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USDA announces expansion of coronavirus assistance program U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced recently that additional commodities will be covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline to apply for the program to Sept. 11.

The following additional commodities are now eligible for CFAP: • Specialty crops: aloe leaves, bananas, batatas, bok choy, carambola (star fruit), cherimoya, cher-

vil (french parsley), citron, curry leaves, daikon, dates, dill, donqua (winter melon), dragon fruit (red pitaya), endive, escarole, filberts, frisee, horseradish, kohlrabi, kumquats, leeks, mamey sapote, maple sap (for maple syrup), mesculin mix, microgreens, nectarines, parsley, persimmons, plantains, pomegranates, pummelos, pumpkins, rutabagas, shallots, tangelos, turnips/ celeriac, turmeric, upland/winter cress, water cress, yautia/malanga

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• Non-specialty crops and livestock: liquid eggs, frozen eggs and all sheep. Only lambs and yearlings were previously eligible.

• Aquaculture: catfish, crawfish, largemouth bass and carp sold live as food fish; hybrid striped bass; red drum; salmon; sturgeon; tilapia; trout; ornamental/tropical fish; and

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MARLENE MEINERT Marlene Meinert, age 80, died Aug. 28, 2020, at the Janesville Mercy Hospital.

She lived, she loved, she kept Jesus in her heart and she was blessed with two sons and their families.

Marlene was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Freeport, Illinois.

She was a farmer’s daughter and a country girl at heart with lifelong friends and new friendships too.

She worked over 15 years at Woodbridge Corp. in Brodhead in accounting. Her favorite past times were reading, working on jig saw

Monroe High School was among the 46 high schools statewide to receive the 2019-’20 Award of Excellence from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.

The award promotes and recognizes the efforts and achievements of schools in the areas of sportsmanship, ethics, integrity, leadership and character.

“Schools and athletics administrators experienced unique and

additional challenges this year with school closures and the cancelation of high school activities in the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” a news release said.

The WIAA oversees interscholastic athletic programs for 513 senior high schools and 49 junior high/middle level schools in its membership. For more information, go online to wiaawi.org or call 715-344-8580.

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• Nursery crops and cut flowers Other changes to CFAP include: In another change, seven commodities are now eligible for CFAP funding for sales losses. Those commodities are: onions (green), pistachios, peppermint, spearmint, walnuts and watermelons. Originally, these commodities were only

eligible for payments on marketing adjustments.

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and crossword puzzles and collecting stamps and knick knacks.

She is survived by two sons, Jeff (Tracy) and Ted (Tao); four grandchildren, Tony, Kyle (Jillian), Jade (Daniel) and Brandon; three great-grandchildren, AbrahamMax and Emmett; and a sister, Jean Loewe, and her family.

She was preceded in death by her

parents, Roger and Ethel McCulloch.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed in Marlene’s memory to the Orfordville Public Library, 519 E. Beloit Street, Orfordville, WI 53576.

Per her wishes there will be a private family service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Freeport, Illinois, at a later date.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family.

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Crossroads business welcomes visitors to 1870s landmark

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Located on the corner of county highways C and X in Attica, one historical building turned business has stood tall through the centuries.

Franklin Grove Etc., owned by local antique fanatic Catherine Cryor Burgweger, is a combined restaurant and antique shop opened in 2010 as a retirement project for Burgweger.

“I really wanted to make something useful out of that building because it was so beautiful and historic,” Burgweger said. “I was at a time in my life when I was looking for that next adventure.”

Though Burgweger is currently working with a limited menu, she still serves anything from Wisconsin-made cheese curds to soups and salads. In her adjoined antique shop, Burgweger focuses on selling recycled and high-quality antiques from Europe and America.

But getting to serve delicious meals and share her love of antiquing isn’t the only thing she loves about the business.

She also has a soft spot for the customers she’s met over the past decade.

“The customers are just awesome, it’s just wonderful to meet people and share their experience and their lives,” Burgweger said.

“To have that has just been phenomenal.”

But the thing that makes Franklin Grove Etc. rise above the rest, besides its homey feel, is its longtime role in the community.

According to the Green County Tourism website, greencountytourism.com, the building was built in 1873 and owned by David C. Heathman. Back then, it functioned as a blacksmith shop and became an important hub for the town of Attica. When Benjamin K. Cleveland took ownership over 25 years later in 1899, he continued to run the shop but added a dance hall and performance spot to the top floor, which he dubbed Cleveland’s Hall.

