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The Capital Times from Madison, Wisconsin • 18

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The Capital Timesi
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Madison, Wisconsin
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1 THE CAPITAL TIMES, Saturday, May 17, 1980 City BRIEF'S UW commencement Sunday at 1 Commencement exercises for University of Wisconsin graduates begin at 2 p.m. Sunday in Camp Randall Stadium. In the event of rain, commencement will be held in the Field House. Chancellor Irving Shain will preside. Speakers will be Lt.

Governor Russell Olson, UW Board of Regents Vice President Joyce M. Erdman, Wisconsin Alumni Association President-elect Betty Vaughn, and senior class treasurer Bruce Weisenthal. Some 2,724 men and women will receive bachelor's degrees, 888 will receive master's degrees, 243 will receive doctorates, 216 law degrees, and 148 medical degrees. The honors convocation for students of academic excellence will be tonight in the Field House at 7. Record Atlantic salmon caught MILWAUKEE (AP) A fish described as unusual by the veteran Lake Michigan angler who caught it was actually a state-record Atlantic salmon, Department of Natural Resources officials said.

Richard Wachowiak, $8, of Milwaukee said he sensed something different about the fish when he brought it in while trolling off Milwaukee Thursday, When he took it to the DNR district office, DNR biologist Mark Holey confirmed it was an Atlantic salmon that weighed 17.7 pounds. Kohler asks Nelson MILWAUKEE (UPI) Terry the U.S. Senate Friday challenged debate on the ELF submarine ELF is an extreme low frequency would involve burying a grid of antennas to debate ELF Kohler, a Republican candidate for Sen. Gaylord Nelson, to a communications system. communications system which in northern Wisconsin.

McCoy readied as refugee center SPARTA (AP) Some preparations are under way at Ft. McCoy near here in the event the camp is used as a reception center for Cuban refugees, but the camp commander said today no decision has been made. Taxidermists claim U.S. nit-picking on bird charges Wisconsin taxidermists allegedly involved in illegal mounting and sale of protected wild birds contended Friday the alleged violations were not serious. Some said the government case is nitpicking.

Taxidermist Tom Cropp of Iron Ridge told The Milwaukee Journal he had found dead on a road the birds he is accused of mounting and selling. "I didn't think it made much differ, seeing it was just left on the read to ret," he said about a sparrow hawk he allegedly sold to a federal agent. Dean Hermanson, a taxidermist from Evansville, said, "Sometimes don't pick their things up, 1 maybe a friend or to swap Or you mount one for them free, and they give you one er two for display." However, pablic decaments in the Madison and Area' two-year Investigation in Wisconsin, Illineis and Indiana said agents saw and purchased mounted hawks, owls, songbirds, crews, geese, pheasants and ducks from Wisconsin taxidermIsts. Federal authorities in Madison are also investigating the possible sale of stuffed migratory birds in this area. According to U.S.

Attorney Frank Tuerkheimer, search warrants were obtained by agents of the Fish and Wildlife Service to search the residence of Myron D. Sumwalt, $821 Anchor and Hermanson. Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Vaudreuil is in charge of the case.

An agent of the Fish and Wildlife Service filed an affidavit to obtain the warrant in which he said he had purchased a couple of wood ducks for mounting at Sumwalt's home, and that he had observed mountings of other migratory birds in the home. DEATH NOTICES BLEICH. Harold W. Columbus BLUMER. Melvin E.

Monticello COLLINS. Edward F. Mt. Horeb Death notices 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

weekdays 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, open Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sleich, Hareld W.

COLUMBUS Funeral services for Harold W. Bleich, age 48. will be held on Monday, May 19, at p.m. at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Columbus. Friends may call at the ZEIDLER-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME in Columbus from 5 to 9 p.m.

on Sunday and from noon until the hour of service at the church on Monday. Blumer, Melvin E. MONTICELLO, WI. Mr. Melvin E.

Blumer age 78, of Monticello died unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 15, at the New Glarus Nursing Home. He was a retired Green County farmer and was married to the former Bernice I. Wittenwyler who preceded him in death Feb. 15, 1970. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs.

Viola Schadt and Miss Mabel Blumer both of Monroe: nieces and nephews. Mr. Blumer was a member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ Monticello where services will be conducted on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles G.

Workman will officiate. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery, Monticello. Friends may call Saturday in the Church Sanctuary from 11 a.m. until time of services. Collins, Edward MT.

