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Vouchers for fresh produce available to Rock County seniors

Seniors who love fresh produce from the farmers’ markets and roadside stands, but don’t feel it’s in their budget, now have an opportunity to enjoy the produce they have been craving.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Wisconsin has

beach access mat that provides

walking and using mobility devices so all can visit the beach.

Sand, sun and beach access for all in Wisconsin

Planning a beach trip soon?

Many Wisconsin state parks provide beach access for people with mobility disabilities by the use of beach wheelchairs and beach access mats. Find universal beach access at the following properties:

• Big Bay State Park – beach wheelchair • Buckhorn State Park –beach wheelchair • Devil’s Lake State Park –beach access mat

• Harrington Beach State Park – beach wheelchair

• Kohler-Andrae State Park – two beach wheelchairs

• Peninsula State Park –beach access mat

• Richard Bong State Recreation Area – beach access mat

• Whitefish Dunes State Park – beach wheelchair (lim-

ited beach access due to construction)

Beach access conditions can fluctuate due to weather and water levels, so make sure to check with the property for more information before you visit.

Warning for scam calls impersonating former RCSO sheriff

Over a few days just before July 21, the Rock County Communications Center reported phone calls from four citizens throughout the State of Wisconsin indicating they received scam calls from an alleged “Deputy Sheriff Spoden” with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.

In each case, the caller is a male with a southern accent who has left messages for some people indicating they need to return his call regard-

54th Lohmeier family reunion will be on Aug. 6

The 54th annual Lohmeier family reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Rock City Park in Rock City, Ill. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, table service and a beverage. Dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m.

If there are any questions please feel free to call at 815289-0660.

Twilight in the Park schedule for this week

The 2023 Twilight in the Park outdoor music concerts will be held Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Brodhead, at the corner of Highway 11 and 12th St.

Concerts are broadcast for the Brodhead area on 95.1 FM radio station from 5 to 8 p.m.

Spectators may bring chairs and/or blankets and people may dance if they wish. All concerts are free to the public. Reminder that dogs are not allowed in city parks.

July 30

• Music: Soggy Prairie –String Bluegrass, Country and Folk.

• Food: Jaycees – BBQ, potatoes, dessert, water and Pepsi products.

Music at the Marv schedule for this week

Music at the Marv will be held in the 50 block of South Main Street in downtown Janesville directly behind the Marvin Roth Pavilion on Tuesday night.

Weather permitting the street will be blocked from 5 to 8 p.m.

Music at the Marv features live music, food vendors, beverages and fun.

ing an urgent legal matter. The calls also came from the same phone number which appears to be an untraceable voiceover IP number likely spoofed from the internet.

In one instance where someone actually answered the phone, the suspect advised a woman she missed a court proceeding and needed to drive directly to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office while staying on the phone with him for the entire drive, which would have

Aug 1: • Dem Horny Funkers

Repairs made to men’s bathroom at Purdy Park

The men’s bathroom at Purdy Park in Orfordville has been repaired and is now back open.

Lunch with the Librarian at Purdy Park

Bring a sack lunch to Purdy Park on July 28 and enjoy stories and a craft during Lunch with the Librarian. This event is fun for all ages.

Ice Cream Social to be held at Albany UMC

There will be an ice cream social at Albany United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

All ages are welcome for fun and fellowship. The menu will have BBQ beef, hotdogs, potato salad, cheesy potatoes, chips, baked beans, dessert, ice cream sundaes, milk, coffee, and lemonade. Prices are a la carte.

The church is at 500 Park St. in Albany. For more information, go to www.albanyumchurch.com or call 608-8623206.

Rock CVSO attending Rock County 4-H Fair

The physical office locations for Rock County Veterans Service Office in Janesville and Beloit will be closed the week of July 25 to 31 as they will be attending the Rock County 4-H Fair. During this time, they will continue to work remotely. So please feel free to call and e-mail them for any assistance.

Also, on Thursday, July 27, the fair is holding a Veterans and Military Appreciation Day. All veterans and active-duty

been over two hours in length. While deputies and investigators from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office sometimes schedule meetings over the phone, they would never require someone to stay on the phone with them the entire time and travel such great distances to do so.

This has happened in the past where suspects have used the names of current Rock County Sheriff’s Office employees in attempts to defraud

service members will receive free entry to the fair with military or veteran identification.

