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Run-off Feb. 16 will decide April 3 high court contenders The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appeals court in the state. Seven justices, selected in nonpartisan elections for 10-year terms, sit on the state’s court of last resort.

The court has jurisdiction over all other Wisconsin courts and can also hear original actions.

Following the death of Justice N. Patrick Crooks, there was one vacancy on the court, for which three Wisconsin judges are now contending in the Tuesday, Feb. 16 primary.

The supreme court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.

Most commonly, the supreme court reviews cases that were appealed from the court of appeals.

Here is a summary profile of each of the three candidates whose names you’ll find on the primary ballot next month: Rebecca Bradley has been briefly already a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Bradley filed papers to run in the 2016 primary election, seeking election for her current position on the state’s high court.

Gov. Scott Walker appointed her to the position after longtime Justice N. Patrick Crooks died suddenly in September 2015.

Walker has twice before appointed Bradley to court positions.

Bradley announced she’d run for the state’s high court when Crooks announced he would retire at the end of his term.

Crooks died on Sept. 21, 2015.

In October of that same year, Bradley filled Crooks’ seat after Walker appointed her. She was sworn in on Oct. 12, 2015. Bradley’s current term expires July 31, 2016.

Walker appointed Bradley

to fill the vacancy on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I created by the death of Judge Ralph Adam REBECCA Fine in May BRADLEY 2015. Walker previously appointed her to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court to replace Judge Thomas Donegan, who retired on Nov. 30, 2012.

Bradley earned her undergraduate degree in 1993 from Marquette University and her J.D. in 1996 from UW Law School.

Bradley began her legal career as an attorney with the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson, where she represented physicians in malpractice lawsuits and defended individuals and businesses in product liability and personal injury litigation and appeals. She later joined the firm of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, where she concentrated her practice in commercial, information technology and intellectual property litigation and transactions, co-chaired the firm’s Technology Law Group, and worked as an American Arbitration Association Arbitrator. Bradley also served as Vice President of Legal Operations for an international software company.

Bradley volunteered her services as an attorney to families of developmentally disabled youth in guardianship proceedings. She continues to serve on the Board of the Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation, which provides opportunities for central-city children to play tennis, improve academic performance and develop life skills and values.

In 2012, Justice Bradley completed a 6-year term with the Milwaukee Forum, a diverse group of leaders whose JOE DONALD dialogue and involvement is designed to enhance greater racial understanding and improve the well-being of the Milwaukee

community.

Joe Donald is a judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin.

He was first JOANNE F. KLOPPENBURG a p p o i n t e d to the position in 1996 by former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) and was elected in 1997. Donald was

most recently re-elected in 2015 for a term that will expire in 2021.

Donald attended Shorewood High School and went on to earn his B.A. from Marquette University in 1982. Later, he earned his J.D. from the Marquette University School of Law in 1988. He was previously an assistant city attorney for the City of Milwaukee, 1989 to 1996, after clerking

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Is it important to vote in the February and April elections?

I’ve not met anyone in life who’s sought justice before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Yet with and for my neighbors, family, children – for their health and safety, I have done so.

An elected town board, their appointed planning and zoning board members, too, stood with our rural community, with my neighbors and me in that appeal.

Scientists who helped compile 2,500 pages of evidence, some working for nothing, others for reduced fees, presented the evidence to a local judge in a circuit court. It seemed clear.

It seemed entirely convincing.

-A polluted creek with 20 times the level of nitrate that the federal Environmental Protection Agency warns is dangerous to all forms of life.

-Three polluted wells, one of them triple unsafe drinking levels, the other two serving households with children, infants, young mothers – ages whose health is especially

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endangered.

-Five times an adequate level of phosphorus in soil on more than 1,500 acres of cropland.

An emeritus professor of soil and water science testified that it would easily take 15 to 18 years of resting the land – with no fertilizer applications whatsoever – to return minerals in that soil to normal.

That local judge sided with the people. He ruled that the town’s request to condition the industry with practices to restore safety and health to soil and water, were within its right and responsibility.

On appeal, however, before three justices in Madison, the local people’s circuit court ruling was overturned. One justice sat mute the entire time of oral arguments. Another didn’t even understand what state agency was with the industry against the local people.

All three narrowly considered a poorly written state law, over public health and safety and a town’s rights to look out for public interest before people are sickened or even die.

Our people and our town somehow summoned the courage to appeal to the state Supreme Court to restore the local judge’s ruling. The whole process took years, and a sudden turn near its end.

It was made public that one of the seven high court justices had been represented in an ethics charge against him for free.

The attorney who advised the justice was the same lawyer who represented the industry against our people.

Organizations and people from around the state called (with attorneys representing our people) for that Supreme Court justice to recuse himself.

We asked him to step away from our case.

Wisconsin law does not allow other members of the high court to decide whether a justice confronted with an apparent conflict of interest should back away, for instance, from hearing his own attorney argue some case before him.

A challenged justice can state that he’s considered the charge, and found it to be without merit. He decides for himself that the charge is not true, or true. He can stay on in the case, or remove himself.

The other high court justices can weigh, and in this instance did try to determine, whether the justice had really considered the charge against himself. The other six Wisconsin Supreme Court justices in our case deadlocked, 3 to 3, over whether the challenged justice had seriously reflected on what he was doing.

His “ruling” on the conflict of interest in our case consisted of not much more than a statement that he’d thought about the charge and pronounced it without merit.

Just weeks before rendering a final ruling on our case, the other six justices also deadlocked over whether to require the case to be heard a second time.

In the end, the justice who listened to our opposition’s arguments – presented before him by an attorney who’d given him free legal advice, wrote the ruling against our people and our town. We lost our appeal.

It’s not, of course, the end of the story.

In February’s runoff and April’s final voting, you will help write the next chapter.

Even if you stay away from the polls, you’ll be helping others decide which one of three people sits on the state Supreme Court.

Don’t think it doesn’t matter.

In the most vital cases appealed to Wisconsin’s highest court over the next 10 years, it will matter. In every vital case affecting our lives, we’ve all appealed to the state Supreme Court. Vote in February. Vote again in April, so that justice can be heard.

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Run-off Feb. 16 will decide April 3 high court contenders The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appeals court in the state. Seven justices, selected in nonpartisan elections for 10-year terms, sit on the state’s court of last resort.

The court has jurisdiction over all other Wisconsin courts and can also hear original actions.

Following the death of Justice N. Patrick Crooks, there was one vacancy on the court, for which three Wisconsin judges are now contending in the Tuesday, Feb. 16 primary.

The supreme court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.

Most commonly, the supreme court reviews cases that were appealed from the court of appeals.

Here is a summary profile of each of the three candidates whose names you’ll find on the primary ballot next month: Rebecca Bradley has been briefly already a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Bradley filed papers to run in the 2016 primary election, seeking election for her current position on the state’s high court.

Gov. Scott Walker appointed her to the position after longtime Justice N. Patrick Crooks died suddenly in September 2015.

Walker has twice before appointed Bradley to court positions.

Bradley announced she’d run for the state’s high court when Crooks announced he would retire at the end of his term.

Crooks died on Sept. 21, 2015.

In October of that same year, Bradley filled Crooks’ seat after Walker appointed her. She was sworn in on Oct. 12, 2015. Bradley’s current term expires July 31, 2016.

Walker appointed Bradley

to fill the vacancy on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I created by the death of Judge Ralph Adam REBECCA Fine in May BRADLEY 2015. Walker previously appointed her to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court to replace Judge Thomas Donegan, who retired on Nov. 30, 2012.

Bradley earned her undergraduate degree in 1993 from Marquette University and her J.D. in 1996 from UW Law School.

Bradley began her legal career as an attorney with the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson, where she represented physicians in malpractice lawsuits and defended individuals and businesses in product liability and personal injury litigation and appeals. She later joined the firm of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, where she concentrated her practice in commercial, information technology and intellectual property litigation and transactions, co-chaired the firm’s Technology Law Group, and worked as an American Arbitration Association Arbitrator. Bradley also served as Vice President of Legal Operations for an international software company.

Bradley volunteered her services as an attorney to families of developmentally disabled youth in guardianship proceedings. She continues to serve on the Board of the Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation, which provides opportunities for central-city children to play tennis, improve academic performance and develop life skills and values.

In 2012, Justice Bradley completed a 6-year term with the Milwaukee Forum, a diverse group of leaders whose JOE DONALD dialogue and involvement is designed to enhance greater racial understanding and improve the well-being of the Milwaukee

community.

Joe Donald is a judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin.

He was first JOANNE F. KLOPPENBURG a p p o i n t e d to the position in 1996 by former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) and was elected in 1997. Donald was

most recently re-elected in 2015 for a term that will expire in 2021.

Donald attended Shorewood High School and went on to earn his B.A. from Marquette University in 1982. Later, he earned his J.D. from the Marquette University School of Law in 1988. He was previously an assistant city attorney for the City of Milwaukee, 1989 to 1996, after clerking

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Is it important to vote in the February and April elections?

I’ve not met anyone in life who’s sought justice before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Yet with and for my neighbors, family, children – for their health and safety, I have done so.

An elected town board, their appointed planning and zoning board members, too, stood with our rural community, with my neighbors and me in that appeal.

Scientists who helped compile 2,500 pages of evidence, some working for nothing, others for reduced fees, presented the evidence to a local judge in a circuit court. It seemed clear.

It seemed entirely convincing.

-A polluted creek with 20 times the level of nitrate that the federal Environmental Protection Agency warns is dangerous to all forms of life.

-Three polluted wells, one of them triple unsafe drinking levels, the other two serving households with children, infants, young mothers – ages whose health is especially

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endangered.

-Five times an adequate level of phosphorus in soil on more than 1,500 acres of cropland.

An emeritus professor of soil and water science testified that it would easily take 15 to 18 years of resting the land – with no fertilizer applications whatsoever – to return minerals in that soil to normal.

