Messenger NOW ONLINE - www.DEWITTMEDIA.com COLFAX Volume 118, Issue 42 Colfax, Wisconsin 54730 • (715) 962-3535 7 18122 77225 4 1 $ 00 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 DNR still considering enforcement for frac sand pollution in 18 Mile Creek TOWN OF HOWARD — State Department of Natural Resources officials are still considering whether they can take any enforcement action for frac sand pollution in 18 Mile Creek from the EOG Resources mine in Cooks Valley. Deb Dix, the DNR’s statewide liaison for frac sand mining, spoke at the Howard Town Hall October 7 about 18 Mile Creek and other issues associated with frac sand mining. About 50 people attended the meeting. “I cannot be specific until we hear all the details (about 18 Mile Creek). We won’t know the enforcement until we get there,” Dix said. Mark Berge, a Town of Cooks Valley resident who lives near the EOG Resources DS mine, bristled. “Why don’t I get to know? They have been discharging onto my property all summer long,” Berge said. DNR officials were planning to meet with representatives for EOG Resources the next day, and it would be the first of several meetings, Dix said. Berge invited Dix and anyone else from the DNR to walk his property “to see the mess.” A rainstorm the evening of September 3 dumped between two and three inches of rain on the area in a short period of time. By September 5, colloidal clay runoff from the DS mine had traveled about six miles cross country, much of it through marsh, and had turned 18 Mile Creek through Colfax a thick-looking caramel color. The water in 18 Mile Creek remained caramel colored for more than a week. After the fine clay particles become suspended in the water, they tend to stay in suspension. Berge was the first person to contact the Colfax Messenger about the colloidal clay runoff from the DS mine. Runoff from the mine is intended to collect in a holding pond that allows the rain water to infiltrate before the next rain event. Permits The stormwater permit that is available for the DNR to issue for sand mines was intended for small sand and gravel operations, Dix said. The colloidal clay discharge from industrial sand mines “is something new that was not taken into account when the permit was written,” she said. Chippewa County currently has ten sand mines in operation, and several more sand mines are proposed. One proposed sand mine in the Town of Howard alone would cover two thousand acres. The DNR currently is working on updates for the stormwater permit, Dix said. Initially, all sand mining companies want the mines to be drained internally, but not one of them, on start up, can be internally drained, so they are all externally drained, Dix said. The mines are supposed to manage their stormwater and not discharge it until it is clean, she said. The DNR regulates both stormwater and wastewater. When stormwater mingles with wastewater, it becomes wastewater, Dix said. Sand mines are supposed to limit their stormwater discharge to the maximum extent practicable, and the cost of management is taken into consideration, Dix said. When wastewater is discharged, there is a limit of 40 milligrams of sediment per liter, she said. Berge said that representatives from the Chippewa County land conservation office had collected water samples on his property, and the discharge from the DS mine had contained more than 12,000 milligrams of sediment per liter. “We are not dropping it. We are not saying we can’t do anything … we’re looking at the whole picture before moving ahead to see where we’re going,” Dix said. DNR fishery staff and a DNR 18 Mile Creek Please see page 2 Town of Grant farmer participates in unusual application of winter rye By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Tom Knutson says he would have been willing to bet the farm that planting winter rye with an airplane would not work. Good thing he didn’t. Because — guess what? It works. Winter rye was seeded by airplane on 200 acres of standing corn on Knutson’s farm in the Town of Grant in September. The aerial application on Knutson’s farm was part of 7,000 acres aerially seeded with winter rye in Dunn, Chippewa and Barron counties by Reabe Spraying Services out of Waupun between Monday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 24. “I would have bet the farm that it wouldn’t grow, but it did,” Knutson said. “They seeded the rye on Monday. I chopped the corn on Tuesday, and by Sunday, the rye was up a good two inches,” he said. Rain that fell later in the week after the rye was seeded helped it germinate, Knutson noted. Farmers plant winter rye as a cover crop in the fall to help protect their farm fields from wind and water erosion. In the spring, the rye can be plowed under or disked in when the farmer is ready to plant the next crop, thereby also adding nutrients to the soil. “I said I would give it a try. I didn’t think it would ever grow, but it works,” Knutson said. The advantage to aerially seeding rye is that rye should be planted by October 1 — except in most cases in this part of Wisconsin, the corn and soybeans are not yet ready to be harvested by October 1. According to Dan Prestebak, Dunn County conservationist, a couple of soybean fields were also aerially planted with rye. “They said it would have been better a couple of weeks earlier GUEST OF HONOR — Lucerne Neumann (center first row) was the guest of honor at the Senior Bowling League at Colfax Viking Bowl October 8. Neumann, 89, has bowled for 60 years, although health problems are now preventing her from bowling. Some Colfax Messenger readers will remember Mrs. Neumann from Dr. Gordon Neumann’s dental office in downtown Colfax. Neumann, a LaCrosse native, says she fondly remembers going to bowling tournaments all over Wisconsin. Lucerne Neumann also is listed on the Viking Bowl Hall of Fame along with Stan Knudson and Dave Bates. Senior Bowling League member Phyllis Williams was unable to be present for the picture. —photo by LeAnn R. Ralph Dunn County PRD recommends approval of new zoning maps Committee still struggling with housing density issue By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is recommending that the county board approve new zoning maps. The PRD committee recommended approval of the zoning maps at the October 7meeting. The Dunn County Board approved the new comprehensive zoning code in October of 2013. In the year since then, Bob Colson, Dunn County planner and zoning administrator, has been working with town plan commissions and town boards to modify the General Agriculture maps to fit the particular township. When the county board approved the new zoning code, all of the maps were of the “plain vanilla” variety in the form of General Agriculture, Colson said. Most of 16 zoned townships in Dunn County are mostly zoned General Agriculture. Much of the Town of Lucas, however, which is west of Menomonie, is zoned Primary Agriculture. The Town of Grant, north of Colfax, is zoned Intensive Agriculture. The Town of Wilson, northeast of Colfax, also is mostly zoned Primary Agriculture. Each of the town plan commissions and the town boards have already approved the new zoning maps. Adopting the amended zoning maps was on the agenda for the Dunn County Board’s October 15 meeting. Unzoned A total of six townships in Dunn County declined to adopt the county’s new comprehensive zoning code and are currently un- zoned. The unzoned townships are the Towns of New Haven, Sand Creek, Eau Galle, Elk Mound, Spring Brook and Rock Creek. The Town of New Haven held a referendum during the April election in 2012 asking residents whether New Haven should be zoned or unzoned. The New Haven Town Board had approved a moratorium on sand mining several months earlier. Town residents voted 98 to 88 adopt county zoning. The New Haven Town Board adopted county zoning at the April of 2012 board meeting. Two New Haven town board supervisors approved county zoning in 2012. Town board member Marv Prestrud abstained from New Zoning Maps Please see page 7 Cadott man arrested for fatal accident near EM WINTER RYE — Reabe Spraying Services out of Waupun aerially applied winter rye to 7000 acres of standing corn in Chippewa, Barron and Dunn Counties in September, including 200 acres for Tom Knutson, a farmer in the Town of Grant north of Colfax. —photo submitted before the soybeans lost so many of their leaves, but we tried some to see what would happen,” Prestebak said. Knutson said when he plants rye with his grain drill, he applies it at two bushels per acre. The rye planted by airplane was seeded at one bushel per acre. “That’s why I thought it wouldn’t grow. It was only half the amount I usually plant. There were some (rye) seeds stuck on the corn, but apparently not enough to make much of a difference,” Knutson said. In addition to helping control soil erosion and improving soil quality, winter rye helps suppress weeds. According to a fact sheet from UW-Extension: “Before the era of herbicides, cover crops such as rye and buckwheat were used to help clean a field of weeds. Buckwheat, with its fast growth, is effective at outcompeting weeds 757544 • 10-9-14 I W , e i n o Menom through shading or ‘choking’ out weeds. Rye uses another method to eliminate competition by producing chemicals, essentially a natural herbicide, that hinder the growth of other species — a process called alleopathy.” For soil quality improvements, according to the UW-Extension fact sheet: “Cover crops are well known for their ability to improve soil tilth, reduce compaction, and reduce or eliminate surface seal. The crop biodiversity that covers bring leads to soil organism biodiversity. This increased biodiversity has been shown to contribute to a healthy growing environment for production crops.” “Every field where we planted (rye) is growing fine … they told me it will grow on blacktop if we get enough rain to keep the seeds moist,” Knutson said. Rye goes dormant over the winter and then continues growing in the spring. By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — A 21-year-old Cadott man has been arrested on two counts of homicide by the intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while intoxicated following an accident on I-94 near Elk Mound early Saturday morning. Michael D. Sonnentag was arrested as the suspect who caused the accident that killed two people and injured six others when he was found walking along Stokke Parkway in Menomonie later Saturday morning at 6:45 a.m. According to a news release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, Dunn County and the state patrol began receiving phone calls around 2:40 a.m. reporting a twovehicle crash on westbound I-94 near mile marker 55 and that one of the vehicles had left the scene. Law enforcement officials discovered that the vehicle remaining at the scene of the accident, which turned out to be a van, had left the roadway, overturned and was situated in the tree line along the north ditch. Two passengers were prounded dead at the scene, and six other passengers were transported to hospitals in Eau Claire with non-life-threatening injuries. The two people who were killed were not wearing seatbelts and were thrown from the vehicle, but all of those who were injured were wearing seatbelts, according to the news release. State troopers on the scene found a black hood that had been ripped from the vehicle that left the scene and determined the hood was from a 1990s Toyota. According to the state patrol news release, at around 4 p.m., Dunn County deputies found a black 1995 Toyota Camry with a heavy front end damage parked on a dead-end town road near the intersection of U.S. Highway 12/state Highway 29 and county Highway B. There was no one in or near the vehicle. According to a news release from the Dunn County Sheriff ’s Department, Dunn County deputies, with the assistance of Dunn County’s K-9 unit and a K-9 unit from St. Croix County, as well as officers from the Menomonie Police Department, began searching for the suspect. Officers also checked buildings in the area and large fields. At around 6 a.m., a Code Red message was sent out to telephones within a two-mile radius of the suspect vehicle’s location. Dunn County deputies located the owner and driver of the vehicle at around 6:45 a.m. when he was walking along Stokke Parkway not far from the Dunn County Highway Department. According to the news release from the sheriff ’s department, Sonnentag said he was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Sonnentag was arrested and taken to the Dunn County jail. He appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court on Monday, October 13, for a bail hearing. All of the people in the van were from out of state. The two people who died were a 28-yearold woman, Larci Ricafrente from Waterford, Mich., and another 28-year-old woman, Djamella Sugatan from the Philippines. Those who were injured included Alvin D. Dimaranan, a 33-year-old man from Schiller Park, Illinois; Leah Lim Ricafrente, a 32-year-old woman from Schiller Park; Luisito L. Ricafrente, a 24-year-old man from Schiller Park; Lison R. Dimaranan, a 7-year-old girl from Schiller Park; Jovita Dela Cruz Alegre, a 55-year-old woman from Skokie, Illinois; and Anthan V. Dimaranan, a 5-year-old boy from Schiller Park. IT’S A BUYER’S MARKET AT NORTHTOWN FORD www.northtownford.com tht f d • 1 1-800-525-7724 8 0 0 5 2 5 7724 7724 NEWS Page 2 • Colfax Messenger 18 Mile Creek Continued from page 1 water resource biologist also have been assessing the situation, she said. Chuck Flodquist, who farms downstream from Mark Berge, said there was a significant amount of water coming through his place right after the September 3 rainstorm. The water tapered off, but then on Friday, September 5, there was “a lot of water” again, he said. Flodquist said he tried to call the DNR but everyone he talked to referred him to someone else. Seth Ebel of Chippewa County land conservation was the first person to take a look at what had happened on his farm. “There was a half an inch of clay on everything,” Flodquist said. Regulations This area of Wisconsin is already experiencing issues with sand mines, and now there are thousands of acres of new mines being proposed, said Town of Howard resident Susan LaNou. The DNR has no ability to say “no” if the sand mines meet the permit requirements, Dix said. The DNR cannot propose legislation. Representatives and senators in this area must propose legislation to the state Legislature, she said. “Our local state Assemblyman has no clue. Nothing will happen in Madison,” Berge said. Tom Larson of Colfax is the representative for the state’s 67th Assembly District that covers Chippewa County and much of Dunn County. Representative Larson “knows what is going on, but he doesn’t care,” said one gentleman in the audience. The best way to draw attention to the problems with sand mining is to write letters to the DNR secretary “so they understand how large the issue is,” Dix said, adding, “they do not realize it in Madison.” The petition to the Natural Resources Board asking for a strategic analysis of sand mining “is a good start,” she said. Midwest Environmental Advocates has written the petition. After signatures have been gathered, MEA plans to submit the petition to the Natural Resources Board in October or November. Two years ago, members of the Natural Resources Board came to look at sand mines, but they only looked at “the better sites,” said Ken Schmitt, a Town of Howard resident. Area residents must “inundate” the DNR secretary with letters and provide specific details about what has been seen and experienced in the sand mining areas, Dix said. A good example would be the September rain event and the observation of the amount of water slowing down and then seeing another flush and the subsequent clay accumulation, she said. People should write and talk about “realistic things that are tangible,” Dix said. Writing to the state health department also would be a good strategy, she said. Notes from the Chief Halloween will be here sooner than you think and we look forward to seeing all of the people (from the youngest to the oldest!) and their different costumes being out and about in the Village of Colfax. Halloween this year is on Friday, October 31st, 2014, and the hours for Trick-or Treating will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. As a reminder, a universal sign of a residence participating in Trickor-Treating has to do with their porch light. If you see a light on, it generally means the residence is welcoming and greeting Trickor-Treaters. If you do not see a light on, the residence is most likely not participating this year. We want everyone to have a great time, but most of all, be safe! As it gets dark, It would be beneficial to wear something reflective incorporated into your costume if possible. If not, you could carry a flashlight or light stick so you are more visible. Please be alert in regards to the extra traffic on the roads and make sure you can be seen. Use sidewalks where available, and try to use crosswalks when crossing the roads. For those citizens that are driving around during this time, please be extra careful as you pay attention to the surroundings and people that are out and about. The saying goes “look twice”- and on this day, we are leaning more toward “look 3 or 4 times.” Officers will be on duty in the Village during this time, and if you have any questions or concerns, please get a hold of us! Thank you, be safe, and have fun! - Village of Colfax Police Dept. 10 years ago October 13, 2004 Adina Felland, the oldest resident in the history of the Area Nursing Home, celebrated her 105th birthday with family and friends Oct. 9. Jody Knutson and Jerry Fizel were married Sept. 25 at their home in Woodville. Scott Johnson and Tristan Wolff, both of Colfax, received the Eagle Scout Rank at a Court of Honor ceremony held at Colfax Methodist Church Oct. 3. 