In 1889, the building’s run as a blacksmith shop came to an end when the Modern Woodmen of America took over ownership.

They used the building’s second floor as a meeting spot. The organization continued to offer the spot up to the community, so the building continued to play an important role.

Although the blacksmith shop is long gone, Burgweger still keeps the history and legacy of the building alive.

She runs the restaurant portion of the business out of the original framework and uses a recently added addition for more practical and functional uses, like the kitchen.

After all, with a love of antiquing and old things, it was the long history of the building that drew her to the spot back in 2000.

For more information about Franklin Grove Etc., call 608-8621161.

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The building, which today houses an antiques store and restaurant, was constructed in 1873.

Local briefs Republicans set meeting The Green County Republicans will hold their monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 Fourth Ave. West, Monroe.

Interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, call Bruce Kloepping at 608-897-8395.

Brodhead student earns dean’s list honor Rachel Straub of Brodhead was named to the summer semester dean’s list at the University of WisconsinSuperior.

To be named to the dean’s list, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieve at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

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News from Parkview in Orfordville:

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MONDAY, SEPT. 7

• Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (wear mask; 50% max capacity) • Parkview Elementary School fourth- through sixth-grade start

• Orfordville library closed • No school

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4

• Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (wear mask; 50% max capacity); storytime at 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 • No events scheduled

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8

• Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (wear mask; 50% max capacity); Teen Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.; Friends of Orfordville Public Library meeting 6 p.m.

• JV football versus Lancaster 5 p.m.

• Varsity volleyball versus Monroe, 6 p.m.

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• Orfordville library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (wear mask; 50% max

• Orfordville library closed • Rock County Farmers Market 9 a.m.

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Sidewalks will turn into works of art during the annual Art Infusion event, set for Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 in downtown Janesville.

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Officials at the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are seeking sidewalk chalk competitors for Art Infusion, set for Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 at various locations in downtown Janesville.

There are 12 spots available for competitors. Of the 12 artist slots, four will be reserved for artists ages 17 and under. The remaining eight will be for those ages 18 and older.

Spots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis with a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Artists will be spread out to various locations, including Traxler Park, Rotary Botanical Gardens, Cobblestone Hotel and the Rock County Historical Society.

The artists will be allowed to draw between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 5 and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Sept. 6.

Chalk artist squares and drawing areas will be protected by a barrier of 6 feet with orange cones and tape, therefore spectators will not be allowed within 6 feet of the competitor work area.

Spectators will be required to wear a mask.

Spectators also will be encouraged to view the art following the competition. Chalk artists will be asked to wear masks if there are more than five people watching that are not part of their own group/ family.

Pre-registration is required. To pre-register and reserve a spot, call 608-289-6091 during regular business hours Monday through Friday or send am email to marketing@janesvillecvb.com.

Award announcements will be made via the Art Infusion Facebook page at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

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Footville rummage sales set for Sept. 11-12 The annual Footville community rummage sales are set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sept. 12.

The sales were postponed in April due to the safer at home order.

To keep shoppers and sellers safe, organizers are asking that everyone wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart for social distancing and use hand sanitizer or wash your hands regularly.

The village is making two por-

table toilets available during the sales. These will be located at Woodstock Trucking, 360 Gilbert St., (at the corner of South Gilbert and Beloit streets) and at Railroad and Old Footville State Bank, 158 Depot St., (corner of Depot and West Centre streets).

Search Facebook for Footville community rummage sale for sale locations, items available for sale and more information.

Parkview adds principal/activities director Parkview Junior/Senior High School has hired Guy Stricker as the new assistant principal and district activities coordinator.

Stricker joined the Parkview district nine years ago as a middle school English teacher. After four years teaching middle school, he moved to teaching high school English.

Stricker also has coached middle

school football, baseball, middle school and high school cross-country and has served as a National Honor Society adviser.

He received his bachelor’s degree in English literature and a minor in coaching. He also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Cardinal Stritch University.

“Mr. Stricker’s rapport with

Parkview students and staff, sound decision-making ability and his familiarity with Parkview made him the best candidate for this position,” District Administrator Steve Lutzke said in a news release. “Mr. Stricker hit the ground running even before his official July 1 start date and immediately became a contributing member of the administrative team.”

