Tax Rates Rise Across Rural La Crosse County Towns
Rural La Crosse County communities Bangor Burns Farmington Hamilton and Washington report tax rate increases amid higher school state and county costs. Bangor trims budget to cut town rate while Melrose Mindoro and West Salem districts see sharp rises. Farmington district shares uneven increases across Melrose Mindoro Bangor West Salem Holmen. Personal property tax relief remains at 60 percent and state real estate credits vary by town.
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Bangor
Burns
Farmington
Hamilton
Washington
A. R. Richele
West Salem
Aichele
Town of Burns
Elmer Hemker
Melrose-Mindoro
Memker
S. H. Sullivan
Holmen
Sullivan
John Raymer
iWest
Salem
Onalaska
Raymer
Joseph Schumacher
Cashton
Westby
Schumacher
Bus funds opposed by alderman in La Crosse council action
Alderman Kenneth Niedbalski challenged a request by the La Crosse Board of Education and the Catholic Diocese to restore 37500 for in city bus transportation. The row centers on school budget cuts and the board’s prerogative to allocate funds after the council set the levy.
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la Crosse
Niedbalski
Warren Loveland
John K. Flanagan
Flanagan
William R. Lemke
4Th Ward
la Crosse Tribune
Edsel Vergin
Vergin
Council For Transportation Funds
James G. Landy
Three County Board Members Seek Re-Election
Incumbents from La Crosse districts Ray mond Nibbe and Harry Olson and Onalaska district Charles Guenther have filed to seek another term. A new board will be chosen April 2 with a March 5 primary if needed.
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City of la Crosse
City of Onalaska
Raymond W. Nibbe
Harry W. Olson
la Crosse
Charles H. Guenther
Onalaska
Lagoon Ice Rinks Schedule Revised Hours This Weekend
The Lagoon opens at 2 p.m. Friday with many rinks starting at 3 30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday all rinks begin at 12 30 p.m. and the Lagoon at 2 p.m. each day.
Fluoridation Ban Sought By La Crosse Aldermen
La Crosse Aldermen move to bar fluoridation by proposing an ordinance added to the health code. The council previously rejected an advisory referendum on April 2 but may face a Feb 1 judiciary committee review after a 16 to 3 vote against the advisory measure.
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la Crosse
Otto
la Crosse Tribune
Nerby
Council Judiciary Committee
Fire Chief Warns Of Furnace Fire Hazard
La Crosse Fire Chief Frank E. Kloss warns that extreme cold drives heavy furnace use and stoves, raising fire risk. He urges residents to have furnaces checked at first sign of trouble and to discuss safe emergency exit plans for their homes.
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la Crosse
Frank E. Kloss
Kloss
Fight over yellow meters continues in city council
Alderman Kenneth Niedbalski pressed the council on five cent yellow meters for 15 minutes arguing the Parking Utility Board ignored a one cent 15 minute directive. City Atty. Flanagan said the board complied with the September resolution to restore nickel meter heads. No legislation was before the council Thursday night.
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Kenneth Niedbalski
Common Council
John K. Flanagan
Clayton Johnson
Johnson
Flanagan
Niedbalski
La Crosse Resubmits $1 Million School Bond Issue
The La Crosse school district re submits a $1 046 million bond proposal after December failure. A three fourths vote is required from the fiscal control board and town chairmen. no town chairmen attended the December meeting. Bond sale shifts from February 15 to March 14. The Aviation Board seeks permission to hire Ralph H Burke Inc for a terminal study but funds must first be available from the bond sale. Alderman James F Shoger warns delays may affect capital plans before June 1 Plan Commission deadline.
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la Crosse
Sherman Stellpflug
Aviation Board
Ralph H. Burke
City Plan Commission
Realtors Elect Schams Leader Of La Crosse Board
David F. Schams of Schams Realty Co. was elected president of the Greater La Crosse Board of Realtors succeeding William Gerrard. New officers include James Hoeschler as vice president and Mrs. Della Schultz as secretary treasurer. Schams, a La Crosse native, began selling real estate in 1954, opened his own office in 1960, and is a past president of the MLS. He and his wife Sharon have four children.
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David F. Schams
Schams. Realty Co
S. 19Th St
Greater la Crosse
Sharon
Cliffwood Lane
Diesel fuel theft at Witte Transportation Co building
An official for Witte Transportation Co told city police about the theft of about 5 dollars worth of diesel fuel from the firm's premises at 2148 Ward Ave. The incident is under investigation by police.
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Witte Transportation Co
Ward Ave
Council Approves Parking Lot Zoning North of Boulevard Foods
The Common Council approved a parking lot zoning north of Boulevard Foods at 921 Losey Blvd S. Aldermen Frisbie and Stankey opposed citing neighborhood concerns. Pancake House owner James Bakkum seeks commercial zoning to add a second story apartment above the establishment. Bakkum’s request will be heard Feb 1 by the Council Judiciary Committee.
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Boulevard Foods
Losey Blvd. S
Common Council
Fred B. Frisbie
7Th Ward
Frisbie and
Stankey
James Bakkum
Bakkum
Board of Appeals
Council
Kenneth Helfrich
LSD Sold at Don's Restaurant in La Crosse
Investigators traced a surge of customers to Don's Restaurant in Downtown La Crosse known for 24 hour service and affordable lunches snacks and dinners. The ad notes a large, varied crowd frequenting the eatery around the clock.
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Don’s
la Crosse
Adv
Opinion on childhood constipation and fluoride meeting notice
Chronic constipation is linked to childhood patterns and improper nerve function. The piece urges chiropractic care over laxatives and promotes a Citizens Committee meeting at the Coulee State Bank at 7 30 P M with two educational films on fluoridation and a discussion of state issues.
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Coulee
NSP Plans To Spend Record 15 Million For 1968 Work
Northern States Power Co of Wisconsin aims to spend a record 15 million dollars on 1968 capital improvements as president W N Marx notes. The plan includes 2.4 million for new business expansion, 140 thousand for facilities reconstruction, and about 600 thousand for miscellaneous improvements and equipment.
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NSP
Northern States Power Co
Wisconsin
W. N. Marx
Marx
Jackson County Iron Mining
Black River Falls
Fountain City
Snow To Stop Cold To Return In Wisconsin
Snow accumulation of up to three inches was expected to end Friday night or early Saturday in La Crosse with colder temperatures moving into the region. By 11 a.m. one inch had fallen. Temperatures were forecast to drop to five above Friday night and reach up to 20 above Saturday, with a low near zero Sunday.
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Racine
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Fla
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N.Y
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Green Bay Packers
Miami
Rotary Observes Magazine Anniversary in La Crosse
At the Thursday noon meeting in Hotel Stoddard La Crosse Rotary marked Rotary Magazine Week with a program commemorating the 57th birthday of the monthly periodical. Two Rotarians spoke about recent Rotarian articles Edsel A. Vergin summarized education content and Milton Hoglund spoke on related topics.
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