25 years ago October 12, 1989 Chosen to reign over Colfax homecoming activities were Stephanie Rassbach, queen, and Dave Edwards, king. The Vikings won the homecoming game 31-8 over Spring Valley. A daughter, Laura Lee Olson, was born Sept. 26 in Rhinelander to Bruce and Vickie Olson. Although they won the game against Glewnwood City, Elk Mound’s streak of 24 quarters without allowing a point ended in the 20-12 win. 35 years ago October 18, 1979 Mr. and Mrs. Ingman Ralph of Colfax are the parents of a son, Mark Harold, born Sept. 28 at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie. Ralph and Anne Schindler, Colfax, have announced the birth of a son, Jeremy Lee, Oct 12 at Eau Claire Luther Hospital. Lucinda Lucerne Neumann of Colfax and Bert Lammert Kuiper of Edina, Minn. were married Sept. 29 at Colfax Lutheran Out of the Past MESSENGER COLFAX U.S.P.S. 121-240 Phone (715) 962-3535 Fax (715) 962-3413 website: www.DeWittMedia.com e-mail: [email protected] 511 East Railroad Ave • PO Box 517 Colfax, Wisconsin 54730-0517 Periodical Postage Paid at Colfax, Wisconsin 54730 Postmasters please send address corrections to: P.O. Box 38, Glenwood City, WI 54013-0038 Subscription rates (Payable in advance) Zip codes beginning in 547: $30 per year All other zip codes: $35 per year Carlton DeWitt…………………………………… Publisher and Editor Shawn DeWitt……………………………………… Advertising Manager LeAnn Ralph……………………………………………… Staff Reporter Marlys Kruger……………………………………………… Staff Reporter Messenger Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 pm If the office is closed and you need assistance, please call 715-265-4646. The Colfax Messenger is a member of the National Newspaper Assn. and the Wisconsin Newspaper Assn. Reclamation Another sand mining topic Dix addressed was mine reclamation. Several people in the audience wondered how agriculture could be one of the accepted end results of mine reclamation after the sandstone filter for the groundwater has been removed. If the sandstone filter has been removed, farm chemicals or other contaminants will be able to easily get into the groundwater, they said. If the reclamation plan is to bring the land back to agriculture, the mine operators have to prove that they have achieved the proposed end use, Dix said. “Six inches of topsoil on rock is not farmland,” she said, adding that she hoped the county land conservation offices in mining areas would not accept such a proposal. One gentleman in the audience mentioned the topsoil study in Chippewa County being conducted in conjunction with UWRiver Falls. The first test plot will grow native grasses and prairie plants and will not be a farm field that can be plowed and planted to corn, he said. Dix said if the end use for mine reclamation is agriculture, she “would like to see enough to till.” Bore holes Several people also mentioned bore holes and that people exploring for frac sand do not always close the holes when they are finished prospecting. The exploration companies are required to submit bore hole abandonment forms, and one company wants to keep those forms confidential, Dix said. The DNR is fighting the idea that the abandonment forms should be confidential, she said. If the bore holes are over ten Wednesday, October 15, 2014 feet deep or if they intersect with the groundwater, the companies are required to properly abandon the holes with bentonite and report that they have abandoned the holes, Dix said. As of October 1, the DNR has citation authority for boreholes, Schmitt said, and Dix confirmed that it was true. “If they can’t close bore holes, what makes you think they can run a sand mine?” commented one person in the audience. What many people do not realize is that if the mine operator walks away and does not close the bore holes or does not do the mine reclamation, it is the landowner’s responsibility to fix it, Dix said. People who attended the meeting also talked about fugitive dust from the sand mines, sand blowing off the mine faces and sand blowing off trucks hauling the sand. One gentleman in the audience predicted that a marsh he has observed next to a sand mine will be filled in with blowing sand within ten years. Dix said the air emissions permits are complicated and that a DNR air emissions engineer would be better equipped to answer their questions. Anyone wishing to contact Dix about problems with sand mining can call her at (715) 421-7809 or (715) 421-9914 (cell). Dix is the interim frac sand liaison and previously worked in DNR enforcement. The DNR is planning to hire someone to permanently fill the position, and after a replacement is hired, Dix will go back to working in enforcement. Dix was appointed the interim frac sand liaison after Tom Woletz retired last year. Off the Publisher's Desk Over the past year or so, I have been inundated with negative material about the ills of the Affordable Health Care Act, called Obama Care. Recently I got a list of items that could, or will affect my family and me, as we get older. I tried to find out if any of those things on the list were true and looking at the internet to find an answer was almost impossible. There is so much about the law that I can’t tell what is the truth or what is false. I do know that Nancy Pelosi, with Harry Reid at her side didn’t want us to know what was in the law until it was passed. “We have to pass the bill so that we can see what’s in it,” she stated. Another thing I know is members of Congress are exempt from the law, just like they are from Social Security. They have their own, wellfunded, plan. Funded with taxpayers money. A couple of items on the scare list included something bad is going to happen with your cancer care after you reach age 76 and the government will have real-time access to your bank account. But just a note, the government already has access to your accounts. Just do not pay your taxes, and see how fast the government raids your bank account. Recently a Judge White of Oklahoma ruled that the IRS rule governing the state health exchanges was not in accordance with law. According to Robert Romano, the senior editor of Americans for Limited Government, “At issue is that the health care law only ever authorized subsidies to private insurers be paid through the state exchanges, not the federal ones. By not setting up state exchanges as 36 states have not done (Wisconsin included), a key aspect of the law some $800 billion a year of subsidies — may be implemented is very much in question.” Now, where is the $800 billion annually going to come from? The bill is loaded with fees, fines, forfeitures, high premiums and taxes to support the spending. I am told that taxes under this bill can’t be called taxes! The goose that lays the golden egg died a long time ago, and how can we as a nation pay this high cost when we are already nearly eighteen trillion in debt. At the rate the Obama Administration is spending money, that figure will reach $20 trillion by the time he leaves office. What does that amount look like on paper? Take $18 and add a dozen zeros. And by the way, that last word is what I think we have leading our country. Thanks for reading!— Carlton Voters urged to check their registration now for November general election With the election just several weeks away, St. Croix County Clerk Cindy Campbell and Dunn County Clerk Julie Wathke urge local voters to make sure they are properly registered for the November 4 General Election. If you take just a few minutes to go online to the state’s MyVote. WI.gov website, you can make sure you are registered to vote at your current address, and know where to go on Election Day. In less than two minutes, you can go to MyVote.WI.gov, find your polling place location and see what will be on your ballot. If you are not registered or you need to update your name or address, you can start the process online. If you don’t have Internet access, just give your local municipal clerk a call or stop by your local municipal office for assistance. The clerks reminded voters that Wednesday, October 15 is the deadline to register to vote by mail, including the voter registration form they get when they use MyVote Wisconsin. All mailin voter registration applications must be postmarked by October 15. Starting on October 16, all voter registrations must be in the clerk’s office or at the polling place on Election Day. Church. Jim Nosker, general manager of the Colfax Messenger and former farm editor for the Hastings Daily Tribune in Hastings, Neb. won the first place award for best coverage of agricultural news, circulation 5,000 or more, in the National Newspaper Assn.’s Better Newspaper contest. 50 years ago October 15, 1964 A son, Brian Scott, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Otto Oct. 7 at Luther Hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Durant (nee Alice Gunn), a daughter named Tina Suzanne, Oct. 4 at Ellsworth Air Force base in Rapid City, South Dakota. Members of the Building Committee of the Colfax Area Nursing Home, Inc. met with an architect to view the latest drawings and plans of the proposed building. 65 years ago October 13, 1949 Hilman Gunderson, age 35, one of the most industrious and well liked farmers in the town of Howard, was struck by lightning while driving a tractor on his farm and instantly killed Oct. 8. After 23 years of serving as fire chief of Colfax, A.C. Rude submitted his resignation. Earl Hammer was appointed by the village board as the new chief. Colfax and community was hit on Monday by what many of the old timers claimed was the most severe wind storm in 30 years, when a gale at times reported at more then 90 miles an hour ripped down 15 barns and damaged scores of sheds, roofs, farm and town dwellings and light and telephone poles. 100 years ago October 23, 1914 The fine new church building of St. John’s congregation out at Poplar Creek was formally dedicated last Sunday with appropriate services, the Pastor, Rev. Boer, conducting the services in German language in the forenoon, and in English in the afternoon. On Wednesday of this week, Colfax was honored with a brief visit from Governor F.E. McGovern and Ex-Governor James O. Davidson, each speaking briefly from an auto on main street in defense of the Republican state ticket. A large crowd gathered in the Synod Church Oct. 17 to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Severin Fjelsted on their 25th wedding anniversary. Schofield, Higley & Mayer S.C. Attorneys at Law • Probate • Wills • • Real Estate • Wednesdays Bremer Bank • Colfax By Appointment Only Telephone: (715) 235-3939 Americans for Limited Government is a non- partisan, nationwide network committed to advancing free market reforms,private property rights and core American liberties. For more information on ALG please call us at 703-383-0880 or visit our website at www.GetLiberty.org. Letter to the Editor Frac-sand mining companies and their realtors are busy acquiring mine site leases all over West Central Wisconsin. They typically pay a holding premium of several thousand dollars for entire farms. They agree to pay one dollar or more per ton of extracted sand if mining actually occurs. They even offer to pay a small sum for legal advice—and the landowner can pocket that money if he/she decides not to hire an attorney. They suggest that immense wealth will accrue from the extraction and they promise the land will be reclaimed well enough to produce good, usable farmland, replete with sparkling ponds when the mining is finished. For a few landowners some of these signing promises actually happen. Not always. Not even often. It’s just as likely that sand mining may never occur and no royalties will ever be paid. Either way the landowner has a very real problem; He/she most certainly has what amounts to a long term lien against the property. Such leases must be disclosed to potential buyers of the property and to any lending institution financing it. These defacto liens can last forty years or longer. Not many people buy such encumbered property. There has recently been a spate of such lease signing. Some landowners reportedly regret having signed but they feel stuck because the leases contain nondisclosure clauses and provisions for “remedial action.” They are not permitted to talk about lease terms and they have almost no right to terminate them without threat of being sued. So, what to do? Get legal advice. The leases are unbalanced in favor of the mining companies. If too much is unrealistically promised, that may be considered material misrepresentation. If coercion tactics were used to influence signing, that’s highly questionable. It’s worth checking out. Lee Boland Elk Mound, WI Subscribe to The Colfax Messenger Today! 715-962-3535 • DeWittMedia.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 TH 2014 / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 225 E. Bremer Ave, Colfax Obtain information from sources like: Mayo Clinic – Mammography & Bone Density L.E. 