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Wes Egan gets 100 wins for Parkview/Albany On Saturday, Jan 6, Parkview/Albany wrestling parted ways to three different tournaments. Varsity boys went south of the border to Polo, Ill., JV boys went to Whitewater for the WI Challenge Series Tournament and the girls headed north to Kickapoo for the Lee Griffin Invite.

POLO At the Polo Wrestling Invitational in Polo, Ill., Parkview/ Albany finished 7th out of 17 teams with Wes Egan getting his 100th win in the quarter finals with a pin. Slater Valley at 113, Sam Schwengels at 190, and Wes Egan at 215 finished in first place. At 126, Danny Finley finished in third place. At 165, Jayden Anderson finished in sixth place.

Slater Valley (19-3) placed 1st • Quarterfinal – Slater Valley (Parkview/Albany) 19-3 received a bye (Bye) • Semifinal – Slater Valley (Parkview/Albany) 19-3 won by fall over Nicholas DuBois (Lisle (Sr.)) 9-9 (Fall 1:02) • 1st Place Match – Slater Valley (Parkview/Albany) 19-3 won by major decision over Kristian Gersch (Richmond (R.-Burton)) 2-1 (MD 12-4)

ny) 23-0 won by tech fall over Jack Ries (Galena (H.S.)) 3-2 (TF-1.5 0:00 (16-0)) • Semifinal – Sam Schwengels (Parkview/Albany) 23-0 won by decision over Quentin Berry (Oregon) 11-6 (Dec 8-5) • 1st Place Match – Sam Schwengels (Parkview/Albany) 23-0 won by fall over Karlondo Dubois (Rockford (Jefferson)) 15-3 (Fall 5:41)

Wesley Egan (22-1) placed 1st • Champ. Round 1 – Wesley Egan (Parkview/Albany) 22-1 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal – Wesley Egan (Parkview/Albany) 22-1 won by fall over Daniel Holman (Fulton (H.S.)) 14-11 (Fall 1:35) • Semifinal – Wesley Egan (Parkview/Albany) 22-1 won by fall over Dawson Holland (Freeport (H.S.)) 13-11 (Fall 1:26) • 1st Place Match – Wesley Egan (Parkview/Albany) 22-1 won by fall over Landen Elder PHOTO COURTESY JOEL STEINMANN Brodhead Independent-Register Parkview/Albany finished 7th out of 17 teams with Wes Egan getting his 100th win in the quarter finals with a pin (Oregon) 4-6 (Fall 1:40)

at the Polo Wrestling Invitational in Polo, Ill., on Saturday, Jan. 6. Slater Valley at 113, Sam Schwengels at 190, and Wes Egan at 215 finished in first place. At 126, Danny Finley finished in third place. At 165, Jayden Anderson fin- KICKAPOO At Kickapoo in the 2024 ished in sixth place. From left to right: Slater Valley, Sam Schwengels, Danny Finley, Wes Egan, Jayden Anderson.

• Semifinal – Lucas Nelson (Polo) 19-5 won by decision over Danny Finley (Parkview/ Albany) 21-2 (Dec 7-5) • 3rd Place Match – Danny Finley (Parkview/Albany) Danny Finley (21-2) 21-2 won by injury default placed 3rd over Shayden McNew (Genoa • Champ. Round 1 – Dan(G.-Kingston)) 9-3 (Inj. 0:00) ny Finley (Parkview/Albany) 21-2 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal – Danny Fin- Jayden Anderson (11-13) ley (Parkview/Albany) 21-2 placed 6th • Champ. Round 1 – Jorwon by major decision over dae Crow (Erie) 1-2 won by Preston LaBay (Oregon) 9-10 fall over Jayden Anderson (MD 17-4)

(Parkview/Albany) 11-13 (Fall 3:26) • Cons. Round 1 – Jayden Anderson (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 won by fall over Jose Hernandez (Galena (H.S.)) 0-2 (Fall 1:12) • Cons. Round 2 – Jayden Anderson (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 won by injury default over Gus Nack (Galena (H.S.)) 2-4 (Inj. 0:00) • Cons. Semi – Jayden Anderson (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 won by fall over

Comets split games with Johnson Creek, Pecatonica

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Albany Comets have quietly turned their 20232024 boys’ basketball season around. After the first four games of the season, the Comets held a record of just 1-4. After a seven-game win streak, the Comets appeared revitalized as one of the area’s most improved teams.

Albany’s win streak began all the way back on Dec. 11, 2023, when they picked up a 57-22 victory over Benton.

Drew Sertle led the Comets with sixteen points in the victory that got it all started for them.

The Comets ended 2023 with their sixth consecutive victory as they faced off with the Parkview Vikings. It took a comeback effort, but the Comets had a massive second half as they outscored the Vikings 28-14.

Albany had an electric night offensively as three players finished in double figures. Brayden Bakken led the team with seventeen points, which was a season high performance. Ty Durts-

chi was next up with twelve points, and Sertle added eleven in a 50-42 victory.

Parkview was led by Aiden Crane, who put up eighteen in the loss.

Albany’s winning ways carried over from 2023 to 2024. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Comets opened the new year with an away game against Johnson Creek. Prior to the matchup, Johnson Creek held a record of 4-6.

Meanwhile, the Comets were sitting at 7-4.

The game was probably much closer than the Comets would have liked. Albany never really separated themselves from Johnson Creek in the first half. They managed to take a seven-point advantage into the break with a 23-16 lead.

Johnson Creek began to find success on the offensive end in the second half, however. After a lackluster first half, Johnson Creek saw their shots start falling in the second. As the game clock ran down, Albany’s lead began to dwindle.

Albany’s struggles came

at the free throw line. The Comets hit just eleven of their twenty-five free throws on the night, for a clip of just forty-four percent. Kaeden Zurfluh was the most efficient free throw shooter, hitting three of his five attempts. Durtschi was also four for seven on the night.

If the Comets had a better night at the charity stripe, their lead would have been much more commanding.

Still, Albany’s first half was just enough for them to hold on for a 46-42 victory over Johnson Creek.

