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AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

AGENT JUSTIN SCHOTT

1005 1st Center Avenue

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-8111

ARN’S AUTO SERVICE

802 2nd Street

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-3330

www.arnsauto.com

BOB’S CARPETS

N2706 Cty Rd GG

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-4893

www.bobscarpetsbrodhead.com

BODY CRAFTERS

2508 1st Center Avenue

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-8447

BRODHEAD COLLISION CENTER

208 1st Center Avenue

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-8234

brodheadcollision@yahoo.com

BUCHARD SECURITY SOLUTIONS

W2950 Mill Street

Juda, WI 53550

608-558-4026

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BUCHARD WELDING

W2950 Mill Street

Juda, WI 53550

608-558-4026

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BURINGTON SHOES

1013 16th Avenue

Monroe, WI 53566

608-325-4464

DP CONCRETE & LANDSCAPING, INC.

1934 N. State Road 104 Albany, WI 53502

608-862-3156

GENTZ ELECTRIC INC.

406 W. 10-1/2 Street

Monroe, WI 53566

608-325-7663

HULL

HARDWOOD FLOORING

W1127 Tedec Road

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-214-6570

608-558-1960

608-558-6570

L&S

TRUCK SERVICE, INC.

W2885 Main Street

Juda, WI 53550

608-934-5282

www.lstruckservice.com

LUECKE’S DIAMOND CENTER

On the Square Monroe, WI 53566

608-325-2600

MAPLE LEAF CHEESE STORE LLC

W2616 Hwy 11/81

Juda, WI 53550

608-934-1237

www.mapleleafcheesestore.com

MONROE

GLASS CO., INC.

1408 11th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

608-325-4185

SCHLITTLER CONSTRUCTION

909 E. 9th Avenue

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-4262

www.schlittlerconst.wordpress.com

UNITED CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

2504 1st Center Avenue

Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-2136

KANDU Industries purchases BTC’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

The Janesville-based non-profit plans move to the facility in Milton to better serve community members community and the region,” said Lisa Hurda, Blackhawk director of advancement & foundation.

KANDU Industries Inc., a Janesville-based non-profit that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, announced that the company has purchased the 110,000 sq. ft. Blackhawk Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at 15 Plumb St. in Milton.

KANDU purchased the facility from the Blackhawk Technical College Foundation, which has leased the property to BTC for the last decade. KANDU will move into the building in a series of phases beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023 and will share occupancy of the building with the college.

The facility offers benefits that will enhance KANDU’s client experience through a completely accessible layout, spacious rooms, large windows and updated technology.

Obituaries

THOMAS E. GRANNIS II

Thomas E. Grannis II of Madison, WI and Ft. Myers, FL, died on May 14, 2023.

He was born in Flemingsburg, KY on May 1, 1937, the son of Harvey Newell and Marie (Cotterill) Grannis.

He graduated from Fleming County High School in 1955. On August 23, 1955 he joined the USAF and served as a jet engine mechanic at Truax Field in Madison, WI.

While there he met and married Christine (Kletzien) Grannis of Brodhead, WI.

They married on August 15, 1959 in Brodhead and were married for over 64 years.

After discharge from the USAF, Thomas remained in Madison as an aircraft and engine mechanic for the Wisconsin Air National Guard.

From 1968-1972 he attended the University of Wisconsin graduating with a degree in Education. He taught Middle School Math and Science in Madison for 7 years and also received a MS in Educational Administration.

Thomas received a military commission as a Captain

CHRIST KNEUBUEHL

Christ Kneubuehl, age 90, passed away peacefully while at his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Christ (known as Chris) Emil Kneubuehl was born March 24, 1933 in Spring Grove Township in Green County, Wisconsin, to Christ and Esther (Maass) Kneubuehl. He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1951.

Chris served in the U.S. Army based in Stuttgart, Germany.

Upon returning to the USA, he married Georgina O’Donnell on November 21, 1958.

Chris was in fellowship at the Brodhead Gospel Hall.

Chris was a 45 year employee of General Motors in Janesville, WI and retired in 1995.

Chris recently celebrated his 90th birthday, crediting his wife for being his lifelong partner of 64 years. Chris was always known for his great sense of humor.

Chris is survived by his wife, Georgina; 4 children, Tina (Allan) Burr of Platteville, WI, Thomas (Kristen) Kneubuehl of Madison, WI, Heidi Fry of Waterford, WI and Paul (Julie) Kneubuehl of Cottage Grove, WI; one sister, Lorraine Larsen of Platteville,

The building will also provide them with an additional 30,000 sq. ft. and the opportunity to bring all of their operations under one roof, including its client service programs, administrative offices, catering and rental business, and the merging of two production facilities where they employ people with disabilities in a work-safe environment.