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Tutor training sessions offer activities, demonstrations, guest speakers and insights to working with adult students on literacy. Sessions will be held Oct. 21 and Nov. 1 at 29 Pines Conference Center, Hwy. 29 and Co. T, Eau Claire. There will also be some independent online segments as computer pre-work. In order to participate, you must register by Oct. 13th, so go to the website CHS Class of 1959 holds 59th reunion The Colfax High School class of 1959 held their 59th class reunion on September 18, 2014, at Whitetail Golf Course with a good turnout of classmates from near and far away. It is always nice to visit with each other. Here’s hoping we all can make it to the 60th reunion next year. Grapevine senior nutrition menu October 20: Chicken broccoli casserole, California blend, bread, peaches, pudding. October 21: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, wheat bread, fruit cobbler. October 22: Baked ham, baked potato w/sour cream, glazed carrots, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits. October 23: Meat sauce, rotini, corn, mixed green salad, dressing breadstick, cookie. October 24: Baked cod w/tartar sauce, cheesy hashbrowns, creamed peas, cornbread, strawberries, shortcake. Menu subject to change. http://lvcv.org/tutor-training and fill out a registration form and a tutor data form. In addition to attending the tutor training, volunteer tutors are required to have a high school diploma (or its equivalent) and pass a background check. Volunteers come from all walks of life, have different interests, and vary in age. Patience and a couple of hours each week can lead to a rewarding volunteer experience. For more info, contact Cheryl at [email protected], phone 715834-0429 or go to the website. About Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers – Chippewa Valley (LVCV) is a community-based literacy program that trains and supports volunteers to educate adults and their families, helping them acquire the skills necessary to achieve economic Menomonie Art Music Society to present recital The Menomonie Art Music Society will present a fall recital of classical music on Sunday, October 26, 2014, at 3 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 2703 Bongey Drive, Menomonie. The Art Music Society will present vocal and instrumental works. There is no charge, but a free will donation would be appreciated in order to cover expenses. Refreshments will follow the recital. Performers include Meghan Olson, Lanna Laird, Grace Simpson, Nathan Jacobson, Juliana Schmidt, Dr. Aaron Durst and Dr. Jerry Hui from UW-Stout. Menomonie Art Music Society exists to promote and perform classical music, and to educate audiences in the community about this marvelous genre. Local young music students and experienced adults perform on Art Music Society programs not only giving it an educational element but giving musicians in the community an opportunity to present classical music. For more info contact Juliana Schmidt, [email protected], or 715-505-3525. FREE ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Lunch will be served. Thursday, October 23rd (11am) Only 50 spots Reserve Your Spot Now Call 715-962-3186 self-sufficiency and function effectively in their roles as citizens, workers, and family members. For more info on the organization, please visit http://www.lvcv. org or contact Mary Jo VanGompel, at 715-834-0222. School menus Colfax Oct. 20: Hot Dog on W.G. Bun, Sauerkraut, Sweet Potatoes or Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Fruit Choice. Oct. 21: Pepperoni Pizza, Green Beans or Cooked Carrots, Romaine Salad Mix, Birthday Cake, Fruit Choice. Oct. 22: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Beets or Wax Beans, Fruit Choice. Oct. 23: Chicken Stir Fry, Baked Rice, Oriental Vegetables, P.B. Sandwich, Mandarin Oranges. Oct. 24: Spaghetti Casserole, Green Beans, Romaine Salad Mix, Garlic Sticks, Fruit Choice. Elk Mound Oct. 20: Penne Pasta Hot Dish, Spinach & Romaine Salad, Squash, Pears or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 21: Sub Sandwich w/Toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion), Corn, Tropical Fruit or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 22: Super Nachos w/Chips (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa), Refried or Black Beans, Carrots, Applesauce or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 23: Chicken Pattie on Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches or Fresh Fruit. Oct. 24: No School. * Menus subject to change. Mayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births Menomonie The following babies were born at Family Birth Suites at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie: October 1: Sophia Ann Bembenek, daughter of Holly and Lee Bembenek of Menomonie October 4: Cora Renee Czechowicz, daughter of Emma and Matthew Czechowicz of Menomonie Colfax Messenger • Page 3 Colfax Health & Rehab News What is your favorite season? Half of our residents said they liked fall because of the multicolored leaves and vigorous crisp air. The other half said it was their least favorite season. They know that winter weather is forging ahead which was proven by the hard frost this week. It didn’t hurt the mums in the courtyard. The colors are still brilliant and enjoyed by all. Saturday evening we had another of our favorite things “A Saturday Night Special”. Jim Herrick and Friends had the Square rocking and residents are still talking about how much fun they had. Our musicians commonly entertain during the week so a weekend concert is a treat. Sunday of course was resident’s day of rest. Mass and Church were broadcast on the TV in the Square. Friends and family members visited all day. The REX Classes and Bounce Ball were well attended all week end. Monday morning residents had devotions, went over current events and had a stretching exercise session. The afternoon program was entertainment by Rich Schroeder. His music is another of our favorite things to listen to. Bingo and Happy hour were Tuesday afternoon’s programs. Bingo is certainly one of our resident’s favorite things. Wednesday morning one of our favorite ministers Pastor DeMaris led the church service and Deloris Huber was our pianist. She was also our pianist on Friday at our regular Gospel sing in the morning. Glen and Julie led the sing. Several residents choose their favorite hymns. Volleyballs are another of our favorite pastimes. Thursday morning the lines faced off and the balls bounced hither, tither and yon. The laughter was just as much fun as the game. The Church Ladies from Holton Church were here on Friday for our monthly birthday bingo games. We are so blessed by all the people who come and help our residents. One volunteer said she gets more enjoyment helping than she gives. These volunteers become part of our extended family and we can’t do without them. We are working hard to keep our web site updated. The 4th Quarter newsletter, pictures, receipts and much more are available. Go to colfaxhealthandrehabilitation. com and check us out. These are a few of our favorite things here in the land of Colfax where the warm hearts of everyone in the community helps to take edge off the brisk weather. 4-H 22ers hold Sept. meeting Red Cedar Sounds to present The September meeting for the 22ers 4-H was held on September 22nd at the Grant Town Hall. At this meeting, we discussed a trip to Govin’s corn maze, and elected new officers. We also revised the club’s bylaws. Our next meeting will be held on November 24, 2014 at the Grant Town Hall. If you would like to join, please attend our next meeting or contact our club. — submitted by Tate Russell, 22er’s Reporter “Music She Wrote” cabaret Schneider receives UW-Stout scholarship MENOMONIE — Scholarships valued at more than $675,000 were awarded to 375 University of Wisconsin-Stout students this year through the Stout University Foundation at a reception on campus Sept. 11. Many of the scholarship donors and members of the board of directors personally presented the awards. Matthew Schneider of Colfax received the Charles and Carolyn Blain Mowbray Endowed Schol- arship. Schneider is majoring in computer engineering. Established in 1962, the Stout University Foundation Scholarship Program has helped more than 8,000 students receive a college education. Through the financial support of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the university the program has awarded more than $10 million over the years. THE RED CEDAR SOUNDS will be performing this month in the Martin Anderson Gymnasium at the Colfax High School. —photo submitted On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the Red Cedar Sounds will present their 6th Annual Harvest of Harmony Cabaret, MUSIC SHE WROTE (The Case of the Missing Song). The matinee (which includes dessert and refreshments), will start at 2:00 p.m. and the evening performance (which will start at 5:15 p.m.) will include a Colfax Municipal Building Restoration Group C42c JIM HERRICK and friends concert on Saturday evening. —photo submitted 5th Annual Lasagna Supper Wednesday, October 22 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grapevine Senior Center • Main Street in Colfax soup and dessert dinner. The event will be held at the Martin Anderson Gymnasium at 601 University Avenue, Colfax, Wisconsin. Tickets are available at the door. This is great family entertainment to be enjoyed by all and will include guest appearances by Starburst. Lasagna; salad; garlic bread; dessert; beverage. (FORMERLY FUZZY’S) Dawn Breland, Owner 1 Mile West of Menomonie off Hwy 29 • 715-309-4701 Hours 7 am - close 7 days a week • LADIES NIGHT THURSDAYS 8-MIDNIGHT October Calendar of Events Sat., Oct. 18th - Kick Ball Tournament Adults: $7 • Children (10 and under): $4 Entertainment & Door Prizes C42c Co-ed, 10-person Teams (4 females min.) $100 per team 100% payback • Registration 11 a.m. to Noon with Noon Start Sun., Oct. 19th - Soup Cook-Off Starts at Noon - Bring your favorite soup or just join in the fun and try some. Sat., Oct. 25th - Fall Bean Bag Classic Register at Noon • Tossing at 1 p.m. • $20/team 100% Pay Back Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st - Spooktacular Halloween Party Costume Contest, Prizes, Food & Drink Specials Live Music by “Radio Drive” 9 p.m. - ?? Saturday Pool Tournament Enjoy Friday Fish Fry with full salad bar served 4-9 p.m. Open for BREAKFAST 7 a.m. Everyday Sunday Brunch served 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget Saturdays & Sundays, Legends has Northwest Wisconsin’s Largest “Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar” From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now taking Bookings for Your Holiday Parties! Call 715-309-4701 Watch for upcoming Entertainment on our Facebook Page. Mounder Meals Match Challenge Now through October 31! For every dollar donated we will receive one pound of food through Feed My People! We provide weekend meals to 100 Elementary Children. For more information or questions contact Lisa Strom at 715-879-4033 after 3:30 p.m. Please make checks payable to: Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church In Memo please put: Mounder Meals Match Challenge Checks may be mailed or dropped off to Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church 207 University St. • Elk Mound, WI 54739 C42p SPORTS Page 4 • Colfax Messenger Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Colfax netters stay unbeaten in conference play with wins over Boyceville, Spring Valley With everyone paying so much attention to the unbeaten Colfax and Elk Mound volleyball teams, nobody really noticed that the Boyceville Bulldogs were also undefeated in conference play when they entered the Vikings’ gym Oct. 7. The Bulldogs had been flying under the radar with a mix of some experienced seniors and talented underclassmen as well as a new coach. But it was Parents and Senior Night for Colfax and the Vikings came out on fire and made it a short evening with a three set win. Traveling to Spring Valley two days later, they followed the same pattern and finished off the Cardinals in three sets, setting up a conference championship match at Elk Mound Tuesday, Oct. 14. Boyceville Colfax pulled ahead in set one 11-4 in part by three Kori Buchanan kills and a block at the net while Chey Olson served up four points with an ace. Boyceville got to within three points with senior Abbey Bird serving and fellow senior Alexa Peterson blocking a Buchanan shot and Erica Sempf slamming a kill. But the Vikings had too many weapons for Boyceville to cover as Katie Christoffel served up an ace, Marianne Scharlau scored on a block and a tip and Dannielle Dachel had her own kill to build a 19-11 lead. Lakken Meredith, the number one setter for the team, served up three points with two aces and back row specialist Bryana Buchanan scored on a kill from mid court for a 21-12 advantage. After another Dachel kill and two Boyceville errors when they couldn’t handle Olson’s serves, Meredith put the set away with a quick tip CHEY OLSON put a ball through the arms of Boyceville’s Madsyn Riek in the first set of the conference match played Oct. 7 in Colfax. The Vikings won in three sets to remain undefeated while Boyceville absorbed their first loss. —photo by M. Kruger for a 25-14 win. The Bulldogs were dealt a big blow early in set two when Bird lost her footing and went to the floor hard on her knee. After being helped off the court, she spent the rest of the match on the bench, forcing coach Corrie Roemhild to adjust her lineup. Colfax was ahead 4-3 at the time then struggled for the next few minutes and couldn’t get ahead by more than a point. The score was knotted at 5-5, 6-6, 8-8, 10-10 and 13-13 before Olson smacked a shot past a Bulldog block attempt and Meredith sent two unreturnable serves over the net for a 16-13 Colfax lead. Dachel scored on a quick tip. Scharlau and Makayla Mattson combined for a block and a Dachel ace serve gave the Vikings a 21-15 lead. Boyceville fought back to get within three points, down 21-18, but they had no answer for Kori Buchanan as she slammed a kill, served twice and scored the final two points with big spikes, the final one bouncing off a Bulldog player, for a 25-20 second set win. “I give Boyceville a lot of credit after one of their starters was injured,” Colfax coach Pam Meredith said. “Abbey is a four year varsity player for them and that really changed their dynamics with her out. But they gave us all we could handle in the second set.” Olson came up with three of the Vikings first six points of the third set when she blocked a shot, scored on a straight shot to the floor kill and added a tip for a 6-2 lead. After a long rally, Kori Buchanan finished off another point with a kill and Dachel served an ace for a 10-5 advantage. A Boyceville kill and some Colfax errors allowed the Bulldogs to get back into the game with the Vikings up just 13-10, but solid serving by Kori Buchanan along with blocks by Olson and Dachel put Colfax back in control at 19-13. Boyceville did their best to try and block Buchanan’s slams, and although they managed to get their hands on the ball in the backcourt, the ball went out of bounds twice off dig attempts, allowing Colfax to up the score to 23-16. A Scharlau kill and an Olson ace finished off the set and match at 25-16. “We played a consistent match against a very talented team,” coach Meredith said. “It was a nice win for us on Parents and Senior Night.” Kori Buchanan led the Vikings with 14 kills to go with eight from Olson and four each from Mere- Colfax harriers tune up for conference meet at Old Abe Invite EAU CLAIRE — In their final competition before the conference meet this Thursday in Boyceville, the Colfax girls finished 10th of 15 teams at the Old Abe Invitational Oct. 11 while the boys were 12th of 15 teams. The race, hosted by Eau Claire Memorial was run at South Middle School and had several Division I schools providing some tough competition for the Vikings. Courtney Dressel was the first runner for the Colfax girls to cross the finish line, placing 29th out of 109 runners in a time of 20:53. Abbagail Schotter followed in 40th place at 21:12, Mackenzie Jensen was next at 22:13 for 58th place, Cienna Cooper was 69th in 23:05 and Ally Heidorn was the final runner for the team in 95th place at 24:54. Aubrey Roberts of Memorial won the race at 17:57. Colfax was missing two sport athlete Dannielle Dachel who was playing in a volleyball tournament, however Dachel should be available to compete in the conference meet. “We had a look at some of the best teams in our conference and sectional in this meet,” coach Joe Doucette said. “We ran pretty solid but I’m afraid we don’t have enough time to gain any more ground for the next few weeks.” The boys were also without one of their top runners, Zack Arvold who was ill, allowing Tucker Hovde to take the lead for the boys, placing 59th in a field of 114 at 18:22 with Patrick Treacy, also of Memorial winning the race in 15:46. Brett Prince was the next Viking in at 18:29 for 63rd place, Brady Simonson was 65th at 18:33, Jacob Larson was close behind in 69th at 18:39 and Hunter Lieffort was 81st at 19:16.Also competing were Issac Lee in 83rd at 19:23 and Daniel Schneider in 87th at 19:41. “The boys ran pretty good timewise but we had great competition,” Doucette said. “We will have to run some great times at conference to retain our championship.” GIRLS TEAM SCORES: EC Memorial 43, DC Everest 92, Menomonie 112, New Richmond 118, Chippewa Falls 129, Hudson 145, Glenwood City 197, EC Regis 226, Fall Creek 231, Colfax 291, Rice Lake 299, Altoona 351, McDonall Central 360, Cadott 366, Immanuel Lutheran 399 BOYS TEAM SCORES: New Richmond 80, DC Everest 89, Altoona 112, EC Memorial 1123, EC North 120, Hudson 139, Menomonie 191, Rice Lake 193, Chippewa Falls 193, Immanual Lutheran 228, Colfax 337, Glenwood City 425, Cadott 447, EC Regis 457 dith and Scharlau. The team had 13 service aces which included four by Meredith and three from Christoffel, Meredith had 24 of the team’s 31 assists and points were saved with 72 team digs as Kori Buchanan picked up 