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VOL. 4, WK. 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 $1.00 20 YEAR IN REVIEW 20 19 A recap of local events featured in the Star News in 2019 20 by JOE BLOCK Gasser lived a rich and varied 23 years … I would have done alive and was transported to a the village’s mapped floodplain. gust. While I agree with the Editor life. anything for him. Even my hus- local hospital, where she later Highway 78 saw flooding, and moderate [flood stage] descrip- Her artwork first appeared band doesn’t understand that. died. Amenda Road in the town of tion, I feel that we were on the In Memoriam in the former Sauk Prairie But [Curt] would do anything Mazomanie was impassable. cusp of severe.” Star in 1954. Eventually she for you.” More flooding The day before the flooding In Prairie du Sac, an area sur- The area saw several promi- wrote a column, and chronicled Kou Her drowned after res- and severe weather Black Earth Creek at Mazo- rounded by Lueders Road, Lin- nent residents pass away in the lives of local residents. cuing his children below the manie was at four feet. By mid- coln Street, Broadway Street 2019, as well as a few local Litscher-Gasser continued Prairie du Sac dam this sum- Moderate rain and warm night it had risen to just under and 12th Street flooded. tragedies. submitting artwork to the Star mer. Her rescued his three chil- temperatures led to exceptional 11 feet, into minor flood stage. According to Village Ad- Denman G. Kramer, “The News up until her death. dren and wife. runoff over frozen ground Mazomanie Fire and Mazo- ministrator Alan Wildman, Balloon Man,” passed away Curt Mueller, founder of The Wisconsin River was across the area in late winter. manie Public Works led an ef- “The volume of water from the at the age of 100. Kramer was Mueller Sports Medicine, re- high that day, flowing at double Mazomanie and Prairie du Sac fort that also included around rapidly melting snow and rain the long-time superintendent cently passed away as well. its normal rate. were particularly affected by 20 volunteers. The group filled coming from the fields north of the Prairie du Sac dam. A Mueller gave back to his com- Donald and Colleen Soper flooding. Temperatures reached around 5000 sandbags, and and west of the above area was founding member of the Sauk munity, and was known for his died after getting lost a few 60, with just under a half inch placed sandbags at six locations more than the two retention Prairie Optimist Club, Kramer unconventional lifestyle. All the days after Thanksgiving. The of rain falling. Area snowpack that were prioritized. Many ponds could handle. The ponds was very active in the commu- while he built Mueller Sports elderly couple was visiting fam- was deep and cold winter tem- other residents picked up sand- were designed to handle water nity, particularly as “Dynamo” Medicine into a successful ily in the Town of Black Earth. peratures left the ground frozen. bags as needed. from the streets and develop- the clown. His balloon animals business. Former long-time em- The couple became lost, even- Mazomanie residents re- Mazomanie Public works ment around them, not from the were known to all in the com- ployee Wyttenbach Gavol said tually driving onto a secluded ported flooding on State St/ director Mark Geisler reported farm fields. Just for perspec- munity. “He’s a colorful personality; woodland trail in the Town of County Highway Y, north of a few wet basements, but no tive, 12 inches of snow on 40 The community lost Doris he is out-of-the-box. He didn’t Vermont, where authorities dis- the Black Earth Creek bridge. widespread flooding to resi- acres of land is approximately Litscher-Gasser, a prolific sto- care what people thought. And covered them following an ex- Within a few hours the road dences. He had the following to 1,300,000 gallons of water.” ryteller and historian of the whether right or wrong, some haustive three-day search of the was impassable. Cramer, Hud- say about the flood event: “In According to Wildman, three Sauk Prairie area. She compiled of his personal decisions I area. When first responders did son, Finch, Curtiss and Bridge my 25 years in Mazomanie I homes had water in their base- over 5,000 pages of local lore, maybe didn’t agree with, but I arrive, they found Mr. Soper Street in Mazomanie were have seen similar events three ment. One was very substan- bound in countless volumes at wouldn’t have worked here for had died. Mrs. Soper was still closed. These areas lie within times, not including last Au- the Tripp Museum. Litscher- SEE YEAR, PAGE 6

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OBITUARIES MY NEIGHBOR Fulfilled: Serving the Sauk Prairie area My Neighbor In Need, a www.myneighborinneed.org • 608-644-0504 Ellen F. the farm that she later built three boys; Raymond, Michael IN NEED woman in need of a bed set, has with her own blood, sweat and and Timothy and then a grand- received the bed set and is very Henning My Neighbor In Need has a provide winter clothing for stu- tears into a well-respected dairy daughter, Amanda, who shared appreciative. website along with this news dents in need. farm with which she received in many of her farm adventures. My Neighbor In Need, a sin- article, which connects those many milk quality production Later in life she was blessed gle father, whose teenage chil- who have a need with those Current Needs: awards. Along with running again by more grandchildren to dren had recently moved to his who wish to fulfill this need. a successful dairy farm, Ellen share her love with; Jade, Ivory home, was in need of a bed set, For those in need check website My Neighbors In Need are also worked at Maplewood in and Christopher Blankenship. his need has been fulfilled and at saukprairiemyneighborin- two disabled, low income men Sauk Prairie for four years and Ellen is survived by her three he is very appreciative. did home health for two years, sons- Raymond (Janis Shauger) need.org, or call My Neighbor who have no transportation. In Need at 644-0504-ext.18 to The men said they have more helping people as she loved to Henning of Sauk City, Michael Donations: do. Along with that, she also and Timothy Henning of Prairie request a need-leave a name, of a need for a washer and sold Avon for many years. She du Sac; grandchildren Amanda address, and phone number and dryer than the bicycles. MNIN MNIN is thankful for all the had a huge heart and love for (Mark Schlimgen) Henning of a volunteer will call back. would like to obtain the washer recent donations. Because of her family and her friends was Mazomanie, Ivory, Jade and My Neighbor In Need serves and dryer for them. The cost these donations, MNIN will be expressed in everything she Christopher Blankenship of the greater Sauk Prairie Area would be $800.00. Any dona- able to help many clients. did. She loved music in many Sauk City; a sister, Emily Fuchs and surrounding communities tion toward the cost would be If you would like to donate forms, especially singing in the of Prairie du Sac; a cousin, Jo- of Black Earth, Black Hawk, appreciated. funds to help cover the cost of In loving memory of Ellen F. church choir or even around the seph Matoushek of Greendale, Denzer, Leland, Lodi, Mazo- My Neighbor In Need is a posted needs, visit the website Henning, 83, of Prairie du Sac, farm. She also loved animals, multiple nieces and nephews, manie, Merrimac, Plain, Prairie disabled woman in need of a at:myneighborinneed.org/loca- Wisconsin. Ellen passed away particularly the larger ones many other family and friends du Sac, Roxbury, Sauk City, lift chair to aid her in getting up like cattle and horses and es- and by her beloved German tions/sauk-prairie or call 608- peacefully on Saturday, De- Spring Green, and Witwen. from a chair. The cost of a chair pecially loved her herd of dairy Shepherd, Nikki. Ellen was 644-0504 ext18 or mail a check cember 21 after a long and rig- Since the program started in would be $1200.00. If anyone Holsteins, and until her very preceded in death by both of to: My Neighbor In Need, c/o orous battle with cancer. Ellen 2012, MNIN has processed would have a like chair to do- last day loved sharing stories her parents, her beloved uncles: St. Vincent de Paul Resource was born in Prairie du Sac, 872 requests from these com- nate or any monetary assistance Wisconsin on February 1, 1936 of the antics of her pet cows. Ferdinand, Stanley and Joseph Center, 1906 North St., Prairie munities. Through generous toward a chair would be most to Frank and Anna (Sevcik) Ellen’s family was everything Matoushek; her sister Marianna du Sac, WI 53578. donations, MNIN has provided appreciated. Matoushek and was raised on to her, she was blessed with Regier; brothers-in-law Samuel Regier, Lyle Kleinert and Wil- $87,003 for the needs of people We are still accepting dona- Star News lard “Bill” Fuchs; nephew in these communities. The tions for student’s winter cloth- David Kleinert and daughter- current project of MNIN is to ing needs. COFFEE Letters to the Editor policy in-law Nancy Schwartz. 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He has been a three season athlete for all four Library’s Chess Club for kids members are always welcome. years of high school excelling in many sports.” will be held Monday, January Contact June at 643-8318 with Assistant SPHS Principal Shane Been used four words/phrases 6 at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are questions. to describe him- “tough, trustworthy, dedicated, and a hard welcome. Contact Beth at 643- worker.” Garrett will be attending the University of Dubuque to 8318 with questions. Special Hours continue his schooling and to play football. He intends on major- The Ruth Culver Commu- ing in aviation and would like to become a pilot. Teen Tuesday: Root Beer nity Library will close at noon Pictured, left to right: Shane Been, Sauk Prairie High School As- Floats Friday, January 3 for a staff in- sistant Principal, Garrett Hertzfeldt, Optimist December Student of Make your own root beer service. the Month, Shelley and Mark Hertzfeldt after Garrett was honored PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED floats at the Ruth Culver Com- at the December 18 Optimist Meeting. munity Library Tuesday, Janu- Music and Movement ary 7 at 6:30 p.m. We’ll provide Sing, dance and play instru- all the supplies, and may even ments with Ms. Beth at Music include a Harry Potter version! & Movement! Program will be Judge named Sauk Prairie Middle Level Leader This event is especially for held at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays William (Will) Judge, son of Richard and Stephanie Judge and grades 6-12. Contact Meagan beginning January 6 and will an eighth grader at Sauk Prairie Middle School, was selected as at 643-8318 with questions. also include simple props, song the SPMS Optimist December Middle Level Leader and was hon- tales, yoga and FUN! No regis- ored at the Sauk Prairie Optimists’ December 18 meeting. Will was Digital Sketching tration required; appropriate for nominated by his Art teacher, Therese Miskulin. Relax and experiment with ages 3 and up. Contact Beth at In Ms. Miskulin’s words, she nominated Will “because he is digital sketching and coloring 643-8318 with questions. one of the most pleasant students I have had in my art career. He by the fire in the quiet reading comes to class with a great attitude and smile on his face. When a room at the Ruth Culver Com- Storytimes new student with disabilities was placed next to him in art class, munity Library Wednesday. Storytime at the Ruth Cul- he welcomed the student and made the new student feel part of January 8 from 10:00 a.m. to ver Community Library are on the program. He is quiet and dedicated to his art, taking on the 11:00 a.m. We will have iPads break January 2 and 3. Please project with enthusiasm and showing his own visions of color and and Apple pencils available for come again Tuesday, January 7 substance. He is truly a silent leader and I am so happy to have use. This drop-in event is open at 10:00 a.m. him in my class.” In school, Will is involved in basketball, track and is a sixth to ages 18 and up. grade mentor. Outside of school, he enjoys soccer and spending Bouncing Babies time with family and friends. He dreams of one day attending the Mystery Book Club Bouncing Babies at the Ruth University of West Virginia or UW Madison to study medicine. The Ruth Culver Community Culver Community Library Pictured, left to right: Ted Harter, SPMS Principal, Will Judge Library’s Mystery Book Club will be held Friday, January 3 Optimist December Middle Level Leader, sisters Leisl and Helen will meet Thursday, January 9 at 8:15 a.m. Judge, and parents Richard and Stephanie Judge on Dec.18. BOOK CLUB 6:30 p.m. BRARY BINGO CHURCH NOTES Tuesday, January 14 at January’s Pick: The Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 AT THE LIBRARY 1:00 p.m. Complete Cooking for Two p.m. New Heights Lutheran SAUK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY January’s Pick: The Inven- Cookbook by America’s Test No bingo on January 2 Church ELCA tion of Wings by Sue Monk Kitchen Try your luck at the library’s Mazomanie & Black Earth www.newheightslc.org www.saukcitylibrary.org • 643-8346 Kidd Join the library for this weekly bingo! Join us for an Sun. 8:00 Traditional Worship Copies of the book are avail- potluck-style club which will afternoon of community fun Sun. 9:30 & 10:45 Praise The Sauk City Public Li- able for check-out at the library. sample different cookbooks and win a selection of prizes Worship brary is located at 515 Water MENDING DAY The book club reads a variety each month. Pick up a copy sponsored by our Friends of the Midland United Street, across from Ace Hard- Saturday, January 11 from of fiction and nonfiction. All are today and sign-up for a dish at Library group. This free event Methodist Church ware and is open Monday - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. welcome. the check-out counter. is open to all ages and we en- 10235 Hwy KP, Mazomanie Thursday from 9:00 am - 8:00 Every second Saturday of courage new people to stop by! WI 53560; (608-767-3358) pm, Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 the month, volunteers will be MONDAYS WITH BOOKS & BEYOND STO- www.MidlandMethodist.org Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. pm and Saturday from 9:00 am on hand for Mending Day! MONTY RYTIME BOOK SALE - 2:00 pm. The phone number is Bring in your loved but worn Monday, January 20 from Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - United Church of Christ 608-643-8346. Ramp access to clothes for hemming, mending 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 109 W Hudson Street the basement from rear parking and patching. It’s free! Some Mazomanie - 608-354-1201 Children or families can sign Stories, songs, and crafts The Friends of the Sauk [email protected] lot. If you need special accom- restrictions apply and mend- up for a 15-minute time slot are offered to children ages City Library book sale is open Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m. modations, please call ahead. ing is done on a first come first to read with Monty, a certified 5 and younger attended by a every Monday during regular www.mazomanieucc.org served basis. Or, do you like to reading dog. Call or stop by the caregiver. Older siblings are library hours. Browse hundreds An Open and Affirming Con- Stay up-to-date with all of sew and mend and want to give library and sign up today! also welcome. Sessions will of used books and movies for gregation the library’s events by liking back to the community? We can be approximately 30 minutes. all ages at reasonable prices in First United Church of Christ our page on Facebook at Sauk- use you! Contact the library for ADULT CRAFT WORK- Storytime returns on Monday, the library’s lower level. New 504 Washington Ave, Sauk City CityLibrary or by checking our details. SHOP: ALTERED TINS January 6. items are added frequently. All [email protected] website at saukcitylibrary.org. 608-643-8387 Wednesday, January 22 at proceeds benefit the library via Sundays 6:00 p.m. OPEN PLAY the Friends of the Sauk City Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. & Now you can fi nd us on Come to the library for a Wednesdays from 10:00 - Library. 