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Tour the Farms Day is held in Brodhead this coming May and will feature five farms.
The tour provides an opportunity to see how a working farm functions and produces, and highlights farms that employ organic and/or sustainable practices.
The following farms will be hosting this event:
• Morningstar Farm, owned
by Brett and Vickie Condon and located at 4737 South County Road T, raises organic fruits and vegetables.
• Sugar Maple Emu Farm, owned by Mike and Joylene Reavis at W80S Pedee Road, features emu pen tours, emu meat tasting, decorating of emu eggs and other emu products. Check out their website at www.sugarmapleemu.com.
• Scotch Hill Farm, owned by Dela and Tony Ends at 910 South Scotch Hill Road, is a certified organic farm and a subscription farm (CSA). It features goats, vegetable gardens and hand-made soap. More details can be found at www.scotchhillfarm.com.
• Kinkoona Farm, owned and operated by Suellen Thompson-Link and her chil-
Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our wonderful planet.
To commemorate Earth Day, Parkview is looking for three to four students along with one of their parents to join Norm Aulabaugh from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sunny Peace Prairie to plant some Sweetgrass and clean out a few Wood
Duck boxes.
Norm Aulabaugh is the benefactor that donated the 75-acre Sunny Peace Prairie to Parkview and is very knowledgeable about the prairie. Contact Sue Draves at 608-879-2717 or sdraves@email.parkview.k12.wi.us if you are interested in attending.
dren at 16734 West Dorner Road, raises several breeds of exotic sheep, sells lamb and several organic wool bedding products, and is a wonder of sustainability and environmental friendliness.
• The Nieman Family Farm, owned by Joel and Kathy Nieman at W1614 Highway F, provides a look at the functioning of a dairy farm.
Above: Kinkoona Farm, at 16734 West Dorner Road, is a farm on the tour. Top left: Sugar Maple Emu Farm, on the tour, features emu pen tours, emu meat tasting, decorating of emu eggs and other emu products.
Bottom left: Scotch Hill Farm, at 910 South Scotch Hill Road on the tour, is a certified organic farm and a subscription farm.
Everyone experiences stress in their life, but some types of stress are more than a daily nuisance. Toxic stress like poverty, discrimination, abuse, and housing insecurity are continuous stressors that create a constant state of fear and uncertainty.
When stress is persistent and threatening to a child, the impacts are toxic: damaging their developing brain and body, impacting their physical and mental health. Youth living in environments with consistently toxic levels of stress can have difficulty learning, working, behaving, and maintaining healthy relationships. Toxic stress and traumatic events impact adolescents’ decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation. These, in turn, impact their mental health.
“The good news is that parents can teach and model healthy coping skills to reduce the effects of toxic stress,” said Linda Hall, director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health. “Teaching children how to cope with stress is important, but so is addressing the factors that create toxic stress for families.”
Outlining these impacts on youth mental health, the Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) recently
issued a new fact sheet on toxic stress, and highlighted reduction strategies.
• Parents can instill healthy household habits: connect over meals, get sufficient sleep, exercise, and spend time in nature.
• Families can ensure children have at least one trusted adult in their lives.
• Schools can provide extra support to children known to have been exposed to traumatic events or to be experiencing Adverse Children Experiences (ACEs).
• Policymakers can expand refundable tax credits, which reduce stress, poverty, child neglect, and housing insecurity.
Why this matters
When a child repeatedly experiences threatening or harmful situations, their body remains on high alert, flooded with adrenaline or the stress hormone, cortisol. This is toxic stress, which can damage developing brains and bodies and can cause numerous physical and behavioral problems. Toxic stress can be present at home, at school, or in the community.
What the research says
Toxic stress, such as poverty or emotional abuse, is linked to a host of chron-
ic health conditions. It can change our biology, in which generations pass chronic conditions down the genetic line. Emotionally, children who live with toxic stress can demonstrate oppositional behaviors and struggle with self-regulation, which leads to trouble maintaining healthy relationships. People with toxic stress may have difficulty focusing. This makes mental concentration and completion of tasks problematic in school
and work. Memory problems caused by toxic stress further impact the brain’s ability to learn new content.
Recent research found the pandemic prematurely aged teenage brains years in a matter of months. The effects of this prematurity were similar to that of toxic stress: impacting teens’ emotional regulation, decision-making, and impulse control. These brain changes are linked with anxiety, depression, and learning prob-
lems. In addition, teens report that stress, anxiety, and depression are their biggest barriers to learning.
Divorce, discrimination, housing insecurity, or death of a family member are sources of toxic stress and can be traumatic to children. Some of these experiences and environments are considered Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs have been studied for years by researchers as they can increase levels of toxic stress.
Most people have at least one ACE. Those with four or more ACEs are at substantial risk of chronic physical and mental health problems.
Children with four or more ACEs are also 32 times more likely to have a learning/ behavioral issue when compared to children with no ACEs.
What’s happening inWisconsin?
