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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Senator Schultz meets with Southwest Family Care staff and providers at the Richland Hospital to discuss health care delivery in the region.

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

Senator Schultz packs meals for the Feed My Starving Children food relief program with Sandy Breininger in Dodgeville.

Hustler area residents had plenty of good questions and comments for Dale at a community listening session at the Hooterbowl, where owner Susan (Steve) Peasley provided homemade kringle.

Leaders for Mauston and Juneau County told transportation agency staff about traffic safety and congestion problems at Mauston's I-90/94 interchange and Highway 82. A major sports complex business on Highway 82 is expected to open soon.

Senator Schultz is shown one of Hypro’s blower/vacuum machines by plant manager Chad Lueder and assembly supervisor Mike Piper.

Senator Schultz visits the new Village Hall currently under construction with Hazel Green Village President Dave Jegelehner.

"Be Alert For Motorcycles" say ABATE of Wisconsin members. ABATE builds relations with its representatives at an annual lobby day as it seeks education and enforcement for motorcycle rights and less distracted and impaired driving.

Tony and Julie Hook of Hook’s Cheese have brought international attention to Mineral Point and bolstered the region’s reputation as home to world-class artisan cheeses. While Dale stopped recently to thank and congratulate Tony and Julie Hook, Shirley Curran picked some Hook’s Cheddar, aged 15 years

After Senator Schultz spoke to the fourth grade class at North Freedom Elementary School, Dale told their teacher Mrs. Rundio and principal Mrs. Janke the class may've been the most attentive and asked the best questions of any class he's ever met.

The Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen, a project of Hodan Center, Mineral Point, is on schedule to open in the Spring of 2010. The Kitchen will advance the state's local foods strategy, provide jobs for Hodan clients and help create new jobs for the region. From left are Tom Schraeder, Executive Director, Hodan Center; Gary McGuire, VP of P.A. McGuire, Highland and construction project manager; Annette Pierce, Food Service Director for Hodan Center; and Dale. For info: http://iowacountyedc.org/food100.html

During a recent meeting, Richland County Sheriff Berglin and Dale discussed ways to control the costs for one of a sheriff's constitutional responsibilities - operating a county jail.

Alcam Creamery, Richland Center, is a local foods leader making exquisite tasting hand rolled butter used in smart local kitchens and every Ruth's Chris Steak House. From left, Jason Schultz, Alcam; Dale Schultz; Meegan Thompson, Richland County Economic Alliance; Mayor Larry Fowler and Lenny Schaub, Alcam.

Dale met with executives of Critical Access Hospitals he represents on the impact of budget cuts proposed by the Doyle administration on affordable community health care. From the left: John Russell, Boscobel Area Health Care; Senator Dale Schultz; Robert Van Meeteren, Reedsburg Area Medical Center; Phyllis Fritsch, Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville; and Nicole Clapp, Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster.

Beverly Wallace has served as a Richland County 4-H volunteer for 50 years, an accomplishment Dale was pleased to help celebrate by presenting her a citation by the Wisconsin State Senate

Dale presented Buena Anderson a senate citation recognizing her 50 years of volunteer service to the Richland County 4-H.

Lancaster Mayor Jerry Wehrle (right) and his wife Judy were among the ambassadors for the City at the 2009 World Dairy Expo in Madison, when Senator Dale Schultz stopped by the city’s booth. Dale thinks that Jerry’s aggressive marketing strategies on behalf of Lancaster have paid off by, for example, attracting one of the world’s largest goat cheese manufacturers, Canada-based Woolwich Dairy to open its first U.S. plant in Lancaster.

Dale was at the Dodgeville free clinic where volunteers give medical and dental care to many low income people without health coverage. Dale thanked those making it possible, including board members of Southwest Wisconsin CAP and their Director, Wally Orzechowski sitting in the dental chair.

A grassroots plan to supply venison to community food pantries in the southwest Wisconsin region is working thanks to hunters and several local meat processors. Pictured here, owner Josh Crubel, an owner of The Butcher Shop in Fennimore and Belmont Fresh Meats, accepts a deer donated by Dale. Dale praised Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program for developing a grassroots venison donor plan and everyone that has responded to make the holidays a little better for families in need.

From its inception, Senator Schultz has supported the International Business Resource Center located on the UW-Platteville campus. Dale hosted a Capitol visit from Ibrahim Shekarau, (center) Executive Governor of Kano State, Nigeria and Louis Nzegwu, UW-P Professor and Executive Director of the IBRC. Speaking at the Capitol reception, Dale said the IBRC and Nzegwu are great partners in helping the region’s businesses grow their international trade and in the process add more jobs that support our families and communities.

Darren R McCarthy, a member of Boy Scout Troop 81 of Richland Center, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. McCarthy constructed a handicapped accessible fishing pier at North Park Pond in Richland Center to achieve the Boy Scouts of America’s most honored rank. During a recent troop meeting Senator Schultz recognized McCarthy with a citation from the legislature, requested by Schultz and Representative Sheryl Albers.

