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Ringhand, Spreitzer look to new legislative year

By Tony Ends

CORRESPONDENT

State Sen. Janis Ringhand (DEvansville), has been appointed to five state Senate Committees for the 2017 – 18 Legislative Session.

Ringhand was named to Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government, Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues, Labor and Regulatory Reform, Workforce Development, Military Affairs and Senior Issues, and the Building Commission.

“I am honored to be appointed to so many important committees,” Ringhand said in a release regarding the appointments last week. “I am excited and look forward to working on the key issues that will come before these committees. I hope they will work in a bipartisan fashion and craft solutions to such vital issues as generating faster economic growth, creating good paying careers, honoring our military veterans, protecting our senior citizens, and making sure rural communities are not left behind,” Ringhand said in the release.

Ringhand was named the ranking Democrat on the Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government, the Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues, and the Committee on Workforce Development, Military Affairs and Senior Issues.

She succeeded former Sen. Tim Cullen when he retired from office in 2014. Up to that time, she served two terms in the state Assembly after previously serving as mayor of Evansville.

Sen. Janis Democrats Ringhand hold only 13 of the state senate’s 33 district seats.

Senate districts comprise three assembly districts in Wisconsin. State senators serve four-year terms.

“It was a very discouraging election season for the Democrats,” Ringhand said in response to questions last Friday. “We are still waiting to find out what went wrong with the polling information we received.

“I am not kidding when I say that it was really hard to wrap my head around the results with Hillary Clinton, Russ Feingold, and our State legislators Senator Julie Lassa and Rep. Chris Danou – I know how hard they worked throughout the state and within their districts,” Ringhand said. “We will pick up the pieces and move on, keeping honesty and transparency number one at the state level and doing what is right for our constituents at home.

“The issues will be varied this

year, from allowing cannabinoid oil for seizure control (I am in favor); to working to reduce the use of narcotics and opioids; to road and infrastructure repairs statewide; to Rep. Mark funding educaSpreitzer tion at all levels, and whatever else comes our way,” Ringhand said.

Senate Democrats drafted a “Roadmap to Prosperity” last session. They will continue to work off that plan to promote equality in jobs and pay, education, local funding for roads, and all other levels of budgeting, said the state Senator.

“It won’t be easy being in such a deep minority, but we have to take the high road and point out short falls, secrecy, and any errors we see. The Republican Majority is just starting to let their agenda be known; much is still not know by the minority,” Ringhand said.

“At this time, we can only speculate what will happen at the federal level. President-elect Trump has not been consistent with his remarks or agenda. Concerns for the environment, health care, job equality, fairness at all levels will be in question.

My greatest hope is that the system that is in place for checks and balances can do its job and not let our democracy be turned upside down,” she said.

At the local level, Ringhand said state Democrats will push for local control rather than state control.

“Townships, cities, and villages know what they need better than we do, and we should not make those decisions for them,” she told the Independent Register.

“However, we need to make sure existing rules are applied properly and fairly to all. There are concerns about high-capacity wells draining our aquifers and over spreading of manure that can contaminate our water. We cannot allow the rules to be ignored, and we must fight the consequences.”

Ringhand said the Democratic Leadership team is meeting this week. “Rep. Spreitzer and I are both part of this team. I am looking forward to hearing what my colleagues have to say about what we will be promoting or opposing in the upcoming session. I will be glad to keep you informed as we learn more,” Ringhand said. “We will keep our chins up and continue to speak out about what we see as efforts against our best interests for our state and constituents.”

State Rep. Mark Spreitzer (DBeloit) was inaugurated last Tues-

day, Jan. 3, for the 45th Assembly District in the 2017-18 Wisconsin Legislature.

“I am honored and humbled to again serve the constituents of the 45th Assembly District,” Rep. Spreitzer said in a press release posted to the Wheeler Report. “I am eager to get to work on the important issues for my district, such as rebuilding a roaring middle-class economy and long-lasting infrastructure, fully funding public education, caring for seniors and children, protecting our environment, and making our government clean, efficient, and transparent,” Spreitzer said.

Democratic caucus leaders earlier this fall chose Spreitzer to serve as the Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair for the 2017-18 legislative session.

In this role, Spreitzer said he will strive to help return Assembly Democrats to a governing majority.

He said he will also work to ensure Assembly Democrats have access to the tools and resources that are required for success in the 2017-18 legislative session.

Additionally, Spreitzer was appointed to serve on following committees: • Committee on Agriculture • Committee on Local Government

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Ringhand, Spreitzer look to new legislative year

By Tony Ends

CORRESPONDENT

State Sen. Janis Ringhand (DEvansville), has been appointed to five state Senate Committees for the 2017 – 18 Legislative Session.

Ringhand was named to Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government, Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues, Labor and Regulatory Reform, Workforce Development, Military Affairs and Senior Issues, and the Building Commission.

“I am honored to be appointed to so many important committees,” Ringhand said in a release regarding the appointments last week. “I am excited and look forward to working on the key issues that will come before these committees. I hope they will work in a bipartisan fashion and craft solutions to such vital issues as generating faster economic growth, creating good paying careers, honoring our military veterans, protecting our senior citizens, and making sure rural communities are not left behind,” Ringhand said in the release.

Ringhand was named the ranking Democrat on the Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government, the Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues, and the Committee on Workforce Development, Military Affairs and Senior Issues.

She succeeded former Sen. Tim Cullen when he retired from office in 2014. Up to that time, she served two terms in the state Assembly after previously serving as mayor of Evansville.

Sen. Janis Democrats Ringhand hold only 13 of the state senate’s 33 district seats.

Senate districts comprise three assembly districts in Wisconsin. State senators serve four-year terms.

“It was a very discouraging election season for the Democrats,” Ringhand said in response to questions last Friday. “We are still waiting to find out what went wrong with the polling information we received.

“I am not kidding when I say that it was really hard to wrap my head around the results with Hillary Clinton, Russ Feingold, and our State legislators Senator Julie Lassa and Rep. Chris Danou – I know how hard they worked throughout the state and within their districts,” Ringhand said. “We will pick up the pieces and move on, keeping honesty and transparency number one at the state level and doing what is right for our constituents at home.

“The issues will be varied this

year, from allowing cannabinoid oil for seizure control (I am in favor); to working to reduce the use of narcotics and opioids; to road and infrastructure repairs statewide; to Rep. Mark funding educaSpreitzer tion at all levels, and whatever else comes our way,” Ringhand said.