The acquisition comes at a critical time for KANDU’s strategically planned growth to meet the needs of future generations in the Rock County community.

“We have a dedicated staff and board, a supportive community, and the best clients –and now we have the space to continue to do our remarkable work and serve more families in Rock County and the surrounding area,” said KANDU Executive Director Kathy Hansen.

in the USAF and was employed as Deputy Commander of Aircraft Maintenance for the Wisconsin Air National Guard, a position he held until December 1993 when he retired as Colonel.

Upon military retirement he returned to the classroom and taught science at Blackhawk Middle School in Madison until 1988 when he retired again and moved to Ft. Myers as a seasonal resident (snowbird).

He is survived by his wife Christine, daughter, Laura Toops (David), of Ft. Myers, FL, and son, Todd Errett Grannis (Terri) of Menasha, WI, grandchildren, Kimberly Toops (David Cox) of Madison, Erik (Sarah) Toops of Baltimore, MD, Sarah Grannis Stewart (Bill) of Kenosha, WI and Tony (Kelly) Grannis of Chicago, IL. Great grandchildren, Asher, Austin and Lily Toops.

He was preceded in death

WI; grandchildren, Kristy, Joshua, Phillip, Brooke, Abigail, Sophia, Madeline, Cecilia, Benjamin, Elliana, Jackson, Ze’Niyah, Caden, Jazmyne, Jason, Jordan, Christian, Gianna, Luke, Wyatt, Cole, Chandler, Kaylee, Mackenzie, Logan, Madeleine and Lydia and a great granddaughter, Azalea.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Christ; a

Hansen cited projections that the number of elderly adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, whom the non-profit serves in its adult daycare program, is expected to double by 2040.

“We need to take steps now to make sure future generations receive the best care possible, and their families know they can rely on a strong community support system,” said Hansen.

The sale also will benefit the Blackhawk Technical College Foundation, which helps to transform the lives of Blackhawk students and the college through scholarships, innovative learning opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

“This opportunity will have a rippling effect on how the Foundation can impact and shape the future needs of our students, our college, our

by his parents, Harvey Newell and Marie Grannis, brothers, Harvey Newell Jr. and Paul Grannis, and his in-laws Ronald and Joyce Kletzien of Brodhead, WI.

Thomas was active in Hiram 50 Lodge of Madison, Madison Valley Scottish Rite, Zor Shrine in Madison.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road in Madison.

A visitation will take place one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to, First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Avenue in Madison; Scholarship Fund of Hiram 50 Lodge; UW Carbone Cancer Center, RE: GU Research, 600 Highland Avenue MC 9945, Madison, WI 53792 or Agrace Hospice, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg.

Please share memories at www.cressfuneralservice. com. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service, 3610 Speedway Road Madison, 608-238-3434.

brother, Richard “Dick” and a half sister, Betty Vetterli.

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

A visitation will be held at the DL Newcomer Funeral in Brodhead on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will also be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. A visitation will also be on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will conclude at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead. Mr. Mike Wenger will officiate.

The Robert “Bob” Strehlow Family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the cards, memorials and comforting words of support we received. Thank you to the DL Newcomer Funeral home for their help and support in the memorial service and so much more and to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the “Church Ladies” for the wonderful luncheon. A very special thank you to the Monroe Health Services Nursing Home team members and residents that were so caring and compassionate for Dad. Multiple times he shared that “They take real good care of me.” We miss him every day, but “Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you, until we meet again.”

The new location will increase KANDU’s production capacity, which means more jobs and more production revenue. Profit from their production operation goes to support its programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages.

While the building boasts many accommodations, some renovations will be made to best serve KANDU’s various businesses, services and programs, including a new commercial kitchen, additional docks for its production services and the removal of interior walls to increase production capacity and client services floor space.

KANDU will hold a capital campaign to help fund the project. Businesses and individuals who are interested in learning more about becoming an early donor to the campaign are encouraged to contact them at 608-755-4123 or email khansen@kanduindustries.com.

KANDU Industries is a 501(c)(3) organization serving Rock County that provides opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantages. For more than 60 years, these work, social, and daily activities enable KANDU clients to achieve their maximum potential and enjoy the dignity of being productive citizens.

