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Sunny Peace Prairie donated to land trust
Nature reserve finds stewards ready to continue restoration
By Aryn Swann
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOUTHERN WISCONSIN LAND CONSERVANCY
In December of 2023, the Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy (SWLC) was approached by the Aulabaugh family about becoming the new owners and land stewards for the local nature reserve of Sunny Peace Prairie.
Back in 2004 the Aulabaugh Family embarked on rescuing the 75 acre property that would one day become Sunny Peace Prairie. The property was slated to become a quarry for a mining group, but the Aulabaugh family had different plans, a nature reserve for all to enjoy and find peace in nature at.
Over the last two decades the Aulabaugh’s have embraced conservation and worked to restore the land back to its natural state. Dedicated to their yellow labrador, Sunny, today it stands as a public prairie for the community to visit and experience the restorative effects of nature. It features approximately 42 acres of dry prairie restoration, 10 acres of woods and around 23 acres of cropland.
The property has undergone significant ecological restoration and was protected under a conservation easement in 2018. This ensures that it will never be able to be developed into anything other than a natural space.
SWLC plans to continue restoration efforts on the property, keep it open to the
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We are honored to accept this extraordinary gift of restored working land from Norm and Carol.” – SWLC Secretary and Ecologist, Susan Lehnhardt
public, and to expand educational programming onsite.
The Prairie and its structures will begin to serve as a location for collaborative events for several other conservation organizations, including SWLC, the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association, the Applied Ecological Institute and the Lower Sugar River Field Station.
As an organization SWLC is excited to be involved in stewarding a second local nature reserve.
“We are honored to accept this extraordinary gift of restored and working land from Norm and Carol, and to carry
on their legacy of land stewardship and sharing the land with their community as they envision,” said Susan Lehnhardt, SWLC Secretary and Ecologist.
This opportunity to further enrich a community through safe access to nature is paramount to our mission.
Sunny Peace Prairie is located at 2604 S. Coon Island Road in Orfordville.
For more information about Sunny Peace Prairie visit the website at www.swconservancy.org and check out the property’s profile under the protected lands page or visit the public events calendar.
Social media video contest held for Rock County high school students
Together with the National Family Partnership (NFP) Red Ribbon Week and the Rock County Prevention Network, Rock County Public Health (RCPH) is excited to announce a social media video contest for high school students. The theme Life is a Movie: Film Drug Free encourages students to think about sober driving and staying safe behind the wheel.
RCPH encourages all 9 to 12 grade students in Rock County to participate. Students require permission from their parent or guardian, and participants must follow complete eligibility rules.
Videos will be submitted online as well as posted on Instagram and/or TikTok using the hashtag #DriveSafeRock2024. Students are encouraged to be as creative and original as they like while following contest rules. Video submissions begin on Oct. 16 and end at 10 p.m. on Oct. 31.
The top three video creators will receive prizes, courtesy of community partners. RCPH thanks the Rock County Prevention Network for coordinating these prizes:
• First prize: $200 gift card to Kwik Trip
• Second prize: $50 gift card to Texas Roadhouse
• Third prize: Four Culver’s value baskets
The student’s work will be judged based on the rubric provided. Judges include RCPH staff, Rock County Prevention Network staff, and local community volunteers from law enforcement and local theatre.
“The Red Ribbon theme contest is just one of the ways NFP raises awareness in our communities. Each year, we encourage the public to share their perspectives on living drug-free. This year, we invite them to showcase what drug-free living means to them through photography, serving as representatives of our collective commitment to a drug-free lifestyle,” stated Peggy B. Sapp, President of NFP.
Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free was selected because it inspires individuals to play their part in fostering safe, healthy, and drug-free communities. From healthcare professionals to educa-
tors, parents, and beyond, the theme underscores the collective impact achievable through this dedication.
RCPH and its partners look forward to how Rock County students use their talents to spread awareness about sober driving.
RCPH would like to thank
our partner, the Rock County Prevention Network. They would also like to thank Kwik Trip, Texas Roadhouse, and Culver’s for their generosity and participation. For specific questions regarding contest rules and submission, please email Julia at the Rock County Prevention network.
Monster Mash Bash and Zombie Run selling tickets
Downtown Janesville Inc. (DJI) introduces two new Halloween events that will take place during the Downtown Janesville Halloweekend on Saturday, Oct. 26. The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat will take place that day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the new Monster Mash Bash held from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Venue, and a Zombie Run at 5:30 p.m. on Festival Street.
The Monster Mash Bash is presented by TDS Fiber. This family-friendly Halloween party will feature a DJ dance party, face painting, magic show, costume parade, raffles, and more. DJI encourages locals to bring the children downtown for free trick-or-treating, grab lunch at a local downtown restaurant, and then head over to The Venue for the Monster Mash Bash. Tickets are $10 per person, two and under are free. Anyone interested can purchase tickets now at https://downtownjanesville.com/event/monstermash-bash/.
The Zombie Run presented by Petland will feature a 5K and 1 mile walk or run. Check-in will start at 4 p.m. on Festival Street and the race will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dress up as a zombie for a chance to win prizes, enjoy a beer or seltzer from Second Salem Brewing, music by DJ Lalo, and photo-ops with zombies and the Wisconsin Ghostbusters. Leashed well-behaved dogs are allowed to participate and can win a prize from Petland for best dressed, as well as receive a free glow-in-the-dark bandana from Nowlan Personal Injury Team. It’s going to be a frightfully fun evening. Tickets are $45 and include a finisher medal, commemorative t-shirt, glow stick necklace, race bib, and professional race timing. Get those tickets today at https:// downtownjanesville.com/event/downtown-janesvillezombie-run/
All proceeds from these new events go towards supporting DJI. Downtown Janesville Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to activate and beautify downtown Janesville. If interested in sponsoring the new events, please email elaina@downtownjanesville.com.
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A view overlooking the prairie from the hilltop at Sunny Peace Prairie.
