The Star News January 7, 2016

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January 7, 2016
Volume 143 + Number 1
Medford, Wisconsin
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First baby born in Medford in 2016

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Elections set
for spring
Few local races at school, county

or municipal level for April 5 vote
Girls basketball
scores a big win
by News Editor Brian Wilson
Sports
Show choirs to
compete in Colby
Ask Ed
Hitting the hill
Buy this photo online at www.centralwinews.com
photo by Brian Wilson
Shannon Reis of Abbotsford holds her 4-1/2 year old son Cashton as they slide
down the tubing hill at Perkinstown Winter Sports Area. The hill was a busy place
Saturday as it opened for the weekend. See more pictures on page 8 of the second
section.
There will be some new faces and few contested races

for the 2016 spring election cycle.
The entire Taylor County Board, along with some of
the seats on area school and village boards and the city
council are up for election this spring.
At the county board, the only contested race will be
between Jim Metz and Bob Lee for the district 5 seat representing the town of Medford. Metz, who represented a
portion of the city of Medford in the past, and has been
the longtime county board chairman, had to step down
from the district 4 seat last month after moving to a new
home.
Medford alderman Mike Bub was appointed to fill
Metzs seat and has filed nomination papers to run for
the seat this spring. Other changes on the county board
will be Medford alderman Dave Roiger running to fill
Roger Ewans district 3 seat. Ewan is not seeking reelection.
See ELECTION on page 3
County gets failing grade on tobacco

Crash was an OWI
wake up call
Page 16
Area deaths
Obituaries start on
page 13 for:
Sr. Elaine Czarnezki SDS
Lester E. Fliehs
Shaunee Sue Johnson
Edward O. Langteau
Lorin James Markow
Carol Petznick
Dorothy V. Scharer
Esther Umlauft
David A. Williams
Martha Mickie Zuber
Compliance check showed

11 of 21 retailers sold
tobacco to underage patrons
Taylor County came up lacking in a recent
report on tobacco access to minors.
During a recent compliance check of 21
tobacco retailers in the county, 11 sold to minors. This is a sharp increase compared to the
previous two years. In 2013 there had been
only one failure and there were three in 2014.
A failure rate of more than 50 percent gives
the county the distinction of having the highest failure rate reported. The next highest rate
was from Bayfield County where one of the
two retailers checked, failed.
By comparison, Dunn County had 29
checks in 2015 with three establishments failing. Dunn County also had 5 of the 21 retailers
fail in 2014 and zero of 25 retailers fail in 2013.
As part of the Wisconsin Wins (WI Wins)
campaign, the Wisconsin Department of
Health Services contracts with local partners
to conduct investigations to establish retailer
compliance with the law. Local initiatives

also include retailer education and training,
media outreach, and community education.
The goal of this science-based, state-level
initiative is to reduce the number of tobacco
sales to minors in counties all across the state.
The WI Wins campaign is a science-based,
state-level initiative designed to decrease
youth access to tobacco products. WI Wins
was launched in the spring of 2002 as
part of a comprehensive
hensive approach to preventing
nting
youth access to
tobacco.
Meno-monie-based Ar-bor Place was the
firm contracted
for Pepin, Taylor
and Dunn counnties this year.
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Arbor Place, said
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teenagers were used
sed
to attempt to buy
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counties.
The Taylor County compliance
checks took place on Aug. 19. Kirsch said all

the license holders in the county are informed
at the beginning of the year that a check will
occur at some point, but the exact date is a
surprise.
State statute 254.916 allows the checks to
occur. Krisch explained that under supervision of a trained adult, trained minors, ages
16-17, legally enter any business that holds a
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Community Calendar
Sunday, Jan. 10
Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12
Step Study Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church of Christ, 510 E.
Broadway, Medford.
Monday, Jan. 11
Cub Scouts Pack 583
submitted photo
Cub Scouts in Pack 583 include (l. to r.): First row, Keaton Schmidt-Franz, Korbin
Thums, Michael Bant and Cooper Field; second row, Skylarr Graveen, Nicholas Nikkila, Sean Wieland, Travis Macholl and Jack Jensen; third row, Blake Griebel, Aidan
Hause, Erik Burrier, Wyatt Peterson, Nicolas Gonzalaz, Marques Franklin; fourth row,
Deacon Carlson, Ryan Griebel, Nathan Nikkila, Jonas Staroba, Evan Lord, Ian Anderson, Logan Geiger. Not pictured are Gavin Polansky, Mason Podeweltz, Hector
Menchaca, Ethan Klinger and Calvin Podeweltz.
Cub Scouts Pack 583

holds Christmas party
On Dec. 5 the Cub Scouts from Pack
583 celebrated Christmas together. The
pack includes scouts from Rib Lake,
Prentice and Ogema.
They had a rousing game of kickball
and followed it with a taco potluck. However, the highlight of the evening was getting to pick a leader and throw a whipped
cream pie in their face.
Each boy that sold over $350 worth of
popcorn that year had this opportunity.
The boys of Pack 583 have only 27 members and 18 of them sold to at least this
goal. In total the pack sold over $14,000
worth of popcorn to the Prentice, Ogema,

and Rib Lake communities. Pack 583
would like to thank all those members of
the community that supported them in
this annual fundraiser.
These Scouts have also had the opportunity to hear from members of the
police force (Deputy Dave) and the Army
National Guard (Cody Hartmann). They
have been busy with service projects like
cleaning up after the Ogema Tree Festival, sending care packages to soldiers as
well as many individual efforts.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

1013 of Rib Lake Meeting Weighin 5:15 p.m. Meeting 6 p.m. Rib Lake Senior Citizens Center, Hwy 102 and Front
Street. Information: Mary 715-427-3593 or
Sandra 715-427-3408.
Chelsea Conservation Club Meeting 7 p.m. at clubhouse, N6357 Hwy 13,
Medford.
American Legion Auxiliary 519
Meeting 1 p.m. Legion Clubhouse, 224
N. Powell, Stetsonville.
Medford VFW Meeting 7 p.m.
VFW Clubhouse, 240 S. Eighth St. (Hwy
13), Medford.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Medford Rotary Club Meeting
Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Filling Station Cafe
& Bar, 884 W. Broadway Ave., Medford.
Information: 715-748-0370.
Al-Anon Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church of Christ, 510 E.
Broadway, Medford. Information: 715427-3613.
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Topic
Meeting 7 p.m. Community United
Church of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
7 p.m. Hwy 64 and Main Street, Medford.
Information: 715-512-0048.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
6:30 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Hwy 102
and Front Street, Rib Lake. Information:
Arlene 715-427-3613.
Medford Lions Club Meeting Dinner 6:30 p.m. B.S. Bar & Grill, W4782 Hwy
64, Medford. Information: 715-785-7573.
Womens Empowerment Group
Meeting 6-7 p.m. Information: Stepping Stones 715-748-3795.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Nutrient management class offered

Farmers who are interested in writing a nutrient management plan for their
farm can learn how by attending a series
of classes this January in Taylor County.
Farmers who have participated in past
classes have learned how their plan is
put together, why its written the way it
is, and the importance of nutrient management planning from both environmental as well as economic perspectives.
This year your local land conservation department, along with Northcentral Technical College, have developed
five local nutrient management planning
Rabies clinic Jan. 9

The Diamond Lakers 4-H Club is sponsoring a rabies clinic on Saturday, Jan.
9 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lublin
fire hall.
For more information, call 715-6693655.
classes located throughout Clark, Lincoln, Marathon, Price and Taylor counties. Cost-share money is currently available.
NTC Medford campus will be hosting
classes on Friday, Jan. 8, 15 and 22 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The NTC Spencer campus classes are on Thursday, Jan. 21, 28,
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 7-9 p.m. NTC
Wausau campus classes are Wednesdays
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 20, 27 and
Feb. 3.
All first time participants need to complete all 12 hours of training. Previous
participants need to complete six hours
at any location. Other times are available at each campus. Call NTC Wausau
campus at 715-675-3331 to register.
If possible, those attending the classes
should have soil tests completed on their
fields. Contact the Taylor County Land
Conservation Department at 715-7481469 for any other information about the
class.
Medford Association of Rocket Science (MARS) Club Meeting 6-9 p.m.

First Floor Conference Room, Taylor
County Courthouse, 224 S. Second St.,
Medford. Everyone welcome. Information: 715-748-9669.
Alcoholics
Anonymous
Closed
Meeting 7 p.m. Community United
Church of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford.
Friday, Jan. 15
Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting 7 p.m. Community United Church
of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford. Information: 715-965-1568.
Storytime Fridays 10:30 a.m.
Frances L. Simek Memorial Library, 400
N. Main St., Medford. Activities include
stories, songs and snacks. Children age
2-3 and their parents or caregivers meet
for 20 minutes in the big conference
room. Children age 4-5 meet for 30 minutes in the small conference room while
their parents or caregivers remain in the
library. Storytime does not meet when
Medford Public Schools are closed.
7-Day Forecast for Medford, Wisconsin
Last weeks weather recorded at the Medford Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Weather forecast information from the National Weather Service in La Crosse
The weather is taken from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. the following day. For example 8 a.m. Tuesday to 8 a.m. Wednesday.
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Aspirus Birthing Center

welcomes first baby of 2016
Aspirus Birthing Center Medford
welcomed its first baby of the year at
4:05 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1. Harper Marie
was born to parents Gabrielle Lazar of
Hawkins and Wayne Ostrowski of Sheldon. At birth, Harper weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz.
and was 20 inches in length.
For being Aspirus Birthing Center
Medfords first baby of 2016, Harper and
her family received a laundry basket
filled with gifts generously donated by
area businesses and individuals.
The family said Harpers status as the
Birthing Centers first baby of 2016 is exciting and called the gifts provided sweet
and thoughtful.
Those donating to the basket include:
Abiding Care Pregnancy Resource Center; Check Advance (Medford); Healthy
Skin & Body LLC; H&R Block (Medford);
Little Store Senior Crafts & More; Medford Cooperative; Medford Dental Clinic,
S.C.; Peoples Choice Credit Union; Sand
Box Child Care & Preschool; Stephanie
Dray; and Walmart (Medford).
Election field set for spring races

Continued from page 1
Gene Knoll is running to fill the district 7 seat representing a portion of the
towns of Medford and Hammel. Incumbent Dave Lemke is not seeking reelection.
Catherine Lemke will be running for a
full term for the district 10 seat. She was
appointed last month to fill the vacancy
left with the resignation of Jason Julien.
The seat represents the towns of Browning and Goodrich.
According to County Clerk Bruce
Strama, all the remaining incumbents
have filed nomination papers.
The village of Rib Lake will see some
new faces this spring, but who they might
be remains to be seen. Clerk Dawn Swenson reports that while incumbents Jack
Buksa and Vernell Vanhecker have filed
for reelection, Bob Carpenter has filed a
statement of noncandidacy papers with
no one filing to fill that seat. In addition,
the seat previously held by Doug Polacek
remains vacant, which means the board
will have to appoint two new members to
fill the vacant spots.
In the city of Medford, city clerk Ginny Brost reports all incumbents have
filed for reelection with no challengers.

Four of the eight aldermen and the mayor are up for reelection this spring. There
is a similar story in the village of Stetsonville where clerk Shawn Sullivan reports
the incumbents have filed with no challengers. The village of Gilman will hold
a caucus later this month to determine
their board candidates.
In the school district races, Medford
Area Public Schools will see a race of
four candidates running for three seats.
Former board member Jeff Lange is running against incumbents Jeff Peterson,
Dave Fleegel and Barb Knight.
At Rib Lake Schools, the incumbents
have filed for reelection with no challengers. At the Gilman School District,
incumbents Gina Timm and Jerry
Sromek have filed for reelection with no
challengers.
In addition to the local non-partisan
races, the spring election will include the
state supreme court race and the Wisconsin presidential preference primary.
Running both a partisan and nonpartisan election at the same time will cause
additional headaches for clerks and election officials.
submitted photo
First baby
Gabrielle Lazar and Wayne Ostrowski show off their daughter Harper, the first baby
born at Aspirus Birthing Center Medford in 2016.
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An organization that helps people make needed repairs to stay in their homes recently got a boost from the Medford VFW post. Commander Bill Vach presented a
check of $510 to Pete Klingbeil of Neighbors to Neighbors. The money was raised
from raffles the group held during Veterans Day and generous donations from the
family members of deceased members. According to Vach, the donation is a way to
give back to the community and help people in the area. Money raised was also used
to purchase new home medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and shower
chairs to be lent out to the public as needed. The VFW also coordinates clothing collection to give to veterans and others in need with special support given to Stepping
Stones Shelter, that program is organized by Leon Gustafson.
Pictured are (l. to r.) Gustafson, Vach, Pete Klingbeil of Neighbor to Neighbor and
Taylor County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Hein.
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Coats for Kids
submitted photo
Medford Kiwanis member Joan Steliga joins students and staff at Medford Area Elementary School with the dozens of coats and winter gear collected at the school as part
of the Kiwanis Coats for Kids program. The coats were donated to the Indianhead Community Action Agency food pantry and are available for anyone in need of a warm coat
this winter. The pantry is located at the Taylor County Education Center on College Ave. in Medford.
County gets failing grade for underage tobacco complaince check

tobacco license in order to conduct these
investigations. State law prohibits the
sale of tobacco products to anyone under
18 years old.
According to Kirsch, the teenage
volunteers are picked to be neither too
young nor too old. She said they instruct
females to not wear excessive make-up or
wear college or school-themed clothing
or otherwise attempt to look older.
We want them to be average looking
teens, she said.
The rules are similar for the boys taking part in the spot checks. She said they
ask them to not have excessive facial hair
and that they dress normally for their
ages. If their age is questionable we do
an age survey to determine what people
think their ages are, she said.
In addition, the agency takes pictures
of the teens participating in the compliance check on the day of the checks. She
said when they are doing the compliance
checks, they make note of the time and
try to avoid times when the retailers are
super busy.
All the retailers are notified within
three days if they fail and within 10 days
of the compliance check if they passed.
Kirsch explains that when a retailer

sold to the minors, the teens exit the store
and with the adult complete an investigation form. That form is then passed on to
the local police or county sheriff.
We report all sales to the city police
or county sheriff, they can take it up to
the retailer, she said. It is up to law enforcement if they get a warning or a citation.
According to police chief Ken Coyer,
the decision to issue a warning or ticket
depends on the past history with the retailer.
For the checks that actually were in
the City of Medford we review the circumstances and report. We have cited or
warned the business based on past incidents, he said. We generally either cite,
warn or even make contact with the business and congratulate them for running
the required checks.
In addition to the WI Wins check, Coyer said the city has also run its own compliance checks in the past.
The goal of the program is to ensure
that clerks and other frontline employees are following the law when it comes
to making the required checks. Kirsch
said the compliance checks are serving
that purpose.
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I have had some that called and apologized after they failed, she said. Others, she said, took the results as places
where they needed to do more training to
identify underage patrons.
Kirsch said the high sale rates continue to be due to mistakes made by clerks/
bartenders, either by not checking identification at all or by reading the ID incorrectly. She said they are working
with local law enforcement and tobacco
license holders to identify ways to increase clerk training to decrease tobacco
sales to minors.
It is the responsibility of the tobacco license holder to train all employees on the
sale of tobacco products, including not
selling tobacco to minors. Retailers can
obtain free, state-approved training on
tobacco sales laws through www.smokecheck.org. The online tool includes study
guides, a quiz, and a certificate of completion. By knowing and following the rules,
businesses and their employees help
Wisconsin youth stay tobacco-free.
Kirsch said she felt the results in Taylor County were more an exception this
year than any sort of pattern. I think it
was a fluke. I dont think they are so high
a level, she said.
She said one of the challenges for retailers is being able to understand the
states various types of identification

cards. She noted the state has made
changes to the ID cards in recent years
and as a result there are a number of different versions currently being used. She
noted it gets more confusing when retailers must deal with out-of-state identifications. She said in similar compliance
checks for alcohol sales, they have had
underage people from Minnesota take
part.
Kirsch also cautioned against putting too much into the comparisons from
one area to another. She noted not every
group doing the compliance checks follows the same protocol.
For example, while she requires the
teens to bring in their identification,
other coordinators do not. That skews
the results, she said. She also noted that
there is a subjective factor to the checks
and concedes her perception of what is
youthful appearance may not match that
of clerks or bartenders.
While Arbor House has done the
checks in recent years, Kirsch said another contractor will do them in 2016 after the agency gave up the contract. However, she said she will still be curious as
to what the outcome will be and expected
the failure rate to be lower as retailers
step up training of employees.
Staff training is the first line of defense

Staff training is the first line of
defense against keeping tobacco and
alcohol out of the hands of minors.
With a recent report from WI Wins
showing more than half of tobacco
retailers in Taylor County failing a
surprise compliance check conducted last year, the need for adequate
training is further emphasized.
According to Tom Gallistel, assistant manager at Medford County
Market, this training is something
the Medford Cooperative takes very
seriously.
He said the first day of training for
any cashiers or convenience store
employees includes a major emphasis on making the appropriate identification checks. The store uses a
fact-sheet from the state showing the
different styles of identification with
which they may come into contact.
For example, he said one version
of the Wisconsin drivers license was
issued from fall 1997 to fall 2005.
This was then changed for licenses
issued from 2005 to 2012. In 2012
there were changes again which
lasted until 2015. Implementation of

the most recent design then began in
fall of 2015. Gallistel explained the
training they do involves looking at
all those different types of licenses.
The training shows employees what
to look for to ensure the ID is valid.
The Medford Cooperative has the
practice of checking for ID for anyone who appears under 27 years old.
The staff training also goes beyond just looking at the date on the
card, but goes into comparing the
picture along with the height and
weight and other factors such as the
apparent nervousness of the person
making the purchase.
Staff are also trained on the potential consequences of selling items to
minors. These consequences include
the potential for fines for both the
store and the clerk or cashier involved.
We take it very seriously here,
Gallistel said, noting that when any
problems have occurred, they work
to address them quickly.
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Insurance policies in central

Wisconsin are among highest
by Peter Weinschenk, Record Review
Health insurance policies sold in central Wisconsin
are among the most costly in the state, according to a
new report issued on Monday.
Citizen Action of Wisconsin reported that health insurance policies written for people in Wausau, Stevens
Point and Marshfield were approximately 27 percent
more expensive than policies written for Madison residents, who enjoy the states cheapest health insurance.
Citizen Action said Milwaukee has the states highest overall health insurance costs with a combination
of single annual premiums and deductibles for large
group, small group and individual insurance consumers
averaging $9,456. Racine sits in second place at $9,453.
Wausau ($9,219), Stevens Point ($9,193) and Marshfield
($9,128) capture the next three rankings. The comparable average Madison cost of premiums and deductibles
in the three groups comes to $7,234, almost $2,000 less
than central Wisconsin insurance costs.
Citizen Action said health insurance purchased
by individuals in central Wisconsin was the most expensive in Wisconsin. Premiums and deductibles in
Wausau, Stevens Point and Marshfield were $10,918, the
group said, compared with premiums and deductibles
of $6,448 in Madison. The state average of single individual market premiums and deductibles figures to $8,422.
Large employers also pay relatively high prices for
their workers health insurance here in central Wisconsin, Citizen Action said. The single annual cost of
premiums and deductibles in Wausau is $9,605. That
compares with a Madison cost of $8,010. The state average cost is $9,255.
Small employers, however, get a break on health insurance. Citizen Action says the small group health insurance cost in premiums and deductibles for Wausau,
Marshfield and Stevens Point is $7,134, significantly below the state average of $7,417. The comparable small
group cost in Madison is $7,246.
Spokespeople for the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) and an area insurance company,
Security Health Plan, said underlying health care costs
were the reason for what they admitted were sizeable
regional differences in insurance premiums across Wis-
consin.
OCI representative J.P. Wieske said Wisconsin has a
competitive health insurance market with 25 licensed
companies vying for business.
The states competitive health insurance marketplace is proven by its record of consumer rebates, he
said. The federal Affordable Care Act requires all health
insurance companies to pay out at least 80 percent of all
premiums in claims or pay out rebates to consumers.
Wisconsin is one of the states with the lowest percentages of consumer rebates, noted Wieske.
Wieske said OCI reviews all health insurance policies to ensure that their prices are neither excessive
or so inadequate such that a company would be unable to pay claims as promised in policies.
Marty Anderson, director of consumer marketing for
Security Health Plan, said Madison enjoys lower insurance costs because of the number of integrated health
systems in that city, including Dean Health Plan, Unity
and Group Health Cooperative.
Integrated health systems have hospitals, health insurance companies and other providers all in one comprehensive system.
Anderson said, locally, Marshfield Clinic is integrated with Security Health Plan, but it is not connected
with St. Josephs Hospital.
We are integrated here to a point, he said.
Anderson said the Aspirus system has a relationship
with Arise health insurance, but they are not part of a
single organization.
The spokesman said the cost of health insurance in
central Wisconsin is a large problem.
The cost of care is unsustainable, Anderson said.
The cost of care will increase so that people will no longer will be able to afford it. Some people are already at
that point.
Neither Marshfield Clinic nor Aspirus returned telephone calls requesting comment on the Citizen Action
report.
Comment on the report was sought from local legislators, including Reps. Bob Kulp (R-Stratford) and John
Spiros (R-Marshfield), as well as Sen. Jerry Petrowski
(R-Marathon). No legislator returned a telephone call.
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New pediatric scale will

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Donors to the Aspirus Medford Foundation provided
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55 pounds. More than 2,000 patients are expected to use
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Editorials
New year brings new challenges, opportunities