Today, KANDU impacts the lives of over 200 clients along with a staff of over 100, and

partners with a number of community and governmental agencies to ensure that individual choice and personal development are nurtured in the work environment as well as in other aspects of life.

Established in 1978 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Blackhawk Technical College Foundation is the bridge between the generosity of philanthropic donors to our students, faculty, and the College by providing resources necessary to make college possible for all. The Foundation provides student support through scholarships and student emergency assistance awards as well as through investment in facilities and resources that enable student success.

Event champions women farmers

Celebrate

and experience ‘Soil Sisters Taste of Place’ at the Monroe Arts Center

Meet Wisconsin’s inspiring community of women farmers championing local food and family farms and celebrate the kick-off to summer at “Soil Sisters Taste of Place,” a new community event on Saturday, June 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. on the Monroe Arts Center front lawn.

A market with various educational and Green County area produced products along with music by Strings to Roam will highlight this free event.

“The Soil Sisters Taste of Place on June 3 showcases local family farms with a spotlight on the inspiring diversity of women leading these businesses,” explains Danielle Matson of Hidden

Garden Bakery in Monroe and co-chair of the event. “Soil Sisters is thrilled to be hosting this family-friendly, community celebration to connect you with this community of women committed to sustainability and organic agriculture and champion the inspiring array of locally-produced products in our region.”

Soil Sisters, a project of the non-profit Renewing the Countryside, started in Green County over fifteen years ago to bring together rural women to share knowledge, resources and expertise to collaboratively advocate for conservation, sustainability, local food and networking. Featured on Around the Farm Table along

with Midwest Living, Modern Farmer and a Top Rural Development Initiative Award winner, Soil Sisters brings the spotlight to the inspiring stories of Green County area women-owned family farms that produce food and fiber while stewarding the landscape. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Women represent approximately 35 percent of farmers in Wisconsin, a 16 percent increase since 2012. Wisconsin has 1,455 organic farms, second in the country only to California.

“Come meet your farmers and learn about local, seasonal food and how we can all transform what’s on our plate,” explains Alicia Gasaway of Gasaway Gardens in Monticello and co-chair of Soil Sisters Taste of Place with Matson.

“When my family moved to our land in Green County from

the Twin Cities, I found the Soil Sisters community very welcoming and has been such a great resource for me of local knowledge as I develop my homestead. If you’re interested in anything from gardening year-round to powering up with renewable energy, there will be Soil Sisters at Taste of Place to also support you on your journey.”

A variety of market booths will have Soil Sisters providing knowledge as well as having various local products for sale, including meats from Riemer Family Farm in Brodhead, aronia berry products and artwork from Barham Gardens in Brodhead, canned goods from The Old Smith Place in Brodhead and many more local producers. Several educational booths will provide resources on everything from starting a cottage food

bakery business in your home kitchen to connecting with agricultural policy and advocacy with the South Central Chapter of the Wisconsin Farmers Union.

Come hungry as there will be food available for purchase including the popular Soil Sisters bake sale featuring a diversity of homemade cookies including gluten-free as well as cider from Brix Cider, a Mount Horeb cidery co-owned by Soil Sister, Marie Raboin. Music by Strings to Roam, led by Soil Sister Colleen Robinson, will be entertaining with

bluegrass tunes.

“Soil Sisters showcases the increasing role women farmers play in our rural areas, representing one of the fastest growing groups of new growers prioritizing small-scale, diversified, community-focused agriculture,” explains Heather Lynch of Green Haven Gardens and Master Gardener in Brooklyn, who will be available to answer gardening questions and have some of her homegrown plants for sale at her booth at Taste of Place. “I See farmerS, Page 12

ONLINE AUCTION

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Thursday, June 1 • 10 a.m.

W4997 Round Grove Road, Monroe, WI 53566

DIRECTIONS: 3 miles North of Monroe or 7 miles South of Monticello on Hwy. 69 to Cty. Hwy. FF, East ¼ mile then continue East onto Round Grove Rd. Watch for George Auction Signs. NOTE: Ted’s father, Stan, started Knight Manufacturing Company in Brodhead, WI. Ted enjoyed going to farm trade shows, antique tractor shows, & auctions. This is a very nice collection. LUNCH: Steve’s Deli Dog House.

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Soil Sisters, an award-winning network of area women committed to sustainable agriculture and local food, will be hosting the first “Soil Sisters Taste of Place,” a free community event on Saturday, June 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. on the Monroe Arts Center lawn.

