The Star News January 8, 2015

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January 8, 2015
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David Baumgartner
Peter Cacioppo
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Catherine Hahn
Dale Jasmer
Madeleine Oliver
Larry Pember
Marvin Schrader
Darrell Story
Nobuko Strebe
Audrey Weigand
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Members of the Medford city crew prepare to cut through the blacktop at Medford Area Senior High School to repair a broken water main at the school. The break
caused school to be cancelled at the building on Tuesday. Cold weather caused areawide cancellations on Wednesday.
The Taylor County Land Conservation Committee

formally accepted the resignation of land conservationist Ashly Steinke and then strongly supported filling the
position and keeping the department independent.
Steinke has led the department since July 2013. His
final day is Jan. 23. He plans to be a stay-at-home father
and conservation farmer. I truly regret receiving this,
but I respect your commitment to family first, committee chairman Dave Krug said. Weve seen a lot of progress and doors opened while you were here.
While accepting the resignation was a simple discussion, the committee spent more time talking about the
need for the position and an independent department.
Committee member Ray Soper said it was important
for the group to realize how vital agriculture is to the
Taylor County economy. Krug said conservation and
agriculture are areas many take for granted.
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Commission approves Krug zoning change

by News Editor Brian Wilson
Krug Bus Lines got the green light Monday
for expansion of the parking area at their city
of Medford bus garage.
Members of the planning commission gave
their approval to changing the zoning at 551
Billings from R-1 single family home to C-1
commercial. Commission member Tim Hansen, who works part-time for the bus company, abstained from the vote. There was no
public input given during the hearing held at
the 5 p.m. meeting.
City planner Bob Christensen said
he could see no reason to oppose the rezoning request. The parcel in question
adjoins the existing Krug Bus company
lot located behind an existing home. The
house is owned by the Krug family and
according to Bruce Krug, who attended
the meeting on behalf of Krug Bus Lines,
said the eventual plan is to level the home and

expand the parking area. He explained that
when the bus company does trips, the existing parking lot becomes congested making
it difficult for employees and drivers. A new
parking area would provide relief for that
congestion.
Commission member Dave Clark raised
questions about the ownership and wanted
to confirm the people who had authority over
the property were making the request. The
parcel had been owned
by
Keith
Krug through a family trust. According to

Bruce Krug, Barb Krug is making the request.
He said she is an officer in the company, as
well as a trustee of the estate, and has the authority to do so.
Christensen noted changing the zoning
was just one step. Additional zoning permits
and a site plan for the parking lot would be required. No work on the project is expected to
take place until spring. He did note the driveway entrance was expected to be 24-feet wide,
which is well within the 60-foot wide driveway allowed in a commercial district.
The approval by the planning
commission sends the
request to the full city
council in two weeks.
It would take a supermajority of two-thirds of
council members to override the commissions
recommendation.
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Juedes named partner at Hawkins Ash

The partners at Hawkins Ash CPAs
recently voted to promote Randy Juedes
to become a partner. Since 2001, Juedes
has provided tax and audit services to
the firms clients. In addition to his client
responsibilities, he will serve as partnerin-charge of the firms Medford office.
Along with the partner group, I am
thrilled to confirm Randy as a partner of
our firm, said Steve Handrick, manag-
ing partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs. For

the past four years, hes managed our
Medford office, exemplifying the highest
standard of customer experience, developing employee growth opportunities
and expanding the firms market presence.
Juedes has thorough experience providing audit services to commercial entities and employee benefit plans and tax
services to individuals and commercial

businesses. He leads the firms Employee
Benefit Plan Service Group and is a member of the Accounting and Audit Committee. He graduated
with a bachelor
degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He
became a certified
public accountant
in 2002.
He is a member
of the American
Institute of CerRandy Juedes
tified Public Accountants (AICPA)
and Wisconsin Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (WICPA). Juedes is
an active volunteer and member of several civic and nonprofit organizations in
Medford and other north central Wisconsin communities. He sits on the board of
directors for the Aspirus Medford Foundation, is president of Medford Kiwanis,
serves as finance council chairperson of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and
treasurer for Central Wisconsin Business Networking.
Kalmon on deans list

Mindy Kalmon of Medford was named
to the deans list for the fall semester at
St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud,
Minn. with a grade point average of at
least 3.75.
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Christmas giving
Correction
The Medford VFW and its patrons gathered toys to donate to Stepping Stones for
Christmas. They served a total of eight children with a Merry Christmas this year.
Pictured with some of the gifts are Subreana Carlson (l. to r.), Tanya Sincere, Penny
Butkus and Bill Vach.
The Jan. 1 story on candidate filing

had two errors. The candidate running
for the Gilman School Board is Ellen
Grunseth. Candidate Sue Breneman is
no longer a member of the village board.
ing 7 p.m. at clubhouse, N6357 Hwy 13,

Medford.
American Legion Auxiliary 519
Meeting 1 p.m. Legion Clubhouse, 224
N. Powell, Stetsonville.
Medford VFW Meeting 7 p.m.
VFW Clubhouse, 240 S. Eighth St. (Hwy
13), Medford.
and Front Street, Rib Lake. Information:

Arlene 715-427-3613.
Medford Lions Club Meeting Dinner 6:30 p.m. B.S. Bar & Grill, W4782 Hwy
64, Medford. Information: 715-785-7573.
Womens Empowerment Group
Meeting 6-7 p.m. Information: Stepping Stones 715-748-3795.
Community Calendar
The deadline for having items published in the Community Calendar is 5
p.m. on Tuesdays.
Gamblers Anonymous Meetings
Call 715-297-5317 for dates, times and
locations.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12
Step Study Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church of Christ, 510 E.
Broadway, Medford.
Monday, Jan. 12
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
1013 of Rib Lake Meeting Weighin 6 p.m. Meeting 6:30 p.m. Rib Lake Senior Citizens Center, Hwy 102 and Front
Street. Information: Mary 715-427-3593 or
Sandra 715-427-3408.
High and Low Impact Step Aerobics Mondays and Wednesdays 6-7
p.m. Stetsonville Elementary School,
W5338 CTH A. Information: Connie 715678-2656 or Laura 715-678-2517 evenings.
Chelsea Conservation Club Meet-
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Thursday, Jan. 15
Medford Rotary Club Meeting

Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Filling Station Cafe
& Bar, 884 W. Broadway Ave., Medford.
Information: 715-748-0370.
Al-Anon Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church of Christ, 510 E.
Broadway, Medford. Information: 715427-3613.
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Topic
Meeting 7 p.m. Community United
Church of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
7 p.m. Hwy 64 and Main Street, Medford.
Information: 715-512-0048.
Medford Kiwanis Club Meeting

Noon lunch. Frances L. Simek Memorial
Library, 400 N. Main St., Medford. Information: 715-748-3237.
Medford Association of Rocket Science (MARS) Club Meeting 6-9 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, Taylor
County Courthouse, 224 S. Second St.,
Medford. Everyone welcome. Information: 715-748-9669.
Alcoholics
Anonymous
Closed
Meeting 7 p.m. Community United
Church of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church

of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford. Information: 715-965-1568.
Friday, Jan. 16
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Hwy 102
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Thursday, January 8,
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A.G. gives
OK to town
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by Dean Lesar, Tribune Record Gleaner
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Getting under way
photo by Brian Wilson
Medford Cooperative board members, project contractors and local economic development leaders gathered
Wednesday to mark the official beginning of a major renovation and expansion project at Medford County Market.
The project includes expanding into the two adjoining retail spaces to the east, moving the liquor department, remodelling the front entryway and the consolidation of natural foods products into one area of the store.
Financial aid information night scheduled

for Medford Area Senior High School
Medford Area Senior Highs annual Financial Aid
Information Night will be held on Monday, Jan. 12 at
6:30 p.m, in the Red/White Theater. The meeting is open
to the public, but directed mainly at current high school
seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college,
technical college, or trade school during the 2015-2016
school year.
A college access advisor from Great Lakes Higher
Education will give a presentation covering the finan-
cial aid process, procedures for completing forms, and

changes in the system for the coming school year. Information required to apply for financial aid for the 20152016 school year will be available.
The program is expected to last about one hour and
will be followed by an opportunity to ask specific financial aid questions. For more information contact the
Medford Area Senior High Guidance Department at
715-748-5951.
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the businesses, organizations, National Honor
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money, food, rafe items, gifts and time to
make our Christmas dinner a success.
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Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued a legal opinion last week that supports the Clark
County township of Hoard in its attempts to collect a
fire protection fee from the county for fire protection
services made available to Clark County Health Care
Center. Van Hollen said the fee can be collected even if
no actual fire call is made to the facility because state
statute allows a town to assess such a fee to recover its
costs of making services available when needed.
Van Hollens opinion is in response to Clark County
Corporation Counsel Jacob Brunettes request for interpretation of laws pertaining to a countys tax-exempt
status and another municipalitys legal ability to assess
a tax against it. The town of Hoard filed a complaint
for declaratory judgment against Clark County in July
in an attempt to force the county to pay its $3,328 fire
protection bill for 2014 for the health care center property, located on Highway 29 on the southern edge of the
township. The township enacted an ordinance in 2013
to establish fire protection services for all property
within the township, and billed the county accordingly.
The county refused to pay the bill by its Jan. 31, 2014
due date, prompting the town to go to court for relief.
A court hearing on the case was to be held at 1 p.m. on
Jan. 7 in Clark County Circuit Court.
In a letter to Van Hollen in January 2014, Brunette
asked if statutes allow a township to assess a fire protection special charge against a county, which enjoys
tax-exempt status under the law. Brunette said the
countys stance is that the fire protection charge is a
tax and Clark County, as a tax exempt entity, does not
have a legal obligation to pay the fire protection special
charge.
Van Hollen disagreed, saying in his opinion the fire
charge is a fee, not a tax.
Its primary purpose is to recover costs for fire protection services, supervision or regulation, not to obtain general revenue for the government, Van Hollen
wrote. Therefore, the special charge may be assessed
against the county.
Brunette also asked if a township can assess a fire
protection service charge even if it never makes an actual fire call to a property, as was the case at the health
care center. Citing Wisconsin Court of Appeals case
law, Brunette said an appellate court in 1989 concluded that a special charge for fire protection could not be
charged against a county as the town can charge only
for services actually provided and not for services that
are made available and not utilized.
Van Hollen again disagreed with Brunette, writing
in his opinion that a township can charge for fire protection services even if they are never rendered, as long
as the town bases the charge on a written schedule
of fees for various properties according to their building size, use, etc., and they are not based on a per-use
fee. The town of Hoard has such a written schedule,
and sets an annual fee based on its annual costs of contracting with the Owen-Withee/Curtiss Fire District
for protection services.
The circuit court complaint filed on July 30 asks
the court to render a decision on the countys refusal
to pay the fire protection charge. The complaint states
the countys refusal to pay and challenge to the legal validity of the town ordinance creates a justiciable controversy that is ripe for decision. The complaint asks
the court to validate the townships legal authority to
charge the county for fire protection services and to order the county to pay its $3,328 fee for 2014 as well as reimburse the town for any fees or costs and such other
additional relief the court deems just and appropriate.
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the time to give good thought to their options rather than making a quick move.
The states Division of Long Term
Care will monitor the entire relocation
process. The facility will continue to operate until the last resident is moved to a
new home and it will continue to follow
state rules and care protocols during this
time. The effective closing date of the facility will not happen until 90 days from
the day the relocation plan is approved
by the state agency.
Compiled by Reporter Donald Watson
Williams retires
Rep. Mary Williams announced in
February she would not seek re-election
to the Wisconsin Assembly in the fall after 12 years of serving the 87th district.
Williams was first elected to the Assembly in 2002 when she won a close election
for an open seat.
Williams said a belief in term limits is
the main reason she is leaving the legislature after this year. Many years ago I
said I believe in term limits and someone
asked me what it meant and I said 10-12
years. I am keeping my word, she said.
This will give someone else a chance to
do the job.
Williams turns 65 years old this year
and she has other priorities to follow. I
have grandkids close by and our son is
getting married in Utah this summer,
she said. This is my 12th year in this
job and Ive had a lot of other jobs in my
life. Maybe I will take a fun class or two. I
might like to help out with a community
project or two as a worker bee and we
might like to travel a little more.
Williams was chair of the Assembly
committee on Jobs, Economy and Mining
and presided over the hearings which led
to the on-going exploration for an iron
mine near Hurley. She has served as majority caucus secretary in 2013, 2011 and
2007 and was the minority party caucus
secretary in 2009.
Williams said she wanted to make the
announcement in time for candidates to
make a decision. I wanted to be fair and
let the people decide. When I first ran for
the office, there were nine candidates in
the primary and I hope there is more this
time.
Gilman nursing home closed

The Gilman community suffered
a double shock last week with the announcement of the closing of the Gilman
Care Center, which is the villages third
largest employer and the location many
area families have used the past 40 years
to care for loved ones. The care center is
Manure pit breach
Chelsea house fire

Fire destroyed the Travis Mueller and Sarah Stephen home in the town of Chelsea
on Feb. 22, destroying all their belongings and killing the couples two cats. According
to Medfford fire chief Mike Filas, the fire was called in by a passerby and was already
well established by the time firefighters arrived on the scene. No one was at home
when the fire started.
currently home to 23 residents and the
workplace for 35 employees.
The word of the closing was announced to families, effected employees
and village of Gilman officials on Feb. 28
when a press release was sent out. The
press release said the 36-bed skilled care
facility would close in the near future
with the loss of 35 jobs and the relocation
of 23 residents.
Jack Halbleib, an owner and longtime
nursing home administrator, said in the
release a combination of reduced occupancy, low government reimbursement
rates and the difficulty in retaining quality staff led to the decision.
Facility administrator Megan Feirtag
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provided to residents, but it was difficult
to manage efficiently with a population
in the mid-20s. There is intense competition for the same resident with multiple
nursing homes in the area, all in significantly larger cities, Feirtag said. Meetings are being set up to provide families
with information and options to ensure a
smooth transition to a new facility. Families will also be able to explore whether
an alternate living arrangement may be
possible with various representatives
from care agencies invited to present options to families.
The closing announcement came six
years, four months after the sale was
finalized and the announcement of the
new ownership group was made. The
Gilman Care Center was purchased from
Gilman native Wayne Zastrow, who sold
the business when he retired. He owned
the facility, then known as Zastrow Care
Center, for 34 years. At the time of the
sale, the new ownership partnership was
Halbleib and doctors Lily Liu and Morgan Warffuel.
Kevin Coughlin of the Department of
Health Services Division of Long Term
Care said residents and families will be
given time to decide the best possible
course of action. He said they should use
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The Taylor County Land Conservation Committee will levy a $100 a day
fine against a Town of Goodrich property
owner for causing a spill of as much as
100,000 gallons of manure-laden water
from a pit as contractors were working
to convert the property into a large-scale
mink ranch in March. The fine will continue until a plan for the proper closure
of the breached manure pit is submitted
and approved by the countys land conservation department.
The breach was reported on March 12
to the Taylor County Zoning Department
and the Department of Natural Resources. Staff from both agencies observed it
then and the staff of the land conservation department were at N1724 Faber
Ln. the next day, directing the process
to contain the breach and move the contaminated soil, snow and manure back
into the pit.
The property is owned by A&M Dittrich Mink Farm, part of the multi-national Van Ansem group, and the property manager is Jorn Mogensen. The
property is just west of the intersection
of Martin Drive and a tributary of Mink
Creek is 600 feet away. Mink Creek empties into the Big Rib River north of Hwy
64 and the Rib River Dells. Mink Creek
and the Big Rib River are considered
class 3 trout streams in the affected area.
The committee held a special meeting on March 17 to address the issue.
Land conservation administrator Ashly
Steinke began with a timeline of the
breach and the steps taken to deal with it.
Steinke said the material sunk below the
sugar snow and settled to the bottom six
inches of the field. He told the contractor
to take all the snow and the manure they
could get back into the pit. The process
was limited to an area with no wetland
plants. Steinke said the breach occurred
during the process of closing the pit and
the contractor had pushed in about 50
feet of the former berm without removing the material. The department told the
contractor to build a berm for the temporary pit to approximately the original
size of the pit. It was the best job which
could be done, he said.
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Booyah: Rib Lake keeps tradition alive

Wisconsin has a rich mixture of ethnic traditions and regional cuisines.
When the days are coldest, one of the
best is chicken booyah. Chicken booyah
is itself a rich mixture with a few key ingredients. The Rib Lake Fish and Game
Club is the first group every year to keep
the tradition alive as it prepares and
serves gallons and gallons of the chicken
soup recipe during its annual ice fishing
contest. The contest celebrated its 64th
anniversary on Saturday and the fishing
and food should be going strong into the
future.
After 60 years, thats a lot of booyah,
Jerry Butler said on Saturday while
cooking before sunrise.
Like any good recipe, the exact details
vary from occasion to occasion, but the
Rib Lake Fish and Game Club follows the
key ones with its chicken booyah.
As best as foodies and geographers
can figure out, the tradition of chicken
booyah started with the same people
and in roughly the same location as fish
boils. Belgian communities in the Green
Bay area are the likely source of the community food event. It has since branched
out to places like Taylor and Price counties.
The food is popular at ice fishing contests and other winter gatherings for a
few reasons.
The first reason is its a great-tasting,
hearty and hot meal on the go. The debate
over whether it is a soup or stew is best
settled in the confines of your ice fishing
shanty. Either way, the broth is packed
with chicken, potatoes, vegetables and
noodles. The Rib Lake crew sells it by the
cup for holding with two cold hands, and
up to the gallon to feed the whole crew.
On Saturday, it was available at Rib
Lakes Ice Age Pavilion, the registration
station, or delivered by volunteers with
an ATV. We see the same faces for the
gallons every year, Butler said.
The consumers of booyah are not the
only hardy souls. Booyah is cooked in
big pots over an open, outdoor flame or
fire. Rib Lake volunteers used to make
it at the shelter in the campground before moving outside the back door of
the pavilion. A propane flame provided
the heat on Saturday as two kettles simmered in the early morning air. With
canoe paddle-shaped wooden spoons the
Volunteers with the Rib Lake Fish and Game Club meet one of the elements of a traditional booyah as they cook the chicken
stew outdoors at Rib Lakes Ice Age Days Pavilion. The food was part of the 64th ice shing contest on the lake.
magic of heat and ingredients is stirred
and readied.
Volunteers arrived at 5 a.m. to start
the final day of the cooking process. The
start happens Thursday evening after
the group meeting. Chickens are cut up
and cooked overnight to be ready for
Friday volunteers, who start deboning
them at 5 a.m. Vegetables and other ingredients are prepared after the chicken
is ready. Last year, the volunteers made
70 gallons of chicken booyah.
Another key ingredient of booyah tradition is making the food for a community event. In the Green Bay and Door
County region, the meals are popular
with churches, schools and civic organizations to raise funds for projects. The
Rib Lake Fish and Game Club is certainly no exception to this chicken booyah
rule. The food and the ice fishing contest
events are a major fundraiser for the
One element of a chicken booyah meal is the proceeds should benet a community need. The Rib Lake Fish and Game Club certainly meets the element as the
food and rafe proceeds fund a variety of natural resource and community projects
throughout the year.
community group. The pavilion was the

spot for picking up door prizes on Saturday as more than 100 items from Taylor
and southern Price County businesses
and donors gave to the cause. A TV and
five cords of firewood delivered by Agape
Logging also went to lucky raffle prize
winners. The prizes and food are a key
element of the contest as there is no cost
to fish in the contest.
The community benefits of Rib Lakes
chicken booyah are seen all year. The
club raises the walleye stock for 14 area
lakes, including Big and Little Spirit,
Rib, South Harper, Hulls, Sackett, Diamond, Stone, Wellington and Esadore.
The group works with the DNR and
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Prizes donated
photos by Mark Berglund
In the elements
Spirit Lakes Improvement Association

throughout the stocking process. The
group also purchases perch for stocking purposes. Removing bullheads is another job the group takes on. Last year,
it removed 9-1/2 tons of bullheads from
the lake.
The group awards scholarships for
local graduates. It helps at other events
and Ice Age Days, and recently led the
way on a playground upgrade.
The ice fishing contest is the oldest
community event taking place annually
on the first Saturday in January. The ice
dip raises funds for local scholarships.
The snowshoe adventure gathers silent
sports enthusiasts to the area.
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8, 2011
2015
Thursday,
September
22,
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Editorials
Challenges, opportunities lay ahead for region

Area residents face many challenges in the coming
year from national to state, regional and local issues.
The test of leadership for voters and the elected officials will be to turn those challenges into opportunities
for growth and renewal throughout the region.
Along the way, there will be plenty of hard work and
many tough choices. As always, the stakes will be high
with success measured, not only in the short-term, but
for decades to come.
The following are some of the issues and areas of opportunity members of The Star News editorial board
see in the coming year.
County government
The looming Taylor County budget crisis has been
grabbing headlines in recent months and will likely
continue to do so throughout 2015.
The county has been raiding reserve funds for the
past several years as a way to continue providing services while avoiding tax increases or major cuts. In recent months, the countys powerful finance and personnel committees have begun the process of identifying
services they feel should be cut to trim $500,000 from the
countys operational budget.
Beyond the cuts themselves, the witch-hunt politics
accompanying them have devastated morale among
county employees. County employees and whole departments feel they have targets on their backs.
Meanwhile, plans for voters to have input on any proposed service cuts through an April county-wide referendum have also been derailed by that same powerful
super-committee.
The challenge for supervisors will be to think longterm and avoid vindictive politics that punish departments for the perception that a long-gone employee was
under-performing. There also needs to be a refocus
away from cutting services and jobs as a way to balance
the budget to greater flexibility in providing a range of
options.
In the process, the county will need to look at how its
committee system operates. No one committee or supercommittee should gain too much authority at the expense of the whole board. Too many of the seats on key
committees are held by the same senior supervisors.
This is more through the concentration of experience,
talent and commitment of those supervisors rather
than through any plan to control power. However, this
concentration and lack of diversity can result in echochamber politics and the exclusion of new ideas from
others on the board.
The county needs to look at ways to balance the power of the committees and provide the option for more
supervisors to be involved in key decisions impacting
all residents in the county.
Access to natural gas services has also become a potential economic growth issue in the Medford area. Service upgrades are needed to ensure Medford industries
and businesses have sufficient capacity for growth. The
state and federal governments will need to take a role in
ensuring the privately owned natural gas monopoly is
an equal player in development efforts.
Another resource needed for economic growth is
qualified workers. This includes not only qualified personnel at the entry level, but managers and professionals who can be leaders in area factories and workplaces.
Recruitment of management level employees is an ongoing challenge for the area as candidates seek quality
of life amenities and opportunities for spouses or significant others.
Another economic issue in the coming year will be
the continuing efforts to revitalize the small business
community, particularly in the traditional downtown
areas throughout the region. Efforts need to be made
to encourage small business growth and entrepreneurship. Traditional downtown business districts are gems
that become dulled by vacant storefronts and declining
property values. The decline needs to be reversed.
Public safety and quality of life

Public safety is an ongoing concern in rural areas
and ranges from the increasing impact of drugs, such
as methamphetamine and heroin, in our communities
to the need for safe roads and walking routes.
Hard drugs such as methamphetamine and heroin
are in all the communities of Taylor County, impacting
families of all economic levels and social backgrounds.
These drugs and the crimes related to their manufacture and distribution present a serious challenge to area
law enforcement efforts. The presence of these harder
drugs compounds the challenges already faced through
abuse of alcohol, prescription drugs and marijuana.
Domestic violence incidents, suicide and other violent

crimes are often tied to substance abuse issues. Efforts
must be increased to keep Taylor County communities
safe places to live and work.
At the state level, efforts to improve highway safety
need to continue the progress that has been underway.
Statewide, there were 491 traffic fatalities in 2014. While
that represents a dramatic drop from the more than 800
road deaths just a few years ago, the number is still too
high. The deadly combination of speed, driver inattention and alcohol continue to prove deadly for state motorists. The state should continue putting pressure on
driver education and enforcement to bring the goal of
zero avoidable deaths to reality.
On the local level, the city of Medford needs to work
to improve safety for pedestrians. The city needs to put
pedestrian safety for those crossing Hwy 64 on the front
burner. Pedestrian activated warning signals for drivers are needed. A simple solar-powered signal that pedestrians could activate to alert motorists to stop and let
them cross the road would go a long way toward solving
the safety problem. At the same time, there needs to be
enforcement of the existing laws requiring motorists to
stop for pedestrians so driving habits can be changed.
The cost of these signals would be well worth the citys
investment.
Just as there is more than one way to skin the proverbial cat, there are many possible outcomes for any
of these issues. What is definite is finding solutions
to problems will be a test of leadership for decision
makers. Those decisions cannot be made in a vacuum.
Citizen input and involvement is essential for those in
power to make the right decisions. Given the scarcity of
those willing to seek public office, the greatest challenge
in the coming year may be in getting people to take ownership of their communities.
Economic issues
Local economic leaders face the ongoing challenge of
growing the local employment and tax base.
Historically, the best way to do this has been to ensure
the community provides the resources needed to attract
new businesses, promote growth in local businesses and
keep the businesses here happy. Much like a successful
marriage, for economic development to be successful in
the long run, the courtship process should never end.
A major challenge which could potentially hinder
economic growth in the region is the access to natural
gas. Lack of a local distribution line in Gilman despite having a high-pressure line running nearby has
hindered business development and the jobs that would
come with it in western Taylor County. The cost of running the required service is far more than any individual business will be willing to absorb.
Star News
Quote of the Week:
It seems like the county is always playing defense when it should be playing offense.
Joe Tomandl about the county considering cuts to departments such as

land conservation. Tomandl is a citizen member of the land conservation committee.
Members of The Star News editorial board include Publisher Carol OLeary, General Manager Kris
OLeary and News Editor Brian Wilson.
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Says Rib Lake voters should have a say on $4 million project
The school board does provide a list of things they

believe need repair or replacement:
1. Roof leaks and drainage
2. Heating and ventilation
3. Windows
4. Water heaters
5. Poor and costly ineffective lighting
6. Aged exterior sealants
Somehow these needs do not seem worthy of a
$4 million price tag. How was this monetary figure established? Were pre-bid on these repairs taken? Is all
union scale work payment required? Can local contractors or subcontractors be hired?
The public needs more information both on the scope
of the project as well as the monetary cost. The board
is trying mighty hard to push this project through
quickly. They want substantial completion prior to the
2015-2016 school year. To the school board I say Fully
inform your constituents we support legitimate expense.
A couple of years ago at the start of the school year,
the school district board sent out a report. It indicated
the school district was in good shape since they received an approximately $350,000 windfall from the federal government a part of the Obama stimulus program. What a windfall! The taxpayers pay federal taxes
too even worse the federal government didnt have
the resources either. They just printed more unsecured
dollars! Beware! Our local government cant print money and neither can private citizens. For us it is called
forgery and could result in jail time. (Maybe the board
should try to get more fake Obama money.)
In the year of our Lord 2006, the school district of
Rib Lake sent out a letter to area residents titled Project Sustainability. It was a resolution designed to ex-
ceed revenue limits for the purpose of operational and

maintenance expenses. The vague description of purpose and monetary limits made its validity questionable. The voters rejected it by a three-to-one vote. Guess
what? The district survived well without Project Sustainability.
Fast forward to 2014. The school district sends out a
new message titled Energy and deferred maintenance
project highlights and information. In general terms
the described purpose is to improve safety for students
and staff, lessen the district environmental impact (Go
figure, the environmental proposition is always thrown
in as a matter of course!) and decrease utility operations and maintenance costs.
The school board approved a resolution in December
to borrow up to $4 million without a vote from the citizenry. They claim to use a Wisconsin state law allowing the district to bypass voters if the money is used
to upgrade facilities for energy conservation and operational cost reduction. What a stitch. More can be accomplished by being forthright rather than deceptive.
Rib Lake residents, based on past support of referendums, are receptive to school district needs. We want
our students and staff safe and schools in good physical
repair. However, in my opinion trying to push a $4 million referendum through without a public vote is not
only underhanded but a cause for public distrust.
Being a senior citizen, almost financially equivalent
to the working poor, I dont enjoy paying even more
property taxes on land we already paid for more than
once. However, along with other folks we dont mind
supporting worthy projects, but we want to know our
money is well spent and we deserve a vote.
Fred Hengst, Rib Lake
Vox Pop
Remembering Fran and Pep at this season
I come in the name of love

