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World War II veteran and hospice care patient presented with Quilt of Valor Frank DiPiazza, WWII Veteran and 105-year-old Agrace Hospice Care patient, was honored on Nov. 10 with a Quilt of Valor.

A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand-quilted with three layers, each with a special meaning. The top of the quilt’s colors, shapes and fabrics represent the many communities and individuals; the batting in the center represents hope that the quilt will bring warmth, comfort and peace to its recipient; and the backing represents the strength of the veteran.

Frank was nominated for this honor by staff at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison, where he lived before moving to Agrace’s hospice residence in Madison. “I can say that this was all very unexpected,” said Frank.

The quilt was made and presented by representatives from the Sugar River Quilts of Valor – a foundation

whose mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.

“We are honored to award a Quilt of Valor to veterans like Frank who have done so much for our country,” shared Susan LeVan-Green, Sugar River Quilts of Valor representative.

“Frank is the oldest veteran my chapter has ever awarded with this honor.”

Agrace participates in the We Honor Veterans program, a collaboration between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help improve the care veterans receive from hospice and palliative care providers.

Through this program and the Agrace Veterans Task Force, Agrace Hospice Care patients who are veterans are often recognized with certificates of service, pinning ceremonies, and other cere-

monies like Quilts of Valor.

Agrace also offers Vet-to-Vet volunteers to its hospice care patients who are veterans.

These volunteers are veterans themselves, and they provide companionship, support, and understanding to other veterans at end of life.

On Nov. 10, a private Veterans Day ceremony took place at Agrace to honor veteran patients – as well as their volunteers, staff and family members who have served.

To learn more about how Agrace honors veterans, visit Agrace.org/Veterans.

Founded in 1978, Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to people who are aging, ill, dying or grieving. With offices in Madison, Janesville, Baraboo, Dodgeville and Oconomowoc, Agrace serves more than 1,700 patients and cliSUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent Register ents across southern WisconFrank DiPiazza, WWII veteran and 105-year-old Agrace Hospice Care patient in sin every day. their Madison center, was honored on Nov. 10 with a Quilt of Valor.

Lincoln-Tallman Museum Holiday Tree Show lights up the season More than 100 creatively decorated trees will fill the Lincoln-Tallman Museum at the Rock County Historical Society’s (RCHS) annual Holiday Tree Show. Each tree is sponsored and decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Open-house tours of the festively adorned historic home, located at 440 N. Jackson St. in Janesville, will run from Nov. 24 until Dec. 30.

Presented by Blackhawk Community Credit Union (BHCCU), the Holiday Tree Show features trees and trimmings of all types and sizes, in both the main and upstairs levels of the Lincoln-Tallman Museum. This year’s tours include several new highlights, including historic Lionel trains, and a bedroom filled with pink trees, many sponsored and decorated by women-owned businesses.

As visitors step into the mansion, one evergreen that will be hard to miss is a 20foot “Memory Tree,” filled with photographs of loved ones no longer with us. The photos were submitted by their families to McCann Floors, which is sponsoring the memory tree for the second year. The tree spans two levels of the museum, from the first floor through the historic home’s ellipses.

Trees are still available to sponsor by contacting Kris Mathesius at RCHS via email at operations@rchs.us or by phone at 608-756-4509 ext.

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“The annual Holiday Tree Show truly embodies the spirit of the season, with so many local businesses and nonprofits partnering with RCHS to bring joy to our community and to people around the re-

gion,” said Timothy Maahs, RCHS’ Executive Director.

“The tree show keeps growing, with more trees – and a few surprises. People of all ages enjoy this event.”

This year, Father Christmas will be at the tree show and available for photos during all tours through Dec. 23.

Families, individuals – and even pets – are welcome to enter the mansion at no cost and take a photo with Father Christmas. Donations are welcome.

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purchase a ticket at the door.

New this season, all are invited to stop in the Lincoln-Tallman Museum “speakeasy” in the lower level for a cup of cheer and camaraderie. Visitors are welcome to sip their beverages as they stroll through the entire mansion. The speakeasy is a cash bar and open during all tour hours.

RCHS’ Holiday Tree Show dates will again correspond closely with the Rotary Botanical Garden’s Holiday Light Show, offering people

several festive events to enjoy in one day.

Opening day is Nov. 24, with the season running through Dec. 30. Hours are Thursdays and Fridays 3 to

7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Also open daily between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, but closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets are available online at www.rchs. us/christmas and may be used

on any tour day. Tickets will also be sold at the door during tour hours. Price is $15; free for anyone age 15 and under.

School District of Janesville employees receive a $5 discount by showing their SDJ badge.

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More than 100 creatively decorated trees will fill the Lincoln-Tallman Museum at the Rock County Historical Society’s annual Holiday Tree Show this winter.

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Father Christmas will be at the tree show and available for photos during all tours through Dec. 23. Families, individuals – and even pets – are welcome to enter the mansion at no cost and take a photo with Father Christmas. Donations are welcome.

Each tree is sponsored and decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Openhouse tours of the festively adorned historic home, located at 440 N. Jackson St. in Janesville, will run from Nov. 24 until Dec. 30.

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Protecting places of worship training set for Nov. 29 in Rock County

Obituaries

program is designed to facilitate dialogue and improve partnerships between law enforcement and faith communities.

The intended audience is clergy and faith leaders, emergency preparedness and management personnel, church/mosque/synagogue/ temple security staff, and law

Joyce is survived by her 3 children: Debra (Jeff) Thompson, Rick (Lisa) Josephson and Stan (Vicki) Josephson; 8 grandchildren, Charlene Thompson (Brandon), Samantha (Brandon) White, Marie (Mike) Wyman, Sara Hollis (Mike), Toni Josephson, Elaina Josephson, Patrick Josephson (Polly) and Stefanie (Jake) Hemenway; 9 great grandchildren; 4 siblings, Elaine Dickerson, Nancy (Ray) Harris, Marilyn Junge and Benny (Nancy) Gass and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard on Sept. 8, 2023; a granddaughter, Amanda Thompson; sisters Janet Lund, Carolyn Collins and Phyllis Laughlin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family in her memory.

A memorial visitation will be held at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cremation rites have been accorded and Rich-

ard and Joyce will be buried odist Church. together at a later date at the He is survived by his three Highland Memorial Gardens children, Merritt, Melvin in Madison. and Mildred; a brother, Ronald (Janet) Nenneman; three MERLYN NENNEMAN grandchildren and several Merlyn G. nieces, nephews and other Nenneman, relatives and friends. age 84, passed He was preceded in death away on Nov. by his parents and grandpar8, 2023 at the ents and one brother at birth, Albany Oak Daniel.

