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Soil Sisters holds workshop for women farmers

Group celebrates Wisconsin

Women in Organic Agriculture Week

While the number of farms has been on the decline for many years, the number owned and operated by women is on the rise – according to the USDA Census of Agriculture.

Soil Sisters, a project of the non-profit Renewing the Countryside, supports these new and all women farmers with a day-long workshop on Friday, Aug. 4 called Soil Sisters Share: A buffet of resources, support and inspiration. The workshop will be held at Plowshares and Prairie Farm in Argyle.

Cost is $30, which includes lunch; the workshop runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available. See www. soilsistershub.org for registration information.

This field day celebrates

“Wisconsin Women in Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Week,” an official proclamation by Gov. Tony Evers designating from July 30 to Aug. 6 a week to showcase the growth and impact of women farmers in Wisconsin.

According to the latest Census of Agriculture, there are 38,509 female producers in Wisconsin, adding up to 35% of all producers in the state. That’s a whopping 16 percent increase in the number of female producers compared to the last 2012 census.

Wisconsin has 1,334 organic farms, nearly doubling over

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the last ten years.

“Soil Sisters Share is based on the idea that women learn best from each other in a format where we can ask questions and mentor and inspire one another,” explains Lisa Kivirist, coordinator of the Soil Sisters project. She and her family run Inn Serendipity Farm outside Monroe.

“The full-day event for women offers an inspiring lineup of women farmers who share their knowledge and experiences, enabling participants to dive into the practicalities of successfully running farm and food-based enterprises, including value-added enterprises, land stewardship, risk management through income diversification, and body me-

chanics.”

Soil Sisters, a project of Renewing the Countryside, started in Green County over fifteen years ago to bring together rural women to share knowledge, resources and expertise to collaboratively advocate for conservation, sustainability, local food and networking. Featured on Around the Farm Table along with Midwest Living, Modern Farmer and a Top Rural Development Initiative Award winner, Soil Sisters spotlights the inspiring stories of women-owned family farms that produce food and fiber and host farm experiences while stewarding the landscape. Today there are over 200 Green County area women in the

Albany Lions ‘stuffing the bus’ with school supplies for local kids

The Albany Lions Club is teaming up with Albany School District and inviting the community to help them “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Albany Lions Club building located at 402 N Cincinnati Street during the Albany Lions Club “Pig Out” dinner.

All donations are welcome: specific lists of needed supplies are available at Dollar General and Greenwoods State Bank. School supplies or cash donations to buy school supplies can be brought to the “Pig Out” dinner. There are also bins to drop off supplies at the following Albany businesses: Dollar General, Albany Mini Mart, Greenwoods State Bank, Town & Country Insurance, Village Hall and Albertson Memorial Library. There are also cash donation cans available at these Albany businesses: Greenwoods State Bank, Town & Country Insurance, Village Hall, Albany Mini Mart, Dollar General, S&B Tubing, Center Tavern, Dam Near Home, Broughton’s Corner Bar and Albertson Memorial Library.

Dean Houlberg, project chairperson of the Albany Lions Club, said: “The donated school supplies will make a difference in the lives of our local children and will give them the supplies they need to be successful in school.”

Kurt Soderberg, Albany school superintendent, said: “The donated school supplies will be given to students in need through their teachers’ requests.”

The Albany Lions Club has 68 members and meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Albany Lions Club building.

Lions Clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Albany Lions Club, please contact Kurt Dickinson at 608-444-7487, or any Albany Lions Club member.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions Clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www. lionsclubs.org.

About Stuff the Bus “Stuff the Bus” is a registered trademark of the Iowa State Daily Publication in Ames, Iowa and is being used with permission.

Beginning women farmers will gather and gain insights from experienced women farmers along with a team of organizational resources at the upcoming Soil Sisters Share women farmer field day on Friday, Aug. 4 at Plowshares and Prairie Farm in Argyle.

founding group along with additional networks and resources.

The Aug. 4 Soil Sisters Share event will include over a dozen agricultural organizations and agencies at the event sharing resources, funding opportunities and answering questions, including North Central Sustainable Agriculture Resource and Education (NCR-SARE), Wisconsin Farmers Union, Midwest GRIT and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additionally, the workshop will cover body mechanics basics and how to care for our bodies to keep farming for the long term with resources from the Farm Labor Dashboard and AgrAbility of Wisconsin.

Registration is a special educational price of $30 and includes a locally-sourced lunch and scholarships are available. Registration also includes copies of two free books: Farmstead Chef co-authored by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko with seasonal, local favorite recipes from Inn Serendipity Farm and Renewing the Countryside: Wisconsin.

“I love having the opportunity to share my farming story and experiences with other farmers, particularly beginning women farmers starting

out,” explains Chelsea Chandler, the woman farmer who will be hosting this event on her family’s organic vegetable farm, Plowshares and Prairies Farm in Argyle, about an hour southwest of Madison. “Increasingly, female farmers today like myself create innovative new approaches to farming such as improving land access and exploring new markets. We have such an in-

spiring collaboration among women in sustainable agriculture and all thrive and grow by supporting each other in collective efforts to transform our food system.”

On the detailed tour of her organic farm, Chandler will take folks through the high tunnels used to extend the growing season and how

See WORKSHOP, Page 2

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Chandler of Plowshares and Prairie Farm in Argyle

a detailed farm tour including her CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) business start-up story at the Soil Sisters Share women farmer field day

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Sex offender relocated to Janesville area

According to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Shannon D. Davis has relocated to Rock Valley Community Programs, 203 W. Sunny Lane, Janesville, as of July 25.

