Alber tson Memorial Library in Albany “rocked” last week when the kiddos came to work on painting rocks for the Summer Library Program Extension. The program runs every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 19 for youths grades K through 4 and includes a variety of different activities: scratch art and homemade crayons, large group games (think parachutes), and home-made car races. The sky really is the limit for this kind of fun.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials, announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will once again be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. during the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair to ensure that safety continues to be a top priority. The fair will run July 31 through Aug. 10.
The Hank Aaron State Trail runs east/west and passes over State Fair Park north of W. Schlinger Ave. west of the Fair Park, Fifth Street within the Fair Park and W. Pierce St. east of the Fair Park. In recent years, State Fair Park Management and Police have worked diligently to secure the entire perimeter of the park by adding metal detectors at all admission entrances, installing more secure fencing, instituting bag size restrictions, and reconfiguring gates, entrances and exits.
Allowing an elevated trail that runs directly over visitors and vendors at State Fair Park to stay open during the State Fair severely compromises this secure perimeter.
“While we understand the challenges this causes for trail users, I believe this is a necessary security measure that will help to ensure the safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors, vendors, operators, and staff,” said John Yingling, Chairman of the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors.
Alternative routes are available in both directions. It is understood that various routes may be utilized based on preference and destination. In advance of the closure, which will begin on July 31 at 8 a.m., State Fair Park staff will post signage on the trail regarding the closure dates and alternate routes. State Fair Park will also be adding additional striping for bike lanes
in both directions on North St. (Adler), which runs between the State Fair Park North Parking lot and the UScellular Main Entrance. Additional information can be found online on the Wisconsin State Fair website.
Questions and concerns from the public may be directed to State Fair Park Police at 414-519-7324. The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, will take place July 31 to Aug. 10. The State Fair offers a unique experience to all who attend and is an exceptional value. Enjoy dozens of free entertainment stages, exciting rides and games in SpinCity, thousands of animals, endless family activities, events, contests, shopping vendors, and culinary delights. For more information, visit the Wisconsin State Fair website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
On July 26, at approximately 2:05 p.m., deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of N. Tolles Road and W. Church St. in Porter Township, Rock County for a traffic crash with injuries. The Evansville Police Department and EMS services were also dispatched. Investigation revealed a Ford F150 was Northbound on N. Tolles Road approaching the intersection when the driver lost control crashing into the ditch. The truck was pulling a trailer with a boat attached and as a result of the crash the boat came to rest in the roadway.
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The Ford’s only passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash. The driver was identified as Justin Armstrong Sr., 50, from Beloit. Justin
displayed signs of possible intoxication, and the subsequent investigation resulted in his arrest for Operating While Intoxicated, 4th offense, Operating While Intoxicated Causing Injury 2+, Resisting/ Obstructing an Officer along with other traffic citations.
Justin has three prior convictions for Operating While Intoxicated, making the arrest a felony. Justin was transported to the Rock County Jail and was scheduled for Jail Court on Friday, July 28 at 3 p.m.
“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.”
Edgerton student earns degree from University of Maryland
Kenneth R. Jones of Edgerton earned a Master of Science, President’s List, in Information Technology: Software Engineering from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2025. To qualify for the prestigious President’s List at UMGC, students must have graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.0.
Jones was one of 6,770 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the spring 2025 term.
Monroe student graduates from Missouri State University Missouri State University awarded 2,824 degrees to students in spring 2025.
The commencement ceremonies took place May 9 at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Kira Lambert of Monroe graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Child and Family Development, Cum Laude.
Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Commencement
participants revealed for Augustana College
The commencement address
Lohmeier reunion at Rock City Park on Aug. 3
The annual Lohmeier Reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Rock City Park in Rock City, Ill. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, table service, and a beverage. Dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Multiple caregiver support groups on Tuesdays, Fridays
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County offers multiple support groups for caregivers of people of with dementia.
The Janesville evening support group is held the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Oak Park Place at 700 Mrytle Way in Janesville.
The support squad virtual support group is every Friday morning from 9 to 10 a.m.
The Sun Valley support group is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sun Valley Church at 1650 Sun Valley Drive in Beloit.
For more information or to make an in-person consultation appointment, please contact Karen at 608-921-7165 or at karen.tennyson@co.rock. wi.us.
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
was given by The Honorable Eric Sorensen, U.S. Representative, Illinois District 17. Ocean Keola Akau ‘25, a psychology major from Pana’ewa, Hawaii, was the featured student speaker.
Participants included: Benjamin Statz from Brooklyn, who studied Business Administration-Marketing and Business Adminstration-Finance.
Beloit resident named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List
Hannah W. Crook, of Beloit, Wis., was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester.
Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors.
Brooklyn student named to Knox College Dean’s List this spring
AnMarie Armstrong of Brooklyn has been named to Knox College’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List.
Armstrong is one of 420 students to earn the honor.
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
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.
Clean Sweep on Aug. 23 for hazardous chemicals
The Clean Sweep drop-off for hazardous household and farm chemicals will be in Janesville on Saturday, Aug. 23. Drop-off event is open to all Rock County residents. Space is limited so advance registration is required by calling the Rock County Land Conservation Department at 608-757-5588. Acceptable wastes include: pesticides, mercury, solvents, oil-gas mixes, old gasoline, and contaminated vehicle fluids to name a few. No latex paint, motor oil, electronics, or batteries as all can be recycled locally.
Information on what to save for Clean Sweep and what to do with common household chemicals are all at the Rock County Clean Sweep website at www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/land-conservation/ clean-sweep or can be mailed by request.