It was Albany’s seventh consecutive victory as they picked up their eighth win of the season. One of Albany’s strengths is their depth in production. Anyone can lead the team in scoring on any given night. Against Johnson Creek, it was Zurfluh who led the way with fourteen points.

Durtschi was next up with thirteen points. Sertle was the third Comet in double figures with eleven. Bakken finished the day with eight points, three steals, four rebounds, and two assists.

Tymone Kuziora (Rockford (Guilford)) 6-6 (Fall 1:12) • 5th Place Match – Skylier Crooks (Fulton (H.S.)) 13-9 won by fall over Jayden Anderson (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 (Fall 3:57)

Sam Schwengels (23-0) placed 1st • Champ. Round 1 – Sam Schwengels (Parkview/Albany) 23-0 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal – Sam Schwengels (Parkview/Alba-

Lee Griffin Invite, Parkview/ Albany girls had two compete and finished 14th out of 17 teams, with Sydney Coyne at 235 finishing 3rd and Autumn Hill at 114 finishing 6th.

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tain College in Steamboat Springs, paying her own tuition and working full time as she attended classes.

The yearning to be a homeowner and further establish her life and career brought her back to Janesville, where she bought a small house with a big, fenced yard for her dog.

She later realized she missed the mountains and their promise of adventure, so she sold her house and purchased her own Rocky Mountain getaway.

Throughout Christine’s exceptional life, her travels, either solo or with family, took her to Thailand, Costa Rica, Italy, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, England, Barcelona, Mexico, South America, Peru, Belize, Greece, Columbia and Africa.

Christine was employed by the City of Loveland Power Department as an Electrical Designer and thrived in her position. She thoroughly loved her job and her work family, many who went above and beyond to offer their assistance in her time of need.

Upon learning she had little time left, she immediately chose to spend it with family.

She and her dog, Max, came back to Wisconsin where they were enveloped in the love and comfort of a large and boisterous family. The many precious moments, raucous laughs, jeep rides and dirt bike lessons provided by Christine will forever be cherished.

Christine is survived by her father and stepmother, Jerry and Ann-Marie Elmer of Magnolia, Wis.; her mother, Cindy Elmer of Three Rivers, Mich; her siblings, Christi Rusch (Jason Cleasby), Courtney Elmer, Cassie Elmer Gonwa (Ryan Gonwa), Nick (Danielle) Elmer, Kiah (Neil) Rashke, and Derek Tulla; her nieces and nephews, Roman Gonwa, Jack, Ali, Brielle and Scott Elmer, Oliver, Evelyn and Gerald Rashke; her grandmother, Jackie Elmer; step grandparents, Frank and Carol Gombar; several aunts and uncles; an honorary brother, Christopher (Andrew) Renehan-Hoster; a beloved dog Max and many other friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Earl Elmer and Tad Lenczycki and grandmother Doris Lenczycki.

Private family services will take place at a later date.

Burial of her cremated remains will also take place at a later date at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Evansville.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting with the arrangements.

DARWIN HAWKINSON Darwin “Dar” D. Hawkinson, 64, died of a heart attack on We d n e s day, Dec. 27, 2023, doing what he loved. Being outside and cutting wood!

He was born Dec. 24, 1959 in Edgerton, the son of Henry and Marie (McHenry) Hawkinson. Dar was a graduate of Parkview class of 1978.

Dar married Julie A. Knutson on Feb. 27, 1999 in Negril, Jamaica, and they looked forward to celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

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CHRISTINE ELMER With sad regret, we announce the passing of Christine Marie Elmer, 39, of Loveland, Colo.

Christine was born in Oklahoma City on April 21, 1984.

Christine spent her early childhood in Half Moon Bay, Calif., before her family relocated to Monticello, Wis., where she spent the majority of her grade school years.

Though she attended high school in Cape Coral, Fla., she completed her final semester in Brodhead, becoming a 2002 graduate of Brodhead High School in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A natural beauty with a vibrant, adventurous attitude, Christine created a life that she was proud of and thoroughly enjoyed. As a young adult she lived in various locations including Girdwood, Alaska, where she discovered her love of travel and adventure. She earned her associate degree in environmental engineering at Colorado Moun-

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GLADYS WILLIAMS Gladys Mae Williams, age 90, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at Aster Assisted Living in Monroe.

Gladys was born June 19, 1933 to William and Ada (Legler) Buehl. She grew up on a farm in Monticello, was her High School Prom Queen, and graduated from Monticello High School in 1951 as the class Salutatorian.

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She was born on Aug. 8, 1933, the daughter of William and Gunda (Westby) Klutterman. She grew up in Evansville and attended school there. Marlene married Gerald W. Johnson on Aug. 21, 1999, in Brodhead. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Rev. Martin (Marie) Roeben of Valley Springs, Calif., Mark (Lynn) Roeben of Edgerton, Colleen (Jeff) Bronkhorst of Waterloo, and Tim Roeben of Evansville; grandchildren: Martin Roeben, Austin Roeben, Ashley (Chris) Buell, Quin (Jana) Roeben, and Rebecca Dimond; great-grandchildren: Beckett, Collin, Avery, Skylar, Gaven, and Dominick.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at Everson Funeral Home with Reverend Tiff Bates officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

A visitation was Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Lilac Springs Assisted Living in Marlene’s name, or a memorial of your choice.

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He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Debra Krafjack; in-laws, Merle and Patt Knutson and nephew, Marc Hawkinson.

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They farmed and she worked at Voegeli Chevrolet in Monticello, and after her and Walter rented a farm in 1961 in Juda, she then worked for Helland’s Food and Locker.

Besides helping on the farm with the dairy and assisting Walter with the field work, she enjoyed gardening, maintaining her flowers and just being outside. When inside, she loved to cook and bake for Walt while also keeping up with five children, four boys and one girl. While farming in Juda the family attended the United Methodist Church of Juda where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school.

Gladys loved all kinds of dancing with Walter from the polka and the waltz to even ballroom dancing.

Gladys and Walter purchased a farm south of Brodhead where they raised their five children. During the time they farmed in Brodhead, she worked for the FSA Farm Services Agency in Monroe for over 10 years assisting local farmers. After retiring and moving from the farm, Gladys enjoyed travelling with Walt and going camping to places all over Wisconsin, as well as wintertime camping to Florida and Arizona.

