning claims by Roggensack that it ference on Monday, February 27, 2012 in would help the justices get deci-

Photo by Lukas Keapproth, WliconsIn Center for Investigative Journalism

Madison. The new rule requires all administrative matters to be discussed behind closed doors unless a court majority gives prior approval for an open conference.

* Candidates appear at convention

In addition, Curves clubs in the Sun Prairie area will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank from March 12 25. "Curves is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension of that commitment to the communities where our clubs are located," said Curves founder Diane Heavin.

"Many families are struggling with basic expenses and need some help to make ends meet," Heavin added.

"Our food drive gives our members a way to reach out and support their neighbors."

With a theme of "Good for your body and your soul," this year's drive encourages Curves

The candidate said he believed States best interest to not allow the many ways to tweak it to make nation to have any nuclear in the United States Senate there the program work. weapons. were individuals he could work never expected to be opposed by "The Department of Defense with.

Continuing on questions about has to remain strong. We're in a another Republican. Then again, Thompson said a person did defense, he was asked how long very, very perilous times."

Thompson said he did not think not need to give up his or her the United States should be in he was going to run.

Thompson said. principles in order to work with Afghanistan. The former governor Based on confidential converNoting opponent Fitzgerald someone. said he was the only candidate sations he has had, the candidate was born during the same year Going back to his tenure as who had been to Afghanistan four feels in the next six to 10 months Thompson was elected to the governor, he said he accomplished times and helped build a hospital something serious is going to hapAssembly, Stanley said there many things while the Democrats in Kabul. He said he was personpen in the Middle Fast. seemed to be a younger generawere in control of both houses. ally thanked by Afghan women tion of Republicans who feel the for having the courage to build the "I have shown that you can former-governor's time has work and develop good policy hospital. passed.

Stanley then asked if the candiand make progress and there are When asked what he would date supported withdrawing say to them, the candidate replied: good ideas coming from Democrats and good ideas coming troops.

"Get the hell out of my way."

"I think that you should never Thompson said people need to from Republicans," he said. just say we have to have all of "What's so wrong with developlook at who is the best to deliver ing a candid discussion and at the your troops out at a particular innovative ideas. time," Thompson said. "I think The former governor said none end of the day, coming up with a solution?" you've got to be a lot smarter than of the other candidates have the that. You've got to withdraw them In response to being asked if same amount of experience as he when they're not needed. And he is prepared to being called the has. He said he is the person who you've got to slowly get out of junior senator from Wisconsin, can get the job done.

Afghanistan."

"In regards to individuals, if he Thompson said he had not When the moderator asked wants to challenge me to a bicycle thought about it.

Stanley noted the candidate did what the former governor would ride for 50 miles or push-ups, I'll do in respect to cutting entitlement not have experience in making take'em on, no matter what age Dan Becraft's Tax Service programs and defense, Thompson military decisions. they are," the candidate said. said Medicare cannot continue the The moderator then asked the Furthermore, he said he wantway it is going and will go broke question about the possibility of ed to see country to start solving by 2019.

Iran creating nuclear weapons. instead of making problems. The He said the program cannot be The former governor said he is candidate said he was going to 1606 Briar Lane Dan Becraft sustained and tremendous changes the only candidate with personal innovate as much as he ever did, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Income Tax Preparation need to be made. experience in serving in the miliwhich he feels is needed.

Bookkeeping The candidate said he would tary.

Phone: 608-825-3072 When asked about he turmoil E-Filing build upon the Rep. Paul Ryan He noted every day after the in the state, Thompson asserted he Sept. 11 attacks he was one of the plan, which he said was the first did not like recall elections. The attempt by either party to come up candidate said if people looked at few federal government cabinet with a solution. officers who was briefed by the his record, he was opposed to One part of the solution Sales dice Since recalls when both parties did it.

1982 Thompson presented would be to "No other person running had He said recalls "tear at the heart of ■ andy have people who are 55 years old to do what I had to do in 9/11," the republic." to make the decision of going "I don't think people should be Thompson said, adding he was

into Medicare or a subsidized proresponsible for getting medical recalled because they are doing A8iMi Kenmore gram to purchase commercial supplies to sites in New York. "I their job," Thompson said. insurance.

M anis Responding to a question if he made huge decisions as secretary 74eit Seen auee "t1 As for Social Security, the forafter 9/11 that none of my oppocould see common ground with nents had experience whatsoever." mer governor said it was not that l Democrats, the former governor Ronald Riechers dyapplian ce@ive.corn Sun Prairie difficult to make decisions on the Going back to the base quescited the ability of the Wisconsin han Main St. • program. He said it would not go tion about Iran, the former govergovernment to declare Aaron 929 W. 7-7550 608-83 broke until 2039 and there are nor said it would be in the United Rodgers Day. (Continued from Section 2, page 7)

ApPLIW

GENT 1

atom

.

selected from all the clubs who enter the contest, "We would love to see all of ' our clubs top their donation levels from last year," said Heavin.

"But the main goal of our annual drive is to enlist the help of our members in re-stocking the shelves of local food pantries across the country," said Heavin; "We also hope that new members will take this opportunity to give: back to their local communities they join our Curves cornmuniv.," For more information about: the 2012 Curves Food Drive, contact Curves of Sun Prairie,,:4 which is located at 1266 W. Mit;i Street, at (608) 834-8808 or ' 9BYVCBY@curvesmail.com For more information about Curves, please visit www.curves.com.

/MBE CPA,

.„) 0‘er 37 > \ ears Serving 2iS/in Prairie

-

•

•Tax Preparation • Accounting • Individual & Business: •Tax Planning & Consulting • Payroll 1015 W. Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 ;

1000 Lothe Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 ; (608) 837-2584 — mbecpa.com

STORAGE PLUS MINI WAREHOUSES Fitchburg Sun Prairie Deerfield (Verona Rd.) (Hwy. N) (Business Park).;

• Sizes from 5x10 to 10x40 • Month/Month & Long Term Leases • 24 Hour Access • Flexible Hours

(608) 223-1740

www.storageplusofwisconsin.com

Kathy Curran Attorney At Law • Divorce • Custody • Prenups • Child Support Modification • Estate Planning • Probate • Placement • Real Estate • General Litigation

EL ■r

Eustice, Laffey, Sebranek & Auby, S.C. 608-837-7386 • 100 Wilburn Road • Sun Prairie k.curran@els-law.com

The Valders Journal: March 1, 2012 -Page 3a Valders, WI The Valders Journal el Thursday, March 1, 2012 ‘N/

Candidates target federal deficit

St. Nazianz ready to hear U.S. Senate hopefuls count on financial prowess to propel then to D.C. prices for utility project

By Brian Thomsen Three Republican candidates in the U.S. Senate race took aim at runaway spending in Washington, D.C., and outlined ways they would reduce the federal deficit without raising taxes as they spoke last Thursday during a forum in Madison.

The three—Tommy Thompson, Mark Neumann and Jeff Fitzgerald—appeared at an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Associated Press. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, didn't attend, citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, served four terms as Wisconsin governor before being named secretary of Health and Human Services in the second Bush administration.

Neumann, 57, was a twoterm congressman during the 1990s and has extensive business experience. Fitzgerald, 45, is speaker of the state Assembly and was a key player in passing controversial public employee union reforms last year.

"Our financial house is not in order, and we are on the brink of fiscal disaster in

this country, but it's not too late to fix," Neumann told the audience of newspaper executives and reporters.

With a $15 trillion debt that now is bigger than the entire economy, the U.S. is

VOTE '12 "heading toward a financial cliff," Fitzgerald said, adding that it will take serious entitlement reform to solve the crisis.

Thompson said he was shocked to see the country's credit rating downgraded as the deficit ballooned. That is one of the reasons prompting him to enter the race after U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, a Democrat, decided to retire.

"Debt under Obama has gone up 60 percent," Thompson said. "Forty-two cents of every dollar we spend goes to the debt. I don't know how anyone can feel comfortable with that."

Thompson cited his ability to work with Democrats when he was governor as a •

Photos, outdoor column receive nods in state newspaper contest The Valders Journal received two awards in the Better Newspaper Contest announced Friday at the annual convention of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association in Madison.

Publisher Brian Thomsen received first place in the photo essay category for "School Days," a page of photos telling about the opening days of a new school year at Valders Elementary School.

"Photographer found great moments and nice story-telling inside of the classroom," wrote a judge from the Illinois Press Association. "A simple subject, but photographed with a strong eye."

Joe Gintner received a second-place award in the local outdoor column category for his weekly column appearing in the Journal.

The entry of three col-

umns included a piece critical of deer hunting proposals by the Department of Natural Resources and two others about the local fishing scene.

Entries for the contest were published between September 2010 and August 2011.

■ Also at the organization's 158th annual convention, Thomsen was elected treasurer of the WNA. He has served on the board of directors since 2009, representing weekly newspapers in the northeast part of the state.

Steve Dzubay, publisher of four weeklies in Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond and Ellsworth, was elected president of the association.

WNA is the oldest press association in the world, dating back to 1853.

vovealtfast De Bring in this ad and get 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham or sausage and white toast for

Whole wheat or rye toast, 20c extra.

Free Coffee with any breakfast purchase, Mondays, 5am—Sam

SILVER DOLLAR DINER 213 N. Calumet Dr., Valders 920.953.1004

Mon.—Fri., 5am-2pm; Sat, 5am-12:30pm; Sun., Gam-12:30pm

St. Nazianz officials are reason why he should be election is to address the ready to open bids for a elected. He pointed to the large water and sewer line country's fiscal mess. welfare reform legislation He pointed to his four project that will be completthat he pushed for when years in Congress when Re- ed this year. both houses of the Legislapublicans in the House of The bid opening is set for ture were controlled by Representatives balanced 3 p.m. this Thursday, a day Democrats. the federal budget. later than originally planned He also decried the "polidue to expected poor weath"We fundamentally untics of destruction" prevaderstood that more govern- er on Wednesday, Clerk lent today.

Kay Mueller said this week.

Thompson admitted that ment spending is not the soThe board learned on lution," Neumann said. he had not expected to be Feb. 21 that contractors had He said President Obachallenged by other Repubma's solution of spending taken out 20 sets of plans licans in the race, given his more money is a position he for the project, which could long tenure iri state politics. cannot compromise with. yield a high number of bidAsked to respond to the Federal spending jumped 20 ders. younger generation in the percent in 2009 under the The project will replace party, including Fitzgerald, president's stimulus plan water and sewer mains unwho say his time has passed, Thompson shot back, and didn't come back down der county highways A and C. "Get the hell out of my afterward.

"The compromise people In other business last way," which drew laughter have been asking for is week, the board met with from the audience.

Getting a handle on Medi- `Can't you just raise taxes Ken Depouw of Oconto care costs is the biggest and cut spending at the Housing Management Sersame time and get to a bal- vices, which oversees the challenge facing Congress, Thompson said. He said anced budget?" Neumann Scenic View Villa elderly Medicare has unfunded lia- said. "No, folks. Raising housing complex. He reported that the company is bilities of between $38 tril- taxes means more money going to the government considering new financing lion and $75 trillion, and the system will go broke by and less money in the hands options for the facility, kickof the people, which means ing off the early stages of 2018 or 2019. less savings and spending in that process.

In comparison, Social SeSee Senate p.19 The board also: curity's funding problems are more simple.

"There are a lot of ways this can be tweaked," he said.

Thompson said he does not support cuts in defense spending, and said everything must be ddfre to preas a property and casualty agent vent Iran from deieloping- a nuclear weapon. representing these companies...

"No question, in the next .Auto-0WMerShWWVIMW L. L... Orr six to 10 months, something ■ serious is going to happen in gm Insurance_ the Middle East," Thompson PROGRELWE r predicted. "We have to stick Nick is a graduate of Valders High with Israel."

The other two candidates School and Lawrence University, concurred that Iran's nuclear as well as a U.S. Army veteran. ambitions must be thwarted.

To reach him, call the agency at But Neumann said his 732-4450 or 920-901-2324 main reason for seeking

• Submitted information to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission requesting a water rate increase.

• Signed paperwork authorizing assistance from Quarles & Brady in the financing of the utility project this year.

• Approved the 2012 contract for service by the St. Nazianz Fire Department.

• Signed an agreement and two resolutions accepting the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System for the fire department, a state requirement for mutual aid among departments.

• Accepted donations of $2,100 from the St. Nazianz Fest committee, proceeds from the 2012 event, and $422 from the St. Nazianz Lions Club, which will go toward a fund set aside for parking lot improvements at Oschwald Park.

• Signed paperwork authorizing zoning for Braun Electric's auto body business, which it moved to its main facility in the village last year.

Nick Munch has joined

Brandt Insurance Agency

Ulu

71.4 4.01. ,10 •

4.ecot"—

-

Aid-hottes

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION INC. www.midshoreshomebuilders.com

2012 HOME & GARDEN EXPO Thinking about building or remodeling your home?

Come see what products and services are available in the Calumet area. Were bringing the showroom to youl

March 2 - 4 FRIDAY: 4pm-8pm; SATURDAY: 10am-4pm; SUNDAY: 10am-3pm 2245 Calumet Drive, New Holstein

Regis ter to win door prizes worth more than $3 ,000!

D8zviti Acti ien

ADMISSION: $3.00 each or $5.00 per couple (children under 16 are free).

---11111111111MIIIIMME23 Saturday, March 3: 12pm: 'Creative Ideas for Your Outdoor Living Space' 1pm: *Remodeling Your Bathroom So You Can Use It Barrier-Free Access°

n° es

iot:11:the Kt' dr/7 1 7'Fcireo: n:e cfseae: alyl

3

Sunday, March 4: 12pm: 'Making the Building Experience FunNot Dis-fun-ctionar

2prn: 'Energy Mythbusters*

z

.'AMPBELLSPORT

2‘9 Chilton Furniture BUILDING SUPPLY Ated Calumet Couoty's ONLY dome g gattcleri BERLIN KIEL

Mid-Shores Home Builds Association, Inc.

stor m

30 PM

Week15 AM

olic

tor

; Suny Mass 1928,

olic

astor m

Saturednes-

ostle nity

ton

M; SunM; 1 PM .

n

orners)

unday.

, Bible M Bible

hurch

ch woc astor Pastor

5:30 PM services h grade

Nursery

ed st

Kiel tor

hip sernday of 8 AM.

lege in Cleveland recently include: Todd Birkholz, Senior Citizens The Valders Journal: March 1, 2012 -Page 19a announced its dean's list for Sophia Herrera and ChrisSt. Nazianz Menu St. Gregory School the fall 2011 Valders: semester. tine Ranke of Cato, Joshua Tuesday, March 6 - Meatloaf, WI . Continued From -Page 3a Lunch Menu To be on the dean's list, Dietrich and Jennifer Skatbaked potato, creamed corn.

Monday, March 5 - Hot ham & students must have a 3.4 tebo of Collins, Caleb MadWednesday, March 7 -Chicken cheese, buttered noodles, fruit. grade point average on a son of Manitowoc, D'Ann breast, sweet potatoes, mixed vegeTuesday, March 6 - Tacos, tables. four-point scale. Buck, Brette Donlon, Alicia vegetable, fruit.

Thursday, March 8 - Baked Gaedtke and Melissa Junk Wednesday, March 7 -Chicken chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots. of Newton, Eric Stenzel of soup, sandwiches, fruit, dessert.

Reedsville, Steven SchreiFor reservations call Scenic Thursday, March 8 - Corn Continued from p. 3 ber, Michael Vey and TheoView Villa at 773-2446; or the Agdogs, tater tots, fruit. the private sector. That coning Resource Center at 683-4180. dore Wagner of St. Nazianz.

Friday, March 9 - Omelets, tinues the downward spiFrench toast sticks, fruit.

Also, Nathan Barnes, ral" Brianna Bruckner, Erin ErdFitzgerald said he would Senior Citizens mann, Barbara Krueger, St. Mary/St. Michael take to Washington the Christopher Schwantes, Whitelaw Menu School Lunch Menu same willingness to make Stephanie Stenzel, Krystal Tuesday, March 6 - Meatloaf, Monday, March 5 - Spaghetti & tough decisions that he exThorman, Marie Tuma and meat sauce, garlic bread, veg- baked potato, creamed corn. hibited in Madison.

Thursday, March 8 - Baked etable, fruit, salad bar.

He said he would not shy John Weber of Valders, and chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots.

Tuesday, March 6 - Chicken Cassandra Begotka, Sandra away in the campaign from patties on buns, vegetable, fruit, For reservations call Whisperhis connection with Gov. Dugenske, Christine Dvosalad bar. rak, Jessica Mallmann and ing Pines at 323-3073; or the AgScott Walker and the conWednesday, March 7 Tacos ing Resource Center at 683-4180. troversial decision made last Brittany Mangin of Whitewith meat sauce (soft or hard shell), law. year that erased, I9J$3.6 billion deficit for state:govertiment.