10:30 a.m. mid-winter craft workshop and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation: Facebook and Instagram! transform an old Altoids tin into Children 5 and under, along BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN 9:10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:10 a.m. something new! Please register with their caregivers, are wel- Call 608-643-8346 for an Wednesdays in advance at the library. come to come to the library Appt. Fellowship Dinner 5:30 p.m. for open play time in the lower Need help with technol- Contemporary Worship COOKBOOK CLUB level. 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The Town of Mazomanie at 6:30 p.m. The positions of Supervisors Stan Beuthin and. The contest is open to all girls and boys ages 9-14. The WIAA allows high school girls and boys will hold a caucus for the 2020 supervisor, chairman, treasurer, Dan Behringer are up for re- of those ages to participate. spring election on January 20 and clerk are up for reelection. election. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. in the Wisconsin Heights south gym. Competition begins at 5:30 p.m. following high school girls’ basketball practice. Participants must sign a release form which will be available the day of the event. LIBRARY CORNER For questions contact Dennis J Wood at 608-767-3665. Next up is “Lost Cat” by NEWS FROM THE BLACK EARTH PUBLIC LIBRARY • www.blackearthlibrary.org Caroline Paul. This light- THE BOOK NOOK hearted true story chronicles Library Closure & Limited 9:00 -11:00 a.m. on the 2nd jointly present Mark Moran’s BOOK REVIEWS BY DONNA VOUGHT the tale of Tibby, a cat who dis- Hours Thursday of each month final appraisal program. appears from her home in San Monday, January 20: Closed at Sample Day, during the Categories of objects for Our Faithful Companions before reluctantly transferring Francisco. for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. monthly Coffee with a Cop appraisal may include: fine art, Many of us have seen ads her allegiance to Dave and Jan. The story opens when the Wednesday, January 29: event. The theme for January furniture, ceramics, glassware, for lost pets. Some are short They took her everywhere – author is taken to a hospital Open from 1 – 5 p.m. due to 9 is Breakfast or Low-fat vintage photographs, and simple while others go into even on their 32-foot boat when following a serious accident. staff training. Recipes. Drop off a recipe to advertising, folk art, assorted great detail. You may see re- they motored from their home When she’s told the name of share and pick up a new one toys, metal ware, clocks, wards offered or compelling in Mackay to the South Cum- her broken bones she laughs. Winter Early Literacy Play from one of your community costume jewelry, musical phrases such as “heartbroken berland Islands some 20 miles That’s because tibia and fibula Dates members. instruments, books, and sports child” or “needs medicine”, to away. also happen to be the names for Wednesdays from 10:30 – memorabilia. Pre-registration convey the sense of loss and the It was on one of these trips her cats, affectionately known 11:30 a.m. Book Discussion is required. Cost is $5 per item. hope of being reunited with the that Sophie disappeared over- as Tibby and Fibby. Need to get out of the house Saturday, January 11 at Call the Black Earth Library lost animal. board while they were navi- Once home, Caroline finds this winter? Well, come to the 10:00 a.m. (767-4905) or the Mazomanie Today we have two non-fic- gating through a particularly long-term bed rest accom- library and play! Meet up with Join us for a discussion Free Library (795-2104) to tion accounts of missing pets. rough passage between islands. panied by too much TV and friends, play with toys, read of the book The Bad-Ass reserve your spot. One is the story of a family who Although they combed the strong pain-killers is depress- some books, sing some songs, Librarians of Timbuktu: And lose their dog while boating and area, no sign of Sophie could ing, but Fibby and Tibby serve and just hang out. Learn, grow, Their Race to Save the World’s Storytime Schedule the other describes the events be found. Horrible questions as her lifeline and a reminder explore and play at the library. Most Precious Manuscripts by surrounding a cat’s disappear- filled their minds – had she hit that life will return to normal. This program is great for Joshua Hammer. Copies are ance. While I normally avoid the side of the boat and lost She’s unconcerned when Tibby toddlers & preschoolers, but all available at the library. Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays spoilers, today I’m promising consciousness? Could she see disappears because she’s al- ages are welcome. from 10 – 10:30 a.m. that both books have a happy their boat but they couldn’t see ways come and gone as she January 8: Pet Vet What’s It Worth? An Preschool Storytime: ending. her? Was she still alive and pleased. When her disappear- January 15: Pizza & Ice Antiques and Collectibles Tuesdays from 10:40 – 11:10 Let’s start with “Sophie” waiting to be rescued? ance stretches from days to Cream Shop Appraisal Event Featuring a.m. by Emma Pearse. While dogs For the next four months the weeks, she panics. January 22: Construction Mark Moran January 28: Get Dressed are lost and reunited with their family agonized over her fate Unable to search on her own, Saturday, January 25 from February 4: Mice families all the time, few can until an unbelievable series of friends canvass the neighbor- Library Recipe Club 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. February 11: Valentine’s Day boast the extraordinary circum- events led them to be reunited hood and post flyers on her Bring your recipes to The Friends of the Black February 18: No storytime stances associate with Sophie’s with their beloved dog. So- behalf. When Tibby reappears exchange with other foodies. Earth Library and the Friends this week story. We don’t need to go far phie’s story made the news unharmed and unfazed five Bring samples to share from of the Mazomanie Free Library back in time as the story starts around the globe and defies any weeks later, Caroline wonders in 2009, but we do have to claim that there’s no real bond what happened. Conjecture Friday, January 3, 2020, travel all the way to Australia. between dogs and humans. No morphs into obsession as feel- NORTHWEST DANE BBQ pulled pork on a bun, There we meet Jan and Dave one knows exactly how So- ings of betrayal and jealousy Nickel Bingo Griffith and their sixteen-year- phie survived, and the author take hold. Perhaps the combi- SENIOR SERVICES Monday, January 6, 2020, old daughter Bridget. While combines theories, eyewitness nation of cabin fever and pain meds fuel her wacky theories www.nwdss.org 10:15 Exercise, Chicken stew, Bridget waged a long battle to accounts and details from the 12:15 Euchre get her own dog, her parents family to weave a remarkable about Tibby’s life away from home. What ensues is a funny Northwest Dane Senior Ser- menu see the newsletter on our Tuesday, January 7, 2020, consistently refused. A persis- tale. 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To submit an item for the community calendar, SAUK PRAIRIE AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR email: [email protected] Sauk Prairie Wednesday, 7 a.m.; 3rd week of the month: Wednesday 7 a.m.; 4th This exhibit runs through Jan. 14, 2020 and is free and open to week of the month: Wednesday, 7 a.m. the public from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. Please visit www. The Village of Prairie du Sac meets on the second and fourth 6:8’s Community Meal, open to the public. Free of charge. RiverArtsInc.Org for the latest RAC Gallery information or call Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 5-7 p.m. Located at 821 608-643-5215. The Village of Sauk City meets the second and fourth Tuesday Industry Rd. Sauk City. The historic one room Harrisburg School and entire school of the month at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. If there are five Tues- This coincides with the Food Pantry’s Distribution on the 2nd yard, located on County B near Black Hawk, has been beauti- days in month, it meets the fifth week. and 4th Wednesday of the month. Sample food prepared with pro- fully lit up for the holiday season. Take time to drive by in The Sauk Prairie Police Commission meets the second duce from 6:8’s Community Garden when it is in season. December and view this country panorama. Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. For more information, see: www.makingservicepersonal.org Donations in memory of or in honor of someone are encouraged The Ruth Culver Community Library Board meets the third 6:8‘s Men‘s Community is a monthly meeting of men from and may be sent to the Harrisburg-Troy Historical Society (HTHS) Wednesday of the month at 6 :30 p.m. our community who are looking to not simply survive this life at S10976 Co. Rd. C, Spring Green, WI 53588. The Village of Merrimac meets the second Tuesday of the but to thrive. Gatherings will be held the first Sunday of each The Sauk Prairie Community Recreation Department month at 6 p.m. month at the 6:8 building, 821 Industry Rd Sauk City, WI. The (SPCRD) invites its school district residents to participate in The Town of Prairie du Sac meets the second Tuesday of the doors will open at 3:45 p.m., dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m., and Sauk Prairie Builds a Snowman contest. Participants will cre- month at 7 p.m. a guest speaker will present on a topic relevant to men’s wellbeing ate a snowman, does not have to be traditional, take a photo (see The Town of Roxbury meets the first and third Monday of the at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge for the meal or the event thanks to rules for details) and email it to [email protected] by month at 7:30 p.m. generous sponsorship by friends and neighbors in the Sauk Prairie February 28th. SPCRD will post the photos to its Facebook page, The Town of Merrimac meets the first Wednesday of the month community. Free will offerings will be accepted. photo with the most likes will win! For rules and details go to at 7 p.m. For more information, contact John Ramthun, Executive Direc- https://saukprairiecc.recdesk.com/Community/Home program can The Sauk Prairie School Board meets the 2nd and fourth Mon- tor, 6:8 at 608 561 8468, or Bill Reay at 608-444-9590. We are be found under “Special Events.” days of the month at 7 p.m. Helping Men Grow Together. The Sauk Prairie Community Club will hold its next meet- The Sauk City Library Board meets the second Monday of the Reformers Unanimous Addictions Recovery Program (RU) ing on Tuesday Jan. 7, 2020, at the Eagle Inn Restaurant, 655 month at the Sauk City Library, 515 Water Street, 7 p.m. meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Sauk Water St., Prairie du Sac. Gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m. and City. RU is a faith-based, Christ-centered program to help people dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m Cost of dinner is $15. Reser- The Happy Hustlers 4-H Club meet the first Sunday of the overcome addictions and stubborn habits. Everyone is welcome to vations are required and can be made by calling Ken Wagner at month, Plain Library, 2 p.m. attend. More information can be found at rusaukprairie.com 608-235-6713 or email to [email protected]. Please RSVP by The Active Strivers 4-H club meet the first Tuesday of the The CESA 5 Monthly Board Meeting is held at CESA 5, 626 December 30th. New members welcomed. month, 6:30 p.m., Tower Rock School. E. Slifer St., Portage, WI. January 9, 2020, 7 p.m. February 6, Sauk Prairie Healthcare’s Birth Center presents the first The Sauk Prairie Earthlings 4-H Club meet the second Mon- 2020, 7 p.m. March 5, 2020, committee 5:00 p.m. and regular 7:00 Baby Connection of the year on January 20 - a place where day of the month at GraceWay Church, 1375 Lincoln Ave., 5:30 p.m. April 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m. May 14, Annual Meeting at Hotel expecting mothers, mothers with newborns and infants, and other p.m. Mead, WI Rapids 7:00 p.m. June 4, 2020, 7:00 p.m. caregivers can connect, learn and bring their questions to our ex- The Sauk Prairie Lions Club meets every third Wednesday of Sauk Prairie Recreation offers Indoor Playground on Tues- perts from Sauk Prairie Healthcare’s Birth Center. Family are wel- the month at The Prairie House in Prairie du Sac. days and Fridays, from 8:15-9:30 a.m., from December to come, including big brothers and sisters. All are welcome to come, meet some new people, have a good March at the Community Center. This indoor play opportunity Baby Connection meets at Ruth Culver Community Library on time and help your community. Social time at 6:30 p.m., dinner is for children ages 5 and under. Fee is $2 and participants must be the first Saturdays and third Mondays of the month from 9 a.m. to and meeting at 7 p.m. accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m. (excluding holiday weeks). The Local Alzheimer & Dementia support group meets the The Sauk City Volunteer Fire Department will be holding For more information, visit www.saukprairiehealthcare.org/ fourth Wednesday of the month, 3-4:30 p.m., at Maplewood. Call a monthly fish fry fundraiser, the 2nd Friday of every month, womens-health/birth-center. Theresa Grimes, 643-3383, if you have any questions. from 5-8 p.m., ending in May. There will be two dates in March Join us at Wellspring on Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. for a free infor- Prairie Busy Badgers 4-H Club meet the first Monday of the for Lent. mational session to learn about Sauk Prairie Healthcare’s Dia- month, Sauk Prairie Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Starting at 4 p.m. each fish fry, customers can call Wood BBQ to betes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program. This program is a Sauk Prairie Sewing and Quilting Friends meets the second submit their order for pick up, beginning at 5 p.m.: 608-370-7366. series of classes from March through June that teach you to con- Thursday of the month at the Ruth Culver Library, 1:00 p.m. Large pre-orders can be placed via email or Facebook messenger trol your health from head to toe, including nutrition, exercise and Sauk Prairie Community Club, meets the first Tuesday or to the Wood BBQ page. Along with the delicious fish fry, there will stress management. This helps you start and keep new, healthier Wednesday of each month, see saukprairiecommunityclub.wee- also be a jumbo fried shrimp dinner. habits, and prevent common future health risks like type 2 diabetes. bly.com/meetingsevents.html for time, day, and location. The next art exhibit at the River Arts Center Gallery (105- Learn more about the program at www.saukprairiehealthcare.org/ The Sauk Prairie Optimist Club meets at the following times: 9th St, Prairie du Sac by Sauk Prairie High School) will feature preventT2. 1st week of the month: Wednesday, noon; 2nd week of the month: Sauk Prairie Middle School and High School students.