Wild geranium in the woods at Sunny Peace Prairie.
Native Lupine in the dry prairie at Sunny Peace Prairie.
Gov. Evers announces $115M in grants to 35 local and tribal communities
Money earmarked for new construction and renovations of public
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), recently announced over $115 million in grants to local and Tribal communities through DOA’s Flexible Facilities Program (FFP). Funded through the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) Capital Projects Fund (CPF) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan Act, these grants will go toward funding public facility expansion or improvement projects designed to provide reliable broadband access to local communities, including libraries, community centers, and multi-purpose community facilities.
“We’re working to build the 21st-century infrastructure and workforce Wisconsin needs to meet the demands of the 21st Century, including ex-
panding access to high-speed internet. Every Wisconsinite should have access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, and these investments will help build upon our work to close the digital divide, especially in our rural areas and communities,” said Gov. Evers. “I’m incredibly proud to be working alongside our dedicated state agencies and federal partners to help bolster our public infrastructure, including supporting our libraries and community centers and expanding access to critical services for folks in every corner of our state.”
“Access to reliable internet is a necessity for Wisconsinites across the state to attend school, make doctor appointments, manage their farms, and run their businesses,” said U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin). “I’m thrilled to work with state and local partners to expand internet access in our communities, level the playing field, and ensure everyone in Wisconsin has the opportunity to thrive.”
“The Biden-Harris Admin-
istration is making significant progress nationwide to ensure Americans have access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide,” said U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo. “With these resources, Wisconsin families and small business owners will gain access to new economic opportunities and vital services like healthcare and education.”
“We’ve seen a lot of interest in these projects to remove barriers and expand vital broadband services for Wisconsinites,” said DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld. “I’m excited about the variety of projects these grants will help support across the state.”
The state of Wisconsin received a total of $189 million from the CPF for the FFP, the CPF Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, and for the previously announced Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to support high-quality multi-purpose community facilities and help address
high-speed internet access, affordability, and adoption in the state. DOA was originally awarded $107 million from the CFP to support the FFP, and an additional more than $7 million was made available through savings across CPF programs.
In December, Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, DOA, and the PSC announced Treasury’s approval of the state’s plans to utilize $140 million of federal funds from the CFP to create the two new grant programs, the FFP and the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program.
The FFP is designed to fund community facility projects such as public libraries, community centers, and multi-purpose community facilities in order to address critical requirements of digital and broadband access resulting from or exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The projects are intended to serve disadvantaged populations most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and who have limited or no
remote access to broadband.
The funded projects must provide new, renovated, or expanded facilities, broadband/ high-speed internet service, and other digital connectivity equipment, and devices that will enable remote access to work, education, and health monitoring activities and resources. Wisconsin has committed to awarding at least $20 million in FFP grants to projects that include the construction, renovation, or expansion of public library facilities, in addition to digital technology and connectivity improvements within said facilities.
The FFP is open to all units of general local government and Tribal governments in Wisconsin. The maximum award is $4.25 million.
The CPF-FFP projects aim to:
• Directly support recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by strengthening and improving the public infrastructure to provide the digital resources necessary for Wisconsinites to be able to access remote work, education, and healthcare monitoring opportunities;
• Enable investments in capital assets designed to address inequities in access to critical services; and
• Provide 21st-century public infrastructure necessary to access critical services, including a high-quality and affordable broadband internet connection.
President Biden’s ‘Internet for All’ Initiative and reach Gov. Evers’ goal of bridging Wisconsin’s digital divide.
A summary of just a few of the applications awarded grant funding by region are:
• Beloit, $3,890,558 –Funding will assist with public library renovations, which will benefit over 11,000 individuals, including those with higher-than-average poverty and unemployment rates and children who score below proficient in math and reading. Funding will go towards library expansions, which will include six classrooms, three computer labs, and an interactive children’s learning space. Additionally, this project will include access to high-speed internet and address disparities in education, workforce development, and healthcare services.
• Elkhorn, $2,172,006 –Funding will assist with public library renovations, which will benefit over 3,500 individuals, including minority and elderly groups, individuals experiencing poverty, and those lacking access to internet and technology. Funding will go towards expanding the existing library space, including the construction of four study rooms, two telemedicine rooms, and two classrooms with eight laptop computers. This project will expand the broadband, educational, career, and healthcare community resources available to people in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers’ administration has done more to expand access to high-speed internet than any other administration in state history. Since 2019, Gov. Evers has allocated more than $345 million in state and federal funds to expand high-speed internet, including the largest state investment in state history. These investments have made it possible for the Commission to award grants to help more than 410,000 homes and businesses access new or improved broadband services.
In his most recent budget, the governor recommended allocating $750 million in state funding for broadband expansion to supplement the federal funding being allocated to the state in coming years. Unfortunately, despite that the federal funds Wisconsin expects to receive will not be sufficient to address the broadband needs across the state, Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature removed this funding from the final budget and provided $0 in new funding for broadband.
In addition to state and federal investments, in 2020, Gov. Evers created the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access to advise the governor and the Legislature on broadband actions, policies, and strategies to successfully expand high-speed internet in Wisconsin. In 2021, Gov. Evers declared it the Year of Broadband Access, and during that year, Gov. Evers directed $100 million in federal funds to broadband expansion—the largest single round of broadband investment in state history. Further, last year, Gov. Evers, together with the PSC and the Department of Public Instruction, also announced the launch of the Internet Discount Finder website to help Wisconsin households find and access affordable internet.
The Evers Administration is continuing this work as the PSC prepares to implement
• Madison, $4,250,000 –Funding will assist with the construction of a new public library and Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. The project will benefit over 19,300 individuals, including those who experience a higher rate of poverty and lowered access to internet and transportation.
The new library will have meeting rooms, classrooms, a quiet reading room, and a family space. This project will offer free high-speed internet and computer access, and it will feature a Tech Hub with ten workstations and 15 laptops.