HOREB Edward F. Collins, age 75, died on Friday, May 16, 1900, in a Madison hospital after a brief iliness. He STRIKE I Moped Instead! Free test rides MADISON MOPEDS 0448 S. Park 251-6466 FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY DAYS FOR $15.05. In Pick your choice 23rd Tuesday A.M., May model FEATURE CARS NATIONAL CAR REM RESERVE YOUR PONTIAC NOW 257-4611 Over 500 attend Urban League dinner "Keep your eye on the squirrel," was the advice Gov.

Lee S. Dreyfus gave the more than 500 people attending the 11th annual dinner of the Madison Urban League Friday night. In other words, he said, be aware of what is going on around you and take advantage of opportunies that arise. The Madison Urban League is the local arm of a national organization dedicated to bettering the conditions of minorities, women and the disadvantaged. The dinner's keynote speaker made his point early in his address, saying "When all people know the truth about all people, there will be peace." The goal, said the Governor is to "Destroy the need for affirmative action (and) the need for equal opportunity programs.

But while attitudes the way people feel in their hearts cannot be legislated, Dreyfus pointed out, conditions can. And it is by using that method that racial equality and acceptance will be gained, he said. The govenor pointed to his own commitment to equality for all, noting the number of women and minorities he has brought into his staff and adminstration. "I want to be counted," he said, hastening to add that "Not one of those people is there because he or she is black and that's critical. They're there because they're The bottom line is jobs as far as the govenor is concerned, and the path leading minorities to better positions Earl Hoveland will run for county sheriff Earl W.

Hoveland has announced his Independent candidacy for Dane County sheriff. Hoveland, 40, is an artist in the Madison city planning department. He was an officer with the Madison Police Department from 1958 until 1965, and with the University of Wisconsin Protection and Security from 1965 until 1967. He has an associate art degree from Madison Area Technical College, and has worked as a commercial artist. Hoveland says that police officers, "should get back to basics of law enforcement.

the police are becoming mor and more involved in social work, taken away from basics by being involved in civil things," Hoveland said. Civil disputes should be left to social workers, whole police should concentrate on lawbreakers, Hoveland believes. He is running as an independent candidate, "because there shoudnt' be politics in law enforcement." Donald Scullion, the Deputy Coroner, is running as a Democrat for sheriff. James Crary, a captain in the Sheriff's Department, is running as a Republican. Sheriff William Ferris, a Democrat, has not yet announced his plans for the next election.t Ex-assemblyman Byron Wacket dies of cancer WATERTOWN.

(AP) Former state Rep. Byron Wackett, R-Watertown, who served 24 years in the Wisconsin Assembly, died early today after a long bout with cancer. He was 68. Wackett, elected from the 39th District in 1952, died at Watertown Memorial Hospital. He retired from the Legislature in 1976, his 12 terms giving him the distinction of serving in the Assembly longer than any other Republican in this century.

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Wackett was Watertown's mayor from 1946-50. His legislative posts included six terms on the Joint Finance Committee, four years as its chairman. In his last six years in office, Wackett was the committee's ranking minority member. He also served on a number of state boards and committee. GIGANTIC BOOK SALE HELD OVER! WE'RE STAYING UNTIL WE CLEAR THE SHELVES OFF COVER ORIGINAL PRICES CALL 251-8724 FOR MORE DETAILS IN THE WOLFF-KUBLY BUILDING CORNER OF STATE NORTH CARROLL ST.

ON THE SQUARE OPEN DAILY 10 am-8 pm; Sun. 11 am-6 pm EXTRA DISCOUNT to students with I.D. MADISON AREA DINING DIRECTOrY in society is education and political participation. "The power of this state rests in the sovereign power of the people," Drey. fus said.

"We are the greatest mix. ture of people in the world; we are every kind of people produced." The Urban League honored Madi. son fire chief Ed Durkin for his leadership in recruiting women and minorities for firefighter jobs. George Holmes, president of the George Holmes Tire was also honored for his many years of work on behalf of the organization. STURDY U.S.

Choice Top Sirloin (family style) 2nds Deep Fried Prime Rib of FAULKNER THE PIANO Your Hash Nate north 126 10 I NATE'S M. Meat Lunches Mon, thru Fri. 11-2, Dinners starting at Sundays open at 4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays 1221 Mille (Hwy 78) 767-2501 HOLIDAY HOUSE Sat. Sun.

Tues. Specials Breaded $3.75 Chicken $2.95 $2.75 $3.25 515 S. Park St. 255-9823 THE ZE Over choose Serving children's 30 CHAMPAGNE from items available. BRUNCH Sunday prices and to Restaurant 10-2 p.m.