Assisted LivIn lieu of flowers, memoing facility in rials can be directed to the Albany. family on his behalf.

Merlyn was born on July The family would like to 21, 1939 to Jay and Wil- extend a special thank you ma (Haman) Nenneman at to all of his care takers at home. He graduated from the Albany Oaks Assisted Juda High School in 1957 Living facility and the staff and was active in sports. from Monroe SSM Hospice Merlyn spent 3 years in the Care team.

Army, part of it in Germany.

Funeral services will be When Merlyn returned held at the DL Newcomer home from his service, he Funeral Home in Brodhead farmed. When he retired on Friday, Nov. 17, at 11 from farming, he worked a.m. A visitation will also part time at Swiss Colony be held at the funeral home in Monroe and Greenwood on Friday from 10 a.m. until Cemetery in Monroe. the time of funeral services.

He faithfully attended ser- Burial will conclude at the vices and Sunday school at Greenwood Cemetery in the Brodhead United Meth- Brodhead.

enforcement.

This training is offered at no cost by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, the United States Department of Homeland Security – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin.

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JOYCE JOSEPHSON Joyce Jos e p h s o n (Gass), age 85, passed away on Nov. 6, 2023 while at home in Edgerton.

Joyce was born on Sept. 25, 1938, in Taney County, Mo., the daughter of Lester and Irene (Maple) Gass. She married Richard “Bud” Josephson on July 25, 1957 in Shenandoah, Iowa. Richard married Joyce after 20 days of dating, before he shipped back out of port.

Joyce enjoyed doing puzzles, shopping and going to the casino. She worked most of her life as a housewife who took care of the family while Richard was out to sea or between bases. Joyce also worked various other jobs over the years at Frito Lay in Beloit, she worked at Joe Crocker Moving Company and elementary schools between towns they lived in over the years.

provide faith-based leaders with information about religious hate crimes, law enforcement threat assessments, and state and federal resources and grants to improve worshiper safety. This program is offered in response to a series of violent acts and threats against houses of worship across the United States. The

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For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation.

Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – a time when blood donations often decline. Donors of all blood types are urged to give, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf,” and create holiday cheer, all who come to give until Nov. 30 will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf” plus Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf. It feels good to give a gift to someone else that truly means something. Those wishing to help patients receive lifesaving transfusions can book a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities before Nov. 30:

Center, 102 Maple St Footville • Nov. 29: 1 to 6 p.m., Footville Church of Christ, 117 Church Street, P.O. Box 157

Janesville • Nov. 20: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Janesville Masonic Center, 2322 E. Milwaukee St. • Nov. 24: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., YMCA of Northern Rock County, 221 Dodge St. Milton • Nov. 17: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St Marys Center, 837 Parkview

Edgerton • Nov. 24: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 726 S Main St

About the Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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• Protection Starts Before a 911 Call: Investigating and Deterring Hate Crime – 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., U.S. Attorney, FBI, U.S. Department of Justice – Community Relations Service and District Attorney • Forging a Relationship Between Faith Leaders and First Responders – 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Sgt. Andrew Reed, Rock County Sheriff’s Office and Chaplain Jeff Hanson, Rock County Sheriff’s Office • Interfaith Peer to Peer Learning – 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., U.S. Department of Justice – Community Relations Service and Interfaith Leaders (TBD) Following the program, there will be an opportunity for one-on-one conversations with local law enforcement, emergency management, or U.S. DOJ personnel.

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The program for the day includes: • Welcome and Introductions – 8 to 8:15 a.m., Rock County Sheriff Curtis Fell and U.S. Attorney • Planning for the Worst: Understanding Threats to Places of Worship and Planning to Keep your Faith Communities Safe – 8:15 to 9:15 a.m., Det. Luke DuCharme, Rock County Sheriff’s Office and David Melby, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency • Federal and Wisconsin Resources and Grants to Improve Worshiper Safety – 9:15 to 10 a.m., Garrison Ledbury, Wisconsin Emer-

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Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin held workshop The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin hosted a workshop with the group Dogs Playing for Life.

Staff and volunteers from HSSW as well as two other shelters, Humane Society of Jefferson County, Green County Humane Society, and Washington County Humane Society, began the weekend with an educational seminar last Saturday morning. After the educational seminar, staff and volunteers moved into the hands-on training for the remainder of the workshop.

This workshop helped staff and volunteers alike to learn the benefits of dog playgroups and how to implement dog playgroups into their daily routines.

For more information about Dogs Playing for Life and the benefits of dog playgroups: Founded in 2015, Dogs Playing for Life has been redefining the meaning and impor-

tance of quality of life for all sheltered dogs by improving their experience through playgroups and individualized training, resulting in urgent and responsible lifesaving.

Since inception, DPFL has introduced playgroups to 354 shelters and counting, who realize an average 6% increase in lifesaving and 38% decrease in length of stay for dogs. Shelters frequently describe DPFL programming as “game changing,” “transformational,” and “the most important thing to happen for shelter dogs.” To find out more about the program, visit dogsplayingforlife. com.

The hands-on training in action took place on Sunday, Nov. 12 and Monday, Nov.13 between 9 a.m. and noon or 2 to 5 p.m. either day.

For more information on the shelter, please contact Shannon Redden at sredden@petsgohome.org or 608-752-5622.

Gov. Evers: Winter Weather Awareness Week is Nov. 13 to 17 With the winter season quickly approaching, Governor Tony Evers has declared Nov. 13 to 17 Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.

During Winter Weather Awareness Week, the National Weather Service, in partnership with the State of Wisconsin, encourages citizens to learn about winter weather safety, and plan for potential

winter hazards they may encounter.

“When the wind blows and the snow starts falling, it’s important for all of Wisconsin to know what to do so they can stay safe,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle.

“During Winter Weather Awareness Week, everyone is

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On Oct. 19, Sen. Mark Spreitzer, above, attended the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois’ Defy Domestic Abuse Program, the celebration of the renovations of their facility, and the retirement celebration of Executive Director John Pfleiderer.

Photo at right: Sen. Mark Spreitzer, right, was honored to present a legislative citation on Oct. 19 to John Pfleiderer, center, with Rep. Clinton Anderson, left, congratulating John on his retirement and thanking him for his years of service to the community. Sen. Spreitzer is thankful for John’s work and leadership in the local community over the many years of his service.