Senate Democrats drafted a “Roadmap to Prosperity” last session. They will continue to work off that plan to promote equality in jobs and pay, education, local funding for roads, and all other levels of budgeting, said the state Senator.

“It won’t be easy being in such a deep minority, but we have to take the high road and point out short falls, secrecy, and any errors we see. The Republican Majority is just starting to let their agenda be known; much is still not know by the minority,” Ringhand said.

“At this time, we can only speculate what will happen at the federal level. President-elect Trump has not been consistent with his remarks or agenda. Concerns for the environment, health care, job equality, fairness at all levels will be in question.

My greatest hope is that the system that is in place for checks and balances can do its job and not let our democracy be turned upside down,” she said.

At the local level, Ringhand said state Democrats will push for local control rather than state control.

“Townships, cities, and villages know what they need better than we do, and we should not make those decisions for them,” she told the Independent Register.

“However, we need to make sure existing rules are applied properly and fairly to all. There are concerns about high-capacity wells draining our aquifers and over spreading of manure that can contaminate our water. We cannot allow the rules to be ignored, and we must fight the consequences.”

Ringhand said the Democratic Leadership team is meeting this week. “Rep. Spreitzer and I are both part of this team. I am looking forward to hearing what my colleagues have to say about what we will be promoting or opposing in the upcoming session. I will be glad to keep you informed as we learn more,” Ringhand said. “We will keep our chins up and continue to speak out about what we see as efforts against our best interests for our state and constituents.”

State Rep. Mark Spreitzer (DBeloit) was inaugurated last Tues-

day, Jan. 3, for the 45th Assembly District in the 2017-18 Wisconsin Legislature.

“I am honored and humbled to again serve the constituents of the 45th Assembly District,” Rep. Spreitzer said in a press release posted to the Wheeler Report. “I am eager to get to work on the important issues for my district, such as rebuilding a roaring middle-class economy and long-lasting infrastructure, fully funding public education, caring for seniors and children, protecting our environment, and making our government clean, efficient, and transparent,” Spreitzer said.

Democratic caucus leaders earlier this fall chose Spreitzer to serve as the Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair for the 2017-18 legislative session.

In this role, Spreitzer said he will strive to help return Assembly Democrats to a governing majority.

He said he will also work to ensure Assembly Democrats have access to the tools and resources that are required for success in the 2017-18 legislative session.

Additionally, Spreitzer was appointed to serve on following committees: • Committee on Agriculture • Committee on Local Government

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Community gathers in Albany for Hall of Fame Night

By Beth Blakemore CORRESPONDENT

The Albany Comet Athletic Hall of Fame Night was held after a close Albany victory in the girls’ junior varsity basketball game on Friday, Jan. 13.

Derik Doescher, the Athletic Director, said that the 2016 Hall of Fame inductees had a “significant impact on Albany Athletics.” These inductees included: Paul Alexander, athlete; Terry Chrisbaum, athlete;

Amy Golz, athlete; Gary Armitage, coach and contributor; and the 2000 girls’ cross country team, who won the state championship.

Paul Alexander was a three-sport athlete from 1986 to ’90. He ran cross country and played basketball and baseball. According to Doescher, Alexander was “one of the best all-around male athletes to graduate from Albany High School.”

Terry Chrisbaum was a varsity cross country athlete for three sea-

sons and a varsity track and field athlete for four seasons. “He dominated in the sprints,” Doescher said.

He ran the 100-meter dash in 10.6 seconds and became the state track and field champion in that event.

Amy Golz was a three-sport athlete from 2004 to 2008. She participated in volleyball, basketball, track and field, and softball. She was the MVP of the basketball team for all four years and scored over 1,000 career points. In softball, she had a 416 batting average.

Gary Armitage was a 1969 graduate of Albany High School. He coached various teams, including the girls’ basketball teams from 1997 to 2003. He was “one of the winningest coaches in girls’ basketball history,” according to Doescher. Gary Armitage, former coach.

He also started the Albany Little League program.

Attendees enjoyed a celebration at the Albany Lanes Bowling Alley following the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

(Right) Terry Chrisbaum, cross country and track and field athlete.

(Far Right) Amy Golz, threesport athlete between 2004 and 2008.

BETH BLAKEMORE PHOTOS Brodhead Independent-Register

Paul Alexander, three-sport athlete from 1986 to 1990.

THURSDAY, JAN. 19 *End of second quarter *High school semester exams *Music Boosters chili and cheese dinner in the cafeteria, 5 to 7:30 p.m. *High school girls’ basketball home vs. Argyle, 6 to 9 p.m. *FFA Alumni meeting at Gabriella’s, 8 to 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 20 *No school for students (teacher professional development day) *Middle school wrestling home vs. Parkview Junior High, 4 to 6 p.m. *High school boys’ basketball home vs. Monticello, 7 to 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21 *Junior Comet League Tournament in both gyms, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. *High school varsity wrestling invite at Fort Atkinson, 9 to 11 a.m. *High school girls’ basketball at Belleville, 1 to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22 *No events scheduled MONDAY, JAN. 23 *High school girls’ basketball home vs. Faith Christian (varsity only), 6:30 to 9 p.m. *College credit in high school dual enrollment parent information session in the media room, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24 *Middle school wrestling at Clinton, 4 to 6 p.m. *High school wrestling home vs. Monroe, 6 to 8 p.m. *High school boys’ basketball at Belleville, 7 to 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 *Adult open gym, 7 to 9 p.m.

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The county issue that has been occupying most of my time lately is the Pinnacle Dairy CAFO issue. I attended the Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting Thursday, Jan. 5, at the UDSA office in Monroe. The meeting covered many topics, including a soil health demonstration, but the majority of the time was spent on a Pinnacle Dairy update and a public comment period. During the update, Todd Jenson, our county conservationist, informed all present that the DNR had approved the plans for Pinnacle Dairy, a 6,000-head confinement dairy on the Decatur-Sylvester town line by Searles Creek.

The public present at this meeting had many questions and concerns.

There were a multitude of questions that could not be answered, or answered satisfactorily. The citizens present were voicing concerns about manure spreading, ground water protection, the wear and tear on our roads, the DNR’s inability to monitor large farms effectively and reliably, the stench, the economic

and social effects on the local communities and Green County as a whole, who to hold responsible and how to hold those people responsible for spills and environmental issues, and many more concerns.

