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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 2019
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Cold weather, heating season arrived early this year BY ALLIANT ENERGY NEWS
The recent cold weather is more typical of December. The end of October and early November were 50% colder than normal for this time of year, and the next few weeks are forecast to be at least 50% colder than normal. That means that furnaces and heating equipment are working harder than usual for this time of year, and they will use more energy. As a result, Alliant customers can expect heating bills to be more typical of December than late October. Higher heating bills means it’s time to think about Budget Billing and ways to increase the comfort of your home. Even out your bill amounts Sign up for Budget Billing. Take the volatility and surprise elements out of your heating bill. You can even out your heating bills by signing up for Budget Billing. The program will average your usage and send you a set billing amount each month. There are two true-ups per year. Increase comfort Use ceiling fans. They can help
push down warm air from near the ceiling and distribute it around the room, so the space requires less heat. Seal the leaks and close the gaps. Caulk, seal and weather-strip doors and windows. Turn fans off. Kitchen and bath-ventilating fans can blow out a house-full of heated air if left on. Turn them off after they’ve done their job. Switch to low-E windows. Install low-E windows and reduce drafts, noise and heat loss. Wisconsin customers can take advantage of a 25% discount at participating retailers. Visit focusonenergy.com/ low-estorms Control costs Install a programmable thermostat. Or program the one you already have. Set it so your heating costs will go down when you are away or asleep. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60- to 70-degree range, you’ll save up to 5% on heating costs. Rebates may be available in Wisconsin and Iowa. Be careful with space heaters Space heaters only save money if
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their use is restricted to a small area and you turn down your central heating for the rest of the house. Tune up equipment Replace your furnace filters regularly. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use. Changing or cleaning your filter once a month helps your bill and the quality of air you breathe. Schedule a furnace tune-up. Keeping your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted will reduce energy use. Apply for financial assistance Income-eligible Alliant Energy customers can apply for financial help with heating bills: • In Wisconsin, through their County Energy Assistance office • In Iowa, through their Community Action Agency
Condemnation Commissioner November’s ‘Tree of the Month’ Family friendly holiday fun appointed
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The Tamarack and bench memorialize former Brodhead teacher Ms Tamara Shager.
BY PAUL ROEMER
4th Annual
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Craft Show
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RHONDA LEWIS IS TURNING THE BIG 5-0!!! Come party with us on
NOVEMBER 16, 7 P.M.-??? FLANAGAN’S SHENANIGANS
1610 11th Street, Monroe, WI Free beer and food!!! No gifts, please!!!
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Sunday
November 24th, 2019 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Exceptional apples
Open Every Day 9am-5pm
Ten eyck Orchard 2 miles west of Brodhead 10 miles east of Monroe Hwy. 11 & 81, Brodhead, WI 608-897-4014
$2 per person (children 12 and under free) Christmas & Holiday Crafts Concessions
Our Family Farm since 1839
“Enjoy the fruits of our labor”
CORN MAZE OPEN!! Many varieties available now, including: 360153
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Judge James R. Beer and Judge Thomas J. Vale have announced that Donald Amacher of Monroe, Wis. has been reappointed to a 3-year term as a Condemnation Commissioner and appointed Ronald Spielman of Monroe, Wis., to a 3-year term as a Condemnation Commissioner effective Oct, 1, 2019. Other members serving on the committee include Thomas Bidlingmeier, Nathan Lancaster, Richard Maliszewski and Joseph Ripp all of Monroe, Wis.
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holiday movies from 5-8 p.m. On Saturday, the Evansville Jazz Choir will perform at the Grange Building. You’ll want to be on hand at 10 a.m. when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by Fire Truck to the Evansville Grange building. Then enjoy free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, fire truck rides, small carriage rides by Evansville Carriage Company, harpist and violinist performances at Evansville Hometown Pharmacy, drawings and more. There are opportunities to sponsor or volunteer for Olde Fashioned Christmas. Interested parties are encouraged to send an email to “assistant@evansvillechamber.org”.
the Tamarack. Ms Shager died in an automobile accident south of Brooklyn while travelling to work on Dec. 1, 2000. There are two plaques on the “Shager Bench”. One reads: “In loving memory of Tamara Marie Shager, Oct. 2, 1973-Dec. 1, 2000, a dedicated teacher and everybody’s friend.” The other reads: “The seeds of love Ms Shager so gently planted will leave blossoms that will never fade away.” Find the Tamarack and the “Shager Bench” in the Arboretum. Sit on the bench and spend a few quiet moments in thanksgiving for the freedoms we enjoy here in America.
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Olde Fashioned Christmas will take place in downtown Evansville, Wisconsin on Nov. 22 and 23. The event is free and will feature extended storefront hours, a visit from Santa, fire truck and carriage rides, and other children’s activities. Get an early start to your holiday shopping. During Olde Fashioned Christmas meander through Evansville’s charming downtown with businesses all “Dreaming of a White Christmas” for the holidays. On Friday, enjoy free carriage rides at Roger G. Roth CPA & Associates, carolers, a petting zoo, marshmallow roasting, cookies, ornament decorating and an outdoor
What is the only needle and cone-bearing tree in the Arboretum that loses all its needles in the fall? It is Tamarack, November’s “Tree of the Month”. Tamarack has some of the strongest wood among conifers. The Tamarack tree in the southwest corner of the M.J. Blackford Brodhead School Arboretum was planted in memory of Ms Tamara Shager. She was a Brodhead second grade teacher and volleyball coach. Ms Shager’s family donated a beautiful bench that faces the Tamarack. There is also an interpretive sign with Ms Shager’s picture in front of
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