Goodman, WI News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/ Goodman, WI News Two CF council positions contested http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/348a30c4bd2154448df153d4b7b59bc9.html Two CF council positions contested Area Village Election Filings http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/6ea434cbe153b7a2e6e5e7cefce6dc60.html Voters in westcentral Wisconsin villages will choose officials in the April 7 spring elections Following are candidates who filed by Tuesday's deadline I denotes incumbent Villages with upcoming caucuses have incumbents listedAlma Center: Caucus Monday President Greg Mandigo I; three trustees Connie Patterson I Dawn Parker I Kenneth RistowIAlmena: Caucus Jan 13 President Brad Rundhaug I; three trustees Ray Roff I Tony Ross I Dan Scheps IBaldwin: Caucus Jan 14 President Don McGee I; three trustees Duane Russett I Doug Newton I Kevin Brathol I; municipal judge Tamara Hovde IBoyceville: President Gilbert Krueger I; three trustees Stanley Anderson I William Sempf I Keith Sorensen I; municipal judge Bradley Erickson IBoyd: President Richard Schoch I; three trustees Dale Isaacs IBruce: Caucus Jan 19 President Dave Samardzich I; three trustees Jon Hamel I Steve Quade I Lloyd Waite ICadott: President Lila McConville I; three trustees Clay Strand I Jerry Rykal I Randy Kuehni Ed Wanish Incumbent Larry Seidling is not runningCameron: Caucus Monday President Tom Hall I; three trustees Randy Hill I Kim Droege I Mark Trowbridge IColfax: President Jean Olson I; three trustees Beverly Schauer I Chris OlsonConrath: Caucus Jan 12 One trustee Michelle Scheffield IDallas: Caucus Jan 12 President Steven Lindberg I; two trustees Amy Erickson I Matthew Barrett IDowning: Caucus Tuesday Results not available at press time President Gilbert Mounce I; one trustee David Bischel I; clerk Kathy Phalin I; treasurer Sharon Bundy IEleva: Caucus Jan 19 President Roger Lokken I; three trustees Kim SemingsonHeath I Rodger Forsythe I Rick Miland IElk Mound: President Andy Peterson I; three trustees Jeffrey Wolf I Humphrey Gilbert III I Jacqueline Swartz IElmwood: President William Stewart I; three trustees Brian Buck Neil Boltik Rick Talford Robert Weix; incumbents Richard Tiffany Doug Claflin and Mike Burke not runningEttrick: Caucus Jan 13 President: Dan Sill I Three trustees: Steve Casey I Cora Mack I Kerry Anderson I Constable: Dean Bishop IFall Creek: President Len Madsen I; three trustees Tina Jacobson I Richard Kuhnert I Chester Goodman Incumbent Mike Beranek is not runningGlen Flora: Caucus Jan 13 One trustee Wanetta Soules IHammond: President Vince Trudell I Tom Kinney Eric Arthur; three trustees Tony Bibeau I Mary Rivard I Jack Herbert Eric Arthur I Erin McComb Primary Feb 17Haugen: Caucus Jan 26 President Steve Salmi I; one trustee Brian Thompson I; clerktreasurer Fay Olson IHawkins: Caucus tonight President Kyle Austad I; one trustee Lyndon Schancer IHixton: Caucus Monday President David Linberg I; two trustees Jim Larson I David West IIngram: Caucus Jan 15 President Shirley McBride I; one trustee vacant; clerk Patricia Bisson I; treasurer Stacy ZimmerPrasnicky IKnapp: Caucus Jan 27 President Ronald Finder I; three trustees Hazel Baker I Eugene Lemke I Rupert Sanasac I Lake Hallie Village president Pete Lehmann I; two atlarge board seats Dennis Sykora I Kathy Bernier IMaiden Rock: Caucus Monday Two trustees Douglas Lansing I Wayne Larson I Merrillan: Caucus Tuesday Results not available at press time Three board members Kristy Lunderville I Penny Danielson I Larry Green I is not seeking reelection Village president Ray Ransom I is not seeking reelection Nelson: Two trustees Thomas Alme I Robert Fetting INew Auburn: President Donna Bischel I; two trustees Leonard Shier Patricia Skar I Brian Heidtke I; municipal judge Curtis Cote Eric Mickelson I is not seeking reelectionNorth Hudson: President George Cline Larry Larsen I is not seeking reelection; three trustees Joe Cothern I Colleen O'BrienBerglund I Mark Zappa I; municipal judge Ben Wopat IPepin: Caucus Monday Jan 26 President Steve Breitung I; three trustees Dan Fedie I Paul Riesgraf I Charles Shultz I Pigeon Falls: Caucus Jan 27 President George Everson I; two trustees Linda Trotter I Ed Slaby IPlum City: President Doug Watkins I Peggy Gilles; two trustees Leonard Dodson I Teresa Fedie I Roland Eccles Prairie Farm: Caucus Monday Two trustees Mitchel