Beckman Mill offers ice cream social, artists in the park events
Everyone is invited to join the Friends of Beckman Mill in celebrating their 35th Anniversary at their Annual Ice Cream Social and Artists in the Park event on Sunday, July 20, beginning at noon. For something special, the First Brigade Band will perform at 3 p.m. The band makes history live by presenting period brass band music, performed on antique instruments. Attired in uniforms and gowns, the band’s musicians, color guard, and costumed ladies take attendees back to the 1860’s, to that turbulent era known as the Civil War. It is a unique form of showmanship that blends the sights and sounds of the period with historical anec-
dotes. The performance is on the lawn, so bring chairs. Ice cream, cake, and root beer floats will be served. Artists from around the region will display their works in a beautiful open air gallery. Attendees are invited to watch and interact with them. Some artists will have paintings for sale.
Kids should be ready to get creative. Budding artists are invited to paint – organizers provide the canvas and paints, artists bring their artistic spirit. Artists Sarah and Amy will provide the inspiration and fun.
Ever made ice cream?
Crystal will begin the process and visitors will be invited to help crank the handle and
then, of course, have a taste of freshly made ice cream when it is ready.
Besides the art exhibits and painting, free activities will include watching the 1868 mill in operation, strolling the Oak Savanna Boardwalk, visiting the museum, exploring the fish ladder, discovering the new musical playground equipment, or simply lounging in the shelter and enjoying the ice cream treats. There is no charge for any of the activities or the treats, but donations are greatly appreciated.
For information call 608751-1551 or check out the Friends of Beckman Mill website online at www.beckmanmill.org. Visit on Face-
Winery Art Walk happening July 20 in Janesville
located at 2004 W. Manogue Road in Janesville, on Sunday, July 20, from noon to 4 p.m. Stroll throughout the winery’s outdoor setting and
take in the artwork that will be on display and for sale by members of the Janesville Art League (JAL). Observe artists creating and painting on site. Enjoy a refreshing beverage while watching two artists’ presentations.
There will be artist presentations, as well. Stephanie Locchetta will present “The Art of Loving Yourself” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and from 2 to 3 p.m. will be a presentation by Lori Salamone-Limbachs titled “Stained Glass.”
Lori Salamone-Limbachs, stained glass artist, will also be in the pavilion creating stained glass pieces and her stained glass art will be on display and for sale.
Acoustic music will be provided by Tess Nguyen through the afternoon.
Several JAL members will have vendor tables selling their own artwork and products with their art printed on them. This is in addition to members’ work being on display in the pavilion for viewing and possibly buying pleasure.
Please contact JAL at JanesvilleArtLeague@gmail.com if there are any questions. Find them inline at www janesvilleartleague.org.
book at Friends of Beckman Mill, Inc., for updates and the calendar of events. Summer doesn’t get any
better than this. Enjoy the treats, music, art, and fun for the whole family. It is the perfect way to celebrate Na-
Ice cream, cake, and root beer floats will be served. The public is invited to join the Friends of Beckman Mill in celebrating their 35th Anniversary at the Beckman Mill Annual Ice Cream Social and Artists in the Park on Sunday, July 20, beginning at noon.
Milton house burns, residents not at home
Lakeside Fire-Rescue was alerted by the Rock County 9-1-1 Center at 2:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 of a wireless 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from a house on Golden Lane in the City of Milton. A passerby reported seeing smoke issuing from a second floor window of the residence.
Lakeside Fire-EMS units from Stations 3 (Milton) and 2 (Edgerton) were dispatched, with the first units on scene in three minutes, 53 seconds.
The first arriving Lakeside fire units observed smoke issuing from the second floor windows as well as from the eves of the home. No one was outside, and neighbors were not sure if the occupants were home or not, so crews made immediate access into the home to search for possible occupants.
Upon entry crews did observe flames visible in the living room, and elevated
the incident to a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) “Working Still” per their protocol; but was able to be cancelled quickly allowing mutual aid resources to return to their municipalities.
Milton Police were able to confirm the residents were not home, and fire crews confirmed there were no other occupants in the structure. Two dogs were rescued by fire crews.
The fire was confined to furniture in the living room of the house, with significant smoke damage throughout the rest of the home. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation, and appears to be accidental.
A total of 12 Lakeside fire and EMS personnel responded, along with the Milton Police Department.
The home was not equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers.
Spend an afternoon in the country at the idyllic Fermenting Cellars Winery,
The JAL presents the Winery Art Walk on Sunday, July 20,
tional Ice Cream Day. Beckman Mill is located at 11600 S. County Road H in Beloit.
