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The recent severe weather in Wisconsin resulted in damage to homes and businesses throughout the state, and additional storms are expected this summer.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) urges consumers with property damage to use caution when interacting with unfamiliar or traveling crews that show up in the aftermath of a storm.

DATCP recommends consumers use trusted resources such as friends, neighbors, and insurance agents for contractor referrals. Consumers can also contact DATCP’s Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 422-7128 to check for complaints against a business before signing a contract.

To avoid fraud, the DATCP recommends homeowners seeking damage repair should: • Request a copy of the

Main Street Monroe kicked off its summer theme – Cheese, Glorious Cheese – which includes 23 pieces that will celebrate all things Wisconsin. The kick off event was held June 11 with a variety of activities to promote the new summer theme. Lauren Burkey, owner of Monroe Art Market, poses with her chalk drawing during the event. For more photos from the event see the back page.

“I look forward to being a part of what makes the bank special by continuing to build on a steep history of serving local communities and empowering employees.”

We are excited to announce that Mindy Moyer has joined Real Estate Connections in Brodhead as a Real Estate Agent. Mindy is a proud Brodhead native and has lived here her entire life. She and her husband Chris have a daughter, Shelby, who is a recent college grad and has started her career as a Medical Diagnostic Sonographer, and a son, Jacob, who will be a senior this year at BHS. Mindy expresses, “I am extremely goal-oriented and love a good challenge! I look forward to working with buyers and sellers, helping them to reach their goals. I’m incredibly honored for this opportunity and look forward to serving the community.”

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• Cannot negotiate with a homeowner’s insurer on behalf of the customer. Contractors can only discuss damages and costs with the insurer with the customer’s permission.

• Must inquire if the work requested is related to an insurance claim prior to entering into a contract with a consumer.

• Are required to notify consumers of their right to cancel the contract within three business days if the consumer is notified that their insurer has denied all or any part of the claim for work.

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• Check with the local building inspector to see if the necessary work requires a permit.

• Get written contracts with exactly what work will be done, what materials will be used, a start and completion date, and warranty information.

• Obtain lien waivers from any contractors paid for home repairs.

• Schedule a local building inspector visit before providing final payment to the contractor to ensure the work was completed appropriately.

• Keep records of all documents and receipts related to the cost of repairs and replacement of damaged items.

Wisconsin’s storm chaser law aims to protect consumers and businesses, and prevent insurance fraud. Contractors: • Cannot promise to pay

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Main Street Monroe earns latest national accreditation

By the numbers In 2021, Main Street America programs generated: • $5.76 billion in local reinvestment • helped open 6,601 net new businesses • generated 30,402 net new jobs • catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,595 historic buildings • leveraged 1,427,729 volunteer hours

tion-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

“We are extremely proud to recognize this year’s 863 nationally-Accredited Main Street America programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial districts,” Patrice Frey, President & CEO of Main Street America, stated in a press release. “During another incredibly challenging year, these programs demonstrated the power of the Main Street movement to respond to the needs of their communities. I am inspired by their steadfast leadership and innovative solutions to drive essential local recovery efforts, support small businesses, and nurture vibrant downtown districts.”

In 2021, Main Street America programs generated $5.76 billion in local rein-

vestment, helped open 6,601 net new businesses, generated 30,402 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,595 historic buildings, and leveraged 1,427,729 volunteer hours. On average, for every dollar that a Main Street program spent to support their operations, it generated $19.34 of new investment back into Main Street communities.

Main Street Monroe’s performance is annually evaluated by the state of Wisconsin’s Main Street Program which is the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

WEDC works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet rigorous national performance standards.

Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building meaningful and sustainable revitalization programs and include

standards such as, fostering strong public-private partnerships, supporting small and locally owned businesses, and actively preserving historic places, spaces, and cultural assets. Currently, fewer than half of the state’s 35 programs are nationally accredited.

Main Street Monroe makes its mark Main Street Monroe is currently in its 17th year as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. It has been nationally accredited consecutively since 2015. That is the year current director, Jordan Nordby, started.

For this most recent year, Main Street Monroe, which is volunteer driven, reported more than 1,100 volunteer hours. This equals more than $33,000 worth of donated time. Nordby is the only paid staff person.

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Main Street Monroe, Inc. has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards, the organization announced last week.

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virtually in addition to the 56 farmers market days it also operates.

This accreditation covers the second year of Main Street’s pandemic support efforts.

Total efforts hit $125,000 raised for local businesses through virtual LIVE! shopping nights and a Share the Love Gift Certificate Program of which Main Street provided matching funds for purchased gift certificates.