Rates for household (nonag) chemicals: $5 for one small (5 quart) pail of items; up to two boxes/5-gallon buckets of items are $10 each; three boxes or 5-gallon buckets is $40 for all; vendor rates apply for more than four boxes/buckets. County residents can get free disposal for up to 200 pounds or 30 gallons of agricultural chemicals with inventory required in advance.
The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) will present 19th-Century Art by Rock County Women at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3, in the Lincoln-Tallman House.
The program will highlight the artistic lives and talents of 19th-century women in Rock County, featuring painting, music, poetry, intricate hair art, and artistic quilts. Following the presentation, guests are invited to view the artworks on display throughout the first floor of the historic home.
The presentation coincides with the Society’s 67th Annual Tallman Arts Festival, taking place on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the RCHS campus at 440 N. Jackson Street in Janesville.
The festival’s presenting sponsor is Blackhawk Community Credit Union.
This limited-seating program celebrates the local origins and enduring artistic legacy of Rock County – an
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RCHS will present “19th-Century Art by Rock County Women” Aug. 2 and 3 at their Lincoln-Tallman House.
One of the highlights of the program is a viewing and discussion of a painting by Margaret Tallman.
inspiration that continues today through the Tallman Arts Festival. Through this presentation, attendees will explore the lives of 19th-cen-
tury Rock County women via the art they created while also gaining insight into how women were depicted in popular art of the era.
One of the highlights of the program is a viewing and discussion of a painting by Margaret Tallman, daughterin-law of William Morrison Tallman.
Tickets for the presentation are $10 per person and are available online at rchs. us/events or at the door. Advance registration is recommended, as seating is limited. Admission to the Tallman Arts Festival is free; donations are welcome.
Home to six uniquely different historic sites on a 3.5acre campus in the historic Look West Neighborhood, the Rock County Historical Society’s mission is to bridge past and present through capturing and sharing stories about Rock County. Its sites include the award-winning Lincoln-Tallman House Museum, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum and Visitor Center, RCHS Archives and Preservation Facility, Tallman Carriage House, Wilson King Stonehouse, and the Frances Willard Schoolhouse.
The Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (JACVB) is excited to announce the 2025 Call for Mural Artists as part of the annual Art Infusion celebration, taking place Sept. 5 to 7 in Downtown Janesville. For the sixth consecutive year, the event will feature the live creation of large-scale murals, and this year, two new mural locations are set to be transformed by talented artists.
One mural will be located on the highly visible Midwest Storage building at 314 W. Milwaukee Street, a key downtown corridor that already features several vibrant public art pieces. The wall measures 32 feet wide by 26 feet tall and is intended to complement nearby existing murals. The second mural
site is located near one of the entrances to Hedberg Public Library, where a 22-foot-wide by 8-foot-tall gray concrete wall will feature an artwork inspired by the theme “Let Words Take Flight.”
Artists interested in participating must submit their application and examples of past work by 11:59 p.m. on July 30. By Aug. 1, four applicants will be invited to submit design sketches, each receiving a $300 stipend. Two artists will then be selected and notified by Aug. 12.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and may apply individually or as part of a team. All submitted work must be original, and the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau strongly encourages artists from underrepresented communities
to apply, including artists of color, indigenous artists, LGBTQ+ individuals, differently-abled and neurodiverse persons, seniors, and women. Art Infusion began in 2011 as a way to build community through creativity and continues to evolve each year, with a growing number of murals and public art projects transforming Janesville’s downtown. The annual event also features a popular chalk art competition, where artists of all ages and skill levels create temporary chalk masterpieces on sidewalks throughout downtown. Art Infusion draws visitors from across the region and highlights the impact of art as a lasting and accessible part of community identity.
To submit an application, visit https://forms.gle/VS-
jNaZrRwaPMWHfV8. For questions regarding the application process, please contact director@janesvillecvb.com.
The Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (JACVB) is a private, non-profit Destination Marketing Organization, whose mission is to lead, support and promote tourism in the area by promoting Janesville as a prime destination for meetings and conventions, motorcoach, sporting events, and leisure travelers, thereby creating a positive economic impact on the community and enhancing the quality of life. The JACVB is funded by local hotel room tax and receives approximately 60% of the room tax collected by the City of Janesville with the remainder going into the city’s general fund.
The Albany Lion’s Club is once again sponsoring their “Stuff the Bus” service project and holding the “Lion’s Pigout.”
Since 2013, Stuff the Bus has been a project where school supplies are collected for children in the local community. Several business locations in Albany provide canisters for cash donations or bins for collection of supplies. The collection sites will be open until Aug. 26 and each have a listing of items that are need-
ed and specifically requested. Last year organizers collected over 330 individual items and nearly $1,000 in cash which was used to purchase additional needed supplies.
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the club is holding their annual “Pig Out.” Pork loins and loaded potato bar will be available for serving from 4:30 until 8 p.m. for the cost of $10. Carry outs are also available. A raffle drawing is also being held. Tickets for
dinner and/or raffle tickets are available from any Albany Lions member. Raffle proceeds go towards local scholarships and community Lions projects. They will have a dropoff box for school donations in the parking lot that evening.
Phyllis Runaas shared:
“Everyone is invited to this Lion’s event, and encouraged to contribute to the ‘Stuff the Bus’ project. These are just two of our many events held at the Lion’s building, which is located just off Highway 59 on Cincinnati Street in Albany.”
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes on July 16.
The DNR raises millions of yearling and fingerling fish to stock into Wisconsin waters every year. Over 5 million fish were stocked in 2024, which helped fulfill the quotas submitted by county fisheries biologists.