She loved her family deeply, including grandchildren and great grandchildren and was always happy when they visited and were around or when she could go and enjoy seeing them in sports, dance, racing or whatever they may have been involved in.

After her husband’s death in 2019, she was blessed to have so many friends where she lived, at the Brodhead Senior Village. She enjoyed the group’s many social events as well as sitting outside in the afternoon and evening to enjoy visits from her many neighbors and friends.

Gladys is survived by 5 children; Jeffrey (Karen) Williams of Brodhead, Jennifer (Guy) Dion of Brodhead, Douglas (Terri) Williams of Evansville, Bradley (Marci) Williams of Brodhead and Joel (Suzonne) Williams of Keithville, La. 11 grandchildren; Ashley Williams (Chris Zimbroski), Danyelle (Tyler) Bollig, Kyle Hudnall (Fonda Sanyaolu), Andy Smith, Alex Smith (Stephanie Wolfe), Aleah (Brody) Kidd, Parker (Violet) Williams, Jayden Williams, Onnika Williams, Elise Williams and Jake (Kristen) Williams. Great grandchildren; Sawyer, Ashlynn, Paxley, Oaklynn, Stetson, Jack, Ezra, Maiken, Zadie, Presleigh, Noah, Chandler and Luca.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ada Buehl, spouse, Walter Williams, sister, Bertha Miller, brother, William Buehl Jr. and a daughter-in-law Jan Williams.

A visitation will take place at the United Methodist Church of Brodhead, 501 1st Center Ave on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Funeral services will begin immediately following at the United Methodist Church at noon. Cremation rites will be accorded at a later date.

Memorials can be directed to United Methodist Church in Brodhead.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family.

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Experience winter in a new light with DNR candlelight events Looking for some post-holiday winter fun? Spend some time in the great outdoors at one of several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin! These events kick off in January and are scheduled at different locations through March 2024.

These free-to-low cost events typically begin around sunset and offer a variety of ways to enjoy the winter scenery after dark, including hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Many will include activities such as bonfires, hot chocolate, cider and other refreshments available for sale or by donation, and some will have open warming shelters.

Although the amount of gear needed varies, warm clothing with layers is recommended for all events. Trekking poles are optional. A headlamp or flashlight is recommended. Some properties may have other equipment, such as snowshoes or an outdoor track chair, available to check out. Contact the property to see what is available and to make reservations.

Most properties will require a 2024 Wisconsin state park admission fee and/or a state trail pass unless otherwise noted. A state park daily admission pass may be available to check out at participating libraries.

Saturday, Jan. 13 • Wildcat Mountain State Park Candlelight Hike/Snowshoe/Ski • Rib Mountain State Park Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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Saturday, Feb. 10 • Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit Candlelight Hike Sunday, Jan. 14 • Interstate Park Candlelight • Havenwoods State Forest Night Candlelight Hike • Governor Thompson State Park Candlelight Hike and Ski Saturday Jan. 20 • Point Beach State Forest Saturday, Feb. 17 Candlelight Ski and Hike • Rib Mountain State Park • Kettle Moraine State For- Candlelight Snowshoe Hike est – Southern Unit Candlelight Hike and Ski Saturday, Feb. 24 • Hartman Creek State Park Friday, Jan. 26 Candlelight Hike and Snow• Red Cedar State Trail shoe Candlelight Ski, Hike and • Hank Aaron State Trail Snowshoe Urban Candlelight Hike • Wyalusing State Park Saturday, Jan. 27 Candlelight Hike • Whitefish Dunes State Park Candlelight Ski and Hike Saturday, March 9 • Big Foot Beach State Park Sunday, Jan. 28 Candlelight Hike • Lake Wissota Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe Thanks to the Friends groups of the parks, who orFriday, Feb. 2 ganize many of the events • MacKenzie Center Can- and provide many of the voldlelight Snowshoe Hike unteers to make these events possible.

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County Board Supervisor Janelle Crary files notice of non-candidacy Janelle Crary, County Board Supervisor, has filed paperwork stating she will not run to retain her seat on the Rock County Board of Supervisors in the Spring Election. The deadline for incumbents to file a Notice of Noncandidacy was 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.

Crary is the incumbent for

County Board Supervisory, District 11. This district includes the Wards 7, 8, 9 and 11 in the City of Beloit.

The deadline is past for candidates interested in running for County Board Supervisor.

County Supervisor candidates were required to submit a minimum of 50 signatures and a maximum of 100 signatures.

The Rock County Clerk, Lisa Tollefson, can be contacted at 608-757-5660 for more information.

All 29 County Board Supervisory seats are up for election on the 2024 Spring Election ballot. The Spring Election will be held on April 2. If a primary is needed, the primary will be held on Feb. 20.

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Candlelight events kick off in January and are scheduled at different locations through March 2024.

Officers work to stop human trafficking on state highways The Wisconsin State Patrol’s January Law of the Month encourages all Wisconsinites to learn about human trafficking and help stop the crime in this state.

Human trafficking is a felony crime that involves the use of force or threats for sexual exploitation or labor. Traffickers manipulate their victims through force, fraud and coercion, and use psychological tactics to maintain control.

Trafficking is often a hidden crime that happens in urban and rural communities across the country, including in Wisconsin.

All State Patrol officers are trained in recognizing the basic indicators of human trafficking, the questions to ask, and options to help connect a victim

with available social services.

“The interstate system can be a conduit for human trafficking, so our troopers and inspectors know what to look for on every traffic stop and will intervene if necessary,” Superintendent Tim Carnahan said. “We also maintain strong partnerships with other agencies, organizations and industries that can help us identify someone who may be trafficked and get them to safety.”

Partnerships to fight trafficking The transportation and trucking industries have an important role in preventing human trafficking. The State Patrol works with commercial motor vehicle drivers to encourage them to recognize the signs of trafficking and report suspicious activity.

All new interstate companies must complete an educational New Entrant Safety Audit that includes a review of human trafficking information. The Wisconsin DMV also requires commercial driver license schools in Wisconsin to include instruction in the recognition and prevention of human trafficking.

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, the State Patrol will join the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.