Main Street has welcomed multiple new businesses to the district and also assisted with and supported more than $250,000 in small business grants since the start of the pandemic in Monroe.

“Every year the Accreditation provides us a framework to continue growing and helps highlight what needs to be focused on. The past year has been one of the most challenging, but also the most rewarding. I’m very excited that we have once again achieved the highest standard in our work,” Nordby said.

CHARLES EDWARD TROW Charles Edward “Ed” Trow entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior peacefully on Sunday, May 22, after making a difference in this world for 95 years.

Ed was a Christian man who enjoyed the fruits of the earth and farmed his entire life working sunup to sundown with cattle, hogs and crops. He was still driving tractors well into his 80s and was the master of corn planting with his Case farm tractors.

In his lifetime, he saw farming go from plowing with horses to automated milkers. Ed served as Magnolia Town Chairperson for 10 years, was a faithful member of Albany United Methodist Church where he served on several committees including Sunday School Superintendent and was a Renk Seed Corn dealer for more than 25 years.

Ed was born on March 9, 1927, and grew up between Albany and Brooklyn. He was a 1945 graduate of Albany High School and was the last surviving member of his class. He was drafted to the US Army where he proudly served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953 spending time in Germany.

Ed was honored at church with a quilt for his service in the war and also went on the Vets Roll 2013 trip to Washington DC with his son Bill.

Ed loved to attend dances at Turner Hall and the New Glarus Hotel with Charlene Holcomb. They were married on February 26, 1954, and became the parents of five children and farmed together in Magnolia Township.

Ed’s world was changed when Charlene passed away at an early age of cancer and Ed was left with raising five children ages 4 to 14 alone.

June Houlberg started coming over to help out and on November 19, 1972, Ed and June were married and the family expanded to 5 more adult children. Ed and June always enjoyed their Sundays at church and restaurant lunches after. Ed’s life was blessed with family,

many birthday dinner potluck get-togethers eating his favorite cherry pie, visiting with children and grandchildren, and cheering family on at high school sporting events.

After each visit from friends and family, he would always say, “Thanks for stopping, come again.” As Ed’s years began to wear –(“too many birthdays,” he always said). Ed was blessed with new friends in his life, Barb Lawrence, Liz Detra, Jean Pick, the caregivers and residents at Albany Oaks Assisted Living, and Agrace Hospice. The family is forever grateful to the extra kindness and smiles they provided Ed with storytelling, treats, attention, and loving care.

Ed is survived by his children Keith (Debbie) Trow of Evansville, Shirley (Steve) Baertschi of Janesville, Doreen (Jose) Guzman of Evansville, Bill (Ann) Trow of Evansville, Wayne (Linda) Houlberg of Oakridge, Tennessee, Norman Houlberg of Beloit, Karen (Russell) Rindsig of Sarona, and Dean ( Debbie) Houlberg of Albany; son-in-law Curt Golz of Albany, 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, his sister Wanda Williams of Bridegeport, Connecticut, brother Burdell (Althea) of Brooklyn, sister-in-law Elaine Trow of Madison, and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents William (1968) and M. Delle (Atkinson) Trow (1965), two wives Charlene (1970) and June (2010), daughter Sharon Golz (2018), brother Lyle (2016), sister Ardyth Meyer (2016), June’s son Glenn Houlberg (1972), brothers-in-law Don Meyer (2002) and Bert Williams (2016) A visitation was held May 31 at Albany United Methodist Church. The funeral service followed. Military Rites were held at graveside in Hillcrest Cemetery immediately following services at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the American Cancer Society or Albany United Methodist Church.

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Albany solar project gets green light expect our solar development plans to create hundreds of new construction jobs and deliver safe, reliable, affordable energy for years to come.

The company expects to begin construction this summer and finish in late 2023.

Alliant Energy will contract with Burns & McDonnell and utilize craft labor from several local union halls.

“We appreciate Alliant Energy’s prioritization of local unionized labor on renewable energy projects,” Emily Pritzkow, executive director of the Wisconsin Building Trades Council, stated in the release.

“Alliant Energy understands the benefits of hiring local labor, the development of a strong workforce through apprenticeships and training, and the ripple effect it has on our local economies, and state as a whole. When businesses partner with the skilled forces of Wisconsin’s unionized building trades, they know they’re going to get a safe,

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Alliant Energy plans to proceed with a solar energy generating project in the Town of Albany this summer.

quality product that delivers superior value for everyone.”

