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VOL. 4, WK. 44 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 $1.00 Black Earth Village President confirms Administrator did not lodge complaint against Library Director Public comes out in support of Director after open session disclosure of personnel matters by JOE BLOCK agenda prevented the board complaint did not come from at an unknown time in the future cerns to the Village Administra- and Communications Subcom- Editor from holding a closed session Benish. Reached for clarifica- in order to see the remainder of tor, Shellie Benish. The process mittee, is working on devel- In the wake of a special meet- for discussion of the complaint, tion about her statements at the the meeting. The Star News was has been clarified, all parties oping better communications ing concerning a complaint filed president Linda Colby then meeting, Colby said she “does unable to attend the remainder have resolved the issues at hand with Village representatives. against Black Earth Library disclosed much of the closed not remember” what she said. of the meeting because no spe- and no formal complaints have the public and other partners.” Director Carolyn Schaffer, the session content in an open At the October 20 regu- cific return time was given. been made regarding the em- There has been no further facts remain unclear, but one meeting. This is unusual, be- lar library board meeting no As for the action taken by ployee or the Director. After ex- comment from the board. thing is known for certain: cause closed session--where the mention was made of Colby’s the Board after the closed tended discussions, the Library At the same meeting, after Black Earth Village Administra- public and media are prohibited statements, and no correction session, Colby released Board supports the path forward the closed session, board tor Shellie Benish did not lodge from attending--is specifically was given. Over 15 people at- the following statement: chosen by all parties. The Li- member Heather Messer the complaint. Black Earth Vil- reserved for personnel issues. tended the virtual meeting to “An employee had concerns brary Director is working with resigned. She said the fol- lage President Troy Esser con- Colby repeatedly stated that speak in Shaffer’s defense. regarding verbal interactions the Library Board to develop a lowing to the Star News: firmed this with the Star News. Benish was the person who filed All spoke in support of her. with the Director. The employee procedure to help prevent fu- “I resigned on Tuesday At a confusing October 7 the complaint--that is was Ben- The board then entered into was unaware of what the proce- ture miscommunications. Fur- evening because I lack the special Library Board meeting, ish’s complaint. The truth is far closed session. Attendees were dures were in order to discuss thermore the Library Board, personal capacity to continue where an incorrectly formulated different, as Esser confirmed the told to log back in to the meeting the concerns, and took their con- through the Library Finance SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 10 Wisconsin Heights As State COVID-19 Black Earth looks starts in-person cases skyrocket, at creek repairs effects seen in by JOE BLOCK seeking help, whether from the labs for students Editor DNR or other entities, to clear Trout Unlimited spoke to the the creek bed. Black Earth Village Board at Trout Unlimited members by JOE BLOCK for students identified to be at local case counts their September meeting about said what they heard from the Editor risk. Finally, in-person 4K edu- by JOE BLOCK 200,000. According to the potential improvements to the Village at the meeting is a lot cation started a few weeks ago. The Wisconsin Heights Editor Department of Health, stretch of Black Earth Creek of “frustration and miscommu- The District’s online-only School District started Middle it took seven and a half running through, and adjacent nication,” as attempts to contact model is still causing problems The state of Wisconsin’s School/High School labs for increasing COVID-19 cases months to reach 100,000 to, the village. the DNR have led to different students on Monday. These labs for some parents. Angie Wolf are starting to show them- cases, and only 36 days Since the flood debris--brush, statements and contact people. bring students to the school to spoke during the public com- selves in local counts, as the to reach 200,000. Local downed trees, and sediment- Trout Unlimited offered sev- augment their online educa- ment period, talking about her area saw 50 new cases in the cases have accelerated -have littered the creek and are eral helpful contacts with the tion. In addition, close to 100 four children, and specifically last week. Wisconsin’s total over the month of October. causing higher water levels and DNR and other entities, as well students are enrolled in Student her first grader. number of cases topped flooding issues. The Village is SEE CREEK, PAGE 10 Support Hubs, in-person classes SEE HEIGHTS, PAGE 10 SEE COVID, PAGE 11

Students hard at work A Wisconsin Heights student works outside, at left, and a Sauk Prairie student uses her magnifying glass in class. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED PAGE 2 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 Partisan gridlock at Wisconsin Elections Commission frustrates voters, local officials By Vanessa Swales (Wis- agency overseeing elections, at her over Zoom. from each major party, from a having a noble goal, sometimes consin Watch) such standoffs have become the The inaction has shifted The GAB was formed in list provided by those legisla- gets down to political infight- norm. With the national spot- responsibility to courts and 2008 in the wake of the so- tive leaders. ing, jockeying for position,” As ballots began pouring light on Wisconsin as a swing municipalities, at times sow- called legislative caucus scan- All appointments are subject Kirkpatrick said. “The national in by mail after Wisconsin’s state that could sway the presi- ing confusion, delays and in- dal involving lawmakers who to confirmation in the GOP-run vitriol has made it down to all April 7 primary, local election dential election, the commis- consistency. The commission illegally used state-paid aides to state Senate, including com- the local governing, which is officials became increasingly sion has become increasingly gridlocked over whether the run private political campaigns. missioners’ choice for the ad- sad.” perplexed over which ones to stalemated and ineffective, Green Party presidential ticket The scandal resulted in crimi- ministrator to lead the agency. “Everything is contentious. count. according to an investigation should be allowed on the ballot nal charges against lawmakers Campaign-related investiga- Everything is an ‘us-versus- A federal judge had ordered by Wisconsin Watch and Pro- and whether to follow a judge’s and staff, including the top two tions are now handled by a sep- them,’” he said. that ballots arriving as many Publica. order to purge a quarter-million legislative leaders, Republican arate Ethics Commission. as six days after the election Although the commission has Wisconsin voters from the Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen A controversial figure should be accepted, but the reached consensus on a handful rolls; both issues ended up in and Democratic Senate Major- Pushing partisan agendas U.S. Supreme Court narrowed of important issues, such as the court. During an Aug. 5 hearing ity Leader Chuck Chvala. Jen- Before joining the state that window, ruling that ballots mailing of ballot applications on four cases related to rules sen’s felony convictions later Both Republican and Demo- elections commission, Spin- should be counted only if they to voters, it increasingly stale- changes for the Nov. 3 election, were dismissed, on condition cratic appointees of the Wis- dell served on the Milwaukee were postmarked by Election mates along party lines. Com- U.S. District Judge William that he paid a fine and agreed to consin Elections Commission Election Commission. A cam- Day. mission members have strayed Conley expressed astonishment never seek public office again. interviewed by Wisconsin paign donor who has given at The trouble was that many far from the apolitical approach that the commission had been Chvala was sentenced to nine Watch say they have consulted least $60,000 to state and fed- ballots were arriving without of the panel’s predecessor “frozen by gridlock over such months in jail, serving most with the legislative leaders who eral GOP candidates, Spindell postmarks, or the marks were board, which was considered simple issues.” of the time on home electronic appointed them before voting served as a Republican National unreadable. Other mail ballots a national model for effective The Wisconsin commis- monitoring. on key issues. Convention delegate in 2016 were lost or delayed, threaten- election administration. Both sion’s dysfunction mirrors that The GAB was composed of Calling himself “an officer of and was an unsuccessful candi- ing to disenfranchise thousands Democratic and Republican of the national Election Assis- retired judges specifically to the Republican Party,” Spindell date for a suburban Milwaukee of voters. Desperate for guid- members often take their cues tance Commission, which was avoid partisanship. Although said he plots strategy with Scott Assembly seat in 1992. ance, the 1,850 municipal clerks from their party leaders. established in the aftermath of judges are elected in Wisconsin, Fitzgerald, the Senate majority Even then, Spindell was a who run Wisconsin’s elections The commission’s format is the disputed 2000 presidential they run without party affilia- leader, and Andrew Hitt, chair- controversial figure. While run- turned to the state agency tasked “a recipe for gridlock,” said Jay election to help states and lo- tions. Potential board members man of the Republican Party of ning for the Assembly, Spindell with helping them: the Wiscon- Heck, the executive director of calities administer elections. It were chosen by a panel of ap- Wisconsin. Hitt and Mark Jef- was facing arrest warrants over sin Elections Commission. Common Cause in Wisconsin. is made up of equal numbers of peals court judges for appoint- ferson, RPW executive director, two unpaid municipal forfei- Three days after the primary, “We’ve returned to where we Republican and Democratic ap- ment by the governor. The GAB both talked with Spindell about tures. He said he wasn’t aware the commission’s three Demo- were in the late 1990s, with pointees and at times has been had the power to conduct inde- a proposal to send request forms of the warrants until he learned crats and three Republicans partisan control of the body that paralyzed by partisan disagree- pendent investigations that did for absentee ballots to all regis- about them from news reports, wrangled over the issue for two oversees Wisconsin elections. ments. Besides Wisconsin, eight not require legislative approval. tered voters in Wisconsin. and then he paid the fines and a half hours in a virtual … And so what that means is states have an appointed board “Wisconsin’s GAB is unique Hitt said he let Spindell promptly. meeting. The Democrats wanted that if you have a 3-3 tie on any overseeing elections. among state election authori- know that he supported the Like Trump, Spindell spreads all ballots received in the mail matter that’s under consider- Because of the commission’s ties in the United States,” wrote idea. “Anybody who thinks misinformation about wide- by April 8 — postmarked or ation, nothing happens. Nothing deadlock over disputed bal- Daniel P. Tokaji, now dean of Bob Spindell takes ‘marching spread absentee vote fraud. not — to be accepted; the Re- moves ahead.” lots, the village of Cambridge the University of Wisconsin orders’ hasn’t met Bob,” Hitt He’s pushed the accusations publicans pushed to reject all The commission has dead- counted those it received with- Law School, in a 2013 UC-Ir- added. with political ads as chairman ballots with missing or illegible locked at least 19 times in the out postmarks after primary vine Law Review article. “It is “I believe most of the discus- of a dark-money political group, postmarks. 28 meetings it has held since the day, but the city of Janesville a genuinely nonpartisan institu- sions I’ve had with Bob have Wisconsin Patriotic Veterans. “We’re going to sit here all start of 2020, but only five times didn’t. There were even dispari- tion, in an era of fierce and acri- been over the Elections Com- He said he is speaking in the ads night, 3-3, if we can’t even in the prior four years, accord- ties within families. Christopher monious partisan competition.” mission,” Jefferson said in a for himself, not as an elections agree that mail takes longer ing to meeting minutes, video Koschnitzke’s vote-by-mail The board was abolished in July deposition. Fitzgerald did commissioner. than a day,” said Commissioner recordings and livestream cov- ballot was among the 5,640 2015, however, by Republican not respond to requests for com- Just before the Novem- Ann Jacobs, a Democratic ap- erage. (No data was available spurned statewide for arriving lawmakers furious over its role ment. ber 2016 presidential elec- pointee and lawyer, pursing her for five meetings this year and too late, although his wife’s in investigating former Gov. Spindell said his presence on tion, Spindell had an “irate lips and shaking her head as one last year, either because — mailed at the same time — Scott Walker’s 2012 campaign the commission adds balance. “I exchange” with an election she peered into her computer there was no video record- was not. His absentee ballot after he was recalled. Leading think that it’s my job to watch worker at a polling place, re- screen. “We’re not going to ever ing or the commission met in envelope showed that his ballot the charge to abolish the GAB out and protect the interests of tired Milwaukee Election Com- agree on whether these marks closed session.) Most of the had been signed by a witness was Knudson, then a state rep- the Republican Party, because mission executive director Neil count or not — we’re wasting tied votes in the commission’s and mailed on April 6, the day resentative. He was appointed I’m appointed by an elected of- Albrecht recalled. Spindell, our time.” four-year history have occurred before the primary, but a clerk in 2017 to the Wisconsin Elec- ficial of the Republican Party,” then a member of the Milwau- Dean Knudson, a former Re- since Robert Spindell Jr., a Re- rejected it, noting that the post- tions Commission — which he said Spindell, who is a senior kee commission, accused the publican lawmaker who was publican donor who promotes mark was not “readable.” helped to create — to fill out vice president in Milwaukee for worker of telling a voter how chairman at the time, retorted, unfounded allegations of vote- “I did everything I needed the term of another commission a national merger and acquisi- to vote, and he demanded that “Can you envision supporting by-mail fraud, joined the com- to do. My wife did everything member, Steve King, who was tions firm. Albrecht reassign or remove any motion that would exclude mission in late 2019. she needed to do,” said Kos- named ambassador to the Czech “Before I got on the com- her from the site. According to any ballot?” The latest deadlock was chnitzke, 40, a Lutheran pastor Republic by President Donald mission, both the GAB and the Albrecht, the voter had asked In the end, the commission Oct. 20, two weeks before the who was living near Water- Trump. Wisconsin Elections Commis- for help identifying Democratic deadlocked 3-3 not once but election, over how to handle a loo, Wisconsin, at the time. “It Among the casualties of the sion were thought of terribly by candidates, and the worker was twice over motions to deal with complaint that the Milwaukee makes you wonder: How valid GAB’s demise was its longtime the Republican Party,” he said. legally providing assistance. the disputed ballots, leaving Election Commission had been is the process and how many election chief Kevin Kennedy, “I think I’ve changed that.” Spindell defended his behav- each of Wisconsin’s municipal tardy in informing voters of a more people are in the same po- who was forced out in 2016 — Like Spindell, Democratic ior. “What I said to him was clerks to decide on their own massive reduction in polling sition that I’m in?” one day before the new com- commissioner Jacobs does not exactly correct, because it just what to do. For the state’s top locations before the April 7 pri- mission was set to launch. shy away from the partisan na- wasn’t one voter. This lady was mary. When Spindell began to ‘A genuinely nonpartisan The new commission unani- ture of her appointment, saying doing it to every single one,” he Got Your Dinner For address the merits of the com- institution’ mously nominated the GAB’s it makes the commission more said. “She was giving the ballot Thanksgiving? plaint, Jacobs interrupted, say- elections administrator, Michael transparent. Her “mantra,” she to somebody and then pointing ing it didn’t come under their It didn’t have to be this way. Haas, to replace Kennedy, but in said, is that “every eligible to … the Democratic names on purview. “Are you trying to The commission replaced Wis- 2018 the Senate refused to con- voter who wants to vote should the ballot.” muzzle me?” Spindell shouted consin’s Government Account- firm Haas in what Democratic- be able to cast their vote, have “That certainly is something ability Board, made up of six appointed Commissioner Mark it counted.” that is not allowed,” he added. retired judges who rarely dead- Thomsen labeled an episode of She added, “We know where Soon after Spindell was ap- Let Rookies do the work for you. You get locked during its eight-year his- “dirty, dirty politics.” Haas left people stand on certain issues pointed to the state commission, sliced and boneless roast turkey, garlic tory. the agency and is now the Madi- and the like, so I don’t think members clashed over updating mashed potatoes, baked bread dressing, son city attorney. there’s anything wrong with it the voter rolls. In October 2019, green bean casserole, candied sweet potatoes, coleslaw, dinner rolls “Your Complete Family Wisconsin’s current setup being partisan.” the commission sent 232,000 and cranberry sauce. Shoe Store” gives most of the power over Commissioner Thomsen, a letters to Wisconsinites who 4-6 people- $60 MAIL ORDERS the commission to the Legisla- Milwaukee attorney, said he, were believed to have moved, 8-10 people $120 We will Send/Ship Shoes ture, where Republicans have too, sometimes consults the asking for them to either con- No muss, no fuss, and no missing nearly insurmountable control legislator who appointed him, firm their current address or the football game. (For the Entire Family) Email [email protected] with your 608-767-3447 | 608-231-4445 thanks to gerrymandering that Assembly Minority Leader update their voter registration. order by November 15th. survived a U.S. Supreme Court Gordon Hintz, a Democrat from Those who did not respond Pick-up between 11 and 4PM on Daylight Savings Time Ends! challenge. The top four legisla- Oshkosh, on issues before the would be removed from the Thanksgiving Day. Please specify your tive leaders appoint four of the commission. rolls in 2021, the commission pickup time in email. 2 a.m. Sunday, six members, with Republicans Matthew Kirkpatrick, an decided, based on an earlier Orders Must be in by November 15th November 1 and Democrats equally repre- election law attorney based in effort that had deactivated Free Shipping sented. Wisconsin’s governor, Menomonie, Wisconsin, said thousands of voters incorrectly thru Oct. Fall Back 1 hour Tony Evers, is a Democrat, but it’s almost inevitable that, in a targeted for removal. Be sure to change the he appoints just two members polarized political landscape, The conservative Wisconsin Black Earth, WI 10267 US Highway 14 batteries in your smoke to the commission — former tensions sometimes erupt. Institute for Law & Liberty Mazomanie M-Fr 9-7, Sat 9-5 Sun 10-5 alarms at this time, too! county or municipal clerks, one “This commission, while SEE WEC, PAGE 3 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 3

