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Messenger NOW ONLINE - www.DEWITTMEDIA.com COLFAX Volume 118, Issue 41 Colfax, Wisconsin 54730 • (715) 962-3535 7 18122 77225 4 1 $ 00 Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Elk Mound man charged with death of girlfriend Also charged in theft from Kadingers, Inc. in Downing By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 19-year-old Elk Mound man has appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court in connection with a variety of charges, including burglaries at Kadinger’s Auto Salvage (Kadinger’s Inc.) and for causing the death of his girlfriend in a traffic accident in the Town of Tainter. Gunnar D. Zurek appeared in court with his attorney, Michael Cohen, on October 3. Zurek’s girlfriend, Vanessa M. Marsh, 18, died shortly after 11 p.m. on September 23 when the vehicle Zurek was driving went off the road and rolled in a ditch on 770th Avenue. Toxicology tests had not yet been completed at the time of the court hearing, and Judge James Peterson suggested that the district attorney’s office contact the testing facility to ask that the test results be expedited because the case involved a death. Zurek is charged with one felony count of knowingly operating a motor vehicle while suspended causing death, along with misdemeanor counts of possessing marijuana, possessing drug paraphernalia and bail jumping. In connection with the September 23 accident, traffic citations were issued to Zurek as well: operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license fourth offense; failure to keep the vehicle under control; and underage drinking third offense. Zurek also is charged with burglary as a party to a crime for incidents that occurred at Kadinger’s Auto Salvage in the Town of Tiffany in July and August of this year. In addition to the felony burglary charge, he is charged with misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor bail jumping. A $1,000 cash bail was set in both cases on October 1. A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Dunn County Circuit Court on December 5 at 9:15 a.m. Car accident According to the complaint, when law enforcement officers arrived at the scene of the accident in the Town of Tainter on September 23, they found two men outside of the car who were injured and a woman lying in the ditch not far from the overturned car, who was already deceased. One of the men identified himself as Joseph Thalacker and told officers that he had been in the car with his cousin and his cousin’s girlfriend. He identified his cousin as “Gunnar” and his cousin’s girlfriend as Vannessa Marsh. A Dunn County deputy went to MayoEau Claire where Zurek was receiving medical treatment. Zurek told the deputy that he had somehow gotten sideways on the road, that the vehicle had rolled, and that he was going to “Sands” just down the road. Zurek also told the deputy that he’d had “four to drink,” and when the deputy asked when he had been drinking, Zurek said while he was driving around but that his last drink had been an hour before the accident, according to the complaint. Zurek informed the deputy that he had also had a prescription for Vicodin but that he had not taken any that day. The deputy asked Zurek when was the last time he had smoked marijuana, and Zurek said the day before and that he had not smoked the day of the accident. Colfax Police Officer Michael Madrid responded to the accident as well and obtained a statement from a neighbor close to the accident scene. The neighbor said another man had come to her door and told her to call 911, and then she had gone to the crash scene to offer help. Zurek had approached the neighbor and told her he had been drinking and had lost control of the car, according to the complaint. Investigators found a prescription hydrocodone (Vicodin) bottle in the ditch with Zurek’s name on it. Investigators also found a glass smoking pipe that smelled of marijuana in the ditch not far from the prescription bottle and a small, clear plastic bag with a green leafy substance on the passenger seat of the vehicle that tested positive for marijuana, according to the complaint. Kadinger’s In the separate felony case based on incidents from July 1, 2014, through August 31, 2014, a Dunn County deputy contacted Zurek on September 18 and told the defendant that a number of other co-defendants had said Zurek was involved with a burglary at Kadinger’s Auto Salvage near Downing. Zurek told investigators that he had driven a Jeep into the field behind Kadinger’s several times and that others had gone into the facility and had brought out items that they loaded into the back of the Jeep and a van. On one occasion, the Jeep was full and the van was half full. A variety of items had been taken from Kadinger’s such as catalytic converters, copper and copper wire and aluminum radiators. The first time they went, Zurek said that Jason Schmitz, Tim Stabenow, Travis Westaby and Vannessa Marsh had gone to Kadinger’s as well but that Marsh had never gotten out of the vehicle. Zurek said they had taken the stolen items to “Toys” although one time they took items to “Cooley’s” but did not get enough money. The account at Toys should be under his name, although he believed one might be under Marsh’s name. Zurek told investigators his portion of the proceeds was a little over $100, according to the complaint. The investigator also interviewed Marsh on September 18, only five days before she died. Marsh said that she, Westaby, Schmitz, Stabenow and Zurek went to Kadinger’s and would park in the field near the bus. Marsh said Westaby and Schmitz would go in while the rest stayed in the vehicle. She said Stabenow and Zurek would load the vehicles. On one occasion, Marsh said, the items were put in her name at Toys and that she believed the check was for about $350, according to the complaint. In separate cases, Zurek also is charged with misdemeanor criminal damage to property, theft of moveable property valued at less than $2,500 and misdemeanor bail jumping. Colfax approves pay increases for employees By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved pay increases for the public works employee, director of public works and the Colfax Rescue Squad director of 35 cents an hour, $1 an hour and $1.25 per hour. The village board approved the pay increases following closed sessions of joint meetings with the village board and the personnel committee September 22 and September 29. The entire village board serves on the personnel committee, but Scott Gunnufson, village president, chairs the village board, while Susan Olson, village trustee, chairs the personnel committee. Don Logslett, department of public works employee, currently makes $21.35 per hour, which will increase to $21.70 after January 1. Rand Bates, director of public works, currently makes an annual salary of $46,176, which will increase to $48,256 after January 1. Don Knutson, director of the Colfax Rescue Squad, current- ly makes an annual salary of $35,048, which will increase to $37,648 after January 1. The village board/personnel committee conducted employee evaluations for Logslett and Bates September 22. Board members also planned to conduct the employee evaluation for Knutson on September 22, but the rescue squad was called out on an emergency, and Knutson went out on the call. The village board/personnel committee addressed several changes to the employee handbook prior to conducting Knutson’s evaluation in closed session on September 29. “We appreciate Don (Knutson’s) positive influence at (the rescue squad) and for the village,” Gunnufson said after the board reconvened into open session. “He has always had a stable budget … you do whatever it takes to get the job done. You are a true advocate for the village,” he said. “Keep up the good work,” chimed in Beverly Schauer, village trustee. The remaining village board members also thanked Knutson for his service to the community. Sick leave One of the issues addressed by the village board/personnel committee at both the September 22 and September 29 meetings was sick leave. Under the previous agreement, employees could accumulate up to 720 hours of sick leave. Under the new contract governed by the new employee handbook, village workers can only accumulate 480 hours of sick leave. When the sick leave goes over 480 hours, employees are paid a percentage of the sick leave hours. Under the previous agreement, employees would be paid the full amount for the 720 hours when they retired or when they terminated employment with the village. Both Logslett and Knutson were concerned they were going to lose the sick leave they had already earned. Knutson has already reached the 720 hours. Logslett is nearly at the 480 hours. Jackie Ponto, administratorclerk-treasurer, assured both of them that they would not lose the 480 hours. When employees with up to 480 hours of accumulated sick leave retire, they will be paid their full wage for the number of hours, she said. Knutson wondered if the number of hours he has earned above 480 could be put into a post-employment account and used to pay health insurance premiums for him after he retires, similar to the program implemented for Pete Gehring when he retired as police chief. The Colfax Village Board unanimously approved a motion to set aside the 240 hours for Don Knutson to receive as a post-retirement benefit. Under the new contract, employees who have worked for Colfax for one to ten years will receive 25 percent as a payout for sick leave over 480 hours. Employees who have worked for the village for 11 to 19 years Employees Please see page 2 Auditor: Colfax financials in fine shape By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — According to the village’s auditor with Bauman Associates, Colfax is solvent and is in good financial shape. Eric Davidson, a CPA with Bauman Associates out of Eau Claire, presented the auditor’s report for 2013 at the Colfax Village Board’s September 29 meeting. Davidson noted that the auditors proposed “numerous” journal entries to adjust the financial statements for the general fund, rescue squad, debt service and water and sewer funds and that many of these should be made by the village’s management prior to the audit. On the other hand, he said, the number of journal entries needed for adjustment had decreased substantially over the previous year. Jackie Ponto, Davidson pointed out, was the village’s first fulltime administrator-clerk-treasurer in quite some time. Village clerk-treasurer John Jahr died in November of 2010. Ponto was hired in the summer of 2012. Between the time of Jahr’s death and Ponto beginning employment with the village, there was a series of deputy clerks, part-time clerks, and temporary clerks, along with Kathy Morse, a clerk from Rice Lake, who filled in when she could, mostly working on weekends. Here is some of the information included in the 44-page auditor’s report: • The beginning general fund balance on January 1, 2013, was $1.43 million. The ending balance on December 31, 2013, was $1.76 million. • The youth softball and baseball trust had an ending balance on December 31, 2013, of $50,928. • The Village of Colfax receives a payment of $527 per month from Colfax Prairie Homes beginning in December of 1996 and continuing through November 1, 2026, bearing an interest rate of 3 percent. Westcap has purchased Colfax Prairie Homes and is working toward making it a non-profit, Ponto said. • The Community Development Block Grant revolving loan fund consists of notes from 21 village residents for a total of $306,673. The notes are interest free and have various maturity dates. Village residents who have CDBG loans pay the money back when they sell the property, and then the money is available for another village resident to use. Designated funds The Village of Colfax also has designated funds with the following balances as of December 31, 2013: • Future CDBG program expenditures — $31,735. • Perpetual care for Evergreen Cemetery — $28,500. • Future library operations — $17,848. • Donations or grants for improvements to the Colfax Municipal Building — $77,912. • Future improvements to the Colfax Municipal Building — $165,280. • TIF #3 expenditures and debt service — $104,576 • TIF #4 expenditures and debt service — $24,659 • Major equipment replacement for various departments — $347,259 • Future ambulance operations — $124,488 • The undesignated, unassigned funds in the general fund amounted to $954,622 as of December 31, 2013. Debt limit As per state law, Colfax has a debt limit established at 5 percent of the village’s equalized value of $45.368 million. The total debt limit is $2.268 million. Current long-term debts applicable to the debt margin are $1.269 million, leaving a borrowing capacity of $999,468. From 2014 to 2028, the village’s long-term debt obligation amounts to $1.11 million in principal and $194,000 in interest. FALL SHOWS HER COLORS in this beautiful tree outside of Colfax Lutheran Church. —photo by LeAnn Ralph Elk Mound approves 3 percent increase for village employees By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved pay increases for village employees of 3 percent. The Elk Mound Village Board met in closed session following the October 1 meeting to discuss the salary and wage increases and reconvened to open session after about ten minutes. Village President Andy Peterson announced that the village board had approved 3 percent pay increases in closed session and also had approved a $2 an hour increase for Mark Levra, director of public works. The village board approved an additional week of paid vacation per year for Levra as well. Elk Mound Police Chief Travis Hakes requested no increase in wages for 2015, Peterson said. All other benefits will remain the same for 2015. The Colfax Messenger sent an e-mail to Pat Hahn, village clerktreasurer, asking for the contract amounts for Elk Mound village employees. Hahn responded by providing the information on the 3 percent pay increase, the $2 an hour increase, the extra week of vacation and that the police chief had requested he not receive an increase. Hahn did not provide any copies of contracts or contract amounts for individual employees indicating current salaries or wages. Elk Mound Please see page 7 756855 • 10-2-14 I W , e i n o Menom BUY & DRIVE WITH CONFIDENCE! www.northtownford.com • 1-800-525-7724 Page 2 • Colfax Messenger NEWS Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Off the Publisher's Desk 2014 ELK MOUND Homecoming Court includes Back row (left to right) Allie Weber, Andrew Benson, Karie Jo Nigon, Billy Bodenburg, Madysen Borofka, Dylan Black, Tamara Huffman, Jonas Kohls. Row 2: Nevada LaPointe, Erik Strand, Kayla Black, Justin Erpenbach, Hannah Brunner, Eric Walling, Mikayla Solberg, Hunter Adleman, Lauren Scharlau, Matt McLaughlin. Row 3: Elly Friberg, Brody Bergh, Zach Mohr, Moriah Mauer, Alex Lorenz, Caleb Kruger, Rachel Caron, John Yang. Queen: Morgan Polden. King: Jon Storing. —photo submitted November’s elections won’t resolve much of anything By Lee H. Hamilton Members of Congress are home now, campaigning for the upcoming elections. Their messages are all over the map, and for a good reason: they have very little to brag about. The Congress that just recessed until after the elections makes the 80th — the one that Harry Truman blasted as “donothing” — look like a paragon of productivity. This year’s members did manage to avoid a shutdown, but that’s about all. Congressional leaders spent the better part of the year avoiding tough votes. They didn’t pass an annual budget. They made no pretense of weighing U.S. policy against ISIS or, really, any other foreign or defense policy issue. They didn’t tackle immigration reform, climate change, tax reform, the minimum wage, or domestic surveillance. They passed fewer bills than any other Congress in 60 years. In the 3 ½ months between the beginning of August and midNovember, they’ll have been in session all of 10 days. Small wonder that voters are in a sour mood when it comes to Washington. They want to see our elected leaders tackling issues that confront the country. They want less partisanship. They don’t understand government’s frequent failures, and crave more competence. On every front, the people they’ve elected have disappointed them. This may be why there is no dominant theme in this year’s elections: voters seem more focused on a variety of issues than on one dominant issue. Apathy is high and we are headed for low voter turnout, even by the standards of mid-term elections. Voter outrage at Congress is not translating into a message of rejecting incumbents. This has made the tone of the election rather interesting. Candidates appear to have picked up on voters’ dislike of mean-spirited campaigning, and for the most part are showing restraint. The deeply partisan politics we saw in 2010 and 2012 has abated. Where a couple of years ago there was heated talk of storming the gates in Washington and potentially shutting the government down, that kind of campaigning is just a memory this year. Candidates may not be embracing Washington, but they’re not attacking it as they once did. There’s even talk of bipartisanship and building bridges, sentiments that were nearly invisible in recent years. Given President Obama’s lack of popularity, there’s a general sense among members of the political class that Republicans have an edge in the election and may well take over the Senate. A battle to control the Senate can Out of the Past 10 years ago October 6, 2004 Rachel Woolever and Joey Robertson were chosen as the 2004 Colfax High School Homecoming Queen and King. Ann Sekelsky of Colfax and Jonathan Holm of Saxon were married Sept. 18 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls. Elk Mound secured a spot in the football playoffs with a 36-7 win over St. Croix Central to improve their conference record to 4-0 and 6-0 overall. Ryan Schumacher scored three times and intercepted two passes for the Mounders. 25 years ago October 5, 1989 A son, Travis Alan Mcllquham was born Sept. 20 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls, to Todd Mcllquham and Jean Michels. Colfax seniors Maureen Brennan and Stacy Bjurquist have been named September First American Bank Achievement winners. After a 38-0 drubbing of PepinArkansaw, Elk Mound is now 6-0 in football action as quarterback W.J. Vincent connected for 11 of 12 passes for 210 yards and Jesse Zurbuchen returned an interception for a touchdown. 