The Albany solar project is among 12 utility-scale solar sites Alliant Energy is developing as part of its Clean Energy Blueprint that will add nearly 1,100 MW of solar energy generation to Wisconsin’s energy grid and help customers avoid more than $1.6 billion in long-term costs.

In addition to powering

homes and businesses, the Albany solar project along with its sister project in Rock County’s Paddock, will generate an estimated $200,000 and $260,000 respectively in annual shared revenues for their communities and counties over the next 30 years.

For more information about these solar projects and to sign up for quarterly construction updates, visit alliantener gy.com/solar.

Green County Sheriff’s report slumped over the steering wheel.

Investigations resulted in the driver, Kendrick J Eichelkraut, 31, of Belleville, being arrested for operating while under the influence-5th offense. Eichelkraut was Sunday, June 12 additionally cited for operMotor Vehicle Accident- ating without a valid driver Personal Injury license, and a license restricAt approximately 4:34 tion violation. Eichelkraut A.M, Deputies along with was incarcerated at the Green Browntown Fire and Green County Jail pending court.

County EMS responded to the W8000 block of County Tuesday, June 14 Highway P, Town of Cadiz, Warrant Arrest for a report of a single vehiAt approximately 2:15 cle accident.

PM, Deputies attempted a Investigations found warrant pick up in the area the driver, Emma Sanchez of W2900 Main St., Juda, for Chipahua, 22, of Monroe, Travis J. Runke, 50 of Juda. was westbound on County Deputies made contact with Highway P when she failed Travis and placed him under to negotiate a curve due to arrest for his warrant through the fog. Sanchez Chipahua’s the Department of Correcvehicle left the roadway and tions. Travis was housed at traveled down an embank- the Green County Jail. ment where it overturned.

Sanchez Chipahua sus- Thursday, June 16 tained injury and was trans- Motor Vehicle Crash ported by EMS. Sanchez with Injury Chipahua reported wearing At approximately 7:54 her seatbelt. There was air- A.M, Deputies, responded to bag deployment. As a re- the W6700 block of County sult of the crash Sanchez Highway H, Town of New Chipahua’s vehicle sustained Glarus, for a report of a sindisabling damage and was gle vehicle rollover crash. towed from the scene.

Investigation determined Sanchez Chipahua was the operator, Jared J. Chowcited for operating without aniac, 23 of New Glarus, was a valid driver license (2nd traveling west on CTH H, within three years) and driv- when there was a malfuncing too fast for conditions. tion with a tire on his truck.

Jared lost control of the veOWI arrest hicle and entered the ditch, At approximately 7:28 which caused the vehicle to A.M Deputies along with roll. The truck came to a rest New Glarus PD, Belleville on the passenger side, blockFire and Belleville EMS, re- ing both lanes of traffic. sponded to the W4100 block The truck received disof CTH W, Town of Exeter, abling damage and there was for a report of a male subject airbag deployment. Jared reGreen County Sheriff’s Department released the following log of activities last week. All individuals arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

My sincere thanks goes to the committee members of the Ray C., Maude M. & Genevieve Lyons Scholarship and Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship for choosing me as a recipient for their local scholarships.

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OWI Arrest At approximately 12:47 A.M, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the W5200 block of State Highway 11, Town of Monroe, for speed.

Investigation resulted in the operator, Hayden J. Arneson, 23 of Monticello, being placed under arrest for Operating a Motor vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol – 3rd Offense.

Hayden was cited for Failure to Install Ignition Interlock Device and speed. Hayden was transported to the Green County Jail where he will be held pending posting of his bond or his initial court appearance.

the N2400 block of County Highway T, Town of Spring Grove.

Investigations found that a vehicle operated by Parker B Eccles, 20, of Byron, was southbound on County Highway T following a vehicle operated by Leonardo N Galluzzo, 18, of Roscoe, who was following another vehicle operated by Patrick E Ladue, 57, of Beloit.

Galluzzo and Ladue slowed to turn eastbound onto W Hafeman Rd. Eccles failed to slow down, rear ending Galluzzo causing his vehicle to enter the East ditch where it overturned.

Eccles vehicle continued southbound striking Ladue’s vehicle.

Eccles, Galluzzo, and Ladue and their passengers denied injury and reported wearing their seatbelts. The airbags in Eccles’ vehicle deployed. The airbags inn Galluzzo and Ladue’s vehicle did not deploy. Eccles and Galluzzo’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. Ladue’s vehicle sustained functional damage.

Eccles’ was cited for inattentive driving, failure to maintain control, and violating absolute sobriety. Eccles’ was released pending court.

