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New doctor joins Gundersen St. Joseph’s Wonewoc Clinic
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics is excited to announce the addition of primary care provider Kate Edsall, MD to its Wonewoc Clinic team.
Dr. Edsall recently graduated from the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse during which time she did a rotation in Hillsboro, shadowing Zach Meyer, MD who graduated from the same program just three years prior.
Dr. Edsall earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, recognizing her dedication to compassionate patient care.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Edsall to our community,” said Kristie McCoic, administrator at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics. “Her caring demeanor and warm personality are a great fit for our team in Wonewoc. We are confident that she will make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our patients.”
Dr. Edsall will begin seeing patients at St. Joe’s clinic in Wonewoc. Patients who wish to establish care with Dr. Edsall can call (608) 489-8280.
HS Football Preview –2024 New Lisbon Rockets
2 years
New Lisbon Rockets
2023 Record: 6-4 (3-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Head Coach: Jarod Ulrich (2nd Season 6-4 Record)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 2-7 (2-5 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Brayen Morey RB/LB Austin Berndsen QB/WR/DB Hunter Kennedy TE/DL Evan Macrafic RB/LB Braden Miller WR/DB Josh Homan
Team Preview: Coach Jarod Ulrich had a very successful first year as head coach of the New Lisbon Rockets leading them to a 6-4 mark and nearly taking down Cochrane-Fountain City in the playoffs. Roads might be a little rockier in his 2nd year as the Rockets struggle with injuries and inexperience. Brayen Morey is back to lead the team on both sides of the ball. Morey threw for over 700 yards and 7 touchdowns at quarterback last season and led the team in tackles with 106 including 7 tackles for a loss. Morey will not have the ground game or the line he had a season ago to support him offensively. The Rockets must replace Jake Cox, Carson Welter, and Dylan O’Brien who combined to run for nearly 2,000 yards last season. Austin Berndsen returns to the team and might be its top ball carrier. New Lisbon will try to throw the ball a little more this season with the experience of Morey. Josh Homan has looked good in camp at the receiver position and should be a favorite target for Morey. Evan Macrafic is dealing with a thumb injury but will also be a receiving threat when healthy. New Lisbon is not a very big team and might struggle to protect and run the football this year. I see New Lisbon taking a step down this season with the injuries and inexperience.
Key to Success: Getting Healthy. New Lisbon is banged up in a big way to start the season. New Lisbon can ill afford to lose a player just to have enough kids to field a football team at the moment. If New Lisbon gets healthy they could make a run at the post season once again.
Game to watch: Week 3 Friday September 6th at Royall 7pm
Royall and New Lisbon have had some great matchups over the years on the gridiron. New Lisbon has a chance to make a statement and claim themselves as a playoff team if they can knock of Royall in the conference opener for each team.
New Lisbon Rocket Games on WRJC Radio: Week 2 Friday August 30th Pardeeville at New Lisbon 7pm Week 3 Friday September 6th New Lisbon at Royall 7pm Week 4 Friday September 13th Cashton at New Lisbon 7pm Week 7 Friday October 4th Necedah at New Lisbon 7pm
Next Preview: Royall Panthers
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
New Lisbon School District Announces Free & Reduced Lunch Prices Eligibility
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The School Distrtict of New Lisbon announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program or milk for split-session students served under the Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk if a split-session student does not have access to the school lunch or breakfast service.
