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TUESDAY, September 29, 2009 B3 TODAY IN YOUR BACKYARD ENTERTAINMENT Cheech, 8 p.m., Northside Oasis 620-Gillette St. (608) 784-1444 Open jam, 10 p.m., The Joint, 324 Jay (608) 785-6468. Paulie, 10 p.m. Popcorn Tavern 308 S. Fourth (608) 782- 9069.

FAITH Kids Praise! for ages 5 and younger, 9 to 9:30 a.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Main Street and Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, free, (608) 498-2350 or FAMILY Gaming for Teens, 4 to 8 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main permission slips required for ages 11 and 12. Family Storytime, 6:30 p.m., North Library, 1552 Kane St. FOOD Community Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 612 Division free, (608) 782-3468. GOVERNMENT La Crosse Judiciary and Administration Committee, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 400 La Crosse St.

HEALTH Blood Drive, by Scenic Bluffs Chapter of American Red Cross, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sparta Community Center, 1000 E. Montgomery Sparta, (608) 788-1000 or 1-800-448-3543. Blood Drive by Scenic Bluffs Chapter of American Red Cross, 1 to 7 p.m., Four Seasons Community Center, 900 N. Kingston Caledonia, (608) 788-1000.

Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., 420 S. Second La Crescent, free, (507) 895-6569. OUTDOORS Open trap shooting, 5 p.m., Holmen Rod and Gun Club, Holmen, call John Davenport, (608) 792-3400. RECREATION Bar Bingo, 6 p.m., La 'Crescent American Legion, 509 N. Chestnut La Crescent, (507) 895-4595.

RALLY From B1 The Department of Administration considers the four UW plants to be in compliance, said Emily Winecke, communications specialist with the department. The DNR is reviewing the Sierra Club's claims. The Sierra Club sued UW-Madison and the Department of Administration in May 2007, claiming the campus power plant lacks modern pollution controls. A federal judge later ruled the plant needed to cut coal use by 15 percent starting in 2008. Plans now are in the works to replace coal burning with a boiler fueled by biomass.

"If the state can take its biggest facility and make it burn biomass and natural gas, smaller plants can certainly do the same thing," said Feyerherm. The UW- -L Student Senate likely will vote Wednesday on a resolution urging the state and governor to explore converting the UW- power plant to biomass and natural gas. "Ideally, I would like this to raise attention in state government and the DOA that this is an issue at UW not just Madison," said Missy Ruplinger, environmental sustainability director for the UW-L Student Association. Student organizers expect about 100 people at the rally, said Liana Skibbie, environmental council -chairwoman. YOUR TAKE Comment on this and all of today's stories at lacrossetribune.com.

Woman robbed in parking ramp By Tribune staff He was described as a white male with a mild La Crosse police are tan and heavier build, age searching for a man who 25 to 30, height of 5 feet 8 robbed a woman in a inches to 5 feet 11, police downtown parking ramp said. Sunday afternoon. He has short medium The woman was in the to dark brown hair, no. passenger side of her facial hair and a raspy vehicle with the door voice. The man last was open about 3 p.m.

on the seen wearing a navy blue third level of the parking zip- up sweatshirt, navy ramp at Third and Main blue T-shirt with white streets, according to lettering, jeans and white police. shoes. He possibly fled in A man attempted to a red sports car. pull her purse off her Anyone with inforshoulder, then grabbed mation should call La her elbow and she fell as Crosse police at (608) she tried to run, police 785-5962 or La Crosse said. Area Crime Stoppers at The man demanded (608) 784-8477 or (800) she empty her purse, 947-3577.

Crime taking $17 in cash and 135 Stoppers callers can prescription drug pills, remain anonymous and police said. He also tried are eligible for a reward to steal her rings. of up to $1,000.. TODAY AT OKTOBERFEST 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: German -4 to 6:30 p.m.: Heritage Day, North Side fest ground.

a 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Special Fester Day, for individuals with special needs, South Side fest grounds; food fair and beverages open 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Gemutlichkeits band, German music, South grounds 4 to 10 p.m.: Both fest grounds open, along with food fair; beverages on South grounds only. Oktoberfest Souvenir Booth, South grounds. 4 to 9 p.m.: Tip Top Shows Carnival Rides open on both grounds, hand stamp $15, unlimited rides at one price.