Humane Society holds Donut Dash fundraiser

The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin and Skelly’s Farm Market are partnering for Donut Dash, a new 5K and 1-mile run/walk event.

On Saturday, Aug. 5, starting at 8 a.m., participants of all ages will race or stroll through Skelly’s six-acre sunflower field, strawberry beds, and scenic nearby roads, with an apple cider donut waiting at the finish line.

Registration is $45 per per-

people. In this case, the name used was of former Sheriff Spoden who has since retired from office.

In the event any citizens have received any recent calls similar in nature, or anytime someone receives a call where the origin and validity seem questionable, the Sheriff’s Office would like to be notified. Members of the public can call the non-emergency number for the Rock County Communications Center at 608-757-2244.

son and includes a race bib with time tracking, admission to the sunflower field, and an apple cider donut. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

Race T-shirts will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting HSSW. A significant portion of ticket sales will also benefit HSSW, as well as $2 from every nonrace participant sunflower field admission that day.

Registration is available online at petsgohome.org/events/ donutdash

For more information, contact Shannon Redden at sredden@petsgohome.org.

Up in the Air!

You’re invited to join us at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church for Up in the Air , our Vacation Bible Camp open to all children from kindergarten up through 7th grade. The camp will run from July 31 to Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Peter will once again be partnering with Camp Philip to sing songs, play games, make crafts, and study the Word of God together. Snacks and lunch will both be provided. With this free program, we are hoping to get to know the members of our community, form some friendships, and show you what we are all about here at St. Peter. And what better way to get to know each other than with a bit of summer fun? If you would like to know more about our Vacation Bible Camp, Sunday School, or the other services St. Peter provides, we offer a number of convenient ways to contact us. Call or text our church phone at 608-618-6090. If you would like to get acquainted with our pastor, he would love to hear from you, as well! Call or text Pastor Tyler Swiderski at 612-270-2591. Otherwise, you can email him at pastorswiderski@gmail.com. Our Camp Coordinator, Joyce Drewes, can be contacted for more info at 608-897-4071. In-person visits are also always welcome. Find us at 1708 W. 6th Ave., Brodhead. Look for the brown A-frame church! All guests are welcome to join us for worship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., but if you would like to drop by during the week, that works, too.

Camp registration forms can be picked up in-person in our church building or by contacting Pastor Swiderski or Joyce. We are hoping to get all registration forms in by July 28, but we are happy to take registrations the day of, if need be. Please note if you wish to enroll multiple children, we request a separate form for each child. We hope you join us for Up in the Air , and have a terrific summer!

The Nutrition Program of the ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) of Rock County still has Senior Farmers’ Market vouchers available. Of the 560 sets allotted for Rock County, there are still 130 vouchers that can still be claimed.

Vouchers worth $35 are offered to eligible seniors to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from participating vendors at farmers’ markets and roadside stands around Wisconsin. Each eligible individual may receive vouchers only once per calendar year.

In previous years, vouchers had been worth only $25, and there had been a limit of only one set of vouchers per household. However, this year vouchers are worth $35, and are available to all qualified individuals in the household.

Those eligible are seniors age 60 or older and Native Americans age 55 or older, who have a monthly household income of not more than $2,248 for a one-person household, or not more than $3,041 for a two-person household. Only Rock County residents may apply.

Vouchers are offered on a first come, first served basis. Vouchers will be made available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no appointment needed), at the ADRC, 1717 Center Ave., Janesville. Enter at Door 18.

An authorized representative (or proxy) may be designated to apply for certification. Those who are unable to get to the ADRC themselves should call 608-7575428 to request a Proxy Authorization Form. This is the only acceptable document which will permit someone else to receive vouchers on behalf of an eligible senior. The form must be signed by the voucher recipient and then taken by the authorized representative to the ADRC. There is a strict limit of four proxy forms per representative.

This is a perfect opportunity for Rock County seniors to avail themselves of fresh, local produce that is only available a short time each year. Fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, peas, radishes, cucumbers, and beets are just a few of the items which may be purchased with the vouchers.

The Nutrition Program, part of the ADRC of Rock County, is an equal opportunity provider.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English per Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Staff Manual (Rev. 02/17).

Minding your digital manners for Cellphone Courtesy Month

Did you know that 31% of people have reported walking into someone or something while on their phone? And 43% of people say it’s okay to use their phone while on a date?

