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‘Ironman’ Ripken shares key to success at Dairy Strong conference Perseverance. That is what in 2,632 consecutive games.

Strong Conference, held Jan. baseball’s iron man, former Ripken shared stories from 17 to 18 at the KI Convention Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken, his 21-year career with more Center in Green Bay. “People always ask me how Jr., said propelled him to play than 450 people at the Dairy

Albany boys split games with Juda, Cassville CORRESPONDENT

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Albany Comets boys’ basketball team began a new week of play with a record of 9-8. That evening, the Comets were set to face off with a struggling Juda Panthers squad in a Six Rivers-East Conference matchup. Juda was 0-16 prior to the game, and Albany would ensure the zero remained in their win column.

Juda managed to keep the game close in the first half.

They stifled Albany’s dynamic offense as they held the Comets to just twenty-three points. Juda put up just seventeen on their own end, however.

After a close first half, the Comets blew the game wide open in the second half. Albany nearly doubled their production from the first half as they rattled off forty points.

Ty Durtschi was electric on the night, hitting four threepointers and putting up twenty-one points.

That’s one area the Comets managed to use to their ad-

vantage. Albany combined for twelve three-pointers on the night. Drew Sertle, Brayden Bakken, and Kaden Zurfluh each hit a pair of threes. Caleb Smith and Tyler Patchen each hit a three of their own. With six different Comets connecting from deep, most teams would struggle to keep pace, let alone the Panthers.

In the end, Albany had three players in double figures.

Behind Durtschi’s twenty-one was Bakken with fourteen. Bakken also led the team with five assists. Smith was the third in double figures with eleven. Sertle and Zurfluh each finished with six and Patchen had five in the victory.

After a couple of days off, the Comets returned to play when they traveled to take on Cassville in the Six Rivers Crossover. Cassville has mostly struggled this season, with them bringing a record of 5-13 into their matchup with Albany.

Despite being the underdogs on paper, Cassville managed to upset the Comets in a game that saw Albany’s

offense struggle. Although Albany has multiple options on offense, this appears to be the recipe to beating them. In seven of Albany’s nine losses this season, they have scored less than thirty-six points.

Only once have the Comets won when scoring less than thirty-six, and that came in a 33-31 victory over St. Ambrose in December.

Albany put up just fourteen points in the first half against Cassville. The second half was much of the same with the Comets putting up sixteen. Durtschi led the team in scoring with just eight points.

Bakken added six and Smith had five as the Comets lost by a score of 45-30.

By the end of the week, Albany held an overall record of 10-9. They sit in the lower half of the Six Rivers-East standings at 3-6 in league play. With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Comets will look to ramp things up as they prepare for the postseason. On Thursday, Feb. 8, Albany is set to play host to Black Hawk at 7 p.m.

Bravo Amici bringing Broadway to Wisconsin Bravo Amici will delight audiences at the Edgerton Performing Arts Center, at 200 Elm High Dr., Edgerton, on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased online at www.edgertonpac.com or by phone at 608-561-6093.

Bravo Amici have wowed audiences all over the world, from London to L.A., Miami to Moscow, St. Moritz to Sardinia, New York to New Zealand. Combining the essential elements of classical crossover – pop, Broadway, the West End and opera – this group of endlessly talented friends and stage stars melt hearts and blow minds in every theater they perform, becoming a worldwide phenomenon over the years. With a show that not only entertains and excites audiences, but also connects with them on a deeper level. It’s a concert audiences will never forget because of how the music made them feel.

Bravo Amici is brought to the public by the creators of the world’s first opera band, Amici Forever. Founder and original cast member Geoff Sewell also stars in Bravo Amici, the latest contemporary classical crossover

group. A tenor from New Zealand, Sewell is a multi-platinum selling international recording artist, known as one of the creators of the world’s first “pop-opera” group. A revolutionary in the pop and classical genres, Sewell has continued to push boundaries in the music industry.

“The world will be better for this, they sang, from Man of La Mancha, and it was like a prophecy summing up the next two hours. What a brilliant performance – pop

music saturated with bravura; Broadway songs sung a la opera; opera offered for every man rather than the black tie crowd,” said Christine Wiese of the Rosemary Clausen Center.