In Wisconsin, 60% of adults had at least one ACE, and 16% had four or more. Among low-income moth-
Obituary
SARAH ANN BUSJAHN
Sarah Ann Busjahn passed away April 3, 2023, at age 88. She was born April 23, 1934, in Green County, WI, to Otto Becker and Fern Douglas Becker.
Her interests were cake, decorating sewing, beadwork, writing, photography, house plants, flower arranging, canoe racing and family history. She had articles printed in newspapers, magazines and anthologies.
Sarah graduated from Juda High School in 1952.
She married Elvin Busjahn on June 20, 1952. They enjoyed canoe racing; farming; winters at their home in Linden, Tennessee; Homemaker Club; Craft Club; Green County Writers Club; Orfordville American Legion Auxiliary; Rock County Writers Club; Brodhead Gardening Club; Quilt Clubs in Brodhead and Orfordville; their family of three sons, four granddaughters, one grand-
ers, 85% had at least one ACE, and 43% experienced four or more ACEs.
Please refer to the bar graph at left.
Brain plasticity – the ability of the brain to continually adapt in response to the environment – means that kids can recover from stress. Kids’ brains and bodies are able to cope with stress through mindfulness practices, exercise, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and healthy social interactions.
If toxic stress stops and is replaced by practices that build resilience in a caring environment, the brain can slowly undo many of the stress-induced changes. Resilience is the ability to cope and recover from difficulties and is a proven strategy that increases mental well-being. Resilience is a skill that kids can learn.
Protective factors also help to lessen the consequences of toxic stress. A trusted relationship with a caring adult is the key protective factor. Caring adults can help kids recover from adversity by establishing a positive connection and developing healthy coping strategies to deal with stress.
Adults can create environments that make resilience building possible, and that help prevent toxic stress from occurring in childhood. Refundable tax credits like the Child Tax Credit help to reduce child neglect, youth violence, and child poverty.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic experiences that cause toxic stress. Adversities can be experienced within the family, or outside
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son and six grandchildren.
Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Elvin Busjahn, son Daniel Busjahn, sister Helen Eyler and brothers Rodney and Robert Becker.
She is survived by her two sons, Carl Busjahn of Lone Rock, WI, and Melvin Busjahn of Wenatchee, WA; and five grandchildren Gypsy of Albany, WI, Iris of Murray, UT, Joshua and Ariel of Wenatchee, WA, Sasha Weegman of Barronette, WI, and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at the Brodhead Memorial Library on May 20, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family, www.dl newcomerfuneralhome.com.
Parkview’s Clay Schwackers shooting team played against Clinton on April 2. Clinton won for the day, bring back home “the milk can.” The milk can is the trophy for the annual Small Town Throw Down between Clinton and Parkview. This “friendly” competition started in 2019. Last year, Clinton fell to Parkview. The Clay Schwackers are: Rylan Aasen, Collin Burtness, Caden Cleasby Chloe Cleasby, Gianna Elrod, Gio Elrod, Bristol Grenawalt, Gehrig Grenawalt, Wyatt Grenawalt, Alex Johnson, Allison Johnson, Drake Juhl, Brock Kloften, Connor Knutson, Jimmy Merritt, Rion Morales, Tony Paul, Slater Valley, Sophie Valley, Harper Williams, and Michael Williams.
Come out to the first official rummage sales of the season!
Footville Community
Rummage Sales are scheduled throughout the village
on April 28 and 29. There will be other events and surprises, as well. Food trucks will be located in the parking lot of Luther Valley Historical Society,
216 Janesville St., in Footville. While out at the sales, stop by and check out the food variety.
Like the page on Facebook “Footville Community Rum-
mage Sale” for sale locations, items available for sale, and other details as they come up. Please come out and share in this annual tradition – you don’t want to miss it!
Rock County Highway
Commissioner Duane Jorgenson urges people to drive carefully in highway work zones throughout the 2023 construction and maintenance season.
“Our highway crews work very hard for our communities, often within feet of traffic,” Jorgenson said. “Just like you, they want to make it home at night to their families. Please pay attention and slow down –especially in work zones.”
According to data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), over the past five years there have been more than 11,500 crashes in Wisconsin work zones causing 63 deaths and more than 4,300 injuries.
In Wisconsin, work zones include major highway construction and rehabilitation, maintenance, emergency response, utility work, municipal projects and more – any time in which there are flashing lights, signs, barrels or workers on the road.
This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week takes place April 17-21. This year’s theme is “You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” Work Zone Awareness
Week is sponsored by federal, state and local transportation
Parents/caregivers:
officials to draw attention to the safety needs of road workers during construction season.
Today, April 19, is “Go Orange Day,” in which people are asked to wear something orange in support of highway safety. Everyone is encouraged to submit photos of themselves, their family, and their friends wearing orange to our office at highway@co.rock.wi.us and we will post them on our Work Zone Safety webpage. Show your support on social media by posting your pictures and use the hashtag #OrangeForSafety, but please always refrain from using electronics while driving.