That local judge sided with the people. He ruled that the town’s request to condition the industry with practices to restore safety and health to soil and water, were within its right and responsibility.

On appeal, however, before three justices in Madison, the local people’s circuit court ruling was overturned. One justice sat mute the entire time of oral arguments. Another didn’t even understand what state agency was with the industry against the local people.

All three narrowly considered a poorly written state law, over public health and safety and a town’s rights to look out for public interest before people are sickened or even die.

Our people and our town somehow summoned the courage to appeal to the state Supreme Court to restore the local judge’s ruling. The whole process took years, and a sudden turn near its end.

It was made public that one of the seven high court justices had been represented in an ethics charge against him for free.

The attorney who advised the justice was the same lawyer who represented the industry against our people.

Organizations and people from around the state called (with attorneys representing our people) for that Supreme Court justice to recuse himself.

We asked him to step away from our case.

Wisconsin law does not allow other members of the high court to decide whether a justice confronted with an apparent conflict of interest should back away, for instance, from hearing his own attorney argue some case before him.

A challenged justice can state that he’s considered the charge, and found it to be without merit. He decides for himself that the charge is not true, or true. He can stay on in the case, or remove himself.

The other high court justices can weigh, and in this instance did try to determine, whether the justice had really considered the charge against himself. The other six Wisconsin Supreme Court justices in our case deadlocked, 3 to 3, over whether the challenged justice had seriously reflected on what he was doing.

His “ruling” on the conflict of interest in our case consisted of not much more than a statement that he’d thought about the charge and pronounced it without merit.

Just weeks before rendering a final ruling on our case, the other six justices also deadlocked over whether to require the case to be heard a second time.

In the end, the justice who listened to our opposition’s arguments – presented before him by an attorney who’d given him free legal advice, wrote the ruling against our people and our town. We lost our appeal.

It’s not, of course, the end of the story.

In February’s runoff and April’s final voting, you will help write the next chapter.

Even if you stay away from the polls, you’ll be helping others decide which one of three people sits on the state Supreme Court.

Don’t think it doesn’t matter.

In the most vital cases appealed to Wisconsin’s highest court over the next 10 years, it will matter. In every vital case affecting our lives, we’ve all appealed to the state Supreme Court. Vote in February. Vote again in April, so that justice can be heard.

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Conservation pays for hard-hit producers

By Tony Ends Editor

MONROE — Farm owners and operators have 23 days to enroll in a federal program that’s protected land and people through 30 volatile years.

Given current extremes in “agricultural climate change,” staff in Green County hope more landowners will at least consider the program’s new options and payment levels.

Breaking down myths and incorrect perceptions about the Conservation Reserve Program has been part of their challenge, though, in January information meetings.

“Some producers still think payments that used to be at $65 and $70 per acre are still what CRP is offering, when farmers and landowners are actually now averaging $160 to $170 per acre,” said Green County District Conservationist Jason Thomas, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

“We’re trying to work with producers to pick land appropriate to practices in CRP. They can take advantage of multiple contract practices on the same farm,” Thomas said.

Agricultural landowners and producers who enroll their land in Conservation Reserve, get per-acre payments to restore, enhance and protect land. They establish specific types of grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent erosion and cut wildlife habitat loss.

Taking tens of millions of acres out of production nationally, also helps take pressure off of crop and livestock producers when commodity prices plummet from market conditions and trends.

Land in conservation reserve, is also land reducing overall

commodity production.

In times of over-supply, global economic troubles and falling exports, as helped depress pricJASON es in the past THOMAS year, the CRP should help everyone in and out of the program.

In its January Global Dairy Market Outlook, the US Dairy Export Council forecast it may take until 2017 for global dairy markets to fully recover from “the current soft dairy cycle.”

While some assert only domestic variables – not global problems – impact U.S. markets and producers, painful realities in the milking parlor aren’t comforting many in dairy states.

Hoard’s Dairyman, the national dairy farm publication based in Fort Atkinson, just reported the February Class I milk base price at $13.64 per hundred weight of milk — down $2.60 from last year.

That’s well below the total cost of production for most dairy producers, according to US Economic Research Service.

Crop producers, as well as dairy farm families, are hurting now, too.

The USDA with the World Agricultural Outlook Board, also in January, lowered the projected range for the 2015/16 season-average corn farm price another 5 cents to $3.30 to $3.90 per bushel. This reflected “Weakness in export demand and recent declines in cash and futures prices,” the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reported.

The worst of times may be the best of times to consider enrolling land in CRP.

When landowners offer to put ground appropriately into cool season grasses, or prairie species, soft or hard wood stands, wildlife corridors or food plots, or even pollinator habitat, each practice is weighted in scoring their CRP applications.

There are lists of requirements, factors and land features associated with each practice and its conservation goals that FSA and Land Conservation staff use in evaluating eligibility of the landowners, too.

There were formerly 1,287 CRP contracts in Green County alone and still are close to 1,400 CRP contracts on greatly varying acreage sizes in Rock County. As of Jan. 6, Green County had about half the

number of CRP contracts (630) that it once had with landowners and farm operators.

“Offers will continue being accepted for enrollment into the CRP through Feb. 26,” said Teresa Zimmer, Green County’s Executive Director of mid-management maintenance practices with the Farm Services Agency.

“We have one land owner 97 years old who is on his third sign-up in the CRP in Green County,” Zimmer said. “Payments have greatly increased in recent years.

“Under the CRP general signup, all bids nationwide will be evaluated, and the highest ranking offers will be accepted.

If accepted, the new contracts

will become effective on Oct. 1,” Zimmer said in a release about the program last month.

Farm owners and operators can call Zimmer and make an appointment to meet with FSA and NRCS staff to look at all the different CRP options available.

“Landowners may want to enroll an entire field, install a grass waterway, place a small part of the farm in pollinator habitat, create a wildlife scrape, or choose from many more environmentally-friendly practices,” Zimmer stated. “The eligibility requirements will be reviewed during the office visit.”

Zimmer can be reached at 608 325-4195.

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alcohol and other substances, the court also aims to reduce recidivism, lower taxpayer costs, and improve the health and life of abusers, their victims, and their families.

JoAnne F. Kloppenburg is a judge for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV, a busy court deciding 3,000 cases a year. She was elected April 3, 2012, succeeding Margaret Vergeront. Her current term expires in 2018. On June 19, 2015, Kloppenburg announced her intention to run for Crooks’ seat upon his retirement in 2016.

Kloppenburg served with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, starting in 1989. She interned for Justice Shirley Abrahamson as a law student and clerked for federal judge Barbara Crabb after graduation.

Before running unopposed and being elected to the Court of Appeals, Judge Kloppenburg served for 23 years (1989-2012) as an assistant attorney general at the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

As a prosecutor and a litiga-

tor, she handled cases in many areas, including constitutional, administrative and environmental law, and all aspects of civil litigation in circuit courts around the State and in federal court.

She argued before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. At the Department of Justice, she worked with both Republican and Democratic Attorneys General.

Before going to law school, she served in the Peace Corps in Botswana in southern Africa (1976-1979), established a nutrition program for women and children in upstate New York (1980-81), and worked as a college administrator (198184).

She earned her B.A. at Yale University (1974), and her M.P.A. at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton (1976), with scholarships, fellowships and a variety of jobs along the way.

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for the circuit court, 1988 to 1989.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court consists of 47 branches and has 22 court commissioners. There are nearly 150,000 cases filed annually in the court, making it the largest court caseload in Wisconsin.

The court comprises the First Judicial District of the State of Wisconsin. Donald is currently assigned to the general felonies in the Criminal Division, but previously has served in civil/probate, homicide, sexual assault, and as chief judge of Children’s Court.

Donald was deeply involved in creating and developing the drug treatment court; he served as that court’s first presiding judge. The court aims to break the cycle of poverty, crime, and drugs by using a non-adversarial approach to address addictive disease, incorporating inpatient and outpatient treatment.

By addressing the abuse of

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New cooking shack keeps ag studies sweet in Albany

By Tony Ends Editor

ALBANY — Just in time for maple syrup season, Albany Future Farmers of America Chapter members have constructed a new shack for boiling down sap into syrup.

Student, school and community members have gradually expanded this effort, which started small about 3 years ago.

Agriculture instructor and FFA advisor James Rupp says the more the merrier.

“We’re inviting people from the community, students, anyone who’s interested, to come help cook the sap,” Rupp said last Friday, in the newly constructed 15-by-15-foot structure adjacent the Albany School greenhouse.

“We’re hoping to have the shed pretty close to being done Saturday. It won’t take long to get the metal siding on.”

Sap starts to flow between mid-February and mid-March, according to www.tapmytrees. com. Exact timing depends on where a person lives and weather conditions.

Sap flows when daytime tem-

peratures rise above freezing and nighttime temperatures fall below freezing. The rising temperature creates pressure in trees, generating the flow of their sap.

The fluctuating temperatures transfer sap from the tree above the ground and the root system in the soil. The sap generally flows for 4 to 6 weeks, with the best sap produced early on in the sap-flowing season.

It takes a lot of sap, 10 gallons to produce a single quart of sweet, refined syrup. That means a lot of tree-tapping, a lot of wood burning, a lot of firetending, and a lot of boiling to produce the coveted liquid gold.

Yet it tastes like nothing else in this world, and for all this project teaches and inspires, students agree all the hard work is well worth it.

“Albany FFA Alumni bought us a new cooker, a steel burner that will be four times as fast at cooking down sap,” Rupp said.

“The first year, we borrowed a few taps from our school superintendent (Steve Guenther), and I tapped trees in my yard at home.

We used the hot plates from our

foods class to boil the sap and gave the students some syrup in jars to take home; we only got about a gallon of syrup,” Rupp said.

Enthusiasm for the project – and production – started to build.

FFA Club members invested proceeds from school projects in 100 taps and a cooking pan. A wood burner on cinder blocks helped increase cooking volume and production.

