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RACINE — A Sturtevant man who burglarized a Racine tavern several months ago, and then was nabbed after police tracked his footprints in new-fallen snow, was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Charles Constantine also sentenced Kyle L. Kraft, 41, to three years on extended supervision for burglarizing Joey’s on Taylor, at 1863 Taylor Ave. “You’re like a lot of people: when you’re sober, you’re terriﬁc. When you’re not, you get into trouble,” Constantine said. Racine police were called at about

3:32 a.m. Feb. 4 to the tavern for a burglary in progress. The back door had been pried open and footprints in the snow led away from it, according to a criminal complaint. Officers followed those tracks to a concrete bunker near the Park High School baseball ﬁeld and spotted a foot sticking out from that bunker. There they found Kraft. Officers found $264.25 on Kraft, plus a piece of Joey’s stationery and a fake $100 bill, according to police reports. Kraft pleaded no contest on April 2 to burglary of a building and a misdemeanor bail jumping charge was dismissed. Kraft apologized to Joey’s owners,

his family, and to Constantine during Friday’s sentencing. “I take full responsibility for it,” Kraft said during his sentencing hearing. “I ﬁnally realize I do need the help. I realize that all the problems in this county with drugs — I’m a part of that.” Constantine handed down a slightly lighter sentence than lawyers in the case agreed to recommend. Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Arn said he and defense attorney Brian Dimmer agreed that Arn would recommend two years in prison plus ﬁve years on extended supervision and rehab. Arn said Kraft’s case “provides a

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Pole vaulter Flucke adds track events By Andrew Pekarek Press-Gazette Media

hen Alex Flucke’s name is mentioned in track and field circles, two words come to mind — pole vaulter. This season, however, people are linking another word to the accomplished Ashwaubenon senior — fast. In addition to seeking a third consecutive WIAA Division 1 state pole vault title, Flucke made the decision before the season that she wanted to expand her event list for her final year. “She came to me and said she wanted to run, and I wasn’t going to tell her no. I wanted her to go for it,” Ashwaubenon track and field coach Cal Kromm said.

Wisconsintrackonline.com. “People were like, ‘Oh, she’s fast, too,’ ” Flucke said. “I never ran my freshman and sophomore year really, so no one knew that I was fast, I guess, and just assumed I was just a pole vaulter.” Having signed a letter of intent in February to attend the University of Minnesota, Flucke felt adding running events would make her approach down the pole vault runway stronger for college. But she also knew there was a possibility of getting stretched thin at meets, where the 1,600 relay is the last running event and the pole vault is usually the last field event to end. “At indoor state, she was May 3, 2013 2:33 pm /upset because the pole pretty vault started late, and she had Ashwaubenon pole vault standout Alex Flucke has added running

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Sophomore John Hermus cleared a personal best to secure one of two field event titles and the first of five wins for the Panthers boys track and field team last Friday at the Oregon Relays. Hermus raised the bar to 10 feet in the pole vault for his first win of the season in the event. Oregon finished second to Sugar River as a team. Junior teammate Jawon Turner meanwhile, added a first-place finish in the triple jump with a distance of

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41-8. Sophomore Christian Alcala, freshman Alexander Duff and Hermus won the 3x100 shuttle hurdles :43.14. Alcala, Hermus and Duff added a runner-up finish in the 3x300 hurdles as well, clocking a 2:16.55. Oregon’s quartet of sophomore Brock Buckner, freshmen Lucas Knipfer and Lucas Mathews and Turner then went on to help the Panthers pick up first-place finishes in both the 400 and 800 sprint relays. Buckner, Turner, Knipfer and Mathews raced out to a first-place time of :44.75 in the 4x100 before rearranging the lineup slightly as Turner, Buckner, Knipfer and Mathews then took the 800 relay in 1:33.03.

The boys 4x100 relay made the state honor roll with their time. Mathews turned in a third-place finish in the high jump as well, reaching 5-10. Buckner (19-10 1/2) and sophomore Josh Sromovsky (19-09 1/4) showed the Panthers’ potential in the long jump, finishing second and third – less than a foot off the mark of Sugar River’s Garrison Woods. Junior Jack Maerz was the boys top thrower, finishing third in the shot put with a heave of 44-1 1/2. Freshman Alexander Duff (:43.81), Alcala and Hermus swept the top three spots of the 300 intermediate hurdles to help the Panthers pull a bit of an upset in defeating Taylor Anderson finished seventh overall in the girls long jump with a distance of

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Softball From Page B1 a play at third base. Francois went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI. “It was an exciting win for the girls,” Pecatonica coach Chuck Meyer said. “They played well when they had to. They made good decisions when they had to.” Black Hawk took an 8-7

said. “We have come a little ways in our hitting. We are getting better. That is what we have been preaching all year — hitting the ball hard. If you can hit the ball hard, anyone can make errors.” Ploessl pitched five innings to earn the shutout. He struck out seven and gave up three hits, while walking three. He walked the bases loaded in the second, but was able to work out of the jam by getting Albany freshman Tyler Dahl to pop out to second. Albany’s hits came on Pfeuti and

Mitchell Kauk’s doubles and senior Patrick Deegan’s single in the fourth. “Early, I struggled,” Ploessl said. “I found the strike zone and got going. I got out of the innings I needed to get out of. I won the battles I needed to win.” Bredeson said Ploessl struggled early because he was getting his pitches up in the strike zone. “After I told him to follow through he started to get the ball down in the zone,” Bredeson said.

lead in the top of the eighth on Brodie Abney’s RBI single. Demler earned the win on the mound for the Vikings. She pitched 2 2/3 innings and gave up four runs on five hits. She struck out one and walked one. Pecatonica junior Julia Meyer was the starting pitcher and went 5 1/3 innings. She gave up four runs on six hits. She struck out three and walked one. Pecatonica senior Emma Marion went 3-for-5 and Kleppe as well as Brooke

Johnson were each 2-for-4. Hendrickson finished 2-for-5 for the Vikings. Black Hawk was led by Abney who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Black Hawk senior Kelly Neuenschwander and junior Jen Wellnitz each finished 2-for-4. Black Hawk freshman Tatum Jackson drove in two runs on a double in the six-run sixth. Schiferl pitched 7 1/3 innings and gave up nine runs on 15 hits. She struck out three and walked three.

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Boating WAUKESHA – A man and his dog cruise up the Fox River near Barstow Street Friday afternoon.Warm weather brought people out of their homes as they enjoyed one of the warmest days of the year.The National Weather Service is predicting highs in the mid-60s today and Sunday with sunny skies.

Plan Commission to discuss ‘pay-as-you-go’ TIF WAUKESHA – The Waukesha Plan Commission will host a public hearing Wednesday about the proposed development and $2.6 million “pay-as-you-go” tax incremental financing district on Sunset Drive. The former Kmart building would be inside the district, also known as TIF No. 22, and City Planner Jennifer Andrews said in a previous interview the development firm Endeavor Corp. hopes to convert the vacant space into a multi-tenant commercial building with a new facade. The district would run from East Sunset Drive, bordered by Tenny Avenue, Sunset Drive and Garfield Avenue.

The “pay-as-you-go” concept means that when a developer finances and meets a value he or she has committed to, the city would provide grant money up to $2.6 million over the following years, Andrews said. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 Delafield St. Here's what else is happening in city government meetings next week: Board members during the Monday night Ordinance and License Committee meeting will discuss certain “extension of premises” for businesses during Freeman Friday Night Live including Magellan’s, Mia’s

and Donnie Boy’s. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Monday in the Council Chambers at City Hall. A city council and strategic planning meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday night at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry building at 1900 Aviation Drive. There will be an overview of the city’s 2009 through 2013 strategic plan, the goals within the plan and “the status of the goals completed and those yet to be done,” according to the agenda. The attendees of the meeting will also create five to seven major goals for the year. – Amber Gramza, Freeman Staff

More time requested for Sebena evaluation WAUKESHA – More time has been requested by the doctor conducting a mental evaluation of Benjamin Sebena – a 30-year-old Menomonee Falls man and

to prepare his report. The court vacated Friday’s hearing and expects Rawski’s report May 31. The case remains scheduled for a pretrial conference

police officer in the village of Wauwautosa. This allegedly occurred after he had been stalking her May 1, 2013for 1:24“several pm / days,” according to the complaint.

WAUKESHA – A mountain bike trail, co ing 3.5 miles, is expecte open June 1 at Mino Park, a large recreation just south of Waukesha. The new trail will exp recreational opportuni in the park that is pop for its dog exercise a swimming pond, pi sites, and horse and hik trails. Mountain bik could conceivably pi and take a dip in the pa swimming hole after c pleting off-road jaunts, c ty officials said. The trail, a first Waukesha County Parks Recreation, will serve road bike enthusiasts have longed for moun biking tracks closer Waukesha. The county partne with the Waukesha Bic Alliance to design, build maintain the Mino trails, said Ginny Boce county parks program cialist. The alliance devoted volunteer hours since fall in planning and build the trail, Ron Stawicki, club’s co-founder and p dent, said. “The main thing that bike alliance promote getting more people rid on bikes in more places, that includes off-road bik on trails,” Stawicki s “We wanted trails to be c er to the city (Waukesh he said. When completed, the is expected to be five to miles long and offer vary degrees of difficulty, Sta ki said. The initial 1.5 mile tra considered a beginn course on flat land at south end of the park, be the sledding hill, Bocek s The alliance expects a ond loop of two miles wi completed by the Jun unveiling, Stawicki said third loop will be worke

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Fire destroys two historic East Troy buildings Seven families lose everything in early morning blaze; several businesses also suffer major losses

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Police are investigating a fire that extensively damaged two buildings on East Troy’s historic village square early Friday morning. The large blaze was reported at 1:51 a.m. on April 26 on the corner of Main and Church streets, according to Village of East Troy Police Chief Alan Boyes. Firefighters from four departments, including the City of Elkhorn Fire Department, battled flames and smoke pouring out of the buildings for about four hours. The corner building that housed Peddler Resale Shop, Synergy HomeCare, four upstairs apartments and one lower level apartment was deemed a total loss, according to Boyes. The adjacent building, which was home to KB’s Barbershop and two apartments, was heavily damaged. Boyes did not have an estimate of damages.

