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1- AIIS DIG no.iD Villi Bucks storm past Sacramento B-l ODE Tiinu DOOIIS Marshfield Public Library celebrates National Library Week A-10 www.marshfialdnswsharald.com Marshfield TTTf 500 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2001 MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN 24 PAGES 2 SECTIONS Edgar voters OK revenue increase ((fikfii iimiFimmiii By Keith Uhlig News-Herald State Bureau EDGAR Edgar School District officials are breathing a sigh of relief after voters agreed to pay $150,000 per year beyond state limits. That means that bus transportation in the village and the summer school program, both canceled to save money three years ago, will be restored, said District Admuiistrator Barkley Anderson. It also means no further cuts will made to the district's curriculum. However, the two referendum questions regarding building projects were rejected by voters. The first project, estimated to cost $1.9 million, would have expanded the district's cafeteria, added six new classrooms and renovated the track and football field.

The second, estimated at $2.3 million, would have built a 500-seat auditorium. A Gannett Newspaper Edgar Revenue Cap by $150,000 Yes 691 66.9 No 342 33.1 Edgar Classrooms, Renovation Yes 633 48.4 No 676 51.6 Edgar Auditorium, Gym Lobby Yes 473 36.2 No 833 63.8 A steady line of people filed into the Edar Village Hall to vote at 5 p.m., and their attitudes were 'indicative of the final results. Please see EDGAR, A-9 Greenwood Revenue Cap Yes ,617 48.3 No 661 51.7 think are concerned about education and think it's an integral part of society," said District Administrator Mike Beighley. School Board President Allan Dallman said he knew the decision Please see GREENWOOD, A-2 Greenwood rejects revenue cap hike By Kelly Ullman Of the News-Herald GREENWOOD The Greenwood School District will be forced to find ways to deal with their budget deficit for the next school year. The referendum asking residents to exceed the revenue cap by $350,000 failed by just 47 votes on Tuesday.

The final tally was 661 to 617. "I think it came down unfortunately to an issue of taxes versus teacher pay. I think you have your folks who flat out couldn't afford it, and people who I 'y" -Tv To i i i Wr: i inside today's News-Herald Election results Area school boards, A-7 Clark County municipalities, A-8 Court of Appeals, A-6 Marathon County municipalities, A-6 Marshfield School Board, A-3 Marshfield tallies, A-9 Wood County municipalities, A-8 CONFLICT Bush says China putting relations at risk A-9 Dry spell ends after county requests prayers CONCORD, N.C (AP) Ask and ye shall receive. Cabarrus County commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation at their March 26 meeting that called on residents to fast and pray to God for rain to end the drought that has plagued the county for nearly three years. Residents should pray that the county's lakes and nvers be filled again and that the county experience above-average rainfall for the remainder of the year to replenish its water supply, according to the proclamation.

Apparently, it worked. The wet stuff fell two days after the proclamation passed, and again Sunday. Some areas received as much as 1.5 inches to 2 inches. However, more is needed to alleviate the drought. County officials now plan to send a copy or the proclamation to every dry and town in Cabarrus County to ask their help.

Neivs-Reraid Advice' A-12 Business A-5 Classified B-5 B-11 Life A-10 Local A-3 Obituaries B-10 Opinion A-4 Records B-10 Sports B-1 1 00029' 111 5 MMractcMMMr Parks, Norberg claim Common Council wins News-Herald photo by Dan Young EIGHTH WARD RESIDENT Tammy Voxx places her ballot in the vote-counting machine Tuesday afternoon at Marshfield Public Library. Ward 2 Brad Parks 269 61.4 Donna Rozar 169 38.6 Ward 4 Nate Norberg 298 74.3 Bruce Cunha 103 25.7 Burmaster state's new school superintendent MILWAUKEE (AP) Political newcomer and principal Elizabeth Burmaster defeated three-time candidate and English teacher Linda Cross in Tuesday's election for a new state school superintendent. With 97 percent of the state's precincts reporting, Burmaster had 423,839 votes, or 60 percent, while Cross received 286,296 votes, or 40 percent, according to unofficial returns. Burmaster, who was celebrating in Madison, said she was ready to "hit the ground running" and planned to focus on smaller class sizes and improved reading skills when she takes office in July. By Amy E.

Bowen Of the News-Herald Two new faces will join Marshfield's 10-member Common Council later this month. Brad Parks defeated Donna Rozar in the second district race. Nate Norberg beat out Bruce Cunha for the fourth district seat. Parks received 269 votes, while Rozar received 169 votes. The first-time alderman will replace outgoing alderman and council President Diane Wolf.

"First of alL I'd like to congratulate Donna (Rozar) on running a good campaign, and I'd like to thank the people who supported me because I have some tremendous people supporting me," Parks said. "I look forward to learning and serving." Rozar was unavailable for comment. In the District 4 race; Norberg, who served as interim mayor in 1999, received 298 votes and Cunha received 103 votes. Norberg replaces Alderman Bernie Huettl. According to Norberg, the new council must concentrate on finding a viable 1 111 Wendell Street, Spencer developer for the proposed hotelconference center and persuading a grocery store to locate on the city's south-side.

He said that it's important to realize that aldermen may not have the all the answers to the issues facing the community, but it's their responsibility to utilize the resources available to help create a solution. "People vote for you if they have a trust in you, and you have to five up to that," Norberg said. Cunha, who applied for the District 4 position when Mayor Chris Jockheck Please see COUNCIL, A-9 f.lO!lY BOTJII! PAYMENTS AS LOW AS p.J-T'J I I 'mo. If Financed by. Burmaster had strong support from the state's largest teachers union, which she said was important, but she said the election indicated that voters supported her education agenda.

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