I come also in thanksgiving
We want you to know we remember
you during this holiday season
If ever to were one then surely thee
We miss both of you forever
Our town is empty without you
Our hearts are empty without you
Thank you for your wonderful generosity
Thank you for your friendship
Thank you for your kindness
Thank you for your many hellos wherever and whenever we would meet
You had wealth but you also had love
We miss both of you
We miss you very much
God has taken you from us now

Your work here must have been done
Your memories are every where
Your goodness is every where
Your generosity is every where
Your spirit is everywhere and your love is still here
We will never forget you forever and ever
May the heavens reward you I pray
And when we live no more you will live ever
God rest your souls
Perhaps we will all meet again some day
Until then
Love from our hearts
Love from our town
God bless Amen
Gary Meyer, Medford
School corner
During my 10 years with the district, the biggest
change has been with the 2011 Wisconsin ACT 10. The
result was a State vs. Union issue. The motivation was
to balance the state budget.
Each school district in Wisconsin has what is called
a revenue limit, based on a dollar amount per pupil.
The increase (decrease) in funds each year is achieved
by increasing (decreasing) this dollar amount per pupil.
At a time in the past this amounted to a $500 per pupil
increase. State aid is another calculation partially based
on the property value of each district. The general tax
levy is the difference between the revenue limit and the
state/computer aid.
As can be seen in the above chart, during 2009-2010,

when the state aid was decreased, the tax levy did increase more than it did in the past. In 2011-2012, the first
year in which ACT 10 took effect, our revenue limit use
reduced by $401 per student or a reduction of $772,185,
but the state reduced our aid by $1,122,462. The state
used this amount of aid reduction (from our district

and every other district in the state) to help balance the
state budget. The difference between the reduction in
revenue limit and aid was the increase to the tax levy.
The state, in reality, was increasing taxes as they reduced the state aid.
Another way to look at the chart is from 2008-2009,
our state aid decreased $1,566,413 while the tax levy increased $1,325,716 through 2012-2013. Our district had
$240,697 less in revenue limit in 2012-2013 than it did in
2008-2009.
Not only did this have a big impact on the district financially, but also in the community. The district and
employees purchase many items locally, so as the revenue is reduced, the amount the district turns over to
the businesses in the area is also reduced.
The state did provide flexibility to the board in areas
it did not have before through ACT 10, but the majority
of that flexibility was used to arrive at the $772,185 in
cuts for 2011-12 that the state then took back.
The effects of ACT 10 will be felt for years to come.
The number of college graduates that will enter the
teaching field will drop. Even though teachers love educating students, the potential salaries may not be sufficient to support a life-long career. The retention rate
of new teachers will drop. It will become difficult to find
support staff. The educational opportunities for our students will be decreased. The state can underfund public
education only so long before the effects will become
permanent.
Jeff Albers, financial director
Brian Wilson
New beginnings
As a young boy, Jim Hoffman would go home after
school at Holy Rosary Catholic School to his familys
Main Street business.
At the time, the store sold bulk candy and there was
a small cubby under the display rack that was just the
perfect spot for Hoffman to sit and read a comic book.
It kept him out of the way and when he got hungry he
would reach up and grab a handful of chocolate covered
peanuts to snack on. I dont even like chocolate now, he
said, sharing that memory of decades ago.
Hoffman grew up on Main Street and raised his own
children while tending the store his father started. Earlier this year, Hoffman made the tough choice to retire
and close the Main Street landmark store. Running a
small business is not an easy job just ask any farmer. It
is long days and loads of stress. It is knowing that when
something goes wrong at closing time, you will be the one
there through the night to make sure it gets fixed. Hoffmans retirement is well earned.
Hoffman began the process of selling off the inventory and saying goodbye to longtime customers in the fall.
His goal was to be out by the end of the year. He almost
made it, pushing a couple extra days into the new year to
sell the remaining inventory. He plans to donate the profits from those final days to area charities.
On Saturday, Hoffman, watched as customers picked
through the remaining items. The store swarmed with
bargain hunters looking for a final deal. Among the scavengers were those with their own memories of shopping
or working at the store. They would pause and their eyes
would go distant for a moment or two as they remembered things like school supply shopping on late summer
days or the excitement of seeing all the toys for sale at
Christmas time.
I watched from my wifes shop across the street later
that day as Jim Hoffman closed his store for the last time.
He stood there by his minivan looking up at the building for a long time. He let out a sigh and his shoulders
seemed just a little hunched over as he got into his vehicle and drove away, leaving the darkened store behind
him.
Saturday marked both an ending and a new beginning
for Hoffman.
Just as with the passing of any longtime friend, the
closing of Hoffmans brings with it sadness. It is hard to
imagine life in the downtown without this fixture.
As much as we know all things change and go through
the cycle of life and death, it is never an easy thing to
see. The memories people have of shopping, working and
growing up there will live on for many years after the last
customer.
Fortunately, as Hoffmans is ending its tenure on Main
Street, the storefront will not be vacant long. Circle of
Faith purchased the building and will soon be expanding
its thrift store operations into the new space.
The transition also triggered Jackie Jentsch to make
the move from renting part of Hoffmans building to purchasing the former Krug Law Office building. Jentsch
held the grand opening this week on Tease Tannings
new remodeled building. The move is an exciting one and
puts to good use a unique space on Main Street. Hopefully in the months to come, more good news will come
on Main Street.
The new year is a time for new beginnings. For Hoffman, it is a time for him to take on the new adventure of
retired life. For the business community, there are new
challenges and opportunities.
Brian Wilson is News Editor at The Star News.
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Tease Tanning Plus ... Gifts on Main opens at new location

by News Editor Brian Wilson
Jackie Jentzsch knew just what she
wanted her new store to look like. Getting her contractors to be able to see that
vision took a little bit of explaining on
her part.
I had the vision in my head and all
the time I was saying I wish you could
take a picture, because this is what I
see, she said.
On Monday, Jentzsch held the grand
opening for Tease Tanning Plus ... Gifts
on Main and unveiled how her vision became reality.
For Jentzsch, the process of converting a building that for more than four
decades served as the location for Krug
Law Office, into a new home for her tanning boutique and gift shop took imagination and perseverance. The interior
of the building received a total makeover. On the first day, Teresa [Gaede]
and I started to just mark floors where
we wanted rooms. We added walls and
moved walls, she said.
She praised the work done by her contractors Bob Koontz and Craig Bolz in
helping make her dreams into a reality.
I couldnt have done it without them,
I drove them absolutely crazy, but I
couldnt have done it without them, she
said,
Ribbon cutting
photo by Brian Wilson
Brad and Jackie Jentzsch cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Tease Tanning
Plus Gifts on Main at their new location at 156 South Main St. in Medford on Monday. They were joined by members of the local business community and those who
helped with the renovation project.
Jentzsch noted her initial idea was for
classic grays and blacks and very clean
design. However, she saw a picture Tina
Nelson shared showing some design elements and the vision of a rustic and vin-
tage decor clicked into place. The walls

of the shop include historic images from
downtown Medford including two framed
prints of old calendars from Hoffmans
Ben Franklin dating from the 1940s. It
was from when they only had four-digit

phone numbers, said Cathy Henrichs,
who along with Gaede served as advisors
to help Jentzsch with the project.
Other historic ties in the building include repurposing some of the original
century-old wood wallboards for floating
shelves made by Jentzschs father, and
for the reception desk.
The custom-made reception desk
was another one of the challenges Jentzsch posed to her contractors. I went
on Pintrest and showed him the picture
and said, Can you build this, she said.
Along the way, they made some changes
such as the addition of corner shelves.
Bolz was able to deliver on Jentzschs
dreams and noted that while he gave her
grief through the project for her many
ideas, it came together beautifully in the
end.
Tease Tanning Plus Gifts on Main
is a tanning boutique which offers private tanning rooms, including traditional tanning beds, and an upright tanning
booth for those who prefer that option.
The gift portion of the business features
the work of local talents including Kelly
Emmerichs mittens, as well as work by
Shawna Rau, Michelle Sperl and Cathy
Henrichs and others. The gift offerings
will be changed on a regular basis to stay
fresh and keep with the rustic vintage
theme of the shop.
Committee
votes to keep land conservation independent
Continued from page 1
Once its gone, its gone. Once its
flushed down the Mississippi River, its
gone. We need to not only keep our soils
intact, but keep the rivers and tributaries free of runoff, Krug said.
Committee member Joe Tomandl
said the countys location makes for a
unique and difficult conservation issue.
Our soils are forest soils, not the thick,
prairie soils. We cant do what we are doing for the next 100 years and still have
farms.
The finance committee is hard to
read right now. I dont know what direction they want to end up, said county
board chair Jim Metz about the possibility the vote will be overidden. Our county is not in that bad of shape. Every day
they change their mind on stuff.
Krug said the idea of consolidating the
land conservation department into the
zoning department was studied when the
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position was open in 2013. Krug said he

met with Steinke and zoning administrator Kyle Noonan and the three men feel
there is no need to merge departments at
this time.
Metz said his advice to the joint committee is one of progress. I urged finance and personnel not to balance our
budget on our employees. We need to go
forward, Metz said. We will find ways
to balance the budget. We need our employees as much as anything.
Steinke agreed with Metzs sentiment
about not lowering employee morale in
the midst of the budget debate. We see
some of these supervisors spending half
their time in the courthouse politicking
between departments and all it leads to is
low morale, he said.
Tomandl asked Metz where the budget shortfall is coming from. A lot of it
is Madison. They dont send us as much
as they used to. If you talk to [county ac-
countant] Larry Brandl, were not that

bad off.
Krug said the countys debt outlook
is better than many. Good forestry revenue may also help. We have a fund
balance largely to the credit of forestry.
We dont have a lot of acres, but its managed well, Krug said. He also said the
land conservation committee can look
at other revenue sources at next months
meeting.
Committee member Dan Makovsky
said he thinks courthouse politics are
hurting the process. I agree with Ashly, there are some supervisors spending their days going office to office and
disrupting activity and its not a good
thing, he said.
Steinke said a merger with zoning
and a move from the agriculture center
building on Donald Street. would hurt
the departments ability to work with offices like the federal Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS). We work
with NRCS 95 percent more than we ever
do with zoning and forestry, Steinke
said. It would be a travesty to move us.
Committee member Jo Ann Smith
agreed. As a farmer, its nice to go to
one office and then just go across the hallway, she said.
Soper said the economic advantages
to keeping the three-person department
are as important as any savings a merger
would bring. I think for finance and personnel, it will boil down to an economic
decision, Soper said. I strongly feel we
need to refill this position and have a
three-person department. Its easy to see
[merging departments] is not going to
be a big savings. He said the committee
needs to make sure it puts those economic factors on paper for the joint committee to consider.
Steinke said the county should consider how the state would view a merger of
land conservation and zoning. It gives
DATCP [the state agriculture department] heartburn when you merge. They
take a closer look and ask if you are really committed to conservation, he said.
Tomandl said Marathon County has
a merged land conservation and zoning
department. The history of that countys
move would suggest keeping Taylor
Countys current structure. He said he

asked Paul Daigle, of Marathon Countys zoning, planning and conservation
department, for advice and was told to
avoid making it strictly an economic decision. He said Joe, I can tell you dont
make this move out of desperation, do it
for inspiration. He said do it for efficiency and to service your county.
Tomandl said there is a good pool of
applicants available to fill the land conservationist position. He said he was
also worried a merger of zoning with
land conservation might make some reluctant. Zoning has a connotation of enforcement and people might be reluctant
to work with the department, he said.
Steinke said the grants which drive
much of the departments budget are getting more competitive, and the department needs a head who can be successful at writing for those grants. He said a
college professor he studied under told
him 20 percent is a good success rate
these days. He said if you can bat .200 at
grant writing, you are a superstar. Not to
take a term from finance and personnel,
but its like throwing spaghetti against
a wall, he said. If I wasnt leaving, we
would go with three people. Why take an
ax to this department?
Steinke said the county has only
funded $25,000 of the position since 2006.
I dont know why its on the table. Its
a contract employee. Its got to be someones pet project to cut this position. How
it made the top six [possible cuts] I will
never know, he said.
Makovsky asked Krug to educate
other members of the joint committee
on the value of the land conservation department. There is the world of finance
and personnel and the world here, Makovsky said. When you do something
here, it doesnt always hit the headlines.
Tomandl said the financial mindset of
the county could hinder departments
like land conservation. It seems like the
county is always playing defense when it
should be playing offense, he said.
Krug said based on the sentiments
expressed at the meeting, he would take
the issue to the full county board if the
personnel committee overrides the recommendation.
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Village of Gilman
Application for a Class B
Beer/Liquor License
PIRATES COVE OF GILMAN, INC., David Burg, Agent,
makes application to the Village
Board of the Village of Gilman
for a Class B Beer/Liquor License for the period beginning
January 23, 2015 and ending
June 30, 2015, at 270 East Main
Street. Candice Grunseth,
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Roundabout accident
Photo by Mark Berglund
A Tuesday afternoon accident in the north roundabout on Hwy 13 in Medford meant digging the vehicle
out of the snowbank before work could begin on fixing
the street light which was knocked off its base when a
vehicle slid off the road.
Fewest traffic
deaths since 1943
Wisconsin ended 2014 with 491 traffic fatalities,

which was the lowest number of deaths and the first
time below 500 fatalities since 1943 when 417 people died
in crashes, according to preliminary statistics from the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).
State traffic deaths in 2014 also were down 36 (approximately a 7 percent reduction) from 2013 when 527
people died and 68 fewer than the five-year average of
559 deaths.
David Pabst, director of the WisDOT Bureau of
Transportation Safety, noted several factors that contributed to the reduction in traffic deaths.
He pointed out safety belt use in Wisconsin reached
an all-time high in 2014 with nearly 85 percent of drivers and passengers buckling up. However, Wisconsins
safety belt use rate still lags behind the national average of 87 percent and is below neighboring states, all of
which have safety belt use rates of more than 90 percent.
Although the figures for alcohol-related fatal crashes
in 2014 wont be available for a few months, Pabst says,
Deaths due to alcohol-related crashes in Wisconsin
have declined dramatically in the past 10 years from 348
fatalities in 2003 to 185 in 2013, which is a 47 percent reduction.
To combat drunken driving, law enforcement agencies around the state have formed Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Task Forces using federal funding administered by WisDOT. Currently, 16 OWI Task Forces
are operating in urban and rural communities.
To prevent speed-related crashes on major highways,
the State Patrol Air Support Unit flew 88 traffic enforcement missions last year. WisDOT used Twitter to advise
drivers of the time and locations of the aerial enforcement missions to increase voluntary compliance with
speed limits and other traffic laws.
Another major traffic safety improvement last year
was the reduction in motorcyclists fatalities, Pabst
said. There were 74 motorcyclists killed in crashes last
year, which was the lowest number since 2001, when
72 motorcyclists died in crashes. The 2014 riding season was shorter than normal because of a cold spring.
But efforts to improve motorcycle safety through rider
education and training also contributed to the drop in
fatalities. About 35 percent of motorcyclists fatalities
from 2003 to 2013 involved riders who had not completed the safety training or skills test required to obtain a
motorcycle license, so we must continue our efforts to
get more motorcyclists trained and properly licensed.
In addition to improved driving behavior, engineering had a significant role in saving lives. Engineering
advancements have made the vehicles we drive and the
roads we drive on much safer, Pabst said.
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Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few;
friend to one; enemy to none.
Benjamin Franklin
NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE

STATE OF WISCONSIN
BRANCH 1
CIRCUIT COURT
TAYLOR COUNTY
Case No. 14-CV-20
Peoples State Bank,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Dennis Osterbrink and
Unknown Heirs, Devisees,
Legatees, Grantees, Representatives, and/or Assigns of Robert
E. Andrus, Deceased,
Defendants.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,
that by virtue of a Judgment of
Foreclosure and Sale entered
on the 15th day of July, 2014 in
the amount of $33,669.43, the
undersigned Sheriff will sell the
described premises at public
auction as follows:
DATE & TIME: January 27,
2015, at 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Ground floor lobby
at the Taylor County Courthouse
located at 224 South Second
Street, Medford, WI
DESCRIPTION: Lot Eleven
(11), Block A, McCombs Racing Park Addition to the Village
of Rib Lake, Taylor County, Wisconsin.
PIN: 176-00045-0000
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 744
McComb Street, Rib Lake, WI
TERMS OF SALE: Cash;
10% down at time of Sheriffs
Sale by cash, money order, cashiers check or certified check
made payable to the Taylor
County Clerk of Court. Personal
checks cannot and will not
be accepted. The balance of
the successful bid must be paid
to the Clerk of Courts office in
Safety
Convenience
Availability
cash, cashiers check, money

order, or certified funds, no later than ten (10) days after the
courts confirmation of the sale
or else the 10% down payment
is forfeited to the plaintiff. Property is sold as is and subject to
all delinquent and accrued real
estate taxes, assessments, penalties and interest. Purchaser to
pay all transfer and recording
fees and cost of title evidence.
DATED at Medford, Wisconsin, this 29th day of December,
2014.
Bruce A. Daniels, Sheriff
Taylor County, WI
DRAFTED BY:
Attorney Robyn J. De Vos
State Bar No. 1057278
Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C.
531 Washington Street
P. O. Box 1184
Wausau, WI 54402-1184
(715) 842-2291
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C.
Section 1692), we are required
to state that we are attempting
to collect a debt on our clients
behalf and any information we
obtain will be used for that purpose.
(1st ins. January 1,
3rd ins. January 15)
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AMENDED SUMMONS
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
CLARK COUNTY
Case No. 14-CV-198
Loretta Langiewicz, Trustee
of the Alexander and Loretta
Langiewicz Family Trust
6505 Willow Road
Withee, WI 54498,
Plaintiff,
v.
Michael Langiewicz
W14022 Countyline Road
Lublin, WI 54447,
and
Royce Wallenhorst
N4553 Tieman Avenue
Thorp, WI 54771,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
To MICHAEL LANGIEWICZ,
named above as a defendant:
You are hereby notified that
the plaintiff(s) named above
has/have filed a lawsuit or other
legal action against you.
Within forty (40) days after
January 8, 2015, you must respond with a written demand for
Good Earnings
675 E. Broadway
Medford
Phone: (715) 748-2231
The 81st Annual Meeting of the members of
Time Federal Savings
Bank will be held the third
Wednesday of January,
2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the
office of the bank at Medford, Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to
elect two directors and to
transact such other business as may come before
the meeting.
(1st ins. Jan. 8, 2nd ins. Jan. 15)
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Notice of Election Caucus

Town of Deer Creek
Taylor County
Notice is hereby given that an election
caucus will be held on Tuesday, January
13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Creek
Town Hall.
By the order of the town board.
Jeneane Metz, Clerk
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GOV. SCOTT WALKER AND THE STATE OF WISCONSIN

G
want you to be aware of the following public notices
published the week of DEC. 30, 2014:
Public Meetings: Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board, Muscoda, Jan. 5; WEDC,
Policy Committee, Dec. 30; Council on Special Education, Department of Pubic
Instruction, Jan. 4.
DNR Air Pollution Permits: Glenroy, Menomonee Falls, Jan. 2.
9LX\LZ[MVY8\HSPJH[PVUZ!WHEDA, Rent Comparability Study Review Services,

Jan. 5.
Search public notices from all state communities online at:
WisconsinPublicNotices.org is a public service made possible

by the members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of the Village of Gilman does hereby amend
the 2014 Budget as follows:
Insured up to $250,000
By FDIC
Time Federal
Savings Bank
provided by the law. A judgment

awarding money may become a
lien against any real estate you
own now or in the future, and
may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated this 17th day of December, 2014.
Ruder Ware
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: /s/ Matthew J. Cornetta
Matthew J. Cornetta
State Bar No. 1038351
Ruder Ware
402 Graham Avenue
P.O. Box 187
Eau Claire, WI 54702-0187
Telephone: 715-834-3425
Fax: 715-834-9240
(1st ins. January 8,
3rd ins. January 22)
2014 Budget Amendment

Resolution to Amend the 2014 Budget
Resolution No. 2014-11
-Pluson all
Savings, Certificate
of Deposit and
IRA Accounts.
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a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered

to the court, whose address is
Clark County Courthouse, 517
Court Street, Room 405, Neillsville, Wisconsin 54456, and to
Attorney Matthew J. Cornetta,
Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., Plaintiffs
attorney whose address is 402
Graham Avenue, P.O. Box 187,
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702.
You may have an attorney help
or represent you.
If you do not demand a copy
of the complaint within forty (40)
days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award
of money or other legal action
requested in the complaint, and
you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may
be incorrect in the complaint. A
judgment may be enforced as
Increase
Revenues:
Donations
100-00-48500-000-000
Expenditures:
Capital Outlay - Centennial Account
100-00-57731-000-000
Street Light Exp
100-00-53420-222-000
Summer PB Coord Wages*
100-00-55300-125-000
Capital Outlay - Other Public Safety*
100-00-57290-000-000
*Represents newly created account in 2014
Decrease
$16,482.50
Amended
Budget
$16,482.50
$1,400.00
$3,100.00
$1,482.50
$14,017.50
$1,400.00
$1,400.00
$17,965.00
$17,965.00
Adopted in Open Session on January 14, 2015.

William Breneman, Village President
I certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Village of Gilman at a
legal meeting on the 14th day of January, 2015.
ATTEST:
Candice Grunseth, Village Clerk
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Taylor County
Board of Supervisors
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
9:04 a.m.
The following minutes are
only a draft and have not yet
been approved by the Taylor County Board. Therefore,
they remain subject to revision pending final approval at
the next meeting of the Taylor
County Board of Supervisors.
The Taylor County Board of
Supervisors was called to order
at 9:04 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, by Chairman Jim
Metz in the Third Floor County
Board Room, Taylor County
Courthouse, 224 South Second
Street, Medford, WI 54451.
The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Father Otto
Bucher, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake, WI. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Supervisor Charles Zenner. Roll
call was taken with seventeen
(17) members present. A quorum being present, the board
was declared in session.
It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to approve the
amended agenda with fifteen
(15) agenda items. A unanimous
vote cast, the motion carried.
It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Breneman, to approve
the minutes of the August 1,
2014, Session as published. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion
carried.
Courtney Graff, Corporation Counsel, introduced Ruthann Koch, Attorney, to the
board. Ms. Koch has joined the
Schmiege and Graff Law Office.
Docket No. 2014-5-33:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JEAN
NUERNBERGER FOR HER
MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS
OF TAYLOR COUNTY.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt
the resolution as submitted. A

carried. The item was declared
adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 10.
Chairman Jim Metz presented a plaque to Jean Nuernberger for her years of service to
Taylor County. Ms. Nuernberger
expressed her thanks and appreciation to Taylor County.
Roger Ewan, Education Committee Chair, questioned the
Education Committees purpose
in relation to Taylor County. The
Education Committee was a liaison between Taylor County and
North Central Technical College
when Taylor County rented the
county-owned building on College Avenue to North Central
Technical College. Now that
NTC has a building and no longer rents from Taylor County,
Chairman Ewan is questioning
Taylor Countys purpose for a
committee and for involvement.
After much discussion, it was
moved by Thums, seconded by
Krug, to refer this matter to the
Committee on Committee and
Rules for further study. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Supervisor Breneman is requesting to have set meeting
dates for County Board Sessions. Her request was to have
set meetings every other month.
After much discussion, it was
moved by Lewis, seconded by
Fuchs, to refer this matter to
the Committee on Committee
and Rules for further study. A
carried.
Representative Mary Williams
was present for the presentation
of the flag that was flown over
the Wisconsin State Capitol on
September 9, 2014, in recognition of the Courthouse Rededication.
The Taylor County Clerk received requests from the Village
of Stetsonville, Village of Rib
Lake, Village of Gilman, Town of
Westboro, and City of Medford,
for exemption from the County
Library Tax. It was moved by
Hansen, seconded by Thums,
Meeting Notice and Agenda

Taylor County Board of Supervisors
The Taylor County Board of Supervisors will be meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the
Third Floor County Board Room of the Taylor County
Courthouse. All County Board meetings are open to the
public. The agenda for this meeting includes the following:
Motion to rescind or amend action previously taken
(Docket No. 2014-5-39/Res. No. 17)
Presentations and Reports
Approximately 9:05 a.m.: Presentation of Plaque to retiree (Docket 2015-1-1).
Approximately 9:10 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.: Jeffery Belongia;
Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co., regarding General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015. (Docket 2015-12).
Taylor County Forest Annual Work Plan 2015.
Resolutions & Ordinances To Be Acted On
Docket 2015-1-1: Resolution expression appreciation
to Charles Johnson for many years of dedicated service
to the citizens of Taylor County.
Docket 2015-1-2: Resolution awarding the sale of
$4,385,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series
2015.
Docket 2015-1-3: Resolution proclaiming January 15,
2015, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Thank Your Mentor
Day.
Docket 2015-1-4: Ordinance to amend Section 4.03(2)
and repeal Section 4.03(2)(d), Emergency Management,
Taylor County Code.
Docket 2015-1-5: Ordinance to amend Section 9.14,
Huber Board Charge, and amend Section 9.18, Sheriffs
Fees, Sheriff, Taylor County Code.
Docket 2015-1-6: Resolution to eliminate the position
of Human Services Financial Manager.
Docket 2015-1-7: Resolution to approve increasing the
Classification and Compensation plan steps for 2015.
For further information on any of these items, please
feel free to contact Bruce Strama at the Taylor County
Clerks Office, 715-748-1460.
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to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for 2015.