Rupp found neighbors to augment his backyard tapping to 20 trees. Three more locations in Albany added 20 more trees, and the Dick Oliver farm agreed to take 60 taps on trees around its property.

“Dick’s son Kirk has helped a lot with this project, cutting wood, collecting sap, cooking,” Rupp said.

“It’s a daily commitment, but we collected enough sap to cook down to 26 gallons of syrup last year.”

The new cooking shack and cooker should help increase that production further.

Vermont pure maple syrup advertises for $42 to $75 a half-

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Students Ainsley Krueger, Libbey Beck, Josh Dahl, Hunter Brewer and Tyler Dahl with their agriculture studies teacher and FFA advisor James Rupp at the new high school syrup cooking shack.

Albany’s 12 students from gallon, depending on its grade, with free shipping on line at farms engaged in FFA and agriGreen Mountain’s website. culture-related classes have been Syrup can be found cheaper, of joined by 38 other students who course, but flavor, quality and don’t live on farms as a result. support of a farm family are all For other schools and home worth something, too. schools interested in maple syrup Students in hands-on activi- production, www.tapmytrees. ties in agricultural alternatives, learn about this, too, in a project com has great, simple, straightlike Albany School’s. It’s help- forward instructions.

The website can help one get ing Rupp attract students back started in sap collection and to FFA and agriculture studies, basic syrup-making.

It also has which he’s expanded to include greenhouse, aqua-culture, horti- a range of supplies, educational tation the historical society’s pri- culture, wildlife and veterinary materials and a school starter kit mary goal in the campaign about science. for sale on line. to get under way: to preserve Green County barns.

He is seeking volunteers to help with the inventory of barns, a first step necessary to preserve the structures.

“We can find a job for anyThursday, Feb. 4 body,” he said. “This barn inven*High school girls’ basketball at Pecatonica, 6 to 9 p.m. tory is necessary because the new Friday, Feb. 5 buildings they’re putting up have *High school boys’ basketball at West Six Rivers, 6 to no character or personality.”

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To volunteer, contact Tschudy Saturday, Feb. 6 of the Green County Historical *High school forensics tournament at Sun Prairie, 8 a.m.

Society at 608-527-5637. to 2:30 p.m. *Junior Comet League basketball tournament, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. *High school varsity wrestling at Edgerton, 9 to 10 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7 *High school softball open gym at Juda, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 8 *High school boys basketball at home vs. Potosi, 6 to 9 p.m. *School board meeting 7 p.m. in the media room.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 *Middle school wrestling at Brodhead, 4 to 6 p.m. *High school girls’ basketball at Argyle, 6 to 9 p.m. *PTO meeting in the cafeteria, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Historical Society seeks volunteers for barn inventory

By Beth Blakemore Correspondent

ALBANY — About six people turned out to hear Kim Tschudy’s presentation on the Green County Barn Inventory, a project of the Green County Historical Society.

The talk took place at Albertson Memorial Library on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Green County Historical Society is beginning the Green County Barn Inventory, which will encompass all 16 townships, this spring, according to the society’s website.

The meeting in Albany last week helped explain why historic preservationists want to undertake this project and why it

needs to be done, Tschudy said.

Green County farms have gone “from wheat and dairy farming to artisan farming,” finding sometimes new and alternative uses for the structures.

Yet Green County barns are disappearing at a rapid rate, Tschudy said.

“Windstorms, barn fires and tornadoes have taken many barns,” he said. “President Lyndon Johnson said, “Any jackass can kick down a barn. It taks a good carpenter to build one.”

Tschudy also reprised the farmhouse wife’s lament of days’ goneby, “Why do you spend so much money on the barn but not on the house?”

Tschudy laid out in his presen-

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Petition asks Juda School to cut building referendum amount JUDA — Former school board member Aaron Steinmann presented a petition to school board members last month, asking that they cut the amount of a building referendum being readied for voting April 5.

School board members received the petition in a positive spirit, and following much discussion did cut the proposed building referendum $635,000 to $5.7 million.

“We’re still looking at the projects and refining them to see whether we can reduce costs further,” said Juda School Superintendent and High School Principal Traci Davis.

“The proposals we have now were from community meetings held from August through

December,” Davis said. “We’re planning a Community Night, next Wednesday, Feb. 10, here at the school in the cafeteria to give out more information about the referendum.

“If people want to call me, come by the school, set up a tour, hear more about the referendum, I’m available,” she said (davis@ judaschool.com / 608 934-5251).

Steinmann, who has lived in Juda since 1978, graduated from Juda School in 1988. He has had two daughters graduate from the district, and his youngest child is presently a sophomore here.

Steinmann served on Juda School Board from 1999 through 2008, the time the district went through its last referendum. “I understand the struggles that

most districts are up against with budget short falls and declining enrollment,” he said.

“I want TRACI DAVIS to be clear when I say that I have supported our district in the past, and still do. We have a great little school and staff.”

Steinmann said he and many other Juda residents are concerned about specific items proposed in the new building referendum, including the library relocation at $930,000, stage/pit updates at $917,000 and community park updates at $150,000.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer announces program with student aid to help new farmers

MADISON — State Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), with Sen. Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville), introduced legislation Jan. 21 to create a student loan reimbursement program for new farmers.

“As Wisconsin’s current farmers age, our economy must find new farmers to take their place,” Spreitzer said in a release on the joint legislation. “The average age of a farm operator in Wisconsin is 54.5 years. There are more than twice as many farm operators between the ages of 55 and 74 as between the ages of 25 and 44.

In a Brodhead appearance this week with Ringhand, Sunday evening, Jan. 31, Spreitzer said his measure had won four Republic co-sponsors in the Assembly.

He told a meeting of the Green County Democrats at Fib’s Restaurant on Exchange Street that he had worked with the National Coalition of Young Farmers, Farm Bureau, Wisconsin Farm-

PANCAKE SUPPER There will be an all-you-caneat pancake supper sponsored by the Juda Booster Club on Thursday, Feb. 11. It will start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.

The cost of the meal is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. There will also be a boys’ basketball game that night against Barneveld. Come eat a great supper and watch the Panthers take on Barneveld!

BOYS BASKETBALL The Panthers suffered a defeat against the Albany Comets with an end score of 44 to 61. Joe Rackow and Cole Fortney led the team with 11 and 10 points.

The Panthers played against Blackhawk on Jan. 28 and lost 47-38. The Panthers had a game at home against Durand yesterday, Feb. 2. They will be playing against a Six Rivers West team this Friday, Feb. 5 at the opposing team’s court.

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ers Union and others to craft the measure.

“Agriculture is central to Wisconsin’s heritage and to our economy, largely due to the efforts of our farmers,” Rep. Spreitzer said. “We must look for ways to encourage a sustainable future for farming in Wisconsin.

“In order to continue Wisconsin’s strong tradition of family-supporting farms that feed our state and beyond, we must recruit and retain new farmers from diverse backgrounds.”

Spreitzer and Ringhand noted that with increasing interest in local and sustainable food, many college students from nonfarming backgrounds are taking an interest in agriculture. It is also more important than ever to encourage young people from farming backgrounds to pursue an agricultural career, they said.

In Wisconsin, 70 percent of students graduating with a bachelor’s degree borrow to fund their education. Upon graduation, the average debt is between $30,000

and $32,000 for those attending public and private institutions, respectively.

“I haven’t met a single farmer, or person in or close to the agricultural industry, that has disagreed with the idea that we need to get young people back on the land and carry our ag legacy forward in Wisconsin,” said Monticello native and young farmer Jacob Marty.

“I know many talented young people that would love to farm, but it isn’t feasible for them because of student loan debt.

Aiding young people to pursue their farming dreams would reinvigorate our agricultural community with new ideas, energy, and stewardship,” Marty said in support of the proposed legislation.

The New Farmer Student Loan Assistance Program would reimburse up to $30,000 of student debt for those who commit to operating a small or mediumsized farm in Wisconsin for at least 5 years.

“We simply are not certain if these things are truly necessary to operate our district in a safe manner and are uncertain if they will create a better education for our students,” he said. “We do understand that the district does have needs to keep the building and education process in good order, but we question these expenditures.”

The petition Steinmann delivered to the board last month had 61 names of people asking the board to reconsider the amount of the $6.3 million building referendum. They sought reduction to between $4.2 and $5 million.

“I am not certain if the $640,000 reduction from the original amount will be enough for the petitioners,” Steinmann said in reaction to the amount the board trimmed on receiving the petition.

The district is currently levying $400,000 per year for debt service from the last referendum, which runs through 2018. If the district paid this debt off, and did not have a referendum, Steinmann said, these monies would no longer be levied; tax bills would decrease.

“The school district is not the only line on our tax bills,” he said.

“Our community fire department needs a new tender truck. Townships that make up our school district also have many needs, such as repairing roads and replacing equipment. These also are tax funded. We’re trying to look at the whole picture, not just one piece of the pie.”

Steinmann encouraged all constituents to attend the Feb. 10 informational meeting at Juda School with open minds and voice any concerns.

Juda School District has about 600 voters. About 300 students attend the school, which serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Open enrollment brings 89 students into the school district, and each student brings more than $6,400 in state aid.

“We want to keep our school an attractive option by providing high quality programs and facilities for families and their children,” Davis said.

The school’s website describes elements of the proposed building referendum, which includes asbestos removal and remodeling of elementary school rooms, general building maintenance such as roofing, and renovating locker rooms unused in 15 years into learning space, Davis said.

Come to Albany’s Latin America Museum

ALBANY — Community Middle School students in 5th and 6th grade have been studying for several weeks about Latin America. Now they want the public to see their work.

Studies have ranged from ancient cultures to colonial independence from European countries. The Albany students also studied the biomes and other vocabulary related to both science and geography.

Students were then allowed to choose a research topic relating to Latin America. They will use their research to present information at an exhibit, which they are creating for a Latin America Museum.

