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Shawano Police Department

June 30

Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:

Theft — A hubcap was reported stolen off a vehicle in the 700 block of West Picnic Street.

Debris — A woman was warned to clear junk from her yard in the 300 block of South Sawyer Street.

Shoplifting — A 34-year-old woman was cited for shoplifting at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of South Sawyer Street.

Juvenile — Police investigated a juvenile allegedly possessing alcohol in the 500 block of West Picnic Street.

Vehicle — Police investigated two abandoned vehicles in the 700 block of South Union Street.

Suspicious — Police investigated suspicious vehicles in the 700 block of South Prospect Street.

Curfew — Police warned four juveniles for curfew violations in the 100 block of North Main Street.

Prowler — Police investigated a complaint of a prowler near a residence in the 200 block of Alpine Court.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

June 30

Deputies logged 45 incidents, including the following:

DNR — Authorities responded to possible illegal collection of fish on Lower Lake in the town of Herman.

Theft — Authorities investigated a former employee for theft at Boarders Inn and Suites, W7393 River Bend Road, town of Belle Plaine.

Warrant — Authorities picked up a man on a warrant in the 300 block of West Green Bay Street in Bonduel.

Animal — Authorities investigated stray cattle on state Highway 47 in the town of Lessor.

Suspicious — Authorities responded to a suspicious vehicle on state Highway 47-55 and Frailing Road in the town of Wescott.

Suspicious — Authorities investigated a suspicious vehicle at Mooseyard Storage, N5857 State Highway 47-55, town of Wescott.

Accident — Authorities responded to a vehicle rollover on Range Line and Elm Grove roads in the town of Pella. Driver declined medical treatment.

Juvenile — Authorities responded to a juvenile problem in the 700 block of East Wood Avenue in the village of Wittenberg.

Suspicious — Authorities responded to a suspicious vehicle on state Highway 47-55 and Frailing Road in Wescott.

Accident — Authorities logged five deer-related crashes.

Clintonville Police Department

June 30

Police logged five incidents, including the following:

Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious incident on McKinley Avenue.

Disorderly — Police issued disorderly conduct warnings to three juveniles on Harriet Street.

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Officials seek to clear the air with non-usersBy: 

Scott Williams, [email protected]

Shawano County is asking some towns and villages to help pay for the county’s financially ailing landfill, even if they send their trash elsewhere.

County officials say the municipalities all signed long-term contracts to use the landfill, and that sluggish participation is contributing to the losses exceeding $200,000 a year. Municipal leaders question why they should be held responsible for a landfill that is not serving their local residents or businesses.

County Planner Christa Hoffman said the new payment plan proposed this spring to 11 municipalities is designed to encourage them to fulfill their obligations to the county-owned landfill.

“They had agreed to be part of the operation,” Hoffman said. “We’re looking to come up with cooperative solutions.”

Some town and village officials are scratching their heads about the proposal, under which they would pay $8 a ton for waste that goes from their communities to other landfills.

Mattoon Village President Brian Owen voiced uncertainty both about how the new payment plan was developed and about why his community should pay.

“It’s just not making any sense,” he said.

The county’s Solid Waste Management Board met Tuesday with representatives of the 11 municipalities, which also include the villages of Birnamwood and Tigerton and the towns of Almon, Aniwa, Birnamwood, Fairbanks, Germania, Seneca, Waukechon and Wittenberg.

Despite loud opposition from some local officials, the board voted to continue making plans to impose the new fee starting in January.

An audit presented at Tuesday’s meeting showed the landfill was $227,000 in the red last year, largely because revenues have failed to keep pace with debt payments.

County officials say the revenue problem is directly related to towns and villages opting to send their trash elsewhere.

“We’ve been unable to bridge that gap,” said Eddie Sheppard, public works director for the city of Shawano.

In a longstanding partnership, the landfill is owned by the county and operated by the city. After an expansion in 2010, the estimated 45-acre landfill on the city’s east side is expected to reach its capacity within about five years.

The county also has struck a partnership to transfer some waste to the Marathon County landfill in Ringle. When municipal leaders learned that trash was ending up in Marathon County, some started hauling it there directly, bypassing Shawano County.

Birnamwood Village President Michael Sprague said the county now seems to be trying to recoup revenue lost because of its own practice of “diverting” waste to another county.

“None of us feel that they should be able to collect a fee for waste that isn’t going into their landfill,” Sprague said.

Shawano County officials, however, contend that the towns and villages are obligated under long-term contracts to use the Shawano County landfill as long as it operates. In letters sent to all 11 municipalities this spring, the county proposed the fee of $8 per ton for any municipality that hauls waste to a different landfill.

The letter indicated that if the towns and villages agree, the county would not seek any compensation retroactively for past lost revenue.

“This is a reasonable, equitable and fair compromise,” the letter stated.

At Tuesday’s meeting, county officials also indicated a willingness to earmark the new revenue for debt payments and to stop the new fee when the debts are paid off, expected to happen in 2020.

County Corporation Counsel Tony Kordus urged officials at Tuesday’s meeting to remember that they all share responsibility for the landfill.

“We all have to work together,” Kordus said. “The only way we do that is put together a plan that everybody chips in.”

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Celebrations planned in several area communitiesBy: 

Leader Staff

Organizers say this will be the last year Cloverleaf Lakes Fireworks Inc. will sponsor the Fourth of July fireworks at Pine Lake.

Dennis Thornton, president of the Cloverleaf Lakes Protective Association, said in a statement that the fireworks group has notified contributors that the Saturday show will be its final one.

The group indicated in a letter that it is having difficulty finding volunteers and raising money. Plus, it noted, the government has tightened its regulation of fireworks in the wake of the 9/11 and Boston Marathon attacks.