A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.
Chairman Metz moved to
Docket No. 2014-5-40.
Docket No. 2014-5-40:
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE EXEMPTION OF
THE CTH E (CHID) PROJECT
FROM THE TRANS 75 STANDARDS.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
It was moved by Mildbrand,
seconded by Zenner, to adopt
the resolution as submitted.
Jess Sackmann, Highway Commissioner, was present to answer questions regarding the
resolution. A unanimous vote
cast, the motion carried. The
item was declared adopted and
became RESOLUTION NO. 11.
Docket No. 2014-5-34:
A
RESOLUTION
FOR
COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR
2014 EXPENSES.
AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt
Docket No. 2014-5-35:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
EQUIPMENT
SCHEDULE.
AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
It was moved by Fuchs,
Docket No. 2014-5-36:
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER
FOR TAYLOR COUNTY.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT
AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
It was moved by Lemke,
seconded by Bizer, to adopt
Docket No. 2014-5-37:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
CORPORATION
COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES

FOR 2015.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
It was moved by Breneman,
seconded by Lee, to adopt
Docket No. 2014-5-38:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT
FEES FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A UTV FOR USE IN
GROOMING TRAILS AT THE
PERKINSTOWN
WINTER
SPORTS AREA, IN THE PARKS
OR AT OTHER COUNTY FACILITIES AS NEEDED.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDINGS, GROUNDS
AND PARKS COMMITTEE AND
FINANCE COMMITTEE
It was moved by Lemke,
role call vote cast, fifteen (15)
voting aye, two (2) voting no
(Mildbrand, Lewis), the motion
Supervisor Fuchs left the
meeting at 10:03 a.m. Chairman Jim Metz recessed the
County Board from 10:03 a.m.
to 10:15 a.m. and convened as
a Budget Hearing at 10:15 a.m.
BUDGET HEARING
Charles Zenner, Finance
Committee Chair, was the Chair
for the Budget hearing, reviewing the summary of the 2015
Taylor County proposed annual
budget.
Bruce Strama, County Clerk,
reviewed the debt service report and proposed 2015 budget
summary expenditures and revenues by fund. Larry Brandl,
County Accountant, answered
questions from the board and
explained the budget process.
It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to increase the
budget in Human Services Financial Manager Position, Account #601.56010.0000.5120,
by
$83,248.00
to
total
$83,248.00, to increase the
budget in Re-structure rest of
Financial Positions, Account
#101.51570.0000.5811,
by
$23,002.00 to total $23,002.00,
and to increase the budget in
Office-Remodeling/Construction (Human Services), Account #101.51950.0000.5247,
by $5,000.00 to total $7,000.00
Notice of Rate Increase

Water Customers of the
Rib Lake Village of Water Utility
This is to give you notice that the Village of Rib Lake
Water Utility will file an application on January 14, 2015,
with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC),
for authority to increase water rates. Rates for general
service will increase 3 percent. The increase is necessary
to reduce the existing deficiency in present rates. The request is being made under Wis. Stat. 196.193. Rate increases granted under this statute do not require a public
hearing. The effect of the increase for some selected customers is shown below. Public Fire Protection and Wholesale rates (if applicable) will also increase 3 percent.
Existing Revised
Customer
Meter
Quarterly Quarterly
Classification Size Gallons
Rate
Rate
Average
Residential
5/8
12,000
$76.58
$78.84
Large
Residential
3/4
18,000
$103.28
$106.32
Commercial
1 150,000
$626.91
$646.04
Public
Authority
1-1/2 225,000
$925.02
$953.28
Industrial
2 450,000 $1,772.40 $1,826.05
This rate increase will go into effect on March 17, 2015.
If you have any questions about the rate increase request, call the Village of Rib Lake Water Utility at (715)
427-5404.
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for a total of $111,250.00 which

would be funded by Fund Balance Applied to Budget, Account
#101.49000.0000.4930. A roll
call vote cast, eleven (11) voting
aye, five (5) voting no (Hanson,
Lee, Mildbrand, Thums, Soper),
one (1) absent (Fuchs), the motion carried.
It was moved by Hansen,
seconded by Breneman, to increase the budget in Grants
to Public Libraries, Account
#101.56110.0000.5391,
by
$25,887.00 to total $335,999.00.
A roll call vote cast, sixteen
(16) voting aye, one (1) absent
(Fuchs), the motion carried.
It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Lemke, to present the
2015 budget, as amended, to
the County Board with a levy of
$10,941,321.00. A roll call vote
cast, sixteen (16) voting aye,
one (1) absent (Fuchs), the motion carried.
A motion was made by Breneman, seconded by Lee, to
adjourn the Budget Hearing at
10:59 a.m. A unanimous vote
cast, the motion carried.
Chairman Metz reconvened
the County Board at 10:59 a.m.
Docket No. 2014-5-39:
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 66.0602(2)
AND 66.0602(4), WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES, TO
EXCEED THE LEVY LIMIT
THROUGH 2020 AND TO
CAUSE SUBMITTAL OF THIS
RESOLUTON TO THE ELECTORS ON A REFERENDUM
BASIS FOR THEIR APPROVAL
OR REJECTION UNDER SECTION 66.0602(2), WISCONSIN
STATE STATUTES.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE
It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the
resolution as submitted. It was
moved by Breneman, seconded
by Krug, to amend paragraphs
four and five of the resolution
by inserting up to or not to exceed before $1,000,000.00. A
carried. A voice vote cast on the
ordinance as amended, fifteen
(15) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Soper), one (1) absent
(Fuchs), the motion carried. The
item was declared adopted and
became RESOLUTION NO. 17.
Docket No. 2014-5-42:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2015 ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR TAYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX
LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED
TO LOCAL DISTRICTS.
It was moved by Zenner,
seconded by Krug, to adopt the

resolution as submitted with a
tax levy of $10,941,321 which is
a 3.7% increase from the 2014
levy with a mill rate of $8.27 per
$1,000 of equalized valuation,
which is a ten (10) cent increase
in mill rate from 2014. A roll call
vote was cast, fifteen (15) voting aye, two (2) absent (Fuchs,
Hansen), the motion carried.
The item was declared adopted
and became RESOLUTION NO.
18.
Docket No. 2014-5-41:
A RESOLUTION STATING
OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED LAPSE IN STATE
FUNDING TO THE WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT SYSTEM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Charles Zenner, David Krug,
Dennis Fuchs, Scott Mildbrand,
Tim Hansen
It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the
resolution as submitted. Judge
Ann Knox-Bauer was present
to answer questions from the
board regarding the resolution.
It was then moved by Hansen,
seconded by Breneman, to
amend the first paragraph of
the resolution by deleting 201315 and inserting 2015-17. A
unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The resolution, as
amended, was then voted on. A
Docket No. 2014-5-43:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION
PROMISSORY NOTES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$4,385,000.00.
It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the
resolution as submitted. A roll
call vote cast, sixteen (16) voting
aye, one (1) absent (Fuchs), the
motion carried. The item was
declared adopted and became
RESOLUTION NO. 20.
Chairman Metz offered condolences to David Krug on the
death of his brother and Medford
businessman Keith Krug.
It was moved by Albrecht,
seconded by Lee, to adjourn
subject to the call of the Chair. A
carried. The meeting adjourned
at 11:26 a.m.
Bruce P. Strama
Taylor County Clerk
(One ins. January 8)
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Joe Brahmer, call Riverview
Terrace at 715-428-2135 as
soon as possible.
(1st ins. Dec. 18, 2014, 4th ins. Jan. 8, 2015)
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Notice of Town Caucus

Town of Jump River
Notice is herby given to the electors of the Town of
Jump River, in the County of Taylor, State of Wisconsin, that a town caucus for the said town will be held at
the Jump River Community Center in the said town on
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. to nominate
candidates for the following offices:
Town Board Chairman
Two Town Board Supervisors
Town Board Clerk
Town Board Treasurer
whose terms will expire in April of 2015. The town
board offices are for a 2-year term, to be voted on at the
town election to be held on the first Tuesday in April, 2015.
Denise Webster, Clerk
(1st ins. January 8, 2nd ins. January 15)
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Accident reports
Taylor County Law Enforcement
Two-vehicle accident
Horse and Buggy
One-vehicle accidents
Two-vehicle accident
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded to an accident on Dec. 23 at
8:58 a.m. on Hwy 64 in the town of Aurora. According to the accident report, a tractor-semitrailer unit was westbound on Hwy 64 when the driver lost control and struck
a vehicle waiting to turn onto the highway from a residential driveway at W16508
Hwy 64. The vehicle was mostly under the tractor-trailer unit when both came to a
stop in the north ditch west of the driveway. There was severe damage to the entire vehicle and it was towed from the scene by the owner. The tractor-trailer unit sustained
moderate damage and was towed from the scene.
Traffic court
Charge dismissed
A charge of operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) equal
to or greater than 0.15 percent against
Jennifer A. Krug, 31, Medford, was dismissed on the courts own motion.
Trials slated
The following appeared and entered

pleas of not guilty: Pedro Lopez, 36, Abbotsford, operating while revoked; Clint
J. Peters, 34, Caledonia, speeding 11-15
mph over the limit; Crandel J. Wiessmiller, 24, Stetsonville, operating while
revoked.
Forfeitures
$976: Jennifer A. Krug, 31, Medford,

operating while under the influence-fist
offense (PAC equal to or greater than 0.15
percent) [license revocation, ignition
interlock device installation, alcohol assessment].
$515.50: Zachery G. Firnstahl, 19, Stetsonville, failure of operator to notify police of an accident-second or greater offense.
$326.50: Robert L. Schultz, 77, Clintonville, failure to yield or stop for an emergency vehicle.
$263.50: Jesse J. Zima, 35, Medford, disorderly conduct.
$225.70: Brian C. Wisnewski, 29, Merrill, speeding 20-24 mph over the limit;
Robert L. Tischer, 33, Withee, speeding
20-24 mph over the limit.
$222.90: Henry J. Roesler, 74, Jim Falls,
hunting within 50 feet of roads center;
Disposition reports
Forfeitures
Bruce J. Lewandowski, 54, Dorchester, pled no contest to disorderly conduct

and was fined $363.50.
Mark J. Schimke, 48, Thorp, pled no
contest to animal at large and was fined
$169.
Benjamin S. Nelson and a vehicle

owned by Kyle V. Ackeret were involved
in an accident on Dec. 23 at 3:18 p.m. on
South Seventh Street in the city of Medford. According to the accident report,
the Nelson vehicle was backing out of
the parking lot at Creative Edge when it
struck the Ackeret vehicle, which was
legally-parked on South Seventh Street.
The Ackeret vehicle sustained severe
damage to the driver side door. The Nelson vehicle sustained damage to the rear
bumper.
Taylor County Circuit Court

Daniel J. Steinman, 66, Rosendale, hunting within 50 feet of roads center.
$217.90: Benjamin J. Hempel, 25, Medford, possessing/transporting firearm,
bow, crossbow in a motorboat.
$213.10: Jeffery S. Briggs, 33, Medford,
passing in a no-pass zone; Mark C. Steinman, 23, Lomira, driving too fast for conditions; Mark R. Larson, 65, Hazelhurst,
driving too fast for conditions.
$200.50: Brian A. Bragg, 26, Abbotsford, operating a motor vehicle without
insurance and operating without a valid
license-first offense ($200.50 each); Peter
C. Clendenning, 36, Rib Lake, speeding
16-19 mph over the limit and operating a motor vehicle without insurance
($200.50 each); Marcades K. Firnstahl, 22,
Stetsonville, operating while suspended;
Marcelo C. Guizar, 50, Gilman, operating without a valid license-first offense;
Dennis L. Henke, 46, Medford, operating
without a valid license-first offense; Austin F. Kimble. 19, Stetsonville, operating
a motor vehicle without insurance (two
counts, $200.50 each); Edgar K. Payne,
21, Medford, vehicle owners liability
for failing to stop at accident scene (hitand-run to property adjacent to a highway) (two counts, $200.50 each); Brian C.
Wisnewski, 29, Merrill, operating while
revoked; Joseph A. Zak, 49, Stetsonville,
operating while suspended; Zachery G.
Firnstahl, 19, Stetsonville, operating
while suspended; Michael F. Murphy, 54,
Spirit, operating while suspended; Michael J. Schmidt, 46, Gilman, operating
a motor vehicle without insurance; Jeffery P. Stueber, 45, Stratford, speeding
16-19 mph over the limit; Cale J. Ulrich,
31, Brantwood, operating a motor vehicle
without insurance; Amber M. Zimmerman, 22, Spencer, operating a motor vehicle without insurance.
$187.90: Gary N. Marschke, 21, Medford, anti-noise violation (tires or muffler).
$175.30: Brian A. Bragg, 26, Abbotsford, non-registration of vehicle; Daniel
C. Hutman, 20, Stetsonville, operating a
motor vehicle without an adequate muffler; Jacob N. Mahner, 16, Medford, failure to yield the right-of-way from a stop
See TRAFFIC COURT on page 12
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded to an accident on Dec. 26

at 10:13 a.m. on CTH D in the town of Rib
Lake. According to the accident report, a
vehicle was southbound on CTH D when
it skidded out of control while negotiating a curve and struck a guard rail. The
vehicle sustained moderate damage to
the front and rear.
Kathleen J. Rehbein was involved in
an accident on Dec. 29 at 9:16 a.m. on Taylor Street in the city of Medford. According to the accident report, the Rehbein
vehicle was eastbound on Taylor Street
when the driver lost control due to ice
and snow on the roadway. The vehicle
went into a snow bank and struck a guide
wire for a utility pole, causing damage to
the front bumper and the guide wire.
Tammy R. Heier was involved in an
accident on Jan. 1 at 2:36 a.m. on Hwy 64
in the city of Medford. According to the
accident report, the Heier vehicle was attempting to turn into a driveway when it
became stuck on top of a snow bank and
had to be removed by a towing service.
The vehicle sustained damage to the
front bumper and passenger side.
Raymond M. Wolfe was involved in
an accident on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. on Allman

Street in the city of Medford. According
to the accident report, the Wolfe vehicle
was westbound on Allman Street when
the driver lost control. The vehicle went
off the south side of the street and down
an embankment, striking a tree. The vehicle sustained damage to the left rear
quarter panel.
Hit-and-run accidents
A vehicle owned by Erin Lissner and

an unknown vehicle were involved in
a hit-and-run accident on Dec. 26 in the
Medford Plaza parking lot in the city of
Medford. According to the accident report, Lissner returned to her vehicle and
noticed it was damaged. She waited for
the owner of the vehicle parked next to
hers to return and asked about the damage. The elderly female stated her vehicle
was already damaged when she parked
and she did not hit Lissners vehicle. The
woman then left without giving any information to Lissner.
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded to a hit-and-run accident
on Dec. 29 at 8:16 p.m. in the parking lot
at the high school in the village of Gilman. According to the accident report,
a vehicle was backing out of a parking
space when it struck another vehicle in
the adjacent parking space, causing minor damage to the driver side. The driver
then left the scene and did not report the
accident. The driver was later cited for
hit-and-run of an unattended vehicle.
Deer-related accidents
The following deer-related accidents

were reported: Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. on
Hwy 13 in the town of Chelsea; Dec. 31 at
7:25 p.m. on Willow Avenue in the town
of Goodrich; Jan. 5 at 9:39 p.m. on CTH A
in the town of Maplehurst.
Multi-vehicle accident
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident on
Jan. 2 at 1:25 p.m. at the intersection of CTH M and Ballpark Drive in the town of
Chelsea. According to the accident report, a vehicle was westbound on CTH M when
it began to skid while slowing down to make a right turn onto Ballpark Drive. A second vehicle following the first vehicle skidded out of control while trying to avoid
colliding with the first vehicle, went into the eastbound lane of traffic and was struck
by a third vehicle. The second vehicle sustained minor damage to the rear passenger
side, rear and rear driver side. The third vehicle sustained minor damage to the front
and front passenger side. There was no damage to the first vehicle.
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Dispatch log
Medford Police Department
Dec. 22 Sexual assault; lockout at N3478 Hwy 13 at
9:39 a.m.; fraud at Riverside Terrace at 1:45 p.m.; vehicle
inspection at 316 S. Main St. at 2:15 p.m.; agency assist
at CTH O and Skyline Dr. in town of Little Black at 2:22
p.m.
Dec. 23 Parking problem at Medford Ave. and
Grahl St. at 7:30 a.m.; extra patrol at 550 W. Conrad Dr.
at 11:08 a.m.; welfare check at 127 N. Seventh St. at 1:19
p.m.; accident at 672 E. Broadway Ave. at 3:18 p.m.; ambulance request at 540 E. College St. at 4:44 p.m.; theft at
190 Medford Plaza at 5 p.m.
Dec. 24 ATF notification at 1281 N. Eighth St. at
10:35 a.m.; commercial alarm at 352 N. Eighth St. at 2:14
p.m.; agency assist at W15305 CTH M in town of Pershing at 10:50 p.m.
Dec. 25 Agency assist at courthouse at 12:14 a.m.;
citizen assist at 483 E. Perkins St. at 2:25 a.m.; ambulance request at 330 Roberta St. at 6:20 p.m.; information
at 646 S. Park Ave. at 8:44 p.m.
Dec. 26 Theft at courthouse at 12:31 p.m.; accident
at 160 Medford Plaza at 4:24 p.m.; welfare check at 221 N.
Washington Ave. at 11:15 p.m.
Dec. 27 Commercial alarm at 825 E. Allman St. at
6:23 a.m.; lockout at 109 Luepke Way at 9:06 a.m.; abandoned vehicle at 106 N. Park Ave. at 9:50 a.m.; disorderly
conduct at 225 S. Wisconsin Ave. at 9:54 a.m.; ambulance
request at 105 S. Wisconsin Ave. at 10:45 a.m.; theft at
240 S. Third St. at 12:56 p.m.; welfare check at 210 E. Lincoln St. at 3 p.m.; ambulance request at 955 E. Allman St.
4:27 p.m.; request for officer at 1147 S. Eighth St. at 6:38
p.m.; citizen assist at 204 E. Broadway Ave. at 8:46 p.m.
Dec. 28 Parking problem at S. Main St. and E.
Broadway Ave. at 2:41 a.m.; ambulance request at 153
W. State St. at 9:18 a.m.; accident on W. Allman St. at 9:27
a.m.; ambulance request at 160 Medford Plaza at 12:29
p.m.; welfare check at 346 S. Main St. at 5:09 p.m.; suicidal subject; welfare check at 210 N. Fourth St. at 8:55
p.m.; domestic at 340 N. Park Ave. at 10:10 p.m.
Dec. 29 Welfare check at 483 E. Perkins St. at 6:16
a.m.; disorderly conduct at 210 N. Fourth St. at 8:17 a.m.;
yard problem at E. Allman and N. Second St. at 9:03
a.m.; accident on Taylor St. at 9:16 a.m.; warrant arrest
at courthouse at 11:15 a.m.; suicidal subject; escort at W.
Conrad Dr. and S. Gibson St. at 11:43 a.m.; lockout at 319
E. Urquhart St. at 5:29 p.m.; citizen assist at 211 S. Wisconsin Ave. at 9:59 p.m.
Traffic court
sign; Phillip D. Manske, 53, Phillips, non-registration of
vehicle; Robert R. Barnes, 43, Phillips, speeding 11-15
mph over the limit; Amy L. Hackl, 35, Medford, failure
to yield while making a left turn; Darrell T. Kestler Jr.,
40, Medford, non-registration of vehicle; Dean W. Lameer Jr., 46, Franksville, speeding 11-15 mph over the
limit; Penny S. Rodman, 48, Rib Lake, failure to stop/
improper stop at a stop sign; Cale J. Ulrich, 31, Brantwood, non-registration of vehicle; Kenneth W. Zettelmeier, 69, Waukesha, speeding 11-15 mph over the limit.
$169: Todd D. Niewolny, 47, Medford, operating an
unregistered snowmobile; Sherri L. Young, 48, Medford,
animal at large.
$162.70: Gary A. Krizan, 63, Stanley, illegally constructing, using or failing to remove or attach name/
address or DNR number to an unattended tree stand; Alexandra J. Reeves, 17, Stetsonville, minor in possession
or purchase of tobacco; Audrey L. Roth, 48, Glen Flora,
operating vehicle without stopping lights.
Taylor County Law Enforcement
Dec. 30 Ambulance request at 509 Lemke Ave. at

5:03 a.m.; citizen assist at 483 E. Perkins St. at 6:30 a.m.;
escort at W. Broadway Ave. and N. Washington at 9:39
a.m.; citizen assist at 340 N. Park Ave. at 10:07 a.m.; probation violation at courthouse at 10:39 a.m.; accident at
W. Allman St. and Billings Ave. at 10:45 a.m.; disorderly
conduct at 1010 N. Eighth St. at 1:18 p.m.; vehicle inspection at 1260 S. Eighth St. at 2:19 p.m.; traffic complaint at
240 S. Eighth St. at 4 p.m.
Dec. 31 Citizen assist at 483 E. Perkins St. at 3:13
a.m.; escort from S. Park Ave. and W. Broadway Ave.
at 9:42 a.m.; request for officer at 204 N. Fourth St. at
11:07 a.m.; warrant arrest at 160 Medford Plaza at 12:49
p.m.; traffic control at Hwy 13 and Gravel Road in town
of Little Black at 4:06 p.m.; fight at 153 W. State St. at
8:45 p.m.; probation violation at N2027 Black Birch Dr.
in town of Little Black at 11:04 p.m.; noise complaint at
860 Vega Ln. at 11:07 p.m.
Jan. 1 Accident at N. Second St. and E. Broadway
Ave. at 2:36 a.m.; commercial alarm at 190 Medford Plaza at 4:19 a.m.
Jan. 2 Ambulance request at 316 S. Third St. at 9:28
a.m.; ambulance request at 483 E. Perkins St. at 10:36
a.m.; lockout at 177 S. Eighth St. at 2:42 p.m.; fraud at 321
S. Main St. at 3:33 p.m.; citizen assist at 211 S. Wisconsin
Ave. at 4:05 p.m.; accident at W. Allman St. and Centennial Pkwy. at 6:04 p.m.
Jan. 3 Ambulance request at 346 S. Main St. at 2:57
p.m.; lockout at 160 Medford Plaza at 3:09 p.m.; traffic
complaint at 125 S. Eighth St. at 6:39 p.m.
Rib Lake Police Department

Dec. 23 Harassment at 952 N. Front St. at 12:40 p.m.
Taylor County Sheriffs Department