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sumption of human food by bears and bear reproduction success, as diet can affect cub survival rates and litter sizes.

“The reports we receive from the public are an essential piece of this project,” said Dr. Jennifer Price Tack, DNR Large Carnivore and Elk Research Scientist. “Obviously, people don’t find bear dens every day, so it is important that people report them to us when they find them. Den reports help us meet sample size requirements for the study, which will increase the accuracy of black bear population estimates.”

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DNR asks public to report black bear dens this winter The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction in Wisconsin.

The Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey, now entering its third year of data collection, will generate updated estimates of black bear reproductive rates within each of the state’s bear management zones. These updated estimates will improve the accuracy of the population models used in each zone.

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After reports are filed, Price Tack and her team will work with den reporters and landowners to visit the sites and determine if the dens are safe, accessible and active prior to any decision to survey. The research team may be unable to visit every reported den location this season. Dens that are known to be currently occupied will be prioritized.

What data is collected As part of each survey, DNR staff will collect biological data from these dens, including sex, weight and body measurements. Mother bears, known as sows, will be outfitted with GPS collars. These collars help staff learn more about bear foraging behavior and locate the sows in the following years for continued study. Revisiting the sows will help staff monitor the reproductive success of each sow, including her litter frequency, litter size and the survival rates of her cubs. Data on sow weight, body measurements and age are also collected.

While surveying, bear health and safety are a top priority. Designated staff monitor the sow’s breathing and heart rate while the rest of the team gathers the needed samples and measurements as

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DNR scientists are conducting a study to learn more about black bear cub survival rates, litter frequencies and litter sizes, which will be used to improve population estimates for the species.

quickly as possible. Any cubs present at the den are carefully weighed and sexed. Cubs are tucked into staff’s coats to keep them warm because the cubs cannot yet regulate their temperature. Once researchers finish collecting samples and fitting the GPS collar, the sow and cubs are returned to their den.

six to seven years. Over that time, the research team hopes to place tracking collars on at least 100 sows across the state’s bear management zones, with approximately 20 collars per zone.

Thus far, the team is on pace to achieve their sample-size target, but they will need new reports each year to meet their benchmark.

Looking ahead To report a known black The Black Bear Litter and bear den, visit the DNR’s Diet Survey team will contin- black bear den submission ue to survey dens for the next form.

A groundbreaking was held on Friday, Nov. 10 for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility that will serve as a new state-of-the-art home for the state of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.

In addition, the four-story facility will include the relocated Organ Procurement Organization and Tissue Bank of Versiti Wisconsin (a current Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) campus partner).

Bringing these entities together under one roof is expected to provide synergies and efficiencies, not only during the design and construction phases but also through the ongoing operations after occupancy. Co-location of these organizations will: • Increase efficiencies and effectiveness in addressing the ongoing and accelerating opioid and violence epidemics.

• Aid coordination and collaboration during mass fatality and catastrophic scenarios.

• Optimize partnerships among laboratories with the potential for resource-sharing and backup.

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• Provide one location to best investigate combined/preserved evidence.

• Create one of the most attractive forensic science sites in the country to attract, train, and retain the best forensic candidates.

• Capitalize on synergies, research, and training with partners on the MRMC campus.

The Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility is being funded with $99.5 million in state funds that were approved in August 2022 by the State Building Commission, which is chaired by the governor. After multiple previous attempts to move this project forward failed, in September 2022, Gov. Evers announced an additional $20 million grant for Milwaukee County to assist in the construction of the facility. This additional investment directed by Gov. Evers ensured the project could meet the threshold needed to begin construction and prevented the project from once again being stalled.

“Investing in keeping our schools, our streets, and our communities safe has been a top priority for us, from directing more than $100 million to support crime and violence prevention statewide to providing generational increases in shared revenue to help ensure local law enforcement and first responders have the support and resources they need to do their jobs every day,” said Gov. Evers. “Our work to advance this project has been a critical part of our efforts to improve community safety statewide, and I was glad to direct an additional $20 million to get this project across the finish line. I am also incredibly grateful for the partnership of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, whose advocacy and leadership made this effort possible. This new facility will help significantly bolster the collective impact of the many partners involved in this project, which will help strengthen our efforts to keep Wisconsin communities and families healthy and safe.”

“Efforts to build a new crime lab in the Milwaukee area began well before I was first sworn in as Attorney General, and I’m thrilled that we’re now able to put shovels in the ground to get this done,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “My top priority is public safety, and ensuring the state crime labs have the facilities they need to keep up with scientific and technological advancements will help with the crucial work of keeping our communities safe.”

Centrally located on the MRMC campus in Milwaukee, the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility provides easy access to all major highways, as well as to the Milwaukee County Transit System. The facility, co-owned by the state and county, will benefit from more than $1 billion in recent investments from interchange construction to the MRMC’s thermal plant utilities offering reliability and reduced rates. The facility’s proximity to restaurants, hotels, and meeting spaces also makes it a prime location for staff and visitors.

“The new Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility is the result of significant multi-jurisdictional collaboration to create a desperately needed space for the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner and to enhance the operations of the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. “This future facility will help advance our

vision of Milwaukee County becoming the healthiest county in the State of Wisconsin, and I’m grateful for the public-private partnership to generate a positive statewide impact.”

“The partnership between Versiti and Milwaukee County has saved countless lives through organ and tissue donation,” said Versiti president and CEO Chris Miskel. “The new forensic science building will ensure that the selfless gifts of organ and tissue donation continue to help patients right here in Wisconsin, as well as across the United States.”

Since December 2015, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has served as the key campus partner in the planning, design, and implementation phases of the project, continuing MCW’s long-time partnerships with the state and county to improve the health of the community through expanded academic, training, and research opportunities.

“This is a significant accomplishment for the Medical College of Wisconsin and all partners involved. We look forward to continued collaboration and impact across our education, clinical, research, and community engagement pillars,” said MCW president and CEO John R. Raymond Sr., MD. “We look forward to welcoming a new team of scientists to the MRMC campus who will strengthen existing connections and create new ones.”

The site for the new building is a 7.6-acre parcel within the MRMC at West Wisconsin Avenue and North 94th Street.

The project team is led by C.D. Smith Construction and their development partners, Summit Smith Development and Royal Capital Group. The design team includes HGA Architects, Smith Group, Continuum, and Crime Lab Design. A spring 2026 opening is planned.

About DOJ’s Division of Forensic Science The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Forensic Science (DFS) was established as an independent division in 2019, though the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory was originally established in 1947.