From Jan. 8 to 12, officers will connect with commercial mo-

tor vehicle drivers and provide educational materials to let them know what to do if they suspect someone is being trafficked.

Identifying trafficking All Wisconsinites can have an impact to prevent human trafficking in their communities, according to the state.

Recognizing key indicators of trafficking can help save a life.

The following could be signs someone is vulnerable: a sudden or dramatic change in behavior; becoming disconnected from family, friends, or community organizations; signs of mental or physical abuse, or deprivation of basic needs; and an indication of being coached on what to say, or not in control of their own decisions.

“If you encounter a situation you suspect is human trafficking, do not approach anyone involved,” the state wrote in a news release.

People should gather as much information as possible and contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-788 or text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733.

If there is immediate danger, Wisconsinites should call 911, according to the state agency.

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Submitted photos may be featured on the front cover or inside of the plat book.

The 2024 Rock County Plat Book Photo Contest runs until Jan. 15.

All photo submissions will need to meet the following criteria to be considered: • Be taken in Rock County (examples: a beautiful sunrise/sunset, a lake or river, a park, etc.)

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Autumn Hill (2-10) placed 6th • Round 1 – Sierra Davenport (Dodgeville) 2-12 won by fall over Autumn Hill (Parkview/Albany) 2-10 (Fall 3:25) • Round 2 – Autumn Hill (Parkview/Albany) 2-10 received a bye (Bye) • Round 3 – Marissa Klum (Westby) 8-5 won by fall over Autumn Hill (Parkview/Albany) 2-10 (Fall 0:12) • 5th Place Match – Jewel Grosskompf (Ithaca/Weston) 2-2 won by fall over Autumn Hill (Parkview/Albany) 2-10 (Fall 0:34)

ning (Ithaca/Weston) 2-0 won by fall over Sydney Coyne (Parkview/Albany) 6-4 (Fall 1:43) • Round 3 – Aslan MauleHaucke (Kickapoo/La Farge/ Youth In.) 3-2 won by fall over Sydney Coyne (Parkview/Albany) 6-4 (Fall 0:54) WHITEWATER At Whitewater (WI Challenge Series), Parkview/Albany had 6 wrestlers compete and the top 3 in each weight class qualify for JV State in Wausau on Jan 20. Placing 2nd and qualifying at 144 is Peter Roth. Trevor Haugen finished 4th. Casey Hume at 132, Balin Lacy at 138, and Jagger Wilke at 190 did not place.

or Haugen (Parkview/Albany) 4-5 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal – Trevor Bruhn (Jefferson) 8-2 won by fall over Trevor Haugen (Parkview/Albany) 4-5 (Fall 1:07) • Cons. Round 2 – Trevor Haugen (Parkview/Albany) 4-5 won by fall over Phoenix Johnson (Darlington) 2-6 (Fall 1:26) • Cons. Round 3 – Trevor Haugen (Parkview/Albany) 4-5 won by fall over Mason Austin (Janesville Parker) 5-2 (Fall 2:32) • 3rd Place Match – Trevor Bruhn (Jefferson) 8-2 won by fall over Trevor Haugen (Parkview/Albany) 4-5 (Fall 2:31)

Hume (Parkview/Albany) 6-2 received a bye (Bye) • Champ. Round 2 – Gavin Sparks (Monona Grove/McFarland) 4-1 won by fall over Casey Hume (Parkview/Albany) 6-2 (Fall 3:46) • Cons. Round 2 – Casey Hume (Parkview/Albany) 6-2 won by fall over Rylie Warren (Beloit Turner) 3-14 (Fall 0:33) • Cons. Round 3 – Casey Hume (Parkview/Albany) 6-2 won by fall over Alessander Arellano (Janesville Craig) 2-2 (Fall 1:28) Sydney Coyne, at right, goes for a head throw at Kick• Cons. Round 4 – Gavin Scheiwe-Redmond (Lake apoo on Jan. 6. She placed 3rd at 235.

Mills) 4-6 won by decision over Casey Hume (Parkview/ Albany) 6-2 (Dec 12-8)

Sydney Coyne (6-4) placed 3rd • Round 1 – Sydney Coyne (Parkview/Albany) 6-4 re- Trevor Haugen (4-5) Balin Lacy (4-6) place is Casey Hume (6-2) place ceived a bye (Bye) placed 4th. unknown. is unknown.

• Round 2 – Kaylee Man• Champ. Round 1 – Trev• Champ. Round 1 – Balin • Champ. Round 1 – Casey Lacy (Parkview/Albany) 4-6 received a bye (Bye) • Champ. Round 2 – Eddie Johnson (Madison East) 2-3 won by fall over Balin Lacy (Parkview/Albany) 4-6 (Fall 1:56) • Cons. Round 2 – Tayber Hanley (Milton) 5-7 won by decision over Balin Lacy (Parkview/Albany) 4-6 (Dec 6-2)

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Peter Roth, at left, at Whitewater on Saturday, Jan. 6. He placed 2nd at 144.

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Peter Roth (11-13) placed 2nd.

• Champ. Round 1 – Peter Roth (Parkview/Albany) 1113 won by fall over Luke Parisi (Stoughton) 0-2 (Fall 1:16) • Champ. Round 2 – Peter Roth (Parkview/Albany) 1113 won by fall over Keegan Calhoun (Janesville Parker) 5-14 (Fall 0:31) • Quarterfinal – Peter Roth (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 won by fall over Braydon Martino (Watertown) 6-8 (Fall 0:51) • Semifinal – Peter Roth (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 won by fall over Zach Hallman (Lakeside Lutheran) 6-3 (Fall 0:55)

Autumn Hill, at left, went to Kickapoo to wrestle on Saturday, Jan. 6. She placed 6th at 114.

• 1st Place Match – Marcus Hebgen (Sugar River) 12-0 won by major decision over Peter Roth (Parkview/Albany) 11-13 (MD 12-4)

Pierce (Milton) 8-5 won by fall over Jagger Wilke (Parkview/ Albany) 8-3 (Fall 2:30) • Cons. Round 3 – Alex Unke (Jefferson) 7-1 won by fall over Jagger Wilke (Parkview/Albany) 8-3 (Fall 2:29) Parkview/Albany will be back on the mat at home on Jan 11 for a triple dual with Princeton/Green Lake and Rio/Cam-Fr/Fall River/Rand.