Voting with the proper ID THE BOOK NOOK BOOK REVIEWS BY DONNA VOUGHT Wisconsin driver licenses or night mail. DMV offers this Voters should bring the re- IDs are the most common forms service and ID cards for voting quired documents to a DMV of identification used for voting purposes free of charge. DMV’s Customer Service Center to Food Fight trips into Mumbai. He recalls Maison Mumbai sits directly purposes. Wisconsin Depart- toll-free Voter ID hotline at apply. If all documentation is one such journey to a French across from a popular French ment of Transportation Divi- (844) 588-1069 is available for not readily available, the ID While nothing edible is actu- restaurant, where she encour- inn, which has long attracted sion of Motor Vehicles (DMV) questions on obtaining an ID to Petition Process (IDPP) can be ally tossed in this novel, insults aged him to try new things be- diners from near and far with encourages voters to check vote. used to obtain a receipt valid and dirty tricks abound in “The cause “variety provides spice to its gastronomical delights and and be sure that they have the DMV’s website has a locator for voting while the remaining Hundred-Foot Journey” by life”. He never forgot that les- excellent service. At the helm proper identification needed to to help find the nearest DMV documents or verifications are Richard. C. Morais. This story son nor the extraordinary taste is Madame Mallory, a sharp- vote in the November General (wisconsindmv.gov/centers). obtained. The receipt will be about family and fate tracks a of the food. tongue woman who has devoted Election. sent via overnight mail. The young boy from his humble be- When the restaurant passed her life to mastering classic The Wisconsin Elections Most Wisconsin voters al- voter should bring any docu- ginnings in India before finally to Hassan’s father, the boy con- French cuisine. Employees Commission notes there are ready have some form of ID mentation available to the DMV settling in France, following his tinued to learn about cooking. find her to be a demanding other forms of identification that needed to vote, including a and complete two forms (form improbable success as a Pari- Things went smoothly until task-master, but receive a well- are valid for voting purposes, Wisconsin driver license or MV3004, and form MV3012). sian chef. a poor decision triggered an rounded education in return. such as military or student ID ID. There is no separate “voter DMV offers this IDPP service At a young age, Hassan Haji unexpected tragedy. Enraged During her long career she’s cards. A federally-compliant ID” and a federally-compliant and ID card for voting purposes shows real talent in his family’s by the outcome, Papa moved earned two Michelin stars and REAL ID card, with a star in REAL ID card is not required free of charge. restaurant in the city of Mumbai the family to England, hoping dreams of winning that coveted the upper right corner, is not for voting purposes. Voters will receive their iden- (formerly known as Bombay). a change of venue would heal third star before she dies. required for voting purposes. The Wisconsin Elections tification card in the mail or a His first memories revolve their emotional scars and give While understandably miffed There is no separate “voter ID.” Commission provides a list of receipt that is valid for voting around the tantalizing smells everyone a fresh start. Un- at having a new restaurant open To see if a card meets the re- acceptable options to bring to purposes and can be used to and tastes of his family’s cook- fortunately, neither hope was practically on her doorstep, quirements, visit the Wisconsin the polls on its website, bringit. show at the polls. ing, igniting a life-long interest realized and Hassan’s father de- she’s wise enough to check out Elections Commission website, wi.gov. Anyone who doesn’t have an in good food. cided they should try their luck the competition on their open- bringit.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Department ID to vote should begin the pro- He describes his grandfa- in France. ing night. At the first few bites Voters looking to get their of Transportation Division of cess now. DMV’s toll-free voter ther’s struggle as a young man A serendipitous stop at a her heart sinks, realizing Hassan first Wisconsin ID can turn to Motor Vehicles (DMV) ex- ID hotline at (844) 588-1069 is to carve out a living in hard tiny, picturesque town in the was born with a rare culinary DMV for help. To obtain an plains the steps for voters to get available for questions on ob- times, first delivering lunch French Alps culminated in Pa- talent any chef would envy. official state ID card, certain their first Wisconsin ID. taining an ID to vote. boxes and later starting a suc- pa’s decision to start the area’s What starts as a not-too- documents, such as a birth Voters should visit DMV’s Questions regarding voter cessful restaurant via hard first Indian restaurant - Maison friendly rivalry descends into a certificate, are required. If all website, wisconsindmv.gov/ eligibility, poll locations, voter work and sheer determination. Mumbai. As before, each fam- cultural clash that includes in- documentation is not read- idcards, for information and a registration information or Nearly everyone in the family ily member had a role and Has- sults and underhanded schemes. ily available, the ID Petition list of the documents that will other election information can was involved in the business, san’s was the main chef. He’s Madame Mallory and Papa are Process (IDPP) can be used to be required. Certain documents, be directed to the Wisconsin pulling together for a common nervous but confident in Papa’s equally intent on gaining the obtain a receipt valid for voting such as a birth certificate, proof Elections Commission. cause. prediction that their family upper hand with others caught while the remaining documents of identity and Wisconsin resi- Hassan’s loving mother made name will someday be known in the middle. Confrontations or verifications are obtained. dency, are necessary to obtain time for each of her children, for great food. But there are SEE NOOK, PAGE 4 This receipt is issued via over- an official Wisconsin ID card. taking them individually on day many challenges ahead. WEC FROM PAGE 2 sued the elections commission, Republican commissioners Elections Commission, said in clerks and the nonpartisan com- by design. That’s just how the and the partisan bickering is arguing that state law required crossed the partisan canyon to a June video interview with the mission staff. system is set up.” not going to help that. It really the commission to act within 30 join the three Democrats. The Western Wisconsin Journal “It is a noisy America right needs to be a unified front.” days to remove voters flagged only holdout was Spindell. that he was initially averse to now,” Thomsen said. “But look Standing up for voters Koschnitzke, the pastor, has as possibly having moved or Another flashpoint was the the commission’s 3-3 setup, at the clerks and your neighbors relocated to Waukesha, Wis- died. August debate over Green Party which he described as a com- who do all the work at the polls The impasses have been dif- consin. After Wisconsin Watch In December, Ozaukee presidential candidate Howie promise to ensure success of the and counting the ballots. And ficult on voters and election showed him a copy of his re- County Circuit Judge Paul Mal- Hawkins and vice presidential bill among fellow Republicans. Wisconsin is known historically workers, said Diane Coenen, jected ballot envelope with the loy agreed, ordering commis- candidate Angela Walker. The But he changed his opinion for running fair elections. And past president of the Wisconsin unreadable postmark, he said, sioners to immediately purge pair had gathered enough sig- after his appointment. there’s nothing that has changed Municipal Clerks Association. “I am even more frustrated and the voters from the rolls. Faced natures to be put on the ballot. “I found myself living with since 2016 in that.” While commissioners were disappointed. I did everything with Malloy’s order, the com- But they had filed documents the statutory framework that we Thomsen said the commis- consumed with “making right and an error out of my mission split along party lines that listed two different ad- had set up for the new Elections sion has managed to reach sure their party is protected,” control, by what is supposed to three times on how to proceed, dresses for Walker, who had Commission, and frankly, it re- agreement on some controver- Coenen said, clerks scrambled be a trusted government agency with Republicans, including moved during the circulation of ally works pretty well,” he said, sial issues. For example, com- in March and April to ensure in the post office, negated my Spindell, voting to comply and the nomination papers, raising adding that most of the time, the missioners agreed unanimously a fair election as the pandemic vote.” Democrats refusing to do so. questions about which of the commission reaches a consen- on June 17 after a protracted and last-minute court rulings He said he knows what he Finally, in February, the Wis- signatures were legally valid. sus. Knudson did not respond debate to send absentee ballot threw democracy into chaos. won’t do for the Nov. 3 election. consin Court of Appeals over- The commissioners split 3-3 to Wisconsin Watch’s request applications — not the ballots She said the challenges that “Any idea or thought I had of turned Malloy’s order, ruling along party lines over whether for an interview. themselves — to 2.6 million cropped up during the primary voting absentee,” he said, “has that the law applies to municipal to allow the Green Party — an- Marge Bostelmann, a Repub- voters ahead of the November could very well resurface dur- gone out the window.” clerks who run elections — not other perceived source of votes lican commissioner, insisted election. Still, even that 6-0 ing the November election. She the state elections agency. The to be siphoned away from Biden that all members, despite their vote had a political tinge: Spin- doesn’t know if the commission Wisconsin Watch’s Dee J. matter is now before the Wis- — on the ballot. party labels, share a common dell conferred with Fitzgerald, has learned from experience. Hall, Clara Neupert and Anna consin Supreme Court, which After the commission dead- goal: “A safe and fair and hon- Hitt and Jefferson before sup- “We are nonpartisan — the Hansen contributed to this has a 4-3 conservative majority. locked twice, Knudson offered est election.” porting the proposal. clerks are nonpartisan,” she report, which was funded by a workaround: Certify 1,789 Among the Democrats, Ja- Heck sees this type of ma- said. “So we need the help. We ProPublica’s Electionland proj- Rebuffing Kanye and the of the signatures presented by cobs said she has seen the com- neuvering as evidence that the need neutral. And I don’t see ect. The nonprofit Wisconsin Green Party the party, short of the required mission evolve from a “rather commission is more beholden that we’re getting that.” Watch (wisconsinwatch.org) 2,000 to get on the ballot, and uninteresting organization to party leaders than the voting Kennedy, the ex-GAB chief collaborates with WPR, PBS On Aug. 20, all eyes were let a judge sort out the remain- into a sort of critical one” as it public. who ran Wisconsin elections for Wisconsin, other news media on Wisconsin again as an at- ing 1,834 signatures. The mo- grapples with fears of Russian “The Wisconsin Elections more than 30 years, said that the and the UW-Madison School torney for Kanye West tried to tion passed 6-0, and the Green interference, computer and vot- Commission serves at the plea- deadlocks do not inspire confi- of Journalism and Mass Com- argue the erratic rapper’s way Party was denied ballot access. ing machine security issues and sure of the legislative leader- dence. munication. All works created, onto the presidential ballot. Afterward, Spindell emailed pending litigation that could ship and to some extent the “What’s really important is to published, posted or dissemi- West’s unexpected candidacy a Green Party official, apolo- change Wisconsin election governor,” he said. “So they are convey to the public that they’re nated by Wisconsin Watch do was widely seen as a Repub- gizing for the commission’s de- rules before Nov. 3. Thomsen — I’m not going to say pawns, focused on ensuring that elec- not necessarily reflect the views lican effort to take votes away cision. The party asked him to said he believes the commis- I hesitate to use the word pawns tions are going to be safe and or opinions of UW-Madison or from Democratic candidate Joe recommend an attorney and he sion has functioned reasonably — but they are certainly subser- secure,” Kennedy said. “(Com- any of its affiliates. 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NOOK GARDENING TIPS AND ADVICE FROM PAGE 3 THE SAUK COUNTY escalate into a disaster that physical distance between the industry, finance and marketing, features Hellen Mirren, Manish threatens to rob more than one two restaurants, representing a among other topics. He was a Dayal and Om Puri and was di- GARDENER dream and the ensuing soul- seemingly insurmountable cul- senior editor before starting this rected by Lasse Hallström, who searching brings an unexpected tural gap. novel, his first. directed another food-centric Fall Lawn Care lawn chairs, play yard games, twist. Another plus is Morais’ He hails from a family film - Chocolat. If pushed to and hang out on a nice sum- This change eventually wonderful use of phrasing in where the men are intuitive pick one, I’d go with the book My mother-in-law loves to mer afternoon. That nice patch brings a sense of relief for ev- describing the food, characters and self-taught cooks. He bol- as the film’s vast diversion from mow the yard. She puts on her of grass requires some mainte- eryone, although for me the and other items. His descrip- stered those talents with food- the original story detracted from headphones, cues up her “lawn- nance and fall is great time to plot sagged once peace was tions infuse the book with a related reading and talking his my enjoyment. Another option mowing” playlist on her iPod, make sure it’s beautiful and lush declared. That aside, its It’s a love of food, showing how it way into different kitchens to is to read the book shortly be- and joyfully drives her riding next year. Here are six basic carefully crafted tale about loy- does more than just nourish our watch chefs at work. Some fore seeing the movie to fill in lawnmower around her yard for steps – the first three are highly alty, ambition and fate. Hassan bodies. I was surprised to learn off-beat and specialized food the details. an hour or so. Even my husband recommended; the last three paints loving pictures of his that the author isn’t a profes- facts were sprinkled in occa- Those on a diet should defi- enjoys mowing the lawn as he only as needed. says it gives him an immedi- 1. Remove the leaves. If you family members, giving us in- sional chef, given his thorough sionally, adding some amusing nitely read this on a full stom- ate sense of accomplishment allow the leaves to stay, they’ll sight into both his origins and descriptions. trivia. Following the author’s ach. Those looking for a tale when he is done. I would prefer mat, block the light, and trap talents. It is this sense of family Morais is a Canadian-Ameri- acknowledgements are two that celebrates family and food to turn all (okay, most) of my moisture. If you don’t remove togetherness that binds the plot can author who was the longest- recipes. won’t be disappointed after yard into flower and vegetable them, next spring you’ll find together, including a bittersweet serving foreign correspondent The book came out in 2008 reading this, although they may beds. However, I do appreciate your grass is dead or dying romance that adds an endearing at Forbes, an American busi- with a movie of the same name be hungry. a nice section of grass that my angle. The title refers to the ness magazine that focuses on following in 2014. The film family and friends can set up SEE GARDEN, PAGE 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Nothing is normal about their voice heard and their vote others; to guarantee the right surpasses all other concerns we have severe complications, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital 2020. Family, friends and neigh- counted. We should not accept to life for all and in an equal might have as voters. especially vulnerable popula- bors are struggling with unem- an announcement of either manner for all is the duty upon tions. Even young people with- This year, due to Covid 19, ployment and meeting basic presidential candidate’s victory which the future of humanity Sincerely, out pre-existing conditions can there is a massive number of human needs for food, shelter until every single vote has been depends.” Nick & Kay Ringelstetter take months to recover from mail-in ballots to be processed. and security. In the midst of all verified and counted. We must Pope Francis said “Those Prairie du Sac COVID-19, and may have long- Wisconsin is among the states this the most important election prepare ourselves to be patient, who have been conceived are term problems with their hearts, that does not allow processing of our lifetime will be held in to adjust our expectations about children of the whole of society. Herd Immunity is lungs, and brain functioning. of mail-in ballots until election just a matter of days. Our ex- the timing of the election re- Their killing in huge numbers, Currently NOT a Solution • Thousands of our friends, day. It is reasonable, therefore, pectations for day-to-day life sults, and to allow our electoral with the endorsement of states, to COVID-19 neighbors, and family members to expect a delay in getting the in 2020 have changed dramati- process to unfold as it needs to is a serious problem that under- would die. final election results, maybe cally. Our expectations for the in these unprecedented times. mines the foundations of the Herd immunity is the concept Even after all this dev- even up to a week or two. 2020 election need to change We need to allow time for every construction of justice, com- that if most people (the herd) astation, herd immunity for Please “keep calm and carry accordingly. Namely, unless it last vote to be verified and promising the proper solution become immune to a disease, COVID-19 through infection on” and allow time for ALL the is a landslide, it is quite likely counted, whether that takes a of any other human and social then the spread of the disease would fail because infected votes to be counted. we will not know the results of day, a week, or much longer. issue.” from person to person becomes people can get infected again. Want to know if your ballot the presidential election on the Bishop Hying said “I cannot unlikely, protecting the whole We do not yet know how long was counted? Go to myvote. evening of November 3. Michele Isaacson vote for a presidential candidate community. There are two immunity lasts for a person who wi.gov and click on Track My According to the Wiscon- Sauk Prairie who advocates for the contin- ways to achieve herd immunity: has recovered from COVID- Ballot. This will let you know if sin Elections Commission, ued legalization of abortion. If through infection or vaccine. 19. There is no evidence that it was received. After the elec- record numbers of Wiscon- We must make no mistake: a candidate is fundamentally Vaccines can provide herd im- COVID-19 is like other dis- tion you can click on My Voter sinites are voting by mail this Abortion is the preeminent wrong on such a basic and pre- munity without people getting eases that provide long-term Record at the same website year. Over 1,400,000 people moral issue of our time. It is eminent human rights issue of sick, but currently there is no immunity to those who recover to find out if your ballot was have requested absentee bal- the black hole that out-masses grave consequence to the most vaccine for COVID-19. Herd from it. counted. I urge anyone who lots. Because of security and every other issue. Presenting innocent in our society and to immunity through COVID- Until there is a safe COVID- has questions about the election safety measures it takes more any other issues as if they were our own future, how can I trust 19 infection would be a cata- 19 vaccine that is widely avail- process to check out myvote. time to verify and count absen- proportionate to it is nothing but the candidate to make moral strophic failure. able, the best thing we can do to wi.gov. It has a lot of informa- tee ballots than ballots cast by smoke and mirrors. and prudent decisions on many COVID-19 is a highly conta- slow the spread is not get sick. tion. You can also check with electronic voting machines. In St. John Paul II said “Above other important social justice is- gious disease that would require Avoid large crowds and events, your town clerk, whose contact addition, election officials in all, the common outcry, which sues pertaining to the common most of the herd to get infected stay 6 feet apart from others, info can also be found at this Wisconsin cannot even begin is justly made on behalf of good?” before the whole community is wear a mask, wash your hands website if you click on Find My to count absentee ballots until human rights -- for example, Our priest, Fr. Miguel Galvez protected. Experts estimate that often with soap and water, stay Polling Place. election day. Across the country the right to health, to home, to said “There is no single issue 7 out of 10 people would need home, and if you are exposed or Your vote is your voice. record numbers of Americans work, to family, to culture -- is that threatens innocent human to recover from COVID-19 for have symptoms, get tested and Please participate in our de- are registered to vote and are false and illusory if the right to life more directly, consistently, herd immunity. That is over quarantine yourself. Together, mocracy. participating in this election. life, the most basic and funda- imminently, and urgently than 45,000 Sauk County residents. we can overcome COVID-19 There is much at stake. Every mental right and the condition the deliberate killing of baby This amount of infection would by limiting infection. Wendy Carlson single one of these votes must for all other personal rights, is boys and baby girls in their have tragic consequences in our Sauk City, WI be counted. not defended with maximum mother’s womb. Nothing can communities: Sauk County Public Health, One of the foundations of determination.” justify the killing of just one in- • Our healthcare systems Reedsburg Area Medical Cen- our democracy is a free and fair Pope Benedict said “Life nocent child”. would be overwhelmed. Hospi- ter, Sauk Prairie Healthcare, and election process and that means is the first good received from All of our good leaders agree tals and clinics would be unable every eligible voter should have God and is fundamental to all and have been courageous in to care for the sick and dying. publicly speaking that the in- Healthcare workers would get trinsic evil of abortion, which sick, too. Your kills one baby every 96 seconds, • Many sick people would SEARCH (USPS 609-420) Star News is over! 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PETS OF THE WEEK OBITUARIES Midnight is a lovely one year prior to going home. vaccinated ready for that excit- A gentle and compassionate entrust our sister to your mercy. old Domestic Short Hair. This Beau is a four year old Boxer ing car ride that will take him to Harry Ernest man with a zest for life who You loved her greatly in this affectionate torbie is a gentle mix so excited to find a new his new home. Mann lived life as it came, Harry is life; now that she is freed from little girl that enjoys lap time home he can barely contain Pets can be adopted from the survived by the many lives he all its cares, give her happiness and will often roll around purr- himself! Beau loves kids and Sauk County Animal Shelter, touched including nephews: and peace forever. ing while you pet her. She is if allowed would crawl under 618 Highway 136, Baraboo. David Mann (Sharon), Harry The old order has passed a playful kitty that takes delight the blankets in bed with them. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: in playing with all kinds of toys. Beau is pretty friendly with noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thurs- Blaine (Sherry), Dick (Ginny) away; welcome her now into Whether it’s greeting you at the other dogs but doesn’t like cats. day: noon-7p.m. Saturday: Diehl, Curt (Nancy) Diehl, Greg paradise where there will be no door when you come home, or He walks well on a leash but 11-4 p.m. 608-356-2520 www. (Sharon) Diehl. Nieces Vicki more sorrow, making the rounds tucking kids should never be loose, as he is saukhumane.org (Richard) Huber, Linda (Dale) No more weeping or pain, in to bed at night; Midnight is a a runner. Beau does have sea- Not able to adopt? Donations Kokko, Patricia (Mike) Rea- but only peace and joy with social kitty ready to fit in with sonal allergies that tend to af- needed: cat litter, dog and cat gan, Sandy (Gary) Schlender, Jesus, your Son, and the Holy any family. She is up to date fect his ears in the Spring and chow, bleach, and paper towels. Debbie Laufenberg; many great Spirit for ever and ever. on vaccines and will be spayed Fall. Beau is neutered and fully nieces and nephews and great- Amen. great nieces and nephews. Good hooversonfuneralhomes.com Harry Ernest Mann was born friend and Companion Janet on January 19, 1926 to Harold Alm. William (Bill) A. and Alice O. (Vosburg) Mann He was preceded in death by Kohlman in Winter, Wisconsin. He gradu- his parents, wife Elsie, brothers ated from Winter High School Archie and William (Bill), sister in 1943. When he was 17 he Ruth Blaine nephews Marc and enlisted in the Coast Guard and Steve Blaine and niece Cheri was stationed at Great Lakes. Henri. While serving on Freighter and Private family services will Steamer ships he was a Coal be held. Passer, Fireman, and Oiler. As a coal passer he said “I’d shovel Viola a ton of coal an hour”. On Oc- Gruber Potatoes tober 26, 1947 he married Elsie Friday, October 30, Tuna Marie Feller. When asked why NORTHWEST DANE Salad Sandwich on Whole he picked her he said “She was Wheat so pretty and a good dancer”. William (Bill) Kohlman SENIOR SERVICES He learned to dance when he (a.k.a. Albert William Kohl- www.nwdss.org November 2020 was 8 and said “We carried the man) passed away Oct. 6 at Victrola to the Town Hall and Divine Rehab and Nursing in Northwest Dane Senior Ser- website: www.nwdss.org Wednesday, October 28, cranked it up”. In 1952, Harry Lodi, WI. He was born April 18, vices Mobile Meals Only Chicken Greek Pasta Salad entered the Army. After train- 1931 in Prairie du Sac, WI to 1837 Bourbon Road Delivery Monday through Thursday, October 29, Meat- ing as Ordinance Technical In- Albert and Bertha (Toms) Kohl- Cross Plains, WI 53528 Friday balls in Gravy with Mashed telligence and being top of his man. He was preceded in death 608-798-6937 Potatoes class and planning to be sent to by his parents, wife Beverly, Serving begins at 11:30 October 2020 Korea he was told they needed and sister and brother-in-law Please call 798-6937 by 1:00 To comply with Emergency help in the Motor Pool and he Viola Gruber passed on Oc- Muriel (Ivan) Luck. Surviving pm the day before, to reserve Wednesday, October 28, Order #8, there will continue to would be sent to Frankfurt, Ger- tober 17, 2020, at her home, are his first wife Bernice Ander- your lunch. Chicken Greek Pasta Salad be no congregate meals served many. While there, he and Elsie after a short battle with pancre- son Kohlman, children James For a full listing of the daily Thursday, October 29, Meat- at the center and no activities. would be able to travel in Swit- atic cancer. She was born on (Yoko) and Jacqueline. He also menu see the newsletter on our balls in Gravy with Mashed zerland, France, Holland, Italy the home farm in Roxbury on is survived by four grandchil- and Austria. After coming back September 1, 1925, a daughter dren: Kay, Ken, Kai, and Karen to the states he owned and op- of the late Andrew and Claudia and a great grandchild, Linterol, erated the Shell Service Station Schwartz. She married Harold as well as his niece and nephew GARDEN Gruber on November 4, 1943. Mary (Gene Summers) Miron FROM PAGE 4 in Sauk City from 1955-1963. For the next 30 years after the Harold preceded her in death on and Tom (Lisa Larson) Miron. February 28, 1989. For many His educational accomplish- under that mat of leaves. off. Depending on what your from reaching the soil. This is gas station closed he worked as years they farmed in the Town- ments include an MS in Adult 2. Continue mowing. Keep maintenance level, you can fer- where aeration comes in. The a heavy equipment mechanic ship of Prairie du Sac. They Vocational Education from the cutting the grass to height of tilize as little as once a year up best time to do this is right be- for Kraemer and Sons repairing were known for having a pump- UW-Madison, BS in Business about 2 ½” to 3 ½” tall as it will to four times a year. Follow the fore you fertilize. until he retired and then briefly continue to grow up to the first “holiday schedule” to determine 6. Seed bare areas. If you worked as a Crane Inspector. kin patch and Viola was locally Administration and Economics hard frost. If you let it get too when to fertilize. No matter have bare areas in your grass, During his employment he nicknamed the ‘pumpkin lady’. from North Central College in long, it will mat and cause simi- what fertilizer schedule you fol- spread seed especially if you’re received the title “A Million Recently Viola was vacation- Naperville, IL and High School lar problems to matted leaves. low, the most important time to aerating the soil as well. Fall is Mile Man” by traveling over 1 ing in Fort Myers, FL and an Diploma from Prairie du Sac Cutting also helps chop up any fertilize is mid to late October, a good time to do this as the soil million 200 thousand miles. In individual recognized her and High School. Bill lived most fallen leaves and creates a nutri- or around Halloween, after the is still warm, there is typically 1997 he said “All that heavy had fond memories of visiting of his life in Wisconsin where tious mulch for your lawn. Take grass has stopped growing (this plenty of moisture and air temps lifting wasn’t the best for me. her farm to get pumpkins. She he owned Kohlman’s Self Ser- care not to cut it too short as that is a “dormant” application.) To are much more stable. My back is shot, my hips and greeted people with a smile and vice grocery store in Prairie du inhibits the roots. A healthy root learn more about the “Holiday Follow these basic steps knees. I have terrible arthri- was loyal to her friends and Sac, was instructor and chair of system helps the grass handle Schedule” for Lawn Fertilizing and you’ll be on your way to tis”. When asked if he would family. She enjoyed playing the Marketing Department at the winter cold and dryness. and additional recommended a healthy and lush lawn next do anything differently he said cards with friends and was an North Central Technical Col- No matter what height you like, lawn maintenance, check out year. By the way, my mother-in- “Nothin’ really.” Could have active church member. lege in Wausau, was Training remove no more than a third this article: https://cdn.shopify. law, not only likes to mow her done a different job. Well no, She is survived by her Manager for Copps Corporation of the grass height in a single com/s/files/1/0145/8808/4272/ yard, she also like to play golf. I loved my job and I’m glad I daughter, Betty Gruber (Mike in Stevens Point, and owned mowing. As my husband keep files/A3435.pdf from the UW Maybe that explains her love did it”. Noskowiak), four grandchil- Kohlman’s IGA in Wausau. He bees, we tend keep our grass a Extension’s Learning Store. for lawn mowing. Harry was a member of the dren, Kimberly Fehrman, Chris later moved to Daytona, Florida little longer to encourage clover 4. Water if it’s dry. Lawns Remember to contact the First United Church of Christ in ‘Tiger’ Fehrman (Amy Yanke), where he obtained his realtor’s (and dandelions in the spring) to need at a least an inch a week University of Wisconsin Madi- Sauk City and a 50 Year mem- Melissa (Mike) Selby of Deca- license and operated Bill’s Tasty grow and flower. Unfortunately, so they have healthy roots going son Division of Extension Sauk ber of the Grand Lodge Free tur, GA and Nicholle Fehrman Smoked Meats and Cheeses at sometimes it gets a little longer into the winter. You’ll probably County staff if you have any and Accepted Masons of Wis- (Craig Hulburt) of Milwaukee. the Daytona Flea and Farm- than I like and I end up with only need to water until about gardening questions. Please consin. Being a WWII Veteran, She is further survived by four ers Market. He moved back some dandelions that go to seed the end of October. Remember send an email to haley.weisert@ Harry was a member of the sisters, Arlene Williams, Caro- to Prairie du Sac in 2016 and and end up into my flower beds. to drain hoses and take care of saukcountywi.gov or call the esteemed local group “The Ex- line (Bud) Ederer, Ella Akins, enjoyed living at Pine Glen se- 3. Fertilize the lawn. This outside spigots to prevent freez- University of Wisconsin Madi- pendables”. He was so proud to and Dorothy (Clarence) Mou- nior apartments just one block should be done every year. Ac- ing. son Division of Extension Sauk go on the Badger Honor Flight gin; sisters-in-law, Charlotte from the house where he grew cording to the UW Extension’s 5. Aerate the soil. If the soil County office at 608-355-3250. Schwartz, MaryAnn Schwartz up. Throughout his life Bill was publication on lawn care, even in your yard is severely com- This week’s article is written in May of 2014 and said “I will and many nieces and nephews. involved in a number of church, a single season without fertil- pacted or you have grass that by Jeannie Manis, Sauk County remember it until the day I die” In addition to her parents and civic and community activi- ization can reduce grass stand is densely thatched, it prevents Master Gardeners Association when someone thanked him for husband, she was preceded in ties. No services are planned at density, increasing water run- water, oxygen, and nutrients (SCMGA) President. serving. death by her brothers, Lawrence this time. Inurnment will take and Harold Schwartz, sisters, place at the Garden of the Res- Breunig ConstruCtion Armella Meffert, Laura Endres urrection, Grace Evangelical All Flatwork and infant sister Loraine. Lutheran Church in Ormond • Basements • Sidewalks A visitation will be from Beach, Florida at a later date. • Garages • Patios 9:30-10:45 Friday, October 23 Memorials in Bill’s name may • Floating Slabs at Hooverson Funeral Home be directed to a local organiza- • Driveways & Removal with the funeral mass taking tion that supports the homeless • Residential & Commercial place at 11 at St. Norbert’s Par- or your local animal shelter. On- • Concrete Removal ish in Roxbury, with Father line condolences may be made Colored & Stamped Concrete Jerry Zhanay officiating. Inter- at https://informedchoicefuner- ment will follow the service at als.com. Randy C. BRuenig Verona, WI St. Norbert’s Cemetery. 963-3347 608-845-9700 Loving and merciful God, we PAGE 6 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 SAUK CITY & PRAIRIE DU SAC Sauk County Board appoints new Sauk Prairie Area Chamber positions, welcomes Administrator by HEATHER STANEK of these substances: About 17 board also looked at equip- receives $12,000 grant from News Publishing Co. per 100,000 people, higher ment. than the stage average of 15 With COVID-19 staying It was a relatively quick per 100,000. put, county staff is looking at Sauk County Board meeting ways to adapt. One proposal Department of Tourism this month, with the board Help for health depart- passed: The outfitting of two approving several requests, ment rooms for virtual meetings. Sauk Prairie Area Cham- consumers amid the COVID-19 of tourism’s advertising and including those to create new The board also approved The $75,000 request will ber of Commerce received a public health emergency. attraction of travelers is a sig- positions within departments. a full-time administrative bring video and audio equip- $11,684 Tourism Relief to Ac- “Thank you to Governor nificant asset in recruiting en- specialist for the health de- ment and related services to Addressing opioid issues celerate Vitality and Economic Evers and our federal decision trepreneurs, workers, students, partment. At the moment, two locations, the Courthouse One was a part-time over- Lift (TRAVEL) Stimulus Grant makers for allocating these retirees, and investors. professional staff is doing Jury Room and Law Enforce- dose response coordinator in from the Department of Tour- CARES Act dollars to sup- their own clerical and sup- ment Center Community the health department. This ism. Sauk Prairie Area Chamber port the tourism industry,” said About the Sauk Prairie port work, and an additional Room. person would help survivors of Commerce is one of 158 re- Tywana German, Executive Area Chamber of Commerce person would allow them to Officials hope this project of drug overdoses connect cipients of TRAVEL grant funds Director. “These muchneeded Since 1956, the Sauk Prairie focus more on core duties. will be reimbursed by state with supports to help them totaling nearly $12 million. funds are a critical step in our Area Chamber of Commerce The estimated salary is and federal dollars, particu- battle their addictions. The TRAVEL grant pro- recovery.” has existed to promote, advo- $39,266 with benefits worth larly under the CARES Act According to county info, gram was designed to help The full list of tourism pro- cate, and connect our business $24,763. for coronavirus-related ex- this position needed to be Wisconsin’s tourism promo- motion and development orga- community. Representing a di- penses. If this doesn’t hap- created as part of a grant that tion and tourism development nizations receiving grant funds verse industry base, our Cham- Custodians hired pen, the money will come Sauk County won in May. organizations resume business is available here. ber understands that growing County Board members from the general fund. The estimated salary of a operations and restore eco- Tourism is an important pil- business – of any size- is the voted in favor of creating full-time coordinator would nomic activity stemming from lar of Wisconsin’s economy and common value of our member- three full-time custodian County administrator in- have been $44,022 with ben- the COVID-19 public health the industry saw its biggest year ship. positions for the building troduced efits valued at $25,513. emergency. The effort is funded on record in 2019. Over 113.2 The Chamber is at the heart services department to help In non-action items, Sauk On average, Sauk County through the state’s discretion- million visits statewide gener- of the community, connecting clean the county’s 425,000 County Board Chair Tim Mc- has 55 known non-fatal over- ary federal Coronavirus Aid, ated an estimated $22.2 billion, our members to one another square feet of space. These Cumber introduced the new doses each year, and there are Relief, and Economic Security including $1.6 billion in state and to opportunities for com- positions would also assist county administrator, Brent believed to be more that are (CARES) Act dollars. and local tax revenue. The tour- merce. The Chamber exists to with maintenance costs, thus Miller. Miller had just begun not reported. “While there is no way for ism industry supports 202,217 promote and foster a healthy saving some money on hav- as of the board meeting but The goal is to reduce Sauk us to replace all that was lost, full- and parttime jobs in Wis- economy and quality lifestyle ing to hire extra personnel in did take a moment to say a County’s opioid-related inci- that area. few words. these grants are not only an ac- consin and last year, the state for our community through dents and deaths. According The estimated cost of all He noted that he looks for- knowledgement of just how im- achieved a return on investment high quality programs; serv- to data, Sauk County’s aver- these positions is $163,461. ward to working with county portant tourism is to our state’s of $95 in visitor spending per ing as the voice of business age of opioid-related ER vis- Benefits details were not employees and officials to economy, but also a critical first $1 of promotional spending. and community with key stra- its is 70 people per 100,000, listed. meet Sauk’s goals and objec- step in a long journey that we At a more local level in Sauk tegic audiences; Improving which is much higher than tives. will take together to rebuild,” County, travelers spent $1,145.2 the community and business the state average of 44 indi- Configuring rooms for “I’m very excited to be said Secretary-designee, Sara million in 2019 and supported climate through advocacy of viduals. Sauk County also COVID-19 here,” he said. Meaney. “I am grateful to 11,542 number of full- and smart growth & development, sees more deaths as a result Besides personnel, the Governor Evers for his com- part-time jobs. While this data while providing opportunities mitment to Wisconsin’s tourism underscores that tourism is one to strengthen our workforce and economy.” of Wisconsin’s most financially local economy; and promoting stocked as space allows. Please The funds will provide relief valuable industries, the impact the identity of the Sauk Prairie AT THE LIBRARY maintain social distancing while from the impacts of COVID-19 of tourism advancement activi- Riverway as a destination to RUTH CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY browsing. and support marketing to pro- ties upon Wisconsin’s economy visit, stay and/or live. Learn mote a safe and healthy experi- stretches well beyond the tour- more at www.saukprairie.com. www.pdslibrary.org • 643-8318 Book Bag Sale ence for travelers and resident ism industry. The halo effect The Friends of the Ruth Cul- ver Community Library are November Teen Tuesday Meeting link is available at pd- nity Library to get a bag (while istration is required, but please to 4:00pm. Saturday open selling book bags for $10 each. Bags slibrary.org. Contact Meagan at supplies last). Contact Heather email [email protected] 9:00am to 1:00pm. Limited The special 120th Anniversary Registration is open for the 643-8318 with questions. Spon- Phelps at 608-643-8318 or if you’d like to be added to the computer access is available artwork was designed by Sophie Ruth Culver Community Li- sored by the Friends of the Ruth [email protected] with email list. by reservation. Please see the Hoffman and features images of brary’s November Teen Tues- Culver Community Library. questions. library website at pdslibrary.org all four library buildings. They days at Home! Fill out the form Library Returns for more details. are a great size for filling with at pdslibrary.org to select which Bookmark Design Contest฀฀ ฀฀ Online฀฀ Storytime All library returns are quar- books from the lobby book sale! activities you’d like to receive Using the 120th Anniversary฀฀฀ ฀฀฀ The Ruth Culver Com- antined and will not be checked Curbside Service Bags are available for purchase in November. Bags will be as a theme, design a bookmark munity Library’s online sto- in for several days. To ensure We understand that not every- at the Ruth Culver Community available for pick up beginning using any medium you’d like! rytime will be live and held everyone’s safety, no indoor one is ready to come back into Library. November 1. Teen Tuesdays are Prizes will be awarded in 3 age via Zoom Thursday, October returns will be accepted. How- the library yet so we continue open to grades 6-12. Optional categories (0-10, 11-17, and 29 and Thursday, Novem- ever, you may return any and to provide Curbside Service at Maker Monday Bags Zoom gatherings will be held 18+) and winning entries will ber 5 at 10:00am. The link to all items in our outside book the Ruth Culver Community Li- The next Maker Monday at 6:45pm on November 3 and be made into bookmarks for join is available at pdslibrary. drop located on the side of the brary. No appointment is neces- bag will be available at the 17. Contact Meagan at 608-643- our patrons. Entry forms can be org/online-storytime. If you building. sary to pick up holds. Just call front desk Monday, November 8318 or [email protected] printed from the library’s web- can’t make it this week, join us at 608-643-8318 when you 2. There will be one craft for with questions. site (www.pdslibrary.org) or Miss Heather on Zoom every Current Hours arrive. Requests may be made kids in grades 1-5, another for picked up at the library’s front Thursday at 10:00am. No reg- The Ruth Culver Commu- by calling the library or by PreK-K, and a coloring sheet Virtual Author Talk desk. Deadline to enter is Octo- nity Library is currently open placing holds as usual using the for younger children. No reg- Louise Endres Moore, Lodi ber 31. for Express Service as follows: LINKcat catalog (pds.linkcat. istration is required, just stop native and author of Alfred: The Monday-Thursday open 9:00am info) or mobile app. by the Ruth Culver Commu- Quiet History of a World War II Lobby Book Sale to 8:00pm. Friday open 9:00am Since 1989 Infantryman, will speak virtu- The Friends of the Ruth Cul- FOR RENT Remodeling, Inc. ally via Zoom Wednesday, No- ver Community Library are Prairie du Sac, WI vember 11 at 6:30pm. Signed hosting a mini book sale in the MINI WAREHOUSES 643-6021 copies of the book are available lobby of the Ruth Culver Com- • Window Replacement • Siding & Roofing • Bathrooms Prairie du Sac Industrial Park • Decks • Kitchens • Additions • New Homes for purchase for $20 at the Ruth munity Library. All sales are by www.saukprairieremodeling.com Culver Community Library. donation, and tables will be re- 643-3558 ALL TYPES OF HOME REPAIRS!