“Some of our equipment is getting well worn and some volunteers are getting worn out,” the group’s statement said. “It is a somber time for those who have built this little show into the well-regarded show provided today.”

The fireworks has been a mainstay of Independence Day weekends since the mid-1990s.

Other events Saturday include a kiddie parade at 10 a.m. at the boat landing, an art fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Round Lake Park, a pontoon parade at 6:30 p.m. on Pine and Grass lakes, and the fireworks at dusk.

Here’s a guide to other area activities over the Fourth of July weekend:

Friday, July 3

Clintonville: Food, live music and activities, 6 p.m., W.A. Olen Field; fireworks at dusk.

Gillett: Truck and antique tractor pull, Zippel Park 7 p.m.; live music, Rapid Transit, 7 p.m.

Gresham: Fireworks, Riverside Park, dusk.

Shawano: Fireworks, Shawano City-County Airport, N5468 Airport Road, dusk.

Saturday, July 4

Bonduel: Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on West Green Bay Street at the high school, turning onto East Washington Street and leading to Village Park. Baseball games begin at 1:30 p.m. at Village Park as the Bonduel Broncos face the Shawano Lakers followed by Bonduel vs. Shawano in a Legion baseball game. Live music by Chad Przybylski from 1-6 p.m. and Nashville Pipeline from 7-11 p.m. in the Village Park. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Raffle drawing to follow.

Gillett: Civic Club’s Fourth of July Celebration, Zippel Park; antique car and truck show, 9 a.m.; horse pull, 10 a.m.; parade, 2 p.m.; Lena mini and modified tractor pull, 6 p.m.; live music by Jess Hav’n Phun at 3 p.m. and Starfire Band at 8 p.m.; fireworks, dusk.

Gresham: Villagewide rummage sale and parade, 10:30 a.m.

Leopolis: Triathlon, 11 a.m., with registration from 9-10:30 a.m.; parade, 1:30 p.m.; ballgame, after parade; refreshments, raffle, entertainment and trophy presentation.

Tigerton: 150 years since the end of the Civil War program, 9 a.m.; block party, Tigerton Community Park, silent auction, 2-7 p.m.; live music by the Bees Knees, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; color fun run, 6 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.

Sunday, July 5

Bonduel: Fifth annual car/bike show, Cedar Park; registration, 8 a.m to 2:30 p.m., $7 per entry, awards given out at 3 p.m.; entertainment provided by Beantown Entertainment, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gillett: Ice cream social, 5-6 p.m., “Americantata” titled “I Pledge Allegiance” at 6:30 p.m. performed by Thurmont Ridge and a community choir, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St.

Keshena: St. Michael’s Parish Festival, N816 State Highway 46/55, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, music, bake sale, rummage and yard sale, children’s games, theme baskets and raffle.

Shawano: Ski Sharks show, Wolf River Beach, 6 p.m.

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Shawano Police Department

June 29

Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St.

Fire — Police assisted firefighters at the scene of a stove fire in the 200 block of South Sawyer Street.

Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 500 block of South Sawyer Street.

Arrest — A 23-year-old Shawano man was taken into custody at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E. Green Bay St.

Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St., reported a man with a small child in custody for shoplifting.

Drug Offense — A 23-year-old man was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 1000 block of East Green Bay Street.

Curfew — Two juveniles were warned for curfew at Sturgeon Park, 811 S. Water St.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

June 29

Deputies logged 45 incidents, including the following:

Theft — A license plate was reported stolen on Pine Street in Tigerton.

Vandalism — Authorities responded to a vandalism complaint on Lake View Drive in Aniwa.

Disorderly — Authorities responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at North Star Casino, W12180 County Road A, Gresham.

Disturbance — Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance on Murphys Road in Bowler.

Disturbance — Authorities responded to a disturbance on U.S. Highway 45 in Tigerton.

Disturbance — Authorities responded to a disturbance on Highview Road in Pulaski.

Accidents — Authorities logged three deer-related crashes.

Clintonville Police Department

June 29

Police logged 10 incidents, including the following:

Fireworks — Warning issued for fireworks violation on East First Street.

Harassment — Warning issued for harassment on Bennett Street.

Animal — Quarantine order served on owner after her dog bit a juvenile on North 12th Street at Elm Street.

Disturbance — Officers responded for a family disturbance on Anne Street. Juvenile was later taken into custody and transported on a commitment.

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Substantial battery

A woman listed as homeless is facing a felony charge of substantial battery for allegedly breaking a woman’s wrist during an altercation in the town of Red Springs last week.

Jennie Skenandore, 52, could face 3 1/2 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened at a Red Springs residence June 23 during a gathering of friends and family members.

Skenandore and the woman got into a confrontation during which Skenandore allegedly grabbed the woman’s arms and pushed her to the floor, according to the complaint.

Skenandore was ordered held on a $750 cash bond and is due back in court for an adjourned initial appearance Monday.

Child abuse

A Gresham man has been charged with physical abuse of a child for allegedly causing bodily harm to an 11-year-old child in the village June 22.

Jerry L. Mohawk, 25, could face a maximum 3 1/2 years in prison and a $10,00 fine if found guilty.

He is accused of pushing the child, causing him to fall and hit his head on the wood portion of a couch.

Mohawk is free on a $500 cash bond and is due in court for a preliminary hearing July 9.

Manufacture/delivery of marijuana

Two Tigerton man are facing felony counts of manufacture and delivery of marijuana, which they allegedly sold to an undercover officer at the Crossroads Tavern in the village last July.

Robert M. Bukowski, 56, and Warren G. Griepentrog, 64, could each face a maximum penalty of 3 1/3 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

According to the criminal complaint, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department had several reports of illegal substances being delivered or sold at the tavern and sent undercover officers to investigate July 13.

