Dale Schultz, Wisconsin State Senator: District 17

Eric Hamilton (right) of Circle Energy in Dodgeville explained the process of turning canola and other oil seed crops into homegrown energy to a group of visitors including University of Wisconsin Extension Chancellor Ray Cross and Senator Dale Schultz.

Arcadia Books in downtown Spring Green is beautiful and has great coffee and food. Left to Right: Chamber of Commerce Director Dawn Eno, Arcadia Manager John Christianson, and Arcadia owner Jackie Singleton.

At Richland Electric Cooperative, General Manager Shannon Clark showed Dale how REC provides Excede and WildBlue satellite broadband service.

Dave Hyzer (left) of LaValle had Senator Dale Schultz to his home to see the solar energy system installed by Kurt Schlieckau (middle) of Schlieckau Heating & Cooling, North Freedom.

Apiary owners David and son Tayt (right) Rasmussen of LaValle discussed bee health and the honey industry with Dale who chairs the state senate committee for agriculture.

Dale helped pass AB59 to help small winery distributor cooperatives and saw Governor Scott Walker sign it into law with, from left, Jim Rabbitt, John Manske and Bill Oemichen of the Cooperative Network.

UW Platteville students, faculty and administrators asked questions of Senators Cullen and Schultz during a stop on the 'Common Ground Tour in October 2011.

Badger State Ethanol, Monroe, hosted Dale and Senator Tim Cullen on a 'Common Ground Tour' stop where they talked jobs and other benefits of our state's ethanol industry. (L-R) Gary Kramer, President & CEO; Kurt Koller, Plant Manager; Sen. Cullen; Dale; and Erik Huschitt, V.P. of Operations.

Dale joined Madison College (MATC) President Dr. Bettsey Barhorst at a celebration of the start of projects approved by voters in 2010 to build projects in Madison and upgrade campuses in Reedsburg and elsewhere.

Senator Schultz kicked off the fall hunting season recently by joining friends on a successful goose hunt. Dale wishes everyone a safe and successful hunting season.

Connor Roche, Darlington is “doing great and absolutely loves it” as a new Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He’s pictured during an Independence Day parade. Dale was pleased to get to know Connor and advocate for his acceptance to West Point.

Dale and Rep. Howard Marklein (right) presented a citation by the legislature to Wiota Fire Department Chief Bruce Ruegsegger celebrating 100 years and disabled-access for the community's one-room school house, still used for community events. Photo: Hillary Dickerson, Republican Journal.

The key community leaders behind Reedsburg’s beautiful new Veterans Memorial were joined by Dale and Rep. Ed Brooks, left, for a community dedication ceremony on Independence Day in Reedsburg’s Nishan Park.

Dale is proud to display in his Capitol office the wolf drawing by Jeff Thomas of Richland Center who has duchennes muscular dystrophy and is able to continue his artistry with the aid of CAD technology designed for NASA and the Air Force.

When the Village of Plain broke ground for its innovative Green Technology Training and Enterprise Center, Dale joined Rep. Howard Marklein (4th from right) and other officials who supported the job growth project.

When Riverdale Elementary fourth grade students and teacher Stacy Ottman toured the state capitol, they also met with their senator, Dale Schultz.

Dale shared his environmental ethic with residents of the region he represents during Conservation Voters Lobby Day at the Capitol.

At Las Brisas restaurant in Dodgeville, several community members participated in a listening session Dale arranged including Rep. Howard Marklein, Mayor Jim McCaulley, Ricky Terrien of Iowa County Economic Development Corp, Tom Schraeder of Hodan Center, and Wally Orzechowski and David Vobora of the region's Community Action Program

This group didn't solve all of the world's problems, but the listening session at Papa's Donuts in Richland Center allowed community members and Mayor Larry Fowler (on Dale's right) to stay in touch with their state senator.

Nick Chiaverotti of Darlington earned the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout award and Dale was honored to present him a citation by the Wisconsin Senate commending Nick for using his leadership skills in service to the community.

Dale recognized Mary Rice who is known and liked by most Boscobel area residents for her help at the public library. Dale knows public libraries are more essential than ever to enable all community members to access global information resources

Dale joined State School Superintendent Tony Evers to presents Evers' “Fair Funding for Our Future” school finance plan in November 2010 in Prairie du Sac. For details visit http://www.fairfundingforourfuture.org.

It's important to thank those who give their time and talents to benefit the well being of their fellow community members. Dale thanked Gary Smelcer (L) and Jim Imhoff (R) by presenting them with citations by the Wisconsin Senate commending their years of service with the Hillpoint First Responders.

“Thank you for putting people to work!” is what Dale said to Dusty Hromadka (with scissors), during the grand opening of the O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Platteville. The store’s staff cut the ribbon with friends and members of the Platteville Chamber of Commerce.

Ron Fruit (holding citation), general manager and co-owner of WRCO AM & FM, Richland Center, was honored by the UW Colleges as a friend and advocate. Dale presented Ron and Beth Fruit (left) a citation by the Senate recognizing their community service.