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library. The book club would not be a reality this year. AT THE LIBRARY reads a variety of fiction However, Optimist member and nonfiction. Book Club COMMUNITY EVENTS Carol May and Brandon Bolar, GEORGE CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY will be held over Zoom. manager of the Riviera Bow- It was with sadness that we ServicePersonal.org/spah/pack- Contact Emily at emily@ land Pizzeria, put their heads www.saukcitylibrary.org • 643-8346 announced the cancellation of even​t.​ saukcitylibrary.org to get together and the dinner is now our 2020 Pack Event. Or you can mail a check, on the calendar! the link. All are welcome. The George Culver Com- grounds while you search. But as we all know, world made payable to SPAH Pack Election Day, November 3, munity Library is located The key is posted in a win- hunger has not been cancelled, Event to: SPAH 821 Industry is the date from 4:30-7 p.m .at at 615 Phillips Blvd. and is dow to the left of our main LIBRARY OF THINGS and the need is greater than Rd. Sauk City, WI 53583. Riviera Bowl and Pizzeria, 51 open Monday - Thursday entrance on Dallas St. Once Introducing the Library ever. Feed My Starving Chil- If you were saving up your Polk St. in Sauk City. The meal from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., you’ve found everyone, stop of Things, a collection of dren announced that they could coins to donate at the pack includes spaghetti with meat Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 in the library for a prize. non-traditional library items not hold any Mobilepack events event, we do have the change sauce, salad, garlic bread knots for the remainder of 2020. counter at 6:8, and you can stop p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 available for checkout. The and individually wrapped des- We can still help. We are in to be counted on Mondays a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The phone STORYWALK library has fishing poles, a serts made by Optimist mem- moving forward with a hopeful from 9-5 or Wednesdays from bers. The price is $10 for adults number is 608-643-8346. Take a walk around our bike repair kit, 2 kinds of and faithful attitude by continu- 9-3. and $18 for a family meal, new grounds and follow bike racks, games, a projec- tor, bird watching kits, and ing to fund raise, with the intent $25 feeds 100 children for a which will feed 2-3 people. Stay up-to-date with all the pages to read the story to resume with our next event in day and $88 feeds a child for much more. The collection The proceeds will help fund of the library’s events by Fletcher and the Falling October of 2021. By collecting a year. Can you make a differ- will continue to grow and the four Sauk Prairie Optimist liking our page on Face- Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. donations now, we have already ence? Club scholarships that are part change. Check out the full book at SaukCityLibrary or The path starts by the circle and will continue to send dona- of the Dollars for Scholars pro- inventory on our website. by checking our website at bike racks. tions directly to FMSC so that Thanksgiving Fellowship gram at SPHS, which provides saukcitylibrary.org. they can put the funds to use Meal, Thursday, November 26, scholarships to graduating se- MAKE AND TAKE CURBSIDE PICK-UP immediately. Any funds col- 2020. Deliveries and carry outs niors. HALLOWEEN STORY- KITS We are still offering curb- lected will count toward our only; no sit down dining Cars should enter at the north TIME November 4 & 18, De- side pick-up. You can use next event. For ome deliveries and carry end of Ace Hardware where In the interim, FMSC has outs call Lauren Maier at 608- Miss Becky has Hal- cember 2 & 16 curbside to get your holds or orders will be taken and pay- been able to continue to provide 370-9508 or Sandy Maier at loween stories and songs Visit the library to pick ask us to select books for you ment made. Orders will then be much needed food by contract- 608-448-5131. Phone calls relayed by walkie talkie to the for kids! The pre-recorded up a Take and Make craft kit from the library’s collection. ing with a manufacturer that only, no e-mails Riviera kitchen. Next, cars will video, posted on Facebook, for children ages 5-12. Now Call us at 608-643-8346 to arrange a pick-up time. The is packing the meals in the ab- Deliveries will commence at be routed by friendly guides to is geared toward kids 5 and introducing kits for children sence of bringing volunteers 11:00 a,m, Thanksgiving morn- curbside pick-up cart is lo- the food pick-up point on the under. You can access the li- under 5. New kits are re- together to pack. ing. If you wish to volunteer, cated outside our main en- south side of the “Riv”, where brary’s Facebook page with- leased every other week on We are asking for your con- please call Lauren or Sandy trance on Dallas St. your meals will be brought to out having an account, and Wednesday after noon. Lim- tinued support of our pack Maier. your car by face-masked Opti- there is a link to Facebook ited to one per child while event. We know that 2020 has Thank you for the generous mist members wearing gloves. BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN on our website, saukcityli- supplies last. been a challenge for some eco- food donations by area busi- Then you can depart to go eat brary.org Call 608-643-8346 for an nomically, and we understand if nesses, and the donations and your delicious dinner(s)! BOOK CLUB Appt. the answer is no. If so, our hope efforts of many community Orders will not be taken over OUTSIDE SCAVEN- Tuesday, November 10 Need help with technol- is that this even can remain on members. the phone! GER HUNT at 1:00 p.m. ogy or have in-depth re- your radar and in your budget The Optimists would like to for the future. If 2020 has con- It’s tradition that the Sauk We have spooky Hallow- November’s Pick: Lot- search questions? Call the thank everyone in advance for tinued to be prosperous for you, Prairie Optimist Club hosts an een creatures hidden outside tery by Patricia Wood library to schedule a librar- helping to support our Club by please consider a donation. Election Day Spaghetti Dinner. taking part in the dinner! for our scavenger hunt. Ex- Copies of the book are ian. If we don’t know the an- swer, we can help you find it. Donations can be made With the COVID-19 pandemic, plore our new building and available to check out in the safely online at:www.Making- the thought was perhaps it

