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STATEMETRO Wisconsin State Journal, Saturday, June 23, 1990 UW doctors endorse breast conservation 3B ing number of breast cancers are detected at early stages. That is primarily due to an increasing use of mammograms, he said. The consensus statement the first in five years noted that, of 150,000 new patients diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990, about 75 to 80 percent will have small cancers and about two thirds of these will have no involvement of lymph nodes. Mastectomy is still recommended for women who have larger cancers, multiple cancers or other conditions that may increase the chance of recurrence of the cancer, the statement noted. small breast cancers.

In the Midwest, only about 25 percent of women receive breast conservation surgery. Tormey said the findings of the national conference will have little effect on how cancer patients are treated at the UW "because we provided many of the research findings on which the recommendations are made; we are already doing what the conference recommends." The UW-Madison physician did not criticize Midwestern physicians but the clear implication of the findings of the national conference on breast cancer treatment is that too many Midwestern women lose their breasts unnecessarily. By William R. Wineke Medical reporter More than half the women who undergo breast cancer surgery in the Midwest may lose their breasts unnecessarily, if guidelines issued this week by a national cancer conference are correct. Dr.

Douglass Tormey, professor of oncology and medicine at the UW Clinical Cancer Center, said Friday that mastectomy rates for full breast removal are far higher in the Midwest than they are on the East Coast. Tormey said about 70 percent of women on the East Coast receive "breast conservation surgery" or "lumpectomy" for removal of decide to have a mastectomy instead," Tormey suggested. Tormey introduced a "consensus" statement on breast cancer developed by the National Institutes of Health. The paper was remarkable not only for what it recommended but, also, for the major emphasis it placed on cosmetic effects of various forms of surgery. In the past, cancer experts have, by and large, concentrated on treatment forms, and cosmetic aspects of surgery have not been emphasized.

Tormey said one reason why lumpectomies are as effective as they seem to be is that an increas The National Institutes of Health meeting, at which Tormey and Dr. Kennedy Gilchrist, a UW Medical School anatomist, each presented papers, concluded that breast conservation surgery is at least as effective as mastectomy for many women with small breast cancers. Studies that have followed the progress of cancer patients for 17 years show that women who have had lumpectomies survive as long as women who had breast removal, Tormey said. Because keeping the breast generally gives a woman a higher quality of life than she would enjoy if her breast was removed, breast-conserving surgery should be the treatment of choice for women with small breast cancers (generally considered to be smaller than 2Vi inches), Tormey said. He said there may be several reasons why so many Midwestern women have the more disfiguring mastectomies.

One is that the women and their physicians are not yet familiar with the statistics on lumpectomy and mastectomy. Another is that some rural women may prefer to avoid the weeks of outpatient radiation therapy that often follows the lumpectomy, he said. "A farm woman who has to drive 100 miles each way for outpatient radiation therapy may Southwest Tech tax rate rises slightly Smaller towns begin recycling By Roger A. Gribble Wisconsin State Journal Taxpayers in the Southwest Wisconsin Vocational School District will face a slight tax increase under a 1990-91 district budget adopted Thursday night by the District Board. Under the $14.1 million spending package the owner of a $50,000 home will pay $98.76 in vocational school taxes, up $2.17 from the current tax on that home, said David Lindow, district business manager.

This year's spending totals almost $13.9 million. The district, headquartered in Fennimore, consists of Grant, Iowa, Richland, Lafayette and Crawford counties, plus parts of Green, Dane, Sauk and Dodge counties. Lindow said budget figures are based on an anticipated 2.5 percent increase in district valuation, an indication the district's economy is improving. Last year, when valuation increased two-thirds of 1 percent, was the first year valuation increased after six consecutive years of decline, he noted. The budget calls for a tax levy of $4,104,333, said Lindow, up $60,289 from the present levy.

The tax rate, about $2.08 per. $1,000 of equalized valuation, will be up about 14 cents per $1,000 of the museum in 1961. Stephen Eisenberg, a lawyer representing DeFoe, said his client is innocent. He said he does not expect further charges against DeFoe, who faced one count of grand theft in February. "A lot of people had access to this stuff," Eisenberg said.