“We would like to invite any guests to come to Albany Community Middle School and celebrate the students’ hard work,” said Albany science and humanities instructor Jeff Campbell.

The museum will be open to other students and the public this Friday, Feb. 5 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

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as possible for the upcoming school trip. Band and choir members are continuing to prepare for Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, Feb. 20. Both are also preparing pieces for the spring concert. Congratulations to Sara Jordan and Jared Hansen for attending State Honors Band in Appleton on Jan. 22 and 23.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Juda Girls Varsity Basketball Team lost to Beloit Turner 49-43 on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Sophomore Hailey Kammerer scored a team-high 13 points and hit 9 out of 9 free throws.

Sophomore Mackenzie Byrne added 10 points. The girls took on Albany and won 42-36 on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Alexis Goecks finished with a game-high 14 points. Chelsea Burkhalter scored all 10 of her points in the second half. Also, both Junior Varsity and Varsity teams took on Barneveld on Friday, Jan. 29. Tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 4, both JV and Varsity will play Argyle in Juda.

STUDENT COUNCIL Juda High School Student

Council is busy focusing on the Spring Honor Roll Trip. Also, the student council will begin to plan details for the Student Council Conference at Black Hawk High School taking place later this school year.

ART The high school art classes have started their new unit in which they are painting furniture pieces that will be auctioned off at a later date. More information will be provided closer to the time of the auction. The middle school Odyssey of the Mind students have started practicing problems for competition. The fifth-graders finished their winter scenes, and the fourth-graders are making clay pinch pots. Third grade glazed their heart bowls.

Second-graders are starting a new project inspired by Henri Matisse. Kindergarten is making paper penguins.

MATH TEAM The math meet is Wednesday, Feb. 17. All schools in the conference have confirmed that they will be coming. They only have half of the needed vol-

unteers for the day. Volunteers are needed to help get students from room to room and watch the testing rooms. Anyone interested in volunteering can email sa@judaschool.com.

MATH Juda had its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) competition on Wednesday, Jan. 27. The winning team was Skyler Stuckey, Erika Duecker, and Quinton Kammerer. The second place team was Luke Skoumal and SharleneSwedlund. Students had to run their robotic car through a maze. If they failed to pick up a cup, there was a time penalty.

If they picked up a ball, they could either take the balls to the end of the maze and remove some of their time or they could drop the balls into the other maze and add to their opponent’s time.

FFA Congratulations to all the Future Farmers of America Chapter members who participated at the District Speaking Contest. Rachel McCullough and Kelsey Cramer participated

in Prepared Public Speaking; Cierra Stading and Danielle Dieckhoff participated in Job Interview; Clayton Mahlkuch and Kelsey Cramer participated in Discussion Meet; and Jocelyn Rufer, Anna Smith, and Emily Makos participated in Quiz Bowl. Juda will be hosting the Sectional Speaking Contest on Wednesday, March 16.

LUNCH For breakfast tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 4, there will be muffins; lunch will be wiener wraps, baked beans, and apple juice. For breakfast on Friday, Feb. 5, there will be long johns; lunch will be fajitas, corn, and peaches. For breakfast on Monday, Feb. 8, there will be omelets; lunch will be flatbread, carrots, and pineapple. For breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 9, there will be bosco sticks; lunch will be soup, grilled cheese, veggies and dip, and apple juice. For breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 10, there will be breakfast on a stick; lunch will be chicken strips, mashed potatoes, and mandarin oranges.

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Honoring those who aren’t just along for the ride

By Tony Ends Editor

BRODHEAD — Almost every week day, half of every year, it’s the same routine.

The community’s most vital resource – its children – walk down paths, sidewalks, or lanes.

Big vehicles drive up. Doors swing open. All those children mount stairs and ride away.

Every night, the same children come riding safely back home, in the same big school buses, the same way.

LeAnn Addleman of Orfordville has been behind the wheel of one of those school buses for 16 years. Darrell Ross and Bob Schaller of Albany have been driving school buses for 17 and 26 years, respectively.

Travis Wilhite, who grew up in Brodhead and now lives in Evansville, just hired on to drive in November.

Kobussen Buses’ longest serving and newest drivers, and all the others serving Albany, Parkview and Brodhead school

Tony Ends photos

Brodhead School District drivers, left to right, include Curtis Jones, Jodi Wuthrich, Casey Ryan, Trish Jensen (Mgr), Tera Staffon, Clint Bailey, Sherry Grams, Brandon Hatlevig (Mech), Amy Townsend. Not pictured are Larry Ayers, David Millard (Mech) Candy Newcomer, Bruce Reigle and Kathy Wood.

ent. We can put a safety seat in the bus for infants and toddlers, or parents and grandparents can drive in the same district as their children or grandchildren,” she said.

Kobussen Buses expanded into this area first in 2009, serving Parkview School District in Orfordville. It added Albany School 2 years later and started serving Brodhead last year.

Addleman started driving school buses long before Kobussen was on the scene, but she likes working for the Wisconsin company best.

“Not everyone can drive a bus with little kids,” she said in an interview at the new terminal last week. “I have only 20 kids on my bus route for Orfordville.

“Over the years, you get to know them. I teach driver’s ed here, too, and some of the student drivers I have now rode my bus in kindergarten.”

Addleman has only had a school bus get stuck in the snow three times in 16 years of driving – each time in people’s turnarounds or driveways.

“It’s taught me patience dealing with all kinds of kids,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of good support from parents. It’s important to be able to communicate Parkview School District drivers, left to right, include Shaline Wood, Jodi Wuthrich, Denise with everyone.”

Wilhite actually started driving Curtis, Sven Prestbroten, Jack Mann, James Baertschi, Bob Leuzinger, LeAnn Addleman, and Travis Wilhite. Not pictured are James Borck, Geri Churchill, Kim Harrup, Nicole Schmid, for Kobussen in January, after Myron Schuler, Kelly Sly, and Ernie Frie. studying the state DMV manual County Highway T. “We’ll cap it off on Friday, the 12th, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new terminal with the Mayor of Brodhead, Doug Pinnow, and an open house for the community,” Jensen said. “The public is invited, and we hope to do some recruiting. It’s hard to find school bus drivers.”

Ever thought about what it must be like to drive a big bus full of children of all ages to and from school? The open house for Kobussen’s new terminal and 29 buses provides a chance to check it out.

“It’s a good part-time job,” Jensen said. “It’s a great position for a stay-at-home mom or a retiree.

“We have a ride-along policy Driving buses for Albany School District are Mike Lowery, that allows children to accomJosh Addleman, Darrell Ross and Bob Schaller. pany their parent or grandpardistricts will be honored Feb. 8 through 12 – School Bus Drivers Appreciation Week.

“We’re going to have something special going on for them every day of the week,” said Kobussen’s terminal manager, Patricia Jensen, in their new building, close to the corner of state highways 11 and 104/

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for school bus driving, taking a written test, riding with a certified instructor and obtaining the necessary commercial driver’s license.

“I thought this would be a good starting point to enter the diesel industry,” he said. “I’m going in the fall to start taking diesel and heavy equipment mechanics courses at MATC in Madison,” Wilhite said.

Driving mornings and evenings for Kobussen will allow him to work and go to school at the same time.

“It’s harder than I thought.

Driving the bus is easy, but dealing with kids is challenging. The older drivers give me tips once in a while; it’s definitely a learning process dealing with each one. I think I can manage, though.”

School districts also support the drivers, treating the bus as an extension of the classrooms to address the needs of individual students when they are obviously having trouble.

“We work together with school staff every day on discipline and behavior,” Jensen said, “teaching kids how to respect each other and to be respectful.”

Dairy farmer and trucker Elwood Kobussen started the bus service that still carries his name back in 1938, fetching students into Kaukauna High School with red, white and blue buses.

“Grandpa Goldie,” as he became known added a second bus in 1940 and a bus per year into the mid-1950s.

The service kept expanding, adding inter-city transit service in 1958 to Appleton, Neena joint school district service in 1967, Outagamie County transportation services for adults with special needs in 1976.

Kobussen today has more than 650 employees, operating a fleet of luxury motor coaches, school buses and special needs transit vehicles from seven locations.

“Kobussen’s wages are pretty competitive with what I’ve seen other companies offering school bus drivers,” said Jensen, who can be reached at v897-9054.

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Parkview Junior/Senior High School announce second quarter Honor Roll Highest Honors 4.00 Seniors: Kristen Akey, Carson Brauer; Juniors: Haley Balch, Colleen Toberman; Sophomores: Elizabeth Task; Freshmen: Erin Engle, Nadia Flood Elyafi, Sara Mohr; Eighth Grade: Kiersten Faldet, Sarah Olin, Remington Stark; Seventh Grade: Abbigayle Butzler.

High Honor Roll 3.99 – 3.50 Seniors: Hanna Kearns, Patrick Engen, Emily Cox, David Schwengels, Cheyenne Stewart, Hannah Kasch, Logan Wettstein, Cassidy Fitzgerald, Caleb Johnson, Becka Groetken, Ty Schroeder, Andrew Monk, Madison Melms, Katelyn Harnack, Zachary Klick, Allyson Hunt.

Juniors: Jacqueline Hudson, Serena Slove, Loey Dodge, Miranda Connell, Rebecca Smith, Evan Willing, Lauren Lunde, Hannah Brennan, Jason Mumm, Alexandra Thole, Abby Harnack, Joshua Soderstrom, Jacob Grayless.

Sophomores: Nathan Mohr, Pamela Garcia, Brookelynn Weeks, Courtney Rosman, Alecia Chilvers, Kateryna Smetska, Anneliese Bleicher, Amber Hudson, Riley Carroll, Jamie Shaw, Korryn Clint, Trenton Purinton, Ana Melech, Emma Hoscheit.

