Dale likes to offer job shadow opportunities to help those he represents learn how government works and encourage them take a more active role in participatory democracy. Connor Roche of Darlington saw the senate in action during a day in the Capitol.

Senator Schultz tours the Wisconsin Technical College - Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) program training facility at the Mauston campus. Pictured from left to right are CAN program instructor Natty Kranz, WTC President Lee Rasch and Mary Ann Herlitzke, WTC - Dean of Teaching and Learning.

Senator Schultz discusses workforce training and displaced worker assistance programs with Western Technical College staff at the Mauston Campus. Pictured from left to right are Mary Ann Herlitzke, WTC - Dean of Teaching and Learning, Julie Quist, School Counselor for the School District of Mauston, Lynette Livingston, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the School District of Mauston, Senator Schultz, Lee Rasch, WTC President and Patti Balacek, WTC - Director of Business and Industry Services.

Senator Schultz discusses transportation issues with Mauston City officials, Juneau County Economic Development staff and local business people.

Rick Davis, Owner of Sequoyah Outdoor Furnaces shows Senator Schultz one of their most energy and environmentally efficient stoves at their Mauston facility

Senator Schultz and John Barrett, general manager of Brenner Tank, Mauston, stand in front of one their tankers.

Dale supports our community libraries, and he thanked the Cuba City library for hosting one of his listening sessions and for the services the library provides to help people find a job during a tough economy.

Entrepreneur Tim Nolan, President of PTC Machining, in Cuba City, competes globally by making his firm ISO 9001 certified in 2008 and making precision metal products, like the patented choke for a shotgun barrel he showed Dale.

To keep America strong in innovation, entrepreneurism and advanced manufacturing jobs, the Cuba City School District in southwest Wisconsin has embraced Project Lead The Way. PLTW helps students gain a strong foundation to pursue directions in science, technology, engineering and math in college and career. Teacher Guy Kopp, left, and students in his Principles of Engineering class met their State Senator, Dale Schultz, who said skills gained through PLTW in problem solving and "how to get things done" will serve any student well in whatever field he or she chooses.

At Katina's Kitchen on Dickeyville's Main Street, Senator Dale Schultz enjoyed a home-style lunch with several community members and the friendly staff, including owner Katina Hafaele.

At Dickeyville, Dale was at the Brickl Memorial Library in the Community Center and met with, from left, Library Director Tina Pfohl, Clerk Mary Lee Powell, and Village President Tom Heller.

Hauber's Processing in Dickeyville fresh, started their own "Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin" campaign - 63 years ago. From the left are Bob Brand, Dale Schultz, John Hauber and Mick Hauber.

Dale's message to the faculty, academic staff and student members of the UW-Platteville Legislative and Regent Relations Committee at a Capitol meeting was: “America needs more workers with college degrees to innovate productivity gains in sustainable ways and keep America globally competitive.”

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.

Enhanced wayfinding signage for the community is the first initiative for the Richland Center Downtown Enhancement group. At a recent briefing on the group's goals were, from left, Phyllis Keller, Atty. Dominic Anderson, Representative Ed Brooks, Ben Lewis, Robin Cosgrove, Dale Schultz and Meegan Thompson. Not pictured: Sue Price.

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.

Members of the Richland Center Performing Arts Council briefed Dale on early successes in their capital fund raising campaign to continue with full restoration of the historic Richland Center Auditorium to save it as a community asset and resource. From left, Patrick Metz, RCPAC President, Lee Honer, Dale Schultz, Susan Calnin, and John Scribbins.

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.

At Zimmerman Cheese in Wiota, Mark Witke, left, and son Paul, are the 3rd and 4th generations at the family-owned maker of world class Muenster, Brick and Baby Swiss. Dale thanked them for providing jobs and preserving local history.

Horse lovers Tony Brickl, a long-time Plain farmer, and Senator Dale Schultz, swapped horse-driving stories over a dinner at Grandma Mary's Café, Arena. Friends of Tony can write him at 7486 Village Edge Road, Arena, WI 53503.

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.

Dale stopped by Ziegler Ag Equipment in Dodgeville and thanked Conor Bergin, left and Chris Mohrning, center, for the jobs the firm is providing. Ziegler carries Challenger and several other lines of farm equipment.

As a conservationist, Dale loves working outdoors, improving the game preserve he's established on his family farm and hunting, especially for pheasants with his dogs. At the Bloomington Sports Club, Dale stayed in practice by shooting skeet, with Jerry Knight keeping score.

Brad Welp (blue shirt in back) and the Grant-Richland Telephone Cooperative hosted a listening session for several Blue River community members.

Foggy Bottom Woodworks owners Rick and Nancy Tisdale and their skilled staff make fine hardwood cabinetry and many wood products. Dale visited their expanded plant in the Muscoda industrial park.

Construction on the new Culver Franchising System Inc. headquarters in the North Ridge Business Park on Highway 78 in the Village of Prairie du Sac is nearing completion. In his office overlooking the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, Craig Culver, left, told State Senator Dale Schultz the company is up to 406 restaurants and growing, albeit more slowly in the current economy.

Betty Frey owns Ancient Healing in Sauk City offering holistic therapies and products that benefit your health and well being. Friends and neighbors greeted Dale during a recent stop. Left to right, Allysa Ziegler, Jeni Kippley, Betty Frey, Beverly Davidson (owner of Salons for You), Jody Kapp (owner of Spirited Design).

Don Adelman and Vince Duren are true community leaders for Cazenovia. Both have been volunteer firefighter or EMT's for 50 years or more! And both have served as local elected officials. Dale presented them a commendation by the Wisconsin Senate citation that he and Rep. Ed Brooks authored.