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GREG T. FLANNERY Greg T. Flannery, age 64, of Argyle, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, Wisconsin. He was born March 31, 1956, the son of John and Fola (Andrews) Flannery at St. Claire Hospital. Greg grew up in Argyle, where he graduated from high school in 1974, and continued on to be a loyal resident of Lafayette county, living and farming in the Argyle area his entire life.

Greg is survived by his children, Jimmy Flannery of Brodhead, Wisconsin, T.J. Flannery of Monroe, Amanda (Levi) Gill of Argyle and Brodie Flannery of Wiota, Wisconsin; stepdaughters, Apryl and Brittny; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Barb (Paul) Kratltiger of Brodhead, Bea (Leo) Patterson of Juda and Cheryl Mize of Argyle; three brothers, Larry

(Andi) Flannery of Brodhead, Terry (Melanie) Flannery of Florida and Mike (Candi) Flannery of Blanchardville, Wisconsin. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Erica Flannery; and his best friend, George Hubbard.

Greg will be remembered for his greatest loves, which he tended to with extraordinary care — farming, his children and grandchildren and his animals. He often had a menagerie of animals that he enjoyed caring for every day. He was relentlessly hardworking on his farm, putting every

ounce of energy into the land, buildings and all the animals. He was always lending a helping hand to friends and neighbors. When he did manage to make a little down time for himself, he loved to play volleyball and slow pitch and he was always watching a variety of sports on TV. After farming, he put in many years at Kuhn Knight in Brodhead. He cared so deeply for his family along with many lifelong friends. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was truly a man who didn’t require fancy things, just to be surrounded by all the living things he loved.

A visitation was held Dec. 27, 2020, at the Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle. Burial will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at ericksonfuneralhome.com.

Correction Jessica Seibert is a first-grade teacher at Parkview Elementary School whose students’ letters to Santa were published in the Dec. 24

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Justin is a graduate of Brodhead High School and is a pararescue jumper currently serving in the U.S. Air Force in Las Vegas. Lydia is studying to become a pharmacist and is employed with CVS Pharmacy. A January wedding is planned.

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Winter brings opportunities for bird watching With more people spending time at home, bird watching has become a welcome respite during the pandemic. Heading into 2021, birds continue to brighten the Wisconsin landscape, including some in numbers not seen in years.

Pine siskins, evening grosbeaks and other “winter finches” have descended out of the Canadian boreal forest into the eastern United States, providing birdwatchers welcome excitement that promises to take some of the chill out of this winter season.

“Many of these northern species had banner nesting seasons,” Ryan Brady, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conservation biologist, said in a news release. “But then poor tree seed and fruit crops across Canada forced the birds south in search of food.”

It’s not uncommon for one or two of these northern species to overwinter in Wisconsin. Still, this season has already seen unusually good numbers in six or seven species, an event dubbed by researchers as a “superflight.”

First came red-breasted nuthatches and purple finches in late summer, then droves of pine siskins in early fall, and soon after both were white-winged and red crossbills. Late October and early November brought more evening grosbeaks than any year in recent history. Pine grosbeaks and Bohemian waxwings weren’t far behind in the north woods, while redpolls

soon spread statewide.

Many of these species are attracted to backyard feeders, especially as winter progresses and local supplies of natural foods are exhausted. The single best seed to offer is black oil sunflower, which has high fat content and attracts the most species. Small finches like siskins and redpolls, however, prefer nyjer (thistle), while white millet and suet can be great additions for ground-feeders and woodpeckers, respectively.

In addition to food, a heated water dish that is deep enough for birds to drink from but not bathe in is great for attracting winter finches and resident species. Every week or two, clean all food and water sources to minimize diseases like salmonellosis to keep birds healthy.

Find more tips for winter backRYAN BRADY/WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Brodhead Independent-Register yard bird feeding on DNR’s Birding Pine grosbeaks are among the “winter finches” arriving in great numbers in Wisconsin and other and Bird Conservation webpage.

Bird count continues This year’s superflight should be well documented by participants in the Audubon’s 121st Christmas Bird Count, which runs through Jan. 5. One of the largest and longest-running citizen science projects in the world, the Christmas Bird Count provides a snapshot of North America’s early winter bird populations and the only broadscale assessment of their trends over time.

“The Christmas Bird Count is a great way to make your bird

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sightings count for conservation,” Brady said. “It’s also easy and safe to participate in your backyard or beyond.”

Each count is conducted on a single day where volunteer bird watchers scour a pre-established, 15-mile diameter circle. Wisconsin has over 100 circles across many areas of the state. To view a map of the circles expected to be included in the Christmas Bird Count and details on how to participate, go online to Audubon.org.