16, Olson 13, Meredith 10 and Dachel eight. Spring Valley Colfax started a little sluggish, allowing the score to be tied at 9-9 before going on a roll and taking the first set 25-11. In set two, Dachel went to the serving line with the Vikings up 10-5 and when her serving rotation was done, Colfax led 24-6. Dachel had three aces in the run and two block-kills while Mattson saved several points on back row digs before the Vikings finished it off for a 25-6 win. Set three forced the Vikings to work a little harder, winning 25-15. Kori Buchanan and Olson led the offensive attack with nine kills each and Dachel, after spending her first three years on varsity mainly as a setter, has turned into a force at the net, finished with five kills. Meredith was again the team leader in assists with 24, Kori Buchanan scored on six ace serves and Olson saved points with 12 digs to go with six from Christoffel. “We have been able to pull ourselves out of a couple trouble sets throughout the season,” coach Meredith said. “It is nice to know we can battle back but we would prefer to start and finish a set or match within our level of play.” Colfax netters compete in Altoona tournament ALTOONA —With just one conference game left on their schedule which happens to be for the conference title, the Colfax volleyball team faced strong competition in a Saturday tournament held at Altoona Oct. 11, finishing with a record of 1-4 for the day. Colfax lost 22-25, 15-25 to Big Rivers Conference team River Falls with Chey Olson scoring a team leading seven kills to go with six by Kori Buchanan. Lakken Meredith had three of the four ace serves for the Vikings and 18 of the team’s 20 assists while Buchanan collect nine digs to lead the defense. In a three set win over Immanual Lutheran by scores of 25-15, 19-25, 18-16, Buchanan slammed 15 kills and Olson added 11. Bryana Buchanan dug the ball off the floor 12 times and Olson came up with 11 digs and Meredith again led the Vikings in assists with 29. Colfax kept it close in both games against Osceola but lost 24-26, 22-25. Kori Buchanan smacked 11 of the Viking’s 24 kills while Olson added six and Marianne Scharlau five. Bryana Buchanan served up three aces in the match, Scharlau blocked a pair of shots and Kori Buchanan, Bryana Buchanan and Meredith combined for 25 digs. Colfax had only 15 kills in a 19-25, 15-25 loss to another Big Rivers Conference team, Chippewa Falls as Olson picked up six of the kills. Courtney Ottinger had the only ace serve of the match and Olson led in digs with nine while Kori Buchanan had eight. Bryana Buchanan moved into the setter position and came up with 11 assists. Facing a third BRC team, Colfax lost 22-25, 14-25 to Eau Claire Memorial with Kori Buchanan smacking seven kills and Scharlau and Olson picking up six each. Makayla Mattson and Bryana Buchanan served up a couple of aces, Kori Buchanan finished with 10 digs and Meredith collected seven. NOTE: Colfax setter Lakken Meredith was named the Wisconsin Player of the Week for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 by MaxPreps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association. In six games, Meredith had 75 assists for an average of 12.5 a game, collected 12 digs, six service aces and two blocked shots. Handyman Orville L. Larson 715.308.0649 Colfax WI Reasonable rates. References available. No job too big or too small. Satisfaction guaranteed. 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He placed 59th in a time of 18:22.4. —photo by Missy Klatt Bowling News Monday Town & Country September 29, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Whitetail Organics........................97 23 Red Cedar Bison..........................79 41 Whitetail Organics 2.....................70 50 Little Italy......................................63 57 Viking Bowl................................45.5 74.5 Whitetail Golf.............................45.5 74.5 Happys Team.............................41.5 18.5 Shadicks....................................34.5 85.5 HIGH IND. GAMES: Nate Tuschl 254, Harry Evjen 237, Pat Lindgren 232. HIGH IND. SERIES: Harry Evjen 612, Nate Tuschl 599, Pat Lindgren 587. Tuesday Teasers September 30, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Dairy State Bank ....................... 13 3 Chicks with Balls ....................... 11 5 Bodyworks Isagenix................... 9 7 Jimmy’s Juke Joi........................ 8 8 Feather Communications........... 7 9 Bucksnort Bar............................. 6 10 Whitetail Golf ............................. 6 10 Lakeland CO-OP ....................... 4 12 HIGH IND. SCRATCH GAMES: Chad Stoddard 232, Jason Tuschl 232, Nate Tuschl 227. HIGH IND. SCRATCH SERIES: Chad Stoddard 620, Jason Tuschl 591, Nate Tuschl 582. Senior Vikings October 1, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Happy 3...................................... 14 6 Team 1........................................ 12.5 7.5 A.D.G. ........................................ 11.5 8.5 Special Ed’s................................ 11 9 Team 7........................................ 10 10 D.J.’s Boys.................................. 10 10 Rusty Rollers.............................. 10 10 BYE............................................ 0 0 HIGH IND. SCRATCH GAMES: Ken Secraw 214, Mike Henderson 209, Chuck Stoffel 196, Karen Henderson 165, Paula Hovre 156, Barb Schumacher 147, Joyce Bates 147. HIGH IND. SCRATCH SERIES: Mike Henderson 564, Chuck Stoffel 559, Ken Secraw 545, Karen Henderon 457, Paula Hovre 406, Joyce Bates 399. Wednesda Night Doubles October 1, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Team 2........................................ 3 1 Team 3........................................ 2 2 Team 4........................................ 2 2 Team 1........................................ 2 2 Team 8........................................ 2 2 Team 7........................................ 2 2 Team 6........................................ 1 3 VIKING ON THE RUN — Mackenzie Jensen finished as the third runner in for Colfax at the Old Abe Cross Country Invitational October 11. She ran the course in a time of 22:13.3. —photo by Missy Klatt BRADY SIMONSON was the third Colfax boys’ runner to finish at the Old Abe Cross Country Invitational October 11 in Eau Claire. Simonson ran a 18:33.6 to take 65th place. —photo by Missy Klatt 874-5274 or 874-5237 Tire & Auto Care Center Team 5........................................ 0 4 HIGH IND. SCRATCH GAMES: Ed Reitz 234, James Ebert 231, Bruce Schindler 203, Beth Kley 143, Laura Schindler 141, Jessica Checkalski 138. HIGH IND. SCRATCH SERIES: James Ebert 578, Ed Reitz 525, Bruce Schindler 524, Beth Kley 409, Jessica Checkalski 409, Laura Schindler 390. Colfax Commercial October 2, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Rihn Construction....................... 92 33 Prochnow Racing....................... 72.5 52.5 Whitetail Organics...................... 68 57 RB Scott..................................... 67.5 57.5 Viking Bowl................................. 60 65 Bear Valley Electric..................... 53 72 Davis Enterprises....................... 51 74 Rihn Const Ladie........................ 36 89 HIGH IND. SCRATCH GAMES: Casey Rihn 265, Tom Knutson 246, Logan Whinnery 231. HIGH IND. SCRATCH SERIES: Tom Knutson 640, Casey Rihn 635, Logan Whinnery 631. Thursday Major October 2, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Anderson Bridges....................... 15.5 4.5 Haymakers Bar........................... 12 8 Outhouse Bar............................. 11 9 Viking Bowl................................. 10 10 Cross Roads AG......................... 10 10 Sikora Equipment....................... 8.5 11.5 Accelerated Genetics................. 7 13 Colfax Animal Hospital............... 6 14 HIGH IND. SCRATCH GAMES: Gerald Swartz 248, Tom Knutson 247, Richie Jenson 246. HIGH IND. SCRATCH SERIES: Gerald Swartz 685, Craig Plaszcz 660, Tom Knutson 627. Sunday Night Mixed Couples October 5, 2014 Pts Won Pts Lost Andy’s Custom Co...................... 7 1 Fehrless Sinzers......................... 6.5 1.5 Alley Gators................................ 6 2 Outhouse.................................... 4.5 3.5 STRIKLESS YOOPER............... 3 5 3 Balls, 2 Splits........................... 2 6 Gotta Go’s.................................. 2 6 Gutter Kings............................... 1 7 HIGH IND. SCRATCH GAMES: Todd Sinz 223, Rob Sinz 189, Loren Sandberg 189, Rick Hainstock 189, Darcy Hover 174, Nora Braeten 173, Jan Fehr 167. HIGH IND. SCRATCH SERIES: Todd Sinz 576, Rob Sinz 527, Rick Hainstock 511, Nora Braeten 500, Darcy Hover 458, Dianne Sinz 437. 618 Main Street • Colfax, WI 715-962-2276 Now Specializing in two and four-wheel Alignments! 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Stanord at Arizona State 1-800-525-7724 or 715-232-6353 www.northtownford.com SPORTS Page 6 • Colfax Messenger Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Mounders continue to struggle with loss to Bulldogs Elk Mound spikers prepare BOYCEVILLE — After playfor conference showdown ing a somewhat competitive game in a loss to Mondovi last week, the Elk Mound football team fell flat in a 39-6 loss to the Boyceville Bulldogs on Boyceville’s home field October 10. The Mounders are now 1-7 for the season and will finish the season at home against conference leading — and undefeated — St. Croix Central this Friday night. Boyceville led 13-0 after the first quarter on a 66 yard touchdown run by Jordan Morse, a Jake Lake extra point kick and a 23 yard scoring run by Brady Schutts. Elk Mound moved the ball all the way to the Bulldog 36 on one of their possessions but on a fourth and four, they failed to convert and turned it over on downs. The Bulldogs doubled their score in the second quarter when Hunter Alexander threw a pair of touchdown passes, one to Brett Boda from 30 yards out followed by Lake’s kick, and another to Mitch Leach for 42 yards and a 26-0 lead. Elk Mound showed some spark when Cole Tyman pinned the Bulldogs deep in their own territory on a punt, and the defense eventually forced Boyceville to punt it right back. The Mounders then got their offense in gear as quarterback Shawn Flynn connected with Jon Storing on a 27 yard pass which led to Noah Zurbuchen taking it across the goalline from seven yards out. The conversion was stopped but Elk ELK MOUND’S Hunter Adelman tried to fend off the tackle attempt of Boyceville’s Jordan Morse in the Mounders 39-6 loss in Boyceville October 10. Adelman had seven carries for 16 yards. —photo by Shawn DeWitt Mound was on the board down 26-6. Boyceville, who are one of four conference teams playoff eligible, tacked on more points on a passing touchdown from Alexander to Schutts in the third quarter and another on the ground in the fourth by Hunter Lipke to finish things off. Zurbuchen once again went over the 100 yard mark rushing with 125 on 19 carries while Hunter Adleman added 18 yards on six carries. Flynn, a senior, in just his second game at quarterback this year, passed for 71 yards on eight of 15 attempts with Storing snagging four of those passes for 39 yards. Tyman caught two for eight yards and Colin Svee and Chandler James each snared one.Adleman also returned six kickoffs for 91 yards. The Mounders committed five turnovers in the game including three interceptions and two lost fumbles. After breezing through a three set win over St. Croix Central on their home court Oct. 7, the Elk Mound volleyball team took their unbeaten conference record to Boyceville two days later and kept their perfect record intact with another three set win over the Bulldogs. Elk Mound will host the only other unbeaten team in the conference, their neighbors from Colfax, for the Dunn-St. Croix Conference championship Tues. Oct.14. St. Croix Central The Mounders were kept on their toes by the Panthers in the first two sets with Elk Mound winning 25-18, 25-17 but it was total domination in the third set as they took a 25-6 win. Kill shots were spread around with Morgan Polden leading the way with nine, Elly Friberg, Lizzie Schreiber and Hannah Flatness all had six and Serena Weiser added four. Dayna Kotecki and Leia Kufahl combined for 26 of the 30 Mounder assists in the match while Wieser served up four aces and Friberg three. Wieser led in digs with 12 and Polden and Rachel Caron contributed with 11 each. Flatness was a force at the net defensively with five solo blocks and Friberg added three of her own. Boyceville The Bulldogs were no slouch as they had only one loss in conference play which was handed to them just two nights earlier by Colfax. Boyceville was playing without one of their leading attacker/defenders after four year starter Abbey Bird was injured in the Colfax game, forcing them to make some adjustments. But the Mounders were in control from the start, winning the first two sets 25-12, 25-10 with Friberg getting the final kill both times. The third set was a little closer with the score knotted at 6-6 and 9-9 after a Flatness kill, then Elk Mound went on a roll and pulled ahead 20-16. Moriah Mauer put down one of her three kills of the night to make it 24-18 and match point came on missed coverage at the net by the Bulldogs. It was Flatness’ turn to lead in kills, finishing with eight for the match while Friberg added seven and Polden six. Kotecki set her teammates up 14 times and Kufahl 13 times, Kotecki had a pair of service aces and Wieser led the team in digs with 12. Friberg and Flatness did their imitation of the Great Wall of China with a combined 14 solo blocks, eight by Friberg and six from Flatness. WAIT SURPASSES 1,000 YARDS Vikings continue to roll in win over Mondovi Not only does the Colfax football team have one of their best records in the past several years at 6-1 after a 14-0 win over Mondovi last Friday night, they also have a running back who has joined the elite club of Colfax runningbacks who have rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season. In just seven games, senior Jeremiah Wait, who has been averaging 150 yards a game reached that milestone in the second half of the game played in Mondovi, finishing the night with 156 yards on 28 carries and one touchdown. Points were hard to come by with turnovers playing a big part in the game for both teams. After Mondovi attempted an onside kick to start the game, Colfax lineman Ben Christianson alertly snared the ball off a high bounce to give the Vikings the ball at the 50 yard line. Running plays by Wait, Andrew Adix and Aliymu Davis moved the ball to the 21 and with the Buffalo defense playing the run, the Vikings took to the air. Four incomplete passes and a penalty brought the drive to a halt however and Mondovi took over. “We noticed they were playing off of our receivers and we thought we could catch them off guard,” coach Mark Maloney said. “But we had a dropped pass and did not connect on the others. We went back to what has been working for us after that.” After forcing Mondovi to punt, Colfax moved the ball from their own 41 to the Buffalo 34 but a miscommunication on the handoff from quarterback Jarrod Rudi to Wait resulted in a fumble with Mondovi recovering it just before the first quarter ended. Moving into the second stanza, Jacob Steinke sacked the Mondovi quarterback on a third and six, resulting in another punt. The Vikings finally began to assert themselves, taking the ball at their own 35 and on 15 straight running plays in which Rudi picked up a key first down and Wait came up with two more, Wait took the ball in from the two foot line for the score. Rudi booted the extra point for a 7-0 lead with just over two minutes left in the half. A first down sack by Sawyer DeMoe and a third down stuff on the Buffalo runner by Adix and Trevor Olson forced Mondovi to punt again and end the half. The Buffaloes took the second half kickoff to their own 43 but they moved backwards after Logan Mittelstadt tackled Scoreboard DUNN-ST. CROIX FOOTBALL TEAM CONF SESN *St. Croix Central……5-0 Colfax…………………4-1 Boyceville……………3-2 Spring Valley…………3-2 Glenwood City………2-3 Mondovi………………1-5 Elk Mound……………0-5 *clinched share of conference title 7-0 6-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 2-6 1-7 Fri., October 10 Scores Colfax 14, Mondovi 0 St. Croix Central 43, Glenwood City 12 Boyceville 39, Elk Mound 6 Spring Valley 42, Pittsville 13 (non-conf.) Fri., October 17 Games Boyceville at Colfax St. Croix Central at Elk Mound Spring Valley at Glenwood City Antigo at Mondovi (non-conf.) End of Regular Season FOOTBALL SCORING SUMMARIES Friday, October 10 Colfax 14, Mondovi 0 Colfax...............0 Mondovi...........0 7 0 0 0 7 – 14 0–0 2nd Quarter COL – Jeremiah Wait 1-yd. run. (Jarrod Rudi kick). 