"Although it was a very tough decision, and I lost friends over it, in the end it was the right thing to do," Weekly -., Fitzgerald said about the Scripture la , • vik, . public employee union reReading Ir ' ' ,.: forms. "Collective bargaining reforms directly reflect lb( what will have to happen at • John the national level with enti15:1-17 ,.. tlement reform." .,. i ,k, 4 The three Republicans face off in a primary this John , August. The winner takes / ----15:18-16:15 on Baldwin in the Novem-,...._ ber general election.

•

Senate

Make Way for Spring .

2 9 3 7

5 7 6 3

4

8

4 9 3 7 6 8 2 1 6 3 1 4 8 5 2 9 8 4 2 5

1

44 99 ...

"It Is Impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens."

—Cynthia E Vamado

AUN ELECTRIC INC.

Commercial • Agricultural

2143 St. Nazianz

raunelectricinc.com

nave Iv Do Js Ask

8

4 5 7 9 6 1

5 3 6 1 9 2 6 1 2 5 7 9 8 3 5 4 6 7 9 3 1 8 1 2 7 6 5 8 4 9 8 9 3 1 2 4 7 5

rch Quotable

hip serM; Wed-

John 16:16-33

Sudoku Solution

7 ,

41 ,

2 3 6

„

A

maw*

Mato CleAtt Vstocionottk

Mark 12:28-44 Psalms 84 Psalms 80 Psalms

86 _ Scriptures Seleded by knerican can Bible Sodety

, )

The holidays are but a memory; the snow, which was novel in November and welcomed in December, is merely tolerated in January and declared a nuisance in February. Still we must bear the ice and freezing temperatures awhile longer, at least in some parts of our country. Yet, toward the end of winter there may be a most unusual day, when the air is not quite so cold and the sun melts the winter snow. God is making way for spring, giving us a day to lift our spirits.

Does it sometimes seem like your winter will never end; that you have more than your share of trouble and sorrow? Leatn to know God; accept Him and let His love touch your life like the revitalizing warmth of an early spring day. Spend time at your House of Worship this week and let God lift your spirits!

02012, Kessler-WIlltarns Newspaper Services P.O. Box 8187, Cha rtottesville, VA 22906, wviwJavnews.com

This message is sponsored each week in the interest of our local churches by the following: Country Visions Co-op Christianson & Deja Cenex—Where the Customer Funeral Home is the Company

Valders

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: February 24, 2012 -Page 3b Milwaukee, WI Friday, February 24, 2012

F

3B

m Senate hopefuls focus on issues d GOP candidates take different approaches to taxes, federal budget

e nt , n

e of s' n l

d d n t t h e

t o e r f e

d a -

t d a y l t h t

s

ol a

By DON WALKER dwalker@journalsentinel.com

Middleton — Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald says he is a fresh face who promises to make the same tough decisions in the U.S. Senate that he made in the state Legislature.

Former congressman Mark Neumann says if he is elected to the U.S. Senate he will focus on cutting spending, lowering taxes and balancing the federal budget.

And former governor Tommy Thompson says, if elected, he will be a builder and a doer who will find common ground with Democrats in the U.S. Senate to solve the nation's problems.

Appearing separately Thursday before the Wisconsin Newspaper Association/ Associated Press Convention and Trade Show, the three Republican candidates skipped personal attacks and instead outlined their political philosophies.

With about six months to go before the Republican U.S. Senate primary, the three have been traveling around the state speaking to small groups and working to build support at a time citizens have plenty on their election plate: a possible gubernatorial recall election, a presidential race, state Senate recalls and the November general election.

Here is a summation of what each had to say: ■ Fitzgerald: The Horicon Republican said the same fiscal problems Wisconsin is having are the problems going on at the federal level.

"We want to get people back to work and get to work on the fiscal mess," he said. "The same thing applies to Washington, D.C." He said the nation is on a

fiscal path that is headed toward what he called a "financial and economic cliff."

"But you can turn it around. It will take difficult choices. But you need leaders and people willing to take on those challenges," Fitzgerald said.

He said the steps that Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican-led Legislature took to fix the state's budget woes were tough decisions that needed to be made. Those steps included asking public employees to pay more for their pensions and health care.

Fitzgerald said he supports U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to reform Medicare and other federal entitlements, and said he backs a balanced-budget amendment.

He said the nation should not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, adding that the main role of the federal government is to keep the country safe.

■ Neumann: He said the nation was in serious trouble.

"Our financial house is not in order and we are on the brink of a fiscal disaster in this country, but it's not too late to fix those problems," he said.

Neumann cited his 25 years in business, saying he would take a business approach to the problem if he is elected.

Neumann already has listed dozens of items he said could be cut out of the federal budget. Next week, he is expected to release an even more detailed plan to cut spending, lower taxes and balance the federal budget.

He said a study indicated that, over the past three decades, he had the most conservative voting record in Congress. He served two terms in the House of Representatives.

Neumann said he would work to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law and work to return to a government based on the Constitution. He, too, is opposed to letting Iran develop a nuclear weapon.

Asked if he would compromise with others in Congress, Neumann said he would to the extent that others agreed that federal spending needs to be under control.

"To the extent they come around to that understanding . . . I will be happy to work with them," Neumann said.

■ Thompson: He said he thought he would never see the day that "America's debt would ever be assailed or questioned."

He stressed his lifelong experience as an asset in the Senate: a legislative career in the Assembly, four terms as

A.L. Schutzman Company

BLOWOUT SALE! SELECT ITEMS MUST GO! HURRY IN FOR THE BEST SELECTION! • Gift Tins & Jars

OUR STORE IS EASY TO FIND: 4;) LOOK FOR THE SIGN.

• Cashews

INTERSTATE 94, EXIT HWY 164 NORTH, EAST ON RIDGEVIEW PARKWAY TO THE A.L. SCHUTZMAN CO. N21 W23560 RIDGEVIEW PKWY WEST WAUKESHA, WI 53188 PHONE: 262.832.8228

• Chocolates • Mixed Nuts

FOAM

governor and serving as secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

Thompson also expressed support for Ryan's reform efforts in the House, said the nation's defense needs to be strong and said the nation should not set a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan. He said Iran should not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.

Thompson also sharply criticized Obama, calling him a "failed president."

Asked what he would tell some Republicans who have suggested he let a younger generation of Republicans take over, Thompson said: "Get the hell out of the way."

"I really believe in the United States Senate there are individuals that I can work with," he said. "You don't have to give up your principles to work with somebody."

U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), the lone Democrat vying for the Senate seat held by the retiring U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, did not attend, citing a scheduling conflict.

• Candies • Caramel Corn

HOURS TUES. - FRI. 9 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.

• Trail Mixes

for furniture, cushions & mattress replacement

Foam Rubber Products, Inc. Since 1926

(4 I 4) 672-FOAM (3626) 1423 S. 2nd St. Milwaukee,WI 53204

Sale dates & times: Friday, Feb. 17th (9 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.) Saturday, Feb. 18th (9 A.M. - 2 P.M.) Sunday, Feb. 19th (11 A.M. - 4 P.M.) Friday, Feb. 24th (9 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.) Saturday, Feb. 25th (9 A.M. - 2 P.M.) Sunday, Feb. 26th (11 A.M. - 4 P.M.)

pagevgW

H-Facility

3848267-01

Frontier Airlines Center • 400 West Wisconsin

GREATER

AUTO SHOVI/ presented by

AfA$W

Automobile Dealers Association °Mega Milwaukee, Mo.

MICHAEL SEARS / MSEARS@JOURNALSENTINELCOM

s a Leap Day baby gets a birthday only e live in Waukesha.

The Only Place To See So Many Makes & Models In One Location!

MORE THAN 400 NEW MODELS Cars ■ Trucks SUVs ■ Crossovers Alternative Fuel Vehicles

TEST DRIVES! Get behind the wheel and drive more than 35 new models right at the show from Subaru, Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram, FIAT, Chevrolet, Buick & GMC.

HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST WHEELS Featuring vehicles from popular TV Shows and Movies!

Courtesy of the Volo Auto Museum

See web site for hours of operation.

SUBARU

.

Conhdence in Motion

g Dm= Experience the Drive

FAMILY PHOTO

Don Dillon a happy birthday.

g. n d h

ohat

to .

ith

ay nch

the n

her dis

older than her dad." Jane still carries that note card around with her.

More recently, Emily wrote a college essay about her grandfather, but not about his birthday. She marveled at his perseverance and good humor despite the many challenges he has faced, including a lifelong and painful bone infection called osteomyelitis that began in boyhood and has spread throughout his body. Don also has survived a heart attack and a brain injury from a fall down the stairs.

"He is a child at heart," she wrote.

And you can add flexibility to his list of qualities. On the off years, Don borrows Feb. 28 as his birthday.

Call Jim Stingl at (414) 224-2017 or email at jstingl@journalsentinel.com

Cr 643

THE

CHRYSLER DRivff

DISCOUNT E-TICKETS

AutoShowMilwaukee.com Valid Mon—Fri ONLY

FREEh Admission 1-Year Subscription MOTORMAGAZINE TREND wit (a $12 value)

HOURS

PRICES sio — Adults

Mon—Thurs 3 pm — 9 pm

Friday 1 pm — 9 pm

Saturdays 10 am —10 pm

Sundays 10 am — 6 pm

$8 — Seniors (Mon–Fri Only), Students (21 & under w/ID) $ 5 — Children FREE— Children 6 & under

DISCOUNT COUPONS AT* ADAMM New Car Dealers &

Santry

KIDS DAY — SUNDAY, MARCH 4 FREE —Children 12 & under

Presenting Sponsor 6

CarSOUP.COM Buy. Research. Sell.

Vehicles shown may not represent actual vehicles on display at the show. Entertainment and vehicles subject to change without prior notice. E-ticket purchases cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. .At participating locations, while supplies last.

Certain restrictions apply.

PLAIN TALK

The Capital Times, Madison: February 29, 2012 -Page 26o Madison, WI

By DAVE ZWEIFEL « Editor emeritus of The Capital Times « dzweifel@madison.com

Of GOP's 3, Tommy knows how to govern I

t became clear last week that Wisconsin Republicans have a clear choice when picking who they want to represent their party in this fall's U.S. Senate race against Democrat Tammy Baldwin.

They can choose one of either two tea party-like ideologues who would fit right in with the uncompromising environment that now exists in Washington, D.C., or they could pick a candidate who knows that there's a necessary give-and-take in politics if you want to get anything done.

Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, perennial hard-baller Mark Neumann and former Gov. Tommy Thompson made separate appearances at a Wisconsin Newspaper Association candidate forum to explain to the annual convention of the state's newspaper editors why they'd be the best Republican nominee.

Thompson was in his usual personable mode, joking with the moderator, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's George Stanley, and insisting that he's the only one of the three with the

What we said inlina this week Walker and pay equity We know that Gov. Scott Walker is unlikely to listen to his leading challenger in the recall election, former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.

But on the question of pay equity, he should.

Senate Bill 202, authored by Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, would gut Act 20, the equal pay enforcement law passed in 2009. The act, which includes stiff penalties, makes it easier for women to bring wage discrimination cases. As PR

I'M SORRY GOVERNOR MOMPSON, BUT I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE THAT SUIT 1.00K GOOD ON YOU.

experience that would allow him to immediately "make a difference" in Washington.

And while he bashed President Barack Obama for being an ineffective leader who is doing a "bad job" running the country, there was no question that the grizzled elder of the three is one who believes that government only works for the people if its leaders work with one another.

"We don't need politics of destruction;' he said at one point.

"We need rebuilding."

Frankly, it was refreshing to hear a candidate in 2012 who isn't bashful to suggest that politicians of different stripes can actually get things done.

That wasn't true with Fitzgerald and, particularly, Neumann, who obviously are content with the slash-and-burn tactics that have

Watch noted, "Previously, victims were required to pursue lengthy administrative remedies through a state agency. SB 202 removed the compensatory and punitive damages for violations of Act 20, leaving it a toothless tiger."

Not surprisingly, Grothman's bill passed on a party-line vote. If Walker does not veto it, he will make an even better case for why Wisconsin needs to replace him, and why it makes a lot of sense to do so with a woman.

Here's what Falk is saying: "We cannot allow Gov. Walker to turn back the clock on equal pay protections for women in the workplace. If Gov. Walker fails to veto this bill, he will have

replaced the glass ceiling so many have fought so long to shatter."

The bill to repeal equal pay protections for women in the workplace is backed by the governor's campaign donors, including the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, which donated in excess of $400,000 in 2010 to the Republican Governors Association to support Walker's campaign.

The governor should, for so many reasons, veto the assault on pay equity. Chief among them, it's right to do so. But he should also do so to prove that he is not a pay-to-play politician who simply does what his campaign donors tell him.

26 « THE CAP TIMES « February 29-March 6, 2012

made Congress one of the most despised institutions in America.

Both Fitzgerald and Neumann said they agreed with current Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson when he said he would never compromise with Obama.

Asked point blank by Don Huebscher, editor of the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, why there can't be give and take, Neumann claimed that he would never negotiate any increased taxes, which would only give Obama more reason to continue his deficit-spending ways. He insisted that the trillion-dollar deficit in the president's budget is money that is taken out of the hands of the people and turned over to the government, adding that the only way to improve the economy is to slash both spending and taxes.

Like so many of his right-wing colleagues, Neumann refuses to recognize that Obama's proposed budget would use a lot of that money for infrastructure projects like new roads and bridges, which, of course, are built by private contractors and their workers and would provide

an additional boost to the recovering economy. Neumann is against such programs, of course, except when he isn't. He gladly accepted a half-million dollars in stimulus money in 2009 when it helped his business.

Fitzgerald, too, made it clear he believes the only way to grow the economy is to cut taxes, something that's been tried, of course, by both the Reagan and Bush administrations. Their administrations also saw the federal deficit soar to unprecedented highs even in a relatively healthy economy, especially compared to the one Obama was dealt.

The Assembly speaker, who has been a polarizing figure in Wisconsin's year of political turmoil, said he's proud of what Gov. Scott Walker and the GOPcontrolled Legislature have accomplished and added that that same kind of medicine is what is needed in Washington to get the federal budget balanced.

Unlike Thompson, Fitzgerald and Neumann clearly have no compunction making it clear it's their way or the highway.

Just what we need in 2012.

Special interests get what they pay for

It may be difficult, but he's not even trying. He could use the bully pulpit to call for a fundraising and spending cease-fire. He could impose limits on his own campaign. And he could urge outside groups to stay out of the state.

Walker is ready and willing to run a campaign paid for, primarily, by outof-state special interests — some of which donate directly to his campaign, others of which augment the official spending with so-called "independent" expenditures by super PACs. If Walker wins, the billionaires and millionaires, Wall Street speculators and Texas oilmen who back him will get what they pay for, and Wisconsinites will be stuck with the bill.

Gov. Scott Walker is raising campaign money at a rate that is absolutely unprecedented in Wisconsin history. His recall election campaign will have more money than any gubernatorial campaign in American history.

But that's not enough for him.

In an interview with Politico, Walker rejected a suggestion that an outsidespending cease-fire be called between him and the Democratic nominee in the recall election.

There's no way to regulate outside money, Walker said.

Not all communities need to em- recruit businesses to the community in hand, he suggested.

Reporter: February 2012 -Page help retain29, businesses that al- 14a Downtown market analysis efbrace theThe Main Edgerton Street Program to be and successful in marketingWI and revital- ready exist there, Ryan said. "It could forts have been used in Wisconsin for Edgerton, izing downtowns, but successful help you create and define what the roughly 15 to 25 years, most often by communities do tend to emphasize image of your downtown is," he retail professionals and real estate design, promotion and economic de- added. businesses, Ryan said.

other communities were opposed to competitor businesses locating in their cities. "That's something to be kept in mind," Ryan said. "It's a very important point."

Generally, people working to re-

volunteers by telephone, implementation of a full market analysis might involve hiring a UW-Extension research assistant, Ryan said.

Trade analysis in the project would answer questions about popu-

$150, Ryan said. A full-scale market analysis could cost the community as much as $3,000 to $25,000, however, depending on what kind of data is gathered and how the information is collected, he added.

GOP hopefuls debate senate race

By Mark Scarborough Reporter Staff

In Middleton on Feb. 23, three Republican hopefuls seeking the chance to represent their party as the candidate for the U.S. Senate this fall faced off for miniature interviews before a pretty tough crowd.

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson, current state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald and former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann fielded questions during a candidates' forum at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association convention, while facing off in front of a room full of journalists.

Hundreds of journalists from across Wisconsin attended the convention, which was held at the Marriot West hotel.

The editors and reporters in the room took a fair amount of good natured ribbing from the politicos, who seek to replace U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.

Kohl is not seeking re-election.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, DMadison, is also running for her

publican governor.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters crowded in and around the state capitol in February and March of 2011 in response to the moves, which essentially eliminated the negotiation abilities of most state teacher and state, university, county and local governmental worker unions.

Without sweeping changes in these unions, units of state and local governments would have run out of money to do business, Fitzgerald Said.

