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Monday, July LEADER-TELEGRAM 24, 2006 Death Notices ANDERSON, Roseanne 63, of Blair died Sunday at home. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Blair, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jack Funeral Home in Blair and an hour before services at the church.

BRANTNER, Fred J. "Fritz." 87, of the town of Nelson, Buffalo County, died Saturday at Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand. Services will be at 1 p.m. at Talbot Family Funeral Home in Alma, with burial in Maxville Cemetery. Friends may call two hours before services at the funeral home.

EDMUNDSON, Margaret, 91, of Independence died Sunday at Grand View Care Center in Blair. Arrangements are pending at Edis Funeral Home in Independence: FAULKNER, August 82. of Fau Claire died today at Dove. Healthcare Nursing Rehabilitation. Arrangements are pending at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home.

FEHR. Mona "Gay." 69, of Hudson died Sunday at Boutwell's "The Landing" in Stillwater. Services will be at I p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in Willow River Cemetery, both in Hudson. Friends may call from 6 to 8.p.m.

Tuesday at O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. FREDRICKSON, John, 73, of Menomonie died Sunday at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. Arrangements are pending at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie. GOLLER, Nilah 91, of St. John's Apartments in Eau Claire died Saturday at Dove Healthcare Nursing Rehabilitation.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lenmark-GomsrudLinn Funeral and Cremation Service, and an hour before services at the church.

GONSOWSKI. Ted, 92, of Cameron, died Sunday at Rice Lake Obituaries Margaret Krumenauer Margaret V. Krumenauer, 73, of Eau Claire died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Luther Hospital. She was born in Eau Claire on April 7, 1933, the daughter of George and Allida (Tarbox) Mattice. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1951.

Margaret was united in marriage to Norman C. Krumenauer on July. 15, 1952. She enjoyed a great group of friends, meeting everyday at McDonald's. Margaret loved family occasions to gather and prepare special meals for her family.

She showered attention on her two beloved cats, Leo and Bootsie. Margaret's family and friends knew. that she loved any color as long as it was "pink." She is survived by her four children, Chuck (Cynthia) of Hudson, Kathie (Douglas) Polus of La Crosse. John (Jackie) of Eau Claire and Julie (Travis) Feirtag of Lake Mills; 11 grandchildren, Tim, Carrie, Angie, Chad, Heather. Tasha, Jamie, In Brief ATV accident injures man MENOMONIE A 36-yearold rural Menomonie man was injured in an all-terrain-vehicle accident Friday evening.

Scott E. Halverson, E6155 Highway Menomonie, was reported missing by his wife. A deputy went out to pasture and saw the ATV up against a tree and found Halverson lying nearby. Halverson was flown to Luther Hospital. A condition report was not available.

Two car crash victims identified Brittany M. Rump.hol, 20, 2315 Cornell Court, and Amber M. Winter, 21, N6428 Forester Road, Durand, were taken to Sacred Heart Hospital after a hits keep crowd swaying Convalescent Center. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.

Peter's Catholic Church, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, both in Cameron. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home, Cameron. HAINES, Leonard "Scoop," 95, of Augusta died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta.

HANSON, Willard, 71, of the town of Nelson, Buffalo County, died Friday at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lystor Lutheran Church, rural Nelson, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Talbot Family Funeral Home.

Alma Chapel, where there will be an 8 p.m. prayer service, and one hour before services at the church. HENNING, Leroy "Todd." 69, of Cameron, died Sunday at Lakeview Medical Center, Rice Lake. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St.

Peter's Catholic, Church, Cameron. Friends s.may call from 15 to 8 p.m. today at Rausch-1 Funeral Home. Cameron. JOHNSON, Delores (Scheuer), 78, of Rice Lake died Saturday at home.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jarocki Funeral Chapel. with burial in Orchard Beach Cemetery, both in Rice Lake. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m.

until the time of services at the funeral home, where there will be a 7 p.m. Women of the Moose service Wednesday. LARSON, Gerald. 71, of Mondovi, formerly of the town of Dover, Buffalo County, died Saturday at Home Place of Mondovi. Services will be at 3 p.m.

Wednesday at Poeschel-Talbot Funeral Home, Mondovi, with burial in Good Shepherd Lutheran Cemetery, town of Dover. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. McLAUGHLIN, Marina 74, of Bloomer, died Saturday at Hetzel Care Center, Bloomer. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Cody, Jill, Trevor and Gavin; seven great -grandchildren, Jett, Liberty, Alysa, Megan, Leah, Colton and Logan; a brother, William Mattice of Eau Claire; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; her parents; and five brothers, Edward, John, Arlo, Gordon and Stuart Mattice. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, with the Rev. David J.

Irgens officiating. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home. To express condolences online, visit obituaries at www.lenmarkfh.com. Shirley Nelson Shirley Janisin Nelson, 82, of 320 Colome Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home in two-vehicle crash at Saturday on the North Crossing at Abbe Hill Drive.