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Golf outing raises funds for Monroe Clinic

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Monroe Clinic employees pause for a photo on the golf course during the 15th annual Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation golf outing. Pictured from the left are Wade Weiss, director of finance; Cherri Fields, health information management coach; Chelsea Hardacre, vice president of patient care; and Jane Curran-Meuli, president.

Acuity donates $450,000 to UWW cybersecurity initiative Acuity, through its charitable donor-advised fund, has recommended a donation of $450,000 be made to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. to support the university’s cutting-edge cyber defense program and create the Acuity Cyber Defense Range.

The range will be an immersive experience putting users directly under fire from cyberattacks.

“We are excited about the partnership between Acuity Insurance and UW-Whitewater and the impact that the new cyber defense range will have for both businesses and students,” said Brian Dennis, Director of the Cybersecurity Center for Business, located at the UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center.

“We expect that organizations of all sizes–from local businesses to regional Fortune 500 companies–will make use of the facility.”

“The Acuity Cyber Defense Range will be different from most cyber ranges affiliated with universities,” said John Chenoweth, Dean of the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics.

“While the range will be open to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations, significant time will be reserved for students—and it will not be limited to computer science, information technology, or other specific majors.”

The partnership between Acuity Insurance and UW-Whitewater will allow users of the range to work with cutting-edge technology in a comfortable environment. They can replicate their existing system and also test physical enhancements and equipment upgrades.

“Although most businesses are aware of the threat of cyberattacks, their first experience with cybercrime is when it actually happens to them. The Acuity Cyber Defense Range will help future IT security employees and business

leaders learn how to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from the latest attacks,” said Ben Salzmann, Acuity President and CEO. “Acuity understands the value of preparing for cyberattacks in a real-world setting,” said Marcus Knuth, Acuity Vice President - Enterprise Technology.

“We are pleased to support UW-Whitewater in its initiative to create this training and learning resource.”

The Acuity Cyber Defense Range is expected to be completed by Jan. 1, 2021, and will be located in the Cybersecurity Center for Business.

To tackle the growing risk of cybercrime in America’s business ecosystem, the Cybersecurity Center for Business (CCB) offers cybersecurity education, training, and resources for small businesses, educational institutions, and governments. The CCB is hosted by the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics.

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Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation held its 15th annual golf outing Aug. 4 at Monroe Golf Club.

Participation in the fundraising event included a turnout of 107 golfers and 126 take-away dinners, generating more than $70,000 in support of local health care.

A virtual silent auction was added at this year’s event. Of the 23 items, the highest bid item was a wood fire pizza party at the home of Matthew and Michelle Brukwicki. Other popular packages were 10 yards of installed mulch, two Wisconsin Badger suite tickets and a maple syrup party for six guests.

CG Schmidt served as the “ace sponsor” for the event, with a second-time sponsorship at the $10,000 level. Event organizers also recognized Klondike Cheese Co. and the Green County dairy queen and princess for serving Odyssey yogurt.

“It was an all-around great day with perfect weather,” Jane Sybers, Monroe Clinic Foundation Director, said in a news release. “We are continuously humbled by the support our communities give to Monroe Clinic, especially during this unprecedented time.”

This year’s golf outing supports the Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation’s Greatest and Emerging Needs Fund and the Future of Healthcare Endowment.

For more information about Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation, go online to monroeclinic.org/foundation.

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NOTICE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION TOWN OF DECATUR RESIDENTS ONLY Electronic waste collection will be Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 7:00am-11:30am at the Town of Decatur Town Hall, which is located at 1408 14th St. Brodhead, WI 53520.

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Jamie E. Olson Clerk/Treasurer The Independent Register 9/2/2020 WNAXLP 379851 AGENDA BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2020 HIGH SCHOOL L.M.C. 5:00 P.M. AGENDA I. REVIEW BILLS II. REVIEW BUDGET UPDATE III. ADJOURN The Independent Register 9/2/2020 WNAXLP 380347 AGENDA BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 9, 2020 DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. _______________ ** BUILDING TOURS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 5:30 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE REGULAR MEETING ** _______________

XV. APPROVAL OF 2019-20 BUDGET REVISIONS XVI. 2ND READING OF POLICY JBAA [TITLE IX/SECTION 504 COMPLAINT PROCEDURE] XVII. COVID-19 UPDATE XVIII. ACCEPT DONATION(S) XIX. RESIGNATION(S) XX. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) XXI. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) XXII. FUTURE AGENDA XXIII. ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c) a. Staffing XXIV. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS XXV. ADJOURNMENT The Independent Register 9/2/2020 WNAXLP 380348 NOTICE TOWN OF ALBANY Regular Monthly Board Meeting September 8, 2020 Proof of posting verified – Town Hall, Recycling Center, on the website and published.