But Ann Sayles, an assistant district attorney who is prosecuting the case, did not rule out further action against the two defendants. "The investigation continues," Sayles said. She asked buyers who believe they were saddled with goods stolen from the museum to contact police. Ex-volunteer accused of aiding museum thefts Recycling is the buzzword this summer in many Dane County communities rushing to get programs started before the county landfill ban takes effect next Jan. 1.

Verona has begun a voluntary program for newsprint, yard waste, paper, tires and batteries at the city's public works garage. The program becomes mandatory next year. Cambridge now has a newspaper recycling ordinance. Papers will be collected at the village garage on the second and third MARV BALOUSEK Saturday of each month. Recycling also is on the agenda at Monday's meeting of the Rockdale village board.

Yard waste, already banned last Jan. 1 from the landfill, is collected at two county sites. When the waste sits around long enough, it turns into compost, which is available free for gardeners. The compost can be picked up from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Dane County Regional Airport on Messerschmidt Road or from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m.

to 7 p.m. Saturdays at Lake Farm Park on Libby Road. Another new administrator: Still another Dane County school district is getting a new administrator, the latest in a seemingly endless round of replacements during the past couple of years. James Stillman will become administrator July 1 of the DeForest school district, replacing Augusto Munoz, who is retiring Friday. By Melissa George Courts reporter A former volunteer for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin was hit Friday with new theft charges, and a prosecutor asked anyone who may have bought treasures from the man to step forward.

Rodney DeFoe, 20, is accused of scheming with a former museum archivist to sell 18 pieces of jewelry and pottery worth about $50,000, according to a criminal complaint. DeFoe was charged with racketeering and three counts of acting as a party to theft with his roommate and former co-worker, Janice O'Connell, 51, who began work at Vote sought A Dane County referendum seeking a constitutional change on whether the state should pay for programs it requires could be on the November ballot. The referendum, proposed in a resolution introduced Thursday night by Sup. Kelly McDowell, 24th District, Monona, initially received broad support, listing 17 liberal and conservative supervisors as on state funding of programs it orders valuation. Lindow said the board increased the rate so it could make additional payments on its building debt to qualify for additional state aid.

The district's operating budget, $9,015,907, is down slightly from this year's $9,042,595 because the district does not have to include funds to cover the cost of interdis-trict tuition, Lindow said. During recent years, the district has paid out from $400,000 to $450,000 in interdistrict tuition to other districts to cover the cost of educating Southwest Tech students in other districts that offer programs not offered by this district. DeFoe, who worked for about a year as a volunteer at the museum, met O'Connell while she was vacationing in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in 1987, according to a criminal complaint in Dane County Circuit Court. He later moved into her mobile home, 376 Raven Lane, and they allegedly began looting the museum last July, according to the complaint. The pair netted about $34,000 from sales of antique dolls, gold watches and a blown-glass urn, the complaint said.

Last August, they sold a pin, watch and chain worth about $8,800 results may influence state legislators. County Executive Richard Phelps has criticized the state for not providing enough money to pay for programs it requires counties to offer. Phelps, who blamed insufficient state aids for a portion of recent property tax increases, could not be reached for comment Friday on the proposed referendum. "The escalating cost of state brother; one sister; and a grandson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 25, 1990 at 11:00 a.m.

in ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Friends may call on Sunday, from 3:00 until 5:00 and 7:00 until 9:00 at the MCGINLEY FUNERAL HOME In Dodgeville, where a parish rosary will be held at 8:00 p.m. Ringstad, Jane (Christenson) MADISON Jane (Christenson) Ringstad, age 70, long-time Madison resident, died on Thursday, June 21, 1990 at a Stoughton nursing home. She was born on September 2, 1919 In Florence, Wisconsin, and has lived In Madison since 1937.

She graduated from the UW-Madison with a Bachelors degree in Social Science. She has been a long-time member of the Delta Phi Omega sorority. She worked for the American Red Cross during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. She was married to Truman Christenson and they operated Christy's on Lake Waubesa for many years. She is survived by four children, Christine (David) Flatt of Springfield, Illinois, Timothy Christenson of Stoughton, Katherlne (Richard) Larson of Madison, and Chase Christenson of Stoughton; four grandchildren, Carlo Vallone, Tyrone and Amanda Larson, and Truman L.

Flatt, III; two sisters, Margaret Erickson of Iron Mountain, Michigan, and June Till of Florence, Wisconsin; and a brother, George "Buzz" Youngs of Hastings, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; an Infant daughter, Mary; and two sisters, Marion Yusba and Lillian Connery. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, with Father Robert Gille officiating. Burial will be in ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK.