Stocking helps boost natural fish populations where natural reproduction can no longer support the fishery, maintain or restore existing fisheries, and support recreational fishing opportunities. Stocking is also used to evaluate management actions or fish culture techniques.
DNR biologists analyze
data collected from present and past surveys to determine which species and quantity should be stocked, along with other factors such as:
• Public input received during the development of species-specific management plans
• Experimental fisheries management strategies
• Specific watershed goals to restore self-sustaining fish populations, maintain existing fisheries, or create recreational ones
DNR fish crews stocked fish in inland waters, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and their tributaries across the state in 2024.
The following summaries provide total fish stocked by species in Wisconsin waters
in 2024:
Inland waters
• 231,685 brook trout
• 288,290 brown trout
• 10,945 lake sturgeon
• 86,552 lake trout
• 59,112 muskellunge
• 243,588 rainbow trout
• 1,195,570 walleye
Lake Michigan
• 50,184 brook trout
• 475,045 brown trout
• 1,361,857 chinook salmon
• 517,166 coho salmon
• 1,139 lake sturgeon
• 15,495 muskellunge
• 446,150 rainbow trout
Lake Superior • 199,885 brown trout
• 60,732 lake trout
• 54,743 splake
PHOTO COURTESY WISCONSIN DNR Rock Valley Publishing
These surveys are designed to measure the reproductive status of game birds, an indicator of the productivity of Wisconsin’s game bird populations.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in the Game Bird Survey, open now through the end of August.
These surveys are designed to measure the reproductive status of game birds, an indicator of the productivity of Wisconsin’s game bird populations. The data from these surveys, along with harvest information, provide DNR scientists with the key elements needed to make informed management decisions for these species.
“Wherever you are in Wisconsin, you can help the DNR manage wildlife by collecting data in your area,” said Paul Frater, DNR surveys coordinator. “Sightings can easily be submitted through our Survey123 app, and every submission helps us understand how game birds are doing throughout the state.”
Participation in the Game Bird Survey requires no registration, and observations can be recorded using a mobile device. If in a vehicle, participants should only record sightings when their vehicle is stopped and not while driving.
Details
Members of the public can collect information on the types and numbers of game bird broods they observe during the summer months. This information is the basis for monitoring the reproduction of game birds for that breeding year. The deadline to submit observations is Aug. 31, 2025.
Please do not use the app while operating a vehicle.
More information and a link to download the survey is available on the DNR’s Game Bird Survey webpage.
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This data does not include the stocking of newly hatched fry, fish stocked by private fish farms under a stocking permit, fish stocked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or fish stocked by tribal partners.
Visit the DNR’s Fish Stocking database to view stocking data from previous years or specific waters.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant Program.
The Hunter R3 Grant supports projects that promote awareness, understanding and participation in safe, ethical hunting and hunting-related outdoor skills for anyone who wants to learn. These skills offer individuals a unique connection with nature and wildlife and foster confidence and comfort in wild places.
Past grant recipient projects included archery range upgrades for urban after-school clubs, start-up costs for scholastic clay target teams and 4-H shooting sports programs, support for hunting-related expos focusing on recruiting new or underserved audiences,
Learn to Hunt programs and the purchase of outdoor wheelchairs and other equipment for public use.
A total grant pool of $75,000 is available. Individual grant awards are typically limited to $25,000. These cost-sharing funds can be awarded to individuals or community-based organizations, Wisconsin tribes, universities and schools.
The grant is a sub-award of federal Pittman-Robertson Act funds and is administered as a reimbursement program.
The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 15, 2025. Applicants should plan to start projects approximately one year from the application deadline. Learn more and apply on the DNR’s Hunter R3 Grant Program webpage.
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On July 23, Gov. Tony Evers launched the Child Care Bridge Payment Program, which will provide $110 million in monthly direct payments to Wisconsin child care providers through June 2026. This investment was made possible as part of a more than $360 million investment that Gov. Evers fought for and secured in the bipartisan, pro-kid biennial budget, signed into law earlier this month, to help stabilize Wisconsin’s child care industry and lower the cost of child care for working families. The quick work of the Evers Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families ensures there will not be any gaps in direct funding for child care providers caused by the winding down of the Child Care Counts Program.
In the months leading up to the final 2025-27 Biennial Budget, Republican legislative leaders indicated they had no intention of making any direct investments in child care providers statewide. Gov. Evers, who has been working to support child care providers and lower the cost of child care statewide for years, signaled that a budget without direct payments to child care providers was a non-starter and would force the governor to veto the budget if Republicans failed to include these critical funds.
After months of negotiations with Republican leaders, Gov. Evers ultimately secured a $110 million investment for direct payments to child care providers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget, delivering on his promise to ensure providers can continue to receive direct monthly payments to help pay their staff, keep their doors open and lights on, and continue providing high-quality care for Wisconsin’s kids and families.
The final, bipartisan state budget enacted by Gov. Evers included more than $360 million to support Wisconsin’s child care industry and help lower child care costs for working families, a third of which is in direct payments to providers.
“I declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin, and ensuring this budget made real, meaningful investments directly in child care providers statewide was a nonnegotiable for me,” said Gov. Evers.
“I’m proud our final budget makes this critical investment to continue our work to provide direct support to our state’s child care professionals who go above and beyond to ensure our kids have the high-quality care they need and deserve. I want to thank the folks at DCF for their hard work to get this program up and running to avoid any gaps in payments and ensure providers continue to receive this critical support without delay, and I look forward to continuing our work together to support child care providers statewide, to lower child care costs for working families, and to do what’s best for our kids.”
