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Drive a bus event to raise interest for potential bus drivers
LAKE MILLS — The school district hosted a drive-a-bus event last week, inviting the community to try driving a bus. The goal of the event was to bring in more bus drivers. Bus driver Frank Eveland said it’s the “easiest part time job ever,” and encourages anyone who has time to do it. Director of...
Football: Lakeside Lutheran knocked off by 5th-ranked Plymouth 55-13
PLYMOUTH — Senior running back Brett Shutter scored four touchdowns, leading Plymouth to a 55-13 win over visiting Lakeside Lutheran in nonconference football on Friday. The Panthers, ranked fifth in the Division 3 Coaches Poll, scored 34 unanswered points in the second half to pull away. “Plymouth was stronger and more physical on both the offensive and defensive line,” Lakeside football coach Matt Doering said. “That showed up a little...
Cross country: Lakeside girls fifth, boys seventh at MG Invite
MONONA — Lakeside Lutheran’s girls cross country team placed fifth while the boys finished seventh at the Monona Grove Invitational on Saturday at the Monona Golf Course. “Right down the middle would describe the team results for the team results for both boys and girls in both the varsity and JV ranks,” Lakeside Lutheran cross country coach Cameron Ausen said. “In our third year competing at this meet, the field...
Boys soccer: Lake Mills ties with Columbus in high-scoring conference opener
Lake Mills and Columbus tied 5-5 in a back and forth Capitol Conference boys soccer game at L-Cat Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12. The L-Cats (4-3-1, 0-0-1 in conference) came bursting out of the gates with three goals in the first 20 minutes. Will Silva connected in the first minute, followed by Harrison Carsten’s goal in the 17th minute and Jeremy Lutes’ score in the 20th minute, which pushed the margin to 3-0. ...
Cross country: Lake Mills boys win Ladish Invite, girls fifth
EAST TROY — Lake Mills’ boys cross country team took first place at the Ladish Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 12. Seniors Max Kressner (fourth, 18 minutes, 39 seconds), Saul Lopez (tenth, 19:13), Braxton Walter (12th, 19:29) and Clovis Cormier-Tardif (15th, 20:07) and sophomore Adam Hartman (25th, 20:55) scored for the L-Cats, who scored 66 points to beat out Milwaukee King (75) in the boys race. “We had another great showing,”...
Boys soccer roundup: Lakeside shut out 1-0 by Sugar River in conference opener
Nathan Hendrickson scored the game’s lone goal in the 46th minute as Sugar River beat Lakeside Lutheran 1-0 in Capitol Conference boys soccer at LLHS on Thursday, Sept. 12. Hendrickson connected off an assist by Tikeh Tazeh for the Raiders (4-1-2, 1-0-0 in conference), who were outshot 13-4. Clayton Streiff made 13 saves for Sugar River while Joah Robinson stopped three shots for Lakeside (2-2-1, 0-1-0). ...
Boys soccer roundup: Lakeside shut out 1-0 by Sugar River in conference opener
Nathan Hendrickson scored the game’s lone goal in the 46th minute as Sugar River beat Lakeside Lutheran 1-0 in Capitol Conference boys soccer at LLHS on Thursday, Sept. 12. Hendrickson connected off an assist by Tikeh Tazeh for the Raiders (4-1-2, 1-0-0 in conference), who were outshot 13-4. Clayton Streiff made 13 saves for Sugar River while Joah Robinson stopped three shots for Lakeside (2-2-1, 0-1-0). ...
Volleyball: Lakeside sweeps Poynette behind 22 kills from Schuetz
Lakeside Lutheran’s volleyball team beat visiting Poynette in straight sets 25-15, 25-12, 25-21 in a Capitol North game on Thursday, Sept. 12. Ella Schuetz registered a game-high 22 kills for the Warriors (8-8, 2-0 in conference), who also got six kills from Shelby Ehlke. Lakeside’s Kourtney Zech, Avery Buchta and Brooklyn Lenz served two aces apiece. Zech also had a team-best 27 assists while Addie Kraft added 17 assists. Buchta notched 13 digs, Carrie Becraft chipped in 11 digs while Juliet Boche had one block. “We continue to improve with each game,” Lakeside Lutheran volleyball coach Jenny Krauklis said. “This was a nice night to see so many girls contribute.”
Girls tennis: Lake Mills edged by Mayville 4-3
The Lake Mills girls tennis team fell to visiting Mayville 4-3 in a Capitol Conference dual on Thursday, Sept. 12. The L-Cats won the top two doubles flights, with Grace Ninneman and Kristina Thomas rallying to win 3-6, 7-5, 10-6 at the No. 1 flight and Natalie Czerniak and Violet Thompson earning a 6-3, 6-2 win at the No. 2 flight. Lake Mills’ other point game from Emma Silva’s 6-0,...