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two children in Windsor, Wisconsin.

He assumes command of one of the nation’s most storied National Guard units. The Red Arrow traces its origins to the American Civil War, when its units made up part of the famed Iron Brigade that went on to serve heroically in many engagements throughout the war. The 1st and 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments earned battle streamers at places like Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Cold Harbor, Spotsylvania, and Gettysburg, among many others. Those streamers still adorn the brigade’s colors today.

The same units would later serve in the Spanish-American War before reorganizing at the outset of World War I when the 1st and 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry reorganized as the 127th and 128th Infantry within the newly formed 32nd Division.

The division earned its now famous “Red Arrow” moniker on the battlefields of war-torn France in World War I, after it pierced every enemy line it encountered during the war, including the famed Hindenburg Line.

The 32nd earned the Croix de Guerre from the French government for its tenacity in combat in addition to its nickname, “Les Terribles.”

It again played a key role in the Pacific Theater during World War II as it fought its way through brutal campaigns in New Guinea and the Philippines en route to 654 days in combat — more than any other division in the war.

The division mobilized again in the

early 1960s at the height of the Berlin Crisis and spent a year on active duty preparing for war in Europe before it reorganized in 1967 as a brigade. Since that time, the 32nd Infantry Brigade has played a pivotal role in fulfilling the Wisconsin National Guard’s dual mission as the primary combat reserve of the Army and as the state’s first military responder during emergencies.

The Red Arrow and its units mobilized numerous times during the Global War on Terror, including in 2009 when the entire brigade deployed to Iraq. Elements of the 32nd have mobilized countless times to support civil authorities during domestic emergencies in Wisconsin and elsewhere as well as in 2017, when the entire brigade mobilized in support of Florida during Hurricane Irma.

More than 600 Red Arrow soldiers ultimately deployed to Florida to assist civil authorities with security, traffic control and humanitarian assistance.

Alston replaces Oakley, who recently returned from an overseas deployment as the commander of Joint Multinational Training GroupUkraine. Oakley commanded the Red Arrow for three years and oversaw several major training events, including when the entire brigade completed an exportable combat training center rotation to Camp Grayling, Michigan, in July 2018, and large-scale deployments of the brigade’s two infantry battalions to Afghanistan, as well as the brigade headquarters deployment to Ukraine.

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A new commander is at the helm of the famed 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Col. Jeff Alston assumed command of the state’s largest formation with more than 3,000 soldiers from outgoing commander, Col. John Oakley.

Alston, a native of Monroe, earned his commission in 1992 from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He began his career as a tank and later scout platoon leader in Troop E, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry before becoming a platoon leader and company executive officer for Company A, 1st Battalion, 632nd Armor.

Alston has since served in a variety of command and staff positions throughout the Wisconsin National Guard, including stints as the commander of the 32nd Infantry Brigade Headquarters Company, the commander of the Headquarters Company for the 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry, and the commander of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry. Later, he commanded 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry, the 32d’s primary reconnaissance unit — a post he held from October 2012 to July 2015.

“I’m humbled and absolutely honored to take command of such an outstanding unit,” Alston said. “The Red Arrow has a storied lineage and a place of honor in our state’s military history, and I look forward to helping write the next chapter in that history with the incredible citizen soldiers that make up this brigade.”

Alston deployed to Afghanistan in 2007 as a coalition communication project officer and to Iraq in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the operations officer for the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry. His professional military education includes the armor officer basic and advanced courses, Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Army Command and General Staff College, cavalry leaders course, advanced joint professional military education and the U.S. Army War College.

In a full-time capacity, he has served in various information technology roles in the Joint Force Headquarters-Wisconsin’s Directorate of Information Systems and in 2015 became the director for that department.

He has a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a concentration in American foreign policy and global security and holds two master’s degrees — one in information technology and another in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.