• Milwaukee County, $3,967,737 – Funding will assist with the renovation of the Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center. The project will benefit over 700 individuals, including minority populations, elderly individuals, and those experiencing poverty and health challenges. Funding will go towards expanding the existing community center with a telemedicine room, a multi-purpose space, and a computer lab with 12 desktop computers. The project will include the addition of technical equipment in an effort to allow individuals greater access to updated and improved educational, vocational, and nutritional programming.
• New Glarus, $4,250,000 – Funding will assist with the construction of a new public library. The project will benefit over 6,100 individuals, including those who face challenges related to living in a rural area with a lack of access to reliable high-speed internet. The new library space will have a children’s programming area, a study room, and a classroom with six desktop computers. This project will include the installation of fast and reliable internet, improved technology access, and private spaces to perform virtual activities related to work, education, and healthcare.
Red Cross: Donors vital in response to hurricane
The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.
Since making landfall, the storm and its aftermath have led to the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. For so many people living with urgent medical care needs, blood transfusions are essential, and donations in the Southeast are key to keeping the nationwide network stocked. The Red Cross operates through a national inventory with the ability to move blood wherever and whenever it is needed most.
The time to give blood or platelets is now. Bring hope
to those in need by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in October will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Green County
Brodhead
• Monday, Nov. 4: Noon to 5 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 405 E. 9th Ave.
Monroe
• Thursday, Oct. 17: Noon to 6 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave.
Monticello
• Friday, Oct. 18: Noon to 5 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E.
Lake Ave.
Rock County Beloit
• Monday, Oct. 21: 1 to 6
p.m., Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd.
Edgerton
• Tuesday, Oct. 29: 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 590 S. St. Joseph Circle
Evansville
• Wednesday, Oct. 30: 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., Evansville High School, 640 S. Fifth St.
Janesville
• Monday, Oct. 21: 9:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Janesville Masonic Center, 2322 E. Milwaukee St.
• Friday, Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., UW-Rock County Wells Cultural Center, 2909 Kellogg Ave.
Milton
• Thursday, Oct. 24: 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., MECAS, 448 E. High St.
Local UWW students admitted to Professional Education program
A total of 175 students were admitted to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s professional education program as part of their journey toward entering the workforce as an educator.
The following students have been admitted to the Professional Education program in fall 2024 as part of their journey toward entering the workforce as educators:
Beloit
• Jena Loerke, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is taking courses required for the Early Childhood Education program.
• Aliyah Mank, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is taking courses required for the Early Childhood Education program.
• Alyssa Harmon, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is taking courses required for the Early Childhood Education program.
• Evelyn Mrizek, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program.
• Winona VanLandingham, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program.
• Alexandra Norris, who is majoring in Physical Education and is taking courses required for the Physical Education – Post Baccalaureate program.
• David Guizar, who is majoring in Physics Science Education and is taking courses required for the Science Education program.
Brodhead
• Rylee Kerl, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is taking courses required for the Early Childhood Education – Online program.
Edgerton
• Heather Pertzborn, who is majoring in Special Education and is taking courses required for the Special Edu-
cation program.
Janesville
• Brianna Smith, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is taking courses required for the Early Childhood Education program.
• Mary Kranenburg, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program.
• Taylor Toth, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program.
• Perla Yescas, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program
• Natalie Smith, who is majoring in Elementary Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education – Post Baccalaureate program.
• Abigail Young, who is majoring in Music and is taking courses required for the Music Education program.
• Dawson France, who is majoring in Music and is taking courses required for the Music Education program.
• Veronica Johnson, who is majoring in Special Education and is taking courses required for the Special Education program.
• April Cazy-Bohr, who is majoring in Special Education and is taking courses required for the Special Education program.
Milton
• Annie Stenson, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program.
• Emily Moe, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education – Dual Licensure program.
Monroe
• Katie Witt, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary
FNBT opens second Janesville location
First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) has announced the opening of their newest full-service branch at 2111 Holiday Drive in Janesville. The Janesville community now has access to the full range of FNBT’s banking services at this new branch, conveniently located in the heart of Janesville’s business district.
tions and provide advice for their business, including business checking, commercial lending, cash management, and fraud management solutions.
Education program.
• Patrick Cleary, who is majoring in Physical Education and is taking courses required for the Physical Education –Post Baccalaureate program.
New Glarus
• Alayna Lewis, who is majoring in Elementary-Middle Education and is taking courses required for the Elementary Education program.
Orfordville
• Taylor Burrell, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is taking courses required for the Early Childhood Education – Online program.
These students have now begun taking upper-level courses for licensure required for their degree program on the way to student teaching, the final activity before teacher candidates earn their degree and teaching license.
“This milestone serves as a good checkpoint or indicator to confirm students are confident about becoming educators,” said Steven Fischer, Director of Advising in the College of Education and Professional Studies. “These students are within the academic means to meet not only UWW graduation requirements, but Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction licensure requirements.”
Qualifications, which include credits completed, grade point average and a completion of certain foundational coursework, differ based on major and licensure level.
Approximately 350 students per academic year are admitted to the Professional Education program. This fall, a total of 175 students were admitted for in-person and online enrollment.
UW-Whitewater licenses the most teachers in the state of Wisconsin. Educating teachers was the university’s original mission during its founding in 1868. To learn more about the College of Education and Professional Studies at UW-Whitewater, visit uww.edu/coeps.
This new branch is led by Scott Bordwell, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Manager. With over 35 years of experience in business banking and commercial lending, Bordwell brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. “Scott’s extensive experience in commercial banking has been crucial to FNBT’s growth in Janesville through our Loan Production Office,” said Don O’Day, President and CEO of First National Bank and Trust. “We are excited to have him lead our second Janesville branch as he continues to drive our growth in the community.”