Between Oct. 31 and Nov 7, 2022, a total of 1,000 online interviews were conducted among a nationally representative sample of U.S. consumers between 18 to 41 years old by Consumer Insights, in partnership with PureSpectrum, to find this information.

In honor of Cellphone Courtesy Month in July, UScellular is sharing recent survey data and tips to mind your digital manners.

ADRC offers program to help incontinence issues

Did you know that more than half of women over the age of 50 experience issues with bladder or bowel control? These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. For some women, the chance of embarrassment controls their life by keeping them from enjoying many activities.

A program offered through the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) can help. Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder is a workshop researched and developed through the University of Wisconsin Madison – School of Medicine and Public Health, designed to give women, age 50 and older, the

tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms.

The workshop provides information, group activities, and simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. Please note, if you are a woman age 50 and older and are not currently experiencing any bladder or bowel symptoms,

you are still able to benefit from this program to delay or prevent any bladder and/or bowel symptoms from developing. It is never too early or too late to begin.

Join ADRC for the next upcoming offering of Mind Over Matter on the following dates:

• Wednesday, Aug.16

• Wednesday, Aug. 30

• Wednesday, Sept. 13

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder, consists of three, 2-hour sessions, meeting every other week. All three sessions will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Building located in Brooklyn. It is highly encouraged to be able to attend all three sessions. This class is free of charge. Pre-registration is necessary and spots are limited. No living-in county requirements. This class fills up fast, so be sure to call right away.

To learn more or to register for the workshop, please contact the Green County ADRC at 608-328-9499 or visit the website at adrcgreencounty.org.

Survey results included:

• The place deemed most inappropriate to use your phone is in a place of worship – 64% of people consider that off-limits.

• Only 53% of people believe sitting in a movie theater while on your smartphone is unacceptable, but that is trending up from 47% in January 2022.

• Less than half of consumers think cellphone use during dinner with family and friends (42%), while at a restaurant (23%) or while spending time with their kids (19%) is inappropriate.

“As we rely more and more on our cellphones, we sometimes forget to be mindful and courteous to those around us,” said Christine Paulsen, Director of Sales for Wisconsin at UScellular. “UScellular is encouraging people to put down their phones to better connect with the people who matter most, especially during those times where being on a device could be insensitive to those around us.”

The company is offering the following tips to help smart-

phone users mind their digital manners:

• US Mode: Did you know your smartphone offers customizable settings that will help reset your relationship with technology? UScellular will now help you design your own US Mode settings, so you won’t be distracted by your phone at dinner or during other times when it is best to be courteous to those around you.

• Contain the noise: Sound can travel further than you think, which can create a negative experience for those around you. Set ringers and vibration patterns on low and be mindful of your own voice when you take phone calls or video chat. Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds or other types of headphones while you game, take a work call or stream content can help contain your digital noise.

• Watch your step: Don’t be the next person to walk into someone or something while on your phone. It is a good idea to stop walking, look up and be attentive when using a wireless device.

Agrace news – August

Options offered for grief support

Local adults living in southern Wisconsin who are grieving can find hope and healing with the help of Agrace grief support specialists.

This August, Agrace will host “Bridges,” a virtual grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of any loved one. This group provides emotional and peer support in a professionally led, group setting and requires advance registration.

Bridges (virtual) meets the second Wednesday of each month and participants can attend as often as they feel the need for support. The next meeting is Aug. 9, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., via Zoom.

Online groups meet via Zoom using a tablet, computer or smartphone, which means people can join from anywhere in the United States.

One-on-one grief support is also available by phone or vid-

eo chat. This support is open to anyone, even if the person who died did not have hospice care.

There is no fee for Agrace grief support if a participant’s family member was served by Agrace Hospice Care or another hospice in the past 12 months. Modest fees may apply for others, and fees can be lowered or waived, if needed.

To make an appointment or register for a grief group, visit Agrace.org/GriefGroups, call 608-327-7110, or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Thrift store volunteers needed, hosting orientation

Agrace is seeking new volunteers in Rock County and surrounding areas and will host a volunteer orientation training Aug. 22 to help them prepare for their roles.

Local volunteers are needed to assist customers, operate the cash register and sort donations at the Agrace Thrift Store on Humes Road in Janesville, or make companionship visits to local Agrace Hospice Care patients.

Orientation for new volunteers will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Agrace campus in Janesville.