The answers given were truthful but not at all satisfactory or acceptable to those in the room, including our county conservationist.

There was a general outcry from the attendees expressing dismay and disbelief that the county board could allow such a generally unwanted business and environmental risk to be allowed into the county at such an unsuitable location. The short yet complicated answer is that due to the stripping away of local control by the state, our hands are tied.

As long as the incoming business has met all of the state’s requirements, we cannot deny them. BUT there are a few things our local government can do. Our county and towns can pass ordinances pertaining to the protection of health and safety. I urge you to call or write to your town boards, your county board supervisor, show up at meetings, and ask for protective mea-

Thank you to many, many people for phone calls, cards, visits, flowers for Dick’s funeral and support.

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sures to be taken if this is important to you. Even though the DNR has approved Pinnacle Dairy, there are still local permits that need to be issued.

Pinnacle Dairy needs 7,000 acres of farmland to spread the 90+ million gallons of liquid manure annually. Signed contracts showing they have obtained this acreage are required by the county before they will receive their animal siting permit. These contracts have been submitted and are public record. You can look at them and see if it will be spread near you, near your well, or near any waterways. I have been looking at the contracts, and they reach all over Green County and into Rock and Lafayette Counties.

This manure will be trucked over our already deteriorating roads.

This issue is multi-layered and complex to state it simply. There are no easy answers or simple solutions, but your thoughts, whether supporting the dairy or not, are valuable to the local government and the state government.

As I wrote last time, our local control has been stripped by the state for an homogenized, one-sizefits-all approach. We are the stewards of our land and community, and we need to have the freedom to protect our unique, local area of the state.

Do you have something to say?

Please say it! Call, write or email your supervisor or town or village board. County information, including supervisor contact information, can be found on the county website at www.co.green.wi.gov I can be contacted at EricaRothGreenCountyBoard@gmail.com or 608-3719074.

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Winter book discussion seeks food for soulful action CORRESPONDENT

A powerful, entertaining little book is mightily challenging my thinking about food and faith this winter.

I’m teaming up with a powerful scholar of “the word” to reflect on this text in the community for the next 8 weeks. Anyone hungry for some thought-provoking “meals” with us is welcomed to attend for free.

Eating Your Way Through Luke’s Gospel will be the focus of a group discussion taking place at 10 a.m. on Sundays between Jan. 22 and Feb. 26 at the Orfordville Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcomed to attend.

Vikings compete in Ithaca-Weston Invitational

By Derek Hoesly CORRESPONDENT

The Parkview Vikings’ wrestling squad took part in the Ithaca-Weston Invitational last Saturday.

In the 120-pound weight class, Parkview’s Jameson Hunt went 3-2 and placed seventh. In the seventhplace match, Hunt edged Poynette’s Caleb Machnik by decision, 6-5, in a thriller.

Viking Colton Peterson placed seventh with a 3-2 mark in the 138-pound weight class. Peterson earned a pin against Wisconsin Dells’ Scott Whitten 32 seconds into the final period in the seventh-place match.

In the 145-pound weight class,

Parkview’s Tyler Terry went 1-4 and placed 14th in a loaded division. In round three, Terry wrestled hard before dropping a major decision, 15-2, to Wisconsin Dells’ Billy Detloff.

Viking Byron Brown had a solid day, going 3-2 and placing fourth in the 152-pound weight division. In round one, he made quick work of River Valley’s Gavin Beranek as he secured a pin 1:09 into the match.

In the 170-pound weight class, Viking Gavon Brown went 2-2 and placed ninth in a stacked division.

Gavon Brown secured a pin against Boscobel’s Jayden Alderson 1:54 into the clash in the ninth-place showdown.

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stand, today.

Enter Franciscan theologian and scriptural teacher Robert J. Karris, author of Eating Your Way through Luke’s Gospel.Karris is head of research at Franciscan Lee Bohnhoff Institute, St. Bonaventure University, in New York.

He’s also a very frequent speaker on the importance of acting on faith to address the needs of the poor.

What better way for a people who love to eat, snack, and dine, to clearly understand relationships relevant

to life and the world today!

As I read again Luke’s Gospel, with the help of Karris’ book, my eyes are opened to this relevancy and importance. Karris first helps me understand what food, drink, meat, wine, fish, bread, hospitality and “symposiums over food” were like in Roman Palestine.

He then challenged me to read the book of Luke, deliberately looking for, even counting my way to more than 70 references to food.

“In Luke’s Gospel,” Karris writes, “Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal. References to food abound on almost ev-

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Parkview wrestlers beat Big Foot

By Derek Hoesly CORRESPONDENT

The Vikings beat Big Foot 33-24 in a dual meet last Friday.

The meet had just two matches and plenty of forfeits. Big Foot received four Parkview forfeits. The Vikings also received four Big Foot forfeits.

The 152-pound match went the distance. Parkview’s Tyler Terry beat Big Foot’s Christian Flores by decision, 6-3.

In the 170-pound weight class, Viking Gavon Brown gave a dominant performance. Gavon Brown earned a pin against Big Foot’s Ethan Roland 1:54 into the match.

Vikings fall to Panthers

By Derek Hoesly CORRESPONDENT

The Parkview wrestling team fell to the Palmyra-Eagle Panthers 3418 in a Rock Valley South dual meet last Friday.

The Panthers received a Parkview forfeit in the 195-pound weight class to open the meet. The Panthers extended the lead to 12-0 in the 220-pound weight class. Palmyra-Eagle’s Marc Cervantes pinned Parkview’s Cameron Naglus 43 seconds into the match.

The meet then saw three straight double forfeits. The Vikings got on the scoreboard in the 120-pound weight class. Parkview’s Jameson Hunt received a Palmyra-Eagle forfeit to slice the deficit to 12-6.

Palmyra-Eagle increased their lead to 18-6 in the 132-pound weight class. Panther Brian Navarro received a Parkview forfeit. Palmyra-

Eagle picked up a major decision win in the 138-pound weight class.

Palmyra-Eagle’s Ricky Smith beat Viking Colton Peterson by major decision, 16-7.

Viking Tyler Terry received a Palmyra-Eagle forfeit in the 152-pound weight division to make the score 2212. The Vikings earned a pin in the 160-pound weight class. Parkview’s Byron Brown secured a pin against Palmyra-Eagle’s Jake Pronchinske 1:22 into the second period.