Bordwell will be supported by a seasoned team of commercial banking professionals, including Aron Bussan, Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer; Joe Shere, Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer; John Alf, Vice President, Agriculture Commercial Banking Team Lead; and Trisha Neal, Commercial Sales Administrator. Each member of this team has played a pivotal role in FNBT’s expansion in the Janesville market and has deep roots in the community.
This team will be based at the new Janesville-Holiday Drive location and work closely with business customers to develop tailored solu-
In addition to serving the commercial banking needs of local businesses, the new branch will offer a full suite of personal banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management services.
Josh Starks, Branch Manager, will oversee the consumer banking team at the new location. With nearly 20 years of experience in retail banking, Starks is wellequipped to manage the daily operations of the branch and lead the retail team in providing excellent service to FNBT customers. Starks will also continue to oversee the Janesville-Hwy 51 branch, which he has led since 2022. Also based at the Janesville-Holiday Drive branch is Al Herbst, Senior Residential Loan Originator. With over 25 years of experience in mortgage lending, primarily in the Janesville area, Herbst is dedicated to helping customers navigate the mortgage process and make informed financing decisions.
Dave Marshick, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager; Brian Anderson, Vice President Commercial Banking Officer; and Jessica Hernandez, First Vice President, Cash Management Manager will also support the new team. They will continue
to be based at FNBT’s Beloit-Grand Ave. branch. FNBT is excited to deepen its roots in Janesville with the opening of this new branch. The new location is a testament to the bank’s commitment to supporting the local business community and delivering outstanding customer service.
First National Bank and Trust Company
First National Bank and Trust, headquartered in Beloit, has been a pillar of the community since 1882. With a rich history of customer-focused solutions, FNBT has evolved into a leading financial services institution, offering a comprehensive range of products and services for consumers and businesses, including trust, retirement services, investment management, and brokerage. Serving nearly 30,000 households across 13 communities and 17 locations in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, with assets of approximately $1.5 billion, FNBT is “Always Here” to understand individual customer needs, provide expert guidance, and offer the products, services, and support to empower everyone to thrive. This commitment to dependability, approachability, and resilience has established First National Bank and Trust as a leader in the industry.
For more information, visit www.bankatfirstnational.com.
The first place winner of $20 was Doug Rezner of Brodhead with 9 correct answers and 52 as the most points scored. The second place winner of $10 was Brian Malkow of Brodhead with 9 correct answers and 49 as the most points scored. The most points scored by one team was Richland Center vs. Dodgeville with a score of 52-21.
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First National Bank and Trust has announced the opening of their newest full-service branch at 2111 Holiday Drive in Janesville.
Celebrate forest products with the Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joins the nation in celebrating Forest Products Week from Oct. 20 to 26. The week recognizes the people who work in and care for area forests, the industry workers who make the forest products locals depend on and the many ways forest products contribute to Wisconsin’s economy and quality of life.
Wisconsin’s forest products industry contributes $37.8 billion in total economic value to the state and ranks second nationally for production value. The industry also ranks sixth nationally in generating forestry
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employment, with more than 123,000 jobs in the state. Forest products are not only important to Wisconsin’s economy, but they positively impact lives.
“From paper products such as food packaging, fine writing paper and toilet paper to lumber used to build homes, flooring and furniture, we depend on forest products daily,” said Scott Lyon, DNR forest products team leader.
Forest products also play a vital role in mitigating the changing climate. Trees store carbon, offsetting greenhouse gas emissions while they are
host free community events at new Janesville branch
To mark the opening of its second bank branch in Janesville, located at 2111 Holiday Drive, First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is excited to announce two free community events designed for residents and business owners alike. These events offer valuable services in a welcoming and approachable environment, fostering connections within the community while addressing the unique needs of local businesses. Join them as they celebrate and support the Janesville community.
Coin Appraisal Event
Friday, Oct. 18
Curious what an old box of coins gathering dust or a family heirloom is worth? Join FNBT for a free coin appraisal event featuring Ron Beckstrom of Golden Rule Coins. Whether it is an inherited collection or just curious about the value of some coins, stop by for a professional appraisal from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointments are necessary, though brief wait times may occur.
Secure Document
Shredding
Saturday, Oct. 26
Take advantage of FNBT’s Free Community Shred Event, designed to serve both residents and, especially, their valued business owners. While everyone is welcome to securely dispose of confidential documents, this event places a strong emphasis on helping local businesses protect their sensitive information from identity theft. With secure on-site shredding available for documents like bank statements, tax forms, and old bills, it’s an essential opportunity for business owners to ensure their data is kept safe. Shredding services will be available from 9 a.m. to
noon, with a limit of six boxes per participant. Join them in prioritizing security and supporting their local community.
Both events are free and open to the public, reflecting FNBT’s commitment to supporting the community. They are dedicated to helping local business owners, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored resources to help them thrive. Whether a resident or a business owner, they invite everyone to join them for these valuable opportunities.
For more information, please contact MarketingInfo@bankatfirstnational.com or call 800-667-4401.
About First National Bank and Trust First National Bank and Trust, headquartered in Beloit, has been a pillar of the community since 1882. With a rich history of customer-focused solutions, FNBT has evolved into a leading financial services institution, offering a comprehensive range of products and services for consumers and businesses, including trust, retirement services, investment management, and brokerage. Serving nearly 30,000 households across 13 communities and 17 locations in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, with assets of approximately $1.5 billion, FNBT is “Always Here” to understand individual customer needs, provide expert guidance, and offer the products, services, and support to empower everyone to thrive. This commitment to dependability, approachability, and resilience has established First National Bank and Trust as a leader in the industry. For more information, visit www.bankatfirstnational. com.
growing, and they retain the stored carbon throughout the useful life of forest products.
Forest Products Week recognizes the industry workers who harvest, transport and transform logs into valuable products and the woodland owners and professional foresters who care for the 17 million acres of forests in Wisconsin to ensure that they provide raw forest materials while also offering recreational opportunities and ecosystem services, such as clean water and air.