The complaint alleges a drug buy was arranged by Bukowski and Griepentrog in which the undercover officers bought more than 20 grams of marijuana for $140 in cash.

Bukowski and Griepentrog are both scheduled for initial court appearances July 20.

Felony theft

A Cecil man has been charged with felony theft for allegedly taking nearly $5,000 for contracting work that he never performed, according to a criminal complaint.

Gregory A. Hughes, 30, could face a maximum 3 1/2 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if found guilty.

The complaint alleges Hughes was paid $4,485 as a down payment for a roof replacement in the town of Washington in September but didn’t perform the work or return the money.

Hughes is scheduled for an initial court appearance July 13.

Identity theft

A Tigerton man is facing two felony counts of identity theft for allegedly using someone else’s bank card at businesses in Wittenberg and Tigerton.

Troy G. Miller, 39, is accused of using the card at Wilderness Crossing in Wittenberg and the Cenex station in Tigerton in April. He was seen on surveillance video using the card, according to the criminal complaint.

Miller could face a maximum six years in prison and a $10,000 fine on each felony count if convicted.

He is scheduled for an initial court appearance on July 13.

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Some Indian tribes may have a clearer path toward federal recognition under a new Obama administration rule that relaxes some requirements and speeds decision-making, potentially affecting hundreds of groups.

Federal acknowledgment means a tribe is treated as a nation within a nation, able to set up its own government, legal system, and taxes and fees. Recognition also brings critical federal investments in medical care, housing and education. It also can lead to tribes opening casinos in future years through a separate approval process.

In all, there are 566 federal recognized tribes. Hundreds more want to join their ranks.

The new regulation updates a 37-year-old process that has been roundly criticized as broken because of the many years and mounds of paperwork that typically went into each application. But the effort to address those criticisms generated a backlash of its own, with some lawmakers and existing tribes with casino operations complaining that the administration’s original proposals set the bar too low.

The Obama administration made changes in the final rule that answers many of those concerns, but not all. Kevin Washburn, an assistant secretary at the Department of Interior, announced the regulation Monday during a National Congress of American Indians conference in Minnesota.

The most scrutinized changes will be the new criteria that must be met for recognition to occur.

Indian groups seeking recognition will no longer have to show that outside parties identified them as an Indian entity dating back to 1900. Washburn said the requirement clashed with the reality of those times. Many Indians were attempting to hide their identity from outside sources out of fear they would be discriminated against, or worse. “They would have been crazy not to have,” said Washburn, a member of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma.

Some federally recognized tribes had urged that the requirement be kept.

“We cannot understand why a legitimate petitioner could not produce external documentation of its existence,” Robert Martin, chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, testified during a recent congressional hearing.

Petitioners also had to show that their tribe has existed as a community and exercised political control over its members since first contact with European settlers, or as early as 1789. The proposed regulation had changed the threshold to 1934. After much pushback, the final rule sets the date at 1900 — more than a century of documentation that includes “a time when it was dangerous to be Indian,” Washburn said.

Under the current system, which began in 1978, the government has recognized 17 tribes and rejected the petitions of 34 other groups.

Washburn said that even with the changes, “this new process remains rigorous.”

The Obama administration had originally envisioned giving groups who were denied federal recognition another opportunity to re-petition the government. That provision wasn’t included in the final rule.

“It would be unfair to allow people to come in and re-petition when there are people in line who haven’t had their first chance to make their case,” Washburn said.

Lawmakers in Connecticut had been particularly critical of allowing previously denied groups the chance to re-petition, and the change deals a blow to four Indian groups whose petitions were rejected in 2005.

Congress also has the authority to recognize tribes.

The Obama administration is moving ahead with the regulation even as lawmakers had expressly warned the administration to pull it back. A spending bill in the House contains language banning the Interior Department from using federal money to implement or enforce the regulatory change.

Arlinda Locklear, an attorney in Washington who has worked on behalf of about a dozen tribes seeking federal acknowledgment, calls the current tribal recognition process heartbreaking because it’s so demanding and takes so long, often more than a decade.

“You have a whole generation of people who just die while they’re waiting for it to happen,” Locklear said.

The administration’s changes will allow the public to see most of the documents submitted by the petitioning groups via the Internet. They will also give tribal groups facing rejection the chance to take their case to an administrative judge before a final determination is made.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said the new regulations for tribal recognition “makes good on a promise to our first Americans to clarify, expedite and honor a meaningful process for federal acknowledgment.”

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Shawano Police Department

June 28

Police logged 29 incidents, including the following:

Noise — Neighbors reported loud music with vulgar lyrics from a residence near Sawyer Street and Stevens Street.

Vandalism — A garage door was found painted purple in the 500 block of River Heights.

Disturbance — A disturbance between a mother and daughter was reported at a residence in the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue.

Accident — A motorcycle rider believed to be intoxicated crashed his vehicle and then tried to ride away in the 200 block of North Airport Drive.

June 27

Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:

Suspicious Person — A suspicious person was reported walking around an apartment complex in the 300 block of North Franklin Street.

Disorderly Conduct — A group of panhandlers became argumentative when asked to leave outside Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.

Weapon — Police investigated a report of multiple gunshots near East Lieg Avenue and South Union Street; no other evidence of gunshots was found.

Drugs — A caller complained about a party with possible drug activity in the 200 block of East Green Bay Street.

June 26

Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:

Property Damage — A vehicle crashed into a guard rail in the 2500 block of East Lieg Avenue.

Suspicious Vehicle — A girl reported being followed by a van in the 100 block of South Sawyer Street.

Animal Call — A dog was left inside a truck but was unharmed in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street.

Domestic Incident — A woman was accused of striking someone in the face in the 200 block of Teddington Lane.