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Sauk Prairie day of the month at 7 p.m. meet some new people, have a the month, 5-7 p.m. Located at will be accepted. tion Day spaghetti dinner on good time and help your com- 821 Industry Rd. Sauk City. For more information, con- November 3, from 4:30 to 7 The Village Board of Prai- The Sauk Prairie Police munity. Social time at 6:30 This coincides with the Food tact John Ramthun, Executive p.m. at the Riviera Bowl. The rie du Sac meets on the sec- Commission meets the second p.m., dinner and meeting at 7 Pantry’s Distribution on the Director, 6:8 at 608 561 8468, price is $10 for adults and $18 ond and fourth Tuesday of the Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the or Bill Reay at 608-444-9590. for a family meal, which will month at 7 p.m. in the Village p.m. The Local Alzheimer & De- month. Sample food prepared We are Helping Men Grow To- feed 2-3 people. Hall. The Ruth Culver Commu- mentia support group meets with produce from 6:8’s Com- gether. Cars should enter at the north The Village Board of Sauk nity Library Board meets the the fourth Wednesday of the munity Garden when it is in Reformers Unanimous Ad- end of Ace Hardware where City meets the second and third Wednesday of the month month, 3-4:30 p.m., at Maple- season. dictions Recovery Program orders will be taken and pay- fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 :30 p.m. wood. Call Theresa Grimes, For more information, (RU) meets every Friday at ment made. Orders will then be at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. The Sauk Prairie School 643-3383, if you have any ques- see: www.makingserviceper- 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist relayed by walkie talkie to the If there are five Tuesdays in Board meets the 2nd and fourth tions. sonal.org Church in Sauk City. RU is Riviera kitchen. Next, cars will month, it meets the fifth week. Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. Prairie Busy Badgers 4-H Temporarily suspended- a faith-based, Christ-centered be routed by friendly guides to The Town Board of Troy The George Culver Com- Club meet the first Monday of -6:8‘s Men‘s Community is a program to help people over- the food pick-up point on the meets the second Tuesday of munity Library Board meets the month, Sauk Prairie Public monthly meeting of men from come addictions and stubborn south side of the “Riv”, where the month at 7:30 p.m. at the the second Monday of the Library, 6:30 p.m. our community who are look- habits. Everyone is welcome to your meals will be brought to Troy Town Hall. month at the George Culver Sauk Prairie Sewing and ing to not simply survive this attend. More information can your car by face-masked Opti- The Town Board of Honey Community Library, 615 Phil- Quilting Friends meets the life but to thrive. Gatherings be found at rusaukprairie.com mist members wearing gloves. Creek meets the second Tues- ips Blvd, Sauk City, at 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month will be held the first Sunday of Overeaters Anonymous is day of every month at 7:30 at the Ruth Culver Library, 1:00 each month at the 6:8 building, structured in a twelve step p.m. The Happy Hustlers 4-H p.m. 821 Industry Rd Sauk City, WI. program to help people stop The Town Board of Club meet the first Sunday of Sauk Prairie Community The doors will open at 3:45 eating compulsively and other Sumpter meets the second the month, Plain Library, 2 p.m. Club, meets the first Tuesday p.m., dinner will be served at compulsive food behaviors. Monday of the month at 7:30 The Active Strivers 4-H or Wednesday of each month, 4:30 p.m., and a guest speaker Zoom meetings will be held p.m. club meet the first Tuesday of see saukprairiecommunityclub. will present on a topic relevant every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. The Village Board of Mer- the month, 6:30 p.m., Tower weebly.com/meetingsevents. to men’s wellbeing at 5:30 p.m. Go to the following link for the rimac meets the second Tues- Rock School. html for time, day, and location. There is no charge for the meal meeting: https://us02web.zoom. day of the month at 5 p.m. The Sauk Prairie Earth- Temporarily suspended- or the event thanks to gener- us/j/89757555685 The Town Board of Prairie lings 4-H Club meet the second -6:8’s Community Meal, open ous sponsorship by friends and du Sac meets the second Tues- Monday of the month at Grace- to the public. Free of charge. neighbors in the Sauk Prairie The Sauk Prairie Optimist day of the month at 7 p.m. Way Church, 1375 Lincoln 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of community. Free will offerings Club will be hosting an Elec- The Town Board of Rox- Ave., 5:30 p.m. bury meets the first and third The Sauk Prairie Lions Monday of the month at 7:30 Club meets every third Wednes- p.m. day of the month at The Prairie The Town Board of Mer- House in Prairie du Sac. rimac meets the first Wednes- All are welcome to come,

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The Mazomanie Lions Club encouraged to practice social an “investment in our future” will hold a food drive to restock distancing and wearing masks. the Christian In Action Food Stay healthy. The following informational modern learning environment the referendum total. 15th. Based on this information, Pantry. Donations can be made All proceeds go directly to article was written by the Wis- for students. Like many Districts in the the WHSD mill rate is projected at Mazo Hardware and Dollar Holy Cross Building fund. consin Heights School District “The proposed elementary state, Wisconsin Heights has to be $10.02. The mill rate is the General Store from 10 a.m. – for the Star News. The article addition will have ample educa- been struggling with revenue tax amount per $1,000 of fair 2 p.m. on Nov. 7. All food and The Black Earth Fire Depart- was fact-checked and meets tional, cafeteria, and gym space limits that the State sets. These market value. The visual below monetary donations will be ac- ment is holding a Firefighters submission guidelines. for current and projected enroll- limits, or caps, dictate how shows the recent mill rate his- cepted. Checks should be pay- Association raffle ticket sale on ment,” Sinz explained. There is much money the District can tory in WHSD. able to Christian In Action Food Saturday, November 7, at the Wisconsin Heights’ $27 mil- a separate, secured entrance and raise in revenue through local Pantry. fire department building from lion referendum proposal calls the elementary students will not property taxes and state aid. As you can see, without the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for consolidating District op- have shared building space with Student enrollment is a key fac- referendum, our 20-21 mill St. Barnabas Catholic Due to COVID-19, Black Church, located on Highway Earth Fire Department’s Fire- erations into one campus by the middle or high school stu- tor in determining the limits, rate is over $2.00 below where 14 in Mazomanie will again be fighters Association was unable building an elementary addition dents. and an enrollment study com- it was in 201516. The average having its Estate Sale. Hours are to have their annual pancake at the middle/high school site. It The addition would also save missioned by the District pre- annual mill rate impact of the Thursday, November 12, from 8 breakfast, making the annual would also provide significant the District money by reducing dicts a pattern of slow growth November 3, 2020 referendum a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Novem- gun raffle the only fundraiser facility upgrades to the middle/ operating costs such as utilities for the foreseeable future. is $1.86. This increase, on aver- ber 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 2020. The raffle is limited to high school building. The result and maintenance because of the Because of these challenges, age, will still keep our mill rate and Saturday, November 14, 1000 tickets and tickets will be would be an enhanced learning consolidation from three build- Wisconsin Heights has had a below where it was in 2016-17. from 8 a.m. to noon. sold drive-thru style at the sta- environment to serve students ings into one central campus. deficit operational budget for Meaning an approved referen- It will feature furniture for tion. Prizes include 20 different for years to come. In addition, In the spring 2020 commu- the past 13 years, which has dum would allow for: sale, as well as decorative items. guns or the value of the gun in the new mechanical systems nity survey to determine support been offset by a series of oper- • a new $22 million elemen- Linens, tools, kitchenware gar- in-store credit at Wilderness and building control systems for a referendum, the majority ating referendums that allow a tary school dening items, wicker, lamps, Fish and Game in Sauk City. will provide indoor air qual- of those responding said they District to raise money through • $5 million of updates to stereo equipment, books and Winners will be drawn on De- ity standards at CDC recom- would prefer the single campus property taxes over its annual existing high school/middle records, will also be offered. cember 5, at 2 p.m., at the fire mended levels. option to renovations at the ex- revenue limit. The last operat- school building There are beautiful Christmas station. “This capital referendum is isting elementary schools. ing referendum was approved We would be able to provide items on display for sale, must If you’re unable to make it an investment in our future,” If the referendum is ap- in April 2019 and runs through these updates with an average see to appreciate. on November 7, contact any said Superintendent Jordan proved, the District will work the 2023-24 school year. mill rate similar to the 2016-17 This is a fun sale full of trea- member of the fire department Sinz. “It is a secure investment with community leaders to The November 3 referendum rate. Furthermore, the District is sures for everyone, so don’t or message the fire department in the long-term success of the identify new uses for the Mazo- proposal is a capital referen- projecting $600,000 in annual miss the sale. on Facebook to get your tickets. Wisconsin Heights School Dis- manie and Black Earth Elemen- dum, which allows the District operating savings if we transi- Holy Cross Parish volun- trict.” tary School buildings and find to take on debt to pay for major tion to a single campus. teers as well as customers are The District has been study- buyers. capital improvements or con- Because Wisconsin Heights ing its facility needs for the The facility study also iden- struction. Wisconsin Heights is surrounded by many other past three years. The commu- tified needs at the middle and has not had a capital referendum excellent school Districts that nity, through the Future Search high school building, including in 26 years. By contrast, almost have invested in their facilities, LIBRARY CORNER process, mapped out a course roofs that need repair, outdated all the adjacent school districts it is critical that the District is NEWS FROM THE BLACK EARTH PUBLIC LIBRARY for the District for the next de- mechanical systems, and bath- have passed a capital referen- also able to offer upgraded fa- www.blackearthlibrary.org cade. Improvements to facili- rooms that were not accessible dum to improve their facilities cilities and a modern learning ties, especially at Black Earth under the federal ADA require- within the past five years. environment to serve current Black Earth Public Library By order of Dane County and Mazomanie Elementary ments. If the November 3 referen- and future students and retain a Hours Public Health, all individuals Schools, were a top priority. During a series of online dum is approved, the owner of high-quality staff, Sinz said. Open to the public use of who enter the library must wear Guided by this priority, the Dis- Community Conversations this a home valued at $100,000 will “We want the next two gen- library: Monday-Thursday 1-6 a face mask. Public hours will trict conducted a facility study, summer, the District received pay an estimated $186 more in erations of Wisconsin Heights p.m., Friday 1-4 p.m. be limited to 5 people at a time. which identified significant feedback about its facility property taxes per year, or about Students to enjoy the same Vulnerable individuals by Everyone should observe social issues at both buildings that plans, and these were incorpo- 50 cents a day. However, the high-class learning environ- appointment: Monday-Friday distancing of 6 feet, wash hands would require approximately rated into the final proposal. A District recently received infor- ment and opportunities as our 10 a.m.-1 p.m. before and after entering, and $21 million to repair. consistent concern was about mation from the Wisconsin De- neighboring communities,” he No-Contact Walk-Up Li- use hand sanitizer as needed. Fixing the issues, however, increased traffic at the site. partment of Public Instruction said, adding, “A strong and at- brary Service: Saturday 10 would not update the build- Therefore, a traffic study was that is important to consider. tractive school District is good a.m.-1 p.m. SEE BE LIB, PAGE 9 ings to meet current educational conducted that found that the The DPI released general for the entire community, not programming needs, includ- main entrance was safe and school aid information for just parents and students.” ing flexible learning spaces. that traffic flow improvements Wisconsin Schools on October Do you need to open The facility study found that were within the District’s con- TOP NEEDS: the cost of building an elemen- trol. 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Please be aware that inter- Library Closures Dance and sing with Kirsten feel free to continue on paper or Historical Society’s library delivery and requests The library will be closed to songs by The Learning transfer to Beanstack.) of other libraries’ materials are these days in November: Groove! Just visit our YouTube upcoming fundraising still not fully operational, but Tuesday, November 3 for channel to find your favorite Online Resources progress is being made weekly Election Day. tunes, and get those wiggles out Don’t forget that with your to fill holds requests and to add Wednesday, November 11 for whenever you want. Black Earth Library card you events this fall delivery runs. Also, all items re- Veterans Day. have access to many online re- Take a look back at the history of Black Earth and the sur- ceived will be placed in a 4 day Thursday, November 26 1000 Books Before Kinder- sources such as: rounding area as the Black Earth Historical Society will be quarantine to prevent spread of through Sunday, November 29 garten Club on Beanstack selling their upcoming 2021 calendar, featuring historical possible contaminants. If you for Thanksgiving Day. Go to blackearthlibrary. OverDrive/Libby for e-books photos from the BEHS archives. Calendars are $15 each and have questions call 608-767- beanstack.org to get signed and audiobooks will be available for pickup locally starting in November, or 4905. Build Your Own Storytime up for our 1000 Books Before Hoopla for music, videos, e- mailed for an additional $3. Visit the Black Earth Historical Kirsten will be reading a Kindergarten Club. All children books, comics and audiobooks Society website at: blackearthwihistory.org for details, or call Crafty Grab Bags for Kids new picture book every Mon- from birth until the start of Kin- Kanopy for streaming videos Gary Ballweg at 608-370-0751 to place your order. A new Crafty Grab Bag is day. Visit our YouTube chan- dergarten are welcome to join. Ancestry.com Another fundraiser for BEHS will take place Monday available every Monday. Give nel anytime for videos of your The goal is to encourage you to Consumer Reports through Sunday, Nov. 16 – 22 as the Historical Society will us a call at 608-767-4905 to favorite songs, rhymes and read 1000 books with your child NoveList Plus hold a Cheese Curd Culver’s Share Event at Culver’s in Cross have your bag set aside for stories to enjoy at home. Go to before the start of school. Not Transparent Language Plains. A percentage of all cheese curd sales that week will be pick-up. blackearthlibrary.org and click only does this provide a solid donated to the society. on our YouTube link, or search reading foundation, and en- Please visit our website Funds raised from local events are used to support building Halloween Goody Bags for Black Earth Public Library courage school success, but it’s blackearthlibrary.org for links maintenance and repairs plus general upkeep; opportunities Trick or Treat! Stop by the li- on YouTube. Don’t forget to also a lot of fun! When you’ve to access our online resources. to provide special events such the annual Santa visit (unfor- brary to get a Halloween Goody subscribe! finished the program, your child You may also visit us on Face- tunately cancelled for 2020); and to ensure local history pres- Bag. Great for kids of all ages. will earn a free book and book book and Instagram for other ervation efforts can be shared with the community for years Build Your Own Twist & bag. (Note: If you have already updates. to come. Donations to the Black Earth Historical Society are Shout started this program on paper, always welcome.