Every year brings with it new challenges, as well as some continuing issues. The
goal for voters, residents and elected officials will be to face these challenges and
make decisions which turn obstacles into
opportunities.
While at times, the choices made in the
coming year may seem minor or at least
only affect a small number of people, the
outcome of the decisions made could have
major impacts for decades to come.
The following are some of the issues
and areas of opportunity members of The
Star News editorial board see in the coming year.
Technology
Technology surrounds all of us. Ubiquitous smartphones and tablet computers
are just some examples. These devices simultaneously connect people across miles
and continents while creating divisions
as people hunch over screens rather than
talk to their loved ones at the dinner table.
The promise of any type of technology
is increased efficiency and ease of finding and using information. These are the
benefits which local government officials
seek to maximize by utilizing technology to replace printed board packets and
meeting minutes.
At first glance, it seems the switch
from paper to electronic communications
would have immediate and quantifiable
benefits through reduction in copy charges, paper purchased and staff time collating and sorting paper documents.
If implemented wisely, such savings
can be achieved. However, in deciding to
make the change, elected officials need to
factor in potential expenses. Electronic
packets and emails require a device on
which to view them. The city of Medford plans to issue each council member
an iPad by February while the countys
switch is on hold at least until after the
spring election in April.
While prices continue to fall compared
to just a few years ago, any cost needs to
include the training of board members on
how to use the devices. A full cost accounting must also factor in how often they will
need to be replaced or repaired either
through negligence or normal use.
Another important cost to consider
is the software support. Elaborate content management systems, such as the
one recently suggested by the countys
information technology department, are
loaded with whistles and bells. There is
no doubt that in a very large organization they could be cost effective. However,
the county would do better to look at how
Medford Area Public Schools handles
their electronic packets. Each month, a
PDF file of the board packet is posted to
the districts website. Board members, as
well as anyone else, can view it online or
download it to their personal device. Not
only is it largely fool-proof, it is also very
cheap with no ongoing contracts.
As governments make the move to the
increased use of technology, they should
Star News
It was petrifying.
be wary not to be swayed by sales pitches

and end up spending tax dollars on more
than they will ever use.
In addition to government spending on
technology, access will continue to be a
major issue for the region. Taylor County,
like much of rural Wisconsin, is in a technology backwater when it comes to accessing high speed, broadband internet.
Expansion of reliable high speed internet to the entire county is essential for
economic growth and to attract workers
and residents to the area.
Education
Voters in the Medford area will face a
choice this spring about making a longterm investment in school facilities. Voters are being asked to approve two referendum questions. The first is to borrow
money to pay for a number of repairs
including the replacement of the aging
bleachers at the high school. Included
with this referendum is the installation
of a new parking lot off Hwy 64 for the
Medford Area Middle School which will
improve safety for students and relieve
parking headaches for those attending
events held each week at the school. These
are big ticket items which fulfill long-term
needs for the district, and represent a
continued investment in these important
community facilities.
The second referendum question focuses on the pool and asks voters to approve
borrowing to fix the existing pool. The
age and style of construction for the pool
means it is running on borrowed time.
The pool is a heavily-used resource for the
district and maintaining it for future generations of students is important.
Some have questioned why money was
not being put aside each year for these
maintenance projects. While in an ideal
world that would have happened, the financial situation for school districts in recent years has focused on keeping school
doors open and avoiding cutting staff or
services. Medford voters are in the same
spot Rib Lake area voters were in a year
ago with deciding if they should reinvest
in the school facilities.
At the same time voters are exercising
local control to determine the future of
their schools, others, at the state level, are
trying to take away that local control. A series of bills being proposed by Republican
legislators call for limiting the number of
times governments can go to the voters
for referendum questions. Specifically, if
a referendum fails, it would eliminate the
ability to come back and ask again for a
period of years. Voters should be the ones
to decide if a referendum is worthy of
support and will voice that decision at the
ballot box.
sentiments in an attempt to garner supporters. The idea that any life matters has
become politicized when dealing with the
very real concern over potentially unlawful police activity in urban areas. Efforts
to reduce the number and access to firearms is countered by second amendment
absolutism with the president using the
power of executive orders to impose his
own vision of gun control. Meanwhile,
the national media has fixated on an us
vs. them model where people are divided
into red or blue depending on their states
voting records.
There are serious issues facing America which need to be addressed. However,
the issues are more nuanced and deeper
than a 30-second sound bite or the instantaneous opinion a 24-hour news channel
talking head will give them.
With presidential candidates playing
off the politics of hate and discord, American voters face a significant test in the
coming year.
The politics of polarization is a dangerous game for democracy. Divide and conquer has been a sound battlefield strategy
for centuries. History is littered with examples of once-stable societies where this
strategy had been used by tyrants to advance their own motives.
As people on all sides of political issues seek to emphasize that which divides
Americans, it is all the more important to
look at the many things that tie the country together in brotherhood. Voters need
to hold politicians feet to the fire and not
allow them to preach platitudes and pander to paranoia.
Just as a smelter adds various elements
to iron to make it into strong steel alloys,
America is made stronger by the elements
each of its citizens brings. Efforts to polarize the population for political profit
will weaken the country.
Economy
By most measures, the national economy has recovered from the so-called
Great Recession at least in the nations centers of wealth and power.
Historically the business cycle shows

there will be periods of economic growth
and periods of decline. Government
regulation seeks to limit both the peaks
and valleys and instead foster continued
steady growth while keeping inflation in
check.
With the national economic recovery
in full swing, renewed attention needs
to be spent at the local level. Wisconsins
rural communities are struggling for sustainability.
In order for this to happen communities must promote entrepreneurship.
Schools must focus on creating thinkers
and problem solvers who are able to see
opportunities in any challenge.
At the same time, local and state government must work to create an atmosphere that promotes grassroots growth.
While every rule or regulation is put in
place for a reason, sometimes the rule outlives the reason for its implementation.
This has the unintended consequence
of limiting economic and community
growth.
While looking at ways to foster economic growth, elected officials need to
look at promoting livable communities.
It is easy for bureaucrats and elected officials to focus solely on the bottom line
when setting budgets. While tax money
should be spent prudently, investments
in community well-being can pay long
term dividends in attracting and retaining residents and businesses. Taxpayers,
as any other consumers, look not only at
the amount they pay, but what that investment gives them.
These are just some of the issues which
elected officials and voters will have to address in the coming year. Time will tell
if the decisions reached will be positive
or negative ones. The important thing is
for citizens to become involved in making those decisions rather than allowing
others to make them for you. Active and
engaged citizens are the cornerstone of a
strong community and nation.
Polarization
An armed militia has occupied a federal
building in an attempt to seize public land
and make a political statement in Oregon.
Elsewhere in the country, candidates are
feeding anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant
Quote of the Week:
Tresa Blackburn of Medford describing her reaction after seeing the

damage a drunk driver did to her vehicle.
Members of The Star News editorial board include Publisher Carol OLeary, General Manager Kris
OLeary and News Editor Brian Wilson.
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Story brought back fire tower memories
After reading the last Star News with

the article about fire towers, it brought
back so many memories, I just had to respond.
I sat in the Perkinstown fire tower for
seven years in spring and fall. I spent
many an Easter Sunday up there. I read
lots of books and made puzzles to pass
the time. In the late fall after it got a little
cold, I had a little wood stove in there I
could have a fire in. I sat until the first
snow coverage, usually.
At the time I did this service, I was
the only woman doing it. I believe some
came later.
I had a little daughter, Tammy, and at
age 4, she would climb up with me and

sit and color and read her books. Later
she used to ride her pony up to visit me
often. She now owns OK Tower Services,
so I guess the tower business was bred in
her.
I enjoyed that job from 1972 until 1980
and then they started doing a lot of flying and watching for fires. So my job
came to an end.
Later, my husband Glen Ogle tore
down a fire tower and rebuilt it up by
our cabin north of Perkinstown by the
Yellow River. Now our daughter Tammy
owns that also, so has her own tower.
Lois Ogle, Medford
Vox Pop
Urges people to look at land descriptions
Neighborhoods are usually made up

of people who care about each other.
I have some wisdom that I would
like to share. If you like and appreciate your fellow neighbors, please, look
at the original surveys of the land you
bought years ago in good faith. That land
that you looked at before purchasing,
and Not that couple of extra feet of land
that now lays beyond the fence that was
once possibly part of what you have now.
That fence that has been there between land owners for over a hundred
years.
Have all your land surveyed and each
neighbor sign off making it binding that
will be the determining line. Hence, anyone new coming into the area, and buying adjoining land, can not open a new
can of worms and make trouble in the
neighborhood.
Trust me, there are people who do not
care to be good neighbors and do make
the neighborhood less than it should or
could be.
I prefer to be liked by my neighbors
whom I can ask things of and who can
ask things of me.
A good country starts in a good neighborhood.
Jean Thums, Medford
Helping veterans
The employees at Nestle Pizza in Medford recently held a baked potato bar fundraiser with proceeds helping area veterans in need. The event raised more than $700
which was given to Taylor County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Hein. The money, like
other donations the office receives, goes into a designated fund to assist veterans in
immediate need. Pictured are Louise Becker (l. to r.), Janie Grunwald, Hein, Amanda
Edwards and Deb Quinnell.
Buying a coat should really not be such an adventure
Brian Wilson
be worth it in the long run.

For men, buying coats is similar. Unless you are going with the fitted dress
coats that cost more than my first car,
most mens coats have equally obscure
sizing from small to multiple extra large.
There appears to be no standard. Some
brands run small, others run large. Even
within the same brand the sizing varies
seemingly solely for the purpose of making people feel guilty about eating that
fudge at the office Christmas potluck.
As with any other time I am shopping,
I hit the local stores first. While there
are many fine and very functional coats
available in the Medford area, I couldnt
find the one I wanted. I dont hunt, so
camouflage makes me seem like a poser,
and I already have a barn coat that I use
when working outdoors and doing things
like getting 27,000 gallons of water out of
a downtown basement during the early
morning hours of Christmas Day. Those
fancy ski-jackets just arent my thing,
especially since I have a knack for walking into pointy objects which tend to tear
space-age materials.
Truth be told, my coat shopping attempts were half-hearted. I felt like I was
betraying the memory of my leather
jacket. I imagined it forced to the back of
the closet as I went looking for something
new to keep me warm.
While visiting with my wifes family in
Racine over the Christmas holidays, we
went out shopping to a massive store with
the word coat in its name and seemingly
everything but coats on its racks, but
came up empty. The coats I liked didnt
come in the size I wanted and the ones
that fit werent ones I could see me wearing for the long haul. I began to feel dis-
liable cloth coat just in time for the cold

weather.
Coats are like relationships. When you
are young, they last a season or maybe
two before you outgrow them. As you get
older, you value comfort and stability, a
look to the long haul. Most of us will only
have a few good coats and it makes sense
to take the time to pick the best match.
couraged. Perhaps I should just go back

and try to mend things with my beloved
bomber jacket.
On the way back to Medford for the second time that holiday weekend, we made
one last stop at an outlet mall near Oshkosh. After an hour of wandering from
store to store getting more discouraged, I
finally found my coat. And at more than 75
percent off the ticket price, the price was
right. I couldnt bring myself to get a new
bomber jacket no matter how good they
looked so instead I have a nice, solid re-
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You wouldnt think something so simple as buying a new coat would be that
hard.
For more than a decade my go-to winter coat has been a brown leather bomber
jacket. I had gotten it by chance at an end
of season sale. I had tried it on as a lark
and fell in love with it.
On the down side, it weighs somewhere over 40 pounds, but nothing beats
real leather as far as keeping out the cold
wind.
Unfortunately, my jacket has seen better days. The zipper is getting as temperamental as a two-year-old overdue for her
nap. The liner is worn and torn along the
seams. The pockets have holes and the
cuffs are starting to fray.
I am not one to cast aside such a valued ally in the war against winter. If left
to my own devices, I probably would have
gone on wearing the jacket for decades to
come, but my wife and children had different ideas. They held an intervention and I
was told I needed a new coat and would be
getting one for Christmas.
Coat shopping, especially for bigger
guys, is about the only time the shopping
experiences of men and women converge.
Most mens clothing, at least where I shop,
is sold like lumber dimensional and
functional.
Womens clothing has obscure sizing
numbers based on either the standard of
some twiggy 12-year-old model or the exaggerated dimensions of a Barbie doll.
The size numbers vary from brand to
brand or even from style to style within
brands. It is all part of a diabolical plot.
As an aside, this is why guys should
never, ever buy clothes other than good
pairs of socks for their female significant others. Believe me, even if you are
spot-on in the sizing, there is no way you
come out of that situation unscathed. It is
better to just suck it up and go shopping
with them, or better yet encourage them
to go on a shopping trip with their female
friends. The hit to your bank account will
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Emergency intercept
NEWS
State traffic deaths saw
sharp increase in 2015
THE STAR NEWS
photo by Bryan Wegter
Firefighters from the Medford Area Fire Department and Taylor County Sheriffs
deputies helped cordon off a section of CTH E near Cindys Bar in the early afternoon
of Dec. 31 to allow the Aspirus Medevac Helicopter to pick up a patient. There are
designated intercept spots throughout the county for emergency helicopters to pick
up patients.
Alice in Dairyland applications available

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is
accepting applications for the 69th Alice
in Dairyland, Wisconsins official agriculture ambassador. Application materials
are due Monday, Feb. 8.
In this highly visible and fast-paced position, the 69th Alice in Dairyland will cultivate relationships with television, radio
and print media outlets; write and deliver
speeches; and utilize social media to tell
the stories of Wisconsin agriculture. Additional duties include developing and executing marketing plans, delivering classroom presentations, and networking with
industry professionals. Alice must also
learn and retain information about the
diversity of Wisconsin agriculture and be

able to tailor that information to educate
both urban and rural audiences.
Alice in Dairyland applicants should
have considerable interest in Wisconsin
agriculture; at least three years experience, education or training in communications, marketing, education or public
relations; and public speaking experience.
Applicants must be female, Wisconsin
residents and at least 21 years old.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references
to DATCP by 4:30 p.m., Monday, February
8, 2016. Application materials are available at http://datcp.wi.gov/Business/Alice_in_Dairyland/Recruitment.
Thursday,
Thursday,January
April 23,
1, 2015
7,
2016
Wisconsin ended 2015 with 556 traffic

fatalities, which was 62 more than 2014
and six more than the five-year average,
according to preliminary statistics from
the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). Wisconsin is one of approximately 35 states that experienced
an increase in fatalities in 2015.
Traffic deaths in 2015 increased
by about 13 percent compared with
2014. However, it is important to note
that the 494 traffic deaths in 2014 were
the lowest annual total in 71 years,
said WisDOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb.
In recent years, weve had success in
reducing traffic fatalities, and our ultimate goal is still zero preventable traffic
deaths in Wisconsin. We will continue to
analyze crash data so we can take effective actions in traffic safety education,
enforcement and engineering to prevent
fatal and serious injury crashes.
David Pabst, director of the WisDOT
Bureau of Transportation Safety, said
that warm spring weather, substantial
drops in gas prices and an improving
economy in 2015 likely contributed to
an increase in the number of vehicles on
the road and the miles they traveled. An
increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
can also increase the risks for crashes.
The 2015 VMT will not be available
for several more months. However, VMT
went up in 2014, and there are indications that it may have increased again
in 2015, Pabst said. We also dont have
enough data yet to tell if increasing the
speed limit to 70 mph on some interstate
highways and freeways had any effect on
the number and severity of crashes. We
do know that interstates and freeways
continue to be much safer than other
highways.
According to Pabst, some months in
2015 were among the safest since the end
of World War II in terms of traffic deaths,
but a few deadly months contributed
greatly to the increase.
Somewhat surprisingly, we had fewer fatalities in June, July and August of
2015 than we had in the same months in
2014. The summer months typically have
higher traffic fatalities, he said. Although the summer months were relatively safe, we had dramatic spikes in
fatalities in April and September. The 50
fatalities in April were double the number in April 2014, and the 68 fatalities in
September were 21 more than September
2014. Those two months accounted for
about 74 percent of the overall increase
in fatalities in 2015 compared with 2014.
April was warm and dry in many areas of
the state, and September was one of the
warmest on record. When the weather
is nice, there are more vehicles, motor-
cycles, bicyclists and pedestrians on the

road. Drivers also tend to increase their
speeds, which make crashes more violent.
Deaths from traffic crashes were up in
most categories in 2015 with significant
increases in pedestrian and bike fatalities (see chart below). To prevent deaths
and injuries in the upcoming year, WisDOT along with its traffic safety partners
will intensify many safety initiatives including the following:
Twenty-three impaired driving

task forces have been created throughout
the state. The task forces enable multiple
law enforcement agencies to coordinate
and combine their resources for high-visibility enforcement efforts. Enforcement
and education efforts to prevent drunken
driving have helped reduce deaths from
alcohol-related crashes by approximately 51 percent and injuries by 55 percent
over the last 10 years in Wisconsin.
Eight law enforcement task

forces have been created to prevent distracted driving, and four task forces have
been formed to improve pedestrian safety. Traffic safety education and awareness campaigns will continue to remind
drivers and pedestrians to eliminate distractions and pay attention to traffic conditions around them.
To prevent speed-related crashes

on major highways, the State Patrol Air
Support Unit flew 68 traffic enforcement
missions last year. Approximately 1,400
speeding citations were issued during
aerial enforcement missions. WisDOT
used Twitter to advise drivers of the
time and locations of many of the aerial
enforcement missions to increase voluntary compliance with speed limits and
other traffic laws.
WisDOT will continue its efforts

to increase the number of motorcyclists
who are properly licensed and trained.
About 35 percent of motorcyclists fatalities from 2003 to 2013 involved riders who
had not completed the safety training or
skills test required to obtain a motorcycle license in Wisconsin.
WisDOT also will continue its

cost-effective traffic safety engineering
improvements, such as rumble strips to
prevent run-off the road and cross-median crashes.
We will focus our traffic safety education and enforcement efforts on improving the behavior and decision-making of
drivers and others who travel on streets,
local roads and highways, Pabst said.
In addition, engineering advancements
will continue to make the vehicles we
drive and the roads we drive on much
safer for all users.
2015 Wisconsin traffic fatalities summary by role*
1-1570004
Roles
2014
2015
% change
Drivers
275
306
+11
Passengers
98
91
-7
Motorcycle operators
65
77
+18
Motorcycle passengers
-43
Pedestrians
45
55
+22
Bicyclists
15
+275
Unknown role
* PRELIMINARY NUMBER: The statistics for 2015 will not be final until spring 2016
to account for delays in reporting, revisions in the cause of death, and deaths resulting
from injuries suffered in crashes in late 2015.
Thursday, January
2016
April 23,7,2015
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Perkinstown Tramp returns to its roots

Annual snowshoe race
scheduled for Jan. 16
Even if youre not a competitive snowshoer, the Tramp has a place for you.
Theres something for everyone.
Though we attract some serious competitors, our focus is on fun and inclusivity.
If we get more people snowshoeing, then
we did our job, race co-chair Bill Weiland said in a press release.
Perkys back
For those without snowshoes, a limited amount will be available to borrow

on race day. To reserve a pair, contact
either race chair. Otherwise, Medfordbased Northern Lites will have shoes
available at special race prices.
The Star News file photo
In this photo from the Jan. 2015 Perkinstown Tramp, Perky the porcupine, the races
mascot, leads runners from the starting line.
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Hughley said.
Hughley said the group began as a
mountain biking club in the early 2000s.
By Reporter Bryan Wegter
Wanting to keep the race going, the
Trails Association took over operation of
The Perkinstown Tramp is back.
Not the race itself, that has been occur- the event and continued to build its popularity. Their first major decision was to
ring annually since 1993, but the name.
If not for a somewhat chance en- move the race to the Perkinstown Winter
counter in the summer of 2014, Taylor Sports Area.
We were approached by county
Countys largest snowshoe competition
would still be called the Perkinstown clerk Bruce Strama to see if we wanted
Snowshoe Race. But thanks to current to pick the race up at the Winter Sports
Area. That ended up being a much betrace co-chair Doug
ter venue, Hughley
Pinkston, a Medford
said. The only hiccup
Lions Club member
2016 Perkinstown
in the years since was
and one of the Tramps
2013, when the race
Tramp Snowshoe Race in
original founders, and
was cancelled due to
Medford-based attorWhere: Perkinstown Winter lack of snow.
ney Bill Grunewald,
Management of the
the race is going back Sports Area
When: Saturday, Jan. 16. Reg- 2015 race was shared
to its roots, hopefully
istration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. First between the Trails Asfor good.
sociation and the Medrace begins at 11 a.m.
Understanding
Entry Fee: $25 pre-register, $30 ford Lions Club, which
how the race came to
brought
Pinkston
be once again called day of race.
For more information con- back into the fold. The
the Tramp requires
Lions Club is running
knowing a bit about tact:
the 2016 race alone.
Doug Pinkston, 715-785-7455
its history. Founded
We talked with
Bill Weiland, 715-218-8374.
by Pinkston and Ken
the Trails AssociaKraft, the first Tramp
tion. They wanted to
was held in January of
1993. In their search for a suitable loca- get away from doing this so we teamed
tion to host the snowshoeing event, the up last year. The idea this year is that
pair came across the P-Town Inn, located we run the whole thing, Lions member
in Perkinstown and nestled squarely in Len Hamman said. Doug suggested we
pristine hiking land in a section of the go back to the original name.
Back to the summer of 2014.
Chequamegon National Forest.
Id had it on my mind for some time
We thought, what would be better
than a bar where theres trails? We went that Id like to know for sure they had
to the P-Town Inn and talked to the own- registered the name Perkinstown Tramp.
ers there. They said it was a great idea I asked Bill if he would do a little work
and theyd love to host. We were off and for me and the Lions Club. He called me
back in a few days and said, Yes, they
running, Pinkston said.
One-hundred-thirty-five people par- have the name registered to themselves.
However, theres a 10-year limit on registicipated in that first Tramp.
We were astonished. We thought tering a name and it expired, Pinkston
wed maybe get 50, but we had 135 people said. I said, jump on it right now.
It cost Pinkston $15 to register a new
show up, Pinkston said.
The race ran uninterrupted for 10 trademark. He was granted the mark for
years, but after the 2002 event long-stand- Perkinstown Tramp Snowshoe Races
ing friction between organizers and the on Oct. 15, 2014.
We had the name back. People had
inn came to a head. Pinkston decided
to step down as a race manager. Kraft been calling it the Perkinstown Tramp
stayed on as organizer for another year even when it wasnt called that, just bebefore also leaving. Richard and Edna cause of the way it came out of the chute.
Akins, the long-time owners of the P- Im just happy a tradition like this can
Town Inn, ran the race themselves from continue, Pinkston said.
This years race, the 23rd running of
2003 to 2005 before selling the bar and
moving out of the area. Wisconsin De- the Tramp, is scheduled for Jan. 16. Even
with new management, dont expect a lot
partment of Financial
of changes.
Institutions records
Were trying to
show that in January
keep it as much the
2002 they had tradesame as possible. Its
marked the name Pera well run event and
kinstown Tramp.
people seem to like
With
Pinkston,
it, Hamman said.
Kraft and the Akins
A lack of snow has
all no longer involved,
slowed pre-registrathere was no guartion for the upcoming
antee the race would
race, but organizers
run in 2006. If it did, a
were hopeful that
new name was needwould turn around
ed. The newly formed
after several storms
Taylor County Trails
last week blanketed
Association took up
the area.
the task of managWere hoping for
ing the race. The asa
surge
in pre-regissociation
learned
tration. If not, there
the Tramp name was
will be a great influx
trademarked and beof people on race day.
gan brainstorming.
Well just have to wait
We changed the
and see, Pinkston
name. It had become
said.
more of a family event The first Tramp
People shouldnt
than a bar event so
hesitate
to pre-regisPictured above is The Star
we went with the Perter and can also regiskinstown Snowshoe News coverage in 1993 of the
ter the day of, HamRace, Trails Asso- original Perkinstown Tramp.
man said.
ciation member Tim
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Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Medford Area Development
Foundation, Inc. will be held Monday afternoon, January,
18, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Medford Chamber of
Commerce Meeting Room.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect three directors
and to transact such other business as may come before
the meeting.
Stockholders and all others who are interested in the
economic development of Medford are urged to attend.
A review of the progress of the Foundation will be presented at the meeting.
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Water Customers of the
Rib Lake Village of Water Utility
This is to give you notice that the Village of Rib Lake
Water Utility will file an application on January 14, 2016,
with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC),
for authority to increase water rates. Rates for general
service will increase 3 percent. The increase is necessary
to reduce the existing deficiency in present rates. The request is being made under Wis. Stat. 196.193. Rate increases granted under this statute do not require a public
hearing. The effect of the increase for some selected customers is shown below. Public Fire Protection and Wholesale rates (if applicable) will also increase 3 percent.
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If you have any questions about the rate increase request, call the Village of Rib Lake Water Utility at (715)
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The School District of Gilman is accepting proposals

for the 2016 growing season maintenance of the adjacent school grounds, physical education fields, and sports
fields.
1. One baseball infield and outfield - area inside of
fence.
2. Two softball outfields - area inside of fence.
3. Area surrounding the softball and baseball fields, approximately 250,000 square feet.
4. One football field - area inside of fence.
5. Two multi-purpose areas - areas south and east of
football field, approximately 250,000 square feet.
6. School grounds and play areas approximately
300,000 square feet.
Minimum proposals will be for grass mowing as needed. We will also look at proposals for complete or partial field maintenance such as needed fertilization, over
seeding, liming, dragging skinned areas, soil testing,
weed control, trimming, spraying and field lining. Proposal
should include what is to be provided. An onsite discussion and tour is recommended before submission. Call
715-447-8211, ext. 103 to set up an appointment.
Proposals are due by Thursday, January 14, 2016.
The School District of Gilman reserves the right to accept or decline any or all proposals.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The School District of Gilman does not discriminate
against any persons on the basis of sex, race, national
origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or
learning disability or handicap in its education programs
or activities or in employment.
Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex, or inquiries related to Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of handicap should be directed to the District
Administrator, 325 North Fifth Avenue, Gilman, Wisconsin
54433, phone 715-447-8216, ext. 302.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
TAYLOR COUNTY
Case No. 15-IN-16
In the Matter of the Estate of
David L. Pope.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal
administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of
birth of July 31, 1959 and date
of death of November 28, 2015,
was domiciled in Taylor County,
State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 506 E. Allman,
Medford, WI 54451.
3. All interested persons
waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a
claim against the decedents estate is April 4, 2016.
5. A claim may be filed at the
Taylor County Courthouse, Medford, Wisconsin.
/s/ Lindsay N. Rothmeier
Lindsay N. Rothmeier, Probate Registrar
Date: December 18, 2015
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A.
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State Bar No. 1008196
128 W. Division Street, P.O.
Box 426
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2211
(1st ins. December 31,
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City of Medford
Common Council
Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 28, 2015
9:35 AM
Council Chambers, City Hall
639 South Second Street
Medford, WI
{Subject to Council Approval}
Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Mike Wellner called the
meeting to order with the following members present: Dave J.
Brandner, Arlene Parent, Greg
Knight, Peggy Kraschnewski,
Jim Peterson, Dave Roiger,
Mike Bub, and Clem Johnson.
City Personnel Present
The following City personnel
were present: City Clerk Ginny
Brost. City Coordinator/Public
Director John Fales and City Attorney Courtney Graff were excused absences.
Visitors Present
There were no visitors.
Pledge of Allegiance
Alderperson Bub began the
meeting by leading the group in
the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Open Meeting Law Compliance
Mayor Wellner announced
that this was an open meeting
of the Common Council. No-
tice of this meeting was given

to the public at least 24 hours in
advance of the meeting by forwarding the complete agenda
to the official City newspaper,
The Star News, and to all news
media that have requested the
same as well as posting. Copies of the complete agenda
were available for inspection at
the City Clerks Office. Anyone
desiring information as to forthcoming meetings should contact
the City Clerks Office.
Citizens and Delegations
There were no citizens or delegations present.
Adjourn to Closed Session
Parent moved, Brandner
seconded a motion to adjourn
to Closed Session at 9:37 AM
in accordance with Wisconsin
State Statutes 19.85(1)(c) & (e)
to consider employment and
compensation issues and data
of any public employee over
which the governmental body
has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and to conduct other
specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a Closed Session. The purpose of this Closed
Session is to discuss a contract
between the City of Medford and
the City of Medford Police Association (Local 456). Roll Call
Vote: Brandner-Yes; ParentYes; Knight-Yes; KraschnewskiYes; Peterson-Yes; Roiger-Yes;
Bub-Yes; Johnson-Yes (8 Yes;
0 No) Motion Carried. Meeting
Adjourned to Closed Session.
Closed Session
Reconvene into Open Session
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Medford
Phone: (715) 748-2231
The
82nd
Annual
Meeting of the members
of Time Federal Savings
Bank will be held the third
Wednesday of January,
2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the
office of the bank at Medford, Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to
elect two directors and to
transact such other business as may come before
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At 9:42 AM, Council reconvened into Open Session.