Davis was convicted of 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography on Feb. 21, 2014, case #12CF203, in Rock County.

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financial support from Wisconsin NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Services) made these possible. The tour will also include the packing shed and converted barn used for wedding and agritourism rentals with plenty of time for questions.

“These Soil Sisters events bring together women in a safe space to collaboratively connect, share and inspire each other,” explains Jan

Joannides, Executive Director of Renewing the Countryside. “The research has shown that women thrive in such peer-based, informal learning environments, especially when we have the opportunity to gather together on a woman landowner’s property and draw inspiration from her conservation actions, like Chelsea Chandler has done on her farm.”

Renewing the Countryside is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

working to strengthen rural areas by building awareness and support for sustainable endeavors, reinforcing urban-rural connections, and providing practical assistance and networking opportunities for people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects. For more information and registration, see www.soilsistershub. org.

While placed at this new residence, the conditions of Davis’s supervision include, but are not limited to: No unsupervised contact with minors; No contact with victim; Not to consume drugs; Comply with Standard Sex Offender Rules; Cooperate with Electronic Monitoring; Have Face-to-Face Contact with Law Enforcement; Com-

ply with all requirements and be a lifetime registrant of the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registration Program. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for the placement of this sex offender in any manner. However, by law, they are required to provide public notice. For further information regarding the placement of this offender, please contact the Department of Community Corrections at 608-758-6075.

UW-Madison announces 2023 spring graduates

A total of 8,625 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 12-13, including students from this area.

There were two live ceremonies: one for undergraduates at Camp Randall and one for all graduate degree candidates at the Kohl Center. Graduating were 6,225 undergraduate students, 1,487 master’s degree students and 913 doctoral candidates.

Keynote speaker Eric H. Holder Jr., the third-longest serving U.S. attorney general in the country’s history and the father of a Badger alumna, praised graduates for grasping the most urgent issues facing America.

“You’re already leading the way,” Holder told them.

Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin said the graduates’ achievements were extra impressive given that most of them were just freshmen when the pandemic hit.

Liam McLean, senior class president, offered remarks on behalf of the class of 2023. He recounted how a serious speech and language delay as a child made him the target of relentless bullying. Now, he leans into that experience to help others be heard.

For more information about UW-Madison, visit www.wisc.edu.

Obituary

JOE WILLIAMS

Joe Henry Williams, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 while at the St. Clare Friedenscheim apartments in Monroe.

Joe was born on Dec. 3, 1936 in Greencastle, Missouri, the son of Bernard and Ethel (Singleton) Williams. He married Frances Hegi on Oct. 25, 1958 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

Joe enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, gambling and fishing. He also bowled for many years with his wife in a league in Brodhead. Joe worked for many years as a welder prior to his retirement in 1990 from Knight Manufacturing.

Joe is survived by his 4 children, Randy (Carolyn) Williams, Brian (Peggy) Williams, Darlene Weckerly and Brenda (Dan) Ball; 6 grandchildren, Tara (Matt) McAnelly, Chelsey (Justin)

Here are the degree recipients from the area:

Albany

• Evan Blumer, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Economics

• Kyle Hulbert, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Geography

• Karlee Kesler, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies, Spanish

Brodhead

• Samantha Anderson, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science-Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

• Klaudia Buehl, College of Letters and Science, Master of Social Work, Social Work

Juda

• Nicole Kamholz, School of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Emily Mauerman, School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Nursing Orfordville

• Lauren Lunde, School of Education, Bachelor of Science-Health Promotion and Health Equity, Health Promotion and Health Equity

Wallace, Sara (Alex) Pins, Rose (Dan) Peterson, Dillon (Amanda) Weckerly and Samantha (Jillian) Ball; 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Eddie (Arlene) Williams; 3 sisters, Mary Spears, Jolene Williams and Millie (Dan) Riley and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances in 2019; 4 brothers, Arthur, Harold, Donald and Glenn Williams; a sister, Betty Kotwitz and a son-in-law, Gene Weckerly in 2019.

in Brodhead is assisting

family.

Shannon D. Davis

The 10U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 1 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Davis Trienen, Coach Clayton Trienen, Oliver Daun, Coach Kyle Daun, Sam Schwarz, Coach Matt Schwartz, Garrett Simonson, Coach Andy Simonson, Grant Simonson. Kneeling: Max Wohlfert, Easton Hazeltine, Callen Purkapile, Jase Sturdevant. Sitting: Reid Williams, Landon Abrahamson. Missing: Ryder Brown.

Twilight in the Park schedule for this week

The 2023 Twilight in the Park outdoor music concerts will be held Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Brodhead, at the corner of Highway 11 and 12th St.

Concerts are broadcast for the Brodhead area on 95.1 FM radio station from 5 to 8 p.m.

Spectators may bring chairs and/or blankets and people may dance if they wish. All concerts are free to the public. Reminder that dogs are not allowed in city parks.

Aug. 6 • Music: The Ghosts in the Room – Americana Style Music.

• Food: Cub Scouts – Hot dogs, chips, drink and dessert.

