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THE SPARTA
HERALD
• Serving the monroe county area for 156 years •
Volume 156
Sparta, Wisconsin 54656
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015
One Section - 14 Pages
New interim director
hired at Tomah VA
Increased
enrollment
ups Sparta’s
state aid
by PAT MULVANEY
Editor
A bump in almost 100 full-time
equivalent students this year
is helping reap benefits for the
Sparta School District.
The state of Wisconsin certified
its general aid last Thursday,
which gives school districts the
last puzzle piece to adopt their
own budgets.
According to figures released
by the Wisconsin Dept. of Public
Instruction
(DPI),
Sparta’s
certified state aid increased
4.36% -- one of the few area
districts that saw a significant
hike in state aid.
That equates to $773,345 in
additional aid over last years’
figure. This year, Sparta will
receive $18.5 million in state aid,
which is more than 60% of the
school’s revenue.
Superintendent
John
Hendricks said because of
increasing enrollment, which is
calculated using a three-year
rolling average, the district’s
revenue cap went up. But it also is
getting reimbursed from the state
for spending more that usual last
year, when the district completed
a boiler project delayed from the
2013-14 school year.
That combination allows the
district to receive $9,262 per
student, 60% of which is state
aid, while the rest is collected
through property taxes.
Sparta’s levy rate will rise a
bit from what was predicted in
August.
“The levy rate went down from
last year, but is higher than what
was budgeted,” said Director of
Business Services Leah Hauser.
The levy rate will be $9.56 per
$1,000 of equalized property
value. The owner of a $100,000
home would pay $956 in school
taxes.
“Sparta’s in a good spot this
year with aid going up and
the levy rate going down,” said
Hauser.
Overall, statewide property
valuations increased for the first
time in six years and range across
school districts from $8.2 million
per pupil to $172,100 per pupil
-- a ratio of 49:1 between the
most and least property wealthy
districts in the state, according
to the Department of Public
Instruction
In all, the state distributed
$4.476 billion in state aid to
Wisconsin’s 424 public school
districts.
Only 44%, or 186 of those
districts, received more state
aid this year than they did last
school year.
The state reduced its amount
of general aid to most public
school districts to offset its
allocation of $71.9 million to the
24 independent charter schools
in
Milwaukee,
Racine
and
Waukesha.
Another general aid reduction
will be applied to the June 2016
disbursement for school districts
that have students who are
attending private schools through
the voucher program. DPI said it
will release those figures when
they become available.
The Tomah School District,
which is experiencing declining
enrollment, didn’t fare as well
as Sparta, seeing an almost 4%
reduction in its state aid.
See STATE AID Page 5
DIVERSITY
Seven students from all parts of the globe are attending Brookwood High School near Ontario this
school year. They are, from left, Luisa Silva Zilli-Rocha, Jimena Gutierrez, Ikumi Yorikane, Miguel
Sanchez-Sanchez, Eva Dorn, Mohammed Dwikat and Oceane Bauden. Photo by Bob Kliebenstein.
Students from around the globe
spending the year at Brookwood
by BOB KLIEBENSTEIN
Contributing Writer
Foreign exchange students enrolled at
Brookwood High School is not unusual.
Brookwood High principal Brad Pettit said
as many as four exchange students have been
enrolled in past years during a school year.
But a busy summer schedule and honest
miscommunication among district staff who
coordinate placement resulted in a higher than
usual number of exchange students among the
enrollment of 213 at BHS for the 2015-16 school
year.
“The next thing we knew we had seven
(exchange) students,” Pettit said. “Most were here
(with host families) before school started (to get
acclimated). And we have really good students
here that have helped them.”
The result is a global representation attending
classes with their Brookwood peers eager to learn
more about the world through those experiences
and vice versa. Pettit commended families who
stepped up to host students in their homes and
considered it an opportunity for the Brookwood
district.
Oceane Bauden is a sophomore from France.
She stays with the Kay Klinkner family, Norwalk.
Eva Dorn is a sophomore from Germany. Her
host family is Dave and Shelly Martin, Wilton.
Mohammed Dwikat is a junior from West Bank,
Palestine. His host family is Jim and Lisa Barlow,
Norwalk. Jimena Gutierrez is a sophomore
from Mexico staying with Teresa Rogalla, Wilton.
Miguel Sanchez-Sanchez, a junior from Spain,
is hosted by Kim Nofsinger, Norwalk. Luisa Silva
Zilli-Rocha is a junior from Brazil. She stays
with Ryan and Rebecca Finley, Ontario. Ikumi
Yorikane, a senior from Japan, is hosted by the
Menn family, Norwalk.
Some hail from larger cities. Some from areas
similar in population to Monroe County. The
group wasted little time getting involved with
extracurricular activities. Gutierrez, Sanchez,
and Dorn compete on the Brookwood cross
country team. Zilli-Rocha plays volleyball and
joined choir along with Sanchez.
Dwikat plays on Brookwood’s football team.
Sanchez plans to compete in wrestling when the
season starts. Several of the girls are considering
basketball for a winter sport. Zilli-Rocha was
surprised at the hours devoted and intensity of
practice compared to her school in Brazil.
With the onset of winter not far behind several
students are bracing for a new climate experience.
“I’m excited to see snow,” said Gutierrez, with
Zilli-Rocha nodding in agreement. She added
Brazil’s climate is “really hot.”
The group applauded Brookwood’s diversity of
classes beyond traditional core reading, writing
and arithmetic. All said their schools do not offer
extracurricular classes
“I just love to sing,” Zilli-Rocha said, adding
there is no choir in her Brazilian high school.
Dwikat is learning to play guitar from a
teacher. Dorn’s favorite class is a woods tech
class, something that was new to her. She has
also been surprised the lifestyle is “so American”
down to yellow school buses that transport
students.
Most have developed solid English skills with
the exception of Bauden and Yorikane, who
struggled a bit to understand questions from
a reporter. But that did not prevent them from
intently listening to the conversation with their
peers.
Bauden said her favorite class at Brookwood is
geometry, adding she “loves math and science.”
Gutierrez favors chemistry, although she
concedes it’s “really hard.” Overall the group said
math and science courses in their native schools
are more advanced.
Some enjoy attending a school that doesn’t
require uniforms. They also have
another
amenity at Brookwood not available at their
schools - lockers. Most attend schools where
teachers go to the students who remain in one
classroom for the day.
Another lifestyle perk enjoyed by American
teens envied by the exchange group, the ability
to drive. Teens in each of their countries must
be 18-years-old to drive, compared to 16-yearsold for American teenagers. But foreign exchange
students are not allowed to drive while living with
a host family.
The group takes advantage of technology to
communicate with family through Skype or
Facebook. The reporter learned foreign exchange
student programs discourage family visits during
a school year. But Dwikat said his father was
considering a visit at some point, although he
insisted he was not homesick.
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Number 42
The
Tomah
Veterans
Administration Hospital named
Victoria Brahm as its interim
director.
Brahm, who has been on the
job since October 5, replaced
John Rohrer, who was appointed
temporary director of the facility
in March. Brahm is expected
to serve in the position until a
permanent director is hired early
next year.
Prior to taking the position,
she served as chief nurse and
quality management officer at
the Veterans Integrates Service
Network in Chicago and as
director of the Iron Mountain,
Mich. VA hospital.
Both Brahm and Rohrer follow
former Tomah VA Director Mario
Desantis, who was dismissed
along with medical chief of
staff Dr. David Houlihan after
reports surfaced last January
that patients were being over
prescribed pain killers and
employees who raised concerns
over the practice were being
harassed.
“I look forward to working with
Acting Director Brahm, as she
continues the work John Rohrer
VICTORIA BRAHM
started, to implement meaningful
changes at the Tomah VA,” said
Congressman Ron Kind of La
Crosse, who visited the Tomah
VA Friday to get an update on
policy changes at the facility.
“While Tomah VA has taken
steps to implement needed
changes, there is still work to be
done. We owe it to our veterans
to ensure they are receiving the
care they earned and deserve.”
Duck hunting allowed
on Perch Lake, but...
by PAT MULVANEY
Editor
An opinion from the Wisconsin
DNR about hunting on Perch
Lake could make one daffy.
Apparently it is legal to hunt
the waters within the city limits,
but only if hunters can stay
within the confines of the law.
City
Administrator
Todd
Fahning presented the problem
to the city council last month
after discovering a city ordinance
prohibiting the discharge of
firearms within city limits seemed
to conflict with the state law.
According
to
the
DNR’s
opinion, while the city can enact
ordinances to prohibit hunting
on any portion of land, it cannot
do so on water, which is public
domain even if it is within city
limits.
However, waterfowl hunters
are limited by Migratory Bird
Regulations, including:
•They must use public access
or get permission from a property
owner to get to the water.
•Once on a navigable waterway,
their feet cannot be on shore.
•Some part of the boat or blind
has to be within three feet of
naturally occurring emergent
vegetation that is rooted to the
bottom.
•The emergent vegetation has to
provide at least 50% concealment
of the hunter from at least one
direction when viewed from three
feet above the water.
•Hunters must be over 100
yards away from dwellings or
buildings unless permission is
obtained to discharge a firearm
closer.
So it is possible to hunt on parts
of Perch Lake but, according to
DNR Warden Mark Little, it’s not
the most accessible of places to
shoot waterfowl, so people will
likely bypass it for better hunting
grounds.
He said the city is allowed to
create an ordinance that has an
incidental effect on hunting but
only if the primary purpose is
further public health and safety.
However, Little said he is not
aware of any recent complaints
that would justify such an
ordinance.
“In cases where the public
makes
a
complaint
about
hunters, any law enforcement
officer having jurisdiction –
police, sheriff, or warden –
may investigate these types of
complaints on a case-by-case
basis or work cooperatively to
remedy the situation,” he said.
Black River Falls man hurt
in Monroe County accident
Monroe County authorities
suspect alcohol was a factor in
a one vehicle accident that left a
Black River Falls driver trapped
inside his vehicle.
The
crash
occurred
at
approximately 2:40 a.m. on
October 17, on Highway 27
approximately a half mile south
of the intersection of County
Highway SS, in the Town of Little
Falls.
Thomas J. Roberts Jr., 52,
was driving a 2006 Chevrolet
Silverado northbound on Highway
27, when he failed to negotiate
a curve. The vehicle struck the
guardrail and continued into the
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ditch on the east side of the road
before coming to rest on its side
down a small embankment.
Roberts
received
nonlife threatening injuries and
emergency personnel extricated
him from the vehicle.
Sparta Area Ambulance Service
transported him to Black River
Memorial Hospital.
The Cataract First Responders,
Sparta
Area
Fire
District,
Sparta Area Ambulance Service,
and the Monroe County 911
Communications Center assisted
at the scene.
The crash remains under
investigation.
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THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
Page 2
Monroe County Circuit Court News
Sentenced
October 6
• Jacob D. Eitland, 21, Sparta, was sentenced to five days in jail
and 12 months probation for intentional dognapping as a habitual
criminal. A sentence of 120 days in jail was imposed and stayed.
• Maximo Cruz-Hernandez, 32, Sparta, was sentenced to 20 days
in jail and 12 months probation for domestic abuse related battery.
He must undergo domestic abuse counseling and he may not drink
alcohol or enter places where it is sold.
October 7
• Michelle S. Squier-Rave, 36, Warrens, was sentenced to six months
probation for disorderly conduct.
October 8
• Samantha A. Lyon, 31, Black River Falls, was sentenced to 75 days
in jail and four years probation for possession of methamphetamine
and two counts of felony bail jumping. She was fined $1,000 and
must undergo an alcohol or drug abuse assessment. She also was
sentenced to 12 months probation for obstructing an officer. A
sentence of 180 days in jail was imposed and stayed.
October 9
• Jeffrey A. Von Ruden, 28, Sparta, was sentenced to 20 days in jail
with Huber privileges for obstructing an officer.
• Thomas M. Peterson, 37, Tomah, was sentenced to four years
probation for felony bail jumping and two years probation for
possession of an illegally obtained prescription, to be served
concurrently. He must complete a parenting course and he may not
associate with known drug dealers or users. He may not drink alcohol
or enter places where it is sold.
• Joshua L. Edgerton, 23, Black River Falls, was sentenced to one
year in jail with Huber privileges for manufacture deliver marijuana,
possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony
bail jumping. He will receive credit for time served.
• Christopher D. Weber, 26, Cashton, was sentenced to 90 days in
jail with Huber privileges and four years probation for burglary and
theft. He and a co-defendant must pay $1,341 in restitution. He must
write a letter of apology and may not otherwise have contact with the
victims.
• Eli J. Brush, 25, New Lisbon, was sentenced to 75 days in jail with
Huber privileges for disorderly conduct as a habitual criminal.
October 12
• James R. Baumgartner, 35, Mauston, was sentenced to 12 months
probation for theft as a habitual criminal. A sentence of 90 days in jail
was imposed and stayed.
• Dwayne L. Allard, 56, Tomah, with domestic abuse related battery
and disorderly conduct as a habitual criminal after he allegedly struck
his wife in the head with a pipe and shoved her out of a vehicle in the
Aldi’s parking lot, causing injury. A $2,500 signature bond was set.
He may not have contact with the victim or her residence.
October 14
• Lucas G. Stewart, 26, Warrens, was sentenced to one year in
prison and three years extended supervision for false swearing, false
complaints of police misconduct and felony bail jumping. He must
pay $1,496 in fines and restitution.
• Elvis D. Molina Cordero, 27, Sparta, entered into a six-year diversion
agreement for first degree sexual assault of a child under the age of
12. If he abides by the agreement successfully, the charge will be
dismissed. If not, he will be sentenced to prison for up to eight years.
He was sentenced to six months in jail for first degree sexual assault
of a child under the age of 13.
October 15
• KathyJo L. Dingman, 27, Tomah, was sentenced to two years in
prison and four years extended supervision for possession with intent
to deliver amphetamine.
Charged
October 1
• Kara M. Crouch, 26, Mauston, with retail theft and possession of
drug paraphernalia, both as a habitual criminal, after she allegedly
shoplifted from the Tomah Wal-Mart. A $1,500 signature bond was
set.
• Reece A. Kohn, 27, Tomah, with carrying a concealed weapon,
possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. After
a report of a potential overdose, he allegedly answered the door with
a loaded gun in his pocket, and admitted he’d ingested more than 20
pills. A $1,000 signature bond was ordered.
October 5
• Jarod D. Meyer, 21, Sparta, with possession of marijuana, possession
of drug paraphernalia and child neglect. During a welfare check on
an infant child, authorities found his home to be an unhealthy and
dangerous environment, with evidence of the use of alcohol and
marijuana. A $1,000 signature bond was set. He must comply with
conditions imposed by the Department of Human Services.
• Ryan R. Letterly, 39, Cashton, with domestic abuse related disorderly
conduct after a domestic disturbance. A $2,500 signature bond was
set. He may not have contact with the victim, minor witnesses or their
residences.
October 6
• Philip J. Dunn, 30, Tomah, with domestic abuse related disorderly
conduct after an alleged argument with his roommate at a group
home. A $1,000 signature bond was set.
October 7
• Timothy M. Rhymer, 53, Sparta, with domestic abuse related
disorderly conduct after an alleged argument with his ex-girlfriend.
A $1,000 signature bond was set. He may not have contact with the
victim or her residence. He may not drink alcohol or enter places
where it is sold.
October 8
• Robert M. Hillsheim, 40, Tomah, with possession of drug
paraphernalia and two counts of bail jumping after he allegedly
violated a no-contact order. A $1,500 signature bond was set.
October 9
• Len G. Ewald, 68, Tomah, with domestic abuse related battery
and disorderly conduct after an alleged argument with his wife and
stepdaughter. A $1,500 signature bond was set. He may not have
contact with the victim or her residence. On October 12, he was
charged with bail jumping after he allegedly violated a no-contact
order by repeatedly calling one of the women and leaving threatening
messages. A $2,500 signature bond was set. He was instructed to
follow the no-contact order.
• Kaleb T. Bernhardt, 25, Tomah, with four counts of felony bail
jumping as a habitual criminal after he allegedly missed bond
monitoring appointments. A $500 cash bond was set. A 7 p.m. to 7
a.m. curfew was imposed.
October 12
• Todd E. Hanson, 31, Cashton, with stalking, criminal damage to
property and two counts of disorderly conduct after he allegedly
damaged a woman’s car, went to her home and repeatedly visited her
at work in December of 2014. A $2,500 signature bond was set. He
may not have contact with the victim or her residence.
• John W. Jackson, 44, Tomah, with domestic abuse related disorderly
conduct after he was reportedly abusive toward a woman. A $1,000
signature bond was set. He may not have contact with the victim or
her residence. He may not drink alcohol or enter places where it is
sold. A 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew was imposed.
• Gary R. Bade, 65, Sparta, with four counts of bail jumping for
allegedly drinking. A $500 cash bond was set. He may not drink
alcohol or enter places where it is sold. A 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew was
imposed.
• Azure R. Kremer, 27, Sparta, with disorderly conduct and two
counts of bail jumping after an alleged property dispute with her exboyfriend. A $250 cash bond was set. She may not have contact with
the victim, witness or their residences.
• Charles W. Keys, 38, La Crosse, with knowingly violating a domestic
abuse injunction and bail jumping, each as a habitual criminal, after
a traffic stop. A $500 cash bond was set. He was instructed to follow
the no-contact order.