“We ask everyone on the road to eliminate distractions and be mindful of their speed,” Jorgenson said. “Even in areas with reduced speed limits, things can happen in an instant. Always expect the unexpected.”
While typical construction work zones are prevalent throughout the county and state, there are also significant numbers of maintenance operations that may be short-term or moving operations. Drivers are reminded of the state’s Move Over Law, which requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down to provide a safety buffer for a
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• Seek help if you or your children feel unsafe in your home.
• Ensure children have at least one trusted adult in their lives.
• Strengthen skills and relationships that help families cope with stress.
• Instill healthy household habits: connect over meals, get sufficient sleep, exercise, and spend time in nature.
• Develop healthy coping skills and teach your child how to build their own resilience.
Resilient Wisconsin offers numerous resources: www.dhs. wisconsin.gov/resilient.
Policymakers:
• Invest in high-quality early care and education for children living in high-poverty communities.
• Expand refundable tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, to ease financial burden on working parents.
Schools:
• Cultivate a trauma-informed school with trau-
law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck, utility vehicle, or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.
In addition, emergency or work zone areas are protected by laws that aim to keep workers safe. Hand-held cell phone use is illegal and fines double in construction zones as well as areas surrounding emergency response vehicles with flashing lights.
Before traveling, drivers are encouraged to check 511 Wisconsin – 511wi.gov and @511WI on Twitter – or use the 511 Wisconsin smartphone app for updates on road conditions and traffic.
Give your undivided attention to the road
• Eliminate distractions. Eating, drinking, talking on the phone, or simply changing the radio station can divert your focus to the road ahead.
• Expect the unexpected. Speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people and vehicles may be working on or near the road.
• Slow down. A car traveling 60 mph travels 88 feet per second, and the faster you go the
ma-sensitive strategies, whole school wellness practices, and social emotional skill-building in all grades.
• Provide extra support to children known to have been exposed to traumatic events or to be experiencing ACEs.
• Include resources such as crisis lines for parents and students to access if feeling unsafe in their home.
Providers:
• Provide trauma-informed care.
• Consider screening patients for ACEs.
The Rock County Highway Department has acknowledged a need to initiate a higher level of maintenance regarding rural roadside vegetation management, primarily the eradication of noxious invasive plant species. Invasive species within the road right-of-way and adjacent properties can pose significant health risks to highway workers, utility workers, emergency responders, and anyone else utilizing the right-of-way. In the coming month, residents may notice crews spraying these areas to help control and eradicate Wild Parsnip and other harmful invasive weed species. Staff has been trained and certified in applying EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certified herbicides. These herbicides are plant-specific and will not hurt native plants. This means grasses, milkweed, and other native plants will flourish, helping the wildlife and pollinators. The intention is to spray all county roads on the east side of the county
this year (STH 51 to the east county line). They will also be spraying selected areas on State Highways and Rock County Park Trails.
The window of opportunity will be dictated by weather; however, it is anticipated there will be three weeks of spraying starting in late April or early May.
The following herbicide formula will be used (herbicide, EPA registration number, active ingredient, application rate):
• TerraVue, 62719-738, Aminopyralid-Potassium, 2.5 oz./acre
• Plateau, 241-365, Imazapic, 4 oz./acre
• MSO, Exempt, (Surfactant), 1 pt./acre
• Compadre, 228-386, (Drift Control), 3.5 oz./acre Organic growers are encouraged to contact the Rock County Highway Department with concerns and questions regarding this program. If you have any questions, please contact the highway department office at 608757-5450.
Rock County Board Chair
Rich Bostwick issued a statement on April 14 regarding open meetings:
longer it takes to stop.
• Give yourself room. Rearend collisions are the most common work zone crashes, so don’t tailgate.
• Allow about three seconds of braking distance. Look for signs. Orange, diamond-shaped signs usually give you ample warning of lane closings, construction areas, and flaggers and other workers ahead.
• Be patient. If you don’t see workers, that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Observe the signs until you see one that says you’ve left the work zone.
• Plan ahead. Leave early or map out an alternate route. Find the latest road conditions and work zone news at 511 Wisconsin.
• Follow the law. Move over, if possible, or slow down when you see flashing lights.
• Consider turning off the phone until you reach your destination.
• If you have to make a call, find a secure place to pull over and stop, such as a wayside or a gas station.
Visit the WisDOT website to learn more and test your knowledge by taking the work zone safety quiz: wisconsindot.gov/ Pages/safety/education/workzone/default.aspx.
• Complete the CDC ACEs Provider Training Modules, offered by professional role: vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/aces-training.
• Leverage the resources of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network: www.nctsn. org.
This information can also be viewed at and downloaded from children.wi.gov/
Documents/ResearchData/ OCMH%20Fact%20Sheet_ April%202023_Addressing%20Toxic%20Stress.pdf. ing%20Toxic%20Stress.pdf.