"Now, we're in a much better place," Fitzgerald added.

Neumann, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999, cited his 25 years of experience as the owner of a Wisconsin homebuilding business as one of the main reasons why voters should send him to the U.S. Senate.

Federal spending is growing at a rate that is out of control, Neumann said. "What we need is less government spending, leaving more spending money in the pockets of our

party's nomination for the Senate race. She could not attend the Feb. 23 event due to a scheduling conflict.

Fitzgerald, an architect of the Republican legislative move to strip bargaining rights from governmental workers throughout Wisconsin, told the crowd of journalists that his campaign for the U.S. Senate is intricately and inexplicably linked to the political future of Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who faces a recall election later this-year -after roughly one million citizens signed petitions demanding that Walker be forced to run again for the gubernatorial chair.

Asked if the governor's re-election race and Fitzgerald's try for the U.S. Senate would become linked in the minds of the voters, Fitzgerald noted that the two events "were already linked" by previous events.

"We really didn't have a choice," Fitzgerald said about the changes in insurance and retirement contributions successfully sought from the government workers by the Republican-led state Legislature and the Re-

citizens," Neumann told the WNA convention-goers.

If elected to the Senate, Neumann's main priority will be working to eliminate President Barack Obama's "job-killing" health care plan, which Neumann claimed would "keep employers from hiring people." This insurance plan approved

by Congress and advocated by the president will require individuals to purchase health care coverage in the near future.

Neumann plans to help stimulate the economy by reducing taxes and passing along more earnings to people who actually earn the pay.

"The nation is in serious trouble," Neumann said.

Thompson, who won election to a record four terms as governor of Wisconsin, told the moderator of the WNA forum that he was surprised he is facing a primary for the U.S. Senate seat. His advice to other contenders for the position? "Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said.

Thompson expressed shock that

TOMMY THOMPSON JEFF FIT ZGERALD MARK NEUMANN Standard and Poor's, a credit-ranking porters and editors at the WNA confirm, had recently downgraded vention. He also frequently cut taxes America's credit rating. For every for property owners and personal indollar spent by the current presiden- come earners, Thompson added.

"What I'm telling you is I am a tial administration, 42 cents is being borrowed, said Thompson, who do-er," Thompson said. "I'm running served U.S. President George Walker Bush from 2001 to 2005 as U.S. sec-

retary of health and human services.

"I don't know how anybody can feel comfortable about that," Thompson said about America's current debt load. "It's utterly impossible for our nation to keep this kind of deficit going."

As governor, Thompson was responsible for helping to balance a state budget every year of his 14 years of service, he reminded re-

for the right reason, because I can

make a difference — immediately."

Thompson noted that he is opposed to recall elections, unless the official being recalled has been accused of some sort of high crime or malfeasance.

"It tears at the heart of the republic," Thompson said about the recall effort to oust Gov. Walker. "Scott Walker did his job. Scott Walker did what he said he was going to do. He shouldn't be recalled."

N

vo-ANGS SP E CIAL Or4--CASin YOUR GUIDE TO A DAY TO REMEMBER!

Edgerton Towne Country Club

Coachman's Golf Resort Banquet Facilities Motel - Golf Course Exit 156 off 1-90, between Edgerton & Stoughton www.coachmans.com 608-884-8484

Buckhorn ir Supper Club

Wisconsin Cheese & Wine Chalet

On beautiful Lake Koshkonong Banquet Facilities • Outdoor Patio

11802 Charley Bluff Rd., Milton 608-868-2653 www.thebuckhom.net

Banquet Facilities • Catering 115 Jenson St.,Edgerton

Halverson's 608-884-4231 Restaurant Banquet Facilities

Wine and Gifts

4. )r.

Anew Insurance

Special Event Insurance

3 miles north of Stoughton on Hwy. 51, on the shores of Lake Kegonsa 608-873-3001

4 Lord St. Suite A, Edgerton

Edgerton Reporter

608-531-2373

Wedding Invitations

Studio 115 Photography 115 N. Henry St.,

Edgerton www.studio115photo.co 608-884-1111

11190 Goede Rd., Edgerton wisconsinchalet.co 608-884-3270

21 N. Henry St., Edgerton 608-884-3367

Krueger Jeweler Custom Designs and Personalized Bridal Gifts

r- C Holiday inn Express and Janesville Conference Center Catering • Banquet Facilities 3100 Wellington PI, Janesville at 1-90 & Hwy. 14 E. www.hiejanesville.com 608-756-3100

106 N. Main St, Ft. Atkinson 0-563-3863

c:\

•";

Elsberry's Edibles Catering for all Occasions www.elsberrysedibles.com 608-359-8596

7. Set date of next meeting.

The Woodville Leader: February 29, 2012 -Page 8 8. Adjournment.

Woodville, WI James Harer Town Clerk

e. f.

1

WL1tc022912WNAWXLP

by Paul Seeling

Editor, Gateway Publishing

Bang the Gong!

Woodville Leader, Sun-Argus Garner four WNA awards!

Both received "First Awards" in the "Better Newspaper Contest" Great-yes, but best was the secret shared with Izzi!

Bang the gong! Beat the drum! Blow the trumpet! I am humbly honored to finally announce that the creative hard work produced by Kaye Bird, Ben Seeling, Ron Cipriano, and me, along with the supporting staff at Gateway Publishing in 2011 for the Woodville Leader, Sun-Argus and MyGatewayNews.com was recognized last Friday night at the 158th Annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) Convention Awards Dinner.

The road to the convention in Madison, Wisconsin actually began with the submission of entries into the WNA's "Better Newspaper Contest" last September. That process is a lot of hard work in itself.

Sorting and selecting our best work of the past year takes days. We need to determine what to submit and then guess what may be judged to be meritorious against all the other fine work in a number of categories of our competing member peers in the WNA. This year our efforts were worth every minute. In December the letters addressed to the Woodville Leader and Sun-Argus arrived from the WNA office delivering the exciting news that we had won four awards (two for each paper).

The Sun-Argus was to be awarded its first "First Award" for "General Web Excellence" for MyGatewayNews.com and a "Third Award" for "Enterprise/ Interpretive Reporting" for Kaye Bird's excellent series of articles on "Crystal Cave/Bats-White Nose Syndrome."

The Woodville Leader was to receive its first "First Award" in the "Special Projects" category for the exhaustive multi-part collection of articles and special insert section covering the "Woodville Lions 60 years of Service and the 60th Syttende Mai Celebration Series" by Kaye Bird, Paul Seeling, Ben Seeling and John Koch, and a "Third Award" for "Local Sports Column" for Ron Cipriano's "B-W Softball."

What good news! But the letters specifically asked that we not publish the "good news" until after the WNA Awards

IL

Dinner on February 25, 2012--an eternity of silence away for our little publishing company. I'm sure other Wisconsin newspaper award winners also wanted to shout from the rafters about the earned recognition for their talented teams, but they too had to wait.

It was a somewhat grueling week. Ben and I drove to Madison last Wednesday afternoon, and I, as a newly re-elected WNA NW District Board member starting a three-year term, attended the first of many convention events.

The first item of convention business for board members was the President's Dinner on Wednesday evening at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, site of the statewide newspaper gathering.

That was a nice low key start to what would be a very hectic two full days of concentrated industry networking, guest speakers, senate candidate forum, seminars, trade fair and the Award Dinner.

Thursday began bright and early (for this old night owl anyway) with an 8:00 am. board meeting addressing a wide range of pertinent topics for the association. That was followed by an invited advertising summit meeting with Customized Newspaper Advertising, the advertising arm of the WNA. After a brief lunch break the panel discussions and seminar sessions began in earnest and continued throughout the afternoon and Friday as well.

One of the most interesting sessions for me was attending the U.S. Senate Candidate Forum with candidates vying for Sen. Herb Kohl's seat in Washington.

Democratic candidate Tammy Baldwin had a schedule conflict and was unable to attend.

Three Republican candidates: State House Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald; former Rep. Mark Neumann and former Gov. Tommy Thompson were given the opportunity to individually address the WNA as well as be interviewed by moderator George Stanley, Managing Editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel before taking a few questions from the audience.

I had never heard Fitzgerald and Neumann in person, but they were what I expected they would be from hearing and reading of them. I was not impressed.

I thought Fitzgerald spewed the party line, and ultra-conservative Neumann came across like a nervous deer-in-the-headlights with a political philosophy I could never support.

A few minutes late, Tommy

Thompson bounded into the room and snatched the microphone away from the moderator who was beginning to introduce the former four-time governor and former President George W. Bush's U. S. Health and Human Services Cabinet Director. He proclaimed, 'They all know who I am. I'm Tommy Thompson!"

He then proceeded to elaborate on why he was running for the Senate and what his qualifications for the post were.

Having never seen Thompson either, it was fascinating to see him light up the room. He has charisma a plenty and exudes self-assured confidence to the maximum He was entertaining and very engaging. It was easy to imagine why he had been elected four times to be governor of the great state of Wisconsin.

Kaye Bird came to the convention on Friday for some of the sessions and the banquet, as did Gateway's former Art Director and partner Gina Siegert who brought my son Luke, his sister Paula and my grandchildren Izzibelle and Kolton James. Gina and Ben attended some sessions together while the rest of the family hit the pool.

Conference attendees enjoyed the many good sessions, excellent networking and several trips around the Trade Fair booths where various silent auction and raffle gift baskets were on display to raise money for the WNA Foundation. Our gift basket was one of the largest and most impressive thanks to local businesses who had generously donated items and/or gift certificates; we greatly appreciate their support! It was a very popular item that helped the cause greatly. Then it was time for the Awards Dinner.

The Gateway contingent of Kaye, Ben, Gina, Luke and I met for the social hour and found a good table to enjoy the program. The dinner menu was exceptional; we enjoyed a very tender portion of beef with asparagus and tasty mashed potatoes and velvety flavorful gravy, mixed greens salad and freshly baked crusty nine grain rolls in lieu of the traditional rubber chicken. The meal was topped off with the richest, biggest slab of double fudge cake you could ever imagine.

Immediately after we finished eating, the program began with a warm welcome and remarks from outgoing WNA President Pieter Graaskamp, publisher of the Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire), Presentation of the Golden Gavel Awards, the WNA Hall of Fame Induction, WNA salute to Wisconsin newspaper photog-

Approve Ed Rumpel as volunteer boys tennis coach Approve Eric Becker, Kathryn Jennings, Debby Keefer, Chandra Lamb, Rob Skamfer and Sue Zwald as advisors for the middle school play g. Approve Jason Klopp and Tommy Thompson as volunteer softball coaches h. Approve Peg Helland and Peter Hanson as volunteer track coaches i.

Hire Brian Bergquist as middle school wrestling coach j.

Hire Brian Weyer as middle school girls' basketball coach k. Hire John Hanson as head track coach I. Hire Jennifer Schommer as assistant track coach m. Hire Michael Fedie as full-time custodian n. Hire Rich Carlson as regular route bus driver Roll call vote: all yes, carried.

Motion by Jody Lindquist, second by Deb Rasmussen, to approve the request from a parent for a student to participate in the graduation ceremonies. Roll call vote: all yes, carried.

Motion by Jeff Campbell, second by Brian Bedford, to approve CESA #11 Shared Service Contracts for the 2012-2013 school year. Roll call vote: all yes, carried.

Motion by Jody Lindquist, second by Todd Graf, to approve revision to Board Policy #185-BOARD COMMITTEES. Roll call vote: all yes, carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: • Brian Bedford stated the Policy Committee met February 20, 2012 and will present updated policies at the next school board meeting.

• Jeff Campbell reported the Personnel Committee meeting was set for February 27, 2012 at 7:30p.m.

• Jody Lindquist stated there will be registration for 4K on February 23, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Greenfield cafeteria.

• Deb Rasmussen, chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee for School Forests, stated the committee is planning on presenting to the board in the near future. She reported that the committee has applied for two grants.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM REPORTS: Mr. Eric Russell discussed a variety of activities happening with the Baldwin-Woodville High School. Mr. Russell stated there were 30 seniors from BWHS signing the Wisconsin covenant for potential funding if they attended a state university. He also discussed "Snow Week" and the success of the RESPECT Retreat for the freshman class.

Mr. Russell felt the RESPECT Retreat was a worthwhile event and looks forward to sharing it with other classes.

He informed the board of Tyler Weyer representing BWHS at state wrestling February 23 rd thru 25th . The Fusion hockey team will be playing in a Sectional game Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The boys basketball team will be playing a Regional game against Black River Falls at BWHS on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. The girls basketball team has the opportunity to host a game March The The high school choir concert will be held next Tuesday.

• Mrs. Patti Phillipps reminded those present that Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up on Monday, February 27, 2012.

• Mrs. Tiffanie Nigbor stated that she attended a conference regarding RTI, a math program, that she was eager to share the information with others. Mrs. Nigbor commented on how productive the two hour late start was for staff.

Mr. Jon Hinzman thanked the Parent Teacher Connection with their help in providing Gaye Hanson as a speaker CORRESPONDENCE: • School Board will receive all meeting notices by e-mail.

• School Board Members' phone numbers and e-mail will be added to the staff directory on the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District website.

• Third Friday in January Enrollment provided to the Board • WASB Human Resources Conference There being no further business, motion by Jody Lindquist, second by Deb Rasmussen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Voice vote: all yes, carried.

Dustin Klanderman, District Clerk WI,1tc022912WNAWV,P

raphers and finally the WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest Awards which were numerous in both the Advertising and Editorial categories.

Only First Award winners were called to the stage to receive their State of Wisconsin shaped handsomely embossed plaques and twice our papers were called forward. It was a humbling honor to be in such creative company and to be recognized as having one of the most exemplary newspapers in the state.

It was particularly gratifying to see the names of Kaye Bird and Ben Seeling along with the Sun-Argus, Woodville Leader and MyGatewayNews.com on those First Award plaques. You and I

know their work is darn good, and now it has been recognized by judges of our industry from out state who declared it to be among the best in the State of Wisconsin! Congratulations Kaye and Ben on this well deserved honor.

Personally the best part of the whole trip was getting to spend a little time swimming in the crowded hotel pool and going out to breakfast with my family Saturday morning. It was especially delightful when I got to lift my beautiful little granddaughter into my arms for a walk down State Street together, and she told me a secret about Peter Pan's shadow being stolen by Captain Hook. Now that was big news let me tell ya! But remember . . . it's a secret!

My friends, be sure to enjoy every moment and may all your news be good news!

Gateway Publishing President Paul Seeling happily holds the 'First Award's received by the newspapers and mygatewaynews.com

collected a wealth of physical eviFactors ranging from increased deThe Post-Crescent, Appleton:dence February 23, 2012 -Page 1a tied to Tuesday's mand to tensions with Iran to a refinery stabbing death of a 41fire in Washington stateWI are combining Appleton, year-old man at a to reduce gasoline supplies and push reGrand Chute hotel, but are puzzled about the See GAS, A-5 relationship between the victim and the woman they say killed him.

Jackson The woman, Mastella TODAY'S LIVESTREAM L. Jackson, 34, of Appleton, was arat www.postcrescent.com rested early Wednesday and is expected to make an initial appearance in Outagamie County Court today on

Fitzgerald Neumann Thompson

MORNING TICKER

WATCH LIVE, CHAT IN REAL TIMEI Join

Headlines from around the nation and around the world

us at 2:50 p.m. to watch Republican candidates for U.S. Senate Jeff Fitzgerald, Mark Neumann and Tommy Thompson take questions during a forum sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and The Associated Press. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Managing Editor George Stanley will moderate the forum.

Democratic candidate Tammy Baldwin declined to participate because of a scheduling conflict. On Twitter? Use the hashtag #wisenate to join the real-time conversation.

Inn, 3623 W. College happen?' Grand Chute Road Star Ave. Police Chief Greg PeterInn Police recommended son said. "What led to COUEGE AVE. prosecutors file a this situation occurring? charge of first-degree That's not clear to us at A intentional homicide. this point in time."

N Investigators tabbed Police accompanied Spencer St. Grand Jackson as the suspect firefighters and Chute after gathering eviparamedics to the hotel dence from Room 114 of about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday the hotel, where Whitlow was found after an employee found Whitlow on dead. They also searched Jackson's the floor in the room with multiple nearby W. Fourth Street home early cuts and stab wounds. Officers noted Wednesday, finding a knife they think was used in the attack, before arrestSee HOMICIDE, A-5

» NATION: Virginia scraps invasive procedure: A proposal that would have required women to undergo an invasive ultrasound before having an abortion failed Wednesday after Gov. Bob McDonnell withdrew his support. /C-3

McDonnell

» POLITICS: Poll: Political outlook bleak: Americans are

feeling better about the nation's economy but not about its politics, a USA Today/Gallup Poll finds. /C-3 Post-Crescent wire services

7 4090 51575 z

75g

Metro/S1 State

See Page 2 for pricing details

www.postaescentcom

TV C-8 Vitals A-2 Weather C-7 Weekend Inside bridge column and horoscope are in today's Weekend.