Ratification of a Contract
Between the City of Medford
and the Medford Police Association Local 456
Kraschnewski moved, Brandner seconded a motion to ratify
a one year agreement between
the City and the City of Medford
Police Association Local 456
for period beginning January 1,
2016 and ending December 31,
2016 as presented. Roll Call
Vote: Brandner-Yes; ParentYes; Knight-Yes; KraschnewskiYes; Peterson-Yes; Roiger-Yes;
Bub-Yes; Johnson-Yes (8 Yes; 0
No) Motion Carried.
Adjournment
Brandner moved, Johnson
seconded a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 9:50 AM. All in
favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
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City Clerk, WCPC/MMC
(One ins. January 7)
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Informal Administration)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
TAYLOR COUNTY
Case No. 15 IN 17
In the Matter of the Estate of
Robert A. Wicke.
DOD: December 17, 2015
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal
administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of
birth of May 29, 1949 and date
of death of December 17, 2015,
was domiciled in Taylor County,
State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W14456 Hooker
Road, Gilman, WI 54433.
3. All interested persons
waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a
claim against the decedents estate is April 11, 2016.
5. A claim may be filed at
the Taylor County Courthouse,
Medford, Wisconsin.
/s/ Lindsay N. Rothmeier
Lindsay N. Rothmeier, Probate Registrar
Date: December 30, 2015
Attorney
William
A.
Grunewald
State Bar No. 1008196
128 W. Division Street, P.O.
Box 426
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2211
(1st ins. January 7,
3rd ins. January 21)
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Accident reports
Two-vehicle accidents
Lisa A. Johnson and Eric E. Wanke

were involved in an accident on Dec.
9 at 8:45 p.m. in the parking lot at Holy
Rosary School, 215 S. Washington St. in
the city of Medford. According to the
accident report, the Wanke vehicle was
backing out of a parking space when it
struck the Johnson vehicle. The Johnson
vehicle sustained damage to the driver
side rear quarter panel. The Wanke vehicle sustained damage to the passenger
side rear bumper and lift gate.
Jennifer R. Wojcik and Bradley M.
Nelles were involved in an accident on
Dec. 17 at 3:25 in the parking lot at Medford High School, 1015 Broadway Ave.
in the city of Medford. According to the
accident report, both vehicles were traveling through the parking lot on perpendicular aisles and collided where the
aisles intersected. The Wojcik vehicle
sustained damage to the front bumper.
The Nelles vehicle sustained damage to
the left fender.
Lester J. Hanson and Judith R. Darrin
were involved in an accident on Dec. 19
at 11:50 a.m. at the intersection of Hwys
13 and 64 in the city of Medford. According to the accident report, the Hanson
vehicle was northbound on Hwy 13 making a left turn onto Hwy 64 when it was
struck by the Darrin vehicle, which was
southbound on Hwy 13. Hanson said the
traffic light indicated he had a green turn
arrow at the time of the accident. Darrin
and a passenger in the front seat of her
vehicle both said they saw a green traffic light as they entered the intersection.
The traffic signals appeared to be operating normally while law enforcement was
on the scene. The Hanson vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front. The
Darrin vehicle sustained severe damage
to the middle driver side. Failure to yield
the right-of-way by Hanson was listed in
the report as being a factor in the accident.
Nicole M. Kollmansberger and Brad
E. Meier were involved in an accident
on Dec. 23 at 12:44 p.m. in the parking lot
at 160 Medford Plaza in the city of Med-
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Taylor County Law Enforcement

ford. According to the accident report,
the Kollmansberger vehicle was traveling through an aisle in the parking lot
and stopped in traffic behind the Meier
vehicle. The driver of the Meier vehicle
did not see the Kollmansberger vehicle
stopped behind him and proceeded to
back out of the parking space into the
Kollmansberger vehicle. The Kollmansberger vehicle sustained damage to the
right front corner, bumper and fender.
There was no reported damage to the
Meier vehicle.
The Taylor County Sheriffs Depart
ment responded to an accident on Dec.
23 at 9:20 p.m. on Hwy 13 in the town of
Chelsea. According to the accident report, a vehicle was northbound on Hwy
13 when the driver lost control on the icy
roadway. The vehicle slid into the southbound lane and collided with an oncoming vehicle, which maneuvered to try
and avoid the collision. The first vehicle
sustained minor damage to the front and
front passenger side, and was towed from
the scene. The second vehicle sustained
very minor damage to the front.
Robert G. Erdman and Donna J.
Clausnitzer were involved in an accident
on Dec. 27 at 10:32 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy 13 and Clark St. in the city
of Medford. According to the accident
report, the Erdman vehicle was northbound on Hwy 13. The Clausnitzer vehicle was southbound on Hwy 13 making a
left turn onto Clark St. when it struck the
side of the Erdman vehicle. The Erdman
vehicle sustained moderate damage to
the middle driver side. The Clausnitzer
vehicle sustained minor damage to the
front. Failure to yield the right-of-way by
Clausnitzer was listed in the report as being a factor in the accident.
Susan C. Anderson and Kirk F. Stark
were involved in an accident on Dec. 28 at
11:44 a.m. in the parking lot at One Weather Shield Plaza in the city of Medford. According to the accident report, the Stark
vehicle was traveling along an aisle in
the parking lot when it was struck by the
Anderson vehicle as it backed up from a
legally parked position. The driver of the
Two-vehicle accident
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded to an accident on Jan. 3 at 5:40
p.m. at the intersection of Hwy 13 and CTH A in the village of Stetsonville. According
to the accident report, a vehicle was southbound on Hwy 13 in the far right side of
the traffic lane. A second vehicle pulled alongside the first vehicle near the intersection with CTH A. The first vehicle made a left turn from the far right side of the lane
onto CTH A and collided with the second vehicle. The first vehicle spun around and
knocked over the stop sign at the intersection, which struck and damaged a window
at the Roost Bar and Grill. The first vehicle sustained minor damage to the rear driver
side. The second vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front passenger side, and
was towed from the scene. An improper turn by the driver of the first vehicle was listed
in the report as being a factor in the accident.
Hit-and-run accident
Matthew R. Mayotte was involved in a hit-and-run accident on Dec. 26 at 9:10
p.m. on Ogden St. in the city of Medford. According to the accident report, a witness
reported the Mayotte vehicle was southbound on S. Fourth St and turned east onto
Ogden St. without stopping for the stop sign at the intersection of S. Fourth and Ogden
streets. The vehicle drove onto the lawn at 410 Ogden St. and struck a tree. Mayotte
fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement and was located at a later date.
The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front and front driver side, and was towed
from the scene. Failure to maintain control by Mayotte was listed in the report as being
a factor in the accident.
Stark vehicle said he saw the Anderson
vehicle backing up and tried to get the
drivers attention to avoid the collision.
The driver of the Anderson vehicle said
she didnt see any other vehicle behind
her before she began to back up and indicated the driver of the Stark vehicle
must have been driving too fast that he
collided with the back of her vehicle. The
Anderson vehicle sustained damage to
the rear bumper cover. The Stark vehicle
sustained damage to the corner of the
front bumper on the passenger side.
Linda S. Baumann and Jacob R. Dalsky were involved in an accident on Dec.
28 at 11:50 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy
64 and S. Main St. in the city of Medford. According to the accident report,
the Baumann vehicle was westbound on
Hwy 64. The Dalsky vehicle was southbound on S. Main St. and stopped at the
stop sign at the intersection with Hwy 64.
The driver of the Dalsky vehicle did not
see the Baumann vehicle and proceeded
into the intersection, colliding with the
Baumann vehicle. The Baumann vehicle
sustained minor damage to the front. The
Dalsky vehicle sustained severe damage
to the rear passenger side and undercarriage, and was towed from the scene. Dalsky was issued a traffic citation for failure to yield the right-of-way from a stop
sign.
Gene A. Woller and John M. Jakel
were involved in an accident on Dec. 29
at 10:02 a.m. in a parking lot at Weather
Shield, 642 S. Whelen Ave. in the city of
Medford. According to the accident report, the Jakel vehicle was backing up
to park and struck the legally parked
Woller vehicle, causing damage to the
front bumper. Jakel said he did not see
the Woller vehicle behind him as he was
backing up. There was no reported damage to the Jakel vehicle.
Alan G. Holguin-Uribe and Michael
J. Filas were involved in an accident on
Dec. 31 at 11:32 a.m. in the parking lot
at Nestle, 940 S. Whelen Ave. in the city
of Medford. According to the accident
report, the Holguin-Uribe vehicle was
backing out of a parking space when it
struck the legally-parked and unoccupied Filas vehicle. The Holguin-Uribe vehicle sustained damage to the passenger
side brake light and bumper. The Filas
vehicle sustained damage to the front
bumper and guard.
Judith L. Venzke and Laura R. Bucki
were involved in an accident on Jan. 2 at
10:02 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy 64
and Second St. in the city of Medford. According to the accident report, the Venzke vehicle was westbound on Hwy 64 and
stopped in traffic, waiting for a non-contact vehicle to make a turn when it was
struck from behind by the Bucki vehicle.
Bucki said she was looking ahead, anticipating making a left turn onto Second St.
and did not see the Venzke vehicle was
stopped. Bucki said she attempted to
stop, but was unable to do so prior to colliding with the Venzke vehicle. The Venzke vehicle sustained moderate damage
to the rear. The Bucki vehicle sustained
moderate damage to the front. Inattentive driving and following too close by
Bucki was listed in the report as being
factors in the accident.
One-vehicle accidents
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded to an accident on Dec.

23 at 9:09 a.m. on Hwy 13 in the town of
Westboro. According to the accident report, a vehicle was northbound on Hwy
13 when the driver lost control. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle slid into
the east ditch and tipped onto its side.
The vehicle sustained moderate damage
to the entire driver side and was towed
from the scene.
23 at 9:05 p.m. on CTH O in the city of
Medford. According to the accident report, a vehicle was westbound on CTH O
when the driver lost control on the snow/
slush covered roadway. The vehicle slide
across he roadway into the south ditch
and tipped on its side against several
small trees/brushes. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front and entire passenger side, and was towed from
the scene.
23 at 11:03 p.m. on Hwy 64 in the town of
Browning. According to the accident report, a vehicle was westbound on Hwy 64
when the driver lost control and the vehicle slid into the south ditch. The vehicle
sustained minor damage to the front and
front driver side, and was towed from the
scene. The driver was found to be intoxicated and operating while revoked. The
driver was arrested and cited for operating while under the influence-second offense.
See ACCIDENT REPORTS on page 12
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Dispatch log
Taylor County Law Enforcement
Medford Police Department

Dec. 21 Warrant arrest, 524 N. Second St. at 2:06
p.m.; animal at large, Riverside Terrace at 2:01 p.m.; suicidal subject.
Dec. 22 Domestic disturbance, 141 N. Lincoln St.
in the village of Stetsonville at 10:17 a.m.; ambulance
request, 1065 W. Broadway Ave. at 10:32 a.m.; property
damage, 610 Jensen Dr. at 10:46 a.m.; escort request, S.
Gibson St. and W. Broadway Ave. at 11:03 a.m.; gas drive
off, 177 S. Eighth St. at 2:22 p.m.; domestic disturbance,
Riverside Terrace, at 5:36 p.m.; suspicious activity, 104
S. Eighth St. at 9:02 p.m.
Dec. 23 Suspicious activity, 503 N. Jackson St. at
3:51 a.m.; 9-1-1 hang up, 880 E. Perkins St at 8:57 a.m.;
sexual assault at 10:14 a.m.; sex offense; accident, Medford Plaza at 12:45 p.m.; parking problem, 1010 N. Eighth
St. at 2:22 p.m.; injury accident, W6107 CTH O in the
town of Little Black at 9:05 p.m.; citizen assist, 916 E.
Allman St. at 10:55 p.m.
Court proceedings
Charges dismissed
The following charges were dismissed on prosecutors motions due to the fact the cases lacked prosecutorial merit: Richard C. Schwie, 24, Phillips, disorderly
conduct; Jason M. Meszaros, 23, Medford, operating
while revoked; Argjent Dauti, 20, Berlin, disorderly
conduct.
Trials slated
The following made initial appearances and entered

pleas of not guilty: Michael G. Whatley a.k.a. Michael
Glenn Whatley, 37, Manitowoc, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a switchblade knife, sending
threats/obscenities via computer message, misdemeanor bail jumping and operating while revoked; Lela M.
Walls, 41, Westboro, possession of an illegally obtained
prescription and operating while under the influencesecond offense; Cole C. Vetterkind, 33, Thorp, disorderly conduct-domestic abuse and battery-domestic abuse.
Forfeitures
Ethan T. Kohls, 23, Westboro, pled no contest to an

amended charge of a non-criminal ordinance violation
of disorderly conduct, and forfeited a fine and costs of
$330.50. The original charge had been a criminal charge
of disorderly conduct. A charge of battery was dismissed on a prosecutors motion.
James Kedziora Sr., 60, Rib Lake, pled no contest to
an amended charge of a non-criminal ordinance violation of disorderly conduct, and forfeited a fine and costs
of $330.50. The original charge had been a criminal
charge of disorderly conduct. A charge of resisting or
obstructing an officer was dismissed on a prosecutors
motion.
Tyler S. Klemetson, 24, Colby, pled guilty to possession of THC. He was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail
and forfeited a fine and costs of $673.50. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed but read
in.
Divorce
A divorce was granted Dec. 23 to Danny J. Pipkorn,

36, Westboro, and Brandy K. Pipkorn, 36, Medford. They
were married July 28, 2007 in Wisconsin. Joint custody
of two minor children was granted.
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Dec. 24 Commercial alarm, 190 Medford Plaza at

12:29 a.m.; request for officer, 135 S. Gibson St. at 1:52
a.m.; welfare check, 1260 N. Eighth St. at 4:35 a.m.; property damage, 1014 W. Broadway Ave. at 1:26 p.m.
Dec. 25 Traffic complaint, N. Main St and Taylor
St. at 11:14 a.m.
Dec. 26 Threats report, 172 Riverside Terrace at
12:58 a.m.; citizen assist, 506 E. Allman St. at 11:21 a.m.;
traffic stop, E. Clark St. and S. Third St. at 1:57 p.m.;
lockout, 1015 W. Broadway Ave. at 7:55 p.m.; accident, S.
Fourth St. and E. Ogden St. at 9:11 p.m.
Dec. 27 Accident, 160 Medford Plaza at 10:33 a.m.
Dec. 28 Ambulance request, 565 Grahl St. at 4:55
a.m.
Rib Lake Police Department

Dec. 21 Sex offense.
Taylor County Sheriffs Department

Dec. 20 Welfare check, W13878 CTH G in the town
of Ford at 1:11 a.m.; information request, W13444 South
St. in the village of Lublin at 1:19 a.m.; suicidal subject
in Taylor County; agency assist, N4376 Gilman Dr. in
the town of Aurora at 4:20 p.m.; citizen assist, N915 Oak
Dr. in the town of Holway at 5:24 p.m.; citizen assist,
N4224 Hwy 13 in the town of Medford at 7:34 p.m.; accident, W9142 Elm Ave. in the town of Holway at 8:47
p.m.; commercial alarm, W7958 Hwy 64 in the town of
Hammel at 10:32 p.m.
Dec. 21 Deceased subject, N3498 Inn Dr. in the
town of Aurora at 9:51 a.m.; lockout, 210 N. Central
Ave. in the city of Medford at 3:51 p.m.; traffic hazard,
N. Eighth St. and E. Taylor St. in the city of Medford
at 7:37 p.m.; accident, Hwy 64 and CTH E in the town
of Medford at 7:19 p.m.; transport, Taylor/Price county
line in the town of Westboro to Medford at 8:51 p.m.; ambulance request, N3219 Grahl Dr. in the town of Browning at 9:01 p.m.; deceased subject, 580 S. Eighth Ave. in
the village of Gilman at 9:21 p.m.; information request,
Taylor County at 10:14 p.m.; transport, 32 Spruce St. in
the city of Medford at 11:31 p.m.
Dec. 22 Domestic disturbance, 141 N. Lincoln St.
in the village of Stetsonville at 10:17 a.m.; information
request, 224 S. Second St. in the city of Medford at 3:51
p.m.; transport, Winnebago to Portage County at 4:17
p.m.; request for officer, N3641 Grahl Dr. in the town of
Browning at 4:56 p.m.; accident, CTH D and Lucia Rd.
in the town of Westboro at 5:21 p.m.; domestic distur-
bance, Riverside Terrace in the city of Medford at 5:36

p.m.; pursuit, Little Rib Rd. and CTH D in the village
of Rib Lake at 6:29 p.m.; property damage, W7475 Cara
Ln. in the town of Medford at 7:35 p.m.; traffic arrest,
Landall Ave. and S. Front St. in the village of Rib Lake
at 8:29 p.m.
Dec. 23 9-1-1 hang up, 16727 Clark Ave., Withee at
3:11 a.m.; accident, N5055 Hillcrest Rd. in the town of
Chelsea at 3:33 a.m.; commercial alarm, W7958 Hwy 64
in the town of Hammel at 5:44 a.m.; citizen assist, Hwy
64 and Castle Rd. in the town of Medford at 6:51 a.m.;
harassment complaint, N3472 Grahl Dr. in the town of
Browning at 11:47 a.m.; request for officer, 224 S. Second St. in the city of Medford at 2:25 p.m.; ambulance
request, N3219 Grahl Dr. in the town of Browning at 3:14
p.m.; 9-1-1 hang up, N8643 CTH C in the town of Rib Lake
at 3:48 p.m.; accident, N6736 CTH H in the town of Pershing at 5:03 p.m.; traffic complaint, N942 Hwy 13 in the
town of Deer Creek at 5:41 p.m.; information request,
Neenah at 6:57 p.m.; accident, W6219 Horseshoe Lake
Ave. in the town of Chelsea at 8:39 p.m.; injury accident,
W6107 CTH O in the town of Little Black at 9:05 p.m.;
accident, Hwy 13 and Chelsea Ave. in the town of Westboro at 9:10 p.m.; accident, Hwy 13 and CTH M in the
town of Chelsea at 9:21 p.m.; accident, Hwy 64 in the city
of Medford at 9:44 p.m.; accident, Hwy 64 and CTH Q in
the town of Medford at 10:12 p.m.; warrant arrest, W8324
Hwy 64 in the town of Hammel at 10:31 p.m.; accident,
Hwy 64 and CTH E in the town of Medford at 10:46 p.m.;
agency assist, 745 Del Rea Court in the city of Medford
at 10:51 p.m.; accident, Hwy 64 and Bizer Dr. in the town
of Browning at 11:03 p.m.; accident, CTH E and Perkinstown Ave. in the town of Hammel at 11:09 p.m.
Dec. 24 Commercial alarm, 190 Medford Plaza in
the city of Medford at 12:29 a.m.; traffic hazard, Bridge
Dr. in the town of Jump River at 1:34 a.m.; grass fire,
CTH M and CTH E in the town of Hammel at 2:55 a.m.;
transport, 135 S. Gibson St. in the city of Medford at 6:48
a.m.; disorderly conduct, 939 High St. in the village of
Rib Lake at 12:44 p.m.; huber check, N3090 Bauer Dr.,
Medford at 4:25 p.m.; citizen assist at 8:34 p.m.; accident,
Hwy 13 and Jolly Ave. in the town of Medford at 9:42
p.m.; citizen assist, Hwy 64 and Castle Rd. in the town of
Medford at 10:03 p.m.
Dec. 25 Ambulance request, 3050 Bauer Dr. in the
city of Medford at 2:35 a.m.; accident, Wellington Lake
Dr. in the town of Greenwood at 12:55 p.m. and 1:32 p.m.;
animal at large, W6065 Mulberry Ln. in the town of Med-
See DISPATCH LOG on page 13
Accident reports
The Taylor County Sheriffs Department responded
to an accident on Dec. 25 at 12:50 p.m. on Wellington
Lake Dr. in the town of Greenwood. According to the accident report, a vehicle was northbound on Wellington
Lake Dr. when the driver lost control due to icy pavement. The vehicle slid into the east ditch and rolled. The
vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front and top,
and was towed from the scene. Failure to maintain control by the driver was listed in the report as being a factor in the accident.
to an accident on Dec. 25 at 1:35 p.m. on Wellington Lake
Dr. in the town of Greenwood. According to the accident
report, a vehicle was southbound on Wellington Lake
Dr. when it came upon an accident scene. The driver
lost control and the vehicle slid into the west ditch,
striking a tree in the ditch area. The vehicle sustained
moderate damage to the front and was towed from the
scene. Speeding too fast for conditions by the driver was
listed in the report as being a factor in the accident.
to an accident on Dec. 31 at 6:14 p.m. on Castle Rd. in the
town of Medford. According to the accident report, a vehicle was northbound on Castle Rd. when the driver lost
control on the slippery roadway. The vehicle slid into
the west ditch and rolled one and one-half times before
coming to a stop on the driver side. A passenger was
trapped inside the vehicle and was later transported for
medical treatment. There was severe damage to the entire vehicle and it was towed from the scene. Speeding
too fast for conditions by the driver was listed in the report as being a factor in the accident.

to an accident on Jan. 1 at 12:50 p.m. on Rustic Road No.
1 in the town of Rib Lake. According to the accident
report, a vehicle was westbound on Rustic Road negotiating a curve when the driver lost control on the icecovered roadway. The vehicle skidded into the north
ditch and struck a small tree. The vehicle sustained
very minor damage to the front, front passenger side
and middle passenger side.
to an accident on Jan. 2 at 11 p.m. on Norway Dr. in the
town of Chelsea. According to the accident report, a vehicle was northbound on Norway Dr. when it entered
the ditch and struck a tree. The driver was not at the
scene and did not report the accident. The driver also
refused to identify the passenger in the vehicle. The
vehicle sustained severe damage to the front, front passenger side and middle passenger side, and was towed
from the scene. Speeding too fast for conditions and inattentive driving by the driver were listed in the report
as being factors in the accident.
Deer-related accidents
The following deer-related accidents were reported:

Dec. 23 at 5:02 p.m. on CTH H in the town of Pershing,
and at 8:39 p.m. on Horseshoe Lake Ave. in the town of
Chelsea. Dec. 24 at 9:41 p.m. on Hwy 13 in the town of
Medford. Dec. 26 at 9:20 p.m. on CTH M in the town of
Greenwood. Jan. 1 at 7:15 p.m. on Hwy 13 in the town
of Westboro, and at 7:27 p.m. on Hwy 64 in the town of
Hammel. Jan. 2 at 3:12 a.m. on Hwy 64 in the town of
Medford.
NEWS/OBITUARIES
THE STAR NEWS
Dispatch log
Dorothy Scharer

ford at 1:32 p.m.; theft, W5488 Apple Ave. in the town of
Little Black at 2:28 p.m.; 9-1-1 hang up, N896 CTH E in
the town of Little Black at 5:36 p.m.; suspicious activity,
CTH E and Perkinstown Ave. in the town of Hammel at
6:32 p.m.; harassment complaint, W6707 Hwy 64 in the
town of Medford at 8:12 p.m.; 9-1-1 hang up, N3650 CTH
O in the town of Medford at 9:56 p.m.
Dec. 26 Commercial alarm, 108 N. Hwy 13 in the
village of Stetsonville at 9:21 a.m.; 9-1-1 hang up, W14893
Miller Ave. in the town of Aurora at 10:28 a.m.; accident,
N731 Hwy 73 in the town of Taft at 5:49 p.m.; suspicious
activity, W8460 CTH D in the town of Westboro at 8:27
p.m.; citizen assist, 745 Del Rea Court in the city of Medford at 9:22 p.m.; accident, W1259 CTH M in the town of
Greenwood at 9:28 p.m.
Dec. 27 Traffic hazard, W4289 CTH A in the town
of Deer Creek at 12:14 a.m.; theft, 650 Pearl St. in the village of Rib Lake at 3:40 a.m.; animal complaint, N6982
Timber Dr. in the town of Greenwood at 5:46 a.m.; agency assist, 1935 Willow Ave., Medford at 7:45 a.m.; agency
assist, 155 N. Third St. in the village of Dorchester at
5:50 p.m.; injured animal, CTH H and CTH S at 8:58 p.m.
Dec. 28 Disorderly conduct, 110 N. Hwy 13 in the
village of Stetsonville at 4:31 a.m.
***
Be kind remember every one you meet is fighting
a battle everybodys lonesome.
Marion Parker
Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.
Henri Bergson
You may derive thoughts from others; your way of
thinking, the mould in which your thoughts are cast,
must be your own.
Charles Lamb
THE
TIME
MACHINE
Dorothy V. Scharer, 92, died Wednesday, Jan. 6 at

Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Good Shepherd
Catholic Church in Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher
officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in
Rib Lake. Visitation will be held Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford
and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.
January 5, 2006
The Gilman and Cornell boards of

educations will discuss the possibilities of consolidating several athletic
programs during a January 11 meeting
at Cornell.
The schools already field a cooperative wrestling programm which is
in its third year. The Cornell-Gilman
Wolfpack compete in the Lakeland
Conference. Cornell, which has a high
school enrollment this year of 168, competes in the Lakeland Conference. Gilman, which has a high school enrollment this year of 167, competes in the
Cloverbelt Conference.
During Wednesdays meeting, the
board will look at combining the track,
baseball and softball programs in the
spring of 2007 and the football and cross
country programs in the fall of 2007.
No changes would take effect for the
2006-07 school year.
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Sister Elaine (Cor Mariae) Czarnezki SDS

1928-2016
Born to eternal life on Saturday, Jan. 2, Sister

Elaine Czarnezki, SDS, a Sister of the Divine Savior,
or Salvatorian, was born on May 5, 1928, in Medford.
She entered the Sisters of the Divine Savior in 1948
and received the name Cor Mariae. Sister Elaine received a BA from Alverno College, an MA from Notre
Dame University and did post graduate work at
Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee. She also
studied Swahili at the University of Syracuse. Sister
Elaine was an educator. In Milwaukee she taught at
Mother of Good Counsel School, Divine Savior Junior College and Divine Savior High School, where
she served as principal for two years. Sister Elaine
also taught at St. Therese School, Schoeld. She was
asked to begin a Girls Secondary School in Masasi,
Tanzania, East Africa; she served there as a teacher
and principal.
Upon returning to the United States Sister Elaine
served for 10 years as a chaplain at Divine Savior
Hospital and Nursing Home in Portage. For another
16 years Sister Elaine was a staff member at Sacred
Heart Southern Missions where she worked in the social services area for the poor and elderly. Through-
mously made by a eight-person commitee last month, and will be acted on

by the full county board when it meets
today (Wednesday).
Seidl, who has been with the Highway
Department since August 1970, and has
served as commissioner since 1975, is retiring next month. His last working day
will be February 19.
From past files of The Star News
10 YEARS AGO
Page 13
50 YEARS AGO
January 6, 1966
Funeral services will be held this afternoon, Thursday, at Stetsonville for
Norris Onsager, 17, who was killed instantly Sunday morning when a car he
was driving was struck by a Soo-Line
freight train at the Stetsonville crossing.
The car-train crash occured at 8:45
oclock when visibility was poor due to
a snowstorm. Intending to go home for
breakfast, Norris had driven from the
Stetsonville Skelly Oil station where the
Medford high school senior worked part
time, and had gone about 150 feet west on
county trunk A when struck by the train
heading north. The train engine struck
the 1959 Chevrolet broadside and carried it about 115 feet, according to county
traffic officer Tom Smith. It took about 15
minutes to extricate the body, the youth
killed instantly as a result of a skull fracture and extreme lacerations.
out her entire life Sister Elaine was an advocate for

justice and peace.
Sister Elaine was preceded in death by her parents
John and Emma (Fiderspiel) Czarnezki; her brothers
Gerald (Eleanor) Czarnezki and Vernon Czarnezki;
and a sister, Marie (Chester) Strebig.
She is survived by her brothers, Milan (Lila)
Czarnezki and John (Arlene) Czarnezki; her sister,
Dorothy (Glen) Wesle; sister-in-law Bernice Czarnezki; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and
the Salvatorian Family.
Visitation for Sister Elaine will be on Friday, Jan.
8 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at St. Annes Salvatorian
Campus chapel at 92nd & Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee.
The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:15 p.m.,
following the visitation. Burial will be Saturday, Jan.
9, at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee. Donations in memory of Sister Elaine may be made to the
Sisters of the Divine Savior, 4311 N. 100th St. Milwaukee, WI 53222.
Krause Funeral Home, 9000 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222, 414-464-4640, www.kausefuneralhome.com is assisting with arrangements.
Paid Obituary 1-157339
ham residence was discovered by Lawrence Larmon, Hannibal storekeeper,

and L. V. Sutton, principal of the Hannibal school, about 4:30 a.m.
Three Hannibal teachers were rooming in the house. Mrs. Bingham was in
the Tomahawk hospital, having been
taken there about a week before.
The Misses Mabel Austed, Emma
Ziemke and Renata Henkel were sleeping upstairs at the time. Miss Henkel,
who teaches fifth and sixth grade in
Hannibal, awaken and smelled smoke.
She called to the others and the three fled
the building in their night clothes, going
to the Sutton home.
100 YEARS AGO

January 5, 1916
P. Pleus has opened up a meat market in the back rooms of the Laundry
building.
The Medford Lbr. Co. started up the
mill again this week after a month at
repairing.
Mrs. Robert Stimm has been confined to her home with La Grippe the
past week being very ill with the prevailing sickness which seems to be contagious.
Remember When Jan. 2006
75 YEARS AGO
25 YEARS AGO
January 9, 1991
A Menomonie man, Patrick J. Calabrese, has been recommended to succeed retiring Jim Seidl as Taylor County highway Commissioner. He was one
of five candidates interviewed for the
position.
The recommendation was unani-
January 9, 1941
Fire razed two Taylor county homes

within the last week, according to reports received Monday. In each case
practically everything was destroyed.
The homes were those of Mrs. W. A.
Bingham of Hannibal and Mrs. Flora Olson of the town of Jump River.
The fires started during the early
morning hours. The blaze at the Bing-
The Medford Fire Department responded to a New years Day fire at the home
of Russell and Pat West at 570 E. Taylor St. in the city of Medford. The fire was in
the garage which was determined to be a total loss. The fire department was on the
scene for just under two hours.
OBITUARIES
THE STAR NEWS
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Obituaries
Esther Umlauft
1921-2015
Esther Sophia Zelma

Umlauft, 94, of Dorchester,
passed away on Saturday,
Jan. 2 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Colby. A
funeral mass will be held
at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan.
8, at Saint Louis Catholic
Church in Dorchester. Father Peter Manickam will
ofciate. Interment will be
held in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Family and
friends are welcome from
9 a.m. until time of service
Friday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral
Home in Dorchester is entrusted with the arrangements.
Esther was born on Sept. 27, 1921, the daughter of
Herman and Elsie (Frischmann) Kloth in Marathon
City. She was united in marriage to Frank Umlauft
on Nov. 21, 1939. He preceded her in death on May 23,
2009. Together they farmed in the town of Holton for
42 years.
Esther loved sewing, embroidery, playing cards,
listening and dancing to polka music, and traveling,
including to Germany in 1977. Most importantly she
loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
and valued her family.
Esther is survived by six children: Diane (John)
Hoeper of Rothschild, Louella (Lloyd) Luedtke of
Schoeld, Lois (Ron) Waldhart of Medford, Rodney
(Mary) Umlauft of Stetsonville, Renee (Bob) McNamar of Tomahawk and Julie (Steve) Lapp of Dorchester; daughter-in-law, Delores Umlauft of Sherwood;
22 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She
is further survived by her sister, Blondina Bucki
of Medford, nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank;
her parents; two children, MaryAnn at infancy and
Duane in 1999; two grandsons, Daniel and Lance; four
siblings, Viola Kloth, Eugene Kloth, Verna Schmidt
and Jean Steen.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
Shaunee Sue (Wedeking) Johnson

1948-2015
Shaunee
Sue
(Wedeking) Johnson, age 67,
of Rice Lake, passed away
Sunday, Dec. 20, after a
long battle with cancer.
She was born Aug. 15,
1948 to William and Ottice
Nikki (Nickerson) Wedeking at Pittsburgh, Calif. After graduating from
Westboro High School, she
entered the U.S. Air Force.
While in the service,
she married and gave
birth to her daughter, Tiffany Anne Cameron. After completing her service
in the Air Force, she and her daughter came to live
in Medford. She then joined the National Guard
and met her husband of 33 years, Dean W. Johnson
of Barron. They were married Oct. 23, 1982 at Camp
Douglas.
The couple resided in Rice Lake for two years
before joining active duty for three years as USAR
recruiters in California. After their tour in California, they came back to Medford where Shaun was
employed at North Central Technical College until
2000. In 2004, they returned to Rice Lake where they
resided until her death.
Shaun was preceded in death by her mother. She
is survived by her husband, Dean of Rice Lake; father, William Wedeking, Sr. of Medford; daughter, Tiffany (Tony) Lueck of Prentice; grandchildren, Josh
Lueck and Lindsey (James) Wadzinski all of Phillips;
great-grandson, James Lueck; brother, Rocky (Terri)
Wedeking of North Carolina; step-daughter, Janine
Johnson of California, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday,
Jan. 9 at Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church in Rice Lake
with Rev. Jeffrey Seelow ofciating. Visitation will
be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the church and interment will take place at a later date in Northern WI
Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spooner. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes,
Cameron and Dallas.
Lester E. Fliehs
1933-2015
Lester E. Fliehs, 82,

of Rib Lake passed away
Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Atrium Post-Acute Care of
Marsheld surrounded by
his loving family.
Funeral services were
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 5 at Hemer Funeral
Home in Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher ofciating. Interment took place
at Lakeview Cemetery in
Rib Lake. Visitation took
place from 9 a.m. until
time of services on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Hemer Funeral
Home in Rib Lake. Pallbearers were his six grandsons, Michael Brahmer, Christopher Bud Schreiner, Patrick, David, Eric Fliehs and Dakota Thums.
Lester was born on May 13, 1933 in Athens to Emil
W. and Alfrieda (Schneveis) Fliehs. Lester attended
Interwald Area Schools. On April 24, 1955 in Mexico
Lester married the love of his life, Eva Corral, and
she survives.
Lester grew up on the family farm where he helped
his parents until he traveled to Los Angeles, Calif. on
a Harley in 1953. He worked for MBC Construction

Company in Los Angeles until 1967 when he moved
his family back to Wisconsin. Lester then worked for
Michels Pipeline Inc. until his retirement in 1995. He
enjoyed hunting, trapping, shing, dartball, watching the Packers and Brewers with his family; in California, he enjoyed skin diving and deep sea shing.
Lester loved to travel and go to the casinos. He was a
member of 139 Operators Union, I.B.E.W. Union and
former member of the Rib Lake Lions Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Lorraine (Gregory) Brahmer of Rib Lake, Dan
(Mary) Fliehs of Rib Lake, Steve (Luanne) Fliehs
of Medford and Shelly (Scott) Thums of Rib Lake;
13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is
further survived by brothers and sisters, Harold (Dianne) Fliehs of Rib Lake, Sylvia (Marvin) Blumenstein of Rib Lake, Diane (Dick) Rorabough of Edenton N.C. and Delores Scheithauer of Medford
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by a brother-in-law Marvin Scheithauer.
In lieu of owers, memorials can be made to Lesters family to be designated at a later date.
For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com
David A. Williams
1959-2016
David A. Williams,
56 of Jump River, died
Sunday, Jan. 3 at Sacred Heart Hospital in
Eau Claire after a long
struggle with cancer.
He was born on
April 2, 1959 in Stanley,
the son of the late Hugh
and Roberta (Peterson)
Williams. Dave grew up
in the Jump River area
and graduated from
Gilman High in 1977.
On Aug. 8, 1987 he was
united in marriage to Roxanne Green.
Dave was a longtime self-employed truck driver. He was Mr. Fix-it, enjoyed shing and being in
the outdoors and loved being with his children
and grandchildren.
Dave is survived by his wife, Roxie of Jump
River; three children, Amber Williams of Eau
Claire, Mandy (Kyle) Owens of Rice Lake and
Lukas (Britany Manley) Williams of Cadott; two
grandchildren, Mason and Kendra Owens; three
brothers, Hugh (Pat) Williams of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
Danny Williams of Jump River and LeRoy (Rhonda) Williams of Fort Collins, Col.; and one sister,
Karen Sedlachek of Jump River.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Heather Williams; and his mother-in-law, Rita
Green.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Friday,
Jan. 8 at the Gilman Funeral Home. Visitation will
be from 5 until 7 p.m. Inurnment will take place
at a later date in Mt. Nebo Cemetery-Jump River.
Martha Mickie Zuber

1935-2015
Martha A. Mickie
Zuber, age 80, a long
time resident of Lublin, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2 at Linden
Grove Nursing Home,
in Waukesha. Funeral
services will be held
at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Jan. 9, at St. Marys
Polish National Catholic Church, in Lublin.
Rev. Marion Talaga will
ofciate and burial of
cremains will follow in
the parish cemetery.
Martha Ann Fryza was born in Illinois on
Feb. 27, 1935, to John and Verna (Konczak) Fryza.
Mickie was the loving wife of Frank Zuber for 63
years. Mickie always had a smile on her face, and
loved her family and the farm in Lublin, where
she and Frank raised their children. She loved
the holidays and sharing her home with those she
loved. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her children: Rena Zuber,
Debbie Sweet and Brian (Tara) Zuber; many
grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen.
She is welcomed to her eternal home by her
husband, Frank, who preceded her on Sept. 2,
2015; her son, Bruce Zuber, on April 8, 2014; her
parents; three brothers and one sister.
In lieu of owers or gifts, the family asks for
donations to be made to the activities department
at Linden Grove Nursing Home, in Waukesha.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.
cuddiefh.com.
Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family
with arrangements.
OBITUARIES
THE STAR NEWS
In Loving Memory of
PAUL BRIAN FUCHS
March 9, 1969 January 2, 2015
Love, Mom
Carol Petznick
1-157302
Card of Thanks
Jayne, Edna, children and grandchildren
1-157304
The family of Gene Ehlert would like to thank those

who took the time to share their special stories of Gene
with us and to thank those who took time out of their
busy schedules to make food for our family during our
time of sorrow. We would also like to thank all who sent
donations in Genes name for the Working Military Dog Tribute at the
Highground in Neilsville. We would also like to thank Marilyns
Catering, the men and women from our church for their assistance
and Randy and Beaner for the use of their building. Our thanks goes to
Hemers for making Genes wishes complete, to Pastor James LeMaster
and the musicians for conducting Genes memorial service as he
planned and for the many cards, owers and hugs.
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Edward O. Langteau
1925-2016
Former town of Deer Creek resident Edward O.

Langteau, 90, died Friday, Jan. 1 at Golden LivingContinental Manor, Abbotsford.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 7 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Stetsonville, with Father Michael Hayden ofciating. There will be military rites performed by the
Stetsonville American Legion Post #519. Interment of his cremated remains will take place at
St. Marys Cemetery, Little Black, following memorial services at the church. His son, Steve Langteau will serve as urnbearer.
Visitation will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 10 a.m. until noon
on Thursday, Jan. 7. At noon a funeral luncheon
will take place at the church, prior to the memorial services at 1 p.m.
Edward was born on Dec. 19, 1925 at Medford to
Oral Eugene and Cora J. (Reinhardt) Langteau. He
attended Stetsonville area elementary schools and
attended Medford High School. He was married
on Aug. 2, 1950 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church,
Medford, to Alice M. Hana and she preceded him
in death March 28, 1993.
Edward was a U.S. Army veteran having served
from November 1945 until December 1946. They
farmed in the town of Deer Creek for many years.
While farming he worked at Hurd Millwork in
Medford until retirement in 1987, and he also
served as union president for a period of time. He
served on the Family Dairy USA board of directors for a period of time. He resided in Abbotsford
from 2006 until moving to Dorchester in 2015 and
later Golden Living-Continental Manor in Abbotsford. He enjoyed shing and anything/everything
to do with polka music. He went on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight in 2014.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville; lifetime member of
Boxrucker Berry Legion Post #519, Stetsonville,
where he served as post commander from 195455 and 1984-92. He was the American Legion 11th
District Commander and Chaplain from 1978-80,
and was American Legion State Children and
Youth Chairman from 1981-82.
He is survived by his sons, Steve (Kathy) Langteau of Stetsonville and Phillip (Vicky) Langteau
of Oregon, and three grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in
death by a granddaughter, Tiffany Langteau, in
2012 and a brother, Lloyd Langteau.
In lieu of owers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation.
For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
Carol June (Erdmann) Petznick, age 81,

formerly of Athens, passed away Friday,
Jan. 1, 2016, at GoldenLiving Center of
Abbotsford where she had resided since
June 2010.
Carol was born July 6, 1934, in Ripon,
the youngest daughter of the late Emil
and Clara (Serrehn) Erdmann. She
graduated from Ripon High School and
then worked at a canning factory and
hospital kitchen for a short time.
On July 3, 1955, she was united in
marriage to Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick. In 1957
Wilfred and Carol bought a farm in rural Athens
where they farmed for 43 years. They expanded the
farm when they purchased their rst registered
Holsteins and formed MDS Acres. Wilfred and
Carol accomplished numerous farming milestones,
including Young Farmer of the Year, hosted the rst
Wisconsin Forage Council Field Day in Marathon
County, Wisconsin Forage Pacesetter Award, hosted
the Marathon County Holstein Breeders Twilight
Meeting, Northern Division Quality Milk Award,
Central Area Council Quality Milk Award and
Marathon County Holstein Breeders Distinguished
Senior Recognition. They retired from farming in
2000 and moved to Stetsonville. Carol also belonged
to the WWT Homemakers Club for many years.
She enjoyed gardening, embroidery work and
playing games with the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Carol is survived by eight of her children, Dorean
(Danny) Freimund of Milan, Donna (James) Schmidt
of Colby, Debra (Michael) Schaefer of Gilman,
Denise (Scott) Kulawinski of Birnamwood, Daryl
(Tina) Petznick of Stetsonville, Darvin Petznick of
Colby, Marlin Petznick of Stetsonville and Sandra
(Michael) Seliger of Hamburg; and a

sister, LaVerne Freimund of Waunakee.
She is also survived by 22
grandchildren,
Gabriel
(Molly)
Schreiber, Dawn (Travis) Faber, Diane
and Dee Freimund, Jennifer Schmidt
and Jill (Nate) Meyer, Anne (Dave)
Fleegel, Patricia (Brian Edge) Schaefer,
Crystal Schaefer, Michaela (Justin)
Trenidad and David Schaefer, Kimberly
(Mike) Brewer and Kristin (Nick Dahlke)
Kulawinski, Dominique, Benjamin
(Kristie) and Brice Petznick, Emmalee, Elizabeth
and Erika Petznick, Troy (Allison) Petznick, and
Paige and Miki Seliger; and 13 great-grandchildren,
Madelyn and Alyse Schreiber, Lydia and Kolton
Faber, Collin Stuttgen, Alexis, Hannah, Naomi and
Jacob Fleegel, Annabelle Schaefer, Boone MeyerSchaefer, and Nakeita and Jacobi Petznick.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Wilfred; a daughter, Margean Schreiber; a
grandson, Nicolas Petznick; four brothers, William
(Verna), Harold, Robert and Richard Erdmann; and
two sisters, Evelyn (Richard) Gazinski and Ruth
(Henry) Heidelbach.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 6, 2016, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milan.
Rev. Jeffrey A. Lambrecht presided. Interment was
held in Athens Lutheran Cemetery. Family and
friends were welcomed from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
5, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford
and from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at
the church.
In lieu of owers, a memorial is being established
in Carols name.
Family and friends may express condolences
online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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Lorin James Markow

1940-2015
On Dec. 26, 2015, Lorin

James Markow, beloved
husband, Dad, Papa and
friend passed peacefully
at home from this world
to heaven to be with our
Lord and Savior. Lorin,
75, fought a valiant ght
against the cancer that ultimately took his life.
Lorin was born to Kenneth Charles Markow and
Edna Anna (Nickel) Markow on March 7,1940 in the
town of Deer Creek. They
moved to Medford when Lorin was 1 year old where
Lorin lived and attended school.
At age 18, Lorin enlisted in the Marine Corps. He
served for 20 years, 3 months and 5 days and retired
as a 1st Lieutenant. He had a distinguished career
and received a direct commission as a result of hard
work and 10 years of night school while serving in
the Marine Corps.
His last duty station was at Quantico, Va. as a
training ofcer for ofcer candidates. Lorin was very
proud of his service and was rarely seen without a
Marine Corps cap or jacket.
After retiring in September, 1978, Lorin drove
across the country to Lewiston, Idaho to attend
Lewis-Clark State College and nish his college degree. While attending college he worked part-time at
Kmart, where he met the love of his life, Nina Louise
(Potter) Marshall. They were married on November
27,1982 and he became the Dad to a son, Rod Marshall,
and a daughter, Dayna (Marshall) Watson. They were
his pride and joy.
Lorin worked at Clearwater Athletic Club (Adcope) as an assistant manager for 2-1/2 years. He then
changed careers and worked at Sonoco Products as
the shipping and receiving coordinator for 18 years.
He retired from Sonoco in May of 2003, but returned in a part-time capacity from 2005-2013, at
which time he and Nina (bookkeeper at Home Depot)

both retired. Although they were unable to do the
traveling they had hoped because of his illness, they
had been fortunate throughout the years to take several trips. His favorite trip by far was a World War II
tour in Europe. He was a history major in college and
an avid history buff and it was a dream come true.
Lorin loved sports of all kinds, but his passion
was racquetball. He loved the competition, but the camaraderie with his buddies was the real enjoyment.
Lorin was always a gentleman and was a great listener. He never knew a stranger. On the contrary, he was
not one to talk about himself, but always interested
in others lives and their experiences. He also had
the best laugh and it was infectious. It would always
make you smile.
Lorin is survived by his loving wife, Nina and his
children, Rod (Kristy) Marshall and Dayna (Jerry)
Watson, six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his mother, Edna
Markow of Medford, brothers, Ron, David (Peggy),
Leroy, Larry (Wendy), and Wayne (Susan) Markow;
sisters, Lynn (Ralph) Marthaler and Marlys (Jeff)
Shoup; his mother-in-law, Carla Harvey, brother-inlaw, Dennis (Becky) Potter and sister-in-law, Dennise
(Eric) Kunkel and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth
Markow, and fathers-in-law, Clarence Harvey and
Norman Potter.
A memorial service and celebration of life will
be held Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. at Mountain View
Funeral Home. Interment at Lewis-Clark Memorial
Gardens will follow with full military honors.
Donations may be made to Wounded Warriors,
SJRMC Family Hospice, or the American Cancer Society.
We will miss you so much, but know you will be
watching over all those who loved you and waiting
with open arms in Heaven to welcome us home.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.mtviewfuneralhome.com.
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Crash is wake up call about OWI threat

