Portage Daily Register from Portage, Wisconsin • 3

'T1 yi'w iiwrpl'Biiniii Tn'flfy i CWN In Portage Dwur Register Mondw Mat 14 2001 3 COMMUNITYREGION GOING ON Baraboo cop trial set for this fall matter will not be resolved short of a jury trial Though we do not anticipate complex testimony the number of witnesses we anticipate calling may be he wrote Jorgensen was charged in February with three misdemeanor counts alleging he had sex with a 16-year-old girl once while on duty During a hearing in March his attorney stood mute on his behalf and a plea of not guilty was entered for him If he is convicted he faces a maximum penalty on each count of a $10000 fine and nine months in the county jail the average age of a Mason is 70 I the MacFarlane said the CONTRIBUTED philosophy of the Masons pro- hibits members from solic- iting others to join rather an interested person must express interest person has to say Historical society contest The Portage Historical Society is sponsoring a contest to highlight aspects of architectural heritage During Historical Preservation Week (May 13 to 20) the Daily Register vAW print six pictures of architectural embellishments or features of local homes or businesses or other structures in our city There will be one picture each day These items are easily seen by observant people from the streets and byways in Portage Anyone who wishes to enter the contest may do so by Identifying the six addresses or locales pictured and sending the list to the Portage Historical Society at PO box 727 Portage Wl 53901 Entries must be postmarked by May 22nd 2001 In the event of identical winning entries a drawing will be held at the Museum at the Portage The winner will receive a $35 certificate for dinner at Landmark restaurant which has been a dining establishment in Portage since 1857 BRIAN BR'DGEFORD CWN NEWS SERVICE BARABOO A four-day trial is scheduled for September in the case of a city police officer charged with having sex with an underage girl Recently a scheduling order was filed the case of rural Baraboo resident Eric Jorgensen 29 He will appear before Judge James Evenson for a a day of jury selection and an expected three days of trial beginning on Sept 25 In a letter to the judge his Madison-based defense attorney Stephen Hurley stated the parties believe that this MASONS From Page 1 serves as Master of lodge said the organization used the day enlighten the public that here QnA and that good peo Part of the reason for the push for recognition stems from the desire to increase its membership MacFarlane said The lodge has a current membership of about 80 down from a high in the 1950s of 300 But MacFarlane said the local decline in numbers is no different than what lodges across the country are experiencing He said i 1 1 Tuesday Interdenominational Aglow meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm for bible study in the lower level of the Mutual Savings Bank on Cook Street Portage New Directions 4-H Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm in the basement meeting room of the County Building in Portage Optimists Club of Portage meets every Tuesday at 7 am at for breakfast New members are always welcome Pardee Girls Fire Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting the third Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at the Pardeeville Fire Station New members welcome TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1340 meets every Tuesday at St Johns Church on LaFollette St in Pardeeville Weigh-in is between 5:30 and 6 pm with the meeting from 6 to 7 pm For more information contact Marion at 429-2633 Worshipful the Portage CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 1 wm Wednesday May 16 Spring Health and Wellness Seminar Series the Beast Taking a Step Toward Smoking will be held at 6 pm at the Pauquette Center 2901 Hunters Trail in Portage Session is free Call 608-742-5518 for information on this or upcoming seminars Portage Pedalers Wednesday bike rides begin at 6:30 pm at the Neenah creek Inn and Pottery near Briggsville Helmets please Under 18 with parents Call Doug Cook at 587-2229 for information New welcome! Portage Public Library Discussion Series last meeting will be May 21 at 7 pm in the Bidwell Room at the Portage Public Library Sessions are free and open to the public Selection to be read is by Mark Twain Participants will need to order the book through the library and are asked to read the selection ahead of time For more information call 7424959 Wauona Club Luncheon will be held on Monday May 21 at