Wrestling to start at 5 p.m.

Jagger Wilke (8-3) place is unknown.

• Champ. Round 1 – Jagger Wilke (Parkview/Albany) 8-3 received a bye (Bye) • Champ. Round 2 – Jagger Wilke (Parkview/Albany) 8-3 won by fall over Brice Schwanke (Edgerton) 3-2 (Fall This article was contributed 1:31) • Quarterfinal – Matthew by Joel Steinmann.

Parkview/Albany win at Palmyra-Eagle duals Thursday, Jan. 4 was the start of the wrestling conference duals in Palmyra-Eagle along with Hustisford and Horicon.

Parkview/Albany got off to an impressive start and kept it up all night to begin the conference season out 3-0. Slater Valley, Danny Finley, Casey Hume, Peter Roth, Jayden Anderson, Sam Schwengels, Wes Egan, Sam Vogt and Nick Stokstad were undefeated on the night.

(PARAL) over (HUST) (For.) was against the host team Pal• 132: Casey Hume myra-Eagle with Parkview/ (PARAL) over Kayla Mil- Albany winning 54-11.

• 150: Double Forfeit likan (HUST) (Fall 0:28) • 157: Double Forfeit • 165: Double Forfeit Second Dual • 175: Jayden Anderson The second dual was against Horicon with Parkview/Alba- (PARAL) over Lawrence Rupinski (PAEA) (Fall 0:35) ny winning 51-30.

• 190: Sam Schwengels • 106: Lexi Hanson (PARAL) over Ruby Brandt (PARAL) over Dylan Riener (PAEA) (Fall 1:07) (HORI) (Dec 5-3) • 215: Sam Vogt (PARAL) • 113: Nathyn Erz (HORI) over Trevor Haugen (PARAL) over (PAEA) (For.) • 285: Wesley Egan (Fall 4:29) • 120: Slater Valley (PARAL) over Jaime Guevara (PARAL) over Rylan Erz (PAEA) (Fall 0:45) • 106: Kyler Poulson (HORI) (Fall 1:53) • 126: Danny Finley (PAEA) over Lexi Hanson (PARAL) over Kylee Firari (PARAL) (Fall 1:21) • 113: Trevor Haugen (HORI) (Fall 1:45) • 132: Casey Hume (PARAL) over (PAEA) (For.) • 120: Slater Valley (PARAL) over Brayden Schuenke (HORI) (Fall 1:42) (PARAL) over (PAEA) (For.) • 126: Danny Finley • 138: Cylus Hetzel-Sawyer (HORI) over Balin Lacy (PARAL) over Devon Semrad (PAEA) (Fall 1:17) (PARAL) (Fall 3:11) • 132: Casey Hume • 144: Peter Roth (PARAL) over Kayden Phillips (HORI) (PARAL) over (PAEA) (For.) • 138: Zane Sprager (Fall 1:12) • 150: Breckin Hinz (HORI) (PAEA) over Balin Lacy (PARAL) (Fall 1:18) over (PARAL) (For.) • 144: Peter Roth (PARAL) • 157: Ethan Strieff (HORI) over (PAEA) (For.) (PAEA over (PARAL) (For.) • 165: Jayden Anderson 285 sportsmanship -1.0) On Saturday, Jan. 6 the girls (PARAL) over Quinton Bradheaded north to the Kickapoo ley (HORI) (Fall 1:34) • 175: Hunter Flick (HORI) invite, with wrestling starting at 10 a.m. The JV boys headed over (PARAL) (For.) • 190: Sam Schwengels to Whitewater for the JV state (PARAL) over (HORI) (For.) qualifier wrestling starting at • 215: Wesley Egan 9 a.m. and the Varsity boys (PARAL) over (HORI) (For.) headed to Polo, Ill. for a tour• 285: Nick Stokstad nament with wrestling to start (PARAL) over (HORI) (For.) at 9 a.m.

First Dual In the first dual against Hustisford, Parkview/Albany (PARAL) won the dual 60-18.

• 138: Balin Lacy (PARAL) over (HUST) (For.) • 144: Peter Roth (PARAL) over Gavin Peterman (HUST) (Fall 1:06) • 150: Joe Beavers (HUST) over (PARAL) (For.) • 157: Double Forfeit • 165: Jayden Anderson (PARAL) over Hunter Jezwinski (HUST) (Fall 1:20) • 175: Ethan Bryant (HUST) over (PARAL) (For.) • 190: Sam Schwengels (PARAL) over Shane Joeckel (HUST) (Fall 0:19) • 215: Wesley Egan (PARAL) over (HUST) (For.) • 285: Nick Stokstad (PARAL) over (HUST) (For.) • 106: Adalyn Raue (HUST) over Lexi Hanson (PARAL) (Fall 4:48) • 113: Trevor Haugen (PARAL) over (HUST) (For.) • 120: Slater Valley This article was contribut(PARAL) over (HUST) (For.) Third Dual • 126: Danny Finley The final dual of the night ed by Joel Steinmann.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

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Alice in Dairyland applications open The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply to be the 77th Alice in Dairyland through Jan. 31, 2024.

As one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland travels extensively promoting Wisconsin’s agricultural industry and its impact on the state economy. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in Dairyland serves as a fulltime spokesperson, cultivates relationships with television, radio, and print media outlets throughout the state, writes and delivers speeches at events, and utilizes social media to tell the stories of Wisconsin agriculture. Additional duties include developing and executing marketing plans, delivering classroom presentations, and networking with industry professionals. Alice must also learn and retain information about the diversity of Wisconsin agriculture and be able to tailor that information to educate both urban and rural audiences.

“Serving as Alice in Dairyland is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I will be forever thankful for this experience,” said 76th Alice in Dairyland Ashley Hagenow. “In this role, you are a teacher, communicator, agri-marketer, professional speaker, media professional, relationship builder, student, and so much more. Serving as an ambassador for Wisconsin agriculture is the most rewarding and exhilarating experience.

I look forward to continuing the important work of promoting Wisconsin’s diverse and abundant agriculture industry while developing skills to use throughout my career!”