Saturday, June 18 Warrant Arrest At approximately 2:02 PM, Deputies responded to the N9500 block of Legler Rd, Town of Brooklyn, for a welfare check. As a result, Abby L Jensen, 35, of Brooklyn, was placed under arrest for a warrant through Green County. Jensen was incarcerated at the Green Warrant Arrest At approximately 8:54 PM, County Jail.

Deputies responded to the Motor Vehicle Accident- N1900 block of State Highway 69, Town of Monroe, for Property Damage At approximately 4:25 a 911 hang up call. InvestigaPM, Deputies along with tion resulted in Derek J Rose the Brodhead Police Depart- JR, 28, of Orangeville, being ment, Rock County Sheriff’s arrested on an active warrant.

Office, Brodhead EMS, and Rose was incarcerated at the Brodhead Fire, responded to Green County Jail.

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Exeter man arrested for child pornography An 18-year-old Exeter man was arrested for possession of child pornography and four counts of child sexual exploitation following a months-long investigation.

According to a press release from the Green County Sheriff’s Office, Nathan O. Widish was arrested on June 17 without incident after investigators executed a search warrant at his N9156 Dohm Drive home as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation.

An agent from Stateline Area Narcotics Team (SLANT) also assisted Green County in the arrest.

The investigation reportedly began with two cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children made to the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Widish was being held at Green County Jail pending an initial appearance.

• Albany Comet News • THURSDAY, JUNE 23 -Albertson Memorial Public Library open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 -Albertson Memorial Public Library open 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. *Six Rivers All-Star games, Albany schools, 6 to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 -Albertson Memorial Public Library open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 -Albany Lions 19th annual Car Show, Albany Lions Building, 402 N. Cincinnati St., Albany, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Zumba in the Cafeteria, School District, 6 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 -Albertson Memorial Public Library open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

-Albertson Memorial Public Library All Booked Up! book club, 6:30 p.m.

-Village Personnel Committee meets, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 -Albertson Memorial Public Library open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

-Mrs. Laura’s Labs at Albertson Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 -Albertson Memorial Public Library open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. *Zumba in the Cafeteria, School District, 6 p.m.

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Construction is poised to move forward on the Albany solar project after state regulators recently gave final approval to Alliant Energy’s second phase of solar development plans.

According to a press release from Alliant, the 50-megawatt (MW) solar project in the Town of Albany will generate enough electricity to power nearly 13,000 Wisconsin homes.

Alliant Energy officials expect construction to create more than 100 jobs at each project.

“At Alliant Energy, we’re driven by our commitment to serve customers and build stronger communities,” David de Leon, president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company, stated in the release. “We are excited to break ground and begin construction on the Albany … solar project, key components of our plans to accelerate toward a cleaner energy future. We

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VFW announces awards, scholarships to local students VFW Post 6858 of Brodhead annually hands out citizenship awards and $500 scholarships to students from Brodhead, Juda and Parkview schools.

Student in fifth, eighth, and 12th grade are selected for the citizenship award.

According to VFW Post 6858 Commander Joel Steinmann, school administration chooses students based on their academics, leadership, and the general promotion of being a good citizen within the community.

Scholarships are given to a graduating senior to assist them with furthering their academic studies at a Wisconsin short-course or a two-year tech school based on their participation in school and community events. “VFW Post 6858 takes great pride in recognizing and awarding these young members for exemplifying those qualities that will help to build each of our communities,” Steinmann wrote in an email.

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VFW Post 6858 Commander Joel Steinmann presents Parkview Senior Sarah Mabie with a scholarship.

Brodhead graduating seniors Joie Steinmann (left) and Brady Bruns earned the VFW’s annual scholarship and citizenship awards respectively.

Left: VFW Post 6858 Commander Joel Steinmann presents Juda senior Katie Nusbaum with both a $500 scholarship and the annual citizenship award from his local post.

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Left: Parkview eighth-grader Aiden Crane earned the VFW’s annual citizenship award in his class. Right: Fifth-grade Parkview student Connor Knutson received the VFW’s annual citizenship award.

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“The VFW members congratulate and wish each of the recipients the best in their future endeavors.”

The following students received this year’s honors: Brodhead schools Citizenship awards - Natalis Baldazzi, fifth grade; Danica Demrow, eighth grade; Brady Bruns, 12th grade Scholarship - Joie Steinmann

Juda schools Citizenship awards - Christina Roth, fifth grade; Diesel Ostby, eighth grade; Katie Nusbaum, 12th grade Scholarship – Katie Nusbaum Parkview schools Citizenship awards – Connor Knutson, fifth grade; Aiden Crane, eighth grade; Jenna Olin, 12th grade Scholarship – Sarah Mabie

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Juda fifth-grader Christina Roth was selected among her classmates to receive the citizenship award from local vets.