Palmyra-Eagle responded with a key pin in the 170-pound weight class to seal the win. Panther Connor Sullivan delivered a pin against Viking Gavon Brown 51 seconds into the second period. With the pin, Palmyra-Eagle took a 28-18 lead with just one weight division left. Palmyra-Eagle’s Javier Dixon received a Parkview forfeit in the 182-pound weight class to close out the meet.

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Eating Your Way through Luke’s Gospel is the book.

Rev. Dr. Lee Bohnhoff, a master of translation and interpretation, is my partner in reading, exploring, and Tony Ends conversing over this text.

Orfordville Lutheran Church is letting the two of us meet each Sunday at 10 a.m. following morning services to facilitate this reading.

The church has even helped make copies of the book available for the series, to be held Jan. 22 through Feb. 26 at 210 N. Main in Orfordville.

What’s an old newspaper-manturned-farmer got to contribute to this reading and discussion?

I confess a strange and checkered spiritual walk. Born protestant, I studied in a Catholic university.

Baptized Lutheran as an adult, I was confirmed Episcopalian in marriage.

Along the way, I sang psalms in a synagogue, prayed with Moslems, and at times,lost faith from what I experienced or saw of hunger, extreme poverty, death, and divorce.

Numbering among only two people in 100 who still farm has helped me understand something about my culture, though. Biblical stories and lessons written largely to farming, herding, fishing people centuries ago have become for too many of us, irrelevant, or at least hard to under-

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Area Roundup

By Derek Hoesly CORRESPONDENT

Girls’ basketball

Comets fall to Barneveld The Barneveld Golden Eagles proved too much for the Albany Comets (0-11 overall, 0-4 Six Rivers).

Barneveld rolled to a 67-26 Six Rivers eastern division win last Monday.

The talented Golden Eagles built a commanding 41-14 lead in the first half. Albany junior Haley Freitag led the Comets’ offense with eight points.

Sophomore Payton Zurfluh contributed six points for the Comets.

Albany beats Pecatonica The Albany Comets (1-11 overall, 1-4 Six Rivers) earned their first victory in 2016-17, beating Pecatonica 58-22 in a Six Rivers eastern division matchup last Friday.

The Comets set the tone in the first

half, holding a 25-12 advantage at halftime. Sophomore Payton Zurfluh led the Comets’ offensive attack with a game-high 18 points. Junior Madeline Halverson added nine points, and sophomore Megan Anderson chipped in eight points for Albany.

Panthers pummel Pecatonica The Juda Panthers (8-4 overall, 2-1 Six Rivers) cruised to a 66-17 win over Pecatonica in a Six Rivers eastern division matchup last Monday.

The Panthers dominated the first half as they built a 37-6 lead at the half. Senior Chelsea Burkhalter led the Panthers’ offensive attack with 13 points, including 10 in the second half.

Sophomore Hannah Powers chipped in nine points. Juda had 11 different players score in the contest.

Boys’ basketball

Juda crushes Belmont The Juda Panthers (7-4 overall, 2-2 Six Rivers) set the tone in the first half en route to a 66-28 Six Rivers cross-

over road victory over Belmont last Monday.

Juda’s suffocating defense forced over 20 turnovers, which led to several transition opportunities. The Panthers built a double-digit lead 27-15 at intermission and never looked back. Junior Keagen Haffele led the Panthers’ offensive charge with 23 points and five steals. Senior Joe Rackow contributed 12 points with eight coming in the first half. Senior Skyler Stuckey scored all of his 11 points in the second half. Senior Matt Schmitt added eight points for the Panthers.

Panthers defeat Ponies The Juda Panthers (8-4 overall, 3-2 Six Rivers) won their second straight game as they picked up a 68-29 win over the Monticello Ponies in a Six Rivers eastern division contest last Thursday.

The Panthers had a great team performance to earn the victory. After making some adjustments at half, the Panthers moved the ball well, which

Rock County Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated draft ready for public review The State of Wisconsin has endured billions of dollars in damages over the past three decades as a result of various disasters, including severe weather and flooding events, KATHY ROTH PHOTOS major snowstorms, and powerful Brodhead Independent-Register Juda senior Alexis Goecks gets Panther Matt Schmitt dunks the tornados. While the costs of each past a Viking defender for a lay ball during the first half of the disaster may vary greatly, the impact is always the hardest at the local game against Monticello. up.

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A recent study by the MultiHazard Mitigation Council shows that each dollar spent on mitigation saves society an average of four dollars in future costs. Hazard mitigation breaks the cycle of damage and repair by reducing or eliminat-

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On Jan. 8, the Next Generation 4-H club held their fourth annual Christmas Party at the Zion United Methodist Church in Juda. This year, the club enjoyed a wonderful meal of pizza, party subs, and ice cream. Members made holiday crafts, and of course the day, would not have been complete without a visit from Santa Claus. Santa had gifts and candy for everyone in the club.

BLOOD DRIVE The Juda School Student Council will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Jan. 23.

SENIOR OF THE WEEK The senior of the week is Jared Hansen. He plans to attend UWWhitewater to major in physical education. His favorite high school memory is beating Jefferson in football his senior year. His advice for underclassmen is, “Respect your elders.” His role model is Ms. Sam. His favorite high school class was Western Civilization.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL On Monday, Jan. 9, the girls traveled to Pecatonica and won 66-17.

Chelsea Burkhalter score a gamehigh 13 points with two threepointers. Hannah Powers scored nine points, and Alexis Goecks and

resulted in better shots against the Ponies’ tough 2-3 zone in the second half. Juda had three players in double figures. Junior Keagen Haffele led the Panthers’ offensive attack with 19 points, including four threes, five assists, and three steals. Senior Joe Rackow added 18 points and six rebounds for the Panthers. Senior Matt Schmitt chipped in 14 points with 10 coming in the first half. Schmitt also snatched 14 rebounds.

Vikings fall to Blue Devils The Evansville Blue Devils cruised to a 90-42 win over Parkview (2-9 overall, 1-6 Rock Valley) in a Rock Valley crossover clash last Thursday.

The Blue Devils raced out to a 4327 halftime lead. Evansville duo Brennen Banks and Zach Mielke did major damage, combining for 49 points.