Dec. 22 Residential alarm at W6330 Brunner Sq.
in town of Medford at 8:17 a.m.; ambulance request at
W8907 Apple Ave. in town of Holway at 8:41 a.m.; burglary at W11621 W. Maplehurst Ln. in town of Maplehurst at 9:41 a.m.; extra patrol at W5979 Elm Ave. in town
of Little Black at 4:52 p.m.; theft at CTH A and Sunset
Dr. in town of Little Black at 4:56 p.m.; accident at CTH
M and CTH E in town of Hammel at 8:51 p.m.; accident
at Sackett Dr. and CTH M in town of Molitor at 9:27 p.m.
Dec. 23 Accident at W16508 Hwy 64 in town of Aurora at 8:58 a.m.; accident at CTH M and CTH E in town
of Hammel at 12:52 p.m.; welfare check at N3050 Bauer
Dr. in town of Medford at 3:16 p.m.; accident at Hwys
64 and 73 in town of Ford at 4:03 p.m.; welfare check at
731 S. Front St. in village of Rib Lake at 4:50 p.m.; traffic
hazard at Hwy 102 and Wellington Lake Rd. in town of
Rib Lake at 5:03 p.m.; deer tag request at W6904 Hwy 64
in town of Medford at 6:15 p.m.; acident at CTH DD and
Bitner Ave. in town of Maplehurst at 10:44 p.m.; drugs
at 11:14 p.m.
Dec. 24 Information at Spruce Lake Rd. in town of
Grover at midnight; suicidal subject; accident at Hwy 13
and Crane Dr. in town of Little Black at 5:19 a.m.; traffic
control at Hwy 13 and Crane Dr. in town of Little Black
at 7:23 a.m.; property damage at N2200 Pirus Rd. in town
of Maplehurst at 9:49 a.m.; commercial alarm at 352 N.
Eighth St. at 2:14 a.m.; accident at Hwy 13 and CTH M
in town of Chelsea at 7:37 p.m.; probation violation at
W5581 Elm Ave. in town of Little Black at 9 p.m.; welfare
check at W15305 CTH M in town of Pershing at 10:50 p.m.
Dec. 25 Agency assist at courthouse at 12:14 a.m.;
welfare check at 731 S. Front St. in village of Rib Lake
at 4:51 p.m.
Dec. 26 Accident at CTH D and Rustic Rd. 1 in town
of Rib Lake at 10:13 a.m.; traffic arrest at CTH A and
CTH DD in town of Maplehurst at 3:14 p.m.; traffic complaint at Hwy 13 and County Line Rd. in town of Deer
Creek at 3:22 p.m.; traffic complaint on Hwy 13 in village
of Stetsonville at 4:27 p.m.; accident at Apple Ave. and
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Sunset Dr. in town of Little Black at 4:59 p.m.; property

damage at N3186 Lemke Dr. in town of Goodrich at 6:19
p.m.; suspicious activity at N3742 Oriole Dr. in town of
Browning at 7:53 a.m.
Dec. 27 Traffic arrest at Hwy 102 in village of Rib
Lake at 2:01 a.m.; commercial alarm at 825 E. Allman St.
at 6:23 a.m.; disorderly conduct at 225 S. Wisconsin Ave.
at 9:54 a.m.; accident at CTH M and Sailor Creek Rd. in
town of Grover at 12:58 p.m.; welfare check at W7779
Clear Lake Rd. in town of Hammel at 1:44 p.m.; welfare
check at 210 E. Lincoln St. at 3 p.m.; ambulance request
at W6839 CTH M in town of Medford at 3:36 p.m.
Dec. 28 Welfare check at N2067 Lekie Dr. in town
of Deer Creek at 1:22 a.m.; welfare check at N3050 Bauer
Dr. at 8:08 a.m.; accident at W. Allman St. at 9:27 a.m.; accident at CTH M and Langfarm Dr. in town of Hammel
at 1:46 p.m.; accident at Shattuck St. and Pheasant Run
in town of Medford at 3:25 p.m.; suicidal subject; utility
problem at Joan and Gail Sts. at 5:38 p.m.; agency assist
at 508 W. Maple St. at 6:16 p.m.; extra patrol at Porky Dr.
and Trout Ave. at 6:25 p.m.; transport to Luther Hospital
at 7:02 p.m.; agency assist at courthouse at 8:52 p.m.
Dec. 29 Harassment at W2419 Center Ave. in town
of Browning at 5:47 a.m.; transport to Aspirius at 8:41
a.m.; traffic complaint at Evergreen Cemetery at 11:12
a.m.; citizen assist at N1308 6th Ave. in town of Roosevelt at 11:16 a.m.; escort at W. Conrad Dr. and S. Gibson St. at 11:43 a.m.; commercial alarm at N2319 Hwy 13
in town of Little Black at 12:01 p.m.; warrant arrest at
courthouse at 12:48 p.m.; transport to Luther Hospital at
2:08 p.m.; property damage at W4157 CTH M in town of
Greenwood at 3:22 p.m.; agency assist in village of Stetsonville at 3:45 p.m.; drugs; traffic complaint at Stetson
Ave. and Hall Dr. in town of Deer Creek at 6:43 p.m.;
information at N4096 Lekie Dr. in town of Browning at
8:11 p.m.; accident at 325 N. Fifth Ave. in village of Gilman at 8:16 p.m.; traffic hazard at CTH C and CTH M in
town of Greenwood at 11:32 p.m.
Dec. 30 Information at courthouse at midnight;
unsecured premise at W1104 CTH M in town of Grover
at 12:45 a.m.; structure fire at Hwy 13 and Jolly Ave. in
town of Medford at 10:20 a.m.; fraud at W6184 Buehler
Ln. in town of Medford at 11:42 a.m.; ambulance request
at N1783 Robin Dr. in town of Deer Creek at 1:58 p.m.;
request for officer at W8362 Elm Ave. in town of Holway
at 6:33 p.m.
Dec. 31 Miscellaneous at N9430 Hwy 102 in village
of Rib Lake at 11:31 a.m.; animal complaint at Hwy 64
and CTH H in town of Aurora at 1:42 p.m.; bond violation
at W9992 Hwy 64 in town of Hammel at 3:30 p.m.; lockout
at W7722 Elm Ave. in town of Holway at 4:32 p.m.; accident at W1732 Willow Ave. in town of Goodrich at 7:29
p.m.; traffic complaint at N2805 Hwy 64 in town of Ford
at 8:26 p.m.; fight at 153 W. State St. at 8:45 p.m.; probation violation at N2027 Black Birch Dr. at 11:04 p.m.
Jan. 1 Citizen assist at W. Cedar and S. Gibson Sts.
at 1:31 a.m.; commercial alarm at 190 Medford Plaza at
4:19 a.m.; domestic at N515 Gibson Dr. in town of Little
Black at 5:24 a.m.; ambulance request at 230 E. Martin
Ave. in village of Stetsonville at 12:43 p.m.; agency assist
at W3964 Wellington Lake Dr. in town of Greenwood at
5:10 p.m.; welfare check at 731 S. Front St. in village of
Rib Lake at 6:16 p.m.; accident at N4457 Hwy 13 in town
of Medford at 7:24 p.m.; burglary at N8809 Bus. Hwy 13
in town of Westboro at 8:36 p.m.
Jan. 2 Disorderly conduct at W6669 Solberg Lake
Rd. at 5:45 a.m.; fraud at N3743 Crane Dr. in town of Medford at 9:07 a.m.; accident at CTH M and Ballpark Dr. in
town of Medford at 1:25 p.m.; welfare check at W16503
Elk Ave. in town of Pershing at 2:48 p.m.; court violation
at N2027 Black Birch Dr. in town of Little Black at 4:14
p.m.; citizen assist at W17168 Berg Ln. in town of Aurora
at 4:20 p.m.; accident at S. Eighth St. and CTH O at 9:13
p.m.; request for officer at courthouse at 9:28 p.m.
Jan. 3 Ambulance request at W8219 Center Ave. in
town of Hammel at 7:01 a.m.; transport to Luther Hospital at 11:30 a.m.; 9-1-1 hang up at N796 Sunset Dr. in town
of Taft at 7:12 p.m.; warrant arrest on McComb Ave. in
village of Rib Lake at 9:21 p.m.; citizen assist at W1241
Wood Creek Ave. in town of Greenwood at 10:43 p.m.
Jan. 4 Accident at Hwy 64 and CTH E in town of
Medford at 12:48 a.m.; accident at Hwy 64 and Division
Dr. in town of Hammel at 2:23 a.m.; lockout at W17092
Hwy 64 in town of Aurora at 2:45 p.m.; child abuse in
village of Rib Lake at 3:24 p.m.; structure fire at N190 7th
Ave. in town of Roosevelt at 5:13 p.m.; accident at W7958
Hwy 64 in town of Hammel at 5:33 p.m.; trespassing at
W4603 Hwy 64 in town of Browning at 9 p.m.
Jan. 5 Welfare check at Kathryn Lake Campground
in town of Grover at 7:28 a.m.
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Drivers urged to be
Neumueller to provide medical services
prepared for extreme at Aspirus FastCare in Abbotsford
winter weather
Extreme winter weather can create extremely dangerous conditions for motorists. Motorists are advised
to monitor local weather reports and follow advice from
authorities. If it is not safe to travel and you dont have
to travel, dont drive. AAA Wisconsin advises anyone
who must drive to prepare themselves and their car before driving in adverse conditions.
During severe winter weather AAA receives a high
number of road service calls. AAA Wisconsin also advises that priority service will be given to members who
are stranded or in a dangerous situation. AAA recommends if motorists become stranded, it is best to stay
with the vehicle. If you can start your engine, run it
only long enough to keep warm. Make sure the exhaust
pipe is snow-free.
Proper preparation
Preparing for frigid weather conditions will help
keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Wisconsin.
Motorists can help keep their vehicles on the road by
doing the following:
Check your battery strength. Faulty batteries
cause more car starting problems than any other factor.
At zero degrees, a good battery has 35 percent less starting power. Owners of electric vehicles should be aware
they may experience up to a 60 percent drop in driving
range during cold weather.
Park your car in the garage. If you have no garage,
put a tarp over the hood or park protected from prevailing winds. To keep doors from freezing shut, place a
plastic trash bag between the door and the frame.
Keep the fuel tank at least half full to avoid fuel line
freeze up.
Make sure your car has an emergency kit, which
should include the following: cellphone and charger,
jumper cables, warm gear for all potential passengers
(boots, hats, gloves) blankets, flares, flashlight and extra batteries, extra food and water for all potential passengers, general first aid kit, non-clumping kitty litter,
ice scraper, snow brush and shovel, windshield washer
fluid.
Defensive driving
When taking to the road during winter weather, remember to drive with caution to help maintain your
safety as well as that of passengers, fellow motorists and
roadside workers. AAA recommends the following tips
for winter driving:
Before starting out in snowy weather, take time to
remove the snow from the entire car so it doesnt blow
onto your windshield or the windshields of other drivers. Make sure your mirrors and lights are clean.
Watch for icy surfaces on bridges and intersections, even when the rest of the road seems to be in good
condition.
Look farther ahead in traffic. Actions by other
drivers will alert you to problems and give you extra
seconds to react.
When changing lanes, avoid cutting in front of
trucks, which need more time and distance than passenger vehicles to stop.
Dont use cruise control in precipitation and freezing temperatures.
Remember that four-wheel drive helps you to get
going quicker, but it wont help you stop any faster.
Apply constant, firm pressure to the pedal with
anti-lock brakes.
New 87th District representative

James Jimmy Boy Edming was sworn into office
as the new 87th Assembly
District representative. He
replaces Mary Williams
who retired from the position at the end of the
year. People can contact
Edming by mail at Room
109 West, State Capitol,
P.O. Box 8952, Madison,
WI 53708 or by phone at
888-534-0087 or email
at Rep.Edming@legis.wisconsin.gov.
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Family nurse practitioner Caroline Neumueller is

set to provide medical care at Aspirus FastCare in Abbotsford when it opens in late January in the East Town
Mall.
Neumueller says she decided to join the Aspirus
FastCare Abbotsford staff because she enjoys caring
for people in a small community. She also loves working with children and anticipates treating a large number of pediatric patients at the clinic.
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics is an excellent
leader in central Wisconsin for accessible, efficient
healthcare, Neumueller says. It is only appropriate
to continue expanding our area of service by including
the community members of Abbotsford. They deserve
to have high quality healthcare that is located at their
doorstep and I am excited to be involved in providing
that service to them.
FastCare clinics offer healthcare for minor conditions and symptoms, including allergies, rashes, ear
aches, sinus infections, sore throats, flu or cold symptoms, bladder infections, pink eye and more.
Neumueller began her career with Aspirus Medford
Hospital in 1999 as an emergency department techni-
cian and in 2005 she began providing care as a registered nurse in

the department. In 2014, she became a family nurse practitioner.
Neumueller earned her associate degree in nursing from Northcentral Technical College, and her
bachelors and masters degrees
in nursing from the University of
Phoenix. She earned her certification as a nurse practitioner from
Concordia University. She is a
Caroline
member of the American AssociaNeumueller
tion of Nurse Practitioners, the
Wisconsin and American Nurses
Associations, and the Emergency Nurses Association.
In her free time, Neumueller enjoys hunting, fishing,
reading, scrapbooking, and doing needlework. She and
her husband, Randy, have six grown children and four
grandsons, and are expecting a granddaughter in late
January.
Obituaries
Reports of Area Deaths
Darrell
Story
1938-2015
Darrell Story, 76, formerly of Hannibal, died
on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015
at Care Partners Assisted
Living in Bloomer, while
under the care of St. Croix
Hospice. He was born on
March 23, 1938, the son
of the late Leo and Lillian (Wry) Story. Darrell
grew up in the area and
graduated from Hannibal
High. On May 30, 1958, he
married Hazel Shufelt at
Hannibal
Presbyterian
Church. The couple settled outside of Hannibal and
they owned and operated a dairy farm. Darrell loved
all animals, but especially horses. He also enjoyed
hunting, collecting rocks, reading and tinkering with
his John Deere tractors.
He is survived by two sons, Galen (Nancy) Story
of Jump River and Darren (Laurie) Story of Oconto; three daughters, Velma (Gene) Demeerleer of
Moscow, Idaho, Dianna Story of Pinedale, Wyo.,
and Jeane (Terry) Rauterkus of Freedom, Wyo.; 11
grandchildren, Katie, Erin, Becky, Derek, Amy, Samantha, Rachel, Colton, Colt, Rebel and Wyatt; four
great-grandchildren, Alexa, Avery, Declan and Logan; sisters, Ellen Hoeck of Hartford, Carol Story
of Lynnwood, Wash., Masey (Dean) Torkelson of
Alderwood Manor, Wash., Marie Story of Post Falls,
Idaho, Hazel (Tom) Nelson of Medford, Gladys (John)
Wiacek of Sheldon, Debbie (Bruce) Kujawa of Eau
Claire, Jeane Story of Altoona and Peggy (Chuck)
Warner of Chippewa Falls; two brothers, Milton of
Antigo and Dorvin (Marilyn) Story of Sheldon; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded
in death by his wife in 2004; his parents; a son, Michael; and his brother, Duane.
A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at
the Gilman Funeral Home. Burial was in the Hannibal Cemetery.
Paid Obituary 1-145434
Madeleine Oliver
1941-2015
Madeleine B. Oliver, 73,

died on Saturday, Jan. 3 at
Aspirus Wausau Hospital,
with family by her side.
Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 8 at Zion
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church in Stetsonville,
with Rev. James Babler ofciating. Burial will take
place at Zion Evangelical
Lutheran Cemetery in
Stetsonville. Her children
will serve as pallbearers.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake
assisted the family with arrangements. She was a
graduate of Chicago Luther High School South. She
became a licensed beautician in Chicago.
The former Madeleine Tews was born on April 28,
1941 to the late Fred L. and Harriet (Ernst) Tews.
On July 5, 1958 in Chicago, Ill., she married John
H. Oliver, who survives. In 1977, they moved from
Burbank, Ill. to Stetsonville where they dairy farmed.
She also worked at Special Touch Bridal in Medford
for 12 years doing ttings and alterations. She earned
a degree as a registered nurse, then graduated with

honors from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
with a BSN degree in 2008. She retired as a registered
nurse from Colonial Center in Colby.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church and the Ladies Mission Circle. She enjoyed
sewing, gardening, camping, being outdoors, antique
stores and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her husband, survivors include
eight children, Joe (Rita) Oliver of Farmington,
Minn., Barb (Vic) Munro of Fort Atkinson, Peter Oliver of Stetsonville, Amy (Jim) Kopecky of Danbury,
Jim (Tracey) Oliver of Wausau, Dan (Lynn) Oliver of
Spencer and Jonathan (Jenna) Oliver of Menominee,
Mich.; a brother, Bruce Tews of Chico, Calif.; a sister, Donna Hopkins of Chippewa Falls; and 12 grandchildren, Josiah (Amy), Jamie (Will), Rose (Matt),
Samantha, Olivia, Seth, Sydney, Nathan, JT, Destiny,
Gage and Desiree.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her parents-in-law, John and Mildred Oliver; two sons, John and David Oliver; and a granddaughter, Jessica Oliver.
Online condolences may be made at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
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Catherine Hahn
Audrey Weigand
1935-2015
Catherine Cathy C.
Hahn, 79, Medford, died on
Thursday, Jan. 1 at her home.
A private inurnment of her
cremated remains will take
place at a later date at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II.
Hemer Funeral Homes of
Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
The former Catherine
Lynch was born on June 19,
1935 in Rushford City, Minn.,
to the late John and Lorna (Marker) Lynch. She attended Chatfield, Minn. area schools.
On May 8, 1954 in Rochester, Minn., she married

Stanley F. Hahn, who survives. She spent most of her
life on a dairy farm. She was also a foster mother for
three children.
She was a member of a home Bible study group. She
enjoyed gardening.
In addition to her husband, survivors include five
sons, Vernon, Lavern, Duane, Gary and John; seven
siblings, Carol Lynch, Marion Larsen, Lois Berg, Betty
Warner, Hellen Hotop, Bob Lynch and Bill Lynch; eight
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by a son, Gary Hahn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to her family to be designated at a later date.
Marvin Schrader
1936-2014
Marvin A. Schrader, age
78, of Sheboygan, died on
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, Dec. 31 at The
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Sheboygan, with
Rev. Bryan R. Osladil officiating. Burial was at Lutheran
Cemetery.
Ballhorn Chapels of Sheboygan assisted the family
with arrangements.
Marvin Schrader was
born on Nov. 17, 1936 in Medford to the late Arthur and
Florence (Buell) Schrader. He was a 1954 graduate of
Dorchester High School, earned his undergraduate degree from UW-River Falls, and earned degrees from the
University of North Dakota-Grand Forks, UW-Stout,

and a doctorate degree from Nova University in Florida.
On May 28, 1960 in Stetsonville, he married Janet
Abegglen, who survives. He taught agriculture and science at Fairchild High School and later taught chemistry at Manitowoc High School. In 1970 he worked as the
curriculum and research director at Lakeshore Technical College, retiring in 2000.
He was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially landscaping, gardening, fishing, hunting and bike riding.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Daryl (Arlene) Schrader of Oak Creek, Cynthia
(John) Archuleta of Albuquerque, N.M., and David
(Amy) Schrader of Sheboygan; one sister, Donna Mae
(Donald) Graffunder of Medford; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
Paul Fuchs
1969-2015
Paul Brian Fuchs, age

45, arrived into his family on March 9, 1969, and
passed away unexpectedly
at his home in Wind Lake
on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.
Paul was the oldest of
four children born to Judith E. DeBona and Joseph
P. Fuchs in West Allis. He
received his elementary
education in Milwaukee.
He completed high school
and graduated from Rib
Lake High with the class
of 1987. Post high school, he furthered his education
at UW-Stevens Point studying social sciences.
This was Paul. A beloved son, brother, uncle,
grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, a man of different
hats. To know Paul was to know love. He was a gentle
soul who demonstrated tenacity, perseverance and
integrity. He embodied honesty.
He had the mark of a true champion. Paul was
a non-conforming individual who lived his life independently. He had a free and intrepid spirit. He possessed dashing good looks with charming brown eyes
that appeared to laugh whenever he smiled. He was
a bit of mischief integrated with unbridled, unselfish love. Pauly (as some would call him) was a smart,
resourceful and determined young man. His personality was infectious, and it consisted of a witty sense
of humor, a dash of cool, and an abundance of fun.
His passions throughout life included many
things. Paul was an avid reader and excellent debater. He was an avid sports enthusiast and although he
enjoyed playing golf, he was highly recognized as a
prominent athlete on a basketball court. He received
the honor of being named Channel 7 All Star and All
State Honorable Mention in 1987 for his skills. He
practiced hard and he played hard.
He had the characteristics of a true champion. Paul had a great work ethic and gained employment as a machinist for the Harley Davidson Motorcycle company in 1995 where he worked for 19 years
until the time of his death. Its said that four wheels
move the body, but two wheels move the soul. Paul
had a high regard for motorcycles and often found

liberty on the open road mounted on his Harley.
Pauly Gator (as some referred to him) proved
to have an extensive love for music and concerts,
strawberry Kool-Aid, milkshakes and he had a slight
disdain for the orange Gremlin (nicknamed The
Flame) that he used to commute to school for a
while. He also had an intense fear of live chickens
(to be expected when attacked as a child). Paul demonstrated sport in game playing whether on a court,
via video or surrounded by his favorite people and a
simple deck of cards.
He had the sportsmanship of a true champion. The truest testament to Pauls character could be
found in the love and reverence that he held for his
family and friends, especially his mother, Judy (Terry) Jahnke of East Troy; his father, Joseph Fuchs of
Rib Lake; his sisters, Tracy (Joe) Frombach of Medford and Cathy (Kevin) Petersen of Chicago, Ill.; his
brother, Peter (Chris) Fuchs of Wausau; step-brother,
Michael (Rachel) Jahnke of East Troy; nieces, Whitney, Nicole and Danielle; nephews, Joe and Peter; and
stepnephews, Michael, Chase and Jaxson. He is also
survived by many other relatives and tons of friends.
King Paul (as some called him) had a big heart and
a generous spirit, a heart full of love and loyalty that
he shared with those close to him. Paul had a special
bond with his nieces and nephews and loved them
immensely. He was a model son and an outstanding,
compassionate big brother, often times extending a
helping hand, offering support or just lending an ear
and listening. He helped stitch together the fabric
that makes up a tight-woven family. Always protecting, always supporting and always caring.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan.
7 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake,
with Father Otto Bucher ofciating. Burial was at
Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake. Pallbearers were
Joe Frombach, Neil Kauer, and Ryan, Brian Jeff and
Peter Fuchs.
Because he had the heart of a true champion.
We love you Paul, ride on.
In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the
Make a Wish Foundation. Hemer Funeral Homes of
Rib Lake and Medford assisted the family with arrangements.
1923-2015
Audrey
Augusta
Weigand, 91, Medford,
formerly of
Athens,
passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1 at Aspirus
Care and Rehab in Medford under hospice care.
She was born on July 27,
1923 at the family farm
in the town of Hamburg,
daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Auner)
Luedtke. Audrey attended Hamburg and Athens
schools. She worked for
Fromm Brothers fox farms until she met and married George Weigand on Sept. 14, 1946. They lived
and farmed south of Athens on Hwy 97 until retirement. Audrey enjoyed traveling, puzzles and playing
cards. She especially enjoyed the Athens Card Club.
Survivors include her children, Eugene and Gerald Weigand of Athens and Marlene Bergmann of
Medford; three grandchildren, Debbie Bergmann of
Medford, Connie Bergmann of Chicago, Ill. and Tara
Weigand of New Jersey. Besides her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2005.
Burial was at Athens Village Cemetery. Peterson/
Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Nobuko Strebe
1938-2014
Nobuko
Akase
Strebe, 76 years old, of
Pueblo West, Colo. who
passed away on Dec. 31
of natural causes, has
joined the Lord. Nobuko was married to
Arnold G. Strebe, formerly of Goodrich, on
Jan. 30, 1959 in Toyko,
Japan.
She passed away on
New Years Eve doing
the things she loved.
She was square and
line dancing with family and friends and closed
the dance by singing Auld Lang Syne in Japanese.
There was a memorial service at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at the Church of Christ in
Florence, Colo.
Nobuko was born in Nagasaki, Japan on July
2, 1938.
Nobuko was a Nagasaki atom bomb survivor
and lived a full and meaningful life and was loved
and adored by many. She enjoyed creating special
moments with family and friends throughout her
entire life. She enjoyed square dancing, line dancing, traveling and helping others.
Nobuko is survived by her husband Arnold;
three children, Arnold (Sigrid), Tori, and Glenn
(Terri); four grandchildren, Tori (Paul), Courtney,
Joshua (Meagan), and Kamiko; two great-grandchildren, Adeline and Duncan; one brother; and
four sisters.
Nobuko was preceded in death by her father,
Tadakatsu, her mother, Yoshi, and two brothers,
Kaji and Shuzo.
Memorials may be made directly to Alzheimers Association, 4104 Outlook Blvd. Bldg. B, Pueblo, CO 81008.
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Peter Cacioppo
1944-2014
Peter Elliot Cacioppo,

70, of Ogema, went to
heaven on Dec. 29, 2014. He
passed surrounded by his
loving family at his home
after a two year battle with
cancer.
Visitation will be held
on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015
at Holy Rosary from 10 to
11 a.m. Service will be at
11 a.m. Lunch will follow
the service, then to cemetery.
Peter was born in Chicago, Ill. on Oct. 16, 1944 to his mother, Anna (Armato), and father, Salvatore Cacioppo. Peter married the
love of his life Rosemary Darlinger on Oct. 17, 1964.
He worked at Deluxe Check Printing for 20 years before moving to Westboro in 1984, then to Ogema in
1994. He then worked at Liberty Homes for another
20 years.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Rosemary
Cacioppo; sister, Antionette Burback; son, Sam (Diane) Cacioppo; daughters, Mickey (James) Neubauer
and Diana (Gene) Ertl; four grandchildren, Thomas
(Julie) Neubauer, Brandy (Adam) Neubauer, Kelly
and Kurtis Ertl; three nephews, Tony (Laura) Burback, Richard (Cindy) Burback, Ed (Nancy) Burback;
and one niece, Joanne (Joe) Ciolek.
Pete was an active hunter and sherman. He loved
boating and had a passion for telling stories about
the big ones that got away. He enjoyed quality time
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David Baumgartner
1941-2015
David
Joseph
Baumgartner, 73, town of
Medford, died on Sunday,
Jan. 4 at Aspirus Care and
Rehab in Medford. Funeral services will be held at
11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan.
9 at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church in Medford, with
Father Gerard Willger ofciating.
Visitation will be held
at the church on Friday
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hemer Funeral Homes
of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
David Baumgartner was born on April 8, 1941
in Medford to the late Francis Frank Joseph and
Frances Rosella (Gaab) Baumgartner. He graduated
from Medford Area Senior High.
He married Nancy Ross, and they later divorced.
He was a mink rancher and also farmed and logged,
retiring in 1993.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
and served as director of Central Mink Foods from
1975 to 1990. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, shing, camping, gardening, especially tomatoes, visiting casinos, and most of all spending time with his
grandchildren.
Survivors include ve children, Jim Baumgartner, Ann Schield and Linda (Craig) Czeshinski, all of
Medford, Jesse (Jolene) Baumgartner of Weston and
Jane Grewe of Colby; three siblings, Pat (Hank) Deml
and JoAnn (Lee) Schuster, both of Medford, and
Mike (Cathy) Baumgartner of Wausau; 10 grandchildren, Amanda, Emily and Hannah Schield, Derek,
Ashley and Christine Czeshinski, Blaine, Carly and
Kyle Baumgartner, and Carter Grewe; and nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by two brothers, Robert and Jerry Baumgartner, and a grandson, Mason Grewe.
In lieu of owers, memorial donations in his
name may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School
for the playground.
Online condolences may be made at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
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Dale Jasmer
1925-2014
Dale Papa Smurf

Irvin Jasmer, 89, Thorp,
died on Saturday, Dec. 27
at Deerview Meadows in
Medford. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday,
Dec. 31 at St. Stanislaus
Catholic Church in Lublin, with Father Gerard
Willger ofciating. Burial
was in Riverside Cemetery in Withee.
Thorp Funeral Home
assisted the family with
arrangements.
Dale Jasmer was born on March 22, 1925 in Verndale, Minn., to the late Carl and Susanna (Lambert)
Jasmer. His family moved to the Maplehurst area in
Taylor County where he attended school. After his
education, he worked several jobs including a farmhand, factory worker in Abbotsford making windows, as a blacksmith in a shop in Withee, and he
hauled gravel.
On April 18, 1964 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church,
he married Marcella M. Witalis, who survives. They
farmed in the town of Taft and he also worked for the
town of Taft at the towns recycling center until his
retirement.
He enjoyed taking care of his chickens, horses
and donkeys, and taking things apart to scrap for recycling.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons,
Gary Jasmer of Wausau and Jerome Jasmer of Amherst; one brother, Mylo Jasmer of Withee; two sisters, Evelyn Wall of Lublin and Caroline Nicpon of
Barron; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and
friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by two brothers, Loren and Vernon Jasmer,
and three sisters, Doris Cardinal, Alvera Anderson
and Marie Sherwood.
Online condolences may be made at www.cuddiefh.com.
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Larry Pember
1949-2014
Larry J. Pember, age

65, of Menomonie, died on
Wednesday, Dec. 31 at his
home in the town of Menomonie, surrounded by his
family, after battling progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) for the past ve
years.
Larry was born on July
16, 1949 in Jump River.
He was the son of Daniel
and Clara (Lechleitner)
Pember and grew up in
the Jump River area. He
graduated from Gilman High School in 1967. Larry
attended and graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a
degree in accounting in 1971. Larry Married Linda
Webster on Jan. 31, 1970 and had three sons, they later divorced. On April 23, 1992, Larry married Sylvia
Piekarz and they later divorced. In 1972, Larry moved
to Menomonie and in 1975 was one of the co-founders
of Pember Excavating, serving as president from
1975 until 2002. In 2002, after selling Pember Excavating to his sons, Larry started Performance Concrete
in Wausau and operated it until 2006 when he sold
the business and retired. Larry enjoyed horseback

riding, cross country skiing, hunting, real estate
investments, ying, and traveling. He was an active
member of St. Joseph church, serving as an usher for
many years. Larry enjoyed volunteering for several
organizations including Knights of Columbus, Meals
on Wheels, and the Menomonie Senior Center serving lunch, but most of all loved spending time with
his children and grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his three sons, Joe (Heather),
Eric (Coleen) and Brent (Jill), all of Menomonie; six
grandsons, Ryan and Jacob, Raymond and Luke, and
Chase and Tyler; two brothers, Ronald (Patricia) of
Fredricksburg, Mo., and Dale (Ida Hable) of Bloomer; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two
brothers, Daniel Jr. and David.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 5 at
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie, with Rev.
Robert Cook ofciating. Burial will be in the spring
at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Jump River.
Online condolences may be made at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.
Rhiel Funeral Home and Cremation Services of
Menomonie served the family.
Margaret Calero
1933-2014
Margaret Ann Williams Calero, 80, died on

Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at
Leisure Time Group Home
in Peoria, Ariz. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be
held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in
Marsheld. Burial will
take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Marsheld. The visitation will
be held from 9:30 a.m. on
Friday until service time
at Sacred Heart Church. Rembs Funeral Home assisted the family.
Margaret was born on Dec. 28, 1933 in Auburndale to Benjamin and Hilda (Baierl) Williams. She
attended St. Johns Parochial School in Marsheld
and was a 1951 graduate of Marsheld Senior High
School. While living in the Phoenix, Ariz. area, she
attended the University of Phoenix, graduating with
a BA degree in nursing. She married Mario Calero
on Dec. 18, 1971 in Menomonie Falls. He preceded her
in death on May 1, 1981. Marge worked in the Sun
City, Ariz. area for many years in the healthcare eld
until her retirement.