35 years ago October 11, 1979 Tina Gehling and Dale Logslett, both of Colfax, were married Sept. 15 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bloomer. Julie Ann Loofboro of New Auburn and John Anthony Domagala of Colfax were united in marriage Sept. 21 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Barron. Ken and Robbie Obermueller of Menomonie are the parents of a girl named Amanda Marie Sept. 22. Glen Baaken and Tanya Bates were named 1979 Colfax High MESSENGER COLFAX U.S.P.S. 121-240 Phone (715) 962-3535 Fax (715) 962-3413 website: www.DeWittMedia.com e-mail: [email protected] 511 East Railroad Ave • PO Box 517 Colfax, Wisconsin 54730-0517 Periodical Postage Paid at Colfax, Wisconsin 54730 Postmasters please send address corrections to: P.O. Box 38, Glenwood City, WI 54013-0038 Subscription rates (Payable in advance) Zip codes beginning in 547: $30 per year All other zip codes: $35 per year Carlton DeWitt…………………………………… Publisher and Editor Shawn DeWitt……………………………………… Advertising Manager LeAnn Ralph……………………………………………… Staff Reporter Marlys Kruger……………………………………………… Staff Reporter Messenger Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 pm If the office is closed and you need assistance, please call 715-265-4646. The Colfax Messenger is a member of the National Newspaper Assn. and the Wisconsin Newspaper Assn. School Homecoming King and Queen. Colfax won the homecoming football game 37-13 over Plum City as Robbie Railton ran for five touchdowns and passed to Andy Schindler for another. 50 years ago October 8, 1964 Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Whitney of New Richmond, a son, John Lloyd Sept. 18 at the New Richmond hospital. A son named Craig Douglas was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson of River Falls Oct. 3 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in that city. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dutter (nee LaKita Nabbefeld), a son at Luther Hospital Oct. 6. A daughter, Lori Lynn, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hagberg (nee Bonnie Schneck) Oct. 2 at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie. Miss Janice Snyder of Wheeler and Donald Dahl of Menomonie were married Sept. 26th at St. Joseph’s Church in Menomonie. 65 years ago October 6, 1949 Colfax rolled over Glenwood City in a Middle Border Conference game 38-7 on the running game of Follingstad, Donald Steinmetz and Curtis Close. Ray Niblet of route 2, Elk Mound, was painfully and seriously injured at his home when his overall leg was caught in the power takeoff of his tractor as he was attempting to attach his mower. Lutzen Bros. now has a new 2-row International corn picker to give you an A-1 corn picking job. 100 years ago October 16, 1914 As a proof of the quantity of the building stone being taken from the Colfax sand stone quarries, one cannot fail to be convinced when they see the huge blocks being hauled into town to the yard. A monster specimen was 9 feet and 6 inches long, four feet and 3 inches wide, 2 feet and 10 inches thick and weighed 16,000 pounds. The enrollment at the local high school is now forty five and new things this year are a Domestic Science course, a girls club and an indoor base ball team for the girls. have significant consequences, yet it’s unlikely that much will change on Capitol Hill in the near term. Mid-term elections are usually about the President, and Republicans are largely content in this election to attack him, while Democrats are content talking about anything but the President. Even if the Senate majority changes hands, it will do so only narrowly. Given that a party needs 60 votes there to accomplish much of anything, whoever controls the Senate will be able to maneuver only on the margins; resolving tough issues head-on will be difficult, maybe impossible. Unless the recent election talk of bipartisanship and finding common ground becomes a reality, in other words, the dysfunction and lack of productivity that have become defining characteristics of Congress in recent years are likely to continue. This is ironic, because large amounts of money are being poured into the fall elections, especially in races for the Senate. You’d almost think transformational policies were at stake. In truth, though, these elections are more of a run-up to the presidential race in 2016. And even then, the attention on the Senate is probably misplaced. Polls are showing that a number of gubernatorial seats are likely to switch hands in both directions, and if anything this year’s 36 gubernatorial contests will have more of an impact on politics two years from now than what happens in the Senate. In short, whatever happens on Election Day this year, it’s unlikely that much will change in its wake. This may hardly be the most important election of our lifetimes, but the business that Congress left unfinished is still waiting. The nation needs an elected leadership capable of rolling up its sleeves and meeting our challenges head-on right now, not a few years hence. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. Two weeks ago I talked about a Roman Coin found near Glenwood City. No one has come forward with more information about it. But I am still interested. However, people related a couple of items about what this area was like as the first settlers moved in. Alice Marie Ford reminded me of an item in the Downing history book about her grandfather shooting a deer in the thick woods near which is now the corner of Second and Pine Streets in Glenwood City. Another item that came to my mind was a story related to me years ago by a couple of ladies that lived in Springfield Township. Apparently when their family members settled there, the lady of the house was baking bread and some Native Americans came calling and tasted the homemade bread and liked it so much they traded a deer for some bread. In 1960, William L. Clark, Jr., wrote a history of Boyceville called, “Panorama of Progress.” In the opening page he relates what the area looked like in 1860 as the first settlers moved into the Boyceville area. Clark wrote, “One hundred years ago the site which is now Boyceville was nothing but a vast wilderness. The land was covered by a stand of virgin pine. Its forests were traversed only by the rippling streams and the friendly Chippewa who inhabited the small clearings. Into the area came trappers who set their lines and took the fur of the beaver and the fox. They carried on a small amount of trade with the Indians in the area, who, as the village began to spring up, came to have their knives sharpened and receive some of the settlers’ goods.” The Knapp Stout Company out of Menomonie was the biggest lumbering company in the area if not in the nation. By 1841 a sawmill and dam had been constructed on the Red Cedar River at Menomonie. In 1846, David Black owned that mill. The book “Historical and Biographical Album of the Chippewa Valley” published in 1892 says this about the area and the beginning of that company: “Capt. William Wilson, of Fort Madison, Iowa, made an exploring tour through the valley, in 1846, in search of a location for a sawmill. Acting on the suggestion of a Mr. Branham, they came up to the Menomonie (Red Cedar) together on foot. Finding that an interest in Black’s Mill was in the market he explored the river in a canoe, with an Indian for a guide, going fifty miles to ascertain if here was a good supply of pine.” This was the beginning of the Knapp Stout Company, which operated for more than the next half century. It makes me wonder how many public hearings, local and state government permits were need for those lumberjacks to harvest the big woods? Did the DNR control the daily activities of the lumbermen? I think not, but they did their job and opened up the land for settlements and farming and today we all have a very nice place to live. Thanks for reading!— Carlton Americans for Limited Government is a non- partisan, nationwide network committed to advancing free market reforms,private property rights and core American liberties. For more information on ALG please call us at 703-383-0880 or visit our website at www.GetLiberty.org. Employees Continued from page 1 will receive 30 percent as a payout for sick leave over 480 hours. People who have worked for the village for more than 20 years will receive a 35 percent payout. The reason employees will only receive one-fourth to onethird of their pay for any accumulated sick leave over 480 hours is to encourage employees to take time off when they are ill and not to let the sick leave hours accumulate, Ponto said. Under the previous agreement, employees earned eight hours of sick leave per month. Under the new contract, employees earn four hours of sick leave per month. Comp time Under the new employee contract, supervisory personnel (department heads) do not receive any overtime but are instead compensated after 40 hours with compensatory time off. Hourly employees will be paid time and one-half for hours worked over 40 hours. Instead of overtime, hourly employees can choose to receive compensatory time. Village employees can carry over 40 hours of comp time to the next year by notifying the administrator-clerk-treasurer. Compensatory time not taken by December 1 will be paid out in the first paycheck in December. Non-supervisory employees ordered to report to duty at a time other than the regular duty hours will be paid a minimum of two hours at time and one-half and also time and one-half for the hours exceeding the two-hour minimum. The “call-in pay” would most likely apply to emergencies in the winter, such as plowing snow or thawing frozen water mains. “We are spoiled in Colfax because the streets are plowed by 8:30 a.m.,” noted Mark Halpin, village trustee. Gunnufson suggested that at budget time, the village board should look at the amount of overtime and compensatory time paid out and, if the amount is large enough, perhaps consider adding another employee. FLU SHOT CLINIC 2014 Colfax Health Mart Pharmacy in Colfax will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic on Monday, October 13 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Please call us at 715-962-3784 to pre-schedule your appointment; we will take walk-ins as well. Appointments and at-risk individuals will have first preference. We accept cash or we submit your claim to your insurance provider as well as to Medicare Part B and D. *We at HealthMart do have the vaccines to administer at any time, but recommend people wanting the immunizations earlier than midSeptember, look at the CDC guidelines for the timing on getting immunized. If you get your Immunizations prior to mid-September, you risk the immunization being as effective in the later part of the Influenza season. Mid-September through October is the most effective time to get your Immunization. Colfax 525 Main St. • 715-962-3784 C40c41 FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Colfax Messenger • Page 3 Colfax Health & Rehab News American Red Cross encourages donors to make blood donation a lifelong habit The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors that it’s never too late – or too early – to make blood donation a lifelong habit. Many blood donors report making their first blood donation while in high school. High school and college students account for about 20 percent of all blood donations to the Red Cross. Individuals can begin donating at 17 years old, or 16 in some states, and continue to donate as long as they meet eligibility requirements. Blood donations often decline during the winter holidays when school is not in session. The Red Cross is offering 16- to 24-yearold students currently enrolled in school a way to help overcome this seasonal decline and have a chance to win a college scholarship. Students who sponsor a successful blood drive between Dec. 15, 2014, and Jan. 15, 2015, through the Leaders Save Lives program will be entered to win a college scholarship and will receive a gift card. More information is available at redcrossblood. org/leaderssavelives. Donors are needed year-round, particularly those with types O negative, A negative and B negative blood. Those who attempt to donate in October will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card, courtesy of Suburban Propane. To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a download link, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities October 23: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, 207 University St., Elk Mound. How to Donate Blood Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Roast Beef Supper Group Thrift Sale E7250 N. County Highway E Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 207 W. River Street Colfax St. Katherine’s Church Wednesday, October 15 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverages. Freewill offering. All are welcome! C41p The class reunion for the classes of 1941 and 1942 was held on September 13, 2014 at the Whitetail Golf Course. Those who attended were: Class of 1941: Vickie and Dale Hendricks, Ardyce and Vernoid Hoveland Class of 1942: Lloyd Hainstock and wife, Dick Toycen and wife, Elaine Toycen, Lillian Wendlandt, Vergene Viets, JaVerna Fjelsted Visitors from the Class of 1943: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Iverson, Ruby Loftus Moats, Arlene Price Hones Deaths - 1941 Class: Elaine Froiland, Ed Ausdeau, Juul Noer Deaths - 1942 Class: Orville Larson Swanee Rasmussen moved to Maryland. Mrs. Marvel Entzminger is the only living teacher we had. Marcella Buchner and Phyllis Olson Peterson were unable to attend. We have been very blessed to live in a wounderful country. As we look around, we see that many things are changing. It is not like it was. 50 million babies aborted, marriages failing, same sex marriage, pornography, murder, gambling, drug and alcohol abuse, etc. Oh that America would repent and turn back to God. A serious question for each of us to consider is, “Where would I be tomorrow if I should die tonight?” Fall Mini Sessions KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS from Colfax Elementary School paid their annual visit to the Colfax Fire Station to learn about fire safety and how local firefighters do their job.Students were allowed to go through the fire truck (behind them to the left)which was purchased from money raised during the Fireman’s Ball celebration. They also learned how to use the water hose and had a tour of the ambulance. Helping with the presentation (back row) were Don Knutson Director of the Rescue Squad, firefighter Joe Solberg, Mrs Jensen in the clothing firefighters wear while working, and firefighter Chris Larson. Students in the upper grade levels will have a presentation on fire safety this week at the school. —photo by M. Kruger New WI Voter Photo ID Rules – Major Changes DUNN COUNTY, WI – County Clerk Julie A. Wathke urges voters in Dunn County to plan now to make sure they have the acceptable photo ID to vote beginning with the November 4, 2014 Election. On September 12, 2014 the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the photo ID law that has been enjoined by the courts since March, 2012. Most voters already have one of the types of photo ID required to vote. Election Day On Election Day, voters must provide one of the following photo IDs before they can cast a ballot: • Wisconsin Driver’s License • Wisconsin State ID Card • Military ID Card • U.S. Passport The above IDs are still valid if expired after the date of the most recent general election which was November 6, 2012. The following forms of photo ID are also acceptable, but must be unexpired: • A Certificate of Naturalization • Driver’s License Receipt issued by the WI DOT • ID issued by a federally rec- Thank You We would like to thank the following people who helped during my husband — and our father’s — illness. Thank you to the Bloomer hospital staff, the ambulance service, the emergency room staff at Bloomer hospital. Thank you Dr. Blair, Dr. Wirz, Dr. Shipman, and Dr. Zurob, all the nurses in both the Colfax Clinic and the Bloomer hospital, and also the Hospice staff and to Pastor Les Walck. God bless all of you. THE FAMILY OF JAMES F. PETERSON C41p N7584 690th Street COMPLETE LINE OF STEEL Coffee and lunch will be served both days. Starting at 15¢ Lb. Angles, Plates, I-Beams, Flats, Rounds, C Channel, etc. Saw Cutting also available Fri., Oct. 10 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 11 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gun cabinet with glass; full length futon nearly new; TVs; furniture; clothing; winter jackets; miscellaneous; all sizes. C41p Directions: from Hwy. 12 or I-94 - Exit 45; north on B; right on 730th Ave; left on 690th at the T in the road. Signs will be out. C41c NEW & USED STEEL TOWNE 7102 State Rd. 40, Elk Mound, WI (715) 879-5559 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm; Sat. 8-Noon Colfax Animal Hospital, S.C. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • We Feature Royal Canin Prescription Diets • Packages: Package 1 ($40): 1-8x10 & 2-5x7s 411 E. River – Colfax Phone 715-962-3380 Berres Family & Sports Chiropractic Package 2 ($75): 1-11x14 2-5x7s & 8 wallets Please call for available appointments. Mayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births Menomonie The following babies were born at Family Birth Suites at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie: September 23: Silas Howard Kirschbaum, son of Stephani Evans and Spencer Kirschbaum of Menomonie September 24: Gianna IvaRose Swan, daughter of Lacey Anderson-Swan and John Swan of Menomonie September 26: Destini Mae Lloyd, daughter of Traci Stamper and Nathaniel Lloyd of Menomonie Colfax Oct. 13: Turkey Deli Sandwich, Cheesy Potato Soup, Crackers, Carrot Sticks, Cheese Tray, Fruit Choice. Oct. 14: Chicken Nuggets, Oven Potatoes, California Mix Vegetables, Pineapple Tidbits. Oct. 15: Meatball Sub, Italian Bean Salad, Sliced Red & Green Peppers, Onions, Lettuce, Shredded Mozz. Cheese, Fruit Choice. Oct. 16: Pancake on a Stick, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Orange Juice, Melon Mix. Oct. 17: Taco Salad, Black Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, Salsa, Chips, Fruit Choice. Elk Mound October 6: Beef pasta casserole, corn, Caesar salad, breadstick, rice pudding. October 7: Chicken salad on rye bread, potato chowder, rosy applesauce, pineapple tidbits. October 8: Turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, Harvard beets, dinner roll, orange. October 9: Rosemary roast pork, baked potato w/sour cream, green beans, bread, cinnamon applesauce. October 10: Chicken breast, vegetable soup, dinner roll, mandarin oranges, brownie. Menu subject to change. Oct. 13: Breaded Chicken Pattie, Potato Rounds, Calico Beans, Pears or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 14: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Sweet Potato Fries, Winter Blend, Applesauce or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 15: Spaghetti, Bread Stick, Spinach & Romaine Salad, Green Beans, Peaches or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 16: Turkey Ala King, Biscuit, Peas, Beets, Pineapple or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 17: Pizza, Spinach & Romaine Salad, Wax Beans, Mixed Berries or Fresh Fruit. * Menus subject to change. Milk choice available daily. Buy, sell, trade all firearms at competitive prices. Gunsmith on site. 350+ guns in stock. Open: Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sat., - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marjorie A Clement, DDS (715) 832-5566 4c5*, C40c41 Grapevine senior nutrition menu School menus 304 Gray Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 Boesl Portrait Design municipal clerk for information. When voters request an absentee ballot by mail, they must include a photocopy of their photo ID with the request, or the ballot cannot be mailed. Voters who are “indefinitely confined” because of age, illness, infirmity or disability and voters in care facilities may have their absentee witness verify their identity instead of providing a copy of their photo ID. Active members of the U.S. Armed Services who are away from home are also exempt from the photo ID requirement. Please contact the clerk’s office for more information. For specific questions on how the new Voter ID law affects you please contact the Dunn County Clerk’s Office at 800 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751, by phone at 715-232-1677 or by email at [email protected]. Voters are also encouraged to visit the Wisconsin Government Accountability’s Voter ID website www.bringit.wisconsin.gov for information about the new law. 604 Main Street • Colfax 715-704-6500 BRUCE BUCKLEY, DVM BEV HALAMA, DVM ~ 3 Different Fall Settings ~ ognized Wisconsin Indian Tribe • A photo ID issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college which must be accompanied by proof of enrollment (please contact your Local Clerk, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board or your college or university for specifications) An acceptable photo ID is not required to include a current address. If you do not have a valid WI Driver’s License or WI State ID you can receive a free WI State ID from your local DMV if you specifically request a free ID for voting purposes. Please contact your local DMV or your Local Clerk for more information. Absentee Voting During in-person absentee voting, voters must present photo ID just like on Election Day. In-person absentee voting can begin the third Monday before the election, and must end at 5 p.m. or the close of business, whichever is later, the Friday before the election. Contact your Toli’s Arms LLC Large and Small Animals October 11th & 12th N12282 430th St., Boyceville, WI 54725 CHS Classes of 1941, and 1942 hold reunion Tainter United Methodist Annual Thrift & Bake Sale October 8-9-10 715-205-0313 Speaking of cheerful smiles we had many this week when our regular volunteers came to help. Leona Ubbelhode came on the weekend and visited with many residents. Merle Roth manned the front desk; meeting and greeting weekend visitors. LeAnn Mayner was here on Monday. Eileen Stokke helped on Tuesday and Friday. Veda Kiekhoefer was here Tuesday thru Friday. Linnea Thompson was here several days also. Mary Biesterveld helped on Wednesday. We are so grateful for all the volunteer help. They help with activity programs, some read to residents and some like to sit and visit with residents. Some of our residents are long term, but some are here for rehabilitation which is very convenient since Midwest Therapy has a big on-site gym. The rehab residents are usually so involved with physical therapy that they can’t make it to every activity program. Volunteers visit and help find things to make everyone’s day more pleasant. That is some of the things we did this week here in the beautiful the land of Colfax where the people are as vibrant and refreshing as the colorful trees and brisk fall breeze! 606 Main Street Colfax, WI 54730 (715) 962-3565 New Patients Welcome! C31eowc have a different speaker each month. This month Gloria Lake, Dietary Assistant talked about the winter menu. She listened and made note of any suggestions residents had for improving the menu. On Tuesday afternoon the bingo hall opened and residents arrived a bit early and eagerly awaited the start of games. Happy Hour was at 3 p.m. in the Square following Bingo. On Wednesday afternoon the Beauty Boutique opened and the beauty parlor was filled inside and out. When the manicured nails were all done the pretty pampered people were invited to have coffee and cookies in the Square. On Thursday afternoon the Square was a movie theater complete with fresh popped popcorn and snacks. Our Joy Ride was a shopping trip. It kept a couple of residents busy all afternoon. Our Joy rides vary. Next week we are going to the pumpkin patch. One resident was having a Packer party in her apartment and needed party supplies. She had a good turnout and everyone enjoyed the game except the Viking fans. On Friday afternoon the Square was again set up for Bingo. The Happy Hour that followed was dedicated to Dick VanDaalwyk’s retirement party. Dick had been the Director of Maintenance for 35 years. Matt Klukas is the new Director of Maintenance. We will miss Dick’s cheerful smile and his ability to fix just about everything. 10tfc Fall is such a wonderful time. One day this week we enjoyed 80 degrees. Later in the week we enjoyed 40 degrees with threats of snow. Maybe that is why many people saw two moose ambling along the road just north of us on highway 64. The moose must have thought they were still in Canada. Residents are staying warm, well fed, and properly entertained despite the weather and the moose. Monday morning and Tuesday morning there was devotions and exercise and current events. There was REX Classes every day at 1 p.m. and REX bounce ball every evening at 6pm, except Saturday when we had a special program at 6 p.m. Wednesday morning we had a church service. This week Pastor Schweitzer from Bethany Church in Colfax led the service. Delores Huber was our pianist. We broadcast a Sunday service on Sundays, but residents like to come to a service led by a minister who is here in person. Friday morning we had a gospel sing led by Glen, Julie and once again Delores was here to play the piano. Loretta in the meantime had a Rosary in the resident dining area for our Catholic residents. On Thursday morning we play. Volleyball is our game and the Square has more players every week. All pray and no play etc., etc. etc. The afternoons had a variety of programs. This week we had our monthly resident council meeting. We SPORTS Page 4 • Colfax Messenger Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Mounders come up short against Buffaloes ELK MOUND — Trailing by six points heading into the fourth quarter, three turnovers by the Elk Mound football team were too much to overcome as they lost their game on homecoming night to the Mondovi Buffaloes 26-20 Oct. 3. Although Mondovi is the defending conference champion, they have fallen on hard times after losing most of their starters from last season. Both teams were winless in conference play to start the game and both had one non-conference win. Mondovi took the opening kickoff to their own 40 and by using the pounding running game they have employed over the past few years, they moved the ball downfield in 11 plays, resulting in quarterback Jake Ede scoring from a yard out. A two point run made it 8-0 for the Buffs with 7:22 showing on the clock. With starting signal caller Dane Lew out for the season with a broken leg, the Mounders started their first possession with running back Noah Zurbuchen taking the direct snap in a Wildcat formation. They went three and out however, and were forced to punt. The defense stepped up and held Mondovi on the next series with Jordan Vanschoonhoven breaking up two straight pass attempts to force a punt. The Mounders started at the Mondovi 42 and with senior Shawn Flynn stepping into the quarterback spot, they kept the ball on the ground. Zurbuchen and Hunter Adleman took turns rushing and moving into the second quarter, the ball was at the Buffaloes’ one yard line. After fumbling the snap, Flynn kept his composure and ran to the right side for the score, and after Zurbuchen ran for the two point conversion, it was 8-8 with 10:58 left in the quarter. Mondovi used a seven plus minute drive to march down the field again, picking up four first downs (one by just two inches) and scored on an Austin Fedie run from 17 yards out. The Mounders stopped the conversion pass but were down 14-8 with 4:20 left in the half. Elk Mound couldn’t sustain any type of drive and gave the ball back via a punt with two and a half minutes to go and Mondovi took advantage, completing two passes, one for a 29 yard score when Sawyer Hayes got behind the Mounder defenders. Elk Mound again broke up a conversion pass but they were down 20-8 at the intermission. Neither team was able to move the ball for most of the third BIG STOP- Elk Mound’s Adam Wolgemuth (52) pulled down a Mondovi running back on a fourth down play for no gain in the fourth quarter of the game played Oct. 3 in Elk Mound. —photo by M. Kruger KNOCK DOWN-Elk Mound’s Jordan Vanschoonhoven broke up several pass attempts against Mondovi in the game played Oct. 3 on the Mounder’s home field. Vanschoonhoven also interceped a pass in the fourth quarter. —photo by M.Kruger Lady Mounders pound Pepin, Plum City The Elk Mound volleyball team continued to roll through the conference with a four set win over Pepin at home Sept. 30, then went on the road two days later and made easy work of it with a three set win at Plum City. Pepin Starting the evening with a 4-0 conference record, the Mounders had yet to lose a set in any of their conference matches. That changed quickly as they dropped the first set to the Lakers 25-18 before coming back to take the next three 25-17-25-15, 25-9. Morgan Polden was a force at the net and from the back row, slamming 15 kills and assisting on a block while serving up a pair of aces and collecting 11 digs. Elizabeth Schreiber and Hannah Flatnes both came up with eight kills each and Moriah Mauer and Elly Friberg had five apiece. Dayna Kotecki and Leia Kufahle combined for 34 of the Mounder’s 39 assists with Kotecki leading the way with 18 and Kufahl 16. Serena Wieser was perfect from the service line with a 20 for 20 performance and a pair of aces, Friberg had a team leading four solo blocks and Rachel Caron was solid on the defensive side with 11 digs. Plum City The Elk Mound defense held Plum City’s big slammer Cheyanne Catura to just seven kills in the 25-13, 25-14, 25-11 win. Meanwhile Schreiber put down 11 kills herself while Polden added 10 and Wieser six. Kufahl and Kotecki both set their teammates up 16 times, Kotecki added three service aces and eight digs, and Friberg, Caron and Polden played stellar defense as they collected 11 digs each. As a team, they missed only two of 73 attempts from the service line. The Mounders are 6-0 in conference play with three matches left. quarter partly due to the on and off rainfall. After a 38 yard punt by the Mounder’s Cole Tyman late in the quarter, Mondovi was pinned back on their own nine. Vanschoonhoven broke up another pass and on the next play, a Buffalo fumble was recovered by the Mounders on the five yard line. After three running plays and a penalty on Mondovi, Zurbuchen punched it in from a yard out. The two point run failed but Elk Mound was back in business down 20-14 with 2:50 to play in the third. The Mounders then forced a Mondovi punt but on a first down run, Zurbuchen lunged for some extra yardage and the ball squirted out of his hands and was recovered by Mondovi. On the next play however, Vanschoonhoven, who already was having quite a defensive game, picked off a pass to give his team the ball back at their own 30. On a third down pass attempt, Flynn’s arm was hit by a defender and the ball fluttered into the hands of Ryan Schwartz who rambled into the end zone for a 15 yard score. The conversion pass failed but with 9:51 to go, the Mounders were down 26-14. The Mounders may have been down but they certainly were not out as they put together a long drive on their next possession and with Zurbuchen taking the snaps again, he ran four consecutive times for a first down. He and Adleman alternated running to get to the Buffalo eight and yet another fumble landed in the hands of Mondovi. Elk Mound’s defense stood tall with Adam Wolgemuth putting the big hit on the Buffalo runner on fourth down to get the ball back. Zurbuchen opened it up and com- pleted two passes to Jon Storing and with a minute left, Zurbuchen found the end zone from four yards out. The two point run failed and the subsequent onside kick was recovered by Mondovi, allowing them to run out the clock. “Mondovi was very physical and our turnovers hurt us,” coach Dave Lew said. “We will continue to work hard and try to improve. We still have some fight left in us as we head into our last two games.” Zurbuchen led the rushing attack for the Mounders with 77 yards on 20 carries while Adleman ran for 66 yards on 13 attempts. Zurbuchen was two for two passing for 48 yards. Elk Mound will travel to Boyceville this Friday night, then will host conference leading St. Croix Central next week. Colfax boys win Ladysmith meet, girls third LADYSMITH — Despite missing one of their top runners, the Colfax boys won their second cross country meet of the season, beating out seven other teams at the Ladysmith Invitational held at Sisters Farm Trail Oct. 2. The girls placed third behind Eau Claire Regis and Cameron, both of which ran at the state meet last year. Tucker Hovde has been under the weather the last week or so but the rest of the Colfax boys picked up the slack with the first seven runners finishing in the top 25 of 87 individual competitors. Zack Arvold returned after missing the past two meets and placed sixth to lead the way in a time of 18:38, followed by Brady Simonson in ninth at 19:10. next in line came Brett Prince in 12th at 19:21.5, Hunter Lieffort in 13th at 19:21.6, Jacob Larson in 17th at 19:43, Issac Lee 20th at 19:55 and Daniel Schneider in 26th at 20:21. Also competing were Grady Gibson who finished 36th at 20:52, Brett Johnson in 39th at 21:03, Jacob Jensen in 49th at 22:18 and Rowdy Kadinger in 57th at 22:44. Brandon Books of Chetek-Weyerhaeuser won the race in 17:01. “The boys were solid in winning the meet with everyone running pretty well,”coach Joe Doucette said. “We had a good spread in the 1-5 spots for just over a minute. Having Zack back is huge for us because he is a tough competitor and it rubs off on the rest of the team.” The girls had only five runners but two finished in the top 10 of 70 individuals with Courtney Dressel leading the Vikings in fifth place with a time of 21:28 while Abbagail Schotter was just one spot behind in a time of 21:35. Mackenzie Jensen was 13th at 23:02, Cienna Cooper made her return after being ill for a couple of weeks, placing 26th at 24:26 and Ally Heidorn was 29th at 24:40. Cora Bruxvoort of Bloomer continues to dominate local meets as she won yet another one with a time of 19:48. “We don’t have a lot of depth right now so we need everyone to run well and stay healthy,” Doucette said. “We still have time to improve and catch some teams ahead of us. It will be a fun few weeks ahead of us as we head into the conference and regional meets,” he added. Colfax placed second in the Middle School Girls’ Division with Erica Kallstrom placing fifth of 42 runners while Jasmine Best was sixth. The boys were third in their division with Sawyer Best taking third in a field of 65 competitors while Luke Blanchard was tenth. NOTE: The boys’ team earned a big thank you from the Ladysmith Rescue Squad for helping to push the ambulance out of a ditch after the meet. Apparently the meet was held off of a dirt road which became muddy from an earlier rainfall, resulting in the ambulance sliding off the road. The boys were on their way back to the bus and were one of the last teams to leave, so they combined their strength to help out! BOYS VARSITY TEAM SCORES: Colfax 49, Cameron 65, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 87, Bloomer 88, Eau Claire regis 115, Barron 156, Ladysmith 180, Cornell-Lake Holcombe 217 GIRLS VARSITY TEAM SCORES: Eau Claire regis 57, Cameron 70, Colfax 76, Cornell-Lake Holcombe 108, Bloomer 120, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 128, Ladysmith 164, Barron 174, Cumberland 223 EM CC teams compete at Osseo-Fairchild Invite HOT HITTER — Morgan Poldon hit great against Pepin September 30 with 15 kills at the net. —JHolzwarth.smugmug.com With Caleb Kruger finishing third individually, the Elk Mound boys placed fourth of 10 teams while the girls, paced by Elizabeth Fasbender’s fourth place, ended up taking fifth among seven complete teams at the Osseo-Fairchild Invitational Oct. 2. Kruger ran a time of 17:37 as Jesse Becker of Liberty Christian won the race in 16:49. Next in for the Mounders was Lucas Winter for 18th place in 18:31 followed by Hayden Kohls in 35th at 19:39 and Nate Kruger in 37th at 19:43. Also finishing in under 20 minutes was Ryan Mohr at 19:52 for 43rd place. Fasbender’s time of 21:14 was just under a minute behind the medalist Emily Jaeger of Fall Creek who ran a time of 20:15. Following Fasbender for the Mounders was Hannah Cedarblade in 15th place at 22:16, Nevada LaPointe in 37th at 25:02, Elayna Gutsch was on her heels for 38th place in 25:04 and adding final team points was O’Rhyann Hay in 41st at 25:28. BOYS TEAM SCORES: Chippewa Falls McDonell 51, Liberty Christian 56, Immanuel Lutheran 74, Elk Mound 134, Black River Falls 144, Osseo-Fairchild 165, Altoona 166, Mondovi 190, Cadott 192, Augusta 228 GIRLS TEAM SCORES: Fall Creek 41, Black River Falls 48, Cadott 88, Chippewa Falls McDonell 97, Elk Mound 115, Immanuel Lutheran 154, OsseoFairchild 169, Altoona 199 Youth deer hunt October 11-12 will provide great opportunity to introduce young hunters to the outdoors MADISON — Youth hunters and those interested in mentoring young hunters are reminded to mark their calendars for this year’s youth deer hunt. This special hunt takes place Oct. 11-12 and state wildlife officials say it provides a valuable learning experience and great opportunity to introduce young hunters to one of the many outdoor opportunities Wisconsin has to offer. The youth hunt allows boys and girls ages 10-15 to hunt with a gun or other legal weapon prior to the regular firearm seasons. The youth hunt is open to all resident and non-resident youth hunters with a gun deer license and appropriate tags. “Deer hunting in Wisconsin is an exciting time of year, and the youth hunt is a perfect way to get young folks interested in the outdoors with an adult close by,” said Keith