Sophomore Eli Hosheit led the Vikings’ offensive charge with 15 points, including four threes. Sophomore Aydon Campbell and senior Allen Rodriguez each chipped in seven points.

ing the long-term risk to human life and property caused by the potential hazards. These preventative actions may be as simple as elevating a furnace in a basement in an effort to prevent water damage. Mitigation efforts may also take a more comprehensive approach, such as relocating buildings out of the floodplain or strengthening critical facilities to prevent wind damage and provide stronger shelter.

In an effort to better prepare Rock County’s vulnerability to disaster, the Rock County Sheriff’s OfficeEmergency Management Bureau applied for, received, and has now updated the Rock County Hazard Mitigation Plan through a Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) planning grant.

The updated plan serves as a roadmap that outlines potential cost-effective hazard mitigation activities, some of which might be available for future grant funding. The plan highlights the risks and vulnerabilities that Rock County faces from natural disasters and highlights mitigation strategies that may reduce future losses.

The draft is available for public comment until Tuesday, Jan. 24. The plan is available for public review Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the lobby of the Rock County Healthcare Center, located at 3530 North County Highway F, Janesville, and may be viewed online at http://www.co.rock.wi.us/images/ web_documents/departments/emergency_managemen t/hazard_mitigation_plan.pdf

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL On Friday, Jan. 6, Juda traveled to Barneveld, ranked first in the Division 5 Coaches’ Poll. Juda was defeated 62-32. Juda was led by Matt Schmitt with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

On Monday, Jan. 9, Juda defeated Belmont by a score of 66-28. The Panthers opened the second half on a 26-4 run and never looked back.

Keagan Haffele led the Panthers with 25 points, scoring 16 of them off turnovers. Joe Rackow and Skyler Stuckey added 12 and 11 points, respectively. Juda also defeated conference rival Monticello on Thursday, Jan. 13. The Panthers featured three players in double figures: Keagan Haffele scored 19, Joe Rackow scored 18, and Matt Schmitt scored 16 points.

BUDDY BENCH The buddy bench is a project

started by the Jacob’s SWAG foundation to help end playground bullying. The buddy bench is an actual bench where students can sit when they feel left out or lonely to encourage other kids to play with them.

The buddy bench is being incorporated into schools to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. Juda School now has a buddy bench on their playground.

FFA Sectional Leadership Development events are coming up. Sign up in Mr. Johnson’s room soon if you wish to participate.

SPANISH CLUB The Juda Spanish Club is hosting the Juda’s Got Talent show on Jan. 28. There will be cash prizes for the first-, second-, and third-place winners. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Juda School Pit Gym. REC DISTRICT There will be Winter Family Fun Night on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 7

to 9 p.m. There will be snacks available and games for everyone to participate in.

Another session of Zumba started last week. Zumba is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 p.m.

JUDA ELEMENTARY The first-graders are going on a field trip Feb. 13 to see Pete the Cat. Keep watch for more information.

ART DEPARTMENT The Art Department is submitting the work of multiple students for a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C. Kindergarteners are working on Jackson Pollock projects, secondgraders are working with clay, thirdgraders are working on still life projects and Van Gough projects, fifthgraders are working on printmaking, sixth-graders are studying Greek theater, the 3D Art class is working in Dale Chihuly projects, and the high schoolers are working on their

final projects.

ROLLER SKATING The Monroe Morning Optimists invite all third- through fifth-grade students to a roller skating party on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roller Den in Monroe. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Entry is free. Each student will also receive one treat ticket.

LUNCH On Thursday, Jan. 19, breakfast will be long johns; lunch will be baked potatoes, taco meat, broccoli, cauliflower, and apple juice.

On Monday, Jan. 23, breakfast will be Poptarts; lunch will be tacos, corn, and pineapple.

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, breakfast will be Frudels; lunch will be French toast, sausage links, baked beans, and applesauce.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, breakfast will be sausage and toast; lunch will be chicken patties, au gratin potatoes, and mandarin oranges.

provide services. My background in local government gives an understanding of how policies decided in Madison affect communities like Brodhead.

“Democrats have to speak up and make our case not only in the Capitol and on the Senate floor, but to the families and communities throughout the state that are affected by the actions of the legislature. We need to do a better job of showing people throughout Wisconsin that Democrats are the party of working people.”

Reflecting on recent published accounts of initiatives that Republican national and state majorities intend to press in government, Ringhand had this to say: “It is very important that we respect local government [and] listen to their concerns. More and more, the legislature is trying to impose its will on local communities, eroding local control and eliminating the people who are ground from the process,” Ringhand said.

“When we look at school funding, we have to protect the independence of local communities and schools. It is always a concern when the word “reform” is used as an excuse to cut budgets and reduce services. The same goes for paying for local services. A one-size-fits-all approach is outdated, and we need to find ways to continue providing services more effectively.”

Reversals for her Democratic Party in Wisconsin, stretching back to the failed recall of Gov. Scott Walker, up through the defeat of former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold and the continued losses of seats in the state Legislature do not seem to have deterred Ringhand’s resolve.

“Over the years, I have seen the ups and downs of both political parties in Wisconsin,” she said. “It is frustrating that Democrats have not done better in the state legislative races. We have to continue to stand up for our beliefs and the people we represent.

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All charges reported here are merely accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Albany Police reported the following incidents: Tuesday, Jan. 3 A juvenile from Albany was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

Thursday, Jan. 5 Cited for Operating after Suspension was Robert W. Lange, 34, of Albany.

“My experience in local government has helped me to work with people with whom I don’t necessarily agree. At the end of the day, we are all responsible for standing up for the people at home. Being able to work with colleagues from all political stripes is still the best way to get your point across and get things done in the minority.”

Even from this minority position, Ringhand laid out a full agenda to keep pressing for the 15th State Senate District.

“I will continue to push for the completion of Interstate 39/90 from the Illinois border to Madison. It is

• DISCUSSION ery single page of Luke’s Gospel.”

Why? What themes were intended?

What was the relationship of food to power? What is food’s relationship to power today? Who is exercising that power and why?

Short, probing questions following each chapter in this slender, yet very full book, help readers reflect on how each story in Luke from long ago can nurture us today.

One of several reasons I look forward to working through the book in a group is that Lee Bohnhoff is taking up the task, too.