The 10U Girls Vikings Softball Team in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Parker Allen, Coach Cassie Allen, Charlotte Whitt, Coach Christian Whitt, Tinlee Huffman, Coach Lindsay Roden, Bailey Roden, Coach Gary Roden, Lainey Flood. Kneeling: Braylee Loveridge, Oriel Friedrich, Jocelyn Box, Janncy Wilke, Ella Seibert, Reese Knutson. Sitting: Liliana Burris, Abi DeLong, Kylee Schilb, Riley Schulz. Missing: Whitley Coles.

the riders along the beautiful winding Wisconsin country roads and conclude at Camp Timber-lee in East Troy with a cookout lunch under the main pavilion. Thanks to the local authorities, the ride will be fully escorted.

All proceeds go towards the camper scholarship fund so that every kid has the opportunity to enjoy a week of summer camp. A week of summer camp at Timber-lee provides kids the chance to be a kid, unplug from technology, create new friendships, and experience new things. Timber-lee believes

that no kid should miss out on an unforgettable summer due to finances.

Riders that are interested should pre-register on the website, www.timber-lee. com/cruisinforcampers, or call their main office at 262642-7345.

Timber-lee is a year-round Christian camp located in East Troy. They serve families, churches, and public and private schools with their summer camp, retreat, and outdoor education programming.

For more information, go to www.timber-lee.com.

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The 10U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 2 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Grant Todd, Brayden Scanlon, Coach Chris Scanlon, Henry Hudson, Bradley Dorsey. Kneeling: Aurelius Bennett, Karson McNall, Myles Allen, Landon Paul. Sitting: Lukas Huebner. Missing: Max Wellnitz, Case Harnack.

Music at the Marv schedule for this week

Music at the Marv will be held in the 50 block of South Main Street in downtown Janesville directly behind the Marvin Roth Pavilion on Tuesday night.

Weather permitting the street will be blocked from 5 to 8 p.m.

Music at the Marv features live music, food vendors, beverages and fun.

Aug 8:

• WhiskeyBelles

Cruisin’ for Campers at Camp Timber-lee

Timber-lee Ministries is excited to partner with Wisconsin Harley-Davidson for their first ever fundraising ride, Cruisin’ for Campers, on Aug. 26.

Beginning at 10 a.m. at Wisconsin Harley in Oconomowoc, the route will take

The 10U Boys Vikings Baseball Team 3 in Orfordville for Summer 2023. Standing: Keston Jacobson, Abel McWilliams, Coach Andy McWilliams, Tatem Constantini, Shawn Constantini, Jaxon Letheby, Batan Coulibaly Jr., Colton Wallisch. Kneeling: Jackson Butzler, Emerson Schmidt, Westin Huffman. Sitting: Jonathan Clark, Sawyer Allen, Noah Box.

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Blackhawk Technical College news

BTC receives $150,000 grant to improve digital outreach

Blackhawk Technical College has been selected as one of six community colleges nationwide to receive a $150,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to improve and expand its digital outreach capabilities to better connect with prospective students.

The grant will enable Blackhawk to implement a new user-friendly registration platform exclusively designed for students seeking to take non-credit courses from the college. By enhancing accessibility and streamlining the registration process, the new platform will open doors for returning adults to explore additional career options and seek new paths for personal and professional growth.

“Blackhawk is deeply grateful to Lumina Foundation for their generous support,” said Dr. Tracy Pierner, President of Blackhawk. “A new platform will provide a seamless experience for our students and ultimately expand the education opportunities available to everyone in Rock and Green counties.”

Last year, Lumina launched The Million Dollar Community College Challenge, a national grant competition to help community colleges position their brand and marketing to gain the attention of adult learners. Nine finalists and one grand prize winner were selected. As part of that process, Lumina heard from hundreds of community colleges across the country with strong visions for improving community connections, marketing and outreach. Many of these colleges also expressed an immediate need to improve how they use social media, college websites and mobile technolo-

Fifteen students graduated July 21 form the AIM program at BTC. Back row, from left: John Dorcey (instructor), Ana Domingez-Antonio, Lilly Dresek, Alivia Diaz, Preston Merrill, Cade Vogt, Jack Fischer, Ryan Welte, Brent Grauerholz, Bryan Coddington (instructor), and James Raychel. Second row: Logan Guenther, Jaiden Stricklin, Tobias Tews, Leo Koerth, Griffon Rippl, and Mason Kane (standing).

gy to increase engagement, interest in the college, and access to information needed to make informed choices about enrollment.

“We are thrilled to provide the resources these schools need to connect with potential students,” said Mary Laphen Pope, strategy officer for community college participation at Lumina.

“We intentionally focused on smaller colleges, which make up most two-year institutions. These colleges are vital to education access and economic mobility and need additional investments to bring what they have to offer to the hands of today’s students.”

The other selected colleges to receive a Lumina grant are Iowa Lakes Community College, Bismarck State College, South Piedmont Community College, Central Wyoming College and Guam Community College.

About Lumina Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. They envision higher learning that is easy to navigate, addresses racial injustice, and meets the nation’s talent needs through a broad range of credentials. They are working toward a system that prepares people for informed citizenship and success in a global economy.