Dale and Sheryl commemorated Juneau County’s 150th anniversary by donating a caricatures of the county’s state legislator past and present. The caricatures were created by Madison Artist Bernie Tennis at the request of Dale and Albers.

Dale congratulated long time friend and fellow conservationist David Ladd, at the Gathering Waters Conservancy Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration. Ladd, CEO of Walnut Hollow, received the 2007 Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award. Pictured with Dale and Ladd is Vicki Elkin of Gathering Waters Conservancy.

Dale and Sheryl talked with Pat Connors about his prized “Irish Thunder” Clydesdale horses while in Juneau County for the Sesquicentennial celebration.

InHealth Community Wellness Free Clinic in Boscobel is working to provide health care to flood victims in Southwest Wisconsin. To fund the effort, the clinic hosted a benefit concert featuring world music performers. Pictured with Dale (l-r) are InHealth Clinic coordinator Robin Transo, Clinic Doctor Meena Maski, Call for Peace Performer Art Shegonee, Free Clinic Doctor Ravikant Maski, InHealth Community Wellness Free Clinic volunteer Kim Mindham.

Dale and Sheryl made a stop to congratulate the employees of the Bank of Mauston's during their 75th anniversary celebration on September 15th. The two were in Mauston to commemorate Juneau County’s sesquicentennial.

In Iowa County, Arena leaders met with area business folk in September 2007 about the village as a partner to grow and attract businesses by tapping into powerful tools including the village's Community Development Authority and Tax Incremental Financing District, plus revolving loan funds, state programs and a myriad of other economic development resources. Dale shared ways his office is able to assist businesses. Pictured here after the meeting, John Forseth, owner of Electri-Tec in Arena, talked with Dale about development ideas for land on Hwy 14 that was once part of the Forseth family farm and is now zoned commercial in the Village.

Spring Green celebrated its 150th Birthday on the weekend of September 1st & 2nd. Dale was pleased to celebrate with the community by presenting a citation from the State Legislature to Village President Greg Prem.

Senator Dale Schultz and Wally Orzechowski, Director of Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, visited Lancaster Senior Village recently. They were joined by Mayor Jerry Wehrle, residents of the apartment units, community members and staff from Meridian Company, the firm that manages the apartments. The 24-unit project was made possible by SWCAP, the City of Lancaster, Meridian Management and other partners.

Dale met in Fennimore with entrepreneur John Klais, owner of Fennimore Lanes on August 24, 2007. Klais received help with his business plan from David Vobora, Director of the Jobs and Business Development Program, run by the Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program in Dodgeville. Klais has major renovations plans for Fennimore Lanes and SWCAP helped him secure financing for the project. Pictured (l to r): David Vobora, John Klais, Wally Orzechowski, SWCAP Executive Director; Robert Clefish; SWTC student and participant in SWCAP’s Skills Enhancement Program; Dale Schultz.

Dale participated in a discussion with Boscobel community leaders on advancing two exciting community development goals - a new day care center soon to be located in the Boscobel Industrial Park and the InHealth Community Wellness Center free clinic.

Platteville Development Group, Inc. presented a $10,000 donation to Jeff Nania, founder of the River Crossing Environmental Charter School. Dale connected the Platteville Development Group with Nania to implement environmentally sound practices that benefit development, the environment, and the community. The donation will further the educational mission of the River Crossing Environmental Charter School.

Dale held office hours at the Mauston - New Lisbon airport. Airport Board President Doug Wells explained a project underway that will significantly enhance the airport's value as an essential asset to attract new employers and accommodate the continued growth of existing employers.

While at the Juneau County Fair, Dale took a moment to discuss agriculture issues with Brian from WCOW 97 radio, the flagship station of the Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Company group of stations.

Dale was at Brenner Tank, LLC in Mauston recently to talk with General Manager John Barrett and Barbara Martin, Director, Greater Mauston Area Development Corporation. They are standing behind new Brenner-built stainless steel tanker trucks. Skilled workers at Brenner and Walker Stainless Equipment Co in New Lisbon have a national reputation for excellence in stainless steel welding and fabrication. That enabled Juneau County to attract a high-technology aerospace firm building stainless steel rocket fuel tanks.

The staff at the Meyer Insurance Agency, Sauk City, recently celebrated one of its own, Donna Jenkins, who has been with the firm for 25 years. Jenkins received a special citation from the state that cited her "warmth, sense of humor, depth of knowledge and professionalism". Pictured her are Diane Boettcher, Jenkins, Dale, Lise Meyer Kobussen, and Dan Kobussen.

National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event that unites citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, and local officials. Dale was happy to be a part of the August 7th event hosted by the Sauk Prairie Police Department. Dale is pictured with Missy and Lt Travis Hilliard, their children Ben and Ellie Hillard, and Sgt. Josh Sherman.

Helping communities achieve their development goals is a priority Dale Schultz (R-. Dale recently took David Martens, the new Area Development Manager with the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, to meet with local leaders in Shullsburg, Darlington, Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Barneveld and Arena to talk economic and community development goals. In Shullsburg Dale met with Martens, Benton Village President Gary McCrea, Lafayette County Supervisor Verne Jackson, Lafayette County-UW Extension Agent Cara Carper and Lafayette Development Corp Director JoAnne Ehasz at Miner Alley Restaurant.