“I would like to thank District Attorney O’Leary for his review of Rock County’s process for considering appointments to vacancies on the County Board and its committees. I agree with his advice on how best to manage these processes going forward consistent with public expectations for transparency. Regardless of one’s interpretation of the letter of the law or how Board Chairs have conducted this process for decades, the public has an increasing demand for information about how government operates, and we will go above and beyond to meet this expectation.
AGENDA
BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 6:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
III. ROLL CALL
AGENDA
IV. ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WI. STS. 19.85
(1)(f)
“As an example, the three candidates for the current vacancy for District 22 are scheduled to be interviewed in front of the County Board Staff Committee in open session at its meeting on April 24.
“In addition, we’ve already taken steps to open up the appointment process by implementing a new application portal on the County’s website for residents to apply to be members of committees. We also will be evaluating how best to ensure that the many appointments the County Board makes to its numerous advisory and ad hoc committees meet the public’s expectations for transparency.”
Rich Bostwick Rock County Board Chaira. Student Expulsion Hearing
V. ADJOURNMENT
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Planning & Zoning Meeting
Town of Spring Valley
Monday, April 24th, 2023
At the Orfordville Fire Station 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI
Agenda:
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Reading and approval of minutes
3. Old business: A.) House sunporch addition - parcel lines mapping from parcel’s legal
description - with Rock County mapping & surveyor review for David Draves, 2921 S. Potter Rd., Orfordville, WI 53576 - Parcel # 6-18-115.2. B.) Kenneth Stockman land division and rezone from A1 to A3 1 acre + at 14733 W. Speich Rd. - continuance of 2021 project approved by the Town of Spring Valley Board on October 11th, 2021 - a request by Kenneth D. Stockman to the Town of Spring Valley Board for a land division for the rezoning of not more than 1.5 acres from A1 to A3 to preserve the pre 1974 grandfather’s house at 14733 W Speich Rd., in the NW1/4, of the NE ¼ of the NE 1/4 of Section 22, Tax Parcel Number 036 001471, parcel 6-18-192 located at 14733 W Speich Rd, on the south side of the road. The land division and rezone from A1 to A3 would then allow for a new residence to be built on the north side at 14740 W. Speich Rd, Orfordville WI 53576, in Section 15, parcel 6-18-133.2. C.)
4. New business: A.)
5. Building permits: Vernon Martin 18054 W. Church Rd. new 60x80 accessory building - Jason Masloske 14920 W. Avon North Town Line Rd. - addition with full basement. - David Draves 2921 S. Potter Rd. Sunporch addition to house. -
6. Audience communication 7. Adjournment Chris Duemler Chairman
Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities. Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors.
Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home. But curb appeal is equally important for homeowners who aren’t putting their homes on the market.
A well-maintained, aesthetically appealing home is a source of pride,
while a home with fading curb appeal can make homeowners feel a little sheepish. Homeowners who want their homes to maintain their curb appeal can look for signs that it’s time to update their home exteriors.
The roof may not be the first thing people think of when pondering curb appeal, but a damaged roof can contribute to problems that ultimately affect the exterior and interior of the home. Multiple curling shingles indicate it’s time to replace the roof. The sight of curling shingles is not pretty, but the larger issue in such instances is the potential for costly water damage when water gets in through the affected shingles.
Many home improvement experts insist they can determine when a home was built or most recently renovated simply by looking at the front door. Steel and glass doors are popular in modern homes, so homeowners with front doors with ornate designs and oval glass inserts can likely benefit from an upgrade to their entryway. A modern front door can make a statement and real estate experts note how popular updated front doors are among buyers.
It’s not only the physical components of the home that may suggest an update is necessary. Homeowners without a green thumb may have exterior landscaping that has seen better days. If a spring or summer day spent tending to your
landscaping is not your ideal weekend pastime, then consider replacing unsightly landscaping with low-maintenance plants or hardscaping. These alternatives to more needy plants can create curb appeal without requiring any extra work for homeowners.
If the driveway looks like a busy road at the end of snow plowing season, chances are that’s adversely affecting the impression people have of your home. In addition, cracked walkways indicate a need for renovations, as these areas are front and center when welcoming guests.
Updating a home’s exterior can restore curb appeal and help homeowners feel better about their properties (METRO CREATIVE)
Solid hardwood floors are beautiful and timeless, adding value to any property. However, there’s a misconception that real hardwood floors are difficult to maintain. The truth is that they can last for decades, as long you follow a few simple steps on a regular schedule.
In fact, the time that goes into maintaining hardwood floors isn’t much more extensive than any other flooring material. The key is to practice regular care and cleaning for your hardwood to keep grit and dirt from scratching the wood.
“Hardwood floors are special, and if properly taken care of, you can have a living, organic, premium floor that lasts for generations,” said Jen Meska, director of Merchandising for LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators). “But to keep them in top shape, it’s essential to have a regular cleaning schedule and be extra-mindful of any conditions in your home that could damage your floors.”
Meska says to start with the fundamental tools for caring for hardwood flooring: a dust mop for everyday cleaning, a vacuum for weekly cleaning, and a microfiber mop that can get damp (not wet!) for monthly, deep cleaning.