Freshmen: James Connell, Aaron Myhre, Madi Vine, Lilly Boyd, Jarrett Brown, Lacy Broetzmann, Lauren Hammes, Jade Mason, Kristine Mumm,

Emily Sheehan, Emily Bliss, Jack Toberman, Myka Olsen, Danielle Akey, Madison Felmeten, Noah Lutzke, Alexis Miller, Jacob Heffel, Wyatt Bomkamp, Haleigh Bosin, Taylor Stark, Maria Haugen, Kirstin Stockman, Alexys Olson, Erin Schoen, Erin Bleicher, Maverick Byrns, Michaela Hackett, Bailey Paulson, Caleb Marick.

Eighth Grade: Grant McMahon, Caden Lawrence, Audrey Pisz, Taylor Burrell, Andrew Vonderhaar, Daniel Sickels, Rylee McDonald, Alexis Kloften, Anthony Terrones, Hallie Case, Kailynn Huff, Hannah Pautsch.

Seventh Grade: August Pautsch, Sarah Task, Olivia Marcellus, Luke Schwengels, Kylie Redman, Rachel Hammes, Jack McDonough, Travis Pulaski, Tyler Oswald, Alexandra Lloyd, Arianna Humphres, Korey Wettstein, Siddalee Meyers, Lucas Vonderhaar, Chase Harnack, Isaiah Myhre, Gabriella Zomok, Grace Groetken, Avery Crane, Ashlyn Mabie, Isaac Morris.

Honorable Mention 3.49-3.00 Seniors: Alex Eley, Cortney McIntyre, Kara Seils, Garrett Maizonet, Sierra Coleman, Rachel Miller, Collin Hatlevig, James Schroeder Jr., Elizabeth Gumtow, Bryan Wilson, Remington Kundert, Kaleb Meredith, Clayton Ballard, Hunter Marshall, Katie Busch, Kortni Gre-

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Nolan, Andrea Rook, Chloe Marquis, Jarrett Lajoie, Gavon Brown, Luke Cowan, Elzbieta Cudney, Samuel Nelson.

Freshmen: Isabella Marcellus, Hunter Baars, Jackson Hauri, Brenna Zomok, Jenna Meredith, Ava Dodge, Henry Maas, Miranda Dahl, Holly Hunt, Laura Onsgard, Savannah Johnson, Mackenzie Kundert, Payton Segerstrom, Hailey Thomas, Joshua Pfluger, Jillian Ballmer, Cooper Burtness.

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Lady Cards down Edgerton

By Derek Hoesly Correspondent

EDGERTON — Lady Cardinals’ girls basketball (14-2 overall, 10-1 Rock Valley Conference) picked up their fourth straight win 59-40 over Edgerton in a Rock Valley crossover matchup last Tuesday.

Brodhead used a 17-4 run to close out the first half, taking a 33-24 lead into intermission. The Cardinals didn’t let off the gas pedal in the second half, as Brodhead outscored Edgerton 26-16.

Senior Kylie Moe led the Cardinals’ offensive attack with28 points. Sophomore Erin Nyhus added 16 points including two three-pointers. Senior Amber Pickel chipped in six points for Brodhead.

Juda holds off Comets

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BARNEVELD — No. 1 ranked and undefeated Barneveld beat the Juda girls basketball team (7-7 overall, 4-3 Six Rivers), 71-25 in a Six Rivers Eastern Division contest last Friday.

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JUDA — In a low scoring game, Juda girls basketball team (7-6 overall, 4-2 Six Rivers) made some clutch free throws

in the final minutes to hold off Albany 42-36 in a Six Rivers eastern division contest last Tuesday.

The game was also a fundraiser for Justice for a Cure, and nearly $1,000 was raised for cancer research.

Junior Alexis Goecks led the Panthers’ offensive charge with 14 points, including 10 in the second half. Junior Chelsea Burkhalter added 10 points, all coming in the second half for Juda.

As a team, Juda went 12-for17 from the charity stripe.

Freshman Payton Zurfluh led theComets with 10 points.

Senior Sydnee Woyak added eight points and freshman Libby Beck chipped in six points for the Comets.

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Junior Chelsea Burkhalter led the Panthers with nine points.

Junior Riley Adkins added five points and sophomore Mackenzie Byrne chipped in four points for Juda.

Black Hawk beats Juda

JUDA — Black Hawk built an early lead and hung on to beat the Juda boys’ basketball team 47-38 in a Six Rivers eastern division contest last Thursday.

The Warriors jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the early stages.

Senior Peter Bouc led the Panthers’ offensive attack with 10 points all coming in the second half.

Junior Skyler Stuckey added nine points for the Panthers.

Sophomore Jace Morris chipped in seven points, and sophomore Keagen Haffele had six points for Juda.

Comets streak by Palmyra

PALMYRA-EAGLE — Albany Comets boys basketball team (8-6 overall, 4-3 Six Rivers) overcame an early hole to beat Palmyra-Eagle 55-47 in a nonconference contest last Monday.

Palmyra-Eagle jumped out to a 19-10 lead in the opening half.

Albany clawed back to tie the game at 25 heading into halftime. The Comets outscored the Panthers 30-22 in the second half.

A key to the Comets’ comeback win was that Albany had only five turnovers in the game.

Senior Tyler Dahl led Albany with 22 points including 15 in the opening half. JuniorBrock Gilkes added 12 points including a key three to open the second half. Junior Connor Trow chipped in eight points including two three-pointers.

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BARNEVELD — Albany boys basketball team (9-6 overall, 4-4 Six Rivers) hung with undefeated first place Barneveld (8-0 in conference) for 18 minutes.

But the Eagles pulled away in the second half for a 84-70 victory in a Six Rivers eastern division showdown last Thursday.

The Comets led 36-33 at intermission after knocking down six three-pointers in the opening half. The Comets shot the ball well, hitting 10 threes. They went 18-for-20 from the charity stripe.

Albany led by seven points with eight minutes remaining, but turnovers and offensive rebounds by Barneveld proved costly down the stretch.

The Comets had 23 turnovers and gave up 22 offensive rebounds in the game. Senior Tyler Dahl led the Comets’ offensive attack with a gamehigh 29 points. Junior Connor Trow and senior Cole Trapp each added 13 points for the Comets.

Junior Brock Gilkes chipped in 11 points in the contest.

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Parkview takes part in Rock Valley Honors Choir BELOIT — Parkview High School chose 13 students to represent the school at the Rock Valley Honors Choir held at Beloit Turner High School on Jan. 28.

The students were Sierra Dodge, Amber Hudson, Hannah Kasch, Lacy Broetzmann, Lauren Hammes, Anya RileyBabler, Taylor Stark, Isabella Marcellus, Jamie Shaw, Anthony Coffey, Aaron Myhre, Caden Schroeder and Lane Hubanks.

Students worked with clinician Mary Schmidt, who is the

retired choral instructor from the Sun Prairie School District.

They spent the day working with Schmidt and preparing a set of songs for an evening concert.

Nine of the 12 schools in the Rock Valley Conference sent members to the Rock Valley Conference Honors Choir program.

Song selections included: Into and Among You-Malcolm Dalglisch, Loch Lomond-arr.

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Annual softball camp will honor Fritz Yaun ORFORDVILLE — Parkview Softball is hosting the first annual series of Fritz Yaun Memorial Softball Camps this month.

Fritz Yaun, who passed away last year, played softball all his life until retiring at age 60.

His and wife Gloria Yaun’s daughter Allison Steinke is Parkview High School varsity softball coach. She was named Coach of the Year in 2014.

Fritz started the 7th and 8th grade girls’ softball summer program at Parkview School.

He also coached 7th and 8th grade girls’ softball for many years.

He organized a tournament for these girls in Orfordville and ran the Community Club softball tournament for men during June Days festival annually.

A Hitting Camp on Sunday, Feb. 7, will lead off the camps this month. It will feature UW Assistant Coach Andie Varsho, a three-time All BIG Ten and All-Midwest selection.

A Wisconsin native, Varsho played softball with Purdue University, and then the Pennsylvania Rebellion professional softball team.

This camp will teach participants to become more confident, consistent hitters.

A Defensive Camp will follow on Sunday, Feb. 14, under instruction of Madison College Assistant Coach Mike Bridge.

Bridge brought 29 years of coaching experience to the Madison College softball team.

He works as Lead Softball Instructor at the Hitters Sportsplex in Madison.

This clinic will focus on defensive skills and strategies to best boost a successful defensive team.

A Pitching Camp will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, under direction of Katie Boyle, WIAC Pitcher of the Year.

Boyle was a star pitcher for UW Whitewater softball

team. She will help young pitchers develop and advance their pitching skills.

T e c h nique, form and different types of FRITZ YAUN pitches will be presented to the advanced pitching participants in this camp.

The cost for each of the three camps is $20. It includes a T-shirt. Registration will be the day of the camp. Each camp will be held at Parkview Elementary School.

Camp participants should bring their own gear and equipment, including ball gloves, helmet and bat.

Hitting and defensive camps will run in two sessions, for grades 1 to 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and grades 7 to 12, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pitching camp will have three sessions: grades 2 to 5, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; grades 6 to 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon; and grades 9 to 12, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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Parkview students at the honors choir were, front row from left, Aaron Myhre, Lauren Hammes, Sierra Dodge and Taylor Stark; second row, Lane Hubanks, Caden Schroeder, Bella Marcellus and Amber Hudson; third row, Anthony Coffey, Anya Riley-Babler, Lacy Broetzmann and Hannah Kasch.

February Activities at the Orfordville Public Library ORFORDVILLE — Public Library staff have events for all ages planned for the month of February.

New books, magazines, and DVDs are being added to the collection every week.

Stop in and see what’s new.

Library hours are Monday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.

Preschool story and craft time will be held on Fridays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26; at 11 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 years old. This includes book, movement and craft activities.

Something new this month is a Play and Learn Early Literacy Group, to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Held the second Tuesday of the month, the group meets at Footville Church of Christ, 117 Church St. Children ages birth to 5 are invited to attend. Older siblings are welcome.