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Police are investigating a fire that damaged two buildings on East Troy’s historic village square early Friday morning. The large blaze was reported at 1:51 a.m. on April 26 on the corner of Main and Church streets, according to Village of East Troy Police Chief Alan Boyes. Firefighters from four different departments, including the East Troy Volunteer Fire Department and Troy Center Fire Department, battled the flames and smoke pouring out of the buildings for about four hours. The corner building at 2877 Main St. that housed the Peddler Resale Shop, Synergy HomeCare, four upstairs apartments and one lower level

Fund for fire victims A fund has been set up for the East Troy fire victims who were displaced from their homes. Financial donations may be made to Fire Victims of 28772883 Main St. Fund at First Citizens State Bank at 2546 Main St., PO Box 866, East Troy, WI 53120

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A barn was destroyed by fire on Saturday, April 27, on Bussian Road, just off Breed Road, near Embarrass. The blaze was reported just before noon. The Clintonville Fire Department responded to the fire, and was assisted by the Embarrass Volunteer Fire Department and the Department of Natural Resources. According to Clintonville Fire Chief Dean Poole, the barn was part of a non-operational farm. “Nobody was injured in the fire,” said Poole. “It looks like they were cleaning up some brush outside the barn. When they burned the brush, a spark must have reached the barn and set it on fire.” Poole said fire danger is especially high in the spring, noting that his department responded to a corn stubble fire off Hwy. 156 just west of the Embarrass River bridge on the same day as the barn fire. About 14 acres of corn stubble was consumed by the fire. Jeff Hoffman photo

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With the snow gone and the weather warming up it can only mean one thing for Wisconsin residents — construction season is coming. Beaver Dam business owners and residents met Tuesday at Black Waters Coffee to raise money and discuss how to ease construction related headaches with effective signage. The Highway 33 reconstruction on Park Avenue is slated to begin after Memorial Day and will continue to Aug. 9. The Department of Transportation has a detour to re-route business traffic – specifically semi-trucks – around the reconstruction. The question remains as to how this will affect downtown businesses that rely on Highway 33 traffic passing through Beaver

project for Highway 33 that will affect Park Barbara Gassen from the DOT said the Avenue to University Avenue. signs should be as simple and as few as posExecutive director of the Beaver Dam sible. Advice she gave was to keep the signs Chamber of Commerce, Phil Fritsche said this legible with black letters on a white backdiscussion is long overdue with reconstrucground. tion quickly approaching. “[The DOT’s] main concern is that it does “Our focus is to try to encourage as much not cause any traffic hazards, block the view traffic to the downtown businesses,” presifor anybody at the corners and not cause condent of Downtown Beaver Dam Inc. Josiah fusion,” she said. Vilmin said. Gassen said she looks forward to see what Fritsche estimated the total cost of the sigBeaver Dam residents propose for their signage will be around $500 for up to 18 signs. nage. She said the DOT’s signage will focus The Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce will on directing traffic through the finalized match 50 percent of the total cost of the sigdetour. nage. In 2015, the downtown reconstruction He said the process of creating the signs project is expected to break ground. No exact will take about three or four days to complete, date has been planned yet – and Fritsche but Fritsche wants to make sure signs are leg- wants to reuse the signs for the same purpose. 2013 12:37 / supporters are raisible and reusable for future downtown con- May 1,Fritsche andpm other struction projects. ing money to go forward with creating these

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Students attending the Assumption High School Junior Prom in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday wear glow-in-the-dark necklaces as they dance at the prom. For a gallery of photos, visit www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com.

Volunteers play vital role for Riverview By Deb Cleworth Daily Tribune Media deb.cleworth@cwnews.net

Start Your Week with Kindness is a Daily Tribune Media feature that highlights the kind deeds of people in the community. The more than 60 volunteers honored at the United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s annual volunteer recognition breakfast might have been a record for the event. “I don’t remember any (years) in the 50s,” said Tari Jahns, United Way of Inner Wisconsin chief executive officer. “I don’t

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remember (the nominees) ever being this high.” This year, for the first time, all nominees were honored during the Tuesday event, each receiving a recognition pin and certificate. In the past, the United Way’s volunteer center gave four awards: one each in youth individual, adult individual,

Tami Barber of Riverview Medical Center shares a laugh with volunteer Beverly Klevene at the hospital Friday afternoon. DEB CLEWORTH/DAILY TRIBUNE MEDIA

youth group and adult group. Through its auxiliary and home-delivered meals programs, River-

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national appraisal firm has real estate trends. Ultimately, it will bring tax worked for the city since the earOak Creek NOW 05/02/2013 ly 1990s. equability Waukesha, between properties, Between July and August, city officials say.

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Doris Gangler met David Blonien on the dance floor 15 years ago, and “I haven’t let him go since,” she says. They’ve come to the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field’s annual Senior Citizens Spring Prom before because they like the music and atmosphere. The Step into Spring dance was held at the Oak Creek Community Center on Sunday.

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Giffords aide was transformed Woodchuck hunting bill Hernandez talks about shooting’s impact on him By Larry Gallup Post-Crescent Editor/Opinion

Daniel Hernandez Jr. had no way of knowing what Jan. 8, 2011, would hold. He was 20 and in his first week as an intern for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords while attending the University of Arizona. At an event for Giffords to meet the public in Tucson, a

in coverage of the tragedy. Hewasahero,peoplesaid, though he has never considered himself one. “Even now, two years later, I still hold the things I said four days after the shooting to be true,” said Hernandez, who was a guest Wednesday on Newsmakers, Post-Crescent Media’s online issues show. “The people who are the real heroes Hernandez are the folks who dedicate their entire lives to

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“I think the primary (motivation) here is thrill kill,” said Randy MADISON — A handful O’Connell, 59, of Omro, of animal lovers tore into who described himself a bill that would estab- after the hearing as a relish a Wisconsin wood- covering hunter. “This chuck hunting season, culture, not a heritage, blasting the measure as needs to come to an end.” unnecessary during a Woodchucks, also hearing Wednesday and known as groundhogs or calling it another sign whistle-pigs, are beaverthat legislators are ob- like creatures known for sessed with killing wild- burrowing and gobbling life. up plants at a manic Only eight people ad- pace. They’ve been on dressed Assembly Aprilthe 25, 2013 2:08 pm /the state’s protected speNatural Resources and cies list for decades. Sporting Heritage Com- Property owners can kill By Todd Richmond Associated Press

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Some days, Verona Area High School senior Harrison Grittinger watches his chemistry lectures at home on his laptop. Other days, he watches them on his smart phone in the school library. Either way, Grittinger says, he comes to class prepared with notes and questions for his teacher, Ann Moffat. Grittinger is a fan of “flipped classrooms,” which upend the tradition of teachers lecturing in class and students doing homework at night. Instead, teachers make videos of lectures, post them online for kids to watch and use class time to help students apply what they’ve learned. “You’re able to spend time (in class) working on actual problems, rather than just taking notes and figuring stuff out at home, which is more difficult,” Grittinger said. This year, nine VAHS teachers are experimenting with flipped classrooms. Ten more are tinkering with ePubs – short for electronic publications – which allow students and teachers to create

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Schoolchildren in Minnesota and Wisconsin got a rare May snow day Thursday as a storm dropped up to 16 inches of sticky snow across a beleaguered region that was just starting to enjoy spring. Bobbi Howe’s daughters, 10-year-old Emma and 7-yearold Averie, stayed home in the southeastern Minnesota city of Owatonna, where 15.5 inches of snow made it hard for the family to open its front door. Owatonna was one of dozens of Minnesota and Wisconsin school districts that canceled classes for the day. “I’m hoping they stay outside for most of the day and I’ll just provide hot chocolate when they come in,” Bobbi Howe said. For Emma, the promise of a late spring snow day felt a little less like paradise. “It’s not cool,” Emma said, adding that she was tired of winter and would rather be at school. “I don’t like the snow right now.” Nancy Keller of Owatonna said her three kids were getting fed up with the endless winter, too. She said several of their tennis and soccer matches and field trips already have been postponed. “They’re getting tired of having things canceled,” Keller said. Such was the sentiment in other states that also got slammed by the two-day storm, which dropped a wintry mix of snow and rain Wednesday from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming into Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa. It delivered the first May snowfall in Sioux Falls, S.D., in 37 years, knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes

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Three-year-old Alex Cwikla of Waukesha plants a few basil seeds to take home during the Earth Day celebration at Good Harvest Market on Saturday. The event featured a variety of local vendors, children’s activities and a cookout with organic food.

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Beloit College senior Josh Litofsky powers through an obstacle just ahead of Carroll College’s Evan Larson during the men’s 3000 meter Steeplechase on Friday at Karris Track at Strong Stadium. The event is part of the Beloit College Relays, which are being held for the first time in 34 years and will conclude on Saturday.