All individual tickets are $35. Tickets can be purchased online at www.edgertonpac. com or by phone at 608-5616093.

This concert is partially funded by the William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts.

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Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken, Jr., shared stories from his 21-year career with more than 450 people at the Dairy Strong Conference, held Jan. 17 to 18 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay.

Year award in 1981 and led the Baltimore Orioles during a World Series championship season in 1983. Ripken also received the American League Most Valuable Player award twice.

Ripken said his strong will to succeed also fueled his career. He credited his mom for teaching him how to channel negative energy into something positive.

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I played in so many games and what the secret was to my longevity and it was about the power of perseverance,” said Ripken, a member of the Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame, who broke Lou Gehrig’s “unbreakable” streak of 2,130 consecutive games played in 1995.

A question from fellow Hall of Famer Derek Jeter about his longevity promoted Ripken to look deeper within and think more about what had made him so durable. The result was “Just Show Up: And Other Enduring Values from Baseball’s Iron Man,” Ripken’s book about his career and perseverance.

“The No. 1 thing is having the right approach and right attitude. My job was to play baseball and I was fortunate that multiple coaches felt I was worthy to be in the lineup game after game,” he said.

“Just get out there and do what you need to do.”

Ripken did more than show up for 2,130 straight games.

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Farmers advocate for rural Wisconsin at Ag Day at the Capitol On Jan. 31, more than 275 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol.

Ag Day at the Capitol is an annual event for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists to learn more about state issues affecting agriculture and meet with their state legislators.

Attendees started the day with a welcome from Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson, a video message from Gov. Tony Evers and comments from Department

of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski.

Secretary Romanski encouraged farmers in attendance to stay connected with their legislators on both the state and federal level.

“It is really important for you to continue to do things like this,” said Romanski.

“Whether it is your first time or one hundredth time speaking to your legislators, your voice matters.”

Following the Secretary’s speech, Wisconsin Realtors

Association’s Director of Political and Governmental Affairs Joe Murray served as the event’s featured speaker.

Murray shared what constituents can expect for a political outlook in the coming year.

The afternoon session was a legislative panel on several current issues impacting agriculture in the state legislature.

The panel was moderated by WFBF Executive Director of Governmental Relations Jason Mugnaini and was comprised of Senators Patrick Testin, Brad Pfaff and Joan

Ballweg, and Representatives Tony Kurtz, Dave Considine and Travis Tranel.

The panel discussed: • Recent investments in rural infrastructure.

• Improving access services, including affordable healthcare, for farm families.

• Government’s role in new and emerging agricultural technologies.

• Ensuring a stable workforce for sustainable growth in agriculture.

The program concluded with issue briefings with a

strong focus on encouraging the passage of AB 860 and SB 811, legislation which would allow Wisconsin Farm Bureau to provide members with a unique and affordable health coverage plan option that is currently operated by state Farm Bureaus in seven other states.

Additional topics included: • Protecting animal agriculture from overreaching local regulation.

• Upcoming ARIP application process.

• Supporting agricultural economic development projects in Evansville and Stevens Point.

The afternoon’s program concluded with attendees walking to the Capitol where

they met with their legislators from their respective areas.

Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Growmark Inc. are major sponsors of the event. Co-sponsors of the event, with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, include the Dairy Business Association, Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Hemp Alliance, Wisconsin Horse Council, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association and the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association.

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Albany Lions Club hosts Annual Pancake Day The Albany Lions Club will be hosting their 57th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Lions Building in Albany.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED Brodhead Independent-Register More than 275 farmers and agriculturists gathered in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol on Jan. 31. The afternoon until noon at the Lions building located at 402 N. Cincinnati St. session was a legislative panel on several current issues impacting agriculture in the state legislature.

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Juda Booster Club holding Valentine’s Meal The Juda Booster Club is holding a Valentine’s Meal on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Juda School cafeteria.

For $15 the meal consists of a side salad, pork tenderloin or shredded chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and milk. For $6 the kid’s meal consists of hotdog, macaroni and cheese, milk, and dessert; tenderloin or shredded chicken can be substituted for the hotdog for an additional $2. Carry-outs are available.

Meal tickets will be presold and can be purchased from a Booster Club member of the Juda School office.