FAMILY SIZE INCOME SCALE
For Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals or Milk
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ANNUAL INCOME LEVEL |
MONTHLY INCOME LEVEL |
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Family |
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Free Must be at or below |
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Reduced Price Must be at or between |
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Free Must be at or below |
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Reduced Price Must be at or between |
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1 |
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$19,578 |
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$ 19,578.01 and $27,861 |
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$ 1,632 |
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$1,632.01 and $2,322 |
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2 |
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26,572 |
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26,572.01 and 37,814 |
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2,215 |
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2,215.01 and 3,152 |
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3 |
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33,566 |
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33,566.01 and 47,767 |
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2,798 |
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2,798.01 and 3,981 |
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4 |
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40,560 |
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40,560.01 and 57,720 |
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3,380 |
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3,380.01 and 4,810 |
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5 |
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47,554 |
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47,554.01 and 67,673 |
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3,963 |
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3,963.01 and 5,640 |
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6 |
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54,548 |
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54,548.01 and 77,626 |
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4,546 |
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4,546.01 and 6,469 |
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7 |
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61,542 |
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61,542.01 and 87,579 |
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5,129 |
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5,129.01 and 7,299 |
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8 |
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68,536 |
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68,536.01 and 97,532 |
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5,712 |
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5,712.01 and 8,128 |
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For each additional household member, add |
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Application forms are being sent to all homes with a notice to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals or free milk, households must fill out the application and return it to the school (unless notified at the start of the school year that children are eligible through direct certification). Additional copies are available at the office in each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by agency or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
To obtain free or reduced price meals or free milk for children in a household where one or more household members receive FoodShare, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Wisconsin Works (W-2) cash benefits, list the FoodShare, FDPIR or W-2 case number, program name, list the names of all school children, sign the application, and return it to the school office.
For the school officials to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meals or free milk of households not receiving FoodShare, FDPIR or W-2 cash benefits, the household must provide the following information requested on the application: names of all household members, total number of household members, and the adult signing the application form must also list the last four digits of his or her Social Security Number or mark the box to the right of “Check if no SSN”. Also, the income received by each household member must be provided by amount and source (wages, welfare, child support, etc.).
Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal and free milk policy Danielle Klinker, JHHS Administrative Assistant,
will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he/she may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If the parent/guardian wishes to make a formal appeal, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to: School District of New Lisbon, Scott Hickey, Superintendent, 500 S. Forest Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950, (608)562-3700 ext. 1522..
If a hearing is needed to appeal the decision, the policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school. Such changes may make the household eligible for reduced price meals or free meals or free milk if the household income falls at or below the levels shown above, and they may reapply at that time.
Children formally placed in foster care are also eligible for free meal benefits. Foster children may be certified as eligible without a household application. Households with foster children and non-foster children may choose to include the foster child as a household member, as well as any personal income available to the foster child, on the same application that includes their non-foster children.
The information provided by the household on the application is confidential. Public Law 103-448 limits the release of student free and reduced price school meal eligibility status to persons directly connected with the administration and enforcement of federal or state educational programs. Consent of the parent/guardian is needed for other purposes such as waiver of textbook fees.
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HS Football Preview –2024 Necedah Cardinals
2 years
Necedah Cardinals
2023 Record: 0-9 (0-6 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Head Coach: Ismael Torres (2nd Season 0-9 Record)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 0-9 (0-7 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Eli Horack WR/LB Remington Poulter RB/DL Jaren Hansen RB/LB Shawn Ard WR/LB Phillip Heintz OL/DL Nevada Faulkner
Team Preview: The Necedah Cardinals are in the midst of a really tough stretch of football. They are not the first team to endure this kind of stretch and won’t be the last team. Numbers are up and there is nowhere for this team to go but up after back to back 0-9 seasons. Last year’s team was extremely young and should all be a little bigger faster and stronger than last season. Eli Horack will have more experience at the QB position and expects to make a big jump from his freshman to sophomore year. Jaren Hanson is a big strong kid who might get some carries in the backfield and looks to anchor the defensive line. Shawn Ard was the leading tackler last year and provides speed in the offensive backfield. Nevada Faulkner is another strong kid who can help out in the trenches. I think coach Ismael Torres has this team headed in the right direction. The number of players has went up for Necedah from last year to this year which isn’t an easy task for a team that has lost 20 straight games. I unfortunately see that streak reaching 29 straight losses this season. I hope I am wrong and this team cracks the win column.
Key to Success: Confidence! It’s still a relatively young team that has lost a lot in the past couple season. There is talent out there however and if some of these talented kids can gain some confidence they could pick up a win or two this season.