Our comics,

Find out how you can get a

FREE moNEY HUG when you open a checking account with AnchorBank

WI-800105W

By Alicia Chang

ON THE WEB

Associated Press science writer

LOS ANGELES — Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that it does.

Removing precancerous growths spotted during the test can cut the risk of dying from colon cancer in

half, the study suggests.

Colorectal cancer Doctors have screening guidelines: long assumed http://bit.ly/zm6JnL a benefit, but research hasn't shown before that removing polyps would improve survival — the key measure of any cancer screening's worth.

See COLON, A 5 -

GOOD MORNING, FOX VALLEY

Index Business A-8 Classified B-5 Community C-1 Crossword B-7 Local A-3 Markets A-7 Obituaries C-5 Sports B-1

Study: Colonoscopy cuts cancer death risk 50%

Today's Best Bets

■

more at www.postcrescent.com

MOVIE NIGHT: Lawrence University Film Club presents "Delicatessen" at

CASINO NIGHT: The Fox Valley Sibling Support

Network holds its annual fundraiser at Grand Meridian. Event and buffet: $40. 5:30 p.m.

Warch Campus Center. Free. 9 p.m.

LAUGHS: Marc Ryan

performs his comedy routine at the Skyline Comedy Cafe. $8 to 12.8 p.m.

tv-Anchorliank, by your local branch, call 800 25 ANCHOR (252-6246) or visit

Stop

-

anchorbank.com/freemoneyhugs

images of children. Casil- day declined to re-evaluate if they would consider modthe state's contentious elec- 23, las was arrested ifying the -Page maps. RepubliGreen Bay Press-Gazette: February 2012 3a Thursday. toral maps, meaning a fed- can leaders said Tuesday Bay,for WI eral trial will begin today to afternoon they were willing CasillasGreen is scheduled an initial appearance on determine whether the to do so but they didn't March 1. maps were drawn in com- think state law allowed — Press-Gazette pliance with legal restric- them to edit maps that altions. ready had been signed into MIDDLETON The trial originally was law, as these were last sumSenate candidates to scheduled to begin Tuesday, mer.

The court rejected that meet in forum today but a panel of three federal judges seemed almost re- argument Wednesday. The The Wisconsin Newspa- luctant to push forward. judges gave attorneys a per Association and The As- They cited a recent U.S. five-hour window to make a sociated Press will host a Supreme Court decision second pitch to lawmakers, U.S. Senate candidate forum that said redistricting, the but again the GOP lawmakfrom 3 to 4:15 p.m. today at process of drawing new ers declined. the Madison Marriott West.

That set the stage for a voter maps every 10 years, Confirmed participants include Republican candidates Jeff Fitzgerald, Mark Neumann and Tommy Thompson. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin declined participation, noting a scheduling conflict. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Manag- By Jeff Starck Shawano County Jail on a charge of first-degree ining Editor George Stanley Gannett Wisconsin Media tentional homicide. He is will moderate the forum.

BIRNAMWOOD — A 20- scheduled to make an apThe Green Bay PressGazette will stream the de- year-old man will be pearance today in bate live at www.greenbay charged today after po- Shawano County Circuit pressgazette.com . Viewers lice say he killed his fa- Court in connection with also will get the chance to ther Tuesday at their the death, Shawano Counask the candidates home in Birnamwood, ac- ty Sheriff's Capt. Thomas cording to the Shawano Tuma said Wednesday. questions.

Police were called at County Sheriff's Depart— Press-Gazette about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday to ment.

Joshua P. Johnson of W17807 Eland Road in the Birnamwood is in the town of Birnamwood for a CORRECTION

For example, the party in charge can try to create districts that lump its voters together, giving it a majority in certain areas that would be difficult for the other party to overcome.

The new maps could give Republicans an edge toward maintaining their 1716 majority in the Senate.

Republicans developed the maps in secret and passed them last year in a GOP-led Legislature. In response, Democrats filed a federal lawsuit claiming the maps violate the U.S.

rated blocs of Latino voters into different districts, weakening their voting power. The lawsuits, which eventually were consolidated, seek to prevent the state Government Accountability Board from conducting elections based on the new maps.

The court also ruled that an attorney who helped lawmakers draw the maps could be deposed by the plaintiffs. The attorney, Jim 'lloupis, had argued that his dealings were protected by attorney-client privilege.

Son accused in Birnamwood man's death Johnson will be charged today

Local/State: Local hairstylist Julie Jadin is a finalist in a www.mastersofbeauty.com contest run by Empire Beauty School and Nick Arrojo, former featured stylist on TLC's "What Not to Wear." A story in Wednesday's paper incorrectly identified the contest.

Voting is through www.facebook.corn/mastersofbeauty.

The Press-Gazette corrects factual errors promptly and courteously. If you have a correction or clarification, please call Local News Editor Amber Pa I uch at (920) 431-8361 or email apaluch@green baypressgazette.com .

report that 53-year-old Donald D. Johnson was dead, according to the sheriff's department.

A preliminary investigation showed that "a series of aggressive acts" early Tuesday morning led to substantial injuries for Donald Johnson and led to his death, according to a sheriff's department news release.

Joshua Johnson, who called police, is suspected of causing those injuries,

police said.

Tuma declined Wednesday to share details about those aggressive acts, what caused Donald Johnson's injuries or evidence investigators found at the scene.

An autopsy was conducted Wednesday morning, but complete results from the autopsy might not be known for several weeks, Tuma said.

— Jeff Starck writes for the Wausau Daily Herald.

Arrest made in Oconto Falls school fire of JusCharges have tice. No charges have been not been filed yet filed. "Initial investigative results indicate the fire was not accidental," the

By Kent Tempus DOJ statement said.

Gannett Wisconsin Media The Division of Criminal OCONTO FALLS — One Investigation is assisting in person has been arrested the investigation.

No one was injured by in connection with a fire Thesday night that heavily the fire, which was reportdamaged St. Anthony ed shortly after 6:30 p.m.

The Rev. Joel Sember Catholic School.

The arrest was an- and school officials were nounced Wednesday by the allowed in the building state Department

Wednesday afternoon. "It's pretty horrible," Sember said. "The whole hallway is burned."

Two classrooms sustained significant amounts of damage, he added.

St. Anthony School has 47 students from 4-year-old kindergarten to fifth grade. The students will be out of school the rest of the week.

Though the fire didn't spread to the church, the

City Attorney Tony Wachewicz said it would take 30 to 60 days to scrutinize the ordinance, draft proposed changes and get City Council approval.

Alderman Andy Nicholson called for suspending the appeals process in the meantime, expressing concerns that the state would try pushing through new offenders to circumvent any possible new restrictions that might come later.

Referring to the lawsuit concern, Nicholson said: "We have an obligation to protect the city of Green Bay. And I feel that's more important."

But other aldermen disagreed with the idea, citing both the threat of a lawsuit and the fear that cutting off the appeal process would drive more sex offenders to live underground without oversight.

Alderman Guy Zima said the appeal process is the city's best opportunity to control and monitor the sex offender population.

"I don't see the logic in this," Zima said of suspending the process. "It's contrary to what we want to accomplish."

— swilliams@greenbaypressgazette .com and follow him on Twitter @pgscottwilliams.

smoke did leave a lot of soot in the sanctuary. That HOW THEY VOTED prompted Sember to move ON SUSPENDING SEX the morning Ash Wednes- OFFENDER APPEALS day service to St. Patrick's » For. Aldermen Andy Nicholat Stiles, with the evening son, Tony Theisen, Chris Wery, service at Holy Trinity at Steven Deneys, Brian Oconto.

Danzinger and Patrick BuckSember was uncertain if ley. the school could be repaired. He said he was told a Against Aldermen Jerry "it depends on the roof and Wiezbiskie, Ned Dorff, Amy Kocha, Tom DeWane, Dan how much work it needs."

— Kent Tempus is the editor of the Oconto County Reporter.

Haefs and Guy Zima, and Mayor Jim Schmitt.

•

ns

Watertown Daily Times: February 24, 2012 -Page 1a Watertown, WI

75 en

Republican US Senate candidates speak out MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if he expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times, most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

"I never thought I'd be running against Gov. Thompson," he said.

"To me, politics is all about timing and this was just the right time for me to take a shot at this. ... An open U.S. Senate seat doesn't come around that often."

While Fitzgerald has been part of a Republican majority known for pushing through a conservative agenda with no Democratic support, Thompson spoke of the need for more bipartisanship in politics and bemoaned the bitter polarization that has occurred in Wisconsin over the (Continued on back, col. 5)

JEN ZETTEL/Daily Times

Kelly Koch concentrates while ily Times written spelling bee will move onto the oral spelling

l spelling bee

his year, two students tied, so 21 students o on to the oral bee. ose students are: eighth-grader Sarah on from St. John's Lutheran School; h-grader Kaitlin Lange from St. Paul's ran School, Ixonia; eighth-graders Shani , Kylie Flint and Bethany Saxon, sevraders Rachel Gillen and Aaron Mayes, xth-grader Rebecca Riley from Calvary st Christian School; eighth-graders na Brauer and Jonathan Thede, seventhr Bethany Buss and sixth-graders Seth ner and Kelly Koch from Trinity-St. (Continued on back, col. 6)

hey ime oral m,"

e to onal ment the they ther ess-

ady s to ss,"

mium 250; 120 ifers ood s up

s: 50

osing

rop bu. bu. bu.

McBride said principals, Watertown Daily Times: February 24, 2012 -Page 10a teachers, parents, friends and Watertown: WI .are Continued From -Page 1a family of advancing students invited to attend the oral bee March 26.

Senate (Continued from page 1) past year.

"I have shown that you can work and develop good policy and make progress," said Thompson, who governed on many issues as a moderate but has been staking more conservative views in the Senate primary.

His comments were in marked contrast to both Neumann and Fitzgerald.

Neumann, 57, a former twoterm congressman, said he can win the primary because he believes he is the most conservative candidate in the race. And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while Walker is being targeted for recall.

Fitzgerald, 45, said the collective bargaining limitations passed last year for public workers should serve as a model for what should be done nationally.

mph 5.70. , vebelt, have

dson, aring

uck, 0.50; hout

to have passenger seatbelted, Laura J. Nelson, ride fail AmeryClayton, Free Press: February 28, 2012 -Page 9a $10. in vehicle without wearing Patricia K. Tripp, Spooner, seatbelt, $10.Amery, WI Mark Andrew Nelson, Lind- speeding, 11-15 mph over the strom, Minn., speeding, 1-10 mph posted 55 mph, $175.30.

Alisha K. Vanderbilt, Clear_ over the posted 55 mph, $175.30.

Therapy

Tommy wants senate, race without opponents

MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP)Lino Former Gov. Tommy Thompson ction icle, said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in New the U.S. Senate race and those mph who believe his time has passed 5.30. should "get the hell out of my ery, way."

Thompson and his two r the challengers-former U.S. peed- Rep. Mark Neumann and d 55 state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald-spoke separately at Park, the annual Wisconsin Newspaper thout Association/Associated Press meeting. The only Democrat erg, in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy mph Baldwin, did not attend the 0.50. candidate forum citing a eola, scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if r the expected to be challenged given oper- his long history in elected office, including being elected governor 0. lmar, osely,

eola, vocation,

lsam

Lake, aring

ville, over

Thanks!

ghe c5cSoolOirlrict of gimely woutc/li.4 lo sincerely Mani?. De6orczh fRoyers andAnalhan 1pfalson from ge Ze/1:10.10P _Wealth' Center a/ .2'2711U Au. /heir recent pczrlicipalion in JeencScreen al ./inert _712yA. (School

ding, d 55

inneover

Park, r the

Falls, wear

h St.

four times most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was, born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

Audiology

Thursdays & Fridays

Back/Spine Care

Twice a month

Behavioral Health

Monday thru Friday

Cardiology

Tuesdays & Fridays

Chiropractic

Every other week (Mon - Fri)

Emergency Care

24 hours a day

ENT

Mondays,Thursdays, & Fridays

Family Medicine

Monday thru Friday

General Surgery

Monday thru Friday

Infusion Therapy

7 days a week

Midwifery Care

Tuesdays,Thursdays, & Fridays

Nephrology

2Thursdays a month

Neurology EEG EMG

Tuesdays I Tuesday a month 2Thursdays a month Tuesdays,VVednesdays, & Thursdays

OB/GYN Oncology/ Chemotherapy Ophthalmology Orthopedics

Thank You • • • The School District of

Amery would like to sincerely thank ferry Anderson of folk County Behavioral Health for his recent participation in TeenScreen at Artery High School.

Thanks So Much!

Th e School District of Amer y is proud to announce that they are the recipients of a 6,000 grant from the Pernick.'s ramil g Foundation supported ley tile Central Minnesota Communal.) oundation.

F

The purpose of the g rant award is to fund the Amerg Hi gh

S chool TeenScreen program for the next three school g ears.

Central Minnesota A ./.--ernickls Community Foundation i'eopie, 0c/tic/thy Commundy

Monday thru Thursday I stWednesday,Thursday, & Friday of the month Mondays,Wednesdays, Thursdays

Pain Management

2 times a month

Pediatrics

Monday thru Friday

Podiatry

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Pulmonology

1-2 Mondays a month

Urgent Care ,

7 days a week

Urology

Thursdays

Vascular Surgery

1st & 3rd Friday of the month

Wound Healing

Monday thru Friday

* Schedule is subject to change

FOR MORE INFORMATION

715.268.8000

Amery R on al Medical Center

265 Griffin Street E . Amery,WI 5409 . www.amerymedicakenterorg

Deeve ardhad

oud put When way ma her wn,

ges ife, ouch five ack. t rebut she enceing

the dist atthe oust t on eed-

that was

ttornson tim t for dics tesoust fore . dge obawas und

d du ,000 t ap-

l

m to

ving mate, ased

ased nd a rn to ounputy

ants for

with "He ht." o pomer2009 ding int. were

the nsencom-

ay's

ures and

ows.

and found Abitz on top of Grimm on Monday orA jury on Feb. 9 found dered Thomas The Abitz Reporter, Jr., 21, the Fond caller's du vehicle, Abitz24, guilty of child abuse-6a Lac:ac-February 2012 -Page to serve 14 months in jail cording to the criminal recklessly causing great Fond du WI on counts of unlawful use Lac, complaint. harm and felony bail jumpThe woman said she and ing. of a phone, criminal damAbitz broke up after she age to property and disorA sentencing hearing will found out he was cheating be scheduled. derly conduct, according

Tommy Thompson tells opponents: Get out Associated Press

MIDDLETON —

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who think his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting. The only Demo-

Board Continued from Page Al chase signs until I know whether or not I'm going to be on the ballot," Jewson.

The cause of all the confusion is uncounted absentee ballots. Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg said there are 113 ballots out there — a more than sufficient number to swing the vote.

A new Voter ID bill signed into law this year by Gov. Scott Walker allows absentee ballots to come in as late as 4 p.m. today, as long as they are postmarked no later than election day (Feb. 21), said Freiberg.

The City of Fond du Lac sent out 99 absentee ballots for the primary school board election, Freiberg said. The towns of Taycheedah and Empire sent out five each, and the Town of Fond du Lac sent out four.

Each township will have to hold its own meeting of the Board of Canvassers after the deadline today.

The Town of Fond du Lac

Fuel Continued from Page Al

A refinery fire in Washington is partially to blame for the sharp increases, DeHaan said.

Spot increases in some of the Great Lakes states are between 30 and 45 cents per gallon. He said prices also are rising fast in New England, Florida and areas of the East Coast.

Prices Thursday morning were about $3.45 for a gallon of regular gasoline at Kwik Trip and Citgo on the city's west side.

Mid-level gas was about $3.55 and premium was at about $3.65.

Diesel fuel prices at the same stations were listed at about $3.80 per gallon. In many areas, diesel is at or above $4 per gallon.

The price of regular gas Wednesday evening was 8

crat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum.

Thompson, 70, was asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience.

Thompson spoke of the need for more bipartisanship in politics and bemoaned the bitter polarization that has occurred in

Wisconsin over the past year.

His comments were in marked contrast to both Neumann and Fitzgerald.

Neumann, a former twoterm congressman, said he could win the primary because he is the most conservative candidate in the race. And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while he is being targeted for recall.

has set its meeting for 5 p.m. today.

The City of Fond du Lac will hold its canvassing at 9 a.m. Monday.

All the ballots will then go to the school district office, where the Board of Canvassers is scheduled to meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday, said Eileen Shapiro, secretary to the school district's director of human resources.

The official vote is expected to be determined at that time.

Any absentee ballots that arrived in time for Thesday's election were counted on the eve of the election with the rest of the ballots.

State Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt, R-Fond du Lac, said crafters of the bill believed that absentee voters should be given the opportunity to vote on the same day everyone else does, and that three days were needed to allow the ballots to arrive at the clerk's office.

He said he thinks it is a reasonable provision in a bill that included many compromises and that close votes would most likely go through a recount anyway.