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Registration open for artists for 66th Annual Tallman Arts Festival Artists of all mediums are invited to register for the 66th annual Tallman Arts Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug, 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) and Lincoln-Tallman Museum, 440 N. Jackson Street in Janesville.

More than 2,000 people attend the arts fest, which features art of all kinds – from ceramics and photography, to jewelry, mixed media and more.

The weekend includes live music, food trucks, a children’s area, beer tent, and many nonprofit exhibitors. Proceeds from the Tallman Arts Festival support educational programming and preservation of the historic buildings on the RCHS campus.

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All scheduled tree work will be located within the exiting Rock County right of way. This tree work is in preparation for a WisDOT STP-Urban project, which is scheduled to be constructed in the summer of 2024.

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Four champions for Parkview/Albany On Feb. 3, Deerfield hosted the 2024 Trailways Conference Invite.

Parkview/Albany finished fourth at the 14-team invite.

This was the first year the conference added the girls’ only tournament. Albany had three girls compete.

Danny Finley at 126, Sam Schwengels at 190, Wes Egan at 215, and Sydney Coyne (girls) at 235 all earned first.

Autumn Hill (girls) at 107 and Slater Valley at 113 placed second. Ayda Klein, at 120, placed third (girls). At 138, Peter Roth placed fourth. At 157, Jayden Anderson placed fifth. Balin Lacy at 138 and Sam Vogt at 285 did not place.

Sydney Coyne became the first girl to win a conference championship for Albany.

Coming off a championship at the Huskies Invite last week she kept the momentum going to get back on top of the podium.

Wes Egan went back-toback as champion and Danny Finley and Sam Schwengels both got their first.

Below is the 2024 Trailways Conference Tournament results for Parkview.

113 Slater Valley (36-5) placed 2nd • Champ. Round 1: Slater Valley (Parkview) 36-5 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Slater Valley (Parkview) 36-5 received a bye (Bye) • Semifinal: Slater Valley (Parkview) 36-5 won by tech fall over Colton Shurpit (Princeton/Green Lake) 18-13 (TF-1.5 4:47 (15-0)) • 1st Place Match: Gavin Slark (Markesan) 33-4 won by fall over Slater Valley (Parkview) 36-5 (Fall 1:22) 126 Danny Finley (40-2) placed 1st • Champ. Round 1: Danny Finley (Parkview) 40-2 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Danny Finley (Parkview) 40-2 received a bye (Bye) • Semifinal: Danny Finley (Parkview) 40-2 won by fall over Memphis Castillo (Markesan) 20-16 (Fall 1:49) • 1st Place Match: Danny Finley (Parkview) 40-2 won by fall over Dominic Wenninger (Horicon) 28-13 (Fall

1:48) 132 Balin Lacy (9-20) place is unknown • Champ. Round 1: Balin Lacy (Parkview) 9-20 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Hunter Lambert (Princeton/Green Lake) 35-8 won by fall over Balin Lacy (Parkview) 9-20 (Fall 0:42) • Cons. Round 2: Balin Lacy (Parkview) 9-20 received a bye (Bye) • Cons. Round 3: Kayden Vannatta (Markesan) 20-19 won by fall over Balin Lacy (Parkview) 9-20 (Fall 0:28) 138 Peter Roth (19-16) placed 4th • Champ. Round 1: Peter Roth (Parkview) 19-16 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Caden Ruetten (Markesan) 23-11 won by decision over Peter Roth (Parkview) 19-16 (Dec 14-10) • Cons. Round 2: Peter Roth (Parkview) 19-16 received a bye (Bye) • Cons. Round 3: Peter Roth (Parkview) 19-16 won by fall over Levi Wilson (Montello) 0-9 (Fall 0:49) • Cons. Semi: Peter Roth (Parkview) 19-16 won by fall over Brecken Helm (Pardeeville) 25-14 (Fall 1:43) • 3rd Place Match: Caden Ruetten (Markesan) 23-11 won by decision over Peter Roth (Parkview) 19-16 (Dec 9-7) 157 Jayden Anderson (21-24) placed 5th • Champ. Round 1: Jayden Anderson (Parkview) 21-24 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Ethan Strieff (Horicon) 26-19 won by decision over Jayden Anderson (Parkview) 21-24 (Dec 6-4) • Cons. Round 2: Jayden Anderson (Parkview) 21-24 received a bye (Bye) • Cons. Round 3: Jayden Anderson (Parkview) 21-24 won by fall over Noah Fisher (Oakfield) 6-28 (Fall 0:31) • Cons. Semi: Logan Olmsted (Rio/Camb-Fries/Fall River/Randolph) 23-6 won by tech fall over Jayden Anderson (Parkview) 21-24 (TF-1.5 4:00 (21-6)) • 5th Place Match: Jayden Anderson (Parkview) 21-24