Miller I Jay Miller I Ridgeland: Clerk Kristin Huset I; treasurer Connie Stewart I; one trustee Corey Mickelson IRoberts: President Eric Fisher I Willard Moeri; three trustees Katy Kapaun I Scott Gerhardt I Chuck Pizzi I Peter Tharp; municipal judge: Peter Close ISheldon: President James Shaw I; two trustees Phil Schneider I Ken Carlsen I; clerk Martin Huhn I; treasurer Carole Carlsen ISpring Valley: President Marsha Brunkhorst I; three trustees Mary Ducklow I Wendy Leach I Greg Kannel I is not seeking reelection Stockholm: Caucus Monday President Wallace Zick I; two trustees Charles West I Larry Caturia I Strum: Caucus Monday President Dean Boehne I; three trustees Thomas Wagener I Douglas Gerritts I Jeffrey Koxlien I is not seeking reelection Taylor: Caucus Monday President Daryl Boe I; three trustees Shan Rose I Kevin Mortenson I Shirley Austad I Trempealeau: President Kurt Wood I; three trustees Cynthia Wegner I Thomas Scherr I Robert Stellpflug ITurtle Lake: President Laurie Tarman I; three trustees Dennis Becker I Incumbents Jeff Outcalt and Jeff Merrill did not file noncandidacy papers but also did not file nomination papers The public has until 5 pm Friday to file nomination papers to run for these two seatsWheeler: Caucus held Tuesday Results not available at press time President Steven Crites I; one trustee James Carter I Withee: President James Mauel Gary Mitchell I is not seeking reelection; one trustee Bill Kroeplin IWoodville: President Barry Ketchum Tom Vanberg I; three trustees Sue Lohmeier I Dennis Russett I Carol Preston I is not seeking reelection On the Agenda: A new library and a new way to teach math http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/c3e8e5eebbdffc141c5a8e9d7a44f7cf.html The Madison school board holds two meetings to discuss possible changes in the district's math curriculum A task force which recently completed a oneyear study recommends that the district have fulltime math teachers for grades 58 and dramatically increase the training of math teachers Madison school board progress report: January 2009 http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/1900705419d4b0f0a5640f3139774cfe.html Happy New Year I hope everyone had a restful winter break I wish you all a happy and healthy 2009 December was a fairly quiet month for the Board Group plans fundraiser more meetings to address Caf'Atilde;'copy; http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/2e4996c6022ed82aa1cd0d6a7f9d936f.html Sarah White attended and commented on developments from the first two community meetings addressing the future of Caf Zoma a popular neighborhood coffee shop and gathering spot on Atwood Avenue TDP asked her to report on this past Saturday's planning meeting as well As should be obvious from the following report she is an active participant in the process Madison area food pantries change to better serve their customers http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/1a99a63f724ff2b6607f5400e0397ed3.html Vanessa Rosales comes to the St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Madison rather than others for one reason: She can choose what food she brings home rather than being handed a bag filled with random groceries I39;ve been to pantries before where they give you things you don39;t need said Rosales who was recently laid off from her job as a preschool teacher This way you can pick what you39;re going to use rather than More food pantries let the customers choose their items http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/1afded760f1d609bd057db4d7567deec.html Vanessa Rosales comes to the St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Madison rather than others for one reason: She can choose what food she brings home rather than being handed a bag filled with random groceries I39;ve been to pantries before where they give you things you don39;t need said Rosales who was recently laid off from her job as a preschool teacher This way you can pick what you39;re going to use rather The Week: Isthmus critics picks for New Year's Eve http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/wisconsin/goodman/content/7735b41e73ef589b6bb35dd59fe90de4.html Madison bids farewell to 2008 this week with New Year's Eve and morning celebrations of all flavors and intensity More than two dozen are detailed here with a focus on the myriad bands and DJs marking the parties lively all night long