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VFW Post 6858 Commander Joel Steinmann presents Brodhead fifth-grader Natalia Baldazzi with the annual citizenship award.

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Viking Times THURSDAY, JUNE 23 • Parkview Clay Schwackers Trapshooting meet, WTA Grounds, Nekoosa • Orfordville Public Library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Orfordville Planning Commission meets, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 • Parkview Clay Schwackers Trapshooting meet, WTA Grounds, Nekoosa • Orfordville Public Library open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Children’s Storytime, 11 a.m.

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BADGER HONOR FLIGHT – THANK YOU! A big thank you to Bob Rufer and the Monroe Moose Lodge, all the great volunteers, cashiers, coffee makers, cooks, servers, dish washers, ticket sellers and the Next Generation 4-H Club and the clean up crew. A big thank you to the Green County Ag Chest, Hoesly’s Meats and Maple Leaf Cheese Store.

A huge thank you to all who came and enjoyed the great breakfast for the Badger Honor Flight Benefit to help send our veterans to D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor.

Lucky winners in the raffle: • Nine Patch quilt: Eileen Stevens • Wooden flag and mini screen • Veteran quilt: Bev Rufer door: Brian Kolden • Smart TV: Jeff Moore • Kitten and teddy bear picture: • Google Home Hub: Argyle Scoop Blumer Fire Dept.

• Wine and treats gift basket: • Citizen ladies watch: Traci Kees Brenda Schultz • Flag case: Breeze • 2 wooden flags: Martin Tieman • Square medal and flag case: • Eagle plaque: Donna Garwell Tammi Alexander • Caramel corn: Traci Kees

Thank you to everyone! See you all in 2023!

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We expanded on last year’s event, bringing back many of last year’s favorites and adding more, like the popular Brodhead Sports Boosters Chicken BBQ, Brodhead FFA Alumni food stand, and a performance by the Brodhead Community Band, as well as more inflatable games, dunk tank, geode hunt, balloon entertainer, photo booth

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“Old-Fashioned Family Festival” Saturday, June 25 Starting at 11 a.m. with Patriotic Parade

Family Fest Schedule of Events • 11 a.m. – Independence Day Parade

• 12 to 4 p.m. – Balloon Entertainer; Excel Ta Kwon Do; Kobussen - Kids Games

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Shop the Square Outdoor Market

• 12 to 3 p.m. – Car seat check-up at EMS Building • 12 p.m. – Food stands open

• 12 to 6 p.m. – Dunk Tank; Better Brodhead Booth; Frog Toss Game

• 5 p.m. – Brodhead Sports Boosters-Chicken BBQ

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Legal Notices TOWN OF DECATUR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING OF SUPERVISORS TO DECIDE UPON TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Decatur Green County A resolution having been adopted by the supervisors of the Town of Decatur, Green County, Wisconsin, to lay out a Town highway, commonly known as Cozee Lane, and as is described as follows: A parcel of land being a part of Lot 1 of Malcove Estates AND ALSO, being a part of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1269, as recorded in Volume Four of Certified Survey Maps of Green County on Page 137, being Green County Certified Survey Map No. 1247 in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 9 East, Township of Decatur, Green County, Wisconsin and described as follows: 27.5 feet in even width North of, and 38.5 feet in even width South of the following reference line; commencing at the East Quarter corner of said Section 35; thence S1°26’46”W along the East line of Section 35, 574.99 feet; thence N85°13’23”W, 286.36 feet, to the point of beginning; thence N89°07’50”W, 546.19 feet, to the North right-of-way line of County Highway GG. Notice is hereby given that the supervisors of the Town will meet and hold a public hearing on July 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. of that day, at the Decatur Town Hall, Brodhead, Wisconsin. After closing the Public Hearing, the supervisors of the Town Board will decide upon the Resolution.

Dated this 3rd day of June, 2022.

Sandra K McManus Sandra McManus, Town Clerk The Independent Register 6/8, 6/22, 7/6/2022 WNAXLP 419490 Board of Adjustments Meeting Town of Avon Avon Town Hall 16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI 53520 July 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

The Board of Adjustments Committee for the Town of Avon will be meeting on July 5th at 7:00 p.m. to hear and review the application submitted by Kevin Rothenbuehler to build a garage addition within the setback requirements on 15119 W State Rd 81, Brodhead, WI 53520.