Warnke, hunting and shooting sports coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “Experienced hunters provide important guidance, advice, and instruction to help build a framework for constant safety improvement.” It is important to note that buck and antlerless deer permit tags included with a junior gun deer license are valid statewide for youth hunters. All youth hunters must be accompanied by a mentor 18 years of age or older. Youth ages 12-15 with a hunter education certificate may hunt within visual and voice range of a mentor. When accompanying one or two youth ages 12-15 that have successfully completed hunter education, a mentor is not required to possess a hunter education certificate or a current hunting license. Hunters ages 10 and 11, as well as those ages 12-15 that have not completed hunter education, may gain hunting experience under the Hunting Mentorship Program. This program requires youth to hunt within arm’s reach of a qualified mentor who has completed hunter education and holds a current hunting license. Only one weapon may be possessed jointly between youth and mentor. Mentors may not hunt using a firearm during the youth deer hunt weekend, and must possess a valid Wisconsin hunting license for the current hunting season. License type does not matter, unless the mentor will be hunting other game. Hunters of all ages are reminded to follow the four rules of firearm safety: • Treat every gun as if it were loaded; • Always point the muzzle in a safe direction; • Be sure of your target and beyond; and • Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. First-time hunters and those that have not purchased a license in at least 10 years are eligible for a discounted first-time buyer license. Visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “license” for more information. As in previous years, those new to hunting can celebrate their first harvest with the official first deer certificate. Simply follow the instructions on the page to upload a photo of your first deer and describe your experience. For more information, and to create your own first deer certificate, search keywords “first deer.” To learn more about youth hunting and general deer season regulations, search keywords “youth hunt” and “deer” respectively. All deer hunters are encouraged to check out the frequently asked questions page for more information regarding several rule changes for 2014. The FAQ feature provides brief responses to a wide variety of deer hunting questions, ranging from deer management unit boundaries to antlerless permits. FOOTBALL CONTEST Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Colfax Messenger • Page 5 Colfax Animal Hospital, S.C. Like us on Large and Small Animals Bruce Buckley, D.V.M. • Bev Halama, D.V.M. 411 East River — Box 429 — Colfax, WI 54730 Phone (715) 101 S. Main Street - Colfax, WI 54730 715-962-3577 962-3380 Mon. - Fri. 8am to 4pm www.colfaxanimalhospital.com www.dairystatebank.com 16. Lake Holcombe/Cornell at Turtle Lake 8. Green Bay Preble at Notre Dame 115 Main Street, Colfax, WI 715-962-3585 1. Green Bay at Miami 20th Annual Messenger 19. Chicago at Atlanta Mainstreet Sand Creek, WI 1-800-335-6418 715-658-1285 Speed • Service Simplicity 4. Auburn at Mississippi State Messenger COLFAX 17. Northwestern at U of Minnesota 511 Railroad Ave. • Colfax 715-962-3535 • dewittmedia.com 5. Chequamegon at Marathon Downtown Menomonie 715-265-2144 North Menomonie 715-235-3422 Colfax 962-3141 • Elk Mound 879-5541 1-800-908-BANK (2265) • Bremer.com FOOTBALL CONTEST Name the most winning teams each week and be a winner! The entry with the most winners, or in case of a tie, closest to score on tie-breaker, will receive: 25.00 Cash $ 2nd Place: 15.00 Cash 1st Place: $ LIMIT: One entry per person—No purchase necessary • Rules of the Game • To enter, just write in the winning team listed in each of the 22 ads on this page on the official blank, plus mark the score for the game listed which will be a tie-breaker with the closest score the winner. Only official entry forms will be accepted - NO PHOTO COPIES. Entries will be judged by members of the newspaper staff, and decision of the judges is final. Contest is open to everyone except newspaper employees and their immediate families. 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Ole Miss at Texas A&M 20. UW-Oshkosh at UW-LaCrosse Weekly Drawings on Facebook! 1-800-525-7724 or 715-232-6353 www.northtownford.com 14. Oregon at UCLA Please call for all your sales, services and parts needs. Address________________________________ Independence State Bank 415 Cedar Ave. W. Menomonie, WI 505 Main Street - Colfax, WI STORE (715) 879-5888 Stop in before and after the games. 2. Illinois at Wisconsin SPORTS Page 6 • Colfax Messenger Colfax girls stay undefeated in conference play After wins over Plum City and St. Croix Central last week, the Colfax volleyball team improved their conference record to 6-0 but have the toughest part of their schedule ahead of them. The Vikings will face Boyceville Oct.7, Spring Valley two days later and Elk Mound Oct. 14. Plum City Maybe a little weary after they played five matches in the Cameron tournament just three days earlier, the Vikings were slow getting started against the Blue Devils, falling behind 4-0 and 7-3 in the first set. But Lakken Meredith stepped to the service line and before she was done, the Vikings held a 10-7 lead. Meredith had a pair of unreturnable serves during the run while back row specialist Bryana Buchanan had a kill from mid-court. But with some big shots by Cheyanne Catura, Plum City knotted the score at 10-10 and moved ahead 12-10. It was a battle the rest of the set with the score tied three times, the final at 16-16 before Chey Olson came down with a kill and Kori Buchanan served two straight aces for a 19-16 Colfax lead. Olson and Kori Buchanan each slammed kills to make it 22-17 but Plum City got back to within three points as Colfax held a 23-20 lead. Then a quick set to Marianne Scharlau result- ed in a kill down the middle of an open court, and Dannielle Dachel finished off the set at 25-20 with a serving ace. Plum City appeared to have lost their punch after the loss and the Vikings took control at the net and in the back court in set two. Kori Buchanan’s low serves which seemed to drop straight to the floor after crossing the net gave the Blue Devils plenty of problems as they failed to return two consecutive ones. Dachel blocked a shot at the net, then served up her own ace for a 7-4 lead, and Katie Christoffel went on a three point serving run. With the score at 15-7 in the Viking’s favor, Meredith went on another serving spree, putting up six points with two aces, then set up Dachel for a slam and a 21-8 lead. An Olson stuff added another point and another Scharlau kill put the score at 23-10, allowing Dachel to finish it off again with two serves that Plum City couldn’t do anything with. “We knew we had to change our defense after the first set to stop their big shot maker,” coach Pam Meredith said. “After we did that, Plum City couldn’t make an adjustment and we shut them down pretty good. Katie and Bryana came up big on the defensive end with Katie staying outside the block and Bryana keeping KATIE CHRISTOFFEL served up three straight points for Colfax in the second set of the match against Plum City Sept. 30. Colfax won the match in three sets. —photo by M. Kruger WITH HER BACK TO THE NET, Lakken Meredith of Colfax saved a ball from hitting the floor and sent it back over the net in the match against Plum City Sept. 30 in Colfax. —photo by M. Kruger tough shots alive with some graceful digs.” Colfax pulled out to a 9-2 lead as they spread the wealth around with Kori Buchanan, Olson, Dachel and Makayla Mattson all scoring on kills while Meredith served up five points with a pair of aces. The Vikings gave up just six more points to the Blue Devils and they continued to find open holes on the court to put down numerous kills for points. With the score at 23-8, Kori Buchanan put down her final slam of the night and Courtney Ottinger ended the match with an ace serve. Colfax totaled 41 kills in the short match with Kori Buchanan contributing 14, Olson 10 and Scharlau five. Serving was a strong point as well with the Vikings missing just five times in 73 attempts with Ottinger, Meredith and Kori Buchanan all coming up with four aces. Kori Buchanan led the team in digs with 17 while Christoffel added 14 and Bryana Buchanan 12 and Meredith had 35 of the team’s 39 assists for the match. St. Croix Central It was a long trip for a short match as the Vikings again won in three sets, 25-16, 25-10, 2514. Kori Buchanan and Olson continue to be a dual force with both connecting for 16 kills with Dachel and Scharlau adding five each. Christoffel had three of the team’s nine service aces and the Vikings were 71 of 74 in the serving department with Kori Buchanan 16 for 16, Meredith 14 for 14, Ottinger 14 for 14 and Olson 10 for 10. Colfax also played a solid defense with 54 digs, including 16 by Olson, 12 by Kori Buchanan and seven by Christoffel. Meredith finished with 40 of the team’s 42 assists for the night. “Our team has been serve receiving very well which allows us to get into our system,” coach Meredith said. “And defensively we have been more dynamic. We have seen a great improvement in our C-team, our junior varsity and our varsity from the beginning of the season,” she added. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Vikings trample Tigerton-Marion The Colfax football team traveled east last Friday night for a non-conference game against the Tigerton-Marion Wildcats. Tigerton was 0-6 for the season and 0-3 in the Central Wisconsin Ten Conference and the Vikings took advantage of a struggling team by scoring seven touchdowns by five different players in a 47-8 rout. “Both teams needed a game for week seven and it’s hard to find games close by,” Colfax coach Mark Maloney said when asked about playing a team farther away from Colfax than the usual distance they travel. “Tigerton was a pretty good team just a few years ago but low numbers made them combine with Marion, and according to their coaches they are still having trouble drawing enough players to compete. This game gave us a chance to let some underclassmen play and several of them were pretty successful. And some of our starters had a chance to play some different positions which was fun for them,” he added. For the second time in the last three games, Aliymu Davis started the night off with a bang as he took the opening kickoff back for an 87 yard score. (It was the same distance of his kickoff return against Glenwood City two weeks ago). Jarrod Rudi booted the extra point kick for a 7-0 lead with just 15 seconds elapsed in the first quarter. Andrew Adix scored on a five yard run four minutes later but Rudi missed the kick and it was 13-0. With just 43 seconds to go in the quarter, Davis added his second score of the night from a yard out and Jacob Steinke ran in for a two point conversion and a 21-0 Colfax lead. Logan Mittelstadt scored his first varsity touchdown on a 26 yard pass reception from Rudi at the 8:40 mark of the second stanza but Rudi missed another kick to put the score at 27-0. Davis then got loose and broke off a 67 yard run for his third trip to the promised land and Rudi found the mark this time to increase the Vikings lead to34-0 with 5:50 left in the half. Andy Larson came up with his first touchdown as a varsity player on a bomb from Rudi, this time for a 62 yard score. Rudi made it 41-0 with his kick just before the half. With several younger players on the field in the third quarter, the Vikings failed to score but they did their job defensively as they held the Wildcats scoreless. But 35 seconds in to the fourth, another Viking recorded his first touchdown as Jacob Klukas scored on a two yard run. The two point conversion was unsuccessful and with the score 47-0, Tigerton-Marion ran the ball in with 3:51 left and added a two point run for their only points. The game ended with Colfax lineman Trevor Olson, the biggest guy on the team getting a chance to run the ball. Although he ran in a few different directions and carried a few Tigerton players with him, he fumbled the ball as he was being tackled. Although Jeremiah Wait, the leading rusher in the conference, didn’t score, he led the Vikings with 92 yards on 12 carries, while Davis scampered for 91 yards on just six attempts. Rudi was 5 for 7 passing for 107 yards with Larson snagging two of them for 64 yards and Mittelstadt, Adix and Steinke all grabbed one. Although it didn’t rain and the players only had to deal with windy conditions, the Tigerton field wasn’t ideal for football, as it was played on a converted baseball field according to Colfax running back Adix. “There were a lot of muddy spots on the field and we had to play on areas of dirt that were part of the infield of the baseball diamond,” Adix said. “It made us appreciate how nice we have it on our home field,” he added. Colfax will resume conference play when they travel to Mondovi this Friday. The Buffaloes are the defending conference champions but won their first conference game last week against Elk Mound. DeMoe moves on to sectional golf It seems Colfax golfer Hannah DeMoe is following in her sister Whitney’s footsteps after her performance at the regional tournament held in Spooner Oct. 1. Hannah shot a round of 47 in the match, which was shortened to nine holes due to windy and rainy conditions, and qualified for the sectional meet in Cumberland Oct. 7. (Whitney qualified for sectionals last year while Hannah was one stroke short of qualifying with her). The top four teams and top four individuals not on one of those teams are allowed to move on to sectionals. The Colfax team shot a round of 243, their lowest score of the season and put them seventh of eight teams. Hannah Yingst was just a few strokes short of making it to the sectional with her score of 59, Abbie Greenwell shot a 68 and Kaely Rieck had a personal low score of 69. Kayla Bowen of Hayward was the medalist with her score of 39. TEAM SCORES: Hayward 182, Spooner 190, Stanley-Boyd 211, Ladysmith 216, Northwestern 221, Cumberland 224, Colfax 243, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 251 Wisconsin deer hunters are encouraged Archery deer season means it’s time to think tree stand safety and wear harnesses to participate in CWD surveillance •Always have three points of MADISON - With Wisconsin’s field of vision and avoiding detecMADISON - In 2014, state wildlife officials will continue to test white-tailed deer harvested by hunters for chronic wasting disease. This testing is part of a continued effort to monitor the status and geographic spread of the disease in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be testing deer from select areas of the state -- sampling strategies are aimed at monitoring distribution and trends in prevalence of the disease. Surveillance will focus on adult deer, since older deer are more likely to have the disease. “The testing is provided as a service to hunters, but it is also an important tool for monitoring the disease,” said Tami Ryan, DNR wildlife health section chief. Through implementation of the Deer Trustee Report and recommendations, the former CWD management zone has been eliminated. However, the department will continue to track disease trends within long-term monitoring areas of the former zone. The department will also be asking hunters to submit test samples from deer harvested in Dane, Jefferson, southern Dodge, Columbia, and eastern Sauk counties. Sampling will also be concentrated in Washburn, Juneau, Adams and Portage counties. In Vernon and Crawford counties, samples will be collected at select taxidermists and DNR staff will be collecting adult deer samples at several registration on opening weekend of the November gun deer season. People can find a CWD sampling station by searching the DNR website dnr.wi.gov for keywords “CWD sampling.” Hunters are reminded to contact sampling stations in advance to verify hours of operation. As part of the Deer Trustee Report rules package, $5 from each bonus antlerless deer permit sale in CWD affected counties will be used for CWD testing and monitoring. A map of the 2014 CWD sampling area is available for viewing on the DNR website. archery and crossbow deer season opening Saturday, Sept. 13, state recreational safety specialists are reminding hunters it’s time to think tree stand safety. Tree stands can greatly enhance a deer hunter’s chances of seeing and bagging a deer, especially during the archery season when hunters want a clear shot at a close distance. But tree stand incidents are one of the leading causes of injury to hunters, according to Jon King, hunter education administrator with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “The good news is such falls are easily preventable,” King said. “You can continue to gain the benefits that hunting from a tree stand delivers -- increased Tests confirm first white-nose syndrome occurrence was isolated MADISON - Samples that were pending from 19 caves and mines in Wisconsin tested negative for white-nose syndrome, confirming that as of April this year the deadly bat disease was isolated to a single site in Grant County. The samples were collected as part of a routine follow up during the surveying of 135 mines and caves. Visual surveys of the remaining 116 sites did not find any other signs of white-nose syndrome. “Results were negative on follow-up surveillance and genetic samples at the caves and mines closest to the disease epicenter,” says Paul White, a conservation biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “We will continue to work with science advisory groups, stakeholders and partners to discuss and identify the best management practices in efforts to slow the spread of this disease.” White-nose syndrome was confirmed in Wisconsin earlier this year when results from visual inspection and genetic and tis- sue tests showed that 2 percent of bats in a single mine had the disease. This infection does not affect people or other animal species but causes hibernating bats to frequently wake, depleting their energy and causing them to starve or dehydrate. Wisconsin has one of the highest concentrations of hibernating bats in the Midwest, and its population of little brown bats in the largest remaining in the world. Some bats from neighboring states of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan -- up to 300,000 bats -- spend their winters here so any disease affecting Wisconsin’s hibernacula has far reaching impacts on the summer landscape and on the industries that depend on bats for natural pest control. Bats are voracious insect eaters, helping keep crop and forest pests and mosquitoes in