Blackhawk graduates

15 students through an Accelerated Industrial Maintenance (AIM) class

Fifteen students graduated on July 21 from the Accelerated Industrial Maintenance (AIM) program made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

“This graduating class is an example of the success we have seen through Gov. Tony Evers’s Workforce Advancement Initiative. On-the-job skills training – programs just like this – are critical to keep our workforce moving ahead and economic recovery going full speed ahead. We are so thankful for you, and we are so proud of you,” Jennifer Sereno, DWD Assistant Secretary, said at the graduation, which was held at Blackhawk’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Milton. In partnership with BTC and the Stateline Manufacturing Alliance, the AIM program was facilitated through the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board. SWWDB received a $1.6 million grant through the Evers initiative and administered through the DWD last fall to implement several projects to help assist and improve the

workforce needs in several critical areas, including industrial maintenance.

Ana Dominguez, a junior at Rock University High School in Janesville, was one of 15 students who completed the AIM program. Most the students were in high school or recently graduated.

“Being in the AIM program was a wonderful opportunity where throughout this experience I have gained knowledge in many areas of manufacturing. I also developed skills like critical thinking, managing time, recognizing and following safety standards,” she said. “Not only are we working on machines, but we are gaining knowledge for our future. Another great part of the program are the tours of companies where we got to see firsthand the career opportunities in manufacturing.”

The four-week AIM sum-

mer program was comprised of Blackhawk courses that provided a foundation skillset for those seeking career opportunities in industrial maintenance and technology. The program can be applied toward a Maintenance Technical Diploma from BTC. The program also included career exploration opportunities at local manufacturers.

“I applaud you for your commitment, the skills you’ve gained,” Greg Phillips, Dean of Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, Technology and Transportation, told the graduates. “Our partners need you; our community needs you. It is programs like this –and graduates like you – that are the key to making a difference.”

2023 AIM Class

• Alivia Diaz from Rock University High School

• Ana Dominguez-Antonio from Rock University High School

• Lilliana Drazek-Loosier from Rock University High School

• Jack Fischer from Beloit Turner High School

• Brent Grauerholz, Blackhawk

• Logan Guenther from from Rock University High School

• Masen Kane from from Rock University High School

• Leo Koerth from Edgerton High School

• Preston Merrill from Beloit Turner High School

• James Raychel from Rock University High School

• Griffon Rippl from Beloit Turner High School

• Jaiden Stricklin from Parker High School

• Tobias Tews from Beloit Turner High School

• Cade Vogt from Rock River Charter School

• Ryan Welte from Hononegah High School

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Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day is Aug. 19

Wisconsin residents invited to help search Wisconsin’s waters for invasive species

Water lovers of all ages are invited to join the statewide search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Asiatic clams, Chinese mystery snails, and Eurasian watermilfoil on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This fun, hands-on effort, known as AIS Snapshot Day, relies on participants to monitor streams, lakes, and wetlands at designated sites across the state, for signs of non-native plants and animals that pose risks to Wisconsin waterways and wildlife. Volunteers have a choice to register at one of over 20 event locations hosted by local conservation groups.

Coordinated in partnership by UW-Madison Division of Extension, UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes, River Alliance of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Snapshot Day is entering its 10th successful year. Information

collected will be provided to the Wisconsin DNR to inform and guide monitoring and response efforts. Volunteers are key to the success of the event.

Last year, over 150 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to monitor more than 234 sites across the state, making for a fun and safe event. “Projects like AIS Snapshot Day are a fun and simple way for volunteers to get engaged,” says Maureen Ferry, DNR AIS Monitoring Coordinator. “Each year, we find new aquatic invasive species.”

For Rock County, Rock River Coalition will host a Snapshot Day event at Kiwanis Pond Park, off of S. Randall Ave. in Janesville. Events are also being hosted in Madison, Elkhorn, Mukwonago, West Bend, and other locations across the state.

This is a free event. Recommended for ages 8 and up, minors must be accompanied

by an adult.

Advance registration is requested to help Site Leaders build monitoring plans. Register online and see all details at wateractionvolunteers.org/ events.

A PDF handbook of what to expect for the event can be found on the website, as well, that also tells volunteers things such as what items to bring.

This young man from Rock County attended the 2022 Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day to lend a hand in keeping Wisconsin waters safer from non-native plants and animals that pose a risk to native wildlife. This year’s Snapshot Day for Rock County will be Saturday, Aug. 19, and advance registration is required.

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ONLINE AUCTION, Multiple Sellers

302 N. Center St., Warren, IL 61087

Bid online, go to Diekenauction.hibid.com or Visit - Diekenauctionservice.com

Friday, Aug. 4, 6:00 a.m. - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6:00 p.m.

Preview date, Thursday, Aug. 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Come take a look

2008 Buick, 2022 ATV, 2020 Aluma Trailer, Coins, Guns, Appliances, Boating items, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Household items, Older farm items, Log Splitter, Lawn/Garden, Miscellaneous & lots more.

Pick up only, Friday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring help, & tools for loading your items. (NO SHIPPING)

Credit/Debit card payment only, 15% Buyer’s Premium. Everything Sold AS IS. Dieken Auction Service, Warren, IL 61087 815-222-0542 Like us on facebook diekenauction@gmail.com Terry Dieken, IL Lic. #440000430/WI Lic. #859 441595

FARM and CONSTRUCTION

EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Saturday, Aug. 12 • 9 A.M.

7526 Old State Rt. 121, Hopedale, IL 61747

For auction list, terms and pictures go to: skauctions.net, auctionzip.com and use ID # 51582, or gotoauction.com and use ID # 10344.