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To apply, provide a cover letter, completed application form, resume, and contact information for three professional references to DATCPAlice@ wisconsin.gov or PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911 by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. Application materials are available on the Alice in Dairyland website.

Qualified applicants will have a preliminary interview on Feb. 24 at DATCP’s Madison office or via Microsoft Teams.

Top candidates are required to attend a two-day program briefing and press announcement March 1 to 2, and the three-day final interview process May 2 to 4, in Door County.

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The 2023-2024 girls basketball team for Juda.

The 2023-2024 junior varsity boys basketball team for Juda.

SNHU announces fall 2023 President’s List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

• Alexander Himmelmann of Beloit • April Winfield of Beloit • Jessica Beyer of Beloit • Zachary Miskowic of Brooklyn • Debra Jones of Janesville Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 91-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 225,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the “Most In-

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Tawney Severson named to Dean’s List at UWSuperior The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Tawney Severson of Albany to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Founded in 1893 as a teacher’s college, UW-Superior has more than 50 program offerings, select online and graduate programs, competitive Division III athletics programs and research and scholarship programs that support the community and region.

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is a nationally recognized public liberal arts institution of more than 2,700 students in the Superior-Duluth, Minnesota, metropolitan area. UW-Superior has more

than 50 program offerings, select online and graduate programs, competitive Division III athletics programs, continuing education, research and scholarship programs that support the community and region.

Michael Schliem named to Wartburg College Fall Term Dean’s List Michael Schliem of Brooklyn was named to the Wartburg College Fall Term Dean’s List.

The college recognized 484 students for Fall Term.

The list honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in at least four course credits during the term.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:00pm Decatur Town Hall 1408 14th Street, Brodhead WI 53520

Posted January 5, 2023 at Town Hall, Website, Trackside Mobil, Brodhead Library, Newspaper

MEETING AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. December 18, 2023 b. December 21, 2023 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Payment of the Bills 7. Citizen Concerns 8. Roadwork -LED speed sign 9. Traffic Study on St John & Golf Course road 10. Limiting vehicle length on Decatur road 11. Landfill contract 12. Updating accounting program 13. WTA District Meeting 14. Road agreement with Spring Grove on Airport road 15. Move into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) to consider ‘employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility,’ regarding the following: Performance evaluation of patrolmen.

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By Maureen Vander Sanden EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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Alderman Casey Jones will be the sole name on the ballot in the April 5 election despite four open seats on

VOL. 84 NO. 3 City •Council.

Mayor Troy Nyman and aldermen Timothy Schadewaldt, Robert Moon and Casey Jones filed notice of non-candidacy papers with the clerk’s office.

Jones is seeking the mayoral seat, leaving the three incumbent aldermanic seats up for grabs by write-in candidates, according to the city clerk.

“At this point in time we are open to registered writeins,” City Clerk Nikolai Wahl said Friday, after the filing deadline.

This isn’t the first time the city relied on multiple writein candidates to fill the Council, according to the clerk. In the 2021 spring election, only one candidate filed nomination papers for three open seats, leaving two spots to be filled by write-ins.

Wahl said anyone who would like to be registered as a write-in can contact him at cityclerk@cityofbrodhead wi.us or stop into City Hall, 111 W. 2nd Avenue, during business hours. Alderman-

See who’s on the ballot for local school districts and other municipalities in the Shopper section this week.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 6, 2022 it, and ended

up getting pink butt,” recalled of his old Buick LeSabre he used to campaign with.

“I didn’t (run) for the right reason,” he said of his firsttime bid. “I did it for my own ego.”

In 1988, he threw his hat in the ring again. Jones said his next run for the city’s top official seat was again for the wrong reason.

In ’88 the alderman said he was motivated to run due to a business conflict with the city – not because it was in his heart to serve.

Today he said he is running with good intentions, because he cares about the city where he grew up.

Jones wishes to ‘move “I think I have a lot to offer the community forward’ and I can put people first,” he Casey Jones said he has said, “and I’ve got the time come a long way since his and the experience.” unsuccessful run for Brod- Casey says he prides himhead city mayor in 1980 – self in being known around when he was 18 years old. town as someone who can get “I had a big, ugly car paintSee BALLOT, Page 4 ed pink with interior house

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CDC shortens isolation, quarantine guidelines

Find us online: indreg.com ic and mayoral positions are for two-year terms, and earn $2,040 and $3,000 respectively.

Deadline to register as an official write-in candidate is Friday, April 1 at noon.

Despite the lack of competition, a primary is necessary, as the city is placing a referendum question on the Tuesday, Feb. 15 ballot, asking voters if the city should exceed the state-mandated tax levy in order to maintain services.

See related side story below, and letter from the city on page 3.

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Based on experts’ obser- for two doses of an mRNA quarantine – stay home and vations of the COVID-19 vaccine is approximately completely away from others – for five days followed and the Omicron variant, the 35%.

Centers for Disease Control A COVID-19 vaccine by strict mask use for an adand Prevention (CDC) last booster dose restores vaccine ditional five days,” Timberweek shortened the recom- effectiveness against infec- lake stated in a press release.

“However, people who are mended time for isolation tion to 75%. from 10 days for people with COVID-19 vaccination current with vaccine recomCOVID-19 to five days, if as- decreases the risk of severe mendations do not need to ymptomatic, followed by five disease, hospitalization, and quarantine after exposure to BECKY MALKOW The Independent-Register COVID-19, but should wear days of wearing a mask when death from COVID-19. around others.

CDC strongly encourages a well-fitting mask(link is The change is motivated by COVID-19 vaccination for external) when around other Brodhead basketball player Aidyn Vondra does a back flip prior to starting science demonstrating that everyone 5 and older and people for 10 days.” line-ups at the Jan. 7 game night. The Cardinals bench was hyped for its conferFollowing an exposure the majority ofagainst SARS-CoV-2 forgame everyone 16 and ence match up Edgerton. boosters More on the and other sports appear on to someone who has tested transmission the back page.occurs early in older. positive for COVID-19, evthe course of illness, generaleryone, regardless of vacly in the one to two days prior State health officials cination status, should get COURTESY OF GRAND GENEVA The Clinton Topper to onset of symptoms and the back new guidelines The Wisconsin Depart- tested on day five after exThe Geneva Lakes Area features three full-service ski hills, including The Mountain two to three days after.