check. A recent national study estimated the insect-eating services that bats provide between $658 million to $1.5 billion alone for Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. Next steps in efforts to save bats Cave and mine owners were notified by DNR of the winter disease surveillance findings. Efforts to control the human-assisted transmission of the fungus remain in place, including strict decontamination for researchers and DNR personnel as well as screening commercial cave and mine visitors. The DNR Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation’s dedicated team is also exploring effective management strategies and continues to conduct comprehensive statewide projects to address knowledge gaps in bat trends. Through two citizen-based monitoring projects, volunteers are helping to gather crucial data on current threats and population health. “Our goal remains to prevent extinction and monitor bat health,” says White. “Through implementing adaptive management actions, we hope to sustain one of Wisconsin’s greatest natural resources for the benefit of future generations.” How citizens can help, includ- ing reporting sick or dead bats Wisconsin citizens can help by continuing to avoid disturbing bats, especially during hibernation; by following all decontamination requirements for those who enter caves or mines and by continuing to volunteer to monitor bat populations in Wisconsin through a variety of different opportunities. Wisconsin’s four bat cave species are listed as threatened, a status which makes it illegal to kill them or take action that would result in their death. Learn more about bats and volunteering opportunities on DNR’s Bat Program website. People who see sick or dead bats, especially between October and March, are encouraged to report them to DNR. Citizens can find the reporting form and instructions for how to safely collect carcasses of dead bats on DNR’s Bat Program website. People should not touch or handle bats without appropriate protective clothing. tion by your prey -- while reducing your risk of injury if you follow a few simple safety tips.” •Always wear a full body harness, also known as a fall arrest system, when you are in a tree stand, as well as when climbing into or out of a tree stand. Make sure it is worn properly. Tree stand harnesses have an expiration date and should be replaced when they expire and/or if a fall occurs, and a safety strap should be attached to the tree to prevent falling more than 12 inches. contact while climbing into and out of the tree stand; either two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all times. •Always use a haul line to raise and lower your UNLOADED firearm or bow. •Be aware of suspension trauma. Suspension trauma can happen in less than 20 minutes and can be fatal. Attaching an additional foot strap to the body harness will take pressure off your upper legs. Ideal Auto DEALERSHIP Yes...we are in Boyceville at the corner of Hwy 170&79. Yes...Anyone can purchase an Ideal Auto vehicle. Yes...We can appraise your trade-in. Yes...Our vehicles are fully inspected. Call today and schedule a test drive! 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Wolf, Menomonie, Permit Unauthorized Person to Drive, $200.50 Paul S. Wurtz, Menomonie, Inattentive Driving, $187.90 Thomas Yang, Menomonie, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00 Gunnar Dean Zurek, Elk Mound, Non-Registration of Vehicle - Auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; Display Unauth. Veh. Registration Plate, $238.30; Operating While Suspended (4th+), $200.50 Sultan Mohammed Alzahrani, Menomonie, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operate w/o Valid License (1st Violation), $150.10 Marvin W. Blodgett, Menomonie, Failure to Keep Vehicle Under Control, $213.10; Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Benjamin C. Carlson, Menomonie, Obstructed Driver’s Vision w/Unauth. Sign, amended from Truck Following Too Closely, $ 150.10 David R. Creaser, Elk Mound, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $200.50 David S. Darnutzer, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $200.50 Kayce L. Dubuque, Boyceville, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Amanda Rose Eggert, Glenwood City, Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; Operating While Suspended (4th+), $200.50 Dee Dee K. Fischer, Menomonie, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (1-10 MPH), amended from Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 MPH), $175.30 Rachel K. Hahn, Elk Mound, Fail/ Stop at Stop Sign, $175.30 Chelsea R. Hoffman, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended (2nd), $200.50 Dakota Harley Homann, Colfax, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, $217.10 Daniel R. Hughes, Knapp, Interstate/ Intrastate Driving Req’mts, $200.50 Jesse T. Lawson, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $200.50 Jordan T. Lehman, Menomonie, Failure to Keep Vehicle Under Control, $213.10 Chaz Lendon Mahan, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended (4th+), $200.50 Logan Matthew Miller, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), amended from Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (20-24 MPH), $175.30 Nicholas C. Murphy, Menomonie, Speedometer Violations, amended from Speeding on Freeway (11-15 MPH), $200.50 Kolten Daniel Nelsen, Knapp, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, $213.10 Obermueller Trucking Inc., Glenwood City, Violate Class A Hwy Weight Limits, $712.50 Brent J. Oebser, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Quincy James Olson, Menomonie, Speeding on City Highway (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Lisa M. Polk, Boyceville, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operating While Suspended, $138.76 Kory M. Randall, Menomonie, Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Cassie M. Salter, Elk Mound, Operating While Suspended, $200.50 Mathew H. Scott, Clear Lake, Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00; Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00 Anthony J. Spatola, Menomonie, Fail/ Yield for Yield Sign, $150.10 Brandon Dupray Stetzer, Menomonie, Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Darrick D. Suckow, Knapp, Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50 Carlos R. Tamayo-Martinez, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended (4th+), $200.50 Pao Vang, Menomonie, Automobile Following Too Closely, $150.10 George C. Welch II, Menomonie, NonRegistration of Vehicle - Auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30 Edward J. Werner, Menomonie, Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50 Jadie A. Whittier, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended, $200.50; NonRegistration of Vehicle - Auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30 Thomas W. Woods, Wheeler, Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $215.50 Eric T. Zakrzewicz, 33, Elk Mound, Disorderly Conduct - County/Municipality, $200.50 Brian D. Aasen, Colfax, Operating While Suspended (2nd), $200.50 Majed Hussain H. Alsufyani, Menomonie, Operate after Rev/Susp of Registration, $175.30 Ryan M. Best, Boyceville, NonRegistration of Vehicle - Auto <10,000 lbs., $150.10 Nicholas A. Meyer, Elk Mound, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, amended from Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $10.00 Matthew R. Multhauf, Downing, Speedometer Violations, amended from Speeding on Freeway (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Laura M. Oliver, Menomonie, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; Non-Registration of Vehicle Auto <10,000 lbs., $150.10 DUNN COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS UNDERAGE DRINKING: Harley David Larson, 20, Menomonie, (1st), DOT License Suspended, 90 Days, $263.50; Aubrey Ann Schwede, 20, Menomonie, (1st), Alcohol assessment, $200.50; Aubrey Ann Schwede, 20, (1st) (amended from 2nd), $200.50 DWI: Glen G. Bowe, 53, Elk Mound, 4th w/in 5 yrs., [Alcohol Fine Enhancer] (amended from 3rd), Probation, Sent Withheld, DOT License Revoked 36 Months, Ignition interlock, Alcohol assessment, $3,361.00; Austin M. Schley, 29, Menomonie, (1st), Costs, DOT License Revoked 6 Months, Ignition interlock, Alcohol assessment, $982.50; Eric D. Wohlt, 31, Menomonie, (1st), DOT License Revoked 7 Months, Ignition interlock, Alcohol assessment, $934.50 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Dustin D. Hendrickson, 18, Menomonie, (amended from Possess Drug Paraphernalia), $217.10; Wade C. Hovind, 27, Colfax, [Domestic Abuse], Probation, Sent Withheld, $593.00; Nicole A. Lemon, 29, Boyceville, $200.50; Joseph Brick Pangborn, 27, Menomonie, $263.50; Leticia A. Quiram, 46, Wheeler, (amended from Mistreatment of Animals), $200.50 David J. Andrle, 30, Colfax, Substantial Battery-Intend Bodily Harm [PTAC, as a Party to a Crime], Probation, Sent Withheld, $518.00; Take/Drive Veh. w/o Consent-Abandon Veh., Probation, Sent Withheld, $528.00 Glen G. Bowe, 53, Elk Mound, Hit and Run-Unattended Vehicle, amended from Hit and Run, $0.00 Jammie Allen Cutting, 39, Colfax, Possess Drug Paraphernalia, $443.00 Bradley R. Heckendorf, 40, Me-nomonie, Retail Theft 1st offense, $200.50 Alexander Dean Hedlund, 27, Glenwood City, Open Container Violation, $175.30; Public Intoxication 1st, $389.50 Wade C. Hovind, 27, Colfax, Obstructing an Officer, Probation, Sent Withheld, $493.00 Michael Paul Jacobson, 31, Menomonie, Public Intoxication 1st, $389.50 Molly C. Kapsner, 49, Boyceville, Livestock at Large, $200.50 Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc.Menomonie, Public Nuisance within City, $2028.00 Joan M. Smithrud, 48, Menomonie, Retail Theft 1st offense, $215.50 Nick Joshua Tryggestad, 22, Menomonie, Deposit of Human Waste, $263.50 Jana L. Weaver-Blume, 45, Menomonie, Public Intoxication 1st, $389.50 UNDERAGE DRINKING: Cole Preston Alsbach, 20, Menomonie, (1st), $200.50 DWI: Michael Joseph Sullivan, 29, Menomonie, (2nd), Local Jail, DOT License Revoked 12 Months, Ignition interlock, Alcohol assessment, $1,224.00; Scott J. Valla, 52, Menomonie, (1st), DOT License Revoked 6 Months, Alcohol assessment, $884.50; Andrea R. White, 26, Menomonie, (2nd), Local Jail, DOT License Revoked 12 Months, Ignition interlock, Alcohol assessment, $1487.00 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Stacey Lynn Asmus, 42, Wheeler, County disorderly conduct, amended from Battery, $217.10; Jacob L. Kitchner, 26, Colfax, [Domestic Abuse], Probation, Sent Withheld, $558.00; Jordan T. Lehman, 23, Menomonie, Disorderly Conduct w/ MV, $200.50; Jordan T. Lehman, 23, Menomonie, Disorderly Conduct w/MV, $200.50; Cory J. Wendt, 30, Menomonie, Probation, Sent Withheld, $443.00 Kathryn A. Coffin, 39, Menomonie, Dog Running at Large, $187.90 Jami A. Golden, 35, Colfax, Manuf/ Deliver Amphetamine(<=3g), Probation, Sent Withheld, $3183.00 Andrew R. Gullicksrud, 35, Colfax, Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal), Local Jail Costs, $243.00 Deandre D. Harvey, 33, Menomonie, Substantial Battery-Intend Bodily Harm, [968.075(1)(a)1 - Domestic Abuse - Infliction of Physical Pain or Injury] [939.62(1)(b) - Repeater], State Prison Extended Supervision, $368.00 Ronald P. Hellendrung, 62, Ridgeland, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00 Callee M. Horner, 25, Menomonie, Theft-Movable Property <=$2500, [ Party to a Crime], Local Jail, $2049.50 Valerie Irene Key, 42, Menomonie, Retail Theft 1st offense, $200.50 Jordan T. Lehman, 23, Menomonie, Littering, $200.50; Off Road Operation, $200.50 Jolene M. Lodel, 24, Menomonie, Resisting an Officer, Probation, Sent Withheld, $443.00 James R. Miller, 36, Menomonie, Fraud on Gas Station, $358.00 Isaias Morales-Lopez, 30, Menomonie, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operate w/o Valid License (2nd w/in 3 Yrs), $217.10 Daniel D. Pederson, 32, Wheeler, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal), $217.10 People who had work related back or neck surgeries are often left with debilitating pain. They may return to work for a few years only to have their condition worsen, have to quit work because of their pain, and end up on SSDI. There may be additional worker’s comp benefits for such people. There is a 12 year statute of limitations for worker’s comp claims. Call and we’ll develop a plan to help you. FOR THE RECORD John Louis Raisley, 30, Menomonie, Drug Paraphernalia 1st, $200.50 David Eugene Shaw, 24, Menomonie, Retail Theft 1st offense, $200.50 Joseph F. Spanel, Menomonie, 23, Adult Permit/Underage Drinking (1st), $452.50 Kevin Jon Sutliff, 56, Boyceville, ATV Owner Permit Operation by Minor, $187.90 Michael D. Swanson, 34, Colfax, Operate Snowmobile with PAC (1st), Other fees, Alcohol assessment, $701.50 Levi G. Thatcher, 22, Menomonie, Operate Recreation Veh. in Unauth. Area, $138.76 Jeffrey A. Thatcher, 50, Menomonie, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer (Forfeiture), $200.50 DWI: Michael Anthony Johnston, 55, Menomonie, (1st), Costs, DOT License Revoked 8 Months, Ignition interlock, Alcohol assessment, $982.50; Patricia A. Mongiat, 50, Boyceville, (1st), DOT License Revoked 6 Months, Alcohol assessment, $761.50 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Michael J. Mattison, 32, Menomonie, (amended from Obstructing an Officer), $217.10; Dylan M. Skaife, 22, Menomonie, (amended from Criminal Trespass to Dwelling), $217.10 Rachael C. Becker, 30, Colfax, TheftMovable Property <=$2500 [PTAC, as a Party to a Crime], Local Jail, $253.00 Derrick A. Bergstedt-Steffen, 27, Ridgeland, Felon Possess Firearm, Probation, Sent Withheld, $483.00 Brent J. Hase, 18, Menomonie, Burglary-Armed w/Dangerous Weapon, [Party to a Crime], Probation, Sent Withheld, $528.00 Darcie M. Roberts, 35, Boyceville, Possession of Firearm by Felon, Probation, Sent Withheld, $468.00 DUNN COUNTY MARRIAGES Eric J. Myers McRoberts, 37, and Brenda R. Henderson, 43, both of Dunn Co. James M. Boerner, 38, and LeChaun R. Mattison, 26, both of Dunn Co. Michael D. Nelson, 22, and Charlene D. Holmes, 23, both of Dunn Co. Travis R. Chevatal, 30, and Kimberly R. Martin, 28, both of Dunn Co. Dale S. Feyen, 50, and Lori K. Smith, 45, both of Dunn Co. Keith H. Edwards, 35, and Tracy M. DesCamps, 26, both of Dunn Co. Joshua D. Paulsen, 41, and Tracy L. Woodford, 40, both of Dunn Co. Michael L. Anderson, 42, and Amy L. Olson, 37, both of Dunn Co. John R. Anderson, 30, and Melissa M. Patton, 35, both of Dunn Co. Bradley S. Rogers, 23, and Lindsey N. Olson, 24, both of Dunn Co. Brian J. Hoyt, 28, and Katy A. Riess, 24, both of Dunn Co. Daniel J. Borgenheimer, 48, and Ann B. Goodrich, 49, both of Dunn Co. David A. Seyffer, 53, and Robin K. Morse, 48, both of Dunn Co. Jason R. Koger, 24, and Sarah E. Lannon, 23, both of Dunn Co. Aaron D. Blicher, 29, and Melissa M. DeCamp, 25, both of Dunn Co. Matthew C. Burns, 36, and Lauren E. Morrison, 25, both of Hennepin Co., MN. Jeffrey L. Thomley, 31, and Jamie L. Psak, 29, both of Dunn Co. Lucas W. Wolbert, 34, and Anastasia M. Barry, 27, both of Dunn Co. Kyle C. Polus, 26, and Ashley N. Hellendrung, 27, both of Dunn Co. James A. Nesseth, 48, and Aimee L. Quirin Wollman, 46, both of Dunn Co. Code W.E. Dunn, 21, and Amanda J. Haats, 20, both of Dunn Co. Jeremy M. Gruber, 35, and Jennifer S. Mellenthin, 31, both of Dunn Co. DUNN COUNTY DIVORCES Kevin M. Gilbertson, 36, Savan, Virgin Islands, and Andrea J. (Hoover) Gilbertson, 31, Dunn Co. Mark J. Lange, 53, Dunn Co., and Amber M. Reif, 32, DuPage Co., IL. DUNN COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS Carol J. Atkinson, Colfax, ordered to pay Capital One Bank (USA) NA, c/o Messerli & Kramer PA, Plymouth, MN, $1,752.87. Mike Beebe, aka Michael Beebe, Mondovi, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $1,301.18. Gary L. Bennett, Menomonie, ordered to pay Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Glen Allen, VA, $4,082.04. William Bignell, Menomonie, ordered to pay Cedar Country Cooperative, Elk Mound, $488.35. Brian T. Buerkle, Menomonie, ordered to pay Discover Bank, c/o DB Servicing Corporation, New Albany, OH, $1,634.73. Travis A. Carlsrud, Boyceville, ordered to pay LVNV Funding LLC, c/o Messerli and Kramer PA, Plymouth, MN, $1,618.12. Jessica Davis, Menomonie, ordered to pay Cedar Country Cooperative, Elk Mound, $407.66. Barbara Doane, Mondovi, ordered to pay Portfolio Recovery Associates, Norfolk, VA, $1,909.73. Melinda Duncan, Menomonie, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $2,051.17. Frederick Flint, Menomonie, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $5,604.16. Robyn Fuerst, Mondovi, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Colfax Messenger • Page 7 CA, $2,185.27. Princess Gasper, Menomonie, ordered to pay Tony Paul Flom, Knapp, $1,398.64. Paige Elizabeth Gjerstad, Menomonie, ordered to pay Colonial Square, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake, Inc., Rice Lake, $1,108.07. William Grambow, Boyceville, ordered to pay Bodyworks Athletic Club LLC, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake, Inc., Rice Lake, $210.39; Menomonie Fire & Ambulance, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake, Inc., Rice Lake, $402.05. Josie Grohn, c/o Dan and Margie Grohn, Elk Mound, ordered to pay Colonial Square, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake, Inc., Rice Lake, $1,108.07. Douglas J. and Sherry Hellendrung, Boyceville, ordered to pay Colonial Square, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake, Inc., Rice Lake, $1,108.07. Kevin Ingli, Knapp, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $8,714.15. Carmen Johnson and Courtney Johnson, Elk Mound, ordered to pay Meadowhill LLC, Menomonie, $2,343.71. Joel B. Johnson, Menomonie, ordered to pay Brittney Lynne Foss, Boyceville, $3,359.73. Duane Klatt, Colfax, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, $3,852.99. Erika Klint, Boyceville, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $4,271.83; $1,884.57. Amber L. Link, Menomonie, ordered to pay WESTconsin Credit Union, Menomonie, $2,101.50. Stephanie McCaffery, Menomonie, ordered to pay Cedar Country Cooperative, Elk Mound, $565.02. Dwight and Kim McNaughton, Menomonie, ordered to pay Cedar Country Cooperative, Elk Mound, $549.92. Sheri L. Mikesell, Menomonie, ordered to pay Mark Kinney, Menomonie, $3.389.96. Amy G. Neverdahl, Menomonie, ordered to pay Atlantic Credit & Finance, Roanoke, VA, $8,834.94. Jace D. Pippen, Menomonie, ordered to pay LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, SC, $3,348.64. Jasper T. Radunz, Red Wing, MN, ordered to pay WESTconsin Credit Union, Menomonie, $2,297.97. Juanita M. Schmidt, Boyceville, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $2,597.00. Scott C. Seehaver, Boyceville, ordered