5 to 8 p.m.: The String Ties band, variety music, South grounds 6 p.m.: 11th annual Laff Olympics, North grounds 7 p.m.: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Screaming Eagles Marching Band, North grounds Woman in critical condition after 1-94 crash TOMAH Two people were injured, one seriously, in a two vehicle crash Sunday night on eastbound Interstate 94 just west of the I-90 split. The incident happened about 9:50 p.m. when the driver of a work truck pulled out of a closed lane of traffic into an open lane and collided with an eastbound van, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. The driver of the 2000 GMC Savanna van, a 58- year -old man from Riverdale, was taken to Tomah Memorial Hospital with non -lifethreatening injuries. His passenger, 58-year-old Phonexay Suwannakood, also of Riverdale, was listed in critical condition at Gundersen Lutheran Medieal Center.

The 43-year old male truck driver from Winter, was not injured. THE RUNDOWN Police: Teen bicyclist armed with machete WHAT HAPPENED? A teen stopped about 11:25 p.m. Friday on the 700 block of Gould Street for bicycling without a light was found to have a machete with a 9-inch blade and brass knuckles, according to La Crosse police. ARRESTED: Tong Xiong, 17, of 516 Gould on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and second-offense underage consumption. WHAT'S NEXT? Xiong is expected to appear in La Crosse County Circuit Court at a later date.

The Associated Press LAWMAKERS CONSIDER EXPANDING ENERGY REBATES MADISON Rebates of between $25 and $200 could be available to Wisconsin residents for buying new energy efficient appliances. The new rebates would be paid for with about $5 million in federal stimulus money. The plan is up for approval today by the Legislature's budget committee. If it gives the OK, rebates could start as early as November and run until the money runs out or February 2012, whichever comes first. Rebates are available for qualified water, heaters, natural gas boilers and furnaces.

The new rebates would be extended to clothes washers, dishwashers and refrigerators. LAWYERS SAY HALBACH MURDER TRIAL MARRED BY ERRORS MANITOWOC, Wis. A Manitowoc County man convicted of killing a young photographer four years ago deserves a new trial because his previous trial was marred by a number of procedural errors, his attorneys said Monday. The judge erred in the 2007 trial of Steven A. Avery when he allowed a juror to be replaced after deliberations had already begun, his attorneys argued at a hearing seeking a new trial.

That judge, Patrick Willis, has until Dec. 1 to decide place for family and Brats Kraut Potato Salad Served All Week Through Oktoberfest! Other German Food Specials Available COUPON OKTOBERFEST BRAT EGGS SPECIAL 2 $100 OFF with Expires 4 2009 Coupon 3119 State Road, La Crosse 788-5110 www.schmidtys.com 20 Ricky 'Ricky' D. Helgerson Jr. CUMBERLAND FURNACE, Tenn. Funeral services for Ricky Helgerson, 46, of Cumberland Furnace were Monday, Sept.

28, 2009, at Taylor Funeral Home in Dickson, with the Rev. Sam Brown officiat- ing. Interment followed in Cumberland Furnace Cemetery. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Cumberland Furnace Cemetery Fund. Arrangements were by the Taylor Funeral Home.

Ricky was born July 23, 1963, in Downers Grove, Ill. He died on Sept. 26, 2009, at Dickson Healthcare Center. He is survived by his father, Richard D. Helgerson and his wife, Anna of Cumberland Furnace; sister, Victoria Lynn Brown and her husband, Joe, of Dickson; one nephew, Derik Stockton and his wife, Heather; of Dickson; two nieces, Deanna Selke and Elizabeth Selke of Dickson; one great -niece, Baleigh Stockton; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Shaw Helgerson Ingraham. Patricia M. Herman BLACK RIVER STEVENS POINT, Wis. Patricia M. Herman, 62, of Black River Falls and formerly of Stevens Point died Sunday, Sept.

27, 2009, at Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Funeral Home in Stevens Point. Burial will be Monday at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Stevens Point. Relatives and: friends may call from noon to 1 p.m.

Wednesday at Torgerson's Funeral Home in Black River Falls and from noon to services Friday at the funeral home in Stevens Point. Everett 'Blaze' Blaha Everett "Blaze" Blaha, 86, of Independence died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at TriCounty Memorial Nursing Home in Whitehall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at SS.

Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. Burial with military rites will be in the church cemetery. Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service followed by a rosary, and 8 to 10 a.m.

Thursday, both at Edison Funeral Home in Independence. whether to grant Avery a new trial in the 2005 slaying of Teresa Halbach. PANEL TO RECOMMEND FIXES FOR MINN. BUDGET ST. PAUL A new subcommittee will study the state's budget problems and make recommendations when the Legislature convenes in February.