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Barb Leonard paints at Beckman Mill. Artists from around the region will display their works in a beautiful open air gallery.
College news
UW-Green Bay announces academic honors for area students
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,188 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,883 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates.
Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all A grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages. All were full-time students in the fall/winter term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework. This list includes students attending all four UW-Green Bay campuses: Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, Sheboygan.
Albany
• Allison Rhyner, Semester Honors
Brodhead
• Kirsten Fish, Semester High Honors
• Jersey Medenwaldt, Semester Highest Honors
• Victoria Urness, Semester High Honors
Juda
• Kiarra Moe, Semester High Honors
Milton student named to Dean’s List at UWW Leah Zitzke from Milton has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester. These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.
“We’d like to congratulate all the students who were recognized on our Dean’s List for the spring semester,” said Robin Fox, UW-Whitewater’s interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students – their success is paramount to the strength of our university.”
The university’s Registrar’s Office reports 3,506 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the spring semester. More than 11,700 students are currently enrolled at the university’s Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
Clinton student participates in 2025 research experience
Jenna Gunnink from Clinton is conducting research into Native and Non-Native Vegetation at Pine Dunes Forest Preserve with faculty mentor Matthew Zorn through Carthage College’s 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.
Carthage College selected 32 students for its Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).
The SURE program offers Carthage students in all majors an opportunity to engage in collaborative full-time research with professors.
Students work closely with faculty mentors on a new or developing line of research. Many students present their research at the annual Celebration of Scholars event the following spring.
SURE has been a hallmark of the Carthage experience since the mid-1990s. SURE started in the natural sciences and grew to include all academic divisions at Carthage.
UW-Platteville announces spring 2025 graduates
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students for the spring of 2025.
Students from this area who graduated include:
Albany
• Jada Flannery, Construction Management
• Caden Maire, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems
Juda
• Luke Skoumal, Health and Human Performance
Ethan Zobel of Janesville graduates from Millikin University
Ethan Zobel of Janesville graduated Manga Cum Laude with a B.S. in Accounting from Millikin University.
Ethan was one of more than 270 graduates recognized during the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on May 18.
Monroe student graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University
More than 800 Eastern Connecticut State University students received undergraduate and graduate-level degrees in the 2024-25 academic year, which culminated this past May with two commencement ceremonies at the conclusion of the spring 2025 semester.
Vanessa Martinez Colorado of Monroe graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Historic B-29 coming to Pistons and Props
The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Janesville, Wis., for Pistons and Props on July 18 to 19 this summer.
This two-day aviation and automotive celebration will offer attendees the rare opportunity to experience history firsthand through ride flights and cockpit tours aboard the meticulously restored World War II-era bomber.
“We’re thrilled to bring B-29 Doc to Janesville for Pistons and Props,” said Mark Novak, B-29 Doc chief pilot. “This is more than just an airplane – it’s a flying museum and a testament to the men and women who built, maintained, and flew these aircraft to defend freedom. Sharing Doc’s story with the Janesville community is an honor.” B-29 Doc, one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses in the world, is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, Kansas, during World War II.
The event will be hosted at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport at 1716 W. Airport Road in Janesville. Ride flights aboard Doc will be available, offering participants the thrill of soaring through the skies in one of the most iconic bombers of World War II. Additionally, cockpit tours will allow guests to step inside the aircraft and get an up-close look at its intricate controls and systems. Tickets for ride flights and cockpit tours are now available and can be purchased online at www.b29doc.com/rides. Early booking is highly recommended, as availability is limited.
“Pistons and Props is all about engaging with the local youth and preserving history,” said Joshua Gowey, President of Propel Forward. “Having B-29 Doc join us this year elevates the event to a whole new level. We’re excited to give the community this rare opportunity to connect with a piece of living history.”
Pistons and Props, returning for its second year, is an annual celebration of vintage aircraft, classic cars, and children’s education, honoring those who served by bringing together the best of aviation and motor vehicles. Attendees will have the chance to explore static displays, participate in interactive exhibits, and marvel at the engineering achievements of yesteryear.
New to the event this year will be the “Salute to Veterans,” held on Friday night in partnership with various local Veterans groups and featuring airplane rides, live music, a motorcycle show, a hot air balloon glow, and food and drinks.
Tickets for Pistons and Props, including Friday’s Salute to Veteran’s Bike Show and the Saturday Car Show, are available online at www.pistonsprops.com or at the gate on the day of the event. Early ticketing online is encouraged for a discounted rate.
Doc’s Friends, Inc., is a 501c3 non-profit board managing the operation of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Doc. Doc is a B-29 Superfortress and one of 1,644 manufactured in Wichita during World War II. It is one of only two re-
maining B-29s that are airworthy and flying today.