October 13
• Keith A. Fritz, 29, La Crosse, with fourth offense drunken driving
within five years, obstructing an officer and operating while revoked
after he tried to flee on foot following a traffic stop. A $2,500 cash
bond was set. A 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew was imposed.
October 15
• Jeremy W. Amundson, 42, Cashton, with two counts of bail jumping
following a report that he was drinking. A $250 cash bond was set. He
may not drink alcohol or enter places where it is sold.
Former Tomah woman determined to be
driving when fatal 2014 crash occurred
by RENAE CALDWELL
Staff Writer
A former Tomah woman has
been formally charged with
vehicular homicide, stemming
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from the death of a Camp Douglas
man 21 months ago.
Thirty-three year old Chad
Rosier was killed when a pick-up
truck allegedly driven by Danielle
R. Melby, 28, lost control and
left the roadway. The accident
occurred on DeSoto Avenue just
before midnight on January 18,
2014.
Melby reportedly lost control of
the GMC pick-up near Ellsworth
Road. The truck left the roadway,
struck and knocked over a power
pole and came to rest on its side,
according to the accident report.
Both Rosier and Melby were
transported to Tomah Memorial
Hospital. Rosier was pronounced
dead at the hospital. Melby was
airlifted to a Marshfield Hospital.
The accident was reconstructed
to determine the driver. The
accident
reconstructionist
determined Melby was driving.
Her blood alcohol concentration
was .125 several hours after the
crash. The legal limit is .08.
The
reconstructionist
determined
environmental
factors,
including
road
conditions, were not the cause of
the crash.
Melby was charged in Monroe
County
Circuit
Court
late
last week with homicide by
intoxicated use of a vehicle and
homicide by intoxicated use of a
vehicle with a prohibited alcohol
concentration. Melby, whose
address is now listed as being
in Wisconsin Dells, is free on a
$50,000 signature bond. She
was ordered not to drink alcohol
or enter places where it is sold.
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Grandparent’s Day
A Grandparents’ Day celebration was recently held at St.
Patrick School, Sparta. Grandparents toured the school,
visited classrooms, ate lunch with their grandchildren and
were treated to a special Mass and program held in their
honor. Pictured(l-r) are Bonnie Bresnahan, Claire Fabry, and
Lloyd Fabry with grandchildren David and Kayla Fabry.
Motor vehicle crashes still
leading cause of teen death
While crash numbers have
dropped over the past 20 years,
teens continue to have the
highest crash rate of any age
group in the country. A number
of factors contribute to this, but
distractions play a heavier role
than anything else according
to a comprehensive study by
the AAA Foundation for Traffic
Safety. Using unprecedented
video analysis, the study found
that distraction was a factor in
nearly 6 out of 10 moderate-tosevere teen crashes (58%), which
is four times as many as official
estimates based on police reports
(14%).
The most common forms of
distraction leading up to a crash
by a teen driver included:
•Interacting with one or more
passengers: 15 percent of crashes
•Cell phone use: 12 percent of
crashes
•Looking at something in the
vehicle: 10 percent of crashes
•Looking at something outside
the vehicle: 9 percent of crashes
•Singing/moving to music: 8
percent of crashes
•Grooming: 6 percent of crashes
•Reaching for an object: 6
percent of crashes
“Teen Driver Safety Week is a
great time to remind everyone
about the risks teenagers face
when they are learning to drive,”
said Amy Stracke, Managing
Director of Traffic Safety for
AAA - The Auto Club Group and
Executive Director of the ACG
Traffic Safety Foundation. “These
dangers can affect us all and we
need to support teen driver safety
whenever possible.”
Parents play a critical role in
preventing distracted driving and
helping their teens to be as safe
as possible behind the wheel.
AAA recommends that parents
teach teens about the dangers
of cell phone use and restrict
passengers allowed to ride with
them when they are learning
to drive. Before parents begin
practice driving with teens, they
should create a parent-teen
driving agreement that includes
strict ground rules related to
distraction. This tool and many
other resources are available
for both parents and teens at
TeenDriving.AAA.com.?
“It is no surprise that teen
drivers have fewer crashes
when their parents proactively
participate in the learningto-drive process,” said Nick
Jarmusz, director of public
affairs for AAA Wisconsin.
“Parents need to remember that
their level of involvement has a
huge impact on how safe their
teens are behind the wheel.”
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MONDAY, October 19, 2015
Around Town
Twins, Max Daniel, 5 pounds
5 ounces and Ava Lee, 5 pounds
6 ounces, were born to Nicole
(Halverson) and Chuck Stevens
on Sept. 23rd. Very proud
grandparents from Sparta are
Mark and Denise Halverson,
and great-grandparents Bob and
Angie Halverson and Dave and
Dot Hering, Sparta.
Johnson Hemmersbach’s 55th
birthday was Sat., Oct. 17th.
Tami
and
Kurt
Hansen
celebrate their second wedding
anniversary today, Mon., Oct.
19th.
Kelly Arnold was in Sparta to
help carve pumpkins with family
members.
Erika and Todd Leis motored
to Fond du Lac to watch their
son, Dominic play in a hockey
tournament. While sitting in the
stands, Erika made contact with
UW Oshkosh announces
its 2015 graduates
by Shari Arnold
a puck, but was not seriously
injured. While the WEHL Gold
team didn’t win, Dominic did
score a goal.
Song evangelist Terry Campbell
of Falls City, NE, graced the
Nazarene Church on Sunday
with his presence and talent. He
shared his story of forgiveness,
healing and spiritual renewal
as well as his amazing voice.
This former rock and roll band
member of 35 years, along with
his wife Maddie, travel across the
U.S. singing and bringing people
to Christ.
Erin and Sara Peters celebrated
their birthdays with a party on
Friday.
Email
Shari
Arnold
at
arnoldaaronshari@gmail.com; or
phone or mail your news to her at
(608) 487-0975; 314 Meadowview
Ln., Sparta, WI 54656.
Five students from Sparta
graduated last spring from the
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
They include:
•Taylor Hedrick, Bachelor
of
Business
Administration,
Accounting, Finance
•Victoria Horstman, Bachelor
of Arts, Journalism (Public
Relations), Cum Laude
•Jenna Schroeder, Bachelor of
Arts, Spanish (Language Option),
Club’s
Water
Engaged
Kallie Michele Hartwig of Spooner
and Benjamin Harold Bohnert
are proud to announce their
engagement.
Kallie is a 2008 graduate of
Spooner High School, Spooner.
Benjamin is a 2007 graduate of
Sparta High School.
The couple will be wed Sat.,
Nov. 7, at St. John’s Lutheran
Church in Sparta, with Pastor Mark
Wessel officiating. A reception will
be held at the Stoney Creek Inn in
Onalaska.
Parents of the bride-to-be are Paul
Hartwig of Trego, WI and Michele
Christner of Buffalo City, WI.
Parents of the groom-to-be are
Jeff and Joanne Bohnert of Sparta.
Friday, October 23 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 • 8 a.m.-Noon
In SPEAC Gym, Oak & L St., Sparta
Used clothing and other household items
Gundersen Health, La Crosse
October 6
A daughter to Kimberly (Rich)
and Jared Nading of Sparta.
SPOOKTACULAR
NEWS
Friday, Oct. 30 • 8:00 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31 • Noon-Close
Sunday, Nov. 1 • Noon-5:00 p.m.
Spooky Bowl with
Spooky Lites
DJ Friday Night with Mike Harris
Bowl In the Dark
Get a Red Head Pin Strike
& Win a TREAT
Bowling
Fee
$3.00 game +tax
$1.00 shoes
1415 W. Wisconsin St., Sparta, WI
(608) 269-1806
11345 Hwy. 21
Minutes west of Fort McCoy
608-269-2644
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Serving Dinner
Monday - Bar Only 6-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 4-9 p.m.• Sun. 4-8 p.m.
All Dinners Include Full Salad Bar
Tuesday - Burger Night
Wednesday - Complimentary Wine with any Pasta
Thursday - Steak Night
Friday - All You-Can-Eat Alaskan Cod (Battered or Broiled)
& Broasted Chicken
Saturday - Prime Rib & Baby Back BBQ Ribs
Sunday - Homestyle Beef Tips & Oven Baked Chicken
Carryout Family Pack Chicken
10 pcs. chicken, coleslaw,
fries & dinner rolls
23.95
$
Wisconsin Craft
Beers & Hand Battered
Cheese Curds
Bake Sale Items Available During The Thrift Sale
Friday & Saturday - Until Gone
fundraiser benefitting the club’s
clean water project in Busulo,
Uganda, will be held Thursday,
Oct. 22.
Last
year’s
event
raised
over
$35,000
to
support
initiatives for clean water, a
self-sustaining chicken farm
and microbusinesses for men
and women. Funds help provide
ongoing clean water, education
and daily meals to more than
17,000 children.
The Wine Into Water Event will
be held at the Cranberry Country
Lodge beginning at 5:30 p.m.
There will be a silent and live
auctions and a Chinese raffle.
Birth Announcements
7:00 p.m.
Rhythm & Brews
3rd Thursday Every Month
Cum Laude
•Jenna Schroeder, Bachelor
of Fine Arts, Fine Arts (Design),
Cum Laude
•Krystle Seekamp, Bachelor of
Science, Psychology
The University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, with an enrollment of
more than 14,000 students from
across the state and beyond, is
the third-largest university in
Wisconsin.
St. Patrick’s Thrift & Bake Sale
Wine Into Water event Thursday
The Tomah Rotary
annual
Wine
Into
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WEDNESDAY
“WING” NIGHT
3 FOR $1.00
Serving 4-9 p.m.
Kristi Pennel and daughter McKenzie took part in the annual Run-RunWalk-Roll event put on by The ARC-Monroe County last Saturday. They
are pictured outside the Chamber Depot in Sparta.
SAUCES
BBQ • Buffalo • Honey Mustard
Ranch • Spicy Garlic • Sweet Chili
The ARC-Monroe County rolls
over $1,200 at fundraising event
On Saturday, October 10, The
ARC-Monroe County held its
annual Run-Walk-Roll Event.
Participants in this event could
either Run, Walk or Roll one, two
or five miles to help raise money
for The ARC. Over $1,200.00
was raised for The ARC, which is
an organization that Advocates
for the Rights of Citizens with
disABILITIES in Monroe County.
Thrivent
Financial
helped
sponsor this event and the Sparta
Chamber of Commerce helped
spread the word of the event by
including it in their Fall Fest. The
Sparta Area Schools also helped
support it by offering to pay
through its Wellness Committee
for any Sparta School District
employee who wanted to attend.
The ARC-Monroe County uses
this money to help support other
events, scholarships, classrooms
grants
and
camperships
throughout the year.
ARC’s next upcoming event
DIPS
Bleu Cheese & Ranch
Dine In Only
With Purchase of Beverage
1415 W. Wisconsin St. Sparta, WI
269-1806
is the “Glow in the ARC” dance,
which will be held on Saturday,
November 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
at the Sparta Barney Community
Center. This event is free for
anyone with a disABILITY age 12
and up.
Pizza and drinks will be served
and music will be provided by
a local deejay. Participants are
encouraged to come “glowing” in
their glow in the dark attire.
This event is sponsored by
U.S. Silica and Sparta Special
Recreation. The ARC would
also like to thank The Knights
of Columbus for their annual
donation from their Tootsie Roll
Drive that also helps support
events throughout the year.
Anyone wishing information
about The ARC-Monroe County
can contact Kristina Johnson,
president of The ARC, at
sosparta@hotmail.com or like
them on their facebook page.
Western offers free
info sessions on welding
Western Technical College will
host free welding information
sessions to provide information
about welding careers and the
training options available at the
college.
Sessions will be held on
Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:008:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct.
29, from 2:00-6:00 p.m., at the
Lunda Center, 319 N. Seventh
St., La Crosse.
Topics covered at both sessions
will include welding careers and
salaries, options at Western
starting this spring, including
part-time day and part-time
afternoon/evening class options,
and
available
scholarships.
Participants will have the
The spring offerings are funded
by the Department of Workforce
Development Wisconsin Fast
Forward Blueprint for Prosperity
grant dollars.
The focus of this funding is to
provide grants for the Wisconsin
Technical
College
System
specifically to reduce waiting lists
for enrollment in programs and
courses in high-demand fields, as
evidenced by employer demand.
To register for a session, contact
Kelsey Beck at 608.785.9291. For
more information on Western’s
welding options, visit www.
westerntc.edu.
Monroe County blood drives on tap
BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s has
scheduled the upcoming blood
drives in Monroe County.
Cashton. Community drive on
Monday, October 26 from 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cashton
Community Hall, 812 Main St.
Sparta. Wednesday, November
4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at
Sparta High School, 506 North
Black River St.
Tomah. Thursday, November
19 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at Tomah Memorial Hospital, 321
Butts Ave.
Sparta. Monday, November
30 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and Tuesday, December 1 from
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Trinity
Lutheran Church, 612 North
Water St.
Donors can schedule an
appointment by calling 1-877-BEA-HERO
(1-877-232-4376),
or visiting bcw.edu/appt and
inserting the city of your choice.
Anyone 16 or older who is
in general good health and
meets eligibility requirements is
encouraged to donate blood.
Appointments are preferred to
ensure a quick and convenient
donation, but walk-in donors are
also welcome.
Parental consent is required
for 16-year-olds to donate. The
entire process takes about an
hour. Donors should bring a
photo ID that includes birth date.
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THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
How to handle
the journey
of grief
A Wisconsin man has written
a book about his experience in
dealing with loss.
Millions of people around the
world experience the loss of
someone close to them. Whether
that is a family member, friend,
or neighbor – death is bound to
happen in life. It’s when death
actually hits and the grief is
overwhelming that individuals
find it hard to maintain hope.
James W. Meyer, author of
“God Knew,” knows what it is
like to lose people he cares about
the most. Even though it meant
making personal sacrifices and
receiving ridicule about his
decision, Meyer began to take
care of his health-challenged
parents on a full-time basis, all
while growing his career in the
financial world.
Meyer is a UW-Green Bay
graduate, who has worked in
finance for BMO Harris Bank for
28 years, and is currently the
bank president. He serves on
multiple boards including St. Paul
Lutheran Church, ThedaCare
Inc., and the Shawano Medical
Center.
“I took care of my parents
during my adult years and
actually had my parents living
with me for years. I tried very
hard to honor my parents and
it was extremely painful for me
when they passed,” Meyer said.
Shortly after his mother’s
death, Meyer had a feeling deep
inside that prompted him to write
“God Knew” that not only shares
of his own personal story, but
shares encouragement to others
who are experiencing what he
did.
After reading “God Knew,”
readers will grasp that God has a
specific plan for their life and that
relationships with God, family,
and friends matter the most and
will see you through the hard
times in life.
Calendar
of Events
The Savvy Senior
Social Security’s
Viagra Benefit for Kids
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ve been told that my children, who are 13 and 16 years old, may be
eligible for Social Security when I file for my retirement benefits. What
can you tell me about this?
Older Dad
Members of the Sparta Women’s Group donated money to St. John’s Episcopal Church for the Souls for Feet
program. The ladies presented a check to Father Peter Augustine during its meeting last week at the Sparta
VFW Post 2112/Perch Lake Supperclub. From left, are, Jeno Love, Linda Hemmersbach, Carole Helgesen,
Lori Ferries, Edie Habhegger, Kate Hoff, Father Augustine and Amy Brueggen. Not pictured are Teresa Brown,
Barb Burnham, Heather Kenworthy, Mary Zischke, Linda Boris, Marie Roberts and Sandy Smith.
Keeping area kids on equal footing
The Sparta Women’s Group
donated $1,364 to the Souls for
Feet program.
The money was raised during
the group’s Elvis fundraiser
this past spring. Members of
St. John’s Episcopal Church in
Sparta began the Souls for Feet
program several years ago in
conjunction with Arenz Shoes. It
provides free or reduced priced
footwear for children in need.
Accounts are set up at the store
for Sparta and Bangor school
districts. Students referred by
the school districts are eligible for
the discounted shoes.
To date, 450 pairs of shoes have
been given out as a result of the
program. Donation containers are
placed in a few local businesses,
including Sparta Market and
Pharmacy and Arenz Shoes.
Staffing industry is a growing matchmaker
between available jobs and job seekers
The increasing role of the
staffing industry is an interesting
new trend that has been
identified by researchers at the
Minneapolis Federal Reserve.
“The staffing industry is a
growing match-maker between
available jobs and job seekers,
especially in certain sectors. It’s
a good option for those looking
for work, or at least certain
types of workers, because these
agencies have relationships with
businesses, and firms can take
on new employees at much lower
risk,” reported Ron Wirtz, editor of
the Fed Gazette, the publication
of the Minneapolis Federal
Reserve. He mentioned that
there has been a steady increase
in temporary employment and
staffing services over the last
several years.
The 7 Rivers Alliance is pleased
to announce that Wirtz will
be speaking at its State of the
Region event on November 4 in
La Crosse.
Wirtz will present an economic
index report for the 14 counties
in the 7 Rivers Region. His
presentation will provide an
overview of business performance
during the past several years,
and also business indicators and
trends to watch in the future.
As a regional outreach director
for the Federal Reserve Bank
of Minneapolis, Wirtz gathers
information on local economies
from business and community
leaders throughout the Ninth
Federal Reserve District. He also
serves the information needs of
the bank President and Board
of Directors, and responds to
inquiries about the roles and
responsibilities of the Federal
Reserve System.