“Through the use of sustainable forestry practices, trees are grown and harvested responsibly, providing the economic, social and ecological benefits of forest products today and for future generations,” said Carmen Hardin, DNR Applied Forestry Bureau Director.
Learn more about the economic importance of Wisconsin forest products on the DNR website.
RCSO offers snowmobile safety course
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer their first 2024 Snowmobile Safety Education Course on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, located at 200 E. U.S. Highway 14 in Janesville. Students must attend both sessions to graduate.
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Rock County Veterans Service Office closed
The Rock County Veterans Service Office will be closed until Oct. 18 for yearly training. Please call 608-757-5552 or email rockcvso@co.rock. wi.us and they will respond to any messages upon their return.
Orfordville student makes honors list
Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2023-24 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA and complete at least 12 undergraduate credits.
Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, offers over 70 undergraduate majors and is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The school is located on 200 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline, only 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee.
Among the area students named to the list were: Haleigh Komprood, Senior, Business Public Relations, of Orfordville.
Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1985, is required to complete a Snowmobile Safety Education Course to legally operate a snowmobile in areas open to the public within Wisconsin. Students should be at least 12 years of age or turn 12 shortly after the class. Registration is now open. Complete the online en-
rollment form to reserve a seat: www.co.rock.wi.us/ departments/sheriff-s-office/ recreational-patrol/snowmobile-education. Class size is limited to 30 students. Upon submission of the registration form, the submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information. The course fee of $10 per
student will be collected at the first session. If the student is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian will need to attend the first session with the student. Students will receive course materials at the first session.
Please direct any questions to Deputy Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock. wi.us.
vations are offering a program that collects native plants and grasses. There are two dates in 2024 for collecting seeds of native prairie grasses and wildflowers.
The first is Saturday, Oct. 19, at Crossridge Park on Parkview Drive in Milton, near the Milton YMCA.
The next is Saturday, Oct. 26, at Tower Hill Park on Saint Mary Street in Milton.
Both events will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Each year, the RCC offers people the chance to collect these seeds in an annual program. They’ll be collecting the seeds from a planted prairie in Milton’s Crossridge and Tower Hill Parks. Each day during a two-hour period, it will be possible for participants to collect a large volume of seeds, but participants are free to collect for less time than this if they desire. Onsite assistance will be provided to help attendees learn to identify the plants and some tips for cleaning and storing the seeds and planting will also be provided.
and rarely need to be watered. The wildflowers are often drought-tolerant and provide food for many native species of butterflies, birds and other animals through their nectar, pollen and seeds. Prairie grasses can also provide cover for many types of wildlife.
For those homeowners with a large area of land, a prairie planting is a much smarter and environmentally friendly way to manage their property than a lawn.
For landowners who hope to save a lot of money, the costs can be greatly reduced by collecting the seeds from native prairie plants and planting them themselves.
The seeds are best collected into large paper grocery or bird seed bags. A pair of garden clippers is also recommended for clipping off the tough, spiny seed heads of some plants. Participants should be dressed for the weather and wear a pair of work gloves.
er debris that is put out with the leaves could damage the equipment.
• No brush in the roadway
• The last day for leaf pickup is scheduled for Nov. 25.
• The brush site is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week for leaf and brush drop off.
Brush pick-up will end Nov. 25 for the year and resume in the spring. Please make sure any yard waste put out on collection day is in a container.
Trick or treat hours set for Orfordville
Trick or Treating for the Village of Orfordville will be on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Notice of Open Book for Orfordville
Open book for the Village of Orfordville will be held on Monday, Oct. 21 via telephone from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There are no RCC programs in December. Program schedule starts again in January 2025.
2024 Orfordville leaf pick-up begins soon
Collecting native plants and grasses program
The Rock County Conser-
Native plantings offer many advantages over the traditional lawn, specifically because of the fact that they require much less maintenance once established. They never need to be fertilized,
Leaf collection will begin the week of Oct. 28. There are a few rules that should be followed for leaf collection this year.
• Please put leaves out on the road next to the curb.
• Do not put anything other than leaves in the road. Oth-
A second in-person open book will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 920-749-1995 to make an appointment for an open book. Open book is the opportunity to discuss assessed value with the village assessor in an informal setting. Board of Review will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village Hall at 303 E. Beloit Street. An objection form will need to be completed ahead of time which can be obtained from the village clerk.
Rock Valley Publishing, LLC has an opening for
please send resume to: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com or fax to 262-725-6844.
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A $37.8 billion annual contribution to Wisconsin’s economy starts with the sustainable management and harvest of the 17 million acres of forests throughout the state.
Job recovery in state robust but unequal
Wisconsin’s job market has made a strong recovery from the pandemic overall, with higher total employment in 2023 than ever before and an unemployment rate that is below the national average. The recovery has been inconsistent, however, with employment in a majority of Wisconsin counties still lower in 2023 than in 2019 and some sectors including manufacturing lagging pre-pandemic employment levels despite national growth.
As Wisconsin’s economy rebounded from the pandemic, the number of workers employed in the state exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2023, reaching a record high. Total employment averaged just over 2.9 million that year, which was 1.2% higher than in 2019.
The recovery has been uneven geographically, however, with fewer than half of the state’s counties reaching pre-pandemic employment levels in 2023 including many where jobs were growing in the years leading up to the pandemic. The improvement also has been inconsistent across the economy, with most sectors having fully rebounded by 2023 but several remaining down by thousands of jobs. Those include manufacturing, which plays an outsized role in the state’s economy and which added jobs nationally while declining in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s overall pace of job growth between 2019 and 2023 also lagged the national rate of 3.4%.
These are among the key takeaways from our analysis of newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages – the most accurate employment data available. To understand the prior trajectory of Wisconsin’s job market and changes that have occurred since the onset of the pandemic, we analyzed data from 2015 to 2023, using 2019 as our pre-pandemic baseline.
