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VOL. 5, WK. 11 THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 $1.00 15-year-old Wisconsin Heights student goes missing by JOE BLOCK Editor that Meigs was near the Cam- iff’s Department and the family den Road area of Madison later of the student. We will continue A 15-year-old Wisconsin in the day of the 11th. Meigs has to assist the police in any way Heights student has gone miss- ties to this area, and possibly to we can.” ing, according to the Dane the Sun Prairie area. If you see Meigs, please im- County Sheriff’s Department, Meigs’ family is concerned mediately call the Dane County as of Tuesday, March 16. for her welfare and attempts to Communications Center at Tiah J. Meigs was last seen contact her have been unsuc- 608-255-2345. If anyone has leaving Wisconsin Heights at cessful. information or has had recent 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, March Wisconsin Heights District contact with her please call the 11. Meigs got into a vehicle of Administrator Jordan Sinz re- Dane County Tipline at 608- someone she knew. She is 5’6” leased the following statement: 284-6900. tall and approximately 200 lbs. “WHSD staff has been in con- Detectives have information tact with the Dane County Sher- Town of Perry 2-year-old found safe after search by MATT GEIGER running over the soggy ground, the woods,” says officer How- News Publishing Co. following the boy’s trail, did ard Statz, who was called in something that made his han- with his dog from Middleton to Night was not far away. And dler stop in his tracks. take part in the search. night, out in the country, sur- “He had a really dramatic It was 3:02 p.m. Friday when Tiah Meigs was last seen Thursday, March 11, getting into a vehicle of someone she knew in the rounded by woods and corn- head snap and looked north to SEE K9, PAGE 12 Wisconsin Heights parking lot. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED fields, where the coyotes’ howls bounce off of the ancient drift- less landscape and seem to warp creation, can be a scary time for a lost two-year-old. It can be an absolutely terrifying time for his family as they call out his name and search for clues as to where he has gone. As loved ones and first responders scoured the landscape in the Town of Perry late Friday afternoon, they came across what a police officer called “one little boot print” in a small patch of quickly-melting snow in a cornfield. Soon after that, Szeci, the hulking police dog that was

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$ &'$!$ $ %$ #))' ) ($$ "" $ THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 STAR NEWS PAGE 3 COVID-19 news focuses on Group looks to promote Wisconsin Heights auditorium referendum vaccinations, not new cases were attended by more than a that a civic auditorium is a com- by JOE BLOCK Editor hundred people of different ages munity investment that will last their vaccination: ten thousand rate. by JOE BLOCK and backgrounds to discuss at least as long. It’s an invest- Editor 16 percent have completed For the school districts them- In the wake of a facilities what makes a great community. ment in our school, our commu- their vaccination. selves, Sauk Prairie saw 21 new referendum in the fall--one in In a reversal of what the Star One of the identified needs that nity, and our local businesses. For those between 35 and 64, cases and 48 close contacts. which the District managed to News has been reporting over received significant support was WiHPAC Public Relations 44 percent are done. Wisconsin Heights had 11 cases cut 20 percent off the cost--Wis- then past year, vaccinations take a community auditorium. When Coordinator Eric Ripp stated 21 percent of those aged 18 and 44 close contacts. consin Heights is now looking the lead in COVID-19 news. the same group met a year later, that, “For nearly 60 years, the to 34 have completed their vac- at a $7.5 million auditorium ref- In Sauk County, 25 percent of the community auditorium re- school district has worked hard cination. Data and methodology erendum. When the board chose residents have received at least mained high on the list.” to make do with what we have; to go forward with the facilities Ripp continues: we need to give our school the one dose. Nearly 15 percent As for new cases, what was All data comes from the State referendum last year, they con- “Recently, a group of vol- tools to make our community have received both. said last week holds true: new of Wisconsin Department of sidered, but ultimately chose unteer community members better.”” The numbers for those com- case rates are flat. All increases, Health. Population figures for not to, include the auditorium formed a not-for-profit organi- The group explains: pleting their vaccination break and there were only a few, were municipalities come from the project on the ballot. zation to support the building “WiHPAC also believes that down in the following way: less than five new cases in the United States Census Bureau. In a short period of time a and operation of an auditorium an auditorium is an investment 48 percent are 65 years of age past week. The population de- Data is collected by the Star non-for-profit sprung up in sup- facility. The group, called the in the cultural and economic or older. fined by the Sauk Prairie School News on Mondays. port of the auditorium referen- Wisconsin Heights Performing health of our community. One Of those between 35 and 64, District saw 25 new cases, for a Data is reported on a seven dum. The Wisconsin Heights Arts Council (WiHPAC), con- of the keys to making the Wis- 30 percent have completed their low cases per ten thousand rate day cycle. Performing Arts Council (Wi- sists of 67 members committed consin Heights area a place that vaccination. of 12. School data is collected from HPAC) stepped to the fore to to making this project happen. people drive to—and not drive Of those aged 18 to 34, 12 For the area defined by the the Wisconsin Heights School advocate for the project. WiHPAC President Kyle Schae- through—is having an easily percent are done. Wisconsin Heights School Dis- District and Sauk Prairie According to Public Rela- fer says, “The school has been visible and accessible venue In Dane County, numbers are trict, there were 12 new cases, School District each Thursday. tions Coordinator Eric Ripp: supportive of the concept; we for events that will draw people similar for those completing calculating out to a19 cases per “In 2018, and again in 2019, have built our group of volun- to our community. Several sur- the Wisconsin Heights School teers to serve as additional re- rounding communities have District hosted forums [called sources to help with building a similar venue and they have Sauk Prairie School Board Future Searches] to gather the facility.” reaped the rewards of their in- ideas about the direction of the It has been almost six de- vestment. As WiHPAC board district. These sessions, called cades since the current stage SEE HEIGHTS, PAGE 12 candidate pulls out of race ‘A Community Conversation,’ was built. WiHPAC believes by JOE BLOCK women to run in future school We need more women’s voices Sauk City residents to see streetlight rate increase, Editor board races. We need you!” guiding our public schools.” “In the Sauk Prairie School Local government has some Prairie du Sac says “no” to ATV/UTV traffic Deb Moses, candidate for District, women represent over women representation. Prairie BLOCK Village residents will see a the Sauk Prairie School District by JOE 75% of the teachers and staff, du Sac has three women on Editor rate increase for their streetlight The board of Prairie du Sac board, has decided to remove [roughly] 50% of our com- the board, Sauk City has two. charges. The current and past nearly unanimously said “no” herself from the race. Moses munity, and only one of our The Wisconsin Heights School Sauk City rate has not collected enough, to the County’s request for an will still be on the ballot, but seven school board members. Board has three woman mem- and there has been a deficit for opinion on whether to allow wants the public to know she is This pattern is similar for the bers. Mazomanie has one, and Sauk City gave another ex- the past three years. Finally, the ATV/UTV traffic on county no longer seeking the position. Baraboo, Reedsburg, and Wis- Black Earth one woman board tension to the development board voted in support of keep- roads, specifically PF, in the She said, “I realized it is not consin Dells districts.” member. group seeing to build a hotel ing Baraboo and Reedsburg in village. Just about every board the right time to pursue this She continued, “The men on Finally, the village adminis- on Phillips Boulevard at their the same conference as their member cited traffic and -po while also growing my small our boards are wonderful, car- trators for Sauk City and Black February 23 meeting. After southern neighbors for sports. tential collisions as the reasons business, [Cliffbrake Farm].” ing people, but they will never Earth are women. several extensions and delays, There was one dissenting vote. they opposed the measure. Moses had a message, fully understand what it is like the board members said they Board member Ray Bolton though. to be a mother and woman. wanted more clarity--and an Prairie du Sac voted in favor. “I want to encourage other end to the extension. Mazo still trying to fix flood issues

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This week is National Sun- When the public attends gov- what could happen when things shine Week, which recognizes ernment meetings or files open didn’t work out. the laws-- called Sunshine records requests, it is simply So, they provided for three Laws--enshrined in the Fed- democracy in action. Full ac- branches of government to bal- eral and State Constitutions, cess to our government is part ance each other, along with ensuring the public and press and parcel of our liberty. periodic elections and the rights have access to the working of Your local newspaper helps for us to assemble and seek government and public records. keep an eye on government by change when we think things Sunshine Laws are an essential attending meetings and filing have gone astray. part of a democracy, allowing freedom of information requests All fine, but also relatively the press to practice Watchdog but open government laws are long-term solutions. How do we Journalism and hold govern- not media laws. All of us should know what our government is ment accountable. These laws have unfettered access to what doing, how well it is operating also allow citizens--any citizen- government is doing. or whether our elected officials --access to their government. The right to know is a public are up to the job? right. Enter the only profession Open government much When records custodians at mentioned in the Constitu- better government city hall or the county court- tion: A free press, to serve as By Jim Zacahry, CNHI house, with the public school a “watchdog on government.” A system or at the state capitol free press the government can- Open government is good comply with our public records not control, to offer an indepen- was a journalist. ents. But there are more ways both the public and private sec- government or, at the very least, requests, they are simply giv- dent, regular update on behalf Local journalists, who are than ever to get news and infor- tors bears underscoring during it is better government. ing us what already belongs to of the rest of us. the vast majority of the 24,000- mation and to find reports we Sunshine Week, March 14-20, In order for government to us. Complying with records re- Let’s stop to acknowledge plus on the job today, live in can trust or verify. and its theme, “Your Right to be of, by and for the people, it quests should be viewed as rou- that many of us are dissatisfied the communities on which they Ironically, the newest source Know.” must always be out in front of tine transactions between local with the free press we have. report. In just the past month, for news and information has Some recent headlines: the people. government and the public. Survey after survey shows low they have reported on COVID- helped create some of the great- From the Chanhassen Vil- Government at all levels — Attending the meetings of public trust in our news outlets 19 vaccination programs — est threats to a free press in the lager: “Build, invest or tear local, state and federal — be- local government, sitting in on and in the journalists who staff both the successes and failures nation’s history: down are all options for longs to the governed not to the deliberations, understanding not them. by officials we depend upon to The web has decimated fi- some District 112 elementary governing. only what decisions are reached But in those same Freedom keep us safe and fight the pan- nancial support for traditional schools.” As often said, we are the gov- but how those decisions are Forum surveys about the First demic. media, and newer media is not From the Rochester Post- ernment and the government is reached should be a very ordi- Amendment that began in Other recent stories told by yet robust enough to take its Bulletin: “Court records show us. nary interaction between local 1997, the desire for that watch- big and small news operations place. This results in “news des- troubling past of Wabasha All the business transacted by government and the general dog role remains high, often alike will benefit hundreds of erts,” where no regular sources County administrator appli- government and all the money public. supported by a majority of peo- thousands, if not millions of us. of journalism exist. cant.” collected and spent by govern- Not only is open government ple questioned. A report on nursing homes Misinformation can now From the International Falls ment belongs to the public. good government, it is the gov- How can these two results coin New York state disclosed spread across the globe in mil- Journal: “Campus officials talk However, public oversight is ernment we have. exist? The answers rest in what they may have tested unproven liseconds, sowing doubt, confu- gap years, hopes for fall enroll- only possible when government kind of press we mean. Much COVID-19 treatments on resi- sion and mistrust of the reports ment.” is open, transparent and acces- Jim Zachary is CNHI’s di- of the highly visible kerfuffle on dents, despite safety warnings, and motives of a free press. From the Duluth News Tri- sible. rector of newsroom training social sites today concerns na- without telling family members. The free press in any form bune: “Do Duluth’s legislative Nefarious deeds happen in and development, editor of The tional reporting, and more nar- A news partnership in South has been weakened by cuts in priorities reflect the commu- the dark, behind closed doors. Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times and rowly, the political pundits on Carolina found the state has staff, with surveys showing nity’s?” Every state has laws requir- president emeritus of the Geor- cable TV and the tiny percent- dropped virtually all oversight the ranks to be less than half of From the St. Cloud Times: ing local jurisdictions — city gia First Amendment Founda- age of journalists who are the of local officials’ activities, what they were 20 years ago. “What are local economists ex- councils, county commissions, tion. White House press corps. leading to “questionable or il- Not all the news about a free pecting in 2021?” boards of education, governing For most of us, today’s jour- legal perks of holding public press is bleak. New financial These headlines, though from authorities, commissions and You Can’t Have Democracy nalism is something different office.” In Mississippi, residents models are being tested. Col- Minnesota newspapers, are rep- boards — to disclose public re- Without a Free Press — and much more relevant to now know a biodiesel plant is laborations between news or- resentative of the breadth of cords and conduct public meet- By Gene Policinksi, Freedom us. We see a news media bring- accused of illegally dumping ganizations and nonpartisan public affairs reports delivered ings out in the open. Forum ing us the day-to-day informa- hazardous material into public expert collectives have shown regularly by newspapers. Unfortunately, many states tion we need to live our lives: waterways. results. New attention is fo- Some stories are firsthand exempt state government itself There’s a reason we need a What local officials are saying, Throughout our nation’s his- cused on regrowing the ranks meeting reports. Some reflect from those same requirements. free press, despite its faults and weather forecasts and crime, tory, it has been a free press that of local journalism. But more is enterprise initiatives. Some are It is unfortunate that laws are foibles: Democracy won’t work health and safety reports for our has probed, prodded and pro- needed, from increased public the result of digging beneath the even needed to require govern- without it. communities. The work of jour- duced safer food and medicines support to new revenue sources initial set of facts. Some take ment at any level to be transpar- The grand experiment in self- nalists helps us get things done. and helped reveal waste, fraud to regaining the public trust. the additional step of offering ent. governance that is the United Reporters ask the questions we and abuse of public trust. On March 16, we celebrate editorial perspective. Simply put, those with noth- States is rooted in trust and would ask if we could be there. Reporters uncover these sto- the birthday of James Madison, And they all are delivering ing to hide don’t hide. confidence we all will work Jurors in Des Moines, Iowa, ries only by poring over records, the principal author of the First news that is valuable but not al- There is nothing partisan toward the greater good. But this week appeared to support reviewing court documents and Amendment and the rest of the ways readily available to read- or political about government the nation’s founders had ex- the role of journalists as watch- interviewing sources — activi- Bill of Rights. He called a free ers. transparency, or at least there perience with a king and his dog when they acquitted re- ties most of us don’t have the press “one of the great bulwarks The examples reflect a -per shouldn’t be. expected benevolence — and porter Andrea Sahouri, who was time, skill or opportunity to do. of liberty.” sonal philosophy. Community arrested while covering a Black The guarantee that a press is This generation, perhaps un- newspapers, at their best, are Lives Matter protest despite her free does not guarantee it will like any other, is being called on stewards of their communities. repeated protestations that she always be good or correct, or to defend that bulwark and, in The news columns are a blend that we will like what it pres- the process, protect our liberty. of stories that people like to read and stories they should (USPS 609-420) Star News Gene Policinski is a senior read. The advertising columns Published every Thursday by News Publishing Company fellow for the First Amendment promote and grow local com- 1126 Mills Street, Black Earth, WI 53515 Letters to the Editor policy at the Freedom Forum. He can merce. And the editorial pages Phone: 608-767-3655 We welcome letters to the editor and want to publish your thoughts be reached at gpolicinski@ are a marketplace of ideas. 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David Charles He is survived by his sister, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Violet (Jacobsen) Johns. Mary brothers, Bruce, Joseph and family of Jim to be designated Irene Meinen of St. Paul, MN; Hooverson Funeral Home, 251 grew up in Gratiot, graduat- Ronald; and infant sister, Pa- at a later date. Holl 2 nieces, Kristin (Robert) Roan Water St., Sauk City. ing in 1963 from Gratiot High tricia. A special thank you to Heart- of Chicago and Cynthia (John) A memorial will be estab- School. Following high school, Funeral Service was held at land Hospice, Amanda Walters, Verant of Minneapolis, MN. lished in Juanita’s name. Mary attended and graduated GUNDERSON CAMACHO Huzy, Dave Brueggeman and A burial will be held at a later Online condolences may from UW-Platteville with a de- MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL Bill Sexton. Online condolences date in the Black Hawk Cem- be made at hooversonfuneral- gree in Education. She taught AND CREMATION CARE, may be made at www.gunder- etery. homes.com in Burlington, Wi, then at Wis- 500 N. Eighth St., Mount sonfh.com. hooversonfuneralhomes.com consin Heights Elementary until Horeb, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Lorraine her retirement. She also taught March 15, 2021, with Pastor Gunderson Camacho Juanita J. in Cornwall, England for three Kent Duval presiding. Burial Mount Horeb (Schiffman) summers during this time. Mary was held at Perry Lutheran Funeral & Cremation Care Niles Esser was a member of Vermont Lu- Church Cemetery. 500 N. Eighth St. theran Church congregation and In lieu of flowers, memorial (608) 437-5077 choir. Also, a member of a la- donations may be made to the dy’s group, the Red Hatters, the In Loving Memory of David Community Choir and the Com- Charles Holl (September 20, munity Players, performing at SUNSHINE 1962- March 10, 2021) Mazomanie’s Wild West Days. FROM PAGE 4 David, 58, passed peacefully Mary had a love for travel, tak- hand in hand with his wife and ing several trips over the years ists in collecting and interpret- Bottom line, journalists are mother on March 10, 2021 in and spending time with friends. ing information is especially undeterred in their role as your Hindsdale, IL after a tragic Mary is survived by one brother important within the context of community’s collective set of struggle due to post-surgical Thomas (Marilyn), Darlington, local public affairs. eye and ears. They thrive on complications. one niece, Wendy Johns, one Citizens are increasingly delivering the news; it’s their David was born on Septem- nephew, Robert (Beppi Byl), challenged to keep abreast of full-time job. Readers can rest ber 20th 1962 in Waukesha, Juanita J. Niles, age 75, Sauk-Prairie - Lorraine two grand nephews, Tash and actions of a city council, school assured that editors and report- Wisconsin to Charles and Dar- passed away unexpectedly at (Schiffman) Esser Ryker Opland and one grand board, county board, or any of ers will continue to present a lene Holl and raised in Sauk Sauk Prairie Healthcare Hospi- Passed away on March 5, niece, Serenedy Opland, all of the numerous other local gov- full menu of news during the or- City, Wisconsin. He graduated tal on Mar. 9, 2021. She was 2021 Darlington. She was preceded erning bodies. Then they have dinary and extraordinary times. from University of Wisconsin, born Nov. 21, 1945 to the late Her last days were spent in in death by her parents and one to decipher what the decisions, Sunshine Week is a great Madison and had a successful Kenneth and Vera (Granger) care at Agrace Hospice Care. brother Alan in 1971. A visita- singularly and collectively, reminder that energized news- career in Information Technol- Stout. Juanita graduated from Lorraine was born on Octo- tion will be held Tuesday, Feb- mean in their personal and busi- papers are at the foundation of ogy. David was happily married Wonewoc High School; class ber 7th, 1919 in Delton, Wis- ruary 2, 2021 from 11:00 AM ness lives. energized communities. to Paula (Roth) Holl who was of 1964. She went on to earn consin to William & Mrytle to 1:00 PM at Erickson Funeral You have an advocate in your his wife and best friend for al- her CNA from MATC and Weidling. Home, Darlington (508 Main community newspapers. Jim Pumarlo writes, speaks most 22 years at the time of his worked in nursing at several She married the love of her Street, Darlington, WI 53530). Make no mistake. Editors and and provides training on com- death. nursing homes in Reedsburg, life Fancis Esser on April 11th, Burial will be at Graceland David is survived by his wife reporters are challenged as well munity newsroom success Baraboo and worked in home 1979 in Fairborn, Ohio. Cemetery in Blanchardville, Paula Jean (Roth) Holl, his in gaining access to everyday strategies. He is author of patient care for almost 30 years. She lived most of her life in WI following the visitation on mother, Darlene Annette (Nel- sources during the pandemic. “Journalism Primer: A Guide Juanita later went on to work at the Prairie Du Sac area with her Tuesday, February 2, 2021. A son) Holl, his children Christo- At the same time, they have the to Community News Cover- St. Vincent DePaul in Baraboo; later life being spent in Oxford, celebration of life will be held pher (Ashley), Brian (Martha) tools that others may lack. age,” “Votes and Quotes: A something she greatly enjoyed Wisconsin and wintering in at a later date at Vermont Lu- and Jennifer Kim. Loving Journalists have relationships Guide to Outstanding Election because of her love for antiques. Texas & Florida. Francis and theran Church. In lieu of flow- “Papa” to Jaimie, Ethan, Chris- with government officials and Coverage” and “Bad News and She loved antiquing, crafting, she spent their time traveling ers a memorial fund has been topher, Aiden, Connor, Charlie, staffs. Good Judgment: A Guide to fishing, letter writing, making the world on vacations. established in Mary’s name. Evelyn, and Calvin. Big Brother Journalists have been trained Reporting on Sensitive Issues cards and spending time with Lorraine grew up when Buck to Daniel (Connie) Holl and in the routine. They know how in Small-Town Newspapers.” family especially her grandchil- Board wagons were still a mode Uncle to Jared and Brendan. James “Jim” to flesh out information that is He can be reached at www. dren. She was united in mar- of transportation on the farm. Preceded by his father Charles not readily volunteered or avail- pumarlo.com and welcomes riage to Everett Niles on Feb. She lived a full life from seeing Wirts “Chuck” Walter Holl. able. They know who to con- comments and questions at 5, 2005. cars to airplanes, living with her Dave’s love for his fam- tact. They know where to look. [email protected]. Juanita is survived by her family and suffering through the ily and friends will always be husband, Everett; daughter, Great Depression, two World They know the questions to ask. cherished. He will be remem- Julie (Christopher) Pendle- Wars and a man on the moon. bered for his compassion for ton and their 6 children, Ash- To say she had a full life is an all he came into contact with. ley Dunse, Dustin (Amanda) understatement. Dave had a passion for nature, Dunse, Micha Dunse, Lacey She is survived by seven of NORTHWEST DANE traveling, music, computer sci- Dunse, Sarinity and Nicholas her children, (Donald, Richard ence, Sci-Fi classics like Star Pendleton; two great grandchil- and Joseph Schiffman, JoAnn SENIOR SERVICES Wars and Star Trek, and coin dren, Easton and Lettie Dunse. Fasking, Sherry Pieper, Dar- collecting. David will be fondly www.nwdss.org Everett’s children, Connie rell and Duane Schiffman), 20 remembered for his comforting (LeRoy) Schell and their chil- Grandchildren, 35 Great Grand- embrace and devout Christian dren, Cory (Kristina) Schell children and 9 Great-Great Northwest Dane Senior Ser- Stew faith. He will remain in our and their two daughters, Amelia Grandchildren. vices Tuesday, March 23, Cheese hearts as a gentle soul and the and Natalie Schell and Kristin MOUNT HOREB – James She is preceded in death by 1837 Bourbon Road Tortellini Bake foundation of our family. (Adam) Aaroen and their chil- “Jim” Wirts, age 62, of Mount her parents William & Myrtle Cross Plains, WI 53528 dren, Logan and Alyssa Aar- Horeb, passed away on Tues- Weidling, her husbands Joseph 608-798-6937 Wednesday, March 24, oen; Bryan (Jennifer) Niles and day, March 9, 2021, in Mount Schiffman, Alfred Wilden- Serving begins at 11:30 Chicken a la King Dwayne M. their sons, Adam (Hannah) and berg, Francis Esser and her son Horeb. He was born on Feb. 10, Jacob Niles; Angela (Jeremy) 1959, in Dodgeville, the son of Please call 798-6937 by 1:00 Thursday, March 25, Hearty Schneller Timothy Schiffman, her sisters, pm the day before, to reserve Chicken Noodle Soup Weiss and their children, Kyler, Corma Howley and Izzle Huett James and Donna (Swenson) Erin and Austin Weiss; siblings, Wirts. He married Luann Eggi- your lunch. Friday, March 26, Sausage and brother Stanley Weidling. For a full listing of the daily Veggie Egg Bake Russell (Deborah) Stout, Bar- The family wishes to thank mann on July 19, 2020. menu see the newsletter on our Monday, March 29, Pot bara (Fred) Thompson, Frank Eagles Nest Assisted Living in Jim attended Mount Horeb website: www.nwdss.org Roast with Gravy (Mary) Stout, Darlene (Dale) Wisconsin Dells and Agrace High School and graduated Mobile Meals Only Tuesday, March 30, Rustic Demanskie, and Jesse (Dee) Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wis- from Malcolm Shabazz High Delivery Monday through Tomato Bean Soup Stout. She is further survived consin for their excellent care in School. In his youth, he par- Friday by many nieces, nephews, other the last days of her life. ticipated in the Boy Scouts and relatives and many friends. The family plans a celebra- was an excellent marksman. Wednesday, March 31, Ham In addition to her parents, she tion of life to be held in the Jim worked as an outboard March 2021 & Potato Casserole was preceded by an infant son, summer with Covid-19 pan- mechanic for A1 Service. An Eric. demic permitting. avid outdoorsman, Jim loved Wednesday, March 17, To comply with current Wis- Juanita’s family would like In lieu of flowers or memo- hunting, fishing, morel hunting, Cheeseburger consin Emergency Orders, there to express their gratitude to the camping, boating and trips to Dwayne M. Schneller, age rials, the family wishes that Thursday, March 18, Tradi- will continue to be no congre- Health Care Professionals at Colorado and Missouri. 