Game to watch: Week 2 Thursday August 29th vs Melrose-Mindoro (at Mauston) 7pm
Melrose-Mindoro is another team in kind of a rebuild mode. If Necedah plays well they have a chance to win this game and end a long losing streak. The game will be played at Mauston due to construction in Necedah and be played on a Thursday night.
Necedah Cardinals Games on WRJC Radio: Thursday August 29th vs Melrose-Mindoro (at Mauston) Friday October 4th Necedah at New Lisbon 7pm both games on NOW92.1FM and WRJC.com
Next Preview: New Lisbon Rockets
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
Wagner, Lance Age 66 of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Lance Wagner, age 66 of Mauston, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
A Celebration of Lance’s life will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at the American Legion in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Lance was born on April 20, 1958 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of Clarence “Bud” and Maryanne “Tiny” (Gradinjan) Wagner. He married his beloved Lynn Pieper on August 9, 1986, and just recently celebrated their 38th year of marriage. Lance was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and mentor. He was known for his compassion, loyalty, persistence, stubborn nature, and honesty (even though he enjoyed spinning tall tales). He never shied away from a challenge, whether in work or play. His energetic and laughter-filled presence was contagious, leaving everyone with a smile. In his younger days, he was an all-around athlete who enjoyed busting moves on the dance floor, spinning records as a DJ, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Further highlighting his creative side, he participated in choir and numerous plays in his school days. He had a strong passion for the food and beverage industry which left a lasting impact during his 50+ year career and was a recipient of many awards, recognition and accolades. Lance took pride in being involved within his community, providing meals on wheels for seniors and hosting many local fundraising events. His idea of a perfect day involved being with family, cheering on his favorite sports team (GO PACK GO) with his sons and a cold drink, or winning at slots with the love of his life Lynn. He cherished life’s simple pleasures: watching his grandchildren play, bonfires, birdwatching, morning coffee chats, fantasy sports as the 2023 Fantasy Football Reigning Champion, watching movies, tv shows and lately anime. Lance has left us with many unforgettable memories to cherish and will be greatly missed and forever loved, LUM.
Lance leaves behind his wife Lynn, and sons; Jacob (Olivia), Eli (Ally), A.J. (fiancé Kayla), and Quinn; brothers; Kurt (Sharon), David (Colleen) Gary, Kent, Glenn (Tina) and Don (Stacey); sisters Karen (Wayne), Kim (Jeff); and his 5 grandchildren: Reeve, Ryn, Wayklee, Paisley, and Jackson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Mark, sister-in-law Barb Wagner, and nephew Bradley.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lance’s name can be sent to the family at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-lances-family-and-memorial
The Wagner Family would like to thank the Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin assisting with arrangements.
HS Football Preview –2024 Mauston Golden Eagles
2 years
Mauston Golden Eagles
2023 Record: 5-6 (5-1 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Dustin Vickerman (3rd Season 9-12 Record)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 5-4 (5-2 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/S Tyler Link RB/LB Hayden Gyllin RB/LB Eli Rader TE/LB Bryan Kastner OL/DL Espyn Sweers
Team Preview: Mauston is another local team that got hit hard by graduation but there is still plenty of talent on this team to compete at a high level in the revamped South Central Conference. Hayden Gyllin ran for over 500yards and 4 touchdowns last year and led the team in tackles on defense with 65. Tyler Link was one of the top passers in the state last year throwing for 2183 yards and 24touchdowns. Espyn Sweers led the team in sacks last year with 5. Bryan Kastner and Eli Rader also are key returners from last year’s team that was one half away from being conference champions. The concern for Mauston as normal is size. Mauston struggled at times in its ground game last year and struggled to stop the run defensively. Link has had some monster passing seasons but must work with a new receiving corp. Cayden Walz and Tyler Hartje will have to step up their game to help this Mauston team. I believe Mauston has enough talent to finish in the upper half of the conference and keep their playoff streak alive.