Tracy Hamueau officially named new Jefferson County Emergency Management Director
JEFFERSON — Tracy Hameau has been named the new Director of Jefferson County Emergency Management. She succeeds Donna Haugom, who retired after 32 years of service with the county. Hameau’s first official day in the new position was Monday, Aug. 26. Hameau most recently served as La Crosse County Emergency Management Director. Prior to that, she spent five years as the Deputy Director for Sauk County Emergency Management. Throughout her career, Hameau has been involved in Emergency Operations Center activations and disaster response events. ...
Football: Lake Mills turns back Belleville 40-20 to reach 4-0
A decisive 27-point second quarter propelled Lake Mills’ football team to a 40-20 nonconference home win over Belleville on Friday. The L-Cats, ranked seventh in the Division 4 Coaches Poll, opened the scoring on a 1-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Tyler Wollin to sophomore wide receiver Dylan Brinkmann with 11 minutes, 36 seconds left until halftime. Lake Mills’ defense got in the act next, with sophomore defensive lineman Aiden Garman...
L.D. Fargo Public Library upcoming September events
CHILDREN Scavenger Hunt—Ongoing, Pre-K to 12th grade. New hunt at the library every month. The theme for Sept. is Scarecrows. Baby and Me Story Time—Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. For children birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Toddler Story Time—Fridays 10 a.m. aimed towards toddlers ages 2-5. ...
Boys soccer: Lake Mills shuts out Jefferson 4-0
Senior Alex Parys scored two first-half goals as Lake Mills’ boys soccer team blanked visiting Jefferson 4-0 in a nonconference game on Monday. Junior Daniel Almeida got the L-Cats (4-3) on the board in the sixth minute when his well-struck shot slipped out of the grasp of Jefferson senior goalie Sam Steies and found the corner of the net. Junior Ben Rehm was credited for the assist. Parys quickly doubled...
Girls tennis: Lake Mills knocked off by Lodi in conference opener
Lake Mills’ girls tennis team dropped its Capitol Conference opener to Lodi, 7-0 at home on Thursday, Sept. 5. Lodi’s Ava Ballweg edged Mollie Cooper 2-6, 6-4, 10-7 at the No. 1 singles flight. Kate Schilling topped Emma Silva at the No. 2 singles flight 6-2, 6-4. At No. 3 singles, Izzy Wipperfurth beat Elizabeth...
Stephen Scheel wins Griffin Ford main event at Jefferson Speedway
CAMBRIDGE — While Shaun Scheel was putting the finishing touches on his third Late Model crown at Jefferson Speedway, it was his brother, Stephen Scheel, who drove to the front of the Griffin Ford Season Championship feature to capture the win. The Lake Mills driver grabbed the lead just before the halfway point of the 60-lap main event and survived three cautions to secure his second feature win of the 2024 season. ...
Rock River Coalition awarded grant
Last month, the James E. Dutton Foundation, Inc. awarded Rock River Coalition $17,556 over the course of two years to engage with small watershed and producer-led groups in the Rock River Basin. There are numerous groups across the Basin’s 10 counties addressing environmental issues facing their local water resources. Rock River Coalition will use this funding to share knowledge and resources with these groups. Specifically, Rock River Coalition will expand the role of an existing part-time employee who will engage these small groups and serve...
Fort HealthCare featured in WHA Health Care Quality Report
FORT ATKINSON — Fort HealthCare is featured in a new report released by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) demonstrating Fort HealthCare’s work, along with hospitals around the state, to provide quality care. Fort HealthCare’s initiative, “Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities”, is one of many case studies featured in the 2024 Wisconsin Health Care Quality Reportpublished by the statewide association. Released annually, the Wisconsin Health Care Quality Report features some of the numerous initiatives and outcomes associated with quality improvement and patient safety efforts taken...
Rotarians from the Philippines to visit Lake Mills
Earlier this year, Beth Naughton of Lake Mills Rotary Club, along with Rotarians from other parts of Wisconsin, visited the Philippines. Through the Rotary Friendship Exchange, they traveled to Bacolod, Philippines, known as “The City of Smiles.” On Sept. 24 at noon, visiting Rotarians from the Philippines will be speaking at the Lake Mills Rotary Club meeting which takes place at the EMS building on Lake Street.{Those interested in attending may make lunch reservations by contacting lakemillsrotaryclubwi@gmail.com.
Lake Mills Area School District to host referendum info sessions
The Lake Mills Area School District Board and Administration are hosting three public information sessions to provide opportunities for community members to learn more about the two referendum questions on the November 5 ballot. Question 1: District-wide Facility Improvements — $36.9M (No tax increase above the current tax rate for debt) Address high-priority safety, security, site, and capital maintenance needs at all schools.Reconfigure outdated learning spaces and special education areas...
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