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Heather Lynch of Green Haven Gardens in Brooklyn will be bringing her homegrown plants and knowledge to the inaugural “Soil Sisters Taste of Place.”

Photo SUBMIttED By John D. Ivanko Brodhead Independent-Register Danielle Matson of Hidden Garden Bakery in Monroe and leader in Soil Sisters is co-chairing the first “Soil Sisters Taste of Place.”

Students, police enjoyed friendly kickball game

Beloit Fresh Start celebrates mentorship program to help kids

Students from Beloit Fresh Start, a program of Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties, enjoyed a friendly kickball competition with Beloit police officers on May 11 at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit.

The match was part of a new partnership between the two organizations. Police officers started mentoring the Fresh Start youth earlier this year with regular dropins at the Community Action Training Center, including self defense classes, talks about healthy relationships and games of basketball.

“We’re making sure that the police department is involved with our kids, make sure they know who we are on a first name basis, on a last name basis,” said Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles.

“We need to be champions of our kids, because one day they’re going to be leaders

of this community,” he said. The students say their interactions with the officers helped break stereotypes they have of police. Police

say they also learned a lot from the youth.

The students won the kickball game 4-3.

About Fresh Start Beloit Fresh Start YouthBuild AmeriCorps is an

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Walworth Counties,

competition with Beloit police officers on May 11 at ABC Supply Stadium. The two teams celebrate a successful collaboration.

education and job-training program for at-risk youth, providing opportunities for youth to help themselves while helping others in the community. Youth are enrolled full-time and attend 32 to 34 hours a week. Half

of their time is spent in an intensive individualized educational program to complete their high school education or GED, while the remainder of their time is spent in construction, community service, leadership

development, employability and various life skills classes. Beloit Fresh Start is a funded program of United Way Blackhawk Region.

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Students from Beloit Fresh Start, a program of Community Action, Inc. of

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enjoyed a friendly kickball

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Kiara Ingram celebrates the Beloit Fresh Start win on May 11 at ABC Supply Stadium.

Photo SUBMIttED Brodhead Independent-Register Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles before the game on May 11 in Beloit.

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Edvest reminds families to save for higher education

In Wisconsin and throughout the country, National 529 Day is recognized on May 29 (5/29). This day serves to remind families about the importance of saving for a child, grandchild, or another loved one’s higher education while highlighting the value and flexibility of saving with a 529 college savings plan.

To celebrate, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, is offering a special incentive to help families get started on their higher education savings journey with a bonus deposit incentive.

Individuals who open a new Edvest 529 account between May 22 and May 31, will be eligible for a $50 or $100 bonus incentive.

For a $50 bonus – open an account during the promotion with an initial deposit of $250 or more and set up recurring contributions totaling $50 or more per month until Nov. 30.

For a $100 bonus – open an account during the pro-

motion with an initial deposit of $500 or more and set up recurring contributions totaling $50 or more per month until Nov. 30.

For complete details about the bonus deposit incentive, including the Terms and Conditions, visit Edvest. com/529offer23.

“We’re encouraging all Wisconsinites to join us in celebrating National 529 Day by talking with their loved ones about saving for higher education and opening an account to start saving today,” said Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins.

“The sooner students and families start saving for higher education, the more time their money has to grow, which could provide a stronger financial foundation down the road. Any dollar saved today can help reduce student loan debt tomorrow,” Olson-Collins added.

Funds saved with Edvest 529 can be used for edu-

cation and career training after high school, whether that’s through an accredited four-year university, two-year technical or community college, a certificate program, graduate school, or an apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Account owners can use their Edvest 529 savings to pay for qualified higher education expenses such as tuition, certain room and board expenses, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment and attendance of a student.

Edvest 529 is a tax-advantaged investment, meaning contributions to an account may qualify for a Wisconsin state income tax deduction of up to $3,860 annually per beneficiary, per year (married couples filing separately and divorced parents may claim a maximum of $1,930). Plus, account earnings grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free at the state and federal level

when used to pay for qualified higher education expenses.

An account can be opened with $25 in about 15 minutes. The plan has no sales charges, enrollment fees, or annual account maintenance fees. In fact, Edvest 529 is the sixth lowest-cost 529 college savings plan in the nation.

To learn more about saving with Edvest 529, visit Edvest.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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For more than 25 years, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s

direct-sold 529 college savings plan – has been helping families save for higher education expenses. Account owners can choose from 24 investment portfolios, access to easy-to-use savings tools, and take advantage of in-state tax benefits for Wisconsin taxpayers.