Recycled cans put to good use by youth group

Members of the youth group at For the months of January and Juda Zion/Oakley Union United February the funds will be used to Methodist churches recently com- support the work of the Fairbanks pleted a successful year of collecting Alaska Rescue Mission.

Jefferson Township residents are aluminum cans.

More than 5,000 pounds of cans reminded that only aluminum cans were collected and recycled in 2020, are recycled. Aluminum pie tins, which equates to more than 159,000 roasting pans and cat food cans are cans. The money raised was used to not accepted for the group’s recysupport activities of the group, the cling project.

A collection cage is located in the Stained Glass Window Repair Fund at Zion, the mission children the Sugar River Bank of Juda parking lot group sponsors, the operation of the on Walnut Street. Cans also may be Oakley Church and money set aside dropped off at the township garage “Civil legal aid programs in the for future mission trips of the group. on normal garbage/recycling days. state are telling us that pro bono assistance is crucial to making our shared goal of equal justice for all a reality,” said State Bar President Kathleen Brost.

She said the need for legal serTHURSDAY, DEC. 31 vices has surged with the recent -Albertson Memorial Library closed pandemic, and increased pro bono engagement will greatly benefit FRIDAY, JAN. 1 people in need of critical legal ser-Village of Albany offices closed vices.

“Pro bono efforts by private at-Albertson Memorial Library closed torneys and law students help their clients, the courts and the profession SATURDAY, JAN. 2 by reducing barriers to justice and -Albertson Memorial Library closed closing the justice gap by meeting the legal needs of all Wisconsin resSUNDAY, JAN. 3 idents and ensuring a just and equiNo events scheduled table legal system,” Brost said.

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State Bar launches new pro bono portal Effort aims at helping low-income residents with civil legal matters The new website will enable attorneys and law students to match their skills and interests with opportunities available through free legal agencies across the state, Kathleen Brost such as Legal Action of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Judicare. It will also allow the agencies to post their opportunities to a nationwide, American Bar Association-led Disaster Relief Pro Bono Portal to extend reach for COVID-19 specific pro bono work.

Wisconsin to expand testing for assisted living facilities Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services recently announced expanded testing for Wisconsin’s assisted living facilities. The new program allows community-based residential facilities and adult family homes to opt-in for routine COVID-19 surveillance testing.

“The health and safety of the folks living in our assisted living facilities is of utmost concern, and our existing partnerships allow us to offer more routine testing,” Evers said in a news release. “I want to thank the testing team and our lab partners for their hard work in making this expanded testing possible.”

This is one part of Wisconsin’s testing strategy. The governor also recently announced at-home test collection is available for all Wisconsin residents. This is in addition to the 74 community testing sites operating throughout Wisconsin.

Additionally, residents can also work with their providers to get tested. DHS has also led outbreak testing throughout the state at longterm care facilities, workplaces, etc.

“Testing is a key tool for boxing in the virus, and routine surveillance testing will give these facilities the information they need to take further action to contain the spread,” DHS Secretary-designee

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The portal, which launched recently at probonowi.org, comes as civil legal service organizations in Wisconsin face critical funding issues and are turning away nearly 50% of those who need legal help.

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Monroe Clinic health care workers receive vaccine Jennifer Chapman, a registered nurse in Monroe Clinic’s Emergency Department, was the first frontline caregiver to receive the first dose of the new Pfizer/ BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Monroe Clinic.

Chapman, a nurse with Monroe Clinic for more than 15 years, shared that she was “very excited to be receiving the vaccine,” according to a news release.

The monumental moment was made extra special as Chapman received the vaccine from longtime nurse Lori Plenge, who gave Chapman her routine shots back when she was a pediatric patient at Monroe Clinic.

Among the staff who were also receiving and administering the vaccine were feelings of “relief” and anticipation of “the moment that we have been waiting for.”

The ongoing trials of the two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine show a 95% efficacy rate in preventing confirmed COVID-19 after a person receives both doses within 21 days, according to information supplied by the Food & Drug Administration, which recently gave the vaccine emergency approval.

Chapman is scheduled to receive her second dose in three weeks and says she will encourage everyone she knows to get the vaccine as soon as it is more widely available.

Monroe Clinic and SSM Health’s employee vaccination supplies are from an initial statewide allotment from the federal government. Because the COVID-19 vaccines are new and manufacturers cannot immediately produce enough supplies to vaccinate everyone who wants the vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local public health departments recommended a phased approach to vaccinations with health care workers first to receive them, according to Mohammad (Mo) Kharbat, SSM Health Wisconsin vice president of pharmacy services and health research.

“We are collaborating closely with our community partners and public health departments on plans to safely and effectively distribute the vaccine to additional priority groups and even-

tually the general public,” Kharbat said.