Thursday Book Group meets Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. The selection being read is Where’d

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8th Grade Girls Basketball at J.C. McKenna, Evansville, 4 p.m.

Girls JV1 Basketball at Turner, 5:40 p.m.

Girls JV2 Basketball at Turner, 5:40 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball vs.

Turner, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5 Boys JV1 Basketball at Big Foot, 5:40 p.m.

Boys JV2 Basketball at Big Foot, 5:40 p.m.

Boys Varsity Basketball at Big Foot, 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6 Varsity Wrestling at Edgerton, 9 a.m.

Girls JV1 Basketball at Deerfield, 1:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls Basketball at Deerfield, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 PES PTO meeting, elemen-

tary school library, 6 p.m.

Fitness Center Hours Monday through Friday Supervised hours, from 3 to 8 p.m.; extended hours for members from 8 to 10 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Supervised hours, from noon to 4 p.m.; extended hours for members from 4 to 8 p.m.

Fitness Center Memberships run from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 and are renewable annually. Paid memberships are available to adults 18 or older.

Anyone who joins at this time will pay ½ of the fee. Details about membership types, fees and options are available at the Parkview School District website. Members may enroll in person at the high school office during regular hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Bring an ID showing your address. Members may also stop in at the Fitness Center during supervised hours.

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This library support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Besides fundraising activities, they also sponsor adult programs.

They plan to add a mystery book discussion group, knitting-crocheting group, and coloring group. Anyone is welcome to join the group.

For more details, visit www. als.lib.wi.us/OPL or contact Library Director Sarah Strunz, 608-879-9229. Find the library on Facebook. strunz.sarah@ als.lib.wi.us

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You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple. Anyone interested in discussing the book is welcome to participate. This group meets at the Footville Church of Christ, 117 Church St. Brick Heads’ Club meets Thursday, Feb. 25 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. The club is for all ages. Come right down to the library after school. Join in on an hour of fun. Participants will be using LEGO brand building blocks to “build” education through fun activities.

Book to Movie Club meets Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.

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Lower Sugar River Watershed group names program director BRODHEAD — Lower Sugar River Watershed Association (LSRWA) has a new Program Director, Bethany Emond Storm.

Ms. Storm brings to her new position a strong natural resources background and a personal passion to strive for environmental health.

“I fell in love with nature at an early age. My natural curiosity and love for wildlife led me into a career in natural resources,” she said in a release on the appointment.

“I began by working on the southwest coast of Florida for the state Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Florida Division of Forestry, where I oversaw both small and large scale restoration projects. “ After moving back to the Midwest, she worked for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Ill., in the ecology department. Her responsibilities lay in geographic

information systems.

With her husband and two daughter, Ms. Storm moved to southern Wi s c o n s i n BETHANY 2014, EMOND STORM in to more actively raise healthful food, livestock and crops for her family.

She has since become active in Wisconsin Farmers Union and Green County citizen efforts to protect water quality and safety. She participated in the science team that just compiled a report with recommendations on protections from concentrated animal feeding operations to the Town of Sylvester’s study committee on CAFOs. “The Lower Sugar River Watershed is a priceless resource,” Ms. Storm stated in a release on her appoint-

ment. “I am here now to help the association get information so diligently gathered into the right hands.

“My role, as I see it, is to empower the community with the information that they need to make good decisions about our water.”

Ms. Storm will be on hand to meet the public at the watershed association’s annual member meeting. It will be held Saturday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Brodhead Memorial Library.

The community is invited. More information on the meeting’s featured speakers and topics, poster presentations and other activities will be forthcoming.

The Lower Sugar River Watershed Associations (LSRWA) is a not-for-profit conservation organization. It is located in Brodhead.

The association is dedicated to informing the public about watershed’s ecology, economy, and culture. It

Union Presbyterian holds annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper office at (608) 325-2519.

Tickets may be purchased at the door the evening of the supper.

Ticket prices are $7 per adult and $4 per child (ages 3-12); children under 3 eat free.

The menu includes: all-youcan-eat pancakes baked by Albany Lions Club, sausage,

MONROE — Pancakes anyone? All are invited to join the members and friends of Union Presbyterian Church for their annual “Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper” on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased in advance from members, or by contacting Lisa in the church

cheese, applesauce, milk, juice and coffee. There will also be a bake sale.

In addition, carryout and drive-up services are available. We are located at 2707 5th St. in Monroe. Union Presbyterian Church is handicapped accessible. All are welcome.

It thus crosses the boundaries of four counties and two states, including Green, Rock, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.

Just under 80 percent of the watershed is agricultural use. The remaining land is forest (8 percent), developed lands (6 percent), wetlands (5 percent), shrub (1 percent), grasslands (1 percent), barren lands (0.1 percent), and water (0.4 percent).

Visit http://www.lsrwa.org, and email info@lsrwa.org or contact 608 897-8641 to learn how to support the organization and to become a volunteer.

works to engage the public in data collection, hands-on conservation projects, and open forums. It also strives to encourage citizens to practice good stewardship, enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within the watershed.

Lower Sugar River Watershed is composed of the Sugar River and 13 sub watersheds, covering 192,617 acres, or 301 square miles.

It begins near Albany in the north, extends west to the outskirts of Monroe, east to Orfordville, and south to Shirland, Ill., where it flows into the Pecatonica River.

Albany Police Report All charges reported here are merely accusations taken from daily law enforcement filings. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Albany police reported the following incidents occurred on: Friday, Jan. 29 Arrested on a Sauk County Arrest Warrant and for Oper-

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Wisconsin voters now need a photo ID to vote

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A Supreme Court ruling birth certificate; proof of idenlast March cleared the way tity, such as a Social Security for enforcement of Wiscon- Card; proof of citizenship or sin’s 2011 voter ID law. This legal status, such as a certified requires all voters now to pres- U.S. birth certificate, certificate ent an acceptable photo ID at of citizenship or naturalization; the polls in the spring primary and proof of Wisconsin residency, such as a utility bill, pay on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Any U.S. citizen, 18 years of stub, or mortgage papers.

If you don’t have a certified age, who has lived in a voting district at least 28 days prior to birth certificate or other docuan election, and is not on parole ments, the DMV can still help or probation for a felony con- you get a free state ID. The DMV for Green County viction, can vote at his or her is located at 815 1st Ave. in local polling place.

To register to vote, one needs Monroe. It is open on Monto contact a local city, village or day and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payment options are cash, township clerk.

In wake of last year’s high check, debit cards, credit cards court ruling, the next step one (Visa, Mastercard, American must take to vote in the 2016 Express, and Discover).

Additional recorded informaelections is to acquire an accepttion for the DMV can be heard able photo ID. Many voters may already at 608-264-7447.

Anyone who is indefinitely have an acceptable photo ID, such as an unexpired Wisconsin driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID. If you do not have the right photo ID, you can get a Wiscon- Carolyn Louise sin state ID card for free.

To receive a state ID, take the (Roenneburg) Zeiger SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, following documents to a DiviMich.

— Carolyn Louise sion of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (Roenneburg) location: proof of name and date Zeiger, 67, of birth, such as a certified U.S. passed away at her home on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016.

She was born July 19, 1948, at Fort Knox, KY, where her father was serving in the Army.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dr. William Zeiger; her daughter and sonin-law, Stephanie and Ted Stager; their infant daughter Emma Louise, of Royal Oak, Mich.; her parents, retired Maj. Dale E. and Louise M. Roenneburg of Brodhead; her sister Lureen Honig of El paso, texas; and her nieces and their families, Renee Viens (Michael and sons Nickolas and Andrew), Tewksbury, Mass.; and Heather Frey (Joel and daughter Megan) of Any baby born in 2015 can be Lantana, Texas. tion the stories of the politics and personalities that shaped the country.

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Proud to be an “Army brat,” she spent her early years in post-war Germany, her grade school at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and 3 years of high school in Japan. She completed her senior year and graduated from Brodhead High School on June 2, 1966, when her father retired from the Army.

She graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., with a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1970. She taught at Friedens Lutheran School in Kenosha.

She married Professor William Zeiger on July 24, 1971.

They had a daughter Stephanie on July 22, 1976. The family moved to Saginaw, Mich., where Professor Zeiger was vice president of the Michigan Lutheran School and Carolyn became the librarian. She completed 36 years of faithful service, retiring in 2014.

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Obituaries ALICE, Texas — William R. “Bill” Fredrickson, 80, died on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at his home surrounded by family following an extended illness.

Bill was born to Erling and Irene (Johnson) Fredrickson on June 18, 1935, in Beloit. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1953 and attended Milton College.

As a youth, he loved to ski jump and belonged to the Beloit Ski Club. He won numerous trophies as a club member. He was an Army veteran, having served in the Korean conflict.

Hel retired from the City of Janesville in 1991. He was the waste water treatment plant superintendent.

He enjoyed “tinkering” with cars and could be found in the garage most of his free time.

Bill is survived by his wife Jane E. (Ten-Eyck) Fredrickson; two sons Jacob (Mona) Fredrickson of Norman, Okla., and Joel Fredrickson of Alice, Texas.; one sister, Marianne J. (Jim) Wilson of

Beloit; a sister-in-law, Mary C. Timm of Brodhead; and a brother-in-law Thomas (Joanne) Ten-Eyck of Brodhead; two grandchildren, Lainy Fredrickson and Levi Fredrickson; and two stepgrandchildren, Daniel Brown and Seth Brown.

A private ceremony was held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alice with arrangements and services entrusted to the Roberson Funeral Home, also of Alice.

Dale Eugene Schultz

Ft. MYERS, Fla. — Dale Eugene Schultz, 57, of Ft. Myers, Fla, formerly of the Brodhead and Monroe area, was killed in a tragic accident in Florida on Jan. 27, 2016.

He was born in Monroe, on Oct. 16, 1958, the son of Everette and Doris (Buehler)

and Eric Gutzmer, Michelle Schultz.