won by fall over Donald Stoll (Parkview) 2-14 received a (Markesan) 13-26 (Fall 1:07) bye (Bye) • 1st Place Match: Adalyn Raue (Hustisford) 34-6 won 190 Sam Schwengels by fall over Autumn Hill (42-1) placed 1st • Champ. Round 1: Sam (Parkview) 2-14 (Fall 1:07) Schwengels (Parkview) 42-1 120 Ayda Klein (0-9) received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Sam placed 3rd • Champ. Round 1: Ayda Schwengels (Parkview) 42-1 won by fall over Xavier Val- Klein (Parkview) 0-9 received des (Deerfield) 12-20 (Fall a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Ayda Klein 0:55) • Semifinal: Sam Schwen- (Parkview) 0-9 received a bye gels (Parkview) 42-1 won (Bye) • Semifinal: Katrina Murray by fall over Joshua Cebery (Princeton/Green Lake) 14-4 (Montello) 12-9 (Fall 2:19) • 1st Place Match: Sam Schwengels (Parkview) 42-1 won by decision over Noah Hanefeld (Markesan) 29-9 (Dec 3-2) 215 Wesley Egan (41-1) placed 1st • Champ. Round 1: Wesley Egan (Parkview) 41-1 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Wesley Egan (Parkview) 41-1 received a bye (Bye) • Semifinal: Wesley Egan (Parkview) 41-1 won by fall over Caleb Christian (Rio/ Camb-Fries/Fall River/Randolph) 13-9 (Fall 3:56) • 1st Place Match: Wesley Egan (Parkview) 41-1 won by fall over Alexzander Larson (Princeton/Green Lake) 24-9 (Fall 5:25)

won by fall over Ayda Klein (Parkview) 0-9 (Fall 0:17) • Cons. Semi: Ayda Klein (Parkview) 0-9 received a bye (Bye) • 3rd Place Match: Ayda Klein (Parkview) 0-9 received a bye (Bye)

• Semifinal: Sydney Coyne (Parkview) 16-5 received a bye (Bye) • 1st Place Match: Sydney Coyne (Parkview) 16-5 won by fall over Jay Claudio (Deerfield) 0-2 (Fall 1:29) Parkview/Albany varsity boys will be at Mineral Point 235 Sydney Coyne (16-5) on Feb. 10 for regionals, with the top four in each weight placed 1st • Champ. Round 1: Sydney class moving on to sectionals Coyne (Parkview) 16-5 re- the next week along with the girls. ceived a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Sydney This article was contributCoyne (Parkview) 16-5 reed by Joel Steinmann. ceived a bye (Bye)

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Danny Finley dominates his opponent. Finley took first place.

285 Sam Vogt (6-9) place is unknown • Champ. Round 1: Sam Vogt (Parkview) 6-9 won by fall over Andres Javier (Lourdes Ac./Valley Chr. (Osh.)) 8-23 (Fall 3:02) • Quarterfinal: Jabin Lawson (Markesan) 32-3 won by fall over Sam Vogt (Parkview) 6-9 (Fall 0:53) • Cons. Round 2: Sam Vogt (Parkview) 6-9 won by fall over Arthur Soares (Montello) 0-4 (Fall 0:34) • Cons. Round 3: Lincoln Laabs (Oakfield) 21-7 won by fall over Sam Vogt (Parkview) 6-9 (Fall 0:28)

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107 Autumn Hill (2-14) first place. placed 2nd • Champ. Round 1: Autumn Hill (Parkview) 2-14 received a bye (Bye) • Quarterfinal: Autumn Hill (Parkview) 2-14 received a bye (Bye) • Semifinal: Autumn Hill