To learn more about Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 College Savings Plan, its investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses please see the Plan Description at Edvest. com. Read it carefully. Investments in the plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of

investment loss. Check with your home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, or protection from creditors for investing in its own 529 plan. If the funds aren’t used for qualified higher education expenses, a federal 10% penalty tax on earnings (as well as federal and state income taxes) may apply. Consult your legal or tax professional for tax advice.

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Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA, distributor and underwriter for the Edvest 529 College Savings Plan. Withdrawals for registered apprenticeship programs can be withdrawn free from federal and Wisconsin income tax. If you are not a Wisconsin taxpayer, these withdrawals may include recapture of tax deduction, state income tax as well as penalties. You should talk to a qualified professional about how tax provisions affect your circumstances.

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Rock

Valley

to host first ever

LGBTQ+ summit in June

Anyone who is interested in learning about LGBTQ+ topics is invited to attend the first-ever Rock County LGBTQ+ Educational Summit.

The free event is set for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 22 at Blackhawk Technical College, 6004 South County Road G in Janesville.

The summit is sponsored by Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Inc.; Janesville Pride; Yellow Brick Road; the Rock County LGBTQ+ Committee; and Blackhawk Technical College.

“This event is a result of many groups working together in an effort to help more people in our county understand LGBTQ+ issues,” said Stephanie Hormig, LGBTQ+ Survivor Advocate for Family Services. “Many of us who work in the LGBTQ+ community have found that people may have misinformation. There is a need and

IR Legal Notices

STATE

OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA J. SMITH

Deceased

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 2023 PR 032

plEASE TAkE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 25, 1965 and date of death February 7, 2022, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W593 County Road E, Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 4, 2023.

5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Courthouse, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, Probate Office.

Electronically signed by Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge April 26, 2023

Attorney Meghan M. Teigen 2924 Marketplace Drive, Suite 102 Fitchburg, WI 53719

608-273-8609

Bar Number 1085726

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WNAXLP 437365

Notice of the Board of Review

For the Town of Spring Grove

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Spring Grove of Green County shall hold its first meeting on Thursday June 1, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Spring Grove Town Hall, N2475 Hwy GG, Brodhead, WI.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:

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 view such property.

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 the 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 the 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 because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the

want for education on LGBTQ+ topics. That’s why we developed this educational summit.”

The day opens with a keynote session by Dr. Mel Freitag, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training and Innovation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She will discuss gender-affirming care and the importance of diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.

The event continues with sessions on topics including LGBTQ+ Mental Health; Allyship; LGBTQ+ Myths; Pronouns; the History of Drag; and the intersection of the LGBTQ+ Community and the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Community.

Lunch will also be provided at no charge. To register and for more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-county-lgbtqeducational-summit-tickets-615062226677.

person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members 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 of Review, 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 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 or by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73.03 (2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the Assessor requests. The Town of Spring Grove 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 information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, Town of Spring Grove

Deb Cline, Clerk

*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 5:00 p.m., May 29, 2023. Also, you must present the completed objection form to the Town Clerk on or before 2:00 p.m., May 29,2023. The clerk will schedule an appointment time for you.

Deb Cline, Clerk N2475 Hwy GG Brodhead, WI 608-558-4787

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5/17, 5/24/2023

WNAXLP 437924 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELINDA R. MCNETT

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 23-PR-39

plEASE TAkE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 05/15/1947 and date of death 03/01/2023, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 708 18th Street, Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons

waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 16, 2023.

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

Electronically signed by Faun Marie Phillipson Circuit Court Judge May 8, 2023

Michael A. Faust Consigny Law Firm, S.C. 303 East Court Street, Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 755-5050

Bar Number 1024665

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WNAXLP 437832

ORDINANCE NUMBER 002 - 2023

AN ORDINANCE REZONING pROpERTY IN THE CITY OF BRODHEAD

A full copy of this ordinance is available at the City of Brodhead City Hall, located at 1111 W 2nd Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520, or by calling 608-897-4018.

Effect of Ordinance: This ordinance changes the meeting starting time for the Common Council meeting to the third Monday of month at 6:00 pm.