Friends may call from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, at the funeral home. She will five In loving memory by her many friends, her children, grandchildren and family. May she rest In peace. Schleicher, Marion MADISON Marion Schleicher, age 77, died on Friday, June 22, 1990, at her home.

The former Marion Sawdy was born on December 21, 1912, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Marlon retired as Food Service Supervisor at the Madison Convalescent Center In 1979. She Is survived by daughters. Donna Schleicher of Madison, Cher Buckner of Fremont, California, Judl Haines of Caspar, Wyoming, Sheila Riemer of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Suzy Taylor of Fremont, California, Charles and Dennis Riemer of Wisconsin Rapids, Terri The State Vocational School Board and the Legislature have voted to eliminate interdistrict tuition. Districts which normally receive such payments from other districts will receive state aid to help offset the loss of such revenue, although this special aid will ultimately be phased out.

Lindow said the budget is based on the district having the equivalent of 1,075 full-time students, up about 10 from the past year. The budget also calls for the borrowing of up to $750,000 for the third and final phase of a roof repair and remodeling program, Lindow said. to Karen Rahn, owner of American Antiques, Coins Jewelry in Mazomanie, the complaint said. A former curator who worked for the historical society for 30 years told police the three items apparently were stolen from the museum wall where they were kept in a case, the charges state. Most of the goods were taken from places in the society where few were permitted to enter, an official said.

O'Connell was charged Thursday with racketeering, telecommunications fraud and three theft counts. DeFoe was released on a $2,000 signature bond. mandates has forced attention on the urgent need for relieving counties of the burden of funding state-required programs," the resolution said. The proposal also said that a county sales tax is not an adequate solution to rising property taxes because property taxes have continued to increase in counties that have adopted a one-half percent sales tax. Storks of Wisconsin Rapids, Jim Haines of Fallbrook, California, Mike Haines of Caspar, Wyoming; and a sister, Genevieve Olsen of Sarasota, Florida.

She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Rd. Smith, Leon LONE ROCKRICHLAND CENTER -Leon H. Smith, age 81, of rural Lone Rock, died on Thursday, June 21, 1990, at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital.

He was born on October 5, 1908, In Eagle Township to L. Bernie and Matie (Recob) Smith. On November 18, 1952 he married the former Evelyn Keehn. He was the owner and operator of the Tip Top Cleaners In Richland Center for several years. Survivors Include his wife Evelyn Smith of Lone Rock; three daughters, Julie (Frank) Hubbard of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Peggy (Dr.

Ben) Welch of Danville, Illinois, Dr. Caryl (Leif) Shaver of Tuscon, Arizona; and six grandchildren, Johnathan, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Sarah Hubbard, and Jesse and John Welch. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Moiiday, June 25, 1990, at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in the RICHLAND CENTER CEMETERY.

Friends may call at the PRATT CHAPEL on Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Or on Monday morning from 8:00 o.m. until the time of the service. Thompson, Glen Kay DULUTH, MINNESOTASPOONER, WISCONSIN Glen Kay Thompson, oge 80, died on June 16, 1990 In Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on June 2, 1910 to William S.

and Nellie' (Gray) Thompson. Glen grew up and attended school In Spooner, On June 13, 1936 he married Esther Johnson and they moved to Superior, Wisconsin to make their home, 1945 the family moved to Trego, Wisconsin where Glen farmed and worked for the Spooner City Schools until his retirement In 1970. Among those who survive and gratefully shared his life are his wife, Esther of Trego; three daughters, Imogene (Mrs. LeRoy HeirUein) of Glldden, Wisconsin, Artene (Mrs. Ron Sebranek) of and Glenda Scolzo of Tucson, Arizona; five grandchildren, Jody ond Wayne Strait of Union Center, Wisconsin, Kevin, Brian, and Judianne Helnleln of Glldden, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; ond three sisters. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 18. Burial was In Earl Cemetery, Earl, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Heights school district may be next. John Gehn, administrator for 16.

years, attended the final board meeting before his retirement last week. Quality of bike paths: One candidate in a special election for a vacant Fitchburg aldermanic seat says he is interested in improving the quality of life. The other says he is a strong advocate of bike paths. Henry Joe Wheeler, a certified registered nurse and anesthetist at Ohmeda, said maintaining the city's quality of life is his top priority. His opponent, James Gammeter, a skilled laborer for the Dane County Highway Department, said he wants to see Fitchburg bicycle paths connected to the Madison system.