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The Wisconsin Depart- tested on day five after exTherefore, people who ment of Health Services posure, and if symptoms octest positive should isolate (DHS) supports CDC rec- cur, quarantine immediately for five days and, if asymp- ommendations to shorten until a negative test confirms tomatic at that time, they isolation and quarantine pe- those symptoms are not due may leave isolation if they riods for the general public, to COVID-19. Increased testcan continue to mask for five given what is known about ing will help us identify any days to minimize the risk of COVID-19 and the Omicron cases of Omicron quickly so should exceed mandated levy others. variant, according to Program Wis- that

By Tony Ends ofinfecting the COVID-19 pandemic Committee are available on- tion loan.we can learn more about variant and get an CDC up- at consin Department ofUnemployment, Health this latest CORRESPONDENT which and Additionally, ongoing economic re- is line wi-greencounty.civ Even without races for mayoral and aldermanic seats, accurate picture of disease dating the recommended Services Secretary-designee Green County is look- cession. peaked at 14.8% in April City of Brodhead voters will go to the polls for the Skiing and snowboarding Lodge.

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U.S. reliance on global flowin indoor public 17, to inform more $3.6 million in to Green County clerk out by 8 from Rock County property owners would see an increase of masks two than months after the J&J six months your wear each winter, the thrill The resort also on offers insecurityand of staying home citizens about serving an ARPA funds. a.m. Monday, Jan. 24. $117. of racing vaccine) and not yet boosted, second mRNA doseoforgoods moreandsettings, ARPA ad hoc committee.

Green County Finance GDP for the United States sharply fallen local proMountain By raising levy, City departments will be able down snow-covered hills isthea taxWilmot equipment rentals.

This will help us CDC now recommends than two months after the The when Unitedsick.

States The community Accounting Commit- quardecreased 3.5% in 2020 as a duction. to maintain of service, according to city Ski Resort feeling unlike any other. current levels Alpine Valley educational also offers and all safely continue with our antine for five days followed J&J vaccine and have not yet imported $679 billion more program will be held virtutee created the ARPA ad result of the pandemic. officials.

Most department requests have been cut 11931budget Fox River Road The Southernin Lakes Area a variety of6:30 food drink hoc goods and services than itTimberlake said. ally from to and 7:30 p.m. in use NovemIt wasgotten the lowest growth you daily lives,” by committee strict mask for an ada booster, should the last two years.

Wilmot features several ski in- increase for skiers, including a ber that day.

2021 five afterdays. surveying rate for the nation since exported in 2020, an 18% “Thehills proposed would help prevent future cuts choices ditional (262) 862-2301 cluding The Mountain Top ataffect café and coffee shop,inan out- the community People interested learnin May 1946. Nearly 25 million increase in the nation’s althat will greatly the quality of services that City Alternatively, if aand five-day aboutonthe ARPA June. www.wilmotmountain.com were on unemployment in- ready-entrenched trade defidepartments can provide,” City Clerk Nikolai Wahl stated sideing Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, barmore and grill weekends quarantine feasible, and the decision-making The ad hoc, isor not special surance in May of that year, cit from 2019. in aSki pressResort release.

Wilmot Mountain the Valley View Lounge it 25 unique runson at andprocess is imperative exA shipping and supply in Green County purpose, panel will that haveanthe highest point during the The city will provideThe more detailed information and Alpine Valley Resort. full service dining.

Wilmot offer var- for should posed person weareight a well-fitregister in advance. nine voting members, recession, according to US- chain snarl throughout 2021 how cuts might affect services Mountain in next week’s newspaper.

The area also features sevConditions, hours and lift Contact county UW Ex- citizens plus county AFacts, a nonprofit, non- stalled cargo ships at both City officials urgeied voters to castfor theirall ballots.

The and terrain skiers ting mask at allFinance times when eral opportunities for cross ticket information are availtension Community Re- and Auditing civic initiative that Asian and U.S. ports of enreferendum questionsnowboarders is available to review at City Hall, – from novices around othersCommittee for 10 dayspartisan afsource Development Edu- Chair Jerry Guth.

Green draws on 70 sources of gov- try and caused scarcity from Brodhead Memorialstepping Public Library, the City’s county ski enthusiasts. at alpinevalleyresort.com. onto and the on snow for the ablecator ter exposure.