To keep day-to-day dirt and grit off your floors, aim to sweep or vacuum weekly. When using a vacuum for regular cleanings, opt for a soft floor attachment or hardwood setting that disengages the beater bar (this is the bar that rotates when cleaning carpet.) By disengaging it on hardwood and avoiding a vacuum or attachment with hard bristles, you can avoid any scuffing or scratching of your floors.
If you have heavy furniture placed directly on your hardwood, be sure to use felt pads on the feet to avoid scratches, and replace them regularly. This also includes furniture that is moved frequently, such as dining room chairs.
Strive to do a deep clean monthly to ensure you pick up the dirt and grime that inevitably forms over time.
A great hardwood flooring care set is LL Flooring’s Bellawood Floor Care
Maintenance Kit, which comes with a bottle of floor cleaner, a mop head and handle, washable wet mop microfiber pad, dry mop pad and a variety pack of felt pads.
This set is Greenguard Gold Certified, which means it’s third-party tested for low chemical emissions and therefore safe to use at home.
It’s also urethane-safe and won’t leave a dull-streaky residue on your floors, so they’ll look refreshed when you’re done cleaning.
Relative to most other flooring materials, solid hardwood is sensitive to moisture, whether that be due to wet shoes or just changes in humidity. Therefore, it’s important to keep any amount of standing water off the planks.
That means ditch the traditional mop and bucket, which can leave behind water that could cause your floors to swell, crack or splinter.
Another critical thing to avoid is harsh cleaning solutions which include ingredients like chlorine bleach, ammonia, pine oil or undiluted vinegar. These can dull your floors by affecting the protective finish, causing
lasting damage.
“The best thing about hardwood flooring is that it’s a sustainable, living, organic material that takes on its own unique character throughout its lifetime,” said Meska. “Each plank is unique and tells its own story, and with the proper care, they can serve as the design foundation of your home for generations.”
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 - Michael Oellerich; Treasurer - Al Schneider; Jodi Kail, Elizabeth Kempel, Don Buchanan
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda was properly building posted and published in the Wednesday, March 1, 2023 edition of the Independent Register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mike Krupke, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Jodi Kail, Elizabeth Kempel, and Don Buchanan
Absent: Jim Wahl
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION ITEM
Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Al Schneider, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0.
INFORMATION REPORTS
Administrators gave information reports on their respective departments.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No one was present to provide public comment.
ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Special Meeting: February 8, 2023
b. Regular Meeting: February 8, 2023
2. APPROVAL OF BILLS
3. ACCEPT DONATION(S)
a. $1,000.00 monetary donation from the Brodhead Lions Club to help supplement District field trips
b. Picture Communication Board donated by Jessica Perkins to the OT Department
4. RESIGNATION(S)
a. Brenda Beuschel, 2nd Grade Teacher
b. Paul Huffman, Assistant Boys Track Coach
c. Cathy Pfeuti, Comptroller
d. Amber Talcott, HS Counselor
5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S)
a. Jared Arn, from Volunteer Boys Track Coach to Assistant Boys Track Coach
6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S)
• None at this time
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion carried, 6-0.
SAFE CLUB PRESENTATION PRESENTATION/ACTION ITEM
Presentation by Jessica Gardipee, Middle School Counselor, regarding the Students Advocating for Equity (SAFE) Club at the Middle and High Schools.
Motion by Al Schneider, second by Michael Oellerich, to approve SAFE Club as a school-sponsored club and to have the advisor for the SAFE Club receive the stipend previously reserved for the Youth to Youth Club.
Motion passed, 5-0- [E. Kempel – No].
CONSIDERATION TO REDUCE ONE ELEMENTARY TEACHER DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM THROUGH ATTRITION
Discussion regarding potential reduction of an Elementary staff position through attrition. The Board declined to reduce and set the intent for staff levels at the Elementary School to not be reduced next year. No formal action taken.
MID-YEAR GOALS PRESENTATION PRESENTATION ITEM
Presentation by Superintendent Novy and building principals on goals for the year.
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO
THE DISTRICT HEALTH PLAN PRESENTATION ITEM
Presentation by Superintendent Novy regarding potential changes to the staff health plan and information the Board would like to have in order to make a decision at the next meeting.
APPOINT BOARD OF CANVASSERS ACTION ITEM
The Board shall select three members to be on the Board of Canvassers:
1) Mike Krupke 2) Dave Novy 3) Al Schneider
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Don Buchanan, to approve the selected Board of Canvassers for the April 4, 2023 School Board Election. Motion carried, 6-0.
Canvassers will meet in the District Office on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
COLLEGE/TECH CREDIT APPROVALS ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the early college credit application[s] as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.
APPROVAL OF STUDENT HANDBOOKS ACTION ITEM
Motion by Jodi Kail, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the 2023-24 student handbooks as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED & VOLUNTEER COACHES ACTION ITEM
Motion by Don Buchanan, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the lists of contracted and volunteer coaches as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.