The mission of Doc’s Friends is to honor the men and women who sacrificed so much for the freedom of others, including those who designed, built, maintained, and flew the B-29 during and after WWII. They also aim to connect people with the rich heritage of the B-29 and allow aviation enthusiasts to experience the thrill of a B-29 up close. Another mission is to educate today’s generation and future generations on the contributions of the Greatest Generation during wartime.
Each year, B-29 Doc travels to cities across the United States to allow aviation enthusiasts to see the B-29 Doc up close and personal. Doc’s annual tour mission includes an average of 100 flight hours, beginning in early April and spanning through the summer until late October.
Tour stops include ground and flight deck tours and B-29 Doc Flight Experiences. The B-29 Doc Flight Experience will last approximately 90 minutes and include a 30-minute ride. Before takeoff, passengers will experience a crew briefing and learn more about the history of the B-29 and the role it
played in U.S. history. Passengers will also hear and see the sights and sounds of engine starts and run-ups before takeoff.
Hosted by Propel Forward, a local 501c3 non-profit, Pistons and Props is a celebration of vintage airplanes, classic cars and children’s education on July 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. and July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., captivating enthusiasts with a showcase of historical aviation and automotive excellence. Held at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, the event promises to be a memorable experience for the entire family. Piston and Props features a large children’s area on Saturday only which includes an educational tent and game activities including bounce houses. The education tent will feature displays and hands-on activities from local groups and non-profits. Keep an eye on the sky as ride aircraft come and go or catch flyovers from the Red Star Group. Food and drink will be available for purchase with live music performances throughout the day. There is no fee for parking. Admission, flights, and more can be purchased in the Spring on the Pistons and Props website, www.pistonsprops.com.
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The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Janesville, Wis., for Pistons and Props on July 18 to 19 this summer.
B-29 Doc, one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses in the world, is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, Kansas, during World War II.
UW-Whitewater announces 2025 spring graduates
The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 17.
Beloit
• Kylie Abbott graduated with the following degree: Biology – BS
• Victoria Arndt graduated
with the following degree: Instructional Design and Learning Technology – MS
• Hailey Barnett graduated with the following degree: French – BA
• Tanner Brown graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS
• Rocio Castaneda graduated with the following degree:
Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Wendy Castaneda-Hernandez graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Calista Castellanos graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Reagan Davis graduated
DNR: Spring surveys show an increase for pheasants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on July 2 that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.
Pheasant observations were above the five-year average for the second consecutive year. The results of the ruffed grouse survey showed a slight decrease from 2024, but numbers were still significantly up from the five-year average. Find these wildlife survey reports and others on the Wisconsin Wildlife Reports webpage.
2025 Spring Pheasant Survey
The DNR reported the 2025 average pheasant observations at 0.81 pheasants per stop, an increase from 2024 at 0.62 pheasants per stop. For the second year in a row, the count remains above the most recent five-year average – 0.52 pheasants per stop.
DNR wildlife biologists use a measurement known as an abundance index to assess the state’s wild pheasant population each year. On trend from past years, abundance was highest in the northwestern part of Wisconsin’s pheasant range and lowest in the east-central region.
The DNR thanks the agencies and groups that helped collect data via roadside surveys. For more information regarding pheasant hunting and management, visit the DNR’s Pheasant Hunting and Management webpage.
2025 Spring Ruffed Grouse Survey
The DNR also released the results of its annual Roadside Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey. The survey measured ruffed grouse drumming activity heard along roadsides throughout Wisconsin this spring and showed a 6% decrease in statewide drumming activity compared to 2024.
“Although we observed a decrease in drumming activity statewide, this slight decline still exceeded our expectations for this year,” said Alaina Roth, DNR ruffed grouse specialist. “In 2024, we saw a large, unexpected 57% increase in drumming activity, so a slight 6% decrease from 2024 is still good news overall and should mean good hunting prospects this fall.”
The exceptionally dry and favorable nesting and brooding conditions could have contributed to the increase in drumming activity in 2023 and 2024.
Since 2021, survey data has been organized and analyzed by ruffed grouse priority areas to help monitor key populations across the state, as defined in the Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse Management Plan 2020-2030.
The 2025 survey results for priority areas compared to 2024 showed:
• An 11% increase in drumming, with an average of 0.46 drums per stop, in the Central
priority area.
• An 8% decrease in drumming, with an average of 2.13 drums per stop, in the Northern priority area.
• A 250%* increase in drumming, with an average of 0.09 drums per stop, in the Driftless priority area.