Shoplifting — A customer left without paying for soda pop at Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. Main St.

Assault — A woman reported her grandson was assaulted while fishing at Sunset Island Park, 507 N. Lafayette St.

Disturbance — A fight in progress was reported in the 200 block of South Andrews Street.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

June 28

Deputies logged 47 incidents, including the following:

Harassment — A group of men was harassing people and asking for money in the 400 block of South Warrington Avenue in Cecil.

Fire — Fire broke out in hay being hauled on a trailer behind a truck along state Highway 22 in the town of Washington.

Criminal Damage — A soda pop machine was broken into and the bill slot removed at Maple Hills Golf Course in Wittenberg.

June 27

Deputies logged 52 incidents, including the following:

Fight — A large fight was reported near volleyball courts in a park on Lake Drive in the town of Wescott.

Criminal Damage — Tires were slashed on a vehicle in the 1200 block of Main Street in Gresham.

Juvenile — A child around 2 years old was seen unattended in the roadway on Resort Road in the town of Washington.

Criminal Damage — Tires were slashed on a vehicle along U.S. Highway 45 in the town of Angelica.

Intoxication — An intoxicated man was reported panhandling outside a store on East Express Way in Bonduel.

June 26

Deputies logged 40 incidents, including the following:

Theft — Cash totaling $450 was stolen from a truck on West Channel Drive in the town of Washington.

Accident — A man riding a motorcycle collided with a deer on Range Line Road in the town of Pella.

Reckless Driving — A motorist was seen speeding around 90 mph with a child passenger at U.S. Highway 45 and Church Road in Birnamwood.

Fire — A tree fell onto a power line and caught fire between Morgan Road and River Road in the town of Red Springs.

Juvenile — A group of kids were drinking alcoholic beverages outside a gas station on state Highway 22 in the town of Belle Plaine.

Burglary — A burglary was reported with locks cut off several units on Lakewood Court in the town of Wescott.

Clintonville Police Department

June 28

Police logged 11 incidents, including the following:

Noise — A warning was issued for loud music on North Clinton Avenue.

Animal Complaint — An animal complaint was received on Ninth Street.

June 27

Police logged nine incidents, including the following:

Drugs — A loud music complaint on Flora Circle resulted in citations for marijuana possession and underage drinking.

Fireworks — A warning was issued for illegal fireworks on South Clinton Avenue.

Mischief — A complaint was registered for malicious mischief and vandalism on McKinley Avenue.

June 26

Police logged seven incidents, including the following:

Theft — A theft of undisclosed items was reported on West Morning Glory Drive.

Disorderly Conduct — Two juveniles were referred for disorderly conduct after an incident on South Clinton Avenue.

Fireworks — A warning was issued for illegal fireworks on Rohrer Street.

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Facility built in 2004 draws national attentionBy: 

Scott Williams, [email protected]

Leader Photo by Scott Williams The US Air Motorsports Raceway, built 10 years ago in the town of Wescott, is scheduled to go on the auction block next week.
Contributed Photo This aerial image shows the twisting turns that allow racers to test their skills on more than a mile of asphalt track.

A motorsports complex that has made Shawano County a national attraction for go-kart races and similar events could soon be under new ownership.

The US Air Motorsports Raceway, built 10 years ago in the town of Wescott, is scheduled to go on the auction block next week.

The complex sold for $2 million in 2012 after a foreclosure.

Scott King, executive vice president of J.P. King Auction Co., said the owners have been trying to sell the 40-acre complex and decided to offer it to the highest bidder at an auction scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The Alabama-based auction firm specializes in marketing sports entertainment properties.

King said he expects the racetrack to end up in the hands of another motorsports operator or enthusiast who will continue the go-kart races and other events held there.

“It’s a recognized track — a premier track, actually,” he said. “It’s going to be folks within that industry.”

The auction does not involve Shawano Speedway, a stock car racetrack located about 3 miles away.

US Air Motorsports Raceway, which features a 32-foot-wide asphalt track covering more than a mile of twists and turns, has become a favorite spot for competitive spectator events involving go-karts, motorcycles and other racing vehicles. Two weeks ago, a go-kart event drew more than 300 competitors from as far away as California and Florida.

Patti Peterson, tourism manager for the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce, said the racetrack draws large crowds and generates business for hotels, restaurants and other merchants.

“It’s certainly an important attraction,” she said. “People do come from all over.”

The complex at W5901 County Road BE includes several buildings, concession stands, a miniature golf course, a picnic area and more.

Tom Hille, president of the Fox Valley Sports Car Club, said his Appleton-based group has been holding events there ever since the facility opened in 2004. Describing the track as well designed and maintained, Hille voiced confidence that the new owners would preserve it.

“We’re lucky we have that here,” he added.

The racetrack was built by the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology Inc. That group later struggled financially and lost the property in foreclosure in 2012.

Shawano County land records identify the current owners as Green Mountain Finance Fund LLC, based in Norwalk, Connecticut.

King said the owners have not had any problems associated with the property, but they decided to sell it a few months ago. Some prospective bidders already have shown interest, he said, noting that the owners have waived any right to refuse the highest bid next week.

“I don’t know what it’s going to bring,” he said.

He added, “The high bidder will own it that day.”

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Beran’s Dairy hosts 32nd annual eventBy: 

Thaddeus Carroll, [email protected]

Leader Photo by Thaddeus Carroll The Beran family, which includes, from left, Jeremy, Al, Vicky and Jason, will host the Shawano County Brunch on the Farm on Sunday at their farm in Birnamwood.
Leader Photo by Thaddeus Carroll Beran’s Dairy is home to 120 dairy cows, and the Beran family is eager to show them off to the public Sunday at the Shawano County Brunch on the Farm.