Key to Success: Development of receivers. Brock Massey, Alex Suhr, Andrey Tougas, Brady Baldwin, and Kyle Dahl made a deep talented receiving group for Mauston a season ago but they all have departed due to graduation. QB Tyler Link will have to find new talent to throw to or hope Mauston can reignite their rushing attack. Cayden Walz and Tyler Hartje hope to take over some of the slack from last years talented group of pass catchers.
Game to watch: Week 8 Friday October 11th home vs Wisconsin Dells 7pm
There is never a lot of love loss in this rivalry, its two team that don’t really care for each other at least while they’re on the football field. I expect both these teams to be in the upper half of the conference and this should be a great clash.
Mauston Games on WRJC Radio: Hopefully all of them
Next Preview: Necedah Cardinals
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
HS Football Preview –2024 Brookwood Falcons
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Brookwood Falcons
2023 Record: 2-7 (1-5 Scenic Bluffs Conference Conference)
Head Coach: Jeremy Mack
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 2-7 (1-6 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Brennan Mack QB/WR/DB Braeden Pasch RB/LB Marshall Doll FB/LB Jackson Cunitz WR/LB Carter Arbuckle WR/LB Hunter Zimmerman
Team Preview: Brookwood has struggled the last few seasons but brings back some solid talent that could help them improve. Mashall Doll, Jackson Cunitz, and Eli John should all see carries in the backfield and should have a chance to be very successful if they can get some good blocking. Brennan Mack and Braden Pasch will battle it out for the quarterback position whoever is not lining up at quarterback should still see plenty of time on offense either running or catching the football. Carter Arbuckle and Hunter Zimmerman are good receivers who should help out the falcons. I still see the Falcons struggling to take off this year but if the right players step up they could prove me wrong.
Key to Success: Blocking! I think Brookwood has the skill players to be competitive. Will they have blocking though is the question. If Brookwood can create room for Doll & John who have a lot of speed and Cunitz who has a lot of power Brookwood might improve on a 2-7 mark.
Game to watch: Week 1 Friday August 23rd home vs Cochrane-Fountain City 7pm
The game itself might not be much of one C-FC was a very strong team a year ago but Brookwood is finally back at home after playing most of last year on the road due to field renovations. It’s a brand new field long overdue for the Falcons to play on and the kids should be excited to get out there.
Brookwood Games on WRJC Radio: none at this time
Next Preview: Mauston Golden Eagles
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
HS Football Preview –2024 Cashton Eagles
2 years
Cashton Eagles
2023 Record: 11-1 (6-0- Scenic Bluffs Conference Conference)
Head Coach: Jered Hemmersbach
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 6-3 (4-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Rory Mlsna RB/LB Ethan Schmitz RB/LB Drew Butzler K Connor Wilkinson
Team Preview: The biggest turnover from last year to this year in the conference might come from the Cashton Eagles. The Eagles took over Bangor’s reign as the dominant team in the conference the last couple of years. Cashton may struggle some early but there is a lot of familiar family names on this team that should keep Cashton in conference contention. There are still Mlsna’s Schmitz, and Butzlers playing for this team and all should contribute in a big way. Ethan Schmitz and Drew Butzler should see a lot of action out of the backfield and Rory Mlsna might be the favorite to operate the quarterback position. Schmitz is also the top returning tackler from last season for the Eagles. I believe Cashton will take a step back but will still find their way into the post season.
Key to Success: New talent shining. The Hemmersbach’s Ethan Klinkner, and Connor Butzler are all gone from this team due to graduation. It is now time for the young Eagles to soar. If Drew Butzler and Rory Mlsna can step up this Cashton team might be right back where they were the last 3 seasons and lead the Eagles to new heights.
Game to watch: Week 7 Friday October 4th Home vs Bangor 7pm
This won’t be a #1 vs #2 matchup like last year in the state and it won’t be a post season game like the 2nd game of the season between these two rivals last season but it’s still going to be a big time game between the two teams who have dominated the conference over the last 10 plus seasons.