DFS employs over 190 people including forensic scientists, technicians, evidence specialists, and crime scene response professionals. These dedicated professionals provide impartial forensic analysis in the following areas of science: toxicology, drug identification, biology/ DNA analysis, DNA database, trace evidence analysis, firearms examination, tool mark analysis, latent print examination, footwear analysis, ten print comparison, and forensic imaging and video analysis.

DFS crime laboratories – located in Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau – are the only full-service forensic science laboratory system in Wisconsin.

DFS is not a diagnostic laboratory system; the circumstances of each case submitted to DFS are unique. The needs of the submitting agency, the type of crime and impact on public safety as well as court/trial demands are considered for each case.

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Edge hosts workshop on meaningful milk pricing reform Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, and which is based in Green Bay, hosted a workshop on meaningful milk pricing reform in northwest Iowa in early November.

The session aimed to shed light on the cooperative’s efforts to reform the U.S. milk pricing system through the Federal Milk Marketing Order hear-

Cooperative shared proposals for better dairy risk management ing process and legislatively through the farm bill. American Foods Group sponsored the event.

Karen Gefvert, Edge director of government affairs, and Lucas Sjostrom, Edge managing director, both shared how the cooperative is working to advance solutions on priority issues for dairy farmers throughout the Upper Midwest.

Through its reform proposals,

Edge aims to improve price discovery, enhance risk management opportunities for farmers and processors and sustain federal orders and their benefits to the dairy community.

“The modern dairy farmer deals with a wide number of variables in their day-to-day operations,” said Sjostrom.

“Utilizing effective risk management takes away some of the unknown and allows farmers to

Three Wisconsin projects receive $29.5M from USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced improvements to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) as well as an unprecedented $1 billion investment to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through 81 projects.

Wisconsin based projects will receive $29.5 million in funding. RCPP leverages a voluntary approach to conservation that expands the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through public-private partnerships. Historic funding is made possible by both the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, and the Farm Bill.

“The unprecedented demand for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, shows how much interest there is from producers and partners for voluntary conservation on the ground,” said Josh Odekirk, Acting State Conservationist in Wisconsin for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “USDA is making historic investments and streamlining the program to make it work better for producers and partners.

The combination of historic investments and streamlining actions will deliver conservation at a scale never before achieved through RCPP.” RCPP Improvements NRCS has identified ways to streamline and simplify RCPP, ease the burden on employees and partners, and help maximize flexibility for partners to leverage their investments with NRCS resources and capabilities.

Through a concerted effort over the past eight months, using guidance, feedback and expertise from partners, employees, leadership and stakeholders, NRCS has identified several improvements that the agency will implement in the

months and years ahead.

Improvements include • Streamlining RCPP agreements for fiscal year 2023 awards and moving to one programmatic agreement to begin implementing the RCPP projects awarded under the fiscal year 2024 notice of funding opportunity. This will allow partners to more quickly begin implementation of their RCPP projects.

• Entrusting program management and negotiation to the State Conservationists, who lead NRCS programs in each state, further encouraging the locally led process and ensuring the necessary technical needs and costs were realized before project proposal submission.

• Establishing parameters and expectations for easement negotiations, including availability of easement deed templates and established program processes to reduce partnership agreement negotiation and implementation timeframes.

• Improving RCPP guidance and training, ensuring RCPP policies and procedures are communicated in a uniform and consistent manner.

• Enhancing existing business tools to improve the user experience while beginning development of new business tools that, through integration and automation, will reduce the time required for agreement negotiation, processing obligations and making payments to partners.

• For the full list of RCPP improvements NRCS has identified for future implementation, visit the Regional Conservation Partnership Program webpage.

Once improvements have been implemented, NRCS estimated that the negotiation time of RCPP agreements with U.S.-held easement activities will be reduced from 15 months to three months, and from 19 months to three

months with entity-held easement activities.

The RCPP improvements are coming at a critical time, as they will strengthen NRCS’ ability to implement the IRA, which provided $4.95 billion in additional funding for the program over five years.

RCPP funding In Wisconsin, projects include: • Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains led by McCain Foods for $6.9 Million • Wisconsin Priority Watershed Protection led by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. for $8.8 Million • Advancing Farmer-Led Incentives in the Midwest led

by Sand County Foundation for $13.8 Million The Farm Bill and IRA provided funding for this year’s RCPP projects. With this $1.1 billion investment, NRCS has more than doubled the initial allocation for 2023 to capitalize on the unprecedented demand for RCPP and ensure project partners have the maximum amount of time to successfully implement conservation activities before funds expire in fiscal year 2031.

Nationwide, there are: • 77 climate-focused projects ($1.02 billion in funding).

• Twenty-two projects focused on water quantity and conservation (more than $338 million in funding).

• Three RCPP Classic projects are led by Tribes (more than $58 million in funding).

• Sixteen projects support the protection and restoration of wildlife corridors ($216 million in funding).

• Ten projects focus on urban agriculture ($123 million in funding).

Since inception, RCPP has made 717 awards involving over 4,000 partner organizations. For a full list of selected projects visit the RCPP 2023 Awarded Projects webpage.

do what they do best – produce high-quality milk to feed our communities. That’s what Edge is focusing on throughout this process.”

During the workshop, the Edge team shared details of their efforts to ensure the viability of federal orders in the future and install protections on milk outside the federal orders, such as written contracts, equal incentives, more transparent pricing, contract change notices and other key aspects of the farmer-processor relationship. This proposal would apply to all milk marketed in the U.S. to create a more fair and equitable system and build a stronger dairy supply chain.

Sjostrom also shared Edge’s involvement throughout the FMMO hearing process, including its various proposals on the topics discussed in the hearing. In addition to Edge’s Class

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Kelch Aviation Museum shows last of film series On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Kelch Aviation is holding their monthly aviation movie night, the last of their film series this year.

They’ll be showing John Wayne in the original disaster movie, “The High and the Mighty.” The film is free and family friendly. A $10 donation is encouraged and appreciated.

The High and the Mighty (1954): Directed by aviator William A. Wellman, who directed multiple aviation-related movies in his long career, this movie stars John Wayne as a veteran airline first officer whose airliner has a catastrophic engine failure while crossing the Pacific Ocean. This is the film that set the standard for the disaster movie genre – and inspired the beloved, outrageous comedy “Airplane!” in the 1980s.

Pizza will be served at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m.