FACILITY PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ITEM
Presentation by Superintendent Novy regarding details from the first Facility Planning Committee meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA [April 12, 2023]
• Accept Donation(s)
• Resignation(s)
• Consideration of Changes to the District Health Plan
• Building & Grounds Report/Approval of Projects & Funding
Sources
• Facility Planning Committee
• Consideration of Change to 2023-2024 Master Calendar
ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT
ACTION ITEM TO WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)(f)
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to go into Closed Session under WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)(f) at 8:17 p.m. for the discussion of:
a. Staff Reports
b. Teacher Negotiations
c. Select Scholarship Recipients
Roll Call vote: All ayes (6-0).
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to return to open session at 8:57 p.m. Motion carried, 6-0.
Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jodi Kail , to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Motion carried, 6-0.
OF GREGORY L. ANDERSON
Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 23-PR-19
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth 04/24/1950 and date of death 02/27/2023, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 203 10th Street, Brodhead, WI 53520.
3. All interested persons waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 10, 2023.
5. A claim may be filed at the Green Justice Center, 2841 6th St., Monroe, WI 53566, Wisconsin, Room Probate Office.
Electronically signed by Faun Marie Phillipson Circuit Court Judger March 28, 2023
Michael A. Faust
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NOTICE THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL IS OPEN FOR EXAMINATION AND OPEN BOOK
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of Spring Valley, Rock County Notice of Open Book and Board of Review
Pursuant to Wis.Stats. s70.45, the assessment roll for the year of 2023 assessment will be open for examination starting April 24th to April 30th by appointment in the clerk’s office.
Additionally, the assessor shall be available on Tuesday the 9th day of May, 2023 at 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Open Book is the opportunity to discuss your property’s assessed value with the town assessor in an informal setting. Appointments are not necessary for Open Book. Instructional material about the assessment, how to file an objection, and Board of Review procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at Open Book.
Board of Review The Town of Spring Valley, Rock County, Board of Review will meet on Monday, May 8, 2023 during the town board meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Orfordville Fire Department meeting room, 173 N. Wright Street, Orfordville, WI, for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to s.47 (1), Wis. Stats.
Due to the fact the assessment roll will not be completed at this time, the Board of Review will be adjourned until Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Pursuant to s. 70.47 (2), Wis.
Stats.:
No person shall be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of such property being assessed.
After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the board.
No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3) (a), that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) (a) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.
When appearing before the board, the person shall specify in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and must specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.
No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or object to a valuation; if the assessor or objector made the valuation using the income method; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. Stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Spring Valley has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph which provides exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35(1). Dela Ends, Clerk (608) 897-4288 tsvclerk@gmail.com www.townofspringvalley.com
If you want to appear before the board of review, you must give the town clerk Notice of Intent to file an appeal no later than the morning of June 4, 2019. More information is available at www.revenue. wi.gov