By Shaun Zinck szinck@beloitd The City of Belo using alternative compressed natura of its vehicle fleet. A federal pr through public and nizations will loo decrease petroleum sibly look at usin fuels. Stephanie Mar nications director sin Department o tion, said the prog announced by the ment of Energy la by U.S. Energy Sec Chu. About $11.1 spread out to 20 fuel market project states. Wisconsin’s gy Office was cho the 20. Each progr about $500,000. City Manager L the first phase of will look at each ve owns and what it i “What we hope of this will be som ly feasible action alternative fuels,” A

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5.0 project boosts student career opti By Hillary Gavan hgavan@beloitdailynews.com Students will have the chance to ask area business people what they make, what hours they work and what they love or hate about their jobs. On Friday Rock County Development Agency’s Economic Development Manager James Otterstein announced Rock County 5.0’s new career readiness website called Inspire Wisconsin-Rock County, and invited area school districts and

businesses to consider joining it. The online one-stop-shop would allow students, primarily in the middle school through college years, to scout out careers and companies of interest in Rock County. Students and parents or teachers can search for internship, job shadowing and even employment opportunities for young people. Some companies may agree to have coaches or mentors signed up to answer students’ questions about what courses to take in high school or

college and how to be the best in their chosen field. Otterstein said the portal gives equal access to all students and can give them connections to the work world they may not otherwise have. The connections could lead to internships and eventually full-time jobs. In partnership with the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, area school districts and businesses, Otterstein said Rock County 5.0’s new business and education strategy will also help employers get a

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will include the club’s famous “Doc’s Brats” as well as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs and soda. All of the profits from the sales go to support local scholarships and youth groups, a wide variety of charitable needs, and state and national Lions charities. Contributions for the event will also help support the Lions’ efforts for eyesight conservation and diabetes awareness. The Cross Plains Lions Club’s annual Trout Fishing Contest will be a signature event in Cross Plains this Saturday, May 4, the opening day of trout season. The prize-winners are determined by weight. Fisherman can bring their catches to the Lions brat stand at the Glacier’s Edge Square shopping center. There is no entry fee. The hours of registration are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where anglers can stop to have their fish weighed and measured.

Giving it his best shot Wisconsin Heights weight man David Kalsow won both the shot put and the discus competition at the Eklund-Erickson Wisconsin Heights Invitational Track Meet on Friday, easily oudistancing the competition. The Heights men finished second in the invite. For more information on this and other spring sporting events, turn to page 17. Photo by John Donaldson

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Cameron’s Holly Olson slid home safe after Mackenzie Sayles drew a bases loaded pick off throw to first base. The eventually fell 3-2 to Frederic/Luck. The game opened up the season and West Lakeland schedule for Cameron jus

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The Cameron girls lost their in augural West Lakeland Conferenc softball game Monday night, fallin 3-2 to Frederic/Luck. Junior pitche MacKenzie Kutchera pitched a gre game as the Comets finally got chance to take their field, but thre unearned runs were too much t overcome. “It’s hard to lose a game with n earned runs given up, but you hav to expect a couple errors in the fir game of the season,” Cameron coac Ron Sloan said. “I just wish the tim ing of the errors would not have re sulted in runs.” The Comets grabbed a 1-0 lea in the bottom of the second inning when senior Mackenzie Sayles rope a one-out double. After a strikeou junior right fielder Megan Eckstrom traded places with Sayles, earning th go-ahead RBI with another double. Meanwhile, Kutchera and th Cameron defense retired nine of th first 10 opposing batters. Howeve an error allowed the visitor’s leado hitter to reach base in the fourth in

Barron Ladies League to begin

The Barron Ladies Night Go League season will begin Tuesda May 14, with a golf/practice nigh weather permitting. Golfers can form their own groups or be placed int one. It will again be a fun, non-compe itive league, with different forma each week. Fee will be $30 for 1 weeks or $3 per week. The league welcomes everybod Cameron junior hurler MacKenzie Kutchera threw seven solid innings against back and would love to see new play Frederic/Luck Monday afternoon, striking out six, walking none and spreading ers. Call Mary Haas at 715-296-893 out five hits. However, three unearned runs pinned a tough luck 3-2 loss to her with any questions.

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Speedway hoping to open Saturday; weather cancels USMTS event By Ed Reichert The United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) event scheduled for the Rice Lake Speedway on Thursday, May 2, has been cancelled. Due to conditions at some of the tracks involved in the weekend swing and a questionable weather forecast, the entire three-day tour through Wisconsin and Minnesota has been cancelled. There is a possibility that a makeup date for the Rice Lake event may be

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Dan Lassiter/dlassiter@gazettextra.com This 150-year-old bur oak tree located just north of the Rock-Jefferson county line on Highway 26 will be cut down to make way for expansion of that highway between Milton and Fort Atkinson. Mary Ann Buenzow has been trying to write an obituary for the stately bur oak for months, but she can’t put the words on paper. Maybe because it’s too painful to think about the 150-year-old tree no longer standing along Highway 26. Some day this spring, people with saws will come to slash the mighty trunk. They will fell the tree to make room for the highway expansion north of Milton to Fort Atkinson. The trunk measures 13 feet around and supports a stack of ANNA MARIE LUX stretching limbs. When the work BETWEEN THE LINES is finished, the heavy corpse will lie broken on the ground, where it has offered shade since long before the age of the automobile. “I understand it is progress in some people’s eyes,” Buenzow said. “We all want to drive safely from point A to point B.” The Janesville woman has been a forester for 29 years and does not want to give the impression that she thinks cutting all trees is bad. She knows that thinning trees in a forest opens space for new life to grow. She also knows that harvesting trees provides wood for many purposes. But this tree, with its wide-open crown and elegant symmetry of branches, is about as perfect a tree as nature ever made. This tree might have tickled the bellies of Ho-Chunk horses. This tree somehow survived the ax and dodged the farmer’s plow time and time again. Buenzow researched surveyor records from the 19th century. They describe a young forest in the area where the spreading giant now graces the

THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES In recognition of Arbor Day, longtime forester Mary Ann Buenzow explained why trees matter. ■Trees protect wildlife and create places for animals to live. ■ Trees are important renewable resources that we use every day in wood and paper products. ■Trees absorb carbon dioxide and create life-sustaining oxygen. An acre of forest produces enough oxygen for a year for 18 people. ■ Trees reduce erosion. A raindrop that falls at full speed will cause more erosion than one that hits a forest canopy first. ■Trees increase the value of property,especially in urban areas. ■ Trees improve the energy efficiency of a house if they are strategically placed. ■ Trees make the places where we live more beautiful and enhance good health. Walking among tree-filled settings reduces blood pressure and muscle tension. Buenzow encourages people to replant trees as they lose them from emerald ash borers. “Think of the benefits of trees,” she said.“We have so many empty spaces on our terraces and in our yards.” The terrace is the green space between the sidewalk and the street. Amember of the Janesville Shade Tree Advisory Committee, Buenzow said one of the keys to planting a tree is making sure it is in an appropriate space. “If there is a power line over it,get a small tree,” Buenzow advised. She advocates planting diverse kinds of trees and leans toward native species or varieties of native species. 25, 2013 to 2:10 / differ“There are so manyApril opportunities getpm some ent trees out there on the landscape,” she said. “There

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The transformation from winter to spring seems to be captured in one moment in time by this photograph taken east of Frederic this past weekend, when temperatures reached near 70 degrees, breaking winter’s stranglehold well into April. Unfortunately, the National Weather Service was forecasting a winter storm for northwestern Wisconsin as the Leader went to press on Wednesday. - Photo by Heather Otto

Before it’s lost McKinley United Methodist notes a century, with your help by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF MCKINLEY – Pastor Annie Tricker is sitting with two of her parishioners in one of the custom, curved pews in the sanctuary of the McKinley United Methodist Church. They are dressed casually and sitting sidesaddle with the doors and windows wide open to one of the few rare warm spring days, so far. Midday sun warms the 60-year-old stained

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glass and glows through thin drapes on the south wall, spilling onto the burled wooden pews and highlighting the rich patterns and grains like a magazine ad for wood polish. The little church is alive with light, photos, an insect-free breeze and occasional sounds of traffic from nearby Hwy. 48 as the trio jokes and tells stories from the church’s past - a past framed with a deep Christian history, dedicated members and an uncertain future. “I grew up a few miles from here,” Tricker said proudly. “Confirmed, married and baptized right here. ... and, well, I was the last person married here when they had the outdoor biffs!” The church echoes with chuckles, even though only four people are in attendance. It fills the

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One-year position expected to help improve student interventions By Marcus Nesemann RIVER NEWS REPORTER

Riding the success of the School District of Rhinelander’s Response-toIntervention (RTI) program in the elementary schools, the Instruction and Accountability Committee on Monday approved the hiring of a Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) instructor/coach at a total coast of approximately $131,000. If approved by the full Board of Education, half of the cost of the position will be covered by special education flow-through dollars. The position is

does not currently exist and the lack of that existing contributes to the achievement gap.” This is the logical next step in the district’s ongoing RTI efforts, according to Jacobi. “This fits under all of the Response to Intervention strategies we’ve been working on. This is that tier support Jacobi Wall that’s currently missing. In the kindergarten through third grade buildings, we have that ERE, the Early Reading strategies because it’s not just a special Empowerment to help the young ones education issue. The kids need to be with the reading strategies that they’re encouraged to use these strategies and missing. This is for older students, actually use these strategies throughout fourth grade through 12th,” Jacobi said. the day,” Jacobi said. The position would only be for a year, “We have to stop helping our kids just as the plan is to train a couple of faculty pass a class. We can’t just help them do members during that time who could their math homework or their reading step in and become SIM coaches themhomework. We have to be working on May 9, 2013 1:18 pm / selves. strategies to help them be successful “We want to be able to do it much in when they don’t have an adult sitting