The State of the Region will
take place from 10:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. on November 4 at the
Radisson Grand Ballroom in
La Crosse. The event includes
a complimentary lunch. The
registration fee for this event
is $60 per person. To register,
please visit www.7riversalliance.
org. For further questions,
contact info@7riversalliance.org
or call 608-787-8777.
-October 21. Wednesday. 1:30
p.m. The Sparta Garden Club will
meet at the Sparta Barney Center.
The public is invited. Please contact
Betty Beck, 608-823-7743, for more
info regarding the Sparta Garden
Club.
-October 22. Thursday. 5:45 p.m.
Free Teen Movie Night at the Tomah
Public Library for grades 6-12,
featuring “Jurassic World”. Movie
nights include free popcorn.
-October 23 and 24. Fri. 8 a.m.5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. St. Pat’s
PCCW Fall Thrift and Bake Sale. Drop
off donations in the SPEAC (school)
entry on Sat. and Sun., Oct. 17-18
(an outside door will be unlocked;
leave items in entry), and Mon. and
Tues., Oct. 19-20, 7:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m. (these are school days; ring the
security bell and the outside door
will be unlocked for you). For more
info, contact co-chairs Mary Hoeft
269-3794 or Rita Verkler 269-2751.
Dear Older,
It’s true. If you’re retired and are still raising young children, there’s
a little-known Social Security benefit dubbed the “Viagra benefit,”
that can put some extra money in your family coffers.
Here’s how it works. When you file for Social Security retirement
benefits, each of your minor children can get money on your work
record equaling half of what you would receive at full retirement age,
which is currently 66. Even if you were to take a smaller benefit by
claiming earlier, your kids will still get half of your full-retirement age
amount.
To qualify, your kids – whether they’re biological, adopted or step
children – must be unmarried and under age 18. Kids that are over 18
but still in high school, can collect too until they graduate or turn 19,
whichever comes first. (Other rules apply to kids that are disabled.)
But that’s not all.
Because you have one child that’s only 13, your wife (if you’re
married) can collect Social Security benefits on your work record too.
And it doesn’t matter if she’s just 40 years old. The minimum age
requirements to collect retirement benefits (62) or survivor benefits
(60) do not apply when it comes to collecting benefits as the caregiver
of a young child. The spouse’s benefit, which is also worth up to half
of your benefit, will stop when your child turns 16.
But be aware that there are limits to the amount of money that can
be paid to a family. The Social Security “family maximum payment” is
determined by a complex formula (see ssa.gov/oact/cola/familymax.
html) and can range from 150 to 180 percent of your full retirement
benefit amount. If the total exceeds that, each person’s benefit, except
yours, is cut proportionately until it equals the maximum.
Here’s an example of how that’s figured. Let’s say, for example,
that your full retirement age benefit is $2,000. After doing the Social
Security math computations that would make your family maximum
benefit $3,500.
Subtract your $2,000 benefit from the $3,500 family maximum
benefit, which leaves $1,500. That’s the monthly amount that can
be split between your two children – $750 each. If your wife wants in
on it too, the individual checks are smaller, at $500 a piece, but the
family amount is the same.
File and Suspend
One other benefit boosting strategy you should know about that’s
relevant here is “file and suspend.” If you’re still working and would
like to wait, say to age 67 or even 70 to start claiming your own
benefits, you can file and suspend starting at full retirement age 66.
This option gives you the ability to start monthly payments for your
minor children and wife, but suspend your own benefit so you can
collect a larger amount later. Your benefit will increase by 8 percent
per year for every year you delay collecting your retirement benefit up
until age 70. That means your retirement benefit at age 70 will be 132
percent of what it would have been if he had collected at age 66.
You should also know that minor children can collect Social
Security benefits based on the earnings of a parent who is disabled or
dead too.
To learn more, see the SSA publication (No. 05-10085) “Benefits
For Children” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10085.pdf.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443,
Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a
contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy
Senior” book.
LANHAM-SCHANHOFER
FUNERAL HOME
106 West Franklin Street, Sparta
(608) 269-6666
www.schanhoferfh.com
Traditional Funeral,
Cremation, Pre-Planning
-October 24. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3
p.m. Fall crafts show and 300 family
rummage sale at Sparta American
Legion, Hwy. 21, Sparta.
-October 28. Wednesday. 4:307:30 p.m. Cataract United Methodist
Church will host a chicken & biscuit
supper. The meal, served family style,
will include homemade chicken and
biscuits, cranberry salads, coleslaw,
pie and beverage. There will also be
bake and craft sales.
TM
Jeff Schanhofer, Funeral Director/Owner
-October
31.
Saturday.
5-7
p.m. Open house/trick or treaters
welcome, at Sparta American Legion,
Hwy. 21, Sparta.
Answers on back page
-October 31. Saturday. 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. Bazaar at St. John’s
Episcopal Church, 322 N. Water
St., Sparta. There will be holiday
items, handmade crafts, bake sale
and farmers market. Lunch will be
served.
-November 12. Thursday. 11:30
a.m. St. Mary’s Hospital Luncheon
will be held at the Sparta VFW. Call
269-4358 if you need a ride.
-November 19. Thursday. 1-4 p.m.
A “Caregiver Retreat” will be held at
Burnstad’s in Tomah. This is open
to all Monroe County caregivers
of seniors and Tomah veteran
caregivers. Refreshments provided.
RSVP by Tues., Nov. 10. Phone 2698690.
-Saturday mornings 8 a.m.-12:30
p.m., and Wednesday afternoons
2:30-5:30 p.m. The Sparta Farmers
Market is held in the Farmers Market
lot near the Sparta Free Library on
W. Main Street. Call Dennis and
Rosa Hamilton at (608) 269-6626 or
Carol Schauf at (608) 269-4750 with
questions.
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Skills Building At Adventure Camp
The Meadowview Middle School EDGE program recently visited High 5 Adventures Camp at Living
Waters in Westby through a grant from Scenic Bluffs. All 45 EDGE students participated in team
building activities. Highlights included archery, nature hikes, challenge activities, a climbing wall,
and zip lining. They enjoyed a beautiful fall day learning how to communicate and work together.
THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
Be Well With Erin
Page 5
by Erin Eggert,
Family Living Agent
UW-Extension-Monroe County Office
Simple food safety tips for packing lunches
Keep food safety in mind as you
prepare your child’s school lunch.
Here are some recommendations
for packing a safe lunch.
Make sure your hands, food
preparation surfaces and utensils
are clean. Use hot, soapy water to
help remove
bacteria.
Keep family
pets
away
from
food
preparation
areas
and
off
kitchen
counters.
Encourage
your children
Erin Eggert
to
always
wash
their
hands before they eat or help you
in the kitchen.
--Wash fruits and vegetables
before packing them in your
child’s lunch. Rinse them under
running tap water, including
those with skins and rinds that
are not eaten. Blot dry with a
paper towel before packing.
Be sure to keep cut or sliced
fruits cold. Sliced peaches or
bananas, or other light-colored
fruit, will benefit from dipping
in lemon juice or sprinkling with
a
commercial
anti-browning
preparation to keep them looking
their best.
--Keep hot foods (soup, chili,
stew) hot by using an insulated
bottle. Fill the bottle with boiling
water and let it stand for a few
minutes. Empty the bottle and
then fill it with piping hot food.
Keep the bottle closed until
lunchtime.
Discard
leftovers
that arrive home in the insulated
bottle at the end of the school
day.
--Cold foods should stay cold.
If you pack a cold lunch the night
before, it will stay cool longer the
next morning. Insulated, softsided lunch totes can help keep
perishable foods chilled; simply
add a cold source, such as a
small frozen gel pack or frozen
juice box. Any perishable food
(meat, poultry or egg sandwiches,
or dairy products) not eaten at
lunch should be discarded.
--Sometimes a field trip will
require that lunch be packed in a
brown paper sack. When that is
the case, opt for non-perishable
foods such as peanut butter or
cheese sandwiches, crackers,
or packaged pudding or fruit.
A frozen juice box will serve as
a disposable cold source and
should be thawed and ready to
drink by lunchtime.
And speaking of containers,
resist the urge to reuse plastic
sandwich or bread bags when
packing school lunches. Bacteria
can spread from one product to
another, increasing the chance of
spoilage or illness.
Learn more about packing
safe lunches at Fight BAC!®
http://www.fightbac.org and the
American Dietetic Association
website: http://www.eatright.org
Contact the Monroe County
UW-Extension office to learn
more about safe food handling.
STUDENTS
(Continued from Front Page)
“We all came here because we
wanted a different experience,”
Zilli-Rocha said.
Coincidentally she is scheduled
to leave Jan. 23, 2016. But ZilliRocha hopes to convince her
mother to allow her to stay the
full school year. The lone senior,
Yorikane, plans to graduate with
the Brookwood class of 2016.
The group said being accepted
into a foreign exchange program
is a detailed, exhaustive process
involving
an
application,
interview, obtaining a passport
and Visa. But Dorn sums up
the experience with a simple
sentence.
“It was worth it,” she said.
While the students absorb
Wisconsin
and
American
lifestyles,
some
plan
to
reciprocate. Gutierrez plans to
visit Kickapoo High School to
talk with students about life in
Mexico. Dwikat is planning a
program for Brookwood students
about life in the West Bank and
Palestine, traditionally one of the
most war torn areas on the globe.
He feels it’s important to
educate others about his part of
the world, Pettit added.
STATE AID
(Continued from Front Page)
Tomah’s aid payment this school
year will be $16.7 million, down
$695,000 from last year.
The Bangor School District saw
a decrease of $4,261 in its aid
disbursement. This year it will
receive $3.76 million.
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton
School District’s aid dropped by
$13,630, and will receive $5.51
million in state aid this school
year.
Onalaska’s aid will decrease
by $468,629, or 3.52%, and La
Crosse will go down by .51%,
or $156,687. West Salem will
see the largest percentage
decrease in the Coulee Region, a
7.12% decrease, or reduction of
$775,579.
Cashton, on the other hand,
realized an almost one-and-ahalf percent increase in aid.
With the $59,573 in additional
money, it will see $4.17 million in
state aid this school year. Black
River Falls’ aid will increase by
$195, 067, or 1.91%; Holmen by
$549,831, or 2%; and MelroseMindoro by $199,524, or 3.85%.
Renae Caldwell contributed to
this story.
Robbery suspect to
face more charges
One of the suspects accused
of robbing a local tavern in June
was charged last week with
delivery of marijuana, stemming
from an incident in May.
The new charges come just
before David Walton’s jury trial is
set to begin.
Walton, 28, Chippewa Falls, is
accused of entering the Wayside
Tavern in Sparta about 11
p.m. on June 11, displaying a
handgun and demanding money.
Cody Nelson, 28, and Courtney
Stalsberg, 24, both of Sparta,
also are accused of participating
in the robbery.
Days
before
the
alleged
robbery, police were dispatched
to a motel on W. Wisconsin Street
for a disturbance between Walton
and Stalsberg.
Stalsberg
said
she
was
pregnant with Walton’s child,
and he struck her in the stomach
with a safe and threatened to kill
two other females.
Walton reported Stalsberg was
throwing his property around
the hotel room. He said she
possessed knives, drugs and had
threatened him with a machete.
Police found a bag containing
drug paraphernalia in Stalsberg’s
belongings. She denied the items
were hers, and indicated Walton
had packed up her car for her.
Police also found the safe she
was allegedly struck with in her
vehicle. A scale, pipe and 79
clear plastic bags were located
in the safe, which smelled like
burnt marijuana, according to
the criminal complaint.
No machete was located.
During a jail phone call in
June, Walton reportedly admitted
he was selling marijuana.
Walton was charged with
possession with intent to deliver
marijuana as a habitual criminal.
A $5,000 signature bond was set.
The jury trial for his involvement
in the Wayside robbery begins
Wednesday. Nelson’s jury trial
is slated to begin December 8.
Stalsberg pleaded no contest to
armed robbery in August, and a
sentencing hearing is scheduled
for November 6.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School FFA members received the SPIRIT Award from the 2015-16 Wisconsin State FFA Officer Team. From left, are
State FFA President Sally Albers, Noah Zimmerman, Cydney Devorak, Megan Downing, Abby Thornton, Bailey Swiatly, Sophia Handl, Marissa
Rodriguez, Olivia Wray and Kailee Tillman. The students earned the award for respect, responsibility and enthusiasm while at the FIRE Leadership
Conference on the UW- Madison Campus on Oct. 10.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School FFA attends conference
Nine members of the Sparta
Meadowview Middle School FFA
and advisor Steve Schauf attended
the Wisconsin Association of FFA
FIRE Conference Oct. 10 at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison
College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences Campus in Madison.
FIRE stands for “Foundations
in Reaching Excellence”. The
conference helps young FFA
members discover opportunities
in the FFA organization and
gain valuable leadership skills.
The FIRE conference is one of
three conferences held around
the state for seventh, eighth and
ninth grade FFA members. Over
600 members will attend these
three conferences during the
month of October.
The State FFA FIRE Conference
is designed to inform beginning
FFA members about the FFA
and motivate them to participate
in many activities. Students
learned about communication
skills, social skills, goal setting,
FFA awards and programs, and
opportunities
in
agriculture
along with developing leadership
skills to help them be effective
members in their local chapters.
The 2015-2016 State FFA
Officer
Team
along
with
assistance from the UW-Madison
Collegiate FFA conducts the
conference.
This
conference
was centered around the theme
“Camping To Be S’More”. All of
the state officers encouraged
students that attended the FIRE
conference to set goals for their
FFA involvement and meet people
from around the state who can
help them reach those goals.
Not only does this conference
help students understand the
FFA organization and all its
opportunities, but helps them
develop skills in meeting people,
working with others and setting
goals with a plan of action.
“In the FFA, we assist members
starting in seventh grade to
develop skills they will need for
future careers and opportunities,”
said Cheryl Zimmerman, State
FFA Executive Director. “FFA
develops the whole person and
these young members are taking
a step in the right direction.”
The Wisconsin FFA Association
is comprised of more than 250
local chapters with over 19,000
members gaining leadership for
the future of agriculture. FFA
activities and award programs
complement
instruction
in
agriculture skills and knowledge
gained in classes. FFA’s mission
is to develop member’s potential
for premier leadership, personal
growth and career success
through agricultural education.
Sparta Boys Basketball Club sign-up Wednesday
The Sparta Boy’s Basketball
Club, Inc. (SBBCI) will hold a
sign-up for winter basketball
activities on Wednesday at 5:30
p.m. in the cafeteria at Sparta
High School.
At that time, SBBCI will be
accepting players and required
fees. Even though registration
will continue, starting at 6 p.m
we will begin our uniform/
paperwork meeting.
For those new to basketball
opportunities in the Sparta area,
Sparta Boy’s Basketball Club,
Inc. (SBBCI) is the booster club
for boys basketball. Among
our many activities during the
year, we sponsor tournament
basketball leagues.
Winter basketball leagues help
players develop skills through
practice, hard work and league
play.
We participate in two leagues the Great Northwest Basketball
League (GNBL) and Mississippi
Valley Basketball League (MVBL).
Both leagues provide a number
of tournaments. Both require
some travel. Tournament league
games are played on Saturdays.
Practices begin for players
in grades four through six in
November 2015 with games
played through March 2016.
Players in grades seven and eight
Committee Meetings
Spata Planning Commission
will meet tonight, Mon., Oct.
19, 6 p.m. at city hall.
Monroe County Finance
Committee will meet Wed.,
Oct. 21, 9 a.m. in the Monroe
County Hwy. Dept. conference
room, 803 Washington St.,
Sparta.
Monroe County Senior Serv
ices - Commission on Aging,
will meet Tues., Oct. 20, 11
a.m. at The Bog, 3514 Blarney
Rd., Warrens. Note day, time
and place.
The Sparta School Board
Strategic Planning Committee
will meet Tues., Oct. 20, 6
p.m. in the Administrative and
Educational Center, 201 E.
Franklin St., Sparta.
Monroe
County
Board
Finance
Committee
will
meet Fri., Oct. 23, 9 a.m.
in the Monroe County Hwy.
Dept. conference room, 803
Washington St., Sparta.
Monroe
County
Board
Finance
Committee
will
meet Mon., Oct. 26, 9 a.m.
in the Monroe County Hwy.
Dept. conference room, 803
Washington St., Sparta.
begin practice in early January
2015 and play through March
2016.
There is a $75 fee to participate
in the league. Checks should
be made payable to SBBCI.
Financial arrangements may
be made. Registration after the
Oct. 21 sign up date is at the
discretion of SBBCI.
There are also two required
deposits - a uniform deposit
of $50 and a $25 parent
participation deposit.
Make your checks payable to
SBBCI, no cash.
The unifom deposit check will be
held by your son’s coach and will
not be cashed unless the uniform
is damaged or not returned. The
parent participation deposit will
be held by your son’s coach and
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONROE COUNTY
NOTICENovember
OF PUBLIC
HEARING
COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday,
4, 2015,
at 5:00FOR
p.m. MONROE
in the Sparta
High School Cafeteria,
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sparta High School Cafeteria, 506 N. Black
506 N Black River Street, Sparta, WI a Public Hearing on the PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET of Monroe County will be held.