Edward “Casey” Jones, Mayor Attest: Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk

Date Adopted: 5/15/2023

Date Published: 5/242023

Effective Date: 5/15/2023

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WNAXLP 438170

TOWN OF plYMOUTH, ROCk COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Notice is hereby given that the applications for the Class “B” Retail Combination License for the sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors in the Town of Plymouth, Rock County, Wisconsin for the license year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 have been made as follows:

RENEWAlS:

TRADE NAME: Ding-A-ling Supper Club Address of Premises: 8215 Race St., Orfordville, WI 53576 Owner/Operator: KK & JJ Inc. Agent: Kyla Wilke

TRADE NAME: Wells Davis Young Neal post No. 209 of the American legion Address of Premises: 3913 Hwy 213, Orfordville, WI 53576 Owner/Operator: Wells Davis Young Neal Post No. 209 of the American Legion Agent: Michael Collins

TRADE NAME: Bass Creek Golf Club Address of Premises: 1303 S. Murphy Rd., Janesville,WI 53548 Owner/Operator: M&S+3 LLC Agent: Sheena Wellnitz

This notice is pursuant to Section 125.04(3)(g) Wisconsin Statute.

Dawn Miller, Clerk Town of Plymouth, Rock County Wisconsin The Independent Register

Volunteer

KANDU Industries hosts 10th Annual Grapes & Hops wine and beer tasting event at Revv Aviation

Unique interactive wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres tasting experience to benefit programs for adults with disabilities in Rock County

KANDU Industries Inc., a Janesville-based non-profit that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, announced the final details for its 10th annual Grapes & Hops wine and beer tasting fundraiser, which will be hosted on Friday, June 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Revv Aviation airplane hangar located at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport at 4606 S. Atlantis Drive in Janesville.

The popular event is known as much for its unique entertainment value as it is for its specialty wine and beer tasting experience because of its interactive themed tasting booths hosted by local celebrities. Guests will travel through a concourse of creatively staged booths featuring themes like Jurassic Park, Kentucky Derby, and “80s workout.” A spectacular array of hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening while the trio Sweet, Sour and Spicy perform relaxed covers from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by the funky cover band The Dirty Groove from 8 to 10 p.m.

In between musical sets,

there will be a live auction featuring exclusive items such as a one-night stay in the luxury loft above Genisa wine bar that includes a chef’s tasting and wine pairing in the restaurant, a oneof-a-kind colorful woven art piece hand-made by KANDU clients, a trip to Ireland, a Revv Aviation discovery flight, and more.

Weather permitting, Revv Aviation will also display special antique and training aircraft as an added attraction for guests to enjoy.

Tickets are $95 each in advance or $110 at the door and can be purchased on the KANDU website at kanduindustries.com/grapesandhops. Tickets are limited, so community members who are interested in attending are encouraged to secure tickets soon.

The Grapes & Hops event is designed to raise funds to support KANDU’s many work, social and daily programs for people with disabilities in our community and is made possible by several community donations including major sponsors Revv Aviation, Millennium, John-

Agrace news

Options for grief support in June

Local adults living in southern Wisconsin who are grieving can find hope and healing with the help of Agrace grief support specialists.

This June, Agrace will host “Bridges,” a virtual grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of any loved one. This group provides emotional and peer support in a professionally led, group setting and requires advance registration.

Bridges meets online every other Wednesday and participants can attend as often as they feel the need for support.

In June, meetings will be June 14 and 28, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., via Zoom.

Online groups meet via Zoom using a tablet, computer or smartphone, which means people can join from anywhere in the United States.

One-on-one grief support

is also available by phone or video chat. This support is open to anyone, even if the person who died did not have hospice care.

There is no fee for Agrace grief support if a participant’s family member was served by Agrace Hospice Care or another hospice in the past 12 months. Modest fees may apply for others, and fees can be lowered or waived, if needed.

To make an appointment or register for a grief group, visit Agrace.org/GriefGroups, call 608-327-7110, or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Thrift store volunteers needed, hosting orientation in June

Agrace is seeking new volunteers in Rock County and surrounding areas and will host a volunteer orientation training to help them prepare for their roles.

Local volunteers are need-

son Financial Group, Tricor Insurance, Klobucar Construction, and Elevation Air –Everett Reese Flight School. Businesses and individuals who are interested in the benefits that come with an event sponsorship or would like to volunteer at the event can learn more at www.kanduindustries.com/grapesandhops or by calling Linda Ross at 608-755-4123, ext. 109. Sponsorship levels range from $500-$10,000. KANDU Industries is a 501(c)(3) organization, based in Janesville, Wis. that provides opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantages. For almost 60 years, these work, social, and daily activities enable KANDU clients to achieve their maximum potential and enjoy the dignity of being productive citizens. Today, KANDU impacts the lives of over 200 clients along with a staff of over 100, and partners with a number of community and governmental agencies to ensure that individual choice and personal development are nurtured in the work environment as well as in other aspects of life.

ed to assist customers, operate the cash register and sort donations at the Agrace Thrift Store on Humes Road in Janesville, or make companionship visits to local Agrace Hospice Care patients.