The Child Care Bridge Payments Program, provided through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, is similar to the wildly successful Child Care Counts Program, which was launched by Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration in 2020 and that helped more than 5,700 child care providers keep their doors open, ensuring the employment of more than 75,000 child care professionals and
allowing providers to continue care for more than 430,000 kids. The Child Care Bridge Payments Program will provide the financial stability providers need to stay open, to recruit and retain qualified staff, and to continue providing high-quality care for Wisconsin’s kids.
The initial application window will close Aug. 3, with additional opportunities to apply each month through June 2026. Direct payments will begin in mid-August. Wisconsin child care providers can find more information on how to apply on DCF’s public website.
“An investment in child care providers is a strategic investment in working families, our children, our workforce, and the economic vitality of our communities,” said DCF Secretary Jeff Pertl. “I am deeply grateful for Gov. Evers’ courage and commitment to doing what’s best for our kids and making child care an essential part of this budget. These payments will help ensure providers remain open so that young Wisconsin families are able to balance having a family while working and supporting our economy.”
Gov. Evers declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin and has made investing in the state’s child care industry to help fill available child care slots, cut child care wait lists, and lower the cost of care for working families a top priority of his administration and of this budget.
In addition to the $110 million in direct payments to child care providers, the more than $360 million investment in child care included in the final 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by Gov. Evers includes:
• $66 million to fund a new
“Get Kids Ready” initiative, the first-ever entirely state funded child care program in Wisconsin state history, which will support child care providers serving four-year-olds to help prepare Wisconsin’s kids for kindergarten and get an earlier jump start on learning at a critical time in development. The new first-of-itskind program in Wisconsin is also designed to help ensure the state’s child care industry will receive sustainable, ongoing state investments into the future after Child Care Counts ends. Kids in the program will be taught by child care providers using a curriculum that meets the Wisconsin model early learning standards;
• $2 million designed to help child care providers across the state build capacity to be able to cut child care wait lists and ensure more kids and families have access to affordable child care. The grant will expand access to high-quality child care in the state, including launching an online software platform that is linked to the department’s website to connect child care providers with child care workers;
• $2 million intended to help bolster Wisconsin’s Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, which help parents find child care locally and provide training and technical assistance opportunities to child care providers;
• Over $123 million to increase rates under the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program to help lower outof-pocket child care costs for working families across the state. The investment will
raise rates for the Wisconsin Shares program to ensure Wisconsin meets its statutory obligation, designed to ensure families can access 75 percent of child care slots within a given geographical area and lower the cost of child care for parents; and • $28.5 million for a pilot
program to help support expanding capacity across Wisconsin’s child care industry to ensure more families with infants and toddlers can access quality, affordable child care. The proposal will increase payments to providers caring for infants and toddlers across the state through the Wiscon-
sin Shares program. Under the plan, providers would receive payments of $200 per month for every infant under 18 months and $100 per month for every toddler between 18 months and 30 months. The investment will also help ensure more families and kids have access to af-
fordable child care by helping providers accommodate more infants and toddlers under a new temporary pilot program aimed at aligning Wisconsin with peer states like Minnesota, enabling providers to care for seven toddlers between 18 and 30 months of age per staff member.
On June 29, Orfordville held their 125th Anniversary celebration. Rep. Clinton
and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (center) were pleased to present a legislative citation to the Village on this special occasion. Since its incorporation in 1900, the Village of Orfordville has created a robust community for families and businesses. It was wonderful to learn more about the Village’s history through the displays in Village Hall. From its thriving Fire Protection District to its bustling downtown, it was a pleasure to celebrate the rich history of the Village and look forward to the great things
By Josh Flickinger
BELOIT SKY CARP
A fantastic pitching performance by Brandon White highlighted a fantastic effort by the Sky Carp in a 3-0 victory over the Great Lakes Loons Sunday afternoon.
White improved to 5-3 on the season after throwing seven innings of one-hit, shutout ball. White strike out five and didn’t walk a batter.
Chase Centala followed with a scoreless eighth inning, while Colby Martin pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his third save of the season.
The Carp opened the scoring with an RBI single by Jesus Hernandez in the first inning that plated Colby Shade.
Jacob Jenkins-Cowart drove in Emaarion Boyd with a base hit in the fifth, and Boyd was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run in the sixth to complete the scoring.
With the win, the Carp snapped their five-game losing streak and avoided the series sweep at the hands of the Loons.
The Sky Carp have got an exciting promotional slate for the upcoming homestand.
Wednesday: One-Price Wednesday! For just $18, get a ticket to the game along with a hot dog, chips and a soft drink!
Thursday: Thirsty Thursday! Discounted Miller Lite and Busch Light all evening long!
Friday: Mike “Jocko”
Jacques Bobblehead Night!
The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a Jocko bobblehead!
Saturday: Harry Potter Night: Calling all Witch-
es and Wizards to the ballpark for Harry Potter Night, capped by a spectacular postgame fireworks show!
Sunday: Sunday Family Funday, where kids 12 and
under can run the bases following the game, and families can play catch in the outfield!
Visit SkyCarp.com for tickets.
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As the upcoming 2025-26 athletic seasons rapidly approach, the Madison College Athletics Department announces several talented and dedicated recruiting classes ready to represent the WolfPack. These athletes were signed to NJCAA National Letters of Intent or highly recruited as the graduating high school class of 2025 or as transfer students from another college.