"I talked with Sue Strands, the city clerk, and everything went smoothly on election night," Thiesfeldt said. "My preference is that everyone show up on election day, but that isn't an option."

Marchionda said he would be happy to learn he is back in the race.

"There's a lot of ground to cover and I certainly would cherish the opportunity," he said.

The new guidelines regarding canvassing from the Government Accountability Board didn't arrive in the clerk's office until Feb. 20, the day before the election, Freiberg said.

More administrative changes are coming, and Freiberg said she hopes they will be sooner rather than later.

She is scheduled to attend a series of meetings that address the changes.

"It gave us very little time to prepare and that's my concern with other pending state legislation regarding voting," Freiberg said. "We can't have these changes happening at the last minute."

cents less, at about $3.37 per gallon on the west side of Fond du Lac. On Feb. 15, regular gas was selling for about $3.40 per gallon and on Feb. 7, about $3.39.

Larry Donaldson, manager/ owner of Short & Sassy Trucking, N5558 Miranda Way, said he was spending about $1,000 to fill one of his refrigerated "reefer" semis with diesel fuel. The trucks get five miles per gallon.

Though diesel in Fond du Lac is about $3.80 per gallon, he said prices were more than $4 per gallon in California, Washington and Montana.

"It's passed along," Donaldson said of the price increases. "You're the one that's going to pay eventually. We just charge more to compensate."

He recalled a time two years ago when diesel was

selling for more than $5 a gallon in Florida and $5.50 a gallon in California.

Short & Sassy operates 15 tractor/trailers that haul food products across the country.

Donaldson said there still was money to be made in trucking, but it's important to charge enough to recover costs.

"Otherwise I wouldn't be here," he said. "A lot of people (trucking companies) have closed their doors."

Judy Wurtz, manager of DuFrane rental and shipping center, 179 W. Division St., said as fuel prices rise everything costs more to ship.

"To me the worst thing are increases in food prices," she said. "At least our (business, mostly) is a one-time use. Food goes up the most. On a daily basis, that is what's going to hit home."

Don't wait any longer to book your appointment for a comprehensive hearing evaluation.

Call today to schedule your appointment (920) 923-4678 At Audiology Center of Fond du Lac I offer you: Accurate Testing I will discuss your concerns, test your hearing and develop a plan to

manage your hearing. ] test and fit hearing aids right in our office, with the most advanced equipment.

Experienced Professional

fl

With my many years of experience, I will provide straight forward assistance to ensure results that will make a clear hearing difference.

k,.

Quality Products I carry an extensive selection of hearing aids and assistive hearing devices to meet your individual needs.

ne

2

Call to book an appointment today!

For over 30 years I have been dedicated to providing and maintaining the highest possible hearing-health care services for our clients and patrons.

W W014632 77

SIEMENS

Greg Wiersema, MST-CCC/A Clinical Audiologist

STATE Baraboo News Republic: February 24, 2012 -Page 13a Baraboo, WI

Friday, February 24, 2012

13

Thompson To Opponents: Get Out

s n

ly

f t li-

at n

s. nd h,

m-

rs

swas

sht

sin

n, Bormbard, arlson, dham,

AP

Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson speaks at the U.S. Senate candidate forum during the Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press convention Thursday in Madison. Thompson says he didn't expect any Republican challengers and those who are taking him on because they believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way." Thompson hasn't run for statewide office since 1998.

LEGALS County Mutual (WCM) update.

• Supervisor Fordham, Vice-Chair, Executive & Legislative Committee. o NACo prescription drug program o Rules of the Board. Discussed and Corporation Counsel mailed to the Board procedure for input.

• Marty Krueger, County Board Chair: o Report regarding meeting with the Ho-Chunk Nation on 12/07/2011. o Moving date of February Board meeting. Moved to Monday, February 20, 2012.

• Kathryn Schauf, Administrative Coordinator o Clark Creek remediation activities.

• Consent Agenda: None.

ules to ine for made ska to olution

• Resolutions & Ordinances: EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE: Resolution 1-2012 Authorizing Sauk County To Enter Into An Agreement With The National Association Of Counties (NACo) and Caremark PCS Health LP (CAREMARK) For The NACo Prescription Discount Card Program. Mike Blaska of Wisconsin Counties Association presented

OVED

details regarding the program, including coverage of pet medications. After approval there will be a ten week waiting period. MOVED (Wenzel/Fordham).

MOTION to amend fiscal note on resolution to note Sauk County chooses not to receive the $ 1.00 fee and return it to recipient. MOVED (Wenzel/Smoke). VOTE: AYE: (30) Smoke, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Lombard, Dippel, Bach, Haugen, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger. NAY: (0) ABSENT: (1) Lane, (excused). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE on original resolution with amendment. AYE: (29) Smoke, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Dippel, Bach, Haugen, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger. NAY: (1). Lombard. ABSENT: (1) Lane, (excused). MOTION CARRIED.

mittee, ng the

nance

oulee

esses

nance

egard-

ources moving

atural nance

hang-

ng:

m ex-

: (30) hnson, k, Ashnklair, SENT:

ng Orrts Of

review

OVED

nson, k, AshWenzel, mann,

AYE: moke, , Murk, Wiueger.

al conVOTE: ki, Tolzinger, Bach, g, and A TIE

n 50% rporant is to further ON TO n. The maker e copy ctronic 2) and ychin, Carlmoke, ehling,

. e with E: (27) urray, evens, inger, r. AB-

Kriegl, hinski, evens, zinger, NT: (1)

k as a

wnship cial. cation: ); Pro-

video; socia-

mmer, rl Gruy Loss

consin

LAND CONSERVATION: Resolution 2-2012 Awarding a Contract for Debris Removal in the Clark Creek Watershed. MOVED (Wiese/Borleske). Supervisors Wiese

and Borleske with overview.

MOTION to amend resolution striking "Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee" from the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. MOVED (Murray/Ashford) VOTE: AYE: (28) Smoke, Kriegl, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Lombard, Dippel, Bach, Haugen, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger.

NAY: (2). Meister, Gaalswyk. ABSENT: (1) Lane, (excused). MOTION CARRIED. VOTE on original resolution with amendment. AYE: (30) Smoke, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Lombard, Dippel, Bach, Haugen, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (1) Lane, (excused). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND RECORDS and LAND CONSERVATION: Resolution 3-2012 Regarding American Transmission Company's Application 137CE160 Including A 345kV Transmission Line Option.

MOVED (Nobs/Lehman). Supervisors Nobs and Lehman with overview.

VOTE: AYE: (29) Smoke, Kriegel, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Lombard, Dippel, Bach, Haugen, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger. NAY: (1) Gaalswyk. ABSENT: (1) Lane, (excused). MOTION CARRIED. Supervisor Haugen excused leaving the meeting at 10:12 pm.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE: Resolution 4-2012 Authorization To Contract With Bullock, Logan, Associates, Inc. To Refurbish The Cooling Towers For The West Square / Courthouse Air Conditioning System. MOVED (Hartje/Leh-

man). Supervisors Hartje and Lehman with overview. VOTE: AYE: (29) Smoke, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Lombard, Dippel, Bach, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (2) Lane, and Haugen (excused). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

PROPERTY & INSURANCE: Resolution 5-2012 Authorizing Issuance Of Quit Claim Deed To Certain Lands In The Town Of Woodland To Wayne L. Euclide and Susan R. Euclide. MOVED (Riek/Nobs). Supervisor Riek with overview. VOTE: AYE:

(29) Smoke, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Lehman, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Johnson, Bychinski, Murray, Tollaksen, Lombard, Dippel, Bach, Riek, Ashford, Nobs, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Halfen, Alexander, Sinklair, Wenzel, Stehling, Netzinger, Fordham, and Krueger. NAY: (0). ABSENT: (2) Lane, and Haugen (excused). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Adjournment to a date certain: 10:18 p.m., MOVED (Stevens/Borleske) to adjourn until Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully, /s/ Rebecca A. DeMars Sauk County Clerk Minutes approved: February 20, 2012 State Of Wisconsin, County of Sauk: I certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the January 17, 2012 Proceedings of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. /s/ Rebecca A. DeMars, Sauk County Clerk.

Original documents & audio mp3 recording on file @ Office of the Sauk County Clerk West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #144, Baraboo, WI 53913 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

608.355.3286 www.co.sau k.wi. us PUB. BNR: March 16, 2012 WNAXLP #1885464

Notice Of Sauk County 53913; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday — Friday; 608.355.3286 www.

Ordinance Adoption PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND co.sauk.wi.us

RECORDS: PUB. BNR: February 24, 2012

Ordinance 1-2012 Petition 1-2012 #1885447 WNAXLP Approving The Rezoning Lands In APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 The Town Of La Valle From An AgBADGERLAND COMBINED ricultural To A Commercial Zoning FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

District FiledApplicant Upon Robert Sand And Applications for participation by LoTroy Rose, And Property cal Federations, member charities Owner.

Ordinance 2-2012 Petition 2-2012 of those Federations, and Local Independent Organizations are now Approving The Of Lands In The Town OfRezoning Franklin From An being accepted by the Badgerland Exclusive Agricultural To An Agri- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for the 2012 Campaign. The Badgcultural District Filed Upon erland CFC Dane, includes the counties of Richard Zoning And Joanne Vogt, Applicant Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, And Property Juneau, LaCrosse, MonOrdinance 3-2012 Owner.

AmendingJackson, Chaproe, Rock, Sauk, and Vernon. Reter 20, Uniform Citation Ordinance Section 20.07(3), Chapter 7: Zon- quests for applications, as well as completed applications, should be ing Ordinance Pertaining To Sign directed to: Doug Palm-PCFO RepRegulations.

Badgerland P.O. Ordinances effectiveresentative, upon passage Box 7548, Madison, CFC, WI 53707-7548 pursuant to §59.69(5)(e)(6), of Wisorline 608-246-4389. deadconsin State Statutes, February 20, is 4:30 p.m. Application on Friday, March 2012.

30, 2012.

Original ordinances on file at the PUB. BNR: February 24, 2012 Sauk County Clerk's office, 505 #1885409 WNAXLP Broadway, Room #144, Baraboo WI

Postal Service shuffles processing facilities

MILWAUKEE (AP) to Madison.

— The U.S. Postal Service The post office hopes to says up to 144 positions will achieve reductions mainly be affected as it shuffles through attrition. mail processing operations The retail operations at in Wisconsin. the facilities will remain The Postal Service says open. The Postal Service it will move the Wausau said Thursday the moves processing and distribution are the result of a five facility operations to Green month-long study. Specific

Bay. Processing and distridates for the consolidations bution in Eau Claire and La have not been announced.

The Postal Service Crosse will be moved to St. Paul, Minn. Also, Kenosha is pushing ahead with

mail processing will be planned cuts to more than moved to Milwaukee and 260 mail processing centers Portage processing will go around the nation.

State leads Midwest in layoffs, new jobless claims

By Mike Ivey

Capital Newspapers

Illinois reported 55.

Wisconsin also experienced the most initial claims

Two new federal reports for unemployment among show Wisconsin's private Midwestern states in Janusector is continuing to face ary with 6,014 new applicasome major challenges. tions. Ohio was No. 2 in the The Bureau of Labor Sta- region with 5,630, according

tistics is reporting 78 "mass to the BLS figures.

layoff" events in Wiscon California led the nation sin in January. These are in new jobless claims in employers who are required January with 44,274.

to report any potential plant While disappointing for closing or other action that those looking for Wisconwould result in the layoff of sin's private sector economy 25 percent of the workforce to take off, the figures are or 25 employees, whichever actually an improvement is greater. over January 2011. Wiscon Among the major layoffs sin had 115 potential mass reported in January were layoffs events and with Sub-Zero in Madison with 12,148 initial jobless claims 100 layoffs; M&I/BMO for the same period last year.

Bank in Milwaukee with Dick Jones of the 57, Mayville Products with Department of Workforce 130 and Colligan's Bakery Development notes that in Stevens Point with 51 Wisconsin's new claims for layoffs. unemployment have run Only fives states in nearly 7 percent below prethe U.S. reported more recession 2007 levels.

mass layoffs in January: In a separate report, the California (342), New York Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia is predict(166), Pennsylvania (120),

Florida (87) and North ing that Wisconsin will see

Carolina (84). Among other overall economic activity Midwestern states, Ohio decline over the next six reported 67 mass layoffs and months.

Real Estate Auction mufti

State Auction April 14, 20 I 2 156+ acres of beautifully wooded hilltops located adjacent to White Mound County Park, west of Madison. Gorgeous 3 bedroom, warm log cabin home with large 40x60 outbuilding.

2483 SqFt. Opening Bid $450,000

S7554 Lake Road, Hillpoint,WI

Save BIG on Auction Property Real Estate Auctions are the EASY way to purchase property.

No Gimmicks, No Blind Reserves, Clean Title & No BackTaxes.

April Auction Micoley & Company will be auctioning off a wide variety of properties on April 14, 2012 as part of a multi-state auction event You Can Purchase Property Prior to Auction!

A 2% buyers fee will be added. Non-refundable earnest money of 5% of the minimum acceptable bid due from the high bidder the day of auction. Cash closing. May sell prior to auction. See terms & conditions on our website.Auctioneer: Rick Roundy:#2475-052 Broker:Wade Micoley:# 434279.

AprilAuction.com 888-662-1020

TATE

w al

u-

e for nes s .

g

t ng e ged rey to

er g re

ave be-

e

D

e ms

re

ial

. e

Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire: February 24, 2012 -Page 4b Eau Claire, WI Friday, February 24, 2012 LEADER-TELEGRAM

In Brief

Starvation case Tammy Baldwin. hearings delayed Feds to spend MADISON — A judge $51.5M on carp

postponed preliminary hearings for a father and stepmother accused of forcing the man's daughter to live for years in the sparse basement of their Wisconsin home and denying her sufficient food after they appeared in court Thursday without attorneys.

Judge Amy R. Smith agreed to postpone the proceedings for the father and stepmother after the state public defender's office said neither qualified for free representation.

The severely malnourished 15-year-old girl has told investigators her stepmother beat her, forced her to do chores and demanded to be called "master." She said her stepbrother repeatedly forced her to perform oral sex on him.

The father and stepmother have both been charged with child abuse, child neglect and reckless endangerment. The girl's 18-year-old stepbrother faces a child abuse charge and two counts of sexual assault.

Thompson to rivals: Get out MADISON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson says he doesn't expect any GOP challengers, and those who are taking him on because they believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson spoke Thursday at a candidate forum at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting.

The only Democrat in the race is U.S. Rep.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Obama administration plans to spend $51.5 million this year in its continuing battle to protect the Great Lakes from destructive Asian carp.

Federal officials announced their carp strategy for 2012 on Thursday.

It includes first-time water sampling to determine whether bighead and silver carp have reached vulnerable sections of Lakes Michigan, Erie and Huron.

Other planned measures include stepped-up netting and trapping of Asian carp in the Illinois River and high-tech monitoring to determine if an electric barrier near Chicago is adequately blocking the carp's path to Lake Michigan.

DOC reassigns juvenile workers MILWAUKEE — Two

top officials handling Wisconsin's juvenile justice system in the Milwaukee office are being reassigned following an internal investigation into office mismanagement.

The state's Department of Corrections said Thursday it will relieve regional juvenile community corrections chief Audrian Brown and corrections field supervisor Alfred Beans. They will be assigned to other agency duties starting Sunday.

DOC began an internal

investigation into the division's regional office in Milwaukee following the shooting death of 34-yearold Sharon Staples in August. Staples was four months pregnant. Three teenagers are charged in the case, including two who were under the division's supervision.

The department said there were issues relating to employee oversight.

Brown and Beans have been on administrative leave since the shooting.

Wife charged in stabbing death APPLETON — Prosecutors have charged a 34-year-old woman with fatally stabbing her husband at a Grand Chute hotel.

Mastella Jackson of Appleton is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. She made her first court appearance Thursday.

Officers sid the body of Jackson's husband, Derrick Dwayne Whitlow, 41, was found Tuesday in a room he had booked at the Road Star Inn. Jackson's bond is set at $500,000 cash. She is scheduled to return to court Thursday.

From news services UW-Eau Claire Theatre Presents

INTO THE MOOPS CIONTNER CONCERT ALL

Feb. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m.

March 1.3 at 7;30 p.m.

March 4 at 1:30 p.m.