Many counties still recovering
A majority of Wisconsin’s 72 counties – 42, or 58% – still averaged lower total employment in 2023 than in 2019. In many cases, employment was growing in the years preceding the pandemic, meaning the more recent losses reversed previous momentum. Indeed, 31 of those 42 counties added jobs between 2015 and 2019 before their more recent declines, including five of the state’s 10 most populous counties (Milwaukee, Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago, and Marathon).
There was a shift that took place across the state between the years immediately preceding the pandemic and those since. Employment grew in
roughly four in five Wisconsin counties (81%) between 2015 and 2019 but did so in only two in five counties (42%) between 2019 and 2023.
Those that added jobs at the fastest rates between 2019 and 2023 included a mix of urban and rural counties as well as several on the outskirts of the Twin Cities and Chicago metro areas. They were led by Lafayette (15.5%), Calumet (13.9%), Kenosha (8.5%), Pepin (7.7%), and Chippewa (7.1%) counties. With a consistently growing population, Dane County added the most jobs during that time (8,819), while Kenosha County was second (5,698) despite not experiencing population growth.
Several rural counties lost jobs at the fastest rates during this period, with Jackson (-11.0%), Trempealeau (-9.3%), Crawford (-9.1%), Lincoln (-6.0%) and Florence (-5.8%) declining the quickest. In raw numbers, Milwaukee County shed the most jobs (-19,140), followed by Brown and Wood counties, which lost more than 2,000 each.
In some counties such as Milwaukee, a declining working-age population during the pandemic years may be contributing to a lack of job recovery, but that is not a consistent statewide trend. Between 2019 and 2023, the size of Milwaukee County’s working-age population (those ages 15 to 64) declined by 3.9%. Yet Kenosha County, which saw its working-age population decline by 2.4% during that period, is among the Wisconsin counties that added jobs the fastest. Given Kenosha County’s unemployment and labor force participation rates were similar before and after the pandemic, it is likely that more workers are now commuting into the county. According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Kenosha County has a higher share of workers commuting in both directions than many other counties in Wisconsin.
Still, as we have discussed in previous research, Wisconsin’s aging population, low birth rate, and weak net migration figures have resulted in a shrinking working-age population, which could affect the state’s ability to attract and retain employers. In fact, Census data show that between 2010 and 2023, the state’s population in their prime working years (ages 25 to 54) declined by over 133,000 or 5.8%, while nationally, that population grew 2.8%. State projections suggest that Wisconsin’s working-age population will remain flat well into the future. This is a difficult challenge to address given potential workers already are more likely to be employed or seeking work in Wisconsin than nationally. As of July 2024, the
state’s unemployment rate of 3.0% was near a historic low and below the national rate of 4.3%. And while the state’s labor force participation rate is considerably lower now than in the 1990s – and was slightly lower as of July 2024 (65.5%) than in the same month in 2019 (66.8%) – it remains above the national rate by several percentage points. (Labor force participation is defined as the number of people in the workforce as a share of the overall population after excluding those who are younger than 16, active members of the military, or living in prisons, residential care facilities, or other institutions.)
Some sectors expand, others contract
Private sector job recovery in Wisconsin also has been uneven across the economy, with strong growth in some sectors and decline in others. The three sectors that added the most jobs between 2019 and 2023 also were among those that grew the fastest prior to the pandemic: construction; professional, scientific, and technical services (a category that includes legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, and advertising services); and transportation and warehousing. Each of those added over 11,000 jobs between 2019 and 2023 after adding at least 10,000 between 2015 and 2019.
Strong employment growth in the construction sector during this period was distributed throughout the state and led by the addition of over 6,600 workers employed by specialty trade contractors. This is promising given the demand for construction workers to replace those who are retiring and to expand housing production amid a housing affordability crisis and sluggish pace of housing construction. In growing Dane County, for example, where an expanded construction workforce has been identified as a critical need to meet demand for housing development, employment in the sector was 8.3% higher in 2023 than in 2019.
Growth in the transportation and warehousing sector was concentrated in a few large counties, including Kenosha (which added more than 3,200 jobs in this sector), Milwaukee (over 1,700), and Dane (nearly 1,000). The rise in these jobs may be attributable, in part, to Amazon’s development of several fulfillment centers in Wisconsin and the acceleration of online commerce in general during the pandemic.
Also promising is that two other sectors that had been struggling when we last examined these data have made strong recoveries. Whereas arts, entertainment, and recreation was the sector in which employment was most depressed during the pandemic,
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average annual employment was 1,393 (3.2%) higher in 2023 than in 2019. Similarly, the health care and social assistance sector, which we previously described as “the sector with reason for concern” due to its lagging employment recovery, also has bounced back, with average annual employment 1,342 (0.3%) higher in 2023 than in 2019. Concerns remain in the health care sector, however, with the Wisconsin Hospital Association reporting staffing shortages in many occupations such as nursing at a time when the state’s population is aging and in need of expanded services.
The manufacturing sector stands out for having lost the most jobs in Wisconsin (8,759) between 2019 and 2023. During the same period, the number of manufacturers in the state declined by 436 (4.7%) and state manufacturing GDP growth trailed overall state GDP growth. This is particularly concerning given the sector’s importance to Wisconsin’s economy. Manufacturing accounted for 18.6% of total private sector employment in the state in 2023, which exceeded every other sector and was nearly double the national rate of 9.8%. Manufacturing jobs also pay higher than average wages, and since many manufacturers export their products, they bring investments into the state from beyond its borders. Job losses between 2019 and 2023 were concentrated in the Milwaukee metro area, which saw manufacturing employment decline by more than 6,200 to 113,866.