The DNR thanks the agencies and groups, including the U.S. Forest Service, tribal partners and volunteers, who helped the department collect ruffed grouse data via roadside surveys.
For more information regarding grouse hunting or managing habitat for ruffed grouse in Wisconsin, visit the DNR’s Ruffed Grouse Hunting webpage.
*Note: Sample sizes in the Driftless priority area were low, and thus, wide percentage swings are likely to occur from year to year. Recent research has indicated that 10-year population cycles are less pronounced at the periphery of the ruffed grouse’s range, which is consistent with what the DNR has observed in the Driftless region.
Cum Laude with the following degree: Social Work – BS
• Brian Denu graduated with the following degree: Professional Studies – MSE
• Isaac Evenson graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS
• Alicia Fishlock graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
• Sage Fjalstad graduated with the following degree: Biology – BS
• Jameson Flanagan graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Landrie Franzen graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
• Eric Funk graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Music – BM
• Alexa Gill graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Management – BBA
• Chase Hamby graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Abdel Hamed graduated with the following degree: Journalism – BA
• Melanie Hernandez graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
• Hope Hopper graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Early Childhood Education – BSE
• Cheyenne Kepler graduated with the following degree: Information Technology – BBA
• Jayce Kurth graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Autumn LaPin graduated with the following degree: Criminology – BS
• Laney McCaslin graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Biology – BS
• Sharriea Mcatee graduated with the following degree: Applied Arts and Sciences –BAAS
• Fatima Morales graduated with the following degree: Art –BA
• Evelyn Mrizek graduated with the following degree: Liberal Arts – AA
• Marcela Ramirez-Rojas graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Colton Rasnake graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Sam Richardt graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Isabella Robb graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Isaac Sawyer graduated with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
• Marcus Smith graduated with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE
• Olivia Tinder graduated with the following degree: Accounting – BBA
• Rick Valdez graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Social Work – BS
• Auston Wells graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Samantha Wells graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
• Ella Williams graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Marketing –BBA
• Austin Woods graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Noah Zentner graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA
Brodhead
• Cailey Calvagna graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development – BS
• Micah Ends graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Management – BBA
• Alayna Gibson graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Alayna Mata graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
Brooklyn
• Nicholas Kipp graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
• Elijah Winchel graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development – BA
Clinton
• Tyler Asberry graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Corina Jones graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA
• Lilian Mannino graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Biology – BS
• Will Mannino graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS
• Abigail Nass graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Accounting –BBA
• Marissa Sorenson graduated with the following degree: Data Analytics – MS
• Daytona Swenson graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
Edgerton
• Roy Buri graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Amanda Carroll graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
• Aster Cross graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Nic Fiebig graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS
• Zack Gurney graduated with the following degree: Music – BM
• Cole Jenson graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
• Jesse Jenson graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE
• Devin Jorgenson graduated with the following degree: Occupational Safety – BS
• Rachel Maurer graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Management – BBA
• Joseph Meyers graduated with the following degree: Communication – MS
• Julie Morris graduated with the following degree: Applied Arts and Sciences – BAAS
• Clayton Morrison graduated with the following degree: Business Education – MS
• Jenna Schweighardt graduated with the following degree: Journalism – BA
• Jason Vierck graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS
Janesville
• Logan Allen graduated with the following degree: Biology –BS
• Zachary Allen graduated with the following degree: Geography – BS
• Ryan Ames graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS
• Melinda Arensdorf graduated with the following degree: Business Education – MS
• Carlyn Arneson graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA
• Tasha Arnold Kolovitz graduated with the following degree: Early Childhood Education – BSE
• Alejandro Bernal graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Brianna Blanchard graduated with the following degree: Psychology – BS
• Alex Boettcher graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Ian Breidenstein graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Psychology –BS
• Shawne Cass graduated with the following degree: Liberal Studies, with Minor – BA
• Sierra Castro graduated with the following degree: Business Administration –
MBA
• Audrey Cook graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Molly Cullum graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Alma Diaz-Cosme graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
• Kayne Dimmig graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Performance – BS
• Braden Dodd graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Amanda Driscoll graduated See GRADUATES, Page 5
• Graduates
Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Social Work
– BS
• Megan Ehle graduated with the following degree: Biology –
BS
• Lindsay Emmel graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –
AAS
• Raquel Flippin graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
• Kayla Frei graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Middle Education – BSE
• Carter Fugate graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: General Business – BBA
• Nick Galvan graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Supply Chain Management – BBA
• Madison Gilbank graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Art Education –BSE
• Reagan Godek graduated with the following degree: Social Work – BS
• Jose Gomez-Soto graduated with the following degree:
Associate of Arts and Science
– AAS
• Heather Gray graduated with the following degree: Applied Arts and Sciences – BAAS
• Heather Guiney graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Psychology –
BS
• Caitlyn Harrison graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
• Cole Holder graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Christian Horrigmo-Cook graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Finance –BBA
• Hannah Hulina graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Arlene Iverson graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences Collaborative – AAS
• Levi Johnson graduated with the following degree: Supply Chain Management – BBA
• Ryleigh Johnson graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Social Work
– BA
• Trent Kassner graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Kayleigh Kleinheinz graduated with the following degree: Sociology – BS
• Jerry Kloeung graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development – BS
• Ian Knox graduated with the following degree: Social Studies – BSE
• Dylan Kurtz graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Political Science – BA
• Carson Larrick graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
• Hayden Lee graduated with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA
• Ophelie Letourneau graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
• Ashley Linn graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Nicolas Lux graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
• Patrick Mahaffey graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
• Meghann Mathews graduated with the following degree: Applied Kinesiology – MS
• Macy Matijevich graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
• Kailey McGinley graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science
– AAS
• Albuna Mehmeti graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science
– AAS
• Rob Mellom graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Occupational Safety – BS
• Silvia Miranda graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
• Emily Molidor graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Savannah Mulrooney graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
• Kira Myers graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: English – BA
• Krista Olson-Lehman graduated with the following degree: Liberal Studies, No Minor – BS
• Sarah Parker graduated with the following degree: Music –BM
• Alexis Peralta-Ruiz graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• KikE Perez-Zarate graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Shannon Pilgrim graduated with the following degree: Biology – BS
• Justin Pratesi graduated with the following degree: History – BSE
• Cami Punzel graduated with the following degree: Human Resource Management –BBA
• Grace Quillo graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA
• Samuel Ramirez Fercano graduated with the following degree: Accounting – BBA
• Ben Randall graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS
• Aaron Roach graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education –BSE
• Parker Rundquist graduated
with the following degree: Music – BM
• Hailey Rutter graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Environmental Science – BS
• Violet Samara graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Professional Writing and Publishing BA
• Kealand Sauser graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Shayla Scheidegger graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS
• Justin Scherdin graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Ray Schroeder graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
• Morgan Scott graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA
• Alex Severt graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Isabell Shackett graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Film Studies – BA
• Jessica Shaw graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Supply Chain Management – BBA
• Megan Shaw graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Tyler Smith graduated with the following degree: Information Technology – BBA
• Lynn Tanner graduated with the following degree: Accounting – BBA
• Tanner Thayer graduated with the following degree: Accounting – BBA
• Harper Toberman graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Abbey Tracy graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS
• Taylor Tuescher graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Communication – BA
• Autumn Tullar graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Middle Education – BSE
• Chloe Uchida graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Eliya Vanevenhoven graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Spanish –BSE
• Marissa Whaley graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences Collaborative – AAS
• Becky Wilson graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS
• Jennifer Wright-Wimmer graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA
• Kenneth Zavala Ortiz graduated with the following
degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
• Andy Hermanson graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS
Juda
• Cole Mahlkuch graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE
• Miah Roth graduated with the following degree: Sociology – BS
Milton
• Amelia Clarquist graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
• Camryn Jorgensen graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Communication Sciences and Disorders –BS
• Luke Magee graduated with the following degree: Accounting – BBA
• Remington Marshall graduated with the following degree: English – BA
• Lukas Mullen graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
• Nicole Schmidt graduated with the following degree: Special Education – MSE
• Janel Trow graduated with the following degree: Communication Sciences and Disorders – MS
Monroe
• Kristopher Gillespie graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS
• Devan Schulte graduated with the following degree: Special Education – MSE
• Katherine Zee graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Journalism –BA
Monticello
• Harley Disch graduated with the following degree: General Business – BBA
• Lucas Heiser graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Finance –BBA
New Glarus
• Jacob Fink graduated with the following degree: General Business – BBA
• Emily Olson graduated
Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Early Childhood Education – BSE
• Reis Weeden graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
Orfordville
• Brianna Gaulin graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Environmental Science – BS
Approximately 1,500 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.
The graduating class included seven international students, 111 military veterans, and 204 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 171 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.
A total of 222 students participated in the university’s Hired Before Graduation campaign, which celebrates students who landed a job, were promoted in their current job, earned acceptance to graduate school, or started their own business before commencement.