2:09. 4th Quarter COL – Aliymu Davis 20-yd. interception return. (Rudi kick). 8:20. First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Total Yards Rushing Pass Passing Punts-Ave. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds. NR*-Not Reported COL 273 53-264 9 2-6-0 1-18 NR* NR* MON - 88 23-83 5 2-6-3 NR* NR* NR* INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS COLFAX: Passing – Jarrod Rudi 2-6 for 9 yds. Receiving – Aliymu Davis 1 for 5 yds.; Sawyer DeMoe 1 for 4 yds. Rushing – Jeremiah Wait 28 for 156 yds., TD; Aliymu Davis 9 for 45 yds.; Andrew Adix 5 for 14 yds.; Jarrod Rudi 11 for 49 yds. Interceptions – Aliymu Davis (1), Jarrod Rudi (1), Jeremiah Wait (1). Fumbles Recovered – Not Reported. Tackles – Not Reported. Punting – Jarrod Rudi 1 for 18 yds. the quarterback for a loss then combined with Jon Hayton for another tackle and more loss of yardage.The teams traded punts over the next four minutes before Mondovi fumbled on a first down with Adix pouncing on it for the Vikings. Wait, Adix, Davis and Rudi all took a turn running with Wait picking up his 1,000th yard in the drive, and the game moved into the final quarter with Colfax still up just 7-0. A Rudi run and three consecutive runs by Wait moved the ball to the Buffalo six yard line, but Rudi was hit and lost the ball which was recovered by Mondovi. But with 8:28 left, Davis stepped in front of a Mondovi pass and took it to the house for a pick six and Rudi’s kick gave Colfax some breathing room with a 14-0 lead. The defense took over from there as tackles by Ben Kragness, Zach Meyer, Hayton and Steinke led up to a Wait interception, giving Colfax the ball back at their own 40. Wait and Davis shared the workload for the next eight plays before Davis coughed it up on the 22 to thwart another Colfax drive with 2:32 to go. DeMoe came up with another QB sack and on fourth and 16, Rudi sealed the victory with an inter- ception. “Mondovi is the defending conference champion but they have been struggling this year,” Maloney said. “But they have been playing a lot better later in the season so we couldn’t take them lightly. We didn’t hang our heads after the turnovers and just kept playing our game. Jeremiah had a tremendous game but he will be the first to say his front line (Kragness, Olson, Christianson, Tyson Hellmann, Meyer, Demoe) did a great job blocking for him along with fullback Adix who leads the way on most of his runs. We moved the ball when we needed to and our defense came up big like they have all year. We want to finish strong against Boyceville Friday night and hopefully have a good enough record to get a home playoff game,” he added. Besides Wait’s yardage, Rudi rushed for 49 yards on 11 carries, Davis ran for 45 yards on nine attempts and Adix added 14 yards on five runs. Rudi was two for six passing for just nine yards with Davis and DeMoe both catching one. Steinke ended the night with four solo tackles and Meyer, DeMoe and Adix all had three. THE VERTICAL AND FORM displayed by Elly Friberg allowed her to land a perfectly executed attack that won the Mounder’s second set against the Boyceville Bulldogs Oct. 9. —photo by Kelsie Hoitomt EM finishes 0-5 at Altoona Invite MONDOVI: Passing – Jake Ede 2-6 for 5 yds., 3 INTs. Receiving – Boe Olson 1 for 3 yds.; Sawyer Hayes 1 for 2 yds. Rushing – Shawn Van Rii 11 for 75 yds.; Austin Fedie 3 for 26 yds.; Jake Ede 7 for -21 yds. Interceptions – None. Fumbles Recovered – Not Reported. Tackles – Not Reported. Punting – Not Reported. Boyceville 39, Elk Mound 6 Boyceville.......13 Elk Mound.........0 13 6 7 0 6 – 39 0–6 1st Quarter BV – Jordan Morse 66-yd. run. (Jake Lake kick). 2:41. BV – Brady Schutts 23-yd. run. (kick failed). 1:33. 2nd Quarter BV – Brett Boda 30 yd. pass from Hunter Anderson. (Lake kick). 11:45. BV – Mitch Leach 42-yd. pass from Anderson. (kick failed). 7:13. EM – Noah Zurbuchen 7-yd. run. (kick failed). 2:11. 3rd Quarter BV – Schutts 10-yd. pass from Anderson. (Lake kick). 5:09. 4th Quarter BV – Hunter Lipke 1-yd. run. (run failed). 4:24. First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Total Yards Rushing Pass Passing Punts-Ave. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds. BV 13 10 2 1 297 37-207 90 6-10-0 5-39.6 0-0 9-88 EM 10 6 3 1 209 38-137 72 8-15-3 3-35.7 5-2 3-36 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS BOYCEVILLE: Passing – Hunter Anderson 6-10 for 90 yds., 3 TDs. Receiving – Mitch Leach 2 for 15 yds.; Brady Schutts 4 for 123 yds., TD; Brett Boda 3 for 12 yds.; Sam Hellmann 1 for 14 yds. Rushing – Logan McAbee-Thomas 6 for 21 yds.; Brady Schutts 1 for 23 yds., TD; Jordan Morse 9 for 102 yd., TD; Hunter Anderson 11 for 28 yds.; Tyler Draeger 5 for 21 yds., Hunter Lipke 4 for 4 yds., TD; Gavin Olson 1 for 8 yds. Interceptions – Tyler Stroo (2), Hunter Anderson (1). Fumbles Recovered – Two. Sacks – Not Reported. Punting – Brett Boda 5 for 198 yds. (39.6 yd. average). ELK MOUND: Passing – Shawn Flynn 8-14 for 72 yds., 3 INTs; Noah Zurbuchen 0-0 for 0 yds. Receiving – Jonathon Storing 4 for 39 yds.; Chandler James 1 for 18 yds.; Cole Tyman 2 for 9 yds.; Colin Svee 1 for 6 yds. Rushing – Noah Zurbuchen 25 for 120 yds., TD; Hunter Adelman 7 for 16 yds; Shawn Flynn 3 for 11 yds. Interceptions – None. Fumbles Recovered – None. Tackles – Not Reported. Punting – Cole Tyman 3 for 107yds. (35.7 yd. average). DUNN-ST. CROIX VOLLEYBALL TEAM CONF Colfax………………… 8-0 Elk Mound…………… 8-0 Boyceville…………… 6-2 Plum City…………… 5-3 St. Croix Central…… 4-4 Pepin………………… 3-5 Spring Valley………… 3-5 Mondovi……………… 2-5 Glenwood City……… 1-7 Elmwood…………… 0-8 SESN 21-13 17-15 17-6 6-7 4-6 7-7 3-5 5-11 4-11 0-11 Sat., Oct. 11 Scores (non-conf.) Lake Holcombe 2, Elk Mound 1 Eau Claire North 2, Elk Mound 1 Eau Claire Memorial 2, Elk Mound 1 Altoona 2, Elk Mound 1 Osceola 2, Elk Mound 0 River Falls 2, Colfax 0 Colfax 2, Eau Claire Immanuel 1 Osceola 2, Colfax 0 Chippewa Falls 2, Colfax 0 Eau Claire Memorial 2, Colfax 0 Thurs., Oct, 9 Scores Pepin 3, Mondovi 2 Plum City 3, Glenwood City 0 St. Croix Central 3, Elmwood 0 Elk Mound 3, Boyceville 0 Colfax 3, Spring Valley 0 Tues., Oct. 7 Scores Colfax 3, Boyceville 0 Plum City 3, Elmwood 1 Pepin 3, Glenwood City 0 Spring Valley 3, Mondovi 1 Elk Mound 3, St. Croix Central 0 WIAA Division 3 Regionals Tues., Oct. 21 - Quarterfinals Sectional #1 Regional B: Boyceville, Colfax, Glenwood City, Cumberland, Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls, Unity and Webster. Regional C: Augusta, Durand, Elk Mound, Fall Creek, Mondovi, Osseo-Fairchild, Eau Claire Regis and Spring Valley WIAA Divsion 4 Regionals Tues., Oct. 21 - Quarterfinals Sectional #1 Regional C: Clayton, Clear Lake, Elmwood, Frederic, Luck, Prairie Farm and Turtle Lake. Sectional #3 Regional A: Alma, Blair-Taylor, ElevaStrum, Gilmanton, Independence, Pepin and Plum City. Thurs., Oct. 23 - regional semifinals Sat., Oct. 25 - regional finals WIAA Sectionals Thurs., Oct. 30 and Sat., Nov. 1 ALTOONA — Facing strong competition before their big showdown against Colfax for the conference championship, the Elk Mound volleyball team lost all five of their matches at the Altoona Invitational Oct. 11. The Mounders lost 16-25, 2325 against Osceola as the team had only 12 kills in the match. Elizabeth Schreiber had four of them and Morgan Polden and Hannah Flatness both had three. Schreiber also had a pair of service aces as did Dayna Kotecki, while Kotecki led the team in assists with 10. Rachel Caron finished with 10 digs for the team. Elk Mound lost 2 sets to 1 to Altoona with Schreiber and Flatness both having six kills and Flatness a team leading four solo blocks. Kotecki and Leia Kufahl split the setting duties with both having eight and Kotecki added seven digs. Serena Wieser had a pair of ace serves and also came up with six digs. Playing Division I team Eau Claire Memorial, the Mounders took the Old Abes to three sets, losing the first 12-25, winning the second 25-21 then dropping the final 10-15. Elly Friberg led the offense with six kills to go with five by Polden, Kotecki finished with 12 sets and Kufahl had seven, and Polden and Wieser each had 15 digs to lead the defense. In the 2 sets to 1 loss to Lake Holcombe, Friberg collected eight kills and a trio of aces, Schrieber contributed with seven kills, Kotecki had 20 of the team’s 26 sets and Polden led the defense with 17 digs. Against another DI team, Eau Claire North, the Mounders lost the first set 20-25, came back to claim the second set 25-14, then dropped the deciding set 9-15. Schreiber led in kills with six, Kotecki assisted her teammates 11 times, Wieser served up three aces and Polden collected 10 digs. Sundstrom’s Is your worker’s comp claim really “closed”? A worker’s comp claim can only be “closed” by a worker’s comp judge; either through settlement or after a hearing. Many people had their claims paid but years later require more treatment or have additional disability. They contact the insurer for help and are told their case is “closed.” Unless you settled or lost your case at hearing, your case is not “closed.” The worker’s comp statute of limitations is at least 12 years from the date of last payment. If an insurer denied your additional claims or told you your case is “closed”, call us. We’ll develop a plan to help you. Septic Service & Portable Toilets • Reasonable Rates • Septic Holding Tanks & Dry Wells • Dairy Barn Reception Pits 715-962-4061 28eow/tfc* NEWS Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Colfax Messenger • Page 7 Government uses Ebola scare to trample Americans’ freedoms Submitted by the Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom ST. PAUL, MN — For much of the summer, the Ebola epidemic seemed like a far-away problem without much threat here at home. But now, a Liberian man who flew to Texas to visit family has been diagnosed with the deadly disease, and fears have escalated. The first instinct is to protect Americans from the disease, but in doing so, their personal freedoms and rights may be compromised, says Twila Brase, president and co-founder of Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org), a Minnesota-based national organization dedicated to preserving patient-centered health care and protecting patient and privacy rights. “While we want to do everything possible to control this disease,” Brase said, “it’s a violation of Americans’ rights to require them, for example, to submit blood samples if they aren’t exhibiting any symptoms. States have many hidden powers, and most residents don’t even know the power the government has over them. These powers have greatly impacted at least one woman and her family in Dallas. How could they impact the rest of us?” According to the New York Times, the 42-year-old man who flew to Texas had helped transport a pregnant woman with Ebola to a hospital in Liberia, where she was turned away. After traveling to the U.S., the man sought treatment at a Texas hospital on September 25 when he began feeling ill, but was given antibiotics and sent home, even though he told medical staff he had recently visited West Africa. He returned to the hospital a few days later—much sicker. Now, health officials are monitoring at least 50 people who have come in direct or indirect contact with the man. Four of his close family members are being quarantined in their home with a policeman on guard, with no visitors allowed until October 19. Twelve to 18 others had direct contact with the patient, including five children; therefore, students in Dallas-Fort Worth schools are also being watched. Everyone monitored thus far are not showing any symptoms. The state has the power to quarantine and monitor these citizens because of the State Emergency Health Powers Act, proposed by the federal government and passed by Texas in 2002. After 9/11, 40 states passed the act that allows health officials to assume control of people, property, communications, health care and more during a public health emergency. CCHF has created a special web page detailing states’ powers regarding health emergencies at governmenthealthpowers.us. The site outlines the laws within each state, as well as people’s rights regarding quarantine and isolation. The woman being quarantined has said she feels frustrated and fearful about being locked in her apartment with the sheets and towels that the man had used. He vomited, sweated and had diarrhea while at her residence, but until yesterday cleanup efforts were delayed because the hired cleaning company did not have the proper permits and was turned away by authorities at the door of the apartment. Ebola is spread through bodily fluids. A draft of the controversial Model State Emergency Health Welcoming Becky SchWetz, RDh to ouR Dental office. (Formerly from Dr. Lane’s office in Cornell.) 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States already had authority to contain serious diseases but the act was a way for the federal government to be a part of the controls.” Powers of the act are extensive and can include: required reporting of diagnoses, lab tests and medications; enforcement by the National Guard; quarantine for the not-yet-sick, either at home or at other facilities; isolation for the infected or those suspected of illness; examinations, tests, vaccinations and treatments without consent; the possible confiscation of guns, vehicles or property; the power of police to use firearms to impose quarantine and isolation; and state control of hospitals and medical supplies. “If Ebola spreads, persuasion and prudence will be the most effective government power,” Brase said. “Americans respond well to information and poorly to massive shows of government force, as police have discovered in Ferguson, Missouri. In Liberia, we saw photos of troops shooting people who were fleeing quarantine because they had no food. This is not the kind of ‘health power’ we need.” Several agencies have expressed concerns over the act, including the ACLU, the Free Congress Foundation, the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Human Rights Campaign and the Health Privacy Project. As the Ebola watch continues in the U.S., Brase said that citizens should research what their state government is empowered to do under a “public health emergency” and talk to their state legislators about what the law could mean to Americans’ freedoms, rights and safety if Ebola spreads to other states. October Youth of the Month Ben Kragness Ben Kragness is the son of Todd and Cassandra Kragness. He is proud to have been selected as Bremer Youth of the Month for October. He has taken it upon himself to stay very active in the community and his school. His sophomore and senior year he volunteered his time as a tutor for students in the elementary. Junior and senior year he helped coach flag football. Ben’s junior year he volunteered for the Special Olympics. Aside from his volunteering Ben has been very involved in athletics. His freshman year Ben lettered in football and track. Ben received Rookie of the Year honors in football. In his sophomore year he lettered in football, basketball, and track. He was also recognized as Lineman of the Year and MVP Field in track. His junior year he lettered in all three sports and had many accomplishments, including Lineman of the Year and was 2nd team All-Conference on both offense and defensive line in football. In track he received MVP Field honors. Ben was All-Conference in shot put and discus and a State qualifier in both events. Starting his senior year, Ben is currently part of a very successful football team and is one of the team Captains. Ben is also looking forward to successful seasons in both basketball and track. Ben has been very involved in school clubs and activities as well. Ben has been a part of FBLA and Student Council since his sophomore year. Ben was inducted into NHS his sophomore year, and has continued his involvement. He was also involved in Forensics for two years and received a silver medal at State competition his