88, passed away March 4, 2021 donations in the name of Lor- tional Meatloaf gate meals served at the center Sauk Prairie Hospital and ER Jim is survived by his wife, at the Pines Assisted Living, raine Esser be made to Agrace Friday, March 19, Sloppy Joe and limited activities. and to Dr. Mary Campbell for Luann Eggimann of Mount Prairie du Sac. He was born Hospice Care, 5359 E. Cheryl on Whole Wheat Bun their wonderful care of Juanita. Horeb; sisters, Brenda (Ted) on October 17, 1932 the son Parkway Madison, Wisconsin Monday, March 22, Beef A funeral service will be Lawrence of Monticello of the late Myron and Florence 53711. held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, and Lisa (Jeff) Goecks of (Anderson) Schneller. Dwayne March 16, 2021 at Calvary Blanchardville; brother, Bryan Now you can ﬁ nd us on attended the Harrisburg grade Baptist Church, 309 Water St., Mary E. Wirts of Madison; first wife, school. He worked on the fam- Facebook and Instagram! Sauk City with Pastor Randy Johns Lori (Miller) Wirts; uncle, ily farm near Black Hawk, with Hoffman officiating. Interment Frank (Diane) Swenson; aunts, his father for many years and will follow in the Prairie du Sac Mary E. Johns, age 75, of Joyce Hook, Carol (Gary) later worked as a groundskeeper Cemetery. A visitation will be Mazomanie, died Thursday, Urban and Mary Huebner; and at Bluffview. He was an avid held one hour prior to the ser- Jan.14, 2021, at her home. She nieces, nephews, many cousins bicyclist and enjoyed many trail www.facebook.com/ Wisc_Star_News vice at the church and the eve- was born June 1, 1945, in Mon- and friends. He was preceded rides with his family. ning before on Mar. 15, 2021 roe, the daughter of Albert and in death by his parents; infant WiscStarNews PAGE 6 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 SAUK CITY & PRAIRIE DU SAC

slibrary.org/online-storytime. cards. All materials included. No registration is required, but Space is limited, so contact AT THE LIBRARY please email hphelps@pdsli- AT THE LIBRARY the library at 608-643-8346 or GEORGE CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY brary.org if you’d like to be RUTH CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY [email protected] to added to the email list. sign up. www.saukcitylibrary.org • 643-8346 Current Hours www.pdslibrary.org • 643-8318 The Ruth Culver Community BOOKS & BLANKETS Open for Service by Ap- are only briefly in the lobby. Library is open by appointment The George Culver Commu- copy from the library. STORYTIME pointment, Drop-Ins as Space Newspapers Available or for lobby access the follow- nity Library is located at 615 Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Allows The Ruth Culver Commu- ing hours: Monday through Phillips Blvd. and is open Mon- ADULT TAKE AND April 19 - May 24 The Ruth Culver Commu- nity Library is again receiving Thursday, 9:00am to 8:00pm, day - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. MAKE KITS We are doing Storytime out- nity Library is open for brows- daily papers (Wisconsin State Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm and - 8:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 March 17, 31, April 14 side! Bring a blanket for your ing the collection, computer Journal, Baraboo News Repub- Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday We have craft kits for adults, family and enjoy stories and use and other basic services lic, USA Today and Wall Street Library Returns from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The too! Stop by or call to arrange to fun under a cottonwood tree. by appointment. Drop-in visits Journal). Make an appointment All library returns are quar- phone number is 608-643-8346. pick up an adult Take and Make Storytime is designed for chil- are accepted as space allows; to come in and read, or drop-in antined and will not be checked kit. New kits are released every dren 5 and under, but everyone just knock at the inside door. as space allows! in for several days. To ensure Stay up-to-date with all of other Wednesday. Kits are one is welcome. Weather permit- Appointments can be made by Online Storytime everyone’s safety, no indoor the library’s events by liking per person and first come, first ting, space is limited. Pandemic calling 608-643-8318. Lobby Join Miss Heather on Zoom returns will be accepted. How- our page on Facebook at Sauk- served. Get yours before they safety guidelines will be fol- pick up and curbside service are for the Ruth Culver Commu- ever, you may return any and CityLibrary or by checking our run out! lowed. Contact the library for also available, no appointment nity Library’s online storytime all items in our outside book website at saukcitylibrary.org. details and to sign up. required. Please maintain so- Thursday, March 18 and Thurs- drop located on the side of the CHILD TAKE AND cial distancing and wear a mask day, March 25 at 10:00am. The building. LIBRARY OPEN TO THE MAKE KITS CURBSIDE PICK-UP while you are here, even if you link to join is available at pd- PUBLIC March 24, April 7 We are still offering curbside The George Culver Com- Stop by the library or call us pick-up. Use curbside to get rently have quite a bit of snow munity Library is open to the to arrange a pick-up of a child’s your holds or ask us to select GARDENING TIPS AND ADVICE in my raised vegetable garden public! However, due to the on- Take and Make craft kit. We items for you from the library’s beds but I’m hoping that will going pandemic some restric- have kits for children ages 5-12 collection. Call us at 608-643- THE SAUK COUNTY be gone soon so I can get them tions remain in place, including and for children under 5. New 8346 to arrange a pick-up time. ready for planting my cole crops a 10-person limit. We will con- kits are released every other The curbside pick-up cart is lo- GARDENER come April. If you left any pars- tinue to offer contactless curb- week on Wednesday. Limited cated outside the main entrance nips, carrots, or any other vege- side pick-up. For the full details to one per child while supplies on Dallas St. Spring’s Arrival Offers In- pers, and broccoli. If you plan to tables in the ground over winter, see our website, saukcitylibrary. last. door and Outdoor Gardening start any slow-growing annual harvest them before they start org. LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE Opportunities flowers from seed, get them growing to prevent spoilage. If BOOK CLUB REQUEST started now so they are ready to you have a compost pile, turn OUTSIDE SCAVENGER Tuesday, April 13 at 1:00 Have a librarian pick out “Spring won’t let me stay be transferred in May to a cold it and add kitchen scraps, com- HUNT p.m. books and movies selected spe- in this house any longer! I frame. Some slow-growing an- posted manure, and dry leaves. March April’s Pick: Unsheltered cifically for you! Fill out the must get out and breath the air nual flowers include China as- Walk around the yard and Can you find all the basket- by Barbara Kingsolver form on our website, saukcity- deeply again.” ters, flax, lobelia, snapdragons, check your trees and shrubs for balls hidden outside our library? Check out a copy at the li- library.org, to let us know what --Gustav Mahler and verbena. Finally, finish pot- animal damage; protect them The key is posted in a window brary or download an ebook or you’re interested in. A librarian ting up tender bulbs you have with wire if need be. Take the by our front entrance on Dallas audiobook from Hoopladigital. will select movies or books for This coming week is full of such as begonias, calla lilies, time to fertilize your asparagus St. Stop in to pick up a small com. The book club reads a va- you and call to arrange a pick- spring garden events – St. Pat- cannas, and dahlias. My garage beds, grapes, shade trees, ever- prize. Get a bonus prize for riety of fiction and nonfiction. up time. rick’s Day (March 17), Spring got colder than I expected this greens, fruit trees, and shrubs as finding the basketball that is dif- Book Club will be held over Equinox (March 20), and Na- past winter so I’m not sure how needed. It’s also time to finish ferent from the rest and telling Zoom. Email Emily at emily@ BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN tional Flower Day (March 21). well my stored begonias, can- any pruning you might need to staff its location! saukcitylibrary.org for a link to Call 608-643-8346 for an When I lived in Missouri, I was nas, and dahlias are going to do on your trees while they are the meeting. All are welcome. Appt. always told to plant potatoes sprout this spring. still dormant. Some trees, such NEW ADULT FICTION Need help with technol- and peas on St. Patrick’s Day. As the snow melts and we as maple, willow, birch, walnut, LIST RELEASED ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: ogy or have in-depth research However, based on the amount have sunny days, take advan- and elm will ooze sap exces- Katelyn has compiled her SPRING CARDS questions? Call the library to of snow I still have on my raise tage of the warmer weather, sively in early spring but will Spring 2021 list of new books. Tuesday, April 13 at 6:30 schedule a librarian. If we don’t beds, I don’t think that’s an op- and get outside. When you can, not harm the tree. If you need Place holds directly from our p.m. know the answer, we can help tion as the ground is still pretty remove the mulch around your to prune an oak, pay attention to website at https://saukcityli- Join us for a zoom program you find it. frozen. That doesn’t mean spring-blooming bulbs only. the daytime temperatures. Stop brary.org/news/uncategorized/ with Jamie Statz-Paynter to though I don’t have opportu- Resist the temptation to remove pruning when daytime temps katelyns-list/ or pick up a hard make 4 delightful greeting nities to plant and “celebrate” mulch from your other perenni- reach 50 degrees to help pre- these events and maybe even als – we can still get some cold vent oak wilt. Also finish prun- start some outdoor tasks if the weather so wait to remove the ing grapes, berry bushes, and weather permits. rest of the mulch until around summer-flowering shrubs. Fi- If you haven’t finished -or mid-April. Check your perenni- nally, if you didn’t do it last fall, PETS OF THE WEEK dering your perennial plants, als for any heaved roots. If you service your lawn mower so it’s it’s time to complete this task find any, gentle press them back in tip-top shape and sharpen the Opie is a large, 1.5 year old she was eager to learn. She is saukhumane.org so they arrive once the ground down and pull some mulch up blades. Lawn mowing season domestic short hair. He came wonderfully smart and already Not able to adopt? Donations is workable. I’m still trying to and over them. My heuchera are will soon be upon us. Garden- into the shelter with a large a pro with “sit” and has started needed: cat litter, dog and cat narrow down my list of new notorious for doing this so I will ing season is starting to ramp number of other cats when their working on “down” and “heel.” chow, bleach, and paper towels. chrysanthemums that I want as be checking them out as soon as up – get some of these tasks owner became overwhelmed. Lela waits patiently in her ken- I want get my order placed by the snow is gone from my shade done now so you can enjoy the Opie is a stoic cat who prefers nel until let out but, like many the end of the week. For those beds where they are located. If season. to take his time both in getting rambunctious pups, needs help of you with houseplants, begin you have climbing roses, you Remember to contact Ex- to know people and exploring settling at times. She is often a regular fertilizer schedule. can cut out old canes to promote tension Sauk County if you new places but once he’s com- silly and has a great affinity for Also, take any cuttings from new growth. have any gardening questions. fortable, he likes nothing more chew toys. Lela gets along well the houseplants you want to If your soil is fairly dry and Please send an email to haley. than finding a lap to curl up in with other dogs but doesn’t like propagate. Get your seed-start- not frozen in the vegetable gar- [email protected] or or a sofa to stretch out on. He cats. She is spayed and up to ing station set up and start your den, rake off any mulch to help call the University of Wisconsin would do best in a quiet house- date on vaccines. cabbage, celery, cauliflower, it finish dry and warm the soil. Madison Division of Extension hold. Opie is a big, gentle cat Pets can be adopted from the head lettuce and parsley seeds. Remove any remain plants from Sauk County office at 608-355- and is current on vaccinations Sauk County Animal Shelter, Then start your tomatoes, pep- last year’s vegetables. I cur- 3250. and will be neutered prior to 618 Highway 136, Baraboo. This week’s article is written adoption. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: by Jeannie Manis, Sauk County Lela is a 9 month old Rott- noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thurs- Do you need to open Master Gardeners Association weiler mix. Predominantly kept day: noon-7p.m. Saturday: (SCMGA) President. outside before coming to SCHS, 11-4 p.m. 608-356-2520 www. paths, widen fields, create Lela had a bit of catching up to food plots or clear do with confidence indoors but pastures & fence lines? EQUESTRIAN | FARM | GARAGE | GENERAL PURPOSE