“While we do not know how long this first phase will last, we know that the next phase may include other essential workers and patients who are at highest risk for hospitalization or death if they are infected with COVID-19. If vaccine shipments continue to arrive weekly, we anticipate vaccines will be more widely available for the general public sometime in the spring of 2021.”

As production of the vaccines increases to the point of being widely available to the public, Monroe Clinic and SSM Health will communicate vaccination information to patients and the communities they serve. Monroe Clinic patients interested in receiving notification of COVID-19 vaccine availability are encouraged to sign up for an online MyChart account. Signup is available at www.monroeclinic.org/mychart.

“While we appreciate that people are eager to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines, please hold off calling your health care provider or clinic for information,” Kharbat suggested.

“Many people still need medical assistance and we need to keep our phone lines open for patients who are experiencing active symptoms or have acute care needs. Websites for the CDC and local public health departments will be your best sources of ongoing information about the various vaccines.”

To learn more about the vaccine, go online to www.ssmhealth.com, cdc.org or the Wisconsin Department of Health Services at dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Until and after COVID-19 vaccines are broadly available, the CDC continues to recommend that people take all the necessary precautions to prevent getting or spreading COVID-19: • Stay home when you have symptoms • Do not gather with others outside your immediate household. If you must, wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet apart • Practice good hand hygiene, washing for at least 20 seconds, scrubbing thoroughly and rinsing completely.

“The combination of a vaccine and these prevention measures will help us in our eventual return to normal,” clinic officials said in the news release.

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Monroe Clinic registered nurse Lori Plenge administers the COVID-19 vaccine to fellow RN Jennifer Chapman on Dec. 22. Chapman, who works in the Emergency Department, was the first Monroe Clinic caregiver to receive the vaccine.

Sheriff’s office notes award winners, efforts of all staffers Several Green County Sheriff’s Office staff members received recognition during the annual awards ceremony held Dec. 22.

• Deputies Adam Bass and Tanner Gilbert, Lifesaving Award: for rescuing an adult female from a burning apartment in Spring Grove Township during the early morning hours of Dec. 20, 2019. Both deputies were also recognized for the same action by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.

• Sgt. Cody Kanable, Lifesaving Award: for administering Narcan and reviving a nonresponsive overdose victim at a Monroe Township residence during the evening of Feb. 1, 2020.

• Deputy Mitchell Peterson, Lifesaving Award: for applying a tourniquet to stop profuse bleeding of an adult male who had been injured in a chainsaw accident at a Sylvester Township location on Sept. 7, 2020.

• Deputy David Tschudy, commendation: for emergency first aid and making extrication arrangements for an individual who had sustained a deep laceration at an Wisconsin Highway 81 business on March 6, 2020.

• Deputy Daniel Denure, commendation: for displaying sustained superior initiative in creating an inventory system of personal protective equipment that ensured more than 60 members of the sheriff’s office staff

had access to PPE that is critical to maintaining the health and safety of employees and the public during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

• Emergency Management Director Tanna McKeon: for efforts in convening Green County leaders from a variety of disciplines to plan and monitor a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating the dissemination of information to the community and for arranging PPE for first responders, day cares, schools and long-term care facilities.

• Sgt. Cody Kanable, deputies Mark Binger, Payton Ray, Zachary Degner, Mitchell Peterson, Curtis Erdmann, Brett Hermanson and Scott Maresch: for successfully and peacefully executing a plan to apprehend and disarm a Green County resident who was named as the lone suspect in a homicide and attempted homicide in the city of Oshkosh on Aug. 4, 2020.

“Every one of our staff should be commended for actions taken during 2020. Both sworn and non-sworn staff have taken on extra responsibility in screening and protecting themselves and their coworkers from COVID-19, both on and off duty. Our maintenance staff is constantly and consistently disinfecting and cleaning our facility,” Green County Sheriff Jeff Skatrud said in a news release. “Our 911 dispatchers are constantly evaluating incoming

calls for information that allows our first responders to protect themselves from infection as well as screening individuals who have business at the Sheriff’s Office. Our administrative staff constantly screens and evaluates employees that report possible COVID-19 symptoms and have implemented procedures that keep our staff and the community as safe as possible.”

Skatrud said the jail staff also deserves recognition.

“I consider this division the most at risk for being infected with COVID-19 and that has proved to be the case. The jail staff works in a confined area and they cannot prevent contact from incoming inmates,” Skatrud said. “The jail staff has been meticulous in cleaning and disinfecting a jail that in one section is nearly 40 years old and the other section over 60 years old and have taken every precaution in maintaining the health and safety of inmates and their co-workers. Our jail staff has never once flinched in doing their jobs while risking their own health and welfare.

“Please join in congratulating not only those that received awards … but the entire staff that are making sure that we can provide the services that the community expects and depends on from the Green County Sheriff’s Office.”

