AGENDA FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF TOWN OF BEAR CREEK
Tuesday June 2,2009
Call meeting to order.
Roll Call
Minutes to last meeting
Treasurer’s report
Agenda:
Board of Review to be called into session and adjourned to a later date . Set a new date and then change again if necessary. Was published and posted.
_______1. Discussion on road work for the summer. Mowing also being done.
_______2. Ted Greenheck requested being on the agenda to report on the progress of
the Smart Growth Committee. His items for the agenda include:
1. Final draft for land division and driveway ordinances in Bear Creek
2. Mary Ellen Kraemer driveway
3. Matt Brickl’s Certified Survey Map
4. Status on Certified Survey Map of Heisers and Bear Creek
_______3. Raymond Dederick called and said he was signing an affidavit concerning
his son moving from their mobile home as soon as his house is built and the
mobile home will be removed from Bear Creek. Is there a time frame for this?
The letter I wrote to him after the last meeting was needed for the county
Planning and Zoning. I sent a copy to Ted and he forwarded this to the county.
Needs to be done this way in the future. ( Copy here for the board)
_______4. Insurance Audit needs to be completed and sent during this month. This
is for Workman’s Comp. and has to be all the wages for May to May , the
insurance year. Getting much more precise.
_______4. Clerk attended the District Clerk’s meeting May 14th. In the afternoon
she became certified for Board of Review for 2009-20010 with a 4 hour
course approved by the State of Wisconsin. .
_______5. Set the new time for Board of Review. Each board member will be paid
$40.00 for the 2009 Board of Review.
_______6. Open Book for 2009 will be held at the Bear Creek Town Hall by the
assessor prior to the Board of Review
_______7. The propane contract is here for 2009-2010 winter season and needs to
be signed and returned to the company..
_______8. The Ward Cemetery report to the county needs to be completed on the
veteran and sent to the county. This is perpetual care of David Ward’s grave,
provided by President Abraham Lincoln following those who gave their lives in
the Civil War for the Freedoms in our country..Was Sheley contacted on the
care of the Ward Cemetery f or 2009?
_______9. The Quick-Books program hasn’t appeared on the clerk’s credit card billing as
of printing of the agenda. Will present bill when the billing is done.
_______10. The date should the July meeting will be July 7th.
_______11. A check came in the amount of $2,250.00 for a claim , after our deductible.
_______12. Drea’s Bar notice of license was published and will be issued on June 30th.
_______13. The sheet came in the housing report for 2008 and the building inspector,
Harold, is to complete this report.
_______14. A request is here from the state on highway improvement projects for
2010-2013. These are for be special Safety issued projects. Given to Chairman.
_______15. IRS says we overpaid on the last quarter by $258.15. Clerk will adjust in next
quarter.
_______16. . Any other business approved by the board.
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Bills to pay : Tim McCluskey (3) Eileen Eberle Magnan Assessments
Town and Country Sanitation Alliant Electric U.S. Cellular Verizon
People’s Community Bank (Fed.With,Med.,FICA) Frontier FS
State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sauk County Clerk (Advertize)
Premier Election Solutions (2) voting machine contracts for year Aring Equipment
River Valley Publishing Retirement Fund Richland Office Supply
Spring Green Auto Bindl/Bauer Limestone Any other bills approved by the board.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
May 5th Meeting of Town of Bear Creek
The May Regular monthly meeting of the Township of Bear Creek is
Tuesday May 5th at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall.
The agenda is posted.
Town of Bear Creek Clerk
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Eberle
Tuesday May 5th at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall.
The agenda is posted.
Town of Bear Creek Clerk
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Eberle
Agenda for Regular Monthly Meeting May 2009
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF TOWN OF BEAR CREEK
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes to last meeting
4. Treasurer’s report
________1. Road bids to be discussed ..
Sealcoating and asphalt work for 2009
________2. Report on roads and work to be done
________3. First half of the town insurance is due to Rural Mutual Insurance. Amount
of $3975.50.