Crash victim Tresa Blackburn says
Dec. 27 collision hit home the
dangers of drinking and driving
A second is all it takes to turn a life upside down.
Tresa Blackburn remembers seeing the headlights
and then heartbeats later felt the BOOM. She yells the
last word slapping her hand for emphasis.
On Sunday, Dec. 27, Blackburn was driving her Chevy
Malibu four-door sedan eastbound on Hwy 29 at about
7:30 p.m. She was coming back from a day in Eau Claire
with her sister, Kim, her daughter, Autumn, and her
niece, Kaylee. The children, ages three and four, were
asleep in their car seats in the back seat.
We were eastbound on 29 doing 67 mph with the
cruise control set and the girls sleeping in the back seat.
We are just driving along and I glance up at the rearview
mirror and there are headlights right there. Right on
top of us, she said describing the moments before being
struck by a drunk driver.
A second later, the impact came, spinning her car
around a couple times on the road. The vehicle went into
the ditch facing east and finally came to rest facing west.
It was scary. It was horrifying, she said, the emotion still strong in her voice days later. It reminded me
of something you would do to somebody if you wanted to
bump them off the road.
Kim dialed 911 on her cellphone. The dispatch operator told her by that point several people had already
called in the crash. Blackburn said it was awesome to
know there was such a quick response.
Several people stopped to see if they were OK. We are
alive, Blackburn said, and she is thankful for that.
She described the police officer arriving and checking on them and the change in his face when he saw the
young girls in the back seat. Ambulance crews began to
arrive and check out all those involved. The look on peoples faces changed, I know they were relieved to see that
Kim and I were OK, the tone of their face changed when
they saw the girls in the back.
It was just petrifying, she said. At that point, Blackburn was still on the adrenaline rush from the crash and
with her door jammed shut shimmied out of the drivers
window Dukes of Hazzard style.
She wanted to see the damage to her car and was
Wreckage
submitted photos
Tresa Blackburn of Medford was driving home from

Eau Claire with her sister, daughter and niece on Dec. 27
when her vehicle was struck in the rear. The driver who
hit her vehicle was cited for operating while intoxicated.
Her 4-year-old niece and 3-year-old daughter were in the
back seat asleep when the car was struck. Blackburn described the scene as terrifying when she saw the damage
done.
stopped cold when she got to the back. I walked around
to the back of the car where the impact was and saw the
trunk completely pushed up in the back seat, she said.
It was petrifying, she said.
Looking at the car, there was nothing left behind the
back seat especially behind my nieces side, she said.
Blackburns niece was sitting on the drivers side of the
car and her daughter was on the passenger side. They
were both in their 5-point harnesses-- thank God, Blackburn said.
Blackburn described seeing the fuel tank hanging
down and worried about what would have happened if
the driver had hit that side of the car instead. I almost
threw up when I saw there was nothing left of the back of
the car, she said.
Emergency crews needed to pry open the car doors in
order to get the girls from the back. Only the front passenger door would open on its own.
Everyone was shaken up at the scene, battered,
bruised and sore from the impact. Blackburn noted it
could have been far worse. She said they were OK, but
planned on going into the doctor to make sure nothing is
missed in the initial soreness.
Alfredo Palacios Mares, 21, of Abbotsford was the
driver of the vehicle that hit Blackburn. According to the
Clark County Sheriffs accident report, he blamed the
crash on Blackburn saying she was going too slow and
that he was trying to pass her when she turned in front of
him, something Blackburn says was not true.
Mares was arrested at the scene for operating while
intoxicated. He was issued a traffic ticket for first offense
OWI with a bond amount of $887.50 and a court date of
Feb. 11.
Blackburn said the crash has made her hyper-aware
of everything else on the road.
I am more apprehensive and overly cautious, she
said.
This was not weather, it was not being on a cellphone,
this was youre just driving along where you expect nothing to happen. Anybody could come out of anywhere,
she said.
A drunk driver at 7:30 p.m. scares me. It was not midnight, it was not bar time. It was 7:30 at night on a Sunday, she said.
For Blackburn, the crash hits home the message of
why drinking and driving should not happen. I highly
doubt this guy intended on ramming into my vehicle,
she said. She worries what would have happened had
she not been going the same direction or at the speed she
was. She said she knows how fast she was going, but can
only guess at how fast the other driver was going when
he rammed her car.
I hope that how I feel now is not how I will feel forever, she said. Worse than the initial aches and pains, is
having the vision of the headlights and then the boom of
the crash play over in her mind.
Blackburn said she was lucky and thanks God and
whatever guardian angels were watching over them for
escaping relatively unharmed. It is the best outcome we
could have hoped for in that situation, she said.
Blackburn is among the lucky ones.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 4,932 alcohol-related crashes in 2014
the 2015 numbers are not finalized. Those crashes resulted in 162 deaths and 2,694 injures.
While well below the six-year average of 5,491 crashes,
218 deaths and 3,171 people injured, the numbers are still
too high. Jean Flood of the Taylor County Drug Opposition Partners, described drivers under the influence on
the roads with other drivers as being a very dangerous
combination.
Flood said this issue becomes even more apparent
with younger teenaged drivers. Well over 50 percent of
high school drinkers self-reported driving under the influence. I find this concerning for parents who are comfortable with their teen driving to, and attending parties,
but not drinking. These inexperienced sober teen drivers are on the road with inexperienced under the influence teen drivers, Flood said.
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ready for big one at Antigo
by Sports Editor Matt Frey
Taking advantage of a short-handed
opponent, the Medford girls basketball
team was solid in all phases on Tuesday
in a 68-28 blowout win over Stanley-Boyd
at Raider Hall.
While the Orioles were a shell of what
they are truly capable of without injured
star guard Jamie Reit, from the Raiders perspective, this game was simply
about them playing the right way as they
looked to build momentum heading into
a key mid-season Great Northern Conference contest at league-leading Antigo on
Friday.
Everybody had a good part in the
game, head coach Scott Wildberg said
after the Raiders improved to 4-4 overall.
We had some good defensive stops. Our
focus is defense. We have to play good defense on Friday. Thats going to be huge.
We played good offense too. We got
good looks. We hit shots. We didnt hit
them for awhile. But we didnt quit
shooting and all of a sudden they started
to fall.
Our defense has been struggling the
first half of the season, senior guard
Jenice Clausnitzer said. I think tonight
we came out and held a team to 28 points.
Defense is what weve been working on
in practice. Weve been pounding that.
Medfords inaccuracy from the field

in the first half helped keep the game
reasonably close in the first half. Stanley-Boyds only lead of the night was at
6-4 following a Jenna Hoffstatter threepointer. A rebound basket by Sophia Pernsteiner and back-to-back three-pointers
from Cassandra Meyer put the Raiders in
front for good. Lakyn Kummer rebounded a Tori Lammar miss and scored, then
Lammar scored a transition hoop off a
Jenice Clausnitzer assist to make it 16-6.
The Raiders led 23-8 before settling for a
26-13 halftime lead.
Meyer, a senior in her first varsity
season, gave the Raiders a nice offensive
lift with a season-high 13 points.
Cassandra had a good game, Wildberg said. Cassandras a good shooter.
She did a really good job. Sometimes she
has some unforced turnovers, but I told
her, this week Im going to let you play
through those, but youre going to have
to make up for it. She needs to work
through it and I thought she did. She did
some things on defense that made up for
it and she came out and contributed on
the offensive end.
Jenice and Hailee Clausnitzer both
warmed up from the floor in the second
half. The Raiders finally wore out Stan-
See RAIDERS on page 5
Big night for Meyer
Photo by Matt Frey
The bad news was Medfords Cassandra Meyer was called for traveling as she tries
to split Stanley-Boyds Kate McLoone (3) and Bailey Ducommun during Tuesdays first
half. The good news was Meyer came off the bench to hit three three-pointers and
score 13 points in the Raiders 68-28 win over the short-handed Orioles.
Three strong efforts in three

losses for girls hockey team
Get that puck
Photo by Matt Frey
Medfords Katy Branstetter and Point-Rapids-Marshfields Hailey Ehr break away

from a battle against the boards as the puck rolls free during the second period of
Mondays game at the Simek Recreation Center. Medfords Mikayla Kelz also is part
of the battle for the puck. The visiting Red Panthers won 4-0.
Getting goals from four different skaters, the Point-Rapids-Marshfield Red

Panthers used their speed and depth to
outscore Medfords girls hockey team
4-0 on Monday night in a non-conference
game at the Simek Recreation Center.
Despite the outcome, it was another
solid outing for the Raiders, who have
made steady progress since mid-December.
Overall you have to be pleased with
the effort, head coach Chad Demulling
said. We continue to play hard and competitive night in and night out ever since
we got past that first Lakeland game.
They know it. You feel it on the bench,
you feel it in the players attitudes.
Theyre working hard.
In a free-flowing game that had relatively few stoppages, at least through
the first two periods, the Red Panthers
pounced on a couple of defensive errors
for their first two goals in the first period.
Meanwhile, Medford was unable to muster much of a threat in the offensive zone.
Bryar Brooks got the first goal 7:36
into the contest. She was able to camp
just outside the post to the left of Medford
goalkeeper Emily Lybert, who had no
chance when Brooks got a perfect pass
from Hailey Ehr. Kendra Robinson had
the second assist.
At 15:41, a Maren Herndon pass got
through traffic in the slot and Alayna
Bruneau was able to bury the puck to
give the visitors a 2-0 lead.
Medford was outshot 11-0 in the period. Joelle Zenner and Sarah Strobach
had the best opportunities in the period,
but both of their open shots zipped a little
wide to the right.
At the 3:57 mark of the second period,
Lybert made the save on a shot by Ehr,
but the rebound rolled right to the opportunistic Robinson who punched it in.
Kaylee Bruneau closed the scoring 5:30
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Three wrestlers go unbeaten; Medford 8th at Eau Claire

The Medford Raiders pinned their
way to a 42-24 win over Whitehall in the
first round of the Dec. 30 Eau Claire Holiday Wrestling Tournament but victory
eluded the team after that in an eighthplace finish.
Wisconsin Rapids won the opening
three-team pool by burying Whitehall
and Medford. That sent Medford to the
four-team pool to determine fifth through
eighth place. Twice, the Raiders were
one match away from winning duals in
that pool, but they wound up falling to
Maple Grove, Minn., Superior and Eau
Claire Memorial.
Kolten Hanson and Josh Brooks won
all five of their matches. Tucker Peterson
won four contested matches and grabbed
a forfeit for a 5-0 day. Freshman Cody
Church had his best day so far, going
4-1 while bouncing between 120 and 113
pounds.
Wisconsin Rapids won the championship pool, beating runner-up Minnetonka, Minn. 40-33, third-place finisher Eden
Prairie, Minn. 50-24 and fourth-place finisher Pine Island, Minn. 49-27.
In the win over Whitehall, Medford
overcame three forfeits by recording six
pins and adding two wins by decision.
The meet started at 170 pounds with
the Peterson brothers notching Medfords first pins. Tanner took care of
Austin Johnson in 49 seconds. Tucker
followed at 182 pounds, pinning Austin
Powell in 33 seconds. Medford forfeited to the Norsemen at 195, 220 and 285
pounds. There were double forfeits at 106
and 113 pounds.
Wrestling resumed at 120 pounds.
Freshman Cody Church tied things at 1818 by pinning Whitehalls Tim Stevens
in 3:26. Freshman Andy Poetzl gave the
Raiders the lead for good by pinning Jacob Gardner in 46 seconds at 126 pounds.
Josh Brooks followed a first-period near
fall with a pin at 3:33 over Mike Miles in
the 132-pound match to make it 30-18.
The Norsemen got a pin in 4:32 from
Justin Rodriguez over Raider Brayden
Fultz at 138 pounds. Fultz was had a 7-4
lead after opening the third period with
Third-place points
GREAT NORTHERN CONFERENCE

WRESTLING STANDINGS
Duals Dual Meet
Total
W-L
Pts.
Pts.
Pts.
Rhinelander 1-0
2
0
2
Antigo
1-0
2
0
2
Tomahawk
1-0
2
0
2
Medford
0-1
0
0
0
Lakeland
0-1
0
0
0
Mosinee
0-1
0
0
0
Dec. 29-30: Antigo T47th and Mosinee T58th
at Oshkosh on the Water, Rhinelander 6th and
Lakeland 26th at River Falls Northern Badger.
Dec. 30: Medford 42, Whitehall 24; Wisconsin Rapids 69, Medford 15; Maple Grove,
Minn. 33, Medford 31; Superior 42, Medford
21; Eau Claire Memorial 36, Medford 32.
Jan. 2: Antigo 1st at Manawa Invitational.
Jan. 7: Antigo at Medford, Tomahawk at
Mosinee, Rhinelander at Lakeland.
Jan. 9: Medford at Cadott Invitational;
Tomahawk, Mosinee and Lakeland at Merrill
Invitational; Antigo at Omro Invitational.
Jan. 14: Medford at Rhinelander, Lakeland at
Mosinee, Antigo at Tomahawk.
a two-point near fall, but Rodriguez reversed him and got the pin. Raider freshman George Hinderliter answered with
a pin in 1:41 over Lucas Stephans at 145
pounds. Preston Carlson used a takedown in each period to earn a 7-2 win
over Edgar Velasquez at 152 pounds.
At 160 pounds, Kolten Hanson finished
things with a 15-9 win over Whitehalls
Jasper Dunn.
Medfords top veterans notched the
teams three wins in the 69-15 loss to Wisconsin Rapids.
Brooks needed 1:30 to pin Noah Henke
at 126 pounds. Tucker Peterson closed
out the meet at 182 pounds with a pin in
3:07 over Austin Wilkerson. In between,
Hanson used a first-period takedown and
a couple of escapes to edge Dylan Hall 4-2
at 160. Hall earned honorable in the latest Division 1 Wisconsin Wrestling state
rankings. Hanson was ranked third in
Division 2 at 182 pounds.
Poetzl lost to Patrick Spray, who is
ranked third in the state, in a 17-2 technical fall at 132 pounds. Losing by pin were
Church, Fultz, Hinderliter, Carslon and
Tanner Peterson. Medford forfeited four
matches and there was a double forfeit at
113 pounds.
Photo by Laura Harvey, Antigo Daily Journal
Medfords Elijah Wipf gets a breath of air during the breaststroke leg of the 200-meter individual medley Tuesday at Antigo. Wipf was third in the event, right behind
teammate Aaron Connelly. Antigo won the meet 100-58.
Despite giving up 18 points in forfeits,

Medford nearly knocked off Maple Grove
in the first round of the placement pool
competition. The Crimson, however,
held off the Raiders 33-31.
The Raiders had a chance to tie the
meet at the end. With a double forfeit
looming in the final match at 195 pounds,
Tucker Peterson, was ranked ninth at
170 pounds in the last Division 2 rankings, needed to pin Aaron Fiske in the
182-pound to tie the meet at 33-33. Peterson won handily, 9-0, but the major decision only pulled the Raiders within two.
Peterson earned three two-point near
falls in the win.
Brooks won an exciting 7-6 decision
over Gavin Peterson. Trailing 6-5 to start
the third, he reversed Peterson for the
winning points. Four Raiders won by
pin. Church got Dylan Schultz in 1:17 at
113 pounds, Poetzl stuck Jaxson Rost in
4:48 at 132 pounds in what had been a 0-0
match going into the third period. Carlson needed just 48 seconds to pin Sarah
Tison at 145 pounds. Hanson pinned Aaron Hull in 1:37 at 170.
Mike Edison outscored Tanner Peterson 11-6 at 160 pounds, breaking a 6-6 tie
with a third-period reversal and near fall.
Fultz was pinned in 2:18 by Tyler Rengel
at 138 pounds. Alex Davis was pinned in
1:37 by Logan Dick at 152 pounds.
Medford fell 42-21 to the Superior
Spartans in the next round. Superior
took a 30-3 lead, with Brooks securing a
5-2 win over Nick Long at 126 pounds for
the lone Raider success early on. Brooks
reversed Long to tie the match at 2-2 in
the first period. His takedown put him
ahead for good in the second. Late in the
meet, Carlson pinned Gabrielle Anderson in 2:49 at 145 pounds, Hanson pinned
Omar King in 46 seconds at 160 pounds
and Tucker Peterson took a forfeit at 170.

Raiders getting pinned included
Church in 5:46, Poetzl in 4:23, Fultz in
47 seconds and Davis in 1:13. The Raiders forfeited three matches. There were
double forfeits at 195, 220 and 285 pounds.
In the final round, the Raiders had a
32-18 lead, but forfeits in the 195, 220 and
285 pound matches pushed Eau Claire
Memorial to a 36-32 win.
After a double forfeit to open the meet
at 106 pounds, Church finished his day
with a 14-3 major decision over Brennan Anderson at 113. Medford forfeited
at 120. Brooks followed with a 10-3 win
over Liam Huset at 126 pounds. Poetzl
pinned Jacob Guibord in 34 seconds and
Hinderliter finished a 2-1 day with a pin
over Levi Kloss in 1:08 to give Medford a
19-6 lead. Memorials Levi Smith pinned
Carlson in 2:41 in the 145-pound match.
Carlson led 5-2 to start the second period.
A forfeit at 152 made it 19-18.
Hanson pinned AJ Lighthizer in 2:18
at 160 pounds and Tanner Peterson held
off Josh Miller 8-6 at 170 pounds. Peterson held a 6-2 lead going into the third,
got taken down but he recovered with a
reversal to seal it. Tucker Peterson rolled
to an 11-1 major decision at 182 pounds
over Othayun Smith.
With a 3-0 record in the placement
pool, Maple Grove finished fifth overall.
The Crimson beat Memorial 34-30 and Superior 48-28. Eau Claire Memorial edged
Superior 37-36 to take second in the pool
and sixth overall.
Medford is back at Raider Hall tonight, Thursday, to take on the Antigo
Red Robins in a 7 p.m. Great Northern
Conference dual meet. The Raiders go
to the Cadott Invitational on Saturday.
Wrestling starts at 10 a.m. Theyll head to
GNC contender Rhinelander on Jan. 14.
Second time around against Antigo

goes much better for swimmers
With the lineup nearly back to full
strength, the Medford swimmers started
the January portion of their schedule
with their best scoring effort of the season in a 100-58 loss at Antigo.
The Raiders got second-place finishes from four different individuals and
from teams in the 200-meter medley and
400-meter freestyle relays while improving significantly upon a 73-point loss to
the Red Robins three weeks earlier.
Antigo improved to 5-1 in GNC meets
to stay in a three-way tie atop the conference with Lakeland and Rhinelander.
Medford is 0-7.
Senior Lane Ruch nearly won the
100-meter backstroke, finishing in 1:17.98,
just 0.77 seconds behind Antigos Holden
Meidl. Ruchs time equates to 1:10.19 in
a 25-yard pool, which is a personal best.
Antigo has the only 25-meter pool in the
Great Northern Conference. Joey Kraemer came in fourth for Medford at 1:56.56
(1:44.92) while swimming the backstroke
for the first time this season. Patrick Nelson returned to the lineup and took fifth
in 2:00.47 (1:48.44) in his first time in this
race as well.
Aaron Connelly had his best swim of
the season in the 200-meter individual
medley at 3:10.09, equivalent to 2:51.1 in
yards. He was followed by teammate Elijah Wipf, who finished in 3:52.23 (3:29.03).
They trailed Antigos Spencer Fittante,
who had a time of 2:49.98.
Junior Preston Gingras swam the
200-meter freestyle in 3:06.11, which
converts to 2:47.96 in yards, just shy of
a season-best time. Nelson was third in

BOYS SWIM STANDINGS
Duals Dual Meet
Total
W-L
Pts.
Pts.
Pts.
Lakeland
5-1
5
0
5
Antigo
5-1
5
0
5
Rhinelander 5-1
5
0
5
Tomahawk
2-4
2
0
2
Shawano
2-5
2
0
2
Medford
0-7
0
0
0
Jan. 5: Antigo 100, Medford 58; Rhinelander
99, Shawano 69; Lakeland 105, Tomahawk 64.
Jan. 7: Lakeland at Medford, Antigo at Rhinelander. Shawano at Tomahawk.
Jan. 8: Rhinelander and Tomahawk at Lawrence
Invitational, Lakeland at Wausau East Invitational.
Jan. 14: Antigo at Lakeland, Rhinelander at
Tomahawk.
3:27.99 (3:07.71) and Brendan Griesbach

was fourth in 3:33.29 (3:12.49). Meidl won
in 2:14.35. Griesbach later added a thirdplace time of 7:24 in the 400-meter freestyle, a pace equal to 8:25.72 in a 500-yard
race. Zach Reinecke won for Antigo in
5:18.84.
Junior Matt Reuter led three Raiders
in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of
1:20.39 (1:12.36). Fittante won in 1:09.56.
Kraemer was third in 1:32.62 (1:23.37)
and Alejandro Vazquez placed fourth in
1:49.98 (1:38.99), a new best time for him.
Ruch and Connelly led the Raiders in
two other individual races. Ruch took
third in the 50-meter freestyle in 28.47
seconds, which converts to 25.44 seconds
in yards, bettering his only other swim
in this race this winter by 1.24 seconds.
Gingras was fifth in 33.36 (29.81) seconds,
just off his best time. Reuter was sixth
See SWIMMERS on page 4
SPORTS
THE STAR NEWS
Page 3
Medford pushes Pines; Schafer scores four in Shawano win

In one of northern Wisconsins toughest hockey venues, the Medford Raiders
didnt back down Tuesday.
Though Medford ultimately came up
short 8-4 against Great Northern ConferGREAT NORTHERN CONFERENCE
BOYS HOCKEY STANDINGS
Conf.
Conf.
Overall
W-L-T
Pts.
W-L-T
Antigo
7-0-0
21
10-0-0
Northland Pines
4-1-0
12
6-4-0
Lakeland
3-2-0
9
6-6-0
Mosinee
3-0-0
9
6-4-0
Waupaca
2-2-0
6
4-6-0
Tomahawk
2-6-0
6
3-6-1
Rhinelander
1-6-0
3
4-6-0
Medford
0-5-0
0
3-5-0
Dec. 29: Medford 5, Shawano 2; Antigo 4, D.C.
Everest 0; Madison West 2, Lakeland 1; Rochester John Marshall, Minn. 4, Northland Pines 1.
Dec. 30: Monona Grove 3, Lakeland 2; Park
Cottage Grove, Minn. 5, Northland Pines 2;
Rhinelander 6, Chequamegon-Phillips 4.
Jan. 2: Wisconsin Rapids 5, Mosinee 1.
Jan. 5: Northland Pines 8, Medford 4;
Mosinee 5, Rhinelander 2; Antigo 9, Tomahawk
2.
Jan. 7: Medford at Waupaca, Antigo at
Mosinee, Northland Pines at Lakeland, Wausau
East at Tomahawk, Rhinelander at Shawano.
Jan. 8: Mosinee vs. Waupaca at Stevens Point,
Fond du Lac Springs at Antigo.
Jan. 9: Viroqua Co-op at Medford, Fond du
Lac Springs at Northland Pines, Mosinee and
Waupaca vs. Stevens Point or Appleton United at
Stevens Point.
Jan. 12: Lakeland at Medford, Rhinelander
at Antigo, Tomahawk at Mosinee, Northland
Pines at Wausau West, DePere-West DePere at
Waupaca.
Jan. 14: Chequamegon-Phillips at Medford,
Lakeland at Mosinee, Rhinelander at Waupaca,
Northland Pines at Tomahawk.
ence power Northland Pines, it was the

programs best showing at the Eagle River Sports Arena in some time.
We had a great effort and a great
showing, head coach Eric Vach said.
Medford scored two goals in a sevensecond span to pull within 4-3 midway
through the second period. But Pines answered with a goal 19 seconds after that,
starting a four-goal surge that put a game
filled with shots on goal and penalties out
of reach for the Raiders.
The Eagles improved to 4-1 in conference play and 6-4 overall. The Raiders
mini two-game winning streak was broken as they fell to 3-5 overall and 0-5 in
the GNC.
Colton Raymond, the Eagles leading returning scorer from a year ago,
scored twice in the first period, but Medford junior Dylan Hraby split those two
scores with a goal of his own 4:32 into
the game. His shot came just 37 seconds
after Raymonds first score and was assisted by Jared and Andrew Rothmeier.
It was Hrabys sixth goal in his last three
games.
Spenser Scholl and the defense survived an opening barrage from the home
team. Scholl stopped 21 of 23 shots he
faced in the first 17 minutes and finished
the game with 54 saves.
The Eagles threatened to pull away by
scoring the first two goals of the second
period. Noah Wittkopf scored just 31 seconds in, assisted by Raymond and Ryon
Ritzer. Ritzer would finish with four assists. TJ Ebert scored at 6:45, assisted by
David Sauvola and Adam Sima, to make
it 4-1.
But Klayton Kree beat Pines goalie
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Friday, January 8
Abbotsford (H), V-7:15 p.m., JV-5:45 p.m.
Monday, January 11
Butternut (H), V only, 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 14
Athens (H), V-7:15 p.m., JV-5:45 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Friday, January 8
at Phillips, V-7:30 p.m., JV-5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12
Abbotsford (H), V-7:15 p.m., JV-5:45 p.m.
Friday, January 15
Athens (H), V-7:15 p.m., JV-5:45 p.m.
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BOYS BASKETBALL
Friday, January 8
at Greenwood, V-7:30 p.m., JV-5:45 p.m.
WRESTLING
Saturday, January 9
at Cadott Invitational, 10 a.m.
at Flambeau, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, January 12
Columbus Catholic (H), 7 p.m.
Friday, January 15
at Greenwood, 7:30 p.m.
Ethan Polich from the face-off circle to