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for us, too.” Bird Fest kicks off bright and early, rain or shine, with two “big sits,” which Wissink and naturalist Anita Carpenter describe as a “tailgate party for birders.” The “big sit” consists of birdwatching from within two 17-foot diameter circles — one led by Carpenter and one led by Oshkosh Bird Club President Tom Ziebell. The goal is to see how many species of birds can be spotted from one designated spot, and the two circles will casually compete to see which one can outbird the other. People can wing it, coming and going as they please from the circles, which will be open from 6 a.m. to noon. Carpenter said it would be helpful to bring binoculars, as well as chairs. During the first Bird Fest “big sit,” the groups spotted 47 different species, including a northern mockingbird, which Carpenter said is an unexpected sighting in Wisconsin. Last year, the big sitters had even more success, seeing more than 70 species, Wissink said. “It’s a great opportunity to, if you’re not real familiar with bird watching, to be with some good birders, and while you’re with people, you can be talking about whatever you’re seeing, and ask any questions that you might want to know about birds,” Wissink said. For Carpenter, the day’s most exciting event is the big sit, because she loves teaching people how they can enjoy the natural world without traveling beyond their backyard or

Luna, a 15-year old barred owl accompanied by licensed wildlife rehabitator Rebekah Weiss, will be one of the show stars at the third annual Oshkosh Bird Fest this Saturday at Menominee Park. The event raises awareness on bird population in Fox Valley and makes Oshkosh more bird friendly community. Luna is a shooting victim as a baby with permanent wing injuries and has been living with Weiss since in Neenah. SHU-LING ZHOU/OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN MEDIA

the nearest park — but it is far from the day’s only activity. Other events include a presentation on bird banding by DNR wildlife biologist Dick Nikolai, a bird walk along the shore of Miller’s Bay, presentations with live birds of prey and other events. “If we can introduce young people, older people, anybody — newbies,” Carpenter said. “Because Oshkosh and Winnebago County are both really, really good areas for bird watching.” You don’t have to eat like a bird while you’re there, though, because concessions will be available from the 4-H Interstate Exchange Program and the Kangaroostaurant. The bird-related festivities will migrate downtown as the Downtown Oshkosh Gallery Walk be-

DRUNKEN DRIVING Recent drunken driving convictions in Winnebago County: Andrew L. Bucholtz, 36, 613 Karen Drive, Menasha; OWI (fifth or sixth offense); $1,449 fine, state prison, DOT license revoked, ignition interlock,

local jail, DOT license revoked, alcohol assessment. Jared R. Koplien, 30, 6454 Sunshine Harbour Drive, Winneconne; OWI (second offense); $1,172 fine, DOT license revoked, ignition interlock, alcohol assess-

gins at 6 p.m. Bird Fest headquarters will be at the Oshkosh Masonic Center, which will feature an exhibit of bird-related artwork from students in the Oshkosh school district. Bird rehabilitator Ann Rosenberg will give demonstrations with live birds

of prey, and falconer Phil Yurtis will give live falcon demonstrations. The Oshkosh Photography Club will also have an exhibit, along with several informational exhibits from local wildlife groups. Bird attractions can be found in other downtown

OBITUARIES Freund, Betty Loved ones in Heaven rejoiced when Betty Freund, 93, joined them on April 30, 2013. Born Elizabeth Marie Flanagan, Aug. 25, 1919, to William and Elizabeth (Brueske) Flanagan of Pickett, she was 1 of 13 children. Upon graduation from Oshkosh High, Betty attended Teacher’s Normal in Berlin and began a teaching career that lasted a lifetime. She sang with a dance band that satisfied two of her passions, singing and dancing. Accomplished in vocal and instrumental music, Betty enriched the lives of countless audiences and her piano and organ students. Though needy her-

three sisters-in-law, Rosemary Bodah and Lola and Emma Freund and three brothers, Bud, (Phyllis) Flanagan, John (Maggie) Flanagan and Merlyn Flanagan. Her grandchildren MayThey 10, 2013 pm / adore her. are5:36 granddaughters, Kim, Stacy,

The Associated Press is not naming him because it is unclear whether he has been formally charged. locations, including falconer Eric Ratering at AtomicKatz and “The Beauty of Birds,” a Wisconsin Nature Photographers exhibit, at the Oshkosh Public Library. A drawing will be held at 8 p.m. for four “Fest Nest” gift baskets at the Masonic Center. The concept of Bird Fest comes from Oshkosh’s recognition from Bird City Wisconsin. Oshkosh is one of 66 cities, villages, towns and counties recognized by Bird City Wisconsin, and gained its designation in 2011. In other words, by meeting 11 conservation requirements, the organization liked Oshkosh so much it put a bird on it. In addition to the purple martin colony maintained by the Oshkosh Bird Club, Bird City Wisconsin highlights the club’s bird monitoring efforts and initiatives from the Oshkosh Sustainability Advisory Board as primary examples of the city’s bird conservation

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Spanbauer, Euge Eugene A. “Curly” Spanbauer, 82, of Oshkosh died Wednesday May 1, 2013, at Bethel Home. He was born February 7, 1929, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Albert and Leona Lex Spanbauer. He married Dora Lou Pfefferkorn October 14, 1950 in Oshkosh. He was employed for many years at the Paine Lumber Co and the Radford Co. He was a member of St. Jude’s Parish and the Nestor Club. He enjoyed bus trips to the Casino and the Packers. Curly is survived by his wife, Dora Lou; two daughters, Debra Jezwinski of Menasha; and Sandra Peterson of Oshkosh; special friend, Lois Zelinski; four grandchildren, Jenny (Brian) Boese, Joseph (Keli) Jezwinski, Jef-

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West collects 15 hit against Hartford Unio By ADAM LINDEMER Daily News Staff

ONTHIS DATE 2007 — Slinger’s Samantha Krebs scores a hat trick to lead the Owls to a 6-3 victory over Wisconsin Lutheran. 2011 — University of Georgia senior Russell Henley becomes the second amateur winner in PGA Nationwide Tour history, shooting a 3under 68 for a two-stroke victory in the Stadion Classic. The event is held on the Bulldogs’ home course and the three-time All-America selection finishes at 12-under 272. Henley would also go on to play at the U.S. Amateur at Erin Hills later that summer.

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West Bend West’s Ashley Hoelz fields a ground ball against Hartford Union on Tuesday in West Bend.

Storylines ■ IN SHORT — West Bend West uses a powerful offense to beat Hartford Union 11-3 on Tuesday. ■ KEY STAT — West has 15 hits in the game. ■ KEY MOMENT — West’s Sally Mundinger hits a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Spartans an 8-3 lead. ■ QUOTABLE — “Today gave us a shot of confidence, and that’s great to see.” — West coach Randy Zimdars

West Bend West was waiting fo offensive breakout. On Tuesday, the Spartans collect hits and beat Hartford Union, 11-3. “West came out with the bats boo today,” Hartford coach Tim Kerrigan “They did a nice job.” The Spartans (2-6, 2-4) had lost fiv row coming into the game, and scor more than five runs in any of games. In that span, West was held t runs or less four times. “That’s the best game that we played all year,” West coach R Zimdars said. “We are still a young and made some of those young mist but the bats bailed us out today.” The big inning for the Spartans in their final at-bats in the bottom o sixth inning. Leading 5-3, Brianna Nelson and Kelsey Beaver led off the inning with a pair of singles for West. After a fly out, Sally Mundinger hit a three-run home run over the left field fence, giving the Spartans a five-run advantage. “We needed those Mundi runs, because Hartford had the middle of its order coming u the seventh),” Zimdars said. “Sally b us out there.” It was the only at bat of the day for Nelson and Beaver, but all four b players factored into the scoring for “All the bench players contribute that’s great to see,” Zimdars said. “ work so hard and we’ve been limited getting practices in.” Mundinger also earned the vi pitching all seven innings, allowing earned runs. She did not walk a s batter and struck out four. “Sally was strong at the plate and

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rying it from practice to game bit better.” “I also take from this that th that don’t normally get the p ■ IN SHORT — Slinger cruises time, got 20-25 minutes and those girls did the things we against Wisconsin Lutheran on as well,” Rasmussen added. Tuesday at home. May 9, 2013 1:38 pm / ■ KEY STAT — Slinger scores four The Owls’ victory comes ah a difficult stretch in their sch goals in the opening 11 minutes of

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collect an existing and owed tax constitute a tax increase? The Marketplace Fairness Act, approved 69-27 Monday by the Senate, gives states the authority to require larger online retailers with no physical presence in those states to collect sales taxes that residents already are obligated to pay. Many states are expected to jump at the chance to start collecting an estimated $23 billion in total sales tax revenue that is lost to online, catalog and other socalled remote sales each year. But because most consumers have been dodging those taxes for years – only about 1 percent make the required payments to their state – the result would be that they would pay more in taxes. For that reason, some conservative anti-tax activists such as Grover Norquist, whose Americans for Tax Reform asks lawmakers to sign a no-new-tax pledge, are pushing House members to reject it. “If this bill passes, Americans will pay more in taxes than if it doesn’t pass,” Norquist said. “It will result in a tax increase.” Norquist is an influential voice among Republicans, most of whom have signed

Dilbert violations and other problems. Walker said Monday he wanted the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. board that he chairs to meet and go over every point in the audit. The report last week by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau said WEDC broke state law, failed to adequately track money it awarded for economic development projects and sometimes gave money to ineligible recipients. The Legislature’s Audit Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the report, the same day that the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee is scheduled to consider Walker’s funding request for the agency.