Beran’s Dairy on Sunday will welcome thousands of people to the Birnamwood farm that has been in the family since 1961.

The dairy, owned and operated by Al and Vicky Beran and their two sons, Jeremy and Jason, will host the 32nd annual Shawano County Brunch on the Farm from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The family was working hard Friday, cleaning and tidying up the place in preparation for the event, which is expected to draw more than 2,500 people.

“It’s a lot of work, but (the brunch) will be a lot of fun,” Vicky Beran said.

In addition to the brunch featuring diced ham in scrambled eggs, the event includes wagon-ride tours of the farm, pedal tractor pulls, barrel train rides, a bouncy house, live music, Addie — the life-size mechanical milking cow, and more.

The festivities are designed to entice people to visit a farm and learn more about local agriculture.

“Many people don’t have the opportunity to visit farms, so we want to show people what they are actually like,” said Deb Mielke, chairwoman of the Shawano County Farm Bureau, which sponsors the breakfast.

Mielke said farms get a bad rep for smelling bad and being loud. Brunch on the Farm helps dispel myths and shows people the good side of farming.

“We want to get them back to the farms so they know where their food comes from,” Vicky Beran said.

To help guests better understand how farms operate and the farm family lifestyle, there also will be an “Ask a Farmer” booth manned by Jeff Strassburg, Shawano’s representative on the state Milk Marketing Board, and his family. Visitors can ask the Strassburg questions about anything that has to do with farming, from daily life on the dairy to farming ordinances.

“I have helped out the last five or six years and it is a really good way to educate the consumer on what a farm is today,” Strassburg said.

For Al Beran, the attractions of farming are many.

“I enjoy the animals, raising crops, and being able to set my own schedule,” he said.

The dairy, at N9498 Field St., Birnamwood, includes 120 milking cows, an additional 100 head of young stock, and about 550 owned and rented acres for crops.

The challenges for the Berans include rising land costs, Al said, and fluctuating prices that make it tough to plan ahead.

Sunday’s schedule begins with a Dairy Dash 5K at 7:30 a.m. and a worship service at 8 a.m.

In addition to eggs, the breakfast menu includes pork sausage, hash browns, cheese, cinnamon bread/butter, cottage cheese, milk, juice and ice cream with strawberries or maple syrup. Tickets are $7, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and younger.

Planning for the brunch began over a year ago. Organizers are still looking for a farm to host next year’s event.

“Contrary to popular belief, we don’t have a waiting list,” Mielke said.

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By: 

Scott Williams, [email protected]

Ivan and Jamey Machmueller had given up hope that either of them would live to see this day.

So both were pleasantly surprised Friday when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is constitutional and legal throughout the country.

“It’s so overwhelming,” Ivan said. “I’m beyond happy.”

The Supreme Court’s ruling does not change Wisconsin law. The state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage, approved by voters in 2006, was struck down by a federal judge last year clearing the way for gay couples to legally marry.

The Machmuellers were married in March while the federal case was still pending.

They are among three same-sex couples in Shawano County to receive marriage licenses since the state’s constitutional ban was lifted.

Shawano County Clerk Rosemary Rueckert said she doubts there will be any outpouring of same-sex couples wanting to get married locally in the aftermath of Friday’s federal court ruling.

“If they wanted to get married, they probably would’ve been here already,” she said.

Before the state ban was overturned, seven couples in Shawano County had registered at the county courthouse under Wisconsin’s domestic-partner registry.

Ivan and Jamey Machmueller, who have been a couple for five years, held off on getting married until they were certain the state ban would not be upheld.

“We want to be sure we could get married and stay married,” Jamey said.

Neither held out much hope for the sort of sweeping landmark decision that came Friday from a divided Supreme Court, clearing the way for same-sex marriage nationwide and making it unequivocally the law of the land.

“No longer may this liberty be denied,” Justice Anthony Kennedy said.

The vote was narrow — 5-4 — but Kennedy’s majority opinion was clear and firm: “The court now holds that same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry.”

The ruling will put an end to same-sex marriage bans in the 14 states that still maintain them.

Kennedy’s reading of the ruling elicited tears in the courtroom, euphoria outside and the immediate issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples in at least eight states.

In praise of the decision, President Barack Obama called it “justice that arrives like a thunderbolt.”

Four of the court’s justices weren’t cheering. The dissenters accused their colleagues of usurping power that belongs to the states and to voters, and short-circuiting a national debate about same-sex marriage.

“This court is not a legislature. Whether same-sex marriage is a good idea should be of no concern to us,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in dissent. Roberts read a summary of his dissent from the bench, the first time he has done so in nearly 10 years as chief justice.

Several religious organizations criticized the decision.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it was “profoundly immoral and unjust for the government to declare that two people of the same sex can constitute a marriage.”

In Wisconsin, Diocese of Green Bay Bishop David L. Ricken issued a statement Friday saying the court’s decision can’t redefine marriage. He said the truth about marriage is and always will be a union between one man and one woman.

Gov. Scott Walker called the decision a “grave mistake” and renewed his call for an amendment to the Constitution allowing states to determine who can marry.

Ivan called it an historic court ruling that would be celebrated and talked about for generations. He was buying coffee in a gas station when he heard the news.

“I’m still in disbelief,” he said. “I just didn’t ever think we’d get to this point.”

Added Jamey: “It just goes to show how far we’ve progressed.”

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Care Wisconsin has opened an office at 300 E. Green Bay St. in Shawano.

The phone number is 844-475-9189 or TTY WI Relay 711. Staff is available by appointment.

Care Wisconsin will begin serving Family Care members in Shawano County who will transition from the county-administered long-term care programs beginning in September. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Wolf River Region is working with these members to help them understand their options throughout the transition.