To submit an item for the community calendar, BLACK EARTH & MAZOMANIE AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR email: [email protected]

MAZOMANIE of each month at 7 p.m., also at ing membership applications. Building. Black Earth Secular medi- the library. Donations are always welcome. tation group Knights of Columbus, The Village of Mazomanie All proceeds go to signage for Heights Unlimited The Black Earth Secu- Council 7811, will be holding board meets on the second The Wildlife Forever ATV roads and trails. Contact Diane Heights Unlimited Com- lar meditation group meets its annual free throw contest and fourth Tuesdays of each Club meets 7 p.m. at Trad- Halverson regarding ques- munity Resource Center offers Thursday nights at 5:30 in the on Jan. 10, 2020. month, except in December. er’s Bar & Grill, 6174 US 14, tions at dianemariehalverson@ food, personal essentials and children’s museum. This is The contest is open to all The board meets on the first Arena, the 2nd Monday of each gmail.com clothing to those in need who a free opportunity to receive girls and boys ages 9-14. The Tuesday of December. All month. reside in the following ZIP instruction and practice with WIAA allows high school girls other committees meet on de- BLACK EARTH codes: 53503, 53515, 53517, others for an hour. No prior and boys of those ages to par- mand. The Mazomanie Music 53528, 53560. Distribution experience needed. We will ticipate. Conservancy (MMC) holds The Village of Black Earth is on Tues 4-6:30pm, Wed meet on Thursdays until May Registration begins at 4:45 The Town board of Mazo- ‘Another Friday Night in board meets the first week on 9-10am, and second Sat 10- 21st. If you would like more p.m. in the Wisconsin Heights manie Township meets on the Downtown Mazomanie’ free the month at 6:30 p.m. in the 11:30am. Located at 1529 State information call Tom Loomis south gym. Competition be- 2nd Monday of every month concerts throughout the year municipal building. Call the St. (Hwy 14), Suite B, Black at 334-4532 or Michael Smith gins at 5:30 p.m. following at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, at 6 p.m. at the Mazomanie village office at (608)767-4901 Earth. Contact info: 608-767- at 767-3955. Come join us to high school girls’ basketball 711 West Hudson Street. Community Building. for specific meeting days and 3663 or email info@Height- practice calmness and experi- practice. Participants must sign Future dates will be January dates. sUnlimited.net. Interested in ence more clarity. a release form which will be Food Pantry: The “Chris- 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, volunteering? For information, available the day of the event. tians in Action Food Pantry” May 1. The Town of Black Earth call 608-795-2353 or email Black Earth Public Library For questions contact Dennis is held the Second Tuesday 6-7 Board usually meets at 6:30 [email protected] or Hours J Wood at 608-767-3665. p.m. and the fourth Saturday of The Arena VFW Post 9336 pm on the first Tuesday of [email protected]. Monday through Thursday, each month throughout the year will hold their next steak and each month in the lower level 10 a.m.-7 p.m. from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and the chicken feed on Saturday, of 1116 Mills Street, Black Black Earth Historical So- Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. following Tuesday from 6 p.m- January 11, with serving from Earth. Information about ciety meetings Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 7 p.m. The food pantry is held 5 to 8 p.m. Carryouts and free scheduled meetings is available The Black Earth Histori- in the Mazomanie Community delivery in the Village of Arena on the town website calendar. cal ­Society meets on the first Building. The Community are available by calling 753- Wednesday of each month at Pantry serves clients from the 2225. The V.F.W. is located at Coffee with a Cop is held 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Villages of Black Earth, Cross 514 Willow Street. the second Thursday of each former Congregational Church at 1022 Blue Mounds Street. Plains, Mazomanie and the sur- month from 9-11a.m. at the Vil- Serving the Community for 60 Years rounding Townships. lage of Black Earth Municipal A club Christmas potluck Agriculture • Commercial Mazomanie Free Library by the Wildlife Forever ATV Residential Hours Club will be Monday, Janu- Monday through Thursday: ary 13, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. to noon, 2-7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The regular meeting Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will follow. The fisheree will be Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020. Festivities begin around 9 a.m. “We Sell The Best - And Service The Rest!” Maps available at Trader’s Bar • Excavating • Sewers • Perk Testing • Pumps The Mazomanie Free Li- Hot Water Heaters • Carrier Heating & Air Conditioners brary Board meets on the and Grill. Come to the meeting • Automatic Water Softeners •Water Lines for details. All meetings will fourth Thursday of each month • # at 7 p.m. at the library. The be held the second Monday of 402 John Q Adams St. Sauk City, MP 999773 Friends of the Mazomanie Free every month unless indicated 608.643.8531 Library meet the third Tuesday otherwise. The club is accept- PAGE 6 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020

2019 • YEAR IN REVIEW • 2020 YEAR FROM PAGE 1 tial with water as deep as seven think this obviously supports kicked, [and] punched” until Department and Wisconsin De- ing to Wepking, he consumed bicep, going through his shirt. feet. what we have been saying for he blacked out. He estimates partment of Justice, Division of about 10 cans of beer. Witness The other missed. He was not “There is no history know months – we are short-staffed approximately 11 to 12 people Criminal Investigation. statements indicate that Wep- shocked. of anything like this happen- and the department needs help. beat him. The victim regained On Jan. 28, a DCI special king also played four to six According to Wepking, he ing before. The pond at 13th When you have two stolen ve- consciousness roughly 2 hours agent informed a Sauk Prairie games of beer pong. Witnesses went to “bear hug” the officer and Grand [constructed around hicles and how many people in- later and drove to a friend’s Police Department officer that stated that Wepking was im- and “that was when his hand 1974] has been near full before volved – how would you like to house, where the police were an investigation was being done paired, which included slurring bumped [the officer’s] taser.” but did not require pumping as be the sole responding officer?” called. regarding peer-to-peer sharing his words, and Wepking con- Wepking then “went to wiggle the water filtrated through the Strunz said the department The victim suffered a broken networks. During the investi- firmed he was intoxicated. [the officer’s] taser”, and “all of bottom of the pond. An ex- will be “way over” on overtime nose, fractured left eye, frac- gation, the agent connected to About four hours after arriv- a sudden he had [the officer’s] ample is the 2008 flooding that hours because it has had to staff tured jaw, bruises to his ribs and a device that had accessed a ing at the party, Wepking stated taser in his hand.” Upon further saw the pond full in the evening at a significant level in an effort bruises to his back and legs, in nearly four-minute video show- to a witness that he wanted questioning, Wepking said he after several inches of rain, but to combat the burglaries. addition to a concussion. ing a “prepubescent” female in- a can of chewing tobacco. “put his hand on the taser, ma- it was empty by the next morn- To help reduce those costs, A Dane county deputy no- volved in an explicit sexual act The wife of an off-duty Sauk nipulated the locking mecha- ing. Even in 2008, the streets Strunz said administrative staff ticed on Nov. 11, 2018, at a with an adult male. Authorities Prairie police officer attend- nism,” and removed the taser. did not flood,” said Wildman. – those who are salaried and briefing, that he was familiar tracked the device to a home ing the party called one of the He stated that he “did not pull Throughout the summer rain- typically work during the day- with the minor involved in the in the Prairie du Sac area and on-duty officers, requesting the trigger and does not know storms continued to hit the area, time – have been called upon beating. He believed the iden- later discovered that the IP ad- that he purchase the tobacco. how it went off.” The officer inundating Community Park in to help. That includes Strunz, tities of the suspects matched dress was connected to Wenzel, The caller initially asked the leading the investigation told Black Earth and closing Kahl as well. individuals he knew. Brody according to the criminal com- officer to bring the tobacco to Wepking that the security video Road. On Nov. 18 at approximately Randall was subsequently iden- plaint. the party. According to an of- shows him pulling the trigger. Madison saw 50 inches of 7:30 a.m. A child was report- tified in a photo lineup by the On Feb. 22, law enforcement ficer who overheard the phone The investigating officer told rain in 2018 and 45 inches in edly approached by a man who victim, as was Krause. officers and agents executed call, Wepking was heard in the Wepking that his version of 2019. The normal is 34 inches. offered to give them a ride to Detectives and deputies a search warrant of Wenzel’s background of the phone call events did not match the secu- The excessive rainfall, severe school. The man was described made contact with Krause and home, where they discovered “stating ‘no,’ not to bring it rity video. cold during the winter, heavy as a white male, 40-50 years of Randall. Both suspects denied a laptop. The computer was to the party as he didn’t want According to the officer who snowpack, and temperature age, wearing a dark colored any involvement. They were searched and investigators to put [the officer] in that po- was struck by the taser, Wepk- swings caused a historically winter cap (beanie) covering subsequently arrested. Both found digital files that were sition. Meaning that [the of- ing repeatedly asked if he was bad year for local farmers. It his ears, a hooded sweatshirt Krause and Randall have been “consistent with child pornog- ficer] would be outside of his okay and apologized. Wepk- was not just this year--the area, with strings in the front (un- charged with the following raphy.” Ten files were book- jurisdiction and at an alcohol ing then removed the probe and the Midwest, has experi- known color), pants that didn’t crimes: criminal trespass, use marked for review as being party.” It was decided to meet from the officer’s arm. The of- enced extreme weather that has go all the way down to his of a dangerous weapon; false from the “Jenny” series, which at Mid-State Equipment, which ficer stated that Wepking said greatly affected farming. shoes, socks, and tennis shoes. imprisonment, use of a dan- is a known child porn series is out of the Sauk Prairie police “something like ‘[obscenity] do The Sauk County Sheriff’s gerous weapon, and substan- that has already been identified department’s jurisdiction. we do?’” He then said Wepking An increase in crime Office also took a similar report tial battery, use of a dangerous by law enforcement, according An individual at the party turned to the driver of the car of an incident that occurred on weapon. to the criminal complaint. The who had not been drinking and said “you didn’t see any- Sauk Prairie experienced a Nov. 18 and 19 in the Town of On Dec. 29, 2018, Krause files depicted what appeared to drove Wepking to Mid-State. thing.” The other officer con- string of robberies from Sep- Prairie du Sac. On Nov. 18 a was told his girlfriend would be a 9-year-old girl engaging in Security footage shows the car firmed Wepking said this. The tember through October of this silver Dodge Caravan type of have to move out a residence explicit sex acts, one involving arriving at 12:36 a.m., Oct. 28. individual who drove Wepk- year. In addition, the McDon- vehicle operated by a middle he was staying at. According to a dog. The officer who was called to ing to Mid-State said that at no ald’s in Sauk City was robbed. aged male stopped and asked the complainant, Krause then When questioned by investi- get the tobacco purchased it time did any of the officers talk around Oct. 6. a child, who was waiting for began “going crazy.” The com- gators, Wenzel said he had been at Kwik Trip and proceeded about not re-porting or covering On Oct. 7, Madison police the bus, if they needed a ride plainant expressed concerns in New Orleans for two weeks to Mid-State. The other Sauk up the incident. He also denies reported that two men were to school. On Nov. 19 the same about Krause’s drug activities, on vacation. He said he owned Prairie police department offi- that Wepking said “you didn’t arrested over the weekend van operated by a middle aged as well as friends coming over the laptop and was the only one cer who was on duty decided to see anything” or anything simi- on multiple charges stem- female stopped and asked that to use marijuana. The individ- who knew his wi-fi password, drive there