For tickets or information call 715.836-3727 or go online: www. uwec,edu/sorvicecenterlindex,htm

'39 MASSAGE

Book by James Lapirre Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

'1 715.552.2754 PEI

L I niversity&ll Wisconsin

1 Hour • ex. Diana

LU

MyFrien dsPlaceSpircom 662726_2-2-12

Eau Claire

WAREHOUSE Distributor STORE

Indianhead Foodservice

he

nt

as

"Bring out the Chef in you"

. be ss es

with all of our restaurant quality selections

Kitchen Kleen RUSSET POTATOES 10 Lb. Bag

n -

4 OZ. POLLOCK LOINS A.._,40 10 Lb. Box "IP

Regular Price $27.79

h-

$2.49

$24.99

y's

JUMBO YELLOW ONIONS 10 Lb. Bag

Wild Caught PACIFIC COD FILLETS 1 Lb. Bag

Regular Price $3.69

ed

Regular Price $5.79

$2.49

s

Chopped ROMAINE LETTUCE 2 Lb. Bag

E

$2.99

17 12

N

ws

ng:

w!

m!

m

w r

e

ly

69,3345 2-9-12

/

$5.99 Mies ASSORTED BREADING MIXES 8 oz. Package Regular Price $2.89

FREE With

$5 Minimum Fish / Seafood Purchase

Extension 1

Tavern bko BATTERED POLLOCK 2.5 Lb. Bag Regular Price $13.29

BUSH'S BAKED BEANS 7 Lb. 5 Ounce Can

834-4800

$4.99

$11.99 Jumbo 10-20 Per Lb. SEA SCALLOPS 1 Lb. Bag Regular Price $15.59

$12.99 New Item TASTE TRADITIONS SOUP S Three Varieties - 3 Lb. Bag Regular Price $6.49

$5.69 834-4800

Extension 2

NORTHSIDE STORE SOUTHSIDE STORE

2801 S. Hamilton Ave. 313 Hastings Place

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stock Up While Supplies Last!!

Sale Prices Valid Friday 02-24-12 TO Friday 03-02-12 • Open to the Public • No Card Needed • No Membership Fee • Restaurant Quality Indianhead reserves the right to limit quantities

wa 663481 2-24-12 ,

aa

The Evansville Review: February 22, 2012 -Page 22a WI s definitely served upEvansville, as Todd Culbertson

with Creekside Place wait staff assistance,

er reservations. All available seats were

ed

on can ss, the griculection shops -profit s,.goves and mpletGrant

Grant earch, sumer se the tion of beney as a rofit to tion or

e 2012 work-

Speck, ll walk of the uggesposals, proposwork8-224-

n, and m Bill) tates USDA) Block l years y crops nd veg-

WNA/AP TO HOST US SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM The Wisconsin Newspaper Association and Associated Press will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum Thursday, Feb. 23, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in Salon FGH at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.

The forum will be open to WNA and AP members, as well as any state broadcast media wishing to cover the event. It will be held as part of the WNA/AP Convention and Trade Show.

Confirmed participants include Republican candidates Jeff Fitzgerald, Mark Neumann and Tommy Thompson Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin declined participation, noting a scheduling conflict. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Managing Editor George Stanley will moderate the forum. WNA and AP members will also be invited to ask questions of the candidates from the floor.

The Post-Crescent of Appleton will livestream the forum.

Jim Brooks gave a dinner-time reading to accompany the tribute to those who fell during the Civil War.

Lots of great Silent Auction items!

JOB FAIR- Creekside Place Feb. 23, 2012 etables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.

Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants are due to DATCP by 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2012. For the grant manual and application, visit http://datcp.wi.gov and search "speJohn Decker too provided recitatialty crop." You can also connect tions for the Civil War period in with DATCP on Twitter at twitter. com/widatcp or Facebook at igsg._- American history.

book.com/widatcp.

"OK Dorothy, I told you to move"

(Photos by Kelly Gildner)

to whereEagleHerald, they could beMarinette: captured.

An acoustic water gun that could Marinette, WI locations scare carp from crucial will be tested near a Chicago shipping lock some want closed

the fight against bighead and sil-

ver carp,24, imported from8aAsia Aquarium.

February 2012 -Page decades ago. They have migrated up the Mississippi River and its tributaries including the Illinois River, where they've advanced to

within 55 miles of Lake Michigan. web. Scientists differ about how The carp eat massive amounts widely they would spread in the of plankton — tiny plants and ani- Great Lakes, but under worst-case mals at the base of the aquatic food scenarios they could severely dam-

I. taming. permi and r.unt

Thompson to rivals: Get out MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting.

The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about

can work and develop good policy and make progress," said Thompson, who governed on many issues as a moderate but has been staking more conservative views in the Senate primary.

"What's so wrong with developing a candid discussion and at the end of the day coming out with a solution?"

His comments were in marked contrast to both Neumann and Fitzgerald.

Neumann, 57, a former twoterm congressman, said he can win the primary because he believes he is the most conservative candidate in the race.

And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while he is being targeted for recall.

Fitzgerald, 45, said the collective bargaining limitations passed last year for The Associated Press public workers should serve Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson speaks Thursday as a model for what should at the U.S. Senate candidate forum during the Wisconsin be done nationally.

Newspaper Association/Associated Press convention in "Collective bargaining Middleton. reforms directly reflect what

While Fitzgerald has been on the national level is going the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capi- part of a Republican majority to have to happen with entitol office. known for pushing through tlement reform," he said.

"I never thought I'd be a conservative agenda with Walker's recall was largerunning against Gov. no Democratic support, ly motivated over anger Thompson," he said. "To Thompson spoke of the need related to the collective barme, politics is all about tim- for more bipartisanship in gaining proposal. ing and this was just the politics and bemoaned the Four Republican senaright time for me to take a bitter polarization that has tors, including Fitzgerald's shot at this. ... An open U.S. occurred in Wisconsin over brother Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, also face potential recall Senate seat doesn't come the past year.

around that often."

"I have shown that you elections this year.

completion in 2015. Goss said the idea deserves consideration but he was concerned about estimates the job would take nearly two decades. detotor dog. WA to panner and alert& Zerry Tor yrl a MO. r,..mr.

cantne ulna' tircd, 'aid bet Minn

NMI A

Washes! o.

vu:rin•.

w■D VC

a rum

:Iht': slam a.

Ind di

n her , ITPar,

dam SE vs bew e count -stoat rata lx dog;

fiPS!

ala the MCI, St

Sending something to the Newsroom?

TRAM

rear .„... be only

geed en ..„....s.

You can reach 1/S at:

triers they ca

dos Std Sen, Wes eel'

er itttl I IX

vent us tat

19 .95 d month when bundled with Unlimited Nationwide Calling'

we wet meta to Mew I den

bit to

E aennel

t hint. cEta- wens Envie., statloned w game does; ti . our toLnate to poettand, gee Towhee they 21:1,ie nice[

:FREE FAMILY DAY PASS For

Saturday or Sunday I

February 25th or February 26th

I During open swim times.

Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m

:River

Community Pool Association 1125 University Dr, Marinette, WI • 715-735 0585 www.rivercitiespool.org

Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Service

610 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI 735-3737

CenturyLink High-Speed Internet. 5 years. 1 price. 0 term commitment.

$

stencil

orrrr.1

weted

Your Internet will still be $19 95/ma for 5 years.

Up to 10 Mbps

are he ,1

teats.

Voter ID law faces fourth suit MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal lawsuit against Wisconsin's new voter identification law was filed Thursday on behalf of several groups who say it discriminates against African-Americans and Latinos.

Advancement Project, a Washington-based nonprofit that works on racial justice issues, filed the suit in Milwaukee.

Denise Lieberman, senior attorney for the group, said the law violates the federal Voting Rights Act, which prohibits any voting standard or practice that denies someone's right to vote on account of race or color.

She said the group has been working on the lawsuit for months, and they hope to overturn the law by the state's April 3 presidential primary.

It's the fourth lawsuit against the voter ID law filed in the last few months.

Other suits have argued that the law — which was passed last spring and took effect Tuesday — violates the U.S. Constitution and Wisconsin Constitution.

Wisconsin voters must present an acceptable form of ID, which include a valid driver's license, a stateissued ID, a student ID that expires within two years or a military ID. The National Conference of State Legislatures considers it one of the most stringent measures. Lieberman called it the strictest in the country.

The latest suit's plaintiffs include the League of United Latin American Citizens, Cross Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, the League of Young Voters and the Milwaukee Area Labor Council.

Advancement,

is In. t

Ee7

moes rn

A

mew me she EACIIIIERAW !tin %umber Ill. with :sal In _ ..

MARINETTE / MENOMINEE

"MOP

a t thro

news@eagleberaldscom

i be svr laza

CHEVROLET • BUICK • @MC, INC.

Mote

sheaf

able

gym tor

oebne

ma M he v': 5

tlatn't d

x Ind . ,twit ether was tee

Available 24/7

id rine

flu rape wow benut APe tic .looraal 3 yet 1.

Call 866.377.2435 (Espanol 866.706.4721) Click centurylink.com/pricelock Come in For locations, visit centurylink.com/stores

CenturyLink

'Oiler ends 5,31/21:112. New residential High-Speed Internet en existing residential Pure Broadband costumers only. Existing customers will lose current discounts by subscribing to this otter. Price-Lock Guarantee Olier applies only to the monthly recurring charge for the listed service for sixty (60) consecutive months: excludes all taxes. lees. surcharges. and monthly recurring fees for modem/roister and professional installation. Listed monthly moulting charge ol$19.95/mo. amities to High - Speed Internet service with up to 10 Mbps and requires a subscription to CenturyLink'. Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling. Offer requires customer to remain in geed standing and terminates it customer changes their account in a ny manna including any change to the required Cantinylink services (cancelled upgraded, devrogradedi, telephone number change. or change of physical location of any installed service [including customer moving from residence of installed services]. One 111 offer only per accourrt. An additional monthly lee [including professional installation. if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customer's modem or router.

General - Servicas arki milatse evermere. Centurylink may nange. uddis arid seryices ircludirig Lcadd.1.1 Oh. -vJry them hy service area. at its soie distretion wdhaut coucz. Rxfads awl apxclial and depcse. may isiidod Addiralal rositicsida-s awly TOMS and Condition - Ali products and services retail are gemmed by lardts. Innis of service, or tergd and conditions posted al www cerilunif ink co m. TraCe6. FOWL Ned SUM harm- Applicable lees.reef. end surderges includes Carrier UniverSal Service charge, Natural Access lee CC aref Co Cost Recovery sugheege. a cne-lime High-Seeed Internet activatiort fee, state and local fees that vary bf &Ma and certain in-state archarges. Cast reCOvEry ices are not taxes or gneammern-roginred chargos tor use. Taxes. fees, and surcharges an* based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates. Call fora listing of amicable taxes, fees, and suntarges. Morally Rate -11.43nthly rate applies vAkle customer subscribes In all qualifying s'a'es. II me It) or more services are carcelled. the startled mcolhI tee will apply to eat regaining seance High-Speed internal-Customer must accept High-Speed kismet Subscriber Agreement pricr to using service Download and upload speeds sell range hen 65% to 100% of the listed dowloed speeds due to cordlioos oniside of network corarol, including customer Pother, weitedes accessed. Internet congestion and customer egtipment CaaeipsNl Spied Clain - Consistent speed claim is based on Ceniurviire Reeding High-Speed literal sober:tars with a dedicated, nrtual-circuit connection M the Centurytink central offee. Home Mom UnNerited Natiamvids - Sanke applies to cne 11 resslenhal phone I ne with dingo-dial. local and nationmde long distarse i.ace from hang rime, Ircluding Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam. ard U.S. Vrgin Islam* excluders ccarnacial use call center, data and facsimile seivlaes Oncl titling Internet osirsxict lens. data senncias. and facsimile, each may be bided at S0.10/Minutek ocrilerence tres, directory and operate' assistance, chai firms. pay.pecall. card cr multi-housing urns Usage vell te monitored fa cunplence and smelt may be sugended/ternanated Ito ncncomplerce. An adtklianal charge may be assessed m customer d usage consslemly weeds 5.000mireresgno Imemational ailing billed separately ? Centurytiri, Inc All Rights Reserved Tf name Caretrptink and the pathways Ingo are trademarks of CenturyLink,

eaged us

G

ke

.

.®

SIPC

®

09

ling said. Portage Daily Register: • A Class A CombinaFebruary 24, 2012 transaction -Page 15acosts. tion retail liquor license The closed session disThe change was cussion tookPortage, about 15 WI min- for Portage Travel Mart at approved by the council utes and included Raimer. 2725 New Pinery Road was 9 - 0.

Thompson tells opponents: Get out MIDDLETON (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way!'

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting.

Disabled? Home Bound? No Vehicle? No lime, Too Tired? On Vacation?

WeGoShop...So You Don't Have To!

Serving Baraboo, Lake Delton, North Freedom, Portage, Prairie du Sac, Reedsburg, Rock Spnhgs, Sauk City & Wisconsin De s

"Locally N Owned & Operated" -

Michael A. Baldocchi Associate Owner

•

Call or Visit us Online Today & Receive

25% OFF

your first shop with us!!

WeGOShopscom Personalized Grocery Shopping & Delivery

1-877-934-6746 ext. 60 • www.WeGoShop.com Email: Quintessas@WeGoShop.com

Thompson, 70, was asked if expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run, either," Thompson said.

The

AL. RINTGLING Theatre

Lively_Arts Series .6

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

featuring works by Beethoven, with violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky.

Sat., February 25

Adults $24 Seniors/Students $18 Youth $12 136 4th Ave • Baraboo info@alringling.com 608-356-8864 www.alringling.com

Investigators found Mayes faces 12 1/2 years crack cocaine and bindles as a maximum prison senof heroin; paraphernatence on similar charges; lia and a pipe of the type he is charged as party to a used to ingest the cocaine, crime on the felony counts according to a criminal but is not charged as a seccomplaint. ond or greater offense.

Sebert, of Madison, Sebert is set for a pretrial told investigators that she conference March 21 and a intended to sell the heroin court hearing April 3. and crack cocaine for $300, for a profit of $40 from the sgreen@ sale, the complaint stated. capitalnewspapers.com Sebert said she gave 745 - 3504

State DOC makes changes at juvenile system MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two top officials handling Wisconsin's juvenile justice system in the Milwaukee office are being reassigned following an internal investigation into office mismanagement.

The state's Department of Corrections said Thursday it will relieve Regional

Juvenile Community Corrections Chief Audrian Brown and Corrections Field Supervisor Alfred Beans.

The DOC began an internal investigation into the division's regional office following the shooting death of 34-year-old Sharon Staples in August.

Daily Press, Ashland: February 24, 2012 -Page 3a N NEWS INThe BRIEF Ashland, WI He is being held on a $500,000 cash bond.

Thompson to opponents: Get out

d ed

MADISON (AP) — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Tommy Thompson says he didn't expect any Republican challengers and those who are taking him on because they believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson spoke Thursday at a candidate forum at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting.

The only Democrat in the race is U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin.

Thompson was asked after being elected as governor four times if he expected to be challenged for the Senate race, he said he did not. When asked what he would say to Republican challengers who believe his time has passed, Thompson said they should get out of his way.

of the n of

he

o to

s

er.

y n is on

WITC graduates are satisfied they received at WITC?

d

nth.

-

-

h.

,

14*RS

(c.......--11p.

--3

ea

C._ ■,...)

P.M. — 9P.M.

at the Bad River Casino t full price, second LODGE RATES e price or less double queen or king standard room

0+tax $29.29+.

ther coupons/promotions eligible with these offers

•-

5

N H m 1p.m.

LU 24 .

SSELL

more slot pin # yet, player dub to access

Doors open at 8 p.m.

Contest starts @ 9 p.m.

1 0 finalist from January & February's karaoke preliminary contest will vie for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place and receive cash prizes of $1000 - 1st place

$750 - 2nd place $500 - 3rd place

lOPIR0400,Wik**G*Cl -, +1Saturday's In March

MYSTICAL MAQCI-1

y .

WIN ANYWI I EKE FROM

Fil

-

,, ri_

$25 TO $2 0 0 WITH c KAND PRIZE of $500 AT 11PM

from 3p.m. - 11 p.m. ''

Pr.

9 ® cf 2t, 17 6 tV 2

Manomin Restaurant Hours: 7a.m. to 1 1 p.m.

"

, j1=A

y 2 • 682-7121 795-7121.

Chippewa.

March 17

:f=1-* It4 91GI, I

ired and is FREE m drawings. The new name will be vent at any time.

FINALS

I*44:01.1= 1 1 ('

INGS

_;• * * l

,

DAYS

: :t=ill`k41.01111111i4

k 4.1

.

eI

ifiR144141:'

Breakfast: 11 a.m.-5 p.m Lunch: 5 p.m.-9p.m.

Dinner:Sunday-Thursday Friday & Saturdays closing at 10p.m.

must be 21 years of age a d a Bad River Players Club member to participate in promotions.

---:.:

VE FUN THIS WEEKEND!

ITRE CAESARS DO THE COOKING! MEAL DEAL

One Large Pepperoni Pizza, Crazy Bread® and Crazy Sauce® Plus a 2 Liter Pepsi®

I V60EZ I I ddb'

$ 00 Original Round Carry Out Plus Tax

PARTY STARTER

Two Large Pepperoni Pizzas, Crazy Bread® and Crazy Sauce® Plus a 2 Liter Pepsi®

99

e Shore Drive East, Si nd • 682-551 I Original Round

Carry Out Plus Tax

LIVERY AVAILABLE AFTER 4 P.M. N I I a.m.-I 0 p.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK

vsan-

a ofsin

tes

ce ght e up

e

hs.

s ok s

t m alid

hat or nal

t

he

of

e

an

ds d

LEISURE

Jones has many forms of Dailyincluding News, West Bend: February 24, 2012 -Page 8a identification, a valid OhioWest driver's license, Bend, WI but lacks the Wisconsinrequired forms of ID required to vote.