to pay Patricia F. Seehaver, Boyceville, $7,497.53. Brentley Sims, Boyceville, ordered to pay Douglas A. Larson, Menomonie, $6,153.50. Candi Slagel, Ridgeland, ordered to pay Haack Orthodontic Clinic, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake Inc., Rice Lake, $965.51. Nicole Soler, Menomonie, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $2,541.13. Tiffany J. Teerink, Menomonie, ordered to pay Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Glen Allen, VA, $1,996.66. Cory Wendt, Menomonie, ordered to pay Menomonie Fire & Ambulance, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake Inc., Rice Lake, $1,907.30. Robert C. Wold, Menomonie, ordered to pay Menomonie Fire & Ambulance, c/o Bonded Collections of Rice Lake Inc., Rice Lake, $1,084.50. Nancy Woodard, Menomonie, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $1,551.80. Melissa M. Uthe, Menomonie, and Jesse K. Bowell, Menomonie, ordered to pay Ruth Ann Harnish, c/o River Valley Property Mgmt LLC, Eau Claire, $2,654.90. Sherryl L. Brown, Menomonie, ordered to pay Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Glen Allen, VA, $803.31. Randy R. Bue, Menomonie, ordered to pay WESTconsin Credit Union, Menomonie, $144,40. Wanda Burke, Menomonie, ordered to pay Linda Lou Nielsen, Menomonie, $5,182.20. Lori A. Butler, Mondovi, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $1,307.80. Austin Cartmill, Elk Mound, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $1,171.81. Christine Cornell, Menomonie, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, CA, $1,479.66. Robert A. Dahl, Fountain City, WI, ordered to pay WESTconsin Credit Union, Menomonie, $6,592.26. Corey M. Delong, Menomonie, ordered to pay Stansfield Vending, La Crosse, $1,106.50. Sharon M. Fix, Boyceville, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $2,337.20 Charliene M. Frey, Menomonie, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $984.30. Quentin S. George, Menomonie, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $3,508.41. Kevin J. Green, Boyceville, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $2,008.05. Alesha L. Hatella, Menomonie, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $1,040.90. Cliffton J. Hermann, Menomonie, ordered to pay Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., c/o Messerli & Kramer PA, Plymouth, MN, $1,708.33. Clifford L. Hitz, Wheeler, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $808.30. Erin M. and Michael Hughes, Elk Mound, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $493.60. Stephanie Johnson, Menomonie, or- Lydia Christiansen, Menomonie, ordered to pay State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL, $7,809.64. Fanetti Properties Limited Partnership, Rusk Prairie LLC, ordered to pay Marilyn J. Fanetti, Menomonie, $653,896.34 Elk Mound Continued from page 1 Five-year street plan The Elk Mound Village Board has approved a five-year street plan to put on file with Dunn County. Filing the plan with the county is necessary if Elk Mound wants to apply for transportation grants to help pay for street projects. The plan covers University Street for 2013-2014; no street project for 2015; Garland Avenue for 2016; and East Elk Mound Drive for 2017. Garland and East Elk Mound Drive have a low rating on the street assessment scale and already have had some engineering The following were ordered to pay the WI Dept. of Workforce Development for delinquent workmans comp: Damon Anderson, Andie's Saloons Restaurants, Menomonie, $8,448.59. Harold Anderson, Andie's Saloons Restaurants, Boyceville, $8,448.59. Julie Anderson, Andie's Saloons Restaurants, Boyceville, $8,448.59. Lavonne Anderson, Andie's Saloons Restaurants, Boyceville, $8,448.59. DUNN COUNTY TAX WARRANTS The following were ordered to pay the Dept. of Revenue: Foxwalk Log & Timber Builders, Menomonie, $2,297.94, withholding. Maria G. Munoz and Pedro Perez Garcia, Boyceville, $2,074.40, income. Olson & Kettner, Menomonie, $2,014.44, sales. Pedro Perez Garcia, Boyceville, $10,664.25, income. VAAAV US LLC, Menomonie, $3,217.00, sales. The following were ordered to pay the Dept. of Revenue: VAAAV US LLC, Menomonie, $2,229.86, sales. DUNN COUNTY UNEMPLOY. COMP. BENEFIT WARRANT The following were ordered to pay the WI Dept. of Workforce Development for unemployment compensation: Juanita Hathcock, Menomonie, $818.23. Duane A. Hendrickson, Menomonie, $1,654.73. PROBIOTICSMART LLC, Menomonie, $6,492.11. The following were ordered to pay the WI Dept. of Workforce Development for unemployment compensation: Matthew G. Carlson, Menomonie, $924.25. Vickie L. Larson, Menomonie, $646.00 Michael E. Simily, Menomonie, $763.00 Southside Body and Glass LLC, Menomonie, $1,410.05. work done, Levra noted. Ice rink In further action at the October 1 meeting, the Elk Mound Village Board approved a lease agreement with Margaret and Steve Dieter of 307 University Avenue for an ice rink at a cost of $400 for the season. The department of public works also uses the area to store plowed snow from November through April, said Terry Stamm, soon-to-be-retired director of public works. The savings on labor and fuel to store snow at the Dieter property, which is near the Elk Mound schools, pays for the amount of the lease, he said. Breast cancer awareness program offered to girls at Mayo Clinic Health System sites EAU CLAIRE — Bring your granddaughter, daughter, niece or friend to Mayo Clinic Health System for a free, interactive opportunity to learn about breast cancer and prevention. From 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, girls ages 9 to 16 can visit one of three Mayo Clinic Health System locations in northwest Wisconsin. Each girl must attend with at least one adult female — mother, grandmother, aunt, friend or someone special in her life. Participants will: •Learn about the importance of self-breast exams and mammo- grams. •Hear from a breast cancer survivor. •See a mammography machine and real images. • See the breast biopsy and ultrasound rooms and equipment. • Receive a special gift. Reply by Friday, Oct. 31, to the location where you’d like to attend: •Eau Claire: 1400 Bellinger St., 715-838-3628 • Menomonie: 2321 Stout Road, 715-233-7464 •Osseo: 13025 8th St., 715597-8628 MENOMONIE — Bring your friends, family or pets out for a morning hike to explore fall colors from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Red Cedar State Trail, Menomonie. Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar is sponsoring breakfast and a hike. Meet at Riverside Park pavilion, and enjoy a free light breakfast before or after your hike. “This is a great chance for anyone – families or individuals – to get their daily exercise while enjoying the wonderful natural resources in our area,” says Christine Tharp, community education supervisor at Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar. “Maybe this day will kick start your own walking group. Or maybe it will be a nice change from the treadmill at the gym. Whatever the case, it’s just fun to get out and get moving as a group.” Mayo Clinic Health System offers scenic breakfast and hike Oct. 18 in Menomonie NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Colfax, Dunn County Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commission of the Village of Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. during its scheduled Plan Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2014, at the Colfax Village Hall, 613 Main Street, Colfax, WI, to take public comment on the following: Copies of the proposed language which details the proposed amendments are available for examination at the Colfax Village Hall and the Colfax Public Library, 613 Main Street, Colfax, WI during regular business hours. (Formerly from Dr. Lane’s office in Cornell.) Accepting new pAtients David J. Irwin, DDS Christopher D. Goettl, DDS Published: October 8, 2014 October 15, 2014 1502 Main St. • Bloomer • 715.568.2363 Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00-5:00 website: bluediamondfamilydental.com DUNN COUNTY CIVIL JUDGMENTS DUNN COUNTY WORKMANS COMP. An ordinance to amend the text of the Village Zoning Code, Title 13, Article C, Residential District Requirements, Sec. 13-1-25(3)(a) and (e) R-1 New Single Family Residential District-Large Lot pertaining to minimum lot size and accessory building setback requirements of the ordinances of the Village of Colfax. Welcoming Becky SchWetz, RDh to ouR Dental office. Thomas J. Rufledt, DDS Gregory A. Mihm, DDS dered to pay Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin LLC, Irving, TX, $1,486.50. Jeffrey G. Kersten, Colfax, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $1,695.35. Terry D. Koch, Boyceville, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $466.53. Laura L. Link, aka Laura Briese, Wheeler, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $5,408.20. Jennifer A. Mark, Elk Mound, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $6,713.26. Randall Medes, Wheeler, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $910.52. Donald and Veronica Minor, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, La Crosse, $7,804.01. Mary Oleson, Menomonie, ordered to pay Discover Bank c/o DB Servicing Corporation, New Albany, OH, $3,591.02. Bonnie L. Owings, Menomonie, ordered to pay Baldwin Area Medical Center, Menomonie, $1,735.54. Michelle Pace, Menomonie, ordered to pay Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, $3,754.38. Lynn M. Pring, Menomonie, ordered to pay Discover Bank, c/o DB Servicing Corporation, New Albany, OH, $3,920.35. Consuelo C. Salinas, Menomonie, ordered to pay WESTconsin Credit Union, Menomonie, $1,075.17. Troy A. and Michelle L. Szotkowski, Menomonie, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $1,311.97. Vallerie Vanderkolk, Boyceville, ordered to pay Black River Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, $882.50 Michelle Wagner, Colfax, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $1,568.41. Jeffery W. and Darla M. Weinert, Ridgeland, ordered to pay Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, $680.22. Robert J. Wolf, Menomonie, ordered to pay Ally Financial Inc., Roseville, MN, $386.70. 2ctf WNAXLP Dated: October 15, 2014 Jackie Ponto, Village Clerk Village of Colfax C41c42 RELIGION & NEWS Domestic Violence Awareness Month: A call for social change Page 8 • Colfax Messenger We can’t even turn to the sports news channel without hearing about it. Of course, as an advocate for survivors, I am thankful that awareness is occurring and people are talking about it, particularly during this time of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, creating a culture that is “aware” that domestic violence is occurring isn’t the goal. The goal is to create a culture where there will be an END to domestic violence…a world where children will grow up without the fear of being raped, beaten or mistreated in their own hometown or their own home. I believe it is our responsibility to work toward that goal of creating a cultural intolerance for abuse in our communities; if not for our own sake, then for the sake of future generations who will inherit the culture we create. Our children, and our children’s children, deserve to grow up in a world without domestic violence, and we can make that happen. Cultural change comes slowly, but it does come if enough members of a community are dedicat- ed to it. Ending domestic abuse begins with creating awareness. That step has already been made, thanks to the work of dedicated citizens since1981 when the first awareness efforts began in our nation. Now, however, we are entering an exciting new era in the movement in which we devote our attention to building on that awareness to bring about real change. Though it may seem like a daunting task, and one with meager results in our lifetime, I see tangible evidence that this cultural change is beginning in the clients we serve at The Bridge to Hope, such as: •my young adult client who decided to keep the newborn son of her rapist and is raising him to be a respectful, non-violent man with the support of her loving parents and brothers •the mother of two elementary age children whose first priority when she came into shelter was to get herself and her children into counseling to end the cycle of abuse they all witnessed and learned from their father •the men who are attending the male survivors’ support group, speaking up for the first time about the abuse they endured in their past and working through the effects it has had on their present relationships. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to become aware, not of the domestic violence in the lives of others but rather to take the time to be self-aware and to ask ourselves a sobering question: In what ways am I involved in creating an intolerance for abuse in the culture of my own home and my community? The brave and courageous individuals we serve at The Bridge to Hope are fighting back against the abuse in their lives every day, for themselves and for the next generations. Now it is our turn to unite with them in that fight against domestic abuse. I have four very good reasons to be working in this movement but in reality, I do not ever leave work. I go home to where the real work to end domestic abuse is waiting for me. Celebrating National Newspaper Week in 2014: Newspapers are community by Keith Anderson, director of news, ECM Publishers, Coon Rapids, Minnesota There are hundreds of beautiful towns in the United States. And each of them has a claim to fame. Whether it’s the Fire Hydrant Capital of the world in Albertville, Alabama, the giant statue of Paul Bunyan welcoming visitors to Brainerd, Minnesota, or the giant ice cream sundae statue in LeMars, Iowa, every city has a desire to be known for something. It’s part of what makes living in a community so special. Everyone wants to have a sense of home, a place where they can be involved and where getting to know neighbors is a blessing, not something to be avoided. It does take some effort to create a sense of community, though. It doesn’t happen without the investment of people who care. And it’s always more difficult when there isn’t a unifying bond, that one source that will always be there to offer a place to share ideas, offer constructive criticism, examine difficult topics, share accomplishments, remember loved ones, experience setbacks and revel in victories. Community journalism has played this role for decades. And in the places where it exists, you will most certainly find people who care about others and are willing to invest their time and talents to improve their communities. A few years ago a Lions club in a small town in rural Minnesota decided it would cover the expense to send any World War II veterans from the area, who were interested, to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. The one-day trip to the memorial did not cost the 100+ veterans a dime. But the planning and fundraising for this trip took months of effort and involved hundreds of people, including school children, local businesses, parents, churches, an airline, a hospital and dozens of volunteers. It was the community’s way of thanking those proud, fragile veterans for the tremendous sacrifices performed so long ago. The local newspaper covered the event; from the moment the idea was announced, through all the fund-raising efforts, to the day veterans boarded buses for the airport. The paper was there during the eerie silence on the airplane during the journey to our nation’s Capitol, and finally at the memorial, where old men wept, and leaned on thick slabs Worship Services BAPTIST GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Aaron Blumer 515 East Street (Hwy 29 just north of Hwy 170) Boyceville, WI • 715-643-5011 Sun.: 10 a.m. Sun. School, Adult Bible Studies; 11 a.m. Morning Worship. Wed.: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Schedule varies on the fifth Sun. of any month that has five. Call for information. CATHOLIC ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC Fr. John Potaczek 4540 State Road 40, Bloomer Cooks Valley Mass Schedule: 8 p.m. Saturday Mass; 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. Pine Creek - 715-949-1750 Sun.: 9 a.m. Worship Service. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Elk Mound, Wisconsin Fr. Joseph Nakwah Sat.: 4:30 p.m. Mass. Sun.: 10:15 a.m. Worship. CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 2721 15th Street, Menomonie, WI Sun. Services: 9:30-10:40 Sacrament Meeting; 10:45-11:25 Sun. School; 11:30-12:30 Relief Society; Priesthood, Primary. LUTHERAN BARUM - BIG ELK CREEK LUTHERAN PARISH Pastor Hal Schroetter, Barum Sun. (Barum): 9 a.m.-Worship Service; 10 a.m.-Sun. School. Sun. (Big Elk Creek): 9:30 a.m.-Sun. School; 10:30 a.m.-Worship Service. Wed.: 7 p.m.-Confirmation at BEC; 8-9 p.m.-Youth Group. BETHANY LUTHERAN BRETHREN George Schweitzer - Pastor Colfax, WI • 715-962-2280 www.bethanylbchurch.org Sun.: 10:05 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Our sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. Visit our website and listen to sermons online. Wed.: 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes (gr 7-8), 6 p.m. AWANA at Colfax Elementary. COLFAX LUTHERAN Leslie W. Walck, Pastor 715-962-3336 Wed., Oct. 8: 11 a.m. Charity-Hope Circle, 3:15 p.m. Praise Kids, 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes, 6 p.m. Colfax Crafters, 7 p.m. Church Council. Thurs., Oct. 9: 1 p.m. Quilters. Fri., Oct. 10: 9 a.m. LWR Packing. Sun., Oct. 12: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School. Tues., Oct. 14: 9 a.m. Esther Circle, 7 p.m. Barbershoppers. Wed., Oct. 15: 3:15 p.m. Praise Kids, 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes, 6 p.m. Colfax Crafters. COLFAX RURAL LUTHERAN Pastor Bob Schoenknecht 715-962-3913 Wed., Oct. 8: 3:45 p.m. Confirmation at the Parsonage, 6 p.m. Holden Council Meeting at the Parsonage Sun., Oct. 12: 8:30 a.m. Norton Worship, 8:45 a.m. Holden Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Holden Worship, 10 a.m. NRV Sunday School, 11 a.m. North Running Valley Worship Wed., Oct. 15: 9:30 a.m. Norton & NRV Bible Study at the Parsonage, Norton ELCA at Church, 3:45 p.m. Confirmation, 6:30 p.m. Joint Council Meeting at the Parsonage Thurs., Oct. 16: 1:30 p.m. Hope Circle at the Parsonage. FAITH LUTHERAN RUNNING VALLEY AFLC Jim Haga, Pastor 3 1/2 miles N on east side Cty Hwy A Sun.s: 9:30 a.m. Sun. School & Confirmation; 10:45 a.m. Worship. HAY RIVER-RIDGELAND LUTHERAN Pastor David Sands - 715-949-1976 Wed., Oct. 8: 9 a.m. Hay River Do-Day, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sun., Oct. 12: 9 a.m. Ridgeland, 10:30 a.m. Hay River, SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9 a.m. Ridgeland, 9:15 a.m. Hay River, Dunn Co. Crop Walk 1:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 13: 1:30 p.m. Hay River Bible Study. Wed., Oct. 15: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation at Hay River. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN (ELCA) Hwy. 170, P.O. Box 186 Wheeler, WI Sec. Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9:30-3 [email protected] 715-632-2530 Sun. worship service is at 9:15 a.m. NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH E9085 County Road V Sand Creek, WI 54765 [email protected] www.newhope-lutheran.org 715-658-1470 Pastor Josh Toufar of granite where names of fallen soldiers were etched. A lifetime of captured emotion flowed that day as men were reduced to children and silent pride was replaced with protected tears. It was the type of story that few reporters ever have a chance to share or experience, but more importantly, it was the kind of story that parents, school children, volunteers, businesses owners, doctors and nurses and perhaps most importantly, those veterans, wanted to share. They needed a way to experience this event that crossed generations and created strong bonds. Veterans may not have realized they needed to share their stories and accept the appreciation of an entire region -- until that day. It was a perfect moment in time where a community was able to reach out and change the finals days of life for tired men who had given so much and asked for so little. The paper was naturally the place where a community turned to share its stories, to announce its fundraisers, to share goals that had been met, to list the names of those making the trip, to thank donors, to detail travel plans, to seek volunteers, to plan welcome home events and finally to share the event through photos, letters and messages. Newspapers have a tremendous role in small and large communities across this country. We hold elected officials accountable so they truly represent the best interests of our communities. We demand transparency in a time when often it seems much easier for some decision-makers to operate in the margins. We offer insight on political races and we seek advice from local experts who can share experience with our readers. We report on and lead discussions that seek to improve our schools and we share stories of selfless leaders who otherwise go unnoticed. We are a target when it’s necessary and a beacon in darkness. It is a tremendous responsibility, but one that journalists embrace because we know there is so much at stake when it comes to our communities. Community journalism is a living, breathing, shared connection of people that propels us to take chances, to realize that life is not always safe, clean and tidy, but that through our connection there is plenty to celebrate and adventures to explore. Obituary SALLY A. PRILL Sally A. Prill, age 75, passed away at her home in Bloomer on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. She was born on November 28, 1938 to Harry and Mabel (Erickson) Mittlesdorf in Chippewa Falls. She grew up in Colfax, WI where her family resided until the tornado destroyed the family farm in 1958. Sally met Lee Prill and spent many evenings dancing at the Pines Ballroom. They married on January 31, 1959 and were blessed with 55 years together. They farmed on the Prill homestead, where they raised three sons. Sally was the driving force behind the success of the farm and was proud of the life she and Lee created. She spent many happy hours working outside and doing farm work, tending the animals and picking rocks to use in landscape projects. Sally was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. She was an expert seamstress and crocheted many afghans and baby blankets over the years. Reading, gardening and canning were favorite pastimes. She was also an excellent cook. A family gathering would not be complete without a big bowl of her famous potato salad. A fresh pot of coffee and good conversation welcomed all visitors to her home. The highlight of Sally’s life was her eight grandchildren. She relished the role of grandmother and spoiled each and every one. She shared in their lives and kept up with all their accomplishments and activities, in addition to lending a supportive ear when needed. She had a special knack with connecting with each one and letting them know how much they were loved. Sally will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband Lee; children: Kevin (Mary) of Barron, Donald (Lisa) of Bloomer, and Todd (Ellen) of Chippewa Falls; grandchildren: Nicholas and Sarah; Derek, Jacob, Aaron, and Elijah; Allison and Collin; siblings: David Mittlesdorf of Hawyard, Irene Cook of Elk Mound, Jean Christiansen of Seeley, Harriet Gobler of Hayward; sisters-in-law: Lois Fehr of Bloomer and Connie Prill of San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Mabel; siblings: Emery and Larry Mittlesdorf, Marion Whight; brothers-in-law: Larry Whight, Ervin Christiansen, Bill Cook, Glenn Prill, Derek Stevens and Raymond Fehr. The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Hospice for their care and support, enabling Sally to spend her final days at home with her family. A private celebration of Sally’s life will be held and interment will be in the Auburn Cemetery. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhome bloomer.com Entries sought for youth vocal competition EAU CLAIRE – Entries are now being accepted for the 11th annual Starquest vocal competition. Inspired by the popular “American Idol” format, the competition is open to vocalists in two age categories – ages 14-18 and ages 13 and under. During the preliminary round, area music professionals will judge performers on vocal ability, presentation, and professional- ism. Up to ten vocalists in each age category will move on to the finals on Sat., Dec. 6. The winner in each category will win $100, and the runners-up $50. Complete rules and entry forms are available at www.ecct. org. All entries must be received by Wed., Oct. 29. For more info contact 715-839-8877 or [email protected]. SAMPSON FUNERAL HOME 1017 Railroad Avenue • P.O. Box 175 Colfax, WI 54730 P: 715-962-3525 • F: 715-962-2525 “Providing Dignified Caring Funeral & Cremation Services” [email protected] Sun. Regular Worship Hours: 9 a.m. Pine Creek, 10:30 a.m. Sand Creek, 10 a.m. Sunday School (both churches). Confirmation program date to be announced. SHEPHERD OF THE HILL LUTHERAN 207 University St., Elk Mound 715-879-5115 Pastor Mary Eide Sun.: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship. SPRING BROOK LUTHERAN 7 miles south of Elk Mound off H on 930th Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Sun. School; 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Hour. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST ELK MOUND Margaret DeMaris, Pastor Phone 715-879-5118 Sun.: Worship @ 10:45 a.m., Sunday School @ 9:45 a.m. UNITED METHODIST Rev. Craig Conklin Tainter 715-962-4335 Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sun. School. Colfax Sun.: 11 a.m. Worship Service. Tues.: 9:30 a.m. Prayer Group. Dana Schneider Funeral Director Daniel Duffenbach Funeral Director C6c9, C11eow submitted by Mary Lillo, advocate for The Bridge to Hope They say you should never take your work home…but my work is already waiting for me when I get home. Let me explain… As an advocate at The Bridge to Hope, it is my job to walk with survivors through the trauma of domestic abuse, the process of breaking free and the healing journey afterwards. It is terribly dangerous to grow up in a society where, according to hotline.org, one out of four women will be a victim of severe domestic violence in her lifetime and one out of seven men will also. Kind of hits home for me… I am the mother of four girls. Statistically speaking, I will very likely be walking through that process of surviving “severe” domestic abuse with at least one of my daughters at some point in her lifetime, if not more than one of my daughters. I don’t like those odds. Have you noticed recently how it is nearly impossible to listen to the news without hearing about another domestic or sexual abuse crime occurring in this nation? Wednesday, October 8, 2014 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Wisconsin Synod 10 miles north of Colfax on County W, Colfax, WI Pastor John Toppe Sun.: 10:30 a.m. Sun. School and Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship. ST. KATHERINE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Synod Pastor Shawn Kauffeld E7250 N. Cty. Rd. E Menomonie 715-556-9307 Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m Worship Service. NON-DENOMINATIONAL INDEPENDENT BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Robert Koepp Sand Creek - 715-962-4601 Thurs., Oct. 9: 6 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. Sun., Oct. 12: 9:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School, 6 p.m. Games and Fellowship, 7 p.m. Evening Service. NEW DIMENSION MINISTRIES 5448 Balsam Drive Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Pastor Darrell Wood, Sr. Phone 715-723-9520 Sun.: 10 a.m. Worship Service Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Worship. Service. CALVARY CHAPEL Pastor Jason Taylor N10091 Co. Rd. S, Wheeler 715-658-1036 Sun.: 10 a.m. Prayer; Worship. Thurs.: 7 p.m. Bible Study. 10:30 UNITED METHODIST SALEM-IRON CREEK UNITED METHODIST--ELK MOUND Margaret DeMaris, Pastor Sun.: Worship @ 9:15 a.m., Sunday School @ 10:15 a.m. Keeping You Safe. If you live in an Xcel Energy natural gas service area, call the company’s dedicated 24-hour Natural Gas Emergency Line at 1-800-895-2999 before anyone attempts to clear a sewer blockage at your home or business using mechanical equipment. There is a possibility that some natural gas pipes have been inadvertently installed through some sewer pipes. Call 1-800-895-2999 before you have your sewer pipe cleaned and we will confirm whether an inspection is needed and take appropriate action. We are committed to your safety. Visit CallBeforeYouClear.com for more information. The mechanical equipment used to unclog sewer pipes can penetrate the natural gas pipe and lead to the dangerous release of natural gas. © 2014 Xcel Energy Inc. 6.4x7_CallBeforeYouClear_1c_2014.indd 1 10/3/14 11:24 AM CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, October 8, 2014 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tribune Press Reporter • Colfax Messenger • Classified and TV TAB Excellent Coverage 8 for the first 10 words and 20¢ for Great Value $ For ONE LOW Price your ad will appear in three publications! each additional word. Your ad will be seen by nearly 15,000 readers! (All ads must be paid in advance prior to publication!) 511 E. Railroad Ave. • Colfax, WI 54730 or call (715) 962-3535! • FOR RENT • FOR RENT - Small one bedroom upstairs apartment in Downing. 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CALL TODAY! 19tfc TWO & THREE BEDROOM mobile homes for rent in Wheeler. 12 month lease For Sale Serta Greythorne Estates Queen-sized box spring and mattress Paid $920 for the set New January 2013 Will sell for $450 required, rental lots available. 715-6581282. 30tfc WOODVILLE - 1 bedroom for those 62+ or disabled of any age. Rent based on 30% of income. On site laundry. 800944-4866 Ext 122. Equal Housing Opportunity. 50tfc • SERVICES • STEAM TEAM CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING-Call John Humpal, 715-632-2109 or 1-800-553-3677; www. steamteamcleaning.com14tfc BERENDS SANITATION-Septic and holding tank pumping, 715-265-4623. 22tfc SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MOTORSComplete electric motor rewinding and repairing service. Prepare now for electrical power outages with a PTO generator for your farm. We service all brands of PTO generators. 5815 3M Drive, Menomonie, WI 715-235-7530 or 1-800-3004182. 33tfc HUMPAL CONSTRUCTION - New homes, remodeling, pole buildings, roofing. Free estimates and fully insured. Kaleb Humpal, 715-308-1520. 10tfc BOLEN VALE CHEESE - 715265-4409. Wed.-Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-2. www.bolenvalecheese.com. 33tfc KIM’S ENTERPRISES: Dog grooming, blade and scissor sharpening. 715265-4031. 18p17 WE PRINT EVERYTHING from business cards to wedding invitations. Call Clint Peterson Construction • STORAGE • FOR RENT-Mini storage with insulated ceilings. Quinn’s Storage, Knapp. 715-665-2209. INDOOR WINTER STORAGE available for motor homes, campers, boats. St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City. Call 715-977-0712 or 715-5654382. 3c5 • HELP WANTED • FULL-TIME WAREHOUSE/ TRUCK DRIVER - Pre-Employment drug & alcohol screen required. Must have a clean record & class A CDL. Some overnights maybe required and NO weekends. Must be able to lift 50 lbs routinely. Wage based on experience. If interested, contact 800-241-2004 or email [email protected] FOOD HARVEST MINISTRY is looking to have a part-time administrative No job too small! Handyman & Honey-do list New construction, Remodel, Additions, Roofing, Siding, Windows 715-632-2402 PUBLIC NOTICE assistant. Various duties will include fundraising activities, public relations, secretarial and other assignments given by the board each month. 10-15 hours per week. Please send resume to: ddnelson_ [email protected] or call 715-225-6998. 4c5 Schofield, Higley & Mayer S.C. Attorneys at Law • Probate • Wills • • Real Estate • Wednesdays Bremer Bank • Colfax By Appointment Only Telephone: (715) 235-3939 The Colfax Community Grant for $100 for October has been awarded to Colfax Municipal Building Restoration Group Applications are welcome from individuals, businesses and organizations who wish to contribute to the promotion of our community. Send applications to: C34tfc C41p • FOR SALE • FOR SALE - 8’ firewood. Contact Royal Bignell for pricing, 715-308-1417. 49tfc FOR SALE - Premium hardwood fuel pellets. $225/ton. Misty Meadows Wood Products, Glenwood City. 715-2654767. 5c8 Fully Licensed & Insured Contractor 15 years serving the area Great rates, Free estimates (715) 962-2112 today for a free quote. 715-265-4646. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 4th day of November, 2014, at the Dunn County Circuit Court, Branch I Courtroom, Dunn County Judicial Center, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, there will be heard and considered the Petition of the Village of Colfax for an Order of the Court authorizing the replatting of the Second Addition to the Colfax Cemetery a/k/a Evergreen Cemetery; NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that said Petition is made pursuant to Section 157.07 (5), Wis. Stats. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that interested parties may review the Petition and the supporting documents attached thereto at the Dunn County Clerk of Courts, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751 and at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Colfax, 613 Main Street, Colfax, WI 54730. Dated this 19th day of September, 2014. Jackie L. Ponto Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP C40c42 Village of Colfax Woods Run Community Grant 310 W. 3rd St., Colfax, WI 54730 C41c TOWN OF OTTER CREEK REGULAR BOARD MEETING The regular town board meeting will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Otter Creek Town Hall, E5905 County Road S, Wheeler. The agenda will be as follows: minutes from the previous meeting; public comments; old/new business; road work/equipment; auditing of bills for payment; any other business unknown prior to this notice. The Otter Creek Town Board will consider and may take action on any of the above items. 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The male moose has put on quite the milage over the past week and a half with sightings supposedly in the Chetek and Sand Creek area. By the looks of the size of the antlers, the moose appears to be fairly young in age. Their mating season is in the fall and with that an aggressive demeanor can be exhibited. Due to the time of the year and to be on a general side of caution, the animal should not be approached. Mayo Clinic Health System offers Oct. support groups, classes and events Go online at mayoclinichealthsystem.org for more information about these events. Menomonie Events are held at Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar in Menomonie, 2321 Stout Road, unless noted. • Family Caregiver Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16; free; call 715-232-4006 for more information. • Free Health Day for Dunn County area residents, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; free; Menomonie Middle School; no registration required, first-come, first-served basis. • Infant Feeding and Support Class, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15; free; register online or call 715-233-7464. • Relatives Raising Children Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 16; free; call 715232-4006 for more information. •Suicide Prevention Class: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9; free; register online or call 715-2337464. • Wellness ROCKS — Early Release Swim and Field House, 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15; free; Menomonie High School Pool and Field House. •Wellness ROCKS—Breakfast and Hike, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; free; Riverside Park Pavilion, Red Cedar State Trail; no registration required. • Wellness ROCKS—Kids in the Kitchen, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1; Boyceville High School; or Thursday, Oct. 16; Menomonie High School; free; register online or call 715-2337464. •Wellness ROCKS—Music and Movement, 9:30-10 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 31; free; Menomonie Public Library. Applications for WESTconsin’s Annual Scholarship Program being accepted WESTconsin Credit Union is offering up to twelve $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the class of 2015 as part of the credit union’s annual Student Scholarship Program. The goal is to award one scholarship in each community served by a WESTconsin office, including Amery, Baldwin, Barron, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Hudson, Menomonie, New Richmond, Prescott, River Falls and Spring Valley. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May of 2015. Online applications are accessible from WESTconsin’s website, westconsincu.org, and full instructions are provided on the application. Applications will be accepted through midnight on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Reminders: •All application materials must be submitted online. No hard copies of application materials will be accepted. •Students need to have been a primary account holder with WESTconsin Credit Union as of April 30, 2014 to be eligible for this year’s program. •Current high school juniors need to become a primary account holder with WESTconsin as of April 30, 2015 to be eligible for next year’s program. •Visit the ‘Student $avers’ tab at westconsincu.org for more information. WESTconsin has offered the Student Scholarship Program since 1995. To date, over $190,000 in scholarship funds have been awarded to local students from throughout west central Wisconsin to assist them in continuing their education. For information regarding the program, contact Melissa Schutz at mschutz@ westconsincu.org or call (715) 235-3403, ext. 7772. WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington, with a $5 minimum deposit in a Membership Savings Account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000. Green the lawn, not the lakes MADISON—With autumn now in full swing, many of us are preparing for some time outdoors with rakes and leaf blowers to clear the lawn. However, it’s important to understand the connection between fallen leaves and the algae blooms we have been seeing each summer in Wisconsin’s lakes. Leaves contain phosphorus, and can contribute to phosphorus runoff. Luckily, there are easy methods to benefit both the environment and your lawn and garden. “Just one pound of phosphorus can make up to 500 pounds of algae in our lakes, so even the simple, everyday things we do at home can make a big impact,” said Tyson Cook, director of science and research for Clean Wisconsin. “The images of a bright green Lake Erie are not foreign to Wisconsin, where nearly a quarter of our impaired waters are overloaded with phosphorus.” The longer leaves sit exposed to rain in piles on the curb, the bigger the chance they’ll contribute phosphorus to runoff that will make its way to the lakes. You can reduce phosphorus loss from leaves by reducing their exposure to rain. Best practices include putting leaves out shortly before pickup to minimize leachin. Another option is to take the leaves directly to a yard waste collection site. Covering leaves with a tarp until pickup also can help. Many municipal programs throughout Wisconsin are designed to help. Check with your city or township for ecologically friendly suggestions such as: •Mowing – By cutting the leaves into small bits, it enables them to fall beneath the grass canopy and nourish the soil while providing food for beneficial insects and microbes. •Composting – Leaves can be mixed into a compost pile throughout the year along with grass clippings and fruit and vegetable scraps. Composting carries many benefits for a home garden, from improvement of soil quality to a better resistance of plant diseases. •Mulching – Shred the leaves to pile atop the annual garden or around perennials plants and shrubs for insulation and protection. Remember to till the leaves into the garden come spring. There’s an added benefit here – money may not grow on trees, but this cost-free mulch does. 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Ralph Editor’s Note: The Colfax Messenger sent an e-mail to Representative Tom Larson’s office on September 22, and after waiting a day or two for a reply, called Representative Larson’s Madison office to leave a message that he should contact the Colfax Messenger about doing an interview for a candidate profile article. As of press time, Representative Larson has not yet contacted the Messenger. COLFAX — Gary Stene of Colfax will be the Democratic candidate on the November 4 ballot for representative of the state’s 67th Assembly District. Stene is a resident of Colfax and currently works as a special education aide for the Colfax school district, a position that he has held for 17 years. Stene has served two terms on the Colfax Board of Education and has served five terms as the Colfax village president. He is currently serving his fourth term on the Dunn County Board. Stene has served on the board of the Dunn County Economic Development Corporation for about ten years. He recently visited the Colfax Messenger officer to answer questions about his position on several issues. Here are the questions and Gary Stene’s answers. 1. What do you see as the biggest issues facing the 67th Assembly District? What do you hope to accomplish regarding those issues? The issue of local control, particularly as it relates to the min- ing issue. Local levels of government — townships and counties — should be making the decisions regarding mining in their area, and not somebody in Madison. I think that’s an important issue. The funding of local governments is an issue, because in effect, when they are under funded, it chips away at local control to deliver the services. Look at Chippewa County. They went to the wheel tax. One of the supervisors said, “It’s our least worst option.” Perhaps if they had gotten the correct amount of money from the state, maybe they wouldn’t have had to do that. I think that’s an issue at all levels. State reimbursement or state participation in funding local government [through state-shared revenue] is vital for small levels of government, townships, villages and counties, to deliver the services that they are elected to do. There are revenue limits and spending caps that should perhaps be looked at. That again relates to local control. If you have revenue limits and spending caps, do you really have local control. I think that’s something that should be looked at. Either doing away with the caps or adjusting them. [Revenue limits were put into place in 1993.] The way things currently are, we are cannibalizing our local government, unless you want to go to referendum. I don’t think you should have to go to referendum for ongoing maintenance. You should be able to pay your bills and do common sense maintenance. We can’t cut our way to solving our problems. It would have been nice if the revenue limits would have applied to something like the cost of health insurance. But the limits didn’t apply to that. There are no easy answers, but I think we can make some headway. You have to look for more revenue streams and ongoing revenue streams. Not raising the gas tax for all these years. All of these things sound good. Giving money back to people — who can argue with that? But in the end, that $840 million, if I’d have had a say, I would have sent it to the schools or sent it to transportation and roads. We certainly need that. It will be up to the people to decide what direction they want to go. 2. People living in the Town of Howard and the Town of Cooks Valley and beyond are concerned about the sand mines and their impact on neighbors and the environment. What is your opinion of the petition to the Natural Resources Board asking for a strategic analysis of the effects of sand FALL BEAUTY — The countryside is blazing with the beauty of nature in all her colors. —photo by LeAnn Ralph Dunn Co. approves hiring water conservationist By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board’s executive committee has approved hiring a water conservationist to be added to the county’s environmental services staff. The executive committee approved the new position at the October 1 meeting with the provision that the cost for the water conservationist for 2015 will be paid out of the county’s general fund for up to $90,000. The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee recommended hiring a water conservationist. Ron Verdon, president of the Tainter Menomin Lake Improvement Association, said a water conservationist would be important for public health and for the county’s economy. “Let’s take some positive steps forward … all visitors and citizens deserve clean water resources,” Verdon said. Tainter Lake and Lake Menomin experience problems during the warm summer months with toxic blue-green algae fueled by phosphorus runoff from the Red Cedar Watershed. 18 Mile Creek, which empties into the Red Cedar River at Colfax, has been polluted by colloidal clay runoff from the DS frac sand mine in the Town of Cooks Valley in Chippewa County. The PRD committee also requested up to $100,000 from the county’s contingency fund for matching funds for grants or for incentives for the farmer-led watershed project. The requests for $100,000 from contingency and $90,000 from the general fund will not change the 2015 budget but will earmark the funds for those activities, said Gene Smith, county manager. Shoreland Dunn County’s shoreland preservation zoning ordinance also needs someone to enforce the ordinance, noted Bob Walter, county board supervisor and chair of the PRD committee. Dunn County has received a $25,000 grant from the state De- partment of Natural Resources to do a shoreland preservation demonstration project, but the environmental services department does not have the staff to do the project, he said. A number of groups, such as TMLIA, are working on water projects in Dunn County. The county needs scientific data on fluctuations in the groundwater. A new phosphorus rule that includes a $50 per pound fee must be implemented. A plan to reduce phosphorus run-off must be formulated. And high capacity wells used to irrigate crops must be taken into account, Walter said. Water quality and quantity in the Red Cedar River, 18 Mile Creek, Tainter Lake and Lake Menomin also are important, he said. A water conservationist will give the county data and information that is needed to make decisions, Walter said. “We only have opinions now about what should be done,” he said. Menomonie Steve Rasmussen, chair of the Dunn County Board, and chair of the executive committee, said he approved of Walter’s proposal to hire a water conservationist. “It will raise (Dunn County’s) profile in the Red Cedar Watershed and will improve the quality of life,” Rasmussen said. In terms of economics, cleaner water resources will help boost the county’s tourism economy, he said. Rasmussen said he has had conversations with City of Menomonie staff about the county’s water conservationist, and they are ready to recommend to the Menomonie City Council that the city participate in cost-sharing for the position. Point sources (cities and villages) have a deadline in 2016 to reduce their phosphorus discharge to a certain amount or else pay $50 a pound for phosphorus discharge into the watershed, Rasmussen noted. The money collected from the municipalities will be distributed to the counties in the watershed, he said. To capture those dollars, the county must have a phosphorus reduction plan in place, Rasmussen said. “There are many pieces coming together to help make this more affordable, and I think we need to do this,” he said. Taking $90,000 out of the county’s contingency fund to pay for the water conservationist will give Dunn County one year to identify other revenue sources to pay for the position, County Manager Smith said. “We will go into the 2016 budget with a clearer picture of the cost, the revenues and the deliverables,” he said. Creating a water conservationist position with a $90,000 budget would allow the county to fund the position for at least part of 2015, Smith said, noting that it will take a while to write a job description, advertise the position and interview job candidates. Smith said he envisioned having a water conservationist to fill the position by April. Budget adjustments The executive committee approved several budget adjustments for the proposed 2015 budget that closed the $350,000 shortfall, which had been reduced to $280,000 by the time of the executive committee meeting on October 1. The executive committee also approved paying for the water conservationist out of the general fund at $90,000 for 2015. Adjustments to the proposed 2015 budget include a $75,000 reduction in the county’s health insurance fund. Dunn County’s health insurance program for employees is self-funded, and the reduction would come from increasing the premiums by 5 percent instead of 6 percent, Smith said. Additional adjustments to the proposed 2015 budget included using $150,000 out of the highway department’s $2 million unassigned fund balance, and $75,000 from the sheriff department’s unassigned fund balance. mines on the environment? I think most of our local officials are regular people like I am. They are not DNR experts, and they are not water experts. I really think there is a place for the DNR where they could and should help the local officials get the information they need so the local officials can make informed and intelligent decisions regarding sand mines in their communities. With the cut-back in the DNR’s budget and cut-back in manpower, that doesn’t lend itself to helping these people out. Local control — the local people should make the decisions but on a state-wide level, the DNR is responsible for everything, and I don’t know why they can’t provide the expertise for the people here. I think there are some policy issues there. You hire good people in the DNR. You hire people with degrees. Let them do their jobs. This whole sand mine thing needs to get as much light shed on it and as much information as possible so that everybody can make an informed and intelligent decision based on facts, not on rumor, not on innuendo, not on stories we hear. I do know that, in my time serving in elected positions, I always worried about Wisconsin’s water. I think every official should worry about Wisconsin’s water. The DNR is one of our guardians of the water. The court case over by Plover. The high capacity well. The court said the DNR did not take into account the things they should have taken into account. There’s a lesson in that. The DNR has a responsibility. It is part of our constitution that we look after the welfare of our people, and water is one of them. I read the article the other day. It exposed a big chasm between the upper levels in the DNR and the people doing the work. You have to take politics out of government agencies and let them do their jobs. You have to take the politics out of the funding and for manpower and for direction. I don’t have a degree in science or water. I have a friend who has worked in the DNR for more than 30 years, and he is so disgusted. They put a political appointee to run the DNR with no experience whatsoever. They get told what they can pursue and what they can’t pursue. And when the funding is cut and the manpower is cut, there’s only so much they can do. 3. In September, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on voter ID for the November elections, and the Government Accountability Board decided to implement the 2011 law. Now municipal clerks and the GAB say there is no money in their budgets to implement the law. Should the state issue emergency funds to the municipalities to implement voter ID? Or should the municipalities cut something else from their budgets to pay for implementing voter ID? My opinion on the voter ID law is that in 95 percent of state, they never did come up with any proven voter fraud. If it’s not broke, why fix it. Assuming that there are some areas that have issues, they should have fixed those issues there. We have no problem in our rural area with voter fraud. I don’t know why you wouldn’t make it easier to vote. But having lost that argument, now it doesn’t make any sense to change the voting parameters and requirements and not expect that you are going to have an added expense to educate the people. So, yes. The state should allocate some money to get this done. I will take the Republicans at face value. That it wasn’t done to stunt or shift the vote, but if that is really, truly the case, and you want everybody to vote, you should allocate money so notices can go out and people can do the proper thing. You would think that a change of this magnitude, you would have budgeted an X amount of money to make the first year or two as seamless as possible, to make voting as easy as possible. They didn’t allocate any money. That’s not very good planning. 4. Economists say that people having money to spend is what helps the economy improve and ultimately creates jobs. What is your opinion about increasing the minimum wage? I would be in favor of increasing the minimum wage. It would benefit the overall economy. There would be more money for people. I don’t think you can live on the minimum wage now. What final figure we come to is all open to discussion. But yes, philosophically, we should raise the minimum wage. There was an interesting article about the CEO of an insurance company. In the 60s, he was homeless. He worked different jobs. If he took the minimum wage paid then and projected it up to (today), it would be about $10.50. It hasn’t done that. Here is a man, who has a GED and is the head of a company, who says it makes sense to raise the minimum wage. The purchasing power has been so hollowed out. 5. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau is projecting a $1.8 billion budget deficit over the next two years. The Department of Health Services has asked for $760 million over the next two years to pay for Medicaid. Taxpayers would have saved $206 million under the current state budget if the federal Medicaid money had been accepted, according to the LFB. If Medicaid in Wisconsin were expanded under the Affordable Care Act, taxpayers would save $261 to $315 million in 2015-2017, according the LFB. What is your opinion of accepting federal money for expanding Medicaid? My opinion on accepting the Medicaid expansion money from the federal government so we can expand BadgerCare is a no-brainer. Not taking the money cannot be defended on any fiscal ground whatsoever. The money has been paid by taxpayers. It’s in Washington. My understanding of it is that if we would take the money, new people on BadgerCare would be 100 percent funded until 2020, then it drops to 90 percent. Currently, BadgerCare is funded 60 percent by the federal government and 40 percent by the state. Because of the decisions being made by the government and legislature, we have to ask for the extra money. We’re paying 60/40 when we could get it for 100 percent, and after 2020, 90/10. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. I don’t think that’s good representation for the people of the 67th. Why would I pass up putting approximately 500 people in Dunn County and a little over a thousand people in Chippewa County, giving them the access to BadgerCare, why would I not do that? Over three or four biennium, it’s $31 million in Chippewa and $18 million in Dunn County, which is $49 million. (A total of) $49 million rippling through our economy and the health industry, plus you would have people, more than the size of the Village of Colfax, who would have insurance. I don’t know why we’re not doing that. I don’t think it can be defended on any logical, fiscal grounds at all. My answer is not partisan. This is not a partisan issue. This is dollars and cents, common sense. Why aren’t we doing that? 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