the Lounge with social hour at 11:30 am and lunch at 12:15 pm When My Collection of Old Toys" presented by Walter Sprecher Guest reservations or cancellations by permanent members are due by Friday May 18 Call 742-5072 7424481 or 742-3251 Thursday May 17 Community Health Fair will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena Everyone is welcome- Free blood presj surephefiks Jjlopd sugar! tests stats rand -grip strength tests- For more Infer i mation call 429-2181 Portage Blood Drive will be held from 11:45 am to 5:45 pm at the United Methodist Church For an appointment call 742-3784 Wbik-ins welcome Portage Elks Lodge Bingo will be held with doors opening at 5 pm early bird games at 6 pm and regular games at 7 pm at the Elks Lodge next to the Post Office in Portage Portage Farmers Market will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm every Thursday until October at the Market Square in downtown Portage Fresh fruits vegetables flowers and more Senior Citizen Ice Cream Social will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Portage High School Commons Sponsored by the Key Club Spring Health and Wellness Seminar Series Health Through Spiritual Health" will be held at 5 pm at the Pauquette Center 2901 Hunters Trail In Portage Session is free Call 608-742-5518 for information on this or upcoming seminars VFW Post No 1707 will hold Social Night at 6 pm All welcome Friday May 18 Best Fest is planned for the weekend of May 18-20 This year there will be a new event added to the festivities a Fun RunWalk Participants can choose to run or walk either 5 kilometers or 1 mile The brochures explaining the runwalk are available at various locations such as the Chamber of Commerce The Ridge or by contacting Dome at 7454727 The original deadline for early registration was April 27 but has now been extended to May 11 Please submit items at least a week in advance of the event or its registration deadline Notices may run more as space permits Public service announcements must be submitted in writing Please include name and phone number Monday May 14 Adult Tennis League registration ends May 31 Singles and Mixed Doubles play begins the week of June 18' Please register at the Park and Rec office This activity is interest dependent American Legion Post No 47 will have Swift Dinner at 6 pm Chiropractic Opportunity Week will be held May 14 through 17 at the Anunson Family Chiropractic 110 Main St Poynette Find out how you can benefit by spinal exams and paraspinal imaging Call for more information 635-8915 Columbia County Immunization CSnJc will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the John Roche Building 711 Cook St Portage Three Person Basketball registration ends May 31 Please register at the Park and Rec office Marquette County Historical Society will meet at 12:30 pm for a brown bag lunch at the Patefield residence N800 Cty Rd A Briggsville Pat Patefield will tell of her adventures on the Roadshow" The meeting is open to the public Marquette County Immunization Clinic will be held from 8:30 am to 2 pm at the Marquette County Services Center 480 Underwood Ave Immunizations bring" your immunization records! with you Portage Pedalers Monday bike rides begin at 6:30 pm at the Portage Public Library Helmets please Under 18 with parents Call Carolyn Tietz at 742-3442 for information New welcome! Tuesday May 15 Baraboo K2s Chapter Ice Age Park and Tta3 Foundation will hold a trail assessment hike from 5 pm to 8 pm Meet at Ice Age Trail parking lot on Solum Rd Volunteers needed to assess signage posting color coding Bring bag lunch and water For more Information call Nancy Waldman at 742-5594 Columbia County Immunization CSnic will be held from 2 pm to 4:30 pm at the Cambria Community Center 115 Edgewater Cambria Ice Age Tra3 Meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Portage Public Library Pardeeville 4th of July Committee wilt meet at 6:30 pm at Chandler Park Shelter Call 429-3071 for Information Spring Health and Wellness Seminar Series the Brady Bunch: The Mythical Step will be held at 7 pm at the Pauquette Center 2901 Hunters Trail In Portage Session is $40 per person Call 608-742-5518 for information on this or upcoming seminars The Jamieson House in Poynette presents John Stewart performing at 8 pm 407 North Franklin St Poynette Tickets are $1750 per person Emily's will be opening at 5 pm Please call to make dinner reservations 6086354100 in Montello nrry are free See how easy it can be Call Today! (608) 355-1280 Lowest Rates in Years! I DOBTOAOI CO1 St I i -1 