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Sauk Prairie Earthlings 4-H member Brayden Wallace is collecting food items for the Sauk Prairie Food Pantry. Even though we can’t meet in person right now, members are still working hard to help the community. Sauk Prairie Earth- lings 4-H club members collected 150 food and personal care items for the Sauk Prairie Food Pantry. The most items were collected by Matison Elvert and Emmett Showen. Rylee and Avery Bussan and the other members of the Sauk Prairie Earthlings 4-H club made birthday bags for the Sauk Prairie Food Pantry. Birthday Bags are a kit with everything for a birthday celebration. They include cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, napkins and balloons. Sauk Prairie Earthlings members Holden and Ruby Taggart wrote thank you cards to essential workers for Sauk Prairie Earthlings help out food pantry, essential workers a club community service project. 4-H aims to better the community by doing community service projects. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

SAUK PRAIRIE AREA To submit an item for the community calendar, good time and help your com- For more information, email: munity. Social time at 6:30 see: www.makingserviceper- COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] p.m., dinner and meeting at 7 sonal.org p.m. Temporarily suspended- Sauk Prairie The Village Board of Prai- Creek meets the second Tues- Commission meets the second The Local Alzheimer & De- -6:8‘s Men‘s Community is a rie du Sac meets on the sec- day of every month at 7:30 Wednesday of the month at 6 mentia support group meets monthly meeting of men from ond and fourth Tuesday of the p.m. p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the our community who are look- month at 7 p.m. in the Village The Town Board of The Ruth Culver Commu- month, 3-4:30 p.m., at Maple- ing to not simply survive this Hall. Sumpter meets the second nity Library Board meets the wood. Call Theresa Grimes, life but to thrive. Gatherings The Village Board of Sauk Monday of the month at 7:30 third Wednesday of the month 643-3383, if you have any ques- will be held the first Sunday of City meets the second and p.m. at 6 :30 p.m. tions. each month at the 6:8 building, FULL SERVICE AUTO, fourth Tuesday of the month The Village Board of Mer- The Sauk Prairie School Prairie Busy Badgers 4-H 821 Industry Rd Sauk City, WI. TRUCK, & TIRE REPAIR at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. rimac meets the second Tues- Board meets the 2nd and fourth Club meet the first Monday of The doors will open at 3:45 501 W. Main St. • Mt. Horeb If there are five Tuesdays in day of the month at 5 p.m. Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. the month, Sauk Prairie Public p.m., dinner will be served at Library, 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., and a guest speaker 608-437-5536 month, it meets the fifth week. The Town Board of Prairie The George Culver Com- Sauk Prairie Sewing and will present on a topic relevant Monday-Friday 7:30 - 5:00 The Town Board of Troy du Sac meets the second Tues- munity Library Board meets Saturday 7:30 - Noon meets the second Tuesday of day of the month at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the Quilting Friends meets the to men’s wellbeing at 5:30 p.m. the month at 7:30 p.m. at the The Town Board of Rox- month at the George Culver second Thursday of the month There is no charge for the meal IN-THE-FIELD Troy Town Hall. bury meets the first and third Community Library, 615 Phil- at the Ruth Culver Library, 1:00 or the event thanks to gener- The Town Board of Honey Monday of the month at 7:30 ips Blvd, Sauk City, at 7 p.m. p.m. ous sponsorship by friends and FARM TIRE p.m. Sauk Prairie Community neighbors in the Sauk Prairie SERVICE CHURCH NOTES The Town Board of Mer- The Happy Hustlers 4-H Club, meets the first Tuesday community. Free will offerings rimac meets the first Wednes- Club meet the first Sunday of or Wednesday of each month, will be accepted. Black Earth Gospel Hall day of the month at 7 p.m. the month, Plain Library, 2 p.m. see saukprairiecommunityclub. For more information, con- 1316 Center Street, Black Earth The Active Strivers 4-H weebly.com/meetingsevents. tact John Ramthun, Executive SUNDAY: 9:30 Lord’s Supper html for time, day, and location. Director, 6:8 at 608 561 8468, 11:00 Sun. School, Ministry mtg The Sauk Prairie Police club meet the first Tuesday of 11:45 Gospel • WED:7:30 pm, the month, 6:30 p.m., Tower Temporarily suspended- or Bill Reay at 608-444-9590. Prayer/Bible study Rock School. -6:8’s Community Meal, open We are Helping Men Grow To- As a Firestone Certified The Sauk Prairie Earth- to the public. Free of charge. gether. Midland United 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of Reformers Unanimous Ad- Farm Tire Dealer, our ser- Methodist Church lings 4-H Club meet the second vice to you starts with 10235 Hwy KP, Mazomanie Monday of the month at Grace- the month, 5-7 p.m. Located at dictions Recovery Program knowledgeable advice, WI 53560; (608-767-3358) Way Church, 1375 Lincoln 821 Industry Rd. Sauk City. (RU) meets every Friday at farm tire recommendations www.MidlandMethodist.org Ave., 5:30 p.m. This coincides with the Food 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist that fit your needs, and a Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. The Sauk Prairie Lions Pantry’s Distribution on the Church in Sauk City. RU is of the commitment to your total Curtiss Street Bible Fellowship Club meets every third Wednes- 2nd and 4th Wednesday a faith-based, Christ-centered satisfaction. We’re ready to Non-denominational Church • Well & Pump Service day of the month at The Prairie month. Sample food prepared program to help people over- meet your in-field farm tire 10416 Curtiss Street, House in Prairie du Sac. with produce from 6:8’s Com- come addictions and stubborn service needs, too, with: Mazomanie • Water Filters All are welcome to come, munity Garden when it is in habits. Everyone is welcome to Office phone# 608-795-2400 meet some new people, have a season. attend. More information can • Fast response from Sunday worship service • Plumbing Service 9:30am or view online at be found at rusaukprairie.com highly trained service CSBF.org • Water Softeners Overeaters Anonymous is professionals. • New Construction structured in a twelve step Vermont Lutheran Church- program to help people stop • Fully equipped service ELCA trucks. 9886 Vermont Church Road • Remodeling eating compulsively and other Black Earth, WI 53515 compulsive food behaviors. • Farm tire replacement. • Tankless Water www.vermontlutheran.org Heaters Zoom meetings will be held • On-the-spot tire repairs 608-767-3312 (office) every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. and calcium service. • Water Heaters Go to the following link for the Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Quality Building Since 1987 Custom Design, New Homes and Remodeling, meeting: https://us02web.zoom. GraceWay Church 1620 Park Street us/j/89757555685 65 13th Street, Prairie du Sac, Cross Plains Custom Log Homes, Additions, Decks 608-643-6064 Web: 608.798.2121 gracewaysaukprairie.org Dan Kippley • 608-643-4639 9:00 a.m. Sun. Worship Service MP-#860628 www.kippleycustomcarpentry.com PAGE 8 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 BLACK EARTH & MAZOMANIE

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Each Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 608-767-4905 to have your 1000 Books Before Kinder- look for “Magazine” under to access our online resources. child 6 years old or younger Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March bag set aside for no-con- garten Club on Beanstack “Format” when doing an ad- You may also visit us on Face- must be accompanied by an Patrons will need to call tact pick-up. Limited supplies, Go to blackearthlibrary. vanced search on the apps, or book and Instagram for other adult over 18 years old. ahead to schedule all pick-up so get them while you can. beanstack.org to get signed click on the “Collections” tab updates. We will return to no contact and on-site appointments. up for our 1000 Books Before on their website (wplc.over- walk-up pickup only for re- Kindergarten Club. All children drive.com or visit blackearthli- Inclement Weather Policy served books. When notified The Black Earth Public Li- Build Your Own Storytime from birth until the start of Kin- brary.org for the link). Happy For the safety of both patrons that a reserved book has come brary phone number is 608-767- Kirsten will be reading a dergarten are welcome to join. reading! and library staff, the library in, patrons will need to call the 4905. Please leave a message if new picture book every Mon- The goal is to encourage you to may close due to severe winter library and schedule a pick-up no one is available to take your day. Visit our YouTube chan- read 1000 books with your child Online Resources weather. Evening and Saturday appointment. Books will be call, and we will return your call nel anytime for videos of your before the start of school. Not Don’t forget that with your closings will be at the discretion placed in the hallway across as soon as we are able. favorite songs, rhymes and only does this provide a solid Black Earth Library card you of the librarian on duty. Call the from the library entrance in a stories to enjoy at home. Go to reading foundation, and en- have access to many online re- library at 608-767-4905 or visit package marked with the pa- Monthly Activity Grab blackearthlibrary.org and click courage school success, but it’s sources such as: our website/social media for tron’s initials at the scheduled Bags for Kids on our YouTube link, or search also a lot of fun! When you’ve updates. UW-Platteville student from Black Earth making an impact “When you are doing research courts work in preventing criminal re- every single thing matters,” said Jacob cidivism. Wehler, a University of Wisconsin- “Jacob is an incredibly talented stu- Platteville criminal justice major. “If dent who while working on research you don’t pay attention to all the little with criminal justice professors identi- details, you could be missing a whole fied his own research question that he plethora of conclusions or details that could ask of the court data he helped could sway your results.” to collect,” said Strobl who is also This semester, Wehler, a senior from Wehler’s research faculty advisor. “He Black Earth, Wisconsin, received the has shown true commitment to his re- Undergraduate Research, Scholarly search and stands to make an original and Creative Activity Scholarship. He contribution to the field of corrections is examining the relationship between in criminal justice. This is outstanding participation engagement through writ- for an undergraduate researcher.” ten assignments with drug and OWI Since January, Wehler has been court participants in the Grant County analyzing documents and personal treatment court system. testimony. Along with his qualitative “I’m looking at how many sen- research, Wehler has worked closely tences each participant is writing in with the Grant County drug treatment those written assignments to see how coordinator. engaged they are with those assign- “There was a lot of trust,” he said. ments,” said Wehler. “Does it actually “Being on the research team with my matter if the person is writing more professors created a solid relationship sentences and more engaged? Is that with the drug treatment court coordi- going to affect their recidivism level? nator. It really solidified how much it Will they be likely to offend or not in means to be able talk to someone and the future?” create trust in the professional field.” Wehler posed these questions while Wehler expects to have his research assisting three criminal justice pro- project finished this month. His con- Dr. Staci Strobl and Jacob Wehler. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED fessors with their research: Dr. Staci clusion thus far is, “The preliminary Strobl, Dr. Nancy Gartner and Dr. Val- results depict that as participants be- cles, but has learned even more about grind of it.” research happens at UW-Platteville; erie Stackman. According to Strobl, come more engaged with written as- the court system. As Wehler prepares to graduate in it’s very important,” said Wehler. “Ev- they received two grants totaling signments, the less likely they are to “The challenge is the gray area. Can May, he’s going to use this experience erything I have learned through my $30,000 from the Grant County and recidivate.” I decipher what is the noise of the proj- as he applies to graduate school. tenure here, I have applied it all while Unified Counseling Services to evalu- Throughout this undergraduate re- ect versus what’s the actual substance “Doing this research and being researching.” ate whether the local drug and alcohol search, Wehler said he has faced obsta- of the project,” he said. “That daily funded by the undergraduate research battle is really enjoyable. I love the scholarship allows students to see how WEEKLY APPLIANCE March is the Month To start your REPAIR Flea/Tick Medication TIP! 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Mazomanie Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. linens, kitchenware, gardening the month at 6:30 p.m. in the cal Society meets on the first Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. items, tools, wicker, lamps, ste- municipal building. Call the Wednesday of each month at Mickelsons-Martin Ameri- The Village of Mazomanie The Mazomanie Free Li- reo equipment, books, records, village office at (608)767-4901 6:30 p.m. at the Black Earth can Legion Post 313 meets Board meets on the second brary Board meets on the fishing and camping equipment. for specific meeting days and History Center, 1022 Blue the second Monday of each and fourth Tuesdays of each fourth Wednesday of each Many beautiful collectibles and dates. Mounds Street. The public is month at 6:00 p.m. at the Le- month, except in December. month at 7 p.m. at the library. antique furniture, as well as The Town Board of Black welcome. gion Hall located at 1116 Mills The board meets on the first The Friends of the Mazo- canning jars Earth usually meets at 6:30 Street Black Earth. Entry is Tuesday of December. All other manie Free Library meet the This is a fun sale full of trea- p.m. on the first Tuesday of Black Earth Public Library through the rear door. Call Den- committees meet on demand. third Tuesday of each month sures. each month in the lower level Hours nis J. Wood at 608-767-3665 The Town Board of Mazo- at 7 p.m., also at the library. Holy Cross Parish volun- of 1116 Mills Street, Black Monday through Thursday, with any questions. manie meets on the second The Mazomanie Music teers as well as customers are Earth. Information about 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday of every month at Conservancy (MMC) holds encouraged to practice social scheduled meetings is available Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, ‘Another Friday Night in distancing and wearing mask. on the town website calendar. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 711 West Hudson Street. Downtown Mazomanie’ free “A mask protects you and me The Town Board of Berry The Wisconsin Heights concerts throughout the year both”. meets the third Monday of School Board meets the sec- at 6 p.m. at the Mazomanie All proceeds go directly to the month at 7:00 p.m. at the ond and fourth Mondays of Community Building. Holy Cross Building fund. Town Hall, 9046 State Road each month at 6:30 in the Step The Wildlife Forever ATV 19, Mazomanie. Information Room at the Middle School/ Club holds meetings the sec- Mazomanie Midland UMC about scheduled meetings is High School. ond Monday of every month blood drive on April 10th, at available on the town website. unless indicated otherwise. 10235 County Road KP, from The Town Board of Ver- Food Pantry: The “Chris- The club is accepting member- 8 a.m. to noon. For an appoint- mont meets monthly, typically tians in Action Food Pantry” ship applications. Donations are ment call 1-800-RED CROSS on the second Monday of each will be open Saturdays, from always welcome. All proceeds (1-800-733-2767) or visit red- month at the Vermont Town 10-11:30 a.m. in the Mazo- go to signage for roads and crossblood.org Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. manie Community Building trails. Contact Diane Halverson Use sponsor code Mazo- at 9 Brodhead. At this time, it regarding questions at diane- manie Heights Unlimited Com- will not be open on Tuesdays. [email protected]. You can save up to 15 min- munity Resource Center, In order to limit contact, food utes when you donate blood 1529 State St. (Hwy 14), Suite will be delivered in prepacked The St. Barnabas/St. John by using RapidPass! Visit red- B, Black Earth, offers food, bags and boxes via curbside the Baptist (Holy Cross Par- crossblood.org/RapidPass for clothing and more to residents pick-up on Brodhead Street. ish) estate sale starts March more information. in the following ZIP codes: When you arrive, please pull 25, at 410 Cramer St, Mazo- All donations tested for 53503, 53515, 53517, 53528, your car parallel to the curb. manie. COVID-19 antibodies. Results 53560. Distribution is 4-6:30pm The line will begin on Brodhead Thursday, March 25, 8:00 in 1-2 wks. every Tuesday. Contact us at and turn the corner and go down a.m. - 6:00 p.m. RedCrossBlood.org/Antibo- 608-767-3663 or email info@ Crescent Street. You will be re- Friday, March 26, 8:00 dyTesting HeightsUnlimited.net. Inter- quired to wear mask. a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ested in volunteering? Email Mazomanie Free Library Saturday, March 27, 8:00 Black Earth [email protected] or mi- Hours a.m. - 12:00 p.m. [email protected]. Monday through Thursday: There is like-new furniture, The Village Board of Black 10 a.m. to noon, 2-7 p.m. as well as decorative items, Earth meets the first week on The Black Earth Histori-

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Dane County deputies, along available K9 unit. They drove to keeping up with Szeci. with Mt. Horeb Police, Fire and the countryside just past Mount “I can’t move as fast as him,” EMS personnel, were sent to Horeb, where they came up said Statz. the 1000 block of Perry Center with what Statz called “a pretty The searchers located the Road for a report of a missing good game plan.” child, who they said was cold toddler. Different dogs have differ- but showed no signs of injury. While playing outside, the ent styles of tracking. Szeci’s is He was evaluated by EMS and two-year-old became separated fast, rushing after the strongest, confirmed to be uninjured, ac- from siblings and could not be freshest odor. They showed him cording to Mount Horeb Fire located. An initial search by the little boy’s pillowcase, as and EMS chief Jenny Minter. family members was unsuc- well as the child’s favorite toy. He was reunited with family cessful and the toddler had “My dog picked up right back near the house. been missing for more than an away and we were off to the Once they knew the boy was hour in a wooded, rural area, races,” Statz recalled. safe, Statz’s focus shifted, and according to police. Additional “The wind was in our faces he gave Szeci his favorite toy. resources responded, includ- the entire way … which is “I wanted to make sure my ing a Dane County UAV team, the best luck you can get,” he dog knew he did a good job,” Dane County Detectives, the added. he said. At the end of the eve- Middleton Police K9 unit, DNR Some of the terrain they cov- ning, the missing child was personnel and teams from the ered was thickly wooded. Then safely home with his family. At Iowa County Sheriff’s Office. they moved out into a field, the end of their shift, Szeci and They even had drones. But the where they came across the lone Statz headed home to theirs. clues were not in the sky; they footprint. The Dane County Sheriff’s were on the ground. “That was a really good mo- Office would like to thank all Statz and Szeci had just ment,” Statz said. “We knew we of the area responders who as- started their shift when they got were onto something.” sisted with the search and safe the call. The human half of the The primary task at that point recovery of the child. team saw they were the closest wasn’t finding the trail; it was Deputy Statz and Szeci PHOTO CONTRIBUTED HEIGHTS FROM PAGE 2 member Joanie Haugen noted, vices Business Development est rates. would make use of this facility. sub-committees. The Commu- time to get information to the “People are not saying we don’t Manager Jim Wede, “By delay- “2. Support the school dis- There is also the opportunity nity Outreach Committee, orga- voters. We created these com- need a civic auditorium, they ing the auditorium another five trict. WiHPAC will participate for hosting graduations and 8th nized by Emma Schaefer, will mittees so that no single per- are struggling with the cost.” years, it would cost the district in fundraising; provide valu- grade transition ceremonies; work with volunteers to connect son bears the entire load. I feel WiHPAC has formed a Fund- roughly $2,263,000 more than able input on facility needs; as- award ceremonies; concerts; with the community and build like we have the right people raising Committee that is fo- building it in 2021-22. This sist with community outreach school pep rallies; political de- momentum for a ‘Yes’ vote. with a diverse set of skills to cused on making the auditorium does not include the possible for facility functions, including bates; community forums; and, The Fundraising Committee, inform voters that now is the cost-neutral once it is built. increase in interest in five years, programs that would utilize the of course, performances by guided by Cathy Campbell, will time to vote ‘yes’ for a new WiHPAC is also committed to which would definitely affect facility; and help with grant and students, as well as local and research local groups and grant civic auditorium,” says WiH- reducing the tax impact on our the price tag.” Acting now donation opportunities. regional community bands and programs to raise funds and PAC President Kyle Schaefer. community members by provid- can maximize cost savings by “3. Make it a venue for ev- theater groups. These events lower the overall cost to taxpay- These committees will change ing support during the build.” building while the construction eryone. This is not just a high are important to a healthy com- ers. The Programs Committee, as focus shifts from construc- WiHPAC has three current equipment and crews are al- school stage; it is a civic audi- munity, and a civic auditorium chaired by Emalie Sternberg, tion to the operation of the au- goals, according to the group: ready on site for the new school torium for all members of the will allow Wisconsin Heights to will connect with local groups ditorium, but the organization “1. Reduce the cost of the addition. Building now can also community, as well as pre-kin- be a centerpiece for community that could benefit from having will continue for the long term. auditorium for taxpayers. Ac- maximize our investment by dergarten through 12th grade. events. access to the new auditorium. Post construction, WiHPAC cording to Performance Ser- taking advantage of low inter- WiHPAC has helped identify A bit more about WiHPAC: The Building Support Com- will continue to support the op- 30+ district events and approxi- “In order to accomplish these mittee, headed by Lydan Haas, erations of the venue, as well as FULL-TIME, IN-PERSON EDUCATION mately 20 organizations that goals, WiHPAC has created five a liaison to the project to pass meeting the long-term needs of along experiential knowledge the facility. from previous productions. 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Sauk Prairie Healthcare requests vaccine doses every week. Week of MAR 15: Requested 800 doses; 500 conﬁ rmed Week of MAR 22: GS3345 03/05/2021 Requested 800 doses; order pending Your community energy company THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 STAR NEWS PAGE 13 Arena board has a contested election by LINDA SCHWANKE the year allowing me to work The board has in 2019, re- to being involved in Arena and ployee suggestions for ways of community will be able to News Publishing Co. with hundreds of great people, structured itself, again saving giving my time and experience making improvements or ways continue providing the cur- many of which were promoted the village money and making to its future. to save taxpayer money since rent level of services for all In the Village of Arena, three to higher positions and respon- the board operate in a more Thank you for the opportu- these are the people who care residents without raising trustees and village president sibilities. This has all given me productive and less of a “Board nity to serve. for our village on a daily basis. taxes? Why or why not? positions are up for election at experience and insight into peo- of One” capacity. The number These suggestions are in turn As a board, we must be fis- the April 6 election. Incumbents ple and business that can help of committees has been con- Kate Reimann discussed at the committee and cally responsible with taxpayer Kathy Stoltz and Charles Burch our Village in many ways. solidated into three committees, Village of Arena President board level. money. We must, and do, stay running for trustee. Incumbent I have enjoyed helping busi- each with set meeting times to Incumbent Candidate What is your community within our levy limit. When Kate Reimann is running for ness for the past 10 years in cut costs and cut the amount currently doing right and possible, our employee depart- village president. Candidates many communities here in of time in meetings. Commit- Please provide a brief biog- what areas do you feel need ment heads look for and apply who answered the following Wisconsin to grow and prosper tee and board emphasis has raphy including information improvement? for grants. We now have a cur- questions posed by the Home through their local and online been put in place with commit- which you feel qualifies you Since becoming village pres- rent Comprehensive Plan that News appear below. marketing avenues while work- tees doing their intended job of for this office as well as why ident in 2019, our personnel was updated in March, 2020, Letters and emails went out ing as a senior sales rep and the research and footwork on you are interested in local committee has done the hard and Community Outdoor Rec- to all the candidates running for ADM for American Marketing ideas and projects and taking government. work of finding, interviewing, reational Plan, also updated in office in the River Valley area. & Publishing. This has all given their recommendations to the Thank you for the opportu- and recommending to the full 2020, both of which make us Any candidates who didn’t re- me experience and insight into board for approval. I believe in nity to introduce myself. I have board, excellent employees eligible to apply for grants to ceive a letter or email, please people and business that can this structure for the best and lived in Arena for my entire including our clerk and public offset the cost to taxpayers for email editor Linda Schwanke at help our village in many ways. most productive operation of adult life, since 1982. I own works personnel. All of these community projects. This saves homenewseditor@newspubinc. I have and do own my own the village. It also allows for a both a business and home in employees professionally per- taxpayer money and reduces the com or give call at 574-3159 business here in Wisconsin, 10 smoother operation and transi- Arena, and thus, have a vested form their daily duties for our need to increase taxes. What is to receive them as there is still years with Sweet Daisy Gifts in tion to the changes in board interest in making Arena the village, finding different ways at issue for our board is the bal- time to answer. Mt. Horeb and as a photogra- member makeup. best that our community can of being efficient as well as ancing act of providing services pher where I have self published Do you think that your be. My husband Dwight and I looking for ways to save the and required maintenance for Kathy Stoltz two books, created a greeting community will be able to raised our family in Arena. Ad- village money. Additionally, our village under tight budget- Village of Arena Trustee card line and do custom photog- continue providing the cur- ditionally, whilst working full- we have streamlined our com- ary constraints. As a board, we Incumbent Candidate raphy for the Arena Historians, rent level of services for all time and caring for my family, I mittees, thus, making them not plan for the future with