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He’s been making the windshields, one at a time, but his goal is to ramp up a manufacturing operation. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has offered Miller a $150,000 low-interest loan to get things started, but he needs an investment partner for additional capital. The loans are contingent on him finding an investor. “John’s case is unique in that he is really conscientious about making this work in Wisconsin and hiring veterans. He wants to work with local entities to get it done — and the problem is, he keeps running into the mountain where investors can’t come to terms with his vision for the company,” said Chris Schiffner, WEDC technology investment manager. Most LED lighting suppliers are from overseas, but Miller says everything on his windshields should be made in the USA. “I can get lights from the East Coast, the windshields from Colorado, and my production equipment from Massachusetts. So what’s wrong with that? There’s still a huge profit margin,” he said. Miller said he’s put all of the money he’s made from the windshields into his company and lives on his $900-amonth disability check. He said Harley-Davidson Inc. wanted to buy the patent but he rejected the offer. “I am still trying to find an investor who will match my funds, wants to make a decent profit, but won’t own all of the company,” Miller said. “All of the investors I have met so far

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as it reported higher sales and earnings in the first quarter. Net income rose to $8.65 million, or 19 cents a share, for the three months ended March 30, from $2.27 million, or 6 cents, a year earlier. The year-ago quarter included an $8.4 million charge for the early payment of debt and expenses related to its initial public offering. Roundy’s became a public company in February 2012. Sales increased 4.8%, to $983.5 million from $938.2 million. The gain was due mostly to new store openings, Roundy’s said in a statement announcing the earnings. The company’s sameRICK WOOD / RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM store sales, a widely John Miller wants Wisconsin veterans employed to manufacture the watched measure in the retail industry, were up LED-illuminated windshields he has designed. 1.3% during the quarter, but when calendar shifts have said they could make a jured in the crash that left for the New Year’s and lot more money if the product him with titanium pins in his Easter holidays are facwas manufactured overseas, hip. tored in, same-store sales but none of those manufacMiller has sought assisfell 0.8%, Roundy’s said. turers would be hiring disa- tance from VETransfer, a Its earnings guidance bled U.S. vets.” Milwaukee organization that for the year remains unSome of Illumatek’s de- helps veterans become entrechanged, with same-store signs have a patriotic flair, in- preneurs. sales expected to be down cluding a U.S. Navy-themed “His story is one that needs 0.5% to 1.5%. Earnings are windshield with waves of to be articulated to the rest of expected to be 88 cents to blue light flowing into an the community. I think his ef$1.01 a share. American flag. forts should be commended Before the earnings anMiller says there’s also an because often there aren’t nouncement, Roundy’s emphasis on safety, since a many people willing to take a shares closed at $7.33 on lighted windshield is easier lower profit margin on a Thursday. The shares are for motorists to see at night. product to keep it manufacup 68% this year. The laser-engraved designs tured here,” said Nick WichPick ’n are below the motorcyclist’s ert, managing director and Save has line of sight, so they don’t in- co-founder of VETransfer. faced interfere with riding and aren’t “John brings a new definitense compea distraction for approaching tion to the phrase ‘Made-intition from motorists. America.’ Since the day he national reThe former respiratory entered our program, he’s tailers, notatherapist says he was in- been adamant that he will die bly Walspired by a motorcycle acci- a happy man if he can create mart, which dent in which his bike was hit jobs for veterans, and disaMariano says in a by a car making a left-hand bled veterans, around his multimedia turn. He was seriously in- company,” Wichert said. advertising campaign that its prices are lower than Pick ’n Save’s. Pick ’n Save economist said. countered that its service By the same token, Illinois’ and fresh offerings are suTax burden ranking ranking could deteriorate as perior to Walmart’s. Wisconsin falls into the bottom that state grapples with a fisTransforming the MilMay 10, 2013 12:32 pm / half of the states in a ranking of cal crisis and increases tax waukee stores is a multibusiness tax burdens.The revenue from businesses and year process designed to

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back to the grind Mark Kraus, an employee of C.D. Smith Construction Inc., Fond du Lac, grinds away at a hand railing on a staircase April 3 at Global Water Center in Milwaukee. The project, which is a joint venture between C.D. Smith and KBS Construction Inc., Madison, rehabilitates a seven story, roughly 98,000-square-foot building. Work is expected to be complete in July.

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madison — New projection Wisconsin’s transportation bu spiraling toward a $63.5 millio by mid-2015, leaving lawmake ing for how to pay for building repairing roads across the stat next two years. The transportation budget c mostly of gas tax revenue and v istration fees. It covers highway ments and maintenance as wel local governments for road wo nances the Division of Motor V the State Patrol. Over the past legislators have grown more wo the budget’s solvency as people less fuel, resulting in less tax rev Still, Republican Gov. Scott 2013-15 budget proposal estim budget would finish fiscal year with a $12.6 million balance. But new numbers from the n tisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau drivers are expected to buy 27 fewer gallons of gas and diesel the biennium than Walker’s ad tion thought, resulting in a los million in gas tax revenue.

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Oconomowoc man sentenced on federal child porn charges By CITIZEN STAFF MADISON – A 29-year-old Oconomowoc man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Monday after being convicted of producing child pornography. According to a press release from the FBI, Kyle Lutz was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release. Lutz pleaded guilty to the charges on Feb. 13. Lutz has charges pending in a

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he defending state Division 2 cham1,600-meter relay team of Alec GrimTaylor Dennis, Jacob Goldberg and n Rabon, ran a state D2 leading time 23.07 to win its event at the ArrowMyrhum Invitational on Friday. hat led to a fifth-place showing out of ams in the annual event and came just days after a sound third-place showthe Woodland Conference Relays. he season is still quite young so er improvement will come,” coach nic Newman said. “This looks to be a rewarding season with the continued ovement.” he Greyhounds now look forward to Woodland Conference Outdoor meet at n Deer on Tuesday. hat relay was close to three seconds of Green Bay Preble (3:25.94) which he team title. her highlights included two state r roll efforts in the distances as Goldost out to a Madison LaFollette er by just 0.13 of a second in taking nd in the 800 (1:56.57) while Charles was third in the 3,200 with an imive 9:29.21. Dennis was second in the jump (43-9). the league relays, the Greyhounds ed third with 801⁄2 points as WauwaWest won with 101. vent wins went to the 400 relay team bert Washington, Dennis, Grimmer Rabon, which broke a school record a time of 43.43; the 1,600 relay team mmer, Dennis, Goldberg and Rabon .65); the 3,200 relay crew of GoldJohn Traudt, Jack Mauer, and Stahl .56) and the long jump trio of Dennis individual jump of 20-5), Washington Mike Fazio. econds went to the 900 intermediate e relay of Dennis (best individual time 64), James Douglas and Fazio; the elay team of Washington, Anthony er, Grimmer and Rabon (1:33.76); the relay crew of Alex Mackowski, nie Papineau, Tom Treacy and Dan el (19:45.68) and the distance medley of Stahl, Goldberg, Mauer and Sam mann (10:54.84). he attitude and efforts the kids disd today were nothing short of amazNewman said.

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strong and noted that midfielders Dow and Jamie Talbert have really elevated their games. The Blue Dukes close out a three-g week by hosting New Berlin Eisenhowe 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Shorewood’s Olivia Loomis pole vaults during the Woodland Conference Relays at Wauwatosa West on April 30.

Individually, Jamar Manning was third in the discus (120-6). The Falcons host the North Shore Conference Outdoor meet on Tuesday.

SHOREWOOD GIRLS TRACK The Greyhounds earned four firsts in taking fourth in the Woodland Conference relays on April 30. The 800-meter relay team of Chiara Sanders, Lily Blind, Olivia Alvarez and Alexis Farrington claimed a win with a time of 1:48.28; as did the 1,600 team of Blind, Alvarez, Allison Jacobson and Farrington (4:09.05); the 3,200 team of Haley and Morgan Florsheim, Haley Holan and Abby Hollman (10:10.62); and the distance medley crew of Holan, Hollman, and the two Florsheims (12:58.27). The 400 relay team of Sanders, Blind, Alvarez and Farrington put up a state honor roll time of 51.38 in taking fourth. All the other relay times are well up the list on the state D2 honor roll. South Milwaukee won the team title. In the Myrhum Invite at Arrowhead on Friday, Morgan Florsheim turned in a spectacular time of 11:07.3 in taking the 3,200 by 11 seconds while sister Haley Florsheim ran a season best while under the weather for seventh place in the 1,600 in a time of 5:21.22. Farrington was fifth in the 200 in a time of 26.98.

Coach Dominic Newman was pleased to see sprinter Brianna Webb make it back after an early season injury. The Greyhounds will be at the Woodland Conference Outdoor on Tuesday.

WHITEFISH BAY SOCCER The Blue Dukes performed well in a pair of exhausting nonconference games last weekend, defeating DSHA, 1-0, on Friday on a goal from Mariah Downs (assist to Annie Beckman) and then tying Brookfield Central on Saturday, 1-1, in double overtime. That effort came after a tough 3-1 loss to Waunakee on May 1 and a North Shore win over Port Washington on April 30. Overall, the Blue Dukes started the week at 6-2-4. “Those two games (on the weekend) were like the old Greater Metro-North Shore Conference Tournament,” Bay coach Robert Williams said. “Long, tough games. We’re at an interesting point in the season. It’s a matter of finding a balance between expecting more of ourselves and being happy with what we have.” In the tie against Central, Bay struck first on a goal by Jana Maxwell (assist Annie Beckman) before the Lancers tied it in the second half. Williams praised the efforts of defenders Sammy Rothman and Megan Arm-

The Highlanders kept themselves in North Shore Conference softball race w three consecutive wins heading into Tu day. If the weather holds, they will have chaotic schedule of up to eight games week, including home doubleheaders against Whitefish Bay today and Musk on Friday. On Saturday, they will head to Baraboo for a tournament and on M day, they host North Shore Conference leader Germantown in a 4:15 p.m. gam Thiensville Park. The Highlanders went into Tuesday game with Milwaukee Lutheran at 6-2 league games while defending league champ Germantown entered Tuesday a 8-0. On Monday, the Highlanders blanke Port Washington, 7-0, as Carly Schulz seven strikeouts and was backed up by Mollie Rosen, who had two hits and tw RBI. On Saturday, Homestead edged Gra ton, 3-2, as Schulz had six strikeouts a Sydney Beckers knocked in all three H lander runs. On May 2, Homestead routed Cede burg, 12-0, as Hannah Behnken had fo hits, Julie Warshauer two RBI and Sch five strikeouts.