________4. . Board of Review for 2009 will meet June 2,2009 at 8:00 at the Town
Hall and adjourn until July. Time to be later published and posted.
. One time short form to be published. One time long form to be published. 15
days before Board of Review
_______5. Fire bills need to be paid at this time. 50% of amount needs to be paid to
Plain. 75% of amount needs to be paid to Town of Washington.
_______6. The Recycling Grant forms were completed and sent to the District Office.
_______7. Smart Growth Board to be on the agenda with 3 items:.
1. Raymond Dederick Survey map
2. Drafts of the driveway ordinances and the Subodivision ordinances.
3. Jeff Scallon’s replacement on the Smart Growth Board
This committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
_______8. .A report of a claim on out insurance came.
_______9. The Quick Books program still needs to be gotten
_______10. Clerk to attend a meeting in Baraboo May 14th for the Municipal Clerk’s
Association.
_______11.Bill here for the 2009 brushing along the roads.
_______12. Proclaim May 3rd through May 9th as Municipal Clerk’s Week in
Bear Creek Township in Wisconsin..
_______13. The Clerk’s and Treasurer’s bond at Statewide Services is due in the
amount of $125.00.
_______14. A call came for a the weather radio. These need to be ordered from
Emergency Management in Baraboo. .
_______15. There was a county wide emergency conference call meeting for the
discussion of Swine Flu in Sauk County and what to do if this became a
concern. This was referred to the chairman.
_______16. Any other business to come before the board.
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Bills to pay: Tim McCluskey (3) Eileen Eberle Retirement Alliant Energy
US Cellular Verizon Magnan Assessments Town and Country Sanitation
People’s Community Bank(Fed,With,,Med.,FICA) State of Wisconsin Withholding
Rural Mutual Insurance Plain Fire Department Town of Washington Fire Department
Plain Kwik Trip Wisconsin Department of Revenue Statewide Services
Spring Green Auto Ridge Top L.L.C. Aring Equipment Sauk County Highway
Diamond Mowers Wis. Clerk’s Assoc. Any other bills approved by the board.
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes to last meeting
4. Treasurer’s report
________1. Road bids to be discussed ..
Sealcoating and asphalt work for 2009
________2. Report on roads and work to be done
________3. First half of the town insurance is due to Rural Mutual Insurance. Amount
of $3975.50.
________4. . Board of Review for 2009 will meet June 2,2009 at 8:00 at the Town
Hall and adjourn until July. Time to be later published and posted.
. One time short form to be published. One time long form to be published. 15
days before Board of Review
_______5. Fire bills need to be paid at this time. 50% of amount needs to be paid to
Plain. 75% of amount needs to be paid to Town of Washington.
_______6. The Recycling Grant forms were completed and sent to the District Office.
_______7. Smart Growth Board to be on the agenda with 3 items:.
1. Raymond Dederick Survey map
2. Drafts of the driveway ordinances and the Subodivision ordinances.
3. Jeff Scallon’s replacement on the Smart Growth Board
This committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
_______8. .A report of a claim on out insurance came.
_______9. The Quick Books program still needs to be gotten
_______10. Clerk to attend a meeting in Baraboo May 14th for the Municipal Clerk’s
Association.
_______11.Bill here for the 2009 brushing along the roads.
_______12. Proclaim May 3rd through May 9th as Municipal Clerk’s Week in
Bear Creek Township in Wisconsin..
_______13. The Clerk’s and Treasurer’s bond at Statewide Services is due in the
amount of $125.00.
_______14. A call came for a the weather radio. These need to be ordered from
Emergency Management in Baraboo. .
_______15. There was a county wide emergency conference call meeting for the
discussion of Swine Flu in Sauk County and what to do if this became a
concern. This was referred to the chairman.