Victoria Solomon at County Finance and county ernment data to inform the lengthened delivery of many website Here’s a closer lookbyatvisiting the cityofbroheadwi.us. very first time to experts lookIndividuals who havepublic. regoods by months. Shortages 608-328-9440 or Victoria. Development Corporation Residents can vote in-person on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from area’s skiing options: CROSS COUNTRY ingHall, to further push themselves ceived and theirthe booster solomon@wisc.edu. members county shot By the end of 2020, 74% and associated recessional 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City 1111 2nd Avenue.

SKIING President Joe Biden clerk of small businesses report- problems also helped fuel and theiroptions sport.are also available.

Absentee and early voting do will not advise need the to group. quarantine The Mountain signed the American Res- Solomon will facilitate ses- edbutexperiencing negative inflation in 2021.

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

120 acres of Big11, should wear a mask forCOVID-19 10 planDrive intends ruary through June. virus. About ARPA funding to address See a related letter to the editor from City Council on 7036 Grand Geneva Way S.2021.

LakeThe Shore skiing terrain to go along with 1550 days after theforms exposure. to speed up recovery from Application to 73% of them reported re- these problems and spur Lake Geneva page 3.

Geneva seven lifts, two conveyor lifts Lake all ARPA those exposed, best a Paycheck Protec- U.S. recovery. economic and health effects serveFor on the Ad Hoc ceiving The Mountain Top has 21 and four progression terrain The park entrance is at 1550 practice would also include a ski runs covering more than parks.

S. Lake Shore Drive, one mile test for SARS-CoV-2 at day For those who aren’t up for south of the city of Lake Gene- five after exposure.

30 acres of downhill ski runs skiing or snowboarding, Wil- va. Vehicle admission sticker If symptoms occur, indiwith a 211-foot vertical.

The ski and snowboarding mot resort offers snow tubing is required. Cross country ski- viduals should immediateofferings are suitable for all with 22 lanes of fun and two ing and snowshoeing allowed. ly quarantine until a negative test confirms symplevels, according to staff at conveyor lifts.

Bring your own equipment.

Wilmot also offers lessons toms are not attributable to The Mountain Top. COVID-19.

Some additional amenities through its dedicated ski and Geneva National snowboard school area and Isolation relates to beand services offered by The 1221 Geneva Walt’s Tavern for a place to National Ave. South havior after a confirmed Mountain Top include: infection. Isolation for five • Skiing and snowboard- warm up, relax and enjoy ca- Lake Geneva days followed by wearing a ing all winter long with The sual dining and drinks.

(262) 245-7000 Wilmot posts conditions well-fitting mask will miniMountain Top’s snowmaking Enjoy cross country skiing mize the risk of spreading the along with hours and lift ticket capabilities over the Gary Player Course. virus to others.

• Three chairlifts and two prices on its website at wilmComplimentary ski rental otmountain.com.

Quarantine refers to the carpet lifts. available to Geneva National time following exposure to • Six-acre Terrain Park with Resort guests. Trail is open de- the virus or close contact Alpine Valley Resort dedicated lift. pending on weather and snow with someone known to have • Lessons offered by pro- W2501 Highway D accumulation.

COVID-19. fessional ski instructions for Elkhorn (262) 642-7374 Both updates come as the kids and adults White River www.alpinevalleyresort.com Omicron variant continues to • Equipment rentals County Park spread throughout the U.S. • Trolley transportation Alpine features 20 slopes from guest rooms at Grand that range from beginner to 6503 Sheridan Springs Road and reflects the current sciCLINTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL FACEBOOK The Clinton Topper ence on when and for how Geneva and Timber Ridge expert mogul runs with 388 Lake Geneva (262) 741-3114 long a person is maximally Lodge feet of vertical skiing. The lonWith nearly 200 acres and infectious.

After a day in the snow, gest run is 3,000 feet.

The Clinton Lady Cougars battled hard at the Data from South Africa skiers and snowboarders can The hill also includes three two miles of frontage along Cambridge tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 28, to finrelax and enjoy a warm fire, terrain parks, which offer a va- the White River, this park and the United Kingdom ish in second place. Elli Teubert and Jayden Nortihot beverage and food at the riety of rails, boxes and snow features walking trails, cross demonstrate that vaccine efer were selected to the all tournament team. fectiveness against infection Leinenkugel Mountain Top features. country skiing and more.