SHOW C./-3

Thompson tells opponents: Get out MIDDLETON (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way" Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting.

Thompson, 70, was asked if expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way" Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face.

He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

W I '44111b;zo

II

AP*

t4

Show info, exhibitor floor plan and seminar schedule at

www.wbachamber.org

Friday, March 9 4pm - 8pm

Saturday, March 10 10am - 5pm

Sunday, March 1 1 10am - 5pm

SPONSOR

CO-SPONSORS

SPONSOR

INTEGRITY eREA3IVE eOUNTERS & eABINETRY

LLC

REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC

I DEWARD' I

IRA EL SE ICES. LLC

AUTHORIZED DEALER

Washington County Fair Park • 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend

ADMISSION: $3 In Advance "5 At Door* FREE under 18

Friday Night: FREE Seniors 55+ Sunday,lpm-5pm: FREE with 2 non-perishable food donations per person

Advance ticket available at th West Ben Area Chamber Call 262-338-266 .

Sponsored by:

WEST BEND AREA CHAMBER

camera westkarybank 1111 ∎ ■• EC case

DAILY NEWS

92.5FM

Hew

z°11.

-1,90

Look for the Home Garden & Leisure special edition in the SUNDAY POST on March 4th and in the OZAUKEE GUIDE on March 7th.

III'

analyses that showed that leaders refused. trial to determine whether New maps are drawn The Sheboygan Press: February 24, 2012 -Page 8a the new boundaries were every 10 years to account drawn constitutionally or Sheboygan, WIfor changes in the most rewhether the maps will need cent census. The law reto be redone. quires that any modifica-

Smart Style

Thompson tells opponents: Get out Ex-governor did not expect any GOP challengers Associated Press

MIDDLETON — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associ- Thompson ated Press meeting. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if he expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

"I never thought I'd be running against Gov. Thompson," he said. "To me, politics is all about timing and this was just the right time for me to take a shot at this.... An open U.S. Senate seat doesn't come around that often."

While Fitzgerald has been part of a Republican majority known for pushing through a conservative agenda with no Democratic

support, Thompson spoke of the need for more bipartisanship in politics and bemoaned the bitter polarization that has occurred in Wisconsin over the past year.

"I have shown that you can work and develop good policy and make progress," said Thompson, who governed on many issues as a moderate but has been staking more conservative views in the Senate primary. "What's so wrong with developing a candid discussion and at the end of the day coming out with a solution?"

His comments were in marked contrast to both Neumann and Fitzgerald.

Neumann, 57, a former twoterm congressman, said he can win the primary because he believes he is the most conservative candidate in the race. And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while he is being targeted for recall.

Fitzgerald, 45, said the collective bargaining limitations passed last year for public workers should serve as a model for what should be done nationally.

"Collective bargaining reforms directly reflect what on the national level is going to have to happen with entitlement reform," he said.

Walker's recall was largely motivated over anger related to the collective bargaining proposal. Four Republican senators, including Fitzgerald's brother Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, also face potential recall elections this year.

Thompson came out strongly against the recalls, saying they're not good for Republicans or Democrats.

"It tears at the heart of the republic," Thompson said. "I don't think people should be recalled for doing their job."

The ongoing effort to recall Walker has largely overshadowed the Senate race to fill the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.

A poll released Wednesday showed Thompson with the biggest lead over Baldwin, up 48 percent to 42 percent.

group Voces de la Frontera, defense attorney Maria again.

LOCATED INSIDE WALMART

smartstyle.com

$

haircut PA LOOZA

It's Haircutpalooza...the haircut event of the year. This stand-out blowout ends Sunday, so get in now!

HICKORY HOUSE Frien lyNeighborhood Restaurant er Bar )1

r.

Every Wednesday e TUES - $5 Gyros !-

WED - $9.95 All-u-can eat smelt Kids under 10 eat free - rules apply THUR - $5 Reubens FRI - Perch - Bluegill - Walleye - Cod - Smelt SAT - Steak Night - Includes Our Famous Prime Rib - Free haystack onions with every steak dinner SUN - Broasted Chicken & BBO Ribs served Family Style - ;10.95

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Lin•

W-TH-1, 11-fpm Dames: Taes-Sat 4-9pm Stade 4-1pm Bar opens @ 3:30

We do Catering Help Wanted

Located at 1024 Hickory St., Cleveland 1920.693.8436

■

•

No double Ad.10, 0 , 0 W1.5171011STISS

.'. • 11.16.,1,

ons

.

, r l r

Watertown Daily Times: February 24, 2012 -Page 1a Watertown, WI

75 en

Republican US Senate candidates speak out MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if he expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times, most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

"I never thought I'd be running against Gov. Thompson," he said.

"To me, politics is all about timing and this was just the right time for me to take a shot at this. ... An open U.S. Senate seat doesn't come around that often."

While Fitzgerald has been part of a Republican majority known for pushing through a conservative agenda with no Democratic support, Thompson spoke of the need for more bipartisanship in politics and bemoaned the bitter polarization that has occurred in Wisconsin over the (Continued on back, col. 5)

JEN ZETTEL/Daily Times

Kelly Koch concentrates while aily Times written spelling bee will move onto the oral spelling

al spelling bee

This year, two students tied, so 21 students go on to the oral bee. hose students are: eighth-grader Sarah son from St. John's Lutheran School; th-grader Kaitlin Lange from St. Paul's eran School, Ixonia; eighth-graders Shani es, Kylie Flint and Bethany Saxon, sevgraders Rachel Gillen and Aaron Mayes, sixth-grader Rebecca Riley from Calvary tist Christian School; eighth-graders nna Brauer and Jonathan Thede, seventher Bethany Buss and sixth-graders Seth tner and Kelly Koch from Trinity-St. (Continued on back, col. 6)

L/STATE

nlap

go.

The Monroe Times: February 24, 2012 -Page 3a Monroe, WI

A3

MIDDLETON

Thompson addresses Senate challengers

By Scott Bauer Associated Press

MIDDLETON — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said that voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

"I never thought I'd be running against Gov. Thompson," he said. "To me, politics is all about timing and this was just the right time for me to take a shot at this. ... An open U.S. Senate seat

Thompson was asked what he would say to those who have argued that his time has passed. "Get the hell out of my way," he said to laughter from the audience. doesn't come around that often."

While Fitzgerald has been part of a Republican majority known for pushing through a conservative agenda with no Democratic support, Thompson spoke of the need for more bipartisanship in politics and bemoaned the bitter polarization that has occurred in Wisconsin over the past year.

"I have shown that you can work and develop good policy and make progress," said Thompson, who governed on many issues as a moderate but has been staking more conservative views in the Senate primary. "What's so wrong with developing a candid discussion and at the end of the day coming out with a solution?"

His comments were in marked contrast to both Neumann and Fitzgerald. Neumann, 57, a former two-term congressman, said he can win the primary because he believes he is the most conservative candidate in the race. And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while he is being targeted for recall.

GREAT LAKES

Feds plan to spend $51.5M w on 2012 Asian carp fight

ote.

77can was ks a suit s of ga se, inred

s of nt isthey ged ID sn't her ts. ice eck not the filely. lity ael no this

be a the uire and tes ros or

nto ate eral hey ous for ned es, als

ID ud. ere s of sin, citoor atic alid

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.

(AP) — The Obama administration will spend $51.5 million this year to shield the Great Lakes from greedy Asian carp, including firsttime water sampling to determine whether the destructive fish have established a foothold in the lakes, officials said Thursday.

Officials released an updated strategy that also includes stepped-up trapping and netting in rivers that could provide access to the lakes, as well as initial field tests of scents that could lure carp to where they could be captured.

An acoustic water gun that could scare carp from crucial locations will be tested near a Chicago shipping lock some want closed because it could serve as a doorway to Lake Michigan.

"This strategy builds on the unprecedented and effective plan we are implementing to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes while we determine the best long-term solution," said John Goss, Asian carp program director for the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

With this year's money, the federal government will have spent $156.5 million over three years in the fight against bighead and silver carp, imported from Asia decades ago. They have migrated up the Mississippi

GOETZ3 downtown monroe

River and its tributaries including the Illinois River, where they've advanced to within 55 miles of Lake Michigan.

The carp eat massive amounts of plankton — tiny plants and animals at the base of the aquatic food web.

Scientists differ about how widely they would spread in the Great Lakes, but under worst-case scenarios they could severely damage the $7 billion fishing industry.

Independent studies have called for sealing the lakes from the Mississippi watershed by placing barriers in Chicago waterways linking the two drainage basins.

Environmentalists favor that, but Chicago business interests say it would damage the region's economy and cause flooding.

The Obama administration has not endorsed separating the systems, although it's among options in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study scheduled for completion in

Shirley A. Miller is grateful for all the acts of kindness shown to us in the loss of our wife/mother/grandmother. Thank you for all the cards, memorial gifts, food, phone calls, and flowers.

To all who donated food and to the ladies at Our Savior's Lutheran Church we say thank you for all your services and the nice luncheon.

Thanks to Kathy Hartwig who played the organ; Pastor Dennis for his visits, prayers, and words of comfort; and to the pallbearers.

MT790468

movie into 608_325_4545

SHOWTIMES FOR 24 FEB - 01 MAR '12 (fri-thur) $6.00 matinees until 4:45 ALL SHOWS: DIGITAL PROJECTION

(PG-13) NUSPINE TOM HARDY fri: 7:00-9:00 sat: 4:40.7:00-9:00 sun: 1:55-3:55-5:55 mon•thurs: 6:35 ,

THE VOW (PG-13)

fri: 6:50-9:10 sat: 4:30-6:50-9:10 sun: 1:45-4:00-6:10 mon-thurs: 6:30 GHOST RIDER 2:SPIRITOf VENGEANCE (PG-13) NICHOLAS fri: 7:10-9:15 sat: 4:45-7:10-9:15 sun: 2:00-4:10-6:15 mon•thurs: 6:40 FRI MAR 2: SUESS' LORAX, FRI MAR 9: JOHN CARTER, FRI MAR 23: HUNGER GAMES

was concerned about estimates the job would take nearly two decades.

"That's why the technologies we're working on for Asian carp control and detection are very important," he said.

Among them is an electric barrier network in a shipping canal southwest of Chicago.

The administration's plan calls for expanded underwater surveillance this year to make sure it's keeping the carp at bay.

Dozens of water samples taken beyond the barrier in recent years have contained Asian carp DNA, although just one actual carp has been found there. Expanded sampling this year will look for signs of the invaders at about 10 locations including southern Lake Michigan, western Lake Erie, the Detroit River, Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay and Lake Michigan's Green Bay.

The family of

or goetzskyvu.com

THIS MEANS WAR

2015. Goss said the idea deserves consideration but he

SI

Keith Miller Vicky (Delbert) DeNure & Family Kurt (Jeanie) Miller & Family Marcia (J.R.) Miller & Family 1104/

down for representation by the an attorney present;' he said. He ly under size for a 15-year - old.

Dane State PublicWisconsin Defender's State Office.Journal, didMadison: not say what his disability is. -Page February 24, 2012 3aCounty District Attorney Joshua Drabek, 18, waived his Ismael Ozanne said after Thurs The Public Defender's Office Madison, WI indicated in an email the Chrit - right Thursday to a preliminary day's proceedings that more tons have an asset that makes hearing on charges of first-degree charges are possible in the case

Get out of my way, Thompson tells critics

became emotional as she described Thursday how Chritton prevented members of her family from seeing the girl.

"Our efforts to see her, when

A GLIMPSE OF WHAT'S TO COME

Witness: New maps diminish voting rights

By DINESH RAMDE

The former governor and his fellow GOP Senate candidates appeared at a forum.

Associated Press

By SCOTT BAUER

Associated Press

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way:' Thompson and his two challengers — former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald — spoke at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meet ing. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, didn't attend the forum, citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if he expects to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times, most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He then was asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way;' Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, photographers, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the year Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

"I never thought I'd be running against Gov. Thompson;' he said. "To me, politics is all about timing and this was just the right time for me to take a shot at this. ... An open U.S. Senate seat doesn't come around that often?'

While Fitzgerald has been part of a Republican majority known for pushing through a conservative agenda with no Democratic support, Thompson spoke of the need for more bipartisanship in politics and bemoaned the bitter polarization that has occurred in Wisconsin over the past year.

"I have shown that you can work and develop good policy and make progress," said Thompson, who governed on many issues as a moderate but has been staking out more conservative views in the Senate primary.

Neumann, 57, a former two term congressman, said he can win the primary because he believes he is the most conservative candidate in the race.

And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while he is being targeted for recall.

thwarted:' She said the family was told the girl was "seeking treatment" and it wasn't in her best interest to have visits.

JOHN HART — State Journal

The emerging blooms of giant snowdrop plants offer a hint Thursday of the coming spring as Crystal Scott of Madison and Vsevolod Sultanov of Russia explore the grounds of Olbrich Gardens.

MILWAUKEE — The voting rights of black and Latino communities in Wisconsin would be "significantly diminished" under the redrawn voter maps the Republican - led Legislature passed last year, an expert witness testified Thursday.

The maps, which are being challenged by Democrats and an immigrant-rights group, are the subject of a two-day federal trial to determine whether the new boundaries were drawn constitutionally or whether the maps will need to be redone.

The plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent the Government Accountability Board from using the maps in new elections.

Christine Neumann-Ortiz, the director of Latino group Voces de la Frontera, said the new maps weaken the voting power of Latinos in Milwaukee.

She said the maps reconfigure one Latino district by incorporating a population of non-Latino residents who haven't been sympathetic to Latino causes. That would make it harder for Latino voters to elect candidates who share their views on immigration, education and workers' rights, she said.

"We would like to see a map that can ensure that we can continue to elect a candidate of our choice," she said.

Kenneth Mayer, a political science professor at UW-Madison, said the maps move far more people than is necessary. For example, he said one Assembly district was under-populated by 379 people.

The mapmakers' proposal added a net of 217 people, but did so by moving 29,936 people into the district and moving 29,719 out. That means almost 60,000 people were shifted when only 400 needed to be.

In her opening statement, defense attorney Maria Lazar said the new maps have already been passed by the Legislature and are to be presumed constitutional.

"The process of legislation is not on trial;' she said. "That body does not have to draw a map that satisfies everyone because that would be impos sible."

The trial is expected to last until late today.

Cost to park in Madison soon could be steeper The rate hikes would be highest for the most popular ramps.

By SAMARA KALK DERBY

skalk@madison.com 608-252-6439

The city of Madison is proposing parking rate increases for the first time since 2009.

Rates would go up in Parking Utility-operated ramps, lots and street meters. If approved, the rate changes would go into effect in June.

Street meters will go up a quarter an hour, from $1.50 to $1.75.

The new multi-space parking

meters Downtown that take credit cards, debit cards or coins will only go up a nickel, from $1.70 an hour to $1.75.

Meters on the periphery of the Downtown, such as Atwood Avenue and Monroe Street, would go from $1 an hour to $1.50.

Costs for the city's most popular ramps — particularly those that fill up such as Capitol Square North — will see the biggest increase. Others that are underutilized, such as the Overture ramp, will see little or no increase.

Bill Knobeloch, the city's parking operations manager, said the idea is to get those who park in the overused ramps to use the less

IF YOU GO What: Madison's Transit and Parking Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed parking rates When: 6 p.m. March 14 Where: Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 260.

expensive garages.

For example, the Capitol Square North facility will go from 80 cents an hour to $1.10; the Government East Garage will go from $1.40 an hour to $1.50; and the Overture Center Garage will increase from 70 cents to 75 cents

an hour. The State Street Campus Garage will remain $1.25 an hour, while the State Street Capitol Garage will go from $1 to $1.10.

The increased rates are intended to raise money over the next 10 years to eventually replace three deteriorating parking garages, and fund new street meters, Kno beloch said.

Monthly rates will go up about $20 to $30 in various garages and lots. The parking utility will continue its policy of charging residents lower rates than nonresidents, in an effort to get nonresidents to share a portion of the costs associated with the city's transportation infrastructure.

This year's second Ride the Drive detoured to North Side

By JEFF GLAZE

jglaze@rnadison.corn 608-252-6138

Cyclists looking to ride some of Downtown Madison's most wellknown streets without worrying about cars will get only one shot this year.

On Thursday, the city announced two Ride the Drive events for 2012, and the second ride will be held on Madison's North Side.

Discussions over the twiceannual event, which frees roads exclusively for bicyclists and pe-

destrians, peaked last year when Mayor Paul Soglin canceled the second Ride the Drive, only to restore it with a revised route.