main- Midland UMC, and family and residents without raising attended UW-Platteville double only more productive by reduc- tenance and replacement needs Please provide a brief biog- friends. taxes? Why or why not? majoring in business adminis- ing the number of committees, while staying within budget. raphy including information This has all given me experi- I am fully vested in Arena tration with an emphasis in sup- which saves not only time, but We do this by creating a Capi- which you feel qualifies you ence and insight into people and and making it a pleasant and ply chain and German. Arena also taxpayer money. Research tal Improvement Plan for future for this office as well as why business that can help our vil- productive community. I will is home for me, which is why and recommendations to the improvements and working you are interested in local lage in many ways. work to meet and maintain its I am interested in local govern- full board on projects are done in conjunction with our clerk, government. How do you define your needs in the most cost effective ment. I have no secret personal in committee making time spent public works, and police depart- role in local government and and productive way. I know we agenda, but rather, I want what at the board level for approval ments as well as professional I grew up in Arena from what do you see as your pri- may not always agree on ev- is best for our village. I care more orderly and less time con- external experts. By striving to the age of 4. I graduated from River Valley schools. I bab- mary responsibility to those erything and I will listen, learn about Arena and want to see it suming. make Arena attractive for com- ysat and delivered papers to who elect you? and work toward the good of thrive. I am proud of our village I feel that Arena provides a munity growth, the effort is to many of the families in Arena. I am currently a trustee on the the whole community for the and am proud to serve our com- good quality of life for our resi- spread the cost to taxpayers I attended church and many board, serving on the personnel long term. Arena has a lot of munity. dents. Our board is in the early over a larger tax base. clubs in Arena. I worked at the and finance committees. I have talent and businesses that add How do you define your stages of planning for infra- What do you believe are the cheese factory and a local egg been active in helping fill the to our community. We need role in local government and structure improvements with- most important values to keep what do you see as your pri- your community healthy and farm before moving away for village employee positions of to maintain a support system out having to raise taxes to our a college. I am a graduate of the village clerk and public works. and focus on doing what helps mary responsibility to those residents. We now have a won- safe? UW-Platteville School of Busi- The personnel committee them prosper and grow. We who elect you? derful dog park thanks to the Arena is a pleasant and safe worked very hard to create and need to maintain and improve My primary role is to be a work of our public works em- place to call home. I will con- ness with a degree in business fill positions that have new job upon our infrastructure to en- responsible board member to ployees. We have also included tinue to work to make our vil- administration-marketing & management and an emphasis descriptions and responsibilities sure our citizens, businesses our taxpayers and community in our 2021 budget, without lage the best it can be in the with highly competent people and potential businesses have members. I have been village raising taxes, funding for full- most cost-effective way pos- in economics. I have worked in manufacturing, retail and that can keep our village run- what they need to live happily president since 2019, a role that time EMT’s to compliment the sible. I want to look at not only sales environments for over 40 ning smoothly and efficiently and productively. Now with a I take seriously. It’s my goal to dedication of our hard-working what we need now, but what we years. My professional career throughout the day to day. The completed Comprehensive Plan not only be a team leader, but volunteer EMT’s. Our police need in the future to keep our personnel committee estab- and knowledgeable employees, also to work to the best of my department is second to none has taken me to the Metroplex community thriving. I look for- of Texas and back home again lished a new chain of command we are in a position to apply for ability to provide improve- with officers who not only work ward to being a part of making in the public works department, and receive grants and other re- ments to our infrastructure, to to make Arena a safe place in it happen. here in Arena where I have had creating a superintendent posi- sources to keep costs down to make Arena attractive for po- which to live, but are also com- Thank you for the opportu- the opportunity to own my own tion with full responsibility and the residents. We can become tential businesses and commu- munity members. nity to serve. business and the pleasure to be with my family and help care authority to run the department, more attractive to families and nity growth, and to maintain a Do you think that your for my parents. and a full time public works businesses which will also help pleasant environment for our I enjoy helping people and person to work with the super- in amenities available and cost residents. I value the input from businesses, especially small intendent to ensure all the needs control. I believe Arena is in our residents and Village em- businesses to succeed and grow. of the village are met. 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Heights is ready for some football Vanguards back on the field after 16-month hiatus

by ROB REISCHEL as excited, obviously, but Sports Editor also relieved. Relieved that they will get the opportunity to play a season that they Trevor Steiner didn’t think thought most of the year they this day would ever arrive. would not get to play.” Cancelations. Restrictions. It was mid-March, 2020, Terminations. when the WIAA canceled Steiner, Wisconsin Heights’ the remaining games in the football coach saw it all — girls and boys state basketball and didn’t think his Van- tournaments. Shortly there- guards would see the field after, spring sports were can- during the 2020-21 school celed, as well. year. So when Steiner and The WIAA proceeded his team were able to begin with fall sports — and also their alternate fall season last gave schools the option of week, they were all on Clour postponing those sports until Nine. the spring. The Vanguards “Up until a month ago we picked the fall-to-spring plan, were not sure we would be but Steiner & Co. were left able to play football because in limbo for several months county health officials were as Dane County kept things not allowing exceptions to locked down. breaking the close contact Finally in early January, rules,” Steiner said. “We Wisconsin Heights’ School were reluctant to put the kids Board gave winter sports the in a football game when they green light to begin. That had no exposure to contact at also ensured the fall to spring practice. Luckily, the county sports season would take lifted some of those restric- place. Wisconsin Heights football coach Trevor Steiner (top) and running back Garrett Kerl (above) are excited to get their season tions and that opened the door Steiner knows, though, this started. to us having a season. PHOTOS SUBMITTED “I would describe the kids SEE HEIGHTS, PAGE 16 PAGE 16 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021

HEIGHTS TOWN OF VERMONT NOTICE FROM PAGE 15 PLAN COMMISSION ADVERTISEMENT WISCONSIN HEIGHTS MEETING FOR BIDS fall-to-spring season will be ally concerned about them. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Monday, March 22, 2021 The Sauk County Highway packed with challenges. “They went from no activi- March 26 vs. Oakfield 7 p.m. at 7:00 p.m. at 4017 County Department will accept “This has been the longest ties for months, to now every April 9 at Wonewoc/Weston 7 p.m. Hwy JJ, Black Earth, WI sealed bids for Two (2) 53517, Trailer Mounted Crash year, ever,” Steiner said. “It’s activity. Most will be dual April 16 at Kickapoo/LaFarge 7 p.m. April 23 at North Crawford 7 p.m. Site Visits, March 20, Attenuators and One (1) impossible to effectively de- sport athletes, a few will be April 30 vs. Wonewoc/Weston 7 p.m. 2021, 4518 Hwy 78, Scott & Truck Mounted Crash scribe all of the emotions tri-sport athletes. We need to Elizabeth Herrling; 4710 Attenuators, until 4:00 p.m., during this past year. I’m make sure that athletics re- Cedar Hill Lane, Aaron Monday, April 12, 2021. appreciative of the effort to main a healthy enhancement Carlock. Specifications are available See townofvermont.com at the Highway Office, 620 make this happen, but it is a to their academic experience.” TOP NEEDS: for meeting agenda. Linn St, P.O. Box 26, huge sacrifice and it will not When we last saw the Van- • Condiments (mustard, Please note: You can sign Baraboo, WI 53913. be as easy to pull off. I have guards, they were enjoying a catsup, salad dressings) up for emailed meeting agen- HU • Crackers of all types das at www.vermonttown- Publish: 3/17/21, 3/18/21, warned everyone that this is magnificent season in which • Cereal (low-sugar) anything but normal. they went 7-2 overall. • Canned chicken ship.com 3/24/21, 3/25/21 WNAXLP HEIGHTS UNLIMITED • Chunky soups “We have soccer players, Considering 75% of the COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER • Canned pineapple Publish: 3/18/21 WNAXLP • Paper products (tissues, PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE lacrosse players, track ath- state played football in the Food Pantry • Clothes Closet toilet paper, and letes, baseball players, and fall, many of Heights’ usual Facebook.com/HeightsUnlimited paper towels) STATE OF WISCONSIN • Detergent/cleaning PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE probably even golf players, foes aren’t on the schedule. Serving those in need who reside in 53503, 53515, supplies HU CIRCUIT COURT HEIGHTS UNLIMITED • Pancake mixes, syrup all of which will be playing Instead, the Vanguards will 53517, 53528 andCOMMUNITY RESOURCE53560 CENTER ZIP codes. • Canned and boxed STATE OF WISCONSIN SAUK COUNTY during the next two months. play five games, beginning on Open Tuesdays, 4:00–6:30 pm meals CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE • Cash donations are Every program and coach is March 26 against Oakfield. Located on Hwy. 14, Black Earth always appreciated SAUK COUNTY ESTATE OF: going to have to have some But Steiner believes his Enter BP Station parking lot, proceed to 2nd building to the west. to help where needed IN ThE MaTTEr Of ThE JEANETTE D. POCIUS DOD: 01-23-2021 give for the kids. And I’m re- SEE HEIGHTS, PAGE 17 ESTaTE Of: SARAH J. BLUM Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE DOD: 02-04-2021 (Informal Administration) Notice to Creditors Case No. 2021PR000032 CB/MW motioned to Monday, February 22, (Informal administration) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Spring into a approve the Board of 2021 Board of Case No. 2021Pr000035 1. An application for informal Education meeting minutes PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: administration was filed. Education Meetings of February 8,2021. great deal when you 1. an application for informal 2. The decedent, with date of Wisconsin Heights Motion carried 7 - 0 administration was filed. birth November 1, 1959 and 3. Public Input School District 6:00 PM 2. The decedent, with date of date of death January 23, 2021 3.1 Public input guidelines ADVERTISE! - Regular Session birth March 28, 1928 and date was domiciled in Sauk County, 4. 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A claim may be filed at the Black Earth, contact Motion carried 7 - 0 9077 1925 estate is June 23, 2021. Sauk County Courthouse, 515 4.2 Action to approve Brian Palzkill, 608-235-8925 Passcode: 365672 5. a claim may be filed at the Oak St., Baraboo, Wisconsin, Administration Team job Web attendees: Please be Sauk County Courthouse, Room C234. [email protected] descriptions sure your speakers are enabled Baraboo, Wisconsin, room /s/ James Daniels CB/MC motioned to on your computer devices. C234. Probate Registrar approve Administration Team When you click on the meeting /s/ James Daniels March 3, 2021 job descriptions. Motion car- link, you will be prompted to Probate registrar Brian F. Glynn ried 7 - 0 download and install the Zoom March 8, 2021 Glynn Law Office, LLC 4.3 Action to approve the res- application being used to host franklin r. Kirk 934 Water St. ignation of Megan Crowe as a the meeting. 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This will ensure ignation of Kristi Royston a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Brabender as a MS Girls SAUK CITY that background noise is not MISCELLANEOUS County Board Room at the Sauk County West Square Building in Volleyball Coach audible while the Board is con- VILLAGE BOARD Become a Published Author. We the City of Baraboo to consider: ducting business. * / motioned to PROCEEDINGS want to Read Your Book! Individuals who are joining in approve the resignation of FEBRUARY 9, 2021 Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by I. A. Ordinance Amendment. A request to consider approv- the meeting electronically, and Kristi Royston Brabender as Authors Since 1920. Book ing an amendment to Chapter 26 Sauk County a MS Girls Volleyball Coach. would like to submit feedback, Approved agenda as pre- manuscript submissions Agricultural Performance Standards and Manure Motion carried - can email the School Board sented (Marks/Schmidt, 7-0). currently being reviewed. Management Ordinance and to amend Section *CB/MW motioned to com- president, Mr. James Kartman Approved minutes from January Comprehensive Services: 20.07(13), Chapter 20, Uniform Citation Ordinance. bine and approve items 4.3 Consultation, Production, a t 26, 2021 meeting (Boll/Rausch, and 4.4. Motion carried 7 - 0 Promotion and Distribution. Call [email protected] 7-0). Approved opening the B. Testimony of persons to appear at the public hearing; 5. District Business - for Your Free Author`s Guide or the District Administrator, Mr. Public Hearing for Rezoning any person so desiring will be given a reasonable Jordan Sinz at Facility Planning 1-888-612-0710 or visit http:// opportunity to express their opinions on the matter 5.1 Updates on MS/HS 1630 Phillips St. at 6:02pm dorranceinfo.com/nnwi [email protected]. (Schmidt/Marks, 7-0). before the Committee. remodel and elementary school GENERAC Standby Generators Comments should be submitted Approved closing the Public by 5 PM on the day of the meet- construction provide backup power during II. A. The proposed amendment to Chapter 26 ordinance has Representatives from PSI will Hearing for Rezoning 1630 utility power outages, so your ing. Phillips St. at 6:02pm the effect of adding provisions that pertain to the man- 1. Meeting Procedures share updates on facility plan- home and family stay safe and agement of cropland, the application of nutrients and ning. (Krumenauer/Butson, 7-0). comfortable. Prepare now. Free 1.1 Call to order Approved Petition Submitted by manure, the handling of manure, and the management The meeting was called to 5.2 Financing Updates 7-year extended warranty ($695 of livestock and agricultural and manure storage facili- Cherryl Knowles, WHSD Chris & Lisa Ganser for value!). Request a free quote order at 6:00 PM Rezoning 1630 Phillips Street ties. These changes are pursuant to Wis. Admin. Codes 1.2 Roll call and establish- Business Manager, will share today! Call for additional terms NR 151 and ATCP 50. financing updates pertaining to from AG – Agricultural to R1A – and conditions. 