River Street, Sparta, WI, a Public Hearing on the PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET of Monroe County will be held. The proposed
The proposed budget is available for inspection on the Monroe County website www.co.monroe.wi.us and at the
budget is available for inspection on the Monroe County website www.co.monroe.wi.us and at the Finance Department’s Office
Finance Department's Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
from
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The
following
is aissummary
of the
proposed
20162016
budget.
The
following
a summary
of the
proposed
budget.
Cathy Schmit, County Administrator
Cathy Schmit, County Administrator
General Fund
REVENUES
Taxes:
General Property Taxes
Other Taxes
Intergovernmental Revenues
Licenses and Permits
Fines, Forfeitures, & Penalties
Public Charges for Services
Intergovernmental Charges
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
TOTAL REVENUES
Cash Balance Applied
TOTAL REVENUES AND
CASH BALANCE APPLIED
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works (Sanitation)
Health and Human Services
Culture, Recreation, & Education
Conservation and Development
Captital Outlay
Other Financing Uses
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2015
REVISED
BUDGET
2015
6 MONTHS
6,670,371
3,357,848
3,710,287
184,865
202,250
1,009,751
744,283
204,166
15,000
$ 16,098,821
$ 7,368,320
1,275,078
292,663
108,942
109,996
520,875
273,197
128,036
41,227
$ 10,118,334
788,605
2,718,827
-
$
18,353,159
$ 18,817,648
$ 10,118,334
$
16,385,964
-12.92%
$
5,431,699
6,650,398
144,854
229,411
918,397
592,811
684,602
827,576
15,479,748
$
5,888,708
7,682,644
167,465
271,779
1,006,716
927,146
1,102,228
1,770,961
$ 18,817,647
$ 2,877,160
3,229,082
54,947
113,515
464,555
281,322
59,055
1,770,061
$ 8,849,697
$
6,512,484
7,304,162
170,801
251,291
998,941
636,572
511,713
16,385,964
-12.92%
2015
REVISED
BUDGET
2015
6 MONTHS
18,353,159
10,522,357
2,681,733
9,945,156
8,583,372
10,385,483
60,471,260
$ 18,817,648
10,439,598
3,751,386
18,209,787
10,968,110
10,459,676
$ 72,646,205
$ 10,118,334
6,563,308
3,581,475
1,308,624
6,170,693
4,733,548
$ 32,475,982
15,479,748
10,378,270
2,654,463
8,394,697
8,189,610
9,953,456
55,050,244
$ 18,817,647
10,439,598
3,751,386
18,209,787
11,424,453
10,459,676
$ 73,102,547
$ 8,849,697
4,089,124
2,554,221
7,022,306
2014
ACTUAL
$
$
$
All Governmental and
Proprietary Funds Combined
8,074,677
3,492,790
3,445,033
183,660
212,517
1,068,540
859,726
226,629
982
17,564,554
2014
ACTUAL
REVENUES
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Internal Service Fund
Enterprise Fund
TOTAL REVENUES
$
$
EXPENDITURES
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Internal Service Fund
Enterprise Fund
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$
$
$
Levy and Mill Rate
Proposed 2016 Levy
Actual 2015 Levy
Proposed 2015 Mill Rate
Actual 2014 Mill Rate
$
$
$
$
Principal
2,355,000
2,220,000
1,965,000
2,015,000
18,820,000
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020-2028
TOTAL DEBT
WNAXLP
2016
PROPOSED
BUDGET
$
6,598,027
3,627,016
3,535,658
184,820
200,750
967,462
684,721
506,199
15,000
16,319,653
$
66,311
$
2016
PROPOSED
BUDGET
$
% Change
16,385,964
10,764,869
3,012,722
11,541,439
11,815,894
$
$
2,880,707
4,358,463
$ 29,754,518
% Change
$
9,875,688
63,396,576
-12.73%
16,385,964
10,758,769
3,012,722
11,541,439
11,815,894
9,875,688
63,390,476
-13.29%
All Governmental and
Proprietary Funds Combined
17,819,322
18,405,008
6.114
6.528
$
27,375,000
$
Property Tax
Contribution
-3.18%
-6.34%
Total Future Debt Service
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Phone 269-3186.
will not be cashed unless parents
are unable or unwilling to help
at home tournaments or at other
SBBCI activities.
If you have any questions about
the SBBCI-sponsored activities
or are unable to make it to the
scheduled sign-up date, call Greg
Novak at 608-738-9998. You
may also e-mail SBBCI at sbbci@
hotmail.com.
Interest
655,905
587,317
538,385
494,233
2,184,987
Total
3,010,905
2,807,317
2,503,385
2,509,233
21,004,987
4,460,827
$ 31,835,827
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Internal Service Fund
Enterprise Fund
TOTAL
$
$
6,577,927
3,535,833
1,529,539
188,500
4,604,144
1,383,379
17,819,322
THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
D & Dee Enterprise -- Trent Needham, Dean Zuehlke and Mitch Garcia Team D&Dee Enterprises came to
win and win they did. They finished their building in just under four hours. Dean and his crew came prepared
with all the necessary tools and provided their own fasteners. On top of that Dean has offered to come back
and put some roofing on the shacks at a later time.
The Misfits -- Claudia Bowen, Mike Arenz, Shari Kieffer and Jeff Koth, Missing from the photo Jeff Edwards.
When not creatively posing for pictures, this team gelled quite nicely for being a last minute entry. With little
experience and a whole lot of willpower, this team put together a solid building with ZERO mistakes. Well,
that may be a small exaggeration but the reality is their shack could be equally compared to any done
that day and they did it in under five hours.
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The Griswolds -- Ever (trader Joe) Johnson, Neil Wilke, Ted Ollendick and Beckie Massey. Missing from
photo, Chevy Chase. Clearly there is no substitute for experience, this team was clean and crisp from the
start. Their innovative approach to construction was evident when they constructed the entire roof on the
ground and Neil single handedly hoisted it into place. They battled some electrical issues, but managed to
turn out a well-built structure in a little over four hours.
Fighting Chance Crossfit -- Will Farrell, Justin Nelson, William Farrell and Tom Roatch. Clearly they have been
working on endurance at the gym. This team stayed the course and was determined to finish at all costs. It
was clear that the military background held by this crew along with their physical condition gave them the
determination to see this to the end. At one point the group thought William was sitting down to take a break
only to realize he was actually doing some sit ups in his spare time. This team put together a solid shack and
even included some decorative modifications.
Local elves swing their hammers for downtown cause
Earlier this month, a volunteer Kriskindlmarkt “build off” was held
in an open lot across from the Chamber of Commerce.The idea started
with Amy Bernath and Nancy Frazee of the Downtown Cooperative
and their dream to have a German-like holiday market in downtown
during the holiday season.
A committee was formed, donations were gathered and it was time
to build. Brad Knoll began the endeavor at work when time permitted.
This garnered a fair amount of interest with his colleagues at MTNT,
and also initiated some friendly banter. Soon, a competition was born.
The morning of the event held on Sunday, October 11, brought
absolutely beautiful weather. The building competition was supported
by the Chamber of Commerce by use of their electrical outlets and
restrooms as needed.
Brooks Excavation also offered their facility and electrical power.
As things were getting set up, the established teams and various
volunteers began to arrive. From the uncommitted volunteers, a
fourth team was quickly formed. The teams wasted no time setting
up their tools and gathering materials. Extension cords were placed
from the chamber and Brad Knoll’s adjacent building on Hemstock
Drive, and soon the sound of saws were filling the air with progress.
All in all it was an amazing day. All American Do It Best Center
donated some Badger mugs to the winners and some much needed
What’s Up
It’s easy to keep abreast of the times by referring often to this column,
a valuable guide to help plan your activities for the days ahead.
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The Congregational UCC Church in Sparta is planning its 50th annual
Christmas Walk on Dec. 5. If anyone is interested in having THEIR HOME
ON THE WALK, please call 608-269-2090.
Local community calendar for
Sparta, Tomah and surrounding area.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 322 N. Water St., Sparta, will hold its
BAZAAR on Sat., Oct. 31, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be holiday items,
handmade crafts, bake sale, Halloween face painting and antiques;
lunch will be served.
and brush-up students. Call (608) 269-3791 or stop in during class hours
with questions.
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The SPARTA FARMERS MARKET is held on Saturday mornings from 8
a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-5:30 p.m., in
the Farmers Market lot near the Sparta Free Library on W. Main Street
(through Oct. 17). If you have any questions, call Dennis and Rosa
Hamilton at (608) 269-6626 or Carol Schauf at (608) 269-4750.
ST. MARY’S LUNCHEON will be held Thurs., Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. at the
Sparta VFW. Call 269-4358 if you need a ride.
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The SPARTA GARDEN CLUB will meet Wed. Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m. at the
Sparta Barney Center. The public is invited. Please contact Betty Beck,
608-823-7743, for more info regarding the Sparta Garden Club.
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St. Pat’s PCCW FALL THRIFT AND BAKE SALE will be held Fri.,
Oct. 23, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 24, from 8 a.m.-noon. All
parish members may donate their gently used, clean items (clothing,
toys, household items, shoes, boots, accessories, books, decorative
items, etc.); small electrical and mechanical items that work are
welcome. Please, no televisions or microwaves. Drop off donations
in the SPEAC (school entry) on Mon. and Tues., Oct. 19 and 20, from
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (these are school days; ring the security bell and
the outside door will be unlocked for you). For more info, contact cochairs Mary Hoeft, 269-3794 or Rita Verkler, 269-2751.
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CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW will be held Sat., Oct 24, from 9 a.m.-3
p.m. at the American Legion Banquet Hall, 1116 Angelo Rd., Sparta.
Shop ideas, inspiration and quality artisan crafts that are perfect for
your holidays. Visit the bake sale. Food and refreshments will also be
available.
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Cataract United Methodist Church will host a CHICKEN AND BISCUIT
SUPPER on Wed., Oct. 28, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The meal, served family
style, includes homemade chicken and biscuits, cranberry salads,
coleslaw, pie and beverage. There will also be bake and craft sales.
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‘500’ CARD PARTY is held at the Sparta Rod & Gun Club, 7:30 p.m.
on the following Saturdays: Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 12,
April 9 and May 14. There will be prizes and lunch. The public is invited.
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FREE TEEN MOVIE NIGHT will be held at the Tomah Public Library on
Thurs., Oct. 22, beginning at 5:45 p.m. Featured will be “Jurassic World”
for grades 6-12. Movie nights include free popcorn.
wood to the teams during the heat of the competition. The teams also
received generous donations from First Supply in LaCrosse, MTNT
Facilities Maintenance at Fort McCoy, and Johnstone in Bloomington,
MN.
There is still a lot of work remaining to make the holiday market
happen. Two more vendor shacks still need to be built, as well as
bi-fold doors needing to be fabricated for the fronts of the buildings,
among various other details to complete these key pieces of the holiday
village. Those wanting to help make this happen please contact the
Chamber of Commerce at (608) 269-4123.
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Mayo Clinic Health System-Sparta Hospital AUXILIARY MONTHLY
MEETING is held on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at
the hospital. New members are always welcome to attend. Upcoming
meetings are Nov. 16 and Dec. 21.
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The Sparta American Legion Auxiliary hosts an OMELET BREAKFAST
every second Sunday of the month from 8-11 a.m. in the back dining
room of the Legion (use back banquet hall entrance). Menu includes
a three egg omelet with your choice of fixings, hash browns and
toast; for the smaller appetite, scrambled eggs will be available. This
fundraiser helps the auxiliary support its programs.
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A “CAREGIVER RETREAT” will be held at Burnstad’s in Tomah on Thurs.,
Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. This is open to all Monroe County caregivers of
seniors and Tomah veteran caregivers. Refreshments provided. RSVP
by Tues., Nov. 10; phone 269-8690.
‘Outa Sight 2’, Monroe County’s LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP, is
always held the third Monday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at the
Sparta Barney Community Center, 1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta. This
support group is for you, a friend or family member affected with low
vision. Meet new and interesting people, hear guest speakers, learn
about assistive devices and programs, and more. Transportation may
be available. Call 608-269-8691 or 269-8690. All are welcome.
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VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS will be on display at the Local History
Room, 200 W. Main St., Sparta, beginning November 23. Come see a
massive collection of original Star Wars action figures, spaceships and
playsets made from 1978 to 1985. There will also be an open house on
Nov. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, visit us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/mclhr, or call 608-269-8690.
Monroe County Senior Services plays BINGO the first and third
Fridays each month at 12:15 p.m. at the Sparta Barney Center, 1000 E.
Montgomery St., Sparta. To have lunch beforehand, call 269-6778 the
day before. There is no cost for Bingo. Sponsored by Oakdale Electric.
Must be 60 years to play.
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Classes for G.E.D. (General Education Diploma) or an H.S.E.D. (High
School Equivalency Diploma), E.L.L. (English Language Learner),
and/or brush-up on English, math, and reading skills for the Compass
Test, will be offered through Dec. 18. We have moved - classes will
be held at the Western Technical College (Adult Learning Center),
112 S. Water St., Sparta (the former Diamond D’s). Classes are free to
G.E.D., H.S.E.D. and E.L.L. and brush-up students; a fee is charged for
the G.E.D., H.S.E.D. and E.L.L. test. Day classes for G.E.D./H.S.E.D. and
brush-up are held from 9 a.m.-noon Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Evening
classes are held from 5-8 p.m. Mon. through Fri. for E.L.L., G.E.D./H.S.E.D.
Are you struggling with someone else’s drinking? AL-ANON FAMILY
GROUP is there to help. It meets every Tuesday night at the Sparta
United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Use the “K” St. entrance.
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Monroe County DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 27, Tomah,
meet on the last Monday of the month (except Jan., May, July & Nov.),
from 7-8:30 pm. at the Tomah VFW, 1316 Superior Ave., Tomah. Contact
Curt @ 608-387-3025.
THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
EXCITING NEWS FOR
MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County Board Minutes
The August meeting of the County Board of Supervisors convened at the Rolling
Hills Auditorium in the Town of Sparta, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
at 6:00 p.m. Chair James Kuhn presided. Roll Call was called with 23 Supervisors
present; Supervisor Treu joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
Motion by Supervisor Steele second by Supervisor Cook to approve the minutes of
the 07/22/15 meeting. Carried by voice vote.
Public Comment Period – Three individuals from the public spoke.
Announcements – Chair Kuhn announced the passing of former County Board
Chair, Dennis Hubbard.
Appointments – None
Supervisor Treu joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
Kurt Marshaus provided the Justice Center Building Project update and answered
questions.
Randy Williams provided the Radio Tower Project Update and answered questions.
Annette Erickson provided the monthly Treasurer’s report and answered questions.
Tina Osterberg provided the monthly Financial report and answered questions.
Catherine Schmit provided the monthly County Administrators report and answered
questions.
Budget Adjustments:
Human Services – Motion by Supervisor Pierce second by Supervisor Buswell to
approve budget adjustment. Tina Osterberg explained the 2015 budget adjustment
in the amount of $57,290.00 for ES Position. A roll call vote was taken. The budget
adjustment passed with all Supervisors voting yes.
Sheriff – Motion by Supervisor Sherwood second by Supervisor Schnitzler to
approve budget adjustment. Tina Osterberg explained the 2015 budget adjustment in
the amount of $4,000.00 for equipment grant. Discussion. A roll call vote was taken.
The budget adjustment passed (23 Y - 1 N - 0 Absent).
Senior Services – Motion by Supervisor Habhegger second by Supervisor Sherwood
to approve budget adjustment. Tina Osterberg explained the 2015 budget adjustment
in the amount of $6,000.00 for recreational trips. A roll call vote was taken. The budget
adjustment passed with all Supervisors voting yes.
Repurpose of Funds:
Rolling Hills – Motion by Supervisor King second by Supervisor Path to approve
repurpose of funds. Tina Osterberg explained the 2015 repurpose of funds in the
amount of $5,569.69 from meal tray carts to freezer unit. A roll call vote was taken. The
repurpose of funds passed with all Supervisors voting yes.
Maintenance – Motion by Supervisor Treu second by Supervisor D. Peterson to
approve repurpose of funds. Tina Osterberg explained the 2015 repurpose of funds
in the amount of $60,000.00 from moveable equipment to capital equipment and
vehicles. A roll call vote was taken. The repurpose of funds passed (21 Y - 3 N - 0
Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS
BETWEEN JAIL PODS
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor Humphrey
second by Supervisor Duckworth. Chair Kuhn recognized Kurt Marshaus to explain.
Discussion. A roll call vote was taken. The resolution passed (17 Y - 7 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGING STANDARD HVAC GRILLES TO
DETENTION GRADE GRILLES IN THE JAIL
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor Humphrey second by
Supervisor Duckworth. Chair Kuhn recognized Kurt Marshaus to explain. Discussion.
Motion by Supervisor King second by Supervisor Path to remove “contingency” out
of the fiscal note. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment passed (22 Y - 2 N - 0
Absent). Discussion. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution as amended. The
resolution as amended passed (17 Y - 7 N - 0 Absent).
Move to reconsider resolution 08-15-01 by Supervisor P. Peterson second by
Supervisor Steele. A roll call vote was taken. The motion to reconsider passed (20 Y 4 N - 0 Absent). The resolution was placed on the table.