Online bidding available with bid.uselevel.com

ITEMS: tractors, industrial, tillage, planters, drills, equipment, vehicles, trailers, and mowers.

AUCTIONEERS: Brent Schmidgall, 309-202-8378; Cal Kaufman, 309-696-9019

7526 Old State Route 121 Hopedale, IL 61747 skauctionsllc@yahoo.com • skauctions.net

*REAL ESTATE AUCTION*

SATURDAY, AUG. 26 • NOON

Roger & Donna Recoy Estate

LOCATION: 733 Rock City Road, Ridott, Illinois. Watch for Filer Auction arrows.

REAL ESTATE: Well built ranch home on 9.9 acres. Three bedrooms and 1 bath. Central air, add on wood furnace. Oak kitchen cabinets. ADT security system. Generac backup generator. Underground dog fence. Woven wire fence on most of the boundary. Sold subject to owner’s confirmation. Call 815-871-7936 for a private showing and full terms.

TERMS: 10% down at conclusion of auction to the last bidder. Successful bidder to enter into a purchase agreement with no contingencies. Balance due at closing within 30 days. Possession given at closing. Seller to provide title insurance for the amount of purchase. Property is being sold as-is with all faults, imperfections, attributes and errors of description. All inspections, due diligence and determinations are the sole responsibility of the buyers. Sold subject to owner’s confirmation. All sales final.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Plan to attend this auction! Real estate will be offered at noon. Personal property will start at 10 a.m. Check www.filerauction.com for photos and full listing.

AUCTIONEERS: Randy Filer, 815-871-7936; Mike Zettle, 815-238-4955.

— FILER AUCTION —

Helenville, Wisconsin 53137 • Davis, Illinois 61019 IL # 444000429 • WI # 1040-52

ESTATE LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION

SUNDAY, AUG. 13 • Starting at 10 a.m. 20 Huntsman Lane, Plano, IL 60545

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441619

Take IL RT 34 to Sand Bluff Road, go north to Frazier Road, go east to Huntsman Lane, roughly 3 miles north of Route 34 (watch for signs) Comfort Station, Lunch available.

Attendance permitting and if necessary two auction rings will run simultaneously, bring a friend, rain or shine, this is a partial listing only, expect to find surprises. Will update AuctionZip as we find other items.

MUSCLE CARS, TRUCK & TRAILER SELLING AT 12:30 p.m.

2006 Ford F150 FX4, diesel V8 power stroke engine, pick-up, crew cab, 98,660 miles, XLT package, with custom Leer top; 1970 Dodge Cornet RT, 440 4 barrel engine all original 59,646 miles, runs great little rust if any; 1970 Dodge Monaco 2 door hardtop recently rebuilt 383 4 barrel little rust if any; 1967 Olds Cutlass Supreme convertible with 330 V8 4 barrel engine all original AS IS; 1967 Olds Cutlass Supreme coup with rebuilt 400 V8 barrel engine, AS IS, (both cars rolling chassis all interior and trim disassemble); 1999 T-M 7000 lbs., flatbed 24’ x 8’ trailer, tandem axle, steel bed, wood sides, tool box. TRACTORS & TOOLS, DIRT BIKES, LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT, SHOP TOOLS

1946 Case VAC narrow front gas tractor older restoration AS IS, with extra rear fenders, case plow, Case 2 bottom plow on steel wheels; 1940’s John Deer H, disassemble; (2) Yamaha YZ 250 motor cross dirt bikes one needs assembly; Honda CRF 230F dirt bike; John Deer 214 garden tractor 48” deck with blade, rear mount rototiller and snow blower; Toro Pro-Line walk behind 44” weed whipper; Craftsman 24” 2 stage snow blower like new; Stihl FS 46 gas weed eater; Wheelbarrows; Pro Tig 205 Tig Welder on cart; Hobart handler 210 MVP wire welder both like new; Ingersoll Rand upright 60 gallon air compressor; Sandblaster Cabinet, Tecumseh 10 hp generator; Homelife LR 4300 generator; shop press; work bench with Wilton Vice; Craftsman 10” table saw; Husqvarna 450 Rancher chainsaw with 16” x 21” bars; Chainsaw sharpener.

OUTDOOR SPORTING, TOYS, NEON & METAL SIGNS, BEER & AG

(2) KAYAKS Necky Manitou & Wilderness; (2) Alu. Grumman canoes; roof racks for hauling Kayaks and canoes; Weber gas bottle grill; E-Z up canopy; camping related items; several bag chairs; fishing rod & reels; (2) cornhole bag games; large collection of lighted, neon and metal beer signs; several beer trays; Ag related metal signs including a 2-sided Pioneer sign and others; framed Dekalb Seed sack and others; 12 gallon Red Wing crock, large collection of farm toys, tractors & implements all makes and models; different scale models. APPLIANCES,

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021

BKM-TT-V Plaintiff, vs. DUANE R. YAEGER, SHELLEY A. YAEGER, ET. AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Case No. 2022CV000045

Case Code: 30404

Foreclosure of Mortgage

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 2, 2022, in the amount of $89,025.09, the Sheriff of Green County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:

DATE/TIME: August 17, 2023 at 09:00 AM

TERMS: By bidding at the Sheriff’s Sale, the prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1) 10% down in cash, cashier’s check, or bank-certified funds made payable to the Green County Clerk of Court; 2) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances; 3) Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax, costs of deed recording and all costs of sale within 10 days of confirmation of sheriff’s sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of bid deposit to Plaintiff; and 4) Bidders not a party to this action are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Section 846.155.