If you approve or have an objection to this request, please express your actions by letter, telephone, or in person. If we do not hear from you, we will infer that you have no objections.

Letters can be mailed to 15444 W Skinner Rd, Brodhead, WI 53520. For a telephone number of one of Board of Adjustment members, please contact Stephanie Schwartzlow at 608921-3656.

Stephanie Schwartzlow Avon Town Clerk 608-921-3656 The Independent Register 6/22, 6/29/2022 WNAXLP 420169

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING OF SUPERVISORS TO DECIDE UPON TOWN HIGHWAY RESOLUTION STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Decatur Green County A resolution having been adopted by the supervisors of the Town of Decatur, Green County, Wisconsin, to lay out a Town highway, commonly known as Cozee Lane, and as is described as follows: A parcel of land being a part of Lot 1 of Malcove Estates AND ALSO, being a part of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1269, as recorded in Volume Four of Certified Survey Maps of Green County on Page 137, being Green County Certified Survey Map No. 1247 in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 9 East, Township of Decatur, Green County, Wisconsin and described as follows: 27.5 feet in even width North of, and 38.5 feet in even width South of the following reference line; commencing at the East Quarter corner of said Section 35; thence S1°26’46”W along the East line of Section 35, 574.99 feet; thence N85°13’23”W, 286.36 feet, to the point of beginning; thence N89°07’50”W, 546.19 feet, to the North right-of-way line of County Highway GG. Notice is hereby given that the supervisors of the Town will meet and hold a public hearing on July 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. of that day, at the Decatur Town Hall, Brodhead, Wisconsin. After closing the Public Hearing, the supervisors of the Town Board will decide upon the Resolution.

Dated this 19 day of April, 2022.

Sandra McManus, Town Clerk The Independent Register 6/22/2022 WNAXLP 420257

VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE Notice of Public Hearing The Planning Commission of the Village of Orfordville will meet on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to review the Conditional Use Permit for Knutes Bar & Grill located at 206 E. Beloit Street. Applicant Kerry Knutson is requesting a review and change of location for outside consumption. The Planning Commission will then make a recommendation to the Village Board at the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:00 P.M., both meetings will be held at the Village Hall at 303 E. Beloit Street.

Adjoining landowners and landowners within 100 feet of the above mentioned property will be notified separately by mail.

Sherri Waege Village Clerk Village of Orfordville The Independent Register 6/8, 6/22/2022 WNAXLP 419260

VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE At the Recall Election on Tuesday, June 28 2022 in the Village of Orfordville, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: LOCATION WARDS Orfordville Village Hall Wards 1 & 2 303 E. Beloit Street Orfordville, WI 53576 THE POLLING PLACE WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

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New Rustic Roads guide features 123 trips The Wisconsin Department of Transportation last week announced that a new Rustic Road guide that offers 123 back road trips through Wisconsin scenery is available in print and online.

The newest route, Rustic Road 123, is in northwest Winnebago County along Pioneer and Medina Junction roads near the site of a former rail de-

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“Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads show us the lakes that glaciers left behind and the bluffs they left untouched. They span our forests and tour our diverse agricultural heritage,” Gov. Tony Evers said. “This program, which began in Taylor County in 1975, continues to grow thanks to local participa-

tion and a neighborly instinct to share some hidden gems for no other reason than to bring people joy.”

With the addition of Rustic Road 123, the program now highlights approximately 740 miles of scenic, lightly traveled country roads through 61 counties. Unique brown and yellow signs mark the routes of all officially designated Rustic Roads.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT OFFICE OF THE ORFORDVILLE VILLAGE CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE Notice is hereby given of a Recall Election to be held in the Village of Orfordville on June 28, 2022 at which time the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

Where marksense voting is used, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall depress the button next to the party of his or her choice. The elector shall then depress the button next to the candidate’s names for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall depress the button next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall depress the button next to “no” if opposed to the questions.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. Not more than five minutes time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Unofficial ballots or a memorandum to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place immediately.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

A SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE JUNE 28, 2022 RECALL ELECTION IS ATTACHED. Sherri Waege-Village Clerk

Official Recall Election Ballot

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Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two (2) election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See right column of ballot for initials.)

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Municipal Village of Orfordville Village President Vote for 1

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Absentee ballot issued by

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Tonight’s barbecue to benefit Juda Park Juda Recreation District is hosting a barbecue fundraiser tonight and tomorrow, June 23 to benefit Juda Park.

Small and large meals will be served at the concession stand, for $5 and $10 respectfully from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Meals will be prepared by Up N’ Smoke Bar-B-Que and can be enjoyed during the scheduled ball games, or carried out.