The Care Wisconsin office will serve as a location for staff to work and meet with members, providers and others when they are not meeting with members and others in the community.

Members in Shawano County will transition into the program from September until December. The Family Care program will also be offered in Brown, Door, Shawano, Marinette and Menominee counties, and has already begun in Kewaunee and Oconto.

Care Wisconsin has extensive experience delivering community-based health and long-term care services. It serves more than 7,600 members in 24 counties. For nearly 40 years, Care Wisconsin has been filling gaps in services and helping people who are most at risk — low-income frail elders and adults with intellectual/developmental and/or physical disabilities.

With roots as a human services agency, Care Wisconsin was founded in 1976, starting the region’s first adult day center in a church basement. Today, Care Wisconsin offers three public programs, including Family Care, Partnership and Medicaid SSI.

For information, visit www.carewisc.org.

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With preparations under way for Fourth of July celebrations, Shawano Police Chief Mark Kohl this week issued a reminder about fireworks safety.

He encouraged area residents to follow three simple rules about fireworks:

• Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.

• Know your fireworks. Read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.

• Be sure a responsible adult supervises all fireworks activities. Never give fireworks to children.

State law allows the sale, possession and use, without a permit, of sparklers not exceeding 36 inches in length, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, noisemakers, confetti poppers with less than one-fourth grain of explosive mixture, and novelty devices that spin or move on the ground.

There is no age restriction on sale, possession or use of these devices, and the statute does not classify them as fireworks.

However, possession or use any other fireworks, including, for example, firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets and mortars, is illegal in Wisconsin without a permit. A common rule of thumb is that a permit is required if the device explodes or leaves the ground.

In Shawano, fireworks permits may be obtained at City Hall during normal operating hours. The fee is $50, and the city may require an indemnity policy of liability insurance for the payment of all claims that could arise because of injury to persons or property. Permits may not be issued to minors.

The fine for discharging fireworks without a city permit is $187. The fine for creating a public nuisance is $376.

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By: 

Tim Ryan, [email protected]

The owner of a dog that was the target of an apparent poisoning attempt earlier this month said Friday the incident was not an isolated one.

“There’s somebody trying to kill dogs around here,” said Ken Wolf, owner of Wolf’s Road House in Thornton.

Wolf’s 7-year old lab-shepherd mix got sick for several days after apparently eating something around June 12.

Wolf found a piece of pork soaking in some type of red solution near his trash bin.

A veterinarian asked Wolf to bring it in, and it was sent to a lab in Madison.

The lab concluded the pork had been soaking in antifreeze.

“The vet said, ‘This is a deliberate thing,’” Wolf said.

Wolf called Shawano County authorities about the incident Wednesday, but at this point there are no suspects.

Wolf said some of his neighbors in the area have also reported their dogs coming down sick, one as recently as six weeks ago. He said one of his neighbors’ dogs died about three to four years ago.

Wolf had another dog that died seven years ago. At the time he was told the dog had apparently “gotten into something” and ate something poisonous. Whatever it was caused the dog’s kidneys and liver to shut down, he said.

The recent incidents now make that death suspicious, Wolf said.

Wolf said he is not aware of any complaints being made about the dogs, or noise from barking. He said he doesn’t know what the motive for the incidents might be.

Wolf said some neighbors are afraid to let their dogs out, and he said he now keeps closer watch on his.

“I won’t let my dogs out unless I’m with them,” he said.

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Leader Staff

A 9-year-old summer school student was suspended Thursday after displaying a knife to several other students at Shawano Community High School.

Police responded to the incident at the high school, 220 County Road B, shortly before 11 a.m.

According to the police report, the student “had shown a knife to three other students in a classroom and then reportedly said he would slit their throats.”

One of the students reported the incident to the teacher, and the guidance staff brought the student to the school office.

The boy denied threatening anyone with the knife, but said he was mad that the other boys were not excited to see the knife, according to the report.

Someone from the Shawano County Human Services Department was brought in to speak with the student, and the boy’s mother was also contacted.

The knife was confiscated, and the student was suspended for the remainder of the summer-school term.

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Leader Staff

Police on Friday were trying to find a stray, black and tan Chihuahua that bit a child the day before.

The dog, which has an injured back leg, had been spotted around town for about the past month, according to police reports.

It was last seen shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of South Hamlin Street, where it bit a 9-year-old child.

Shawano Police Chief Mark Kohl said the bite was just a scratch, but broke the skin. No medical intervention was taken or requested by the boy’s mother.

The dog was previously seen around 2:40 p.m. in the 800 block of East Randall Street.

According to postings on the Police Department’s Facebook page, the dog has a collar, but its owner is not known.

Police are asking anyone who sees the dog, or knows who the owner is, to call the department at 715-524-4545.

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Shawano Police Department

June 25

Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of South Lutz Street.

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at Shawano Medical Center, 309 N. Bartlett St.

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.

Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 300 block of North Bartlett Street.

Fireworks — Police responded to a fireworks complaint in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street.

Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 500 block of South Washington Street.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

June 25

Deputies logged 41 incidents, including the following:

Disturbance — A 64-year-old man was arrested for disorderly conduct after authorities responded to a disturbance involving a resident at Cady Memorial Home, 380 Maple St., Birnamwood.

Harassment — Authorities responded to a harassment complaint on County Road M in Tigerton.

Theft — Firewood was reported stolen on Loon Lake Circle in Wescott.

Disturbance — Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance on Park Street in Angelica.

Harassment — Authorities responded to a harassment complaint on Hill Road in Waukechon.

Trespass — Authorities responded to a trespassing complaint on Ebert Street in Gresham.

OWL — A 43-year-old Shawano man was taken into custody for third-offense operating without a license on Washington Street in Shawano.