as well. lar. ming from the car thefts and same child if they needed a ual said she would throw out according to the criminal com- Wepking retrieved the to- Wepking told investigators residential burglaries, going ride. any marijuana she found, and plaint. bacco from the officer, paid that “he did not know what he so far as referring to them as according to reports, Krause Class D felonies carry a fine him, and they hugged. Wepk- was doing at the time of the “kingpins” in the multi-county A kidnapping in the Black said she would “be sorry if she up to $100,000 and/or impris- ing then approached the officer incident.” He added that he did burglary ring that had affected Earth area from 2018 came to did this.” onment up to 25 years, accord- who was subsequently tasered. not do it maliciously. The offi- the region. A police spokes- light at the beginning of 2019. Krause then left the resi- ing to the State of Wisconsin. The officer stated, “as Wepk- cer who was tasered agreed that person said the men – identi- On Nov. 11, 2018, Cameron dence, slamming the door and ing came towards him, Wepk- it was not done maliciously. fied as Cleaster L. Moon, 24, Krause, 18, of Mazomanie, and knocking pictures down, caus- Sauk Prairie police officer ing reached out with his right Wepking subsequently gath- and Joshua E. Pitts, 17, both of Brody Randall, 17, of Spring ing damage. resigns after attempting to hand.” The officer “thought ered the discharged taser probes Madison, were taken into cus- Green, allegedly kidnapped a Since Krause had been tase fellow officer Wepking was going to shake and cartridge and took them tody over the weekend and are man in Black Earth, and forced charged with the above crimes, his hand.” The officer contin- with him. According to security believed to serve key roles in him to drive at gunpoint to he was subsequently charged Sargent Jaime Wepking of ued, “Wepking grabbed [the of- footage, everyone left the scene the coordinated burglaries and Mazomanie, where a group of with felony bail jumping, crim- the Sauk Prairie Police Depart- ficer’s] taser and pulled it out of 8 minutes after the taser was car thefts. people beat him into uncon- inal damage to property—do- ment resigned in Nov. 2018 the holster.” He said “he did not discharged. According to the On Sept. 4 and 5, entry was sciousness. Krause and Randall mestic abuse assessments, and after an incident against a fel- say anything but in his head he individual who drove Wepking, made into unlocked vehicles have been charged with several disorderly conduct—domestic low officer. The events came to was thinking ‘what the [obscen- they returned to the party and and garages resulting in stolen crimes and are out on bail. abuse assessments, as his re- light in the spring of 2019. ity]?’” The officer then saw the Wepking continued “as if noth- property. On Sept. 10, a ve- According to court docu- lease was contingent on him not Wepking was subsequently Taser’s flashlight and laser light ing ever happened.” He left a hicle was stolen from the Vil- ments, late in the evening on committing another crime after hired by the Baraboo Police come on, meaning it was armed. short time later. lage of Prairie du Sac and was Nov. 10, 2018, the victim was his release. Department. According to the officer, “as he The two on duty officers then recovered in Juneau County. at his residence in Black Earth. On April 4 , 2019, Krause, On Oct. 27, 2018, Wepking was reaching for the taser Wep- returned to the police station, On Sept. 13, there was a report He texted a female and un- 18, was found guilty of use of a was attending a Halloween king pulled the trigger.” One of and contacted their superior, of a vehicle that stopped in a locked his door, with the intent dangerous weapon and substan- party in Prairie du Sac. Accord- the probes struck him in the left who directed them to gather driveway of a Town of Prairie of having sex. A around mid- tial battery—intended bodily du Sac home. The three males night, a relative of the woman harm. were startled by the homeowner entered the victim’s apartment, Krause’s 18 month prison and then fled. On the morning and, brandishing a handgun, sentence was stayed, as was his Sept. 16, law enforcement re- said “You’re [expletive] com- 18 month extended supervision. sponded to reports of burglar- ing with me then.” ies to homes in the area. These According to the victim, Former Sauk County burglaries occurred in the early Krause and Randall then en- Board member charged morning hours while the home- tered his apartment, both dis- with possession of owners were at home sleeping. playing handguns in their child pornography Another burglary occurred on waistbands. They followed Sept. 23 in Prairie du Sac. the victim down the stairs and Former Sauk County Board The Sauk Prairie Police De- into his vehicle, where they supervisor for Prairie du Sac, partment beefed up its patrol of had him drive to a location in William Wenzel, will have a the Sauk Prairie area, routinely Mazomanie. During the drive, sentencing and plea hearing assigning multiple officers Krause was ejecting the clip in the spring of 2020 for five during specific shifts which – from his handgun and putting counts of possession of child among other reasons - added in back in, according to reports. pornography, all Class D felo- to the department’s overtime The victim was told to drive nies, according to court records. budget. to a back area at a residence in According to the criminal “It’s a lot of personnel Mazomanie, where he exited complaint, Wenzel was charged hours,” Strunz said. “We have the car and was immediately following an investigation in- been pushing to have multiple struck from behind. The vic- volving Sauk Prairie Police officers on a shift for years. I tim said he was then “beaten, FILE PHOTO Veterans formed an Honor Guard for the burial of a World War II Veteran in Sauk City. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 7

2019 • YEAR IN REVIEW • 2020 evidence. One of the officers Attorney Benda L. Yaskal, who cut services. human health by preventing former Badger Army Ammuni- County Community Volunteer said “they attempted to contact was not the District Attorney In the Village Mazomanie, exposure to contaminated tion Plant (AAP) and released Award. Wepking on his personal cell,” when the case came before the the budget was slashed, due groundwater from BAAP, to the draft final report for public In addition, District One and “wanted to tell Wepking office, said in a letter “The con- in part to costs from 2018’s restore groundwater to the ex- comment. EMS Director Jim Wick was that what had happened was tents of a District Attorney’s flood. The Village had to cut tent practicable, and minimize honored as the First Responder ‘not cool’ and to inform him files are highly confidential. one of its deputies in order to the impact of the contaminant Sauk Prairie Recreation of the Year for the 81st Assem- that they would be reporting Public disclosure of the con- save money, going down to two plumes on the environment.” Area will see bly District. the issue.” They were unable to tents of any file would threaten shifts. Long-time first shift dep- One of the remedies stated by high-impact activities reach him. Wepking later texted the orderly administration of uty Nate Alwin was reassigned. the Army was to “in-stall a res- Village of Black the officer who was tasered and justice and imperil the privacy It also faced increased costs due idential water system” for the The Wisconsin State Natu- Earth Trustee had asked “How’s arm?” of victims of crime and those to the Historical Society Mu- town of Merrimac. No water ral Resources Board decided possible conflict of The officer who was tased accused of criminal behavior seum roof. In early winter the system was installed. Oct. 22 to uphold the original interest said in an interview that “this that has not been proven be- village began receiving funds In 2017, Wisconsin Senator Master Plan for the Sauk Prai- was not the first time Sgt. Wep- yond a reasonable doubt in from FEMA for incurred flood Tammy Baldwin questioned rie Recreation Area, allowing During the summer the Vil- king has grabbed his taser.” He court. For those reasons, the costs. Army Secretary Robert Speer high-impact activities to occur lage of Black Earth moved for- said Wepking “has grabbed his contents of District Attorney’s The Village of Back Earth about the issue, noting she was on the state land. The board, ward with a project to repair taser several times in the past files are exempt from disclo- also cut its budget, choosing to dis-appointed by the Army’s re- which serves as the policy- and improve Community park, and just shook it in the holster,” sure under open records law take out loans to pay for some versal on its promise to install making entity for the Wis- which was damaged in the Au- and “doesn’t say anything and I must deny your request projects. the water system. She asked consin Department of Natural gust 2018 floods. The repairs when he does it.” The officer for records.” Wisconsin Heights School Speer to promise that the Army Resources, made no changes to are funded in part by a Dane said he had not told Wepking District successfully passed an would better communicate with the plan, despite considerable County Grant, and may include to not do it because “Wepking Sauk City operating referendum for the the residents and stakeholders concern noted for the impact FEMA funds as well. is his supervisor.” Wepking, in opens waterpark next five years, at $2.5 - mil about the cleanup. He promised those activities could have on Trustee Josh Wahl, who cast his interview, said that officers lion per year. Residents of the to “look into it,” but stopped the restored prairie land. the deciding vote in favor of “have wiggled his gun while it Sauk City celebrated the school district overwhelmingly short of making that promise. According to Sauk Prairie the project, is employed by one was in his holster,” and that he opening of its riverfront park on approved the increase in taxes. In the meantime the Army Conservation Alliance Execu- of the subcontractors for the had done that to other officers, Thursday, Aug. 15. The public Due to Wisconsin’s restrictions has increased testing of residen- tive Director Charlie Luthin, project. Wahl is listed as “proj- including one of the officers opening was preceded by an on school funding, “property- tial and test wells. Over the past some of those activities include ect manager” and as part of present at the incident. Wepk- event attended by village offi- rich” rural school districts fre- two years several residential dual-sport motorcycles, mili- the “management team.” The ing also said he grabs other cials and area residents, where quently have to ask for funds wells have tested over the limit tary helicopter training, dog company, Electric Construction officer’s tasers “just to goof the splashpad passed its first above what they are able to tax. for safe drinking water. Those trialing and other undefined Inc., is listed as a subcontractor around.” test with flying colors, based on Sauk Prairie School District residences were put on bottled special events. on bid documents for the proj- The officer who was tasered kids’ reactions. is looking into a $65 million water and had new wells in- “It’s disappointing, but ect. said he and Wepking were Started in the spring, con- referendum in April 2020 to stalled. One residence remains I’m not surprised at the deci- On Thursday, Aug. 29, the friends, and had not had any struction progressed quickly as fund improvements to district on bottled water. sion,” Luthin said. “We kind Star News sent a letter to Vil- problems with him. He said the village redeveloped the park buildings. The money is slated During the production of of expected it. The Natural Re- lage President Pat Troge and that fellow officers “give each into what it hopes will be a pre- to be spent on the following: ammunition at Badger, toxic sources Board that exists today Wahl noting the possible ethics other [obscenity],” and that “he mier destination for the region. Sauk Prairie High School/In- chemicals reached the ground- voted that plan in three years violation. The Star News had is the guy that people crack It features a splashpad, and door pool, $38.5 million for water through the disposal of ago. Actually, we were more consulted with legal counsel at jokes about.” He said the jokes soon a zip line, sledding hill, the school, $12 million rebuild propellant waste in open burn disappointed with the DNR; the Wisconsin Newspaper As- usually come from Sgt. Wepk- river access and a kayak/canoe the indoor pool; Sauk Prairie pits, ditches, and tanks. Con- after three years of litigation, sociation. Counsel confirmed ing. The officer reported that landing area, concessions, four High School athletic field re- taminated soils have been re- we thought they might have based on the information avail- “one of the things that has soccer fields and three smaller location/repair, $7.8 million; moved, but four groundwater said, lets add a few points in for able that Wahl’s vote appeared been said repeatedly that both- fields. Merrimac Community Charter plumes have been identified. compromise.” to be a violation of state statute. ers him” is when Wepking and The $2.4 million dollar proj- School, $5.5 million; outdoor The plumes reach south from The decision by the Natural In their opinion, awarding the a fellow officer refer to him ect received $1.375 million recreational pool, $1.2 million; the former plant to Sauk Prairie, Resources Board was due to an bid to the company Wahl works using an obscenity that implies in grants, with an additional River Arts Center expansion, Merrimac, and Lake Wisconsin. administrative challenge by the for entails a ‘substantial bene- sexual relations with a farm $90,000 donated from the com- $3.4 million, $1.5 already se- 2 attempts at dredging Gru- Alliance. The Board was obli- fit.’ In addition, Wahl’s employ- animal. Wepking denies call- munity. With grants and local cured with a private donation. ber’s Grove Bay in Lake Wis- gated to reconsider the master ment with the company meets ing him this. The officer works donors, the village had to pay consin in order to clean up plan. Although no changes the criteria of ‘association.’ with the same group of people, only one third of the total cost. SPSD Superintendent contaminated sediments from were made, the Alliance is al- In a Sept. 3 letter to the Star which includes Wepking. He Pivotal contributions included Cliff Thompson wastewater discharge were un- lowed to appeal the Oct. 22 de- News, Wahl wrote, “Neither I said “when all three of them DNR Knowles-Nelson Stew- steps down, successful. The Army is plan- cision, which it is considering. nor my immediate family hold are working together he tries to ardship Grant and the Land & Jeff Wright takes over ning another dredging, this The Alliance claims the any of the listed positions with stay away from them to avoid Water Conservation Grant. time noting that technology has DNR is in violation of its origi- the company such that I would the ‘drama’ that comes up.” The Perhaps the highlight of the Thompson had spent the advanced. nal agreement following the be deemed associated with it “drama” includes name calling grand opening was the new last 7 years as superintendent, Last Thursday the Restora- Badger Reuse Plan, created 18 for purposes of the Code of and jokes. sign. Polliwog Studio—Bernie, and chose to step down and let tion Advisory Board met. The years ago to serve as a guide for Ethics.” Wepking was told to remain Sue, and Maggie Poff—created Wright take on the role. board is composed of represen- what the land could be used for In a Sept. 3 discussion on vacation status and not to re- it, and it features several color- “It has truly been an honor tatives from affected and area in the future. The plan called with counsel at the Wisconsin spond to any calls as a police ful characters. Their artwork to lead, teach and serve with com-munities. They will work for low-impact recreation on Newspaper Association, they officer for the department, the also appears around the park. our school board, administra- with the Army going forward the land, such as bird watching, confirmed again based on infor- Sauk County Emergency Re- tors, staff and teammates in the towards a remediation plan. hiking and biking. When the mation provided, that Wahl ap- sponse Team, and “not to act Budget issues district office,” said Thomp- The board was created in 2011 DNR was granted the land by peared to be in violation of the in a law enforcement capacity for local communities son at an August school board following the Army’s initial at- the National Parks Service, it statute. The statute states, “... until further notice.” The Sauk meeting. “Thank you for skill- tempt to clean up Badger. agreed to adhere to the Badger director, officer, or trustee...,” Prairie police department then The State of Wisconsin’s fully and sensitively along with Town of Merrimac admin- Reuse Plan. and Wahl is listed as “project conducted an investigation, as levy limit, which restricts mu- a positive spirit in striving to istrator Tim McCumber, who “The National Park Service manager” and as part of the well as the Rock County Sher- nicipalities’ ability to increase serve and sup-port our school has been involved in the pro- approved [the DNR’s appeal to “management team.” iff’s Department. Wepking re- their budget, caused issues for district students, families, staff cess since the beginning, asked acquire the land] based on [the On Aug. 7 the village board signed shortly after. the 2020 budget in several vil- and community members one Army officials at the meeting Badger Reuse Plan] in 2004,” approved the project by a 4-3 The Rock County Sherriff’s lages. person and one day at a time.” to “admit that we screwed up 5 Luthin said. “Now the DNR vote. Trustees Wahl, Matt Kahl, Department concluded “we Sauk City enacted a wheel He continued, “It is with years ago.” Randy Cerar, who says it doesn’t feel it should be Troy Esser, and village present believe there is probable cause tax to make up a $45,000 bud- great appreciation that I express is now in charge of the cleanup held to their promise made to Pat Troge voted for the project, to arrest Jamie Wepking.” The get deficit. A wheel tax is a $20 my deepest gratitude and with process, said that the Army the National Parks Service or with James Coyle, Ted Pritchett charges were: disarming a fee for owning and operating great enthusiasm and anticipa- “was not getting the best guid- the people of Wisconsin. “They and Tom Parrell voting no. peace officer, and endangering a registered vehicle. Prairie du tion that I share that the best is ance.” set it for low impact; the DNR safety by the negligent opera- Sac already has a wheel tax. yet to come, the best is yet to The cleanup process involves said they would follow through Black Earth fails to tion or handling of a dangerous Many Wisconsin municipali- come. It has been an honor to complex reports and data, and with that. Now they have a dif- publish board weapon. The recommendation ties – especially ones experi- be a part of and work through the citizen members of the ferent plan with high-impact meeting minutes was sent to the Sauk County encing low or no growth – have this transition this summer with board are provided with funds activities. That’s why we sued District Attorney. Due to a had a challenge balancing their our administrators and Jeff to contract with experts in the and hold the DNR accountable During the summer the Star possible conflict of interest, it budget, because state statute [Wright].” field in order to advise them. for this. Because they decided News discovered the Village of was referred to the Columbia limits how much a municipality The Army limits the total cost they were not going to stand by Black Earth failed to publish County District Attorney. can tax its residents. It’s based Army starts to $25,000. Since the remedia- that promise.” meeting minutes in the news- The Columbia County Dis- on a percentage of new growth Badger cleanup over again tion process began 8 years ago, paper for every board meeting trict Attorney subsequently from the previous year. Like those funds have all but been Geisler, Wick, dating back 18 months. Since declined to make public docu- many rural communities, Sauk The effort by the Army to exhausted. Cerar said that the recognized for outstanding Jan. 1, 2018 at least 14 village ments concerning the case City has been experiencing a clean up pollutants affecting representatives would have service meetings occurred. In that time- against former Sauk Prairie po- period of slow to no growth. residential wells around the to apply for permission to ex- frame, seven sets of minutes lice officer Jaime Wepking. In a So while insurance premiums former Badger Army Ammuni- ceed the amount. He said he Mazomanie Fire Department have been published. The min- phone call with the Star News, rise and other state mandates tion Plant has gone back to the was confident the extra funding chief and Public Works Direc- utes have been posted online on Assistant District Attorney Jor- require municipalities to spend starting board. would be approved. tor Mark Geisler won several the village’s website. Adminis- dan A. Lippert would only say more money adhering to added In 2011 the Army concluded In December, the Army pre- awards for his work in 2018 trator/clerk/treasurer Shellie “we decided it wouldn’t be ap- man-dates, it becomes tougher a Revised Alternative Feasi- sented information on the Re- during the floods. Geisler won Benish said the oversight was propriate to press charges.” for communities to balance bility Study, with the follow- medial Investigation/Feasibility Firefighter of the Year, as well due to changes in staffing, and Columbia County District their budget without having to ing listed objectives: “protect Study for groundwater at the as the United Way of Dane were corrected. PAGE 8 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020

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Double trouble Samantha Herrling (left) finished second at the girls’ state cross country meet, while Christian Patzka won the boys’ championship.

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Thrilling victories. Magnifi- cent individual performances. Memories to last a lifetime. These are the norm inside the ROB remarkably successful sports REISCHEL programs at Middleton High School. And 2019 was certainly no different. MHS provided area sports sion 3 state meet, Patzka didn’t fans with a bevy of highlights settle for anything. this past year. Here’s one per- Instead, Patzka raced to an son’s view of the top-10. individual championship, fin- ishing his Vanguards’ career in 1. Patzka, Herrling style. shine at state Patzka completed the 5,000- Christian Patzka set his goal meter course in 16 minutes, 8.7 12 months ago. He never wa- seconds, while Matthew Mar- vered, and he most certainly cinske of Birchwood was sec- delivered. ond in 16:14.5. Patzka, a standout cross “To finish my senior year country runner at Wisconsin with a state title means ev- Heights/Barneveld, finished erything to me,” Patzka said. fifth at the state meet in 2018. “Going into my first cross And as Patzka headed home country meet my freshman from the race held at The year, I was supposed to be on Ridges Golf Course in Wiscon- JV. If someone told me right sin Rapids, he had just one tar- after that meet that I would go get in 2019. on to win the state meet, I think “I would say that I had no I would have a very hard time other goal than to win (state),” believing them. Patzka said. “I had been wait- “I know it sounds cliché, but ing for this moment since last if you set your mind to some- year’s state meet and I did not thing and you always work hard want to settle for second.” and pursue that dream, you will Ozur Kepler and Wisconsin Heights’ football team went 7-2 this season. Mission accomplished. get it. Winning that state title At this year’s WIAA Divi- was one of the most emotional FILE PHOTO SEE 2019, PAGE 11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 11

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days of my life and I wouldn’t trade that experience for any- thing this world has to offer.” Vanguards’ freshman Saman- tha Herrling enjoyed a brilliant day herself, finishing second in the girls’ race. Abby Bartel, a sophomore from Weyauwega- Fremont was first in 18:52.9, while Herrling was second in 19:09.2. “Going into the meet I was really hoping on getting first,” Herrling said. “I am very happy with second place, but I wouldn’t say I’m satisfied. I am ready for next season and what it may hold.” Vanguards’ coach Sara Boutelle was incredibly im- pressed with Herrling’s perfor- mance. “She ran a gutsy and smart race,” Boutelle said of Herrling. Both Vanguard runners were at the top of their games. Patzka knew many runners would expend too much en- ergy at the start of the race, so his early goal was simply to be in the top-10 after one mile. Patzka completed his first mile in 5:02 and was in ninth place. Patzka moved up to sixth place after two miles, then grabbed the lead early in the Wisconsin Heights’ girls softball team won the Capitol Conference in 2019. third mile. At that point, there was no catching Patzka as he FILE PHOTO continued to pull away from a gifted field and brought a gold medal back home. ing me and my parents for al- cited to prove themselves on tion and got better. That was re- perspective there was a level is what I said this past August, “The last 400 meters was ways leading me in the right the challenging Ridges course. ally exciting to me as a coach.” of expectation to continue the and I believe it more than ever his hard-fought victory lap, direction. I am eternally grate- “I could not be more proud After so much success, it was success. now. sprinting for every second as ful for this experience.” of both of these athletes as they far less shocking to see several “The kids deserve all the “I’m sure we will have some the crowds cheered him on,” While the book was being addressed the pressure to com- Vanguards rewarded with post- credit, our staff simply showed new looks and different twists Boutelle said of Patzka. “He closed on Patzka’s career, Her- pete at a top level with humil- season awards. them the path. They’re the ones on how we do some things went into the race believing rling just wrote her first chapter ity and poise. I am grateful that Heights senior Jack Fields who actually had to perform because of having