Meals include a pulled pork sandwich, smoked beans, coleslaw and a beverage.

Orders can be made ahead by calling 608-214-0385 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

sored by Friends of the Bad- Cooling sites in Rock ger and Sugar River State County open More than 20 sites Trails and the Belleville throughout Rock County Public Library. have been designated cooling sites for those who need Brodhead Historical a place to escape the heat.

Soceity to present When temperatures exhistory of Bluff View ceed 90 degrees, designated Park The Brodhead Historical sites are open during posted Society will hold its next business hours as cooling meeting on Monday, June 27 sites.

Brodhead City Hall, 1111 at 7 p.m. in the Knight addition of the Depot Museum, W. 2nd Avenue; Brodhead Police Department, 1004 W. 1108 1st Center Avenue.

Brodhead’s Holly Everson Exchange St., and Orfordwill give a presentation de- ville Village Hall, 303 E. tailing the history of Bluff Beloit St., are among those View Park, the entertain- listed.

For a complete list, conment venue that was located on the Sugar River west of tact Rock County Emergency Management Office at Brodhead.

The building burned in 608-758-8403.

2014, but many area resi‘Bats of the Stewart dents have fond memories Brodhead Community Tunnel’ to be presented of time spent there, accord- Blood Drive set July 5 Blood donors are asked Saturday ing to the presenter. Everson The Wisconsin DNR will has a number of photos from to participate in the upcompresent The Bats of Stewart the Society’s archives, but ing Brodhead Community Tunnel at Belleville Com- she also invites anyone with Blood Drive, Tuesday, July munity Park Shelter No. 2, Bluff View Park souvenirs 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. to bring them to the meeting Church, 405 E. 9th Avenue, from noon to 5 p.m.

Bats make up 20% of the to share.

Donors who give will reworld’s mammal diversity Meetings are open to the ceive a Red Cross recycled and Wisconsin is home to public. tote bag will supplies last. eight bat species.

For more information, visLocally, the Badger State Local FFA chapters it redcrossblood.org.

Trail’s Stewart Tunnel earn PRIDE awards serves as an important bat Wisconsin Association of hibernaculum.

FFA announced last week Signup open for Clean Jennifer Reddell, bat biol- 125 state FFA chapters re- Sweep of hazardous ogist and cave and mine spe- ceived PRIDE membership chemicals The Clean Sweep dropcialist with the DNR’s Bat awards for increasing their Program, will discuss back- membership by at least 10 offs for hazardous household and farm chemicals yard bats and how bats use members last year. caves, mines, and tunnels Among those recognized will be in Beloit on Saturday in Wisconsin. She will also was the Brodhead FFA, June 25, and Janesville on talk about the latest findings which welcomed more than Saturday Aug. 13. Signup on white-nose syndrome and 21 new members, Monroe is underway and drop-off what communities can do FFA, more than 13 mem- events are open to all Rock to help. Light refreshments bers; New Glarus FFA, more County residents. Space is will be served. than 59; and Parkview FFA, limited so advance registration is required by callThe presentation is spon- more than 11. ing the Rock County Land Conservation Department at 608-754-6617 ext. 3.

Information on what to save for Clean Sweep and what to do with common household chemicals are Rock Valley Publishing is seeking all at www.co.rock.wi.us/ freelance writers and photographers departments/land-conserva to cover community events, municipal tion/clean-sweep.

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ties, make memories and discover something new.”

For a free copy of the new edition of Wisconsin Rustic Roads, visit travelwisconsin. com/order-guides or contact the Department of Tourism at 1-800-432-8747.

The Rustic Roads guide is also available online as an interactive PDF. The interactive guide provides links to individual Rustic Road features, as well as online maps.

Rustic Roads range from two miles to 37 miles in length and have a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation oversees the Rustic Roads program; however, the roads remain under local government authority. Learn more about nominating a Rustic Road by visiting the DOT website.

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“Almost every county in Wisconsin has designated a Rustic Road through our unique local-state partnership dedicated to providing recreational opportunity for people of all abilities,” DOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Our website has new Rustic Roads mapping features online and we encourage travelers to share their photos and celebrate with us as they check more routes off the list.”

“No matter which way the road takes you, Wisconsin is a prime road trip destination and our Rustic Roads help show off some of our most scenic areas,” Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers said. “They provide countless opportunities to enjoy our state’s natural beauty, explore our friendly communi-

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The United Methodist Church of Brodhead is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of part-time Christian Education Director. Salary/wages to be based on qualifications and experience. The director oversees all aspects of the Sunday morning education program including supplies, curriculum and teachers; organizes Bible studies and adult classes; creates and oversees other events; and maintains and grows programs for Christian education and our youth. The position has flexible and remote hours.