All new volunteers will discuss their skills and interests with Agrace’s Volunteer Services staff before attending orientation. For more information, or to get started, fill out an online application at Agrace. org/Volunteer or call 608-3277163.

Founded in 1978, Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to people who are aging, ill, dying or grieving. With offices in Janesville, Madison, Baraboo, Dodgeville and Oconomowoc, Agrace serves more than 1,700 patients and clients across southern Wisconsin every day.

Girls Vikings Softball Team 1 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Ella Ireland, Coach Chloe Mielke, Delaney Carr, Coach Kara Sankey, Ruby Sankey, Coach Maria Mielke, Camille Mielke. Kneeling: Bailey Burns, Dorthy Tews, Aubree Olson, Holly Wollin, Rae Burns, Noelle Hosseini. Sitting: Harper Peterson, Isla Bunts, Riley Kersten, Lainey Laursen.

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The 8U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 1 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Jacob Lewiston, Coach Ryan Akkerman, Ryder Akkerman, Coach Rick Krieg, Mason Krieg. Kneeling: Wyatt Lindroth, Casen Cavitt, Kade Dix, Lucas Schwartzlow. Sitting: Jordy Dorsey. Missing: Phoenix Pomplun, Ian Stuettgen.

The 8U Girls Vikings Softball

2 in Orfordville

Summer 2023. Standing: Elsie Cox, Shannon Nagel, Coach Destiny Genore, Alisha Genore, Coach Angelica Spoerry, Hadley Spoerry, Lillian Flood. Kneeling: Brynlee Keck, Frances Cox, Berkley Jensen, MayLeigh Skilling. Sitting: Haylee Nelson, Nora Lincoln, Nora Satre, Rylee Huffman. Missing: Maddison Scanlon.

Above: The 8U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 2 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Leo James, Coach Jay Hadley, Ryker Hadley, Coach Todd Funk, Wyatt Funk, Coach Ashley Funk, Blake Speich. Kneeling: Layton Nath, Owen Naatz, Kamden Laursen, Oscar Mielke. Sitting: Case Fenwick, Reid Ireland, Abram Crane, Sabastian Pohlman-Ruckert.

Left: The 8U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 3 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Kyron Smtih, Coach Ryan Smith, Weston Graham, Coach Justin Graham, Jacob Klade, Coach Camrie Hill, Kail Nesler. Kneeling: Wyatt Ferraro, Trace Haugen, Colby Loveridge, Isiah Crawford, Ultan Hansberry. Sitting: Gavin Krueger, Jordan Knutson.

Bottom left: The 8U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 4 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Gatlin Moris Bird, Coach Randy Bird, JJ Amundson, Coach Michael Medearis, Tucker Medearis, Coach Rebecca Medearis, Brayden Clossey, Coach Erica Clossey, Dalton Johnson. Kneeling: Blake Kolberg, Braxtyn Rummelhoff, Jase Johnson, Caleb Howard. Sitting: Jacob Wellnitz, Lucas Freitag.

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Tree Service

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Automobiles

1979 FORD RANCHERO Engine changed, needs work, clean title. $2,000. 815-363-7535.

2011 BUICK REGAL Dark blue, mint cond., 111,000 miles. $7,000 262-215-3478.

Boats

1973 25’ CHRISCRAFT CABIN CRUISER V8, old tandem trailer. $800 OBO 847-497-3692

1977 SYLVAN 16’ CONSOLE STEERING w/cover, replaced flooring, transum, carpet, swivel seats. 1985-50HP Mercury SS prop. Minn Kota trolling motor. Lowrance locator, down riggers,trailer and xtra’s. $3,500 OBO. 262-758-7663.

1989 17’ MAXUM I/O w/trl, 3.0 Merc,4 cyl., 130 HP, open bow, good cover. $2,200 708-9809412.

2020 BAYLINER 160 ELEMENT 16 ft’ 75 HP Merc EFI Outboard, swing tongue trailer. $19,900. Call or text 224-725-0926.

Campers and RVs

2021 KEYSTONE DUTCHMAN 35’ 5th Wheel. Mint cond., king bed, fireplace, residential fridge, double vanity sink, pantry, lots of storage. $42,500. 262-620-6794.

Sports/Classic Cars

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Proceedings of School District of Brodhead

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 7:00 p.m. The meeting Agenda was published in the Wednesday, June 7, 2023 edition of the Independent Register and properly building posted on June 13, 2023.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: Mike Krupke, Elizabeth Kempel, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Jodi Kail, and Jennifer Flory

Absent: Don Buchanan

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0.