Polichs right at the 7:20 mark. Medford
won the ensuing face-off and quickly
struck again. Freshman Alex Carstensen
beat Polich from the netminders left
side with an assist from Jared Rothmeier
to pull the Raiders within one. It was his
first goal of the season.
The momentum Medford seemed to be
gaining was lost a little when Jack Rohde lit the lamp at 7:46 with assists from
Tyler Hunt and Nick Dean. Connor Cox
scored at 14:17 with assists from Rohde
and Hunt.
The Eagles delivered the knockout
punch by scoring twice in a 20-second
span early in the third. Wittkopf got his
second goal at 4:05, followed by a Tucker
Wittkopf goal at 4:25. Kree notched his
second goal at the 7:45 mark. Jared Rothmeier completed a playmaker with his
third assist. Right after that, Medford
was the power play for nearly the next
four minutes but couldnt convert. The
Raiders, though, killed off a five-on-three
situation that last 1:49 later in the period.
Amazingly there were no power-play
goals in the game, even though Pines had
seven such chances and Medford had
five. There was just one penalty called in
the first period, but the whistles picked
up after that.
Polich had 16 saves for Pines.
The Raiders are at Waupaca tonight,
Thursday, before starting a three-game
homestand at the Simek Recreation
Center on Saturday with a 1 p.m. game
against the Viroqua co-op. That is game
one of a boys-girls doubleheader with the
Blackhawks.
Medford hosts Lakeland on Tuesday
and Chequamegon-Phillips on Jan. 14 in

7 p.m. games before starting the two-day
Merrill tournament on Jan. 15.
Schafer shoots and scores

Junior Jack Schafer scored the first
four goals of Medfords Dec. 29 nonconference
game
in Shawano, leading the Raiders to
a 5-2 win over the
Hawks.
With the win,
Medford improved
to 3-4 and surpassed
its win total for all
of last season. It
marked the first
time a Medford
team won consecuJack Schafer
tive games for the
since a three-game
winning streak Jan. 12-21, 2006. Medford
last won three games in a season in 201213.
Kree got a playmaker, assisting on
three of Schafers goals. Hraby added the
clinching goal on a late power play.
Schafer outscored the hosts 3-0 in the
first period. He got his first goal just 2:32
in with a Kree assist. Those two combined for the second tally at 5:45. With
exactly three minutes to go in the period,
Schafer scored a short-handed goal, stealing the puck and beating Shawano goalie
Brendan Chapman unassisted.
It stayed 3-0 until Schafer used assists
from Garrett Paul and Kree to score his
fourth goal 15:15 into the second period.
See HOCKEY on page 6
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at Wausau East, V, JV & NC, 3
p.m.
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Phillips uses 21 steals to

defeat Rib Lake girls
by Sports Reporter Bryan Wegter
Phillips forced Rib Lake into 31 turnovers, 21 off steals, and used its transition attack to win 71-53 in a Marawood
North girls basketball game on Monday
night in Phillips.
Sophomore Lauren Sauter led the
way for the Loggers with 19 points, four
steals, three assists and three rebounds.
Fast-break partner Ellie Lochner scored
14 and had a game-high six steals.
Katie Cardey was again a bright spot
for the Redmen. The sophomore forward scored a career-high 29 points and
grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds. She
leads the team in both categories, at 14.9
and 7.7 respectively, through 10 games.
Katie carried us. She was attacking
and looking to score. Without her points
we wouldve been hurting big time, Rib
Lake head coach Mike Wudi said.
The two teams entered Monday tied
for third place in the North at 2-2. The
win puts Phillips alone in third, two
games back of conference leader Edgar, who beat Abbotsford Tuesday in a
matchup between teams that entered the
game at 4-0. Rib Lake falls to 2-3 in conference and 3-7 overall. The Redmen host
Abbotsford tomorrow, Jan. 8, at 7:15 p.m.
Regan Dobbs put Rib Lake up first
with a layup. The Redmen held three
separate two-point leads, but couldnt
separate themselves from the home Loggers in the first half. With the score tied
at nine, Cardey claimed a rebound off a
Samantha Rodman miss and drew a foul
on her shot attempt. She made both free
throws, putting Rib Lake up 11-9 at the
11:34 mark.
Grace Weinkes two-point jumper, her
only points of the game, put the Redmen
up 16-15 with 7:54 until halftime. Coming out of a timeout, Phillips coach Mike
Eggebrecht switched his team from manto-man into a 1-3-1 trapping defense.
It proved quite successful.
The Loggers blew the game open with
17 straight points, 12 of which came in
transition. Sauter and Ellie Lochner
were the sparks for Phillips. The two
teamed up for 11 points during the run
and routinely looked for each other
on the fast-break, hooking up for fourstraight layups at one point. The Loggers
were up 32-16 before Dobbs made a free
throw with 1:32 left in the half to halt the
decisive streak.
Eggebrecht made a nice change going to the 1-3-1. That was the difference in
the game. We did okay against their manto-man but we just did not match up well
against their 1-3-1. Our guards didnt do
a good job of handling that and we also
didnt get back, Wudi said. They beat
us up the floor.
Cardey and Hailey Wudi both made a
MARAWOOD NORTH DIVISION
BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Edgar
2
0
7
2
Rib Lake
2
0
4
2
Phillips
3
1
4
2
Abbotsford
2
1
3
3
Chequamegon
2
2
4
6
Athens
0
3
1
6
Prentice
0
4
1
6
Dec. 29: Stratford 50, Abbotsford 44; Chequamegon 61, Northland Pines 58; Edgar 65, Colby
33.
Jan. 4: Edgar 29, Stratford 17; Hurley 56,
Chequamegon 40; Port Edwards 70, Athens 36.
Jan. 7: Edgar at Abbotsford.
Jan. 8: Rib Lake at Phillips, Prentice at
Athens.
Jan. 12: Abbotsford at Rib Lake, Phillips at
Chequamegon, Athens at Edgar, Prentice at
Crandon.
MARAWOOD NORTH DIVISION

GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Edgar
5
0
8
3
Abbotsford
4
1
6
5
Phillips
3
2
3
4
Prentice
3
3
5
5
Rib Lake
2
3
3
7
Chequamegon
1
4
1
10
Athens
0
5
1
9
Dec. 29: E.C. Regis 112, Athens 34; W.R. Assumption 70, Abbotsford 24; Edgar 56, Colby 49.
Dec. 30: Elk Mound 78, Athens 17.
Jan. 4: Phillips 71, Rib Lake 53.
Jan. 5: Edgar 54, Abbotsford 31; Prentice 79,
Athens 38.
Jan. 8: Abbotsford at Rib Lake, Athens at
Edgar, Phillips at Chequamegon, Lakeland at
Prentice.
Jan. 11: Butternut at Rib Lake, Phillips at
Laona-Wabeno, Granton at Abbotsford.
Jan. 14: Athens at Rib Lake, Abbotsford at
Chequamegon, Flambeau at Phillips.
pair of free throws in the final minute to

put Rib Lake down 35-23 at half.
Phillips got the first seven points of
the second half, highlighted by a Sauter jumper from the right corner after a
Lochner steal. Wudi snapped the streak
with a three with 14:50 to play. Morgan
Edwards swiped an errant Rib Lake pass
and fed Sauter for an easy layup to make
it a 44-26 game with 13:57 to go.
The Redmen got as close as 13 with
7:18 left thanks to a quick 6-0 run. Cardey
banked in a pull-up jumper, Cardey fed
Wudi for a jumper off a drive-and-kick
and Rodman scored a layup after Casey
Scheithauer picked off a Phillips pass.
The Loggers got the next eight points,
ending any hopes of a late Rib Lake comeback.
Phillips attempted only one three in
the game, a miss by Edwards in the first
half. The Loggers were .457 (27-59) from
the field, led by Makala Williams 6-for8 night. Williams finished with 13 points
and eight rebounds. Edwards and Ashley
Kilty chipped in seven points each. Edwards led the Loggers with four assists.
Theyre athletic and quick. Every
time we were making a little run they
would slam the door. Our struggles with
the 1-3-1 disappointed me. Its not like we
never see that in practice, Wudi said.
Rib Lakes offense has been much better recently. Over their past three games,
the Redmen are shooting .352 from the
floor, compared to just .296 over their
first seven games this season. They were
.367 (18-49) on Monday. Dobbs was second
on the team with 11 points and added six
rebounds, three steals and two assists.
Wudi scored seven and had two assists
and two steals. Thums got her first start
of the season and led the team with four
assists.
Going nowhere
Rib Lakes Regan Dobbs (left) and Hailey Wudi trap Phillips forward Makala Williams on this play in the first half of Mondays Marawood North girls basketball game,
won by the Loggers 71-53.
Swimmers host T-Birds today

in 34.86 (31.15) seconds, very close to his
best times of the year. Colin Koss won for
Antigo in 25.23 seconds.
Connelly got third in the 100-meter
butterfly in 1:39.99 (1:29.76) reducing his
time by almost five seconds from Medfords previous meet against Shawano on
Dec. 22. Jason Engel was fourth in 1:41.89
(1:31.47). Koss won that race too in 1:01.99.
Wipf added fourth-place points for
Medford in the 100-meter breaststroke at
1:57.84 (1:46.16). Antigos Bram Roff won
in 1:28.3.
Gingras, Engel, Ruch and Reuter
teamed up to post a time of 2:39.61 in the
200-meter medley relay, while Griesbach,
Photo by Bryan Wegter
Wipf, Connelly and Kraemer were third

in 3:00.12. Antigos winning time was
2:17.6. Gingras, Reuter, Ruch and Engel finished the meet by swimming the
400-meter freestyle relay in 5:02.27, while
Antigo won in 4:20.35.
Connelly, Kraemer, Wipf and Griesbach were third in the 200-meter freestyle relay at 2:42.11, trailing Antigos A
(1:53.57) and B (2:06.93) teams.
Nelson and Vazquez swam the 50-meter JV freestyle in 39.41 and 46.66 seconds. Vazquez swam the 100-meter JV
backstroke in 2:50.42.
Medford returns to its home pool today, Thursday, hosting the co-GNC leaders from Lakeland at 5:30 p.m.
EAST LAKELAND CONFERENCE

WRESTLING STANDINGS
Conf. Duals
W
L
Cameron
0
0
Cor.-Gilman-LH 0
0
Bruce
0
0
Flambeau
0
0
Shell Lake
0
0
Northwood-Solon 0
0
Dec. 29-30: Flambeau 33rd, Shell Lake 34th,
Bruce 38th and Cameron 39th at River Falls
Northern Badger.
Jan. 7: Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe at
Shell Lake, Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe
vs. Bruce at Shell Lake, Bruce at Shell Lake,
Flambeau at Cameron, Northwood-Solon
Springs at Cameron, Flambeau vs. NorthwoodSolon Springs at Cameron.
Jan. 9: Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe and
Bruce at Cadott Invitational, Shell Lake and
Northwood-Solon Springs at Superior Invitational.
Jan. 14: Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe
at Flambeau, Shell Lake at Northwood-Solon
Springs.
SPORTS
THE STAR NEWS
Page 5
Gilman defends, rebounds well but loses by four

Despite a wide advantage in rebounding, the Gilman Pirates couldnt beat the
Augusta Beavers where it mattered most
- the scoreboard, in a 46-42 non-conference girls basketball game on Monday in
Augusta.
The Pirates out-boarded the Beavers
38-25, led by a season-high 15 rebounds
from Cooper Sherfield. Kyla Schoene
scored 11 to lead Gilman, but was only
three of 15 (.200) from the field.
Augusta was 16-45 (.356) from the field,
compared to just 12-50 (.240) for Gilman.
The difference in shooting percentage
more than made up for the Beavers inability to match up with the Pirates on
the boards.
Stat-wise we shouldve won the game.
We can live with giving up 46 points, but
weve got to find ways to put the ball in
the hoop, Gilman head coach Robin
Rosemeyer said.
The Pirates held a 17-15 lead at halftime, even after a cold stretch from the
field. Sherfield completed a three-point
play on the games first possession to give
Gilman a 3-0 lead, but then the Pirates
went eight minutes without scoring.
Cathy Renneke led Augusta with 17
points and is averaging 20.8 ppg this season. Maddie McConville chipped in 10.
The pair was held to only six points in
the first half, but exploded for 21 in the
second as the Beavers out-scored the Pirates 31-25 to steal the win.
Our goal was to hold their top two
scorers to under 30 points. We did that
and we also did some good things pressing, Rosemeyer said.
Sherfield scored nine for Gilman on
three of five field goals and three of six
free throws. Taylor Hendricks had nine
too, but finished just two-for-10 from the
field while adding five rebounds and four

steals. Morgan Birkenholz grabbed six
rebounds and dished five assists. Camryn Skabroud and Birkenholz made a
three apiece and finished with six and
five points respectively. Kayla Chause
added a two-pointer.
Gilman had a big advantage in free
throw attempts, 26-9, but couldnt pull
out the win. The Pirates made 15 free
shots while the Beavers made five.
We got to the line a lot. We need every chance we can get, Rosemeyer said.
Augusta improved to 5-4 overall with
the win. The Beavers are in fourth place
in the Dairyland - Large. Gilman fell to
2-7 and takes on Flambeau (6-2) tonight,
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. in another
non-conference game. The Pirates return
to Eastern Cloverbelt action next Tuesday when they host Columbus Catholic,
also at 7 p.m.
Raiders rebound from loss with lopsided win

ley-Boyds zone defense. The Orioles
switched to man-to-man and the Raiders
broke that down with relative ease.
Hoffstatter scored five straight points
to close the gap to 35-21 when Hailee
Clausnitzers first triple of the night
sparked a game-ending 33-7 surge.
Hailee Clausnitzer had back-to-back assists, feeding Maggie Baker for a shot
in the lane and Meyer on an inbound
play. Meyer was fouled on her shot and
missed the free throw, but Lainey Brunner scored on an offensive rebound to
make it 44-21. During the final push, Jenice Clausnitzer, who scored a game-high
15 points, hit a pair of triples and scored
on a nice drive through the lane. Lakyn
Kummer turned back-to-back steals into
a bucket for herself and another for Sophia Pernsteiner. Meyer ended the scoring with a long three-pointer from NBA
range.
When we get good rotation on offense,
were getting good shots, Wildberg said.
We need to have good floor spacing, good
motion and move the ball. Dont take the
first look. Shoot it in rhythm, its there.
When we look good, we do that. When we
look bad, were forcing things too much
and taking the first look so were not in
good rebounding position.
Rebounding was another area where
Medford dominated, led by Lammar. She
had nine points in the win. Hailee Clausnitzer finished with eight, all in the sec-
GNC SMALL DIVISION

GYMNASTICS STANDINGS
Duals Dual Meet
Total
W-L
Pts.
Pts.
Pts.
Lakeland
1-0
2
0
2
Chequamegon 1-0
2
0
2
Rhinelander 0-0
0
0
0
Medford
0-1
0
0
0
Mosinee-Mar. 0-1
0
0
0
Jan. 9: Rhinelander at Wisconsin Rapids Invitational.
Jan. 11: Rhinelander at Chequamegon.
Jan. 14: Medford at Lakeland.
ond half. Pernsteiner had seven points,

Kummer and Molly Carstensen scored
six each and Baker and Brunner each finished with a bucket.
Hoffstatter scored 12 points to lead the
Orioles before she fouled out. Bailey Ducommun had seven. They are Division I
volleyball recruits to UW-Green Bay and
North Dakota State. But in two games
now without Reit, a UW-Milwaukee basketball recruit, the Orioles have struggled while falling to 6-5.
Medford fans may remember Reit put
on a show in Raider Hall two years ago
pouring in 35 points in Medfords 62-47
win. She had 26 points in Stanley-Boyds
62-31 win over the Raiders last winter.
Medfords trip to Antigo starts a
key week. The Raiders hit the road on
Tuesday to face a very good WittenbergBirnamwood squad and then host GNC
contender Lakeland on Jan. 15. Wittenberg-Birnamwood beat Antigo Tuesday
57-42.
At 2-2 in the GNC, a win at 3-0 Antigo
Friday would be huge.
Fridays game is as big as a tournament game, Wildberg said. Its the
toughest team in the toughest environment in the conference to win a game in.
If we can win that game, it totally turns
the tide of what this conference looks
like. We have to play intense every possession.
Menomonie wins by 10
Medford had a distinct edge from the
free throw line, but the Menomonie Mustangs were much more productive from
the field and raced to a 62-52 non-conference win over the Raiders on Dec. 29.
For the second straight year, the Raiders had a hard time containing Mustang guard Tyra Boettcher. She scored
23 points last December as a freshman
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half, to lead all scorers. Six-foot freshman
Kylie Mogen scored 10 second-half points
and had 13 overall for Menomonie, who
improved to 3-6. The Mustangs were 0-6
to start the year.
We just came out flat, Wildberg
said. If we play defense flat, we play offense flat.
Medford was 18 of 28 at the free throw
line, compared to just five of 13 for Menomonie. The Raiders had some balance,
as 11 players hit the scoring column. But
Menomonies 57-34 edge in scoring from
the field was too much to overcome.
Hailee Clausnitzer scored all eight of
her points in the first half, which ended
with Menomonie leading 29-23. She hit
one of Medfords two three-point shots.
Lammar led the Raiders with 11 points.
Seven of those came in the second half,
when she was five of six from the free
throw line.
Baker and Carstensen had seven
points apiece. Carstensen scored five
points in the second half. Baker had the
other three-point shot and was four of
five from the stripe. Jenice Clausnitzer,
Kummer and Brunner scored five points
apiece. All five of Brunners points came
in the second half. Meyer and Pernsteiner each added a basket.
Wildberg said the silver lining was
the girls recognized the energy wasnt
where it needed to be at game time and
they were intent on fixing it last week.
They realized they didnt play very
well there, Wildberg said. They practiced hard on Wednesday. They came in
before New Years. We had good, hard
practices on Sunday and Monday coming
into this game. No let downs. They did
not let me down in practice. Thats huge.
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Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Antigo
3
0
6
5
Lakeland
2
1
6
3
Mosinee
2
1
7
4
Medford
2
2
4
4
Rhinelander
2
2
4
6
Northland Pines
1
2
6
4
Tomahawk
0
4
0
10
Dec. 29: Menomonie 62, Medford 52; Rhinelander 54, Newman Catholic 53; Mosinee 48, S.P.
Pacelli 41; Wittenberg-Birnamwood 83, Northland Pines 60; Stratford 64, Lakeland 63 (OT).
Dec. 30: Hudson 59, Rhinelander 38.
Jan. 4: Lakeland 54, Laona-Wabeno 30.
Jan. 5: Medford 68, Stanley-Boyd 28; Merrill
49, Rhinelander 34; Mosinee 67, Nekoosa 35;
Wittenberg-Birnamwood 57, Antigo 42.
Jan. 7: Mosinee at Rhinelander, Lakeland at
Northland Pines, Elcho at Tomahawk.
Jan. 8: Medford at Antigo, Rhinelander at
Milwaukee Vincent, Lakeland at Prentice.
Jan. 12: Medford at Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Antigo at Lakeland, Northland Pines at
Mosinee, Rhinelander at Tomahawk.
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Mosinee
3
0
7
3
Lakeland
2
0
8
2
Tomahawk
1
1
6
3
Rhinelander
2
1
4
3
Antigo
1
2
5
3
Medford
0
2
5
2
Northland Pines
0
3
3
6
Dec. 29: Eau Claire Memorial 60, Rhinelander
47; Ashwaubenon 83, Mosinee 49; St. Stephens
Texas 87, Lakeland 45; Marathon 71, Tomahawk
41; Chequamegon 61, Northland Pines 58.
Dec. 30: River Falls 44, Rhinelander 36; Mosinee
67, Merrill 51; Lakeland 60, Bishop Blanchet,
Wash. 46; Thorp 63, Tomahawk 53.
Jan. 4: Rhinelander 48, Merrill 35.
Jan. 5: Mosinee 75, Antigo 70; Rhinelander 49,
Tomahawk 28; Lakeland 83, Northland Pines 52.
Jan. 8: Rhinelander at Medford, Lakeland
at Mosinee, Antigo at Tomahawk, Watersmeet,
Mich. at Northland Pines.
Jan. 11: Antigo at Wittenberg-Birnamwood.
Jan. 12: Wisconsin Rapids at Rhinelander.
Jan. 14: Medford at Antigo, Tomahawk at
Lakeland, Mosinee at Northland Pines.
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Winter Community Education Classes

The Colby School District Community Education
catalog is available on the website at:
www.colby.k12.wi.us
Click on the Parents/Community tab and then
Community Education.
Class offerings include:

Swim Lessons
Water Aerobics
Ceramics
Financial Planning
Create-a-Card
Registration forms are available on the
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Ofce (505 W. Spence St.) and must be returned with payment.
Please feel free to contact Kristen Seifert, Community Education
Coordinator, at 715-223-2301, ext. 2 or by email at
kseifert@colby.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
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Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Loyal
6
0
8
2
Neillsville
6
1
8
2
Owen-Withee
4
2
6
3
Spencer
4
2
5
3
Colby
4
3
4
6
Gilman
2
5
2
7
Columbus Cath.
1
4
3
6
Greenwood
1
4
1
6
Granton
0
7
0
9
Dec. 29: Edgar 56, Colby 49.
Jan. 4: Augusta 46, Gilman 42; Thorp 52,
Colby 35; Colfax 51, Owen-Withee 40; Elk Mound
58, Loyal 44.
Jan. 5: Neillsville 44, Spencer 39.
Jan. 7: Flambeau at Gilman, Loyal at Greenwood, Spencer at Owen-Withee, Colby at Columbus Catholic.
Jan. 8: Nekoosa at Neillsville.
Jan. 9: Loyal at Barneveld, Cornell at Greenwood.
Jan. 11: Granton at Abbotsford.
Jan. 12: Columbus Catholic at Gilman,
Owen-Withee at Loyal, Greenwood at Spencer,
Neillsville at Granton, Colby at Marathon.
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Girls hockey 4th at Hodagland

into the third period, capping a surge of
offensive pressure with assists from Emily Nolan and Katrina Hassig.
On the two-on-two we didnt cover up
the backside and they got one on the back
door. Thats just a simple mistake, Demulling said. The slot one, their second
goal, one girl was out of position. The
last two they earned. You could see their
team speed was just a little too much.
There were no penalties called on either team until the third period. Thats
when Medford killed off three power
plays. The Raiders never had a power
play and only put six shots on Red Panther goalie Maddie Hall in the loss. The
only infraction on the visitors came with
45 seconds left and when the teams had
coincidental slashing penalties.
Lybert finished with 22 saves, including nine in the first and third periods.
We held our own, Demulling said.
We killed off all the penalties. The funny thing is we talked between the second
and third periods about how we had no
penalties, then of course we go out in the
third and blow that up.
But were right there. Were just a little short on depth. We need to bury some
pucks here and there.
Medford, now 1-9 overall, hosts the
Viroqua co-op on Saturday in game
two of a boys-girls doubleheader at the
Simek Center. The boys game gets things
started at 1 p.m. The Raiders then travel
to Black River Falls on Tuesday for a rematch with the Tigers, who beat them
9-5 on Dec. 14. The Raiders head to Eagle
River for a rematch with GNC-leading
Northland Pines on Friday, Jan. 15.
Pines won the first game 7-0 on Nov. 30.
Fourth in tournament
Medford finished fourth in the threeday Hodagland Holiday Tournament in
Rhinelander after dropping its last two
games by two-goal margins.
In the Dec. 30 third-place game, Medford lost 4-2 to the Marinette-Menominee
U19 squad. The Thunder got a hat trick
from Cassidy Martin. Two of her goals
came in a three-goal, first-period outburst by the Thunder that put them in
front for good. Her last goal 3:15 into the
third period helped slam the door on a
Medford rally that had brought the Raiders within a goal.
Offensively, Medford continued its recent surge, putting 44 shots on Thunder
goalie Andrea Diederich. Unfortunately,
the Raiders only punched two of those
shots past her.
You watch that game film and youre
like how did we not win, Demulling
Hockey
The Hawks finally got on the board
1:53 into the third period when Kobe Schreiber scored off a Colin Hanus assist. It
remained 4-1 until Hraby scored his goal
with 2:36 left. Andrew Rothmeier had
the assist. The Hawks got the games last
goal with 1:22 to go, taking advantage of
a tripping penalty on Schafer. Chris Hass
got the goal, assisted by Blake Stoss and
Trevor Krueger.
Scholl collected his third win of the
season in goal. The junior had 31 saves,
including 14 in a busy first period. Despite giving up Schafers first three
goals, Shawano outshot Medford 14-8 in
the first 17 minutes. Chapman finished
with 23 saves.
Medford was one for three on power
plays. Shawano did not commit a penalty
until the third period. The Hawks were
one for four and gave up a short-hander.