Accidents — Authorities logged five accidents, including injury accidents on state Highway 47-55 in Wescott and Highway 22 in Cecil, and two deer-related crashes.

Clintonville Police Department

June 25

Police logged 12 incidents, including the following:

Fraud — Two worthless check complaints were under investigation.

Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle injury accident on County Road I at Ginger Court.

Juvenile — A juvenile runaway was reported on Harriet Street.

Disturbance — Several parties were warned for disorderly conduct after a disturbance on Fifth Street.

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County supervisors consider using iPads for businessBy: 

Lee Pulaski, [email protected]

Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Shawano County Supervisor Sandy Steinke demonstrates the capabilities of her iPad for the County Board during its meeting Wednesday. Steinke, who also serves on the Shawano Common Council, told the board how helpful her tablet has been in organizing her information on city meetings and policies.

Shawano County might follow in the footsteps of the city of Shawano and provide iPads for county supervisors to receive agendas, background information on resolutions and more.

The County Board held an unscheduled discussion on the issue this week, but took no action.

The county finance committee has discussed laptops several times in the past few months, but wanted to get the pulse of board members before proceeding with a purchase that could cost $500 to $600 per board member, or about $13,000 to $15,000 overall.

County Board Chairman Jerry Erdmann, a member of the finance committee, said there is no timetable for approving the measure, and supervisors would have the option to either receive an iPad or continue getting printed packets for board meetings.

“It’s been something that has been asked (by county supervisors), and we’re bringing it forward,” Erdmann said.

The city of Shawano started providing iPads to the mayor and Common Council members in 2011 at the recommendation of then-City Administrator Michael Hall as a way to reduce paper usage.

Supervisor Sandy Steinke, who is a Shawano alderwoman, showed the County Board on Wednesday how it could be used to not only keep up on information, but also to review actions taken several years ago.

“I still have the same iPad (from 2011). The program has been updated once, but it’s a basic iPad,” Steinke said as she held up her iPad. “I can get emails. I can get council information automatically without getting an agenda through the mail.”

Steinke said iPads are easy to use and reduce the time city staff needs to spend calling council members to schedule meetings. She said she can simply reply to requests by email at her leisure.

“My packet for this County Board meeting was $4 (to be mailed),” Steinke said. “Just think, if we had one of these, how much it would save in cost.”

With supervisors serving on three or four committees and boards, the annual costs for mailing packets can easily exceed $200 per supervisor.

Sending packets digitally can also save supervisors time. The County Board agenda usually has to be finalized a week in advance to allow sufficient time for supervisors to receive the packets and to digest the information prior to debate, but iPads could allow supervisors to get that information immediately with the push of a button, according to Steinke.

Corporation Counsel Tony Kordus reminded supervisors they could not use iPads to send messages to multiple supervisors, which would create walking quorums and violate the state open meeting law.

Kordus noted that having county-owned iPads would also protect supervisors’ privacy in the event of any open records requests. If someone wanted to request supervisors’ emails and other electronic communications, the information could come from the iPads and not a supervisor’s home computer.

“This is a public document,” Steinke said of her city iPad. “This is open to public review. Anybody wants to get it, they can, and they can go through my emails.”

Supervisor Richard Ferfecki said he has found his own iPad useful when he attends human services board meetings, but sometimes has difficulty finding dependable WiFi.

“Instead of fumbling through papers, you can go from one area of what you’re discussing to the next, and it really is a good tool,” Ferfecki said.

Supervisor Arlyn Tober, finance committee chairman, said he was initially skeptical of iPads, but he said he was sold after seeing a demonstration by the board chairman of Wood County.

“What really sold me is that he would be at a meeting and then a resolution from two or three years ago (would come up) and you could automatically bring that resolution up,” Tober said. “Everything is up to date.”

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Nonunion workers get 1% boost in JulyBy: 

Scott Williams, [email protected]

Shawano County’s nonunion employees will get 1 percent pay raises this summer, despite the reluctance of some county supervisors.

The pay raises, effective July 1, will benefit about 280 of the county’s 330 employees and will cost taxpayers $57,457 this year. In subsequent years, the raises will cost $114,914 annually.

County Board members approved setting money aside for pay raises as part of a 2015 county budget that included $59 million in spending and $14 million in property tax collections.

Some supervisors voiced reservations during Wednesday’s board meeting about a proposal to allocate funds and distribute the pay raises.

“How come every time we save some money, we have to find another place to spend it?” Supervisor Bonnie Olson asked.

The measure was approved on a 22-5 vote, clearing a supermajority of 18 votes needed to allocate the money.

Board Chairman Jerry Erdmann offered assurances that the county could afford the pay raises and that they represented no major change from the approved budget.

“This basically is nothing new,” he said.

Some supervisors questioned how the pay raises relate to a recent wage study in which consultants established guidelines for future county employee salary adjustments. That study laid out a process of awarding merit raises based on job performance.

Such raises could be awarded Jan. 1, but Administrative Coordinator Brent Miller said they would trimmed proportionately for any employee who receives the 1 percent increase this summer.

The new 1 percent raises also do not apply to elected officials, to Miller or to union employees of the county sheriff’s department. The sheriff’s workers received 2 percent pay raises this year under their negotiated contract.

Supervisor Kathy Luebke said during Wednesday’s meeting she wondered where the county would get the money to continue the 1 percent non-union pay raises next year.

“I’m kind of worried,” she said.

Erdmann said the county has lost some nonunion employees to higher paying jobs elsewhere, and the county needs to respond.

“Now would be a good time,” he said, “to show them — hey, they are appreciated.”