Alston resides with his wife and

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Brodhead Middle School Food Service Department has an opening in the kitchen for the 2020-21 school year. General responsibilities include, but not limited to; assisting with the general prep, packaging, and distribution of meals. Distribute foods in proper portions. Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and general food service areas. School Nutrition is a rewarding job with zero weekend work and holidays off! The position is Monday through Friday while school is in session, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job description available upon request and application forms are available on the District website at www.brodhead.k12.wi.us.

Send completed application to: Food Service Director Dana Wyttenbach at dwyttenbach@brodhead.k12.wi.us or mail to 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520.

Application deadline: Position open until filled.

The School District of Brodhead does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or disability or any other category protected by law in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 897-2141.

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Motorcycles 1986 Honda Magna VF700, 1745 origanal miles, super clean $3850. Call 414-303-8619.

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Sports/Classic Cars 1988 CADILLAC 4 DR DEVILLE 38,000 actual miles. Runs great, looks great, no body damage, never in accident. $4500. Call Bill 262-661-4411.

2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD Convertible, Red, all the bells and whistles, hard top and cover, stored indoors, never seen winter. $9,200 262-662-5050

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in homes built before 1978. Have children tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age if there is a potential for exposure.

Not sure if you have radon? A radon test kit can be purchased from the Rock County Public Health Department for $11.

Safely store any toxic chemicals and don’t allow smoking inside your home.

If you have a well, test it annually for nitrates and bacteria. Test kits are available at the Rock County Public Health Department.

• Keep it dry. Dampness in your home can create a welcoming environment for mites, roaches, rodents and molds, all of which can be triggers for asthma attacks. Keep it dry by fixing leaks in the roof or foundation, and checking for leaky

pipes.

• Keep it pest-free. Exposure to mice and cockroaches can trigger asthma attacks. Store food in pestresistant containers, seal cracks and openings, and use non-toxic pest control methods like sticky-traps, baits in closed containers, and boric acid powder.

• Keep it safe. Secure any loose rugs or tripping hazards. Secure any furniture or appliances that could fall over. Store poisons away from children in properly labeled containers. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and test them annually.

Give your home a safety checkup to prevent these health and safety hazards. If you have questions about lead, radon or well water quality, contact the health department at 608757-5440.

Shari Faber is a health educator for the Rock County Public Health Department. To submit a health-related question for a future column, e-mail her at shari.faber@co.rock.wi.us.

For more information, follow the department on Facebook or Instagram @rockcountyPHD.

Program helps farmers, feeds families A federal program aimed at helping farmers and feeding those in need reached a milestone recently, with more than 75 million food boxes distributed nationwide.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program helps to support farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The delivery of 75 million food boxes has helped an incredible num-

ber of Americans in need,” Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “I couldn’t be prouder of the great job done by the food box program staff and the many farmers, distributors and non-profits that helped to get this program off the ground for the American people.”

The food delivery effort “has required hours of hard work and dedication from USDA employees, farmers, ranchers, distributors and

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Last week, President Trump announced an additional up to $1 billion will be added to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program while the economy continues to reopen.

“This program will continue to fulfill its mission to support the most vulnerable, empower our workforce and uplift great American farmers,” Trump adviser Ivanka Trump said in the release.

As the third round of food box funding starts, the USDA plans to purchase combination boxes to ensure all recipient organizations have access to fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk and meat products.

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• Radon gas causes around 488 lung cancer deaths each year in Wisconsin.

• Carbon monoxide kills an average of 18 Wisconsinites annually.

• Asthma attacks, which are often triggered by irritants in the home, cause about 800 emergency room visits each year in Rock County.

• Accidents can happen in the home when items like rugs or furniture are not properly secured.

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Art, food, beverages and music await at the Sept. 2 Artrageous Wednesdays outdoor happy hour event at the Tallman Carriage House on the Rock County Historical Society campus, 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville.

The happy hour event will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and admission is free.

Artist Marelvi Gaxhaj will display a variety of pieces, including prints, 3D art and design, handmade gifts and décor and attire. The art will be set up in the Tallman Carriage House with the garage-like doors open.

The public is invited to view the art — while wearing masks — and enjoy the historical society grounds while practicing social distancing.

Picnic tables will be available, or people may bring their own blankets or chairs.

Food will be available on site from Stormy’s Grilled Cheese food truck and a cash bar will offer wine, beer and water.

The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra will provide live music.