Orientation for new volunteers will be held Tuesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Agrace campus in Janesville. To register, call 608-327-7163 or visit Agrace. org/Volunteer to fill out an application. All new volunteers will discuss their skills and interests with Agrace’s Volunteer Services staff before attending orientation.

Founded in 1978, Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to people who are aging, ill, dying or grieving. With offices in Janesville, Madison, Waukesha, Baraboo and Dodgeville, Agrace serves more than 1,700 patients and clients across southern Wisconsin every day.

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celebrity pourers from Blackhawk Technical College and Blackhawk Bank featured in their “Axe Throwing” themed booth at KANDU’s 2022 Grapes & Hops event. This year’s event will be Friday, June 9, at the Revv Aviation airplane hanger in Janesville.

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For details on placing your Help Wanted ad in our Classified Section Call 608-897-2193

Announcements

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Albany For Rent FOR RENT

One bedroom low income apartment in Albany. All utilities included, free laundry, lot parking. Please call 608-862-3424 for an application.

7 CEMETERY PLOTS Willing to sell as a group or individually. Located at Roselawn Memory Gardens 3045 WI-67, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. This is a private sale. Contact Randy, the seller at randy@slpublishers.com.

Albany

408 S. MILL STREET Albany barn & Yard sale. 9am-3pm, May 26-27. Antiques, collectibles, women’s plus sizes, girls clothes. Follow our Facebook page at Prairie Flower Collectibles

2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 for sale. 230,500 miles. 4WD Remote start. Clean. $9,000.00 FIRM. 262-203-6552.

2010 CHEVY HHR Good condition. 119,000 miles. $4500. Call 262-642-9522

Boats

1971 STARCRAFT MARINER 18’ Fishing boat w/1979 Evinrude 115. Good shape. Can text pics. $3,000. 608-436-3826.

1973 25’ CHRISCRAFT CABIN CRUISER V8, old tandem trailer. $800 OBO 847-497-3692

1989 BAYLINER With Cuddy Cabin, nice interior, 125hp Force, newer tires on trailer, not running. Make an offer. 773-213-4834.

1994 LANDAU BANDIT Pontoon boat 20 foot, excellent cond., 2016 Yamaha 70 HP 4 stroke motor & a Trail Star Bunk Trailer. $13,000 262-877-9337.

Motorcycles

2002 Honda VTX1800R 1 owner, well maintained, Candy Apple red, $5k. 815-369-4295

2006 HARLEY CLASSIC FLHTCI 11k miles, Red-black, X-tras, $10,000. (No SMS) Call 262475-2075.

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage softail classic, 32k, metallic flake merlot color, $9500 firm. 815-947-2895.

2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET Guide Special. Too many extras to list. Full size OEM color matched King Tour-Pak, charcoal Pearl color. LED headlight, CFR exhaust Slip-On’s. additional chrome, removable driver’s backrest. Mint cond, 8400 mi, New battery. Always covered & stored in heated garage. $16,500. 815-979-6049

92 HONDA 750 NIGHTHAWK 52,000 MILES. $1500. (414) 6884008

Other Automotive

2014 CANAM SPIDER LT Automatic, mint condition, 26,897 miles. $15,500. 815-541-0176. 2014 SUZUKI BURGMAN SCOOTER Exc. cond., 1640 mi., 200cc, optional carrying box w/ back rest. $2,265. 815-678-4378.

Sports/Classic Cars

1996 CORVETTE Excellent cond., 37k miles, red. $16,000. 815-904-1660.

Trucks & Trailers

2005 FORD F150 STX 2 WD, 140,000 mi., 6 1/2’ bed, runs great, good tires, new exhaust. $5,000. Call 815-985-7202.

Seniors can receive vouchers for local farmers’ markets

What is the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? Eligible seniors receive vouchers worth $35 to purchase locally grown produce at approved farmers’ markets and roadside stands.

Who is eligible? Rock County residents age 60 or older, and Native Americans 55 or older in Rock County, are eligible who have a monthly household income which is not more than $2,248 for one person or $3,041 for two people, etc. Each eligible person may receive vouchers only once in 2023.

How do seniors get these vouchers? Vouchers will be distributed at multiple locations.