The Independent Register 4/19/2023 WNAXLP 435280 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN A. ALBERTSON
DOD: 02/24/2023
Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 23-PR-23
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth 01/03/1965 and date of death 02/24/2023 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N6901 County Hwy X, Albany, WI 53502.
3. All interested persons waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 5, 2023.
5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 Sixth Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, Room Probate Office.
Date Signed: March 27, 2023 Electronically signed by Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge Gregory E. Knoke Knoke & Kind Law Office 1904 10th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-7137 Bar Number 1013426
The Independent Register 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/2023 WNAXLP 435903
AGENDA BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, April 24, 2023 DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER II. INTRODUCTION OF NEOLA PRODUCT AND PROCESS III. REVIEW 0000 BYLAWS SECTION WITH RECOMMENDED CHANGES
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEE TO SCHOOL BOARD TO ADOPT POLICY CHANGES
V. DISCUSSION OF CALENDAR AND PACING OF PROCESS GOING FORWARD VI. ADJOURN
The Independent Register 4/19/2023 WNAXLP 436154
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4,450 Hrs, 15’ JCB 260 ECO Skid Steer, C/A/H, Hyd Coupler, 1,377 Hrs, 2 – Case 450CT Track Machines, Orops, Hyd Coupler, Aux Hyd, Wacker Neuson ST21 Track Skid Steer, Erops, Mech Quick Tatch, 2,118 Hrs, 18’ Wacker SW20 Skid Steer, Hyd Quick Tatch, Aux Hyd, 3,318 Hrs, 96’ Case 580 Super L Loader Backhoe, C/H, 4x4, Extendahoe, 2,173 Original Hours, Case 580 Super K Loader Backhoe, C/H, 4x4, Extendahoe, 4-in-1 Bucket, 4,394 Hrs, 06’ Case 721D Wheel Loader, C/A/H, ACS Coupler, Aux Hyd, 4 Spool, 3,631 Original Hours, Cat D4C XL Dozer, Orops Canopy, 5,510 Hrs, Kubota BX23S Loader Backhoe Tractor, D, 4x4 Hydro, 464 Hrs, - With
Hrs, 14’ JLG 400S Basket Lift, 4x4, 14’ JLG 450 Articulate Boom Lift, D, 4x4, Nice Lift, Terex 2366 Haul Truck, D, Air Brakes, Volvo DD22 Double Drum Compactor, 900 Hrs, Cat D7G Dozer, Semi U Blade, Canopy, Clean Dozer, Haulotte HT67 RTJ Basket Lift, D, 4x4, 2,947 Hrs, Mauer Manufacturing 5’ Tile Plow, Tandem Axle, Tile Cart w/ Tile
MARK AUSTIN FARMLINE: 17’ Challenger 36TL Motor Home, Triton V10 Motor, Full Kitchen, Outdoor Kitchen, 2 Slide Outs, Completely Loaded, Very Nice Coach, Only 21,173 Miles, 2 Owner Home Always Shedded, One Of A Kind,
11’ Massey Ferguson 8660 Tractor, D, C/A/H, Power Shift, 3pt, PTO, Buddy Seat, LFH Reverser, 46” Duals, 2,149 Hrs,
One Owner, 14’ Case 1250 12R Early Riser Planter, Bulk Fill, Pneumatic Down Pressure, No Till Coulters, Press Wheels, Nice One Owner Planter, Early Riser IV Monitor, 13’ Gehl V330 Skid Steer, C/A/H, Hyd Quick Coupler, 2 Spd, Aux Hyd, Pilot Controls, 2,200 Hrs, 11’ Krause 8200 32’ Disk, Rock Flex, 3 Bar Spike Harrow, Nice, John Deere 9560STS Combine,
D, C/A/H, Hydro, 2,913/2,047 Hrs, 68K Spent On Repairs Nice Combine, John Deere 925F Bean Head, Full Finger, Stud
King 32’ Head Cart, H&S 18’ Rear Unload Chopper Box, 2-Gehl 1640 Chopper Boxes, Rear Unload, One Owner Boxes, Kinzie 1040 Grain Cart, Tandems, Roll Tarp, Corner Auger, Peterbuilt 385 Day Cab Semi Tractor, Cat Motor, Eaton Fuller
Trans, Tandem Axle, Top Con GPS Display, New Never Used, Very Nice Farm Line Do Not Miss This Line!
CHARLES WILMAR: 19’John Deere 630 Moco Discbine, Rubber Rolls, One Owner Only Cut 300 Acres, 21’ Kuhn
SR110 10 Wheel Rake, Used One Season, Kuhn Knight 5135 Vertical Maxx TMR Mixer, Scale, Like New, Used 10 Times, H&S 430 Manure Spreader, Hyd End Gate, Tandem Axle, One Owner, 07’ Corn Pro Gooseneck Trailer
WOLF LINE OF EQUIPMENT: International 766 Tractor, Canopy, 3pt, PTO, Very Nice Tractor, International 656
Utility Tractor, G, Canopy, 3pt, PTO, 2 Hyd Remotes, Case IH 900 Cyclo 4R Planter, Dry Fert, Vermeer BC906 3pt Wood
Chipper, MacDon 4000 Haybine, One Owner Very Nice, International 12’ Disk, John Deere 15’ Disk 21” Blades, Very Nice, John Deere 235 Wing Disk, Hyd Fold, Cone Blades, Clean Disk, Case IH 4800 Culitivator, Hyd Fold, 3 Bar Coil Tine