Therefore, people who ment of Health Services posure, and if symptoms ocTop at Grand Geneva Resort. test positive should isolate (DHS) supports CDC rec- cur, quarantine immediately for five days and, if asymp- ommendations to shorten until a negative test confirms tomatic at that time, they isolation and quarantine pe- those symptoms are not due may leave isolation if they riods for the general public, to COVID-19. Increased testcan continue to mask for five given what is known about ing will help us identify any Voters decide Feb. 15 if city spending days to minimize the risk of COVID-19 and the Omicron cases of Omicron quickly so should exceed mandated levy others. variant, according to Program Wis- that

By Tony Ends ofinfecting the COVID-19 pandemic Committee are available on- tion loan.we can learn more about variant and get an CDCre- is line up- at consin Department ofUnemployment, Health this latest CORRESPONDENT which and Additionally, ongoing economic wi-greencounty.civ Even without races for mayoral and aldermanic seats, accurate picture of disease dating the recommended Services Secretary-designee Green County is look- cession. peaked at 14.8% in April City of Brodhead voters will go to the polls for the Skiing and snowboarding Lodge.

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2021 five afterdays. surveying rate for the nation since exported in 2020, an 18% “Thehills proposed would help prevent future cuts choices (262) 862-2301 cluding The Mountain Top ataffect café and coffee shop,inan out- the community People interested learnin May 1946. Nearly 25 million increase in the nation’s althat will greatly the quality of services that City Alternatively, if aand five-day aboutonthe ARPA June. www.wilmotmountain.com were on unemployment in- ready-entrenched trade defidepartments can provide,” City Clerk Nikolai Wahl stated sideing Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, barmore and grill weekends quarantine feasible, and the decision-making hoc, isor not special surance in May of that year, cit from 2019. in aSki pressResort release.

Wilmot Mountain the Valley View Lounge itTheis adimperative 25 unique runson at andprocess ex-highest point during the A shipping and supply in Green County purpose, panel will that haveanthe city will provideThe more detailed information and Alpine ValleyhowThe Resort. full service dining.

Wilmot var- for should posed person weareight a well-fitregister in advance. nine voting members, recession, according to US- chain snarl throughout 2021 cuts might affect services Mountain in next week’soffer newspaper.

The area also features sev-urgeied Conditions, hoursUW andEx-lift citizens Contact county plus county AFacts, a nonprofit, non- stalled cargo ships at both City officials voters to castfor theirall ballots.

The and terrain skiers ting mask at allFinance times when eral opportunities for cross information are availtension Community Re- and Auditing referendum questionsnowboarders is available to review at City Hall, ticket – from novices around othersCommittee for 10 dayspartisan af- civic initiative that Asian and U.S. ports of enDevelopment Edu- Chair Jerry Guth. Green draws on 70 sources of gov- try and caused scarcity from Brodhead Memorialstepping Public Library, the City’s county ski enthusiasts. at alpinevalleyresort.com. onto and the on snow for the ablesource ter exposure. cator Victoria Solomon at County Finance and county ernment data to inform the lengthened delivery of many website Here’s a closer lookbyatvisiting the cityofbroheadwi.us. first time to experts lookIndividualsCorporation who havepublic. regoods by months. Shortages 608-328-9440 or Victoria. Development Residents can votevery in-person on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from area’s skiing options: CROSS COUNTRY members ingHall, to further push themselves ceived and theirthe booster solomon@wisc.edu. county shot By the end of 2020, 74% and associated recessional 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City 1111 2nd Avenue.

SKIING President Joe Biden clerk of small businesses report- problems also helped fuel and theiroptions sport.are also available.

Absentee and early voting do will not advise need theto group. quarantine The Mountain signed the American Res- Solomon will facilitate ses- edbutexperiencing negative inflation in 2021.

For Top more information, or to request ballot, The resort an hasabsentee snowmaking following an exposure, cueFoot Plan Act into law March sions tentatively set for Feb- effects from impact of the Congress intended the call City Hall at (608) 897-4018 orforvisit at Grand Geneva State Park equipment itsmyvote.wi.gov.

120 acres of Big11, should wear a mask forCOVID-19 10 planDrive intends ruary through June. virus. About ARPA funding to address See aWay related letter to the editor from City Council on 1550 7036 Grand Geneva S.2021.

LakeThe Shore skiing terrain to go along with after theforms exposure. to speed up recovery from days Application to 73% of them reported re- these problems and spur page 3.

Lake Geneva Genevaand health effects serveFor seven lifts, two conveyor lifts Lake all ARPA those exposed, best a Paycheck Protec- U.S. recovery. economic on the Ad Hoc ceiving The Mountain Top has 21 and four progression terrain The park entrance is at 1550 practice would also include a ski runs covering more than parks.

S. Lake Shore Drive, one mile test for SARS-CoV-2 at day For those who aren’t up for south of the city of Lake Gene- five after exposure.

30 acres of downhill ski runs skiing or snowboarding, Wil- va. Vehicle admission sticker If symptoms occur, indiwith a 211-foot vertical.

The ski and snowboarding mot resort offers snow tubing is required. Cross country ski- viduals should immediateofferings are suitable for all with 22 lanes of fun and two ing and snowshoeing allowed. ly quarantine until a negative test confirms symplevels, according to staff at conveyor lifts.

Bring your own equipment.

Wilmot also offers lessons toms are not attributable to The Mountain Top. COVID-19.

Some additional amenities through its dedicated ski and Geneva National snowboard school area and Isolation relates to beand services offered by The 1221 Geneva Walt’s Tavern for a place to National Ave. South havior after a confirmed Mountain Top include: infection. Isolation for five • Skiing and snowboard- warm up, relax and enjoy ca- Lake Geneva days followed by wearing a ing all winter long with The sual dining and drinks.

(262) 245-7000 Wilmot posts conditions well-fitting mask will miniMountain Top’s snowmaking Enjoy cross country skiing mize the risk of spreading the along with hours and lift ticket capabilities over the Gary Player Course. virus to others.