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Ken Hodgson of Argyle, a former Green County Board member, received the 2020 Friend of Extension Award on Dec. 21 at the Extension Green County office.

This award was started in 1990 by the Green County University of Wisconsin-Extension office to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding support toward conducting UW-Extension educational programs in the county.

Hodgson was a member of the Green County Board of Supervisors for 14 years and served on the Ag and Extension Committee for his entire term. During the last six years, he was the chair of the Ag and Extension Committee.

As a member and chair of the Ag and Extension Committee, Hodgson provided support in educational and research programs, including community resource development, family living and nutrition, 4-H youth development, health and well-being and agriculture and natural resources.

“Hodgson supported Extension by helping promote the Wisconsin Idea by encouraging educators to bring UW resources to Green County for their programs,” according to a news release.

Hodgson retired from the board in April 2020.

“Hodgson recognized the importance of quality education, and the impact it can make in the lives of individuals and communities,” the release said. “As a member/chair of the Agricultural and Extension Committee, he had been instrumental in helping to build and maintain a strong UW-Extension office in Green County.

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COVID-19 contact tracing app launches in Wisconsin ed and/or enabled before you receive a positive test result.

“Using WI Exposure Notification is an important way you can help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, just like staying home, wearing a mask, physically distancing and washing your hands,” DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said in the release. “By downloading or enabling the app, and entering your code if you test positive, you can help notify people of exposure, which can help stop the spread.”

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health of- for the high school, to last through fore school started and later learned Brodhead Superintendent Leonard COVID-19 in any setting involves ficials reported Monday that seven Sept. 18, according to a post on the that one high school student had Lueck said in the news release. the same basic public health prinBrodhead High School students district’s Facebook page. tested positive as of Sept. 4, ac“The school board will be dis- ciples: detection of cases, isolation have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Brodhead School District cording to the health department cussing their next steps at the Sep- of ill persons, contact tracing, quarThe school district immediate- was made aware of a student gath- news release. tember 9th board meeting,” Lueck antine of cases and close contacts, ly implemented a full virtual plan ering that occurred the weekend belaboratory testing and infection “The district completed contact said. tracing and sent home approximate“The Green County Public control measures in the setting to ly 25 students that were considered Health Department is working with prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district to be close contacts at school,” the Brodhead School District leaderrelease said. “The district was also ship and staff to conduct a thor- staff members remain in daily comable to identify several students ough investigation to track, trace munication.

“Additionally, surveillance that had been in attendance at the and contain the virus,” said RoAnn student gathering and these stu- Warden, health officer. “We want for ill students or staff are being dents were sent home as well.” to assure the community, students tracked by the schools and reportSince then, several more students and staff of Brodhead High School, ed regularly to public health,” the who had attended the gathering have and their family members, that ex- release said. “School and public tested positive, prompting the health tra steps are being taken to protect health staff are working together department to identify the situation students and staff to minimize the to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential as an outbreak, the release said. spread of COVID-19.”

The high school was to undergo According to the release, “In- exposure, and asking them to quara deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9, vestigation of an outbreak of antine.”

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Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31 • Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1 • Orfordville library closed

SATURDAY, JAN. 2 • Orfordville library open 9 a.m. to noon

SUNDAY, JAN. 3 • Orfordville library closed

MONDAY, JAN. 4 • Classes resume, Parkview School District • Orfordville library open 11 a.m.

to 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5 • Town of Plymouth town caucus, 7 p.m.

• Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Parkview varsity wrestling versus Dodgeland, 7 p.m.

• Parkview varsity girls basketball at Darlington, 7:30 p.m.

• Parkview varsity boys basketball at Juda, 7:30 p.m.

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• Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

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close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

Walk set for Sept. 26

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

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Green County public health of- for the high school, to last through fore school started and later learned ficials reported Monday that seven Sept. 18, according to a post on the that one high school student had Brodhead High School students district’s Facebook page. tested positive as of Sept. 4, achave tested positive for COVID-19.

The Brodhead School District cording to the health department The school district immediate- was made aware of a student gath- news release. ly implemented a full virtual plan ering that occurred the weekend be“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

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Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health of- for the high school, to last through fore school started and later learned ficials reported Monday that seven Sept. 18, according to a post on the that one high school student had Brodhead High School students district’s Facebook page. tested positive as of Sept. 4, achave tested positive for COVID-19.

The Brodhead School District cording to the health department The school district immediate- was made aware of a student gath- news release. ly implemented a full virtual plan ering that occurred the weekend be“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health of- for the high school, to last through fore school started and later learned ficials reported Monday that seven Sept. 18, according to a post on the that one high school student had Brodhead High School students district’s Facebook page. tested positive as of Sept. 4, achave tested positive for COVID-19.