To submit an item for the community calendar, BLACK EARTH & MAZOMANIE AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR email: [email protected] Mazomanie brary Board meets on the sures for everyone, so don’t mont meets monthly, typically available for $15 each with local ticket sale on Saturday, No- fourth Wednesday of each miss the sale. on the second Monday of each pickup, or for an additional $3 vember 7, at the fire depart- The Village of Mazomanie month at 7 p.m. at the library. Holy Cross Parish volun- month at the Vermont Town they can be mailed. Also Nov. ment building from 11 a.m. to Board meets on the second The Friends of the Mazo- teers as well as customers are Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. 16 through 22 the BEHS will 2 p.m. and fourth Tuesdays of each manie Free Library meet the encouraged to practice social hold a Cheese Curd Culver’s The raffle is limited to 1000 month, except in December. third Tuesday of each month distancing and wearing masks. Heights Unlimited Com- Share Event at Culver’s of tickets and tickets will be sold The board meets on the first at 7 p.m., also at the library. Stay healthy. munity Resource Center of- Cross Plains. A percentage of all drive-thru style at the station. Tuesday of December. All other The Mazomanie Music All proceeds go directly to fers food, personal essentials cheese curd sales that week will Prizes include 20 different guns committees meet on demand. Conservancy (MMC) holds Holy Cross Building fund. and clothing to those in need be donated to the society. or the value of the gun in in- The Town Board of Mazo- ‘Another Friday Night in who reside in the following ZIP store credit at Wilderness Fish manie meets on the second Downtown Mazomanie’ free Black Earth codes: 53503, 53515, 53517, Black Earth Public Library and Game in Sauk City. Win- Monday of every month at concerts throughout the year 53528, 53560. Distribution is Hours ners will be drawn on December 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, at 6 p.m. at the Mazomanie The Village Board of Black on Tues 4-6:30 p.m. Located at Monday through Thursday, 5, at 2 p.m., at the fire station. 711 West Hudson Street. Community Building. Earth meets the first week on 1529 State St. (Hwy 14), Suite 10 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’re unable to make it The Wisconsin Heights The Wildlife Forever ATV the month at 6:30 p.m. in the B, Black Earth. Contact info: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 7, contact any School Board meets the sec- Club holds meetings the sec- municipal building. Call the 608-767-3663 or email info@ Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. member of the fire department ond and fourth Mondays of ond Monday of every month village office at (608)767-4901 HeightsUnlimited.net. Inter- or message the fire department each month at 6:30 in the Step unless indicated otherwise. for specific meeting days and ested in volunteering? For in- The Mazomanie Lions Club on Facebook to get your tickets. Room at the Middle School/ The club is accepting member- dates. formation, call 608-795-2353 or will hold a food drive to re- High School. ship applications. Donations are The Town Board of Black email joyceevers@centurylink. stock the Christian In Action Micklesons-Martin Ameri- always welcome. All proceeds Earth usually meets at 6:30 net or [email protected]. Food Pantry. Donations can can Legion Post 313 Black Food Pantry: The “Chris- go to signage for roads and p.m. on the first Tuesday of be made at Mazo Hardware Earth, invite the public to tians in Action Food Pantry” trails. Contact Diane Halverson each month in the lower level The Black Earth Histori- and Dollar General Store Veterans Park, Black Earth will be open Saturdays, from regarding questions at diane- of 1116 Mills Street, Black cal Society meets on the first from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Nov. on November 11th at 11:00 10-11:30 a.m. in the Mazo- [email protected]. Earth. Information about Wednesday of each month at 7. All food and monetary dona- a.m to join us in our Honor manie Community Building scheduled meetings is available 6:30 p.m. at the Black Earth tions will be accepted. Checks Salute to all Veterans at the at 9 Brodhead. At this time, it St. Barnabas Catholic on the town website calendar. History Center, 1022 Blue should be payable to Christian Honor Wall. The chaplain will will not be open on Tuesdays. Church, located on Highway The Town Board of Berry Mounds Street. The public is In Action Food Pantry. offer a prayer, and Commander In order to limit contact, food 14 in Mazomanie will again be meets the third Monday of welcome. Dennis J Wood will present a will be delivered in prepacked having its Estate Sale. Hours the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Upcoming events for the The Black Earth Fire De- reading. We ask that social dis- bags and boxes via curbside are Thursday, November 12, Town Hall, 9046 State Road Black Earth Historical Society partment is holding a Fire- tancing and wearing of masks pick-up on Brodhead Street. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 19, Mazomanie. Information include their upcoming 2021 fighters Association raffle be observed for this event. When you arrive, please pull November 13, from 8 a.m. to about scheduled meetings is calendar fundraiser, featur- your car parallel to the curb. 5 p.m., and Saturday, Novem- available on the town website. ing historical photos from the The line will begin on Brodhead ber 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Town Board of Ver- BEHS archives. Calendars are and turn the corner and go down It will feature furniture for Crescent Street. You will be re- sale, as well as decorative items. quired to wear mask. Linens, tools, kitchenware gar- Now you can fi nd us on Mazomanie Free Library dening items, wicker, lamps, Facebook and Instagram! 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PAGE 10 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 HEIGHTS CREEK FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 Her first grader “hates school being lose to Highway a part in the large “pie” from as potential grants. Gateway A resident also mentioned causing a dam which is raising school,” she said, and “wants to 14. Sinz talked about the dis- which the District gets its tax to the Driftless was also men- debris around the new bridges the water levels. physically see” his classmates. tances he measured between revenue. Changes to municipal tioned as a possible partner. which have narrowed the creek, “I don’t feel [this model] is the proposed entrance and play- share can change tax bills as meeting out educational re- ground. He said there are 175 well. quirements,” said Wolf. “He’s yards between the elementary The proposed budget this only online for maybe two entrance as planned, as well year--acknowledging that the hours a day.” as 300 yards--and two fences- numbers are estimates--stands LIBRARY “It’s really important that we -between the playground and at $12.9 million. This is a 6 per- FROM PAGE 1 stop and think about what we’re Highway 14. cent increase over last year--but acting as secretary and at- would like to make regard- in order to establish better doing to our younger kids,” she The board had a short presen- the mill rate went down. This tending the Library Board and ing Tuesday’s meeting before communication, first meet- said. tation about next year’s budget, is due, mostly, to the total ap- Finance and Communication the minutes are made public.” ing on June 29. Colby said at Wolf said the District should with a more in-dept look at praised value of properties in Sub-committee meetings at this The Finance and Com- that meeting that “Commu- find out what larger area- dis the next meeting. The bottom the district growing. time. I have been contemplat- munication subcommittee- nication between the Village tricts are doing, and emulate line is a mill rate decrease of a Public Health of Madison ing this decision for the past -composed of Library Board and the Library is not right.” their model and practices. few cents, and a mill rate that and Dane County reported the few months. Unfortunately, I members--has been meet- “I think we need to move for- is $1.80 less than where it was growing COVID-19 cases in have not seen my capacity in- ing over the past few months ward, not keep stepping back- five years ago. Sinz made sure Dane County, as well as at the crease over that time period, so wards,” said Wolf. to note that if the operations local level. “I’m just a frustrated parent referendum passed, the mill rate Sinz also shared some infor- I made the decision to resign. Has it been a while since you’ve of four kids.” would return to the level from mation from a Milwaukee Jour- I believe it is most appro- gone out for breakfast? priate for Carolyn, as the Li- Later in the meeting--ad- 5ive years ago. nal Sentinel article, with data Treat yourself! dressing Wolf’s concerns--Dis- He also explained to a resi- that showed there have been brary Director, and Linda, as trict Administrator Jordan Sinz dent attending the meeting 710 COVID-19 infections in the Library Board president, There are lots of restaurant choices noted that parents who feel exactly how taxes and mill schools to date. to discuss any statements they in our newspaper. their kids are falling behind or rates relate. The mill rate is In terms of when the District having issues should first con- the amount taxed per thousand can return to in-person classes, tact their teachers--who know dollars of assessed value on a Sinz spoke about “turning the situation best. From there, property. As properties are as- the dial,” and not “flipping a things can be escalated to the sessed, their values can and switch,” meaning they would principal, and so on. often do change. Therefore, take an incremental approach Another resident wrote a even if the mill rate remains the to reopening. He said it takes letter expressing concerns same, one’s tax bill can change. three weeks alone to prepare for about the proposed elementary Likewise, municipal taxes play a switch in a teaching model. He noted 22 percent of the Dis- You can make a trict’s students are in some way difference! Donate to having face-to-face instruction. HU Heights Unlimited to Sinz warned of the “yo-yo” give a neighbor a affect, where District’s reopen, helping hand. HEIGHTS UNLIMITED only to quarantine or close due COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Serving those in need to an infection. He also said, Food Pantry • Clothes Closet who reside in 53503, “There are educators in our 53515, 53517, 53528 state that have died of COVID. Facebook.com/HeightsUnlimited and 53560 ZIP codes. That’s the reality.” HU HEIGHTS UNLIMITED OPEN COMMUNITYTUESDAYS, RESOURCE CENTER 4–6:30 PM

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Sauk City saw cases rise friends, and loved ones. What Director, says that at least one -a student who had attended the smaller population figures. from 39 to 53 in the past is happening right now is tak- hospital in Sauk County is near school. Two additional close To convert to cases per ten week. The Prairie du Sac area ing an incredible emotional capacity, with limited access contacts have been quarantined. thousand, multiply by 10, or saw a bigger increase, from and physical toll that I fear will to inpatient beds, critical care As of October 26, Sauk Prai- move the decimal one place to FULL SERVICE AUTO, 87 to 111. The Mazomanie/ only compound in the com- equipment, support resources rie School District is reporting the right. To convert to cases TRUCK, & TIRE REPAIR Black Earth area added 12 ing months. Our region, like and/or staffing, which impact 10 positive cases and 26 quaran- per hundred thousand, multi- 501 W. Main St. • Mt. Horeb new cases for a total of 58. many others is starting from the management of patient care. tined individuals. At Monday’s ply by one hundred or move 608-437-5536 Cases have nearly doubled a deeply troubling place if the The situation in Sauk County is meeting, Superintendent Jeff the decimal two places to the Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 - 5 in Mazomanie and Black Earth projections from epidemiolo- reflective of our larger region Wright noted a wedding in Sauk right. Cases per thousand is Saturday 7:30 - Noon since the beginning of October, gists come true that the next of several surrounding counties County had led to the increase total cases. This includes active going from 30 to 58. In the same several weeks will be our most and 31 hospitals: about 1 in 3 of cases at Tower Rock Elemen- cases as well as resolved cases. IN-THE-FIELD time period, Sauk City cases in- difficult of this pandemic.” hospitals in our region is near tary, where there are four posi- Data is usually col- FARM TIRE creased from 34 to 53, a smaller “As we all continue to make capacity, according to Warwick. tive cases and 14 close contacts. lected and calculated by addition of cases. The Prairie du sacrifices in an effort to some- “ICU beds are filling up in He complimented the staff and the Star News on Mondays. SERVICE Sac region has seen the largest how try to slow the spread of this our region,” she reports. As of District employees for coming Active case data is not increases, going from 67 cases virus, let’s never forget those October 22, Warwick says 81% together Monday to staff the available at the census tract at the beginning of October to who spend their days covered of ICU beds in our region are small elementary school in light level. The Star News uses 111. Sauk County, which has head to toe in protective equip- full, with just 45 ICU beds re- of the number of absent staff. total cases for its calculations. totaled 1643 cases, has added ment wondering if it will be maining across 31 hospitals. nearly 600 new COVID-19 enough to insulate themselves In addition to bed shortages, Data and methodology infections in the past month. and their families from falling local hospitals are also dealing CHURCH NOTES As a Firestone Certified On October 23, Dane victim to the very illness they with staffing shortfalls. “1 out of All data comes from the Farm Tire Dealer, our ser- County Executive Joe Parisi are working so hard to fight.” 3 Sauk County hospitals report State of Wisconsin website; GraceWay Church vice to you starts with released the follwing statement: At the same time, Sauk they will face a critical staffing the data is by census tract. 65 13th Street, Prairie du Sac, knowledgeable advice, “As of this morning, there County hospitals are reach- shortage within the next week,” Population figures for cen- 608-643-6064 Web: farm tire recommendations are 101 people hospitalized ing capacity. 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staying back until they have and Dennis Statz, Deb and Walt Happy Holidays come away from the house. Zweifel, and Bobbie Jo and ARENA NEWS Wear a mask, they do have some Jamie White. Congratulations Free Shipping on all orders over $50 scary ones out there, and both to all! Trail Magic Coffee Roasters by Mariah and Cheryl be the witness for your ballot. trick - or - treaters and the per- Sympathies to the Audrey tmcoffeeroasters.com Schmidt The village office will be wit- sons handing out treats should Halverson family on her pass- Well, it’s official, no more nessing from through October sanitize/wash their hands often. ing and to the Cliff Stewart long warm sunny days… Now 30th during their normal office Word on the street is there may family on his passing. it’s starting to turn into lows in hours. The township will do the be something happening at the The Arena Food Pantry has the 30s or even the 20s. Yikes! in-person absentee voting at the fire station, but you will have moved to what previously was Not gonna lie though, these town office on October 22nd, to contact one of our firemen or the Arena Elementary School. cool, blustery, dreary days are 27th and 29th from 3 to 6 p.m. check out Facebook. It’s a smaller spot, but we want TREE CARE LLC good napping days. Well, at You must provide the absentee Yay Wisconsin! We’re #1 in to give a huge shout out and Sauk Prairie, WI least on the weekends because ballot, they will not have any the nation for covid cases! (If thank you to Mr. Crook and Mr. most jobs don’t appreciate it if absentee ballots. you can’t tell, we are using our Kerska for letting them move in SCHEDULING WORK FOR FALL/WINTER SEASONS you take a nap at your desk at Halloween is right around the • Tree Health Care Treatments sarcastic type here.) There have on short notice. The Arena Pan- 2 o’clock in the afternoon. But corner and I hope you’ve picked • Professional Arborists been at least two days this past try has been providing 50 to 57 there is always a silver lining to up your pumpkins and have • Fully Insured/Quality Service week when over 3,000 plus new backpacks of food to the River everything and nothing like an them carved! We don’t yet, I • Tree Pruning (Trimming) cases have been reported. Do Valley school students so they abundance of caramel apples don’t know when we are going • Tree & Stump Removal we pat ourselves on the back have food to eat on the week- and chili to keep you happy on to do that, but hopefully this • Experienced Climbers/Bucket Truck or kick ourselves in the butt? ends. This is why it’s important a cool fall day. week. If you ask me, I carve We’re going with the latter. to support our local food pan- ISA Certified Arborists Registering to vote online a wicked Jack - O - Lantern, C’mon Wisconsin let’s keep our tries. And did you know that www.DiederichTreeCare.com ended on October 14, but you though my mother is laughing reigning championship of being Ray and Kris Porter have been 608-643-6891 can still register to vote at the hysterically right now, because the drunkest state in the United running the food pantry for 10 township or village offices dur- she does not agree, psht... States and not the #1 covid-19 years? Thank you to the Porters ing their regular office hours. Some good news, though, Hot spot state. for their service. The town office doesn’t have is the Village of Arena will be Happy Birthday to Richard The Arena Fire/EMS is hold- Brenda Myers, Interior Designer set office hours so if you call having Trick-or-Treating from Rock who is turning 90 years ing another blood drive on Fri- 6771 University Ave., Middleton and leave a message 753-2185, 4 until 7 p.m. on Halloween. If young on Oct. 30. Other birth- day, October 23, from 1 until 7 www.camelot-interiors.com 608.826.9060 clerk Joni Johnson-Kropp will you are participating, you must days are Doug P., Todd P., and p.m. at the Arena Fire Depart- Fine Furnishings & Interior Design Services Available contact you to schedule a time. have your outside porch light Paislee W. ment. This is a great way to In-person absentee voting on. Please, please, please make There are a lot of couples volunteer or help out with all STYLE is happening this week at both this a safe and fun trick - or - celebrating their anniversaries, the crises that are happening the village and town offices. treating time by social distanc- Deb and Gerald Nelson, Holly around the country at this time. All you have to do is take your ing. Give the family ahead of and Dave Hittesdorf, Laurie It only takes about an hour-ish absentee ballot in and they will you some time and space by

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Call them giant killers. Goliath slayers. And be sure to call them re- gional champions. Sauk Prairie’s girls volley- ball team just completed one of the greatest weeks in pro- gram history and will now be hosting a WIAA Division 1 sectional this week. Sauk Prairie, the No. 4 seed in its regional, toppled Water- town in a quarterfinal match on Oct. 20. The Eagles then traveled to top-seeded Ocono- mowoc and stunned the Rac- coons in a regional semifinal last Thursday. In the regional finals Satur- day, the Eagles ousted defend- ing Division 1 state champion Hartland Arrowhead — a school 2 ½ times the size of Sauk Prairie — to win the re- gional title. “I couldn’t be more proud of this team,” Eagles coach Amy Schlimgen said. “Not only did they beat the defending Divi- Regionals champions sion 1 state champs (Arrow- Sauk Prairie’s girls volleyball team won a WIAA Division 1 regional championship last week, highlighted by wins over state powers Oconomowoc and Hartland head), but they beat last year’s Arrowhead. Division 1 state runner-up In front (from left) are manager McKayla Paukner, Maddie Ganshert, Kaitlyn Brickl, Alia Schlimgen, Olivia Breunig, Jenna Pistono and Lauren Breunig. (Oconomowoc).” In back (from left) are Olivia Paukner, Alexis Klemm, Maggie Hartwig, Anni Braund, Aida Shadewald, Kaylie Vasquez, Abby Ballweg, Kaya Wilson and man- Making the accomplish- ager Kylie Craig. ment even more impressive Not pictured are are Kaelin Young and Makenzie Breunig is Schlimgen was forced to PHOTO SUBMITTED SEE SPIKERS, PAGE 18 Two steps from state Boys soccer team wins regional championship

­by ROB REISCHEL Sauk Prairie coach Drew Sports Editor Kornish said that everyone remaining in the sectional is Two down. somewhat of a mystery to the Two to go. Eagles, much as Sauk Prairie is Sauk Prairie’s boys soc- to them. cer team cruised through their “When we play teams we WIAA Division 2 regional last know so little of, we always week. The Eagles rolled past want to make sure we are only Mauston, 6-0, in a regional focused on ourselves and what semifinal last Thursday, then we do well,” Kornish said. “We posted a 5-0 win over Portage know that if we play to our po- in a regional final last Saturday. tential, we are a tough game for Sauk Prairie, the No. 1 seed anyone.” in its half of the sectional, hosts The Eagles were certainly a second-seeded Dodgeville/ tough foe for both of their re- Mineral Point Thursday at 4 gional opponents. p.m. in a sectional semifinal. Sauk Prairie raced to a 5-0 The winner meets either top- lead over Mauston in the first Quinn Baier (11) and Sauk Prairie’s boys soccer team cruised through regionals last week and are now just two wins from seeded Mosinee or third-seeded 26 minutes and cruised home. reaching the state tournament for the first time since 1996. West Salem Saturday at 1 p.m. James Fishnick got the Ea- PHOTO SUBMITTED in a sectional final. SEE SOCCER, PAGE 19 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 15 Boerger sprints to state Eagles’ star 2nd at sectionals

­by ROB REISCHEL have someone very special. I Sports Editor am excited to see what he can do on a very fast course with Hard work. the best runners in our state this Determination. weekend.” Talent. Sauk Prairie junior Ritchie Jack Boerger has them all. Wolff also had a strong day and And now, Sauk Prairie’s cross finished 18th in 17:33.57. country standout is headed “I was pleased with how to the WIAA Division 1 state Ritchie put himself out there meet. and competed,” Sherman said. Boerger finished second at “His 18th place finish was solid the Portage Sectional last Sat- and also gives him a great deal urday and earned a trip to the of experience and confidence state meet, which will be held as he looks to the next season.” at Arrowhead High School this On the girls’ side, Eagles’ Saturday. freshman Catherine Gregg “Jack knew exactly what he finished 14th (20:52.60) and wanted and needed to do in freshman Lexi Been was 32nd the race to make sure that he (21:52.40). Gregg qualified qualified,” Eagles coach Andy for sectionals thanks to a ter- Sherman said. “I really liked rific showing at subsectionals, the confidence that Jack raced while Been was added to the with. He set his sights on quali- sectional last week after an- fying and decided very early in other athlete dropped out. the race that he wasn’t going to While neither girl qualified wait back in the pack.” for state, the experience of So he didn’t. competing at sectionals should On a wet and muddy course, prove valuable. Boerger jumped out to the front “Both ran extremely well in of the pack. the biggest meet either of these Boerger led for most of the two freshmen have seen,” Sher- race, before Onalaska’s Tyler man said. “Both girls should be Lee rallied down the stretch. able to learn from this experi- Lee finished in 16 minutes, ence and help them in the fu- 27.88 seconds, while Boerger ture.” ran the 5,000-meter course in No matter what happens 16:32.99. from here, Sherman is thrilled “Jack stayed relaxed and he how the season has gone. made sure that getting to the “First of all, we are just so state meet was going to be in fortunate to have been able to his hands and not have to hope compete this long,” he said. and wait to see if he was one “At the beginning of August, of the five to qualify,” Sherman I didn’t think we would even said. “I am very happy for Jack have a season. So I have been in his first qualification for the extremely grateful for this state meet. time with our teams and the opportunities they have been “He has the combination of Sauk Prairie sophomore Jack Boerger qualified for the state cross country meet, which will be held Saturday at Hartland Ar- granted.” hard work and determination rowhead High School. and a lot of talent. When you PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY LANGENFELD put those both together, you