She was a member of the Sun City Posse, assisting
the Maricopa County Sheriff in the Sun City area.
While living in Marsheld, she was active in girls
baseball.
She is survived by four brothers, Robert Williams
of Hazelhurst, Raymond Williams of Rhinelander,
Donald (Virginia) Williams of Marsheld and John
Williams of Medford; sisters-in-law, Carol Williams
of Mosinee and Jan Williams of Marsheld; and
many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in
death by her parents, three brothers, Gerald Williams
in infancy, Francis Williams and Gene Williams, and
three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Williams, Janet Williams and Jeanette Williams.
Marge will be sadly missed by her family and
friends. A special thanks to Jeanette Knapp, caregiver who helped the family with her special needs
while she was a resident of Banner Residence for
Alzheimers Care in Peoria and Leisure Time Care
Home in Surprise, Ariz. Also, a thanks to the staffs
of Banner Residence and Leisure Time Care Home
where Marge was a resident since 2003.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembs.
com.
NEWS
Henrichs wins Packers pickup during halftime
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Thursday,
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2014

If you ask people who the biggest Lambeau Field winners were in 2014, Aaron
Rodgers, Clay Matthews and Jordy Nelson would head the tally. Dont forget to
add Ray Henrichs of Medford to your list,
he did alright on the hallowed frozen tundra.
Henrichs big moment didnt occur
during the historic thrashings of Chicago or Philadelphia, or the oh-so-sweet
season-ending victory over Detroit. His
moment came at halftime of the Dec. 8
Monday night win over Atlanta. Henrichs and five other regional winners
stepped onto the field to draw a chance
to win a brand-new 4x4 Silverado pickup
truck from select state Chevrolet dealerships in the Packers Ultimate Fan Sweepstakes. Like Sam Shields eyeing up an errant Jay Cutler pass, Henrichs was the
first contestant up and he drew the K disc
from the drum. The other five followed
and grabbed the G, O, P, A and C discs.
The discs were dropped plinko style for
the final decision. The K disc was OK, as
it won the new truck.
My knees were pretty shaky. It was a
little exciting, Ray said.
Henrichs got his limited edition Packers pickup on Dec. 30 during an open
house for family and friends at Wheelers
Chevrolet in Medford. The forest green
paint scheme sparkled in the lights like a
shiny new Lombardi trophy. The tailgate
on the extended box was lowered and a
meal with green and gold-colored County
Market brats marked the occasion. If you
can come up with the playoff tickets, the
Winners
Ray and Jo Henrichs got their first
chance to sit in the cab of their new pickup truck during an open house at Wheelers Chevrolet in Medford on Dec. 30.
four doors and roomy interior would provide a comfy ride to the game.
Rays name went into the drawing
thanks to his wife, Mary Jo. The drawing
saw about 30,000 people enter, but she
had the Majik touch when she told him
she would win him a pickup truck. The
couple was at the dealership to buy a new
Chevrolet Equinox, a smaller sport-utility vehicle, when she made the prophetic
boast.
The large pool of entrants was narrowed down to six sales region winners
for the final pluck. Each of the six got
Picking up their Packers pickup

There is plenty of room in the bed of Ray and Jo Henrichs new pickup for grandchildren to enjoy Packers tailgate parties.
tickets to the game, an overnight stay in
Titletown, gift certificates for gasoline
and the Packers Pro Shop, a green and
gold game jersey, and a stadium tour on
Tuesday morning.
Mary Jo Wheeler said it was exciting
to have even a finalist from the large pool
of dealership contestants. Henrichs was

the winner from the Wausau-Rhinelander dealers in their marketing area. It is
the second overall winner for Wheelers
as the Marshfield location produced a
winner from a seven-state state fair promotional drawing.
Parent runs to fill ballot,

extension in city district 3
50-144783
Only one race remains open as the

filing deadline has passed for the 2015
spring elections. Candidates for Medfords third aldermanic district have until 5 p.m. on Friday to file if they would
like their names on the ballot, as incumbent Pat DeChatelets filed no election paperwork. There are two newcomers running for the position as Tom Judnic and
David Roiger have filed paperwork.
Incumbents Arlene Archie Parent
(district 1), Greg Knight (district 2) and
Mike Bub (district 4) have filed for reelection.
There will be activity in the spring
2015 election as there will be contested
races and changes in many Taylor County boards. The April 7 election will decide school boards, municipal and town
contests, and judicial seats in Wisconsin.
The Medford Area School Board election offers choices as four incumbents
and three newcomers have filed for candidacy. The field of seven is running for
four seats. School board president Dave
Fleegel, treasurer Jeff Peterson, and directors Brandon Brunner and Kelley
Isola are candidates, along with Dede
Strama, Jeffrey Lange and John Lange.
Jeffrey Lange was a long-time board
member and was serving as president
when he resigned in 2013. The Langes are
not related to each other. Strama is also a
former school board member.
Gilmans seven member school board
will have three new faces as incumbents
Chris Skabroud, Sheri Johnson and Lila
Birkenholz have all filed non-candidacy
paperwork. Newcomers Ellen Grunseth, Sue Breneman, Gina Timm, Darrell

Thompson and Adam Johnson have filed
to run for the board.
Rib Lake will see changes and races
this spring. Rib Lakes seats are assigned
by geographical region. The at-large position has incumbent George Zondlo and
newcomer MaryAnne Roiger both filing
for election. Marlene Rhymer represents
the town of Westboro and she filed for
non-candidacy. Stacy Tlusty has filed to
run for the seat. Steve Martin represents
the town of Rib Lake and he has filed for
candidacy.
The village of Rib Lake will see a couple of new faces, but no contested races in
the spring. Village trustee Bill Schreiner
has filed as the only candidate for village
president.
Trustees Doug Polacek and George
Tesch have filed for reelection to the
board. Newcomer Russ Bullis is running
for the third trustee position.
Other villages in the county select
their candidates at a caucus. Voters in
Taylor County towns use a caucus system to select their candidates for the
April election.
Voters in Taylor County will have elections for circuit court, court of appeals
and state supreme court this spring. Ann
Knox-Bauer said she will seek reelection to her post as circuit court judge.
Michael Hoover is the incumbent at the
court of appeals level. Judge Ann WalshBradley is the incumbent on the state supreme court.
There is a statewide race for state superintendent of schools. Tony Evers is
the incumbent.
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SECOND SECTION
Raiders end three-year

dry spell with 75-73 win
by Sports Editor Matt Frey
A golden opportunity was presented
to Medfords boys swim team on Tuesday
and the Raiders werent about to let it get
away.
Facing a short-handed Rhinelander
squad that was down to six swimmers,
the Raiders pulled out a 75-73 win when
the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Lane
Ruch, Dalton Hildebrandt, Jacob Way
and Mark Jablonsky edged the Hodags
by 0.49 seconds in the meets final race.
Jacob Jablonsky, Preston Gingras, Matt
Reuter and Michael Roe secured the final
two points by taking third.

The Hodags held a 69-65 lead going into
that race and wouldve won the meet 7771 had their relay team won.
It was intense, Medford head coach
Nikki Farmer said of the last race. At
first we were ahead, then we fell to second, then had it going into the last leg.
Their last guy was fast. He had a 53-second split. Fortunately, we had Lane Ruch
finishing for us. He pushed hard to the
end. If we hadnt pushed as hard as he
did, we wouldnt have won it.
See SWIM WINS on page 7
Photo by Bob Mainhardt, Northwoods River News
Third in the fly
Medford senior Chas Lehman pushes toward a third-place finish in the 100-yard
butterfly Tuesday. Lehman and the Raiders knocked off the Rhinelander Hodags 75-73
for their first dual-meet win since Jan. 12, 2012.
Redmen fly by Falcons, giving

Rib Lake a doubleheader split
The opponent was the same, but the
outcomes were vastly different Monday
when the Rib Lake basketball teams returned to the hardwood following a brief
holiday break.
The boys had little trouble with
Flambeau in game two of the non-conference doubleheader, rolling to a 73-43 win.
The visiting Falcons, however, had no
trouble in game one, forcing 39 turnovers
while beating the Lady Redmen 58-18.
The boys took advantage of a young
and smallish Falcon squad, building a
double-digit lead by the middle of the second quarter.
Joe Frombach scored 26 points to
lead all scorers, including 16 in a monster third quarter. Rib Lake outscored
Flambeau 27-13 in the third to extend
its lead to 61-32 and end all hope for the
Falcons.
We needed this after the Christmas
break just to get into a routine of some
sort, head coach Jason Wild said. We
werent firing on all cylinders. But we
put together a pretty good game tonight.
Early on, Flambeau did all of its damage from three-point range. Rib Lakes
big men, Jordan Blomberg and Joe
Scheithauer, teamed up to block four
shots in the opening minutes, mitigating

any attempts by the Falcons to establish
themselves in the post.
Dylan Stoneberg hit back-to-back
threes and Chase Groothousen and
Justice Groothousen each hit one to keep
Flambeau close through one quarter
at 19-12. On the offensive end, Rib Lake
shared and moved the basketball well,
getting plenty of open looks. That was the
case for most of the night.
A bucket by Flambeaus Nathaniel
Rhoads cut the lead to 19-14, then the
Redmen put their foot on the accelerator.
Dalton Strebig hit a short shot
and then a three-pointer and Jordan
Cardey followed with a hoop to make
it 26-14. Flambeau got a free throw by
Karter Cody, then Strebigs long pass
gave Austin Ewan a transition bucket,
Frombach stole the ball and scored with a
reverse layup and, after a Flambeau turnover, Frombach fed Strebig for an easy
score to make it 32-15. Strebig capped his
nine-point quarter with a hoop and harm
with 33.8 seconds left, though he missed
his free throw. Still, the Redmen enjoyed
a 34-19 halftime lead.
They came out firing in the third quarter.
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Early bucket
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Thursday,
Thursday,
September
January22,
8, 2011
2015
Northland Pines jumps on sluggish Raiders early and cruises, 10-1

Northland Pines scored its first goal
just 22 seconds in and didnt let up in a
dominant 10-1 win over Medfords boys
hockey team Tuesday night.
Following a surprise day off of school
due to a water main break, the Raiders

came out flat, which is never a good idea
against the Eagles, who improved to a deceiving 4-7-1 overall and 4-2 in the Great
Northern Conference. Pines five losses
and its tie in non-conference play have
come against three solid programs from
Move him out

Medfords Ryan Perrin
(l.) and Kyle Dettmering
dont allow this Northland
Pines Eagle to get comfortable in front of goal tender Carter Jamieson during the second period of
Tuesdays 10-1 loss at the
Simek Recreation Center.
Photo by Matt Frey
Rochester, Minn., as well as teams like

Stevens Point and D.C. Everest.
Give them credit, Medford head
coach Chad Demulling said after the
Raiders fell to 1-6 in the GNC and 1-9 overall. They run a good system. Theyre
deep. They have numbers and all the
skills.
The depth shows on the scoresheet.
Amazingly, 10 different players scored
goals for Pines, who outshot the Raiders
67-10 and, obviously, kept the puck in
Medfords defensive zone through the
vast majority of the contest. Carson Cox
had three assists to lead the Eagles.
Jack Schafer got Medfords goal with
just 1:45 left in the game. Goalie Ethan
Polich stopped his initial shot, but
Schafer didnt quit on the play, intercepting Polichs attempted pass and banging
the puck past him.
Senior defenseman Steven Spencer
got Pines on the board quickly. Medford
advanced the puck into the offensive
zone, but Spencer picked it up and skated
unmolested up the left side of the ice all
the way to the net, where he beat Raider
netminder Carter Jamieson. At the 3:08
mark, Colton Raymond pushed the puck
through some traffic in front of the net
for a 2-0 lead. Nick Dean had the assist.
Ryon Ritzer got a wrister from the right
face-off circle to go at the 9:26 mark of
the opening period. Bailey Ramesh and
Cox had the assists. Noah Wittkopf beat
Jamieson at 14:09 with a shot that just got
past Jamiesons left hand and snuck inside the post for a 4-0 lead. Lukas Sergent
had the assist.
It took less than three minutes for the
Eagles to put the running clock rule into
effect in the second period. Jake Jantzen
fired in a shot from just inside the blue
line 54 seconds in, assisted by Cody
Jantzen and Wittkopf. Cox gained control
of the puck in the corner to Jamiesons
right and beautifully fed Connor Cox
for an easy tap-in at 2:55 to make it 6-0.
Coxs third assist gave TJ Ebert a backhanded tap-in at 9:26 to push the lead to
7-0. Spencer also had an assist.
Jack Brown, Kory Droes and Dean
added third-period goals.
Jamieson finished with 57 saves, while
Polich had nine. There was just one penalty in the game. It was called on Medford
for interference in the third period, and

the Raiders were able to kill the Eagles
power play.
We just have to keep working, thats
all we can do, Demulling said of his
young squad, which suited up just 13
players. Just keep working. We have
lots of games. Lots of opportunities. Just
keep going. We have to regain some confidence. Regain some desire.
The Raiders will be busy with six
games in the next 10 days. Theyll host a
pair of Valley Conference foes the next
two nights with Wausau East coming to
the Simek Center tonight, Thursday, and
Merrill following on Friday. The Raiders
go to Lakeland for a conference game
Tuesday and then host ChequamegonPhillips on Jan. 15. The puck drops at 7
p.m. for all of those contests.
Next weekend, Medford will play in
the Merrill tournament, starting with a
6 p.m. game on Jan. 16 against the host
Blue Jays.
GREAT NORTHERN CONFERENCE
BOYS HOCKEY STANDINGS
Conf.
Overall
W-L-T
W-L-T
Antigo
7-0-0
12-2-1
Mosinee
5-0-0
6-2-1
Northland Pines
4-2-0
4-7-1
Waupaca
2-2-0
4-5-0
Rhinelander
2-4-0
5-5-1
Tomahawk
2-4-0
2-8-0
Medford
1-6-0
1-9-0
Lakeland
0-5-0
0-11-0
Dec. 30: Rhinelander 7, Tomahawk 4 (nc), D.C.
Everest 4, Antigo 3 (OT); Rochester Mayo, Minn.
5, Northland Pines 3.
Dec. 31: Rochester John Marshall, Minn.
5, Northland Pines 2.
Jan. 3: Waupaca 6, Rhinelander 0: S.P. Pacelli 7,
Lakeland 2; Antigo 4, Somerset 2.
Jan. 6: Northland Pines 10, Medford 1; Antigo 11, Tomahawk 1; Mosinee 9, Rhinelander 2;
Waupaca 6, S.P. Pacelli 5.
Jan. 8: Wausau East at Medford, Lakeland at
Northland Pines, Tomahawk at Rhinelander.
Jan. 9: Merrill at Medford, Waupaca vs.
Mosinee at Stevens Point, Fond du Lac Springs
at Antigo.
Jan. 10: Mosinee and Waupaca at Stevens Point
tournament, Fond du Lac Springs at Northland
Pines.
Jan. 13: Medford at Lakeland, Mosinee at
Tomahawk, Wausau West at Northland Pines.
Jan. 15: Chequamegon-Phillips at Medford,
Mosinee at Lakeland, Antigo at Rhinelander,
Tomahawk at Northland Pines, Waupaca at
Green Bay United.
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Sizzling Raiders take 18-point

win over Northland Pines
by Sports Reporter Bryan Wegter
Triple teamed
Photo by Bryan Wegter
A swarm of Medford defenders, led by Ty Wrage (r.) attempts to stop a Northland

Pines player from passing the ball. Taylor Dunlap (1) and Zach Smola (middle) provide
support.
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Accounting for wind chill, temperature at tip-off was a bone-chilling negative 16 degrees, but the Medford Raiders
didnt seem to notice as they blazed past
the visiting Northland Pines Eagles 75-57
on Tuesday night at Raider Hall.
Medford drained nine threes in the
contest and, save the opening 50 seconds
of the game, held a comfortable lead
throughout. Despite a noticeable size disadvantage amongst the starting lineups,
the Raiders were able to get open looks
for their outside shooters. Medford was
out-rebounded 29-16, but made up for it
with quick passes and patient shot selection on offense.
We shot really well. We have the makers, and they came through, Raiders
head coach Ron Lien said.
The Eagles scored a three to open the
game, but after that opening bucket, it
was all Raiders. Nikola Babic bombed
two threes on the next two Raiders possessions and Cameron Wenzel scored another as Medford took an early 9-3 lead.
Osy Ekwueme then completed a threepoint play as the Raiders continued to
pour it on. Before Pines got back on the
board, Medford had rallied off 20 straight
points. The Raiders left the first quarter
with a 22-5 lead.
Taylor Dunlap swiped a Pines ballhandler and took it the distance for an
easy layup to start the second quarter.
Pines answered with a three but Ty
Wrage countered with two threes of his
own to snuff out the Eagles chances of
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put together an 11-0 run to extend their
lead to 38-12 before the Eagles grabbed a
couple late buckets. Medford took a 44-21
lead into halftime.
Wrage came out of the break with another three-pointer to get the second half
rolling. Both teams went back and forth
until the late stages of the quarter when
Dunlap scored on an acrobatic layup
while being fouled. His free throw was
good and the Raiders held a 61-34 lead going into the final quarter.
The Eagles took advantage of a sluggish Raiders team in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. With Medford
content to sit on the lead, Pines was able
to make things interesting in the final
quarter. They generated two quick steals
which led to layups and started the quarter on a 7-0 run to claw within 20 of the
Raiders. Zach Smola ended their run
with a three, but the Eagles would score
nine of the next 11 points to pull within 16
with three minutes to play.
That was as close as they would get.
Dunlap took over in the final minutes
for the Raiders, scoring several layups
and breaking the Eagles full-court press
numerous times. His late-game flurry
brought his scoring total to a game-high
29.
AJ Skarbek scored 14 and Will
Janklow scored 13 in the losing effort for
the Eagles. Pines shot 53.6 percent from
the floor and 64.3 percent from the free
throw line.
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Thursday,
Thursday,
September
January22,
8, 2011
2015
Raiders pick off Phillips;

Mustangs extend girls slump
Forced to surround centerpiece
Taylor Dunlap with inexperience and a
lack of size, the Medford boys basketball
team hung in there for the first 23 minutes of its Dec. 30 Hall of Fame Day game
with Phillips.
Then, in the final minute of the third
quarter, they made their move.
Sophomore guard Osy Ekwueme
scored seven straight points six of
which came in the last 39 seconds of the
third quarter to erase a seven-point
deficit and give the Raiders the change of
momentum they needed to pull out a 4136 non-conference win over the Loggers.
The loss was the first of the year for
Phillips, who came into the contest riding a six-game winning streak. Medford,
meanwhile, won its second straight
game to improve to 3-4 and put together
its third straight solid outing since a 40-9
disaster at Rhinelander on Dec. 12.
The win also gave Medford a split in
the Hall of Fame Day festivities. The girls
dropped game one of the doubleheader to
Menomonie 48-37.
Its a pretty good win, Ekwueme
said. After Taylor fouled out, it was a
close game and we pulled it out. Its good
to get back on a winning streak. Were 3-4
now but were getting better.
Both teams lost marquee players to
foul trouble. The Loggers got the worst of
that deal, as standout sophomore guard
Cade Rose picked up three first-half fouls
and fouled out in the first minute of the
fourth quarter with just two points.
Dunlap made it to the games final minute and finished with nine points.
Its a great win for our guys, Medford
head coach Ron Lien said. Roses foul
Ignites a rally
trouble definitely helped us. Rose is a

good ball handler. Without him in there,
we were able to extend our defense and
cause some turnovers. Osy had a couple
of great steals there.
With the exception of a 3-2 lead in
the first quarter following a Cameron
Wenzel three-pointer, Medford trailed
throughout with deficits ranging from
one to seven points. It was 31-24 when
Ekwueme drew a foul after a nice pass
from Dunlap and made one of two free
throws with 39.3 seconds left in the third
quarter. Ekwueme then picked senior
Jacob Dennys pocket near midcourt and
scored with 15 seconds left. He stole the
ball again near midcourt, this time from
junior Jeffrey Mabie, and turned that
into a score and a foul with 5.5 seconds
left. He made the free throw and just like
that, it was a 31-30 game.
Ekwueme drew Roses fifth foul by
shooting a gap between two defenders
40 seconds into the fourth quarter and
made one of two bonus free throws to
tie the game. Ekwueme scored again off
a Logger turnover with 2:33 to go to give
Medford a 35-34 lead. The Raiders never
trailed again.
Coach told us to keep our heads up
and pick it up on defense, Ekwueme
said. We got those steals which helped
a lot.
I saw the guy dribbling with his left
hand, he said of the first steal. He tried
to pass it and I just jumped the pass and
got the steal.
Logger Kyle Karnosh missed a couple
of point-blank shots and Dunlap got the
rebound with two minutes left. In what
Lien called a key stretch, the Raiders
ran nearly a minute off the clock before
Ekwueme got fouled. He missed both free
Photo by Matt Frey
Medford guard Mandi Baker works around Menomonies Samantha Edwards to

score this bucket during the first quarter of last weeks Hall of Fame Day loss. This
hoop started a 14-5 run that gave Medford a 16-14 halftime lead.
Picks his pocket
Photo by Matt Frey
Medford guard Osy Ekwueme steals the basketball from Phillips Loggers Jacob
Denny and takes it in for a layup with 15 seconds left in the third quarter of last weeks
Hall of Fame Day game. Ekwueme got another steal and score 10 seconds later to pull
the Raiders within 31-30 and spark their 41-36 win.
throws, but 5-8 sophomore guard Jake
Sullivan found a way to tip the rebound
on the second shot to Garrett Strebig.
Ekwueme again went to the free throw
line and calmly made both for a 37-34 lead
with 1:03 left.
Dunlap and Ty Wrage made four of six
free throws down the stretch to seal the
deal.
Ekwueme led Medford with 11 points.
Wenzel had nine by knocking down a
trio of three-pointers. Strebig and Wrage
added five points apiece for the Raiders
and Sullivan made two fourth-quarter
free throws.
Our margin of error is so thin right
now, Lien said. But they got it done.
We have some good shooters. We didnt
make all of the open shots we got today.
Phillips led 8-5 after one quarter
and opened up an 18-12 second-quarter
lead when Daniel Baratka and Karnosh
swished back-to-back three-pointers.
Strebig answered with a key three-pointer to keep it close at halftime at 18-15. The
Raiders worked deliberately on offense
against Phillips man-to-man defense.
The Raiders stuck to their 1-3-1 zone.
Dunlap did some major work rebounding in the middle of that zone, pulling
down 11 defensive boards. Fortunately
for Medford, the Loggers missed enough
good looks and when the Raiders turned
up the pressure in the third, the game
turned.
Dunlap had three assists. Sullivan had
two.
Alex Olson led Phillips with 12 points
and Baratka added nine. The Loggers
made 15 of 48 field goal attempts (31
percent), including just two of 15 threepointers. Medford was 15 of 23 from the
free throw line, while Phillips was just
four of eight.
I think were going to improve,
Ekwueme said. Were going to get Elliot
(Marshall) back, which is a big help and
we didnt have Lloyd (Bernatz) today ei-
ther, which hurts. Were going to be able

to get better.
Girls let one get away

Just when it seemed the Medford girls
were in control of the days first game,
the Menomonie Mustangs came roaring
back, using a 17-4 run to turn a six-point
deficit into a 38-31 lead with 5:15 left. The
Raiders never recovered and fell to 1-6
with the 48-37 loss.
Freshman Tyra Boettcher, daughter
of Bart Boettcher, a former teacher and
coach in the Medford school district, was
unstoppable in the second half, scoring
20 of her game-high 23 points in the final
16 minutes, including eight of eight free
throws.
The Raiders got off to another of
their patented slow starts, but this time,
they dug out of it. After trailing 9-2,
they stormed back to take at 16-14 lead,
sparked by freshmen Mandi Baker and
Hailee Clausnitzer. Baker was able to get
two transition hoops and had another
spin out as Medford got back within 9-6
by the end of the first quarter. Clausnitzer
scored five second-quarter points, scoring once off an offensive rebound and getting a free throw off another rebound.
Clausnitzers three-point play 47 seconds into the third quarter made it 19-14.
Abbie Bergman scored twice on offensive
putbacks and Jenice Clausnitzer added
three points midway through the third
quarter to give the Raiders a 27-21 edge.
The Raiders have been playing from
behind in every game but one this season. Head coach Scott Wildberg said the
Raiders didnt play with the lead as well
as they should have.
We had them on their heels really,
he said. We just made a couple of silly
choices where we wanted to get them
right now instead of letting it happen and
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Medford Athletic Hall of Fame induction
Record breakers return
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The 2014 class of the Medford Athletic Hall of Fame was inducted on Dec. 30 at Medford High School. The eight honorees were (l. to r.) Tyler Russ, Paul Henrichs, Lois
Giese, James Elliott, Jordan Crass, Josh Crass, Jake Crass and Steve Guden.
Theres a reason everyone is here today, and it all boils down to work ethic. - Jordan Crass
Its everybody. Everybody pitches in together in Medford. - Paul Henrichs
Good athletes make good coaches.