The Brodhead School District cording to the health department The school district immediate- was made aware of a student gath- news release. ly implemented a full virtual plan ering that occurred the weekend be“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

County sets free COVID-19 screening

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Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Walk set for Sept. 26

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

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Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

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Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

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close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

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Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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Walk set for Sept. 26

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health of- for the high school, to last through fore school started and later learned ficials reported Monday that seven Sept. 18, according to a post on the that one high school student had Brodhead High School students district’s Facebook page. tested positive as of Sept. 4, achave tested positive for COVID-19.

The Brodhead School District cording to the health department The school district immediate- was made aware of a student gath- news release. ly implemented a full virtual plan ering that occurred the weekend be“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

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Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

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Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

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will receive a text message if they test positive for COVID-19 asking if they want to notify other people who were in their close proximity for at least 15 minutes (as tracked by their phone) that they have been exposed to COVID-19. By following the instructions from the text message, the person who tested positive anonymously notifies others of possible exposure. For the app to work properly, Bluetooth must be enabled on the device, and the WI Exposure Notification app must be download-

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WI Exposure Notification, a new mobile app to assist in notifying contacts of people who’ve tested positive for COVID-19, is now live.

The voluntary app complements the state’s and partner agencies’ efforts in contact tracing by letting Wisconsinites know faster if they’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, allowing them to take steps to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“WI Exposure Notification is another tool in our toolbox for helping stop the spread across Wisconsin,” Gov. Tony Evers said in a news release. “This app is completely voluntary, but the more people who use it, the more effective it will be.

“Now that we have a vaccine, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, folks, but we’re not in the clear just yet — we still need everyone to do their part to help fight this virus.” iPhone and Android users will receive notifications on their phones in the coming days providing instructions for downloading or enabling the app. DHS encourages Wisconsinites to follow the instructions to ensure the app is properly installed on their phones. The notifications will be sent from Google to Android users and from Apple to iPhone users.

WI Exposure Notification does not use, collect or store any GPS data or personal details. Instead, it uses Bluetooth technology to anonymously share Bluetooth signals with other smartphones using the app nearby.

Wisconsinites who use the app

Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Walk set for Sept. 26

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION GREEN COUNTY Case No. 19 CV 95 Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2016-4, U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee Plaintiff, ROBERT G. FRIE, ET. AL. Defendants.

Case Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 12, 2019, the Sheriff of Green County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 14, 2021 at 09:00 AM TERMS: By bidding at the Sheriff’s Sale, the prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1) 10% down in cash, cashier’s check, or bank-certified funds made payable to the Green County Clerk of Court; 2) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances; 3) Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax, costs of deed recording and all costs of sale within 10 days of confirmation of sheriff’s sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of bid deposit to Plaintiff; and 4) Bidders not a party to this action are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Section 846.155.

PLACE: At the Green County Justice Center-Ground Floor Conference Room located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS NUMBERED TWO AND FOUR (2 AND 4) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) OF THE CITY OF BRODHEAD, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN. TAX KEY NO: 0548.0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1102E FIFTH AVE, BRODHEAD, WI 53520 Sara Schmeling Attorney for Plaintiff Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 5225 N. Ironwood Rd., Ste. 121 Glendale, WI 53217 Telephone: (414) 831-9729 Facsimile: (920) 221-7719 MLGWisconsin-ALL@mlg-defautlaw.com Dated this ____ day of ___________, 2020. __________________________ Green County Sheriff Department THIS OFFICE IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE The Independent Register 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 386478

BY THE COURT: DATE SIGNED: December 14, 2020 Electronically signed by Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

Curtis Richard Gonfiantini deceased Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2020PR105 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 04/10/1939 and date of death 12/06/2020, was domiciled in Green County, State of WI, with a mailing address of 505 4th St. Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 3-22-2021.

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

Form completed by: Sandra L. Sargent 519 5th Ave. New Glarus WI 53574 608-616-2936 The Independent Register 12/23, 12/30/2020, 1/6/2021 WNAXLP 387434 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY Plaintiff(s): DNF Associates, LLC 2351 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068 -vsDefendant(s) Lawrence Watson 613 6th Ave. New Glarus, WI 53574-9431 Small Claims Publication Summons And Notice Case No. 2020SC006204 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s).

A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Dane County Courthouse Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 608-266-4311 Address: 215 South Hamilton Street City: Madison, WI 53703-3285 on the following date and time: Date: 1/15/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF ALBANY April 6, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Albany on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairman Abel Schultz Town Board First Supervisor Douglas Lawrence Town Board Second Supervisor Scott Roth Town Clerk Bonnie Zee Town Treasurer Grace Spangler NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled during the month of January, 2021.