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PAGE 16 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 Second State tourney verse, sites picked same as The Wisconsin Interscho- Division 2 - Marshfield H.S. lastic Athletic Association has Division 3 - Kewaskum H.S. identified the State event hosts the first for Boys and Girls Cross Coun- Boys Volleyball try, Boys Soccer, and Boys and Saturday, Nov. 7 Girls Volleyball. Burlington H.S. Eagles fall to Boys & Girls Cross Girls Volleyball Baraboo for Country Saturday, Nov. 7 second time Saturday, Oct. 31 Kaukauna H.S. (Division Division 1 - Arrowhead H.S. TBD) ­by ROB REISCHEL Division 2 - Colby H.S. Little Chute H.S. (Division Sports Editor Division 3 - Maple Grove TBD) Venues, West Salem, Wis. Wausau West H.S. (Division TBD) The sequel was no better Boys Soccer Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln than the original. Saturday, Nov. 7 H.S. (Division TBD) And that was bad news for Division 1 - Oconomowoc Sauk Prairie’s football team. H.S. The Eagles hosted Baraboo last Friday and fell to the Thun- derbirds, 35-0. The game was TOWN OF TROY moved to Sauk Prairie’s new NOTICE turf stadium due to poor field LOCATION AND HOURS OF conditions at Baraboo. TOWN OF TROY POLLING PLACE The teams also met on Sept. 25 and Baraboo prevailed there, At the Fall General Election to be held on November 3, 2020, 21-3. in the Town of Troy, the following polling place location will be “You make some adjust- used for the wards indicated: ments, they make some, but you do what you do,” Eagles coach Location Wards Clay Iverson said of playing the Town of Troy Town Hall 1 Thunderbirds twice in a month. S10371 County Road C Black Hawk Baraboo improved to 4-1 overall, with its only loss com- The polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. and will close ing to Division 1 Sussex Hamil- at 8:00 p.m. The polling place is handicapped accessible to ton. The Eagles fell to 0-5. the elderly and disabled voters. The games followed similar scripts, with Baraboo using its If you have any questions concerning your polling place, con- Kyle Breunig and Sauk Prairie’s football team are hoping to break into the win column when tact the municipal clerk. ground and pound offense to they face Lake Mills Friday. eventually wear down the Ea- PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY LANGENFELD Mary Zins gles. The Thunderbirds ran for E9699 Fuchs Road 292 yards on 50 carries (5.84 Sauk City, WI 53583 yards per carry) and threw just Telephone: 608-544-3549 eight passes all night. veteran coach is thrilled his 10:52 “Defensively we have been team is getting the chance to Mahoney 8 run (kick failed), INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provision able to hold our own,” Iverson compete this fall while many 8:07 Rushing — SP: W. Uselman TEAM STATISTICS 2-42, T. Uselman 8-25; B: Larson of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at the polling place said. “But with so many kids other programs are sitting and First downs — SP 5, B 18. Rush- 18-101, Nachtigal 22-95, Mahoney will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the purpose of watching. playing both ways and being a ing (Att.-Yds.) — SP 20-103; B 6-72. conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.51 and bit undersized I think we might “I love our kids, they are 50-292. Passing yards — SP 35; B Passing — SP: Wright-Rodri- 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. have worn down a bit as a team, playing and practicing as hard 125. Passes (Comp.-Att.-Int.) — SP guez 4-7-0-22, Gibbs 1-7-0-13; B: Stat. § 19.81-89. not as a specific unit. as they can,” Iverson said. 5-14-0; B 7-8-0. Penalties-yards — Larson 7-8-0-125. “I thought we played with a “That is our standard. I have a SP 0-0; B 7-44. Fumbles-lost — SP Receiving — SP: Frey 1-13; B: Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP ton of heart and competed the ton of respect for them. 2-2, B 3-2. Weyh 3-73. entire game. Baraboo is a big “It is so easy to quit, com- experienced team that will try plain or to stop caring. They PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET and break you. We certainly have done none of that. I can’t FOR THE TOWN OF MAZOMANIE, DANE COUNTY didn’t give in.” wait to get out and practice with Baraboo’s Luna Larson them.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall, 711 West Hudson Street, Mazomanie, had 101 rushing yards and • On deck: Sauk Prairie a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET of the Town of Mazomanie in Dane County will be held. Immediately following two touchdowns, while Owen hosts Lake Mills Friday at 7 the hearing there will be a special town meeting to adopt the levy. Following that, the Town Board will meet for the same purpose. The Nachtigal had 95 yards rushing p.m. proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the town office by contacting the clerk at 795-2920 or [email protected]. The budget is also posted on the town web site (townofmazomanie.org). The following is a summary of the proposed 2021 Budget. and a pair of TDs. The L-Cats are 3-2 this sea- son and have one of the area’s Meanwhile, Sauk Prairie Estimated % CHANGE struggled on offense, with just top quarterbacks in senior Final BUDGET 2021 2020 budget five first downs and 138 total Adam Moen, who has thrown 2020 2020 BUDGET 2021 budget yards. The Eagles also lost a for 1,250 yards and 12 touch- REVENUES pair of fumbles. downs this season. LOCAL LEVY $246,964 $231,600 $232,165 0.24% Sauk Prairie hung around “They are another, big, tal- MOBILE HOMES $9,461 $7,750 $7,750 INTERGOVERNMENT REVENUE $165,559 $166,068 $165,935 early and trailed 14-0 at half- ented, experienced football LICENSES AND PERMITS $7,260 $6,750 $7,150 team,” Iverson said. “Their time. But when the Eagles CHARGES FOR SER. TO PUBLIC $99,253 $69,290 $89,040 couldn’t get much going on of- skill kids stand out, but I am MISC REVENUES (including income from loan refinance) $26,895 $7,500 $7,000 fense, the Thunderbirds began impressed with their kids up TOTAL REVENUES $555,393 $488,958 $509,040 3.95% to take advantage. front as well. TOWN FUNDS APPLIED $54,137 $41,950 Baraboo pushed its lead to “Again, though, regardless TOTAL REVENUES AND TOWN FUNDS $555,393 $543,095 $550,990 22-0 in the third quarter, then of score or record we will focus EXPENSES tacked on two more fourth on getting better as a team and GENERAL GOVERNMENT $105,552 $106,375 $105,435 program. That is what is in our quarter touchdowns. PUBLIC SAFETY $52,707 $54,663 $56,273 “They are very good with control. Our kids understand PUBLIC WORKS $305,719 $270,316 $265,711 their talented backs and have that and are doing a great job.” HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV. $6,540 $6,540 $6,540 a good offensive line,” Iverson PARKS CULTURE AND REC.(parks+forest) $1,214 $6,855 $4,200 said. “We knew we would have Oct. 23 CAPITAL OUTLAY(Technology Services/Mower/Fire Station Roof) $- $- $40,000 to be bend, but don’t break. Baraboo 35, Sauk Prairie 0 DEBT SERVICE $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 TAX PAYOUT (PILT+ MOBILE HOMES) $50,355 $44,831 $44,831 “For the most part we were Sauk Prairie …… 0 0 0 0 — 0 Baraboo ………. 8 6 8 13 — 35 DOG LICENCES PAID TO COUNTY $600 $600 $1,000 able to do that in the first half. First quarter TOTAL EXPENSES $549,698 $517,180 $550,990 6.14% In the second half we just Larson 12 run (Nachtigal run), couldn’t keep the football on 2:27. Estimated 2020 2020 Budget 2021 BUDGET offense, which makes it tough Second quarter BALANCE JANUARY 1- $716,791 $716,791 $806,637 to hold up against a big experi- Larson 8 run (run failed), 2:48. TOTAL REVENUE $555,393 $488,958 $509,040 enced team.” Third quarter TOTAL EXPENDITURE $(549,698) $(517,180) $550,990 BALANCE DEC 31 $722,497 $688,569 $764,687 9.95% Nachtigal 5 run (Larson to While the Eagles are strug- INDEBTEDNESS AS OF 12/31 OF YEAR $121,900 $121,900 $114,964 -6.03% gling in the win-loss column, Philipp), 4:17 Fourth quarter Iverson has seen several other Publish: 10/29/20, 11/5/20 WNAXLP positives. And Sauk Prairie’s Nachtigal 8 run (Henry kick), THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 17 UW study shows school sports don’t increase COVID-19 cases A ground-breaking study an incidence rate of 0.000314, from researchers at the Uni- while the case rate for virtual versity of Wisconsin School students was 991 per 100,000 of Medicine and Public Health with an incidence rate of has found that “...participation 0.000347. in sports is not associated with The study reported that increased risk of COVID-19 100% of schools participating among Wisconsin high school had a formal plan in place to student-athletes.” mitigate risk associated with Published by Drew Watson, COVID-19 and its spread. MD, MS, a Team Physician Common mitigation strategies for University of Wisconsin included player/staff symptom Athletics and member of the monitoring, face mask use by Department of Orthopedics and staff, face mask use by players Klaire Baier and Sauk Prairie’s girls swimming and diving team ended their season with a second place finish at the Baraboo Rehabilitation at the University off the field, increased facility Quadrangular on Oct. 22. of Wisconsin, the study pro- disinfection, and more. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY LANGENFELD vides a more clear picture of The study concluded: “These the impact of the COVID-19 findings suggest that participa- pandemic on high school ath- tion in sports is not associ- letics. It follows up on a study ated with an increased risk of released in June that examined COVID-19 among Wisconsin the significant mental health high school student-athletes. impacts on student-athletes The total case rate and inci- Swimmers exit in style during the sports shutdown and dence rate reported by this school closures of the spring. statewide sample representing The researchers collaborated over 30,000 student-athletes ­by ROB REISCHEL with how the girls performed,” Kassandra Miller was fourth. tively, in the 100-yard butterfly. Eagles coach Melani Guenther- And the Eagles’ 400-yard Doerre was third in the 100- with the Wisconsin Interscho- are lower than those reported Sports Editor lastic Athletic Association by the Wisconsin Department man said. “Baraboo was a top- freestyle relay team of Miller, yard breaststroke, while Orr (WIAA) to collect data from of Health Services for 14-17 10 team at state last year and Drager, Talmage and Pape was was fifth and junior Jade Bab- Sauk Prairie’s girls swim- 207 schools in the state, repre- year olds during the same time to come this close to them in a second, while the quartet of cock was sixth. ming and diving team went senting more than 30,000 stu- period. In fact, no specific sport championship meet is a state- VandeHey, Coy, sophomore “Every girl on our team out with a bang. And Eagles’ dent-athletes, 16,000 practices, had a statistically higher inci- ment about how far we have Kailey Baker and Orr was third. swam season-best times and head coach Melani Guenther- and 4,000 contests in Septem- dence rate than the background come as a team this year.” Dunnum won the 100-yard most swam at least one life- man couldn’t have been more ber of 2020. incidence among adolescents The Eagles had a number of freestyle, while Pape was third, time best time,” Guentherman pleased. There were 271 cases of across the state during the same stellar performances. Drager was fifth and sopho- said. “Four of the swims would Sauk Prairie concluded its COVID-19 identified, for a time period. Furthermore, while Sauk Prairie’s 200-yard med- more Allyson Saladis was sev- have been top-10 finishes at season with a second place fin- case rate of 901 per 100,000. the number of schools utilizing ley relay team of freshman Sa- enth. Talmage and Miller were Division 2 state last year and ish at the Baraboo Quadrangu- This is below the overall case virtual instruction was small, vannah Acker, junior Amelia first and second, respectively, another would have been 13th, lar last Thursday. Host Baraboo rate of all 14-17 year olds in we identified no difference in Hunter, sophomore Riley Tal- in the 500-yard freestyle, while for a total of five state swims. won the meet with 581 points, Wisconsin of 1,035 per 100,000 COVID-19 incidence between mage and senior Cora Dunnum VandeHey was sixth. It is hard to find one standout while Sauk Prairie was a close according to data from the De- student athletes from schools finished first. The Eagles’ quar- Acker won the 100-yard swimmer, as they all did great. second (570), followed by partment of Health Services. Of with in-person versus virtual tet of sophomore Carly Coy, backstroke and Coy was sixth. “Savannah Acker capped off River Valley/Richland Center the 271 reported positive cases, instruction.” junior Trinity Doerre, senior In the 200-yard freestyle, a fantastic freshmen year with (347) and Portage (188). there were no hospitalizations The study also had similar Grace Orr and senior Lauryn Hunter was second, Miller her races. Cora Dunnum ended Sauk Prairie opted out of or deaths. findings to other existing litera- Drager was third in the same was third, Coy was fifth and her career with four outstanding According to the findings, ture regarding the severity of the WIAA sectional and state event. VandeHey was seventh. Acker swims as well. Riley Talmage no sports were found to have a COVID-19 in children, as there swim meets this year due to Sauk Prairie’s 200-yard was second in the 200-yard IM, had a spectacular swim in the higher incidence rate (cases per were no reported hospitaliza- concerns regarding the format freestyle relay team of Hunter, while Talmage was fourth and 500 freestyle. Ashley Pape and person-day) than the average tions or deaths. The results of of the meets and coronavirus. Acker, junior Ashley Pape and Drager was fifth. Amelia Hunter also had fantas- 14-17 year old in the state. this study mirror another major So the Eagles went out in style Dunnum finished first, while Dunnum was second in the tic meets with large time drops In addition, schools were research paper released by the last week. the foursome of junior Camilla 50-yard freestyle, while Pape in their races.” asked to report the source of same group of doctors regard- “While we came up just short Sotero-Garcia, Doerre, junior was fourth. Hunter and Orr the transmission of any posi- ing COVID-19 in youth soccer. of the meet win, I am thrilled Emily VandeHey and junior were second and third, respec- tive cases, if known. 209 of the The group hopes these stud- 271 positive cases had a known ies can help contribute to the SUMMARY OF LOCAL LEVY source; of those, only one was ongoing discussions about re- attributed to a sports contact. turn to play, risks and benefits VILLAGE OF BLACK EARTH Most known cases were at- of playing sports during this tributed to household contact period, and how school lead- NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF BLACK EARTH (55%). Nearly 41% were attrib- ers can help mitigate the risks. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the 2021 Proposed Budget will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at uted to community contact, and They emphasize that COVID- 6:00 p.m. at the Black Earth Municipal Building located at 1210 Mills St., Black Earth. A Copy of the preliminary budget is avai!ab!e for only five total were attributed to 19 risk will vary in different review at the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. school contact. areas of the state and country, Schools were also asked if and by age group, and encour- PERCENT classes were being conducted age leaders to continue to as- 2019 2020 2021 CHANGE in-person or virtually during sess changing dynamics. ADOPTED ADOPTED PROPOSED INCREASE the study period. The incidence The publishers of the study BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET (DECREASE) rate nor case rate of COVID-19 hope to use these results to ex- General Fund $545,528.26 $558,952.03 $566,742.62 1.37% Debt Service Fund $147,844.00 $243,714.38 $318,320.64 23.44% in athletes did vary significantly pand and replicate the efforts to Totals $693,372.26 $802,666.41 $885,063.26 9.31% whether classes were conducted better understand risk in other virtually or in-person. The case populations and to provide a REVENUES rate for in-person student-ath- more clear picture of COVID- Taxes $644,159.19 $674,481.00 $694,473.59 letes was 922 per 100,000 with 19 transmission during sports. Special Assessments $25,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Intergovernmental Revenues $167,830.00 $224,508.00 $224,289.57 Licenses & Fees $19,670.00 $24,350.00 $24,260.00 Fines & Forfeitures $10,000.00 $10,050.00 $7,000.00 Public Charges for Service $75,250.00 $75,350.00 $77,760.00 Mis. & Other fund Sources $158,932.00 $109,000.00 $116,200.00 TOTAL REVENUES $1,100,841.19 $1,127,739.00 $1,1S3,983.16 2.27% Commercial EXPENDITURES Equestrian General Government $144,793.99 $126,415.00 $131,434.00 Hobby Shops Public Safety $405,059.90 $429,128.00 $428,169.34 Agricultural Public Works $341,194.30 $353,493.00 $367,962.20 Garages Culture & Recreation $209,793.00 $218,703.00 $226,417.62 And More! TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,100,841.19 $1,127,739.00 $1,1S3,983.16 2.27% Eastern CO NE and Western IA Wisconsin Shellie Benish, WCMC 970-230-2052 402-426-5022 608-988-6338 Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer www.GingerichStructures.com Publish: 10/29/20, 11/5/20 WNAXLP S TRUCTURES PAGE 18 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 SPIKERS FROM PAGE 14 stay home under quarantine, kills, 14 digs, two aces and a Alia Schlimgen had 15 digs, because an Eagles assistant block. three aces and two assists. Pis- coach was diagnosed with “Olivia was absolutely tono had 10 assists, three aces, COVID-19. amazing and fun to watch 16 good serves and nine digs, Ryan Ruhland, the junior with her skill and smart play while Paukner had two kills, varsity II coach, served as and incredible placement of one ace and three blocks. Sauk Prairie’s interim head the ball,” Schlimgen said. Braund had a big night with coach with Schlimgen away. Alia Schlimgen and Kai- six kills and a block, while Schlimgen returned to practice tlyn Brickl both had 18 digs. Hartwig had three kills and a Wednesday. Brickl added 26 good serves block. Brickl had seven digs The Eagles are now seeded and three aces, while Schlim- and an ace, and Klemm added No. 1 in their sectional and gen had nine good serves and four digs, two blocks and a host fourth-seeded Slinger two assists. kill. Thursday at 7 p.m. The win- Olivia Paukner had three Now, it’s off to sectionals — ner there meets either second- kills, six blocks, and 14 good and a chance for the Eagles to seeded Fox Valley Lutheran or serves, which included three keep their memorable season third-seeded Reedsburg Satur- aces. Maggie Hartwig added going. day. two kills and five blocks, Sauk Prairie is trying to while Jenna Pistono had 11 as- Oct. 24 join the 2009 Eagles as the sists, nine digs, 17 good serves WIAA Division 1 regional final only teams in school history to and five aces. SAUK PRAIRIE 3, HART- LAND ARROWHEAD 1 reach the state tournament. Anni Braund added four Sauk Prairie ...... 25 25 21 25 “The plan will be to take kills and one block, while Arrowhead ...... 20 15 25 22 this one step at a time and Alexis Klemm had six digs, SAUK PRAIRIE (leaders) focus on our next opponent,” two blocks and a kill. — Kills: Shadewald 19; Assists: Schlimgen said. Just two nights earlier, the Breunig 21; Aces: Pistono 5; Digs: The Eagles certainly did that Eagles toppled mighty Ocono- Brickl, Schlimgen 18; Blocks: during a thrilling week. Noth- mowoc — which had made Shadewald 7. HARTLAND ARROWHEAD ing was quite as exhilarating, four trips to state in the last — Kills: LaFleur 13; Assists: Ste- though, as Sauk Prairie’s win five years. fan 35; Aces: Illman Thompson 4; over defending state champion Sauk Prairie overcame a Digs: Lofy 14; Blocks: LaFleur, Arrowhead. sluggish start, then rebounded Krznarich 2. The Warhawks, seeded sec- to post a stunning 15-25, 25- ond in the regional, seemed to 20, 25-21, 25-21 win. Oct. 22 be peaking at the right time. “Our defense was amaz- WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal But Sauk Prairie stunned host ing,” Amy Schlimgen said. Aida Shadewald and Sauk Prairie’s girls volleyball team are the No. 1 seed in their sectional. SAUK PRAIRIE 3, OCONO- Arrowhead, 25-20, 25-15, 21- The Eagles got terrific per- MOWOC 1 PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY LANGENFELD 25, 25-22 to claim the regional formances from up and down Sauk Prairie ...... 15 25 25 25 championship. the lineup. Oconomowoc ...... 25 20 21 21 Sauk Prairie ...... 25 25 25 Sauk Prairie controlled play Alia Schlimgen was bril- SAUK PRAIRIE (leaders) — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING WATERTOWN (leaders) — Kills: Shadewald 14; Assists: Pis- early and used terrific serving liant with 25 digs, three assists Kills: Pugh 5; Assists: Roets 9; CHANGE PETITION tono 11; Aces: Shadewald 4; Digs: and defense to capture the first and one save. Aces: Stas 1, Roets 1, Pugh 1; Digs: Breunig 10; Blocks: Klemm 1. two games. Arrowhead likes “She covered blocked balls Hickey 12; Blocks: Walsh 1.5. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Berry Plan to run its attack to a pair of like a magnet,” Amy Schlim- SAUK PRAIRIE — Kills: Commission will hold a public hearing on November 2, 2020 at Oct. 20 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 9046 State Road 19, Mazomanie, WI 6-foot-3 middle blockers, but gen said of Alia. Shadewald 13; Assists: O. Breunig WIAA Division 1 regional 53560, to receive public comments on a zoning change request 13; Aces: Pistono 3; Schlimgen the Eagles were able to slow Breunig also played at the quarterfinal for the following: 3; Digs: Schlimgen 12; Blocks: that down. top of her game with 10 as- Sauk Prairie 3, Watertown 0 Brandon Hellenbrand, 6140 Weatherwood Road, Section 3, Paukner 1.5. “They were out of system sists, 12 kills, 15 digs, one ace Watertown ...... 12 19 23 zoning change of 2.01 acres from RH-1/A-2 to SFR, Single for most of the first two sets and two blocks, while Shade- Family Residential because they couldn’t pass our wald had 14 kills, four aces Ballweg Rev Living Tr, Corey & Lynne, 8512 State Road 19, VILLAGE OF MAZOMANIE Section 3, zoning change of 5.47 acres from RH-1/A-2 to SFR, serves very well,” Schlimgen and 17 digs. Paukner had four ORDINANCE 2020-14 Single Family Residential said. “So, they couldn’t go to kills, one block and two aces, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF Ballweg Rev Living Tr, Corey & Lynne, 8512 State Road 19, their two middle hitters like while Pistono had 11 assists, Section 3, zoning change of 12.52 acres from A-2 to RBB, Rural- they like to, and when they two aces and eight digs. ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO Based Business did, our blockers were there to Klemm had four kills and PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Ballweg Rev Living Tr, Corey & Lynne, 8512 State Road 19, block or slow down the ball.” a block, while Brickl added Section 3, conditional use permit for landscaping and general WHEREAS, the Village Board finds it in the public interest to construction contractor Arrowhead grabbed a big 11 digs and 11 good serves. amend the Code of Ordinances with respect to the Public Utilities lead in the third game, then Hartwig added two kills and a Commission. A map and related materials can be viewed in the Clerk’s Office held off a late Eagles’ rally. block, while Braund had a kill. NOW, THEREFORE, the Village Board of the Village of at the Town Hall during regular office hours. Sauk Prairie then put the “I don’t know if Ocono- Mazomanie, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: Brenda Kahl, Clerk/Treasurer Warhawks away in the fourth mowoc or Arrowhead had a SECTION 1. Subsection 15-9 of the Code of Ordinances is Publish: 10/22/20, 10/29/20 WNAXLP hereby amended to read as follows: game. lot of respect for us and we A. Composition. The Public Utilities Commission shall consist Arrowhead held a 21-19 were probably kind of under of eight voting members: two shall be Village Trustees; one shall VILLAGE OF SAUK CITY lead, but the Eagles finished the radar as far as a program be the Director of Public Works; one shall be the Village Deputy LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE on a 6-1 burst. Just like that, goes,” Amy Schlimgen said. Clerk; one shall be the Village Administrator; and three shall be the defending state champs “That may change now.” citizen members. The three citizen members shall be persons of At the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, were done — and Sauk Prairie The Eagles also cruised past recognized experience and qualifications. The Public Utilities 2020 in the Village of Sauk City, the following polling place loca- Commission shall have general supervision and control of the fol- tions will be used for the wards indicated: was off to sectionals. fifth-seeded Watertown, 25- lowing Village public utilities: sanitary sewer, stormwater manage- “It was awesome,” said 12, 25-19, 25-23 in a regional ment, public water and electric. Location Wards Schlimgen, who’s in her sec- quarterfinal on Oct. 20. B(1) Village Trustee and officer members. The Village Trustee Sauk City Village Hall, 1-5 ond year with the Eagles. “I Shadewald had 13 kills, 14 members of the Public Utilities Commission shall be appointed 726 Water St, couldn’t be more proud of this digs, and reached 1,000 career annually by the Village President, subject to the approval of the Sauk City, WI 53583 Village Board, at the organizational meeting of the Village Board. team.” kills. The Director of Public Works, Village Deputy Clerk and the Sauk Prairie junior outside “She has a very bright ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND Village Administrator shall serve as members for so long as they WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. hitter Aida Shadewald led the volleyball future ahead of each hold their respective office of Director, Clerk and This polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled way with 19 kills, six blocks, her,” Amy Schlimgen said of Administrator. voters. 14 digs, and 16 good serves, Shadewald. SECTION 2. All other provisions of the Code of Ordinances If you have any questions concerning your polling place, con- which included one ace. Ol- Breunig added 11 kills, 13 not specifically amended herein shall remain unmodified and in tact the municipal clerk: full force and effect. ivia Breunig had 21 assists, 12 assists and seven digs, while SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage Vicki Breunig and publication as provided for by law. 726 Water Street, Sauk City, WI 53583 The above foregoing ordinance was duly adopted at a meeting (608) 643-3932 NOTICE OF SAUK COUNTY ORDINANCE of the Village Board on October 13, 2020. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. BY THE ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD ADOPTION BY: /s/ Gary Harrop, Village President, 10/22/2020 Notice of Meeting of the Local and Municipal Board of Attest: Canvassers LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: /s/ Sue Dietzen, Village Clerk/Treasurer, 10/22/2020 Ordinance 9-2020, Petition 7-2020. An Ordinance Map At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provi- Amendment (Rezoning) Of Lands In The Town Of La Valle From sions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene Village Board Action: as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the An Exclusive Agriculture To A Commerical District Upon The Date Introduced: 8/25/2020 Petition of Timothy and Debra Jackson, Property Owners. Municipal Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting the Date Acted Upon: 10/13/2020 local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§7.51 and Ordinance effective upon passage October 20, 2020. Original Vote: ordinance on file at the Sauk County Clerk’s Office, 505 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Ayes: 6 Stat. §§ 19.81-89. Broadway, Room #144, Baraboo WI 53913; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Nays: 0 Monday – Friday; 608.355.3286. www.co.sauk.wi.us Abstentions: 0 Vicki Breunig, Village Administrator Publish: 10/28/20, 10/29/20 WNAXLP Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 19 SOCCER LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE FROM PAGE 14 At the General Election to be held on November 3, 2020 in the gles on the board in the sixth are capable and not worry about on Saturday, so we do have that scher (Carlson), 59:57; Hilden, Village of Prairie du Sac, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: minute, then Sam Drescher, Joe some of the changes Portage in the back of our mind. They 72:58. Shots: P 3; SP 17. Saves: P Baumgardt, William Judge and was throwing at us,” Kornish are a strong team that does not Location (Lynch) 13; SP (Baumgardt 0, Philip Enerson followed with said. “Coach (Mike) Rauls and concede many goals. They also Kirner 3) 3. goals to make it 5-0. Quinn I made a few small adjustments have a few really nice playmak- Village of Prairie du Sac Municipal Building, 335 Galena Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 Baier, who also had a first half to the lineup and the new self- ers that will really test us. Oct. 20 assist, scored in the 53rd minute focus by the boys paid off early “The same will be said of WIAA Division 2 regional Wards to account for the final score. and often in the second half. Mosinee/West Salem. Again semifinal “Mauston was a team we Really pleased with the second though, we are confident that SAUK PRAIRIE 6, 1, 4 and 2, 3, and 5 knew nothing about coming half of this one.” we can put together a really MAUSTON 0 into the game,” Kornish said. The Eagles also survived the tough 90 minutes if we play to Mauston ………….…. 0 0 — 0 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND Sauk Prairie ……...…. 5 1 — 6 “We saw they have a pretty loss of starting keeper Luke our potential.” WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. First half: SP — Fishnick good record (6-2-3) and were Baumgardt, who went knee to (Dominguez), 5:05; Drescher If you have any questions concerning your polling place, con- Oct. 24 very surprised by their seeding. knee with an attacking player (Baier), 7:49; J. Baumgardt tact the municipal clerk. WIAA Division 2 regional final We knew they had an athlete up from Portage in the seventh (Dominguez), 20:07; Judge 21:21; SAUK PRAIRIE 5, front that given the opportunity minute and left the game for Enerson (Drew), 25:27. Niki Conway PORTAGE/POYNETTE 0 Second half: SP — Baier (Fish- 335 Galena Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 could score, but that was based good. In his stead, reserve Portage/Poynette ……. 0 0 — 0 nick), 52:37. (608) 643-2421 solely on stats we had from on- keeper Ellis Kirner stepped up Sauk Prairie …………..1 4 —5 Shots: M 5; SP 14. Saves: M Monday-Friday, 9-5 line. and posted a shutout. First half: Drescher, 29:30. (Gray) 8; SP (L. Baumgardt) 2. “We started off really well, “Thankfully, we have an ex- Second half: Baier (pk), 46:27; All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled creating chances in the first tremely talented reserve keeper Baumgardt (Baier), 56:34; Dre- voters. few minutes of play including that we are very confident in,” a few one-on-one opportuni- Kornish said. Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers TOWN OF PRAIRIE DU SAC At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provi- ties, but were not able to finish. Now, the Eagles hope to BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE sions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at each polling It wasn’t long after, though, that carry that confidence to sec- place will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the pur- we found our stride in front of tionals, as they try reaching the The Town of Prairie Du Sac will hold Board of Review on pose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § goal and finished five chances state tournament for the first Thursday November 19, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm. Open 7.51. This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. in the first 25 minutes. From time since 1996. Book will be held one week earlier on Thursday November 5, Stat. §§ 19.81-89. there, we were able to see the “We are going to potentially 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Board of Review and Open Book Publish: 10/29/20 rest of the game out with really be playing two teams we know will both be held at the town hall at S9903 U.S. Highway 12 WNAXLP nice spells of possession. A lot nothing about,” Kornish said. Prairie Du Sac. Wi. Anyone wanting to appear before the Board needs to contact the Town Clerk Dick Nolden at 608-544-2406 or PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE of these teams are new to us, so “Dodgeville is up first. We were 608-370-2132 to get the proper paperwork that needs to be filed to come out strong right away is fortunate enough to see them with the Clerk before the Board of Review date. Anyone wanting VILLAGE OF well. He received a little more a great start.” play against (Wisconsin) Dells any other information should contact the Clerk Dick Nolden at MAZOMANIE than his usual raise. 608-544-2406. 12. Update on DIWC. Bills Sauk Prairie followed that REGULAR BOARD with its third win of the year were paid. Richard Nolden, Clerk MEETING 13. Update on EMS. The over Portage. The Eagles cap- Publish: 10/22/20, 10/29/20 WNAXLP September 22, 2020 2021 budget was approved. tured the first two meetings by There was an increase of less 1-0 and 3-0 scores. MISCELLANEOUS Present: Mark Geisler (pub- than $100.00. “Any time you are asked to 18. New Business. 1. Brent Eliminate gutter cleaning TOWN OF BERRY lic works director), Brent Nelson play a team for the third time forever! LeafFilter, the most (village accountant), Dale Nelson – audit review. The LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE in the same season, it is going advanced debris-blocking Green (Mazomanie Elementary report was written. gutter protection. Schedule a 2. Discuss recommendation to be an uphill battle,” Kor- School principal), Sue Dietzen FREE LeafFilter estimate today. At the Election to be held on November 3, 2020 in the Town of (clerk/treasurer), Peter Huebner from Utilities Commission con- nish said. “We knew (Portage) 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Berry the following polling place location will be used for the (administrator) cerning PSC ruling on assess- would be full of confidence and Senior & Military Discounts. Call wards indicated: 1. Call meeting to order. The ing late fees and billing program playing with a nothing to lose 1-855-948-3442 Town of Berry Hall, 9046 State Road 19, Mazomanie WI meeting was called to order at options. An e-mail from Tara mindset. This showed early on DISH Network. $59.99 for 190 53560, Wards 1 & 2 6:00 p.m. by Village President with three options was sent to Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, the board with their packets. as we had a few chances, but Gary Harrop. $19.99/mo. (where available.) The polling place will open at 7:00 am and will close at 8:00 Motion by Troy Ruland, second nothing we were able to finish.” 2. Proof of Posting. The Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa pm. meeting was properly posted on by Scott Mickelson to approve Although it took the Eagles Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. If you have any questions concerning your polling place con- September 18, 2020. option 1 to continue to not bill a while to get going, once they FREE HD DVR. FREE tact the Town Clerk: 3. Roll call. Present: Gary penalties on delinquent did, they soared. Streaming on ALL Devices. Call Brenda Kahl accounts until after the tax roll today! 1-866-290-9532 Harrop, Jeff Dyreson, Jim Marx, Drescher scored in the 30th 9046 State Road 19, Scott Mickelson, Troy Ruland. transfer is completed this fall, Earthlink High Speed Internet. Mazomanie, WI 53560 which is the recommendation by minute to give Sauk Prairie a Absent: Natalie Beil, Ray As Low As $14.95/month (for 608-767-4152 Schlamp. the Utilities Commission. 1-0 lead. Baier then scored in the first 3 months.) Reliable 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Motion carried unanimously. High Speed Fiber Optic 4. Additions or Corrections / the 47th minute off a penalty The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled vot- Approval of Agenda. Motion by 19. Committees. 1. kick and the Eagles took off Technology. Stream Videos, ers. Personnel. Gary will start doing Music and More! Call Earthlink Troy Ruland, second by Scott from there. Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers Mickelson to approve the agen- employee reviews in October. Today 1-877-794-5751 At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provi- Baumgardt and Drescher da as presented. Motion car- 3. Parks & Recreation. Gary WANTED TO BUY sions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at each polling reported that the committee is scored just three minutes apart ried unanimously. OR TRADE place will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the pur- 5. Approve minutes from the looking at a site for the dog park to make it 4-0 in the 60th min- FREON WANTED: We pay $$$ pose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § last regular board meeting. between the soccer fields and for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 ute. Then Jade Hilden added 7.51. This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Motion by Jeff Dyreson, second the creek. another goal in the 73rd minute. R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Stat. §§ 19.81-89 4. Public Protection & Certified Professionals. Call 312- by Jim Marx to approve the min- “At half, we stressed the idea Brenda Kahl, Clerk/Treasurer utes from the September 8, Ordinance. Another meeting 625-5322 or visit Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP will be needed. Quite a few that we need to play the way we RefrigerantFinders.com 2020 board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. changes need to be made to the 6. Appearances & Significant solid waste ordinance. It may TOWN OF WEST POINT PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE Correspondence. There were be necessary to give permission no appearances. to use some alleys for garbage NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 5, At the ELECTION to be held on November 3rd, 2020 in the 7. Village President’s Report. pickup. The consensus of the 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Point Town Hall, N2114 Rausch Town of Mazomanie, the following polling place locations will be Gary Harrop reported that the board is that Mark can do Road, the Plan Commission of the Town of West Point will hold used for the wards indicated: school district will have a refer- what’s necessary to make the the following public hearing remotely: endum on the November ballot. garbage/recycling work tem- Location If it passes, we are looking at a porarily. 1. A request has been received from Larry Smith, 108 Davis grade school in a residential 5. Finance. a. Payment of Street, Lodi, WI 53555 for rezoning parcel #11040-550.01, locat- 711 W Hudson St, Mazomanie, WI 53560 area to be repurposed. We the bills. Motion by Scott ed off of Old Sauk Road. The property owners are proposing to need to be sensitive to the sur- Mickelson, second by Jeff rezone parcel #11040-550.01 from RC-1 Recreation to R-1 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND rounding residences. In the Dyreson to approve payment of Single-Family Residential, in order to sell the property to the WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. past, a developer mentioned the bills as presented. Motion neighboring landowner and combine the properties into one lot. that he loves old school build- carried unanimously. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, ings to repurpose into senior 20. Announcements. Peter Interested parties will have an opportunity during the public contact the municipal clerk. housing. said that he and Sue and Tara hearing to comment on the proposed rezoning. 10. Public Works Report. are doing research on what to Courtney Beuthin The report was written. The do regarding Halloween. New NOTICE: In compliance with Governor Evers’ Safer at Home 711 W Hudson St, Mazomanie, WI 53560 ordinance committee met last guidelines have been released Order, and CDC guidelines limiting the number of people attend- (608) 795-2920 week. Since that meeting, the by the state and the CDC. The ing large gatherings, the Public Hearing & Plan Commission [email protected] new garbage/recycling contain- next board meeting will be a meeting will be accessible remotely. ers have been delivered. We joint meeting for the Comp Plan All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled may need to revisit the ordi- with the Plan Commission and Please use the URL below to join the meeting: voters. nance to allow pickup in the Village Board. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81764886287?pwd=bGpGWTR0M1N alleys. There was a fish stock- 21. Adjournment. Motion by GZVVXUll3MUlsU0loZz09 Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers ing of Lake Marion last week Troy Ruland, second by Jeff Or Telephone by dialing: +1 312 626 6799 At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provi- and a one with the DNR was the Dyreson to adjourn. Motion car- Meeting ID: 817 6488 6287 sions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at each polling week before that. Mark said ried unanimously. Password: 057861 place will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the pur- that the State has negotiated pose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § with business owners for addi- Sue Dietzen, CMC/CMT Dated this 22nd day of October, 2020. 7.51. This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. tional land on the south side of Clerk/Treasurer Stat. §§ 19.81-89. Hwy. 14 for the highway project. Taffy Buchanan, Town Clerk 11. Vanguard Commission Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP Publish: 10/22/20, 10/29/20 WNAXLP Update. Shawn’s review went Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP PAGE 20 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM shall convene, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, for the purpose of conducting the WISCONSIN HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.53(3). This meeting will be open to the public pur- suant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. NOVEMBER 3, 2020 INFORMATION TO ELECTORS2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Wisconsin Heights School District on November 3, 2020, the following proposed Initial Resolution of the School Board will be submitted Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address, show an accept- to a vote of the people: able form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If an elector does not have acceptable photo identification the elector may obtain a free photo ID for voting from INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN the Division of Motor Vehicles. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000,000 at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the elector presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Wisconsin Heights School District, Dane and Iowa on the ballot.3 Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, gen- his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elec- eral obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost tor’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an elementary casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. school addition at the existing Middle/High School; renovations, building infrastructure and capital On referendum questions where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a mark (X) in the maintenance improvements at the Middle/High School, including roof replacement, HVAC improve- square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a mark (X) in the square next ments and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) updates; site improvements; and acquisition of fur- to “no” if opposed to the question. nishings, fixtures and equipment. When using a tactile ballot marking device (Vote-PAD) to mark a paper ballot, the elector shall obtain from the inspectors, the assistive device and any audio or dexterity aids if required. On refer- The question will appear on the ballot as follows: endum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the ques- “Shall the Wisconsin Heights School District, Dane and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to tion. issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to On referendum questions where optical scan voting systems are used, the elector shall fill in the exceed $27,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improve- oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or shall fill in the oval or connect the ment project consisting of: construction of an elementary school addition at the existing Middle/High arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. School; renovations, building infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements at the Middle/High When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark”, “ExpressVote”, Clear Access or School, including roof replacement, HVAC improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) “ImageCast Evolution-ICE”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the elector shall touch the screen at “yes” updates; site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. On referendum questions where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND EFFECT OF VOTE screen or use the keypad to select “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select “no” if opposed to the question. The referendum election ballot will ask District electors to vote “yes” or “no” on the referendum elec- The vote shall not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed tion question as set forth above. inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in marking his or her bal- lot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to A “yes” vote on the question is a vote to approve the borrowing of $27,000,000 by the Wisconsin reveal how the ballot is marked. Heights School District through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an elementary shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elec- school addition at the existing Middle/High School; renovations, building infrastructure and capital tor. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector maintenance improvements at the Middle/High School, including roof replacement, HVAC improve- shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.4 ments and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) updates; site improvements; and acquisition of fur- The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. nishings, fixtures and equipment. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall deposit the A “no” vote on the question is a vote to deny the Wisconsin Heights School District the authority to voted ballot in the ballot box or deliver the ballot to an election inspector for deposit, and deposit any borrow $27,000,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the unvoted ballots in the discard box. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an elementary After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks school addition at the existing Middle/High School; renovations, building infrastructure and capital do not show. The elector shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver maintenance improvements at the Middle/High School, including roof replacement, HVAC improve- the ballot to an inspector for deposit. Where a central count system is used, the elector shall insert ments and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) updates; site improvements; and acquisition of fur- the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver it to an inspector for deposit. The elector nishings, fixtures and equipment. shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. In the event a majority of the electors voting on the question vote “yes”, the District will be author- An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the ized to undertake the school building and facility improvement program described in the question and presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding borrow not in excess of $27,000,000 therefor; if a majority vote “no” on the question set forth above, English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering the District will not be so authorized. assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES The following is a sample of the official ballot:

Information as to the location of the polling places is available in the District Office at 10173 US OFFICIAL REFERENDUM BALLOT Highway 14, Mazomanie, Wisconsin. November 3, 2020 Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election ALL POLLING PLACES WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Instructions to Voters If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. Village of Black Earth Town of Black Earth (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.) Shellie Benish, Administrator Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk To vote in favor of a question, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to “Yes,” like this: X 1210 Mills Street, PO Box 347 PO Box 426 To vote against a question, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to “No,” like this: X Black Earth, WI 53515 Black Earth, WI 53515 608-767-2563 608-444-6425 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm Referendum in the lower level of 1116 Mills St.

Village of Mazomanie Town of Mazomanie Shall the Wisconsin Heights School District, Dane and Iowa Sue Dietzen, Clerk Courtney Beuthin, Clerk Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to 133 Crescent Street, PO Box 26 711 West Hudson St Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation Mazomanie, WI 53560 Mazomanie, WI 53560 bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,000,000 for the public 608-795-2100 608-795-2920 Monday-Wednesday 7:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday, 1:00-5:00pm purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility Thursday 7:30am-7:00pm, improvement project consisting of: construction of an Friday 7:30am-4:00pm elementary school addition at the existing Middle/High School; renovations, building infrastructure and capital Town of Berry Town of Cross Plains Brenda Kahl, Clerk Nancy Meinholz, Clerk maintenance improvements at the Middle/High School, 9046 State Road 19 3734 County Road P including roof replacement, HVAC improvements and Mazomanie, WI 53560 Cross Plains, WI 53528 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) updates; site 608-767-4152 608-798-0189 improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Please call for hours equipment? Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, Wednesday 7:00-11:00am

Town of Roxbury Town of Vermont  YES Lisa Meinholz, Clerk Katie Zelle, Clerk  NO 7167 Kippley Road 4017 County Road JJ Sauk City, WI 53583 Black Earth, WI 53515 608-643-8281 608-767-2457 Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Jordan Sinz, District Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm Please call for hours Administrator.