D a l e (Frank) Bissaillon, all of graduated Monroe; four step-grandchilfrom Brod- dren, Ian Rothenbach, Tyler head High Pandow, Zachary Ringle, School in Logan Bissaillon; two daugh1977 and ters, Kasandra and Allison; also from special friends David and U W- P l a t - Nancy Walton, of Ft. Myers; and several aunts, uncles, and teville.

He spent cousins.

He was preceded in death 2 years in the Marine Corp and then by his wife Janet (Gutzmer) moved to Florida where he Schultz and stepson Aaron was employed by K-Mart.

He was active in VFW Post 274 of Ft. Myer. He loved all sports, especially football and golf, and shooting pool.

He is survived by his parents, Everette and Doris Schultz, of Brodhead; two brothers, Randy, Beloit, and Kevin, Brodhead; a sister, Teri (Bill) Scheidegger of Brodhead; stepchildren, Neil

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A private family service will be held today, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead, with Rev. Richard Thickpenny officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the funeral home.

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

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD District Office Board Room Wednesday, January 13, 2016 7:00 P.M. Minutes The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda was published in the Wednesday, January 6, 2016 edition of the Independent Register.

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

Motion carried, 7-0.

ACTION ITEM APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Regular Meeting: December 9, 2015 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes were declared approved, as printed.

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

INFORMATION REPORTS The Administrative Team presented reports.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Chad Risum addressed the Board regarding Policy IJOC [School Volunteers].

AGENDA ITEMS AUDIT REPORT ACTION ITEM Motion by Abbey Wellemeyer, second by Al Schneider, to approve the auditor’s report, as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

DRAW LOTS FOR BALLOT ORDER ACTION ITEM There are two openings for the 2016 Board Election held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Incumbent Al Schneider has filed the appropriate Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers. Incumbent Paul Donovan will not be running for re-election. The deadline for filing was January 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. There is one new candidate: Jodi Kail.

Order for ballot, lots drawn by Board Vice President Jim Wahl: 1. Jodi Kail 2. Al Schneider REVIEW POLICY JICDA [CODE OF CONDUCT K-12] This item was tabled to the January 25 meeting.

REVIEW POLICY JFB [PUBLIC SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT] Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Dan Calhoon, to approve the first reading of changes/additions to Policy JFB. Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ACTION ITEM OF STUDIES FOR 2016-17 Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jim Wahl, to approve the 201617 High School Program of Studies, as amended. Motion carried, 7-0.

REVIEW WASB RESOLUTIONS INFORMATION ITEM The Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ annual convention will be held January 20, 2016. Board Delegate Abbey Wellemeyer will be representing and voting for the District on WASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions.

REFERENDUM DISCUSSION DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Paul Donovan, to approve the resolution providing for a referendum election on the question of whether to approve a resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit for non-recurring purposes in the amount of $950,000 for three years, 2016-17, 17-18,-18-19. Motion carried, 7-0.

ACCEPT DONATION(S) ACTION ITEM Motion by Abbey Wellemeyer, second by Al Schneider, to accept the following donation(s): • Food booklets from Brodhead McDonalds to the High School for Student of the Month • Two Trombones, a Trombone case and miscellaneous music equipment from John and Jaine Winters to the Brodhead Band Department • Two switches and a tumble forms seat from Sheridy Zimmerman to the District’s Physical Therapy Department • Therapy tri-cycle from Jessica Perkins to the District’s Physical Therapy Department Motion carried, 7-0.

RESIGNATION(S) ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Dan Calhoon, to approve the resignation of Tom Nipple as Head Varsity Baseball Coach, effective immediately.

Motion carried, 7-0.

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Al Schneider, to approve the hiring of Brenda Seagreaves as 3rd Grade Teacher, beginning January 4, 2016, at salary Schedule Placement (BA-6, Step 4, $43,585.00).

Motion carried, 7-0.

Motion by Al Schneider, second by Abbey Wellemeyer, to approve the hiring of Grant Milks as an IT Assistant at the rate of $18.00/hour, beginning January 4, 2016. Motion carried, 7-0.

Motion by Paul Donovan, second by Jim Wahl, to approve the hiring of Jim Matthys as Varsity Football Coach, beginning January 4, 2016, at Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule Placement (10+ years, $3,644.61). Motion carried, 7-0.

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

FUTURE AGENDA [January 25, 2016] • Program Presentation – District Student Councils • Set Open Enrollment Seat Limits for 2016-17 • 2nd Reading of Changes/Additions to Policy JFB [Public School Open Enrollment] • 1st Reading of Policy JICDA [Code of Conduct K-12] (Review Violent Risk Assessment) • 1st Reading of Policy IJOC [School Volunteers] • Discussion on Rock Valley Conference

• Plan Referendum Activities • Accept Donation(s) • Resignation(s) • Employment Recommendation(s) • Volunteer Recommendation(s) CLOSED SESSION WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c) ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Paul Donovan, to go into Closed Session under WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c) at 8:15 p.m. for the discussion of: a. Staffing Updates Motion carried, 7-0.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jim Wahl, to return to open session at 8:43 p.m.

Motion carried, 7-0.

ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any) ACTION ITEM None.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Abbey Wellemeyer, to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.

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Michael A. Faust Consigny Law Firm, S.C. 303 East Court Street Janesville, WI 53545 608-755-5050 Bar Number 1024665 The Independent Register 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 231536

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT: GREEN COUNTY Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust c/o Statebridge Company LLC 4600 South Syracuse Street Denver, Colorado 80237 Plaintiff, vs.

KURT GROVER AND CHERI GROVER, etal., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE File No. 2015CV000023 WI140196 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 1, 2015, in the amount of $45,847.60, I will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Green County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 9:00 AM, the following described premises: LOT SEVENTY-NINE (79), GOLF COURSE ESTATES, IN THE TOWN OF DECATUR, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN TERMS OF SALE: Down payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid price in cash, or certified or cashier check, balance due within ten (10) days after confirmation of sale. Property will be sold “AS IS,” is subject to real estate taxes, and a third party purchaser is responsible for payment of the Transfer Fee. Mark A. Rohloff Sheriff of Green County Wisconsin Document drafted by: James Hiller, Esq. of counsel Wisconsin State Bar No.: 1016709 c/o 925 E 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-2530 Fax: 319-232-6341 E-Mail: jhiller@klatt-law.com The above property is located at: Lot 79 Ace Court - Brodhead, WI 53520 The Independent Register 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 231539

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOLORES H. McKILLIP Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 16PR05 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 11, 1925 and date of death December 31, 2015 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 304 12th Street, Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. The application will be heard at the Green County Justice Center, Monroe, Wisconsin, before Gloria Baertschi, Probate Registrar, on 02-11-2016 at 8:30 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object.

The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 04-20-2016.

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

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

GLORIA A. BAERTSCHI Probate Registrar 01-11-2016 Michael A. Faust Consigny Law Firm, S.C. 303 E. Court Street Janesville, WI 53545

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Legal Notices

Continued from previous page 608-755-5050 Bar Number 1024665 The Independent Register 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 231909 TOWN OF AVON ZONING MEETING AVON TOWN HALL MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2016 7:00 P.M. Agenda: To review previous conditional permits Discuss building permits Update Smart Growth Plan Teresa Peters Avon Town Clerk The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 231942 NOTICE TOWN OF JEFFERSON REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE JUDA COMMUNITY CENTER AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Verification of proper notice 3. Public Input 4. Clerk’s Report/Office Correspondence 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Planning Commission 7. Road Maintenance/Driveway Permits 8. Payment of Bills 9. Schedule next meeting 10. Adjournment 1/25/16 Amy McCullough Clerk/Treasurer The Independent Register 2/3/2016 232653 WNAXLP NOTICE TOWN OF JEFFERSON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE JUDA COMMUNITY CENTER AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Discuss CAFOS (large farms) 3. Discuss 10 year review of the Town of Jefferson’s comprehensive plan 4. Discuss the position of chairman with the possibility of appointing a new chairman of the board 5. Adjournment 1/12/16 Amy McCullough Clerk/Treasurer The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 232654 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY ALLY FINANCIAL, INC. Post Office Box 1304245 Roseville, MN 55113 Plaintiff, -vsJAIME CASTELANOS 702 17th Street Monroe, WI 53566-2344 Defendant.

NOTICE IN REPLEVIN Case No. 15 SC 555 Code No. 31003 STATE OF WISCONSIN, GREEN COUNTY, TO: JAIME CASTELANOS 702 17th Street Monroe, WI 53566-2344 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a replevin action has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels to-wit: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic ID# 1G1JC5SH4D4103277 of which the Plaintiff is entitled to possess, but which you have unlawfully detained from the said Plaintiff.

NOW, UNLESS YOU SHALL APPEAR in the Circuit Court of Green County in the Courthouse, located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, before the calendar Judge or any other Judge of said Court to whom this action may be assigned for trial according to the law on February 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the Plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs as provided by law.

Dated: January25, 2016 MICHAEL C. KOEHN S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff By: MICHAEL C. KOEHN Michael C. Koehn 131 South Barstow Street, Suite 600 P.O. Box 92 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0092 (715) 832-5074 SB#: 1006590 The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 232719 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT F. KEEN Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 16-PR-07 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/01/1922 and date of death 12/09/2015 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 401 6th Street, Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 04-29-2016.

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

GLORIA A. BAERTSCHI Probate Registrar 01-20-2016 Jamie E. Olson Consigny Law Firm, S.C. 303 East Court Street Janesville, WI 53545 608-755-5050 Bar Number 1066188 The Independent Register 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/2016 WNAXLP 232792 NOTICE TOWN OF ALBANY PRIMARY ELECTION Justice of Supreme Court Albany Township Hall N6065 County E Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bonnie Zee, Clerk The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 232967 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Imagecast voting equipment to be used at the Primary Election on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in the Town of Albany will be conducted at the Town Hall, N6065 County E at 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016.

Bonnie Zee, Clerk.