• Three chairlifts and two prices on its website at wilmComplimentary ski rental Quarantine refers to the otmountain.com. carpet lifts. available to Geneva National time following exposure to • Six-acre Terrain Park with Resort guests. Trail is open de- the virus or close contact Alpine Valley Resort dedicated lift. pending on weather and snow with someone known to have • Lessons offered by pro- W2501 Highway D accumulation.

COVID-19. fessional ski instructions for Elkhorn (262) 642-7374 Both updates come as the kids and adults www.alpinevalleyresort.com White River Omicron variant continues to • Equipment rentals County Park spread throughout the U.S. • Trolley transportation Alpine features 20 slopes from guest rooms at Grand that range from beginner to 6503 Sheridan Springs Road and reflects the current sciCLINTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL FACEBOOK The Clinton Topper ence on when and for how Geneva and Timber Ridge expert mogul runs with 388 Lake Geneva (262) 741-3114 long a person is maximally Lodge feet of vertical skiing. The lonWith nearly 200 acres and infectious.

After a day in the snow, gest run is 3,000 feet.

The Clinton Lady Cougars battled hard at the skiers and snowboarders can The hill also includes three two miles of frontage along Data from South Africa Cambridge tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 28, to finrelax and enjoy a warm fire, terrain parks, which offer a va- the White River, this park and the United Kingdom ish in second place. Elli Teubert and Jayden Nortihot beverage and food at the riety of rails, boxes and snow features walking trails, cross demonstrate that vaccine efer were selected to the all tournament team. fectiveness against infection Leinenkugel Mountain Top features. country skiing and more.

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Bike Fed to host Ride Across Wisconsin fundraiser again this year Register now for event that revisits La Crosse to Milwaukee route The Wisconsin Bike Fed is proud to announce the 9th Ride Across Wisconsin on August 17 to 18, with registration having already opened on Sunday, Jan. 7.

The Bike Fed’s largest fundraiser of the year will revisit its route from La Crosse to Milwaukee one last time with options to ride entirely on paved surfaces or on a combination of crushed limestone trail and low stress roads to explore this beautiful state by bicycle.

One of 2023’s ride influencers, Brendan Carberry (aka “Outside Brendan”) offered a review of the RAW route on his YouTube channel: “Beautiful farmland, sunrise over the corn stalks, this is, like, as good as it gets for road riding... Every single backroad in Wisconsin is just buttery smooth.”

“Wisconsin gravel is so good. The size of the gravel, they call it crushed limestone, just a small layer on top of a super hard subsurface ... this trail all the way along is incredibly smooth ... it is basically pristine ... you just fly right along.”

The 2024 RAW route showcases quintessential Wisconsin attractions including the Elroy-Sparta State Trail Tunnels, Wisconsin Dells – Waterpark Capital of the World, Merrimac Ferry, Trek’s World Headquarters, and a new finish line at City Lights Brewing Company. With one- and two-

day options, riders can choose a 235-, 165-, 135-, or 100-mile challenge based on their abilities and ambitions.

This year, riders can participate in a one-day ride either traveling 100 miles from La Crosse to Wisconsin Dells or 165 miles to Trek Headquarters in Waterloo with a festive finish line party in both locations. Riders who choose a two-day adventure will stay overnight in the Wisconsin Dells and finish at Trek Headquarters in Waterloo – or continue on to complete the full 235 miles across Wisconsin at the finish line party in Milwaukee.

New option in 2024 – Team Relay.

For those who have considered riding across this beautiful state by bike, but may find the mileage a bit too challenging or want to experience bike joy as a team effort, they now offer the team relay for two to five riders to share the miles and the registration fee.

For 2023 RAW VIP rider Steve Cohan of Madison, raising money for the Wisconsin Bike Fed during the Ride Across Wisconsin is important to him so that he and other cyclists can continue to enjoy this state from the saddle of their bikes for years to come.

“It’s just kind of a fun thing to do in summer, but some of us do it all year round too,” he shared with Spectrum News 1 in 2023. “And Bike Fed is making sure that that stays that way.”

Welcoming riders from Wisconsin, the United States, and internationally, RAW features a well-marked course,

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Bicyclers participated in the Ride Across Wisconsin in 2023.

full-service ride support provided by Wheel and Sprocket, and bountiful rest stops to refuel along the route. Participants can sign up for an all-inclusive transportation package for themselves, and their bikes, to the host city of La Crosse.

A full VIP option is available that includes RAW apparel, transportation, and lodging in La Crosse. Bike Fed members are eligible for a registration discount. Details about Ride Across Wisconsin routes, registration, transportation, and support are available at www.

RideAcrossWisconsin.com.

Businesses and communities interested in information on how to support riders, RAW, and the Bike Fed through sponsorship opportunities may contact Community Engagement Manager Michelle Bachaus at michelleb@ wisconsinbikefed.org.

As always, RAW promises to be fun, epic, and hard – but worth it. Support of RAW

helps to make cycling in Wisconsin better for everyone.

About the Wisconsin Bike Fed The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Educational Foundation, Inc. (AKA Wisconsin Bike Fed) was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1988 to cultivate, motivate, and unite residents, communities, businesses, and political leaders to move bicycling forward in Wisconsin through education, legislation, and involvement. For 35 years the Bike Fed has been the only statewide organization that advocates for better bicycling for everyone who rides a bike in Wisconsin: • Advocate for cycling – including encouragement for the governor to include transportation access and environmental concerns in the proposed 2023-24 biennial budget.

• Provide programs to make bicycling safer and more ac-

The ninth Ride Across Wisconsin will be Aug. 17 to 18. Registration opened in January.

cessible across the state – particularly in the state’s most populous urban communities of Milwaukee and Madison.

• Promote Wisconsin as an economic engine for cycling – highlighting scenic trails and emphasizing the many large and small businesses that support bicycling as direct producers, repairers, or vendors of

bikes and related accessories, as well as the hospitality industry that benefits from cycling.

According to the most recent impact study released by the governor’s office in 2020, consumers spent $1.42 billion in 2017 on direct bicycle-related expenditures, bringing funds into state businesses and the state budget.

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