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In 1988, he threw his hat in the ring again. Jones said his next run for the city’s top Based on experts’ obser- for two doses of an mRNA quarantine – stay home and official seat was again for the wrong reason. vations of the COVID-19 vaccine is approximately completely away from othIn ’88 the alderman said he ers – for five days followed and the Omicron variant, the 35%. was motivated to run due to Centers for Disease Control A COVID-19 vaccine by strict mask use for an ada business conflict with the and Prevention (CDC) last booster dose restores vaccine ditional five days,” Timbercity – not because it was in week shortened the recom- effectiveness against infec- lake stated in a press release. his heart to serve.

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

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Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

Cougar Lanes hosted bowling tournament • Ripkin Payton Nabak rolled back to back 300 games

Recently, Cougar Lanes in Clinton hosted the 4th annual TK’s Championship Scratch Bowling Tournament Sponsored by Big Radio and Cougar Lanes.

Ninety-nine bowlers over two shifts on Saturday, Jan. 27 competed to qualify for the Championship round on Sunday, Jan. 28. The top 36 bowlers were invited back to bowl on a random challenge/sport pattern to try and win the top prize of $1,000 and the Championship Belt.

On day one, qualifier bowlers bowled four games of qual-

ifying on the USBC Blue 2 Pattern.

On day two, championship round 36 bowlers bowled three games on the Great Wall of China Pattern. After three games they cut to the top 16 bowlers and bowled one game cutting the field in half after each game until they found the winner. . Payton Nabak, 22, of Waukesha bowled amazingly both days of the tournament.

On Saturday, Jan. 27 he bowled 266, 276, 256 and 214 – for 1,012 in a 4 game series – and finished #1 seed going into Sunday’s Championship. On Sunday, Jan. 28 he was also on

top after the first three games • Top 8 round 300 game before the cut bowling 277, • Top 4 round 300 game 237, 236, in the 750 Series. It • Top 2 round 238 game was in the Championship finals Nabak had back to back 300 where he got the crowd going. games and won the Champion• Top 16 round 279 game ship Belt. He averaged 261.

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Wednesday, February 14, 2024 DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 7:00 P.M. This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated

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Monthly Meeting Monday February 12, 2024 AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Verification of proper public notice 4. Secretary’s Report 5. Treasurer’s report 6. Reports A. Supervisors B. Chairman C. Other reports 7. Audience communication 8. Old business A. Rock County Public Works B. Road work 9. New business A. Proposed dates for Open book and BOR 10. Future agenda items 11. Payment of bills 12. Adjournment Dela Ends, Clerk

other key to Ripken’s long streak. “It’s not about being competitive against other teams — that’s important. It is also important to compete against yourself. Are you better than you were last week, yesterday?” he said. “You have to be willing to work on your weaknesses and get better.”

Ripken said being consistent in the small things will make you valuable to your team.

“You can’t always hit the homerun or make the winning catch, but it is what you do in-between that matters.

There’s value in your daily contributions,” he said. “Having a strong conviction is also important. Stand up for what you believe in.”

During his long career, Ripken learned the importance of controlling what you can and can’t. “People said I didn’t have to change much – I had the same team, the same spot on the field … but I had nine managers during my career.

That’s a lot of change.”

When it came to the media – something many players struggle with – Ripken went out to talk to reporters even if he did not feel like it. “I wanted to make sure my words were what was out there and not let the media or other people tell my story,” he said.

A life-long milk drinker, Ripken recalled his first marketing deal was with the Mid-Atlantic Milk Marketing Board.

“It was a radio ad. I always drank milk and felt it was a good fit,” said Ripken, who continued to promote dairy throughout his career including a national campaign with a “milk mustache” on his face.

“It’s great being in a room full of dairy farmers.”

This year’s Dairy Strong conference brought more than 400 attendees, representing over 280,000 cows, and industry professionals to the KI Convention Center.

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Payton Nabak, seen at far right, won the 4th annual TK’s Championship Scratch Bowling Tournament at Cougar Lanes in Clinton on Sunday, Jan. 28.