1-888-355-6955 ment of a quorum Single Family Residential, Mike Wagner, Cindy the referendum that was passed DENTAL INSURANCE from B. Any person desiring more information or to request a in November 2020. Parcel 181-1126-40000 Physicians Mutual Insurance Beuthin, James Kartman, (Anderson/Butson, 7-0). copy of the proposed ordinance may contact the Sauk 6. District Business - Company. Coverage for 350 plus Mary Beth Schall, Gary Approved Final Change Order County Land Resources and Environment Office, Damaschke, Barb Statz, Matt Operational Planning Update procedures. Real dental insurance #3 to Meise Construction for - NOT just a discount plan. Do not Melissa Schlupp at the Sauk County West Square Crowe – ALL PRESENT 6.1 2020-21 School Building (Telephone 608/355-3245 phone) Operations Update Riverfront Park Project for - wait! Call now! Get your FREE 1.3 Proof of posting $9,948.97 (Schmidt/Boll, 7-0). Dental Information Kit with all the Star News, the official news- Admin team members and C. If you have a disability and need help, reasonable Katy Howe (school nurse) will Approved Final Pay Request #5 details! 1-855-480-6097 www. paper to Meise Construction for dental50plus.com/nnwi #6258 accommodations can be made for those so requesting Black Earth Village Office share updates on our opera- provided that a 48 hour notice is given. Please call 608- tional planning. Riverfront Park Project for WANTED TO Mazomanie Municipal Office $59,565.09 contingent on 355-3245 or TDD 608-355-3490. 7. Future BUY OR TRADE Wisconsin Heights receipt of all lien waivers and Administrative Office Meetings/Important Dates FREON WANTED: We pay $$$ Date: March 9, 2021 7.1 Future meeting dates written confirmation that they for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 By: Bev Whalen, Designee will replace the cracked side- for Board of Education Clerk 8. Adjourn R11 R113 R114. Convenient. SAUK COUNTY LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT 8.1 Action to Adjourn Meeting walk by the bathrooms this Certified Professionals. Call 312- Date: February 18, 2021 spring (Boll/Butson, 7-0). COMMITTEE MW/MC motioned to 291-9169 or visit Pledge of Allegiance Approved Resolution #2021-8 adjourn the meeting. Motion RefrigerantFinders.com 1.5 Approval of agenda World Migratory Bird Day BY: Melissa Schlupp carried 7 - 0 MW/CB motioned to (Boll/Rausch, 7-0). Approved to AGRICULTURAL/ Sauk County Department of Land Resources approve the agenda. Motion The meeting ended FARMING SERVICES and Environment at 7:39 PM adjourn at 6:16pm OWN LAND IN WISCONSIN? carried 7 - 0 (Schmidt/Rausch, 7-0). 505 Broadway Street 2. Minutes and payroll Our hungers will pay top $$ to Sauk County West Square Building Signed: Barbara AW Statz lease your land. Call now for free 2.1 Approval of Board of Respectfully Submitted, Baraboo, WI 53913 Education meeting minutes of Date: 2/22/2021 info packet 1-866-309-1507 Kaitlin Nye, Deputy Clerk www.basecampleasing.com Publish: 3/17/21, 3/18/21, 3/24/21, 3/25/21 February 8, 2021 Publish: 3/18/21 WNAXLP Publish: 3/18/21 WNAxLP WNAXLP Ref#WI11721 THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 STAR NEWS PAGE 17

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OFFICIAL NOTICE fensive lines. “We were fully prepared to LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS “That’s huge edge to have practice indoors for at least TOWN OF VERMONT COUNTY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT (CHI) that kind of experience up the first two weeks, and out CHIP SEALING AND PAVING BIDS SEAL COATING ON VARIOUS front,” Steiner said. of nowhere we had a major COUNTY HIGHWAYS Linebacker Hudson Smith warming trend and we melted The Town of Vermont is requesting bids for approximately 11 should be ready for a big all of the snow off the practice miles of single chip sealing. Please contact the Town Patrolman NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sauk County Highway at (608) 767-2457, mailbox 2, for a listing of roads. year. Wideout/defensive back field,” Steiner said. “Luckily Committee, of Sauk County, Wisconsin that it will receive sealed bids for Seal Coating on Various County Highways until 5:00 p.m., Everett Buol is also back and there was not much frost, and The Town reserves the right to award projects by individual local time on the 14th day of April 2021, in the office of the Sauk poised for big things. about the only thing that will roads to separate bidders, or to award all road projects to one bid- County Highway Commissioner located at 620 Linn St, West Basketball standout keep us from using the field is der. The Town also reserves the right to refuse any or all bids or Baraboo, Wisconsin. Bids will be publicly opened and read on De’Shawn Barsness has torrential rain. reject the low bid. April 14th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon after as the agenda allows joined the team and will play “We could certainly get Send bids to the Vermont Town Hall, 4017 County Road JJ, both wide receiver and defen- some more cold, cold and Black Earth, WI 53515 by 7:00 pm on April 12. Bids will be ESTIMATE OF MAJOR QUANTITIES sive back. Lathan Parman and wet, and we’ll have to learn opened at 7:00 pm on April 12 at the Town Hall and accepted bids Preston Herrling have also to work with it. I felt that the will be awarded at the regular Board meeting on April 12, 2020. 483,515 Square Yards of Seal Coat Installation established themselves as po- biggest obstacle to practicing Katie Zelle, Clerk tential threats on both sides of these early days would be the 145,055 Gallons Seal Coat Asphaltic Material the ball. surface of the field. Publish: 3/18/21, 3/25/21 WNAXLP 483,515 Square Yards Seal Coat Aggregate Material “Honestly my hope, my “We’ll have to be patient, goal is to have a healthy ros- smart, and open minded to be Specifications and bid documents are available at the Sauk ter to compete for the five willing to practice on different BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ZONING County Highway Commissioner’s Offices, 620 Linn St, West scheduled games we have this areas of the field every night. APPEALS Baraboo, Wisconsin. spring,” Steiner said. We have to keep in mind that Towns of Berry, Blue Mounds, Bristol, Proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid The Vanguards — and the if we tear it up now, it will not Springfield, Sun Prairie and Westport Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the maximum other teams playing an alter- recover before August.” NOTICE OF HEARING bid, payable to the Treasurer of Sauk County as a guarantee that the bidder, if the bid is accepted, will execute and file the March 25, 2021, 6:00 PM Contract. The Certified Check is returnable to the bidder imme- Join Zoom Join Zoom Meeting diately after the signing of the Contract. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86807677103?pwd=RXlSZG9JRDl 5 Top Reasons to SHOP LOCAL FNStUUFJPRnNaWVpFdz09 A Performance Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the total Meeting ID: 868 0767 7103 bid price, a Certificate of Insurance, together within executed con- 1. Service, during & after 4. They support local Passcode: 810849 tract, will be required of the successful bidder. the sale. schools, parishes & One tap mobile +13126266799,,86807677103#,,,,*810849# US (Chicago) The contractor shall be pre-qualified by the Wisconsin 2. Great deals! fund-raising groups. +19292056099,,86807677103#,,,,*810849# US (New York) Department of Transportation to perform the work in this bid. 3. Support your local 5. They smile & mean it TO: ATTACHED NOTICE LIST The Sauk County Highway Commission reserves the right to when they say “Thanks!” reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid they deem in the best economy. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Joint Towns Board of interests of the Sauk County Highway Department. Adjustment will hold a hearing on the Petition for Variances filed by: Patrick J. Gavinski 1. Christian and Connie Statz, 8014 Martinsville Road, Town Sauk County Highway Commissioner NOTICE of Berry, as provided by sec. 1.098 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Berry. The Variance concerns a Publish: 3/17/21, 3/18/21, 3/24/21, 3/25/21 WNAXLP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Land Resources and requested setback variance for property located at 8014 Environment Committee of the Sauk County Board of Martinsville Road. The variance states that the applicant is OFFICIAL NOTICE Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 30, 2021, at 9:15 requesting to add a front porch onto the house in the same a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the location of the original front porch that was removed in the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS County Board Room at the Sauk County West Square Building in 1950’s. COUNTY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT (CHI) the City of Baraboo to consider: SAUK COUNTY HIGHWAY W 2. William & Kathryn Statz, 7780 Martinsville Road, Town of I. A. Ordinance Amendment. A request to consider approv- Springfield as provided by sec. 1.098 of the Zoning NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sauk County Highway ing an amendment to Chapter 26 Sauk County Ordinance of the Town of Springfield. The Variance con- Committee, of Sauk County, Wisconsin that it will receive sealed Agricultural Performance Standards and Manure cerns a requested setback variance for property located at bids for C.T.H. W, Local Road Improvement Program until 5:00 Management Ordinance and to amend Section 7780 Martinsville Road. The Variance states that the p.m., local time on the 14th day of April 2021, in the office of the 20.07(13), Chapter 20, Uniform Citation Ordinance. owner would like to build an attached garage within the rear Sauk County Highway Commissioner located at 620 Linn St, setback with a variance request of 19.5ft. West Baraboo, Wisconsin. Bids will be publicly opened and read B. Testimony of persons to appear at the public hearing; on April 14th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon after as the agenda any person so desiring will be given a reasonable The Agenda of the Hearing For Each Variance Request Will allows opportunity to express their opinions on the matter Be: before the Committee. A. Call to Order. ESTIMATE OF MAJOR QUANTITIES B. Chairperson summarizes the application or variance. II. A. The proposed amendment to Chapter 26 ordinance has C. Applicant presents their case for a variance. 82,150 Square Yards of Cold-In-Place Asphalt Pavement the effect of adding provisions that pertain to the man- D. Other parties present evidence concerning the variance. agement of cropland, the application of nutrients and E. Board discussion. 16,100 Tons 4MT58-28 Type Asphalt Concrete Paving manure, the handling of manure, and the management F. Board action. of livestock and agricultural and manure storage facili- G. Create a procedure and designate the position respon- 5,750 Gals. Tack Coat ties. These changes are pursuant to Wis. Admin. Codes sible for sending application materials and agenda to the NR 151 and ATCP 50. board of adjustment members Specifications and bid documents are available at the Sauk H. Adjournment County Highway Commissioner’s Offices, 620 Linn St, West B. Any person desiring more information or to request a Baraboo, Wisconsin. copy of the proposed ordinance may contact the Sauk The Board will take evidence of the applicant and all interested County Land Resources and Environment Office, parties. All testimony to the Board will be sworn under oath. Proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Melissa Schlupp at the Sauk County West Square Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the maximum Building (Telephone 608/355-3245 phone) The Board is not bound by the Rules of Evidence. The Board bid, payable to the Treasurer of Sauk County as a guarantee that reserves the right to exclude irrelevant, cumulative or unfairly the bidder, if the bid is accepted, will execute and file the C. If you have a disability and need help, reasonable prejudicial evidence. Contract. The Certified Check is returnable to the bidder imme- accommodations can be made for those so requesting diately after the signing of the Contract. provided that a 48 hour notice is given. Please call 608- The Board may convene in closed session to deliberate on the 355-3245 or TDD 608-355-3490. Petition. The Board will announce its decision in open session. A Performance Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Certificate of Insurance, together within executed con- Date: March 9, 2021 Thomas Wilson, Secretary of the Board, tract, will be required of the successful bidder. For the Member Towns SAUK COUNTY LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT The contractor shall be pre-qualified by the Wisconsin COMMITTEE The Board will accommodate persons with disabilities. Please Department of Transportation to perform the work in this bid. contact Brenda Kahl with requests for accommodation. The Town BY: Melissa Schlupp of Berry Town Hall is accessible. The Sauk County Highway Commission reserves the right to Sauk County Department of Land Resources reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid they deem in the best and Environment A majority of the members of the town board or plan commis- interests of the Sauk County Highway Department. 505 Broadway Street sion of the towns listed above may be present. No business of an Patrick J. Gavinski Sauk County West Square Building individual town will be transacted. Sauk County Highway Commissioner Baraboo, WI 53913 Publish: 3/18/21 Publish: 3/17/21, 3/18/21, 3/24/21, 3/25/21 WNAXLP WNAXLP Publish: 3/17/21, 3/18/21, 3/24/21, 3/25/21 WNAXLP PAGE 18 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 Heights runners are ready to roll Vanguards starting new season