PLACE: At The Green County Justice Center-Ground Floor Conference Room located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIP-

TION:

OUTLOT 63-D OF THE 1962

REVISED ASSESSOR`S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN FORMERLY DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OUTLOT NUMBERED SIXTY THREE (63) OF THE ASSESSOR`S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS, RUNNING THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (165) FEET, THENCE WEST NINETY NINE (99) FEET, THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (165) FEET, THENCE EAST

NINETY NINE (99) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, PROVIDED THAT THE EAST THIRTY THREE (33) FEET AND THE SOUTH THIRTY THREE (33) FEET THEREOF ARE RESERVED FOR STREET PURPOSES, ALL BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF NEW GLARUS, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

TAX KEY NO.: 0315.0000

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 600 8TH AVENUE, NEW GLARUS, WI 53574

William Patacsil

Attorney for Plaintiff Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 16535 W. Bluemound Rd., Suite 333 Brookfield, WI 53005

Telephone: (414) 831-9729

Facsimile: (920) 221-7719

MLGWisconsin-ALL@mlg-defaultlaw.com

Dated this 7 day of July, 2023. Green County Sheriff`s Department

THIS OFFICE IS A DEBT

COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. DAY

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 23-PR-54

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 1/31/1980 and date of death 5/26/2023, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W726 Dogleg Court, Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 26, 2023.

5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Courthouse, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, Room Probate Office Electronically Signed by Jennifer Prien Probate Registrar

Kayla K. Hiller, Nowlan Law LLP

July 18, 2023

P.O. Box 8100 Janesville, WI 53547-8100

608-755-8100

Bar Number 1026263

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held before the Plan Commission of the City of Brodhead on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Brodhead Municipal Building located at 1111 W. Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin to consider an ordinance amending the zoning classification of the following described property from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 One & Two Family Residential.

Property owned by Brian & Danielle Venden, CSM 5238 (V25-P83) LOT 4, PRT LOTS 3,5,7 BLK 17 ORIGINAL PLAT (507 E 9TH AVE BRODHEAD, WI 5352) IN THE CITY OF BRODHEAD, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

A full and complete copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk for the City of Brodhead. A map of the affected property may be obtained from the common council through the office of the Clerk for the City of Brodhead.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2023.

Nikolai Wahl, Clerk

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CITY OF BRODHEAD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the City of Brodhead Board of Appeals on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Brodhead City Hall, 1111 W. 2nd Avenue, Brodhead, to consider the following request for variance to the zoning/building codes:

Request by Mic-Man Properties, LLC for a variance to 203 23rd Street. The applicant is requesting the rear building setback to be reduced from the required 40 feet to 10 feet. This would allow each business to operate independently. Legal description is:

CSM 3365 (V12-P201) LOT 2

BNG PRT NE4 NE4

All persons, their agents or attorneys will be given an opportunity to be heard in relation thereto.

Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk

City of Brodhead

Posted: July 21, 2023

Published: July 26, 2023 & August 2, 2023

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AGENDA

BRODHEAD SCHOOL

DISTRICT REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI

7:00 P.M.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the Agenda.

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I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

V. INFORMATION REPORTS

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

AGENDA

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. APPROVAL OF BILLS

3. ACCEPT DONATION(S)

4. RESIGNATION(S)

5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S)

6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S)

VIII. SECLUSION & RESTRAINT REPORT

IX. APPROVAL OF TEACHER CONTRACTS

X. 2023 SUMMER SCHOOL OVERVIEW

XI. 1ST READING OF POLICY SECTIONS 3000 [PROFESSIONAL STAFF] AND 6000 [FINANCES]

XII. APPROVAL OF 2023-24 STAFF, VOLUNTEER, & SUBSTITUTE TEACHER HANDBOOKS

XIII. APPROVAL OF 2023-24 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN MANUAL

XIV. APPROVAL OF 2023-24 SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

XV. APPROVAL OF 2023-24 PRIORITY AREAS

XVI. APPROVAL OF 2022-23 BUDGET REVISIONS

XVII. BUILDING & GROUNDS UPDATE

XVIII. FACILITY PLANNING COMMITTEE

XIX. FUTURE AGENDA

XX. ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)

a. Staffing • Consideration of Compensation of an Employee

XXI. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

XXII. ADJOURNMENT

Persons needing special accommodations should call (608) 897-2141 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

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AGENDA

BRODHEAD SCHOOL

DISTRICT

TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 4:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. GROUND RULES

II. PROPOSALS FROM BOE/BEA

III. DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS/DECISION

IV. ADJOURN

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AGENDA

BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

HIGH SCHOOL LMC 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 4:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. REVIEW BILLS

II. REVIEW BUDGET UPDATE

III. ADJOURN

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AGENDA

BRODHEAD SCHOOL

DISTRICT BOARD/LEADERSHIP/ ADMINISTRATION PRIORITY AREAS MEETING

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

HIGH SCHOOL LMC 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI

5:00-7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTIONS

II. REVIEW DISTRICT DATA

a. Survey Information (Parent, Staff, Student)

b. Trends Document

c. Previous Year’s Priority Areas

III. DISCUSS/DECIDE PRIORI-

TY AREAS FOR 2023-24

IV. ADJOURNMENT

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FERNE R. GRUBER AKA FERN R. GRUBER

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 23-PR-57

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 04/26/1930 and date of death 06/17/2023, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N4099 County Road E, Brodhead, WI 53511.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 1, 2023.