I’ve recounted in this newspaper my history of work in Africa back to the Peace Corps in 1975, up through volunteer trips to Senegal and work in the Congo the past 4 years. I share a deep appreciation for Africa with Lee. A 1958 graduate of Luther College and a 1962 graduate of Luther Theological Seminary, Lee recently retired from 39 years of Lutheran mission work in Cameroon.

The year he graduated from seminary in St. Paul, he married Eloise Hanson, and they went to Paris, France for a year to study French before arriving in Cameroon in September 1963.

He worked in the Dii language (pronounced Dee), where over the years, he trained 11 people for work in the DiiLiterature Center. Eachperson learned to read, write, type, edit, create or translate, and mimeograph books and booklets for churchuse in Dii. Lee had to teach the center employees how to manipulate a computer, diskettes and printer – when (and if) there was enough electricity to run the machines. There is none in Mbé where the Dii Literature Team works,

the most dangerous stretch of road in the state,” she said. “The economic and safety impacts of finishing the expansion are too important to allow for further delays.

“I am the author of legislation for paid family and medical leave. Even though Republicans are unlikely to accept this concept, it is important for us to have an agenda that reflects the needs of the people. With talk of looking to revamp the school aid formula, we will have to make sure that it isn’t used as a tool to shift more funding to private schools or to wealthy areas of the state.

“There are also issues that affect

local people and communities. I authored a bill recommended to me by a constituent to allow a limited amount of baked goods to be sold by individuals without having to make them in a commercial kitchen,” she said.

“Senate Democrats will continue to support the effort started by former Senators Tim Cullen and Dale Schultz to establish a non-partisan redistricting process. Hopefully, now that the courts have determined that the Republicans gerrymandered the maps in 2011, we can move forward and create maps that won’t clearly favor one political party.”

(Continued from page 3) so they sometimes had to work in Ngaoundéré.

The literature team produced a whole series of Dii books and booklets, some going through several editions over the years: primers and readers to teach reading and writing in Dii; hymnal, catechism, liturgy book, Bible stories booklets, evangelism tracts for ELCC work; development booklets on pregnancy, how to care for children, the danger of pesticides, how to improve cooking; and general literature and technical items like calendars, a Dii-French dictionary, a Dii Phonology and Grammar, booklets of folktales, and a Dii language course for expatriates, including audio tapes.

Lee’s last year in Cameroon saw published the latest edition of the hymnal, 91 selected Old Testament Psalms and the whole New Testament in the Dii language.

Eloise died in 1969 and is buried in Ngaoundéré. Lee remarried in 1979, to Torbjørg Johanne Heimstad, who was working with the Norwegian Mission Society at the time.

They retired to the United States in 2001. Torbjørg passed

away in 2012 and is buried in OrfordvilleLutheran Cemetery. Lee continues tolive in Orfordville.

I’ve already started learning from Lee what he’s learned and taught of Luke, a physician whose writing shows the best command of Greek in the Gospels.

Luke was also sort of an early reporter, interviewing people about the life of Jesus and writing about it. He is believed to have left his work as a physician in Antioch to follow the Apostle Paul.

Modern medicine is attributed to a Greek, Hippocrates, who lived some 400 years before Luke. Such lasting and pervasive influence as Hippocrates has had on medicine, it seems obvious his teachings are reflected in Luke’s writing.

For Hippocrates, health is food.

It is intimately connected to what makes us strong or weak, healthful or sick, nourished or malnourished, fit or fat.

This brings us round to the beginning, the joy of eating and the quest for ethical living in Luke’s gospel.

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The 45th Assembly District includes portions of Rock and Green counties, and includes the communities of Brodhead, Albany, Evansville, Orfordville, and Beloit.Spreitzer ran unopposed in this past election.

Ringhand will face re-election in 2018. She represents Wisconsin Senate District 15, which includes portions of Green, Dane, Jefferson, Walworth, and Rock counties.

“Even though the Republicans currently enjoy single-party control of state government, there are still ways for Democrats to stand up and have input,” Ringhand told the Independent Register. “We saw examples of this last legislative session when the Republicans tried to change the mission statement for University of Wisconsin, or when the secret proposal to gut our open records was placed into the budget in the middle of the night.

“It is also important for us to build relationships, even with those we disagree with. Democrats bring forth proposals and ideas in committee and amend proposals before they are voted on by the full Senate. You cannot do that unless you work with the party in control. It might be frustrating at times, but it is how democracy works,” she said.

“I recently served on the Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance, where we worked together to look at ways to eliminate duplication in how we

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Alice in Dairyland visits Parkview fourth-graders Ann O’Leary, Wisconsin’s 69th Alice in Dairyland, visited Parkview Elementary School (PES) fourthgraders on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

As Wisconsin’s Ag Ambassador, O’Leary will visit at least 100 fourth-grade classrooms and teach approximately 10,000 students more about Wisconsin Agriculture before her year as Alice ends. Students learn about the economic impact agriculture has on the Wisconsin economy and the many healthy foods grown in Wisconsin.

O’Leary started by asking the students “What is agriculture?” and “What is a farm?” She then explained that one in nine people employed in the state of Wisconsin has a job that is related to agriculture in some way. It could be as a farmer, in a food processing plant, transporting food, selling food products, programming equipment that is used in agriculture, or many other diverse jobs that are part of agriculture.

Dairy alone contributes 43.4 billion dollars to the state economy.

She had students help her demonstrate this by selecting four students to represent some phases of employment in the dairy industry. The first was the farmer who milks the cows; next was the milk truck driver who comes to the farm and takes the milk to the cheese factory, then the cheesemaker who makes the cheese from the milk, and finally, the store owner who sells the cheese.

Students then learned about some of the foods produced in Wisconsin.

O’Leary showed them a slide of the five main food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy) and asked the students if they were familiar with it. Students then heard hints describing foods produced in various areas of the state and tried to name the foods. O’Leary explained that Wisconsin produces food in all five food groups. Students were able to guess the majority of them with the hints.

Students learned the health benefits of each food and how Wisconsin ranked in production of many of the foods. They learned that Wisconsin is #1 in the nation in production of four foods: cheddar cheese, cranberries, carrots, and green beans.

Wisconsin grows one-third of the nation’s green beans and half of the nation’s cranberries. They also learned that Wisconsin is third in the nation in producing potatoes.

O’Leary shared nutritional facts such as strawberries contain more vitamin C ounce per ounce than oranges do.