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III Plus model for the Class I Base Skim Milk Price, Edge proposals included: • Updating the fat components alongside updated protein numbers • Delaying any changes that would impact pooled milk prices for 15.5 months, to ensure open interest and opportunities to participate in markets are not interrupted • Modernizing the Class III pricing system to include both blocks and barrels of Cheddar cheese, rounded to the nearest 5% of production • Standing against make allowance increases, which equally lower milk prices for all farmers • Improving the Class I mover by introducing the Class III Plus program, which includes the removal of advanced pricing, to price milk on America’s most-used dairy commodity –

cheese Sjostrom also shared the current status of the hearing.

The hearing started on Aug. 23 and is currently in recess due to scheduling conflicts with the event venue. Edge expects the hearings to begin again in late Nov. 2023, assuming the federal government signs funding into law by the Nov. 17 deadline.

Gefvert highlighted the path forward to securing legislative change through the farm bill.

“There is still much to be done to ensure farmers and processors build more trust and transparency,” Gefvert said.

“Farmers and processors need strong, lasting partnerships to build truly sustainable food systems. We look forward to working alongside our farmers throughout the process to ensure their voice – the voice of milk – is heard by stakeholders and thought leaders.”

Kelch Aviation Museum gives a special thanks to Firebolt Stone Oven Pizza and Coffee for sponsoring movie night.

The fun will happen in the museum’s Joranlien Gathering Hall, N2463 Airport Rd in Brodhead.

Florida.

Local students named to Dean’s List.

The following students were named to the 2023 summer trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

• Peter Bouc of Brodhead • Eric Bush of Monroe • Josiah Delorme of Brodhead • Blake Fuchs of Janesville • Emma Weisensel of Clinton • Kyle Wille of Edgerton Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange,

Wisconsin Democrats speak on Veterans Day In honor of Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “We owe an enormous debt to all those who have answered the call and served our nation.

From the GI Bill to investing in the Veterans Administration, Americans in public office have sought to honor the service of those who have worn our nation’s uniform, but our debt can never be fully repaid.

President Biden has continued this work by signing the PACT Act, the most significant expansion of VA health care benefits in decades –delivering lifesaving care to more than 400,000 veterans and survivors. Today – and every day – we recognize the sacrifice that our service members and their families have made in the defense of our freedom.”

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Staying informed is a critical part of being prepared for winter. Make sure to check

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For tips on emergency preparedness visit the website https://readywisconsin. wi.gov. You can also follow ReadyWisconsin on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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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-

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junker so everyone sat on THURSDAY, JAN. 6, 2022 P.O. BOX 443, CLINTON, WI 53525 it, and ended up getting pink butt,” Casey Jones he 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 Based on experts’ obser- for two doses of an mRNA quarantine – stay home and official seat was again for the wrong reason. vations of the COVID-19 vaccine is approximately completely away from othIn ’88 the alderman said he ers – for five days followed and the Omicron variant, the 35%. was motivated to run due to Centers for Disease Control A COVID-19 vaccine by strict mask use for an ada business conflict with the and Prevention (CDC) last booster dose restores vaccine ditional five days,” Timbercity – not because it was in week shortened the recom- effectiveness against infec- lake stated in a press release. his heart to serve.

Today he said he is run“However, people who are mended time for isolation tion to 75%. ning with good intentions, from 10 days for people with COVID-19 vaccination current with vaccine recombecause he cares about the COVID-19 to five days, if as- decreases the risk of severe mendations do not need to city where he grew up. ymptomatic, followed by five disease, hospitalization, and quarantine after exposure to “I think I have a lot to offer BECKY MALKOW The Independent-Register COVID-19, but should wear days of wearing a mask when death from COVID-19. and I can put people first,” he around others. said, “and I’ve got the time CDC strongly encourages a well-fitting mask(link is and the experience.”

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 Casey says he prides himscience 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 conferself in being known around Following 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 town as someone who can get

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Jones wishes to ‘move the community forward’ Casey Jones said he has come a long way since his unsuccessful run for Brodhead city mayor in 1980 – when he was 18 years old.

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

120 acres of Big should wear a mask forCOVID-19 10 11,S. 2021. planDrive intends ruary through June. virus. About ARPA funding to address See a related letter to the editor from City Council on 7036 Grand Geneva Way LakeThe Shore skiing terrain to go along with 1550 days after theforms exposure. to speed up recovery from Application to 73% of them reported re- these problems and spur Lake Geneva page 3.

Geneva seven lifts, two conveyor lifts Lake all ARPA those exposed, best economic and health effects serveFor on the Ad Hoc ceiving a Paycheck Protec- U.S. recovery.

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 Isolation relates to beand services offered by The snowboard school area and 1221 Geneva Walt’s Tavern for a place to havior after a confirmed Mountain Top include: National Ave. South 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 otmountain.com.

Quarantine refers to the 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 White River www.alpinevalleyresort.com 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 Data from South Africa skiers and snowboarders can The hill also includes three two miles of frontage along 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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IR 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 - Elizabeth Kempel; Clerk - Michael Oellerich; Treasurer - Al Schneider; Jodi Kail, Don Buchanan, Jennifer Flory

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Auditeria Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda was published in the Wednesday, October 4, 2023 edition of the Independent Register.

Roll Call vote: All ayes (7-0).

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to return to open session at 8:33 p.m.

Motion carried, 7-0.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ACTION ITEM ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve four [4] Alternative Open Enrollment applications. Motion carried, 7-0.

ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Elizabeth Kempel, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Jodi Kail, Jenny Flory, and Don Buchanan Absent: None

ACTION ITEM ADJOURNMENT Motion by Don Bu chanan, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.

Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION ITEM Motion by Al Schneider, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 7-0.