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The Blue Dukes (4-4 overall) have a intense schedule coming up this week. After having Kenzie McElduff throw 6-0 shutout against Milwaukee Luthera on Monday, they play four straight day this week and then host its own Bay To nament on Saturday, with Brown Deer, Catholic Memorial, Nicolet, DSHA and Martin Luther. In the win against Lutheran, Amelia Flint led the attack with two RBI. “Our aggressiveness on the base p helped our team get runners in scoring position to eventually get the clutch hit we needed,” coach Jessica Middendor said. McElduff had five strikeouts with no walks. The schedule is challenging for the Dukes. It included a night game at Nor Shore leader Germantown on Wednesd and a doubleheader at Homestead toda “These are quality teams and we ar

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Homestead senior Monica Caputa helped the Highlanders win the high jump event at the North Shore Conference Relay Meet at Cedarburg on Wednesday. willingness to embrace that challenge is a perfect example of what the meet is all about. “I think it comes down to the girls doing things for the team. Really wanting to do well together and have things happen for them,” he said. “They are happy to do things for the team, happy to help out, and that’s the attitude I want the team to have, and I‘ve seen (that).” In addition to competing in that event for the first time since last season, Gallun said there are other challenges athletes face at the relay meet. The schedule is significantly different from a typical meet, meaning the mental and physical preparation is different from what the athletes are accustomed to in getting ready for their events. “Since it is a shorter meet, because there is only one heat of everything, you have to make sure that you stay hydrated,” she said. “You have to make sure that you prepare early enough before your race.” The Black Hawks’ hopes of a top-three finish may have been dashed due to a

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Marquette dominates, Marine girls excel By TOM KAESER Assistant sports editor tkaeser@eagleherald.com MARINETTE — There was a steady streak of Marquette Red at the finish line of the Marinette Invitational but Marinette and Menominee added plenty of Purple and Maroon splashes. The Redettes used their superior depth to win the meet with 189 points, but the Marines pulled off the surprise of the day with their second-place showing (118). West De Pere took third (105), just five points ahead of Menominee in the five-team meet. Most of the Marine athletes had headed for home before the final results were released. “I am pleasantly surprised,” Marinette coach Bob Caelwaerts said. “I can’t wait to tell the girls tomorrow.” Olivia Alloy won the triple jump with a leap of 32 feet, 1⁄2 inch and tied a personal best in the high jump with her winning effort of 5 feet. Alloy added a silvermedal effort in the 300 hurdles (51.11) and was fourth in the low hurdles. Unable to match Marquette’s depth, the Marines piled up points with one-two finishes in the discus, shot put and long jump. Emily Conley added gold for the Marines in the field EagleHerald/Jody Korch events with her shot put Marinette’s Olivia Alloy clears a hurdle on her way to a second-place finish in the 300toss of 36-3 and Megan meter hurdles at Higley Stadium Tuesday. (Color reprints: www.ehextra.com) Wagner pulled in secondto state, just for the experi- edging Marquette’s Cassidy “I always try to go out place points with her lob of ence,” she noted. “I would Thomas by .31 of a second. and do my best. If I end up 33-11. like to get to 37 (feet) by the “I knew it was definitely winning the race, that’s Conley puts the pressure time to kick it in harder,” nice,” said Plutchak. of the moment out of her end of the season.” Conley struck gold again said Bohan. Plutchak was focused on mind before she steps into in the discus (96-11) and Mariah Ravet earned the finish line at Higley the shot put circle. “I get really nervous so I teammate Elizabeth Lang fourth-place points in the Stadium Tuesday, but her long jump and Ari Zuraski mission is to make to the try not to focus too much was second (92-4). Courtney Hoffman led was fourth in the triple Kingsford track on June 1. and then I do better,” she the top-two sweep in the jump. “Hopefully I’ll get good explained. Menominee freshman times and make it to the Conley has her sights set long jump (14-1) and Kayla May 9, she 2013noted 1:29 pm / on taking the heavy ball to Petrosky was second (14-0 Paiton Plutchak continued U.P. Finals,” with her dazzling varsity debut a smile. the state meet in La Crosse 1/2).

Maroon b 2nd, Mar By JODY KORCH EagleHerald sports editor jkorch@eagleherald.com

MARINETTE — A day li worth enduring a rotten ea Stadium, track athletes perfo were waiting for. The West De Pere boys w with 179 team points. Led by the long jump and the 1,600 ished a strong second with 1 92, and Crivitz scored 62 to er schools in a six-team mee It was a day to challenge s al bests. Marinette’s 800 rela Campbell, Colton Dessart an 50-year-old record with a w bettered the time of 1:32.6, Don Beerbaum, Mike Cavill a The same Marine foursom 43.39 to win the 400 relay. T was set last year at state b Boivin and Vanidestine. “Very good handoffs and coach Bob Caelwaerts descri Two-time defending state didn’t quite break the Crivitz he tied his personal best by his sights on 15 feet but faile Wiedemeier’s pole vault co school record of 14-9 when h Now, he’s trying to help Wied “I’d be mad if he doesn’t,” Wiedemeier didn’t start va 13 feet, and he missed his fir “He had to move up to a b After that, it was clear sa 14-6. Boivin tied his personal be Brilinski long jumped a pe “Feels pretty great,” the M warm weather definitely hel Competition helps, too. Yeah See COMPETITION, B3

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TRACK: Maroon junior Jane Enderby and Bohan hooked up in a duel to the finish in the 100-meter dash with Enderby hitting the line in 13.18 to edge Bohan by .05 of a second. “I knew it was going to be close,” said Enderby. “I could see (Bohan) out of the corner of my eye so I tried to go faster.” The Maroons sent a message to Marquette that they’re going to be right with them in the sprint relays at the U.P. Finals. Enderby, Kristina Tetzlaff, Lexi Christian and Plutchak blazed to a strong silver-medal run in the 400 relay (53.76). Christian clicked off a torrid third lap to pull almost even with Marquette and Plutchak narrowly missed overtaking the Redettes at the finish line. “Marquette is our toughest competition when it comes to the sprints,” said Enderby. “They happened to win today.” Menominee also finished second to Marquette in the 800 relay as Enderby, Tetzlaff, Christian and Plutchak churned out a 1:54.36 clocking. Allia Stewart made her debut in the 3,200 relay and

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Sunny day sailing Menominee’s Paiton Plutchak soars through the air during long jump competition at Tuesday’s Marinette Invitational. (Color reprints: www.ehextra.com)

Wolverines ride big inning past Gillett GILLETT — Crivitz thumped Gillett with an eight-run barrage in the third inning en route to a 10-3 baseball win over the Tigers Tuesday. The Wolverines sent 13 batters to the plate in the thirdinning eruption. Colton Lange drilled a double and a single Spncer Schwartz belted a doule and Cody Wolf, A.J. Garcia and Jake Sawinski added singles. A pair of Gillett errors and two walks threw gas on the fire. Garcia and Schwartz slapped singles in a two-run seventh inning.

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Michell Burdett, marketing and project manager at Denny Park Fine Arts of Seattle, installs glass sculptor Dale Chihuly’s chandeliers, each weighing about 300 pounds, Tuesday at the Paine Art Center and Gardens. The “Chihuly Ventians” exhibition will open to the public on Saturday throughout the summer. SHU-LING ZHOU/OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN MEDIA

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tarting Saturday, Oshkosh’s Paine Art Center and Gardens will be the temporary home of an exhibition highlighting Dale Chihuly’s Venetian-inspired glass work. The Paine is the only Wisconsin venue to show “Chihuly Venetians,” a presentation of 47 vessels, 12 drawings and an elaborate chan-

delier that serves as the exhibition’s centerpiece. The colorful glass works, inspired by Art Deco Venetian glass vases from the 1920s and ’30s, will be on display from May 11-Oct. 13. “Dale Chihuly is probably the world’s most celebrated glass artist,” said Laura Fiser, curator of collections and exhibitions at the Paine. “Chihuly has been active See GLASS, Page A5

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What: “Chihuly Venetians” summer 2013 exhibition Where: Paine Art Center and Gardens When: May 11-Oct. 13 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission cost: $9 for adults, $5 for ages 5-17. Free for members. On Wednesday, seniors and students are admitted for $5. More information: Visit www.thepaine.org or call (920) 235-6903.

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A day in the park A group of Mennonite women from central Wisconsin walk toward the Eau Claire River in the Dells of the Eau Claire Park near Aniwa, Wis., April 28. They were on a “girls only” outing to the park.