Includes function 1-90-94 Salad Bar Exit 126 Dane- Deforest 846-5437 Karen Lucky Lewis-Your Hosts Saturday Night Specials Top Prime $895 Namio's Dinner Club 2040 S. Park St. Ph. 257-0439 Mr. Giblins Bar Grill SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS 14 oz.

Bone-In $7.50 Crab Crab 1825 S. Park 251-3393 The Dining Room will be closed for a private party Saturday night, May 17. LAKE COUNTRY CLUE Exit Interstate 1-90-94 at Hwy. 19 GRADUATION RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED Frenchy's Friday Saturday POOR RICHARD BAND Saturday Sirloin Steak for With complimentary carafe of wine Steak and Crab 7.95 Hwy. 12 Airport Rd.

Middleton 831-5454 OPEN ALL DAY M. to 11 The GRAND PAGODA CHINESE RESTAURANT 2705 W. Celline Ph. 271-5522 NEW BUSINESS HOURS duty hem 11:20 am Cased Men ONRAD'S SUITABLE Sat. and Sun.

Specials Prime 6.95 Includes Salad bar Dave Schneider, Guitar Vocals Hwy, 51 Mcfarland 255-9206 The House Saturday Special BAR-8-Q CHICKEN Prime Ribs Roast Duckling Steak and Lobster Century Ave. at Branch 1 031-8098 Serving at 8 p.m. liKe SUPPER CLUB I Salad Bar Homemade Salads Home Smoked BBQ Ribs Broasted Chicken featuring nightly specials Jim Brown at the organ Wed. thru Sun. Monona Dr.

at the Settline 222-0646 ha Pa's Bridge Road at the Saturday Prime Rib U.S.D.A. Choice $695 and includes salad bar. potato Bill Atwell at the Piano Bar FANNY'S SATURDAY Rock Shrimp Tenderloin Prime Rib 8 12 131 WEST WILSON Free parking after 5 BADGER BOWL Corner of Badger Rimrock Road LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY 16 17 "BROKEN LOW" No Cover Til 8 P.M. Now serving your favorite grilled sandwiches Mon. Wed.

5-9-Sat. 5-10 P.M. Choice Brochette STEAK SHRIMP ALL YOU CAN EAT BIO Overwhelming Single Serving $479 Dinner includes loin steak brochettes HOMEMADE ONION RINGStender deep-fried shrimp, golden cottage fries, choice of cole slaw or applesauce and dinner roll. und East 241-5247 Regent 257-2187 Block East of Camp Randall on Hwy. $1 One North of E.

The Washington Dost food 1110 spirits 1344 Washington Ave Tel 251-6989 Steaks, Sandwiches TONIGHT'S FEATURE ARTICLE Seafood, Prime Rib Breads Pastries, Fresh H's the "Au Jus" that makes our Bountiful Salad Bar and Homemade Soups Daily. potato, homemade bread. prime rib special. Salad bar, choice of $895 Open 11-10 p.m. was born April 5, 1905, at Blue Mounds, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Gertie (Batty) Collins.

He married the former Alice Brager Thompson on August 21, 1953. He farmed all his life in Blue Mounds. He served as supervisor for the town of Blue Mounds for many years, retiring in the spring of 1970. He was a member of the Zor Shrine, the Barneveld Masonic Lodge, the Madison Consistory, and the Mt. Horeb Chapter of the Eastern Star.

He was a member of Springdale Lutheran Church and formerly a member of its board of trustees. Survivors include his wife; a son, LeRoy of Mt. Horeb; two daughters, Gerry Collins of Seymour, Indiana, Jotce Schultze of Bowie, Maryland; two brothers, Stacy of Mt. Horeb, Dean of Blue Mounds; five sisters. Mrs.

Fave Mitchell, Mrs. Lenys Polkinghern of Dodgeville, Mrs. Caryl Seery of Madison, Mrs. Thelma Swenson, Uintah Dintelman both of Mt. Horeb; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Melford and Clifford; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Komplinand Mrs. Gladys Mitchell. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19 from the SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH, MI.

Horeb. Reverend Gary Burkum will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Horeb cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m.

on Sunday at the ELLESTAD FUNERAL HOME, MI. Horeb. GREAT FOOD YOU'VE TRIED THE NOW TRY THE BESTI Madison's Finest Mexican Food Margaritas by the pitcher Large Small combination dinners WE DON'T HAVE TO COMPETE WITH ANYONE BUT OURSELVES. 1313 University Ave. Mon -Fri.

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Serving Fuzzy 5-10 p.m. Loft Guard 3541 E. Washington Ave 241-1236.

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