i I nfohtri at rri Eft Portage United Methodist Church Call Cheryl at 920-348-5295 for more information Overeaters Anonymous (OA) will be meeting for a 12 step study group every Monday evening at 7 pm at the Miracles Healing Center 4138 County Highway in Wisconsin Dells Call Jane at 254-2515 for more information PardeeviSe American Legion Post 215 meets every third Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the lower level of the Pardeeville Library Portage Alanon meets every Monday at 10 am at the Portage United Methodist Church 1804 New Pinery Road Portage Food Pantry located in the Episcopal Church 211 Pleasant St provides food assistance to households in the Portage area facing an emergency need Hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am to noon Thursdays 5 to 6 pm closed holidays For more information call like to be a said adding MacFarlane that like to see between five and 10 new members a year Once someone expresses an interest in joining MacFarlane said an application is typically in their hands almost immediately Anyone interested in learning more about the Free the Accepted Masons can call and leave a message at the lodge at 742-6468 Motorcyclist in stable condition LEWISTON A motorcyclist was listed in stable condition at University Hospital in Madison after he lost control of his bike Sunday cm county Highway the Columbia County Sheriffs Department reported The name has not been released pending notification of family members According to the sheriffs department the man drove off the road about one mile west of Weyh Road in this one-vehicle accident Speed was not considered a factor in the 11:50 am accident and the driver was the sole occupant of the motorcycle The driver was flown by MedFlight to Madison Divine Savior Healthcare Emergency Medical Service and the Pbrtage Fire Department assisted in the rescue The accident remains under investigation 2503 VV Wisconsin St Jet Hwy 16 1-39 Portage 742-8208 Battered Frog Legs 895 Ji i 'trie II Please submit items at least a week in advance Please include name and phone number Corrections? 305 Call 742-2111 ext Monday ABC Group of Alcoholic Anonymous meets every Monday and Thursday evening at 7 pm at St John the Baptist Episcopal Church base- ment 211 Pleasant St Portage Breastfeeding Support Group meets the first Monday of every month at 1:30 pm in the Fox River Room of Divine Savior Call 745-5696 for more information Caregivers Support Group meets the first Monday of every month from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at St 309 Cook St Portage Hundreds of people care for their loved ones Consider joining us to learn share care support help For more information call Nancy at 7424039 Diabetes Support Group meets the second Monday of every month at Divine Savior Call 745-5123 for more information Hope House Support Group If you feel Isolated from your family and friends like on eggshells" to avoid getting your partner angry like your fault feeling threatened being physically or emotionally hurt by your partner then Hope House Support Group may be for you You are not alone Call 1-888-5846790 for more information Hope House is in need of volunteers to assist with child care and transportation for support group Call Kim for more info at 7454722 Living With Cancer Support Group meets the third Monday of every -JUi -i let Noon Lunches Daily front 11 AM MIGHTIY Monday (4-10 pm) SENIOR NITE(60yeai5) 14 Complete Dinners at $595 Prime Rib Only $695 Tap Beer $100 Rail HiBalls $150 Rail Cocktails $200 All Wine $200 Also Italian Specials pnv Baked Spaghetti or Mostaccioli $695 Tuesday (4-10 pm) MEXICAN miTE Burritos Enchiladas Chimichangas Tostada Salads (Choice of Seasoned Beefor Chicken) All Include Mexican Rice Beans I $694 -Plus- Skioia Steak Onion Slack $835 BAR SPECIALS Corona or Dos Equis Beer Only $200 12 Oz Margaritas (Regular or sinwhem i $200 All Other Margaritas $100 Off Check out our aU kuJusavtrp to Puerto Marta Mexioo in January of 2002 Wednesday (4-10 pm) THOFICAIL MITE 4 13 3 LOUJGn DGILS riooii 710 Tnbut Rd Wisconsin Dells Wl mm Small Cup of Coffee or Cappudno Good for 5 1 4 5 1 5 only Must have coupon (fatfion j4t Otjaad Tenderloin Tips with Combo Topping (Mushrooms Onions Peppers) South African Whitefish (Battered or Broiled) Battered Lake perch Dinner 6 Oz Tenderloin Steak with 4 Oz Lobster Tail 8 Oz Prime Rib with 4 Oz Lobster Tail TRY ONE OF OUR TROPICAL DRINKS ONLY $250 Mai Da Pina Cotida Blue Hawaii Strawberry Colada Rum Punch Hawaiian Sunset $895 $895 $1195 $1795 $1795 a "tr 1 -j i i t7.