At the end of the program, each student received a poster showing where foods are grown, an autographed postcard, and a Colby cheese stick. O’Leary posed for photos with each class, as well.

Before she left, O’Leary also introduced a special guest in the room, her father, Craig O’Leary, who works at the Farmers & Merchants bank in Orfordville. He enjoyed the opportunity to see his daughter at work in her role as Alice in Dairyland.

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Do you have old photographs, slides, or negatives that you wish could be saved on your computer, tablet, or other personal device?

Albertson Memorial Library will have specialized scanning equipment available Feb. 9 through 11 and Feb. 13 through 14 for patrons to scan and save digital copies of their personal photos.

Scanners will be available for one-hour sessions. Patrons need to bring their own USB device to save their digital photos after scanning is complete.

Programs using this same equipment have been done at Brodhead, New Glarus, and other public libraries in the South-Central Library System. The equipment was purchased by South Central for public libraries to share with their patrons. There is no cost to use the equipment.

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Legal Notices

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY NOTICE IN REPLEVIN Case Code 31003 Case No. 16-SC-624 To: ROBERT D. CLASON, JR. You are hereby notified that a summons and complaint has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN; VIN # 2C4RDGCG2ER120635 of which I, the plaintiff am entitled to the possession, and which you have unjustly taken and unlawfully detain from me.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you shall appear in the Circuit Court of Green County, located in the Green County Courthouse in the City of Monroe, State of Wisconsin, on February 13, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. before the calendar judge or any other judge of said court to whom

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the said action may be assigned for trial, judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs.

Dated at Milwaukee, WI this 15th day of December, 2016.

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, INC. Plaintiff By: Joshua J. Brady, Attorney State Bar# 1041428 839 N. Jefferson St., #200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Tele: 414-271-5400 PO No.: 1907.55 The Independent Register 1/18/2017 WNAXLP 267520 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE

ESTATE OF RICHARD E BRETTHAUER d/o/d: December 3, 2016 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 16 PR 104 PLEASE TAkE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth February 12, 1934 and date of death December 3, 2016 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N8723 Sandy Hook Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53121.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 0410-2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th St., Monroe, Wisconsin.

GLORIA BAERTSCHI

Probate Registrar 12-29-2016 Attorney Allen J. Irgens Roethe Pope Roethe LLP 24 North Henry Street, P.O. Box 151 Edgerton, Wisconsin 53534 608-884-3391 Bar Number 1086863 The Independent Register 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2017 WNAXLP 268929 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY NOTICE IN REPLEVIN Case Code 31003 Case No. 16-SC-673 To: BRIAN METZ You are hereby notified that a summons and complaint has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 2013 Ford Escape;

By: Joshua J. Brady, Attorney State Bar# 1041428 839 N. Jefferson St., #200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Tele: 414-271-5400 PO No.: 1909.87-C The Independent Register 1/18/2017 WNAXLP 269607

Proceedings of School District of Brodhead City of Brodhead, Towns of Avon, Spring Grove, Decatur, Sylvester, Spring Valley and Magnolia BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS President - Mike Krupke; Vice President - Jim Wahl; Clerk - Michael Oellerich; Treasurer - Al Schneider; Dan Calhoon; Abbey Wellemeyer; Jodi Kail

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD District Office Board Room Wednesday, December 14, 2016 7:00 P.M. 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, December 7, 2016 edition of the Independent Register.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Jim Wahl, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Dan Calhoon, Abbey Wellemeyer, and Jodi Kail Absent: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Al Schneider, to approve the agenda.

Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION ITEM Regular Meeting: November 9, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes were declared approved, as printed.

APPROVAL OF BILLS ACTION ITEM Motion by Abbey Wellemeyer, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

INFORMATION REPORTS The Administrative Team presented reports.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Public comment was made by Chad Risum regarding elementary school cross-connections. The topic was not on the Agenda and no action was taken by the Board.

AGENDA ITEMS SCHOOL REPORT CARDS PRESENTATION ITEM Presentation was given by Superintendent Lueck on the District’s report card from the State.

2ND READING OF POLICY SECTION D ACTION ITEM Motion by Al Schneider, second by Dan Calhoon, to approve the second reading of changes to Policy Section D, as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

1ST READING OF POLICY SECTION E ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the first reading of changes to Policy Section E, as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

ACCEPT DONATION(S) ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Abbey Wellemeyer, to accept the following donation(s): • $2,031.62 monetary donation from the Knights of Columbus tootsie roll sales to the Brodhead Special Education Department • $1,115.00 monetary donation from the Wisconsin Youth Services Fund to the School District to purchase school supplies, coats, boots, hats, etc. for students in need • Wasp’s Nest valued at $50.00 donated by Gary Gray to the H.S. Science Department Motion carried, 7-0.

RESIGNATION(S) ACTION ITEM None at this time.

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) ACTION ITEM None at this time.

VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) ACTION ITEM None at this time.

FUTURE AGENDA [January 11, 2017] • Audit Report • Draw Lots for Ballot Order • 2nd Reading of Policy Section E • 1st Reading of Policy Sections F, G, and H • Approval of High School Program of Studies for 2017-18 • Review WASB Resolutions • HSED Supervisor • Accept Donation(s) • Resignation(s) • Employment Recommendation(s) • Volunteer Recommendation(s) ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED ACTION ITEM SESSION PURSUANT TO WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c) Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to go into Closed Session under WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c) at 8:30 p.m. for the discussion of: a. Staffing b. Administrative Contracts Motion carried, 7-0.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to return to open session at 8:42 p.m.

Motion carried, 7-0.

ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any) ACTION ITEM Motion by Abbey Wellemeyer, second by Michael Oellerich, to change the Pupil Services contract to a two-year rolling contract. Motion carried, 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Jim Wahl, to adjourn the meeting at 8:44

p.m. Motion carried, 7-0. $100 Bill List DATE: 12/14/2016

STAPELMANN, RONI J ALLEN, MEGAN BRODHEAD AUTO PARTS CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC CESA #5 CITY OF BRODHEAD COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES COLDEN, TIM HUFFMAN, DEBBIE KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD METCALF, LAUREN PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO PIGGLY WIGGLY ESJD DBA PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY RHYME BUSINESS PRODUCTS RIDELL/ALLAMERICAN SPORTS CO SPEICH OIL INC STRANG PATTESON, RENNING, LEWIS VISA WE ENERGIES WISCONSIN TAXPAYERS ALLIANCE BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. AUTISM RESOURCES NETWORK BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BLACK HAWK HIGH SCHOOL BRODHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS DPI BUSINESS OFFICE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CORPORATION GLYNLYON INSIGHT FS, DIVISION OF GROWMARK KAMMERER, BRIAN MIDAMERICA PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES STALEY PLUMBING AND HEATING CO U.S. CELLULAR WASB ANDERSON, ANN F APPLE COMPUTER INC AUTISM RESOURCES NETWORK AUTISM RESOURCES NETWORK BADGER SPORTING GOODS BANK OF BRODHEAD BRODHEAD WATER & LIGHT COMM BRUCE COMPANY CDW GOVERNMENT INC CESA #2 COMPUTER KNOW HOW DELL MARKETING L.P. DPI BUSINESS OFFICE EDGERTON HIGH SCHOOL EMC GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC GUNDERSON CLEANERS HOESLY, CHRIS JAMF SOFTWARE JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL KOMPAS CARE MCGILVRA ELECTRIC THE MCGRAW-HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION NASO PAXTON PATTERSON LLC PITNEY BOWS ESJD DBA PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY QUILL CORPORATION RADIOSHACK RHYME BUSINESS PRODUCTS LLC SCHOLASTIC INC SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS INC SCHOLASTIC READING CLUB SKYWARD STALEY PLUMBING AND HEATING CO SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF BARABOO TEXTBOOK WAREHOUSE TRINITY 3 LLC WARD BRODT MUSIC WASB The Independent Register 1/18/2017 WNAXLP

VIN # 1FMCU9HX7DUA91673 of which I, the plaintiff am entitled to the possession, and which you have unjustly taken and unlawfully detain from me.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you shall appear in the Circuit Court of Green County, located in the Green County Courthouse in the City of Monroe, State of Wisconsin, on February 20, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. before the calendar judge or any other judge of said court to whom the said action may be assigned for trial, judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs.

Dated at Milwaukee, WI this 11th day of January, 2017.

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, INC. DBA CHRYSLER CAPITAL Plaintiff

$186.07 $150.00 $976.79 $1,409.56 $1,600.00 $1,919.18 $2,358.24 $120.00 $150.00 $46,478.50 $200.00 $486.90 $179.97 $4,368.52 $1,841.42 $234.61 $491.84 $124.16 $2,278.20 $853.23 $104.45 $10,730.17 $780.00 $175.00 $125.00 $100.00 $378.76 $350.00 $242.75 $4,500.00 $257.25 $247.20 $49,982.01 $102.00 $1,057.95 $122.45 $222.00 $1,509.57 $182.94 $975.00 $1,170.00 $933.49 $150.00 $11,987.94 $200.00 $177.93 $810.00 $3,000.00 $3,245.40 $5,160.00 $225.00 $1,130.00 $13,490.18 $1,272.70 $200.00 $573.75 $215.00 $247.50 $113.26 $532.80 $999.62 $196.80 $126.42 $4,406.83 $224.36 $1,185.23 $1,751.21 $267.29 $100.00 $200.95 $15,548.20 $4,921.50 $8,467.80 $163.75 $4,668.00 $114.34 $145.00 269872

AGENDA SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, January 23, 2017 DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI. INFORMATION REPORTS VII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AGENDA VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATION – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IX. SET OPEN ENROLLMENT SEAT LIMITS FOR 2017-18 X. 1ST READING OF POLICY SECTIONS F, G, AND H XI. REVIEW BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS XII. REVIEW AUDIT REPORT XIII. ACCEPT DONATION(S) XIV. RESIGNATION(S) XV. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) XVI. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) XVII. FUTURE AGENDA XVIII. ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (g) a. Possible Litigation XIX. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS XX. ADJOURNMENT The Independent Register 1/18/2017 WNAXLP 269892

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Appointments available for free homestead, federal, state tax services Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th Street, please call 608-325-3173.

Appointments are also available between 9 a.m. and noon at the Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th Street, on Mondays, and Al-

bany Village Hall, 206 North Water Street, on some Fridays. Call 608-328-9499 if you wish to use the Brodhead or Albany sites.

For taxes, bring your social security statement, social security

card, last year’s taxes, and any income statements such as 1099s from pensions, investments, IRAs, interest, brokerage statements, and W-2s. Also bring information about health insurance premiums paid. We cannot do taxes where there is a business with more than $5,000 in expenses, a working farm, or apartment rentals. All

returns will be e-filed for fast service.

For a homestead to be filed, it is necessary to bring a copy of this year’s real estate taxes or an original rent certificate signed by the landlord, along with a social security statement, other income statements, and any health insurance amounts paid.

Who are the Amish?

Topic set for Green County Genealogical Society meeting Mark Louden, Max Kade Institute co-director, a Mennonite and fluent speaker of Pennsylvania Dutch, will be the speaker for the Feb. 4 meeting of the Green County Genealogical Society. He will speak on the Old Order Amish, one of America’s most familiar yet widely misunderstood religious groups.

Professor Mark Louden will address the central aspects of Amish life and the Christian faith that anchors it, with a special emphasis on Amish communities in Wisconsin, which has the fourth-largest population of any U.S. state. He will clarify a number of misunderstandings about the Amish,

as well as their close spiritual cousins, the Mennonites.

The Green County Genealogical Society meeting will be held in the second-floor meeting room of the Monroe Public Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Visitors are always welcomed, and there is no cost to attend. You may call Sharon (815-8682416) or Donna (608-921-1537) if you have questions.

The GCGS Research Center (located in the lower level of the Monroe Public Library) is available each Tuesday and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the first Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Hall of Fame Induction 2017 set for Jan. 27

On Friday, Jan. 27, during halftime of the varsity girls’ basketball game, three new members will be inducted into the Parkview Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inductees are: Chuck Kohlhepp, who coached softball and basketball; David Nelson (Class of 1964), who participated in baseball, football, and basketball; and Jan Potter (Class of 1980), who participated in track and field, football, and basketball.

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AARP TCE/VITA will be doing homestead, federal, and state taxes beginning in February through mid-April. To schedule a Wednesday appointment between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Monroe at the

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Care with a passion for making lives better Mercyhealth Brodhead welcomes Carmen Huenerberg, family medicine nurse practitioner, to its team. Carmen joins Kevin Bluemel, MD, board certified family medicine.

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