Local Promise Assembly shines at Illinois Grand Assembly
Members of Promise Assembly #89, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, recently returned from a successful Illinois Grand Assem-
Donna Sztajnert was appointed Sister of Truth, Grand Cross of Color Team.
bly held July 4-6. The event celebrated the achievements of Rainbow Girls across the state and set the stage for the upcoming year.
Promise Assembly #89 was proudly represented by nine members at the Grand Assembly. Kaitlyn Knuth served as the 2024-25 Grand Worthy Advisor for the state of Illinois. Under her leadership, the Rainbow Girls of Illinois raised an impressive $27,813.64 for the Illinois Children’s Dyslexia Center. This substantial contribution was announced at the Grand Banquet, highlighting the organization’s commitment to community service.
Several members of Promise Assembly #89 received special recognition for the 2025-26 term:
Sky Carp cap series with 8-3 win
The Sky Carp capped a fine series with the Dayton Dragons in outstanding fashion Sunday, July 14 with an 8-3 victory at ABC Supply Stadium. The win gave the Carp four wins in five games in the rain-shortened series.
The Carp got right to work, plating four runs in the bottom of the first inning to take command of the game. Connor Caskenette cracked a two-run
single and Brock Vradenburg smoked a two-run homer, his first of the season, to put the Carp out in front.
Colby Shade added an RBI single in the second to make it 5-0. After the Dragons scored a pair of runs against Jake Brooks in the fifth, the Sky Carp responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of
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LEGAL NOTICES
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY
U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Katherine K. Corbit, et al. Defendants.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
Case No. 2024CV000210
By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on February 18, 2025 in the amount of $104,810.12, I will sell at public auction, located at the Green County Justice Center, Ground Floor Conference Room, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566, on July 31, 2025
At 9:00 AM, all of the following described premises, to wit:
PART OF OUTLOT 117, ASSESSOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN, LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4, NE 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 264 FEET WEST AND 494.8 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, THENCE SOUTH (VARIATION) 3 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 49 1/2 FEET, THENCE WEST (VARIATION) 5 DEGREES EAST 269.4
FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE CAPITAL CHAIR COMPANY’S LAND IN CENTER OF MARKET STREET, THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES WEST ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID CAPITAL CHAIR COMPANY’S LAND 53.2 FEET (PREVIOUSLY RECORDED 49 1/2 FEET), THENCE EAST (VARIATION 5 DEGREES EAST) 289.7 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO PART OF OUTLOT 117, ASSESSOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN, LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4, NE 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM-
MENCING AT A POINT WHICH IS 264 FEET WEST AND 544.5
FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1, THENCE WEST 253.6
FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF MARKET STREET, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 19 FEET
• Jaelynn Sturgis was elected Grand Charity.
• Veronica Misek was appointed Grand Chaplain.
• Sarah Clarke was appointed Grand Representative of Kentucky and Tennessee.
• Rebekah Clarke was appointed Grand Representative of Missouri and West Virginia.
• Donna Sztajnert was appointed Sister of Truth, Grand Cross of Color Team
The Grand Assembly also saw the installation of Jalyn Kiefer as the new Grand Worthy Advisor for the state of Illinois. She has chosen One Tail at a Time as the Grand Charity for the 2025-26 term.
Promise Assembly #89 meets in Roscoe and their current members reside in Boone and Winnebago counties in Illinois, as well as Rock County in Wisconsin.
For more information about Promise Assembly #89 or the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, please contact Amber Misek, Mother Advisor, at promise.assembly@ gmail.com or visit www.gorainbow.org.
About the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF MARKET STREET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 246 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Street Address: 104 Market Street, Brooklyn, WI 53521 Tax Key No. 23109 00950000 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES, SUPERIOR LIENS OR OTHER LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK or CERTIFIED FUNDS, payable to the Green County Office of the Sheriff (10% down payment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval; down payment to be forfeited if payment not received timely). Buyer must comply with minimum bidder qualifications as set forth in Wis. Stat. Á§ 846.155. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price.
Cody Kanable, Sheriff of Green County, Wisconsin
Codilis, Moody & Circelli, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff (414) 775-7700 50-24-01307
NOTE: This law form is a debt collector.
The Independent Register 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2025 WNAXLP 473883
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE
The Board of Appeals for the Village of Orfordville will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Village Hall303 E. Beloit Street, Orfordville. Applicant Stefanie Sellmeyer of 312 N. Main Street, Orfordville is requesting a variance for a detached garage. Sellmeyer is requesting a detached garage at 1,728 square feet. Current ordinance allows a detached garage of no larger than 936 square feet. Adjoining landowners or 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 7/9, 7/16/2025 WNAXLP 474161
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a non-profit organization that prepares girls for responsible and purposeful adulthood through character and leadership development. It teaches girls the importance of service to others and to their communities.