The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2, 2021 and not later than January 21, 2021. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

The Clerk will be retiring and the end of the current term.

Bonnie Zee, Clerk The Independent Register 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 387735

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 608-266-4311.

Signature of Plaintiff/Attorney Electronically Signed by Richard E. Stueckroth Date: 12/21/2020 Plaintiff’s/Attorney’s Telephone Number 262.641.3715 Attorney’s State Bar Number 1101071 Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC 225 S. Executive Dr. Suite 201 Brookfield, WI 53005 The Independent Register 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 387545

page for scanning) will be charged for information in the file other than the public notice, permit and fact sheet. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request.

The Independent Register 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 387650

BRODHEAD WATER & LIGHT BRODHEAD, WI TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for a Transformer STATE OF WISCONSIN Protector for Brodhead Municipal DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL 4 Substation (Specification #4063) RESOURCES will be received by Brodhead WaPUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ter & Light, at the office of Forster REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUT- Electrical Engineering, Inc. at 550 ANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION N Burr Oak Avenue Oregon, WI SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. 53575, until 1:00 P.M. local time WI-0021199-10-0 on January 26, 2021 at which time FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC the Bids received will be publicly NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO opened and read. The Project conTHE WEB LINK: http://dnr.wi.gov/ sists of furnishing and delivering topic/wastewater/PublicNotices. one (1) transformer protector to the html site of the new Brodhead Municipal Permittee: VILLAGE OF ALBANY, 4 Substation in Brodhead, WI. 206 North Water Street, Albany, WI, Bids will be received for a single 53502 Contract to furnish and deliver one Facility Where Discharge Occurs: (1) 69 kV transformer protector for Albany Wastewater Treatment Fa- use in protecting a 69 kV/12.47 kV, cility, SOUTH MILL STREET, AL- 10/14 MVA substation transformer.

BANY, WISCONSIN Bids shall be provided on a lump Receiving Water and Location: sum basis and will be evaluated Sugar River, west bank of the Sug- based on a lump sum price and apar River, approx. 250 feet east of parent life cycle costs. effluent discharge manhole.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Brief Facility Description: The Documents is: Forster Electrical Village of Albany operates a three- Engineering, Inc. at 550 N Burr Oak cell stabilization pond wastewater Avenue Oregon, WI 53575. Protreatment system providing sec- spective Bidders may obtain copies ondary treatment to a combination of the Bidding Documents from the of domestic and commercial waste- Issuing Office as described below. water. Discharge is on a fill and Printed copies of the Bidding Docdraw basis. The facility is designed uments may be obtained from the to treat an average daily flow of Issuing Office upon payment of a 125,000 gallons per day. As a fill deposit of $50 for each set or $20 and draw discharger, they have for an electronic version. The date the capacity to discharge up to 0.6 that the Bidding Documents are MGD. Discharges the last 5 years transmitted by the Issuing Office will occur during the growing season, be considered the Bidder’s date of occur 5-8 times a year, and gen- receipt of the Bidding Documents. erally last for approximately seven Partial sets of Bidding Documents consecutive days. Treated effluent will not be available from the Issuis discharged via outfall 001 to the ing Office. Neither Owner nor EngiSugar River. neer will be responsible for full or Permit Drafter’s Name, Address, partial sets of Bidding Documents, Phone and Email: Sean Spencer, including Addenda if any, obtained DNR, 3911 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitch- from sources other than the Issuing burg, WI, 53711, (608) 275-7775, Office.

Sean.Spencer@wisconsin.gov Bid security shall be furnished in Basin Engineer’s Name, Address, accordance with the Instructions to Phone and Email: Nathan Wells, Bidders.

3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitch- Owner: Brodhead Water & Light burg, WI, 53711, (608) 716-9965, By: Ed Hoff Nathan.Wells@wisconsin.gov Title: Superintendent The Department has tentatively Date: December 28, 2020 decided that the above specified The Independent Register WPDES permit should be reissued. 12/30/2020, 1/6/2021 Persons wishing to comment on WNAXLP 387749 or object to the proposed permit PUBLIC NOTICE action, or to request a public hearIMPORTANT INFORMATION ing, may write to the Department ABOUT YOUR DRINKING of Natural Resources at the permit WATER drafter’s address. All comments or Monitoring Requirements Not suggestions received no later than Met for Orfordville Waterworks 30 days after the publication date of We are required to monitor your this public notice will be considered along with other information on file drinking water for specific conin making a final decision regarding taminants on a regular basis. Rethe permit. Anyone providing com- sults of regular monitoring are an ments in response to this public no- indicator of whether or not your tice will receive a notification of the drinking water meets health stanDepartment’s final decision when dards. Between 02/13/2020 and 03/05/2020, we did not monitor for the permit is issued.