Date: 10-11-23 $100 Bill List 292.27 CITY OF BRODHEAD SEWER DEPT JARVIS, NICHOLAS L 150.00 PIGGLY WIGGLY 251.16 ROTH, JOHN 105.00 VAN LIESHOUT, JIM 105.00 COUNTRY MEATS 118.00 105.00 RODNEY DAVIS DEMCO INC 6,054.71 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY 12,268.55 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIAL 521.55 DAVID MANKE 105.00 RPC-MG 495.00 105.00 BILL SCHWEDER SCREENFLEX 1,881.00 2,826.30 TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS USI INSURANCE SERVICE LLC 1,160.00 WISCONSIN KINDERGARTEN ASSO 460.00 JOHN ZASTOUPIL 105.00 BLICK ART MATERIALS 643.00 BRODHEAD WATER & LIGHT COMM 13,925.77 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1,219.46 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES INC 900.00 D & J SCALE SERVICE 160.00 DELL MARKETING L.P. 3,357.00 ECOLAB 223.27 1,193.60 FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC GASSER TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1,215.33 GOTO TECHNOLOGIES 1,450.81 HOBART SERVICE /ITW FOOD EQUIP 671.00 DAVID JASS 105.00 RICHARD JONES 105.00 JEFF KUGLITSCH 105.00 COLTON MEASNER 105.00 GARY MIEDEMA 105.00 MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL 1,000.00 NASCO 134.95 383.34 OFFICE PRO PAOLI CLAY COMPANY 1,021.00 ROCK VALLEY CONFERENCE 4,000.00 ROLLI WORX 141.50 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 677.43 SOUTHPAW ENTERPRISES INC 225.00 SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP 683.07 STALKER SPORTS FLOORS 5,125.00 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF BARABOO 6,500.63 MATTHEW WAGNER 105.00 WE ENERGIES 517.75 ABC FIRE & SAFETY INC 1,731.00 ADAMS PUBLISHING 132.00 BOARDMAN & CLARK LLP 971.50 ANNIE, BOCKHOP 300.00 GEOFFERY BOUC 102.00 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 173.97 EDCLUB INC 643.50 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CORPORATION 162.80 SCOTT GARTHWAITE 102.00 GREEN COUNTY SOLID WASTE 130.00 INSIGHT FS 192.12 ANTHONY MCGOWAN 102.00 LARRY MCGOWAN 102.00 ROBERT MCGOWAN 102.00 QUALITY DOOR & HARDWARE 340.55 QUIZIZZ.COM 1,585.00 SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP 1,400.00 KEVIN TESCHENDORF 500.00 KARI TUCKER 145.00 US CELLULAR 740.48 WIL-KIL PEST CONTROL 939.01 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 576.61 CITY OF BRODHEAD SEWER DEPT 2,129.20 DEMCO INC 587.86 EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 390.00 GARDIPEE, JESSICA M 357.00 HOBART SERVICE/ITW FOOD EQUIP 531.23 INTRADO INTERACTIVE SERVICES CORPORATION 2,106.92 MCGOWAN, MICHAEL 400.00 MEYER, ERIC 116.00 PIGGLY WIGGLY 385.57 SOMMERFELDT, LAURIE A 117.90 BSN SPORTS, LLC 1692 KNUTH, DAVID R 156.17 RBS ACTIVEWEAR 270.32 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 176.88 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 304.07 WASC 100.00 BRIDGES 150.00 BSN SPORTS, LLC 2,237.48 MALKOW, JILLIAN 226.36 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 172.46 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 710.00 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 2,446.40 405.57 WIAA WISCONSIN ASSOC OF FFA 360.00 OUTPATIENT ENTRANCE GRAPHICS 4,200.00 298.05 WIAA COUNTRY MEATS 354.00 DAVIS, RODNEY 105.10 WACPC - WI ASSOC OF CHEER/POM 150.00 WENGER, KELLY J 253.33 BADGER SPORTING GOODS 975.32 BADGER SPORTING GOODS 580.00 DOUGLAS & SON SEPTIC TANK SERV 575.00 GUILBAULT, AARON 170.00 HEARTLAND GRAPHICS 221.00 OLSON, ALY 900.00 PIGGLY WIGGLY 237.41 PINNOW, DERRICK 756.00 PINNOW, NITEAL B 570.00 SCHEIDEGGER, BROOKE E 280.00 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 234.02 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 115.38 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 299.88 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 298.99 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 222.90 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 249.28 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD 316.99

INFORMATION REPORTS The Administrative Team presented information reports.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No one signed up for public comment.

AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Regular Meeting: September 13, 2023 b. Facility Planning Committee Meeting: September 18, 2023 c. Policy Committee Meeting: September 26, 2023 2. APPROVAL OF BILLS 3. ACCEPT DONATION(S) a. $1,000.00 monetary donation from Diane Anderson to the Brodhead Backpack Food Program b. $100.00 monetary donation from the Brodhead Lions Club to the Brodhead Backpack Food Program c. An anonymous family from the Brodhead community updated the basketball hoops on the Middle School playground d. $10,000.00 total donation from the Wisconsin Swiss & Limburger Cheese Producer Association to Brodhead FFA 4. RESIGNATION(S) • None at this time 5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) a. Robin Bye, Finance Manager b. Susan Dahl, Account Payable Clerk / Payroll Benefits Specialist c. Kimberly Wagner, ES Special Ed./Regular Ed. Paraprofessional d. Miranda Ends, ES Paraprofessional, Increase in Hours e. Trinity Johnson, ES Special Education Paraprofessional, Increase in Hours 6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) a. Debra Williams, Elementary School Motion by Don Buchanan, second by Al Schneider, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.

Motion carried, 7-0.

KID CONNECTION PRESENTATION PRESENTATION ITEM Kid Connection presented information about their past activities and future possibilities.

FACILITY PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM A sub-committee from the full Facility Planning Committee presented their recommendation for a referendum amount as well as the timing for a referendum.

APPROVAL OF EARLY GRADUATION REQUESTS ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jennifer Flory, to approve four [4] early graduation requests as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

COLLEGE/TECH CREDIT APPROVALS ACTION ITEM Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Don Buchanan, to approve the early college credit applications as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED & VOLUNTEER COACHES ACTION ITEM Motion by Don Buchanan, second by Jennifer Flory, to approve the High School and Middle School lists of contracted and volunteer coaches as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF SNOW REMOVAL BID ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve the snow removal contract with Cedar Creek Landscaping for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried, 7-0.

SELECT BOARD DELEGATE FOR STATE SCHOOL BOARD CONVENTION ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to appoint School Board Member Don Buchanan as representative to the State School Board Convention Delegate Assembly held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Motion carried, 7-0.

UPDATE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING INFORMATION [if needed] No update was needed.

ACTION ITEM

BUILDING GOALS UPDATE DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM All three principals presented information regarding their building goals for 2023-24.

JV SOFTBALL FIELD UPDATE DISCUSSION ITEM District Administrator David Novy and School Board President Mike Krupke gave an update on the progress of the JV Girls Softball Field.

FUTURE AGENDA [October 23, 2023] • Certify Tax Levy • Resolution to Approve Short-Term Borrowing • Approval of New Scholarships ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT ACTION ITEM TO WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)(f) Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to go into closed session, under WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)(f) at 8:25 p.m., for the discussion of: a. Consideration of Compensation of an Employee b. Consideration to Approve Alternative Open Enrollment Applications

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BUDGET HEARING / ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Auditeria Monday, October 23, 2023 Minutes The Budget Hearing was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditeria. District Administrator David Novy presented the 2023-24 budget.

ANNUAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER The annual meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. by School Board President Mike Krupke.

ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jenny Flory, to nominate Mike Krupke as Chairperson.

Motion carried 4-0 (Kail, Oellerich, Krupke, Flory) Members Buchanan, Kempel, and Schneider were absent.

TREASURER’S REPORT REPORT ITEM District Administrator David Novy presented the Treasurer’s Report for Al Schneider.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT REPORT ITEM Mike Krupke, Board President, gave the President’s report.

Resident audience members in addition to the Board of Education and District Administrator: Tom Simpson, Jim Wahl, Paul Donovon, Kevin Buxton, Eric Thompson, Lisa Semrow, Chad Dix, and Grace Kufahl.

Non-resident audience members: Robin Bye The resolutions necessary for the operation of the School District for the 2023-24 school year were considered as follows:

RESOLUTION A - ADOPTION OF TAX LEVY ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Kevin Buxton, that there be levied a school tax assessed against all taxable property within the District in the sum of $5,173,374 (General Fund), necessary to operate and maintain the District School System and to finance the recommended budget for the 2023-24 school year.

The motion passed, 12-1 (Tom Simpson voting no).

RESOLUTION B - BOARD SALARIES ACTION ITEM Motion by Kevin Buxton, second by Lisa Semrow, that the Board members of the Brodhead School District be paid a salary as follows (current levels set in October 2020): These Board salaries will be increased by 5%. New salaries are: President: $1,232.03; Clerk: $1,232.03; All others: $1,175.91.

The motion passed, 7-6.

RESOLUTION C - BOARD REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Lisa Semrow, that the Board members of the Brodhead School be reimbursed for expenses incurred on District business when traveling outside the District.

Motion carried, 13-0.

RESOLUTION D - NEXT ANNUAL MEETING DATE ACTION ITEM Motion by Chad Dix, second by Paul Donovan, that the Board of Education of the Brodhead School District be authorized to set the date and hour for the 2024 Annual Meeting within the guidelines established by Wisconsin Statutes.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED UNDER STATE STATUTES ACTION ITEM No other business as authorized under State Statute was conducted.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Jenny Flory, to adjourn the Annual Meeting at 6:33 p.m.

Motion carried, 4-0.

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room Monday, October 23, 2023 Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 6:38 p.m. The meeting agenda was published in the Wednesday, October 18, 2023 edition of the Independent Register.

ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Michael Oellerich, Jodi Kail, Jenny Flory, Al Schneider (virtually), and Don Buchanan (virtually) Absent: Elizabeth Kempel AGENDA ITEMS CERTIFY TAX LEVY ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jenny Flory, to approve the General Fund Levy of $5,173,374 for the 2023-24 school year and direct the Board Clerk to certify the Levy to the Municipal Clerks.

Motion carried, 6-0.

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FOR SHORT-TERM BORROWING ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the resolution authorizing short-term borrowing for cash flow purposes, as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ACTION ITEM Motion by Jenny Flory, second by Jodi Kail, to approve three new scholarships as presented.

Motion carried, 6-0.

FUTURE AGENDA [November 8, 2023] • Approval of Minutes • Approval of Bills • Accept Donation(s)

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‘Christmas, Cowboy Style’ concert coming to Clinton On Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m., the Jeremy McComb “Christmas, Cowboy Style” concert will be held live at the Boxcars Pub and Grill at 108 Allen St in Clinton. The Wednesday, Nov. 29 performance is already sold out.

General admission tickets are $35, and additional fees may apply. Purchase tickets online at boxcars.ticketsauce. com. Find out more about the event at https://tinyurl. com/5auxaskx.

Tradition is a word frequently used to describe the Christmas season: other words like splendor and togetherness get

roped into the mix. All accurately describe the “Christmas, Cowboy Style” tour created and fronted by artist and troubadour Jeremy McComb. This tour bridges together the feeling of life in the Great American West with the audacity of honor, faith and humor within the story-telling and songs.

The 2023 tour is sponsored by Blue Ice Vodka.

“Christmas Cowboy Style” is a Christmas tour inspired by the traditional Western lifestyle. Celebrating a frontier cowboy country Christmas, it features stories and cowboy poetry woven into the songs

of Michael Martin Murphy, Asleep at the Wheel, Lyle Lovett, Dean Martin and Willie Nelson, bringing the audience back to a much simpler time and way of life.

McComb brings his Christmas tour back to the road with two years of sold-out holiday performances under his belt.

Even in the largest of venues, Jeremy has an innate ability of bringing each audience member close and transporting the performance to a cozy ‘round the campfire gathering.

“Christmas, Cowboy Style is a tour I’ve dreamed of doing for years,” McComb

said. “Growing up in North Idaho these were the songs and stories that made up the soundtrack to every Christmas I remember. My dad would start playing the Michael Martin Murphy ‘Cowboy Christmas’ on Thanksgiving along with the standard Dean Martin and Willie Nelson Christmas albums and it would be on repeat until Christmas. This tour is the sights and sounds of an American Western Christmas.

The nostalgia of a simpler time, to when magic was everywhere around and within us. The good news is that magic ... well, it’s still there in all

of us. This show is something everyone can find themselves and their childhood in.”

Good things come to those who wait, but luck favors the bold. And for Jeremy McComb, the balance comes naturally. A storyteller epitomizing “been there and done that,” McComb has explored nearly every facet of the entertainment industry, all on his own terms.

McComb has been involved in many things, from radio to tour managing, releasing five albums, growing an international fan base, hitting the Billboard charts and writ-

ing songs for projects selling over six million copies, including a Grammy-nominated soundtrack, “Blue Collar Comedy Tour – One for the Road”.

Proudly and fiercely independent in both spirit and style, McComb is a sixth-generation musician. Music is in McComb’s DNA but he’s a distinct branch on the family tree. Obsessed with artists who share a gift for storytelling, he found inspiration in everything from Jim Croce to Tom Petty, and now bridges the canyons between country, rock and folk.

LEGAL NOTICES Continued from previous page • Resignation(s) • Employment Recommendation(s) • Volunteer Recommendation(s) • Approval of CESA 5 School Business Services Contract • 1st Reading of Policy Section 7000 [Property] • Approval of Middle School Washington D.C. Trip • JV Softball Field Update • Review Finance Manager and A/P Payroll Specialist Job Descriptions • Facility Planning Process • Approval of Special Education Intervention Support Teacher Contract

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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room Monday, October 30, 2023 Minutes

CLASSIFIED AD:

ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Al Schneider, Jodi Kail, Don Buchanan, Jenny Flory, and Michael Oellerich [virtually] Absent: Elizabeth Kempel

Town of Decatur: TAX PARCEL NUMBER 23-012 1376.0000 Minimum proposal is $1,400.00.