5.

Rock County Sheriff’s office to offer safety courses for hunters

Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer two Hunter Safety Education Courses this fall at the Edgerton Conservation Club, 900 Stoughton Road in Edgerton.

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, is required to complete a Hunter Safety Education Course to legally hunt in Wisconsin. It is recommended that participants be at least 12 years of age or turn 12 shortly following completion of the class.

Hunter Safety Education Courses:

Class #1

• Mandatory Registration: Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Edgerton

Conservation Club

• Class: Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edgerton Conservation Club

Class #2

• Mandatory Registration: Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at Edgerton

Conservation Club

• Class: Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 24 from 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edgerton Conservation Club

Online enrollment is now open for Class #1. Complete the online enrollment form to reserve a seat. Class size is limited to thirty students. Upon submission of the online enrollment form, the submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with information on the mandatory inperson registration meeting. Online enrollment for Class #2 will open after Class #1. Enroll at: www.co.rock. wi.us/departments/sheriff-s-office/recreational-patrol/hunter-education

A class fee of $10 per student will be collected at the in-person registration meeting. The student, and a parent or legal guardian if the student is underage, must attend the mandatory registration meeting for the student to take the course. Students will receive course materials at the in-person registration meeting. Please direct any questions to Deputy Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock.wi.us.

Text-to-911 service for Rock County announces temporary outage

The Rock County Communications Center has announced a temporary outage of Text-to-911 Services for Rock County as of July 26.

The county is beginning a readiness testing period to merge their phone system with NextGeneration911 technology. During the cutover period, the ability to text 911 in Rock County will be unavailable. The ability to call 911 and the Non-Emergency number (608-757-2244) will still be operational as normal.

The expected completion date is Thursday, Aug. 17. Once all work has been completed and the systems are functional, information will be shared indicating such.

DNR asks public for help completing surveys of deer and game birds

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help collecting crucial deer and game bird management data. The data will be collected starting Aug. 1 through the Operation Deer Watch Survey and the Game Bird Brood Observations Survey.

These surveys are designed to measure the reproductive status of deer and game birds.

Data from public observations is used to collect crucial deer and game bird management

data, including a fawn-to-doe ratio for deer and a poult-to-hen ratio for game birds. These ratios are then compared to data from previous years to estimate how productive this year’s deer herd/game birds are.

“Whenever you are out and about in Wisconsin, you can share observations of deer and game birds through the Survey123 submission tool,” said Jes Rees Lohr, Assistant DNR Surveys Coordinator.

ISTOCK.COM/R_KOOPMANS PHOTO Brodhead Independent Register Public surveys reporting game bird sightings like the ruffed grouse help the DNR monitor the reproduction of game birds for that breeding year.

help wanted business & service

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

Rock Valley Publishing , your hometown newspapers serving the stateline has an opening for an experienced Media Sales Representative to call on current and new accounts in a protected sales territory.

Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant.

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!

For immediate consideration send resume/job history to: Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising

Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com

Fax: (262) 725-6844

Misc Services

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Automobiles

1979 FORD RANCHERO Engine changed, needs work, clean title. $2,000. 815-363-7535.

2000 GMC SAVANA 3500 5.7L, 179,940 mi., some rust, but very solid. Quiet-running work truck. $4,500. 608-445-2067

2008 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE Auto, pwer brakes & steering, air cond., red, 157000 mi., $5,900. OBO. 262-662-5050.

2011 BUICK REGAL Dark blue, mint cond., 111,000 miles. $7,000 262-215-3478.

Boats

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

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

Motorcycles

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON wideglide, softtail. Vince & hind pipes. Runs & looks very good. $7,250/OBO. 608-934-5411

Sports/Classic Cars

AVENGER FORD GT40 Mid eng., Buick turbo v-6, 4 sp., tube frame w/roll bar. See the movie “Ford Verses Ferrari.” Many spare parts. Please call 847-838-1916. MANTA MIRAGE, STREET CANAM CAR Mid. eng. Chev V8,4 spd, tube frame w/roll bar, Almag 35 custom wheels, bright yellow, excellent cond., show winner. Please call for details. 847-8381916

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 HOUS-

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Brodhead:

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2 & 3 bedroom apartments. If rental assistance is available your rent is based on 30% of your gross adjusted income. Otherwise rent for a 2 bedroom starts at $590 and for a 3 bedroom rent starts at $620. The rent includes water, sewer, and garbage collection, along with off street parking and laundry facilities. Stove and refrigerator is furnished. No lawn to mow, as we take care of that for you.

Call today at 1-800-938-3226. This institution is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider.

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Announcements

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

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

Burial Needs

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

1977 SYLVAN 16’ CONSOLE STEERING w/cover, replaced flooring, transum, carpet, swivel seats. 1985-50HP Mercury SS prop. Minn Kota trolling motor. Lowrance locator, down riggers,trailer and xtra’s. $3,500 OBO. 262-758-7663.

1989 17’ MAXUM I/O w/trl, 3.0 Merc,4 cyl., 130 HP, open bow, good cover. $2,200 708-9809412.