Cashton Games on WRJC Radio: Friday September 13th Cashton at New Lisbon, Friday October 11th Cashton at Hillsboro, and Friday October 18th Royall at Cashton all on NOW92.1FM and WRJC.com
Next Preview: Brookwood
Cowan, Evelynn Pearl Age 86 of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Evelynn Pearl (Pfaff) Cowan, age 86 of Mauston passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born third of four children, on March 20, 1938 in Mauston to Fredrick W. and Meda P. (St. Claire) Pfaff.
Evelynn was a graduate from Mauston High School. On September 15, 1956, she married John Paul (JP) Cowan. Evelynn and JP enjoyed their time together going fishing, dancing and spending time with their grandkids and family. They also couldn’t turn down a great time of getting together with their friends having a good night of playing cards.
Evelynn spent her early years working at the garment factory in Mauston, but the majority of her working career was spent at the Mile Bluff Nursing Home using her many talents like her gifts of gab, humor, craftiness and her ability to help residents until her retirement.
During her retirement she enjoyed volunteering at West Side Elementary in the cafeteria and for the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store. Her retirement also gave her the time to do more of the things she loved, like sewing, doing crafts with her grandkids, feeding and watching the birds and cooking/baking. She loved to collect cookbooks and share recipes with family and friends. She also had a green thumb which she put to good use growing her plants and flowers in her garden. Evelynn always had a love for animals, especially her pets Tippy, Blackie, Tosha, Princess, Dixie and her newest love, her cat, Fluffy.
Evelynn is survived by her daughter Pam (Randy) Hartje and grandchildren,Courtney Hartje, Brittney (Joe) Crowley and daughter-in-law Barb (Craine) Cowan and grandchildren, Jaime (Adam) Pouillie, Patrick (Megan) Cowan, Lisa (Brad) Vinopal and Shannon (Brandon) Feit. Great grandchildren, Makenna and Ellie Pouillie, Ryleigh,Toby and Maylee Vinopal. She is further survived by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Evelynn was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Meda Pfaff, sister Delores (Pfaff) Thompson, brothers Alfred and Arthur Pfaff, husband John Paul Cowan and her son Greg Cowan.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 517Grayside Ave. Mauston, 53948 at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024 where friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery.
HS Football Preview –2024 Ithaca Bulldogs
2 years
Ithaca Bulldogs
2023 Record: 4-6 (4-2 Ridge & Valley 11-man Conference)
Head Coach: David Klang/Kyle Kelly (1st Year 0-0 Records)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 7-2 (5-2 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/RB/LB/DB Wesley Nelson QB/DB Keegan Jones WR/DB Channing Brown OL/DL Wyatt Hilby OL/DL Kayden Coleman
Team Preview: Ithaca is the newest team to the Scenic Bluffs Conference after departing from the now defunct Ridge & Valley 11-man football conference. Ithaca went through an identiy crisis last year and changed coach’s midway through the season. They went from a spread passing attack to its tradional wing-T offense. They were able to salvage their season and make the post season. Ithaca has some skill players and a lot of size to make a run this season. Wesley Nelson and Keegan Jones both saw time at quarterback last season whoever is not at quarterback should get a lot of carries out of the backfield. Channing Brown is a big time athlete who had 25 catches for 551yards and 8 touchdowns last season. Wyatt Hilby might be the conference’s top defensive player. Hilby had 17 Tackles for losses last season for the Bulldogs. Kayden Coleman is also back in the trenches for Ithaca, who brings back a lot of size and toughness. I see Ithaca having a lot of success this season in the conference and may contend for a title.
Key to Success: Finding an identity. Last season saw an offense switching styles halfway through the season. Despite have co-coaches in David Klang and Kyle Kelly I believe there will be a lot more consistency with this year’s team which might give the Scenic Bluffs Conference fits if that’s the case.
Game to watch: Week 5 Friday September 20th at Cashton 7pm
These two teams traditionally kicked off the season in a non-conference matchup now they square off as conference foes. Cashton has got the best of Ithaca lately Ithaca will try to swing the momentum to their side this year.
Ithaca Games on WRJC Radio: None Scheduled
Next Preview: Cashton & Brookwood