- Lois Giese
Im very thankful for my teammates that I had throughout the years. Ive
gained lifelong friendships that I couldnt possibly imagine my life being
without. - Steve Guden (pictured with athletic director Justin Hraby)
I was fortunate to have five older siblings that I

looked up to every day. Really set the bar high.
- Tyler Russ
It really started with three simple words. Believe. Work. Win.

- Josh Crass
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Lady Redmen much improved

in 44-31 loss to Phillips
by Sports Reporter Bryan Wegter
It wasnt a win, but it was a massive
step in the right direction for the Rib
Lake Lady Redmen basketball team.
A day after taking an ugly 58-18 loss to
Flambeau, the Redmen played with the
visiting Phillips Loggers for all four
quarters before taking the 44-31 defeat.
On a whole, a much, much better
performance than Monday (a 58-18 loss
to Flambeau). Im proud of the way these
girls bounced back the day after a very
humbling experience, Rib Lake head
coach Mike Wudi said.
Both squads battled to a one-point
game in the first quarter. The Loggers
took a 13-12 lead but the Redmen hung
with them.
A cold second quarter proved to be decisive as Phillips outscored Rib Lake 8-2
to take a 21-14 lead into halftime.
The Loggers added four more to their
lead by taking the third quarter 13-9.
Phillips Breanna Vyskocils big night on
the boards kept the Redmen from mounting a sustained comeback. She would
grab 10 rebounds.
Clutch free throw shooting from the
Loggers gave them the cushion they
needed to hold off the Redmen as both
sides scrapped to an 8-8 draw in the final
quarter.
Vyckocil added 10 points to complete

her double-double and Elli Lochner
scored 14 to lead Phillips.
Ciara Scheithauer scored 13 points
and grabbed nine
rebounds and three
steals to lead the
Redmen.
Katie
Cardey
chipped
in
eight
points
along with three
rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
Jasmine
Fitzl
scored all three
of her points on
Ciara
the lone successful
three-pointer
Scheithauer
for Rib Lake. The
Redmen finished 11
of 48 (22.9 percent) from the field, but did
shoot eight of 12 (66.7 percent) from the
free throw line.
While not perfect, we did a much better job against their full-court press. We
still have to work on our shooting percentages though. We struggled putting
the ball in the basket, Wudi said.
The Lady Redmen (3-8) continue their
season on Friday when they travel to
Abbotsford for a Marawood North clash.
That game tips at 7:30 p.m. Rib Lake will
be at Athens on Jan. 15.
Attack mode
Photo by Matt Frey
Rib Lakes Hailey Wudi tries to be aggressive while dribbling the basketball into
the front court during the second quarter of Mondays 58-18 loss to Flambeau. Wudi
is defended by Falcon Katie Worden (22), while Maryssa Paulsen chases from behind.
Redmen rout Falcons in boys game; big one with Phillips tonight
We said at halftime were just going
to work it inside, Wild said. Theres
opportunities inside. Once we get it inside, the perimeter will start opening up.
We have a shooting drill where we hit
the high post and then go to the short corner and thats basically what we were doing, running that shooting drill.
The big men worked a high-low
set perfectly to start the half with
Scheithauer scoring off a Blomberg assist. Frombach then got hot, working off
a Blomberg screen for a baseline jumper
to make it 39-21, knocking down two leftside three-pointers and adding another
jumper. Cardey added a triple to widen
the lead to 51-26 by the midway point
of the quarter. Frombach scored twice
more, Jared Hovde got a steal and score
and Blomberg scored off a Cardey assist

before the quarter ended.
While the offense was good, Wild said
the defensive intensity slid at times as
the game progressed and that remains a
concern as the heart of conference play
rapidly approaches.
We can score, he said. But we have
to be able to stop somebody. Thats what
were going to focus on. We tried a different 1-3-1 zone tonight, a 2-2-1 style of zone.
Not sure if I liked them, but thought Id
try. It was a good game to try those.
The next big test comes tonight,
Thursday, when the Phillips Loggers (40, 7-1) come to Rib Lake in an early-season battle for first place in the Marawood
North. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.
Behind Frombach, the scoring was
balanced. Strebig scored
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Nick Eisner and Noah Weinke each added a fourth-quarter hoop.

Chase Groothausen had 17 points to
lead the Falcons, while Stoneberg added
11. Each of them sank three three-pointers.
After the Phillips game, Rib Lake
(2-0, 5-2) will travel to conference foes
Abbotsford and Athens next Tuesday
and Friday.
Rough night for girls
After showing some steady progress

to finish the month of December, the Rib
Lake Lady Redmen stumbled Monday in
an ugly 58-18 loss. The Redmen hung in
there with some solid half-court defense
through the first quarter and a half, but
a late surge by the Falcons in the second
quarter put it out of reach.
Rib Lake couldnt find a solution to
beating Flambeaus trapping defense,
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Redmen had too much trouble getting the
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Rib Lake got an early short jumper
from Jasmine Fitzl and then a late firstquarter rebound bucket from Regan
Dobbs to hang within 9-4. It was still
a 14-5 game with just over three minutes left in the half when Flambeau
got scores from 5-11 freshman Jordan
Ludescher and senior guard Katie
Worden. Ludescher sealed off a defender
and scored on an inbound play to make
it 20-5. Ciara Scheithauer sank a pair of
free throws for Rib Lake, but Flambeaus
Nicole Mateski got a steal and missed her
initial layup but scored off her rebound.
Ludescher got a steal and score and 6-1
junior Brooke Sterba scored inside for a
26-7 halftime score.
After Dobbs hit two free throws to
start the third quarter, Flambeau scored
the next nine points to make it 35-9. It was
45-13 after three quarters.
Dobbs led Rib Lake with six points
and six rebounds. Scheithauer and Fitzl
scored four points each. Katie Cardey and
Hailey Wudi scored two points apiece.
Scheithauer had seven steals, while Fitzl
had three. Scheithauer added four rebounds. Cardey had three and Fitzl, Wudi
and Gracie Weinke had two each. The
Redmen made just five of 33 shots from
the field and eight of 14 free throws.
Ludescher led the Falcons (6-1) with
19 points. Maryssa Paulson had 12 and
Sterba hit double figures with 10.
Sports Shorts
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Strength in numbers starting to show for Raider gymnastics
Swim wins by 2
It was Medfords first dual-meet win since an 82-74
victory over Tomahawk on Jan. 12, 2012. The Raiders
had lost 21 straight dual meets since then, all but one
of them coming in Great Northern Conference competition.
It was really exciting, Farmer said. The boys
were just ecstatic. They were jumping up and down.
They threw me in the pool.
Though Medford had the advantage in depth, they
trailed Tuesdays meet most of the way. The Raiders
trailed 44-34 with five events left. Ruch started the
comeback by winning the 500-yard freestyle in a seasonbest 6:29.99. Farmer said Ruch, a junior, has made significant strides in his third year and appears to be fresh
after the holiday break.
Hes starting to realize swimming is not about
brawn, its about feeling the water, Farmer said.
The Raiders got right back in contention by winning
the 200-yard freestyle relay. Way, Jacob Jablonsky, Roe
and Mark Jablonsky posted a time of 1:50.54 to beat the
Hodags team by 2.43 seconds. Chas Lehman, Andrew
Reuter, Hildebrandt and Brett Hedlund secured the
third-place points in 2:06.11 to pull Medford within 5250.
Rhinelanders Ethan Brown won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:03.98 and Alex Gaber was third in 1:15.13. But
Medford got a second-place finish from Ruch in 1:14.67,
his best time of the year, a fourth-place time of 1:56.25
from Brendan Griesbach and a fifth-place time of 2:24.61
from Michael Franz to stay close at 61-57.
The teams split the 16 points in the 100-yard breaststroke with Roe taking second in a season-best 1:21.19,
Andrew Reuter taking third in 1:22.61 and Hedlund taking fifth in a personal-best 1:27.75 for Medford, setting
up the exciting finish in the 400-yard relay. Hodag Jake
Zalewski won the breaststroke in 1:11.8.
Brett is doing so good, Farmer said of Hedlund.
Ive been so impressed by him. Last year I remember
wondering how we were going to get his speed going.
Hes really bringing it now.
The Raiders only other lead was 25-24 after the
fourth event, the 50-yard freestyle. Way took second in
that race in 26.4 seconds, followed by teammates Mark
Jablonsky (27.95) and Hedlund (34.84). Zalewski won in
24.64 seconds.
Lehman got Medfords first win of the meet, taking
the 200-yard freestyle in 2:35.08, 22.89 seconds ahead of
Rhinelanders Matthew OMelia. Lehman added a thirdplace finish in the 100-yard butterfly at 1:24.09. Brown
won that race in 1:01.29.
Andrew Reuter was second in the 200-yard individual medley at 2:53.5. Kirby Kuehn won for Rhinelander in
2:32.87. Jacob Jablonsky was third in the 100-yard freestyle at 1:04.23, while Hildebrandt was fourth in 1:07.08
and Keagan Rabe got a fifth-place point at 1:14.67.
Rhinelander won the 200-yard medley relay in
1:57.14, but Ruch, Roe, Lehman and Way took second
in 2:10.46 and Mark Jablonsky, Andrew Reuter, Jacob
Jablonsky and Hildebrandt took third in 2:14.76. Rabe,
Hedlund, Gingras and Matt Reuter were fourth in
2:36.15. Medfords team of Josh Mueller, Rabe, Matt
Reuter and Gingras was fourth in the 200-yard freestyle
relay at 2:16.22.
Rhinelander didnt have all of their swimmers, so
we know it couldve been a different story, Farmer
said. But they still had their five best swimmers, so it
was good to be able to beat them.
In JV races, Mueller won the 50-yard freestyle in
35.06 seconds, followed by Griesbach (39.46) and Franz
(57.21). Matt Reuter won the 100-yard freestyle in 1:15,
followed by Gingras (1:16.08) and Mueller (1:24.39).
Josh Mueller is really improving, Farmer said.
Hes a first-year swimmer. Hes doing really good. Hes
improved all of his times. His strokes are improving.
Medford, now 1-5 in GNC duals, is back at home today, Thursday, to face Antigo (4-2) in the seasons last
meet at the MASH pool. The first race is set for 5:30 p.m.
The Raiders will head to Lakeland on Jan. 15.
score of 6.025. Hamann was 11th at 5.05, Bella Sigmund

was 12th at 5.025, Brandner was 13th at 4.9 and Megan
Rudolph was 14th with a 3.9 in her varsity debut in the
event.
Carlson was the bars champion with a 7.475. Farrell
was a distant second at 6.925.
Phillips (27.525), Hamann (27.225) and Brandner
(27.025) were sixth, seventh and eighth in the all-around
competition. Those were season-best scores for Hamann
and Brandner.
Medfords team score on the JV vault was 30.3, just
one point behind the varsity and its team score on floor
was 26.2, just 1.675 points behind the varsity, highlighting the depth the Raiders are building.
They are pushing hard, Brooks said. You do have
to take it from the perspective that they only have one
judge and there isnt the varsity pressure, but they are
doing very well.
The Raiders swept the top three individual spots in
both of those events. On floor, Krause was the winner
with a personal-best 6.8, followed by Emma Schlais with
a personal-best 6.55 and Jaecks with a personal-best 6.5.
Shelby Winchell was sixth with a personal-best 6.35.
Kendra Eggebrecht was seventh at 5.9.
On vault, Eggebrecht was the winner with a 7.7,
while Krause and Winchell tied for second with personal-best 7.6s. Sigmund was fifth at 7.4 and Rudolph tied
for eighth with a 7.1.
Schlais was second on the beam with a personal-best
6.05. Winchell was fourth with a personal-best 5.35 and
Jaecks was fifth at 5.2. Samantha Potocnik was seventh with her 5.1 and Kelsey Krueger was 10th at 3.95.
Mackenzie Carey set a personal-best score of 5.05 on
bars, good for third, followed by Marisa DuBois (4.75),
Winchell (4.6) and Brooks with a personal-best 4.5.
Jaecks was eighth at 4.1.
Emma is starting to really come on and Shelbys
confidence is up. Shes pushing hard and shes mentally
tough, Brooks said.
The Raiders will return to Lakeland for a Great
Northern Conference dual meet on Jan. 15. The meet
starts at 5:45 p.m.
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could get tougher in the second half of the season for
Medford gymnastics coaches Lisa Brooks and Steve
Cain.
The Raiders inched their varsity team score upward
on Tuesday, scoring 108.85 points during the Lakeland
Triangular. They finished just behind Great Northern

Conference rivals Mosinee-Marathon (115.575) and
Lakeland (110.675) in what was considered a non-conference meet.
Medfords JV gymnasts, however, posted a team score
of 97.1 in their own right, beating the host Thunderbirds
(91.75) and making a push toward competing for varsity
positions down the road.
Brooks said having this kind of depth is something
special and the competition in practice is only making
everyone better.
Its a good problem to have, coach Brooks said.
For the girls to keep their attitudes so positive is wonderful. They know everything they do now is important.
Theyre learning how to handle that pressure. Its a
new element weve never really had before. But theyre
learning how to handle it. Thats a great skill to have for
all of their lives.
The most noteworthy item in Tuesdays varsity meet
was Medfords performance on the balance beam, where
the Raiders soared to a season-high team score of 28.675.
Margaret Hamann was second of 15 beam competitors
with a personal-best 7.7, trailing only Emily Heil of
Mosinee-Marathon (7.95). Hannah Brandner was right
behind Hamann with a 7.3. Freshman Kierra Krause
boosted her score to 6.95, good for sixth place. Alexa
Phillips was eighth with a 6.725 and Megan Clark was
13th with a 5.95.
Margarets jumps are so high, Brooks said. She
has a huge amount of confidence right now. Hannahs
really coming on strong. She had one fall, but her confidence has soared. Shes so solid on the beam. Shes taking charge of it.
The Raiders were solid on vault with 31.3 team
points, just 0.75 points behind Mosinee-Marathon and
0.25 points behind Lakeland. Phillips led Medford with
what Brooks called a beautiful vault that earned her
a third-place score of 8.15, a personal best. Brandner
was part of a three-way tie for fifth with her 7.85. Clark
was eighth at 7.7, Fawna Jaecks tied for 10th at 7.6 and
Hamann was 13th at 7.35. Mosinee-Marathons Hannah
Nigh tipped Lakelands Haley Farrell 8.275-8.225 to win
the event.
Brooks felt the Raiders had off nights on the floor
and uneven bars.
Clark and Hamann led Medford in the floor exercise with a 7.15 and a 7.125, respectively, good for sixth
and seventh places. Brandner was ninth with a 6.975.
Phillips was 13th at 6.625 and Kayla Brooks was 15th
with a 5.75, adding some tumbling and difficulty to a
routine that had been rearranged in the previous two
days. Mosinee-Marathons Megan Carlson was the floor
champion at 7.625, just ahead of Heils 7.6.
Everybodys timing was off, Brooks said of the
floor routines.
Phillips led Medford on the bars with a sixth-place
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Hemer: UWs bowl win a big deal

Two years in
File photo by Matt Frey
Ben Hemer, a 2013 Medford graduate, was on the

sidelines in Tampa on New Years Day for Wisconsins
34-31 overtime win over Auburn. Hemer completed his
redshirt freshman season with the Badgers. He has three
more seasons of eligibility left as he tries to earn playing
time on the offensive line.
Raiders shoot well

Dunlap tied his season-high by scoring 29 to lead
the Raiders. He also had six rebounds, five assists, and
four steals in his stat-stuffing game. Wrage also tied his
season-high with 14 points, including four made threes.
Babic made two threes en route to scoring 10 points.
Ty (Wrage) and Nikola (Babic) both had great
games. We got the ball to those guys and they didnt disappoint, Lien said. Osy Ekwueme and Garrett Strebig
both added five points in the win. The Raiders shot a
season-high 58.7 percent (27 of 42) from the field, including a fiery nine of 16 (56.3 percent) from beyond the arc.
They also finished a tidy 12 of 14 (85.7 percent) from the
free throw line, also a season-high in makes and percentage. Medfords aggressive defense yielded 16 steals
and some easy buckets in transition.
Despite the win, Lien was adamant the team still has
much to improve on.
We have a long way to go. We need to work on our
rebounding and our ball handling. Its obviously great
to shoot well, a hot shooting game like this covers up
some of our deficiencies, he said.
The win pulled Medfords record back to .500 for the
year. The Raiders now sit at 4-4 overall, and 2-2 in the
GNC. Theyll put their three game winning streak on
the line on Friday when they host Wausau East. That
game tips at 6 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Rhinelander
4
0
4
6
Antigo
3
1
6
2
Lakeland
3
1
8
3
Mosinee
2
1
4
4
Medford
2
2
4
4
Northland Pines
0
4
3
7
Tomahawk
0
5
2
7
Dec. 30: Medford 41, Phillips 36; River Falls 42, Rhinelander 36;
Lakeland 53, Wausaukee 46; Newman Catholic 51, Tomahawk 43;
Hurley 48, Northland Pines 45.
Jan. 2: Wausau West 45, Rhinelander 44; Antigo 61, Menominee,
Mich. 37; Northland Pines 65, Wittenberg-Birnamwood 64; Lakeland 66, Chequamegon 57.
Jan. 6: Medford 75, Northland Pines 57; Rhinelander 51,
Mosinee 45; Lakeland 44, Tomahawk 36.
Jan. 9: Wausau East at Medford, Rhinelander at Lakeland,
Mosinee at Antigo, Tomahawk at Northland Pines.
Jan. 12: Tomahawk at Prentice.
Jan. 13: Rhinelander at Wisconsin Rapids, Mosinee at Shawano,
Crandon at Antigo.
Jan. 15: D.C. Everest at Tomahawk.
The Wisconsin Badgers jubilant on-field celebration letting off steam as athletic director and interim
head football coach Barry Alvarez called it following a thrilling 34-31 overtime win over Auburn in the
Outback Bowl on New Years Day was a welcome sight
for anyone whos followed the team in recent years.
In the midst of the midfield hoopla was 2013 Medford
Area Senior High graduate Ben Hemer, who finished
his second season as a walk-on offensive lineman with
the Badgers. Hemer didnt play in Wisconsins first bowl
win since the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl, but he had his
reasons to celebrate.
For me personally, that win meant so much after going to watch all of those bowl games, watching Ethan
at the Rose Bowl three times and seeing them lose all
three, said Hemer, mentioning his older brother, who
is now trying to make it in the National Football League
with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Being on the sidelines
with Ethan at the Capital One Bowl and losing last year
was even tougher. To win this game was pretty special.
From a team perspective, I was so happy for our
seniors, Hemer added. This is the only bowl game
theyve ever won. It was just a great way to send those
guys out. They deserved it for all theyve gone through.
It was a great win, an overtime win. It doesnt get any
better than that.
The Badgers came into the Outback Bowl as 6.5-point
underdogs to an Auburn squad that had played in the
Bowl Championship Series title game last year and hails
from the Southeastern Conference, widely viewed as
the nations best football conference. The Badgers also
were reeling from a humbling 59-0 loss to Ohio State in
the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 6 and from seeing head coach Gary Andersen announce he was taking
a job at Oregon State three days later.
Hemer said it would be wrong to underestimate the
calming influence Alvarez had on the team as well as
the veteran players, who went through the shock of a
sudden coaching change just two years earlier when
Bret Bielema left for Arkansas just days after the
Badgers pounded Nebraska in the Big Ten title game.
Alvarez returned then to coach UW in a Rose Bowl loss
to Stanford.
Ethan bragged about how he got to play for Coach
Alvarez, and now Ive gotten that chance, Hemer said.
Hes a Hall of Fame coach. He just brings a sense of
confidence. The way he carries himself. Hes so professional.
Hemer said the players were shocked when Andersen
told them in a pre-practice team meeting he was leaving. He said they had no idea thats what the meeting
was going to be about. Alvarez then took over the meeting and assured the players that theyve been through
this before and theyll be fine as they prepared for the
bowl game.
From the offensive lines perspective, preparing
for Auburn meant trying to pound the Tigers with
the Badgers bread and butter, their running game.
Wisconsin was successful, piling up 400 rushing yards
and 521 total yards. Heisman Trophy runner-up Melvin
Gordon had 251 yards and three touchdowns in 34 carries. That happened despite a first-half injury to starting center Dan Voltz.
Defense is not what Auburn was known for, Hemer
said. Theyre known for their offense. They are averaging about 40 points per game. The game plan was to
pound them with the rushing game and see if we could
deteriorate them by playing some Big Ten football. It
worked out for us. Melvin had all of those yards. I think
the offensive line gets a lot of the credit for that as well
as the running backs.
Hemer said he has improved significantly as a football player since arriving on campus last fall. Hes gotten bigger and stronger and is excited for what his last
three falls of eligibility may bring. He was listed at 6-4
and 274 pounds this year. He did appear at right guard
in one game this past season, taking the final snaps in a
68-17 rout of Bowling Green.
Right now, however, Hemer is dealing with the uncertainty over who new head coach Paul Chryst will
bring in to be the new offensive line coach. TJ Woods,
the offensive line coach of the past two years, is following Andersen to Oregon State. Three starters on the
line graduate, leaving an opportunity for advancement
among the remaining linemen.
With the coaching change, all of us linemen will be
starting over, he said. Well all be learning the same
terminology and same techniques in a new system, at
least for the first year. This years spring ball will be im-
portant for me. Making it on to a two-deep spot (on the

depth chart) is my main goal.
Hemer said hes had little interaction with Chryst so
far, but hes excited about what the new coach brings to
the program.
Hes from here, he played here and coached here
for a number of years, so Im happy to see that, said
Hemer, a retail and consumer behaviors major. Hell
bring in staff members who truly want to coach here.
Following a West Division championship in the
Big Ten, an 11-win season and new enthusiasm under
Chryst, Hemer said the Badgers feel they have some momentum heading into next year when they open the season against another SEC heavyweight, Alabama, who
got beat by Ohio State in a national semifinal game last
week.
It creates some interest among the rivalries, Hemer
said when asked if players get into conference bragging
rights. I never in my life thought Id say Im an Ohio
State fan, but I will be rooting for them in the national
playoff championship since they are representing the
Big Ten.
Bowling
The Sports Page
Monday Mens City League
Dave kallenbach
279
Jerry Roberts
727
Jerry Roberts
278
Tracy Schreiber
678
Justin Smith
275
Justin Smith
672
Dec. 22: Fidelity Bank 34.5, blind 5.5; JR Construction 31, T&C Water 9; Taylor Credit Union 35, Northwest Mutual 5; Mayer Accounting 25.5, Edgar Lanes 14.5; Crossroads 21, WTC 19; Sports Page 29,
Klingbeil Lumber 11.
Dave Kallenbach
298
Jess Haenel
760
Jess Haenel
279
Tim Klingbeil
710
Dan Mayer
276
Ron Ziemba
705
Dec. 29; WTC 37, JR Construction 3; Crossroads 29, Fidelity Bank
11; Sports Page 26, Edgar Lanes 14; Klingbeil Lumber 34, Northwest
Mutual 6; T&C Water 27, blind 13; Mayer Accounting 28, Taylor
Credit Union 12.
Three-Man Major League
Kurt Werner
278
Mike Platt
703
Tom Habeck
259
Casey Nernberger
693
Mark Metz
258
Kurt Werner
687
Casey Nernberger 258
Dec. 30: Rockys Cozy Kitchen 25, Nite Electric 5; Sports Page I 25,
Sports Page II 5; Team Stihl 22, Cindys Bar & Grill 8; BBs Aquatic I
16, KZ Electric 14; Country Gardens 21, Klinner Insurance II 9; Klinner Insurance I 18, 8th Street Saloon 12; Krug Bus 21, BBs Aquatic
II 9.
Tuesday Night Mixed League
Gary Kohn
279
Jay Jochimsen
692
Justin Smith
267
Rick Acker
666
Jay Jochimsen
266
Justin Smith
660
Results: Riemer Builders 23, High View I 17; High View II 29, Medford Co-op 11; Fuzzys Bar 37, Liske Marine 3.
Blue Monday League
Lisa Bub
185
Lisa Bub
498
Shirley Sloinker
181
Heidi Heier
481
Carol Willman
168
Carol Willman
474
Judy Lang 168
Dec. 29: Big Birds Lodge 5, Strikes R Us 2; Holy Rollers 7, Heiers
Wreaths 0; Happy Joes 6, Bakers 1.
Tappers Bar (Dorchester)
Tuesday Seniors League
Men
Jerry Huber
188
Don Clarkson
460
Don Clarkson
166
Jerry Huber
451
Corlas Meier
148
Kayo Pope
350
Women
Dorothy Scheibe
151
Dorothy Scheibe
426
Ardis Meier
149
Mona Pope
419
Mona Pope
148
Ardis Meier
400
Dec. 30; Slow Starters 3, Alley Cats 2, Amigos 2, Maybees 2, Slo Poks
2.
Men
Jerry Huber
184
Jerry Huber
492
Ken Ellenbecker
184
Don Scheibe
422
Ken Ellenbecker
418
Women
Chris Hinde
166
Chris Hinde
436
Cathy Peissig
157
Sharon Ellenbecker
426
Ardis Meier
149
Ardis Meier
414
Jan. 6: Amigos 3, Slow Starters 3, Slo Poks 2, Maybees 1, Alley Cats
1.
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Rocky Mountain High celebrates

the music of John Denver
This Weekend
Friday, January 9
.28 Special at Camp 28.
Buffet from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Community
Center.
Kiwanis Big Ticket Bingo starting at 1 p.m. at
Medford High School cafeteria.
Donnas Birthday Bash with music by Lonie G

starting at 9 p.m. at DCs Breaktime.
Doubles Cribbage starting at 1 p.m. at Bogeys.
Sunday, January 11
Chequamegon Sportsmen Club Breakfast from 7 to 11
a.m.
Upcoming events
Cribbage League starting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at
BS Bar.
Special Occasion Dress Resale on Saturday, Jan. 17 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Taylor County Education Center.
45th Annual Underhand Dartball Tournament on
Saturday, Jan. 17 starting at 12 p.m. at Zondlos.
Jay Viergutz Memorial Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
on Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24 at Holy Rosary
School gym.
EVERCON Jan. 9-10 in Wausau