2020 BAYLINER 160 ELEMENT 16 ft’ 75 HP Merc EFI Outboard, swing tongue trailer. $19,900. Call or text 224-725-0926.

Trucks & Trailers

2002 CHEVY SUBURBAN Solid running truck (4WD), 272K overall,137K engine, 34K transmission miles. $2,350 262-758-4685.

2009 DODGE RAM BIG HORN Runs and Rides Good, Some Rust. $4000.00

Zoo takes the stage to announce 2023 A La Carte headliners

The Milwaukee County Zoo is excited to announce the entertainment headliners for this year’s A La Carte at the Zoo, presented by Meijer.

The four-day festival – a Milwaukee tradition – takes place Aug. 17-20. Hours for the festival are Thursday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

Vertical Horizon

Miller Lite Caribou Stage

Vertical Horizon’s vibrant, high-energy alternative/pop rock shows are filled with an assortment of their well-known hits. The band – then and now – is led by founder, lead singer, and guitarist Matt Scannell, who penned their 1999 breakthrough album, “Everything You Want.” More than two million copies were sold, and the title song captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts. It went on to become Billboard’s most-

played single of 2000. The band’s success continued with “You’re a God,” reaching #3 on Billboard’s Adult Chart and

“Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)” hitting #4 on the Billboard charts. County star Gary Allan later covered “Best I Ever Had,” making it a Top 20 country hit in 2005.

Friday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

Eli Young Band

Miller Lite Caribou Stage

The Grammy-nominated

Eli Young Band has always been unique in modern country music as a true “band of brothers” who cling fast to their Texas roots while maintaining an impressive collection of chart-toppers. Since the band’s formation as college classmates 20 years ago, the band has amassed 14 Billboard-charting singles, including four #1 hits via quadruple Platinum “Crazy Girl” and double Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” plus Platinum “Love Ain’t” and “Drunk Last Night,” while also earning an ACM Award for Song of the Year. Sing along to their soulful, heartson-fire brand of country.

Saturday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

The Record Company

Miller Lite Caribou Stage

The Record Company is a blues-rock trio, fronted by Wisconsin native Chris Vos – and the band’s performance at A La Carte marks a true, poetic homecoming for Vos, a Milwaukee music scene veteran even prior to The Record Company’s formation. Influenced by The Rolling Stones and John Lee Hooker, the band’s first full-length album, “Give It Back to You,” was released in 2016. The lead single, “Off the Ground,” reached #1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, and the album was nominated in 2017 for the Grammy Awards’ Best Contemporary Blues Album. “Life to Fix,” the lead single off the band’s second studio album, “All of

This Life,” topped the charts in 2018, also hitting #1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.

The 2023 A La Carte at the Zoo will come alive with music, food, and fun – and don’t forget the over 2,000 animals! Popular Milwaukee restaurants will be located throughout the park, offering delicious fare, while six stages of entertainment are sure to offer musical stylings for all. From hip-hop and jazz to Top 40 and everything in between, get your groove on near your favorite animal!

In addition to the fabulous food, A La Carte wouldn’t be complete without zoo favorites like the Safari Train sponsored by North Shore Bank, Animal in Action Talks, Ocean Connections, Carousel sponsored by Penzeys, Goat Yard, and Kohl’s Wild Theater.

New this year, bundle up for Dino Don’s Journey to the Ice Age sponsored by Sendik’s Food Market. Trek

through the zoo’s forest and marvel as extinct creatures are brought back to life. Then visit some of the giants’ modern-day counterparts at the zoo!

Be transported to the mists of Rwanda with Gorilla Trek, a fully immersive, 360-degree virtual reality film with motion platform seating. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat – a journey you’ll never forget.

Tickets for A La Carte at the Zoo are on sale now at shop.milwaukeezoo.org/#/ SpecialEvents/ALaCarte. All musical entertainment is included with admission. Food, special attractions, and zoo rides can be purchased for an additional fee. Zoological Society membership is valid for A La Carte. For more information, contact the zoo’s Marketing and Communications Division at 414.256.5466 or visit milwaukeezoo.org/visit/upcoming-events.

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• Surveys (Continued from page 6)

“Every submission increases our dataset and helps Wisconsin have a clearer picture of how wildlife is doing. Everyone interested in wildlife, from hunters and trappers to outdoor enthusiasts, is encouraged to participate. It’s an easy way to be involved in wildlife management in our state.”

The deadline to submit bird observations for the Game Bird Brood Survey is Aug. 31. The deadline to submit deer observations for the Operation Deer Watch Survey is Sept. 30.

Participation in both surveys

is simple. It doesn’t require registration and can be done using a mobile device. If in a vehicle, participants should only record sightings when their vehicle is stopped, not while driving.

For Operation Deer Watch, the public should report the location, deer type (buck, doe or fawn) and the number of deer seen. This information helps to determine the fawn-to-doe ratio and, ultimately, deer population estimates. More information is available on the Operation Deer Watch webpage at dnr.wiscon-

sin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/ summerdeer.html.

For Game Bird Brood Observations, the DNR needs to know the bird species (turkey, ruffed grouse or pheasant), the type (adult or poult) and the number observed of each type. This information is a basis for monitoring the reproduction of game birds for that breeding year. More information is available on the Game Bird Brood Observations webpage at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ WildlifeHabitat/GameBirdBroodObservations.

Vertical Horizon – Aug. 17

Eli Young Band – Aug. 18 The Record Company –Aug. 19