RESOLUTION 08-15-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS
BETWEEN JAIL PODS
Motion by Supervisor P. Peterson second by Supervisor Humphrey to amend
resolution by removing “contingency” from the fiscal note. A roll call vote was taken.
The amendment passed (22 Y - 2 N - 0 Absent). A roll call vote was taken on the
resolution as amended. The resolution as amended passed
(16 Y - 8 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-03
RESOLUTION APPROVING RADIO SYSTEM CHANGE ORDER FOR
SPARTA TOWER REPLACEMENT
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor Steele second by
Supervisor Sherwood. Chair Kuhn recognized Randy Williams to explain. Discussion.
A roll call vote was taken. The resolution passed (21 Y - 3 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-04
RESOLUTION UNDER 59.69 WIS. STATS. TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE
PERTAINING TO ZONING IN THE TOWN OF LAGRANGE
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor Steele second by
Duckworth. Supervisor Steele explained. A roll call vote was taken. The resolution
passed (23 Y - 1 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-05
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2016 ANNUAL BUDGETED ALLOCATION FOR
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor P. Peterson
second by Supervisor Humphrey. Chair Kuhn recognized Catherine Schmit to explain.
Discussion. Motion to amend by Supervisor Steele second by Supervisor Sherwood by
inserting into the 8th paragraph, following January 1, 2016, “and annually thereafter”.
Discussion. The amendment failed (10 Y - 14 N - 0 Absent). Discussion on the original
resolution continued. Call the question by Supervisor Buswell second Supervisor
Humphrey. The discussion ended (19 Y - 5 N - 0 Absent). A roll call vote was taken on
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the original resolution. The resolution passed (16 Y - 8 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) SPECIALIST POSITION IN THE
MONROE COUNTY SANITATION & ZONING DEPARTMENT
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor Humphrey second
by Supervisor P. Peterson. Chair Kuhn recognized Jeremiah Erickson to explain.
Discussion. Motion to amend by Supervisor King second by Supervisor Olson by
changing reviewed to eliminated in the fiscal note. Discussion. Randy Williams further
explained. A roll call vote was taken on the amendment. The amendment failed (6 Y
- 18 N - 0 Absent). A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution. The resolution
passed (21 Y - 3 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-07
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK MANAGER
POSITION IN THE MONROE COUNTY FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor P. Peterson second
by Supervisor Folcey. Chair Kuhn recognized Chad Ziegler to explain. Discussion. Call
the question by Supervisor Buswell second by Supervisor Humphrey. A roll call vote
was taken. The discussion ended (16 Y - 8 N - 0 Absent). A roll call vote was taken on
the resolution. The resolution failed by tie vote (12 Y - 12 N - 0 Absent).
RESOLUTION 08-15-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL ESTATE IDENTIFIED
AS PARCEL NO. 026-01449-0000
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Supervisor D. Peterson second
by Supervisor King. Supervisor D. Peterson explained. Discussion. A roll call vote was
taken. The resolution passed (23 Y - 1 N - 0 Absent).
Chair Kuhn announced that both Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays fall the
Thursday and Friday following the regular board meeting dates. Discussion. It was
a consensus to change the November board meeting to Tuesday the 24th and the
December meeting to Tuesday the 22nd.
Motion by Supervisor Humphrey second by Supervisor P. Peterson to adjourn at
8:57 p.m.
I, Shelley Bohl, Monroe County Clerk certify that to the best of my knowledge the
foregoing is a correct copy of the August meeting of the Monroe County Board of
Supervisors held on August 26, 2015.
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J.P. Schaller - Sports Editor: jps@spartanewspapers.com
Monday, October 19, 2015 / Page 8
Harriers finish fifth, sixth at Mississippi Valley meet
Winterton earns first team honors, Talsky, Laufenberg and Pokorny named to honorable mention squad
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
Sparta finished with a slew
of personal best times and
landed four runners on the allMississippi Valley Conference
team at Thursday’s MVC Cross
Country
Championships
at
Holmen.
The Lady Spartan harriers
finished in fifth place in the
conference race, while the Sparta
boys ran to a sixth-place finish.
The team finishes are deceiving
in
the
always-tough
MVC,
which includes five Wisconsin
Interscholastic
Athletic
Association Division 1 teams
and one highly-ranked Division 3
team in La Crosse Aquinas.
Sparta is the only Division 2
team in the conference.
Sparta Girls
Freshman Taylor Winterton
saved her best for the MVC
Championships.
Winterton turned in a personal
best time of 19:43 to lead the Lady
Spartan harriers with a fifthplace finish on the 5,000-meter
course at Holmen High School.
For her effort, Winterton earned
a spot on the all-MVC first team.
Freshman Angie Talsky and
junior Aly Laufenberg finished in
18th and 19th place, respectively,
for Sparta with times of 21:08
and 21:13 to land spots on the
all-conference honorable mention
team.
Senior
Devyn
Kenworthy
finished just four spots back in
23rd place with a time of 21:29,
while sophomore Kari O’Rourke
came in 37th in 22:48 to round
out Sparta’s top four scorers.
Freshman Halley Parkinson
finished the race in 23:20 to
capture 42nd place for the Lady
Spartans.
Talsky, Laufenberg, Kenworthy,
O’Rourke and Parkinson all
turned in season-best times at
the race.
La Crosse Central won the
2015 MVC girls title with a score
of 36, while host Holmen finished
in second with 66 points.
Third place went to La Crosse
Logan with 77 team tallies,
followed by La Crosse Aquinas
in fourth with 97, Sparta in fifth
with 102, Onalaska in sixth with
113 and Tomah with 203 points
in seventh.
Sparta Boys
Junior Caleb Pokorny came
through for the Sparta boys in
the absence of the team’s No. 1
runner, turning in a season-best
time to earn all-MVC honorable
mention honors.
Pokorny finished in 21st place
with a time of 18:00 on the
5,000-meter course to lead the
Spartan boy harriers.
Max Engh, who has held
Sparta’s No. 1 spot all season
long, was held out of the race for
precautionary reasons with the
post-season on the horizon.
Junior
Sam
Forbes
and
freshman Nick Stritchko also had
season-best efforts, finishing 29th
and 30th, respectively, with times
of 18:16 and 18:20.
Senior Trygve Zurfluh turned
in a season-best time of 18:36
to finish 37th, while junior Kole
Nelson rounded out Sparta’s
top five scorers with a 40th-place
finish in 18:42.
Junior
Christian
Lamon
finished in 42nd for Sparta with a
time of 18:53.
Central came out on top in the
boys race as well, earning the
2015 team title with a score of
57, while Logan finished just two
points back in the runner-up slot
with 58 tallies.
Third place went to Onalaska
with a team score of 61, followed
by Aquinas in fourth with 66,
Holmen in fifth with 113, Sparta
in sixth with 157 and Tomah
with 185 points in seventh.
The Spartan boys and girls
cross country teams are back
in action Saturday, Oct. 24,
when they travel to compete in
the WIAA Division 2 sectional
at Skyline Golf Course in Black
River Falls.
The girls sectional race is set
to get underway at 11 a.m., while
the boys race will start at noon.
The Sparta boys and girls cross country teams competed
at the 2015 Mississippi Valley Conference Cross Country
Championships in Holmen Thursday afternoon. Above - Junior
Caleb Pokorny finished in 21st place to lead the Sparta boys
team to a fifth-place finish. Right - Freshman Taylor Winterton ran
to a fifth-place finish, lifting the Lady Spartan harriers to sixthplace finish. Winterton earned a spot on the all-MVC first team,
while Pokorny landed a spot on the all-conference honorable
mention team. Photos by Nate Beier.
Spartan gridders end season with 41-12 loss at Holmen
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
The Viking offense poured it on in
the opening half Friday, scoring five
unanswered touchdowns en route to a
41-12 victory over Sparta in Mississippi
Valley Conference football action at
Holmen.
The victory gave Holmen a share of the
2015 MVC title with La Crosse Logan.
Zac Rusk ignited the Vikings on offense
midway through the first quarter, when
he broke loose for a 33-yard touchdown
run to put Holmen on top 7-0.
Abe Molling capitalized on a turnover
on Sparta’s next drive, scooping up a
Spartan fumble and running 30 yards
for another Holmen touchdown.
Kyle Koelbl tacked on another Viking
score with 2:08 left in the opening quarter,
when he hit paydirt from six yards out
to increase Holmen’s advantage to 21-0
entering the second quarter.
Rusk scored two more touchdowns in
the second quarter – one from 34 yards
out and another on a 21-yard run –
allowing the Vikings to take a 35-0 lead
into the locker room at the half.
The offensive onslaught continued
in the third quarter, as Seth Wilson
scored on a 53-yard run to up the Viking
advantage to 41-0.
Sparta finally got on the board with
just under six minutes remaining in
the third quarter, when Brett VonRuden
blocked a Holmen punt and recovered
the ball in the end zone.
With only 10 seconds left in the third
frame, Jaret Sullivan scored on a 21yard touchdown run to cut the Viking
lead to 41-12.
Both teams failed to score in the fourth
quarter, allowing Holmen to coach to the
conference win.
Strikers drop
nonconference
soccer match
at Arcadia
The Spartans finished their 2015
campaign with a 2-5 MVC record and a
2-7 overall mark to land in seventh in
the final conference standings.
Holmen and Logan both finished at
6-1 to tie for the top spot, while Tomah
took third in the standings with a 5-2
league mark.
Fourth place went to West Salem at
4-3, followed by Onalaska in fifth at 3-4,
Sparta and Aquinas tied for sixth at 2-5
and La Crosse Central in last place with
a 0-7 mark in MVC play.
TOURNEY
TIME
Lady Spartan spikers take on
familiar foe in regional opener
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
A second-half rally fell shy for
the Spartan strikers Thursday, as
Sparta fell 4-3 in nonconference
boys soccer action at Arcadia.
Senior Paul Hughes scored
on a header off a free kick from
Wally Barros in the first half,
but the Raiders scored three
early goals to forge a 3-1 lead at
intermission.
Junior Jaydon Haag scored
early in the second half for the
Spartans with the help of an
assist by senior Nick Haldeman.
Hughes netted his second goal
in the 75th minute, but Arcadia’s
lone second-half goal was enough
to earn the Raiders the win.
Sophomore Brenon Burkhardt
finished with seven saves in the
net for Sparta.
The Spartan strikers are
back in action Thursday, when
they travel to Mauston to take
on the Golden Eagles at 4
p.m. in the opening round of
the Wisconsin Interscholastic
Athletic Association Division 3
boys soccer regional.
Sparta finished with just 173 yards on
the offense, including 131 on the ground,
while Holmen racked up 394 total yards
– 386 of which came on the ground.
Sawyer Brown led Sparta’s rushing
attack with 48 yards on three carries,
while Sullivan added 43 yards and a
touchdown on 13 carries and completed
four of 14 passes for 42 yards, including
a 30-yarder to Brown.
Rusk carried the ball seven times for
112 yards and three touchdowns to lead
Holmen’s potent rushing attack, while
Wilson finished with 112 yards and one
touchdown on a dozen carries.
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
Head volleyball coach Dave Waraxa talks with his team during a timeout
at a recent match. Waraxa and the Lady Spartan spikers open postseason play Tuesday, when they host La Crosse Logan in a 7 p.m. WIAA
Division 2 regional match at Alton Ask Gymnasium. Photo by J.P. Schaller
There will be few secrets left when Sparta
hosts La Crosse Logan in the opening round
of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic
Association Division 2 volleyball regional at
Alton Ask Gymnasium Tuesday night.
The 7 p.m. match-up of Mississippi Valley
Conference rivals will mark the fourth time
the two teams have played this season.
Sparta scored 3-1 wins over the Rangers in
a pair of Mississippi Valley Conference games
this season, but Logan swept Sparta in a twoset match at the Richland Center Invitational
on Sept. 5.
The match-up should prove to be a good
one.
In their most recent meeting last week,
Sparta fell behind 1-0 to the Rangers, but
rallied to win three straight and capture the
win in the final MVC match of the season.
Head coach Dave Waraxa said the Lady
Spartans need to serve well in order to advance
in the regional.
“We have to be more deliberate about our
serving,” he offered.
“We need to pick our target to maximize our
serving and keep their offense out of system,”
Waraxa continued. “We did not do that in our
first set against them in Sparta.”
Waraxa also said he plans to move middle
hitter Becca Jenkins around more in Tuesday’s
match.
“The one thing we need to do is not be
predictable in the middle,” he said.
“The last time, we got predictable and we
weren’t able to utilize Becca,” added Waraxa.
“We need to move her around more and
hopefully, we can wear them out.”
While the Lady Spartans have two victories
over the Rangers this season, Waraxa knows
his team will have to bring its best to the court
Tuesday.
“They played well against us and they
have played well against some of the tougher
conference teams. They are a solid volleyball
team and they are not to be taken lightly,” said
Waraxa.
“We need to go out and take care of business.
We’ve got to take it one match at a time, one
set at a time, one play at a time, one serve
at a time,” he continued. “This team has the
potential to do great things if the girls put
their minds to it.”
Tuesday’s WIAA Division to regional is slated
to get underway at 7 p.m.
The winner of Tuesday’s regional opener will
advance to take on top-seeded West Salem on
the road Thursday night.
THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
Cards stays perfect with 63-24 win at Necedah
Page 9
Bangor, Brookwood, Cashton and Tomah advance to opening round of WIAA football playoffs
AREA GRID WRAP-UP
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
Bangor, Brookwood and Tomah all
posted conference wins Friday night to
take some momentum into the first round
of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic
Association
football
playoffs,
while
Cashton suffered a nonconference loss to
Potosi, but still managed to earn a postseason berth.
Bangor 63, Necedah 24
Andrew Piske continued his domination
of Scenic Bluffs conference defenses at
Necedah Friday night, rushing for a seasonhigh 313 yards and five touchdowns, as
the Cardinals rolled to a 63-24 thumping
of Necedah.
Hunter Ellenberger started Bangor’s
scoring onslaught with a 10-yard
touchdown run in the first quarter, before
Necedah answered with an 18-yard
scoring strike from Noah Herrid to Charlie
Huschka to knot the score at 6-6.
Piske answered with touchdown runs
of 34 and 61 yards and tacked on a twopoint conversion to give the Cardinals a
20-6 lead entering the second quarter.
Tyler Reichel hauled in a five-yard
touchdown pass from Herrid to open the
second quarter, but Bangor answered with
back-to-back touchdown runs - a fiveyarder from Piske and a seven-yarder from
Kellen Kravik – to increase its advantage
to 34-16.
Necedah ended the half with a touchdown
pass from Herrid to Michael Jenson to cut
the deficit to 34-18 at intermission.
Kravik gave Bangor a 41-18 cushion
with a 15-yard touchdown run in the third
quarter and Piske scored from 36-yards
out to up the Cardinal lead to 48-18.
Necedah answered with a 24-yard
touchdown pass from Herrid to Huschka
to trim the Cardinal lead to 48-34, but it
was all Bangor after that, as Kravik ended
the quarter with a 28-yard touchdown
run and Piske scored his fifth touchdown
of the night to open the fourth quarter and
give Bangor a convincing win.
Kravik finished with 107 yards and
three touchdowns on the ground to help
fuel a Bangor ground game that racked up
538 yards.
Piske’s career night upped his season
rushing total to 1,653 yards and his
season touchdown total to 30.
The Cardinals finished their season with
a perfect 9-0 record and are set to host
Weston (3-5) in the opening round of the
WIAA Division 7 playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday.
Brookwood 25, New Lisbon 6
Jack Hansen scored a pair of first-half
touchdowns to lead the Falcons to a SBC
road victory over the Rockets.
Hansen gave Brookwood a 6-0 lead with
a 45-yard touchdown run in the opening
quarter and hit paydirt from seven yards
out in the second stanza to increase the
Falcon advantage to 12-0 at halftime,
Cory Ottum put the Falcons on top 19-0
with a five-yard touchdown run in the
third quarter.
The Rockets finally got on the board in
the final quarter on a 58-yard touchdown
pass from Cody Haschke to Kyle Woodward,
but Ottum answered late in the frame with
a 37-yard touchdown run to put the game
away for Brookwood.
Hansen carried the ball 16 times for 126
yards and two scores, while Ottum finished
with 97 yards and two touchdowns on 18
carries.
The Falcon defense was stellar as well,
holding the Rockets to just 71 yards on
offense. Brookwood finished the regular
season with a 4-2 mark in Scenic Bluffs
play and a 6-3 overall mark to earn a berth
in the WIAA Division 6 playoffs.
The Falcons earned the No. 7 seed and
will travel to Markesan (8-1) for a Level 1
game at 7 p.m. Friday.
Tomah 28, Aquinas 20
The Timberwolves held off a late rally to
score a 28-20 homecoming victory over the
Blugolds in Mississippi Valley Conference
action at Tomah.
Aquinas opened up an early lead on a
three-yard touchdown pass from Tyler
Young to Kellen Doberstein in the first
quarter, but Tomah answered in the
second frame on a one-yard touchdown
run by Jack Haye.
A 10-yard run by Isiah Brown allowed
the Blugolds to regain the lead early in the
second quarter, but Haye tossed a 40-yard
touchdown pass to Joe Georgeson to force
a 14-14 deadlock at the half.
Haye found Georgeson on another 40yard scoring strike to open the third
quarter and put the Timberwolves on top
21-14.
Ben Venner gave Tomah some muchneeded insurance in the fourth quarter,
scoring on a 31-yard run to give the
Timberwolves a 26-14 advantage.