Baseball
• Easton Davenport – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie West High School
• Noah Fitzgerald – La Grange, Ill./Lyons Township High School
• Eason Hurd – Green Bay, Wis./Ashwaubenon High School (Creighton University)
• Chase Maika – Kenosha, Wis./Kenosha Tremper High School
• Matthew Gruber – Union Grove, Wis./Union Grove High School
• Jacob McDonald – Pulaski, Wis./Pulaski High School
• Leronte Fullilove – Madison, Wis./Madison East High School
• Aaron Ploszay – Holmen, Wis./Holmen High School
• Jack Poellot – Cedarburg, Wis./Lake Country Lutheran
Notice of Public Hearing on Boundary and Project Plan for Creation of Tax Increment District (TID) No. 3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm, the Village of Albany Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Wis. Stats. 66.1105(4)(a) at the Village Hall, 206 N Water St, Albany, WI. At that time, a reasonable opportunity will be afforded to all interested parties to express their view on the proposed Tax Increment District Boundary and Project Plan, and creation of TID No. 3. TID No. 3 is being created to promote mixed-use development, along with infrastructure improvements, site development activities, and development assistance. As part of the Project Plan, cash grants may be made by the village to owners, lessees, or developers of property within TID No. 3 and within one half mile radius of the TID.
A copy of the TID No. 3 Boundary and Project Plan are available for inspection and will be provided upon request. Arrangements for either inspection or receipt of a copy of the Project Plan may be made by contacting Jaclyn Essandoh, Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, (608) 342-6005 or by email at: j.essandoh@ swwrpc.org
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Town of Avon Avon Town Hall
16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI 53520
August 5th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Adjustments Committee for the Town of Avon will be meeting on August 5th at 6:30 p.m. to hear and review the application submitted by Valerie Renk, Nadine Miller, Sam Miller, Carly Wood, Ben Wood, and Eleanor Miller appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Town Board on June 3, 2025 in regards to parcel number 6-1-281 located at SW ¼ of SW ¼ in Section 32.
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 608-921-3656.
High School
• Tavian Shramek – Blair, Wis./Blair-Taylor High School
• Charlie Slawinski – Brookfield, Wis./Brookfield East High School
• Casey Wambach – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie West High School
• Braylen White – Brown Deer, Wis./Brown Deer High School
Men’s Basketball
• Mesiyah Ashley – Milwaukee, Wis./Milwaukee Academy of Sciences
• Braylen Blue – Sun Prairie, Wis./Madison Memorial High School (St. Francis Univ. of Penn. and Salt Lake Community College)
• Isaiah Robinson – Pewaukee, Wis./Pewaukee High School
• Carter Sullivan – Stoughton, Wis./Stoughton High School
• Cam Williams – Fitchburg, Wis./Verona Area High School
Women’s Basketball
• Ana Blahnik – Madison, Wis./St. Ambrose Academy
• Chloey Bynum – Green Bay, Wis./Green Bay Southwest High School
• Madalyn DeSmet – Belleville, Wis./Belleville High
School
• Iyanna Green – Kenosha, Wis./Harborside Academy
• Jamera Green – Milwaukee, Wis./Milwaukee Lutheran High School
• Ava Landrum – Milwaukee, Wis./Nicolet High School
• Serinity Metcalfe – Milwaukee, Wis./Shorewood High School
Golf
• Kellan Jacobson – Fort Atkinson, Wis./Fort Atkinson High School
• Micah Lenway – Faribault, Minn./Faribault High School
• Parker Morrow – Faribault, Minn./Faribault High School
• Jacob Schmeltzer – Merrill, Wis./Merrill High School
Men’s Soccer
• Guilherme Dias de Aguiar – Sao Paulo, Brazil/Hoosac School
• Caylen Coventry – Barcelona, Spain/National Extension College
• Gio Diaz – Lake Geneva, Wis./Badger High School
• Finn Dillon – Janesville, Wis./Janesville Craig High School
• Dan Fox – Canberra, Australia/Canberra College
• Paul Glashagen – Saxony,
Germany/Vitzthum-Gymnasi-
um Dresden
• Alejandro Herrera – Madison, Wis./Madison La Follette High School
• Josh Kiltz – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie High School
• Mason Leslie – Huntley, Ill./ Huntley High School
• Jorge Mendoza – Progreso, Texas/Idea Toros College Prep (Iowa Western Community College)
• Will Skinner – Peregian Beach, Australia/St. Andrew Anglican College
Women’s Soccer
• Reese Brekke – Fort Atkinson, Wis./Hardin Valley Academy (Pellissippi Community College)
• Camilla Mariona Gonzalez – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie East High School (UW-Whitewater)
• Emlyn Knutson – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie East High School
• Alexandra Leal – Beaver Dam, Wis./Beaver Dam High School
• Zoey Lovejoy – Belleville, Wis./Belleville High School
• Madelyn Marquette – Janesville, Wis./Janesville Parker High School
• Emmy Troup – Green Bay,
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Town of Avon Avon Town Hall 16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI 53520 August 5th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Adjustments Committee for the Town of Avon will be meeting on August 5th at 6:30 p.m. to hear and review the application submitted by Valerie Renk, Nadine Miller, Sam Miller, Carly Wood, Ben Wood, and Eleanor Miller appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Town Board on June 3, 2025 in regards to parcel number 6-1-281 located at SW ¼ of SW ¼ in Section 32. 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 608-921-3656.
Stephanie Schwartzlow Avon Town Clerk 608-921-3656
The Independent Register 7/23, 7/30/2025 WNAXLP 474546 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY
SUMMIT CREDIT UNION 1709 Landmark Drive Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Plaintiff(s) -vs-
RAFAEL CURUTCHET 202 Railroad St. Brooklyn, WI 53521-9040 Defendant(s)
Civil Claim Publication Summons and Notice 2025CV000123 Honorable Faun Marie Phillipson Branch 1 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing
TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S):
You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). Within Forty (40) days of receiving this Summons, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint.