_______16. Any other business to come before the board.
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Bills to pay: Tim McCluskey (3) Eileen Eberle Retirement Alliant Energy
US Cellular Verizon Magnan Assessments Town and Country Sanitation
People’s Community Bank(Fed,With,,Med.,FICA) State of Wisconsin Withholding
Rural Mutual Insurance Plain Fire Department Town of Washington Fire Department
Plain Kwik Trip Wisconsin Department of Revenue Statewide Services
Spring Green Auto Ridge Top L.L.C. Aring Equipment Sauk County Highway
Diamond Mowers Wis. Clerk’s Assoc. Any other bills approved by the board.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
2009 Minutes to Annual Meeting (Unapproved)
The Township of Bear Creek held its Annual Township Meeting Tuesday evening April 14,2009 at the Bear Creek Town Hall with the meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson , Dale Nachreiner ,Supervisors; Sheila Tafs, Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Jeff Scallon , newly elected Supervisor; Jane Furchgott,Ted Greenheck, Gasser Company Representative, Bob Tennant, and Eileen Eberle, Clerk.
The Board was sworn into their respective offices by the Clerk Marty swore in the Clerk.. Each signed the certificate for their respective offices.
Harold Emerson nominated Marty McCluskey to Chair the meeting. This carried and Marty Chaired the meeting.
Roll call was taken.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Clerk.Motion to approve as read by Harold Emerson, 2nd, and carried.
The Annual Financial Report was scrutinized , and questions answered, and motion to approve as presented to board and residents by mailings was made by Jeff Scallon , seconded, and carried.
The Town Board and the Patrolman viewed the roads of the Township before this meeting to find the condition of each road. Bids were let in the paper and
Gassers had the low bid on the asphalt work for 2009 at $86.890.00 per mile.
Scott had the low bid on sealcoating at $12,641.00 per mile.
Bindl/Bauer had the bid on gravel at $6.60 per square yard.
Culverts were discussed and to be ordered.
Jane Furchgott was present concerning the brushing being done on the roads. She would like it to be less invasive to the property owners. The board is stressing Safety and clearance for good sight and less canopy so the roads clear faster in the winter.
Bob Tennant was present to change a driveway or easement to better his fields and farming. The board saw no objection to this and approved it and now it goes to the county.
Raymond Dederick’s survey map was here and given to the Smart Growth Committee to view and make a recommendation
The paper work was presented by Ted Greenheck on the purchase of some land adjoining the Town property from Kevin Heiser for $6000.00. This was approved and check number 7873 issued for this purchase. Town will reimburse Ted for the filing fees when we know the cost of the filing of these papers.
. Also checking into dates with the assessor for Open Book and Board of Review and seeing notices are published in the paper.The assessing won’t be done until later. The Board of Review will meet Tuesday June 2nd at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall and adjourn until a later date in July.
The 2010 Annual Meeting was set for Tuesday evening April 13 th .
Motion to adjourn at 9:40 P.M. was made by Sheila Tafs, 2nd, and carried.
Chairman McCluskey adjourned the 2009 Annual Town Meeting.
Recorded this 14th day of April 2009 by the Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs . Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
Present included : Harold Emerson , Dale Nachreiner ,Supervisors; Sheila Tafs, Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Jeff Scallon , newly elected Supervisor; Jane Furchgott,Ted Greenheck, Gasser Company Representative, Bob Tennant, and Eileen Eberle, Clerk.
The Board was sworn into their respective offices by the Clerk Marty swore in the Clerk.. Each signed the certificate for their respective offices.
Harold Emerson nominated Marty McCluskey to Chair the meeting. This carried and Marty Chaired the meeting.
Roll call was taken.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Clerk.Motion to approve as read by Harold Emerson, 2nd, and carried.
The Annual Financial Report was scrutinized , and questions answered, and motion to approve as presented to board and residents by mailings was made by Jeff Scallon , seconded, and carried.