Their names were not available Saturday. Rumphol was in a vehicle driven by Jonathon J. Rumphol, 17. Winter was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Andrew J. Hagen, 22, of rural Nelson.

Rumphol was driving east on the North Crossing and turned left in front of Hagen's vehicle, Wednesday at St. Paul's Catholic Church with burial in Auburn Cemetery, both in Bloomer. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Olson Funeral Home, Bloomer. NERDERHAUG, Halmen 96, of Beldenville, died Wednesday; at Zablocki V.A.

Medical Center, Milwaukee. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Beldenville, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Hill Funeral Home Cremation Services, Ellsworth, and one hour before services at the church.

ONSTINE, Arlene 79, of Eau died Sunday at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home in Altoona. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, with burial in Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lenmark-GomsrudLinn Funeral Home and an hour before services at the church.

SCHROEDER, M. Jean, 86, of Prescott died Friday at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's UCC, with burial in Pine Glen Cemetery, both in Prescott.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hill Funeral Home, Ellsworth, and an hour before services at the church. SOMSEN, Sally, 91, of Woodville died Saturday at Parkview Nursing Home in Woodville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Presbyterian Church in Baldwin.

with burial in Baldwin Cemetery. Friends may call an hour before services at the church. O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin is handling arrangements. SOMSEN, Jeanne, 89, of Baldwin died Saturday at Baldwin Care Center. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Baldwin, with burial in Baldwin Cemetery. Friends may call an hour before services at the church. O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin is handling arrangements. Chippewa Falls. She.

was born March 25, 1924, in Rice Lake to Ann (Quinn) and George Clausen. She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire Central High School in 1942. Shirley, married Royce Janisin on December 11, 1943, in Rice Lake, and they resided in Brackett, where, with her father, they owned and operated the Brackett Bar beginning in 1943. Royce died on June 11, 1957. After his death, she and her father continued the business until 1963.

Shirley married Donald Nelson on January 28, 1977, in Rice Lake. They resided in Rice Lake until 1996, when they moved to Eau Claire. Donald passed away on August 13, 1998. She moved to Chippewa Falls in March of 2001. She was a member of the Ladies She was a member of the Ladies Aid of the Holy Guardian Angels Church in Brackett.

She enjoyed playing cards. She loved animals, and enjoyed all of her pets throughout the years. Survivors include two daughters, Roxanne Janisin of Louisville, and Sally (Michael) Monpas of Chippewa Falls; a son, Jeff (Judy) Janisin of Eau Claire; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls, with Father Jack Hogan of St.

Raymond's Catholic Church, Brackett officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery, Brackett. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.

which was westbound, according to an Eau Claire police report. Rumphol was ticketed. Brad C. Quinn, who was injured Saturday after jumping off the cliffs at Mount Simon Park, is a 24-year-old Eau Claire man. Quinn injured a leg, and a rural Eau Claire man helped him into his boat and took him to the boat landing.

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During his performance of "When I Get Where I'm a video of music legends who have died played on the big screen. "This is the last night here, so we'll just stay here until you kick us out," Paisley said to the crowd earlier in the show. Instead of costume changes, Paisley made guitar changes, playing a different guitar for every song. During the one cover song of the night, "The Boys of Summer," Paisley put a great country twist on a classic "80s tune. Paisley's hit "Alcohol" drew the largest crowd response, as it perfectly captured the theme of the weekend for many.

Sugarland Sugarland, formerly a trio and now a duo, had the crowd dancing and singing with a 14- song, 50-minute set. During the hit song "Something More," lead singer Jennifer Nettles belted out strong vocals. "It's great to be here," she said to the crowd. Nettles and her band mate, Kristian Bush, had high energy through the entire performance. The two performed songs such as "Down in Mississippi," "Twice the Speed of Life" and "Make Me Believe," off their CD, "The Speed of Life" and a number of "sneaky peeks" to their new CD due later this fall.

The crowd seemed restless during the new songs, but Sugarland reeled them back with Nettle's hot single with Jon Bon Jovi, "Who Says You Can't Go Home," which was a crowd highlight. Nettles and Bush finished their set with "Baby Girl," which set fans waving their arms and swaying to the music. "Throw your arms in the air, Country Jam," Nettles said. "'We love you." Boyd can be reached at 833- 9211, (800) 236-7077 or sara.boyd@ecpc.com. Complaint: Pepper spray used on float HIXTON (AP) Three Hixton families have filed a complaint with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, claiming a deputy used pepper spray on four children and two adults who were on a float during an Independence Day parade.

Leeann Wathen, 39, one of those who filed the complaint, said about 20 people, most of them 6- through 8-year-old children, were riding on the float and spraying those watching the parade with squirt guns. She said her 14-year-old daughter was on the float holding a cup filled with water. that the children were using to fill their water guns. The deputy said to her daughter jokingly, "Don't you dare throw it at me" and pulled his pepper spray, Wathen said. But Wathen said her daughter threw the water at him, showering his stomach with water.