The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Green Courthouse, 2841 6th St. Monroe, WI 53566 and to Turke & Steil, LLP attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1 E. Milwaukee Street Suite 200 Janesville, WI 53545. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy within the 40 days, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 30th day of July 2025
Turke & Steil, LLP
Attorney Michael S. Oellerich 1 E. Milwaukee Street Suite 200 Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 237-1775
If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 608 328-9433
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Town of Avon Avon Town Hall 16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI 53520 August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
The Zoning and Planning Board for the Town of Avon will be meeting August 5, 2025 to hear and review the application submitted by Dale Amundson with Murray’s Auto Salvage Inc for Conditional Use Permits for the property located at 6821 Nelson Rd, Brodhead, WI 53520 (N ½ SW ¼, N33A of W ½ NW ¼ of Section 3). The application requests reissuance of Conditional Use Permit due to the original not being located.
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 Zoning and Planning Board members, please contact Stephanie Schwartzlow at 608921-3656.
Stephanie Schwartzlow Avon Town Clerk 608-921-3656
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Wis./N.E.W. Lutheran High School
• Chloe Voung – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie West High School
Softball
• Haleigh Benisch – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie East High School
• Madison Boeck – Horicon, Wis./Horicon High School
• Cassie Coffey – Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie East High School
• Ashlynn Fidalgo – Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead High School (Harper College)
• Addie Fritts – Madison, Wis./Madison Memorial High School
• Hannah Gagas – Plover, Wis./Stevens Point Area High School
• Sophie Golembiewski –Monroe, Wis./Monroe High School
• Addie Henderson – McChesney Park, Ill./Harlem High School
• Aubrey Juga – Kenosha, Wis./Kenosha Tremper High School
• Ella Knoble – Milton, Wis./ Milton High School
• Donnavee Kong – Janesville, Wis./Janesville Parker High School
The Planning Commission of the Village of Orfordville will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall at 303 E. Beloit Street in the main board room. The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Conditional Use Permit. Applicant Arce Luis Salas has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to sell cars at 202 E. Beloit Street. 202 E. Beloit Street is zoned C-1 Commercial and requires a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle sales. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation at their meeting on August 21st. The Village Board will hear the recommendation for final approval on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Adjoining landowners or landowners within 100 feet will be notified separately by mail.
Sherri Waege Village Clerk
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WHEREAS, the Chapter 27 of the Town of Decatur Code of Ordinances was passed on August 20, 2019, by the Town Board of Decatur; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Decatur intends to amend this Chapter 27 to include specific citation amounts for code violations.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. Chapter 27, Section 10(B) (1)(a) shall be amended to provide that the citation amount for a first offense shall be $326.50, together with all costs, surcharges, penalty assessments, and any other taxable item of cost as provided for by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
2. Chapter 27, Section 10(B) (l)(b) shall be amended to provide that the citation amount for a second offense, and any offense thereafter, shall be $452.50, together with all costs, surcharges, penalty assessments, and any other taxable item of cost as provided for by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
3. All other terms in Chapter 27 remain unchanged.
This Amendment to Chapter 27 is effective on approval of the Town Board, publication, and/
• Gretta Lewis – Holiday, Utah/Cottonwood High School
• Kelsey Meverden – Schofield, Wis./DC Everest High School
• Sammi Schleis – Beloit, Wis./Beloit Turner High School
• Sadie Svendsen – Huntley, Ill./Huntley High School
• Peyton Syvrud – Poynette, Wis./Poynette High School
• Dalana Trumpy – Monticello, Wis./Monticello High School
• Catheryn Zegadlo – Cottage Grove, Wis./Monona Grove High School
Women’s Volleyball
• Avery Agnew – Milton, Wis./Milton High School (Upper Iowa University)
• Hazel Allen – Madison, Wis./West Anchorage High School (Houston Christian University)
• Allie Andrews – Darlington, Wis./Darlington High School
• Caylee Coggins – Columbia, Mo./Rock Bridge High School
• Makayla Dallas – Reedsville, Wis./Valders High School
• Rowan Harder – Waupun, Wis./Waupun High School
• Samantha Schultz – Oconomowoc, Wis./Oconomowoc High School
• Ella Vosberg – Cuba City, Wis./Cuba City High School
or posting consistent with Wis. Stat. § 60.80.
Dated this 21st day of July, 2025 /s/ Alan Schneider Alan Schneider, Town Chair /s/ David Olsen David Olsen, 1st Supervisor /s/ Matt Meichtry Matt Meichtry, 2nd Supervisor /s/ Emma Brugger Emma Brugger, Town Clerk/ Treasurer
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The Village of Clinton will receive sealed bids until 9:00 A.M., Friday, August 15, 2025, at the office of the Consulting Engineer, R.H. Batterman, 2857 Bartells Drive, Beloit, WI 53511, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for labor, material, tools and equipment necessary for the following project:
PROJECT: C-25-01 VILLAGE OF CLINTON PLAT 3 LIFT STATION VILLAGE OF CLINTON, ROCK COUNTY
Common Excavation 70 CY Removing Curb and Gutter 20 LF Full Depth Sawcutting 85 LF HMA Pavement 10 TON
Concrete Curb & Gutter 20 LF 1-1/4 Inch Base Agg. Dense 15 TON Lift Station, Complete 1 EA Sanitary Force Main, C900, 4-Inch 960 LF Portable Generator 1 EA Restoration 2000 SY
Actual work shall be commenced within ten (10) days after written Notice to Proceed has been issued.
All bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, plainly marked for proper identification. Address all bids as follows: C-25-01, Village of Clinton Plat 3-Lift Station Bid R.H. Batterman 2857 Bartells Drive Beloit, WI 53511
Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $30.00 by inputting Quest project #9799843 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.
com at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $50.00 per set which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check payable to R.H. Batterman and send it to 2857 Bartells Dr., Beloit WI 53511. Please contact us at 608-3654464 if you have any questions. In accordance with Wis. Stat. §66.0901(2), all bidders shall be required to submit a “Bidder’s Proof of Competency” questionnaire, said form is included in the contract document. This form shall be submitted to the Office of the Engineer no less than five (5) days prior to the bid opening. Failure to submit a qualification statement at least five (5) days prior to bid opening may result in the rejection of the bid. The questionnaire shall be kept on file and be valid for the calendar year, subject to the Contractor’s status throughout the year. Additional blank forms of this questionnaire can be obtained from the Consulting Engineer’s office. Prior filing of such form with the Village of Clinton or Consulting Engineer for the current calendar year shall satisfy this requirement.
No bid can be received or considered unless accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Certified Check equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid, payable to the Village of Clinton, as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds within ten (10) days from the date the lowest responsible bidder’s bid is accepted. In the event the bidder fails to file such contract and bond within the time set by the Village, the check or bond shall be forfeited to the Village as liquidated damages.
The Village of Clinton reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive or not to waive any informalities in the bidding. The letting of the contract described herein is subject to provisions of Sections 66.0901 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
After bids are opened, no bid can be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days thereafter. Published by the authority of the Village Board of the Village of Clinton, this 15th day of April 2025.
Rock Valley Publishing is looking for a PartTime Advertising Sales Executive.
This individual will be inputting information from a variety of sources into documents as well as performing other clerical functions in our Creative Department. The 20-25 hour/week flexible position is available now. The successful Data Entry Clerk applicant will possess the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Data entry experience
• Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
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!
• Ability to be detail-oriented while working under a deadline
• Good communication skills
For immediate consideration send resume/job history to:
Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Filemaker Pro is a plus Daytime hours (M,T,W,F) in our Delavan office
Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844
No nights or weekends
Please send a resume, questions or to request an interview time to Heidi Schulz at: hschulz@southernlakesnewspapers.com
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
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
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Position: Housing Specialist
HANDYMAN-HONEY-DO-LIST Tree/shrub trimming, Painting, Power Washing. 608-897-2410. JACK OF ALL TRADES.US
Job type: Permanent part-time, 20 hours per week
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Benefits: Pro-rated vacation, paid holidays and, if applicable, mileage reimbursement for driving to/from inspections
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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).
The ideal candidate will:
• have excellent communication skills work well with a diverse population
• possess strong organizational skills possess strong computer skills
• possess problem solving skills
• have the ability to sit, stand, walk and climb
Interested candidate must submit by email resume and cover letter to: director@evansvilleha.com by April 8. Equal Opportunity Employer 469579
HANDYMAN-HONEY-DO-LIST Tree/shrub trimming, Painting, Power Washing. 608-897-2410. JACK OF ALL TRADES.US
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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
PROMONTORY RIDGE IN ROSCOE, IL Multi Family Garage Sales starting at 7335 Big Stone Circle. Thurs. 7/31, Fri. 8/1 & Sat. 8/2, 8am-5pm. Tools, furniture, Kid’s, teen & baby clothes, stroller, bike trailer, kid’s sports equip, rocking horse, scooters, pull down movie screen, Stamping Up supplies, books, bikes & bargains.
2014 FORD FUSION SE Well main. 108K mi.,$3500. Call or text 608-295-1545
19’ HURRICANE DECK BOAT 85 HP Yamaha, galvanized trailer, needs a little cleaning up, runs great, $5,000 firm. 262-878-4338
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-888-355-6955 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
HAILE TREE SERVICE licensed and insured, aerial bucket and stump removal. 24 hr. emergency service. 608-879-9014
1997 SEA RAY 175 BOW RIDER FISH SKI. I/O Merc., with 19’ trailer, $6500 OBO. Good cond. Richmond, IL 630-212-4945.
496-5739.
2003 WEERES PONTOON 20 ft. Suntanner. Includes lift. 70 hp Johnson. Good condition. Asking $7500. (262) 492-6840
call
CADILLAC DTS Mint condition inside & out. No issues,just turned 140,000 miles. Asking $6,800. 262-742-4333.
ALUMACRAFT
Cars
1977 OLDSMOBILE CUTLAS BROUGHAM Mint condition. 100K miles, $12,000. OBO. Call 262-379-4161.
1990 CHEVY CORVETTE 82 k, Must see to appreciate, red w/ black int. $10,800. 773-213-4834.
Trucks & Trailers
HEAVY DUTY FLATBED 10 ton trailer, fits on semi 5th wheel, very reasonable. 815-291-2381 or 815-291-2382
TROPHY W/ Trailer. 90 HP, 9.9HP & equip. 815-389-2480. Campers and RVs 2016 FLEETWOOD TERRA 34B MOTOR HOME 35’ 27,000 Miles 3 Slideouts 2 New WI-FI TV’s
By Cindy Clint ALBERTSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Here’s what’s happening during the month of August at the Albertson Memorial Library. The Albertson Memorial Library is hosting a bonus Summer Library Program called “The Sky’s the Limit” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays in August on Aug. 5, 12, and 19. We will have creative crafts, fun activities, and engaging science experiments tailored for curious kids in grades K-4. Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram to find out what activity we will be focusing on each week.
The Albertson Memorial Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge continues for all ages. Participants can earn prize entries by tracking their reading. Stop by the library to pick up a reading log.
Read any material – audiobooks, eBooks, novels, magazines, graphic novels, picture books, etc. – to fill the log. Choose a prize for each completed log and return it for a new log – one log equals one entry. Repeat until Aug. 29.