Police chief: Officer video being misused By DINESH RAMDE Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s police chief on Monday defended an officer’s conduct after the officer was seen on surveillance tape waiting for a man to withdraw money from an ATM and then walking away with the cash. Chief Edward Flynn held a news conference where he also criticized a local TV station, saying it knew the officer did nothing wrong yet is still using the video footage and ominous language to tease an “explosive” story later Monday evening. The officer was mediating a dispute between the man and a taxi driver, according to police reports acquired through an open-records request. The man was a drunken U.S. Marine who smashed a taxi window, and the cab

driver didn’t want to press charges as long as he was reimbursed $300. The video shows a uniformed police officer walking into an ATM vestibule with another man on Feb. 16. The man tries to withdraw cash but appears too unsteady to do so. He hands his ATM card to the officer, who is eventually able to make it work. The officer counts the money in front of the man, keeps the cash and they walk out together. Flynn said the surveillance video presents an incomplete picture of what happened. “We investigated this case and we came to the conclusion the officer had done nothing wrong,” he said. The video surfaced when a security guard saw the footage and gave a copy to the FBI and WTMJ-TV. The guard later told investigators he didn’t give a

copy to police because he didn’t trust the department to handle the investigation fairly. Flynn criticized WTMJ for how it handled the video. The station did a story about it that was scheduled to run Monday evening, and in on-air promos and a website teaser a narrator suggests something nefarious might be afoot. “A Milwaukee police officer taking a man’s cash out of an ATM,” the narrator says, “Then, walking off with that cash in hand. What’s really going on? The Milwaukee Police Department has some explaining to do. An explosive Iteam investigation months in the making.” Flynn accused the station of “willfully misrepresenting the facts known to them.” He repeatedly called the station irresponsible.

Saginaw County school district can’t pay its teachers LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The head of a Saginaw County school district teachers union said Monday they will conMay 9, 2013 2:43 pm / tinue working despite the fact that the district said it can’t afford to pay them.

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The big birds of spring

Two large bird species whose paths don’t cross that often have been spending time in rural Port Washington during the cold, wet, reluctant spring. Tundra swans (above) on their way to—where else?—the tundra at the top of North America were photographed near Highway KK and Hawthorne Road. In a nearby wetland, sandhill cranes (right) arrived from their winter homes in the south and west to find feeding spots here still partially covered with ice.

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Habitat’s AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon comes to Burnett and Polk counties by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG - An overflow crowd gathered in the chapel at Luther Point Camp and Retreat Center near Grantsburg Sunday evening, May 5, for the ceremonies that launched the Habitat for Humanity 2013 AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon in Burnett and Polk counties. During the week of May 6-10, the AmeriCorps team of more than 90 volunteers, members and alumni will be the core of a group of that will build three new homes, put new siding on an existing home, put new roofs on four existing homes, and do painting at several other existing homes in the two counties. The building blitz is being hosted by the Wild Rivers chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The chapter has its headquarters in St. Croix Falls and serves the Burnett and Polk County areas. The Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is one of only five affiliates chosen to host this year’s annual Build-a-Thon events. “We are so grateful to these terrific AmeriCorps members,” said Eric Kube, executive director of the Wild Rivers chapter. “They are going to make it possible to serve so many of our local families who need help with their housing. We will be able to work on eight homes during the one week they are here!” The Leader will cover this event throughout the week. Look for the complete story with photos in the May 15 edition of the paper.

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Isaiah Moe, 5, son of Krista and Jared Moe, stopped out to see the walls go up on the home his parents are building with the help of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps members. – Photo by Jackie Thorwick

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Milwaukee, Journal Sentinel 05/12/2013 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8 Susan Blink Patrick, Mequon: We all have a hallway closet I remember mine of old My mother stored her magic there and so as each season would unfold. She’d pull a vase for pussy willows When Spring was on its way, And birthday candles would appear for brother’s Midsummer special day, When Fall arrived in burnished hues a shock of wheat appeared, upon the mantel it would go for harvest time was here. And Christmas brought forth candle rings from depths of closet store, and wooden Carolers also made their way outside the closet door. Our holidays and seasons passed with beauty in our midst, the little things, the simple truths, traditions never missed. Today I’ve grown and in my home magic still escapes. My mother’s touch has passed to me, my closet door awaits, an opening for each season, a touch of cheer to all, dear memories surround me as my footsteps near the hall! 8 Karen Muth, Menomonee Falls: My mom, Barbara Dohr Muth, has most definitely influenced my decorating style. Most notably, she instilled in me a deep appreciation for original artwork. Look at her house, and you will see walls covered with local (and national) artist works. . . . Come to my house, and you’ll see that influence. In fact, we both often buy from the same artists. We cover local art festivals during the summer. And this culminates in September every year, the Sunday after Labor Day, when we both volunteer as alums . . . at the Mount Mary College Starving Artists Show. Mom influenced my decorating style, my appreciation for original artwork, my sense of volunteerism and so much

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For Stephanie Quinn, shown with Boston terriers Henry (left) and River, collecting stones and pebbles reminds her of her mom. (Sorry, Mom!) Somehow the joy of gardening skipped a generation, and it was my grandmother who instilled in me a love of all things green and growing. As a child, I couldn’t wait to get to Neillsville to see what was blooming in Grandma Pearl’s garden. Her flower garden was the envy of her neighborhood and a source of constant wonderment to me as a child. Of all the glorious colors and shapes to emerge from her garden, it was the brilliant orange poppies that became my favorites. As we both grew older and it became more difficult for Grandma Pearl to continue gardening, I would visit every spring to help with her garden. All winter long we would plan and scheme together over the miles to decide what should be added when the weather warmed. I’m not sure who looked forward to that last week in May more, but every visit lingers in my memory. Grandma Pearl died in January, just shy of her 99th birthday. Her funeral was

spark she added to my life in so many ways. The chair where she sat and enjoyed meals for 40 years’ worth of celebrations will always be hers. Walking by the china cabinet, I find several of her small vases that will soon hold lilies of the valley transplanted years ago from her garden into mine. . . . She not only has helped me decorate my house and yard, but also my heart. 8 Jessica Staff, Wauwatosa: My mom has great style — always has, always will. Due to the nature of my dad’s job, my parents found themselves moving to a new Midwestern city every five to 10 years. My mom has such a good attitude about each move. She looks at each new house as a blank canvas on which she can express her style. As a farmer’s daughter, she’s always on the lookout for a bargain. ... My husband and I bought an older home in Wauwatosa a few years ago. Although the house had “good bones,” it still needed lots of TLC. Thankfully, my mom came to our rescue. She helped us decorate it inside and out, and gave us priceless tips and tricks on how to update on a budget. She was happy to help us and ended up donating endless hours of free labor painting and landscaping. Although not every paint color choice worked out (“pyramid gold” turned out looking like “cow poop”), and several plants have perished under our numerous black walnut trees, my husband and I have enjoyed the journey of homeownership these past few years. I hardly recognize the house from the day we purchased it, with most of the credit going to my mom. It’s comforting to see my mom’s touches around our house. She is such a thoughtful person. Hopefully someday, somehow I can pay her back for all of her help. In the meantime, hopefully a big “thank you” will do!

8 Barb Wisneski, Waukesha: My sister, two brothers and I picking bouquet after bouquet of dandelions and leaving them by the front door after ringing the door bell and hiding. Then coming in after playing outside and seeing all the dandelions now lovingly arranged in a vase on the kitchen table. Why, to this day I still think of dandelions as flowers rather than weeds! 8 Margie Klein, Richfield: When I look around my yard, I feel my mother’s influence in my gardens. Her love of gardening and flowers inspires me to create a beautiful yard for my family. Growing up in the Depression era, gardening for her was probably more for sustenance than for leisurely hobby. Married in 1940, my mother lived in the same house and enjoyed garden8 Stephanie Quinn, ing there for the next 49 Glendale: years of her life. Looking She has always loved back on my childhood inrocks, pebbles, picking up vokes memories of playing special stones and beach in our backyard surrounded May 14, 2013glass 5:42 while pm / strolling the by her climbing roses, delbeach, and she would incorphiniums, sweet peas, lu-

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Rescue center helps pets find new homes By Gina Covelli Herald-Independent Helping animals find good homes has been a passion for Lauren Wojtasiak of Monona. She has volunteered with rescue groups and humane societies in the area for several years, and just last year founded her own pet rescue: Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin. Wojtasiak, executive director of Underdog Pet Rescue, partnered with the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission and other animal shelters in the Midwest and selects animals to be placed into foster homes. Each animal taken in by Underdog Pet Rescue spends one day with Wojtasiak in her home before being placed into a foster home. Foster families care for the animals until a permanent home is found. Wojtasiak said on average, dogs spend about two weeks in a foster home before being placed, and cats spend about a month.

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band giv to play g hours. O Pickel sa basketba also bein Last Photo by Gina Covelli By Kevin Damask carnival Audrey holds Newton the rabbit during Underdog Pets’ Herald-Independent $2,000 office hours on Sunday, April 21. Newton has been in a fosing for b ter home for about 9 months. For the secyear. ond straight year, “It w “The reason there are so All animals that go the Monona Grove the first many animals is because through Underdog Pet Education Foundation ing for t people aren’t responsible,” Rescue are spayed/ will hold a spring carniPickel sa Wojtasiak said. “Our goal is val to generate funds to idea is to to educate the public.” See RESCUE, section 1, page 14 help local schools. district k This year’s carnival games a is set for Saturday, May going to 18 at Glacial Drumlin (at MGH School in Cottage Grove. with bas posed to The event will run from a fun thi 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. play bas All proceeds will go Picke to the MG Education Foundation Endowment strong b will attra Fund, designed to players, a T-shirt and drawstring establish funding for all time. They wear tennis schools in the MG School tators to backpack. shoes, but wear their whole The kids, as well, will not gear and overalls and volDistrict. Similar to last Besid leave feeling left out. Each spring, the carnival will tournam unteer to do this. I suppose feature a variety of kids’ child who participates in carnival they go into burning hot 14, 2013 3:12 pm /and prizes. The games the non-competitive kid’s special a buildings, so they canMay hanpurchase of a $10 wristrace will not leave without a dle the elements of a threeKayser F

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Food for America

Watertown Daily Times 05/08/2013

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Waterloo Intermediate School sixth-grader Sydney Finkler holds a lamb during the Waterloo Future Farmers of American (FFA) Food for America program that was recently held at the Kovalaske Family Farm in Waterloo.