Employment in certain types of manufacturing declined the most during this period. Those include printing (-4,587), fabricated metal product manufacturing (-2,739), paper manufacturing (-2,683), primary metal manufacturing (-2,077), and computer and electronic product manufacturing (-2,050). Some of these, including printing and paper manufacturing, have experienced longer-term declines, but in some cases
employment levels were relatively stable in the years leading up to the pandemic. The only subsector that gained a considerable number of jobs during this period (4,886) was food manufacturing, which has added jobs consistently in the state since 2009.
The state’s recent decline in manufacturing jobs contrasts with previous growth in the sector and modest growth that has occurred nationally. Manufacturers added more than 17,000 jobs in Wisconsin between 2015 and 2019, which was second only to the health care and social assistance sector during that time. And while manufacturing jobs declined 1.8% in Wisconsin between 2019 and 2023, they increased 0.7% nationally as some manufacturing activity began returning to the United States from overseas.
Beyond manufacturing, employment losses in the administrative and support services subsector, which includes office administrative services, business support services, security, and more, drove a decline of over 6,500 jobs in the broader sector that contains it during this period. Jobs in that subsector had been relatively stable for several years prior to the pandemic. One factor contributing to this change may be the shift to hybrid and remote work arrangements for many office workers, which reduced demand for support staff.
Conclusion
Considering the severity of the disruption the pandemic inflicted on society and the economy, Wisconsin’s jobs picture is relatively bright overall, with higher total employment in 2023 than ever before, an unemployment rate below the national average, and a strong recovery even in some of the hardest hit sectors such as arts, entertainment, and recreation. Wages also have risen, with average wages per employee increasing 21.1% in the state between 2019 and 2023, slightly outpacing inflation of 19.2%.
NOTICE FOR LEGAL DEADLINE CHANGE
The legal notice deadline for this paper will be changing to FRIDAYS at 3:30 p.m. beginning November 8, 2024 for the following week’s paper
Yet a closer look reveals an uneven return of jobs across the state, with employment in more than half of Wisconsin counties still lower in 2023 than 2019 and some sectors including manufacturing registering sizable job declines despite national growth. In many Wisconsin counties and some economic sectors, recent job losses erased at least some of the gains realized in the years immediately preceding the pandemic.
Given the manufacturing sector’s substantial contributions to Wisconsin’s economy, including large numbers of relatively good paying jobs and the attraction of out-of-state investments and sales, the lack of employment recovery in that sector may be cause for concern. On the other hand, the state’s strong overall employment and wage growth figures perhaps suggest that our economy is diversifying, which could be a strength if it means greater resilience during future economic downturns.
In the short term, Wisconsin has plenty of economic news to celebrate, but its long-standing challenges stemming from an aging population and shrinking labor pool remain. As with the state’s spotty job recovery, these challenges likely will play out in an uneven manner, placing greater stress on certain communities and industries than others.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda was properly building posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mike Krupke, Elizabeth Kempel, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Don Buchanan, Jodi Kail, and Jenny Flory
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION ITEM
Motion by Don Buchanan, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the agenda.
Motion carried, 7-0.
INFORMATION REPORTS
The Administrative Team presented information reports.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Max Pinnow was present to give comment on a possible senior project to replace the baseball field scoreboard. AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Special Meeting: August 14, 2024
b. Regular Meeting: August 14, 2024
2. APPROVAL OF BILLS
3. ACCEPT DONATION(S)
a. A clarinet donated by an anonymous donor to the Brodhead Band Department
4. RESIGNATION(S)
a. Eric Oliver, HS Head Golf Coach
5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S)
a. David Garcia, MS Spanish Teacher / DW ESL
b. Barb Miller, HS Art Teacher / Yearbook Advisor
6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S)
a. Graciela Villanueva, ES classrooms
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.
APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM CONSTRUCTION BIDS DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Al Schneider, to approve the Glacier Group bid for the High School HVAC Equipment package as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.
APPROVAL OF 2024 FFA TRIP TO NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the FFA trip to the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.
CONSIDERATION TO UPDATE BSD ILLNESS PROTOCOLS DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jenny Flory, to approve the updated BSD Illness protocols as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.
ESTABLISH THE DATE, TIME, & LOCATION FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ACTION ITEM
Motion by Al Schneider, second by Don Buchanan, to approve Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditeria as the date, time, and location for the 2024 Annual School Board Meeting. Motion carried, 7-0.
ADOPTION OF OCTOBER 2024 ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve the October 28, 2024 Annual School Board Meeting Agenda as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.
APPROVAL OF STUDENT
FUNDRAISERS FOR 2024-25 ACTION ITEM
Motion by Elizabeth Kempel, second by Jenny Flory, to approve the Student Fundraisers for the 2024-25 school year as presented. Motion carried, 7-0.
CONSIDER CHANGING THE DATE OF THE 2ND JANUARY BOARD MEETING DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Motion by Jenny Flory, second by Jodi Kail, to move the January 22, 2025 Board meeting to January 27, 2025. Motion carried, 7-0.
APPROVAL OF 2023-24 BUDGET REVISIONS ACTION ITEM
No revisions were submitted for approval.
REFERENDUM UPDATE DISCUSSION ITEM
District Administrator Novy presented a summary of updates regarding the referendum and scheduling.
FUTURE AGENDA [October 9, 2024]
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Bills
• Accept Donation(s)
• Resignation(s)
• Employment Recommendation(s)
• Volunteer Recommendation(s)
• Approval of Referendum Construction Bids
• Baseball Scoreboard Fundraiser Senior Project
• 6th Grade Wrestling or Other Athletics
• Operational Referendum Discussion
• Building Goals Update
• Approval of Early Graduation Requests
• College/Tech Credit Approvals
• Approval of Contracted & Volunteer Coaches
• Approval of Snow Removal Bid
• Select Board Delegate for State School Board Convention
• Update Annual Board Meeting Information [If Needed]
• Referendum Update
• 2023-2024 Budget Revisions
ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Motion carried, 7-0.