Prizes are showcased in our community display cabinet –feel free to stop by and take a look! Winners will be notified after the drawing.
Come visit the Albertson Memorial Library throughout August and participate in our exciting Sticker Puzzle! Here’s how you can get involved:
• Refer to the key located above the image.
• Use the stickers from the basket on the shelf and place each color in its assigned spot.
• Keep in mind that not all colors shown in the key are present on the poster. Have fun!
Stop in anytime during the month of August to pick up the month’s Grab ‘n Go craft. August will feature “KoolAid Lip Balm.” Grab a kit to create your own flavorful lip balm just in time for the warmest days of summer!
The Albany Joint Library Board Meeting will be held at the library on Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be posted on our website and at the library the Friday before the meeting. Join us to learn about the library’s future plans!
Join the adventure at the Albertson Memorial Library on Aug. 9 and 23 at 4 p.m. for our Dungeons and Dragons campaign – “Shadows of the Infinite Staircase.” Players are welcome to join at any point. If you missed creating a character at the first session, please reach out to us so we
can plan for an early arrival. This campaign is suitable for ages 15 and up. Unsure about joining? Want to see what it’s all about? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a quick summary of previous sessions.
Life often becomes more hectic in the summertime. As a result, our ultimate adult craft bash will be taking a pause. Creative Capers will not meet in August, but rest assured, this crafting party will make its comeback in September.
Join us on Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of “All Fall Down” by Jennifer Weiner. Together, we will explore this captivating narrative about a woman confronting her dependence on pills.
“To write is to read yourself” – Olivia Wilson. Join the Sugar River Writers on Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to share your
passion for the written word with others from the community. All skill levels are welcome. Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook. com/AlbertsonMemorialLibrary, Instagram https://www. instagram.com/albertsonmemoriallibrary or check out our calendar of events on our website at https://www.albertsonlibrary.org for additional information.
Discover non-traditional items and resources
Why obtain a library card? What benefits come with having a library card? Beyond borrowing books, the library offers a variety of services. At the Albertson Memorial Library, patrons can also check out audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and magazines. If you’re in search of something that’s not currently part of our collection, just let us know what you need, and we’ll see if we can borrow it from another library.
Are you in search of non-traditional items? Look no further! Our Treasure Trove, our library of things, boasts a wide array of items available for checkout, including: tents, tables, indoor and outdoor games, musical instruments, cooking tools.
tional interests.
• Recollection Wisconsin:
A collaborative digital portal that offers access to historical and cultural resources from libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies throughout Wisconsin. Explore diverse materials such as photographs, maps, books, oral histories, and more.
• Transparent Language: An online language-learning platform that includes activities designed to teach typing and writing in foreign languages.
• Reader Zone: An online tool that helps users track their reading progress, join programs, and celebrate their achievements.
Take a break from your usual surroundings and enjoy a study or work session here. With Wi-Fi, computer, printer, and fax access, you’ll have everything you need. For some added privacy, consider our upstairs loft area, or reserve our study room or community room.
Looking for something fun to do? Our library hosts numerous free events each month. Join our monthly book and writing clubs (“All Booked Up” and “Sugar River Writers”) or unleash your creativity at one of our craft parties.
Enjoy free admittance to the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Ill., with the Albertson Memorial Library Family Pass. The Discovery Center is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and has more than 300 hands-on exhibits to explore! Our free pass can be checked out for a week at a time. Stop by the library to check it out today! We also provide free access to a variety of digital resources:
• Libby and WI Digital Library: Borrow and enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
• Ancestry and BadgerLink: Great for researching your family history or educa-
• Diane’s Craft Night: Participate in in-person craft projects.
• Creative Capers: Work on your own craft while enjoying snacks and socializing with fellow creators.
For those eager to enjoy a game, we organize a Dungeons and Dragons campaign twice a month. Additionally, for our youngest visitors, we provide Storytime sessions during the school year and Summer Library Programming in the warmer months. Both programs feature engaging stories and activities designed to entertain and ignite the imagination. We have activities and resources available for all ages!
The Sky Carp are inviting young ballplayers to step up to the plate for an unforgettable summer experience. The Sky Carp Youth Baseball Camp returns Aug. 12 to 14, offering three days of free, high-energy instruction at beautiful ABC Supply Stadium. Open to kids ages 9 to 12, the camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to noon and is made possible by the generous support of First National Bank and Trust.
This action-packed camp focuses on baseball fundamentals in a fun, positive environment. Campers will receive expert instruction from Sky Carp coaches and players in key areas including pitching, hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running, while also building confidence, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
“It’s one of the most rewarding things we do all year,” said Zach Brockman, President of the Sky Carp. “This camp brings kids from across the Stateline together for three days of fun, friendship, and learning. It’s a chance to show young players that
baseball is more than a game – it’s a community.”
Each participant will also receive: daily lunch, player autograph and picture opportunities, a camp T-shirt, awards for all participants, pre-game on field parade on Aug. 14, a free ticket to each camp participant to the Sky Carp home games on Aug. 12, 13, and 14, and additional game tickets for family and friends are available for purchase on the Sky Carp website.
To cap off the experience, campers will be recognized in a special pre-game on-field parade on Thursday, Aug. 14, with awards for all participants. Only 200 spots are available, and registration closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, so don’t wait to secure a spot. To register: visit skycarp.com, click on ABC Supply Stadium in the top menu, select FNBT Youth Baseball Camp, or call the Sky Carp Ticket Office at 608-362-2272 for assistance.
Additional game tickets for family and friends are available for purchase at skycarp.com.