sophomore year. In Ben’s junior year he was selected to be involved in the Junior Chamber program, where he able to experience various companies and organizations within Dunn County. Ben was recently selected as the DAR Good Citizens Program representative of the Colfax High School Class of 2015. Ben’s future plans are to major in Business with an emphasis in Finance. He hopes to continue his football or track career at the college level. He is currently undecided where he will attend, but has been accepted at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN and UW-Stout. Bremer Bank is Member FDIC 301 Bremer Avenue • Colfax • Phone 715-962-3141 C42c ALL THREE third grade classes from Colfax Elementary School (as well as all third grade classes throughout Dunn County) proudly received a new student dictionary from the Menomonie Optimist Club. Representing Mrs. Berndt’s class in the front row, L to R are: Josephine Paulus, Chance Smith, Isabella Terrana, Christian Ebert. Students in the middle row from Mr. Ross’ s class are: Kade Anderson, Daythen Gibson, Anika Hallquist, Ciara Riste. In back are students from Mrs. Hart’s class: Blake Johnson, Connor Albricht, Alexis Schindler, Jeanette Hydukovich along with John Wesolek representing the Opimist Club. —photo by M. Kruger New Zoning Maps Continued from page 1 voting because he had signed a contract with a frac sand company. When asked about the Town of New Haven, Colson, the county’s zoning administrator, said the town board had declined to adopt the new zoning code and is now currently unzoned again. Housing density For the past several meetings, the PRD committee has been struggling with the issue of housing density and land division. Committee members have settled on a housing density of 8:1 in areas zoned General Agriculture. The housing density of one house for every eight acres allows a minimum lot size of one acre and is intended to preserve farmland and open space in Dunn County. For example, if a landowner wanted to sell a 40-acre parcel for housing development, a total of five houses would be allowed on the parcel. If the landowner sold five one-acre lots for development, the other 35 acres would have to remain as open space or farmland. Committee members also struggled with transfer of development rights and eventually agreed that a landowner should be able to transfer development rights between two contiguous parcels owned by the same person. For example, if a farmer owned two 40-acre parcels next to each other, and one of the 40 acres was productive farmland but the other 40 acres was wooded, the farmer could transfer the development rights from the farmland to the wooded acreage, so that instead of five houses on each parcel, the wooded parcel could contain ten houses. The 40 acres in farmland would then have to remain as farmland or open space. Amendment In order to amend the county’s zoning code to include housing density and transfer of development rights, each of the 16 zoned townships in Dunn County will have to approve the amendments. The procedure for amending the zoning code includes filing a petition with the PRD committee and with the county board supervisors representing those particular townships. The petition to amend the zoning code must also be filed with the county clerk and the county zoning administrator and must be sent to the town boards no less than ten days prior to a public hearing on the amendment. The town boards can approve or reject the amendment prior to the public hearing or at the public hearing. County residents also will have the opportunity to give their opinions about the proposed zoning amendment at the public hearing. All together, the town boards would have 30 days to approve or reject the amendment. The agenda for the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee’s October 14 meeting included a review of the proposed amendments to the zoning code. The Dunn County Board could take action on the proposed zoning amendments at a December meeting. The county board generally does not meet in December, but Bob Walter, chair of the PRD committee, said it was a possible a special meeting would be scheduled in December on another matter. If the county board does not take action on the zoning amendments this year, the amendments could be on the agenda for the January meeting, he said. Colfax public safety committee recommends police department facelift By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Police Department will soon be receiving a facelift. The Colfax Village Board’s public safety committee approved recommending that the village board accept bids for drywall, paint and new flooring for the police department at a cost not to exceed $6,567 at the committee’s October 6 meeting. No one currently employed by the village remembers the last time the police department offices were painted or new flooring was installed. Colfax Police Chief Bill Anderson pointed out that electrical work in the police department would have to be completed before the painting and work on the floor could be started. Police Chief Anderson received one electrical bid from Abe’s Electric out of Eau Claire in the amount of $1,325 for new outlets in the police department or for $1,000 to reuse and remount the electrical strips currently in use. Police Chief Anderson said outlets would be more practical and useful than the electrical strips mounted along the wall. The Colfax Police Department does not have any outlets in the back room, which is used as a break room, and the refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee pot are all operated with extension cords running from the front portion of the office, he said. Public safety committee members asked about additional electrical bids, and Police Chief Anderson reported that Chris Fogarty of Fogarty Electric out of Colfax was planning to look at the department’s electrical outlets the next day. Police Chief Anderson said he was hoping Fogarty would submit a bid for the job. The Colfax Police Department received two bids for painting and patching the drywall. One bid was from Richard Jenson of Artistic Drywall and Remodel out of Colfax in the amount of $1,742. The other bid was from Mark A. Hartman out of Bloomer in the amount of $3,190. The Colfax Public Safety committee approved recommending the village board accept the bid in the amount of $1,742 from Jenson. Village trustee and public safety committee member Annie Schieber abstained from voting on the motion. The public safety committee also recommended the village board accept a bid for flooring from the Menomonie Flooring Centre. The bid for carpet tile and installation was in the amount of $2,859. The Menomonie Flooring bid also included an additional $550 to tear out the old wood baseboards and install new vinyl baseboards. Police Chief Anderson said it was possible he could tear out the old baseboards and install the vinyl baseboards himself. The public safety committee recommended the village board accept the flooring bid in an amount not to exceed $3,500. Since the recommended improvements to the police department amounted to about $6,500, public safety committee members wondered if there was enough money in the budget to cover those items. Jackie Ponto, administratorclerk-treasurer, said the police department had $2,000 in this year’s budget for improvements and the Colfax Municipal Building budget contained $10,000 for improvements. Police Chief Anderson also said he would like to replace the desks in the police department and that he was watching the UW-Stout auction site and another auction site for used furniture. 2015 budget The public safety committee reviewed the proposed 2015 budget for the Colfax Police Department in the amount of $206,671. The largest increase was about $20,000 for full-time police department wages that included state retirement. The increase in wages was due to Police Chief Anderson beginning employment with the village last spring, Ponto said. The village did not have to pay state retirement for Pete Gehring to work as the police chief after he agreed to come out of retirement to work for Colfax again, she said. The 2014 police department budget was $197,594. The increase in salary for the police chief is offset in the proposed 2015 budget by a $3,000 decrease in part-time wages, a $1,500 decrease in retirement benefits, a $3,000 decrease in insurance, and a $500 decrease in technical supplies. Subscribe to The Colfax Messenger Today! 715-962-3535 • DeWittMedia.com Obituary MYRTLE ANDERSON PLENKE Myrtle Anderson Plenke died September 12 at age 105 at her home in Wilton, CT after a recent decline in health. She was born in Colfax, WI, daughter of Albert G. and Olivia Nystad Anderson, graduated Colfax High School and was on the girls basketball team. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1932. She taught Home Economics in Greenwood and Reedsburg, and married John Plenke of Wisconsin Rapids in 1938. They moved to Madison in 1953 where she continued to teach clothing construction to adults. She enjoyed gardening and golf, was a wonderful neighbor and left behind many treasured friends. Survivors are her two daughters, Jacquelyn Krajewski of Sag Harbor, NY, and Sheilah Gallagher of Ridgefield, CT; three grandchildren, Eric Striffler of Sag Harbor, Sean Gallagher of Denver, CO, and Leigh Lower of Norwalk, CT; great-grandson, Wolfgang Gallagher of Denver. Wisconsinites drop off 17 tons of drugs during National Prescription Drug “Take Back” Day MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp today praised Wisconsin residents for their participation in September’s National Prescription Drug “Take-Back” Day, which resulted in 17 tons (34,026 lbs) of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs being dropped off at more than 175 collection sites statewide, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which coordinates the biannual “TakeBack” events nationwide. Nationwide totals haven’t yet been released by the DEA. “Estimates suggest 70 percent of people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family and friends,” Van Hollen said. “We also know addiction to prescription drugs can lead to heroin use, which is impacting Wisconsin significantly. New regulations announced recently by the DEA will allow more locations, such as pharmacies, to serve as collection sites, and I am hopeful that by permitting more locations -- and more convenient options -for residents to properly and regularly dispose of their unwanted meds, we’ll see less diversion, misuse and abuse, and in turn, fewer lives lost. I encourage everyone to help law enforcement by getting rid of your unused medications and educating your loved ones about the risk.” “I want to thank everyone who participated in this very impor- tant effort,” Cathy Stepp, Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, said. “Dropping off unused drugs for proper disposal, rather than discarding them in landfills or dumping them down drains, is a great step toward protecting our natural resources, especially our drinking water and groundwater.” In addition to the many local law enforcement agencies that participate as drop-off sites for residents, the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin National Guard and special agents with the Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) assist with “Take-Back” efforts. October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Learn About “The Fly Effect” Last fall, Attorney General Van Hollen joined local law enforcement, first responders, community leaders and others to introduce the multimedia Fly Effect prevention campaign to educate teens, young adults and others about Heroin. Law enforcement, community groups, families and others are encouraged to view and to share The Fly Effect videos and materials in their prevention efforts. Visit TheFlyEffect.com for more information about Heroin, personal stories and treatment resources. Downloadable materials from The Fly Effect also are available at the DOJ’s website at www.doj. state.wi.us. RELIGION & NEWS Wednesday, October 15, 2014 7 smart reasons not to enroll in Obamacare ST. PAUL, MN — This past year was the biggest test for the Affordable Care Act. And Obamacare failed miserably on many levels. From technological enrollment glitches to privacy concerns, Obamacare didn’t gain many new fans in 2014. In fact, the government health care plan alienated more than it won over. Twila Brase, president and cofounder of Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www. cchfreedom.org), a Minnesotabased national organization dedicated to preserving patient-centered health care and protecting patient and privacy rights, says that as the next open enrollment period approaches on November 15, the uninsured should think twice—actually 7 times—about enrolling in Obamacare. “Obamacare is fraught with problems,” Brase said, “and citizens have the choice to stay away from this federal health care plan in 2015. Experts in the health care field were wary of Obamacare long before the rollout, and this past year has proven them right.” Those who are currently uninsured or want to change their plan can do so next month, when the “marketplace” opens again and remains open through February 15, 2015. Brase gives the following 7 smart reasons not to enroll: • Higher premiums — The higher cost of coverage, due to new taxes and mandates, is unaffordable for many, even with federal taxpayer-funded premium subsidies. • Limited choice of providers — Many health plans offering coverage through the few state exchanges and the federal exchange at HealthCare.Gov have cut the choices of doctors, clinics and hospitals, creating “narrow networks.” • Limited choice of coverage — Obamacare coverage options are HMO-like managed care plans offering federally approved “qualified health plan” policies. Catastrophic major medical plans, or true insurance, have been outlawed by Obamacare except for individuals age 29 and younger. • Privacy intrusions — The federal government collects data on individuals, employers and navigators from application forms, state databases, health plans and other sources to track and store data on household income, tax status, employment, family status, health, citizenship, insurance status, incarceration and more. “Nothing is private,” Brase says. • No private insurance — Obamacare, which requires application to the federal government, is “Medicaid for the middle class” or, simply, a second-tier Medicaid program. • IRS enforcement and “clawbacks” — Most are unaware that they may be subject to expensive repayments to the IRS, or “clawbacks,” if their status changes during the coverage year. Individuals must check in with the government exchange if a patient’s financial or family status changes. Meanwhile, the financial accountability system won’t be ready until 2016. Can you trust the IRS, accused of unfairly targeting conservative organizations, with your finances? • States and insurance companies are dumping Obamacare — 39 states either declined to set up state health care insurance exchanges in the first place or started them and then backed away because of various problems. Likewise, at least one insurance company has pulled out of the government health care plan. PreferredOne Health Insurance, the insurance company with the most customers signed up for Obamacare in Minnesota, stated recently that continuing into 2015 is “not sustainable.” Brase predicts that other insurance companies will follow. Brase says there are three legal ways to avoid signing up for government-run health care coverage altogether, which puts Americans’ private medical data at risk, compromises care, ties the hands of medical professionals and takes more money out of Americans’ pockets. • Buy private insurance outside of the government exchanges, such as a private policy, employer-sponsored coverage or a private insurance exchange. • Pay the penalty tax in 2016 for being without coverage in 2015. In 2015, the penalty tax increases to 2 percent of net income or $325, whichever is greater— still less expensive and less risky than high government premiums. • Claim one of the 9 Obamacare exemptions, or one of the 14 hardship waivers. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Aaron Blumer 515 East Street (Hwy 29 just north of Hwy 170) Boyceville, WI • 715-643-5011 Sun.: 10 a.m. Sun. School, Adult Bible Studies; 11 a.m. Morning Worship. Wed.: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Schedule varies on the fifth Sun. of any month that has five. Call for information. CATHOLIC ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC Fr. John Potaczek 4540 State Road 40, Bloomer Cooks Valley Mass Schedule: 8 p.m. Saturday Mass; 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. Pine Creek - 715-949-1750 Sun.: 9 a.m. Worship Service. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Elk Mound, Wisconsin Fr. Joseph Nakwah Sat.: 4:30 p.m. Mass. Sun.: 10:15 a.m. Worship. CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 2721 15th Street, Menomonie, WI Sun. Services: 9:30-10:40 Sacrament Meeting; 10:45-11:25 Sun. School; 11:30-12:30 Relief Society; Priesthood, Primary. LUTHERAN BARUM - BIG ELK CREEK LUTHERAN PARISH Pastor Hal Schroetter, Barum Sun. (Barum): 9 a.m.-Worship Service; 10 a.m.-Sun. School. Sun. (Big Elk Creek): 9:30 a.m.-Sun. School; 10:30 a.m.-Worship Service. Wed.: 7 p.m.-Confirmation at BEC; 8-9 p.m.-Youth Group. BETHANY LUTHERAN BRETHREN George Schweitzer - Pastor Colfax, WI • 715-962-2280 www.bethanylbchurch.org Sun.: 10:05 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Our sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. Visit our website and listen to sermons online. Wed.: 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes (gr 7-8), 6 p.m. AWANA at Colfax Elementary. COLFAX LUTHERAN Leslie W. Walck, Pastor 715-962-3336 Wed., Oct. 15: 3:15 p.m. Praise Kids, 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes, 6 p.m. Colfax Crafters. Sun., Oct. 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Annual Meeting & Sunday School. Tues., Oct. 21: 10 a.m. Good Morning Bible Study, 7 p.m. Barbershoppers. Wed., Oct. 22: 3:15 p.m. Praise Kids, 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes, 6 p.m. Colfax Crafters, 7 p.m. Faith Circle. COLFAX RURAL LUTHERAN Pastor Bob Schoenknecht 715-962-3913 Wed., Oct. 15: 9:30 a.m. Norton & NRV Bible Study at the Parsonage, 3:45 p.m. Confirmation at the Parsonage, 6:30 p.m. Joint Council Meeting at the Parsonage Thurs., Oct. 16: 1:30 p.m. Hope Circle at the Parsonage Sun., Oct. 19 with Holy Communion: 8:30 a.m. Norton Worship, 8:45 a.m. Holden Sunday School, 9:40 a.m. Norton Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Holden Worship, 10 a.m. NRV Sunday School, 11 a.m. North Running Valley Worship Wed., Oct. 22: 3:45 p.m. Confirmation at the Parsonage. FAITH LUTHERAN RUNNING VALLEY AFLC Jim Haga, Pastor 3 1/2 miles N on east side Cty Hwy A Sun.s: 9:30 a.m. Sun. School & Confirmation; 10:45 a.m. Worship. HAY RIVER-RIDGELAND LUTHERAN Pastor David Sands - 715-949-1976 Wed., Oct. 15: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation at Hay River. Thurs., Oct. 16: 7:30 p.m. Hay River Council Meeting. Sun., Oct. 19: 9 a.m. Ridgeland, 10:30 a.m. Hay River, SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9 a.m. Ridgeland, 9:15 a.m. Hay River, Dunn Co. Crop Walk 1:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 21: 6:30 p.m. Ridgeland Council Meeting at Ridgeland Community Center. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN (ELCA) Hwy. 170, P.O. Box 186 Wheeler, WI Sec. Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9:30-3 [email protected] 715-632-2530 Sun. worship service is at 9:15 a.m. NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH E9085 County Road V 1017 Railroad Avenue • P.O. Box 175 Colfax, WI 54730 P: 715-962-3525 • F: 715-962-2525 Top 3 Reasons Why You Plan Your Funeral in Advance 1. Peace of mind that your personal wishes are known 2. Reduce/eliminate financial burden on family 3. Lock-in today’s prices for tomorrow’s funeral We have specially trained staff to meet with you to answer your questions and guide you through the process. No obligation for this meeting. 715-962-3525 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 4th day of November, 2014, at the Dunn County Circuit Court, Branch I Courtroom, Dunn County Judicial Center, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, there will be heard and considered the Petition of the Village of Colfax for an Order of the Court authorizing the replatting of the Second Addition to the Colfax Cemetery a/k/a Evergreen Cemetery; NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that said Petition is made pursuant to Section 157.07 (5), Wis. Stats. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that interested parties may review the Petition and the supporting documents attached thereto at the Dunn County Clerk of Courts, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751 and at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Colfax, 613 Main Street, Colfax, WI 54730. Dated this 19th day of September, 2014. Jackie L. Ponto Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP C40c42 Village of Colfax NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Colfax, Dunn County Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commission of the Village of Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. during its scheduled Plan Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2014, at the Colfax Village Hall, 613 Main Street, Colfax, WI, to take public comment on the following: An ordinance to amend the text of the Village Zoning Code, Title 13, Article C, Residential District Requirements, Sec. 13-1-25(3)(a) and (e) R-1 New Single Family Residential District-Large Lot pertaining to minimum lot size and accessory building setback requirements of the ordinances of the Village of Colfax. Copies of the proposed language which details the proposed amendments are available for examination at the Colfax Village Hall and the Colfax Public Library, 613 Main Street, Colfax, WI during regular business hours. Published: October 8, 2014 October 15, 2014 Worship Services BAPTIST SAMPSON FUNERAL HOME WNAXLP Sand Creek, WI 54765 [email protected] www.newhope-lutheran.org 715-658-1470 Pastor Josh Toufar [email protected] Sun. Regular Worship Hours: 9 a.m. Pine Creek, 10:30 a.m. Sand Creek, 10 a.m. Sunday School (both churches). Confirmation program date to be announced. SHEPHERD OF THE HILL LUTHERAN 207 University St., Elk Mound 715-879-5115 Pastor Mary Eide Sun.: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship. SPRING BROOK LUTHERAN 7 miles south of Elk Mound off H on 930th Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Sun. School; 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Hour. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Wisconsin Synod 10 miles north of Colfax on County W, Colfax, WI Pastor John Toppe Sun.: 10:30 a.m. Sun. School and Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship. ST. KATHERINE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Synod Pastor Shawn Kauffeld E7250 N. Cty. Rd. E Menomonie 715-556-9307 Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m Worship Service. TRINITY LUTHERAN 1039 Nordveien Dr., P.O. Box 247 Boyceville, WI 54725 [email protected] Pastor Brad Peterson Phone: 715-643-3821 Parish Office Hours: M-T, Th-Fri 8 a.m.noon; Wed noon-3 p.m. Communion 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. Sun.: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m.-Sun. School. NON-DENOMINATIONAL INDEPENDENT BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Robert Koepp Sand Creek - 715-962-4601 Thurs., Oct. 16: 6 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. Sun., Oct. 19: 9:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School. NEW DIMENSION MINISTRIES 5448 Balsam Drive Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Pastor Darrell Wood, Sr. Phone 715-723-9520 Sun.: 10 a.m. Worship Service C10eow Page 8 • Colfax Messenger Dated: October 15, 2014 Jackie Ponto, Village Clerk Village of Colfax C41c42 Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Worship. Service. CALVARY CHAPEL Pastor Jason Taylor N10091 Co. Rd. S, Wheeler 715-658-1036 Sun.: 10 a.m. Prayer; Worship. Thurs.: 7 p.m. Bible Study. 10:30 UNITED METHODIST SALEM-IRON CREEK UNITED METHODIST--ELK MOUND Margaret DeMaris, Pastor Sun.: Worship @ 9:15 a.m., Sunday School @ 10:15 a.m. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST ELK MOUND Margaret DeMaris, Pastor Phone 715-879-5118 Sun.: Worship @ 10:45 a.m., Sunday School @ 9:45 a.m. UNITED METHODIST Rev. Craig Conklin Tainter 715-962-4335 Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sun. School. Colfax Sun.: 11 a.m. Worship Service. Tues.: 9:30 a.m. Prayer Group. Reading Local Community News & Sports The more you read, the more you’ll know. Keep up to date with your local newspaper. The Colfax Messenger 511 East Railroad Ave PO Box 517 Colfax, Wisconsin 54730 Phone (715) 962-3535 Operation Back to School Drive The 6th Annual Operation Back-to-School Program has once again been an outstanding success. We couldn’t do it without the support from the community, so we want to thank everyone that contributed. In Dunn County, over 417 children were signed up to receive school supplies and 74 in the Glenwood City School district as well. The children receive a new back pack as well as the majority of what is listed on their schools’ supply list. In most cases this would include notebooks, folders, loose leaf paper, 3-ring binders, pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers, highlighters, erasers, crayons, school boxes, calculators, and rulers. We would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the following businesses on behalf of West CAP and all of the children that were helped: 3M Andersen Corporation Anytime Fitness Bank Mutual Boyceville United Methodist Church Bremer Bank Cardinal FG CC Olson Inc. Cedarbrook Church Citizens State Bank Countryside Cooperative Dairy State Bank Dana Brunstrom CPA Daniel & Mary Riordan Dunn County Job Center Dunn Energy Cooperative Express Employment Professionals Grace Lutheran Church Hiawatha National Bank James Laskin JF Ahern Company Kivlin Eye Clinic Larry & Elanor Mousel Little Sprouts Academy Marshfield Clinic Menomonie Food Co-op Menomonie Optimist Club Menomonie Public Library Menomonie United Methodist Mike & Marilyn Wheeler – M&M Bar Mills Fleet Farm National Mutual Benefit Ohly Americas Peoples State Bank Pete’s Automotive Supply Phillips Medisize Shepherd of the Hills Stack Insurance State Farm Ins. - Jackie Hunt Taco John’s Target – Hudson United Way of Dunn County UW-Stout Walmart Distribution Center Westconsin Credit Union If you would like to learn more about West CAP and ways that you can help, please visit our website at www.westcap.org or call 715265-4271. 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Mahan, 30, Menomonie, Local Jail Costs, $443.00; Joshua Allen Marinack, 21, Menomonie, Adult Contribute/Underage/Alcohol (1st), $452.50; Kevin J. Wilkinson, 26, Colfax, $263.50 Mckenzie Mae Anderson, 20, Menomonie, Noise Violations 1st, $263.50 Michelle M. Brantner, 29, Eau Galle, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal), $217.10 Cody Lawrence Bundy, 21, Menomonie, Possession of THC (Forfeiture), $200.50 Justin W C Burns, 33, Menomonie, Public Intoxication 1st, $389.50 John R. Dale, 38, Boyceville, Criminal Damage to Property [Domestic Abuse], Probation, Sent Withheld, $443.00 Bryan J. Fix, 25, Menomonie, Animals at large/unleashed/untagged 1st, $162.70 Joshua J. Gibson, Wheeler, 30, Criminal Damage to Property, Local Jail Costs, Other Sentence, $453.00 Jeremiah D. Glammeier, 33, Menomonie, Battery, Probation, Sent Withheld, $243.00 Andrew J. Korkowski, 32, Menomonie, Improper Parking On Roadway, amended from Criminal Damage to Property, $144.50 Marc N. Monette, 22, Menomonie, Resist/Obstruct an Officer, amended from Obstructing an Officer, $217.10 Jonathan G. Nagy, 28, Menomonie, Adult Permit/Underage Drinking (1st), $452.50 Edwin Andrew Rebak, 39, Colfax, Livestock at Large, $200.50 Le Ann M. Stone, 28, Menomonie, Untagged Dog, $187.90 DUNN COUNTY TRAFFIC Shauntel L. Aamodt, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (1-10 MPH), amended from Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $175.30 Abdullah Khaled A. Alanqari, Menomonie, Speeding on City Highway (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Justin L. Albricht, Colfax, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Joshua L. Andrews, Menomonie, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operating While Suspended, $150.10 Cody Lawrence Bundy, Menomonie, Operate Motorcycle w/o Valid License, $200.50 Douglas Leo Clark, Boyceville, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00 Joseph David Crusen, Colfax, Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Karen Luann Dahl, Elk Mound, Operator Violate Red Traffic Light, $175.30 Ann C. Daniel, Elk Mound, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Sherrae Machelle Davis, Colfax, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (20-24 MPH), $225.70 Brianna N. Eckwright, Colfax, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), amended from Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (20-24 MPH), $175.30 Cody G. Falkner, Colfax, Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Jerry E. Foust, Menomonie, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, amended from Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $10.00 Kayla Maryellen Ganyo, Wheeler, Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Joshua N. Gibis, Menomonie, Operate Motorcycle w/o Valid License, $200.50 Rachel Nicole Gunderson, Menomonie, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (1-10 MPH), amended from Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 MPH), $175.30 Jennifer Ann Gunsolus, Colfax, Speeding on Freeway (20-24 MPH), $276.10 Connie S. Harmon, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Brent Jonathan Hase, Menomonie, Inattentive Driving, $187.90 Justin Alan Blake Head, Menomonie, Speeding on City Highway (20-24 MPH), Other fees, $240.70 Eric T. Hemmele, Menomonie, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operating While Suspended, $200.50 Jacob Danial-Lee Holden, Knapp, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Adam J J Hurt, Elk Mound, Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; Operating While Suspended (4th+), $200.50 Justin W. Inman, Menomonie, Operate w/o Carrying License, amended from Operating While Suspended, $200.50 Nancy C. Jackson, Menomonie, Speedometer Violations, amended from Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $175.30 Melinda D. Johnson, Menomonie, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Valerie Irene Key, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (20-24 MPH), $225.70 Dustin R. Klaphake, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30; Vehicle Operator Fail/Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Corey A. Kuzmik, Menomonie, Vehicle Passenger Fail to Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Daniel K. La Voy, Colfax, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (11-15 MPH), $175.30 John Robert Lamb, Menomonie, Automobile Following Too Closely, $200.50 Kimberlie J. Larrabee, Menomonie, Operate after Rev/Susp of Registration, $150.10; Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (1-10 MPH), amended from Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 MPH), $190.30 Andrew H. Lemke, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (20-24 MPH), $225.70; Operating While Suspended, $200.50 Paul D. Lindstrom, Downing, Vehicle Passenger Fail to Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Richard A. Lipina, Colfax, Operate Motor Vehicle by Permittee w/o Parent, $200.50 Jackie Lynn Meyer, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Richard F. Ninas, Menomonie, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Victor M. Oseko, Menomonie, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 MPH), amended from Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (25-29 MPH), $200.50 Steve Richard Ouellet, Menomonie, Operate w/o Valid License (1st Violation), $200.50; Speeding on Freeway (20-24 MPH), $276.10 Bryson J. Patterson, Menomonie, Vehicle Passenger Fail to Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 John Christopher Peterson, Colfax, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $200.50 Betty L. Pinch, Menomonie, Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50 Tabitha J. Ponto, Menomonie, Vehicle Passenger Fail to Wear Seat Belt, $10.00 Courtney A. Prahl, Menomonie, NonRegistration of Vehicle - Auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30 Theresa R. Rae, Ridgeland, Failure to Keep Vehicle Under Control, $213.10 Susan J. Reeder, Menomonie, Automobile Following Too Closely, $200.50 Tanya L. Riggs, Menomonie, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 MPH), $200.50 Ashley Marie Ritsch, Menomonie, Noise Violations 1st, $ 263.50 Lanicka Nicole Robinson, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended (4th+), $200.50; Operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50 Takoda Bob Sachsenmaier, Menomonie, Speeding on City Highway (16-19 MPH), amended from Speeding on City Highway (25-29 MPH), $200.50 Homer D. Schwingle, Menomonie, Inattentive Driving, $187.90 Saige M. Scott, Colfax, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $200.50 Tracey Nicole Sether, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended (2nd), $200.50 Alexandra C. Sletten, Menomonie, Speedometer Violations, amended from Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (16-19 MPH), $190.30 Daryll Randall Sukhbir, Boyceville, Speeding on Freeway (20-24 MPH), $276.10 Danielle J. Thompson, Menomonie, Speeding on City Highway (1-10 MPH), amended from Speeding on City Highway (11-15 MPH), $162.70 Cayla M. Tuttle, Woodville, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (20-24 MPH), amended from Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (25-29 MPH), $225.70 John Doua Vang, Menomonie, Operate w/o Valid License (1st Violation), $200.50 Richard D. Webb, Eau Galle, Operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00 Abraham Lee Werlein, Menomonie, Speeding in 55 MPH Zone (11-15 MPH), $175.30 Heidi L. Wilson, Boyceville, Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (11-15 MPH), amended from Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (20-24 MPH), $175.30 Bethany Nicole Zeitz, Menomonie, Operating While Suspended (2nd), $200.50 FOR RENT-Mini storage with insulated ceilings. Quinn’s Storage, Knapp. 