Harrow, Case IH 720 4B Plow, Auto Resets, Nice Selection Of Working Equipment
FARM EQUIPMENT: 17’ Krone Big X 630 Self Propelled Chopper, C/A/H, 4x4, Auto Steer, Mapping, Kernal Processor, 2 Spouts, 1,590/1,090 Hrs, Krone Easy Collect 750-2 10R Chopping Head, Krone 12’ Hay Head, Snapplage Adapter, Very
Nice Units, Case IH 8930 Tractor, C/A/H, 3pt, PTO, MFWD, 4 Spd Reverser, 7,119 Hrs, Nice, 96’ Case IH 9350 Articulate
Tractor, L10 Cummins, 12 Speed Trans, 4 Hyd Remotes, 18.4R42 Duals, 3,368 2 Owner Hrs, 99’ John Deere 9400
Articulate Tractor, C/A/H, 24 Spd, Rear Weights, 3pt, PTO, 4 Hyd Remotes, Lots Of Paper Work With Tractor, Kubota
L4060 Loader Tractor, D, 4x4, Hydro, 3pt, PTO, 1 Hyd Remote, 2-John Deere 2155 Tractor, D, Orops, Turf Tires, 3pt, PTO, 1 Hyd Remote, Ford 3930 Utility Tractor, Orops, Canopy, 3pt, PTO, 1,815 Hrs, New Holland Boomer 3050 Loader
Tractor, Cab/H, CVT Trans, LFH Reverser, 3pt, PTO, 1 Hyd Remote, 701 Hrs, Case IH 485 Tractor, 3pt, PTO, 2 Hyd Remotes, 5,301 Hrs, John Deere 7800 Self Propelled Chopper, C/A/H, Hydro, 4x4, 05’ John Deere 645B Hay Head, John Deere 678 8R Chopping Head, Case IH 8R Corn Head Adapted To The John Deere 7800 Chopper, Glenco 9 Shank Disk Chisel, Very Nice, International 1-PR 1R Picker, Kuhn GA4230T Rotary Rake, New Holland 355 Mixer Mill, John Deere
230 24’ Disk, Case IH 1200 6R Planter, 30” Rows, PTO Pump, Clean Planter, John Deere 820 9’ Haybine, New Holland
154 10 Wheel V Rake, Vermeer 605L Round Baler, Case IH RBX562 Round Baler, New Holland 644 Round Baler, Kuhn Knight 1215 Manure Spreader, New Holland 519 Manure Spreader, Patz V350 Vertical TMR Mixer, EZ Trail 3400 Gravity Wagon, John Deere 7000 2R 3pt Planter, DMI Tigermate 42’ Cultivator, 13’ Krause 8000-25 Vertical Till Disk, Rolling Star Wheels, Rolling Basket, Very Nice, Hardi 3pt 90’ Sprayer Booms, Demco 850 Towable Sprayer, Top Air TA1200 Sprayer, Redball 570 1200 Gallon Sprayer, New Holland TD5050 Tractor, C/A/H, MFWD, New Holland T4.75 Tractor, C/A/H, MFWD, John Deere 5065E Loader Tractor, MFWD, John Deere 4720 Tractor, C/A/H, PS, John Deere 8520T
Tractor, C/A/H, PS, Row Crop, Case IH MX120 Tractor, C/A/H, 16 Spd Trans, John Deere 980 28’ Field Culitvator, 2-DMI
Tigermate 48’ Cultivator, Case IH FHX300 Chopper, Case IH 3R Corn Head, John Deere 693 Corn Head, New Holland
FP230 Chopper, Hay Head, Corn Head, Processor, One Owner Unit! 19’ New Holland 210 Discbine, Rubber Rolls, One
Owner, Nice Mower, 15’ Kubota Silage Special Round Baler, 4,800 Bales, Net Wrap
VEHICLES & TRAILERS: 07 International 7400 Workstar Vactor 2100 Series Truck, Automatic, Tandem Axle, Air
Brakes, 8,000 Hrs, 27,495 Miles, 06’ International 7400 Workstar Vactor 2110 Truck, D, Automatic, Single Axle, Air
Brakes, 23,556 Miles, 08’ Ford F450 XL Super Duty Dump Truck, Gas, 2wd, Stainless Steel 9’ Dump Body, 27,148 Miles, 06’ International 4300 Box Truck, D, Automatic, Hyd Brakes, 16’ Van Body, 368,509 Miles, 1987 Peterbilt 379 Semi
Tractor, Sleeper, Air Brakes, Air Ride, Bad Motor, Sells As Is, 2018 Dodge Ram 5500 Heavy Duty Truck, Diamond Plate
Flat Bed, Standard Cab Automatic, 65,000 Miles, 19’ Econoline 21’ Tilt Bed Gooseneck Trailer, Tandem Axle, 16K
GVWR, 22’ Aluma 25’ Car Trailer, Tandem Axle, Ramps, 5,200# GVWR, 20’ Gator 30’ Gooseneck Trailer, Tandem Axle, Fold Down Ramps, 16k GVWR, 05’ Great Dane 53’ Reefer Trailer, Thermo King Cooler, Air Ride, Swing Doors, Tandem Axle, 99’ Great Dane 53’ Reefer Trailer, Air Ride, Tandem Axle, Thermo King Cooler, Swing Doors, 07’ Wabash 53’ Van Trailer, Air Ride, Tandem Axle, Reefer Removed, 11’ Wabash 53’ Van Trailer, 17’ Loadmax 32’ Gooceneck Trailer, Tandem Dual, Fold Ramps, 16’ Dodge 2500 Ram Pick Up Truck, Crew, 4x4, Gooseneck Hitch, LAWN & GARDEN – GOLF/RECREATION: 19’ John Deere RSX860M UTV, G, Power Steering, Manual Dump, 35
Hrs, 386 Miles, 19’ John Deere 865M XUV Gator, D, Hyd Dump, 528 Hrs, 1,026 Miles, Ventrac 3400 Articulate Tractor, G, Hydro,Snow Blower, Sweeper, Snow Plow, Municipal Machine, 16’ Kubota 900 RTV, D, Orops, Hyd Dump, 1,250
Miles, One Owner, John Deere 1600 Turbo Series II Wide Area Mower, D, 4x4, Hydro, 2,160 Hrs, John Deere 1600 Turbo
Series II Wide Area Mower, D, 4x4, Hydro, 2,560 Hrs, Ty-Crop MH400 Top Dresser, Hyd Drive, 2 – Salsco Greens
Rollers, 3 – Kubota RTV900 UTVs, Kubota