The Town Board and the Patrolman viewed the roads of the Township before this meeting to find the condition of each road. Bids were let in the paper and
Gassers had the low bid on the asphalt work for 2009 at $86.890.00 per mile.
Scott had the low bid on sealcoating at $12,641.00 per mile.
Bindl/Bauer had the bid on gravel at $6.60 per square yard.
Culverts were discussed and to be ordered.
Jane Furchgott was present concerning the brushing being done on the roads. She would like it to be less invasive to the property owners. The board is stressing Safety and clearance for good sight and less canopy so the roads clear faster in the winter.
Bob Tennant was present to change a driveway or easement to better his fields and farming. The board saw no objection to this and approved it and now it goes to the county.
Raymond Dederick’s survey map was here and given to the Smart Growth Committee to view and make a recommendation
The paper work was presented by Ted Greenheck on the purchase of some land adjoining the Town property from Kevin Heiser for $6000.00. This was approved and check number 7873 issued for this purchase. Town will reimburse Ted for the filing fees when we know the cost of the filing of these papers.
. Also checking into dates with the assessor for Open Book and Board of Review and seeing notices are published in the paper.The assessing won’t be done until later. The Board of Review will meet Tuesday June 2nd at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall and adjourn until a later date in July.
The 2010 Annual Meeting was set for Tuesday evening April 13 th .
Motion to adjourn at 9:40 P.M. was made by Sheila Tafs, 2nd, and carried.
Chairman McCluskey adjourned the 2009 Annual Town Meeting.
Recorded this 14th day of April 2009 by the Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs . Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Smart Growth April Meeting Change
NOTICE : The Smart Growth April Meeting has been changed to Tuesday April 28th at 7:30 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall by Chairman Ted Greenheck.
The Township Annual Meeting was held Tuesday April 14th and some new additions were added to the Smart Growth agenda, so time is needed to process these activities.
Thanks for your understanding.
The Township of Bear Creek
APRIL SMART GROWTH TUESDAY APRIL 28,2009 AT 7:30 AT THE TOWN HALL
The Township Annual Meeting was held Tuesday April 14th and some new additions were added to the Smart Growth agenda, so time is needed to process these activities.
Thanks for your understanding.
The Township of Bear Creek
APRIL SMART GROWTH TUESDAY APRIL 28,2009 AT 7:30 AT THE TOWN HALL
Approved March 2009 minutes
MINUTES TO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF TOWN OF BEAR CREEK The Town Board of the Township of Bear Creek held its regular monthly meeting at the Bear Creek Town Hall Tuesday evening March 3, 2009 with the meeting called to order at 8:00P.M. by Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson and Dale Nachreiner, Supervisors; Sheila Tafs, Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Jeff Scallon; Ted Greenheck; Steve Prouty; Jeff Nachreiner; Reggie Jaquish; and Eileen Eberle, Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the clerk. Motion to approve as read by Harold Emerson , seconded, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was presented by the treasurer. Motion to approve as presented by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
The Form C State Report has been completed by the clerk and sent registered mail to the state.
The Township Annual Report has been completed by the clerk. These are to be run and sent to the residents in March. Treasurer ran the labels for these letters.
The April 7th General Election will need a 5 person election board. Clerk to put notice in the papers of the election and the testing of the equipment for election day.The testing will be Saturday April 4th at 8:00 A.M. at the Town Hall.. The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on election day. Board running for election.
The Township changed its April meeting to Monday April 6, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. This because of the election on Tuesday. This needs to be published.
The Township Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday April 14 th at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall. This needs to be published in the paper .
The board needs to review the roads before the Annual Meeting , if the weather
permits this. This was set for April 9th at 9:00 A.M. Jeff Scallon is to join the group.
Tim McCluskey got a 50 cents per hour raise for 2009.
The state housing report needs to be completed .
Jerry Whittmann was on the agenda to get his junk yard permit renewed and approval to be presented to the county.
Fire Audit forms are to be completed by the clerk and the fire chiefs so we get the fire dues.