by ROB REISCHEL as well. rling, who finished second at Sports Editor The WIAA proceeded with state as a freshman in the fall fall sports — and also gave of 2019, will lead the girls’ The wait was excruciating. schools the option of post- team. Which is why the return poning those sports until the “With Samantha’s second was so much sweeter. spring. Wisconsin Heights place finish at state, I’m eager Wisconsin Heights’ cross picked the fall-to-spring plan, to see her perform this year,” country teams began their but Hasheider & Co. were left Hasheider said. new season Monday. And in limbo for several months Senior Brianna Herrling after a 16-month gap between as Dane County kept things and junior Greine Simmert competitions, the Vanguards locked down. are also back from the 2019 were thrilled to get their new Finally in early January, team. year started. Wisconsin Heights’ School On the boys’ side, junior “I was psyched when I Board gave winter sports the Weston Parman and sopho- found out we’d have a season green light to begin. That more Andrew Pietrzykowski this year,” Heights coach Ivy also ensured the fall to spring are key returnees from the Hasheider said. “I think the sports season would take 2019 team. Freshmen Jacob athletes will be eager to get place — which was music to Swanson-Carter and Trevor out and run as a team again. the Vanguards’ ears. Baryenbruch are newcomers It’s especially exciting that “It’s definitely been an in- that have great potential. Wisconsin Heights sophomore Samantha Herrling was second at state in 2019. we’ll get a chance to compete teresting year,” Hasheider “We’re a small team this this season. Meets are where said. “I think it’s been tough season and I’m excited to see PHOTO SUBMITTED their hard work pays off.” for our athletes with all the all our returnees this year,” For the better part of a year uncertainty, but knowing we Hasheider said. “Weston Par- now, Hasheider wondered are getting a spring season is man, Andrew Pietrzykowski, running on gorgeous fall days, workouts on the colder days. “The shorter season comes if this moment would ever exciting. I want to do every- Samantha Herrling, Brianna but Hasheider knows this year Some of our athletes have with its challenges, but I know come. thing I can to make this sea- Herrling and Greine Sim- could be trickier. done track in the past and everyone will put in their best It was mid-March, 2020, son great for the team.” mert all had some good races “I’m hoping that the tem- are used to running in early effort each practice,” she said. when the WIAA canceled the As of now, the Vanguards in 2019 and saw a lot of im- peratures don’t dip to low, March.” “We will work hard at prac- remaining games in the girls have just five meets sched- provement from the start of and really keeping my fingers While there may be some tice and every meet so the and boys state basketball tour- uled. They begin on March the season to the finish.” crossed that we are done with challenges, Hasheider and the team can achieve their per- naments. Shortly thereafter, 23 and wrap things up at the Hasheider knows weather the snow,” Hasheider said. Vanguards are simply thrilled sonal goals this year.” spring sports were canceled, conference meet on April 29. could be a challenge. “If necessary, I’ll adjust our to have a season. Sophomore Samantha Her- The Vanguards are used to

PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE SAUK PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT Public School Observance Day Casimir Pulaski Day – March 4 · Action items 1-6. MINUTES - Provided COVID-19 Protocol Updates and the plans to increase 1. Approve Minutes full-time in-person student capacity at Bridges, Merrimac, and A. Regular Meeting – February 8, 2021 SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING & Tower Rock; then shared staff vaccination updates. · Highlighted 2. Place on File PUBLIC HEARING important dates included at the end of the agenda. A. Policies & Instruction Committee Meeting – February 8, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 Chad Harnisch along with several other Hig h School staff mem- 2021 bers shared updates including ACT and AP test data along with the B. Balance Statement – January 31, 2021 A Public Hearing on Proposed Reorganization of the School goal of narrowing achievement gaps while highlighting the effect of C. Approve Accounts Payable Checks #179714-179838 & District Boundaries, and a regular meeting of the Sauk Prairie Board the pandemic on instruction, soft skill development, social-emotion- ACH Payments #202100770-202100910 in the amount of of Education was held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the River al learning and postsecondary transition. $1,795,556.57 as recommended by Finance & Personnel Arts Center. President Rich Judge called the meeting to order at Revisions to Policies 3419.02/4419.02 – Privacy Protections of Committee 7:00 p.m. All members (Rich Judge, Tyler Erickson, Dennis Virta, Fully Insured Group Health Plans, New Policy 6114 – Cost 3. Accept Resignation Steven Sprecher - virtual, James Isaacson, Mary Ann Marx, and Principles - Spending Federal Funds, revisions to Policy 6325 – A. Special Education Teaching Assistant – Grand Avenue – Richard Talmage) were present. Administrators present: Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, New Policy 6630 – Cash Tacy Peterson Superintendent Wright, Chanda Kulow, Noelle Sapiro, Chad Handling and Deposits, New Policy 8395 – Student Mental Health 4. Accept Retirement Harnisch, Kelly Petrowski, Amy Brehm, Tricia Rodey, Jamie Services, revisions to Policy 8710 – Insurance, and Policy 8900 – A. Teacher – Middle School – Lynn Wipperfurth Breunig, Craig Trautsch, Aaron Andres, and Shane Been. Fraud were presented. Action is expected at the next regular meet- 5. Accept Sponsorship Agreement with Lea Culver and the Motion by R. Talmage, seconded by D. Virta to adopt the agen- ing. Leola Culver Family Foundation toward the construction of da. Motion carried 7-0. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Dennis Virta shared the Policies & Instruction Committee met on River Arts Center Black Box Theater Addition ($1,500,000 President Judge began the Public Hearing to Consider a February 8, 2021. The Committee reviewed the following: New pledged over course of three years) Resolution Authorizing Issuance of an Order Regarding Proposed Policy 8395 – Student Mental Health Services and recommended a 6. Accept Donations Reorganization of the School District Boundaries. President Judge vote of the full Board; Policy 8710 – Insurance; Policy 8900 – Fraud; A. $500,000 from Lea Culver and the Leola Culver Family noted a typo in the statute citation on the agenda and announced Policies 3419.02/4419.02 – Privacy Protections of Fully Insured Foundation toward the construction of River Arts Center he’d serve as Chair. Motion by J. Isaacson, seconded by D. Virta Group Health Plans; New Policy 6114 – Cost Principles-Spending Black Box Theater Addition (first installment of $1,500,000 for Superintendent Wright to serve as Secretary. Superintendent Federal Funds; Policy 6325 – Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds; pledged) Wright confirmed proper notice of the hearing. Shea and Benjamin New Policy 6630 – Cash Handling and Deposits & New B. $17,500 from McFarlane Mfg. Co. Inc. for District Tent Ganser addressed the Board with their reasons for the request to Administrative Guideline (for information only) 6630 – Cash Rental detach their property from the School District of Baraboo and attach Handling Procedures. The Committee reviewed the following C. $364 from DonorsChoose.org to Tower Rock Grade 5 for it to Sauk Prairie School District. There were no further proponents Administrative Guidelines, revisions, deletions and adoptions for Mentor Texts or opponents of the proposal. President Judge closed the public information only: Delete Administrative Guideline 1230.01 – President Judge expressed gratitude for the generous donations, hearing and the Board discussed pros and cons of the matter, Administrative Manuals and Handbooks; Delete Administrative and thanked Lea Culver and family. Motion carried 7-0. focusing on the property borders not being congruent and the fam- Guideline 2131 – Characteristics of an Effective Statement of ily was aware the property was in the School District of Baraboo at Educational Outcomes; Delete Administrative Guideline 2210C – Under Discussion Action, Superintendent Wright shared his the time of purchase. Motion by R. Talmage, seconded by J. Assessing the District’s Learning Programs; Delete Administrative approval of 2021-22 staff wages. Motion by M. Marx, seconded by Isaacson to adopt a resolution: Whereas, a petition has been filed Guideline 2220 – Preparation for School-to-Work; Delete D. Virta to approve classified staff wages for the 2021-22 school with the clerk of the school board, pursuant to s. 117.12, Wis. Stats., Administrative Guideline 2430 – District-Sponsored Clubs and year. Motion carried 7-0 on roll call vote: S. Sprecher – yes, R. proposing detachment of Parcel Number 026 0433-10000, Lot One Activities; Delete Administrative Guideline 2432 – Driver Education; Talmage – yes, M. Marx – yes, J. Isaacson – yes, D. Virta – yes, T. (1) of certified survey Map No. 3286, EXCEPT the East 50 feet, as Delete Administrative Guideline 3124A – Contracts; Delete Erickson – yes, R. Judge – yes. recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sauk County, Administrative Guideline 3270 – Lesson Plans; Delete Motion by R. Talmage, seconded by J. Isaacson to approve man- Wisconsin, in Volume 16 of certified Surveys, on Page 3286, Administrative Guideline 4120.04 – Employment of Substitute agers & coordinators wages for the 2021-22 school year. Motion Document No. 645662. (Located in the NW1/4 NE1/4 of Section Support Staff; Administrative Guideline 5330 – Administration of carried 7-0 on roll call vote: S. Sprecher – yes, R. Talmage – yes, 26, Township 11 North of Range 7 East, Town of Merrimac) SAUK Medications/Health Care Procedures; Delete Administrative M. Marx – yes, J. Isaacson – yes, D. Virta – yes, T. Erickson – yes, COUNTY, WISCONSIN, from the School District of Baraboo, and to Guideline 5451A – Recognition of Student Achievement; Delete R. Judge – yes. attach it to the Sauk Prairie School District, and Whereas, a public Administrative Guideline 5451B – Athletic Award Requirements; Motion by R. Talmage, seconded by J. Isaacson to approve cer- hearing has been held on the proposed reorganization by the Delete Administrative Guideline 5530 – Drug Prevention; Delete tified staff wages for the 2021-22 school year. Motion carried 6-0 on school board pursuant to s. 117.12, Wis Stats., now therefore be it Administrative Guideline 5531 – Student Assistance Programs; roll call vote: S. Sprecher – yes, R. Talmage – yes, M. Marx – yes, resolved that an order be issued and filed denying the petition upon Delete Administrative Guideline 5820 – Student Government; J. Isaacson – yes, D. Virta – yes, T. Erickson – yes, R. Judge – which said hearing has been held. Motion carried 6-0 with T. Delete Administrative Guideline 5840A – Youth Gangs; Delete abstain. Erickson abstaining on roll call vote: S. Sprecher – yes, R. Talmage Administrative Guideline 5840B – Response to Gang-Related Motion by D. Virta, seconded by J Isaacson to approve adminis- – yes, M. Marx – yes, J. Isaacson – yes, D. Virta – yes, T. Erickson Incidents and/or Suspicion of Gang Involvement; Delete trator salaries for the 2021-22 school year. Motion carried 7-0 on – abstain, R. Judge – yes. Administrative Guideline 5860 – Safety Patrol; roll call vote: S. Sprecher – yes, R. Talmage – yes, M. Marx – yes, Under Public Comments, Dennis Crawley, a resident of Prairie du Administrative Guideline 6611 – Ticket Sales; New Administrative J. Isaacson – yes, D. Virta – yes, T. Erickson – yes, R. Judge – yes. Sac, expressed concerns regarding the Youth Assessment Survey Guideline 8305 – Collection, Classification, Retention, Access and There were no Public Comments at the conclusion of the meet- his child participated in. Security of District Data/Information; New Administrative Guideline ing. Under Board Comments, Dennis Virta noted the recent tenth 8305A – Information Security Responsibilities; New Administrative Motion by M. Marx, seconded by R. Talmage to adjourn. Motion anniversary of Act 10 and expressed praise for the recent staff Meet Guideline 8305B – Information Security Incident Management; New carried 7-0 on roll call vote: S. Sprecher – yes, R. Talmage – yes, & Confers he’s attended. Administrative Guideline 8305C – Notification Information Security M. Marx – yes, J. Isaacson – yes, D. Virta – yes, T. Erickson – yes, Superintendent Wright’s report included the following: · Echoed Incident; Administrative Guideline 8310A – Public Records; and R. Judge – yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. Dennis Virta’s praise for the Staff Meet & Confers. · Addressed Mr. Administrative Guideline 8320 – Personnel Records. Mary Ann Marx, Clerk Crawley’s concerns and provided clarifying information. · Noted Motion by R. Talmage, seconded by M. Marx to approve Consent Publish: 3/18/21 WNAXLP THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 STAR NEWS PAGE 19 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED RATES & POLICIES: DEADLINE: THURSDAY NOON the week PRIOR to publication for the Buyer’s Guide and the Star News. RATES: $13.00 for up to 10 words. Additional words are 30¢ each. Your ad automatically runs in both publications for the price of one. 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