Aquinas pulled within a touchdown on
a 20-yard touchdown pass from Young to
Michael Bartley and recovered the ensuing
onside kick to give the Blugolds a chance
to tie the game.
A last-second pass from Young missed its
mark, however, allowing the Timberwolves
to escape with the narrow victory.
Tomah finished its season with a 5-2
MVC record and a 6-3 overall mark and will
travel to Waunakee (9-0) for the opening
round of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs at 7
p.m. Friday.
Cashton 8, Potosi 55
The Eagles struggled in its final regularseason game, scoring just one touchdown
in a lopsided nonconference loss to the
Chieftains.
The loss couldn’t keep Cashton from
earning a post-season bid, however, as the
Eagles earned the No. 7 seed in Division 7.
Cashton, which finished with a 4-5
overall record, travels to Ithaca (9-0) for
an opening-round game at 7 p.m. Friday.
Young Lady Spartan spikers end
season at conference tournament
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
Lady Spartan varsity reserve spikers Tori Hansen (left) and Paige
Perry (right) go up for a block during Saturday’s Mississippi Valley
Conference tournament at Aquinas. Photo by J.P. Schaller.
The Sparta varsity reserve and
junior varsity reserve volleyball
team wrapped up their 2015
campaign over the weekend with
the Mississippi Valley Conference
tournament
at
La
Crosse
Aquinas.
The Lady Spartan varsity
reserve team rebounded from an
opening-round loss to capture
fifth place in the tourney, while
the jayvee spikers finished in
sixth.
Varsity Reserve
Sparta suffered a loss to the
host Blugolds in the opener.
Aquinas scored a 20-5 victory
over the Lady Spartans in the
first set of the best-of-three
match and completed the sweep
with a 25-20 win in the second
set.
Sparta redeemed itself in the
fifth-place match, rallying from a
1-0 deficit to defeat cross-county
rival Tomah 2-1.
The Timberwolves broke open a
close game with a late rally in the
first set, handing Sparta a 25-18
defeat.
Sparta returned the favor in
the second set, opening up a big
early lead en route to a 25-20 win
to force a third and decisive set.
Both teams played well in the
final set, but Sparta held on for
a 16-14 victory to capture fifth
place in the tourney.
Junior Varsity
The Sparta jayvee came out on
top in one of three matches to
finish in sixth place.
Sparta opened play with a
27-25 victory over Aquinas in
the first set, but fell 25-9 in the
second set and 15-13 in the third
set.
In the consolation round, the
Spartans scored a 2-0 victory
over La Crosse Logan to move on
to the fifth-place match.
Sparta took the first set 25-20
and completed the sweep with a
25-20 win in the second set.
In the match for fifth place,
Onalaska opened with a 2518 victory over the young Lady
Spartans and picked up the 2-0
win with a 25-20 defeat of Sparta
in the second set.
Varsity reserve gridders rally to defeat Timberwolves
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
Jasiah Scott scored in the
closing seconds to lift the Sparta
varsity reserve football team to a
20-16 victory over cross-county
rival Tomah last Monday.
Scott’s 27-yard touchdown
in the final seconds erased a
one-point deficit and gave the
young Spartan gridders a comefrom-behind victory over the
Timberwolves.
Sparta jumped out to an 8-0
lead in the opening quarter after
a four-play, 97-yard scoring drive
following a Tomah punt that was
downed on the Spartan threeyard line.
Brett VonRuden opened the
drive with runs of four, seven and
three yards to give Sparta a first
down, before Scott scampered the
final 83-yards for a touchdown.
VonRuden scored the two-point
conversion to put the Spartans
on top 8-0.
Tomah answered on its next
possession after returning the
ensuing kick off to midfield.
Wade
Miller
opened
the
three-play, 51-yard drive for
the Timberwolves with a nineyard run and Gunner Boettcher
picked up 11 yards for Tomah on
the next play.
Miller covered the remaining 29
yards on the following play and
Boettcher scored the two-point
conversion to knot the score at
8-8 late in the first quarter.
The Spartans wasted little time
regaining the lead, scoring on a
two-yard touchdown pass from
Jayden Raymer to Luke Wendorf
on the first play of the second
quarter.
Wendorf’s touchdown capped
off a 13-play, 67-yard scoring
drive that was fueled by a
balanced offensive attack.
Eight
different
Spartans
carried the ball for 52 yards and
Raymer completed three passes
for 21 yards.
The big plays in the scoring
drive were a 26-yard run by
Brendan Burke and a 19-yard
pass from Raymer to VonRuden.
Sparta’s two-point conversion
attempt failed, but the Spartans
held a 14-8 lead early in the
second quarter.
Both teams failed to score after
that, so Sparta was able to hold
its six-point lead into the half.
Tomah
mounted
another
scoring drive on its first
possession of the second half,
marching 69-yards in 12-plays
to take the lead on a six-yard
touchdown run by Boettcher and
a two-point conversion on a pass
from Peter Brey to Josh Dahlke.
The
Spartans
and
the
Timberwolves
exchanged
fumbles following a Tomah punt
and Sparta drove to the Tomah
32-yard line before being stopped
on downs.
The Spartan defense held the
Timberwolves on their next drive
and took over possession on their
own 21-yard line following a
Tomah punt.
VonRuden opened the drive
with a one-yard run and Wendorf
ran for six more, before Raymer
tossed a 24-yard completion to
Storm Gunn that gave Sparta a
first down on Tomah’s 48-yard
line.
Sparta finished with 432 total
yards on offense, including 374
on the ground, while Tomah
picked up 224 yards – 140 of
which came on the ground.
Scott broke off runs of six and
15 yards, before going the final 27
yards for the game-winner with
just 27 seconds on the clock.
Scott finished with 171 yards
and two touchdowns to lead
Sparta on the ground, while
VonRuden added 106 yards on
22 carries and Raymer completed
six of 13 passes for 75 yards and
a score.
Boettcher led Tomah’s rushing
attack with 94 yards and one
touchdown on 20 carries, while
Dahlke, Derek Millard and Mason
Brandt had two catches apiece
for the Timberwolves.
Tomah harriers take
seventh at MVC meet
by JOHN PAUL SCHALLER
Sports Editor
Senior Alex Bitter and junior Jenna Stott led their
respective squads Thursday, as the Tomah boys and
girls cross country teams ran to a seventh-place
finish at the Mississippi Valley Conference Cross
Country Championships at Holmen.
Bitter finished in 28th place in 18:16 to lead the
Tomah boys on the 5,000-meter course.
Junior Ryan Wildes finished 34th for Tomah in
18:31, while freshman Micah Winchell and junior
Alan Ella came in 38th and 41st, respectively, for the
Timberwolves in 18:40 and 18:48.
Junior Tommy Repka rounded out Tomah’s top
scorers with a 44th-place finish in 18:53, while
freshman Riley Krultz and junior Eddie Wagner
finished 46th and 47th, respectively, with times of
19:03 and 19:21.
Stott’s 33rd-place finish was tops for the Tomah
girls.
She completed the 5,000-meter course in 22:22.
Sophomore Hanna Scorsone finished two spots
back in 35th place with a time of 22:26, while the
rest of Tomah’s team packed it in to finish in the 44th
through 48th spots.
Sophomore Mollie Lelonek came in 44th in 23:52,
junior Olivia Luebke was 45th in 24:20, senior Kelsi
Swanson finished 46th in 24:38 and sophomores
Liza Kane and Sarah Enderle finished 47th and 48th,
respectively, with times of 25:25 and 27:34.
ALICYN WIGDAL
Wigdal qualifies for
NCCAA DII cross
country nationals
Sparta’s Alicyn Wigdal, a
sophomore Maranatha Baptist
University in Watertown, turned
in a personal best time to qualify
for the National Christian College
Athletic Association Division 2
nationals earlier this month.
A graduate of Berean Christian
School, Wigdal finished the
6,000-meter course at the
Wisconsin
Lutheran
College
Warrior Invitational in 28:35.9
to beat her personal best time by
over three minutes.
She finished 67th in a field
of 125 runners to help the
Maranatha
women’s
cross
country team finish in ninth
place at the Warrior Invitational.
Wigdal’s sister, Lauryn, also
is a member of the Sabercat
women’s cross country team.
Rod & Gun Club
to hold five-stand
fun shoots October
through March
The Sparta Rod and Gun Club
will be home to a series of fivestand fun shoots starting later
this month.
The trap shoots will get
underway at 4 p.m. every
Tuesday beginning on Oct. 27
and running through Mar. 29 of
2016.
The cost to participate is $5 per
round and refreshments will be
available on the club grounds.
The rod and gun club shooting
stands are covered, heated
and protected from inclement
weather.
The club also will hold fivestand fun shoots on the first
Saturday of the month November
through March starting with the
first round at 9 a.m.
The Saturday five-stand fun
shoots will be held Nov. 7, Dec. 5,
Jan. 2, Feb. 6 and Mar. 6.
Five-stand shooting is a cross
between trap shooting and
sporting clays.
Shooters will see a total of 25
targets presented during a round
and will engage five targets from
each of five stands.
Targets are presented from
a variety of angles, including
crossers, out-going and incoming targets.
The Sparta Rod and Gun Club
is located at 12740 Janus Road
a half-mile east of Highway 71
south of Sparta.
Photos sought
for publication
in deer section
Tomah junior Jenna Stott (245) and senior Alex Bitter (258) led their respective cross country teams at Thursday’s
Mississsippi Valley Conference Cross Country Championships in Holmen. Stott finished in 33rd place for the
Timberwolves in the girls 5,000-meter race, while Bitter led the Tomah boys team with a 28th-place finish. The
Timberwolves finished in seventh place in both the boys and girls team standings, Photos by Nate Beier.
Evans Print & Media Group
is seeking deer photos for
publication in its upcoming Deer
Hunting Section Nov. 12
All photos – old or new – will
be considered for publication,
but there is no guarantee all
submitted photos will run in the
newspaper.
To submit a photo, send it
attached to an email to: news@
spartanewspapers.com
before
Nov. 1.
Please
include
cutline
information with the photos,
such as name, number of points,
when and where the deer was
harvested and a phone number.
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2015 Monroe County Fair Results
CONTRIBUTED
(Continued from October 15)
FOODS & NUTRITION - Herbs,
Dried - Chives
1st - Morgan Wright
2nd - Claire Puck
FOODS & NUTRITION - Herbs,
Dried - Any other, corr id’d
1st - Elizabeth Puck
2nd - Claire Puck
CLOTHING - CLOTH PREV, 1st yr,
gr. 3-4 - Lounge Pants
1st - Sam Parent
CLOTHING - CLOTH PREV, 1st yr,
gr. 3-4 - Blouse/shirt or top
1st - Kylie Powell
CLOTHING - CLOTH PREV, 1st yr,
gr. 3-4 - Nightwear
1st - Vanessa Ornes
CLOTHING - CLOTH PREV 1st year,
gr. 5-6 - Blouse/shirt or top
1st - Amanda Jaeger
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev Int
gr 5-6 - Blouse/Shirt or top
1st - Haley Nevin
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev Int
gr 5-6 - Dress for general wear
1st - Bonita Hanley
1st - Autumn Coleman
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev gr
7-8 - Outerwear
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev gr
7-8 - Consumer Buymanship Outfit
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev Advanced - Skirt with top
1st - Kennedy Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev Advanced - Dress/outfit for general
wear
1st - Victoria Hanson
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev Advanced - Jacket,unlined
1st - Kennedy Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV Cloth Prev Advanced - Dress/outfit for party/
formal
1st - Sierra Hanley
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 3-4 - Pillow or pillow case
1st - Shelby Herbst
1st - Vanessa Ornes
2nd - Sarah Dodge
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 3-4 - Simple top
2nd - Shelby Herbst
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 3-4 - Blouse/shirt
1st - Kylie Powell
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 3-4 - Nightgown or pajamas
1st - Vanessa Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 3-4 - Sewing box equipped with
tools
1st - Shelby Herbst
1st - Vanessa Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 3-4 - Poster sh different fabrics
1st - Sarah Dodge
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 5-6 - Blouse/Shirt
1st - Amanda Jaeger
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 7/above - Pillow or pillow case
1st - Isaiah Dodge
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 7/above - Nightgown or pajamas
1st - Isaiah Dodge
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 7/above - Grocery or lunch bag
2nd - Joelle Liddane
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 7/above - Any craft or machine
stitched
2nd - Joelle Liddane
CLOTHING - CONV Sew&HaveFun
gr 7/above - Poster showing different fabri
2nd - Isaiah Dodge
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 3-4 - Blouse or shirt
1st - Haley Nevin
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 3-4 - Dress, general wear
1st - Bonita Hanley
1st - Autumn Coleman
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 3-4 - Any other craft/machine stitch
2nd - Bonita Hanley
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 5-6 - Skirt, elastic waist
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 5-6 - Zippered pencil case
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 5-6 - Outerwear
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
CLOTHING - SERGER Sew&HaveFun gr 5-6 - Any other craft/machine stitch
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 5-6 - Skirt with top
1st - Kennedy Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 5-6 - Dress for best wear
1st - Sierra Hanley
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 5-6 - Jacket, unlined
1st - Kennedy Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 5-6 - Any other craft/machine
stitch
1st - Sierra Hanley
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 5-6 - Poster 8 diff fabrics
1st - Kennedy Ornes
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 7-8 - Accessory used by rider
1st - Gabrielle Nemec
CLOTHING - CONV SewMuchMore
gr 7-8 - Article used by horse
2nd - Gabrielle Nemec
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Beg.
Knitting, gr. 3-6 - Scarf or Shawl
2nd - Naomi Mason
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Beg.
Knitting, gr. 7/over - Any Other
Garment
1st - Lily Adams
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Beg.
Crocheting, gr. 3-6 - Scarf, Stole or
Shawl
2nd - Sabin Steinhoff
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Beg.
Crocheting, gr. 3-6 - Hat or Cap
1st - Brayden Gebczyk
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Beg.
Crocheting, gr. 3-6 - Any Other Article for Home
1st - Naomi Mason
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Inter.
Crocheting, gr. 7/over - Purse or
Tote Bag
1st - Kailey Beck
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Inter.
Crocheting, gr. 7/over - Slippers or
Booties
1st - Kailey Beck
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Inter.
Crocheting, gr. 7/over - Any Other
Garment
1st - Kailey Beck
KNITTING & CROCHETING - Inter.
Crocheting, gr. 7/over - Any Article
for Home
1st - Kailey Beck
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Decorated
picture frame
1st - Autumn Coleman
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Pillow case,
sewn
2nd - Kylie Powell
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Bulletin
board
2nd - Vanessa Ornes
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Simple wall
decoration
1st - Paige Olson
2nd - Colton Lee
2nd - Brayden Gebczyk
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Tied Fleece
blanket
1st - Grace Leis
1st - Autumn Coleman
2nd - Sarah Dodge
2nd - Kylie Powell
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Purse
1st - Sabin Steinhoff
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Tote Bag
1st - Sabin Steinhoff
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring Your Home 3-5 grade - Wind
Chimes
2nd - Vanessa Ornes
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Latch Hook
1st - Sierra Steele
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Creative
container for plant
2nd - Vanessa Ornes
2nd - Brayden Gebczyk
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Exploring
Your Home 3-5 grade - Any other
creative accessory
1st - Sabin Steinhoff
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Table runner,
sewn
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Centerpiece dining table
1st - Preston Schreier
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Any other article
for kitchen
1st - Zachary Kelley
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Soap, made from
a kit
1st - Whitney Kuehl
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Any other article
for bathroom
1st - Holly Adams
1st - Lily Adams
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Wall hanging,
from a kit
1st - Bonita Hanley
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Any article for
living room
1st - Preston Schreier
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Creative accessory Christmas
1st - Preston Schreier
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Creative accessory any season
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Pillow case, sewn
1st - Bonita Hanley
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Pillow case, decorated
2nd - Katelyn Schmitz
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Bulletin Board
2nd - Lailah Ornes
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Door sign
1st - Holly Adams
1st - Gracey Mlsna
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Simple wall decoration
1st - Holly Adams
2nd - Lily Adams
2nd - Katelyn Schmitz
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living
with Others 6-8 grade - Tied Fleece
Blanket
1st - Shelly Powell
2nd - Mariah Pierce
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Tote Bag
1st - Lily Adams
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Wind chimes
2nd - Lailah Ornes
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Plant stakes for
garden (4)
2nd - Lailah Ornes
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Wreath, any material
1st - Lily Adams
2nd - Preston Schreier
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Living with
Others 6-8 grade - Any other cre-
ative accessory
1st - Katelyn Schmitz
1st - Preston Schreier
2nd - Zachary Kelley
2nd - Mariah Pierce
HOME ENVIRONMENT - In My
Home 9th grade & up - Centerpiece
dining table
1st - Morgan Wright
HOME ENVIRONMENT - In My
Home 9th grade & up - Refrigerator
magnets (6)
1st - Ashley Hurtz
HOME ENVIRONMENT - In My
Home 9th grade & up - Wall hanging, from a kit
1st - Morgan Wright
HOME ENVIRONMENT - In My
Home 9th grade & up - Pillow case,
sewn
1st - Sierra Hanley
1st - Taylor Hanley
HOME ENVIRONMENT - In My
Home 9th grade & up - Simple wall
decoration
1st - Tyler Brandau
HOME ENVIRONMENT - In My
Home 9th grade & up - Tied Fleece
blanket
1st - Ashley Hurtz
1st - Kaylin Leis
2nd - Ryan Osuski
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Quilts Baby quilt, machine/hand
1st - Grace Leis
HOME ENVIRONMENT - Quilts Twin size quilt, tied
1st - Amanda Jaeger
FAMILY LIVING - Growing in Communities gr 7/up - Design plan
mini-Olympics
1st - Holly Adams
DEMONSTRATIONS - Formal Ind.