EVERCON, central Wisconsins largest gaming and
anime convention, will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from
6-10 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
at D.C. Everest Junior High, 1000 Machmueller St. in
Weston.
EVERCON is run by advisers and students from the
D.C. Everest Gaming Club. It is one of the largest public
gaming and anime conventions hosted and run within a
K-12 school district in the United States. Events include
role-playing games, card games, board/tabletop games,
card or game demonstrations, tournaments, panels,
demonstrations, workshops, performances and more.
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Reading group to discuss 84, Charing Cross Road

On Jan. 13, the reading group at the Frances L.
Simek Memorial Library will be discussing 84,
Charing Cross Road by Helene Haff. Jim Elliott will
be leading the discussion on the book beginning at 7
p.m. The discussion will take place in the small conference room at the library due to a Girl Scouts meeting
in the large conference room.
84, Charing Cross Road started with a letter

inquiring about second-hand books written by Helene
Haff in New York and posted to a bookshop at 84,
Charing Cross Road in London. As Haffs sarcastic and
witty letters are responded to by the stodgy and proper
Frank Doel of 84, Charing Cross Road, a relationship
blossoms into a warm, feisty love affair.
MEDFORD KIWANIS
$25QPTUNBSLFECZt$30 Race Day
Registration: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Races start at 11:00 a.m.
Kids Race at approx. 1:00 p.m.
$3.00 Entry Fee (Medals to each participant)
3-mile, 6-mile, Mountaineer, Kids Races, and 3-mile Team Competition

*Teams Must Pre-register by 1/9/15
3-mile Mens Clydesdale Competition *225 lbs+
Perkinstown Winter Sports Area
Located 20 miles NW of Medford, WI

Entry forms: www.perkinstownsnowshoerace.com
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15 GAMES
$100 CASH PRIZE EACH GAME
Concessions Available
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Medford High School Cafeteria
The legendary John Denver evokes memories of

an era in music which was both inspiring and influential. His music was a combination of romance
Annies Song, folk Leavin on a Jet Plane, country
Thank God Im a Country Boy, and environmentalist
Calypso. He recorded nearly 300 songs, 200 of which
he composed, which led to 12 gold and four platinum
albums. He was also the recipient of an Emmy and two
Grammies. He was a brilliant song writer and a truly
gifted performer. John Denvers music will return to
audiences once more in Rocky Mountain High - A
John Denver Tribute on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
at the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts.
Ted Vigil, a man who, according to the late Steve
Weisberg, long-time Denver guitar accompanist,
closely resembles John both physically and musically,
is carrying on the tradition honoring this colossal
music icon.
Vigil wouldnt consider himself an impersonator,
but rather someone doing his best to pay homage by
singing a tribute to this great man who music lovers
miss. Vigils polished and energetic performing style
presents a warm and delightful evening through some
of the music the world grew to love. Audiences walk
out of his concerts feeling refreshed and with maybe a
little more sunshine on their shoulders.
Seats for Rocky Mountain High - A John Denver
Tribute are reserved and can be purchased online at
www.lucilletackcenter.com, by calling the box office
at 715-659-4499, or in-person at 300 School St., Spencer.
The LuCille Tack Center for the Arts box office hours
are Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Thursday, January 8, 2015 Page 10
Top time
Kris Borchardt
crosses the finish line
as the top finisher in
the mens 5K race.
Bright finish
Starting line
Sporting some
colorful running gear,
Shawn Sullivan runs to
the finish line during
the 5K race.
photos by Bryan Wegter
Evan Peters (408) (l. to r.), Marissa Peters, Colton Riggs, Kylee Goodrich, and Ryan Lampi prepare for the start
of the youth race.
Quick start
Pink pack
Makenna Wellman (l. to r.), Isabella Bishop, and
Coralee Glenzer give it there all as they race to the finish line during the youth race. They would finish 10th,
11th, and 12th, respectively.
Jackson Blomberg (l.) and Carter

Scheithauer are both off to fast
starts at the beginning of the youth
race. Blomberg would post the
fastest 1K time for the boys, while
Scheithauer finished third among
the boys.
Almost there
Kylee Goodrich has her
eyes on the finish line as she
rounds the final turn during
the youth race. Her time of
8:20.9 was the top time in the
girls 1K race.
A helping hand
Noah Haftke gets some encouragement from his father as he nears the finish
line during the youth race.
Overall results from Jan. 3 Rib Lake snowshoe race

10K RACE
1 Jeffery Quednow 45:57.7
2 Mike Quednow 57:14.8
3 Bill Bellendorf 57:45.2
4 Davey Sapinski 58:01.7
5 Jennifer Cuadoin 58:55.5
6 Clifford Massie 1:00:40.4
7 Allan Steiber 1:01:53.0
8 Jason Ruesch 1:02:12.3
9 Brian Kim 1:05:35.7
10 Bonnie Nutt 1:06:45.7
11 Gary Kruger 1:07:52.7
12 Brian Hallgren 1:08:15.3
13 Kyle Rodegers 1:10:02.1
14 Chuck Fritz 1:14:27.5
15 Dennis Dieringer 1:23:01.7
16 Dennis McGraw 1:24:40.2
17 Kathleen Clemons 1:27:58.2
18 Pam Ogden 1:31:56.8
19 Mindy Wagner 1:34:02.4
20 Bill Feltz 1:44:08.7
21 Janice Feltz 2:06:29.7
22 Annette Tlusty 2:06:30.9
23 Roberta Kuske 2:29:39.0
24 Courtney Gilge 2:29:40.3
25 Jennifer Janak 2:29:41.5
5K RACE
1 Kris Borchardt 24:35.0
2 Joe Freudenthal 25:41.7
3 Derek Tassler 25:48.9
4 Mark Krommenacker 26:14.0
5 Rob Stiber 28:23.2
6 Jaco Van Der Berg 28:28.3

7 Becky Honnold 29:33.6
8 Doug Honnold 29:59.7
9 Todd Hanke 30:49.8
10 Dave Rau 31:02.7
11 Jim Graupner 31:31.0
12 Shawn Sullivan 31:59.6
13 Mike Radlinger 32:48.4
14 Travis Bube 33:45.7
15 Jackson Honnold 33:50.8
16 Russ Blennart 33:58.0
17 Mike Malchow 34:00.1
18 Michaela Ericksen 34:56.3
19 Amy Fredrikson 35:06.2
20 Barb Wilke 36:24.2
21 Laura Gulso 36:36.8
22 Logan Blomberg 36:51.7
23 Christine Seguin 37:01.5
24 Jenny Polacek 37:04.3
25 Dennis DeNuccio 37:24.1
26 Peter Hoover 38:19.1
27 Brock Thiede 38:26.7
28 Racheal Clark 38:40.0
29 David Lambert 39:44.2
30 Ann Schield 39:53.8
31 Trisha Wagner 40:16.9
32 Marcy Lewens 40:39.6
33 Tammy Strassburger 40:40.1
34 Judy Punke 41:04.3
35 William Litzer 42:07.3
36 Cathy Klaver 42:19.8
37 Mike Hoffman 42:42.1
38 Richard Rac 42:55.9
39 Caitlin Matthiesen 43:13.5

40 Suzanne Fuchs 43:14.0
41 Beth Van Der Berg 43:26.0
42 Jill Dixoa 43:49.2
43 Todd Seguin 44:03.3
44 Megan Klaver 44:05.0
45 Chris Kepner 44:13.5
46 Susan Waukon 44:56.7
47 Bob Wiinamaki 44:59.1
48 Caroline Radlinger 45:07.9
49 DeLana Radlinger 45:17.6
50 Terry Mueller 45:46.2
51 Aurora Rinehart 46:03.5
52 Angela Engel 46:34.6
53 Sarah Steele 46:50.8
54 Kitty Rau 47:07.6
55 Monelle Johnson 47:16.5
56 Chelsea Akin 47:38.3
57 Daniel Akin 48:04.6
58 Susan Winkler 49:27.9
59 Brad Bacher 49:53.5
60 Linda Honnold 51:56.5
61 Jean Lampi 54:05.8
62 Nancy McDaniel 54:41.8
63 Michelle Czplinski 54:49.8
64 Jayne Massop 55:34.5
65 Kim Scherell 56:01.9
66 Joe Kepnek 56:29.8
67 Bekah Strobach 58:01.0
68 Ryan Strobach 58:15.1
69 Paul Wilfe 58:26.5
70 Linda McReynolds 59:21.3
71 Cheryl Edwards 59:21.8
72 Katie Strobach 1:02:20.3

73 Chris Finkler 1:03:20.1
74 David Simpson 1:05:00.4
75 Mary Hein 1:06:13.1
76 Maggie Hein 1:06:13.6
77 Jill Simpson 1:06:19.0
78 Ron Shiffler 1:08:17.4
79 Patty Grove 1:09:18.7
80 Kateri Killian-Lambert 1:14:19.9
81 Robin Riggs 1:21:47.7
82 Trinity Riggs 1:21:48.4
83 Kristin Riggs 1:21:48.9
84 Scott Riggs 1:21:49.5
85 Marcia Obukowicz 1:22:58.7
YOUTH RACE RESULTS
BOYS
1 Jackson Blomberg 8:16.7
2 Ethan Cook 9:48.3
3 Carter Scheithamer 10:32.9
4 Josh Haftke 10:54.2
5 Aiden Haftke 11:15.5
6 Evan Peters 11:54.6
7 Ryan Lampi 12:01.0
8 Seth Borchardt 12:26.6
9 Xavier Brahmer 12:35.2
10 Kaleb Scott 15:10.2
11 Jason Scott 15:20.4
12 Jed Henderson 15:32.6
13 Colton Riggs 16:32.9
14 Blake Henderson 16:44.7
15 Noah Haftke 17:21.9
16 Riley Clark 17:40.5
17 Lucas Cook 17:55.9

18 Cade Wellman 18:49.4
19 Brendan Riggs 19:17.1
20 Cortoyn Radlinger 19:52.7
21 Ronald Faude 19:58.7
GIRLS
1 Kylee Goodrich 8:20.9
2 Marissa Peters 10:16.5
3 Madilyn Blomberg 10:43.8
4 Samantha Westfall 11:08.1
5 Tessa Weik 11:09.2
6 Megan Fredrikson 12:15.7
7 Ellie McEvoy 12:21.1
8 Josie Scheithamer 12:52.5
9 Isabella Bishop 13:21.1
10 Makenna Wellman 13:22.2
11 Coralee Glenzer 13:23.3
12 Laila Lambert 13:25.3
13 Camryn Glenzer 13:52.6
14 Josie McEvoy 16:22.9
15 Maddie Clark 17:41.9
16 Lillian Tassler 19:01.1
17 Tara Reischl 19:31.6
18 Shayla Radlinger 19:42.7
19 Anna Scott 23:52.0
20 Eleanor Tassler 24:03.1
Race results by Performance Timing
www.performancetiming.com
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Frozen fruit
photos by Bryan Wegter
Heather Staab (l. to r.), Samantha Staab, and Brittney Staab jump into the frigid
water while dressed as fruit during the Rib Lake Polar Plunge on Jan. 3.
Cold landing
Rebecca Smolka hangs in the air above
the water.
Brisk biker
Dave Annala peddles his bike into the
freezing water of Rib Lake.
Packer plunge
Minions on ice
Patty Pocock takes a running start and

represents her Packers pride before hitting the water.
Mariah Thums (l. to r.), Shauna Annala, Cassidy Kohls, and Sam Butler prepare
themselves for the unpleasant dive.
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Show Choir comes alive once again at the 11th
Annual Central Wisconsin Show Choir Spectacular
scheduled Jan. 10 at Colby High School. If you enjoy
the TV hit series Glee, you certainly wont want to
miss this event. It is a live music video and musical
theater at its best.
The annual event, hosted by the Colby High School
Choral Department and the Colby Choir Parents organization, features competition by some of the finest
high school show choir groups, along with their show
band, in the state. The competition begins at 7:30 a.m.,
with evening SING-OFF performances slated at 6:30
p.m. The doors for the evening competition will open
at 5:45 p.m.
Participants this year include Neenah Vintage
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The Colby Choir Coalition, the Colby Hornettes
and the Colby Crew II under the direction of Kevin J.
Spindler, along with a 12-piece show band under the
direction of Nathan Larson, will perform an exhibition
performance.
The Colby Coalition show will feature songs from
Muse, Aloe Black, Armor for Sleep, The Living End,
Adel, Cold Play and Meat Loaf. This years songs are:
Uprising, Ticking Bomb, End of the World, and
a medley of Sky Fall, Scientist and Fix You, and
Alive. The Hornettes will perform Our Lips Are
Sealed, In Your Room, and Dark Side. Colby Crew
II will also perform during the day.
Advanced tickets are available at discounts at
the following locations: Colby High School, Forward
Financial Bank, and Kramers County Market. A
limited number of advance tickets will be available.
Children 4 and under are free. For more information
and ticket sales, call Kevin Spindler at Colby High
School, 715-223-2338, ext. 4249, or kspindler@colby.k12.
wi.us.
This years Spectacular will be truly something
you wont want to miss. Spindler said. Each year
keeps getting bigger and better. With exciting surprises in store, Tony Schumacher the evening MC, the
show is bound to be a real Broadway show-stopper.
This years competition will have you standing on
your feet, dancing in the aisles, and looking forward
to next years show. Its just like Glee but only better
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Thrills on the line as ice fishing season ramps up

DNR again offering Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18

BOYS SWIM STANDINGS
Duals Dual Meet
Total
W-L
Pts.
Pts.
Pts.
Shawano
6-0
6
0
6
Lakeland
4-2
4
0
4
Antigo
4-2
4
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4
Rhinelander 2-4
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Tomahawk
1-5
1
0
1
Medford
1-5
1
0
1
Jan. 6: Medford 75, Rhinelander 73; Shawano 88, Lakeland 80;
Antigo 98, Tomahawk 68.
Jan. 8: Antigo at Medford, Shawano at Rhinelander, Tomahawk
at Lakeland.
Jan. 9: Rhinelander and Tomahawk at Ashwaubenon Invitational.
Jan. 15: Medford at Lakeland, Rhinelander at Antigo, Tomahawk at Shawano.
Online chat Jan. 15

Join DNR ice fishing experts for a live online chat
set for Tuesday, Jan. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Get the latest on the 2014-15 ice fishing season, the upcoming Free
Fishing Weekend and ask questions about Wisconsin
fish populations.
Participate live by visiting dnr.wi.gov and look for
the box on the right to enter the chat, or search the
phrase ask the experts. Or, enter via DNRs Facebook
page by clicking the Cover it Live Chat box at the top.
The online chats are archived and available for viewing
after they are held.
Enjoying your catch

With ice fishing, the fun doesnt stop once youve
landed your catch. Some of Wisconsins most frequently
caught fish during the winter months, including panfish and walleyes, are also some of the tastiest.
Candy Schrank, an environmental toxicologist who
coordinates the fish consumption advice issued by DNR
with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, encourages ice anglers to check on the current guidance.
An online search tool allows anglers to use a drop down
menu to select the county and lake or river they are fishing to bring up consumption advice for fish species on
that water. An advice booklet, videos and other materials are also available on the Eat Your Catch pages of
the DNR website.
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2014 and beyond

Hello friends,
This is my annual summary of the past years highlights and some thoughts on what I will be doing in 2015.
I participate in camping trips every month of the
year and last winter was brutal for man, beast and fish.
In the 25 years I have been writing this column, last
winter was the first time that I saw massive amounts
of outdoorsmen just say to heck with it by mid-January
and spend more time inside then they normally would
have.
Due to 40 inches of ice and two to four feet of snow
on the ice, there was very little oxygen left in the water
which shuts down fish feeding. Simply put, when the
lake you are fishing is running out of oxygen, the fish in
it quit feeding. If the oxygen level gets too low (shallow
lakes are hit hardest) the fish in it die. The warm spell
we just experienced should keep a good bite going well
into the winter of 2015.
Last June I returned to Shultz Lake in northwest
Ontario, Canada where I have flown into and fished
with family and friends since 1982. There is a portage
lake that can be reached by walking from Shultz and it
has lake trout in it. Until the summer of 2013, no one in
our gang had ever caught one.
I was fishing with my 13-year-old daughter Selina
when we broke the ice on that subject. Last year I
watched my nephew Riley Schuster net a beautiful 30inch laker for Selina.
The story behind the story is I had a surprise for
Selina. I had it mounted for her for a Christmas present.
I was at deer camp when my taxidermist called and said
that my laker was not a laker but actually a brook trout.
My friends, the state record brook trout is 24 inches.
I contacted some friends in early December and was
told that if this was a brookie it was going to be huge
news. My taxidermist who is a very respected man put
his guarantee on it that Selina had a world-class trophy.
I made some calls and had a good friend with the WDNR
work with another and they determined that Selinas
brookie was a laker.
On Christmas day I gave Selina her mount, which is
truly beautiful. As of this writing, she has never heard
the story I just wrote.
I watched my 21-year-old stepson Joey Dushek go
through the grueling and expensive sport of bear bait-
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Conf.
Overall
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Phillips
4
0
7
1
Rib Lake
2
0
5
2
Edgar
1
1
4
3
Chequamegon
2
2
3
5
Athens
1
2
2
3
Abbotsford
1
2
1
7
Prentice
0
4
2
5
Dec. 30: Marathon 64, Athens 40; Medford 41, Phillips 36.
Jan. 2: Lakeland 66, Chequamegon 57.
Jan. 5: Rib Lake 73, Flambeau 43; Edgar 65, Stratford 58.
Jan. 6: Marathon 60, Abbotsford 26; Phillips 62, Ladysmith 42.
Jan. 8: Phillips at Rib Lake, Athens at Prentice.
Jan. 9: Edgar at Abbotsford.
Jan. 10: Hurley at Chequamegon.
Jan. 12: Tomahawk at Prentice.
Jan. 13: Rib Lake at Abbotsford, Chequamegon at Phillips,
Edgar at Athens, Prentice at Loyal.
and Washburn counties. Max Wolter, DNR fisheries biologist in Sawyer County, reports walleyes and northern pike have been biting consistently in five to 15 feet
of water.
Al Niebur, fisheries biologist in Shawano and
Waupaca counties, reported good action on some of the
shallower lakes or impoundments where anglers are
catching bluegill, crappie, perch, bass and northern
pike.
You dont need a lot of fancy gear to fish these waters. Simple jig poles for panfish and a few tip ups for
pike or bass, Niebur said.
In the southern part of the state, Hasz said, lack of
consistent ice means anglers are eager to get out and enjoy a sport that is part of Wisconsins fishing heritage.
We also hope to see lots of new faces giving it a try
during the Winter Free Fishing Weekend, she said.
Stabo encouraged fishing groups, local chambers of
commerce, youth group leaders and others to consider
hosting a Free Fishing Weekend event.
We really hope that event organizers will pitch their
events to adults who have never had the opportunity
to ice fish and to families who want to learn together.
Every weekend is Free Fishing Weekend for kids. They
just need someone to take them, she said.
To host an event, fill out an electronic form with details so DNR can help publicize activities that are free
and open to the public. In addition to making equipment
available at the DNR tackle loaner sites, the department
can supply limited quantities of age appropriate materials about ice fishing, fish populations and fishing in
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Whether you prefer a high-tech, low-tech or notech approach, the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources can help you hook into some fun this ice fishing season.
If you havent visited the aisles of your favorite sporting goods retailer lately, youll be amazed by the array
of underwater cameras, sonar fish finders, portable ice
shelters and high-torque augers available for ice fishing
enthusiasts. With participation in the sport growing
some 590,700 state residents now take part, up from
479,900 in 2000 according to the most recent National
Survey on Recreation and the Environment its no
wonder the gear options continue to expand.
Theres a lot of innovative equipment out there that
makes ice fishing more comfortable, particularly in extreme winter conditions, said Justine Hasz, DNR section chief for fisheries services. But all you really need
for fun during the hard water fishing season is a pole, a
bucket and some bait. And a fishing license, of course. I
actually go for the low-tech approach myself because it
means you dont have to haul as much out on the sled.
In addition, Hasz noted, anyone who would like to
give ice fishing a try can pursue a completely no-tech
option by borrowing equipment through DNRs tackle
loan program during the third annual Winter Free
Fishing Weekend on Jan. 17 and 18. Ice fishing gear is
available at 19 loaner sites, eight of which are at state
parks with fishing access. Augers are in short supply,
however, so you may have to make friends with someone who can drill you a hole once you get out there. Call
ahead to verify equipment is available, with numbers
listed on the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov by searching
fishing equipment for loan.
While you can fish without a license or Great Lakes
salmon stamp on all Wisconsin waters during the Free
Fishing Weekend event, state park entrance stickers
are required and other fishing rules still apply, such as
limits on the number and size of fish anglers can keep.
Theresa Stabo, Wisconsins angler education director,
said the event offers a great opportunity for families
to get outside and enjoy Wisconsins waters without a
boat.
Free Fishing Weekend provides a great introduction to ice fishing. We hope to lure in families as well as
young adults who enjoy the outdoors and would like to
give it a try, Stabo said. Whether you are after consistent action with panfish or something bigger like walleyes or northerns, its quite a thrill to see whats on the
end of your line when you haul it up through the ice.
At the moment, DNR fisheries experts are reporting
strong activity in the northern part of the state including Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior as well as lakes
in Burnett, Iron, Marathon, Portage Sawyer, Shawano
general. The event planning form is available on DNRs

Free Fishing Weekend web page. Go to dnr.wi.gov and
search Free Fishing Weekend.
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ing last May through early September as he had his first

bear tag.
I helped Joey out early in the game, but he soon
proved that he did not need me. Once the season rolled
around I was Joeys cameraman and filmed him harvesting a 260-bear with his bow and arrow. The footage
is awesome, as is the memory.
Mid October, I have my first wolf tag. My buddy Jody
Bigalke and I spent six days beating the heck out of my
truck and our bodies. On the last day of the season I was
pulling traps and one of them had a beautiful wolf in it.
Unless you pursue these critters, you cannot even describe the emotion and satisfaction of harvesting a wolf.
About all I can say about the loss of our wolf hunting and trapping seasons this past December is, I do not
trust our current president or anyone in his administration. They ignored biology. If you think that Wisconsin
has dwindling numbers of gray wolves, you are mistaken.
This past week I hunted bobcats for the first time, as I
received my first bobcat tag. I will hunt them until I put
a tag on one or the season closes Jan. 31. I am hunting
with the Bloomer Houndsmen and am very impressed.
Selinas golden retriever or mine (ours) Fire is bred
and due around the 10th of January. Fire looks to have
a belly full of pups. No matter what the numbers are, we
are going to have a really cool January and February, as
we watch the pups next to the wood stove in our living
room.
On the matter of the wolf hunting and trapping season removal. For those of you who think it is cool that
hunters and trappers cannot harvest a limited number
of gray wolves determined by our WDNR biologists for
each zone. I have spent more time camping in more locations in Wisconsins forests and marshes than most
people. Gray wolf numbers have to be managed by hunters and trappers.
Common sense does not always rule the day!
Sunset
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Fast times on the icy oval
Close action
Kicking it up
A racer kicks up a spray of snow and ice as he banks around a curve during Saturdays race.
photos by Kevin OBrien
Racers were neck and neck as they headed around a curve during the vintage snowmobile races in Dorchester on Jan. 3.
Vintage snowmobile racing results from Jan. 3

MOD STOCK 300
1. Casey Swenby, Downing, Artic Cat
2. Kyle Cada, Neenah, Ski-Doo
3. Bryce Trzesniak, Friendship, Sk-Doo
4. Rick Duescher, Luxemburg, Sk-Doo
MOD STOCK 340 F/A
1. Tom Ellifson, Strum, Polaris
2. Lance Lisowe, Chilton, Polaris
3. Kyle Cada, Neenah, Ski-Doo
4. John Peterson, Big Bend, Ski-Doo
MOD STOCK 440 F/A
1. Russ Haske, Port Edwards, Polaris
2. Ted Ellifson, Strum, Polaris
3. Paul Socwell, Medford, Sno-Jet
4. Jordan Siebold, Kewaunee, Yamaha
5. Jarrod Thordson, Sarona, Yamaha
RELIC 440
1. Russ Haske, Port Edwards, Polaris
2. Brandon Wehling, Stoddard, Arctic Cat
RELIC 340
1. Brandon Wehling, Stoddard, Arctic Cat
STOCK SINGLE 340 FAN
1. Shane Hoffman, Waterloo, Roll-o-Flex
2. Thomas Smith, Van Dyne, Ski-Doo
3. Shad Seidl, Eleva, Arctic Cat
4. Chris Sweeten, Pleasant Grove, Utah,
Ski-Doo
FORMULA 500
1. Colton Niewolny, Medford, Polaris
2. Bill Connell, Neenah, Polaris
3. Kendra Socwell, Stetsonville, Polaris
4. Jake Schilleman, Rhinelander, Polaris
5. Matt Bennett, New London, Yamaha
PURE STOCK 400 F/A
1. Clinton Gumieny, Elkhart Lake, Polaris
2. Charles Beckford, Cascade, Polaris
3. Todd Haske, Saukville, Polaris
4. Jesse Cypher, Medford, John Deere
5. Brian Modrzewski, Junction City,
Scorpion
PURE STOCK 400 FAN
1. Jesse Cypher, Medford, John Deere
2. Dean Bennett, New London, Yamaha
3. Eric Bennett, Rhinelander, Yamaha
4. Brian Modrzewski, Junction City,
Scorpion
5. James Richard Gary Jr., Medford,
Yamaha
SS 250 F/A - SS 340 FAN
1. Paul Diefenthaler, Manitowoc, Polaris
2. Clint Nouis, Little Falls, Minn., Polaris
3. Charles Beckford, Cascade, Polaris
4. Brandon Barnetzke, Wausau, Yamaha
5. David Carlson, Arkdale, Polaris
6. Michael Millis, Black River Falls,
Polaris
7. Dean Bennett, New London, Yamaha
SUPER SENIORS - 340 SS F/A - FAN
1. Scott Klein, Friendship, Ski-Doo
2. James Lennox, Kimball, MN, Polaris
3. Rick Bartel, Shiocton, Polaris