Senator Dale Schultz is providing an internship for high school senior, Alison Zinna this summer. Zinna whose father Mark owns Stoneman’s Mill bakery in Platteville, is working in Schultz’s Capitol Office to gain first hand experience that will help her college goals. In the Schultz office, Zinna helps constituents over the phone and through correspondence, and helps the Senator on legislative issues.

At the July 30th Sauk County Tavern League meeting Dale helped bar owner Larry Drea celebrate two milestones – His 90th birthday and 60 years of operating Drea’s Bar near Hillpoint.

During a recent meeting in Lancaster, Representatives from Grant Regional Health Center briefed Senator Dale Schultz, Mayor Jerry Wehrle and others on a major renovation and development project in the works. Pictured here left to right are Jennifer Rutkowski, VP Patient Care Services; Dale; Nicole Clapp, President & CEO; and Van Osborn, Vice President, Financial Operations.

House on the Rock Senior Sales Manager Catharine Langrehr greeted Dale at the ceremony to launch the attraction’s first remodel in 50 years. The remodel will improve entrances, walkways, buildings and add two new gardens. The attraction will remain open during the remodel.

July 21st-28th was Hometowne Festival Week in Platteville. As part of the festivities, Dale attended the 57th annual Strawberry Festival in Legion Park to enjoy desert, live music and conversation with Platteville area residents. Dale is pictured at the event with Richard Schumacher.

Dale authored Senate Joint Resolution 51 to commend Jeff Nania upon receipt of the 2007 National Wetlands Award. Jeff is the founder of River Crossing Environmental Charter School in Portage, a nationally recognized school for grades 7 and 8. Jeff is pictured here with former students and River Crossing teacher Victoria Rydberg. Jeff is currently executive director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association.

Here's Dale and members of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board on their day canoeing on the Wisconsin River. Dale took the opportunity to talk with members about their role in administering a system of performance standards which are designed to protect the aesthetic integrity of the Riverway.

Avista, Inc. celebrated 20 years of success as a Platteville-based critical-systems software design and development firm. Dale is pictured with Avista, Inc. President Jim Schneller at the anniversary celebration in Platteville. Dale presented Schneller and the Avista team with a legislative citation to commemorate the occasion.

Cpl. James Hineman is pictured with the Wisconsin state flag Dale sent to him. Cpl. Hineman requested the flag to spruce up his quarters in Baghdad. According to Hineman, “It sure makes the room look a lot nicer and gives me hope of returning to see it flying back home!”

Barneveld 4th graders and their teacher Ms. Lewis met Dale when they toured the State Capitol. The trip was part of their studies about the State of Wisconsin. You can book your own Capitol tour online at http://www.wisconsin.gov. Let Dale know you’re coming with a call to his office, 800.978.8008.

Senator Schultz toured homes constructed as part of Neighborhood Housing Services of Richland County’s "Best Practice" New Home Construction Program at Airport View Subdivision in Sextonville. Pictured (l to r) are Terry Testolin Executive Director NHS of Richland County, Deborah Cureton - NHS Board Member, State Senator Dale Schultz, Antonio Riley Executive Director of Wisconsin Housing &DA, Allen Koch NHS.

Keeping a world-class public education system in Wisconsin is a priority for Dale. Dale met with Southwest Education Association members from Mineral Point in spring 2007. Pictured here at the Belmont dinner are SWEA members Paige Grimm, Laura Busch, Diane Smith and Chris Heins.

Entrepreneurs Tony Renger and Jim Fishnick started Simply Manufacturing to fabricate custom stainless steel equipment for the commercial kitchen and food processing industries. Senator Dale Schultz thanked them for investing locally to provide family supporting jobs with health benefits when he visited their Town of Prairie du Sac facility in 2007. Employers create the jobs and wealth that sustain our families and communities and Schultz works to make state government their partner. Contact Schultz to arrange a visit to your business at 800.978.8008.

Dale facilitated Richland Center Mayor Larry Fowler and City Council members going to Reedsburg for a tour of the Seats Incorporated plant. Seats recently opened a location in Richland Center. Here Dale is pictured with Mayor Fowler, Seats Inc. President Eric Sauey, and Dan Stowell.

During a day of meetings in the Fennimore area, Senator Dale Schultz dropped by Fennimore Fitness and Tanning to meet with owners Brent and Mary Sheckler. The trio discussed the importance of regular exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Fennimore Fitness offers a variety of exercise options including circuit training, treadmills, elliptical trainers, free weights, and aerobic classes. Fennimore Fitness also offers a variety of nutritional supplements and energy products.

At the Potosi Brewery project, Senator Schultz inspected construction progress among other recent stops in Grant County. Pictured (l-r) are area residents Jeff Curry and Travis Tranel, David Fritz of the Brewery Foundation Board who led the tour and construction foreman Tim.