©2010 The WindChill Legacy Ltd.

Newsletter
Apr/may/june - vol.1 Issue 1

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The WindChillLegacy.org a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating equine abuse
& neglect ~ Because deep inside each heart is a belief it can be loved….. In memory of WindChill

Important Dates Mark your Calendars!

Annual WindChill Legacy BBQ / Fundraiser – Saturday, Aug. 14th, 2010 Raindance Farms

Outreach News

FYI: In 2008 4 locations were visited with 436 people in attendance

2009-36 locations with 2,641 people & 2010 so far-10 locations-WOW!! Magic has touched the hearts of many!
Scheduled outreaches

 School locations are closed to the public

*April 5th, 7:00 PM Faith Haven Apartments, Duluth, MN

*April 14th, Rockridge Elementary, 4849 Ivanhoe St., Duluth, MN
*April 15th, Stowe Elementary, 715 101st Ave. W. Duluth, MN
*April 23, 24, 25th MN Horse Expo-Minnesota State Fairgrounds
*May 4th, 12:15 - 1:30 Duluth MS Support Group Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN

For additional information or updates Contact Paula Moore via email - pmoore221@live.com
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AUCTION INFO

August 14th, 2010 @ Raindance Farms, South Range, WI Contact Paula Moore email-pmauction10@live.com
Our annual auction is our largest most successful fundraiser-Everyone Is Invited

WindChill Legacy Wish List OOPS!

10 Horse activity bags Please bring any errors or omissions to the

Person with Scrapbooking Skills attention of Darlene via
contact Paula-pmoore221@live.com WCLNewsletter@hotmail.com

Silent Auction Donations-much needed and We apologize for any errors or omissions.
very much appreciated 
contact Paula-pmauction10@live.com Also submit articles, info, photos to the above
email address. Thank You!
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Ways you can donate to The WindChill Legacy
Magic 
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QUILT by Liana B. - RAFFLE ends Aug. 14 , 2010 Linda Johnsen-Molly the Pony Books
http://s2.webstarts.com/WindChill/ Deb Moyer- educational books 78+
Kathy Johnson-projector
Carole Bakke –stickers & tables
Betty Wehivla -office supplies
Joan Marquardt -portable screen
Judi Ross & Polly Niemi- easels
Eilene Wood- Molly the Pony book
Gary Niemi- small easels
*www.Horse.com - purchases use promo code savewindchill Polly Niemi-orange traffic cones
Joyce Biscoe -horse activity bags
*www.zazzle.com/windchill Deb Sprague-artwork, photos for stickers
Sheila Snover & Trish Poylio gas money for a school 60
* EBAY-Buy or Sell & donate a portion to WC Legacy
miles out of town
www.donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=31802
Liana Brigham- professional embroidered Legacy
*IGive-search engine- tablecloths
www.iGive.com/welcome/warmwelcome.cfm?c=47626&m=618043 Ann LaBelle-research educational material
Ann Labelle & Jody Ludden for training Magic
* WCL website- www.thewindchilllegacy.org/
Darlene Burgess-WOW outreach brochure & stickers &
* Direct
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*Thank you to all who donate items & volunteer your
5303 South Cty Road K
time in many aspects of The WindChill Legacy.
South Range, WI 54874

♪ ♫ ♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO YOU! ♪♫♪
APRIL 7th Sara W, 12th Jeff T, 20th Polly N

MAY 3rd Patti S, 9th Cindy C

16th Anna K, 18th Vicky K
19th Marilyn P
21st Kathi T, Anne L
28th Kris H, Breanna T, Susan H