INFORMATION REPORTS

The Administrative Team presented information reports on their respective buildings and departments.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

No one was present to give public comment.

AGENDA ITEMS

FUTURE AGENDA [July 12, 2023]

• Approval of Minutes

• Approval of Bills

• Accept Donation(s)

• Resignation(s)

• Employment Recommendation(s)

• Volunteer Recommendation(s)

• Authorization to Hire Staff

• Approval of Academic Standards

• Accept Milk & Bread Bids for 2023-24

• Establish Student Breakfast/Lunch/Milk Prices for 2023-24

• Establish Student Fees for 2023-24

• Approval of HS & MS Co-Curricular Handbooks for 2023-24

• First Reading of Policy Sections 1000 and 9000

• Approval of 2022-23 Budget Revisions

• Facility Planning Committee

ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE

IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT

TO WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Al Schneider, to go into closed session, under WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c) at 7:58 p.m., for the discussion of:

a. Board Evaluation

b. Superintendent Evaluation

c. Staffing

• Consideration of Compensation of an Employee

Roll Call vote: All ayes (6-0).

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

ACTION ITEM

ACTION ITEM

CONSENT AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

a. Regular Meeting: May 10, 2023

b. Special Meeting: May 15, 2023

2. APPROVAL OF BILLS

3. ACCEPT DONATION(S)

a.$25,000.00 monetary donation from the Brodhead Area Foundation to help supplement the cost of the new Softball Field

b. $1,400.00 monetary donation from the Brodhead Lions Club to Brodhead School District to help supplement the District’s Field Trip Fund

c. Monetary donations from the Brodhead Sports Boosters and LPL Financial to help supplement the cost of the Coach bus to the Softball State tournament in Madison

d. $25,000.00 monetary donation from the Brodhead Sports Boosters to help supplement the cost of the new Softball Field

e. $500.00 monetary donation in memory of Ted Knight to the Brodhead FFA Department

f. $250.00 monetary donation from Douglas & Janice Knight to Brodhead Guys & Dolls Show Choir

4. RESIGNATION(S)

a. Mary Lou McCormick, Part-time Speech & Language Pathologist

b. Eric Oliver, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

c. Paul Ritschard, HS/MS Social Studies Teacher, MS Yearbook, MS B&G Basketball Coach

5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S)

a. Michele Eilbes, District Finance Manager

b. Jessica Gardipee, SAFE Advisor

c. Caitlin Ritchie, 4th Grade Teacher

d. Jenna Sargent, Speech & Language Pathologist

e. Mariah Douglas, from SpEd Para/OTA to Full Time OTA [increase in pay]

f. Stacie Geiken, from MS Administrative Assistant to HS SpEd Paraprofessional

g. Chris Hurt, from CVA Teacher to HS/MS Social Studies Teacher

h. Melissa Landphier, from ES to MS SpEd Paraprofessional, and increase in hours

i. DeAnne Larson, from District Psychologist to Director of Special EducationPupil Services/Director of Instruction

j. Keri Mertens, move from HS to MS Foodservice and decrease in hours

k. Kristen Rinehart, MS SpEd Paraprofessional, increase in hours

6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S)

• None at this time

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF WASB

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the annual renewal of Wisconsin Association of School Board (WASB) membership for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF 2023-24 WIAA

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ACTION ITEM

Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jennifer Flory, to approve the High School and Middle School 2023-24 WIAA Membership Agreements as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF JV SOFTBALL

FIELD FUNDING ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve plans and funding for the JV softball diamond; specifically, to use the $50,000 of donations from the Brodhead Area Foundation and Sports Boosters and any remaining amount to be paid from the sign advertisement account. Motion carried, 6-0.

CONSIDERATION TO INCREASE SUMMER

STUDENT WORKERS’ PAY RATE

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to approve an increase in summer student workers’ pay rate as presented and effective June 5, 2023 . Motion carried, 6-0.

DISCUSS END OF YEAR

SPENDING

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM

Presentation by Superintendent Novy and Comptroller Pfeuti regarding available funds to be spent before June 30, 2023. Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jennifer Flory, to approve additional summer projects as presented and as can be completed by June 30, deposit $50,000 in Fund 46, and deposit all remaining year end funds into the District’s fund balance. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF THE 2022-23

BUDGET REVISIONS

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the 2022-23 budget revisions as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF THE 2023-24

PRELIMINARY BUDGET

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Al Schneider, to approve the start of spending for the preliminary 2023-24 budget as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

FACILITY PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ITEM

Presentation by Superintendent Novy on the most recent meeting and upcoming meetings of the Facility Planning Committee.

Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to return to open session at 8:27 p.m.

Motion carried, 6-0.

ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Al Schneider, second by Michael Oellerich, to extend the active employment date for Cathy Pfeuti to July 14, 2023, and pay her an hourly rate of $61.54 per hour for hours worked in July.

Motion carried, 6-0.

ADJOURNMENT

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Jennifer Flory, to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried, 6-0.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE:

The Brodhead Water & Light will be flushing hydrants the week of July 24th through July 28th, 2023

Starting North of the railroad tracks and moving South

If you notice any discoloration of your water, please run cold water for a few minutes to clear it up. If you have any questions or problems, please call Chris at 608-558-9487.

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TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To be held Monday, August 14 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orfordville Fire Station meeting room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI for the following purpose: To consider a request by to the Town of Spring Valley Board for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the construction of a Communication Tower by Bug Tussel Wireless, on 1 acre+/- of Richard Swanson property (Lee Larsen, agent) property Section 36, N ¼ of NE 1/4 Tax Parcel Number 036 001545 6-18-316 / located at 5126 S County K, Orfordville WI 53576

On June 26, 2023 Town of Spring Valley Planning & Zoning Committee recommended that the Town Board approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) be granted. A quorum of the Committee members may be present for information-gathering purposes.

Immediately following the public hearing the Spring Valley Town Board will hold a their regular meeting for possible action on the request.

Dela Ends, Clerk (608) 897-4288

www.townofspringvalley.com

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WNAXLP 441016

ORDINANCE NUMBER 003 - 2023

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING

SECTION 95-16 C. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BRODHEAD REGARDING CITIZEN COMMENTS

A full copy of this ordinance is available at the City of Brodhead City Hall, located at 1111 W 2nd Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520,

or by calling 608-897-4018. Effect of Ordinance: To participate, citizens must speak in person or appear virtually. Each citizen shall be granted three minutes to address the Council. Edward “Casey” Jones, Mayor Attest: Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk

Date Adopted: 7/17/203 Date Published: 7/26/2023 Effective Date: 7/17/2023

The Independent Register 7/26/2023 WNAXLP 441372 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. DAY

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 23-PR-54

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 1/31/1980 and date of death 5/26/2023, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W726 Dogleg Court, Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 26, 2023.

5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Courthouse, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, Room Probate Office Electronically Signed by Jennifer Prien Probate Registrar July 18, 2023

Kayla K. Hiller, Nowlan Law LLP P.O. Box 8100 Janesville, WI 53547-8100 608-755-8100 Bar Number 1026263

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Rock Valley Publishing Can Publish Your Legals. Call 608-897-2193

Or email your legals to legals@rvpublishing.com 425137

City of Brodhead, Towns of Avon, Spring Grove, Decatur, Sylvester, Spring Valley and Magnolia BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS President - Mike Krupke; Vice President - Elizabeth Kempel; Clerk - Michael Oellerich; Treasurer - Al Schneider; Jodi Kail, Don Buchanan, Jennifer Flory

TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To be held Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regular monthly town board meeting at the Orfordville Fire Station meeting room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI for the following purpose:

To hold a public hearing on the final resolution to vacate the following roads Pursuant to the authority contained in Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.1003 (4):

Public interest requires the vacation, abandonment and discontinuance of the following public roads in the Town of Spring Valley:

A. All of S. Wyatt Road bounded on the east and west by the following described parcels:

The following parcels in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼ NW¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township

Two (2) North, Range Ten (10) East, Town of Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin.

The South Two Hundred Fifty Feet (S.250’) of said Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter (NW¼ NW¼), Section Fifteen (15); and

The West Two Hundred Eighty Nine Feet (W.289’) of said Northwest Quarter Northwest Quarter (NW¼ NW¼), Section Fifteen (15), except the South

Two Hundred Fifty Feet (S.250’) thereof; and

The Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Town Two (2) North, Range Ten (10) East, Township of Spring Valley, County of Rock, State of Wisconsin, excepting therefrom parcel conveyed to the Township of Spring Valley in Volume 351, page 98; and

The Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Town

Two (2) North, Range Ten (10) East, Township of Spring Valley, County of Rock, State of Wisconsin.