News briefs
Pancake breakfast held for Juda Fire and First Response on July 26
The members of the Juda Fire and First Response will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Juda Community Center and Fire Department. Menu will include pancakes, sausage, applesauce, milk, juice, and coffee. A free-will donation will be taken. Funds raised help the department to purchase equipment. The breakfast is being held in conjunction with the annual Juda Fore Fathers event.
Orfordville and Footville held joint training
The Orfordville Fire Protection District, along with Footville Fire and EMS, conducted joint training at Purdy Park on July 7.
This training involved UW Medflight. This type of joint training is imperative to keep local communities safe.
Odorant spill at Tiffany Gate Station contained
Early in the morning of July 4, Alliant Energy experienced a lightning strike at its Tiffany Gate natural gas station, which caused a spill of odorant within the fenced facility. The odorizer was immediately shut off, and trained personnel managed the situation.
There was no risk to public safety. However, due to the strong smell associated with natural gas odorant, customers in the area noticed a gas-like odor.
As always, Alliant Energy encourages customers to call 1-800-ALLIANT (1-800-2554268) or 911 if they ever smell gas or suspect a gas leak. Safety is their top priority, and they respond to every report to ensure the well-being of customers and communities.
The Public Service Commission and Rock County Emergency Management were notified. The situation remains
under control and was closely monitored.
Kids Summer Craft Morning event July 26
There will be a Kids Summer Craft Morning on Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Congregational UCC of Brodhead. Activities include cookie decorating, various children’s crafts, drawing, painting, and refreshments. Event is free.
Brodhead Optimist pig roast held on July 27
The Brodhead Optimist Pig Roast will be held Sunday, July 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brodhead Veterans Park.
Pork loin, beans, coleslaw, soda, and water is on offer. A large selection of pies is sold separately or by the slice. All monies raised go to fighting childhood cancer. At 6 p.m. there will be music by Stateline Playboys.
Final installment of property taxes due
The final installment of the 2024 real estate property taxes is due to the Rock County Treasurer on or before July 31. Please include the Tax ID number with all payments.
Pay in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rock County Courthouse, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville.
Pay by mail: the mailing address is 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545. For those who are requesting a receipt, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or email address.
Online payments: www co.rock.wi.us/treasurer.
Click on GovTech Services Inc. website to pay with debit card, credit card, or e-check. Or call 1-855-912-7625 and follow the voice prompts. There is a fee for using these services. The online services will be temporarily shut down for settlement Aug. 1 through Aug. 15.
They have a drop box inside the Rock County Courthouse building before security and one next to the office door on the second floor.
Remember to check to see if eligible to receive the lottery and gaming credit on the tax bill; the 2024 late lottery credits must be claimed by Oct. 1 through WI Department of Revenue at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Form/lottery-home.aspx.
Oakley-Union UMC ice cream social on July 24
For the first time since the pandemic, Oakley-Union UMC will again host their Ice Cream Social. It will be on Thursday, July 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu includes: barbecue, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit salad, baked beans, cheese, ice cream, and dessert. There will be a free-will offering. The church is located at W2388 Gerber Road in Juda.
DATCP announces Wisconsin Cherry Board election results
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Chris Lautenbach of Fish Creek and Jim Seaquist of Ellison Bay began three-year terms as elected members of the board on July 1.
In-person job fair at Beloit Public Library
An in-person Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit, with 20 employers registered from Rock County and the surrounding area with a reported 200+ job openings.
The Beloit Public Library is holding “Wednesdays at the Library” on the same day, Wednesday, July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live music and food trucks. Follow-
ing that event, the Job Fair will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room. Job seekers will also have access to the Job Center Mobile Lab to complete online job applications and print resumes during the event. A list of registered employers can be found at http://wisconsinjobcenter.org/events/. Individuals having questions can email DETWDA11BusinessServices@ dwd.wisconsin.gov.
DATCP reveals Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election results
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election results. Kirk Baumann and Danny Krueger, both of Wausau, began three-year terms on the board on July 1. The Ginseng Board of Wisconsin is composed of seven atlarge producers who are responsible for administering Wisconsin’s Ginseng Marketing Order. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $210,000 in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin ginseng growers. This funding is used to support the ginseng industry through research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown ginseng.
DATCP administers elections for Wisconsin commodity marketing boards. To learn more about these boards, please visit https://datcp.wi.gov/ Pages/About_Us/MarketingBoards.aspx.