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Prep work continues on Cedar Street Market
Contributed Photo Cedar Street Market owner Judi Hegewald, center, receives $7,500 in Shawano Country Vision 2017 Facade and Interior Improvement grants from, left, Nancy Smith, Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce executive director, and Dennis Heling, Shawano County Economic Progress Inc. chief economic development officer.

Tigerton will soon have a new grocery store thanks to a lot of hard work by a local entrepreneur and financial assistance from local organizations.

Judi Hegewald, owner of Cedar Street Market and Discount Foods LLC in Tigerton, recently received a $50,000 Shawano County revolving loan fund loan and a $10,000 revolving micro-loan from Shawano County Economic Progress Inc.

Hegewald purchased the property at 234 Cedar St. in Tigerton and is remodeling the building to turn it in to an updated, appealing grocery store. She ultimately plans to hire 12 employees. No date has been set for the opening.

Hegewald also received $7,500 in matching grants for facade and interior renovation through Shawano Country Vision 2017.

Cedar Street Market will be a regular small-town grocery store with fresh meats, bakery, produce and dairy, along with a stable line of necessities. Closeouts and surplus products from the grocery industry will fill most of the store’s shelves.

Closeouts become available because of overproduction, packaging changes, seasonal items, warehouse damage or short date codes. Closeout grocery items may be national or private label brands and are discounted well below regular retail prices. The inventories will continually change because of the changing availability of products.

“Our main product line will be an ever-changing, diverse mix of perishable and nonperishable groceries,” Hegewald said. “Through establishing trade relationships with suppliers and producers in the local and surrounding areas, we expect to have a stable source of a great variety of products, including dairy, bakery, snacks, frozen foods, and other necessities.”

Future plans include featuring local products as well as possibly adding bulk products, an in-store deli and fresh bakery.

Hegewald’s dream has been to open her own grocery store.

“I’ve worked with area food pantries for over 25 years now,” she said. “In my role as the president of Shawano Community Bread Basket, I have realized the importance of affordable, quality food. In feeding my own family of seven children, my husband and myself, I have discovered what a great help discount food stores are.”

Hegewald has ties to Tigerton through her husband’s family. She knew the community was without a grocery store and was aware of the hardship it was for families, the elderly and disabled to get groceries.

“When the store came up for sale, we looked at it, started praying and started planning,” she said. “We did that for two years before buying it because we realized what a huge project it would be and what a large investment of our money and our time.”

Hegewald has been working on the project for many months. Her husband and children also are involved.

According to Hegewald, funding from the Shawano County revolving loan fund and the SCEPI revolving micro-loan fund were important parts of financing the project.

“In development projects, clients will generally seek traditional commercial loans or use their own funds for their projects,” said Dennis Heling, chief economic development officer of Shawano County Economic Progress Inc. “However, RLF and RMLF loans are often used in conjunction because of the lower interest rates and the savings the loans provide.”

Grant funds from Shawano County Vision 2017 helped with the cost of replacing windows, completing exterior improvements and updating the lighting in the store.

“This project is accomplishing what we like to see with Vision 2017 grant recipients. They are investing in the business district by renovating a vacant building and creating jobs,” said Nancy Smith, executive director of the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce. “The Hegewalds are to be commended for working so hard to make this business a success.”

RLF and RMLF loan applications may be submitted by any person or business wishing to start a new business or business expansion project in Shawano County. Funds can be used for the acquisition of land, buildings, fixed equipment, construction, renovations, working capital and inventory. To be eligible for a RLF or RMLF loan, certain requirements must be met.

To inquire about the requirements or to discuss a business project, contact Heling at 715-526-5839 or [email protected].

Shawano Country Vision 2017 is a five-year economic development plan designed to address various needs of area businesses and communities. One of the key goals is to bring at least 1,000 new jobs to the area by 2017.

The plan’s overall goal is to spur capital investment and grow the economy by implementing specific action steps in key areas, including business expansion, attraction and recruitment, tourism/retail development and community development.

The plan was initiated three years ago by the board of directors of Shawano County Economic Progress Inc. and the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce to proactively tackle economic challenges including several plant closures, job losses and lower than average per capita income. It is intended to provide a blueprint for future growth and prosperity and a stronger economic climate for Shawano and Menominee counties.

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Shawano Police Department

June 24

Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of South Andrews Street.

Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of South Main Street.

Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 300 block of South Washington Street.

Vandalism — A wall was reported vandalized in the 300 block of East Green bay Street.

Animal Problem — Police responded to a complaint of ducks being kept in a backyard pen in violation of city ordinances in the 700 block of South Union Street.

Fireworks — Police responded to a fireworks complaint in the 500 block of South Franklin Street.

Theft — Clothes were reported stolen at the Washerette, 950 E. Fifth St.

Assault — Police investigated an assault in the 800 block of West Picnic Street.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

June 24

Deputies logged 39 incidents, including the following:

Disorderly — Authorities responded to a disorderly conduct complaint on Potch Ha Chee Road in Wittenberg.

Trespass — Authorities responded to a trespassing complaint on Hemlock Road in Wittenberg.

Vandalism — A vehicle was reported vandalized on Zachow Street in Cecil.

Theft — Authorities investigated a theft complaint on Cedar Street in Tigerton.

Fraud — Authorities investigated a fraud complaint on Lake Drive in Wescott.

Fire — Authorities responded to a parks department utility trailer on fire on Witt-Birn Towline Road in Birnamwood.

Disturbance — Authorities responded to a disturbance on Murphys Road in Bowler.

Accidents — Authorities logged two deer-related crashes.

Clintonville Police Department

June 24

Police logged eight incidents, including the following:

Fire — The Clintonville Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on 10th Street.

Hit and Run — A property damage hit-and-run was reported on Clubhouse Drive.

Harassment — A harassment issue was reported on South Clinton Avenue.

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