The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 232968 NOTICE TOWN OF ALBANY Regular Monthly Board Meeting February 9, 2016 6:30 p.m.

1. Proof of posting verified – Town Hall, Clerk’s residence, Town

Town of Avon Recycling Center A.E. & J. Recycling, 9716 S. Nelson Road 608-879-2877

Winter Hours: First & third Wednesday of each month - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

First & third Saturday of each month - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

All cans, bottles & plastic containers must be clean & sorted.

Newspapers and magazines should be bundled.

NO YARD WASTE OR GARBAGE WILL BE ACCEPTED. 140816

Recycling Center and published.

2. Approval of January minutes.

3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Public Input.

5. Website.

6. Plan Commission Report: 7. Roads and Driveway Permits: 8. Building Inspector.

9. Assessor.

10. Insurance.

11. Library: 12. Recycling.

13. Other Business: Lot Sales 14. Payment of bills.

15. Adjournment.

The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 232969 NOTICE TOWN OF MAGNOLIA REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE MAGNOLIA TOWN HALL 14729 W. COUNTY ROAD A, EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 FEBRUARY 9, 2016 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Agenda 4. Clerk’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Public Comment – limit 3 minutes per person 7. Zoning Change Petitions 8. Highways and Bridges 9. Set Date for Annual Cemetery Meeting 10. Brush Cutting 11. Agenda for next month 12. Pay Bills 13. Adjourn Graceann Toberman, Town Clerk/Treasurer The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233101 NOTICE TOWN OF MAGNOLIA There will be a test of the Voting Machines that will be used for the February 16, 2016 election on February 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Magnolia Town Hall, 14729 W. County Road A, Evansville, WI 53536.

The public is welcome to attend.

Graceann Toberman, Town Clerk/Treasurer The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233103 LEGAL NOTICE: There will be a public hearing before the Green County Board of Adjustment to consider an application for a conditional use permit from Gerald Stocks & Antonina Nahimiak, landowner; Barbara Hinckley, applicant: for the operation of a special need consulting service.

The land is zoned agricultural, and is located at N9440 Hawk Ridge Road, Section 6, T4N-R8E, Town of Exeter. The public hearing will be held in the County Board Room at the Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. All those who are concerned or affected by such action are urged to attend.

GREEN COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATION ADAM M. WIEGEL Adam M. Wiegel Zoning Administrator The Independent Register 2/3, 2/10/2016 WNAXLP 233104 NOTICE TOWN OF MAGNOLIA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING TO BE HELD AT THE MAGNOLIA TOWN HALL 14729 W. COUNTY ROAD A, EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2016 7:00 P.M. Agenda: 1. Consider a request by Michael Mikkelson for a variance to Zoning Code section 4.11 (B) and (C) to allow the present home to be replaced with a new residence on a Special Purpose Zoned parcel at 16146 W. Townsend Road, Evansville, WI 53536. This property is located in the SE ¼, SW ¼ of section 21 in the Town of Magnolia.

2. Adjourn.

The Independent Register 2/3, 2/10/2016 WNAXLP 233113 AGENDA SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2016 HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY & CONSUMER ED. ROOM 6:15 P.M. AGENDA I. REVIEW BILLS II. REVIEW BUDGET UPDATE III. ADJOURN The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233141 AGENDA SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Wednesday, February 10, 2016 DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI. APPROVAL OF BILLS VII. INFORMATION REPORTS VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AGENDA IX. APPROVAL OF 2016-17 CALENDAR X. STAFFING FOR 2016-17 XI. 2ND READING OF CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO POLICY IJOC [SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS] XII. 2ND READING OF CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO POLICY JICDA [CODE OF CONDUCT K-12] XIII. CONSIDERATION OF SKYWARD MODULE “EMPLOYEE ACCESS” XIV. REFERENDUM DISCUSSION XV. ACCEPT DONATION(S) XVI. RESIGNATION(S) XVII. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) XVIII. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) XIX. FUTURE AGENDA XX. CLOSED SESSION WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c), (f) a. Staffing XXI. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS XXII. ADJOURNMENT The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233142 NOTICE TOWN OF SPRING GROVE 2016 SPRING PRIMARY Notice is hereby given that the 2016 Spring Primary Election in the Town of Spring Grove will be held at the Town Hall, N2475 County Hwy GG, Brodhead, WI on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Polls will be open at 7:00 A.M. until to 8:00 P.M. Deb Cline, Clerk The Independent Register 2/3, 2/10/2016 WNAXLP 233205 NOTICE TO CITY OF BRODHEAD RESIDENTS PUBLIC TEST OF ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC TEST of the automatic tabulating equipment will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall located at 1111 W. 2nd Avenue. This equipment will be used at the Spring Primary to be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. This public test is open to the general public and includes a demonstration of the ImageCast Evolution (ICE) electronic voting system.

Teresa Withee City of Brodhead Clerk The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233246 VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE Notice of Public Hearing The Planning Commission of the Village of Orfordville will have a Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6:00

P.M. The Planning Commission will discuss amending the zoning ordinances regarding occupancy permits (ordinance 320-86) and the sign ordinance (ordinance 32044 through 320-46). The Planning Commission will then make a recommendation to the Village Board on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Sherri Waege Village Clerk The Independent Register 2/3, 2/10/2016 WNAXLP 233292 TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST Notice is Hereby Given in accordance with Section 5.84, Wisconsin Statutes, that a test will be conducted on the electronic voting equipment to be utilized in the Town of Spring Valley for the Spring Primary Election to be held on February 16, 2016.

The test will be held at the Orfordville Fire District meeting room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. This test is open to the public. Persons desiring instructions for the use of electronic voting equipment are welcome to attend.

Julie Gerke, Clerk The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233311

Visit our new website: www.townofspringvalley.com TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY BOARD MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 7:00 PM ORFORDVILLE FIRE DISTRICT MEETING ROOM 173 NORTH WRIGHT STREET AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Verification of proper public notice 4. Minutes approved 5. Treasurer’s report approved 6. Reports 7. Audience communication 8. Old business A. Approve new building inspector contract B. Develop road maintenance plan 9. New business A. Fee schedule revisions for permits and fees 10. Future agenda items 11. Payment of bills 12. Adjournment *Discussion and action may occur on any of the above items.

Julie Gerke, Clerk The Independent Register 2/3/2016 WNAXLP 233312

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2002 SUBARU LEGACY 122,000 miles, 4 cylinder, all wheel drive, air conditioning, CD player. $2,600 or best offer 815540-3158 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2WD, 194,208 miles, grey, $1,000, Call 262-806-2788.

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2012 COLORADO with cap.

37,400 miles. $11,500 OBO 815238-8638

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1988 CADILLAC SEDAN Deville.

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1999 GRAND AM GT 2 dr., red, auto, very clean inside & out, 137k, $2,800 OBO Call 262-2069688.

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SUBARU 2010 FORESTER XLL bean, sport utility, 4 door, excellent condition, 1 owner, low mileage, leather interior, power moon roof, navigation system, sage green, $17,000 815-335-2962.

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2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 112K silver, gray cloth interior, new tires, brakes, $5,000 OBO (262) 989-4112

BUICK LACROSSE SILVER CX, 4 door, auto, 3.8, 67,000 miles, $6,300 OBO Call 262-763-3254.

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Pastor’s Corner Finding peace in the midst of a stressful world

Is there a place in your life where you can find peace?

If you’re like me, you find it easy to get pulled into the busyness, noise, and stress of life. I have a sense that many of us are yearning for peace in our hearts and lives.

There are the everyday stresses of work and family.

There’s information overload through televisions, computers, and smart phones. Then, there are the extraordinary stressors like disease, job loss, grief, war, and financial strain. When was the last time you experienced peace?

Every week I get to stand up in front of my church family and say, “The peace of Christ be with you always.”

The congregation generously responds: “And also with you.”

Then, we share this peace with one another. We shake hands, hug, wave, or simply say “God’s peace.” In doing so, we’re taking part in the ancient Christian practice of passing the peace.

After his resurrection, Jesus greeted his disciples in a similar way by saying, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:36, John 20:19). After Jesus was crucified, I imagine the disciples were scared for their lives and grieving for their friend.

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When Jesus returned to them, his first words were of peace.

The early Christians followed Christ’s example by sharing peace with one another. The Apostle Paul, for example, began many of his letters with “Grace and peace be with you.” Likewise, early Christian communities would greet one another with a “holy kiss” as a sign of peace (Rom. 16:16, 1 Cor. 16:20, 1 Thess.

5:26).

Our upper Midwest congregations might stick to handshakes and hugs, but the idea behind the gesture is the same as 2,000 years ago.

For the next 4 weeks, in this column, I’d like to dwell on how we find peace and how we share peace with others.

I believe there’s a connection between the peace we experience in our hearts and the peace we create in our communities and world.

After all, the same Jesus who says “Peace be with you” also says “Blessed are the peacemakers.”

For this week, I simply want to invite you to reflect on how we find peace in the midst of what can be a stressful life.

Colossians 3:15 says, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (NRSV). But how do we do that?

For me, I return to the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41. Jesus’ disciples become afraid when a great storm surrounds them.

It begins to swamp their boat with giant waves. They panic and rush to wake up Jesus,

BY REV. ANDY TWITON Orfordville Lutheran Church

who has been sleeping in the back of the boat. Jesus rises and says to the sea, “Peace!

Be Still!”

We may not be in the midst of an actual storm, but perhaps we can empathize with the anxiety and fear of the disciples. I find comfort in Christ’s words and connect them to the words of Psalm 46: “Be still and know that I am God.” Maybe one step toward letting Christ’s peace rule in our hearts is simply to find moments to be still.

Maybe “Peace. Be still.” could be your silent prayer this week.

Stress of life is real. Many people in our communities are hurting. I pray that we find ways to share the peace and grace of God with one another.

In the midst of life’s storms, may the peace of Christ be with you always.

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