TAX PARCEL NUMBER 23-012 1377.0000 Minimum proposal is $1,400.00.

TAX PARCEL NUMBER 23-012-1224.0000 Minimum proposal is $1,700.00.

TAX PARCEL NUMBER 23-012 1225.0000 Minimum proposal is $1,700.00.

AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Michael Oellerich, to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m.

Motion carried, 6-0.

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The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 6:00 p.m. The meeting Agenda was properly building posted on Monday, October 30, 2023.

CONSIDERATION TO RECERTIFY THE TAX LEVY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM No action was taken.

CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ADOPTED BUDGET No action was taken.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM

Green County will have for sale the following:

Green County reserves the right to accept proposals deemed most advantageous to the County, and may reject any and all proposals.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM Motion by Don Buchanan, second by Mike Krupke, to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Motion carried, 6-0.

Sealed proposals for this property will be accepted until 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Green County Clerk’s Office, Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, telephone 608-328-9430. Additional information for this property is available at the Clerk’s office. A bid form can be found at the county’s website, www.greencountywi.org under “Departments” and “County Clerk”.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at the Orfordville Fire Station Meeting Room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET of the Town of Spring Valley will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the town clerk’s home or by email. The following is a summary of the proposed 2024 budget.

REVENUES 2023 2024 %Change Taxes: General Levy $388,878 $389,508 0.16 Other Taxes $2,262 $2,262 0.00 Intergovernmental Revenues $174,062 $226,483 30.12 Licenses and Permits $4,719 $13,015 175.78 Misc. Revenues $ 592 $5,000 744.10 TOTAL REVENUES $570,514 $636,268 11.53

EXPENDITURES General Government $64,006 $68,957 7.74 Public Safety $174,260 $165,892 -4.80 Public Works $320,298 $389,469 21.60 Health & Human Services $2,800 $2,800 0.00 Culture Rec & Education $150 $150 0.00 Capital Outlay $4,000 $4,000 0.00 Reserve for Contingency $5,000 $5,000 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $570,514 $636,268 11.53

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 20, 2023, immediately following completion of the public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget, which begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Orfordville Fire Station Meeting Room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI, a special town meeting of the electors will be held, called pursuant to Section 60.12 (1) of Wisconsin Statutes by the Spring Valley Town Board, for the following purpose: To approve the 2022 total town tax levy (to be collected in 2023), pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

Dated this 4th day of November, 2023- by Dela Ends, Town Clerk 608 897-4288 tsvclerk@gmail.com

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Please take notice that a hearing of the Village Board will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Orfordville Village Hall. The proposed municipal budget for 2024 will be heard and considered in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes 65.90

ACCOUNT Taxes Intergovernmental Revenues Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeits & Penalties Public Charges for Services Intergovernmental Charges Miscellaneous Revenue Other Financing Sources TOTAL REVENUES

2023 BUDGET 956,553.00 553,000.00 15,300.00 26,000.00 2,150.00 .00 41,000.00 .00 1,594,003.00

2024 BUDGET 1,006,847.00 616,638.00 14,300.00 25,000.00 2,150.00 .00 46,000.00 .00 1,710,935.00

%CHANGE 5.26 11.51 -6.54 -3.85 .00 .00 12.20 .00 7.34

General Government Public Safety Public Works Health & Human Services Culture, Recreation, Education Economic Development Debt Service Other financing Uses TOTAL EXPENSES

238,669.00 610,999.00 338,851.00 3,600.00 141,202.00 13,870 .00 242,812.00 4,000.00 1,594,003.00

238,581.00 597,743.00 356,264.00 3,600.00 162,278.00 14,623.00 288,846.00 4,000.00 1,710,935.00

18.82 -2.17 5.14 .00 14.93 5.43 18.96 0.00 7.34

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Town of Spring Grove Budget Public Hearing Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:00 P.M. Spring Grove Town Hall, N2475 Co GG, Brodhead, WI Proposed 2024 Budget (The detailed proposed budget is available for inspection at the town clerk’s office, by appointment.) The following is a summary of the proposed 2024 budget: 2024 BUDGET INFORMATION

Proposed 2024 BUDGET

REVENUES TAXES GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES $368,366.00 ARPA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE $151,022.00 LICENSES & PERMITS $ 3,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES $ 1,000.00 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $ 4,000.00 RECYCLING GRANT $ 1,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES $528,988.00 EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEBT SERVICE TOTAL EXPENSES

$ 67,650.00 $373,038.00 $ 8,150.00 $ 6,470.00 $ 73,680.00 $528,988.00

2023 BUDGET $366,243.00 $ 50,000.00 $150,998.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 1,600.00 $575,341.00 $ 74,700.00 $412,391.00 $ 8,100.00 $ 6,470.00 $ 73,680.00 $575,341.00

Notice of Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Spring Grove Notice is hereby given that a special town meeting of the Town of Spring Grove, Green County, Wisconsin will be held at the town hall located at N2475 County Hwy GG, Brodhead, Wisconsin, on the21st day of November, 2023, immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2024 town budget, which begins at 5:00 p.m., for the following purposes: 1. To approve year 2024 highway expenditures pursuant to s.81.01 (3), Wis. Statutes.

2. To approve the 2023 total town tax levy to be collected in 2024 pursuant to s. 60.10(1)(a), Wis. Stat.

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Notice of Rate Increase Water Customers of the Albany Municipal Water And Sewer Utility

This is to give you notice that the Albany Municipal water and Sewer Utility will file an application on November 15, 2023, with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), for authority to increase water rates. Rates for general service will increase 8.0 percent. The increase is necessary to reduce the existing deficiency in present rates. The request is being made under Wis. Stat. 196.193. Rate increases granted under this statute do not require a public hearing. The effect of the increase for some selected customers is shown below. Public Fire Protection and Wholesale rates (if applicable) will also increase 8.0 percent.

Outstanding debt: $3,306,271.00

An itemized listing of the proposed budget for 2024 can be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk during normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Albany Municipal Water And Sewer Utility anticipates that this rate increase will go into effect on January 1, 2024. If you have any questions about the rate increase request, call the Albany Municipal Water And Sewer Utility at (608) 862-3240.

Sherri Waege Village Clerk

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