UW wins federal grant to study greenhouse gases MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison will lead new research on reducing greenhouse gases emitted from dairy farms. UW-Madison will get part of a $10 million federal grant announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a stop in Madison Tuesday. The university will work with six other schools and five federal

Waterloo Intermediate School sixth-gr terloo Future Farmers of American (FFA held at the Kovalaske Family Farm in W students through stations related to d goats, animal feed, farm/tractor safety

Rural Ramblings

laboratories to improve dairy production and reduce greenhouse gases blamed for climate change. The research will include every aspect of a dairy farm, including methane gas from manure. The Journal Sentinel said the dairy industry has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent in the next seven years.

By Gloria Hafemeister

I have some advice to the farm men in our reading audience. Next time your wife comes to where you are working with a cool drink and a friendly smile, take a break and let her know you appreciate the fact that she’s interested in the special project you’re working on. Don’t always greet her with, “Oh, I’m glad you came down here. Now you can help me May 13,with 2013…” 12:52 pm / If you do, the next time she

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was pushed back in the rotation to give him extra rest after a pair of bad outings.

over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. “We needed a good start. We needed him to go deep,” manager Ron

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en it comes to outdoor track and field, s the Woodland Conference. he Vikings girls won an outdoor confernishing with121 points Monday. Seconde was eight points behind. lso won and, according to West coach their first Woodland outdoor title since nts, seven ahead of runner-up Wauwato-

“This hasn’t been the greatest spring; we haven’t had a lot of meets,” Ische said. “So it’s just been kind of a crazy ride. But for the girls, I think it’s even been more insane just because coming from nothing he point where we have a really good girls to believe they were really a good

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Los Angeles Lakers assistant Ste viewed Monday for the Milwaukee B sition. Clifford was an assistant under bo and Stan Van Gundy and was hired coach Mike Brown before the 2012-’13 The Lakers wanted Clifford for hi tise and his experience working with Orlando, where Clifford assisted Stan 2007-’12. Even though Brown was fired earl ford remained on the staff of Lakers co ni. A league source confirmed Cliffor the Bucks job that opened when inter lan was fired on May 1, three days a first-round playoff exit against the Heat. Last week Bucks officials intervie land and Seattle coach Nate McMillan sistant and current Houston Rocket Sampson and Rockets assistant J.B. B The Bucks’ coaching search is still early stages.

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emocratic State legislaJennifer Shilling (22nd ate District), Bob Wirch d Senate District), Cory on (66th Assembly Dis), and Jon Richards (19th embly District) have rested the Joint Committee Finance postpone action he portion of the state get pertaining to funding he Wisconsin Economic elopment Corporation EDC). A new report released by Legislative Audit Bureau raised concerns about the ctiveness WEDC. The rt has detailed mismanment, violations of state

Dance Recital LIGHT ON THEIR FEET, novice dancers perform in the ‘Neverland’ production staged by 5-6-7-8 Dance at their 2013 spring recital. The performance was presented at North Crawford Schools last Saturday. The dancers, from left, are: Lilah Haak, Kate Stoltenow, and Arrianna Niemyjski.

Money and Politics

State gets passive as CWD spreads By BILL LUEDERS You can practically feel Patrick Durkin’s blood pressure rising, column after column. The Waupaca-based outdoor recreation writer has devoted more than a dozen of his weekly offerings since 2009 decrying what he feels is the state’s inadequate response to the threat posed to deer by chronic wasting disease, or CWD. Durkin’s April 21 column, carried in papers including the Wisconsin State Journal and Green Bay Press Gazette, looked at a CWD hot spot in north-central Iowa County near Spring Green. There, the annual growth rate for the fatal brain disease has reached 27 percent among deer twoand-a-half years or older. This finding, for the reporting year ending March 31, is “unprecedented,” “frightening” and “disturbing,” various experts told Durkin. He

on CWD-eradication strategies seen as detrimental to herd size. And James Kroll, Walker’s deer trustee, has recommended “a more passive approach” to the disease. Durkin thinks the state’s approach has already been too passive for too long. Tami Ryan, the Department of Natural Resource’s wildlife health section chief, admits the agency’s efforts toward the goal of containing the disease have not succeeded. “There are objectives and actions in our CWD Response Plan that we have been unable to implement, and that’s due in part to social and political factors,” Ryan says. An analysis of CWD test results reported on the DNR’s website shows that the number of deer being tested has gone down while the rate of infection has gone up.

This could have a potentially devastating impact on the state’s deer population — or worse. Scientists have not ruled out the possibility that CWD, caused by an infectious malformed protein known as a prion, could be transmitted to humans. Richland County resident John Stauber, co-author of the 1997 book ‘Mad Cow U.S.A.’, which warned of this possibility, says state officials have “circled the wagons to make sure CWD was not perceived as a threat to human health.” He believes every dead deer should be tested statewide and no deer should be processed until it tests negative. The DNR asserts that “CWD has never been shown to cause illness in humans,” but notes that public health officials advise against eatMayfrom 14, 2013 8:16 pm / ing meat CWD-infected deer. The agency has tracked

BOSCOBEL – Susan Fra has entered a not guilty plea one count of theft from a b ness setting in her initial pearance in court. Fralick charged with embezzling $8, from the Boscobel Chambe Commerce over the past th years while serving as its se tary… The drug take-back h ed by the Boscobel Pharm and Boscobel Police departm collected 64 pounds of unus unneeded medications. _______________ VIROQUA – Assistant C of Viroqua Police Departm Todd Simonson had his gun charge, inflicting a leg wou while holstering his serv weapon in a Richland Ce parking lot, while off duty in his personal vehicle. The i dent took place at 11:38 a.m. day, April 26 in the lot adjac to 875 North Orange Stree The Viroqua School District sued preliminary non-rene notices to two employees. decisions were not budget Names have not been release Mark Troy of Viroqua is rid across country on his bicycl raise money for Viroqua’s food pantries. He has alre raised half of his $5,000 goal ________________ RICHLAND CENTER Jennifer Petkus won her sui federal court against Richl County stemming from a M 19 and 20, 2009 raid on Thyme & Sage Ranch ani rescue shelter, which resu in 39 misdemeanor char related to mistreatment of mals. Petkus was convicted six. Jurors awarded Petkus, w represented herself in the against the county, $133,480 sheriff’s department neglige and $60,000 for violations of fourth amendment rights. ________________ FENNIMORE – Outsou ing of nursing services coup with multiple retirements is pected to offset the Fennim school District’s $180,000 d cit by as much as $130,000. ducing the LMC Director p

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Badger 2, 3 dubs nab conference titles, team br By Mike Ramczyk sports@lakegenevanews.net BURLINGTON — Doubles teams have been up for grabs for the Badger tennis team this season. After No. 1 doubles, eight athletes have vied for spots on the team’s Nos. 2 and 3 squads. Last weekend, the No. 2 doubles team of Mike Cordes and Connor Schaid — playing

only their fourth, ﬁfth and sixth matches together of the season — proved they are here to stay. Cordes and Schaid nabbed ﬁrst place at the Southern Lakes Conference tournament, held Friday and Saturday at Waterford and Burlington high schools. Badger’s No. 3 doubles team of Josh Bakken and Alex Kulik also won conference. Overall, Badger took second place as a

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team one year after placing fourth i ference. The local netters entered the me three-way tie for second place in the lar season at 5-2. Elkhorn, who went 7-0 durin regular season, won the SLC meet a With 36 total points, it was the Elk conference tennis title in 26 years. B ﬁnished with 30 points.

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Badger coach Paul Lauterbach, in his ﬁrst season back with the boys after coaching the club in the 1990s, couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. “We exceeded our team goal,” Lauterbach said Monday night. “Our players had to step up and they did. Everyone contributed, and we played our best tennis of the season. We really had to work for it.” PLEASE SEE TENNIS PAGE 4C

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Dressed as Cupid, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny (from left to right) Nick Torrez, Jeremy Peters, and Jake Kachelmeier, all of Pewaukee, set out from the starting line of the Pewaukee RiverRun canoe and kayak race on Saturday. The finish line was in Frame Park in Waukesha. To see more photos, go to jsonline.com/photos.

ities say they’re trying to identify human remains found in Taylor County, the Wausau Daily Herald reports on its website. The paper says the announcement raises speculation that the remains could be one of three people missing from Lincoln County. According to the Herald: “Taylor County sheriff’s officials contacted Lincoln County officials Friday morning to notify them of the discovery, according to a news release issued Friday afternoon by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment. Details about the remains found, including possible age and gender, were not disclosed. “Investigators from both counties, along with members of the Wisconsin State Crime Lab and the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, were at the scene working to determine the identity of the remains, according to the release. No additional details were released Friday.” The paper lists those missing in Lincoln County as Anita Bucki, 48, of the town of Corning, reported

missing by her husband April 26; Robert Cartwright, 56, of the Town of Bradley, missing since April 15, 2012; and Ben Wilberding, 21, last seen in 1996. Bones found in 2011 on the Town of Wilson property where Wilberding was visiting his parents at the time of his disappearance were tested, but the results were inconclusive, the paper said.

Windsor woman named Alice in Dairyland Brillion — A 25-year-old Windsor woman has been chosen as Wisconsin’s 66th

Alice in Dairyland. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture says Kristin Natzke Olson was selected on Friday night after a three-day competition. She will spend the next year promoting the state’s agriculture industry. Olson is a rural Fond du Lac native, and is a 2010 life sciences communications graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She currently works as the dairy advertising coordinator for Accelerated Genetics in Dane County. She’ll officially begin her

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Nicolet grad named to Air Force Academy post Col. Andrew Armacost, a 1985 Nicolet High School graduate, has been named dean of faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and also has been promoted to brigadier general. The Glendale native will assume his new duties later this year. Journal Sentinel staff and wire reports