Town of Arena Done in the Wisconsin Heights School District on October 29, 2020 Joni Johnson Kropp, Clerk Barbara A. Statz 148 State Hwy 14, PO Box 126 District Clerk Arena, WI 53503 608-753-2185 1 THIS NOTICE MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT ABOUT THE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE ELDER- Please call for hours LY AND DISABLED FOR EACH POLLING PLACE. IF ANY POLLING PLACES ARE NOT ACCESSI- BLE OR IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, CONTACT THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.1 2 This section should be adapted depending upon what type of voting procedure is used. 3 Remove this sentence if only touch screen voting system(s) are used. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF CANVASSERS 4 Remove this sentence if only touch screen voting system(s) are used.

By no later than 9 a.m. on the Tuesday after the election, the school district board of canvassers Publish: 10/29/20 WNAXLP THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 STAR NEWS PAGE 21

PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE MINUTES filed with the office of the Sauk County Clerk as a requirement of (0). Motion carried unanimously. SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e): EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE AND LAND RESOURCES & • Petition 7-2020, Applicant: Tim & Deb Jackson; Project ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES: SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Location: Town of LaValle; Current Zoning: Agriculture; Proposed Possible Resolution 112-2020 Authorizing Funding And WEST SQUARE BUILDING, 505 BROADWAY, Zoning: Commercial. Awarding A Contract For Geotechnical Services For Great ROOM 326, BARABOO, WI 16) Unfinished Business. Sauk State Trail/Walking Iron Trail Wisconsin River Bridge. This meeting was open to the public. However, in light of the Proposed changes to Rules of the Board MOTION (Krueger/Czuprynko). VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public could watch the meet- Q. As far as practicable and with prior chair approval, standing Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, ing on streaming video which was found on the County’s webpage and special committee members may participate in committee Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, at http://sauk.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2. No one meetings via telephonic conferencing, however those members Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, should have attended the meeting if they were experiencing appearing by phone for meetings that take place within Sauk Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and COVID- or flu-like symptoms, have a fever, sore throat or recently County will not count toward quorum, may not vote, and shall not McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion carried unanimously. experienced a loss of taste or smell. Masks were encouraged but receive per diem compensation. At no time shall more than one HIGHWAY COMMITTEE: not required. Social distancing of 6 feet was required. committee members be participating by telephone. Upon prior Resolution 113-2020 Requesting Funding From The State Of SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – REGULAR approval by the Executive and Legislative Committee, committee Wisconsin For I90/94 Mirror Lake Bridge (B-56-0047, B-56- MEETING members may count toward quorum, may vote and are eligible to 0048) Improvements. MOTION (Dorner/Polivka). VOTE: AYES: 1) Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting receive per diem compensation for telephonic meetings where the (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Law: 6:00 P.M. committee meeting is convened outside of Sauk County. Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, 2) Roll Call. PRESENT: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Q. Remote Participation in Sauk County Board and Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, Committee Meetings Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, A Supervisor may remotely attend, be counted towards a quo- Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion carried unanimously. Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, rum, vote and be paid per diem as follows: Resolution 114-2020 Requesting Funding From The State Of Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. ABSENT: (0). COUNTY BOARD MEETING: Wisconsin For Road Repairs And Improvements. MOTION Staff present: Dave Bretl, Interim-Administrative Coordinator; Supervisor must request remote participation in a meeting of the (Gruber/Czuprynko). VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Rebecca Roeker, Interim-Corporation Counsel; Becky Evert, full County Board of the Chair at least ten (10) days prior to the Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, County Clerk and Michelle Commings, Deputy County Clerk. meeting, and notify the County Clerk if and once such request is Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, 3) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation given by granted by the Chair. Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Supr. Deitrich. Supervisor may participate via voice or video; may speak only Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: 4) Adopt the agenda. MOTION (Schell/Deitrich) to adopt agen- when recognized by the Chair pursuant to all other applicable rules (0). Motion carried unanimously. da, noting a scrivener’s error on Ordinance 7-2020 Creating of the board; may vote ONLY using County approved, properly con- Resolution 115-2020 Approving The County Aid For Bridge Chapter 34 Of The Sauk County Code Of Ordinances Relating To figured, and secured voting device. Construction Under Wis State. § 82.08. MOTION Management Information Systems: The Director is responsible for An individual Supervisor may remotely attend a meeting no more (Deitrich/Peper). VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, insuring ensuring…. . Motion carried unanimously. than three (3) times per tw0-year term. Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, 5) Adopt the minutes. MOTION (Schell/Deitrich) to adopt the No more than two Supervisors may remotely attend and partici- Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, minutes from the August 18, 2020 Sauk County Board of pate in a meeting of the full County Board. Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Supervisors meeting and the September 1, 2020 “Special” Sauk Remote participation in closed session is not allowed. Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). County Board of Supervisors meeting. Motion carried unanimous- The Chair may alter the provisions of this paragraph to allow for Motion carried unanimously. ly. unforeseen or urgent circumstances. LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: 6) General Consent Agenda Items. COMMITTEES OF THE COUNTY BOARD: Ordinance 8-2020 An Ordinance Approving A Map HEALTH CARE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Supervisor must request the remote participation in a Committee Amendment (Rezoning) Of Lands In The Town Of Franklin Resolution 109-2020 Commending Diane Hall For More Than meeting of the Committee Chair at least 5 days prior to the meet- From An Exclusive Agriculture To An Agriculture District Upon 34 Years Of Faithful Service To The People OF Sauk County. ing, and notify the Secretary of the Committee if and once such The Petition Of Kyle And Christine Elliott, Property Owners. MOTION (Deitrich/Spencer) to approve General Consent Item. request is granted by the Chair. MOTION (Polivka/Klitzke). VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Motion carried unanimously. Supervisor may participate and vote via voice or video; may Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, 7) Scheduled Appearances. speak only when recognized by the Chair pursuant to all other appli- Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, a. Morgan McArthur, Community Development Educator, UW- cable Rules of the Board and Committee. Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Madison, Extension; Julia Randles, Executive Director, St. Clare An individual Supervisor may remotely attend a meeting no more Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and Foundation, re: 2020 SCIL Graduate Class- Sauk County Institute than three (3) times per two-year term. McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion carried unanimously. of Leadership (SCIL). No more than one (1) Supervisor may remotely attend and Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to 59.69(5)(e)(6), of 8) Public Comment. participate in a Committee meeting. the Wisconsin State Statutes, September 15, 2020. a. Tom Kriegl, re: CJCC. Remote participation in closed session is not allowed Resolution 116-2020 Authorizing The Director Of Land 9) Communications. (All communications are attached to The Chair may alter the provisions of this paragraph to allow Resources And Environment To Submit Grant Applications For Granicus) for unforeseen or urgent circumstances. DATCP Clean Sweep Grant Program. MOTION (Gruber/Nelson). a. 08/19/2020 e-mail from Barbara Ouimet, re: Kennels. Sauk County Health Care Center (SCHCC) staff who partici- VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, b. 08/19/2020 letter of resignation from Mary Ellen Murray, Sauk pate in the SCHCC trustees meetings may do so remotely Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White County Health Care Center Board of Trustees. when they need to remain at the SCHCC for health and safety Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, c. 09/07/2020 letter from John Bolt, re: Veteran’s Service Office. reasons. Citizen members of the SCHCC trustees may partici- Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, d. 09/14/2020 email from Deb Donohoe, re: Letter for distribution pate in meetings remotely when health and safety is a concern. Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion car- for Sept 15 County Board Meeting. The Chair of the Board or a Committee may not remotely pre- ried unanimously. 10) Appointments. side over any meeting. Resolution 117-2020 Authorizing Participation In The County AD HOC COMMITTEE REGARDING A NEW HIGHWAY FACILI- The provisions set forth in this paragraph shall be reviewed Conservation Aids Grant Program. MOTION (Kinsman/Gruber). TY FOR THE SAUK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: on a quarterly basis by the Executive and Legislative VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Brian Peper, Highway Committee Chair, until term expires Committee. Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Tommy Lee Bychinski, Highway Committee member, until term MOTION (Czuprynko/Deitrich). *Requires 2/3 vote. VOTE: Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, expires AYES: (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Kevin Schell, Property Committee member, until term expires Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion car- Smooth Detter, Property Committee member, until term expires Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, ried unanimously. Mike Flint, Finance Committee member, until term expires Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, PROPERTY COMMITTEE AND HEALTH CARE CENTER Timothy McCumber, at large member, until term expires Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (1) Gibson. Motion carried. BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEES: Carl Gruber, at large member, until term expires 17) New Business. Resolution 118-2020 Authorizing To Contract With Johnson COVID-19 TASK FORCE: EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Controls Inc. To Upgrade The Server And HVAC Control Dr. Timothy Deering, New Appointment, Citizen Member Ordinance 7-2020 Creating Chapter 34 Of The Sauk County Engines At County Facilities. MOTION (Gruber/Klitzke). VOTE: Term – indefinite Code Of Ordinances Relating To Management Information AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES/FAMILIES COME Systems. MOTION (Czuprynko/Klitzke). VOTE: AYES: (31) Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, FIRST COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Shannon Cowan, Re-Appointment, Citizen Member Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, Amy Laughnan, Re-Appointment, Citizen Member Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion carried unan- Fred Flickner, Re-Appointment, Citizen Member Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, imously. 2- Year Term – 09/15/2020 – 09/20/2022 Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: SAUK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD: Ordinance effective upon passage pursuant to 59.02(2), of the Consideration of approving a contract with Brent Miller for Linda Kettner, New Appointment, Citizen Member Wisconsin State Statutes, September 15, 2020. the position of County Administrator. MOTION Fill unexpired term of Sue Meise, expiring 12/31/2020 Resolution 110-2020 Authorizing Participation In The CDBG (Bychinski/Gruber) to bring the item to the floor. Rebecca Roeker, TRI-COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD OF APPEALS: Close Public Facilities Program Authorizing Application For Interim-Corporation Counsel, gave an overview of the contract. Linda White, New Appointment, Citizen Member Bluffview Community Park. MOTION (Czuprynko/Polivka). MOTION (Reppen/Czuprynko) to approve the contract with Brent Jamie Phephles, New Appointment, Citizen Member VOTE: AYES: (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Miller for the position of County Administrator. VOTE: AYES: (30) Brian Peper, New Appointment, County Board Supervisor Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, 1 – Year Term – 09/15/2020 – 09/21/2021 Eagle, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Schell, MOTION (Czuprynko/Deitrich) to approve all appointments. Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, VOTE: AYES: (30) Czuprynko, Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). ABSTAIN: (1) Gibson. Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Motion carried. McCumber. NAYS: (0). ABSTAIN: (1) Gibson. Motion carried. Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Discussion and action to move the Justice, Diversion, and 18) Referrals. Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Support Program and personnel from the Health Department to 19) New Agenda items (no discussion). Submit in writing or by Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (0). ABSTAIN: the Office of County Administrator and oversight of the pro- e-mail new business items to the Administrative Coordinator as (1) Riek. Motion carried. gram from the Board of Health to the E&L Committee. MOTION soon as possible for Rule III.A. referral. 11) Bills. None. (Czuprynko/Deitrich). VOTE: AYES: (23) Czuprynko, Spencer, 20) Adjournment to a date certain: 8:25 P.M. MOTION 12) Claims. None. Eberl, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, (Peper/Curry) to adjourn until Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6:00 13) Elections. Curry, Schell, Reppen, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Peper, P.M. Motion carried unanimously. a. Election of Trustee for Health Care Center Board of Trustees: Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: (8) Respectfully submitted, Dr. Thomas “Rex” Flygt, M.D., New Appointment, Citizen Member Rego, White Eagle, Gibson, Dorner, Nelson, Hazard, Riek and Michelle A. Commings, Deputy County Clerk Filling unexpired term of Dr. Mary Ellen Murray, expiring Stehling. Motion carried. 12/31/2021 EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT & Minutes Approved: October 20, 2020. MOTION (Gruber/Polivka). VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, JUDICIARY COMMITTEES: State of Wisconsin, County of Sauk: I certify that the above is a Spencer, Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Resolution 111-2020 Requesting The State Establish 2.26 true and correct copy of the September 15, 2020 Proceedings of Bychinski, Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Additional FTE Assistant District Attorney Positions For Sauk the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. /s/Rebecca C. Evert, Sauk Dorner, Reppen, Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, County. Sauk County District Attorney, Michael X. Albrecht, County Clerk. Riek, Peper, Gruber, Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and addressed the Board. (Hand out on file). MOTION Original documents on file @ Office of the Sauk County Clerk McCumber. NAYS: (0). Motion carried unanimously. (Czuprynko/Deitrich). VOTE: AYES: (31) Czuprynko, Spencer, West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room #144, Baraboo, WI 14) Proclamations. None. Eberl, Rego, Kinsman, Klitzke, Scanlon, Deitrich, Bychinski, 53913. 608-355-3286. www.co.sauk.wi.us 15) Reports – informational, no action required. Krueger, Flint, Curry, White Eagle, Gibson, Schell, Dorner, Reppen, These notices may also be found at: http://www.wisconsinpub- a. Rebecca C. Evert, Sauk County Clerk – Rezoning petitions Nelson, Hazard, Bushweiler, Stevens, Polivka, Riek, Peper, Gruber, licnotices.org/ or https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/legalnotices. Detter, Chrisler, Stehling, McAuliffe, Lohr and McCumber. NAYS: Publish: 10/28/20, 10/29/20 WNAXLP PAGE 22 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 Searching for somethingbig? IT’S IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Representative to the Assembly, District 51 (0007) NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION SAUK COUNTY – NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Kriss Marion AND CANDIDATE LISTING (Democratic) SAMPLE BALLOTS President and Vice President (0001) Todd Novak NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Joseph R. Biden/ (Republican) Kamala D. Harris OFFICE OF THE SAUK COUNTY CLERK (Democratic) Representative to the Assembly, District 81 (0008) TO THE VOTERS OF SAUK COUNTY Dave Considine Donald J. Trump/ (Democratic) Notice is hereby given of a general election to be held in Sauk Michael R. Pence County, on November 3, 2020 at which the officers named below (Republican) David J. Dahlke shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be (Republican) voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this Don Blankenship/ office, are given under the title of the office and under the appropri- William Mohr District Attorney (0009) ate party or other designation, each in its proper column, together (Constitution) Michael X. Albrecht (01) with the questions submitted to a vote, in the sample ballot below. (Independent) Jo Jorgensen/ INFORMATION TO VOTERS Jeremy Spike Cohen County Clerk (0010) (Libertarian) Becky Evert (01) Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her (Republican) name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification Brian Carroll/ and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter Amar Patel Treasurer (0011) does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may (American Solidarity) Elizabeth A. Geoghegan (01) obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor (Republican) Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register Representative in Congress, District 2 (0003) to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the voter Mark Pocan Register of Deeds (0012) provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to vot- (Democratic) Brent Bailey (01) ers, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon (Republican) being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth Peter Theron or machine and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a (Republican) Surveyor (0013) parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child Patrick Dederich (01) or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the prop- State Senator, District 14 (0004) (Republican) er manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner Joni D. Anderson advise or indicate a particular voting choice. (Democratic) Referendums Town of Dellona (0001) Voting for President and Vice President Joan A. Ballweg “Recognizing the need for the holders of the office of Town A vote for candidates for President and Vice President is a vote (Republican) Treasurer and the office of Town Clerk to have sufficient time to for the presidential electors of those candidates. A write-in vote for receive the training necessary for the conduct of these offices prior President and Vice President must designate the name of a presi- Representative to the Assembly, District 41 (0005) to their assuming the duties of these offices, shall the person hold- dential candidate. A write-in vote for a candidate for President only Nate Zimdars ing the office of Town Clerk and the person holding the office of will be counted. A write-in vote for a candidate for Vice President (Democratic) Town Treasurer be appointed by the Town Board?” only will not be counted. Alex A. Dallman Yes Where Optical Scan Voting is Used (Republican) No The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to Jean Bartz Portage School District (0002) vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the bal- (Independent) Shall the Portage Community School District, Columbia, lot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her Marquette and Sauk Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval Representative to the Assembly, District 50 (0006) the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, next to the write-in line. When voting for President and Vice Mark Waldon by $3,700,000 per year for five years beginning with 2021-2022 President, the voter shall fill in the oval next to the set of candidates (Democratic) school year and ending with the 2025-2026 school year, for non- (ticket) for president and vice president for whom he or she intends recurring purposes? to vote. To vote for a Presidential ticket that does not appear on the Tony Kurtz ballot, the voter shall write in the names of persons of his or her (Republican) Yes choice in the spaces provided and fill in the oval next the write-in No lines. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill in the oval next to “no” if opposed to the question.

When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Express Vote”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. When voting for President and Vice President, the voter shall touch the screen at the set of candidates (ticket) for president and vice president for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a Presidential ticket that does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the names of persons of his or her choice in the spaces pro- vided. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question.

Spoiled Ballots If a voter spoils a optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the bal- lot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.

After Voting the Ballot After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be insert- ed into the voting device or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. The following is a sample of the official ballot: Rebecca C. Evert, Sauk County Clerk

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Publish: 10/28/20, 10/29/20 WNAXLP PAGE 24 STAR NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED RATES & POLICIES: DEADLINE: THURSDAY NOON the week PRIOR to publication for the Buyer’s Guide and the Star News. RATES: $13.00 for up to 10 words. Additional words are 30¢ each. Your ad automatically runs in both publications for the price of one. For multiple week discount and additional paper coverage, please call our office in Black Earth at 608-767-3655. PAYMENT POLICY: Ads must be paid in advance by cash, check, or credit card at 1126 Mills Street, Black Earth, WI 53515. OR YOU CAN EMAIL YOUR AD WITH CREDIT CARD INFO: [email protected]

APPLIANCE SHOP NOTICES VEHICLES TOWN OF SPRING GREEN, REPAIR Place your classified ad in the EAT Star News by calling our office $$$WINTER SPECIALS$$$ SAUK COUNTY, WI Over 40 Years at 608-767-3655. Visa or MC Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs. accepted. Used trailers, ATVs & snow- HELP WANTED: FULL-TIME PATROLMAN Combined STAY mobiles. Parts, accessories, The Town of Spring Green is accepting applications Experience! PLAY oils, helmets, carbides & WANTED much, much more. Becker for a full-time Town Patrolman. WI Retirement Sales, 803 Phillips Blvd., System match and performance incentives will be WEBER Cash for old or junk lead-acid Sauk City, WI 53583 offered. CDL drivers only are welcome to apply. LOCAL batteries. Will pick up and pay (608)643-8555 or ENTERPRISES SUPPORT (608)516-9098 A general list of duties (not all-inclusive) can be (608)522-3405 cash. Call DM Batteries. 608- SAUK • COLUMBIA • JUNEAU YOUR LOCAL 393-6113. found on the Town of Spring Green web site. WWW.WEBERENTERPRISES.NET BUSINESSES Resume must be submitted in a sealed envelope LOST & FOUND and must be received prior to 5:00 pm on FOUND: Found book, “Field Thursday, November 5, 2020. Questions should Guide to Wildflowers”, Black be directed to [email protected] Put Your Business Here! Earth area years ago. "To Edna Blackhurst" inscribed inside. Please print on the face of OUTSIDE/MAILING Would love to return to owner’s We’ll help you draw attention, and customers, to your business! family. Please call Molly at 608- envelope: ATTN: FULL-TIME PATROLMAN. 821-4197 before 3:30 on week- Mail resumes to: Vicki Terpstra – Clerk, E4411 Call our office today! days. Kennedy Road, PO Box 216, Spring Green, WI 53588 767-3655 MISCELLANEOUS

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