There are a limited number of vouchers available; distributions are on a first come,

first served basis. How can seniors get vouchers if they can’t get to a distribution place?

First option is for those who are unable to get to a distribution and would like someone else to pick up vouchers for them, they must call the ADRC Nutrition Program at 608-7575428 at least one week in advance of the distribution to request a Proxy Authorization Form. This is the only document which will permit someone else to receive vouchers on behalf of an eligible senior. The form must be signed by the voucher recipient, then taken by the authorized representative to a distribution. Limit of 4 proxy forms per representative. If distributions have already been completed, call 608-757-5428for voucher

availability and options.

The second option is that beginning July 3, any remaining vouchers will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Call 608-757-5428 for availability and options; leave a voicemail.

2023 voucher schedule

• Evansville, June 13, 10 to

11 a.m., Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street;

• Beloit, June 14, 2 to 3:30

p.m., Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., community room;

• Edgerton, June 15, 10 to 11

a.m., Edgerton Public Library, 101 Albion Street, parking in the back;

• Milton, June 16, 10 to 11

a.m., The Gathering Place, 715 Campus Street;

• Janesville, June 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Dr Daniel Hale Williams Rock County Resource Center (DWRC), 1717 Center Ave, Beckman Mill

Conference Eoom;

• Clinton, June 21, 10 to 11

a.m., Clinton Senior Center, 508 Front Street;

• Footville, June 22, 10 to

FNBT to host several Free Shred Days

First National Bank and Trust has announced plans to host six Free Shred Days for the year at various FNBT branches. Paper Recovery will be on hand to ensure secure destruction of paper documents containing personal information. This free service, open to all community members, will be available from 9 a.m. until noon on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 10: 105 State Rd. 67, Walworth

• Saturday, June 24: 1795 Madison Rd., Beloit

• Saturday, July 8: 2636 S.

U.S. Highway 51, Janesville

• Saturday, July 22: 500 N. Elida St., Winnebago, Ill.

• Saturday, July 29: 2600 Cranston Rd., Beloit

• Saturday, Aug. 12: 5360

Bridge St., Roscoe, Ill.

The free shred days are offered by FNBT as a way to help consumers protect their identities. The bank recommends shredding receipts, bank statements, and unused credit card offers as Sound Advice to prevent identity fraud. This free service will be limited to six boxes of shred per person to allow all community members a chance to have their personal documents shred.

About First National Bank and Trust

First National Bank and Trust Company is a family-focused, community bank headquartered in Beloit. Chartered in 1882, First National Bank and Trust has grown to be a

College news

Students from Beloit, Janesville named to dean’s list this spring at university in Ohio

Bryn Marshall from Beloit, majoring in Nursing, was named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at Cedarville University. Students receive this recognition for obtaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Sean Wiza from Janesville, majoring in Computer Engineering, was named to the spring 2023 Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and

carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 5,082 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about Cedarville University, visit www.cedarville.edu.

leading financial services institution offering products and services for consumers and businesses, as well as trust, retirement services, investment management, and brokerage.

They now serve nearly 30,000 households in 13 communities and 16 locations in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois with assets of approximately $1.5 billion. They treat their customers, employees, shareholders and communities like family, with a goal of helping all families succeed. Providing sound advice and delivering an exceptional experience has positioned FNBT as a stateline leader in the industry. For additional information, visit www.bankatfirstnational. com.

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About Community Action, Inc.

Community Action, Inc.

(CAI) is a not-for-profit organization offering programs to fight poverty in Rock and Walworth Counties. Community Action develops and implements a broad range of services across the two-county area including: child care, pre-school and school age programs, affordable housing, at-risk youth programs, weatherization, community organizing and development, a homeless shelter, health education, and the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). They are a funded partner of United Way Blackhawk Region and United Way Walworth County. Details at www.community-action.org or www.facebook.com/communityactionrockwalworth.

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have received so much advice and support from my women farmer community, I look forward to chatting with folks and sharing my experiences at the June 3 Taste of Place.”

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“Soil Sisters celebrates women farmers pioneering new approaches to family farm businesses while honoring Wisconsin’s agricultural roots and encouraging new farms to launch,” says Jan Joannides, Executive Director of Renewing the Countryside. “Events like Taste of Place provide a unique opportunity to directly connect with women stewarding our land and revitalizing our rural economy.”

For more information, see www.soilsistershub.org.

Pleasant Prairie Greenhouse

Memorial Day hours: Open Memorial Day at Evansville location ONLY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.