The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town of Spring Valley, Town 2 North, Range 10 East, excepting therefrom that portion along the West line of the parcel which is occupied by a road or rightof-way now known as Wyatt Road and formerly described as a right-of-way passage used or occupied by Guni Gustomson. All in the Town of Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin.

The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 15 in Township 2 North, Range 10 East, Township of Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin, excepting therefrom land conveyed to Township of Spring Valley by Quit Claim

Deed recorded December 9, 1947 in Volume 351 of Deeds, Page 98

Also, excepting the following parcels in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 2 North, Range 10 East, Town of Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin; (a) The South 250 feet of said NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 15; and (b) The West 289 feet of said NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 15, except the south 250 feet thereof.

B. All of W. Schadewaldt Road located within the following described parcel: The East One Half of the Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 NE 1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 25-2-10, Town of Spring Valley, County of Rock and State of Wisconsin.

And the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the South West 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 10 East, situated in the Town of Spring Valley.

C. All of W. Altman Road bounded on the north and south by the following described parcel: The E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 10 East, Township of Spring Valley, County of Rock, State of Wisconsin.

Excepting the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4.

Also Excepting therefrom that portion of Lot 1 of a Certified Survey Map recorded in Volume 5 of Certified Survey Maps, Pages 172 and 173 as Document No. 838828 which is contained in the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 10 East of the 4th P.M., Spring Valley Township, Rock County, Wisconsin.

Further Excepting Lot 1 of a Certified Survey Map recorded on August 26, 1982 in the office of the Register of Deeds

in Volume 11 of Certified Sur-

vey Maps, Pages 82 and 83 as Document No. 956817, being part of the NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 15, T.2N., R.10E., of the 4th P.M., Spring alley Township, Rock County, Wisconsin.

D. All of W. Ringen Road bounded on the north and south by the following described parcels:

The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 12 East of the 4th P.M., Town of Spring Valley, County of Rock and State of Wisconsin.

The Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 10 East of the 4th P.M., Town of Spring Valley, County of Rock and State of Wisconsin.

The East One Half of the Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 NE 1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 25-2-10, Town of Spring Valley, County of Rock and State of Wisconsin

The same are hereby vacated and discontinued subject, however, to the right of the public and abutting adjacent landowners to appear and be heard upon said preliminary resolution at a public hearing to be held at the Orfordville Fire Station, 173 N. Wright St., Orfordville, Wisconsin on the 14th day of August, 2023 at 6 o’clock p.m., and that due notice be given to the public as provided by law.

A final resolution vacating and discontinuing the above-described public roads may be adopted following said public hearing on the 14th day of August, 2023

Dela Ends, Clerk Town of Spring Valley, County of Rock and State of Wisconsin

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WNAXLP 439809 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION GREEN COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021 BKM-TT-V Plaintiff, vs. DUANE R. YAEGER, SHELLEY A. YAEGER, ET. AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Case No. 2022CV000045

Case Code: 30404

Foreclosure of Mortgage

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 2, 2022, in the amount of $89,025.09, the Sheriff of Green County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:

DATE/TIME: August 17, 2023 at 09:00 AM

TERMS: By bidding at the Sheriff’s Sale, the prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1) 10% down in cash, cashier’s check, or bank-certified funds made payable to the Green County Clerk of Court; 2) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances; 3) Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax, costs of deed recording and all costs of sale within 10 days of confirmation of sheriff’s sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of bid deposit to Plaintiff; and 4) Bidders not a party to this action are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Section 846.155. PLACE: At The Green County Justice Center-Ground Floor Conference Room located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI

53566

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIP-

TION: OUTLOT 63-D OF THE 1962 REVISED ASSESSOR`S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN FORMERLY DESCRIBED AS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OUTLOT NUMBERED SIXTY THREE (63) OF THE ASSESSOR`S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS, RUNNING THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (165) FEET, THENCE WEST NINETY NINE (99) FEET, THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE

(165) FEET, THENCE EAST

NINETY NINE (99) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, PROVIDED THAT THE EAST THIRTY THREE (33) FEET AND THE SOUTH THIRTY THREE (33) FEET THEREOF ARE RESERVED FOR STREET PURPOSES, ALL BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN. TAX KEY NO.: 0315.0000