Lots of debate: Three odd-sized lots in Cross Plains have become the subject of heated debate. Middleton developer Nic Ladopoulos wants to buy one of them and move a house there. But the lot is about 4,000 square feet shy of requirements, so he needs a zoning variance. The variance would be granted as part of the village's tax incremental district. If Ladopoulos also buys two companion odd-shaped lots, he comes closer to the square-footage requirements.

Supporters of the variance say opponents are jealous. Opponents call the whole thing a "hodgepodge deal." The same site was rejected for the village's new emergency medical services building. Balousek's column appears weekly. Phone: 252-6142. area all his life.

He Is survived by a daughter Mrs. Herbert (Norma) Ashmore of Bagley; two sons Roger and Richard, both of Potosi; three granddaughters; two brothers Clarence of Platteville and Robert of Cossvllle; two sisters Delphla Slock of Mount Hope and Virginia Vesperman of Platteville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster-Ganley Funeral Home in Potosi with burial in Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster. Friends may call from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m.

Saturday at the funeral home in Potosi. Ehlert, Carl F. MADISON Carl F. Ehlert, born May 14, 1916, died peacefully June 21, 1990. His wife, Evelyn, preceded him in death January 31, 1989.

A sister and brother died In prior years. Our father was an outstanding student -athlete in his youth. He served his country with distinction in the European Theater in World War H. Dad was a respected executive of the Wisconsin Telephone Company, his employer for 32 years. He augmented his community's growth and the development of Its youth through his leadership in Its various service organizations.

He was a lifelong and on octive member of the Lutheran Church. Those who knew him or knew of him, knew him to be a man of high principle, dignity, and grace. Thev admired his accomplishments and appreciated his contributions. They enjoyed his friendship, and they will miss him. Our admiration, thanks, and love be with you.

Dad. Your children, Sara and Rob, Emily and John, Karen and Tom. Our love too. Grandpa, Krista and Morta, Alex and Tyler, and Theo. XOXOX Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m.

on Sunday, June 24, 1990 in the FITCH-LA WR ENCE-S ANFILLIPPO FUNERAL HOME located at 6021 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. The Reverend Stanley Klyve will officiate. Burial will be In the Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Friends ore asked to con at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friends may also can at the Chapel of the Chimes in Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 132nd and Capitol Drive, Brook field, on Monday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m.

until 12:00 noon, lieu of flowers, memorialscontributions in his name con be mode to the Midvale Death notices Today's death notice index Behnke, Carl 78 Rock Springs Callahan, Phyllis L. Callahan Columbus Cammack, Joseph 86 Potosi Ehlert, Carl 74 Madison Frambs, Faye 63 Rock Springs Lawrence, Rhyli 3 months Madison McCluskey, Patrick 80 Dodgeville Ringstad, Jane (Christenson), 70 Madison Schleicher, Marion, 77 Madison Smith, Leon 81 Lone RockRichland Center Thompson, Glen Kay, 80 Duluth, Minn.Spooner, Wis. Death notices 7:30 am. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays 8 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, open Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. McDowell suggested the following referendum question: "Should the Wisconsin constitution be amended to require the state to provide full funding for any programs, services or benefits that it requires local governments to provide." The referendum would not be binding and would only appear on Nov. 6 ballots in Dane County.

But, McDowell said in the resolution, the Dartlnerro and Darlene Clark; and cousins Ronald Brianna and Larance; also by many others too numerous to name. Funeral services will be held at FITCH-LAWRENCE-SAN FILLIPPO FUNERAL HOME, 6021 University Avenue at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 1990 with Reverend Klrby Mason officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:00 noon and the time of services.

McCluskey, Patrick J. DODGEVILLE Patrick J. McCluskey, age 80, of Dodgeville, passed away suddenly the Iowa County Memorial Hospital early Friday morning, June 22. P.J. was born to Patrick and Julio (Harrington) McCluskey of Clyde, Wisconsin.