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IR Proceedings of School District of Brodhead City of Brodhead, Towns of Avon, Spring Grove, Decatur, Sylvester, Spring Valley and Magnolia BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS President - Mike Krupke; Vice President - Elizabeth Kempel; Clerk - Michael Oellerich; Treasurer - Al Schneider; Jodi Kail, Don Buchanan, Jennifer Flory

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room Wednesday, January 10, 2024 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 3, 2024 edition of the Independent Register and properly building posted on January 9, 2024.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Elizabeth Kempel, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Don Buchanan, Jodi Kail, and Jenny Flory Absent: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION ITEM Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Don Buchanan, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 7-0.

INFORMATION REPORTS The Administrative Team presented information reports on their respective buildings and departments.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No one was present to give public comments.

AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Regular Meeting: December 13, 2023 b. Policy Committee Meeting: December 18, 2023 c. B&G Committee Meeting: December 20, 2023 d. Special Meeting: January 2, 2024 2. APPROVAL OF BILLS 3. ACCEPT DONATION(S) a. $3,200.00 monetary donation from Colony Brands Foundation Inc. to the Backpack Food Program b. $2,400.00 monetary donation from Kid Connection to AES (supplemental budget for professional staff) c. $50.00 monetary donation from Glenn Holtsapple to help supplement the Brodhead Backpack Program d. $200.00 monetary donation from Patricia Spangler to help supplement the Brodhead Backpack Program e. $30.00 monetary donation from Rita Vickers to help supplement the Brodhead Backpack Program f. $150.00 monetary donation from Walter & Mary Shank to the Brodhead Band Program 4. RESIGNATION(S) a. Ashley Drasch, 8th Grade Volleyball Coach b. Lisa Semrow, Curriculum Director and Middle School Principal 5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) • None at this time 6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) • None at this time Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jenny Flory, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.

Motion carried, 7-0.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATION PRESENTATION ITEM MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS Elementary School Principal Kelly Knox, Counselor Ethan Anderson, and paraprofessional Miranda Ends presented on the Elementary School’s multi-tiered system of supports with specific reference to student social-emotional learning.

EXCEED $17,485,000 Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Don Buchanan, to approve an Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $17,485,000 as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION ON DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM THE QUESTION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,485,000 Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jenny Flory, to approve a resolution calling a referendum election to approve an initial resolution authorizing borrowing not to exceed $17,485,000. Motion carried, 7-0.

SAFETY DRILL REPORTS REPORT ITEM Building Principals presented reports on the recent school safety drills that took place on January 4, 2024 in all three buildings.

AUDIT REPORT ACTION ITEM Motion by Al Schneider, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the auditor’s report, as presented.

Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF 2024-25 MASTER CALENDAR ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the 2024-25 master school calendar as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

REVIEW WASB RESOLUTIONS INFORMATION ITEM The Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ annual convention will be held January 17-19, 2024. Board Delegate Mike Krupke will be representing and voting for the District on WASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions. The Board directed Mr. Krupke to vote unencumbered.

1ST READING OF POLICY SECTION 5000 [STUDENTS] ACTION ITEM Motion by Jenny Flory, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the first reading of Policy Section 5000 [Students] as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF EXISTING POLICIES TO NEOLA CATALOG ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to approve transferring the District’s existing policies to the Neola catalog as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.

FUTURE AGENDA [January 24, 2024] • Approval of the Minutes • Accept Donation(s) • Resignation(s) • Employment Recommendation(s) • Volunteer Recommendation(s) • Recommended Approval of Adoption Resolution of a New Brodhead School District Policy Manual • Set Open Enrollment Seat Limits for 2024-25 • Approval of WIAA Football Co-ops • Referendum Update ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN ACTION ITEM CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c) Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Don Buchanan, to go into Closed Session under WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c) at 8:30 p.m. for the discussion of: a. Administrative Contracts Roll Call vote: All ayes (7-0) RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to return to open session at 8:32 p.m.

Motion carried, 7-0.

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FACILITY PLANNING/REFERENDUM DISCUSSION DISCUSSION ITEM District Administrator Novy and the School Board discussed options for a potential facility referendum.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Don Buchanan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m.

Motion carried, 7-0.

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