LEGAL NOTICES
JARVIS, NICHOLAS L
LAMERS BUS LINES, INC.
LEUZINGER, KEVIN
LEUZINGER, RICHARD
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
MCKAY, ANGELA K
MCKY, BRYAN
MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
MONROE GLASS COMPANY INC
NEXTGEN FURNITURE, INC.
PREMISTAR
REALLY GOOD STUFF INC
ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING LLC
SCHLITTLER CONSTRUCTION CO INC
SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SPEICH OIL INC
SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
STARFALL EDUCATION
TAUTGES, TOM
U.S. CELLULAR
VOCABULARY.COM
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WAUNAKEE
WOELFEL, MARK
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CORPORATION
HOMB, LOREN
KEEGAN, BARBARA
AMERICAN FUNDS SERVICE CO
BANK OF BRODHEAD
BANK OF BRODHEAD
DELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSIN
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS
WISCONSIN
RHYME BUSINESS PRODUCTS
RISUM, ERIKA
RUFER & SON EXCAVATING, INC.
SCHWEDER, BILL
SPEICH OIL INC
U.S. CELLULAR
WIL-KIL
Brodhead School District will receive bids via Procore for: Brodhead High School Addition and Renovations until 2:00 pm on October 24th, 2024.
Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are solicited from contractors specializing in, or highly experienced in the following Work Scopes:
WS #1 – Sitework/Site Utilities
WS #2 – Concrete
WS #3 – Masonry
WS #4 – General Construction
WS #5 – Aluminum Windows/ Doors
WS #6 – Roofing and Sheetmetal
WS #7 – Plumbing
WS #8 – HVAC Piping & Ventilation
WS #9 – HVAC Controls
WS #10 – Electrical
WS #11 – Testing and Balancing
Questions regarding the bidding documents can be directed to: Kyle Robers Nexus Solutions LLC Email: krobers@ nexussolutions.com
There is a contractor walkthrough for this project scheduled on October 10th, 2024, at 10 a.m.
Bids shall be submitted on the bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures to Nexus Solutions, LLC., Project Manager Kyle Robers via the Nexus Solutions project management software Procore. com. Each bidder will receive a bid invitation email which provides instructions for logging on to Procore.com and the process for submitting secure bids.
In order to access the bidding documents, please email the Project Manager, Kyle Robers, and the Project Coordinator at mnichols@NexusSolutions. com.
Nexus Solutions looks forward to the opportunity to work with your project team in our new bidding process.
The Independent Register 10/9, 10/16/2024 WNAXLP 462609
GREEN COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in County Board Room, of the Historic Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, a Public Hearing on the annual reports for the Broughton Drainage District, Decatur Drainage District, Green County Drainage District #1 and Green County Drainage District #2 will be held. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
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BUDGET HEARING/ ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Monday, October 28, 2024
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITERIA 2501 West 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 6:00 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 par-
ticipation during the meeting as indicated in the Agenda.
JOIN WITH GOOGLE MEET: https://meet.google.com/ oiv-jiji-thn JOIN BY TELEPHONE: +1 727-325-2066 (PIN: 996403637)
BUDGET HEARING
I. Presentation of Proposed 2024-2025 Budget – District Administrator David Novy Discussion and Questions Concerning the Budget
ANNUAL MEETING
I. Call to Order - Board President Mike Krupke II. Election of Chairperson III. Treasurer’s Report IV. President’s Report V. Resolution A - Adoption of Tax Levy VI. Resolution B - Salaries of Board Members VII. Resolution C – Reimbursement of Board Member Travel Expense VIII. Resolution D – Authorize School Board to Establish Date for 2025 Annual Meeting IX. Other New Business as Authorized Under State Statutes X. Adjourn
Persons needing special accommodations should call (608) 897-2141 at least twentyfour [24] hours prior to the meeting.
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NOTICE TO CITY OF BRODHEAD RESIDENTS
PUBLIC TEST OF ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC TEST of the automatic tabulating equipment will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall located at 1111 W. 2nd Avenue. This equipment will be used at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This public test is open to the general public and includes a demonstration of the ImageCast Evolution (ICE) electronic voting system.
Kristin Covert City of Brodhead, City Clerk Posted: October 11, 2024
The Independent Register 10/16/2024 WNAXLP 462906
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 Monday, October 28, 2024 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 Dave Novy, Brodhead School District for a variance to Section 480-14 (D) R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The applicant is requesting the side yard setback to be reduced from 25 feet to 15 feet. Legal description is: CLINTON & CO ADD BLOCKS 253, 254, 257, 258 & VAC 22ND ST & W 6TH AVE & W 7TH AVE ADJOINING ABOVE BLOCKS (1400 21st Street).
All persons, their agents or attorneys will be given an opportunity to be heard in relation thereto.
Kristin Covert, City Clerk City of Brodhead
Posted: October 11, 2024
The Independent Register 10/16/2024
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Automobiles
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Boats
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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.
Building Materials
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Burial Needs
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Sports/Classic Cars
1952 CHEVY PICKUP Solid Nevada truck, runs great. $19,750. (262) 949-6997.
Trucks & Trailers
1999 EAST FLATBED TRAILER Spread Axle, L 45 ft’ x 96” W, located in Darien, WI. $6,500. 847826-8570.
2009 FORD F150 LARIAT Super Crew. 118,000 miles. Exc. cond. Always garaged. Blue with Beige. Leather. $14,000. OBO. Call or text 815-824-2121.
Vans, Mini Vans
2010 FORD E350 WORK VAN Runs & Rides Excellent. New motor & trans 100k mi. $6,500. OBO. Call 779-702-3203.
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 $637 and for a 3 bedroom rent starts at $667. The rent includes water, sewer, and garbage collection, along with off-street parking and laundry facilities. Stove and refrigerator is furnished. No snow to shovel, 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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Tree Service
Lawn &
Garden
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Sporting Goods
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