Must have good driving record.

We are local and regional commodity hauling company.

We provide a very competitive hourly wage plus paid vacation. $1,000 sign on bonus after 30 days.

Additional $1,000 sign on bonus after 60 days.

FULL TIME Printing Press Operator

Contact Greg Spinhirne at 815-275-4215 to schedule an interview

Exp. preferred, but willing to train right candidate. Room for advancement.

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Automobiles ‘05 GMC ENVOY 81K mi.. 1 owner, local. Well-maintained, non-smoker. $6,200. 262-8067411.

2014 CHEVY IMPALA LS Excellent condition 101k mi, silver, pwr seats, new brakes in May, $11,900 815-947-2972

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MEADOW PARK APARTMENTS 703 Meadow Park Drive, Clinton. One bedroom apartment, includes stove, refrigerator, all utilities, laundry room, locked lobby and parking. You pay 30% of income for rent. Equal Housing Opportunity. 608-676-4278.

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ONE BEDROOM UPPER Apartment for Rent. $600.00 a month.

Heat, water, sewer and appliances. One stall garage. Available Aug. 1. Call 608/897-5202

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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.

Brodhead

607 W. 3RD AVE. 6/23 - 4-8, 6/24 - 8-4, 6/25 - 8-2. Storage sheds (5), houses, an apartment - OH MY! With this sale there is so much to buy. Crafters, teachers and bakers galore, you will want to come visit our store. Gadgets, gizmos and new stuff daily too.

A treasure trove of excitement awaits you. Do you need pans?

We have a few. Need a marker, pencil or pen? We could fill your den. Plain paper, fancy paper and a copier too. We have that also, I assure you we do.

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Please submit your personal information and resume by mail to United Methodist Church of Brodhead, 501 1st Center Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520; or by email to brodheadumc@gmail.com by July 15.

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Sports/Classic Cars 1936 DODGE STREET ROD - PROJECT CAR W/1985 5.0 engine w/ brand new TH 400 transmission. Comes with most parts to finish. $5,500 OBO. John 262-914-0517.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

College news • Jeshua Fraley-Markley and Karleen Sutherland, both of Brodhead, were named to the 2022 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Spring Honors List.

• Dylan T. Hamil of Durand, Illinois, was named to Sioux City, Iowa’s Morningside University Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Hamil was also listed a Roadman Scholar by the university.

• Adam Green of Davis, Illinois, was named to the Greenville University’s Spring Dean’s List. Green is a senior at the Greenville, Illinois-based Christian campus.

• Aleda Lee of Davis, Illinois, was named to the University of Dubuque Spring Semester 2022 Academic Dean’s List.

• Kaya Easley and Samuel Spickler, both of Davis, Illinois, were named to Northern Illinois University Spring Dean’s List. Easley is enrolled

in the College of Engineering and Spickler is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts.

• The following area students were among more than 2,200 students who received their degrees from Northern Illinois University last month: Ian Alberstett, of Davis, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts, Communication - Media Studies; Kaya Easley, Davis, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Samuel Spickler, Davis, Illinois, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; Alex Garduno, Durand, Illinois, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy • Emily Steder and Jenna Steder, both of Davis, Illinois, were named to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Spring Dean’s List and Honor Roll • Haley Knauf, of Albany, was named to the Dean’s List at Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois

Summer kickoff

Green County meetings Thursday, June 23 • Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin, Lafayette County Multipurpose Building, 11974 Ames Road, Darlington, or join by Zoom at gchsd. zoom.us/j/87502400044?pwd=UUZtcW1pUXVhWStKSUx0cG9NYzFsZz09Meeting

ID: 875 0240 0044, password: 848898; 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 14 Green County Human Services Board, audit subcommittee, Government Services Building, N3152 WI-81, second-floor conference room, No. 207, Monroe, 2 p.m.

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June is PRIDE month, a time when we recognize and celebrate people for their authentic self.

LGBTQ+ youth are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than their heterosexual cis gender peers because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society.

Let's create a safe and supportive community for our LGBTQ+ youth in Brodhead by standing up for equality.

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The streets of downtown Monroe were alive with activity Saturday, June 11, when Main Street Monroe hosted a summer kickoff event announcing the group’s 2022 theme – Cheese, Glorious Cheese.

Above: Stilt Walkers interact with the crowd during the event.

Right: Emily Hurd, 3, Monroe, plays ladder toss during the event.

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