715-665-2209. Community Foundation awards over $50,000 to local organizations and prepares for next grant cycle NOW INTERVIEWING - Customer Service F/T or P/T. We are actively searching for highly motivated individuals. 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These grants are provided by two CFDC funds created by local families, philanthropist, corporations and private foundations for the charitable investment in our community: The Healthy Futures Fund and the Common Good Fund. These funds were created to meet the most pressing needs in our community. These grants provide the essential assistance to many local nonprofits. The nonprofit organizations who received funds are: •Arbor Place, Inc.: Community Room Furnishings and Equipment, $7,000.00 • Boyceville Community Ambulance District: Purchase of an Ambulance Cot, $12,500.00 •Boyceville Community School District: Science Technol- • HELP WANTED • • WANTED • FEMALE TO SIT WITH ELDERLY LADY from 1 to 4 p.m. 4 days a week. 715-265-7266. 6p7 S 715-265-4271 www.westcap.org or www.idealauto.org 315 Misty Lane, Glenwood City, WI 54013 Great Jobs with Manpower! Manpower in Menomonie has GREAT opportunities in assembly, warehouse, packaging, machining, shipping/receiving & more! 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Fierce Freedom is able to use their funds to educate students on the reality of human trafficking in our county. “According to the U.S. Department of State human trafficking is the fastest growing crime on the planet. Our goal is to educate staff and students about the realities of human sex trafficking in Dunn County,” stated Fierce Freedom Executive Director Jenny Almquist. Dunn County’s close proximity to the Twin Cities and Interstate 90 has brought human trafficking to our home towns. Fierce Freedom aims to educate youth of the dangers, as well as the warning signs of human trafficking. CFDC also supported the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts to fund a performance of Continental Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker for local elementary school children. According to Amy Reise, “Some area schools have recently faced budget cuts to arts education. Tight budget restrictions have also made field trips difficult for some area school.” This performance will provide a chance for approximately 250 local school children, who otherwise would not have access to the arts, the experience seeing a live ballet performance. This year CFDC was also able to assist Stepping Stones’ Share a Meal program. The Share a Meal (SAM) program provides weekend meals in backpacks to children at risk of hunger when school meals are not available. Nationally 1 in 5 children are at risk for hunger. Stepping Stones’ Project SAM is working to alleviate child hunger. Every Friday afternoon students who sign up for the program receive a bag at school full of enough food for two breakfasts and two lunches. Through this program children are getting the nutrition they need to maintain healthy lives and perform better in school. “It’s wonderful that the Community Foundation is able to fund such a broad spectrum, from basic needs, to art, to innovative pilot programs” says Georgina Tegart, Executive Director of CFDC. Any nonprofits interested in applying for the next grant cycle can do so before the next deadline of February 1st, 2015. For more information or to learn how you can get involved visit their website at www. cfdunncounty.org. NEWS Colfax agrees to interview five for administrator-clerk-treasurer By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following a closed session October 6, the Colfax Village Board approved interviewing five candidates for the administrator-clerk-treasurer position. All together, the village received 12 applications. During the closed session, the village board and the personnel committee reviewed the applications and assigned a ranking number in order of preference. The Colfax Village Board planned to interview candidates for the position Thursday evening, October 9, and again Saturday morning, October 11 The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office partners with 24-7 and West Wisconsin Telcom for Packer cards DUNN COUNTY — The next time you see a Dunn County Sheriff ’s Deputy, you might just be offered a Green Bay Packers Player trading card. Sheriff Dennis Smith says the department recently partnered with 24-7 & West Wisconsin Telcom and the Green Bay Packers to offer Green Bay Packer Player trading cards. The special Green Bay Packer Player trading cards include pictures of 20 different Packers players and team management. On the reverse side, the cards have crime prevention tips and helpful everyday suggestions for young people. The football card program is designed to make it easier for young people to become acquainted with deputies in a fun way. Though the program is mainly intended for school children, the cards are for Packers fans of any age. Deputies of the Dunn County Sheriff ’s Office together with 24-7 & West Wisconsin Telcom will distribute 1-2 trading cards each week for the remainder of the football season. If you see a Dunn County Deputy on patrol, please feel free to wave him/her down and ask for the GB player trading card of the week. If the officer is not busy with a service call, they can stop and give you the featured card of the week. Board also approved extending Ponto’s employment until the date that she actually leaves town. Ponto plans on moving to Florida and is expecting to close on a house sometime during the week of October 13. The Colfax Village Board also approved wages of $27.78 per hour for Ponto to work remotely by laptop computer after she leaves Wisconsin in order to assist for two weeks when the village board has hired a new administrator-clerk-treasurer. Colfax Village Board’s personnel committee includes all of the village trustees. The personnel committee is chaired by Village Trustee Susan Olson, while the village board is chaired by Village President Scott Gunnufson. Jackie Ponto, administratorclerk-treasurer, turned in her resignation following the September 8 village board meeting and indicated that her last day of employment would be October 10. Ponto began working for the village in the summer of 2012. Following the closed session October 6, the Colfax Village Town of Howard approves frac sand borehole ordinance By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF HOWARD — Anyone prospecting for frac sand in the Town of Howard will now be required to obtain a license and to properly close the boreholes. Following a public hearing October 7, the Howard Town Board approved a non-metallic mine exploration license ordinance. Before prospectors can begin boring for frac sand, they must get a license, and they must tell the Town of Howard when and where they are planning to prospect, said Tom Zwiefelhofer, town supervisor. The exploration license ordinance applies to the drilling of one of more boreholes to a depth of ten feet or more. The Town of Howard has received reports from area residents that frac sand prospectors have opened boreholes and have left them open. The concern is that unsuspecting people, wildlife or livestock could step in one of the holes and break a leg or that the borehole could allow contaminants to get into the groundwater. The Town of Howard also has received reports that prospectors have drilled boreholes on property where they did not have permission from the landowner to look for frac sand. The ordinance applies to nonmetallic minerals that include, but are not limited to, stone, rock, sand, gravel, asbestos, beryl, diamond, clay, coal, feldspar, peat and talc. The application for an exploration license is required to include the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the operator of the mine exploration operation, and the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of all owners or lessors of the land on which the exploration will occur. In addition, the application must include written proof that the landowner has consented to the exploration and has consented to inspections by the Town of Howard. The application must also include a certified survey map and parcel identification numbers, dates when the exploration will start and when it will conclude, the number of boreholes that will be drilled and the fee established by the Town of Howard to cover the township’s administrative costs. The mine exploration licensing ordinance includes requirements that the operator must give the Town of Howard ten days advance notice of when the boring will start and 24 hours advance notice of the filling of a borehole. Any authorized officer, employee or representative of the Town of Howard may inspect the premises to determine compliance with the exploration license ordinance. All boreholes must be abandoned in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code NR812.26(7) within three days after work at the borehole has concluded. Within ten days after the borehole has been properly abandoned, the prospector must file a report with the Town of Howard certifying that the boreholes have been properly abandoned. During the regular meeting that followed the public hearing, the Howard Town Board approved the non-metallic mine exploration licensing ordinance and appointed Eric Suvada, town constable, as the borehole inspector. Fees During the regular meeting, the Howard Town Board also approved a license fee of $250 for non-metallic mine exploration. The inspection fee is $15 per borehole. The amount of the administrative fee will be determined in the event that the Town of Howard must hire an engineer or another consultant, and the fee assessed will cover the town’s costs. The administrative fee will in- the Sikoras said. At the September meeting, Howard Town Board members agreed that the town’s attorney should work with the EOG Resources attorney to obtain a property value guarantee for the Sikoras. Zwiefelhofer reported that the town’s attorney is working on the issue with EOG Resources. Sandy Sikora noted that she wanted the property value guarantee to be based on the fair market value prior to the mining operation starting in the Town of Howard. At the September meeting, town board members reported that during the 14 months it took to negotiate a mining agreement, EOG Resources had submitted a list of properties the company would agree to include in the property value guarantee and would not consider adding any other properties. NRB petition The Howard Town Board approved a resolution supporting the petition to the Natural Resources Board asking for a strategic analysis of frac sand mining. Midwest Environmental Advocates wrote the petition, and along with signatures from area residents, plans to submit the petition to the NRB in October or November. The Howard Town Board meets next on November 11. clude $20 per hour for Suvada to cover the cost of the inspection. Prospectors who drill a borehole with no license will face a fine of $1,500 per hole. The fees established by the Howard Town Board include $500 per hole if the prospector fails to properly abandon the boreholes. Dachel property The Howard Town Board has received a letter from EOG Resources outlining the proposed plan for the Edward Dachel property. Dachel has alleged that blasting at the S&S mine across the road from his property has damaged his home and other buildings. The proposal includes an inspection of the Dachel house, hiring an independent blasting engineer, taking a seismograph of the blasting, writing a report, and submitting the report to the town board. Howard Town Board members agreed to send a copy of the letter to Dachel. Sikora property Town of Howard residents Dale and Sandy Sikora contacted the Howard Town Board last summer to say they believed their property should be included in the property value guarantee for the EOG Resources S&S mine. Their property is closer to the mine than some of the other properties included in the guarantee, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 24-7 & WEST WISCONSIN TELCOM recently presented the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office with a commemorative 2014 Green Bay Packer Player trading card poster to kick off the start of the new Green Bay Packer trading card campaign in Dunn County. Pictured are Dunn County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Adam Zukowski, 24-7 & West Wisconsin Telcom Public Relations Manager, Robin Buck, and Dunn County Sheriff Dennis Smith. —photo submitted Or feel free to stop at the Dunn County Sheriff ’s Office or 24 -7 & West Wisconsin Telcom retail stores in Menomonie, Downsville or Eau Claire during normal business hours to obtain trading cards. According to Sheriff Smith, “Our goal with this initiative is to promote communications between deputies and the public. We hope those discussions will build bonds that last into the future and encourage a positive relationship with both the deputies and employees of a local business. Thanks to our friends at 24-7 & West Wisconsin Telcom for sponsoring this community relations and public outreach program with the Green Bay Packers.” Now’s the time to rustle up a WILD DEAL on wireless Stop by and moSey through our free phoneS think the West was wild? 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..................................................................... $15983 2003 TRAILBLAZE ............................................................................$6983 2005 TRAILBLAZE ............................................................................$9983 2006 TRAILBLAZE ......................................................................... $10983 2008 TRAILBLAZE ......................................................................... $12983 2011 TRAVERSE .............................................................................. $24983 2007 UPLANDER ..............................................................................$9983 2011 WRANGLER .......................................................................... $29983 2009 YUKON ................................................................................... $29983
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