Voter registration forms are here and we will continue to complete these at the Spring Elections.
We have 3 trained by the state for the election processes, Phyllis , Judy, and Eileen to be Chief Inspectors. Will get Lucille and Ken trained also in the next 2 years..Clerk is trained but doesn’t work at the elections as a poll worker , only in emergency...
Steve Prouty was prersent concerning the road closure during winter months. Wants more aggresive signs posted for Safety. Board to look at this when they review the roads..
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The PILT monies need to come and be distributed.
The Smart Growth Committee has completed their drafts of some ordinances and will have the wording checked by a lawyer for the final writing. Bob Brassington and Pat Brown both acknowledged an interest in being on the Smart Growth Board.
Renewal of the Quick Books Payroll Program needs to be ordered .
St. Patrick’s was issued a 1 day license to serve beer at their Irish Music Day.
Jeff Nachreiner was present to put some chamges on a survey map of his home. Motion was made by Dale to approve the changes, 2nd, and carried. Ted Greenheck at meeting so it was in the bounds of Smart Growth.
The District Town’s Association meetings were held with Eileen, Marty, Harold, and Jeff attending.
Town and Country came and set up the internet at the clerk’s home for town usage.
Ted Greenheck was present for the survey on Heiser land that will be part of Bear Creek land on an exchange..
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 9:35 P.M. by Shelia Tafs , 2nd by Harold , and carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Audit of Books meeting
The Town Audit of the Clerk’s and Treasurer’s book for 2008 was completed and approved as presented. The board signed the records of the clerk and treasurer. Clerk was to mail out the Annual Reports following the completion of the audit.
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Recorded this 3rd day of March 2009 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Eberle
Present included : Harold Emerson and Dale Nachreiner, Supervisors; Sheila Tafs, Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Jeff Scallon; Ted Greenheck; Steve Prouty; Jeff Nachreiner; Reggie Jaquish; and Eileen Eberle, Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the clerk. Motion to approve as read by Harold Emerson , seconded, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was presented by the treasurer. Motion to approve as presented by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
The Form C State Report has been completed by the clerk and sent registered mail to the state.
The Township Annual Report has been completed by the clerk. These are to be run and sent to the residents in March. Treasurer ran the labels for these letters.
The April 7th General Election will need a 5 person election board. Clerk to put notice in the papers of the election and the testing of the equipment for election day.The testing will be Saturday April 4th at 8:00 A.M. at the Town Hall.. The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on election day. Board running for election.
The Township changed its April meeting to Monday April 6, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. This because of the election on Tuesday. This needs to be published.
The Township Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday April 14 th at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall. This needs to be published in the paper .
The board needs to review the roads before the Annual Meeting , if the weather
permits this. This was set for April 9th at 9:00 A.M. Jeff Scallon is to join the group.
Tim McCluskey got a 50 cents per hour raise for 2009.
The state housing report needs to be completed .
Jerry Whittmann was on the agenda to get his junk yard permit renewed and approval to be presented to the county.
Fire Audit forms are to be completed by the clerk and the fire chiefs so we get the fire dues.
Voter registration forms are here and we will continue to complete these at the Spring Elections.
We have 3 trained by the state for the election processes, Phyllis , Judy, and Eileen to be Chief Inspectors. Will get Lucille and Ken trained also in the next 2 years..Clerk is trained but doesn’t work at the elections as a poll worker , only in emergency...
Steve Prouty was prersent concerning the road closure during winter months. Wants more aggresive signs posted for Safety. Board to look at this when they review the roads..
.
The PILT monies need to come and be distributed.
The Smart Growth Committee has completed their drafts of some ordinances and will have the wording checked by a lawyer for the final writing. Bob Brassington and Pat Brown both acknowledged an interest in being on the Smart Growth Board.
Renewal of the Quick Books Payroll Program needs to be ordered .
St. Patrick’s was issued a 1 day license to serve beer at their Irish Music Day.