Demonstrations - Junior (gr. 5-6)
Ind. Demon.
1st - Laurel Adams
DEMONSTRATIONS - Formal Team
Demonstrations - Inter. gr. 7-8 Formal Team
1st - Holly Adams
1st - Lily Adams
BOOTHS - Club Booths - Club Booth
1st - LaGrange Tunnel-Lites
1st - West Beaver Creek
2nd - Leon Livewires
2nd - Hoppy Trails
3rd - Jolly Joiners
3rd - Stepping Stones
SELF-DETERMINED PROJECT Leadership Portfolio gr 9-12 - Treas
chest your streng/weakne
1st - Rose Adams
SELF-DETERMINED PROJECT Leadership Portfolio gr 9-12 - Photo story leadrshp experienc
1st - Ryan Osuski
SELF-DETERMINED PROJECT Projects not listed 9+ - Photo story
desc the proj
2nd - Tyler Brandau
HEALTH, SOCIAL & POL. SCIENCES - Computers - Flyer created to
promote event
1st - Tyler Brandau
HEALTH, SOCIAL & POL. SCIENCES - History & Heritage, any age Creative display family tree
3rd - Brayden Gebczyk
COMMUNICATIONS
Creative
Wordworking - Any original creative writing
1st - Laurel Adams
1st - Amanda Jaeger
2nd - Sarah Dodge
2nd - Tatianna Briggs
COMMUNICATIONS - Public Speaking - Poster on speech anxiety
2nd - Holly Adams
COMMUNICATIONS - Crazy About
Books - Original book review
1st - Laurel Adams
1st - Sarah Dodge
DAIRY - JERSEY - HEIFER CALF,
SPRING
1st - Teagan Bailey
2nd - Blair Bailey
DAIRY - HOLSTEIN - HEIFER CALF,
SPRING
1st - Clara Brown
2nd - Cale Ollendick
3rd - Hadyn Leis
DAIRY - HOLSTEIN - HEIFER CALF,
WINTER
1st - Carter Ollendick
2nd - Gage Leis
BEEF CATTLE - HEREFORD - BULL
CALF, SENIOR
1st - Ty D Lietzau
BEEF CATTLE - HEREFORD - HEIFER CALF, JUNIOR
1st - Jocelyn Lietzau
BEEF CATTLE - HEREFORD - HEIFER, SUMMER YEARLING
1st - Devon Lietzau
BEEF CATTLE - HEREFORD - HEIFER, JUNIOR YEARLING
1st - Victoria Hanson
BEEF CATTLE - SIMMENTAL HEIFER, JUNIOR YEARLING
1st - Katie Hall
BEEF CATTLE - LIMOUSIN - HEIFER, JUNIOR YEARLING
1st - Emmalyn Brandvig
BEEF CATTLE - COMM. GRADES/
CROSSBREDS - BULL CALF, SENIOR
1st - Lucas Woodworth
SHEEP - SUFFOLK - SPRING EWE
LAMB
1st - Addison Wieman
SHEEP - ALL OTHER BREEDS SPRING EWE LAMB
1st - Jacobi Mlsna
1st - Parker Mlsna
SHEEP - Wether Type Ewes & Rams
- SPRING EWE LAMB
1st - Brady Wells
2nd - Brielle O’Neil
3rd - Rory Mlsna
4th - Aubrianna Schaldach
SHEEP - Wether Type Ewes & Rams
- Winter Lamb
1st - Claire Flock
2nd - Aubrianna Schaldach
3rd - Addison Leis
SHEEP - Wether Type Ewes & Rams
- YEARLING EWE
1st - Gage Leis
2nd - Hadyn Leis
SHEEP - Wether Type Ewes & Rams
- MATURE EWE
1st - Hadyn Leis
SHEEP - MARKET CLASS (90-140
lb) - MARKET LAMB
1st - Brielle O’Neil
1st - Brady Wells
1st - Jackson Wieman
2nd - Gage Leis
2nd - Austin Olson
2nd - Braden Pederson
3rd - Cameron Olson
3rd - Payten Pederson
DRAFT HORSES - PERCHERON FOAL, STALLION, UNDER 1 YEAR
1st - Lori Volden
2nd - Kim Stenner
DRAFT HORSES - PERCHERON MARE, 4 YEARS AND OVER
1st - Lori Volden
2nd - Kim Stenner
DRAFT HORSES - PERCHERON FILLY, 1 YEAR OLD
1st - Dean M Kruger
2nd - Kim Stenner
DRAFT HORSES - PERCHERON GRADE GELDING,4 YR/OVER
1st - Jeff Olson
DRAFT HORSES - PERCHERON MARE AND FOAL PUREBRED
1st - Lori Volden
2nd - Kim Stenner
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - FOAL,
STALLION, UNDER 1 YEAR
1st - Larry Simmons
2nd - Larry Simmons
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - MARE,
4 YEARS AND OVER
1st - Mark Huston
2nd - Mark Huston
3rd - Kurt Meyer
4th - Larry Simmons
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - MARE,
3 YEARS OLD
1st - Samantha Ewoldt
2nd - John Meyer
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - FILLY, 1 YEAR OLD
1st - Larry Simmons
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - FOAL,
FILLY, UNDER 1 YEAR
1st - Mark Huston
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN GRADE GELDING, 4 YR/OVER
1st - Chuck O Johnson
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - PRODUCE OF DAM
1st - Larry Simmons
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - GET
OF SIRE
1st - Larry Simmons
DRAFT HORSES - BELGIAN - MARE
& FOAL PUREBRED
1st - Mark Huston
2nd - Larry Simmons
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES STALLION, 3 YEARS AND OVER
1st - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES STALLION, 1 YEAR OLD
1st - Ken Airgood
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES FOAL, STALLION, UNDER 1 YEAR
1st - Dillon Clay-Kruger
2nd - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES MARE, 4 YEARS AND OVER
1st - Dustin Brooks
2nd - Dillon Clay-Kruger
3rd - Dillon Clay-Kruger
4th - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES MARE, 3 YEARS OLD
1st - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES FILLY, 2 YEARS OLD
1st - Ken Airgood
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES PRODUCE OF DAM
1st - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES GET OF SIRE
1st - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - CLYDESDALES MARE AND FOAL PUREBRED
1st - Dillon Clay-Kruger
2nd - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - SINGLE
HORSE HITCH
1st - Kurt Meyer
2nd - Larry Simmons
3rd - Kurt Meyer
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - SINGLE
HORSE HITCH 13-15 age
1st - Larry Simmons
2nd - Kim Stenner
3rd - Mark Huston
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - WOMEN’S
CART CLASS
1st - Mark Huston
2nd - John Meyer
3rd - Jeff Olson
4th - Patrick Connors
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - MEN’S
CART CLASS
1st - Mark Huston
2nd - Larry Simmons
3rd - Pat P Mlsna
4th - Dustin Brooks
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - SENIOR
CART CLASS 60/over
1st - Larry Simmons
2nd - Mark Huston
3rd - Pat P Mlsna
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - 6-HORSE
HITCH
1st - Kurt Meyer
2nd - Mark Huston
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - 4-HORSE
HITCH
1st - Mark Huston
2nd - Samantha Ewoldt
3rd - Dustin Brooks
4th - Sid Post
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - UNICORN
HITCH
1st - Dustin Brooks
2nd - Samantha Ewoldt
3rd - Pat P Mlsna
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - DRAFT
TEAM
1st - Larry Simmons
2nd - Dustin Brooks
3rd - Mark Huston
4th - Pat P Mlsna
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - FARMERS
TEAM
1st - Jeff Olson
2nd - Chuck O Johnson
3rd - Pat P Mlsna
4th - Lori Volden
DRAFT HORSES - HITCH CLASSES/ALL BREEDS TOG. - RIDE A
DRAFT-Eng/Western
1st - Kurt Meyer
2nd - Mark Huston
LLAMAS - COSTUME LLAMA/ALPACA - ALL AGES
1st - Kylie Moake
2nd - Carter Ollendick
3rd - Jeron Hericks
4th - Cale Ollendick
LLAMAS - SHOWMANSHIP LLAMA/
ALPACA - YOUTH NOVICE SH 2
TIMES/LESS
1st - Addison Leis
1st - Jaydon Lietzau
2nd - Jeron Hericks
3rd - Kylie Moake
LLAMAS
OBSTACLE-LLAMA
- YOUTH NOVICE-HNDL SH 2
TIMES/L
1st - Jaydon Lietzau
2nd - Devon Lietzau
3rd - Kendyl Hericks
4th - Jeron Hericks
LLAMAS - OBSTACLE-LLAMA YOUTH ADV HANDLR 3/MORE
1st - Taylor Squires
2nd - Morgan Squires
3rd - Shade Bunker
4th - Jacob Squires
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - CORN
- EAR CORN
1st - Betty Preuss
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE THRESHED
SEEDS
OATS,
PECK,(NAME VARIETY)
1st - Eric Follendorf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE THRESHED SEEDS - RYE, PECK
1st - Eric Follendorf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE THRESHED SEEDS - DRY SHELL
CORN (NAME VAR.)
1st - Betty Preuss
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE THRESHED SEEDS - SOY BEANS
1st - Eric Follendorf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - HAY
AND GRAIN SHEAVES - OATS, 4
QTS.
1st - Dan Follendorf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - HAY
AND GRAIN SHEAVES - SHEAF OF
ALFALFA
2nd - Dan Follendorf
3rd - Annette Trescher
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - HAY
AND GRAIN SHEAVES - SHEAF OF
BROME GRASS AND ALF.
1st - Dan Follendorf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - RED POTATOES,6
1st - Carol Schauf
2nd - Dylan Powell
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - BEANS, GREEN SNAP, 8
1st - Dan Follendorf
2nd - Emily Follendorf
3rd - Maureen Pike
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - CUCUMBER, SLICING 3
1st - Loretta Stremcha
2nd - Brenda Stremcha
3rd - Carter Ollendick
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - EGG PLANT, 1
1st - Maureen Pike
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - ONION, FOR STORAGE, 3
1st - Dylan Powell
2nd - Carol Schauf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - PEPPER, ANY SWEET, 3
1st - Loretta Stremcha
2nd - Julie Schroeder
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - PEPPERS, ANY OTHER
VARIETY
1st - Julie Schroeder
2nd - Brenda Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - SQUASH, SUMMER, 2
1st - Julie Schroeder
2nd - Carol Schauf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - SQUASH, ANY OTHER
SUMMER
1st - Dylan Powell
2nd - Julie Schroeder
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - TOMATOES, STANDARD,
3
1st - Scott Finch
2nd - Carter Ollendick
3rd - Loretta Stremcha
4th - Dylan Powell
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - TOMATOES, ANY OTHER, 3
1st - Jerome Nowak
2nd - Zachary A Kelley
3rd - Calynn J Ollendick
4th - Loretta Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - GARLIC, 2 BULBS
1st - Carol Schauf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - VEGETABLES - VEGETABLE GARDEN
DISPLAY
1st - Loretta Stremcha
2nd - Gavin Pfaff
3rd - Calynn J Ollendick
4th - Brenda Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - BASIL
1st - Loretta Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - PARSLEY
1st - Barb Ornes
2nd - Carol Schauf
3rd - Dylan Powell
4th - Loretta Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - THYME
1st - Joan Kuderer
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2nd - Barb Ornes
3rd - Loretta Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - DILL
1st - Carol Schauf
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - MINT
1st - Joan Kuderer
2nd - Barb Ornes
3rd - Sally Teasdale
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - HERBS,
fresh cut, 3 stems - CHIVES
1st - Brenda Stremcha
2nd - Sally Teasdale
3rd - Loretta Stremcha
4th - Barb Ornes
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - HERBS,
fresh cut, 3 stems - OREGANO
1st - Sally Teasdale
2nd - Brenda Stremcha
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - ROSEMARY
1st - Brenda Stremcha
2nd - Sally Teasdale
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, fresh cut, 3 stems - ANY
OTHER, CORR. ID’D
1st - Loretta Stremcha
2nd - Sally Teasdale
3rd - Barb Ornes
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, potted - PARSLEY
1st - Joan Kuderer
2nd - Barb Ornes
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, potted - THYME
1st - Barb Ornes
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, potted - MINT
1st - Barb Ornes
2nd - Joan Kuderer
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, potted - CHIVES
1st - Carol Schauf
2nd - Barb Ornes
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, potted - ROSEMARY
1st - Barb Ornes
2nd - Joan Kuderer
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE HERBS, potted - ANY OTHER,
CORR. ID’D
1st - Barb Ornes
2nd - Carol Schauf
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARRANGEMENT OF MARIGOLDS
1st - Wendy Wright
2nd - Carol Schauf
3rd - Rosa Hamilton
4th - Heather Christensen
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARR.
OF ANNUALS FOR DIN. TABLE
1st - Carol Schauf
2nd - Rosa Hamilton
3rd - Theresa Cunitz
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARR.
OF PERENNIALS FOR DIN. TA
1st - Rosa Hamilton
2nd - Carol Schauf
3rd - Theresa Cunitz
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARRANG VIEWED ALL SIDES
1st - Dana Coleman
1st - Carol Schauf
4th - Theresa Cunitz
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARRANGEMENT VIEWED FR FRONT
1st - Carol Schauf
2nd - Loretta Stremcha
3rd - Lorie Dale
4th - Theresa Cunitz
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARRANGEMENT OF GLADIOLI
1st - Rosa Hamilton
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - A MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT
1st - Loretta Stremcha
1st - Wendy Wright
2nd - Jean Marten
4th - Adella Lueck
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARRANG 6”X6” INC CONTAINER
1st - Loretta Stremcha
4th - Carol Schauf
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ALL
GREEN ARRANGEMENT
1st - Theresa Cunitz
2nd - Loretta Stremcha
3rd - Carol Schauf
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - ARRANGEMENT SPECIFIC EVENT
4th - Theresa Cunitz
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS PERENNIALS AND BULBS - CALLA
LILY, SINGLE BLOOM
1st - Carol Schauf
3rd - Lorie Dale
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- PERENNIALS AND BULBS - DAYLILY, DITCH SGL ST W/BLOOMS
1st - Betty Preuss
2nd - Barb Ornes
3rd - Emily Livangood
4th - Joan Kuderer
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS
- PERENNIALS AND BULBS - DAYLILY HEMORACALLIS SGL STEM
1st - Barb Ornes
2nd - John Ornes
3rd - Lorie Dale
4th - Carol Schauf
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS PERENNIALS AND BULBS - ECHINACEA, SINGLE STEM
1st - Carol Schauf
2nd - Barb Ornes
3rd - John Ornes
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS PERENNIALS AND BULBS - GLADIOLUS ANY COLOR 1 SPIKE
1st - Rosa Hamilton
2nd - Carol Schauf
FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS PERENNIALS AND BULBS - GLADIOLUS, PINK 1 SPIKE
1st - Rosa Hamilton
(TO BE CONTINUED)
THE SPARTA HERALD
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MONDAY October 19, 2015
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Wisconsin third-best state for health care efficiency
Help
Wanted
High-quality care boosts efficiency, patient satisfaction, better outcomes
P.T. Driver Educator Instructor
Production
Positions
Put your teaching skills
to work in the classroom
•Must be 21 or older, will train •Excellent driving record
•Wisconsin residency required •Reliable and Accountable
•Paid Training
email resume:
zimmermandriving@centurylink.net
Zimmerman Driving School
1855 E. Main St., Onalaska WI 54650
608-783-3238
Smoke-Free environment/EOE • In Business Since 1966
DFC Assistant
Person needed to assist with the Monroe County Safe
Community Coalition Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant.
The qualified person will be responsible for: helping to build
and maintain collaborative relationships in the community;
facilitating workgroup meetings; developing effective
marketing and educational materials; and developing
programs and strategies to address ATODA (alcohol, tobacco,
and other drug abuse) issues and prevention. Must be flexible,
exercise initiative, creativity, and good judgment in carrying
out duties. This position is a Grade 14A - $13.72/hour; 8 hours
per week. This position is located in our Sparta office. Visit our
website at www.couleecap.org or call 608-634-3104 to receive
the required application packet.
Application Packet Deadline:
Monday, October 26, 2015 by 2:00 p.m.
Couleecap is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request.
SCREENING OPERATOR - 1st SHIFT
DuraTech Industries – Bangor Division, a growing Printing
Manufacturer located in Bangor WI, is looking to fill fulltime Screening Operator positions.
Job Summary
The Screening Operator will set-up, run and inspect printed
parts and adjust printing press to maintain quality and
quantity of production. Maintains productions records.
Cleans printing area and production equipment regularly.
Qualifications
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•Experience operating printing presses or other
manufacturing equipment preferred.
•Experience in the etch and fill area preferred.
•Ability to work proficiently with computers.
•Ability to read and comprehend job orders and blueprints
that provide specific details and instructions.