The deputy then shot his pepper spray at the teenager, Wathen said. The girl turned her back, but the pepper spray hit 6-, 7- and 15-year-old boys and two adults in the face, she said. Those hit with the spray did not seek medical attention, Wathen said. Jackson County Sheriff Richard Young issued statement in which he said he was declining to comment on the incident "to preserve the integrity of the investigative process and to respect the rights of all involved." "Any investigation will only become public record once the investigation reaches a conclusion and further detailed comment may be made at that time," the sheriff said. increase may be aberration From Page 1B the past year.

But continued low milk prices likely would force that number down again, he said. "My guess is we'll see a return to the trend of losing cows," he' said, noting the dairy industry traditionally is slow to react to milk price changes. "It's really the law of supply and demand." Jesse is more optimistic that recent herd growth marks a dairying upturn. "We are not going to go back to the last 15 years where we were losing cows at a pretty rapid pace," he said. "That has got to be positive whether you are a dairy farmer looking at the future of the industry or you are a processor looking at the available supply of Dairy cow numbers peaked at 2.36 million in Wisconsin in the mid-1940s, according to Jesse.

By 1988, there were 1.7 million when milk production in the state hit its high at 25 billion pounds. The herd decline continued to 1.235 million cows in early 2005. Total production last year was 22.5 billion pounds. "We will never see more than 2 million cows again because the productivity of the herds is so much higher," Jesse said, citing genetics and better feed and nutrition as the biggest factors. Growing demand for dairy products is due mostly to an increasing population and not because of an increase in per capita consumption, he said.

Jesse said the big question is whether a steady growth in Wisconsin cow numbers will continue, given a cooling off in prices caused by increased U.S. production and the continued expansion of the industry in the West and Southwest. California and Idaho each added 30,000 more dairy cows from a year ago, he said. New Mexico increased 35,000, Texas added 13,000 and Arizona gained 10,000, Jesse said. Minnesota has 5,000 fewer.

But Jesse believes Wisconsin can once again produce 25 billion pounds of milk a year, maybe more. Milk production in Wisconsin grew more than 5 percent in the first quarter of the year but slowed to 2 percent in June, in part because of warmer weather, Cropp, said. Production was FULLER FUNERAL HOME "Family Owned and Operated" 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 (715) 832-5002, www.fullerspeckien.com 371877 Dairy Growth Wisconsin once led the nation in milk production before losing the distinction to California. Dave Loucks, a 55-year-old fourth-generation dairy farmer from Abbotsford, has expanded his herd from 225 cows to 350 cows and expects to have 400 in the near future. "If you are going to be a progressive nowadays, you have to grow.

It is never-ending," he said. Loucks said he believes the growth in Wisconsin's dairy. herd isn't too significant and merely shows the industry has stabilized. Still, he has noticed more farmers in Clark County near his home. "The main reason is out-ofstate farmers have come in and purchased these smaller farms that had been retired and putting them back to work," he said.

Dunn County Agriculture Agent Jim Faust said in 2004 there were 21,000 dairy cows in Dunn County, a number he believes has grown since then. "My suspicion is in Dunn County there could very well be an increase," he said. "I have seen a distinct interest in modernization." The dairy cow growth has a downside: More cattle means more milk, and that usually results in lower prices. UW-Extension dairy economist Ed Jesse said the upswing in cow numbers started last spring, stimulated in part by record milk prices that topped $20 per hundredweight (about 12 gallons) in 2004. The raw milk price for so-called manufacturing milk used to make cheeses remained steady in 2005, though it now has dropped to about $11 per hundredweight, about $1.25 below the five-year average price.

That price reduction has Jon Zander, agriculture agent with the Trempealeau County UWExtension office, guessing dairy. cow numbers will start to drop again during the next year to 18 months. Zander said he's uncertain whether dairy cow numbers in west-central Wisconsin have risen, but it's possible given that figure has grown by about 125,000 cows nationwide during The trend: The number of cows in Wisconsin's dairy herd peaked at 2.36 million in the mid-1940s and eventually declined to 1.235 million last year, according to dairy economists. What's new: Wisconsin has 1.243 million dairy cows according to the latest count, up about 8,000 from a year ago, not even a 1 percent growth but still significant. farm experts say.

Why: Some producers say the news is exciting because it represents a renewed confidence in the future of the industry after years of changing times and downward trends. Wisconsin long nicknamed America's Dairyland once led the nation in milk production before losing the distinction to California. up 3 percent in 2005. Shelly Mayer, who milks 70 cows at a fourth-generation farm near Slinger, said the growth in the dairy herd represents a renewed confidence in the future. "When positive things happen, it does fuel the engine," she said.

Her herd hasn't expanded in recent years, but its average production has grown from about 17,000 pounds per cow to 26,000 pounds, she said. "That was our way of growing our business," said Mayer, who also is executive director of Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, an educational organization of about 1,100 dairy farms. While cow numbers have grown, what hasn't changed for Wisconsin dairy farmers is the volatility of raw milk prices. OmRon. Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Only with (0 $6900 GRACE HOME RESPIRATORY, INC.

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