Jeff Nachreiner was present to put some chamges on a survey map of his home. Motion was made by Dale to approve the changes, 2nd, and carried. Ted Greenheck at meeting so it was in the bounds of Smart Growth.
The District Town’s Association meetings were held with Eileen, Marty, Harold, and Jeff attending.
Town and Country came and set up the internet at the clerk’s home for town usage.
Ted Greenheck was present for the survey on Heiser land that will be part of Bear Creek land on an exchange..
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 9:35 P.M. by Shelia Tafs , 2nd by Harold , and carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Audit of Books meeting
The Town Audit of the Clerk’s and Treasurer’s book for 2008 was completed and approved as presented. The board signed the records of the clerk and treasurer. Clerk was to mail out the Annual Reports following the completion of the audit.
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Recorded this 3rd day of March 2009 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Eberle
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Agenda to Town Annual Meeting April 14th at 8:00 P.M.
Swear in the new board.
1.Appoint Chairman of the 2009 Annual Meeting
2. Call meeting to order Take roll call
3. Minutes to last annual meeting. (Can be dispensed )
4. Reading and reviewing the Annual Report for 2008. Look over. Any comments.
(Can be dispensed)
5. Discussion and decisions on the roads to be improved in 2009
6. Road side brushing and cleaning Jane Furchgott concerns.
7. Discussion of times of the Open Book and Board of Review for 2009 .
Bear Creek is having a re-val and the Board of Review will need to be called in
May and adjourned until late in June.
8. Discussion of buying land from Heisers for $6000.00.
9. Robert Tennant easement change.
10. Papers concerning the billing of all election items done by county clerk’s
office.
10. Raymond Dederich certified survey map.
11. Any other business brought before the board pertinent to the Town Annual
Meeting. .
12.. Set the 2010 Annual Meeting.
13.. Motion to adjourn the 2009 Annual Meeting
1.Appoint Chairman of the 2009 Annual Meeting
2. Call meeting to order Take roll call
3. Minutes to last annual meeting. (Can be dispensed )
4. Reading and reviewing the Annual Report for 2008. Look over. Any comments.
(Can be dispensed)
5. Discussion and decisions on the roads to be improved in 2009
6. Road side brushing and cleaning Jane Furchgott concerns.
7. Discussion of times of the Open Book and Board of Review for 2009 .
Bear Creek is having a re-val and the Board of Review will need to be called in
May and adjourned until late in June.
8. Discussion of buying land from Heisers for $6000.00.
9. Robert Tennant easement change.
10. Papers concerning the billing of all election items done by county clerk’s
office.
10. Raymond Dederich certified survey map.
11. Any other business brought before the board pertinent to the Town Annual
Meeting. .
12.. Set the 2010 Annual Meeting.
13.. Motion to adjourn the 2009 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
April 7 election results:Unofficial
Results of the election held in Bear Creek Township April 7th.
Supt. of Schools
Fernandez 22 Evers 64
Supreme Court
Koshnick 20 Abrahamson 67
Bear Creek : Chairman McCluskey 84
Supervisor Emerson 83
Supervisor Scallon 78
Clerk Eberle 85
Treasurer Tafs 84
Ithaca School Board:
Monsin 14 Marchwick 16 Magee 17
River Valley School Board
Caraway 44 Taylor 48 Ferguson 44 Cates 45
Weston School Board
Fitchel 11 Arneson 11
Supt. of Schools
Fernandez 22 Evers 64
Supreme Court
Koshnick 20 Abrahamson 67
Bear Creek : Chairman McCluskey 84
Supervisor Emerson 83
Supervisor Scallon 78
Clerk Eberle 85
Treasurer Tafs 84
Ithaca School Board:
Monsin 14 Marchwick 16 Magee 17
River Valley School Board
Caraway 44 Taylor 48 Ferguson 44 Cates 45
Weston School Board
Fitchel 11 Arneson 11
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