David Campbell of Fennimore is a leader for his community today and soon to be a leader for America, Dale believes. Dale is pleased to help recognize our best and brightest youth by participating in events like David's Eagle Scout award ceremony.

Energy Unlimited, Inc., and its President John Lundell, Dodgeville are helping create Wisconsin's bioenergy future and sustainable jobs. Dale helped by arranging visits by leaders from the private and public sector to see the firm's new biomass generator. The generator is now drawing rave reviews, and help, from the state's Office of Energy Independence, Alliant Energy and Dairyland Power Cooperative.

Scott Grinder (center) has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Grinder, a junior at Reedsburg High School, achieved the rank upon successfully overseeing the design and construction of a handicap accessible pier at Plenke’s Pond. Grinder is pictured with Senator Dale Schultz (r) and Representative Ed Brooks (l), who presented a citation from the Wisconsin Senate.

State Senator Dale Schultz (left) shared a laugh with Fennimore dentist Richard Lofthouse in Memorial Park during the July Chicken BBQ sponsored by the Fennimore Chamber of Commerce. At the event, the Chamber presented 2010 Citizen of the Year awards to Mary Davis and Dr. Eulogio Aguilar; Chamber Business of the Year award to Angie and James Faith of Speedy Mart; and Fennimore Family of the Year award to Steve, Christy, Brian and Brad Cooley. For more information, go to www.fennimore.com, "What's Happening".

At the Alliant Energy Nelson Dewey plant in Cassville, Dale saw how biomass is becoming part of our energy future and Southwest Wisconsin is a leader for bioenergy research and development. In the photo, pellets made from a byproduct of ethanol production at the Badger State Ethanol plant in Monroe are mixed with coal to generate electricity.

Senator Schultz enjoyed Lancaster’s annual “Night on the Square” in July, which featured music by the municipal band of Heiden, Germany, during the visit by a delegation of 65 Heiden community leaders, including Mayor Heiner Buss, pictured with Dale (right) and Lancaster Mayor Jerry Wehrle (left).

Reedsburg High School student Jordyn Schara has organized two community events that have collected and safely disposed over 800 pounds of unwanted prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), and veterinary drugs plus sharps, personal care products and mercury. Dale was there to thank Jordyn for her initiative and leadership to prevent drinking water contamination and teen drug abuse.

Virgil "Wolf" Schulenberg showed Dale the newest model bike at his Sauk Prairie Harley Davidson when Dale stopped to talk small business issues. Schulenberg consistently ranks as one of the manufacturer's top dealers globally.

Louie's Specialty Foods in Argyle is now in its second generation as a 'local food' maker, using old-world recipes for baked custards and puddings of rice, tapioca, bread and rice with raisins. Owners Ann and Dennis Lancaster are poised to expand production and add jobs. L-R: Argyle President Wayne Wilson, Ann Lancaster, Argyle Clerk Sandra Flannery, Dale, Dennis Lancaster.

In Argyle, Victor "Junior" Tollakson of Pioneer Seeds hosted a stop by Dale where the serious challenges facing farmers were discussed.

Lafayette County dairy farmers Jim Winn of Cottonwood Dairy, and Jim DiGangi of Darlington Ridge Farms, received Dale's thanks for being leaders for America's Dairyland at a meeting to discuss the industry's challenges.

Darlington area friends joined Dale for lunch and talking over issues, including Chamber of Commerce Director Suzi Osterday, left, and Bev Anderson, right.

Tracy and Patrick Taggart, Jr. gave Dale a tour of the energy efficiency systems and features they incorporated into the recently constructed Sauk City office of the LaRowe, Gerlach and Roy Law Office at the intersection of Lueders Road and River Road.

Dale presented Norma Clavadatscher of Sauk County a citation by the Wisconsin Senate commending her volunteer and leadership roles with 4-H, Homemakers, Sauk Prairie Hospital, Headstart, Blackhawk United Methodist Church, WINR Recycling Center, the Famous Living Flag, newspaper correspondent, and her family, including husband Wally, pictured with her.

Henry Russell of Prairie du Sac is a model of community service, having worked at Giegerich's Sons printing over 50 years and serving as volunteer firefighter many years, EMT, US Army, American Legion, Sauk Prairie Historical Society, Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce and donating over 25 gallons of blood.

Barb Studnicka, owner of Anne Maries Garden Café on Main Street in the Village of Plain, provided a warm and inviting spot for a community listening session where Village President Ray Ellenbolt arrived with breaking news of a $2.4 million grant for building a Green Technology Center off Highway 23.

Senator Schultz talks with Plain Village President Ray Ellenbolt and Sheila Tafs, Village Clerk/Treasurer about the Village’s proposed Green Technology Training and Enterprise Center.

Senator Schultz visits The Kraemer Company in Plain to discuss transportation investment in Wisconsin. From left to right are Ed Bettinger, Senator Schultz, Ray Ellenbolt, Plain Village President, John Bettinger and Joe Kraemer.

Senator Schultz visits with Jason Dallman, owner of Main Street Firepower in Loganville.

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