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 600 8TH AVENUE, NEW GLARUS, WI 53574

William Patacsil

Attorney for Plaintiff Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 16535 W. Bluemound Rd., Suite 333 Brookfield, WI 53005

Telephone: (414) 831-9729

Facsimile: (920) 221-7719

MLGWisconsin-ALL@mlg-defaultlaw.com

Dated this 7 day of July, 2023. Green County Sheriff`s Department THIS OFFICE IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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WNAXLP 440753

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held before the Plan Commission of the City of Brodhead on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Brodhead Municipal Building located at 1111 W. Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin to consider an ordinance amending the zoning classification of the following described property from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 One & Two Family Residential.

Property owned by Brian & Danielle Venden, CSM 5238 (V25-P83) LOT 4, PRT LOTS 3,5,7 BLK 17 ORIGINAL PLAT (507 E 9TH AVE BRODHEAD, WI 5352) IN THE CITY OF BRODHEAD, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

A full and complete copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk for the City of Brodhead. A map of the affected property may be obtained from the common council through the office of the Clerk for the City of Brodhead.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2023.

Nikolai Wahl, Clerk

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CITY OF BRODHEAD

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the City of Brodhead Board of Appeals on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Brodhead City Hall, 1111 W. 2nd Avenue, Brodhead, to consider the following request for variance to the zoning/building codes:

Request by Mic-Man Properties, LLC for a variance to 203 23rd Street. The applicant is requesting the rear building setback to be reduced from the required 40 feet to 10 feet. This would allow each business to operate independently. Legal description is: CSM 3365 (V12-P201) LOT 2 BNG PRT NE4 NE4

All persons, their agents or attorneys will be given an opportunity to be heard in relation thereto.

Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk

City of Brodhead

Posted: July 21, 2023

Published: July 26, 2023 & August 2, 2023

Wisconsin National Guard teams up with hospital for patient transport training

By Staff Sgt. Alice Ripberger WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD

For the past few months, Wisconsin Army National Guard aviation soldiers have partnered with Aurora BayCare Medical Center to conduct training to provide a higher level of care for critically ill patients being transported by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

“This helps train nurses for future partnerships if we ever needed to evacuate a patient using types of transportation that we don’t often see,” said Robyn Merkatoris, a nursing professional development specialist for the intensive care unit at Aurora BayCare.

Soldiers and helicopters from the West Bend, Wisconsin-based Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment (GSAB) and Company G, 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment (GSAB) – the medevac assets of the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation in Madison – have engaged in training

scenarios tailored specifically to the critical care flight paramedics, aircrews and the team at Aurora BayCare. Sgt. James Hughes, a flight medic with Company G, said that the cross training is important because of the significant differences between the military and civilian aircraft.

“It’s about setting up for success in the event of an emergency,” Hughes explained.

Maj. Sarah Latza, the operations officer with the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility #1 in West Bend, said this kind of training is impossible to conduct internally as an air ambulance company.

“Aurora BayCare’s participation increases our flight medics’ and aircrews’ exposure and capabilities,” Latza said. “It also increases communication and coordination with civilian organizations in our backyard so that when the domestic mission happens – search and rescue patient drop-off, request to

transport a critically ill patient that civilian EMS isn’t able to support – our soldiers and aircrew members and the civilian medical support infrastructure are familiar with each other.”

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers Capt. John Jenkins and Staff Sgt. Eric Furbee coordinated with Sarah Pearson, nursing director at Aurora BayCare, to make this training possible.

“This kind of partnership is the only way to get this kind of training,” Jenkins said. “Someone brought it up during a field training exercise, and I helped link the teams together, coordinate training, and have gotten to see it come to fruition.”

Latza said the goal is to conduct this training event monthly moving forward.

“This training fully recognizes and supports the level of skill that our critical flight paramedics have been trained to,” Latza said, “and resonates fully with our domestic and overseas mission.”

Aurora BayCare Medical Center professionals and soldiers from the medevac assets of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment unload a mock patient from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay on June 22. This training is designed to prepare both soldiers and civilian medical personnel in the event a Wisconsin Guard helicopter is used to transport a critically ill patient.

dures with soldiers from the medevac assets of the Wisconsin Army

Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment

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A Wisconsin National Guard soldier from a medevac asset of the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, briefs Aurora BayCare Medical Center professionals about how patients are transported by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a joint training event.