The Department may schedule a coliform bacteria contaminants, public informational hearing if re- and therefore cannot be sure of quested by any person and shall the quality of your drinking water schedule an informational hearing during that time. if a petition requesting a hearing is What precautions should be takreceived from 5 or more persons or en at this time?

There are no special precautions if response to this notice indicates significant public interest pursuant you need to take at this time. Howto s. 283.49, Stats. Information on ever, it is important to remember requesting a hearing is at the above that the quality of your drinking water is not known at this time. web link.

Limitations and conditions which What was the cause of the missed the Department believes adequate- monitoring requirements?

The samples were misplaced by ly protect the receiving water are included in the proposed permit. the lab.

Information on file for this permit What is being done to correct the action, including the draft permit, problem?

Verify that the samples were acfact sheet and permit application, may be reviewed on the internet cepted. at the above web link or may be When will the problem be reinspected and copied at the permit solved?

A correct test was submitted on drafter’s office during office hours.

Information on this permit may also December 15, 2020. No asbestos be obtained by calling the permit was found in the water.

If you have questions regarding drafter or by writing to the Department. Reasonable costs (15 cents the safety of our drinking water, per page for copies and 7 cents per please contact:

Nicholas Todd 608-879-2004 303 E. Beloit St. Orfordville, WI 53576 I certify that the information and statements contained in this public notice are true and correct and have been provided to consumers in accordance with the delivery, content, format, and deadline requirements in Subchapter VII of ch.

NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code.

12-23-20 NICHOLAS TODD The Independent Register 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 387760 Town of Avon Notice of Town Caucus Notice is hereby given to the electors for the Town of Avon, in the county of Rock, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus will be held at the Avon Town Hall, 16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to nominate candidates for the different Town Offices to vote on April 6, 2021 Stephanie Schwartzlow Avon Town Clerk The Independent Register 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 387761

Town of Avon Regular Monthly Meeting Avon Town Hall Tuesday January 5th, 2021 – 7:30 p.m.

Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Minutes from December 2020 Meetings 5. Treasurers Report from December 2020 6. Citizen’s Concerns 7. ATV/UTV on Township Road a. Present Board with Petition b. Verify Signatures on Petition c. Discussion d. Action if needed 8. Update Postings Information a. Discussion 9. Road Work Update 10. Payment of Bills 11. Chairman’s Comments 12. Adjournment May be additional posting that will be posted 24 hours in advance.

The three posting places in the Town of Avon are Debbie Jean’s, Sugar River Bank, and the Avon Town Hall. Due to the lobby of the Sugar River Bank being closed, we will be using the Piggly Wiggly in Brodhead as a temporary posting location.

Stephanie Schwartzlow Avon Town Clerk The Independent Register 12/30/2020 WNAXLP 387762

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The Brodhead School District is looking for a full-time, highly qualified Accounts Payable Clerk/Payroll Benefits Specialist. Previous office experience, clerical work, and bookkeeping preferred. Candidate must be able to accurately handle cash and possess good accounting skills. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, work collaboratively and independently, and be able to perform effectively under deadlines. Knowledge of MS Office Suite (including proficient use of Word and Excel) and payroll and financial software (Skyward preferred). Experience with employee benefits administration preferred. The candidate must be enthusiastic, adaptable, and personable, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. Must always maintain confidentiality of information. Must have the ability to complete tasks accurately and timely with strong attention to detail and continually learn and advance related skills through various trainings.

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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to: Ms. Cathy Pfeuti, Brodhead School District, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, cpfeuti@brodhead.k12.wi.us Deadline for Applications: January 13, 2021.

The School District of Brodhead does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or disability or any other category protected by law in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 897-2141.

The Brodhead School District is looking for a part-time, highly qualified, enthusiastic Special Education Para-Educator at our Middle School to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities. The ability to lift 50 pounds is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Hours are 10:15 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

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Job description available upon request and application forms are available on the District website at www.brodhead.k12.wi.us.

Send letter of interest, resume, and application to: Ms. Sarah Wadsworth, Brodhead School District, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, swadsworth@brodhead.k12.wi.us.

Deadline for applications: Open until filled The School District of Brodhead does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or disability or any other category protected by law in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 897-2141.

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The Brodhead School District is looking for a part-time, highly qualified, enthusiastic Special Education Para-Educator at our High School to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities. The ability to lift 50 pounds is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Hours are 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Monday-Friday. Days of employment are consistent with the school calendar. Rate of pay is $11.50/hour.

Job description available upon request and application forms are available on the District website at www.brodhead.k12.wi.us.

Send letter of interest, resume, and application to: Ms. Sarah Wadsworth, Brodhead School District, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, swadsworth@brodhead.k12.wi.us.