JUNE 11th Liana B, 27th Amara J, Scott Y

 FEATURE ARTICLE

WindChill’s Law Task Force by Polly Niemi

WindChill’s abusers had watched him starve outside their kitchen window, yet it was very difficult for the D.A. to prosecute
the case. They plea-bargained animal and domestic abuse charges down to a slap on the wrist. The words of their pre-
school child to Kathi spoke volumes: “Are you finally here to help the little horse?” These actions and lack of consequences
told him that abuse was okay. Thus WindChill’s Law Task Force was formed to change the Wisconsin Laws to stop animal
abuse.
Kathy J., Trish P., Robin R., and JoAnn P., volunteered to do research. Polly N. facilitated and edited. The 50 states were
divided up, and this group read every statute concerning animal abuse and neglect from every state, including some still in
legislative committees. Over a 6-month period they met regularly to discuss what was found, what needed changing and
what did not, and why. Better laws found in other states were all inserted into the current WI statutes. The 25 page
document was edited down to 7 pages with end notes, citing the states of origin for the changes. After a final edit by Kathi
T., the document was presented to Representative Milroy for sponsorship.
Representative Milroy agreed to sponsor a bill drafted from this document and asked Senator Jauch to introduce it in the
Senate, becoming AB 747 and SB 555. Dubbed WindChill’s Law, it adds animals to restraining orders, increases penalties for
those who believe the laws of WI don’t apply to them, and provides for evaluation, anger management, and counseling in
sentencing.
A public hearing is required of the assigned committee in each house, in this case the Assembly’s Criminal Justice Committee
and the Senate’s Judiciary Committee. The first hearing was before the 11 members of the Assembly Criminal Justice
Committee. Kathi and Polly went down a day early each time to deliver information and speak with legislators and staff
members. Staff members are crucial to legislators, as they carefully read each bill, research background and how other
states handle issues, and advise the legislators on their vote. The first hearing went very well; Representative Milroy spoke
first, followed by Kathi T, Jeff T, Polly N. Paula M., Kathy J., Gary N., Trish P., and Carole B. and JoAnn P. offered moral
support. Several opposing groups were there to speak against the bill as well. There was question after question for the
first couple Legacy speakers. It became apparent to the committee, that Legacy members were just who they claimed to be:
Ordinary people, trying to right a wrong. The main question, asked to both sides, over and over by the Chair of the
Committee was “Are you willing to work together to resolve these differences?”
Kathi and Polly met with Senator Taylor’s clerk after the first hearing, and were pleasantly surprised when the Senate
Judiciary Committee’s hearing was set for the following week, almost unheard-of speed. Legacy members made the 5 ½
hour trip back to Madison a week later to speak before the five members of the Senate Committee.
It was apparent that language changes were needed in the bill after the first hearing. A meeting was set with groups that
opposed the bill, legal counsel, Representative Milroy, Kathi, and Polly. The legal advisors used the WCL Task Force’s
original document to find clearer language from other states, and a substitute amendment was created. The amended bill
resulted in several crucial opposition groups changing their status to unopposed, a major difference for passage of the bill.

The Senators and Representatives on these committees must be contacted about how they will vote now that there is new
language. Representative Milroy and Senator Jauch will call for committee votes when there are enough votes to pass. This
has to be done quickly to allow time to secure votes in the full Senate and Assembly for the bill to pass before the end of the
session which is the 3rd week in April. Professional lobbyists do the persuading for the large, powerful groups who retain
them: Kathi and Polly are the Legacy’s lobbyists. If the bill does not move out of the committee or if enough votes cannot be
garnered to pass through both houses, the bill will have to be re-introduced next session, which convenes in January, and
the whole process must begin again.

WindChill’s Law is truly a grassroots effort done by caring, ordinary folks who saw the need to change the Wisconsin
statutes. This is from their hearts and souls, with love, hope, and faith for all those who are battered and neglected through
no fault of their own. The goal is to stop the circle of abuse. The WindChill’s Law Task Force research documents are
available to all who want to do the same in their states.
 SUGGESTED READING Memoriams

Molly the Pony by Pam Kaster Jordan T 11/10/90-11/15/08

Helen L 5/13-8/19/09
Chosen By A Horse by Susan
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Richards
WindChill 5/28/07-2/29/08
Chicken Soup for the Horse Issy 6/23-6/27/08
Lover’s Soul Rain 6/25/01-3/18/09
Big Annie 1983-12/11/08
How to Start & Run a Rescue Fear 2/13/06-5/21/09
by Jennifer Williams, Ph.D.

Laughter is the best medicine

You know you are a horseperson when:

Your horse's hair is in better condition than your own.

You refer to your car as "my portable tack room".

You are excited when your friend tells you that there is a huge sale at the bridle shop, then you
are disappointed when you realize they mean the bridal shop.

You have the vet's number but not your kid's pediatrician on your speed dial.

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Board of Directors-Jeff T, Kathi T, Gary N, Polly N, Paula M, Barb C,

Education Outreach Coordinator- Paula M, Committee-Carole B, Darlene B, Betty W, Ann L, Jody L

WindChill Law Committee Kathi T, Polly N, JoAnn P, Kathy J, Robin R, Trish P,

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