different winning was possible, and he — and what a story it’s becom- I got to share this season and was named first-team all-Great day to day, and boy did they.” personnel. But our passion, proved his worth with a great ing. those moments with them.” 8 Conference as both a wide Steiner knows the good times persistence, and daily business- strategy and smart running.” Herrling ran with Bartel Moments the Vanguards will receiver and a defensive back. could continue, too. like mentality must stay the Patzka was thrilled with how much of the race and actually remember forever. Senior quarterback Ozur Kepler While it’s still eight months same.” the race played out, too. led for a brief stretch around and junior offensive lineman until they’ll get going again, ex- “The last mile I knew I had the two-mile mark. And while 2. Football team Dakota Lueck were also named pectations will be sky high for 3. Softball team to push myself and use the Bartel gained some separation first-team all-conference. Heights in 2020. downhills to my advantage,” from Herrling, the Vanguards’ surprises Senior wide receiver Ace “I want everyone to just relax wins conference title Wisconsin Heighs’ 2019 Wisconsin Heights’ girls Patzka said. “At the awards star defeated the third place Ayers, sophomore linebacker and enjoy the end of the sea- football season was a joyride softball team finished the regu- ceremony, the other runners runner by a full 21 seconds. Hudson Smith and sopho- son for a couple weeks before packed with more success than lar season 20-5 and won the told me, ‘I didn’t know that “I planned on staying in the more defensive lineman Jae- we even begin to think about most people saw coming. Capitol Conference with a 10-0 someone could run downhill top-five and having a kick in the ger Schoenemann were named next year,” Steiner said. “It’s Things could be even better mark. that fast.’ second mile and separating my- second-team all-league. kind of fun to think about next in 2020. Senior Tayler Kraemer, ju- “I had knowledge of all of self from the group,” Herrling Junior Connor Herrling was year when you had all kinds of The Vanguards finished the niors Jada Wood and Miranda the other runners in my race said. “I went out a little slower named honorable-mention all- success with only five seniors, year 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the Keith and sophomore Sydnee and I did not think that the than usual to make sure I had conference as both an offensive and our JV had an outstand- Great 8 Conference. Duhr all received first-team all- Birchwood kid would be so enough energy to finish strong. and defensive lineman. Senior ing year too. But I will tell you Considering Heights had just Southern Capitol Conference close to me, but I knew I had As the race went on I knew it running back Willy Hanson that the first thing I am going five seniors, the 2020 campaign honors. Senior Haylee Cumuta enough energy left in me to was just me and (Bartel). was named honorable-mention to say when I address the kids could be more of the same. and junior Alycia Hosking were handle everyone. I took the lead “I went down the hill right at both running back and line- and coaches next fall at our first “It’s hard to believe how named second-team all-league. right after the second mile and after the second mile point and backer, and punter Hunter Walz meeting is that we are not going fast this goes, and how much Heights also had aspirations I held it through the finish. See- really used the hill. I think I am received honorable-mention to compare that team with this this group has grown,” Heights of making the state tournament ing that finish line was the most good at using the hills better honors as a specialist. team. coach Trevor Steiner said. for the first time in school his- memorable experience.” than most of my competition. As the year ended, Steiner “We will be different, our op- “They really did an incredible tory. Patzka’s sensational race They are better at the flats. I took a minute to reflect on just ponents will be different. We’ll job all year. But the Vanguards’ dreams closed the book on a terrific ca- powered down the hill and how enjoyable the season was. take each day and try to be the “I felt we could do some came up just short. reer that he plans to continue in passed her, but she came back “I have to say how blessed best we can be on that day. This things that people were not SEE 2019, PAGE 12 college next year. right away. I was hoping I could I was to have the situation that going to expect, but not to the “My thought going into this close the gap before the finish, I had,” he said. “Tremendous level they performed through- meet was that I had to be both but I didn’t have any more en- support throughout the school out the year. I loved how coach- physically and mentally tough,” ergy. I knew that I had a good and community, incredible able the kids were, always open Patzka said. “I knew I had the hold on second, but I was hop- kids, coaches, and parents. It’s to correction, and adjusted ability to win it and I knew that ing for first. I was really tired at easy to be a coach when that’s when they needed to. I was also 608.370.9174 • www.handyharryllc.com I had to be smarter and more the last 100 meters.” the formula you are working super pleased with our men- tactical in the race than any As the Vanguards’ standouts with. [email protected] tal toughness as a team. It got other runner. left Wisconsin Rapids, Boutelle “I know winning games Give us a call today to schedule a stronger as the year went on. “I couldn’t have done any- was brimming with pride. solves a lot of problems, but at free estimate for all your home “We had a big hiccup in the thing without the help of Coach “We went into the day know- the end of the day you have to middle of the season, and in- improvement projects! Sara Boutelle, Coach Lucas ing each athlete was physically walk your talk. I had never been stead of blaming, complaining, FLOORING + DOORS + MILITARY Caminiti, and Billy Boutelle. and mentally ready to run for around 8-player football. I was and defending poor play, the WINDOWS + REMODELING DISCOUNT I would also like to thank my state titles,” Boutelle said. asked to take over for a very kids took off in the right direc- + PAINTING + ODD JOBS teammates for always support- “They were nervous and ex- successful coach and from my PAGE 12 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 WISCONSIN HEIGHTS’ YEAR IN SPORTS

Clockwise from left: • Christian Patzka finished second at state in the 3,200- meter run. • Kassidy Frame and Wisconsin Heights’ girls soccer team reached the sectional semifinals. • DeShawn Barsness and the Vanguards’ boys basketball team had a terrific season.

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Heights reached the WIAA ple run to qualify. That’s what sticking in the tent, drinking Murphy’s primary race the second half goals. Heights/Barneveld assis- Division 4 sectional final, but happened last year. He actually as much water as I can, eating last four years was the 100- “Our girls tried their best,” tant coach Tommy Lancaster fell to top-ranked Horicon, 7-1. PRd last year at state, but ev- good food, just trying to take meter dash. Late in the year, Vanguards’ coach Bartlett agreed. The Vanguards had edged eryone else was just at another as good of care of myself as I though, Murphy and the Van- Holmes said. “It’s always hard “The end of the season is Mineral Point, 5-4, in nine in- level.” can,” Patzka said. “I didn’t go guards discovered his talent for to end the season with a loss be- always tough,” Lancaster said. nings in the sectional semifinals This year, Patzka was at that outside the tent at all except to the 400 and he made the switch. cause it causes people to forget “The one bright spot is that we on May 28. level. warm up. Amazingly, he just kept get- about all the good things that are returning our entire team In Heights’ loss to Horicon, Patzka was seeded second at “It was a killer. With the last ting better and better. we’ve done. These girls should except for our two seniors. Marshmen pitcher Allison Til- state — behind East Troy stand- 800, 1,200 to go, it was, ‘It’s “He’s PRd every time he’s be really proud as they gave a “Last year’s trip to state and lema struck out 13 Vanguards out Henry Chapman — and too hot out. We’ll go for a good run it this season until the fi- good team a tough game.” this year’s sectional appearance and didn’t allow a hit. held his seed. place and see where that gets nals,” Lazarescu said. “He One year after reaching the have been great experience for “The team has been resil- Chapman, a senior, won me.’ I’m still happy with my started running it about four state tournament for the first a team that I would consider ient in battling back,” Heights the race in 9 minutes, 37.26 race.” weeks ago. He’s learned to love time, the Vanguards had another fairly young. So, while we may coach Dennis Wood said. seconds. Patzka finished in In 2020, Patzka will return as it. He’s learned from our assis- terrific year. The Vanguards have had a rough spot or two The Vanguards were resilient 9:45.20, while Grafton senior the favorite to win a state cham- tant coaches how to run it. So went 3-1-3 in the Southern this season, I think ultimately all year, but fell just short of a Zander Lichosik was third in pionship in the 3,200. every time he’s run, he’s gotten Capitol Conference, played an those are the times this group of trip to state. 9:47.83. “Next year I just want to do slightly better and slightly bet- extremely tough schedule and girls will learn the most from. The race was run with tem- as well as I can and break the ter. I think he’s learning to love finished the year with three I think that you will be seeing 4. Track stars peratures in the mid-80s, mak- school record in the mile and it a little bit.” straight wins before encounter- them use what they’ve learned In 2018, Christian Patzka ing it tough for runners to post the two mile,” Patzka said. “If In the end, there was plenty ing St. Mary’s Catholic. next season.” was just happy to be at the personal-best times. I can win a state championship, to love for both Patzka and “Overall I think the season WIAA Division 2 boys state “This year, we knew Henry that would be great. That’s one Murphy. went well,” Holmes said. “We 6. Boys basketball track and field meet. (Chapman) was at another of my goals.” “It was fun,” Murphy said. “I were not only competitive all level,” Lazarescu said. “So, we Heights senior Connor Mur- didn’t think I was going to get the way through, but strong. team has big year In 2019, Patzka — a junior Wisconsin Heights finished went into this going, second phy also enjoyed a memorable there. It was great to run here.” “The girls gave it their all and at Wisconsin Heights — had far the regular season 15-6 over- place is the race we’re going state tournament experience. that’s what we ask for. We’re greater aspirations. all and in sole possession of for. Christian ran the perfect Murphy competed in the sad to see this year’s seniors “I was pretty inexperienced 5. Girls soccer team second place in the Southern race today. If it would have 400-meter run where he fin- go, but are thankful that they last year,” Patzka said. “It was Capitol Conference at 7-3. The been less hot, Henry probably ished sixth in first heat and 10th has terrific season gave us four good years. As for my first time at state. I thought The Wisconsin Heights/ Vanguards then received the would have gone for a state re- overall in a personal-best time the rest of the team, I know they I could run pretty well. I was Barneveld girls’ soccer team No. 4 seed in their sectional. cord. of 50.87 during the preliminar- will be back and ready to build definitely happy with getting to had a season to remember. “But with the heat, he had ies. Murphy then placed 10th on everything we’ve done this SEE 2019, PAGE 13 state last year. But this year, I Unfortunately for the Van- to be conservative. Christian in the finals in a time of 52.73 season.” wanted to get on the podium.” guards, their year ended with a knew, we knew Henry was seconds. Mission accomplished. 5-1 loss to St. Mary’s Catholic, going to break away with a few Murphy qualified for state as Patzka ran a brilliant race in a WIAA Division 4 sectional laps left. The job was just to be an alternate in the 800 relay as and finished second in the semifinal. in the perfect position to then a freshman, but this was his first 3,200-meter run at Veterans The Vanguards finished the take over that second part of time competing at state. Stadium in La Crosse. In 2018, season 8-5-4, while St. Mary’s the race and be the lead of that “I was nervous, but I was just Patzka was seeded fifth at state, Catholic advanced to state two second pack.” glad to get here and get an op- but settled for 11th place. days later with a 10-1 win over Knowing it was going to be portunity to run,” Murphy said. “He learned last year that Northland Pines. one of the hottest days of the “It was great. Ever since I was when you come into state with Heights/Barneveld took an year, Patzka’s preparation for a freshman and came here as a time, it doesn’t mean that’s early 1-0 lead on a goal from the race was sublime. an alternate, I’ve wanted to run what you’re actually capable Ashlee Adler. St Mary’s scored “When I knew it was going here. It’s so much fun. I just had of doing,” Heights coach Sara right before halftime to even to be in the 80s, I said I’m just to work for it.” Lazarescu said of Patzka. “Peo- the score, 1-1, then scored four THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 13 WISCONSIN HEIGHTS’ YEAR IN SPORTS