Deadline for applications: Open until filled The School District of Brodhead does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or disability or any other category protected by law in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 897-2141.

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State booklet outlines safe-eating guidelines for fish The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services have announced the release of the 20202021 Choose Wisely booklet, which identifies Wisconsin water bodies with elevated levels of contaminants.

The updated booklet outlines safe-eating guidelines for fish based on levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) found in various Wisconsin water bodies. While fish are a primary source of important nutrients like omega-3s, they can also accumulate pollutants from their environment and food, causing health risks for humans.

Last published in 2016, the updated version contains several additions and changes including: • Modifications to consumption advice for specific Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and Mississippi River fish; • Less restrictive advice for certain species from the Fox River below the De Pere dam; • New PFOS-based advice for Lake Monona and Starkweather Creek (Dane County) and the Wisconsin River (Biron and Petenwell flowages); and • Removal of PCB site-specific advice for Lake Mendota (Dane County).

“We test for contaminants in fish from several locations each year and use those results, along with past test-

ing, to update advice for those newly tested waters,” said Sean Strom, DNR environmental toxicologist. “It is important for anglers who frequently eat fish to check for new advisory updates.”

Fish throughout Wisconsin were sampled from waters with suspected pollution and contamination along with popular angling areas.

Based on the levels of contaminants found, public health, water quality and fisheries experts from eight Great Lakes states and Ontario, Canada, determined the amount of fish that is safe to consume over the span of a person’s lifetime, as well as overall health impacts.

“By following Wisconsin’s fish consumption advice, you can enjoy the fun of fishing as well as obtain the health benefits that come from eating fish,” said Dr. Jonathan Meiman, DHS chief medical officer. “If you eat fish, you should make sure to follow the guidance and advisories to help you to reduce your exposure to environmental contaminants that can build up in fish.”

The DNR encourages the public to follow these safe-eating guidelines to reduce the risk of ingesting unwanted contaminants.

Find location-specific consumption advice and additional information on the DNR’s website, dnr.wis consin.gov.

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Don’t call 911 for coyote sightings Exception: Coyote is displaying ‘unusual’ behavior

By Tracy Ouellette STAFF WRITER

A tongue-in-cheek press release from the Town of East Troy Police Chief Don Jensen Sr. has gone viral, garnering more than a few laughs on social media.

The press release, which was sent out Dec. 10, asked local residents to stop calling 911 and/or the police department with complaints about coyotes.

“Calls have been received regarding coyotes howling at night and coyote sightings. Let me assure you, living in the country, you will both hear and see coyotes,” Jensen wrote in the release.

“Coyotes are usually nocturnal, but they do show themselves during the day. Just because you see one or hear one does not mean you should call the police. No, do not call 911.”

A straightforward request from the chief, but the additional information he provided is what has people sharing the press release’s Facebook post and commenting in jest.

Jensen qualified his remark about not calling 911 for the sighting unless people witnessed specific behaviors, which would be “cause of alarm” if seen in coyotes. Those behaviors were: • Coyotes dropping anvils from hot

air balloons; • Coyotes in possession of a giant magnet; • Coyotes in possession of “TNT;” • Coyotes carrying product marked “ACME;” • Coyotes posting signs such as “detour” or “free bird seed;” • Coyotes in possession of a catapult; • Coyotes on roller skates with rockets attached.

“Please … call 911 immediately if you witness any of the above behavior

by COYOTES,” Jensen advised.

With more than 700,000 views, 600 comments and 6,200 shares as of Christmas week, the response to the press release on Facebook has taken Jensen by surprise.

“I was shocked that I had social media attention at all — that it’s reached almost 700,000 people — I never expected that,” he said. “My wife bet me it would go to a million.”

Jensen said the genesis for the press release came from interaction with the community.

“What prompted me to do this was when I was on patrol and people would wave at me and I’d stop to chat with them, I was often asked what could be done about the coyotes,” he said. “Peo-

ple were saying ‘They’re so loud at night when they howl, they’re running in the street, I see them in my yard’ and asking me what I could about it.

“Well, we live in the country and there’s not much to be done about it.

This is what county life is. You have wild animals – deer, raccoons, coyotes.

I think sometimes people move out to the country from more populated areas and are surprised how different it can be.”

With a desire to bring a little awareness to the community, and maybe make a few people smile, Jensen crafted the press release.

“I can’t totally take credit for everything on there,” he said. “I remember back in the ’80s someone talking about this and it triggered something in my head. From there I went and researched what exactly did that coyote do and I put it out there.

“Aside from bringing awareness to country living, I really just wanted to bring a little humor,” he continued.

“Things are a little … tense in our country right now. I thought this might give someone a moment of laughter to relieve a little stress and maybe learn something.

“I never expected it to become a social media sensation.”

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