He married the former Mary Poor on August 28, 1934 In Dodgeville. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dodgeville. He is survived by his wife Mary and twelve children, Patricia (Jim) Killselly of Dodgeville, Patrick, Jr. (Janet) McCluskey, of Mineral Wells, Texas, Mary Lou (Sam) Ace of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, Kenneth (Kay) McCluskey of Rockford, Illinois, Dorothy (David) DeVoss of Dodgeville, Gerry Riley and Demis Ruppert of Blue Mounds, Barbara (Howard) Wilkenson of Sandwich, llinois, Larry (Carol) McCluskey of Dodgeville, Dick McCluskey of Dodgeville, Mike (Chris) McCluskey of Waukesha, Kay Buechele and Gary Bohn of Mount Horeb, Bruce (Laurie) McCluskey of Ridge way; 42 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

He Is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Betty (Ward) Hydanus of Modi son. He was preceded in death by his parents; one Behnke, Carl H. ROCK SPRINGS Carl H. Behnke, age 78, died on Tuesday, June 19, 1990, at a Neenah Hospital.

He had owned and operated Behnke's Supper Club In Rock Springs for over 25. years. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Dennis) Potter of Neenah; two sons, Harlan (Helen) Behnke of Nashua, New Hampshire, Robert (Mary) Behnke of Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren; a great granddaughter; and a sister, Anita Brooks of Reedsburg. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m.

on Sunday, June 24, 1990, at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH in Reedsburg. A lunch will follow at the Rock Springs Community Center. Hammer-Hoof Funeral Home Reedsburg Callahan, Phyllis L. COLUMBUS Phyllis L.

Callahan, of 856 South Charles Street died on Friday, June 22, 1990 at her home. She was born in Belleville, Wisconsin to Jacob and Bessie Luchsinger. She was married to Carroll B. Callahan on September 27, 1939 In Milwaukee. She was a 1929 University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate where she received her B.S.

degree in Speech and English. She taught school in Antigo, Randolph, Columbus and Oconomowoc for 10 years. She was on the debating team at UW-Madison. She was on the Columbus School Board for 17 years and was a clerk of the school district. She was a member of the Columbus Womens Club and was past president.

She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Columbus. She is survived by her husband, Carroll B. Callahan of Columbus; two nephews, Judge J.K. Callahan of Monroe, and Paul (Ruth) Callahan of Endeavor; a niece, Margaret Ookes of Kenosha.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Tim Callahan on August 6, 1988. A Memorial Mass win be held on Saturday, June 30, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Columbus. Jones-Jensen Funeral Home Columbus Cammack, Joseph J.

POTOSI Joseph J. Cammack, age 86, of Potosi, died on Thursday, June 21, 1990 at the Lancaster Living Center. His wife Olive (Orcutt) Cammack died on July 26, 1987. He was born In Ellenboro Township on September 14, 1903 to Joseph and Edith (Jones) Cammack and he farmed the Potosi Community Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, Madison, or the Kiwanls Foundation. Frambs, Faye L.

ROCK SPRINGS Faye L. Frambs, age 63, died on Thursday, June 21, 1990, at her home. Survivors include her husband Roger; her mother, Louise Jackson of Baraboo; a daughter and son-in-law Linda and Ronald LeMolne of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Mark, Traci, Tom, and Dawn; four brothers, Donald Jackson of Baraboo, Duane (Evelyn) Jackson of Ohio, Robert Jackson of Maryland, Clayton (Janet) Jackson of Menasha, Wisconsin; sister, Mary (Mrs. Donald) Kas-ten of Baraboo; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

on Monday, June 25, 1990, at the HAMMER-HOOF FUNERAL HOME In Reedsburg with Pastor Charles Wilson officiating. Interment win be at ST. JOHN'S CEMETERY, Rock Springs. The family win receive friends from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Lawrence, Rhyli A. MADISON RhyH A. Lawrence, age 3 months, went to play with the angels In heaven on June 21, 1990. She was born on April 3, 1990, and during her short stay on Earth touched the fives of many. She is survived by her parents, Samuel Jr.

and Hedi Lawrence; a sister, Simone; grandparents Penny and Darnel Jockson, Barbara and Samuel Lawrence, and Lavelle and Laurie Rudd; aunts Andria, Virgin-la, Michelle, Nicole, Kathy, and Precious; uncles Victor, Kinyata, Ronald and Rodney; great-grandparents, Bessie Holder, and William and Cimmie Brown; God-parents.