Top legislative Democrats say they are naming the panel to address a multibillion-dollar deficit anticipated for the state budget cycle that begins in 2011. Legislative sessions in even-numbered years like 2010 usually do not focus on budgeting, but lawmakers may be faced with budget decisions if a short-term deficit develops. Dorothy Mae Newman ONALASKA Dorothy Mae Newman, 68, of Onalaska died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at her home. She was born Dorothy Mae Walszon to Dorothy Przybylski in St.

Paul on April 12, 1941. After her mother passed, Dorothy was orphaned at a young age and was taken in by Lorraine McCarten. Dorothy graduated from Madison East High School in 1959, where she met her husband. She was joined in marriage by Dale Newman on March 17, 1960, in Madison. She spent many years working at Swiss Colony Cheese in Sun Prairie, before moving to Onalaska with her family.

The passions in her life included playing euchre and bingo. She also found it difficult to pass a rummage sale without stopping. The Green Bay Packers could also count on her support on Sundays, whether they won or lost. It has been heard that she was an "old school" type of person. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Diane (Joe) Krause of Onalaska; son, Dave Newman of Onalaska; granddaughter, Alicia Krause of Onalaska; grandsons, Joshua Krause of Madison and David Newman Jr.

of Cashton; and great -grandson, Cameron Krause of Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Dickinson Funeral Home, 401 01 Main Onalaska.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of services. Dorothy will be missed and loved by all who knew her. Information and online condolences may be shared at www.dickinsonfuneral homes.com. Lela Grace (Strauss) Stugen Lela Grace (Strauss) Stugen, 94, of La Crosse passed away Saturday, Sept.

26, 2009, at St. Joseph's Rehab Center in La Crosse. She was born April 11, 1915, in Lamont, Wis. Lela was a resident of La Crosse for more than 80 years and retired from St. Francis Hospital.

Lela was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Stugen; her brothers, Chester, Morris, Alfred, Fred, Wade and Elmer Strauss; and her sister, Ada (Strauss) Hill. Lela is survived by her daughter, Ginny (Ralph) Hanson of Tampa, grandchildren, Jackie (Freddie) DeLeon of Webster, Kevin (Cindy) Hanson of Racine, and Brian (Dora) Hanson of Plainsville, six great -grandchildren; and 10 great -great -grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct.

2, at SchumacherKish Funeral Home of La Crosse. Pastor Scott Skogen will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in La Crosse. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

Stay in shape with health and fitness news Every Wednesday in HEALTH La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Conductor, SEASON Search 2009 2010 Six different Conductors will audition for the position of Music Director of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss a single performance subscribe now! New subscribers join now 6 concerts for $61! Call the office for tickets 608-783-2121 www.lacrossesymphony.org Gerhard W. Kapanke Kapanke COON VALLEY Gerhard W. Kapanke, 96, formerly of rural Coon Valley, died Sunday Sept. 27, 2009, with his wife and Kapanke family by his side at Alterra Sterling House in La Crosse, where he had resided the past two years.

Gerhard was born Feb. 11, 1913, on Stoddard Ridge in town of Bergen, Vernon County, to Ferdinand and Alma (Krause) Kapanke. His family moved when he was 2 years old to the farm in rural Coon Valley, where he farmed for 83 years. On June 4, 1935, Gerhard married Lillian Meyer at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in La Crosse, and together they raised six children. He was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of St.

Peter's Hamburg Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; six children, David (Janice) and Paul (Janice) of Coon Valley, Mary (Paul) Benson of Stoddard, John (Sherry) of Minneapolis and Dan (Ruth) and Ruth (Robert) Lenser of La Crosse; 20 grandchildren; and 25 great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Arlene Markle and Alida Johnson. Private family funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, at St.

Peter's Hamburg Lutheran Church in rural Chaseburg, with burial to immediately after in the church cemetery. Public memorial services will then take place at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg, with Pastor Steven Oldre officiating. Friends are also invited to a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m.

today at Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley and to greet family at St. Peter's in Chaseburg on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time. A special thank you to the residents and staff of Alterra Sterling House for their excellent care and friendship. Vida Christine (Hansen) Farris TOMAH Vida Christine (nee Hansen) Farris, 86, of Tomah died Monday, Sept.

28, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home in Tomah. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Byron.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to services Wednesday at the church. John M. Sobota John M. Sobota, 48, of La Crosse died Monday, Sept.

28, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be announced by Dickinson Funeral Home of La Crosse. We. Honor the Memory COLLEEN PAPACEK September 29, 2006 It has been 3 years since you left us. You are gone but still with us.

We will always love VON and miss you. Jerome your Family.