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and Buyer’s Guide 2019 In the Sauk City & Prairie du Sac area, contact Amanda Henning, 608-509-4548 FROM PAGE 12 [email protected] In the Black Earth & Mazomanie area, “Our sectional is incred- in the Southern Capitol Confer- (38) and digs (313), third in as- proud of how our boys played contact Marc Mickelson, 608-225-9515 ibly tough,” Heights coach ence and reaching a WIAA Di- sists (44), fourth in kills (148) and kept playing strong to the [email protected] Zack Colby said. “We like our vision 4 regional final. and fifth in aces (45). end.” chances to make a push. Not surprisingly, the Van- Reagan Doherty was second The Vanguards, trying to ,We’re possibly set up even guards were justly rewarded in kills (174) and had a .323 qualify for the state tournament better than last year in my opin- when it came time for all-con- kill percentage. Doherty was for the first time in school his- ion, but the top six or seven ference honors. also second in blocks (29) and tory, did win a WIAA Division teams in our sectional are all so Heights seniors Ashlee Adler assists (52), fourth in aces (52) 4 regional championship. good that no one can afford a and Jada Wood were both and fifth in digs (243). The third-seeded Vanguards bad night. All we can do is keep named first-team all-Southern And Kylee Doherty was sec- cruised past 14th-seeded Prai- No, Polly working hard and give it every- Capitol Conference. Senior ond in kills (202), second in rie du Chien, 10-0, in a regional wants a thing we got!” Kelsi Handel was named sec- digs (266) and third in assists semifinal. Heights/Barneveld subscriptionto the Heights did just that, but ond-team all-league, while (53). then toppled sixth-seeded Wa- Polly want came up short in the postsea- senior Reagan Doherty and Heights reached the regional tertown Luther Prep, 3-1, in a cracker? STAR NEWS!! son. sophomore Kylee Doherty were finals, where it lost to River overtime in a regional final. The Vanguards rolled past both named honorable-mention Ridge. Aside from that, it was But Heights/Barneveld Brookwood, 75-36, in a WIAA all-conference. another terrific year for the couldn’t get past Lake Mills. Division 4 regional quarterfinal “It was great to see all of Vanguards. “The wind and the field con- game. But Heights suffered an our nominations get recogni- “We have a lot of positions to ditions were terrible, particu- 81-76 setback to Fennimore in tion,” Heights first-year coach replace, including a setter, but larly on one side of the field,” a regional semifinal. Kala O’Connell said. “We had I’m confident that the under- Holmes said. “Each team defi- The Vanguards had four the same nods as Waterloo and classmen on varsity this year nitely had the advantage when players named all-Southern they had one more nomination will step up and do a good job,” trying to score on the better half Capitol Conference. than us. I was happy with the she said. “They improved so of the field.” Some days it’s a ZOO out there! Clay Caminiti and DeShawn outcome of the night.” much this year and challenged Late in the first half, an error Barsness were named first-team Adler led the Vanguards with everyone to be better.” on the Heights/Barneveld de- Find out what everyone is talking about by all-league. Shravan Parman re- 260 kills and a sensational .391 fense led to an own goal, giving subscribing to the STAR NEWS! ceived second-team all-confer- kill percentage. Adler also fin- 8. Boys soccer team Lake Mills a 1-0 lead. Minutes A subscription to your hometown newspaper is ence honors and ished first on the team in aces later, Lake Mills scored again still one of the best values around. Camden Brown was named (103), second in digs (310), has stellar season on a perfectly placed shot into By subscribing you can save $21 off of the The Wisconsin Heights/ honorable-mention all-confer- fourth in blocks (18) and fourth the upper corner for a 2-0 half- regular newsstand price ... just $44 per year Barneveld boys soccer reached ence. in serves received (250). time advantage. (or $86 for 2 years) in Wisconsin. the WIAA Division 4 sectional Wood led the Vanguards in In the second half, Heights/ semifinals, where it dropped a assists (668), was second in Barneveld came out firing. 7. Girls spikers excel 2-1 decision to Lake Mills. aces (81) and digs (260) and Operating with its offense on Wisconsin Heights’ girls vol- “Lake Mills is a very strong fifth in kills (91). the better side of the field and leyball team enjoyed a terrific team,” Vanguards’ coach Handel was first in blocks year, finishing in second place Bartlett Holmes said. “I was SEE 2019, PAGE 14 For details or to subscribe, call 608-767-3655 PAGE 14 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 WISCONSIN HEIGHTS’ YEAR IN SPORTS

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FROM PAGE 13 the wind with its back, Heights/ More often than not, Amy and there are two people on Barneveld had more scoring Schlimgen’s schedule con- staff that are excellent teach- opportunities. The Lake Mills flicted with Alia’s and Amy saw ers and coaches that are already keeper was able to make the just a handful of games. lined up to be on the football saves, though. Amy Schlimgen, a 1987 coaching staff.” Midway through the second graduate of Wisconsin Heights Steiner has been teaching half, Heights/Barneveld was and one of the state’s most suc- in Wisconsin since 1995 and awarded an indirect kick. Cae- cessful coaches the last quarter at Wisconsin Heights in the ben Schomber scored bringing century, said the decision to spring of 2002. In that time, the Vanguards within 2-1. leave was tough. In the end, Steiner has coached in New Snow started coming down though, Amy knew the chance Glarus, Sauk Prairie, Verona, in earnest and as conditions to coach her daughter was a and Mount Horeb and been the deteriorated and play be- once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Vanguards’ head coach for a came more difficult. Heights/ “I really didn’t think it would year. Barneveld continued attacking, become an option,” Schlimgen Steiner said he’ll have a sim- but was unable to finish. said of the Sauk Prairie job ple philosophy for the program. With 10 minutes left, Lake opening up. “In my head for “Family first, academics Mills made a run. Keeper years, I kind of thought if the second, sports/football third,” Trevor Dimpfl went down try- door opened, I would take it. I Steiner said. “That is how I live ing to make the save. just feel like I have to. my life, and would expect that With the ball rolling toward “I’ve kind of been prepping from our kids. the net, it looked like Lake people. I was going to leave “Whatever decision that is Mills would put the game away Heights within a year or two made in regards to the program until defender AJ Olson flew anyway so I could see (Alia) will be based on what is the best into the net to make the goal play. But now, I’ll have a better decision for the kids. It may not line save and keep Heights/ seat on the sideline.” be what they ,want,, but it very Barneveld in the match. Schlimgen replaces Eleanor well may be what they need!” “AJ’s save was amazing,” Engelby, who resigned at the Heights is coming off a year Holmes said. “It fired up the end of last season. in which it went 8-1 overall and Amy Schlim- team, knowing we still had a Schlimgen led the Van- tied with Oakfield for the con- gen (top) stepped chance to pull off the win.” guards to a 618-231 record ference title. down as Wisconsin Heights/Barneveld continued that included 15 conference “As for success, I never base Heights’ girls vol- to attack. With 2 minutes re- championships and 17 regional success on wins and losses,” leyball coach in maining in the match, the Van- championships. Schlimgen also Steiner said. “I have been quite 2019, while Trevor guards placed a corner kick in led Heights to state on four oc- removed from the Heights foot- Steiner (left) took front of the net, but the header casions and guided the Van- ball program for some time and over as the Van- was saved by the L-Cats and guards to a WIAA Division 3 I am brand new to the 8-man guards’ football they eventually prevailed. state title in 2008. game, so it is difficult for me to coach. Lake Mills then defeated Schlimgen coached one of project what I think we can ac- Lake Country Lutheran in a her sisters and three nieces complish at this time. sectional final and is headed to while at Heights. And Schlim- “My focus is to do the best the state tournament. gen is leaving behind a program I can with where we are right “It’s good to see a public that’s in terrific shape. now. We are projecting that we school, and particularly a Capi- “I am very proud of what will have about 20 kids out at tol Conference school in the D4 we accomplished,” Schlimgen the start of the season and we state (tournament),” Holmes said. “I don’t think about it too are graduating a very strong FILE PHOTOS said. much. I just do my job and I class.” When reflecting on the sea- always knew the kids have it NOTICE TO ALL SAUK son and the match, Holmes was in ‘em if they buy in. But the COUNTY DOG OWNERS thrilled with his team. memories we made were amaz- Pursuant to Section 174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, notice is “I’m very proud of our boys. ing. It was a fun, fun ride.” PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE hereby given to all owners of dogs in Sauk County that rabies They could have folded when PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE vaccinations and dog licenses are required under the statutes. down 2-0, but they fought their 10. Steiner hired STATE OF WISCONSIN Passage of the Sauk County Animal Control Ordinance by the way back and gave themselves Wisconsin Heights turned to STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT Sauk County Board of Supervisors (#104-97 adopted August 19, 1997 and last amended via Ordinance # 119-10 on October 19, chances,” Holmes said. “Things the past with hopes of bettering CIRCUIT COURT SAUK COUNTY look bright for next year with SAUK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE 2010) augments the Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 174 and its future. Section 95.21 to reflect the following: nine starters returning and a IN ThE MaTTEr Of ThE ESTATE OF: The Vanguards named Trevor The owner of a dog shall have the animal vaccinated by a vet- ESTaTE Of: JASON N. STOFFELS very strong junior class.” Steiner as their new football erinarian within thirty (30) days after the animal reaches four (4) LEWIS H. TRANKLE DOD: 09-25-2019 coach last spring. Steiner was months of age. The owner, who imports an animal into Sauk 05/02/2019 Notice to Creditors 9. Schlimgen leaves also the Vanguards’ coach in (Informal Administration) County that has reached four (4) months of age, must have the animal vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian, as evidenced by a Family first. 2010. Notice to Creditors Case No. 2019PR000105 current certificate of rabies vaccination from Wisconsin or anoth- At the end of the day, those Steiner replaced the ultra- (Informal administration) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: er state. The owner of an animal shall have the animal re-vacci- Case No. 2019Pr000121 1. An application for informal two words trumped any other successful Jeff Supernaw, who nated: within one (1) year after initial vaccination; before the date PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: administration was filed. for Amy Schlimgen. led Heights to a Great 8 Confer- that the immunization expires as stated on the certificate; or if no 1. an application for informal 2. The decedent, with date of Schlimgen, the girls volley- ence title in 2018. date is specified, within one (1) year after the previous vaccina- administration was filed. birth January 22, 1975 and date tion. Evidence that the dog is currently immunized against rabies ball coach at Wisconsin Heights “The timing was just right,” 2. The decedent, with date of of death September 25, 2019 must be presented before a license will be issued. for 24 seasons, took the same Steiner said. “I really like work- birth September 22, 1935 and was domiciled in Sauk County, All dogs five (5) months of age or older require a license. The position at Sauk Prairie last ing with our current leadership date of death May 2, 2019 was State of Wisconsin with a mail- minimum fee for neutered males or spayed females is $ 5.00, domiciled in Sauk County, State ing address of E10434 County February. team at Wisconsin Heights. upon presentation of evidence attesting to same, and $ 10.00 for of Wisconsin with a mailing Road O, Prairie du Sac, WI The primary reason is that Their vision of extra-curricular a male or female dog. address of 245 Sycamore St., 53578. Schlimgen’s daughter, Alia, and athletics are in line with For each kennel housing twelve (12) or less dogs, the fee is $ Sauk City, W I 53583. 