We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a great team
work environment.
Qualified, interested candidates should e-mail a
resume to HR@duratech.com or stop by our corporate
headquarters for an application at 3216 Commerce St.
La Crosse, WI 54603. Deadline is October 23, 2015.
Northern Engraving - Sparta Division is accepting
applications for production positions. Starting wage $9.00
with automatic wage increases after 60 working days. Shift
premium paid for second. Benefits include paid vacation,
paid holidays, health, sickness & accident coverage
and 401(k) savings program with Company matching
contribution.
Apply in person at the Sparta Division of Northern Engraving
Corporation, 803 S. Black River St., Sparta, Wisconsin.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
METCO is a single source provider
of installation, service and
environmental consulting for all
types of fuel system applications
based out of Hillsboro, WI.
We are in search of
Petroleum Equipment Technicians
to join our service team.
For complete job description & how
to apply, please visit our website:
www.metcohq.com
METCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
8
Help Wanted
P A R T - T I M E
BARTENDERS: Must be
available nights & weekends.
To apply & for more info
please call 608-269-9953.
10-5-tfc
HELP WANTED: Part-time
weekend bartender wanted at
the Market Bar, Sparta. Great
earning potential. Apply
in person, 109 E. Main St.
7-27-tfc
11
Services
S T E A M - A - WAY
Cleaning Co.: Carpet and
upholstery. Smoke and water
restoration, air duct cleaning.
Satisfaction is guaranteed.
For a free estimate, website:
steamawaycleaning.com,
or call (608)372-6684 or
(608)269-7949 or 1-800278-6090. 4-8-tfc
HIRING: Now hiring at
Sparta Taco Bell.
With
experience, starting pay
$9.00 and above. Apply at:
work4gwhi.com. 5-26-tfc
October 19
SERVICE CONSULTANT: The Chevrolet Buick Dealership
in Sparta is seeking a new service consultant. Must have
excellent communication skills, be a team player, and be
able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Previous Automotive Service Consultant experience helpful,
but will train. Please contact Kathy Kendhammer at 608269-2158, extension 4211 with questions. Full time.
QUICK SERVICE TECHNICIANS: Entry-level positions
working in the Quick Service area performing oil changes,
tire rotations, inspections, and some light maintenance.
Day shift positions available at our Chevrolet Dealership
in West Salem and at our Chevrolet Cadillac Dealership in
Onalaska. Please contact Harold Binning at 608-786-0400,
extension 4111 with questions for the West Salem position
and Ian Goodwin at 608-783-8900, extension 4711 with
questions for the Onalaska positions. Full-time and parttime positions.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN: Must be able to
perform vehicle repair and maintenance work to meet
dealership and factory standards. Qualified applicants will
have experience and 2 years of technical school training.
ASE certification preferred or General Motors Factory
certification required. Applicants must be able to work
independently, manage their own time, and be good with
customers. Please contact Kathy Kendhammer at 608-2692158, extension 4211 with questions.
CUSTODIAN: The Ford Dealership in Sparta requires a
custodian to perform general cleaning of non-shop areas.
Some light maintenance. Previous cleaning experience
desired; light maintenance experience helpful. Please
contact Cheryl at 608-304-6000 with questions. Full-time.
Full-time positions include benefits. All positions include
Company-provided uniforms, training, certifications, and
incentives. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean
driving record.
Qualified candidates for any advertised positions should
submit a current resume or application, with reference to
the applied for position, to:
Brenengen Autogroup
Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 155
990 Highway 16
West Salem, WI 54669
Or
hr@brenengen.com
Brenengen Autogroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.Brenengen.com
NOTICE
TOWN OF NEW LYME
Regular town board meeting to be
held on Wednesday, October 21, at
8:00 p.m. at the town hall.
Agenda: Approval of bills, road work
update, review new correspondence
and confirm the next meeting date.
Lisa M. Green
Town Clerk
WNAXLP
October 19, 26, November 2
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
Case No. 15-CV-245
Case Code: 30405
ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO PARISH
W109 County Highway U
Norwalk, Wisconsin 54648
Plaintiff,
vs.
FRANK H. WEIBEL AND CLARA T.
WEIBEL,
Deceased,
And
JOHN DOE AND MARY DOE OR
ANYONE CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN LAND DESCRIBED IN NOTICE OF
AMENDED LIS PENDENS ATTACHED,
Defendants.
SUMMONS
Within twenty (20) days of receiving
this Summons, you must respond with
a written answer, as that term is used in
chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to
the Complaint. The Court may reject or
disregard an answer that does not follow
the requirements of the statutes. The
answer must be sent or delivered to the
Court, whose address is:
Monroe County Circuit Court
112 South Court Street
Sparta, WI 55656
and to James G. Birnbaum and Jessica
T. Kirchner, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose
address is:
O’Flaherty Heim Egan & Birnbaum,
Ltd.
201 Main Street, 10th Floor
La Crosse, WI 54601
You may have an attorney help or
represent you.
If you do not provide a proper answer
within twenty (20) days, the Court may
grant judgment against you for the award
of money or other legal action requested
in the Complaint, and you may lose your
right to object to anything that is or may
be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment
may be enforced as provided by law. A
judgment awarding money may become
a lien against any real estate you own
now or in the future, and may also be
enforced by garnishment or seizure of
property.
Dated this 14th day of October, 2015.
O’FLAHERTY HEIM EGAN
& BIRNBAUM, LTD.
Jessica T. Kirchner
State Bar No. 1047156
201 Main Street, 10th Floor
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-784-1605
Fax: 608-785-1303
over a five-year period (2008-2012).
Efficiency is important in all industries because i
influences cost, according to Kashian. As efficienc
increases, costs decrease. Health care costs are
significant concern for consumers, but for employers
cost is especially relevant.
“Since employers pay a portio
TechnicalEfficiency of employee health premiums
improvements in how efficientl
Rank 2008-2012
resources are used in healt
1
care help moderate or reduc
costs,” Kashian said. “High
2
quality care translates into goo
3
health outcomes that ensur
4
employees return to work an
5
to their normal activities faster
That reduces costs associate
6
with absenteeism and creates
7
positive work environment.”
8
To develop an acceptabl
9
comparison
mechanism
Kashian and his research team
10
created an index of outputs tha
were common to all 50 states
The outputs compared how well states were doing o
measures related to quality of care, patients’ satisfactio
with the care they received and health outcomes. It als
took
health insurance coverage rates and life expectancy fo
patients being treated for chronic diseases
Cold weather and critters are coming!
Sensible steps to keep unwanted animals out of your environmen
lifeless landscape in springtime. Deer also carry the
ticks that cause Lyme disease.
When winter comes, you don’t want to be spending
time in the cold maintaining fences (which often aren’
tall enough to keep deer out), sound and sight deterren
devices (which deer get used to) or even utilizing a
chemical based repellent (which can be harmful to
humans, pets, wildlife and plants). Instead, opt for a
proven effective, all-natural topical spray repellent like
Bobbex Deer Repellent. Available as a ready-to-use spray
or concentrate, Bobbex’s taste and smell deterrent won’
wash off in rain or snow, and proved 93 percent effective
in independent testing by the Connecticut Agricultura
Experiment Station. Visitwww.bobbex.com to learn more
Ridding yards of rodents: If you’re a fall gardener
rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks and other herbivores can
do more damage to your landscape than frost. Fencing
and other types of deterrents like plastic owls often aren’
effective in scaring herbivores away. Bobbex-R Anima
Repellent is an all-natural, topical spray that repels
small herbivores but is harmless to all wildlife, people
pets and contains no petro chemicals. Rain, snow
hosing and irrigation
won’t wash the produc
off, and you can even
use it as a bulb-dip to
prevent below-ground
foraging. It can also be
sprayed at the mouth
of burrows and holes
to
prevent
anima
re-entry.
Bobbex-R
will also help protec
plantings from reduced
moisture
conten
during
periods
o
water reduced weather
conditions. In winter
cold weather, blustery
winds and frozen soi
reduce plants’ ability
to absorb much needed
A single deer can consume 1.5 tons of vegetation a year.
moisture to maintain
Depending on where you live and what weather
forecasting service you listen to, the upcoming winter may
be brutal. Weather predictions can be as variable as the
weather itself, but one thing is for sure – temperatures
don’t need to drop drastically to inspire unwelcome
animals to encroach on your personal space.
Deer can devastate your landscape, rodents can
infiltrate your backyard and before you know it you have
damage to your yard and home. Wildlife can even put
your family’s health at risk; deer are known to harbor
disease-carrying ticks and rodent infestations have been
associated with respiratory ailments. It pays to take
sensible steps to keep unwanted animals away from your
home this winter, no matter what the temperature.
Diverting deer: A single deer can consume 1.5 tons of
vegetation a year. The number of whitetail deer has tripled
in certain states in the past decade, and as other food
sources become scarce in fall and winter, hungry deer
turn to suburban landscapes for food. Foraging deer can
cripple gardens, shrubs and trees, sometimes rendering
them unable to weather winter, leaving you with a dead,
Legal Notices
DuraTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Workplace.
The Brenengen Autogroup has openings at our
Chevrolet Cadillac Dealership in Onalaska, WI,
our Chevrolet Dealership in West Salem, WI,
our Ford Dealership in Sparta, WI, and at our
Chevrolet Buick Dealership in Sparta, WI:
A new study by the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
found Wisconsin’s health care system is the third-most
efficient in the country. That is good news for consumers
and employers, according to the Wisconsin Hospital
Association.
“Wisconsin hospitals and health systems are making
steady progress to improve patient
safety, decrease readmissions,
State
and improve the quality of care,”
according to WHA President/CEO
Hawaii
Eric Borgerding. “We know that
quality improvement also has
Iowa
an impact on efficiency and cost.
Wisconsin
Our goal is to increase the value
Minnesota
of health care, and while we are
not there yet, we are on the right
Massachusetts
path.”
Maine
The study by Russell Kashian,
Utah
professor of economics at UWWhitewater, found that Wisconsin
District of Columbia
uses its health care delivery system
Nebraska
resources more efficiently than all
Michigan
but two states – Hawaii, which was
first, and Iowa. Minnesota was the
fourth-most efficient state.
Supported by the Wisconsin Hospital Association,
the study was designed to provide employers a better
perspective on whether their investments in employee
health care are providing a good return on the dollars
spent compared to other states. Kashian used financial
and human resource data along with patient satisfaction
scores and studies that measured patients’ access to care
October 19, 26, November 2
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
Case No. 14 CV 344
GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
TRACY A. PARKER RODRIGUEZ a/k/a
TRACY ANN PARKER RODRIGUEZ,
JUAN P. RODRIGUEZ,
JANE DOE RODRIGUEZ, possible
current spouse of Juan P. Rodriguez,
NORRIS-VERNIER MOTOR SALES
INC. n/k/a BRENENGEN MOTORS,
TOMAH AREA CREDIT UNION,
1ST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
CURRAHEE FINANCIAL, LLC,
Defendants.
Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by
virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the
amount of $81,189.62 entered by the
court on April 22, 2015, the undersigned
Sheriff of Monroe County, Wisconsin, will
sell the following described real estate.
Lot Three (3) Grumann Heights
Subdivision to the City of Tomah, Monroe
County, Wisconsin.
Tax Key No. 286-00922-0000
Street Address: 1716 Bow Street,
Tomah, WI 54660
Place of Sale: Front lobby of the
Monroe County Courthouse, 112 S.
Court St., Sparta, WI
Date & Time of Sale: November 18,
2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Terms of Sale:
1. Property is sold “as is” and subject
to all legal liens and encumbrances,
including but not limited unpaid and
accrued real estate taxes, special
assessments, and other governmental
charges, plus interest and penalties, if
any.
2. A bid deposit of not less than ten
percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be
due in the form of cash, cashier’s check,
or certified funds at the time of sale.
3. Successful bidder to pay the entire
unpaid balance of bid within ten (10)
days following confirmation of the sale
by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s
title insurance, document recording fees
and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax.
4. Failure to make timely payment
following confirmation of sale will result
in forfeiture of bid deposit.
Scott Perkins, Sheriff
Monroe County
Law Offices of
James E. Huismann, S.C.
N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr., Suite 120
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
(262) 523-6400
vitality.Bobbex-R provides retention of
moisture in plantings through periods of
frigid weather, and reduces damage from
early fall frost.
Pro-Active Tips to keep critters out of
homes: Mice, rats and even raccoons can
take up residence inside homes when the
weather turns cold. A single rodent in a
home can quickly turn into an infestation,
damaging walls, belongings and exposing
your family to allergens and disease.
Removing an infestation can be costly and
time-consuming, so it makes sense to be proactive and try to prevent pests from coming
inside in the first place.
Before the weather cools, take a look
around your home to find any potential entry
point– remember, mice may be able to ge
in through an opening as small as 1/4 inch
– and plug them. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention recommends looking
around doors and windows, pipes throughou
the home, fireplaces, attics and crawl spaces
vents and drains. You can do the job yoursel
or hire a professional to help pest-proof your
home.
While you may have to put up with a long
cold, hard winter you certainly don’t have to
tolerate unwanted four-legged foes in your
home or yard once the weather cools and
winter arrives. A combination of the righ
deterrents and prudent preparations can
ensure your environment remains as pest
free as possible this year.
PUBLIC NOTICE
BID REQUEST
Couleecap, Inc. is seeking bids for the contract period of
January 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016, with a possible
1 year extension. Bids will be taken for the replacement or
service of furnaces, boilers, space heaters, and other residential
heating units. Clean and tunes, repairs, installation of chimney
liners and other misc. repairs are also possible. This contract will
be for services provided in La Crosse County. Contact person is
Kay Mueller at Couleecap, Inc., 201 Melby Street, Westby, WI
54667. Contact number is 608-634-7368, and you may call
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact
email is kay.mueller@couleecap.org. Small and minority-owned
businesses and women’s business enterprises are encouraged
to bid. Request for Bids posted on our website: www.
couleecap.org.
All bids are due in our office by Monday, November 23, 2015 at
3:00 p.m. Couleecap cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected
bids. Late bids will be returned. Faxed bids will not be accepted.
A MANDATORY Bidders Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
November 11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m., Westby Couleecap Office, 201
Melby St., Westby, WI. Written questions will be taken until
Monday, November 9, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. All questions received
in written form and at bidders meeting will be responded to by
Monday, November 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. These answers will be
posted on our website: www.couleecap.org.
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THE SPARTA HERALD
MONDAY, October 19, 2015
Page 14
ACT’s Monster
Dash Oct. 31
From left, Maury Johnson, Director of Sales and Production, Edwin Knoll, Blue River Dealer, Scott
Ausborn, Regional Sales Manager.
Ed Knoll is recognized
by Blue River Hybrids
Area
Community
Theatre
is holding a Monster Dash 5k
run/walk fundraiser October
31. Teams and individuals
can register online at www.
TomahACT.com
or
at
the
theatre, 907 Kilbourn in Tomah,
beginning at 7 a.m. October 31.
The race itself begins at 9 a.m.
from the theatre parking lot.
Prizes will be awarded to
the first through third place
individuals by gender and age
group, under 15, 25 – 34, 35 - 44,
45 – 54, 55 – 64, 65 – 74, and 75
and older. Team plaques will be
awarded for the largest number
of teams from one organization,
and the fastest first four team
members. Individual and team
prizes will be awarded for the
scariest costumes, and the most
creative costumes.
After Oct. 15 registration is $30
for individuals, $80 for teams,
and $12 for children fifteen and
under. Team registration fee
includes 4 t-shirts. Additional
shirts are $10 each.
All proceeds go to helping ACT
continue to produce live theater
in our community.
SUBSCRIBE
TODAY!
PRINT &
E-EDITION
COMBO
Alternate side parking begins Nov. 1
FOR ONLY
Ed Knoll of Golden Grains in
Sparta was recognized as a Ten
Year Dealer as part of Blue River
Hybrids’
tenth
anniversary
celebration banquet. The award
recognizes
dedicated
seed
dealers who have played an
integral role in building Blue
River Hybrids from its inception.
Started in 2005, Blue River
Hybrids, based in Ames, IA, is
a leading producer of organic
seed products. Knoll is a Blue
Alternate side parking in the
city of Sparta begins November 1
and ends March 31 annually.
All vehicles must park on
the even-numbered side of the
street on the even-numbered
days of the month, and on the
odd-numbered side of the street
on the odd-numbered days of the
River Hybrids seed dealer,
working with organic farmers in
Wisconsin.
In addition Ed has been
recognized
for
outstanding
achievement in sales and service
during the 2014-2015 sales
season. The recognition is given
to seed dealers who have had
a significant increase in sales
while providing exceptional
customer service and meeting
several business criteria.
month.
The calendar date is determined as of the date at 2 a.m.
Motor vehicles or any other
types of vehicles shall not park
on any cul-de-sac during the effective time period listed.
The north side of the streets
that run east and west are
“The success of any company
is dependent not only on its
products but in having a
dedicated and proactive sales
force,” said Maury Johnson, cofounder of Blue River Hybrids.
“Ed consistently went above
and beyond in sharing product
knowledge and counseling his
customers on the best Blue
River Hybrid products for their
operations.”
even-numbered. The south side
of the streets that run east and
west are odd-numbered. The east
side of the streets that run north
and south are odd-numbered.
The west side of the streets
that run north and South are
even-numbered.
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