Police: Shooting on Beloit’s north side
An investigation has started after a shooting on Beloit’s north side, according to police.
The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on July 5, in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue, according to investigators. Police said the victim was taken to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing
Members of Promise Assembly #89, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, recently returned from a successful Illinois Grand Assembly held July 4-6. From left: Rebekah Clarke, Jaelynn Sturgis, Veronica Misek, and Sarah Clarke. They are all holding this year’s mascot, a phoenix, which they will travel with this year.
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Rock Valley Publishing is looking for a PartTime Advertising Sales Executive. Approximately 20 hours per week. We publish newspapers, shoppers, and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!
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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
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Continued growth within our group of weekly newspapers and shoppers has caused the need for an additional graphic designer at our Delavan, Wis. facility. This position includes ad design, including web ads, and page design of our weekly publications. Part or full-time position available. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop necessary; prior newspaper experience preferred but not required.
Daytime hours (M,T,W,F). No nights or weekends. Email resume with salary requirements to hschulz@southernlakesnewspapers.com
General Description: This position assists with the implementation of the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and multi-family housing program (South Meadow Apartments).
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• possess strong organizational skills possess strong computer skills
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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 1-800927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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ed “Orange Pear Apple Bear” by Emily Gravett and “Who Eats Orange?” by Dianne White. Using sharpie markers and isopropyl alcohol, participants watched colors swirl on the paper almost like watercolor. Finally, the t-shirt project came to its conclusion with the addition of orange sharpie marker labeling: AML 2025. The alcohol made the color expand and flow in a starburst pattern. Next up at Albertson Memorial Library is the summer extension children’s program. On July 22, anyone who missed the first session of the Summer Library Program can get their t-shirt tie-dyed. Painting rock monsters is also on the agenda. Don’t forget to keep reading. The Summer Reading Challenge runs through the end of August with prizes for all ages. Check out AlbertsonLibrary.org for more information.
The science experiment portion for the day revolved around actual oranges. Oranges will float in water unless they’re peeled. Orange peels definitely float because of the air in the pith of the peel. Orange peels will also pop balloons. The latex in the balloon reacts with the limonene in the orange peel. Finally, participants dipped oranges in baking soda, making it fizz in their mouths.
Police news
Attempted homicide at Janesville motel
Jon Schneider
On July 6, at around 11:27 p.m., Rock County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Redwood Motel, Unit 5, located at 3912 N. Hackbarth Road in Janesville for a report of a disturbance. The victim reported the assailant, identified as Jon Schneider, had assaulted her and she was requesting EMS for her injuries. During the investigation, deputies ultimately arrested Schneider for Strangulation, Battery, and Disorderly Conduct – all with a Domestic Violence Enhancer. Schneider is also on probation and was arrested on a probation violation.
The victim was treated at a local hospital for her injuries.
On July 7, deputies were informed of further details from the disturbance. These details led to additional charges of Attempted First-degree Intentional Homicide and Intimidation of a Victim, both with a Domestic Violence Enhancer. Schneider was transported to the Rock County Jail and was scheduled for Jail Court on July 8.
Man resisted arrest after hit and run crash
On July 12, at approxi-
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mately 10:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a Hit and Run crash that occurred at 11117 N. Goede Road in the Town of Fulton. Deputies responded to the area and identified the suspect vehicle. Deputies located the suspect vehicle stopped near the registered owner’s address. The driver was identified as James Kettle, 67, from Edgerton. Kettle displayed signs of impairment, and the subsequent investigation resulted in his arrest for Operating While Intoxicated, 4th offense. While attempting to take Kettle into custody he resisted arrest, a deputy was injured as a result of James resisting. James was also arrested for Felony Resisting/ Obstructing causing substantial bodily injury to an officer.
Kettle has three prior convictions for Operating While Intoxicated, making the arrest a felony. Kettle was transported to the Rock County Jail and was scheduled for Jail Court on July 14.
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
(Continued from page 6) the inning, with run-scoring groundouts from Jesus Hernandez and Echedry Vargas.
The Carp capped their scoring in the sixth, with Shade drawing a walk, stealing second and scoring on a throwing error.
The Sky Carp now head to the All-Star break tied for first place with Quad Cities with a 12-8 record. The Carp will return to play Friday, July 18 in South Bend.
Visit SkyCarp.com for tickets.
Jake Brooks (6-5) continued his outstanding run of pitching by striking out a season-high seven in five strong innings. Brayan Mendoza notched his first save of the season by throwing the last four innings and allowing just one run. Prior to the game, the Sky Carp hosted a Miracle League game on the field, with personnel from both teams serving as ‘buddies’ to the athletes, who took home incredible memories from the afternoon.