GIRLS HOCKEY STANDINGS
Conf.
Conf.
Overall
W-L-T
Pts.
W-L-T
Northland Pines
3-0-0
6
8-4-1
Lakeland
3-1-0
6
7-3-0
Northern Edge
3-1-0
6
7-5-1
Waupaca Co-op
2-1-0
4
5-6-0
Medford
0-4-0
0
1-9-0
Tomahawk
0-4-0
0
0-8-0
Dec. 29: Northern Edge 3, Medford 1 (nc),
Lakeland 2, Tomahawk 0 (nc), Middleton Co-op 5,
Northland Pines 4 (OT).
Dec. 30: Marinette-Menominee 4, Medford 2;
Fox Cities 5, Northern Edge 0; Lakeland 4, Beaver Dam Co-op 2; Stoughton Co-op 4, Tomahawk
3; St. Croix Valley 4, Northland Pines 1.
Jan. 4: Point-Rapids-Marshfield 4, Medford
0; Northern Edge 5, Lakeland 3; Northland Pines
6, Tomahawk 0.
Jan. 5: Green Bay Area 7, Waupaca Co-op 0.
Jan. 8: Northland Pines at Lakeland, Waupaca
Co-op at Tomahawk.
Jan. 9: Viroqua Co-op at Medford.
Jan. 11: Northland Pines at Northern Edge (R),
Tomahawk at Point-Rapids-Marshfield (M).
Jan. 12: Medford at Black River Falls Co-op.
said.
Martins first goal came 5:44 into the
game, just three seconds into a Thunder
power play. Viktoria McQueeney got the
assist off the face-off. Karlina McQueeney followed with a goal at 7:50, assisted
by Paige Florek. Martin made it 3-0 at
10:28 with an assist from Megan Conley.
Joelle Zenner notched both of Medfords goals. The first came at the 12:42
mark of the first period, following an interference penalty on Marinette-Menominee. That one came with an assist from
Marissa McPeak. Zenners unassisted
goal 1:40 into the second period made
it 3-2. Thats where the score stayed for
more than 18 minutes.
Lybert had 21 saves for the Raiders in
48:25 of net time. She had nine saves in
each of the last two periods. Both teams
were one for three on power plays.
In the Dec. 29 semifinal, Medford had
an improved showing in its second meeting of the season with the host Rhinelander-Antigo-Three Lakes Northern
Edge, but the Edge still mustered enough
offense to beat the Raiders 3-1. The Raiders again fell behind early, got within
one and then couldnt draw any closer.
We played the Edge really well, Demulling said. That was probably our
best period to period to period game. All
three periods were played at a really high
level.
Katie Detert, who led the state with 25
goals this season following the tournament, did some damage by scoring the
Edges last two goals. Both of the Edges
first-period goals came on power plays.
Marie Sandstrom got the first one
from the doorstep with a nice pass from
Taylor Trachte. Payton Bunnell added
an assist. That came just 2:37 into the
game and followed a tripping penalty on
the Raiders. At 12:08, following another
tripping call, Detert connected from just
inside the blue line, assisted by Lindsey
Steger and Sandstrom.
The Raiders struck late in the opening
period. At 15:31, McPeak won a face-off
in the offensive zone, getting the puck to
Elise Southworth, who fired a shot past
Edge goalie Shea Peterson.
Detert closed the scoring with an unassisted goal at 3:08 in the second period,
skating coast-to-coast with the puck.
Medford put 24 shots on Peterson,
while Lybert stopped 34 of the 37 shots
she faced. The Edge was two for six on
power plays. Medford couldnt convert
on five chances.
The Fox Cities Stars beat the Edge 5-0
in the Dec. 30 championship game. Lakeland beat Beaver Dam 4-2 in the fifthplace game and the Stoughton co-op beat
Tomahawk 4-3 in the seventh-place game.
Obstacle course
Photo by Jeremy Mayo, Northwoods River News
Medfords Ryley Koski crawls through a makeshift tunnel, which was part of an
obstacle course used in the skills competition during day two of the Hodagland Holiday Tournament. Medfords Sienna Demulling was the fastest girls hockey player to
complete the obstacle course, doing it in less than 32 seconds.
Super League champions
Submitted photo
Zenners Plumbing and Heating won the McDonalds Super League championship
at the Medford Curling Club, beating the Medford Motors team in the finals. Zenners
beat 8th Street and Medford Motors beat Time Federal in the semifinals. Members of
the Zenners championship team include Jesse Laher, Vince Wojcik, Christian Handel
and Rick Zenner. Final regular season standings were: 1. Zenners Plumbing and Heating, 2. Medford Motors, 3. Time Federal, 4. 8th Street, 5. Huotari Construction, 6.
Medford Motors II.
First-half champs
Submitted photo
The Cattail Tap team won a Dec. 23 shoot-off 15-5 to win the first-half championship in the Mid-State Dartball League. Team members include (front l. to r.) Jimmy
Duerr, Tom Frischmann, Rick Gordon, Jack Buksa, (back), Jeremy Brandner, Geno
Polacek, Randy Dunkel and Ryan Dunkel. Ed Mohr, Pam Lugo and Dan Smola are
not pictured.
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Whats Happening
Friday, January 8
Music with John Hein at 6 p.m. at Golden Living
Center.
Saturday, January 9
65th Annual Rib Lake Area Fish & Game Ice
Fishing Contest from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Rib Lake.
Rib Lake Ice Dippers at 1 p.m. at Camp 28.
Big Ticket Bingo at 1 p.m. at MASH cafeteria.
Sunday, January 10
Chequamegon Sportsmens Club Breakfast from
7 to 11 a.m.
Music with Denny Frey at 9 a.m. at Golden Living
Center.
Perkinstown Tramp at Perkinstown Winter Sports
Area. Registration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Races start at
10:45 a.m.
46th Annual Underhand Dartball Tournament at
noon at Zondlos Bar.
Doubles Cribbage at 1 p.m. at Bogeys.
Wednesday, January 20
Alzheimers Support Group at 1 p.m. at Golden
Living Center.
Rib Lake Memory Cafe at Mann Made.
Wednesday, January 27
Music with George Dums at 4 p.m. at Golden Living
Center.
Saturday, February 20
Krug Tours trip to Sister Act in Chanhassen, Minn.
Bus leaves at 7 a.m.
Feburary 26-27
Destination Medford Womens Weekend.
Saturday, February 27
Krug Tours trip to Disney on Ice in Minneapolis.
Bus leaves at 9:45 a.m.
Satuday, March 12
Krug Tours trip to Cinderella in Appleton. Bus
leaves at 9:45 a.m.
March 19-20
Krug Tours Overnight Casino Trip to Northern
Lights Casino, Harris, Mich. Bus leaves at 10 a.m. on
Sat. March 19.
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Latin rhythms to sizzle at Tack Center

Los Pinguos brought their music to Spencer seven
years ago, making the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts
explode with their Argentine tango, salsa, flamenco
and mambo music. So much dynamite powered the performance that the LTCAs Programming Committee
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requests from audience members and include the band
in their 2015-16 performance season. Los Pinguos will
once again entertain world music aficionados here on
Friday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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harmonizing vocals. Their music can be described as
hot Argentine folk fusion, with an exciting breadth and
depth of eclectic world influences. For me, Buono
said, the kind of music and sound we have, its what
people like because its unique. It doesnt matter if
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The Colby High School show choir.
photo John Hartman
Colby to host 12th Annual Central Wisconsin Show Choir spectacular

Show choirs combine Glitter and Glee at the 12th
Annual Central Wisconsin Show Choir Spectacular
scheduled Jan. 9, 2016 at Colby High School. If you enjoy the TV hit series Glee, you certainly wont want
to miss this event. It is a live music video and musical
theatre at its best.
The annual event hosted by the Colby High School
Choral Department and the Colby Choir Parents organization features competition by some of the finest
high school show choir groups, along with their show
band, in the state. The competition begins at 7:30 a.m.,
with evening sing-off performances slated at 7 p.m., for
grand champion. The doors for the evening competition
will open at 6:15 p.m.
Participants this year include Monona Grove
Silver Connection, Eau Claire Old Abe Show
Choir, Lodi Special Effect, Green Bay Southwest
Spotlight Singers, Washburn Fire & Ice, Onalaska
Hilltoppers,
Altoona Locomotion, Eau Claire
Eagle Show Choir, South St. Paul, Minn. Southside
Sensation, Peshtigo Northern Fire, North St. Paul
Northern Lights, Mayville Cardinal Singers,
Orfordville Parkview Pizazz, Chippewa Falls ChiHi Harmonics, Onalaska Express, DePere Jam
Session, Green Bay East Rhapsody In Red and
Ashland Lake Effect.
The Coalition, the Colby Hornettes and the Colby
Crew II from Colby High School, under the direction
of Kevin J. Spindler, along with a 12-piece show band
under the direction of Nathan Larson, will perform an
exhibition performance. The Coalition has received
numerous vocal awards over the past decade including competing this past April at FAME Nationals Show
Choir Competition. Recently, they became the chocolate milk sponsors for the Milk Marketing Board of
Wisconsin as the Coalition did a TV commercial that
was seen all over the country. The Coalition will be
competing in Crawfordsville- Indiana, Altoona, Sauk
Prairie, West Liberty, Iowa, and Herscher, Ill. This
year their show is intertwined with how life emulates
color and emotion through the simple twists and turns
of a kaleidoscope
The Colby Coalition show will feature songs from
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Foreigner, Steps, Lyrics, Kenny Chesney, Justin

Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Sam Sparrow, Sara
Bareilles, and The Prototype. This years songs are:
Blue Morning Blue Day, Deeper Shade of Blue,
Chasing Yellow Cars, She Thinks My Tractor Is
Sexy/Sexy Back mix, Red, Black and Gold, and
Kaleidoscope. The Hornettes will perform Love
Runs Out, Imagine, and So What. Colby Crew II,
the Middle School Show Choir, will close the afternoon
portion of the competition with three songs at 5 p.m.
The Colby Choir Parents, Inc. is fortunate to have
supporters that share the same interest of making the
arts accessible to communities in central Wisconsin.

Tickets are available in advance at the following locations: Colby High School, Colby Middle School and
Kramers County Market. Children 4 and under are
free. For more information and ticket sales, call Kevin
J. Spindler at Colby High School, 715-223-2338, ext. 4249,
or kspindler@colby.k12.wi.us.
This years Spectacular will be truly something you
wont want to miss, Spindler said. Each year keeps
getting bigger and better. Rebecca Ribley, from WAOW
Channel 9 will be the afternoon MC, and the evening
MC will be TV Channel 9s Tony Schumacher.
Friends of the Library Readers group to

discuss Far From the Madding Crowd
Friends of the Library Readers Group
will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12 in
the large meeting room at the Frances.
L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford.
The group will discuss Far From the
Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.
Discussion will be led by Jim Elliott.
Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardys Wessex
novels. First appearing as a serialized
story in 1874, it tells the story of the
young farmer Gabriel Oak and his love
for and pursuit of the elusive Bathsheba
Everdene, whose wayward nature leads

her to both tragedy and true love. It tells
of the dashing Sergeant Troy whose rakish philosophy of life was ...the past was
yesterday; never, the day after. And
lastly, of the introverted and reclusive
gentleman farmer, Mr. Boldwood, whose
love fills him with ...a fearful sense of
exposure when he first sets eyes on
Bathsheba.
The background of this tale is the
Wessex countryside in all its moods.
Spotlight acts sought for annual Kidz Kabaret

Singers age 16 and under are invited to audition for
to be a Kidz Kabaret Spotlight Act.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 5:30
p.m., at the Eau Claire Childrens Theatre, 1814 Oxford
Avenue, Eau Claire. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a song of their choice, preferably in keeping with
the theme On Broadway. Singers may use piano, guitar, or recorded accompaniment. Solos, duos, or small
group acts are welcome to audition. Up to ten acts will
be selected to perform at Kidz Kabaret.
The annual Kidz Kabaret will be held Friday, Feb. 12,

at 7 p.m. at The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire.
This years theme is Comedy Tonight. The event will
feature spotlight acts; 2015 Starquest winners Aliana
Sigala, Cassie Guse, Ellie Brenner, and Ava Brenner;
and two show choirs,In-Training from Altoona
Middle School and Encore from South Middle School.
Tickets are on sale now at 715-839-8877.
For more information, call ECCT at 715-839-8877 or
email frontdesk@ecct.org.
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Perkinstown Winter Sports
Area opens for season
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Members of the Flink family of Abbotsford enjoyed the snowy slopes and sunny skies.
Fun in the snow

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SPORTS
THE STAR NEWS
Page 10
Thursday,
Thursday,
September
January22,
7, 2011
2016
No denying it, Packers are limping into the NFC playoffs

As the Green Bay Packers streak of NFC North titles
came to an end Sunday night, each of the teams glaring flaws was in full view of a national TV audience. Receivers that cant get open. A patchwork offensive line
which left Aaron Rodgers scrambling for his life. Poor
special teams plays. A non-existent running game. More
clock mismanagement.
The Packers (10-6) are in the playoffs for the seventh
straight season. But with so many players banged up
and major issues on offense, theyre nearly a lock for a
one-and-done run when they travel to Landover, Md. to
face the streaking Washington Redskins (9-7) in an NFC
wild card game on Sunday.
A win would put Green Bay into a matchup with either top-seeded Carolina or No. 2 Arizona, both of which
have already shown themselves to be horrific matchups
for the Packers. Oddsmakers give the Packers 30-1 odds
to win Super Bowl 50, tied with Minnesota and ahead of
only Washington (40-1) and Houston (60-1). The Packers
are a one-point underdog against the Redskins.
Can Green Bay fix their biggest problems in a weeks
worth of practice? Not likely, seeing as theyd need an
elixir capable of curing injuries to get a cohesive offensive line back on the field. Its gotten so bad Pro Bowl
guard Josh Sitton was forced to play left tackle during
Sundays loss. Lane Taylor, a little-used third-year player, took Sittons spot at left guard, joined by Corey Linsley at center, TJ Lang at right guard and Bryan Bulaga
at right tackle, all of whom are nursing injuries of their
own.
An elixir would help the Packers get back Jordy Nelson too, who by not playing this season has shown how
valuable he his to the team. Its unfair to say Nelson
could cure all the Packers offensive woes however. The
loss of promising rookie Ty Montgomery to an early injury has hurt too. High-upside youngsters Jeff Janis and
Jared Abbrederis have been unable to play their ways
into meaningful offensive roles. Davante Adams has
been slow to bounce back after injuries took away fourplus weeks of valuable experience for the still-learning
second-year receiver. Without Nelson to draw the secondarys focus, Randall Cobb has looked like a ghost.
A lack of playmakers and a meaningful deep threat
has led to a down year for quarterback Aaron Rodgers,
who since taking over the starting role in 2008 has never
posted worse numbers than this seasons 60.7 completion percentage and 6.7 yards per attempt, both well
below his career numbers of 65.1 and 8.0. Rodgers air
yards per attempt (how far downfield hes throwing the
ball) was 3.1 this year, another career-low. The touchdown to interception ratio is there (31-8), but everything
else is down for Rodgers, even after attempting a careerhigh 572 pass attempts this year.
This has impacted the running game too, and viseversa. The Packers are 12th in the league in rushing at
115.6 yards per game and are averaging a respectable 4.2
yards per carry as a team, but theyve been hesitant to
truly commit to the ground game.
The Packers ran a season-high 44 times in a convincing 28-7 win over Dallas on Dec. 13, but are averaging
only 27.3 attempt per game overall. Its telling that with
the game on the line in the fourth quarter of Sundays
NFC North title game it was fullback John Kuhn, not
Eddie Lacy or James Starks, who was on the field.
Whats more surprising is that Kuhn wasnt in the game
merely to pass block, he was running routes and ended
up leading the running backs with 53 snaps, compared
to just 28 for Starks and 25 for Lacy. After back-to-back
Behind
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Bryan Wegter
1,100 yard seasons to start his career, Lacy finished with

758 this year, though he was nagged by injuries.
The peak for Green Bays offense was a No. 10 ranking after the week-six victory over San Diego. They fell
to a season-worst 28th after the horrible week-eight shellacking in Denver, before rebounding to finish 23rd in
the end. The offenses of the Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears and even the Tony Romo-less Dallas
Cowboys were all better than the Pack this year.
It gives me no joy to rip on the Packers, but Im a realist. This team is not capable of winning the Super Bowl
and might not even make it past the Redskins on Sunday. Green Bays last Super Bowl team, the 2010 squad,
peaked during the playoffs despite entering as the sixseed in the NFC. This years team is the five-seed, but if
the last two weeks have shown us anything, its that the
Packers dont have a lot left in the tank.
To avoid a first-round exit on Sunday the Packers will
need to rely on its defense, a unit thats actually been
playing quite well lately. Theyve given up an average
of 20.2 points to opponents this year, their lowest since
2010 (15 ppg). Its a huge reversal for a franchise that has
fielded record-breaking offenses in recent years.
Bryan Wegter is a sports reporter at The Star News.
Packers offensive stats by year

Total
Passing
YPA
YPC
20+ Plays
YAC
2010
5,730
4,124
8.1
12.4
57
2,072
2011
6,482
4,924
9.4
13.7
70
2,337
2012
5,751
4,049
7.8
11.6
55
2,152
2013
6,404
4,268
8.0
12.4
65
2,340
2014
6,178
4,261
8.3
12.7
59
2,059
2015
5,353
3,503
6.7
11.0
55
1,882
Rushing
YPA
20+ Plays
1,606
3.8
3
1,558
3.9
8
1,702
3.9
8
2,136
4.7
11
1,917
4.4
11
1,850
4.2
9
Pts/Game
24.3
35.0
27.1
26.1
30.4
23.0
Aaron Rodgers - Air Yards/Attempt

2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
4.5
4.2
4.3
4.9
3.9
2013
4.2
2014
4.2
Second place
2015
3.1
Submitted photo
The Medford Storm Black 14s started their volleyball season Sunday with a second-place finish
in the Gold Division at the Auburndale site of the Wisconsin Ice Season Opener. Team members
include (front l. to r.) Marissa Pope, Brynn Rau, Alex Nicks, Sierra Hanson, Katie Phillips, (back)
Kamry Albrecht, Jessica Roush, Kiah Ching, Rachel Mudgett and head coach Dave Vaara. Sami
Stolp is not pictured.
SPORTS
THE STAR NEWS
Thursday, September 22,

Page
2011
11
Expanded catch-and-release season, stream reclassifications greet trout anglers

Trout anglers have much to celebrate in 2016 as an
expanded early trout season gets underway and ongoing habitat improvements are contributing to upgraded
stream classifications.
The expanded early catch-and-release trout season
started at 5 a.m. on Jan. 2 and runs until Friday, May
6 on many inland state rivers and streams. The regular
trout season opens Saturday, May 7.
A 2015-16 fishing license and trout stamp are required to fish during the Jan. 2-March 31, 2016 period.
A new 2016-17 fishing license and trout stamp will be
required on and after April 1, 2016. Access the DNRs
online licensing system by searching for licenses, permits and registrations.
Based on surveys of some 300 waterways over the
past two years, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are upgrading the classifications of 14 streams and newly classifying another
27 that for the first time have been documented as sustaining trout populations. Six of the newly classified
streams have earned the coveted Class 1 designation.
Shared efforts by property owners, angling groups
such as Trout Unlimited and the DNR are contributing
to very real improvements in Wisconsin trout streams,
DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp said. At the same time, we
believe the expanded early trout season and simplified
regular season rules will create even more opportunities for anglers from Wisconsin and beyond to enjoy
these world-class waters. Were pleased these initiatives are working hand-in-hand to benefit the environment and the economy.
Joanna Griffin, DNR trout specialist, said the stream
survey and classification work helps DNR prioritize
Jerry Roberts started off 2016 on fire in Monday

Mens City League bowling, finishing his series on Jan.
4 with 24 consecutive strikes for back-to-back 300 games
at The Sports Page Bowl and Grill in Medford.
Bowling on lanes nine and 10, Roberts led his JR Construction team, which had a league-high team scratch
game of 936 and series of 2,622.
Roberts has been bowling since he was knee-high
to a grasshopper and is averaging 209 per game this
year. His 809 series is his personal best. His teammates
Monday were Clint Carbaugh (545), Ray Mallo (560) and
Mike Platt (708). Speedy Hartwig was on vacation.
The lanes produced high scores from Justin Smith,
who had a 728 series and a 290 game; Platt, who rolled a
708 series; Keith Kozey, who rolled a 706 series and Ron
Ziemba, who also rolled a 706.
In a side note, Roberts second 300 game was not
enough to win his doubles bet on his own team.
The Sports Page
Tuesday Night Mixed League
Justin Smith
280
Jay Jochimsen
732
Jay Jochimsen
278
Rick Acker
728
Rick Acker
258
Justin Smith
725
Dec. 29: Medford Co-op 30, Liske Marine 10; Fuzzys Bar 29.5,
Riemer Builders 10.5; High View I 22.5, High View II 18.
Three-Man Major League
Casey Nernberger 278
Casey Nernberger
762
Mike Platt
254
Chad Lingen
693
Ron Ziemba
246
Mike Platt
689
Dec. 29: Team Stihl 24, Rockys Cozy Kitchen 6; Krug Bus 24.5,
Piney Lane Farms 5.5; Nite Electric 24, Sports Page 6; KZ Electric 21,
Klinner Insurance I 9; 8th Street Saloon 15, Maple Island 15; Cindys
Bar & Grill 17.5, Klinner Insurance II 12.5.
Wednesday Mid-Weekers League
Lori Brandt
206
Marlene Bremer
499
Barb Cwikla
201
Shirley Werner
487
Shirley Werner
189
Carol Willman
484
Dec. 30: Werner Sales & Service 7, Lounge Around 2; Medford Motors 4, Taylor Credit Union 3; Sports Page 5, Happy Joes 2.
Blue Mondays League
Christine Hinde
198
Donna Werner
488
Shirley Lemke
186
Shirley Lemke
486
Donna Werner
180
Lisa Bub
479
Dec. 28: Big Birds Lodge 5, Bakers 2; Holy Rollers 5, Strikes R Us
2; Heiers Wreaths 5, Misfits 2.
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Hello friends,
So that I may stay home the week between Christmas and New Years, I write a column about some of the
highlights of the year that is just coming to an end. This
years column, for the most part, is going to be about
some of the many outdoor adventures I went on with my
14-year-old daughter, Selina Walters.
January 2015
Selina, her brothers Travis and Joey Dushek and I
went on a winter camping and ice fishing trip on the
Mississippi River near LaCrosse. We had planned on
fishing near Ferryville but there was not good ice (discovery made upon arrival).
I made some phone calls and we headed to LaCrosse,
where, for the next two days, we had great success on
27-34 inch northern pike.
February 2015
Selina, Gary Howe and I entered Prairie du Chiens
annual fisheree, which attracts a lot of fishermen and
women. We stayed with the Howes, had a blast and Selina took first and second place in the kids northern pike
division with a couple of beautiful gators. This is not
meant to be an insult but as big as this fisheree is, it
would be wise for the folks in charge to boost the prizes
for our future fishermen. Winning a fisheree when you
are 14 is a really big deal for a kid.
April 2015
Selina just told me yesterday her favorite sport is turkey hunting. Each spring, I take Selina to a new spot for
Wisconsins youth turkey hunt. This year we were invited by my friend Rod Bensley to hunt at his pheasant
preserve near Beaver Dam. Rod worked it out so Selina
could hunt on a neighbors property as well. Literally on
the last minute of our two-day hunt, Selina harvested a
beautiful gobbler.
May 2015
Selina and I hunted turkeys on our food plot and, as I
mentioned, she loves this sport. The beauty about going
from the early April hunt to May is that spring is in full
strut, comfortable naps can be taken in the blind and
life is good. Selina whacked her second gobbler of the
year and that one was the biggest turkey I have been a
part of harvesting.
Later in May we headed over to Marsh Miller Lake
and stayed at Birch Point Resort near Bloomer. Each
spring Selina brings a friend. Our good friend Paul
Maire puts us up in one of his cabins and we catch bluegills.
For Selina this is another cant miss trip.
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reproduction and achieve a Class 2 ranking, as seen
with streams in Buffalo and Trempealeau counties over
the past two years.
The survey work also leads to a better understanding
of trout populations in key waters and played a role in
the development of the simplified regulations that will
debut during the 2016 regular trout season. The regulations will create more uniformity for anglers who fish
on different trout streams and within small geographic
areas. Under the new system, maps online and in the
regulation pamphlet will indicate one of three regulations:

Green means go fish, with no length limit, a bag
limit of five fish and no bait restrictions.