Soglin said he supported two Ride the Drive events for 2012 — one Downtown with a route that would have less of an effect on businesses, and another that would give people a chance to explore neighborhoods.

Soglin, who is recovering from hip surgery, couldn't be reached Thursday.

Katie Crawley, the mayor's spokeswoman, said he is "very

supportive" of the 2012 plan.

Ald. Mike Verveer, 4th District, called the new Ride the Drive plan a "win-win" for Downtown business owners and for North Side residents who get to showcase their neighborhoods. He added that moving the second event to another location also preserves the special nature of the Downtown ride.

"This is a great event. We want to keep it, but we don't want to overdo it. ... So many of us are so familiar with Downtown and what it has to offer that I think

seeing other parts of the city in a nontraditional way will be very meaningful," Verveer said.

This year's Downtown Ride the Drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 3. The North Side Ride the Drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12.

The first Ride the Drive was in August 2009. The August 2010 event with Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong drew about 50,000 riders.

The Madison Parks Department couldn't be reached Thurs day for further route details.

The Janesville Gazette: February 24, 2012 -Page 5a Janesville, WI

The Gazette

Friday, February 24, 2012 . 5A

STATE

Tommy to opponents: Get out Associated Press MIDDLETON

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said Thursday he didn't expect any Republican challengers in the U.S. Senate race and those who believe his time has passed should "get the hell out of my way."

Thompson and his two challengers-former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald-spoke separately at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association/Associated Press meeting. The only Democrat in the race, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, did not attend the candidate forum citing a scheduling conflict.

Thompson, 70, was asked if expected to be challenged given his long history in elected office, including being elected governor four times most recently in 1998.

"No, but I didn't think I was going to run either," Thompson said.

He was then asked what he would say to those who have argued, as Fitzgerald has, that Thompson's time has passed.

"Get the hell out of my way," Thompson said to laughter from the audience of newspaper reporters, editors and executives.

Fitzgerald, who was born the same year that Thompson was first elected to the state Assembly in 1966, said voters are looking for a fresh face. He also joked about the fact that Thompson's portrait hangs in his Capitol office.

"I never thought I'd be running against Gov. Thompson," he said. "To me, politics is all about timing and this was just the right time for me to take a shot at this. ... An open U.S. Senate seat doesn't come around that often."

Thompson's comments were in marked contrast to both Neumann and Fitzgerald.

Neumann, 57, a former two-term congressman, said he can win the primary because he believes he is the most conservative candidate in the race. And Fitzgerald, who was a leader in getting Gov. Scott Walker's conservative agenda passed in the Legislature, said he is proudly aligning himself with Walker while he is being targeted for recall.

Fitzgerald, 45, said the collective bargaining limitations passed last year for public workers should serve as a model for what should be done nationally.

Neumann served in Congress from 1992 to 1996. He ran and lost for U.S. Senate in 1996 and also lost in the Republican primary for governor in 2010.

Redistricting trial gets under way Associated Press MILWAUKEE

The voting rights of Milwaukee's Latino community would be "significantly diminished" under the redrawn voter maps that the Republican-led Legislature passed last year, an expert witness testified Thursday.

The maps, which are being challenged by Democrats and an immigrant-rights group, are the subject of a two-day federal trial to determine whether the new boundaries were drawn constitutionally or whether the maps will need to be redone.

The plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit against the Government Accountability Board seeking to prevent the agency from using the maps in new elections.

A panel of three federal judges is hearing the case after a two-day delay in which they PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES

WNAXLP

showed some reluctance to hear the case. Saying the issue of redrawing election maps is better handled by lawmakers than by the court, they twice encouraged attorneys to persuade lawmakers to voluntarily review the maps.

Both times, Democratic leaders signaled their willingness but Republican leaders refused.

New maps are drawn every 10 years to account for changes in the most recent census.

The law requires that any modifications from the previous maps be as unintrusive as possible.

Moving people between voting districts could mean they're no longer represented by the elected leaders for whom they've voted.

Also, because of the way certain state races are staggered every two years, some voters could conceivably have to wait an additional two years to cast ballots for certain offices.

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES

WNAXLP

Blackhawk Technical College Request for Bid Carpet Replacement Project A Request for Bids (RFB) is being sought by Blackhawk Technical College ("College"), located in Janesville, Wisconsin, from qualified and experienced carpet suppliers to provide carpet and related services at the College's Central Campus, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546-9458.

Blackhawk Technical College invites qualified firms to submit sealed bids for the above listed location. Bids are to be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. local time, March 20, 2012, to Kelly Dempsey, Blackhawk Technical College, Central Campus, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, Wisconsin 53546-9458.

Anyone having any questions regarding this RFB should contact Kelly Dempsey at (608) 757-6328.

Expenses incurred for the development of bids in response to this request will not be reimbursed by Blackhawk Technical College.

February 24, 2012 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 11-CV-1700 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest to Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Plaintiff, vs.

Gregory K. Devoe a/k/a Greg DeVoe, Jennifer J. Devoe, Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court and Jane Doe Devoe, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 3, 2012 in the amount of $83,747.64 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the West steps of the Rock County Courthouse, in the City of Janesville, Rock County DESCRIPTION: Parcel I: Lot 7 of Prospect Addition to the City of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, EXCEPT that part of said lot described in a Deed executed by Peter E. Neuses to J.J. Cunningham and dated May 18, 1904 and recorded on June 2, 1904 in Vol. 165 of Deeds, Page 535 and EXCEPTING ALSO that part of said lot described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe monument on the Easterly line of Milton Avenue and on the Westerly line of said lot, 42.3 feet Northeasterly from the Southwesterly corner thereof; thence Southwesterly 42.3 feet to an iron rod at the said Southwesterly corner; thence Southeasterly on the Southerly line of said lot, 96.31 feet to an iron pipe monument; thence Northeasterly in a straight line towards the Northwesterly corner of Lot 9, 69.71 feet to an iron pipe monument; thence Northwesterly 119.09 feet in a straight line to the place of beginning.

Parcel II: Nonexclusive Joint Driveway Easements as created in Quit Claim Deed recorded in Volume 212 of Records, Page 294 and Quit Claim Deed recorded in Volume 212 of Records, Page 292, located 5 feet on either side of the Northeasterly lot line of the above described premises.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 238 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI 53545-3190 DATED: February 3, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

February 10, 17, 24, 2012 March 2, 9, 16, 2012 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Case No. 11 CV 907 Case Code No. 30404 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D., Plaintiff, Vs. KEVIN D. EDWARDSON; DORETTE L. HUNTER-EDWARDSON, Defendants PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 9, 2011, in the amount of $240,657.99, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 4, 2012 at 10:00 am TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.

Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale.

PLACE: LOWER WEST LOBBY (FRONT STEPS) OF THE ROCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 51 SOUTH MAIN STREET, JANESVILLE, WI 53545 Property description: LOT 2 OF A CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 2003, AT 12:28 P.M., AS DOCUMENT #1591743, IN VOLUME 26 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS, ON PAGES 31 TO 34, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR ROCK COUNTY, WISCONSIN; BEING PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., TOWN OF MILTON, COUNTY OF ROCK AND STATE OF WISCONSIN. Tax Key No.: 026 02300402 Property Address: 8222 N. BOWERS LAKE ROAD, MILTON, WISCONSIN 53563 Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

February 17, 24, 2012 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 11 CV 1377 Foreclosure: 30404 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ROCK COUNTY ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

SUSAN R. POWELL a/k/a SUSAN POWELL a/k/a SUSAN LONGHIBLER, Defendant.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure sale entered in the above-entitled action on September 12, 2011, the undersigned Sheriff of Rock County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Rock County Courthouse, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, on March 14, 2012, at 10:00 of that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold, and therein described as follows:

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES

WNAXLP

Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Maps recorded March 19, 1986, as Document No. 1021096, in Volume 12 of Certified Survey Maps, on pages 290 and 291, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rock County, Wisconsin, being part of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Three (3) North, Range Eleven (11) East, in the Town of Center, Rock County, State of Wisconsin.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM; that part thereof described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot Two (2); thence North 87° 33' 56" West, along the North line of said lot, 46.69 feet; thence Southeasterly 33.90 feet along the arc of a curve to the right having a radius of 857 feet and chord South 20° 13' East, 33.90 feet; thence Southeasterly 37.51 feet along the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 160 feet and chord South 25° 48' East, 37.43 feet; thence South 32° 31' East, 37.08 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot Thirteen (13) of Wood Ridge Estates; thence North 0° 47' 41" West, 94.83 feet, along the West line of said Lot Thirteen (13), to the point of beginning.

Terms of sale shall be: 1. A cash down payment of 10 percent (10%) plus the remainder within ten (10) days after confirmation of sale; 2.

Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances; and 3.

Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax upon confirmation of the court.

Rock County Sheriff Property address: Lot 2 W. Thornapple Drive, Janesville, Wisconsin, further described as Parcel ID Number 6-4-86.3 Attorney Kayla K. Hiller, Nowlan & Mouat LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8100, Janesville, WI 535478100, 608-755-8100 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client's behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

January 20, 27, 2012 February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012 WNAXLP

PUBLICATION AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 10-CV-1725 The Honorable Michael R. Fitzpatrick Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $5,000 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, Successor by Merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219, Plaintiff, vs.

Jeanne P. O'Leary 940 Johnson St Beloit, WI 53511-4911 Benjamin A. O'Leary a/k/a Benjamin Alan O'Leary 1400 Highland Ave Janesville, WI 53548-2823, Defendants, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA c/o CT Corporation System, Registered Agent 8040 Excelsior Dr Ste 200 Madison, WI 53717-1338 Jane Doe-O'Leary 1400 Highland Ave Janesville, WI 53548-2823, Added Defendants.

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after February 24, 2012 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the amended complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545-3951 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 531512841. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

BRIEFS Compiled from Gazette wire services

Postal Service changes mail processing MILWAUKEE-The U.S. Postal Service says up to 144 positions will be affected as it shuffles mail processing operations in Wisconsin.

The Postal Service said it will move the Wausau processing and distribution facility operations to Green Bay. Processing and distribution in Eau Claire and La Crosse will be moved to St. Paul, Minn. Kenosha mail processing will be moved to Milwaukee. Portage processing will go to Madison.

The post office hopes to achieve reductions mainly through attrition.

State man charged with killing father

SHAWANO-A 20-year-old Shawano County man is now charged with killing his father.

Joshua Johnson faces one count of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 53-year-old Donald Johnson of Wittenberg.

Johnson made his initial court appearance Thursday. According to the complaint, Johnson shot, beat and stabbed his father. He also tried to break his neck.

The complaint says Joshua Johnson called 911 on Tuesday morning to report he had killed his father.

Records: Chadima not reprimanded MADISON-UW officials never issued a written reprimand to former top athletic official John Chadima for a 1998 incident in which he allowed a star football player to drive his truck while drunk, according to newly released records.

The Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday on records it received from UW-Madison that contradicted statements made by then-Athletic Director Pat Richter who said Chadima would be issued a letter of reprimand.

Chadima resigned last month after a male student employee accused him of sexual assault at a pre-Rose Bowl party in December. Since then, police have said they are investigating two other complaints of sexual impropriety against Chadima.

Journal Co. earnings drop 44 percent MILWAUKEE-Journal Communications Inc. saw its earnings drop 44 percent in the most recent quarter compared the same period last year.

The Milwaukee-based company said Thursday it had a net income of $8.2 million in the fourth quarter, compared with $14.7 million in the same quarter of 2010.

Revenue decreased 8.3 percent, to $95 million from $103.7 million, in the fourth quarter.

Broadcasting revenue decreased 9.4 percent and publishing revenue was down 6.9 percent.

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES

WNAXLP

If you do not demand a copy of the amended complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the amended complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the amended complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 13th day of February, 2012.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Patricia C. Lonzo State Bar No. 1045312 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 (414) 224-1216 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

February 24, 2012 March 2, 9, 2012 WNAXLP NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 11-CV-1536 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

The Estate of Richard T. Rosinski, Vichelle Rosinski, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in this action, the Rock County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE: March 21, 2012 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545 TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of court. The balance of the successful bid must be paid within 10 days of sale or else the down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold "as is" and is subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, except the East 86 feet thereof; Lot 2, except the East 86 feet thereof and the North 34 feet of the West 9 feet thereof; the East 9 feet of Lot 38; and the East 9 feet of the South 16 feet of Lot 37; all in Block 7, Perrigo Place Addition, Town of Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin.

Parcel No.: 004 201062 / 6-2-1887 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1447 Bayliss Avenue, Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511 Dated: January 16, 2012 Nathan R. Russell State Bar No. 1047499 Attorney for Plaintiff 512 W. Water Street PO Box 356 Shullsburg, WI 53586 (608)448-3680 Russell Law Offices, SC is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose January 20, 27, 2012 February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 11-CV-1825 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Thomas C. Nadolski, Mercy Health System, Capital One Bank (USA) NA and City of Janesville, a WI Municipal Corporation, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 3, 2012 in the amount of $61,001.18 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES

WNAXLP

auction as follows: TIME: April 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the West steps of the Rock County Courthouse, in the City of Janesville, Rock County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 50, Riverside Addition, in the City of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 359 Rockport Rd., Janesville, WI 53548-5236 DATED: February 3, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

February 10, 17, 24, 2012 March 2, 9, 16, 2012 WNAXLP NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 12PR40 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE J. RAMTHUN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/19/34 and date of death 12/16/11, was domiciled in Rock County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1801 E. Milwaukee St., #204, Janesville, WI 53545.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is May 11, 2012.

5. A claim may be filed at the Rock County Courthouse, Janesville, Wisconsin.

Louis X. Mineau, Probate Registrar February 9, 2012 Bruce R. Briney Nowlan & Mouat LLP P.0, Box 8100 Janesville, WI 53547-8100 608-755-8100 Bar Number 1012758 February 24, 2012

March 2, 9, 2012 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Case No. 11 CV 695 Case Code No. 30404 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, ROCK COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND, Plaintiff, Vs. BECKY S. PETERSON; RONALD G. PETERSON; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND, Defendants PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 15, 2011, in the amount of $110,413.36, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 4, 2012 at 10:00 am TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale.

Man charged after cooking own meal at Denny's Associated Press MADISON

Police say a Wisconsin man took the Denny's restaurant chain slogan "America's diner is always open" too far, marching into one of the restaurants, announcing he was the new boss and cooking himself dinner.

James Summers walked into a Madison Denny's on Tuesday dressed in a maroon tie and black trench coat and carrying a briefcase, according to police. He strode into the manager's office, told her he was the new general manager and then fixed himself a burger, fries and a soda before police arrived.

"This is why you don't dine and dash, kiddies," Summers yelled out to diners as officers took him away, police said in a release.

Police found a stun gun in a hip holster under his coat and crack pipes in his briefcase, a criminal complaint showed.

Prosecutors charged him Wednesday with disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors, and felony possession of an electronic weapon.

Summers' initial court appearance was Wednesday.

Court records show a public defender represented him.

Summers is due back in court March 6 for a preliminary hearing.

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES

WNAXLP

PLACE: LOWER WEST LOBBY (FRONT STEPS) OF THE ROCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 51 SOUTH MAIN STREET, JANESVILLE, WI 53545 Property description: LOT NINETEEN (19) IN ADAM'S SECOND SUBDIVISION, OF LOTS FIVE (5) TO EIGHTEEN (18) INCLUSIVE, OF BLOCK FOUR (4) HACKETT'S SECOND ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF BELOIT, ROCK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Tax Key No.: 206 13550545 Property Address: 734 VERNON AVE., BELOIT, WISCONSIN 53511 Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

February 17, 24, 2012 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 WNAXLP

ORDER SETTING TIME TO HEAR PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION (Formal Administration) Case No. 12 PR 45 STATE OF WISCONSIN ROCK COUNTY, CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTT 0. SCHWICHTENBERG DECEASED A petition for the appointment of a special administrator was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth March 5, 1955, and date of death July 3, 2009, was domiciled in Rock County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 400 Olson Drive, Orfordville, Wisconsin 53576.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Rock County Courthouse, Janesville, Wisconsin, Room L, before Louis X. Mineau, Court Official, on March 14, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. Notice by publication is required.

Publication of this notice is notice to any interested persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please all (608) 743-2200 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

By the Court: Louis X. Mineau, Circuit Court Commissioner February 10, 2012 Steven E. Zablocki 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone Number: (414) 224-8404 Bar Number: 1027190 February 17, 24, 2012 March 2, 2012 WNAXLP

RE-REVISED ORDINANCE NO. 2012-508 & 508-S NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, 2012, for the purpose of the first reading, public hearing and action to amend the hours for fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor sales for Class A liquor stores.

SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Common Council, the public health, welfare, peace, tranquility, good order, public benefit, and police power so requiring.

February 24, 2012 WNAXLP

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Janesville Municipal Board of Canvass will convene on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 9 A.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 18 N. Jackson Street, Janesville, Wisconsin.

Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk Treasurer February 24, 2012 WNAXLP