4. Bob Carolan, Decorah, Iowa, Mercury
5. Larry Severson, Westfield, Mercury
6. Tom Pankow, Watertown, Polaris
7. Dale Ledger, Gaastra, Mich., Moto Ski
8. John Becker, Galena, Ill., Polaris
PRO MOD 340 F/A

1. Fred Smith, Plymouth, Minn., Ski-Doo
2. Ben Kassens, Waldo, Polaris
3. Jim Zierden, Shawano, Polaris,
5. Bruce Wittnebel, Mayville, Polaris
SUPER STOCK 440 FAN

1. Jerome Kowalski, Stetsonville, Yamaha
3. Donny Fedie, Mondovi, Mercury
4. Nathan Franz, Medford, Kawasaki
5. Brian Magee, Shawano, Yamaha
6. Jon Shively II, Shawano, Mercury
IFS SNO PRO 440

1. Matt Goede, New Germany, MN,
Polaris
2. Cole Trzesniak, Friendship, Moto-Ski
3. Jesse Steven Wergin, Hazelhurst,
Ski-Doo
4. Steven Perik Jr., Arkdale, Ski-Doo
5. Steve Henke, AmherstJunction, Rupp
6. Steve Allison, Portage, Polaris
SUPER STOCK F/A 440

1. Donny Fedie, Mondovi, Arctic Cat
4. Jerome Kowalski, Stetsonville, Yamaha
5. Steven Currier, Dryden, Mich., Mercury
7. Dustin Sweeten, Lindon, Utah, Rupp
SUPER STOCK 340 F/A
1. Cody Wunderlich, Hortonville, Polaris
3. Shad Seidl, Eleva, Artic Cat
4. Jim Lemke, New London, Polaris
5. James Lennox, Kimball, Minn., Polaris
7. Casey Swenby, Downing, Arctic Cat
SUPER STOCK 340 L/C
1. Jim Lemke, New London, Polaris
4. Sean Shively, Shawano, Mercury
5. Casey Swenby, Downing, Arctic Cat
6. Adam Johnson, Grand Marsh, Polaris
8. Will Stull, Polonia, Rupp
IFS X SNO PRO 440

1. Matt Goede, New Germany, Minn.,
Polaris
Ski-Doo
4. Steve Henke, Amherst Junction, Rupp
IFS SNO PRO 340
1. Billy Zawacki, Medford, Ski-Doo
Polaris
IFS X SNO PRO 340
1. Billy Zawacki, Medford, Ski-Doo
Polaris
IFS X SNO PRO 250
1. Mark Pomasl, Antigo, Ski-Doo
Moto-Ski
SUPER STOCK 440 L/C

2. Kelly Oium, Strum, Mercury
3. Shane Otto, De Pere, Mercury
5. Jon Shively II, Shawano, Mercury
SUPER MOD 440 L/C

Polaris
2. Jacob Goede, Carver, Minn., Polaris
3. Wayne Maug, Eleva, Arctic Cat
4. Steve Allison, Portage, Polaris
5. Corey Schindler, Ladysmith, Yamaha
7. Curtis Scott, Ladysmith, Arctic Cat
SUPER MOD 340 F/A
1. Jim Zierden, Shawano, Polaris
5. Bill Stull, Polonia, Rupp
6. Chris Ranallo, Buffalo, Minn., Ski-Doo
7. Dilan Berger, Ogema, Arctic Cat
SUPER MOD 300 F/A
1. Bill Connell, Neenah, Yamaha
2. Nathan Franz, Medford, Arctic Cat
3. Russell Otto, Shelby Twp., Mich.,
Sno-Jet
4. Bryce Trzesniak, Friendship, Ski-Doo
SUPER MOD 440 F/A
Polaris
4. Shane Otto, De Pere, Polaris
6. Todd Haske, Saukville, Polaris
SUPER MOD 800 F/A
2. Matt Goede, New Germany, Minn,
Polaris
SUPER MOD 340 L/C
1. Jim Zierden, Shawano, Polaris

4. Chris Ranallo, Buffalo, MN, Ski-Doo
5. Bill Stull, Polonia, Rupp
JRS 2 (13-17) SS 340 F/A PS 400
1. Garrett Shaw, Boyceville, Ski-Doo
2. Kyle Nouis, Little Falls, Minn, Polaris
3. Dakotah Kasten, Adams, Polaris
4. Kyle Maug, Eleva, Arctic Cat
5. Harlie Ahlers, Medford, Polaris
6. Brooke Diefenthaler, Manitowoc,
Polaris
SINGLE F/A RELIC MOD - PRO 340
FAN
1. Bill Connell, Neenah, Arctic Cat
2. Thomas Smith, Van Dyne, Ski-Doo
3. Tim Ahlers, Medford, Arctic Cat
MASTERS IFSX 340-FORMULA 500
1. Dean Bennett, New London, Polaris
2. Dan Bishop, Lodi, Polaris
SM 250 LC - SS 250 LC
1. Paul Socwell, Medford, Polaris
4. Perry Dicus, Ladysmith, Arctic Cat
JRS 1 PURE STOCK 400 F/A FAN SS 340
1. Megan Neubauer, Westboro, Yamaha
2. Brooke Diefenthaler, Manitowoc,
Polaris
3. Kyle McKeever, Hortonville, Polaris
4. Jacee Woehler, Shawano, Polaris
5. Joe Haske, Saukville, Viking
6. Kirsten Modrzewski, Junction City,
Scorpion
7. Marty Schrock, Dorchester, John Deere
WOMENS SUPER STOCK 340 F/A FAN

1. Kendra Socwell, Stetsonville, Sno-Jet
MASTERS 340 PRO MOD
1. Brian Ledger, Metamora, Mich., SkiDoo
2. Rick Bartel, Shiocton, Polaris
3. Dustin Sweeten, Lindon, Utah, Rupp
4. Todd Zastrow, Wausau, Yamaha
5. David Parker, Leonard, Mich., Ski-Doo
6. Michael Millis, Black River Falls,
Polaris
7. James Curran Jr., Browntown, Mercury
PRO MOD 440 F/A
2. Shane Otto, De Pere, Polaris
3. David Budzban, Luxemberg, Ski-Doo
A day at the races

The vintage snowmobile race at Dorchester on Jan. 3 drew a crowd of racers and spectators.
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The Star News
Milestones, Memories, Births, Engagements, Weddings
Sally nds the cure with chicken soup

Today, I learned I have won the Lyme disease lottery.
If youre a resident of Taylor County, you have already
been entered to win. And if you live in the woods like
Tom and I do, then you get 50 extra tickets for free
sooner or later, your number just comes up. Everyones
a winner.
Not to be too flip about the whole thing its just
that Ive been feeling like a tired, creaky old lady for a
while now, and its good to know that I can blame a microscopic critter for that. Better yet, I can whack the
microscopic critter over the head with antibiotics and
get back to my naturally youthful self.
Seriously, though, there are a lot of people out there
who are struggling with fatigue, achy joints, sore muscles, or any number of other symptoms that Lyme can
inflict. Its worth getting it checked out. If you dont
have insurance to cover the test, try Taylored Family
Care in Medford.
The bad news for me was the advice to cut back on
sugar and carbohydrates as part of the recovery effort.
There are times when a chocolate cookie is my secondbest friend. I know you all feel my pain. But at least it
gives me an added sense of control with this thing and
it isnt as if my health wont have a general benefit if I
can re-train myself into better eating habits.
That training and strategizing aspect of planning
our food intake is often overlooked, but its a necessary
part of a healthy life. As modern Americans, we have to
make our way through a flood of sugary, fatty food that
wants to leap into our mouths and kill us off at a young
age, so we had best tend our defenses. Take some time
to consider what you do and do not want to eat, then
come up with a plan for getting the good stuff in your
home, your lunchbag, and available to you when you go
out to eat.
And, if you do all things well and a noxious bug still
finds its way into your system, then minding your food
becomes even more significant. Eating well can make
you not only less likely to get sick, but also quicker to
recover if you do catch whats going around.
To that end, I offer up a chicken soup recipe that is
designed to kick bad bug butt.
Turns out that feeding sick people chicken soup truly
is a good idea. Every ingredient in this recipe has some
manner of scientific study behind it pointing to an immune-system boosting capacity. Eat and be well.
The Table
Sally Rassmussen
Mighty Fine Chicken Soup

Place in a crock pot:
1 whole chicken (or 2 chickens, if theyre small and
the pot is large)
1 large, roughly chopped onion
4 or 5 cloves of chopped garlic
lots of thyme
lots of rosemary
(Note: thyme and rosemary do fairly well as indoor
plants pick up a couple of each in spring when theyre
available in the nurseries. Re-pot them and let them enjoy the outdoors during the summer, then bring them in
before it freezes.)
Pour over it all:
4 cups of water (less if the water level is getting within a few inches of the top)
Put the lid on the crock pot and turn it on low. Let it
cook all day, until the meat is falling off the bone. Dump
everything into a colander set in a large bowl. Once the
chicken has drained, pour the liquid into a large pot and
set it on the stove to simmer.
Add to the liquid:
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup barley
As much of the skinned, boned, and chopped chicken
as you like (We like to have a chicken dinner for the
first meal off the bird, then save some for making soup
and freeze the rest for future recipes. Obviously, were
working with big ol farm birds.)
any other vegetables you care for (I like a can of diced
tomatoes)
Ginger I like to go through the bother of peeling and
grating the actual root, but powdered should work fine
add it a teaspoon at a time, as ginger can get fiery in
concentration.
Cayenne pepper sparingly, and best added by individuals to their own bowls
Let everything simmer together for a half hour or
so. Let each person season with salt and pepper to their
preference.
Sweda honored for service

1-145414
Daniel Vechart and Aimee Lind
Lind-Vechart
Aimee Joyce Lind and Daniel Christopher Vechart
of Appleton announce their engagement. The bride-tobe is the daughter of Dan and Jean Lind of Rib Lake.
The groom-elect is the son of Pete and Judy Vechart of
Brillion.
The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Rib Lake High
School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Northwestern St. Paul where she double majored in communications and Bible. She is a fitness coordinator at
Appleton Alliance Church in Appleton.
The groom-elect is a 2006 graduate of Brillion High
School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a degree in landscape architecture. He is a landscape designer at Schmalz Custom Landscaping in Appleton.
The couple plans a March 28 wedding at Woodland
Community Church in Westboro.
CVTC seeks top alumni
The Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)

Alumni Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2015
Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented at the
Spring Gala on April 9.
Nomination forms can be found at www.cvtc.edu/
alumni by clicking on the Distinguished Alumni
Award link. Completed nomination forms can be sent
to CVTC Alumni Association, Attn: Jen Bremness, 620
W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 or e-mailed
to alumni@cvtc.edu. The deadline for nominations is
Feb. 6.
World War II veteran Joseph Sweda was honored on Veterans Day by members of Abramowicz-KaczmarczykCwikla American Legion Post 547 in Lublin for 60 years of continuous membership with the local post. The ceremony included four siblings. He was a charter member of the post in May 1955 and he purchased the lot where
the post hall was built. He resides at Oakbrook Health and Rehab in Thorp.
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Births
Caleb James
Michael and Heather Graun of Medford announce the birth of a son, Caleb James, born on Dec. 27 at Aspirus
Wausau Hospital. He weighed seven
pounds, 4.3 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. His brother is Brock, age 3-1/2.
His grandparents are James and Sharon
Graun of Medford and Kenneth and Michele Patterson of Withee.
Mar-Lu Sun
Jaco and Jessica Serfontein of Wausau
announce the birth of a daughter,
Mar-Lu Sune, born on Dec. 22 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She weighed six
pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 18 inches
long.
Miranda Jo
Rebecca and Matt Potocnik announce
the birth of a daughter, Miranda Jo,
born on Jan. 2 at St. Josephs Hospital
in Marshfield. She weighed five pounds,
eight ounces and was 18 inches long.
Eva Anne
Justin Liazuk and Nicole Tarbox
of Eau Claire announce the birth of a
daughter, Eva Anne, born on Jan. 1 at
Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She
weighed six pounds, three ounces and
was 18 inches long.
Five generation family

The baptism of Kroy Walters at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mosinee marked the occasion for this ve generation family gathering. They include (l. to r.) great-great-grandmother Helen Bahr of Medford, great-grandmother Lorna Walters of Athens,
father Kyle Walters of Athens with Kroy, and grandfather Scott Walters of Athens.
THE
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MACHINE
From past les of The Star News
10 YEARS AGO
January 6, 2005
In a strange twist, no one including incumbents filed nomination

papers by the advertised, statutory
deadline of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 in
the Town of Little Black. According to
Chairman Dan Hoffman, the township
plans to instead hold a caucus on January 11.
According to Star News publication
records, the Town of Little Black published a legal notice on November 25
calling for filing of nomination papers
for the Spring Election. Then on December 23, it published a second notice
informing the public of a caucus on
January 11 to select candidates for the
Spring Election.
In a Wednesday morning check
with State Elections Board legal counsel George Dunst, he initially said a
township can not shift to a caucus midstream of the election once it has advertised for nomination papers.
25 YEARS AGO
January 10, 1990
A new commuter airline that would

link Medford and other cities in central
and northern Wisconsin to Milwaukee
and Chicago is almost off the ground.
According to Jim Trumble, Medford, Allied Airlines Corp. already has
pooled a group of investors who have
put up $250,000 toward starting the airline. At least another $100,000 is needed.
The company has also been in touch
with the Wisconsin Department of Development with the hope of obtaining
some state money.
Trumble said company officials are
hopeful the new airline will be able to begin service in May.
50 YEARS AGO
January 7, 1965
A large 100x70 foot workshop room
and portion of the parts department in
Medford Motors, Inc. building on West
Broadway and Wisconsin, Medford,
were gutted in a flash fire early Tuesday
evening. Other portions of the building,
equipment and vehicles were extensively damaged, the loss to run into thousands of dollars.
Fire broke out at 5:45 oclock, the
alarm placed by Dick Werner, in charge
of the parts department and secretary of
the corporation. Mechanics were working in the shop where a Parkin Ice Cream
Co. truck was being repaired. A full tank
of gas in the truck exploded, spilling
some gas on the floor. A mechanic was
working on another vehicle nearby with
an acetylene torch, sparks from which
apparently setting off the fire. The gas
tank of the truck exploded before the
fire department arrived on the scene,
the blast spreading flames throughout
the workshops floor, walls and ceiling.
Flames belched out of the west door,
shooting high into the air.
ing the event, by Dr. F. J. Martin, chairman of the recreation and conservation
committee, at the clubs meeting Tuesday night.
The carnival will be held in Medford
Saturday and at the Perkinstown winter
sports area Sunday.
The program for Medford includes a
hockey game, skating and skiing races,
dog races, a local curling bonspiel, music, fancy skating, a dance, and the coronation of the winter carnival queen.
Snowshoeing, skiing and tobogganing
will feature the carnival plans Sunday
for the sports area at Perkinstown.
100 YEARS AGO

January 6, 1015
A little before seven oclock Tuesday

morning when Foreman Joostne went
into the planning mill to begin work
a grewsome sight met his eyes. There
hanging by a heavy rope was the body
of a middle aged man with his feet just
reaching the floor. His left cheek was
badly wounded and his clothing was
partly torn off. Coroner Theo. Hartwig
was summoned and a jury consisting
of A. A. Gearhart, D. Simerson, Wm.
Schmidt, Otto Porath, Geo. Baird and
John Annen was empaneled and made
a thoro examination of the case.
Remember When Jan. 2005
75 YEARS AGO
January 4, 1940
Plans for a two-day winter carnival to

be held at Medford and the Perkinstown
winter sports area Saturday and Sunday,
Feb. 10 and 11, were outlined to the Medford Commercial club which is sponsor-
Work continued January 3 on a new 12,000 square foot metal building at Stetson Hardwoods in Stetsonville. The structure will house additional storage and the
business wood stacking machine, allowing for expanded planer mill capacity. Construction is expected to take several weeks to complete.
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TAYLOR COUNTY
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
The Taylor County Circuit Court Office has an immediate full-time opening for a Judicial Assistant.
The Judicial Assistant provides paralegal, secretarial and administrative services and manages
the Judges caseload and schedules the calendar for the Taylor County Circuit Court.
Applicants are preferred to have a paralegal degree with three to five years legal secretarial/
paralegal experience and knowledge of the court system. Applicants must possess good
organization, communication and assertiveness skills.
A completed Taylor County application is required to be considered for this position. An electronic
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accepted until Tuesday, January 20, 2015, until 4:30 p.m., by:
Human Resource Manager
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224 S. 2nd Street
Medford, WI 54451
E-mail: human.resources@co.taylor.wi.us
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Pirates blasted by Rockets, 67-33

The Spencer Rockets raced out to a 3114 lead by halftime and coasted to a 67-33
Eastern Cloverbelt win over the visiting
Gilman Pirates.
Hot three-point shooting from Bobby
Pilz and Nate Mercier powered the
Rockets. The duo sunk eight threes in
the 34-point win. The win keeps Spencer
undefeated at the top of the Eastern
Cloverbelt.
The Pirates finished 12 of 42 (28.5 percent) from the field, including one of 12
from beyond the arc. They did finish eight
of 14 (57.1 percent) from the free throw
line. James Copenhaver led Gilman with
11 points, followed by Colton Schmitt
with seven. Emmit Sherfield added five

points, and Ethan Aldinger had four.
Chanse Rosemeyer made the teams lone
three-pointer. Zach Sonnentag scored
three points.
The Pirates (2-6) will try to shake off
the loss when they take on Greenwood at
home tomorrow, Friday. That game tips
at 7:30 p.m.
Gilman will take on a pair of East
Lakeland Conference squads next week.
The Pirates visit Bruce on Tuesday for a
game that tips at 7:15 p.m. Theyll be at
Flambeau on Jan. 16 for a 7:30 p.m. tip
time.
Forward Financial Bank to sponsor $10,000

Half Court Shot Friday at Raider Hall
Forward Financial Bank is sponsoring
a $10,000 Half Court Shot at the Friday,
Jan. 9 Medford Raiders basketball game.
Any fan in attendance that evening to
cheer on the Medford Raiders will be eligible to make the $10,000 half court shot
attempt. The shot will occur at halftime of
the girls game, which is the second game
in a basketball doubleheader against the
Wausau East Lumberjacks. The boys tip
off at 6 p.m. and the girls play at 7:30 p.m.
The lucky shooter will be selected at
random from the crowd to attempt the
On line
shot from the half court line. If successful, the shooter will receive $5,000 of the
$10,000 prize with the remainder being
donated to the athletic program on their
behalf.
We are excited to partner with our
school athletic program and find new
ways to encourage attendance at sporting events, commented Sandi Yanko,
Medford office manager. I encourage
everyone to pack the stands in support
of the Medford Raiders for a chance to
make a $10,000 shot.
Photo by Bryan Wegter
Girls skip Josie Brost surveys the line of her stone while Vanessa Laher (l.) and
Courtney Sterzinger sweep. Along with Alyssa Loertscher, the girls varsity team soundly defeated Wausau East 10-1 on Tuesday. The boys varsity team of skip John Shear,
Dillon Brost, Trevor Geiger, and Noah Jalowitz secured a 9-4 win to get both varsity
wins for Medford. The boys and girls JV teams both notched 11-2 wins over the visiting Lumberjacks.
HOF Day split for Medford

playing the game.
Menomonie ended the third quarter by
scoring the last seven points. Brooklyn
Henderson got a friendly bounce on a
three-pointer, Boettcher got a putback
and Henderson scored inside to put the
Mustangs ahead 28-27.
Bergman started the fourth quarter
with a nice assist to Kendal Laher, but
Lahers bucket represented Medfords
last lead. Boettcher started her 14-point
fourth quarter with a three-point play.
Mikayla Stai and Boettcher scored on offensive rebounds. Jen Stolp powered her
to a bucket for Medford, but Boettcher
answered with a three-pointer to extend
the lead to seven. Stolp scored again, but
Boettcher answered with six free throws
in a 66-second span to make it 44-33. The
Raiders never got closer than eight after
that.
Medford rebounded very well in the
middle quarters, but the boards got away
from them.
We did rebound well for awhile,
Wildberg said. We just had a couple of
letdowns where we didnt box out. The
girls have to know thats something they
have to do every single time.
Wildberg said the Raiders continue to
be so close to putting notches in the win
column, but they continue to have trouble putting together a complete game.
Its just little things, like not getting
back on defense a couple of times or backcourt fouls, he said. You cant get them
in the bonus early in the second half or
down the stretch so early. Its frustrating, but its just little things. We did a lot
of good things today.
The Raiders also missed a fair share of
point-blank shots, a bugaboo they cant
seem to shake.
We had probably about 10 absolute

wide-open shots that have to be made,
Wildberg said. Even in the last couple
minutes if we make the two three-pointers and a couple of layups, were right
back in the game again. You cant count
on threes, but we have to count on the
bunnies.
Hailee Clausnitzers nine points led
the Raiders. Stolp scored eight and Baker
finished with seven. Bergman scored
four. Jenice Clausnitzer, Lakyn Kummer
and Laher scored three points each.
The Raiders were nine of 17 from the
free throw line, while Menomonie was 13
of 17. Kummer and Baker each made one
three-pointer. Henderson scored 14 for
the Mustangs, who improved to 5-5.

GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Mosinee
4
0
8
3
Lakeland
4
1
9
1
Antigo
3
2
8
3
Rhinelander
3
2
6
6
Medford
2
3
2
6
Northland Pines
1
4
3
8
Tomahawk
0
5
0
9
Dec. 30: Menomonie 48, Medford 37; Wittenberg-Birnamwood 52, Rhinelander 28; Lakeland
49, Stephenson, Mich. 36; Athens 61, Tomahawk
12.
Jan. 2: Houghton, Mich. 43, Northland Pines 40.
Jan. 6: Medford 43, Northland Pines 29;
Mosinee 49, Rhinelander 31; Lakeland 68, Tomahawk 24; Wittenberg-Birnamwood 39, Antigo 29.
Jan. 9: Wausau East at Medford, Antigo at
Mosinee, Rhinelander at Lakeland, Northland
Pines at Tomahawk.
Jan. 13: Wisconsin Rapids at Rhinelander,
Shawano at Mosinee, Tomahawk at Prentice,
Lakeland at Three Lakes, Elcho at Northland
Pines.
Silver champions
Submitted photo
The Medford Storms 14-1 volleyball team earned first place in the Silver playoff
bracket of the Wisconsin Ice Season Opener tournament, held Sunday in Waupaca.
Team members include (front l. to r.) Megan Graff, Mariah Leader, Sarah Thums,
Hailey Kollmansberger, Ally Tabor, (back) coach Dave Vaara, Lizzy Noland, Bailey
Klabunde, McKenzie Waldhart, Desirae Weissmiller and Kaylee Bowe.
EASTERN CLOVERBELT CONFERENCE
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Spencer
5
0
6
1
Neillsville
5
1
5
2
Columbus Cath.
5
1
6
4
Owen-Withee
3
1
5
2
Loyal
3
4
4
4
Greenwood
2
4
3
6
Colby
2
4
2
6
Gilman
1
6
2
6
Granton
0
5
0
7
Dec. 30: Owen-Withee 50, Thorp 29.
Jan. 3: Auburndale 53, Spencer 52.
Jan. 6: Spencer 67, Gilman 33; Columbus
Catholic 72, Greenwood 60; Neillsville 65, Colby
43; Owen-Withee 43, Loyal 40.
Jan. 8: Loyal at Blair-Taylor.
Jan. 9: Greenwood at Gilman, Colby at Spencer, Owen-Withee at Columbus Catholic, Granton
at Neillsville.
Jan. 12: Neillsville at Columbus Catholic,
Granton at Owen-Withee, Thorp at Colby.
EASTERN CLOVERBELT CONFERENCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Loyal
5
0
6
2
Owen-Withee
6
1
7
3
Neillsville
5
1
7
2
Colby
4
3
4
6
Columbus Cath.
3
3
6
5
Greenwood
2
4
3
6
Spencer
2
4
2
5
Granton
0
5
0
5
Gilman
0
6
1
7
Jan. 5: Thorp 24, Colby 23; Colfax 60, OwenWithee 46; Elk Mound 59, Loyal 58.
Jan. 6: Neillsville 65, Black River Falls 43.
Jan. 8: Gilman at Granton, Greenwood at
Loyal, Neillsville at Spencer, Columbus Catholic
at Colby.
Jan. 9: Prentice at Loyal.
Jan. 13: Gilman at Columbus Catholic, Loyal
at Owen-Withee, Spencer at Greenwood, Granton
at Neillsville, Marathon at Colby.

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SERVING T AYLOR COUNTY SINCE 1875

Raider boys break

Committee votes to fill soon-to-be

Rib Lake Ice Dip

Cold weather woes

Buy this photo online at www.centralwinews.com

photo by Mark Berglund

The Taylor County Land Conservation Committee

See CANDIDATES on page 8

Commission approves Krug zoning change

said the eventual plan is to level the home and

Krug through a family trust. According to

When you live healthy, you live happy.

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Juedes named partner at Hawkins Ash

ing partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs. For

services to individuals and commercial

Kalmon on deans list

The Jan. 1 story on candidate filing

ing 7 p.m. at clubhouse, N6357 Hwy 13,

and Front Street, Rib Lake. Information:

Medford Rotary Club Meeting

Medford Kiwanis Club Meeting

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

7-Day Forecast for Medford, Wisconsin

Last weeks weather recorded at the Medford Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Weather forecast information from the National Weather Service in La Crosse

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by Dean Lesar, Tribune Record Gleaner

we appreciate your business!

Getting under way

photo by Brian Wilson

Financial aid information night scheduled

cial aid process, procedures for completing forms, and

The Rib Lake Lions would like to thank all

Free breast cancer

For women who qualify for the program.

Supported by a grant from the Central

With thanks to: Radiology Associates of Wausau

THE STAR NEWS

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Top news stories for 2014

Compiled by Reporter Donald Watson

Gilman nursing home closed

Manure pit breach

Chelsea house fire

In Taylor County ..................... $39/year .............. $26/6 months

said in the release good care was being

Elsewhere in Wisconsin .......... $41/year .............. $28/6 months

Out of Wisconsin ..................... $50/year .............. $32/6 months

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Elsewhere in Wisconsin..........$51/year Out of Wisconsin..............$60/year

Continued next week

Medford, Abbotsford & Phillips

Rae Ann Wichlacz MS, LPC, CSAC - Director/Therapist

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Booyah: Rib Lake keeps tradition alive

community group. The pavilion was the

photos by Mark Berglund