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streams for improvement and qualify projects for funding from trout stamp sales.
The classification process also provides a way to
engage local community members and angling groups
with efforts to reduce runoff and adopt best management practices for entire watersheds, Griffin said.
The DNR uses three categories to classify trout
streams to ensure adequate protection and proper management Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. Class 1 streams,
such as a newly upgraded segment of Black Earth Creek
in Dane County and newly classified streams in Iron,
Pierce and Sauk counties sustain healthy populations
of wild trout through natural reproduction and require
no stocking. Wisconsin currently holds some 5,289 miles
of Class 1 trout streams, about 40 percent of the states
total trout stream mileage.
Class 2 waters contain some natural reproduction,
but not enough to use available food and space and require stocking to maintain a desirable sport fishery.
Trout survive and grow well in these waters, which
account for about 6,126 miles or 46 percent of the total
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June 2015
In a years time I go on about 40 trips. The two best to
Shultz Lake (Chimo Lodge and Outposts) in Canada and
deer camp. Selina has only missed one year of her entire
life of doing a fly-in and she loves heading north with
family and friends. This year she won the big walleye
bet for the week. We land on a Saturday and go home
on a Saturday. We fish hard, laugh lots and stay up late.
July 2015
Selina and I participated in two KAMO (Kids And
Mentors Outdoors) camping trips.
The first one was on the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells and we had a blast. The second was on the
Petenwell Flowage. Fishing, tubing, bear baiting and
lots of campfire time with a lot of good people, check out
KAMO at www.kamokids.org.
August 2015
For several years I have taken Selina and three of her
friends on a four-day outing to an island on the Flambeau Flowage. We tube, swim, sometimes fish and do a
whole bunch of nothing.
September, 2015
Other than moose or elk hunting, which is just a trip,
what wipes me out more than anything is bear baiting
and then hunting. This July through mid October, Selina and I (who both had tags) put thousands of miles on
my truck and probably a couple hundred hours in the
woods. Though we had plenty of big bears coming to the
baits, it was all after dark.
Acorns and way too many hunters in Zone C made
it so that we went 32 hunts without seeing a bear while
in a stand.
October 2015
Our annual Mississippi River duck hunt near Ferryville, while camping on an island is a classic trip that
my father started back in the late 50s and I have been
doing for 44 years. Selina loves it.
November 2015
Deer camp. The Red Brush Gang has so much fun
that no one wants to leave. This fall Selina became independent. As long as she is carrying a compass, a daypack and hip boots, she does not need her dad.
There is more to tell but no more space, Happy New
Year!
Sunset
LIVING
The Star News January 7, 2016 Page 12
Milestones, Memories, Births, Engagements, Weddings
Roslyn Rita Wanserski
Births
Jonah Hains Boschma
Shannon (van Doorn) and Hank Boschma of Milan announce the birth of a son, Jonah Hains, born on Dec. 8,
2015 at Aspirus Medford Hospital - Birthing Center. He
weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long. He joins
a brother Gabriel, age 19 months. His grandparents are
Gary and Diane van Doorn of Tony and John and Tineke
Boschma of Colby.
Stephanie and Carl Wanserski of Mosinee announce

the birth of a daughter, Roslyn Rita, born on Dec. 29, 2015
at St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield. She weighed eight
pounds and was 19.75 inches long. She joins a brother,
McKinley, age 17 months. Her grandparents are Julie
Scott of Westboro, Jim Brahmer of Medford, Karen and
Chuck Allen of Mosinee, and Joe and Shirley Wanserski
of Plover. Her great-grandparents are Duane and Jean
Scott of Westboro, Duane and Gail Olson of Amherst,
Gary and Carol Anderson of Mosinee, Leonard and Mary
Wild of Antigo, and Ann Wanserski of Irma.
Five generations
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Five generations of Lucille Draegers family recently

gathered over the holidays. Pictured are (l. to r.) front
row, Carson Grissman and Lucille Draeger holding
Hunter Jacque. Back row, Angel Radlinger, Marge Draeger and Tammy Hansen.
With Kate Bromann,

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make some changes for the good of your health. Many
of us make New Years resolutions to eat healthier foods,
lose weight and exercise more or something along these
lines. What can you do to help make sure that these
resolutions develop into everyday habits?
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most leafy greens such as spinach, kale, broccoleaf,
collards, etc:
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Jan. 29-31 in Appleton

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) will
celebrate its 85th state convention Jan.
29-31 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
in Appleton. Farmers and family farm
advocates are invited to attend the event,
with a theme of Remembering Our
Roots. Workshop sessions will delve
into some of the big issues faced by family farmers and rural communities today
and will look at ways to build a more vibrant future for the next generation.
The weekend will kick off at noon
Friday with a pre-convention workshop,
Beyond Traditional Agritourism: Cultivating Community on Our Farms. The
cost to attend is $35 for WFU members or
$65 for nonmembers (includes one-year
family membership.)
During the convention, which opens
at 9 a.m. Saturday, workshops will cover
groundwater issues, money in politics,
narratives of modern agriculture, investing in soil health, developing agricultural infrastructure, building allies
and celebrating the gift of laughter. WFU
president Darin Von Ruden will update
attendees on the past years accomplishments, ongoing projects and a vision for
2016.
National Farmers Union honorary
historian Tom Giessel will present the
afternoon keynote, sharing the rich history of Farmers Union. Giessel is a farm-
Samuel Dallas of Medford qualified for

the fall deans list at Belmont University
in Nashville, Tenn. with a grade point average of at least 3.5.
Mindy Kalmon of Medford was named
to the deans list for the fall semester at
St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud,
Minn. by earning a grade point average
of at least 3.75.
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what your opinions are till you have
blurted them out, and thus find out what
they are.
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WANTED: GUNS - new and
used. Turn them into ca$h or
trade for a new one! Shay Creek
in
Medford,
715-748-2855.
PETS
MIXED BREED Puppies, black
and golden, medium sized,
ready end of January. Come pick
one out. $25. 715-223-3810.
UKC REGISTERED Black and
Tan coon hounds. Top blood
lines. Bred for coon and big
game. 4 males, 4 females,
$200 each. Ready to go 1-1616. For photos or copy of Pedigree please call 715-474-6742.
DELUXE APARTMENT - $725/

month + electric. Heat included in rent! Perfect for seniors.
Maintenance man lives on site!
Call Kurt at 715-497-6161.
MEDFORD ONE bedroom, $400,
includes storage unit, water,
sewer, garbage, onsite laundry,
garage available. 715-965-4440.
AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY:
One bedroom apartments for
those 62+. Rod Becker Villa, 645
Maple Court, Rib Lake. Owner
paid heat, water, sewer and
trash removal, community room,
laundry facilities, additional storage, indoor mail delivery and
off-street parking. Tenant pays
30% of adjusted income. Pet
friendly property For an application, contact Impact Seven Inc.,
855-316-8967 or 715-357-0011.
www.impactseven.org.
EHO
LARGE THREE bedroom upper,
washer/dryer hookups, beautiful
view of city, close to park and
Riverwalk, 2 full bathrooms, Rent
based on number of occupants
plus electric, security deposit required. Available February 1st.
715-965-6772 or 715-965-4952.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
The Taylor County Sheriffs Ofce is currently accepting bids on the following vehicles:
2007 Dodge Charger with 107,402 miles

2010 Ford Crown Vic with 115,754 miles
2011 Ford Crown Vic with 105,369 miles
Kawasaki dirt bike which doesnt run, unknown year
Dirt bike frame, unknown year or model
Honda Foreman ATV
Bids should be mailed to or dropped off at the Taylor County Sheriffs Ofce, Attention: Chief
Deputy Larry Woebbeking, 224 South Second Street, Medford WI before 12:00 noon on
JANUARY 18, 2016.
Items may be viewed on the Taylor County website located at http://www.co.taylor.wi.us/ Latest County Posts, Accepting Bids.
If you wish to view the items in person, contact Chief Deputy Woebbeking at 715-748-2200,
ext. 304 for an appointment.
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er in Pawnee County near Larned, Kan.

He raises wheat, corn, milo and alfalfa.
He has been active in Farmers Union all
of his life, serving as vice president of the
Kansas Farmers Union for nearly two decades. He currently serves as president
of the Pawnee County Farmers Union.
During the banquet on Saturday evening, illusionist and magician Jared
Sherlock will present his modern comic
magic act. Throughout the weekend, the
grassroots membership will be at work
shaping the bylaws and policy that guide
WFUs work. Other activities include
a concurrent Youth Co-op Convention,
the Torchbearers Award presentation
for youth program graduates and a WFU
Foundation fundraiser on Friday evening for Kamp Kenwood, WFUs youth
camp near Chippewa Falls.
The convention is open to the public
but only member delegates may vote on
policy issues. On the final day of convention, delegates will elect directors from
District 3 (Eau Claire, Chippewa and
Clark counties), District 5 (Crawford,
Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk and Vernon counties),
and District 8 (Brown, Calumet, Dodge,
Door, Fond du Lac, Forest, Florence,
Kewaunee, Langlade, Marinette, Manitowoc, Menominee, Milwaukee, Oconto,
Outagamie, Ozaukee, Shawano, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha, and Winnebago counties.) A delegate will also be
elected to attend the National Farmers
Union convention March 5-8 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Early bird registration ends Jan. 14.
Register today at www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com. For more information, contact the WFU state office at 715-723-5561.
MISC FOR SALE
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BUILDING
CUSTODIAN
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Middle School
8 hours per day - weeknights
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PRICE COUNTY
CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST
METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER seeking sales representative. Previous building sales

experience preferred. Company
provides leads and additional
training. Please send resume
and salary requirements to: jobsdmstl@gmail.com EOE (CNOW)
Price County is accepting applications for an opening for the

position of Child Support Specialist Child Support Department.
This is a position which assists in the administrative, investigative and enforcement activities of the child support agency
in Price County. Has frequent contact with the court system,
clients, law enforcement personnel, employers, other departments, other County and State agencies and the community
with the goal of ensuring cooperative efforts in all areas to
maximize the administration of the program and establishment
and enforcement of child support orders in Price County. It is a
full time (37.5 hr/wk) with an hourly wage of $17.59/hr (less 5%
for the rst 6 months).
HIRING!
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your needs are available at
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business cards, envelopes, letterhead, invoices, statements,
promotional items, etc. Call or
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116 S. Wisconsin Ave., Medford.
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Custodial job duties include stocking, cleaning,
washing, sweeping, scrubbing oors and any
other cleaning assigned at that time. The areas
to be cleaned are classrooms, restrooms, locker
rooms, etc. This position requires ability to work
independently assume responsibility of all cleaning
required and attention to detail. Considerable
standing, lifting and bending are required.
Apply by: Monday, January 18, 2016
Apply to: Medford Area Public School District
Human Resources
124 W. State Street
Medford, WI 54451
More Information: Visit our website at www.
medford.k12.wi.us - click on employment
opportunities.
ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS
CRIMINAL RECORDS, DRUG TESTING AND PHYSICAL
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
SEVEN CITY lots and six country parcels available in Medford

area to build your new home.
See Wausau Homes of Medford for prices and locations.
Prices start at $8,950. Contact Jason at 715-829-4180.
H&R Block is an Equal

Opportunity Employer.
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Opportunity Employer.
233 S 8TH ST STE A, MEDFORD, WI 54451 715-748-3686
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received by the Price County Personnel
Department no later than 4:30 p.m.
on Friday, January 15th, 2016.
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HELP WANTED
NEW VISION Wilderness is

seeking a logistic coordinator. Duties include insuring the
health and wellness of teens in
therapeutic wilderness program
by working with outdoor/camping equipment and gear, supplies, laundry, housekeeping,
and lawn maintenance. Must
be able to lift 50 pounds, bend,
stretch, and be energetic. Must
also be task and detail oriented,
able to work independently, and
have demonstrated organizational abilities. Bachelors degree
or equivalent life/work experience required. This position is
30-40 hours per week. Competitive wages and benefits. To apply
visit newvisionwilderness.com.
SEXUAL ABUSE Anonymous

Self Help Evening Group for
Victims of Sexual Abuse. Tuesday & Wednesday evening
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Also Saturday Mens Group. For information write: Evening Group, P.O.
Box 366, Stratford, WI 54484.
(Meeting place not disclosed).
NOTICES
BE NOTICED. Make your classified ad stand out above
the rest with bold print for
only $5. Call The Star News
at 715-748-2626 or stop in
at 116 S. Wisconsin Ave.,
Medford, to place your ad.
1 & 2 BR Apt. Homes AVAILABLE

Gibson Estates - S. Gibson Street, Medford
Appliances, spacious rooms, walk-in closet, in-unit

W/D, secured entrance, garage, deck/patio & utilities
(heat, sewer, water & trash removal) included.
$
595-$715/mo.
Call Carla TODAY!!
CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING in Medford has part-time

positions available. Previous experience is not needed. We will
provide all the training and certicates that are required. We
offer a number of benets. A fun, homelike environment with
competitive, new starting wages. Background check required
per DHS83. EOE
Please Apply at:
715-340-2331
S.C. SWIDERSKI, LLC
www.scswiderski.com
715-748-2258
Medford Ofce Hwy. 13 South
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MEYER
MANUFACTURING
Corporation is accepting applications for laser and press
brake area leader, prior leadership experience or machine
operation and technology experience desired, pay based
on qualifications. Also accepting applications for a qualified
laser operator, press brake
operator, CNC machinist and
welders - start at up to $16.75/
hr. and general labor and assemblers - $14/hr. All positions
include excellent benefits - paid
vacation, 6% match 401K, (4)
10 hr./day work week, tuition reimbursement, health insurance
and profit sharing. Apply online
at meyermfg.com or in person
at Meyer Mfg. Corp, 574 West
Center Ave., Dorchester, WI.
TRUCK
DRIVER
Wanted
for grain hopper division,
home
weekends.
Saturday
morning
mechanic.
Looking for drivers, also home
daily
route.
715-571-9623.
NOTICES
TF-500242
ARE YOU looking for a position

with a progressive, growing
business rooted in Medford?
Fourmens Farm Home is looking for a full time Sales Person
for our Power Equipment and
related products. The position
will require excellent communication skills, organized
individual,
self
motivated
highly driven, well versed in
internet navigation and windows based software programs. A background in lawn
& garden, mechanical, parts
service knowledge a plus.
Fast learner flexible schedule
with one to two weekends
per month required. Please email cover letter and resume
to
medford@fourmens.com
HELP WANTED
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www.DixonGreinerRealty.com
Luke Dixon, Jon Knoll,
Jesse Lukewich, George Zondlo
955 E. Allman St.,

Medford, WI 54451
Care Partners
Assisted Living www.carepartners-countryterrace.com
See our website for further information:
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NEW LISTING
555 Jensen Dr.,
Medford
PART-TIME POSITIONS
Commercial/Manufacturing/
Industrial facility with unlimited
potential. 80x150 main building with
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Marathon Cheese Corporation will begin hiring part-time employees in 2016.
$585,000
1st Shift - 8 am to 12 noon Monday through Friday 20 hours a week.

2nd Shift - 4 pm to 8 pm Monday through Friday 20 hours a week.
3rd Shift - 10 pm to 6 am Friday and 6 pm to midnight on most
Saturdays - 8 to 20 hours a week.
NEW LISTING
N3644 Cty. Rd. E,
Medford
Well cared for 2 bed, 1 full bath
country ranch home 5 miles west of
Medford. Finished basement with a
family/rec room. New roof in 2014.
Two detached garages.
This may be the perfect part-time job for you. Wages start at $15.82 for
Line workers on 1st shift. $16.02 for 2nd shift and $16.47 for 3rd. Material
Handlers start at $16.35 for 1st, $16.55 for 2nd and $17.00 for 3rd. Pick
up an application at MCC located at 1000 Progressive Avenue, Medford, or
check out our website at www.mcheese.com.
$114,900
PRICED REDUCTION
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C H E E S E C O R P O R AT I O N
Medford, Wisconsin
Are you ready for a new challenge?

Are you a hard working, enthusiastic,
self motivated team player?
Our organization is looking to add an
administrative support
person to our team. Previous computer
experience is necessary, prior customer service
experience required. Having those skills
demonstrates your understanding and desire
to help facilitate continued company growth by
creating an exceptional client experience that
is critical to the success of this position. As an
administrative assistant, your time will be spent
creating a positive client experience, performing
data entry tasks and other duties that help us
deliver successful, sound strategies that result
in continued growth. You must be able
to demonstrate efciency with Microsoft
Ofce (Outlook, Word, Excel) and have the
ability to work independently in a fast paced
environment.
Please submit a letter of interest and current

resume no later than Monday, January 18, 2016 to
Blind Ad# 307
P.O. Box 180
Medford, WI 54451
1-157230
Updated and very well kept 3 bed, 1.5

bath country home on 4.18 acres. Low
maintenance exterior. 30x40 garage.
Barn with heated workshop and lots
of storage.
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$174,900
PRICE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
721 Wheelock Ave.,

Medford
Price County is accepting applications

for an opening for the position of
Administrative Assistant Child
Support Department. This is a
mid-level paralegal position which
assists in the administrative, investigative and enforcement activities of
the child support agency in Price County. Has
frequent contact with the court system, clients, law enforcement personnel, employers, other departments, other County and State
agencies and the community with the goal of ensuring cooperative efforts in
all areas to maximize the administration of the program and establishment
and enforcement of child support orders in Price County. It is a full time (37.5
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Price County Personnel Department no later than 4:30 p.m.
on Friday, January 15th, 2016.
Move in ready 2+ bed, 1.5 bath city

home on a +/-1.33 acre lot. Open
concept great room with cathedral
ceilings. Large deck system. Finished
walk-out basement. Attached garage.
$164,900
849 Malibu Dr.,
Medford
Spacious 4 bed, 1.75 bath city home.
Updated kitchen with pantry and
patio door to deck overlooking wooded
backyard. Large upper level family
room. Updated full bath. Attached,
insulated two car garage.
$149,500
629 S. Gibson St.,
Medford
Beautiful 4 bed, 1.5 bath home on a
75x200 lot. Large living room, bonus
room, lower level bar/rec room, enclosed
porch overlooking private backyard,
attached garage. Original character.
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The successful candidate will be rewarded

with paid time off, access to group health
and dental insurance benets, a 401(k), paid
holidays, company paid life insurance and
a team oriented environment. We are willing
to discuss salary based on your experience,
enthusiasm and skill set.
W7123 Perkinstown Ave.,

Medford
$99,900
505 E. Taylor St.,
Medford
Affordable 2 bed, 1 full bath home on
a large corner lot. Large living room,
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paint throughout. Storage shed and
private patio/gardening area.
$59,500
SPORTS
THE STAR NEWS
Page 16
New year, same result Gilman

boys crushed by Spencer
The Spencer Rockets arent looking
like theyll repeat as Eastern Cloverbelt
boys basketball champions, but even
after taking a few steps back from last
years 14-2 squad, they had plenty in the
tank to hand Gilman a 72-34 loss Tuesday
night in Gilman.
The Pirates (0-8, 0-7 ECC) have lost
eight straight to start the season. Spencer (4-3, 3-2 ECC) now sits alone in fifth
in the East.
Theyre a lot quicker than we are.
They move their feet well and they box
out well. Were not there yet, Gilman
head coach Brian Pernsteiner said.
Rockets senior Bobby Pilz, the reigning East Player of the Year, led all scorers with 21 points, including four threepointers, despite sitting the final 14
minutes after Spencer went up 60-20. The
5-11 guard is averaging 21.2 ppg this year.
EASTERN CLOVERBELT CONFERENCE
Conf.
Overall
W
L
W
L
Columbus Cath.
6
0
9
0
Neillsville
5
1
6
3
Owen-Withee
4
1
4
3
Loyal
5
2
6
2
Spencer
3
2
4
3
Colby
3
3
3
6
Granton
1
5
1
8
Greenwood
0
6
0
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Gilman
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7
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Dec. 29: Neillsville 63, Nekoosa 60; Edgar 69,
Colby 33.
Jan. 5: Spencer 72, Gilman 34; Neillsville 78,
Colby 59; Loyal 51, Owen-Withee 39; Columbus
Catholic 76, Greenwood 26; New Auburn 75,
Granton 64.
Jan. 8: Gilman at Greenwood, Columbus Catholic at Owen-Withee, Colby at Spencer, Neillsville
at Granton, Loyal at W.V. Lutheran.
Jan. 9: Cornell at Greenwood.
Jan. 11: Spencer at Owen-Withee, Colby at
Thorp, Whitehall at Loyal.
Jan. 12: Greenwood at Blair-Taylor, Granton at
Alma Center Lincoln.
Jan. 14: Columbus Catholic at Spencer, Colby
at Loyal, Neillsville at Owen-Withee, Granton at
Greenwood.
Sophomore Jack Bezlyk scored 16 and

Calvin Lenz added 15. Jacob Miller had
eight points. Spencer made six threes
and was 14 of 16 (.875) at the free throw
line.
Emmit Sherfield scored a season-high
13 points to lead Gilman. Zach Sonnentag
had seven and Travis Lato netted four.
Elliot Wininger made a first half threepointer, his first of the year, and Roman
Konsella and Torgor Crick scored two
points each.
Emmit played well and I do think we
broke the press a bit better than we normally have, Pernsteiner said.
Spencer took a 50-13 advantage into
the halftime break. The Rockets led 11-2
before Konsella split a pair of defenders for his only points of the game. Pilz
knocked down a three in response.
Up 17-8, Spencer went on a 16-0 run.
Lenz made two threes and Pilz added another and completed a three-point play
as well. Sonnentags two-pointer with
7:28 left in the half brought the streak to
an end, but the Rockets answered with
another big run, this time a 13-pointer.
Wininger hit his triple with 42 seconds
before halftime.
Spencer head coach Randy Reckner
went to his bench in the second half. Gilman found some offensive traction late
in and outscored the Rockets 10-3 over
the final 10 minutes, led by five points
from Sherfield. The senior post took over
the paint and led all scorers with 11 in the
second half. Sonnentag made a three and
scored five in the second.
I told them at halftime to play with
some heart and pride. We had nice practices over Christmas and New Years.
There wasnt a lag, we just have a long
way to go and ended up coming back
against a tough team, Pernsteiner said.
Gilman is back in action tomorrow,
Friday, Jan. 8 at Greenwood at 7:30 p.m.
The Indians (0-8, 0-7 ECC) sit tied with
the Pirates, so the winner will climb out
of the cellar in the East.
It should be a good matchup, well
see what happens, Pernsteiner said.
Power post
Photo by Bryan Wegter
Gilmans Emmit Sherfield uses his height advantage to shoot over Spencers Jacob
Miller in the second half of Tuesdays Eastern Cloverbelt boys basketball game. Sherfield led Gilman with 13 points, 11 in the second half.
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SERVING T AYLOR COUNTY SINCE 1875

First baby born in Medford in 2016

Few local races at school, county

by News Editor Brian Wilson

Hitting the hill

Buy this photo online at www.centralwinews.com

photo by Brian Wilson

There will be some new faces and few contested races

See ELECTION on page 3

County gets failing grade on tobacco

Compliance check showed

compliance with the law. Local initiatives

checks took place on Aug. 19. Kirsch said all

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3-mile Mens Clydesdale Competition

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worth of popcorn to the Prentice, Ogema,

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Nutrient management class offered

Rabies clinic Jan. 9

Medford Association of Rocket Science (MARS) Club Meeting 6-9 p.m.

7-Day Forecast for Medford, Wisconsin

Last weeks weather recorded at the Medford Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Weather forecast information from the National Weather Service in La Crosse

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Aspirus Birthing Center

Election field set for spring races

filed for reelection with no challengers.

All the Usual Reasons to

The one thing that remains the same, however, is

To see how Courtney Kern can help you

Helping the community

739 Clark Street

photo by Brian Wilson

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Coats for Kids

County gets failing grade for underage tobacco complaince check

Kirsch explains that when a retailer

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

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

states various types of identification

Staff training is the first line of defense

lasted until 2015. Implementation of

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Insurance policies in central

Pictured are Graham (on scale), his mother Rachel

New pediatric scale will

NTC Medford January

photo by Bryan Wegter

New year brings new challenges, opportunities

be wary not to be swayed by sales pitches

Historically the business cycle shows

Quote of the Week:

Tresa Blackburn of Medford describing her reaction after seeing the

Story brought back fire tower memories

After reading the last Star News with

age 4, she would climb up with me and

Urges people to look at land descriptions

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