3. All interested persons was a freshman who played mine. 100.00. For each dog over twelve (12), an additional $ 10.00 per 3. all interested persons waived notice. dog. County license fees may be supplemented by local munic- varsity for the Eagles in 2018. “My family situation at this waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a ipal action. Alia was injured throughout the time is much more conducive 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s All dog licenses must be obtained from your municipal (town, 2019 season. to the demands of this position, claim against the decedent’s estate is March 26, 2020. village or city) treasurer or their licensing authority. The licens- estate is March 31, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the ing authority, or agent, shall assess and collect a late fee of $5.00 5. a claim may be filed at the Sauk County Courthouse, if the owner fails to obtain a license prior to April 1st each year, Sauk County Courthouse, 515 Baraboo, Wisconsin, Room or within thirty (30) days of acquiring ownership of a licensable Oak St., Baraboo, Wisconsin, C234. animal, or if the owner failed to obtain a license on, or before, the room C234. /s/ James Daniels animal reached five (5) months of age. A duplicate license may /s/ James Daniels Probate Registrar be obtained upon payment of a $ 2.00 replacement fee. Probate registrar December 11, 2019 A complete copy of the Sauk County Animal Control December 16, 2019 Ordinance and list of municipal treasurers are available at the Brenda r. haskins Brian F. 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6, Peyton Tranel 9 2-2 26, Totals 20 ­by DENNIS SEMRAU 113: Colton Uselman, SP, dec. won by forfeit; 182: Welch, E, won fourth in the 200 individual scored 24 points to spark the 4-5 54. Sports Reporter Brecke, 7-3; 120: Dawson Enge, by forfeit; 195: N. Vils, SP, pinned medley (2:12.98), Loy was host Eagles to the non-confer- SAUK PRAIRIE — Tyler Usel- SP, pinned Borth, 0:16; 126: Pendergraft, 1:23; 220: Hankins, fifth in the 100 individual ence victory over the Dodgers man 1 0-0 2, Ben German 1 0-0 Schumacher, PW, pinned Grant SP, pinned Olsen, 1:02; 285: Rider, Marcus Hankins capped medley (1:00.46) and Zach last Saturday. 3, Isaac Breunig 1 3-4 5, Garrett Sorg, 2:42; 132: Dylan Breunig, SP, SP, pinned Carlson, 0:45; 106: Guentherman was fifth in the Sauk Prairie (2-5) scored Hertzfeldt 2 1-2 5, Trevor Spray a perfect weekend, winning won by forfeit; 138: Peiffer, PW, Uselman, SP, pinned Pruitt, 0:14; 500 freestyle (5:19.12). the game’s first 20 points 11 1-2 24, Brandt Wilson 7 0-0 15, all seven of his matches, to won by maj. dec. over Luis Eli- 113: Double forfeit; 120: Enge, SP, • On deck: Parker Breunig 5 0-0 11, Sam Dre- help Sauk Prairie tie for ninth zondo, 14-2; 145: Carson Saladis, pinned DeGrand, 0:18; 126: Arnt, Sauk Prai- and sprinted out to a 37-11 scher 2 0-0 4, Eddie Breunig 2 0-2 SP, pinned Grabowski, 5:09; 152: E, pinned Sorg, 1:24. rie/Wisconsin Heights will halftime lead. Brandt Wilson place at the 16-team North- 4. Totals 32 5-10 73. Makoutz, PW, won by forfeit; 160: compete at the 27th annual added 15 points, and Parker ern Exposure Duals wrestling 3-point goals: D 10 (Weier Brahm, PW, dec. Sam Vils, 8-7; Dec. 28 Marquette University High Breunig chipped in with 11 tournament hosted by Merrill 1, Sigg 1, Berg 2, Tranel 6); SP 4 170: Pierron, PW, won by forfeit; Sauk Prairie 57, Grizzlies 18 School Invitational at the points for the Eagles. (German 1, Spray 1, Wilson 1, P. last Friday and Saturday. 182: Schumacher, PW, won by for- 138: Elizondo, SP, dec. Anthony, The Eagles went 3-2 in Walter Schroeder Aquatic Peyton Tranel scored a Breunig 1). Total fouls: D 7; SP 10. feit; 195: Marcus Hankins, SP, won 5-2; 145: Saladis, SP, pinned Herm, Center in Brown Deer on Sat- game-high 26 points to pace pool competition on the first by maj. dec. over Peacy, 11-2; 220: 0:44; 152: S. Vils, SP, won by for- day of the tournament, earn- Castillo, PW, won by maj. dec. over feit; 160: Justesen, G, won by for- urday beginning at 11:15 a.m. Dodgeville (1-5). ing their first dual victories of Simon Patterson, 12-3; 285: Austin feit; 170: Macke, G, won by forfeit; The Eagles then compete in • On deck: Sauk Prairie the season after an 0-7 start. Rider, SP, pinned Armendariz, 0:44; 182: Bathke, G, won by forfeit; a Badger North Conference returns to Badger North Con- “It was a good day,” Sauk 106: Double forfeit. 195: Hankins, SP, won by forfeit; dual at Baraboo on Jan. 7 at ference play when the Eagles 220: Patterson, SP, pinned Schmidt, Prairie coach Matt Gaffney 6 p.m. travel to Beaver Dam on Jan. Sauk Prairie 48, Appleton 1:00; 285: Rider, SP, pinned Chro- 4 for a 7:15 p.m. tip-off. Sauk said. “Before the tournament, West 36 man, 0:29; 106: Uselman, SP, won Dec. 28 Prairie then plays a non-con- I set a goal for us to get our 113: Voetberg, AW, won by by forfeit; 113: Double forfeit; 120: Sauk Prairie Invitational first dual win, and they- ac forfeit; 120: Enge, SP, pinned Enge, SP, won by forfeit; 126: Sorg, ference game at Lake Mills on Event winners and Eagles’ top Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. complished that and more.” Wynveen, 0:28; 126: Meyer, AW, SP, won by forfeit; 132: Breunig, finishers After dropping a 35-31 de- pinned Sorg, 2:32; 132: Breunig, SP, won by forfeit. 200-yard medley relay — 1, Dec. 28 REPORTER SP, pinned Cittadino, 3:14; 138: Verona/Mount Horeb (Bennin, cision to Port Washington in Sauk Prairie 73, Dodgeville 54 Elizondo, SP, pinned Wendt, 5:16; Sauk Prairie 54, Marquette, Rozeboom, Best, McCartney), WANTED the first round, Sauk Prairie Dodgeville …… 11 43 — 54 145: Saladis, SP, pinned Meyer, Mich. 27 1:41.70; 7, Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin The Star News is looking defeated Appleton West 48-36 Sauk Prairie … 37 36 — 73 1:23; 152: S. Vils, SP, pinned 145: Moore, M, won by forfeit; Heights ‘A’ (Zach Guentherman, for a general assignment DODGEVILLE (fg ft-fta pts) in its second-round dual. Chavez, 0:23; 160: Gause, AW, 152: Saladis, SP, pinned Kroll, Sam King, Adam Stecker, Jordan reporter. Interested — “We were definitely smil- won by forfeit; 170: VanDaalwyk, 1:07; 160: S. Vils, SP, pinned Dick- Chao), 1:48.64. Jacob Buchanan 1 1-2 3, Dillon parties should send an ing after the first win and that AW, won by forfeit; 182: Brewton, erson, 0:36; 170: Bell, M, won by 200 freestyle — 1, Johnson, E, Garthwaite 3 1-1 7, Casey Weier 3 email to set the tone for the rest of the AW, won by forfeit; 195: Hankins, forfeit; 182: Schlemm, M, won by 1:46.93; 8, Ryan Godwin, SP/WH, 0-0 7, Garrett Busch 1 0-0 2, Char- [email protected] SP, pinned Muniz, 0:25; 220: Lin- forfeit; 195: Hankins, SP, pinned 2:02.65. lie Sigg 1 0-0 3, Austin Berg 2 0-0 day,” Gaffney said. stedt, AW, pinned Patterson, 2:30; Mahan, 1:08; 220: Patterson, SP, Minnesota power Shako- 100 individual medley — 1, TOWN OF WEST POINT 285: Rider, SP, pinned Farrell, 1:11; pinned Bell, 1:04; 285: Rider, SP, Best, VMH, :55.52; 5, Matthew pee routed Sauk Prairie, 70-3. COLUMBIA COUNTY 106: Uselman, SP, pinned Thao, pinned Ricker, 0:43; 106: Uselman, Loy, SP/WH, 1:00.46. But the Eagles bounced back 0:54. SP, pinned Brugman, 1:08; 113: 200 individual medley — 1, LODI, WISCONSIN 53555 to win their final two duals of Holmstrom, M, won by forfeit; 120: Bennin, VMH, 2:07.92; 4, Chao, the day over East Troy (39- Shakopee, Minn. 70, Sauk Enge, SP, pinned Lagrou, 0:48; SP/WH, 2:12.98. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of West Point, in the County of Columbia, State of Wisconsin, that a 36) and Escanaba, Mich. (36- Prairie 3 126: Sorg, SP, won by forfeit; 132: 50 freestyle — 1, Koepke, E, Town Caucus for said town will be held at the West Point Town 120: Creese, Sh, pinned Enge, Breunig, SP, pinned Mead, 3:51; :22.00; 6, King, SP/WH, :24.23. 35). Hall on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to select a cau- 1:19; 126: Smith, Sh, pinned Sorg, 138: Kuhlman, M, dec. Elizondo, 100 butterfly — 1, Best, VMH, Sauk Prairie capped the cus committee and to nominate candidates for the following 0:09; 132: Manville, Sh, pinned SP, 8-2. :52.84; 9, Stecker, SP/WH, 1:02.24. offices to succeed the present incumbents listed: tournament with victories Breunig, 0:23; 138: Bakken, Sh, 100 freestyle — 1, Michalek, over the Grizzlies (57-18) won by forfeit; 145: Quern, Sh, WN, :49.05; 9, Chao, SP/WH, pinned Saladis, 3:44; 152: Seals, BOYS Office Incumbent and Marquette, Mich. (54-27) :53.70. Town Board Supervisor III Karmin Enge in the ninth-place bracket on Sh, won by maj. dec. over S. Vils, 500 freestyle — 1, Pinnow, E, 14-4; 160: Smith, Sh, won by for- SWIMMING Town Board Supervisor IV Matthew Zeman Saturday. The Eagles held a 4:54.94; 5, Guentherman, SP/WH, feit; 170: Raines, Sh, won by for- Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin 34-11 edge in pins over the 5:19.12; 6, Sam Beattie, SP/WH, Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. feit; 182: Manville, Sh, won by Heights placed third out of 5:19.15. two days. forfeit; 195: Marcus Hankins, SP, six teams at the eighth฀฀ annual 100 freestyle฀฀ relay — 1, ฀฀ PUBLIC AGENDA Competing at 195 and 220 dec. Trelstad, 6-1; 220: Johnson, Sauk Prairie Invitational฀฀฀ last Neenah, :43.89; 4, ฀฀฀Sauk Prairie/ TOWN BOARD Sh, won by forfeit; 285: Reiland, pounds, Hankins (17-1) was Saturday. Wisconsin Heights ‘A’ (Loy, God- Sh, dec. Rider, 4-0; 106: Warren, Sauk Prairie’s only unbeaten Verona Area/Mount Horeb win, Evan Leece, Beattie), :46.39. The Town Board of the Town of West Point will hold their regu- wrestler on opening day, in- Sh, dec, Uselman, 9-6; 113: West, 100 backstroke — 1, Conn, lar monthly meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2020 immediate- Sh, won by forfeit. cruised to the meet title with cluding three of his four pins Nee, :52.95; 8, Alec Buss, SP/WH, ly following the Town Caucus which begins at 7:00pm at the 566 points to easily outdis- West Point Town Hall, N2114 Rausch Road, Lodi, WI 53555. in the tournament. 1:01.78. Sauk Prairie 39, East Troy 36 – tance runner-up Neenah, 100 breaststroke — 1, Bennin, Colton Uselman (16-2) fin- 126: Kegley, ET, pinned Sorg, 3:33; which finished with 366 VMH, 1:02.68; 7, King, SP/WH, Members of committees/commissions serving the Town of ished 6-1 in the tournament 132: Hall, ET, pinned Breunig, points. The host Eagles scored 1:07.97. West Point may be present and may represent an accidental quo- 0:46; 138: Kulick, ET, won by rum of said committee/commission. No action will be taken by competing at 106 and 113 348 points to edge fourth- 400 freestyle relay — 1, Verona/ pounds, Dawson Enge made forfeit; 145: Mueller, ET, pinned Mount Horeb (Piscitelli, Hoppe, such an accidental quorum at the town board meeting if that acci- Alex Katers, 1:25; 152: Saladis, place Waukesha North co-op dental quorum has decision making responsibilities. his season debut and posted (347). McFarland (296) and Arneson, Rothamer), 3:05.98; 3, SP, pinned Paulin, 1:30; 160: S. Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin Heights a 6-1 record at 120 pounds. The regular business agenda is: Vils, SP, pinned Stiger, 5:54; 170: Elkhorn (282) rounded out ‘A’ (Loy, Chao, Godwin, Stecker), Austin Rider (17-1) continued 1. Call to Order - Roll Call – Certification of Compliance with Dedick, ET, won by forfeit; 182: the field. 3:14.16. his breakout season at 285 Nelson, ET, won by forfeit; 195: The 400-yard freestyle the Open Meetings Law 2. Pledge of Allegiance with a 6-1 record, including Nolan Vils, SP, pinned Mack, 0:59; relay of Matthew Loy, Jor- six pins. 220: Hankins, SP, won by forfeit; 3. Approval of Agenda dan Chao, Ryan Godwin and BOYS 4. Citizen Input on non-agenda topics. The Town Board wel Dylan Breunig went 5-2 285: Rider, SP, pinned Hudson, 1:26; 106: Uselman, SP, dec. Ed- Adam Stecker posted Sauk comes citizen input on any agenda or non-agenda topic, competing at 132, while Car- BASKETBALL wards, 8-1; 113: Double forfeit; Prairie’s best finish, taking but will not discuss or take action on any topic that is not • Sauk Prairie 73, Dod- on the agenda. Input on agenda topics will be taken dur- son Saladis was 5-2 at 145 120: Enge, SP, pinned McPherson, third in 3 minutes, 14.16 sec- geville 54 — Trevor Spray ing that agenda item. The Town Board has the right to limit and 152. 0:55. onds. • On deck: Sauk Prairie the duration of citizen statement and will not engage in a Individually, Chao was debate with a citizen presenter. Sauk Prairie 36, Escanaba, will host its annual Eagle In- DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY TOWN BOARD Mich. 35 vitational on Saturday begin- 5. Approval of Minutes from the last meetings ning at 9:15 a.m. 132: Breunig, SP, pinned Viau, 6. Treasurer’s Report E, 1:52; 138: Lawson, E, dec. Eli- 7. Correspondence zondo, 9-6; 145: Larson, E, won Dec. 27 8. Approval of Payment of the Bills by forfeit; 152: Bevins, E, dec. Solutions To All Your Pest Problems Port Washington 35, Sauk 9. Reports - Committee / Commission / County / Saladis, 7-1; 160: Miron, E, tech. Prairie 31 General Insects - Spiders, Asian Beetles, Department / District fall S. Vils, 21-4; 170: Weaver, E, Earwigs, Box Elder Bugs 10. Town Roads Bats Removed Humanely, Rodent Control a. Schoepp Road Satisfaction 11. 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