BTC honors nursing grads in pinning ceremony
At a traditional pinning ceremony on Thursday evening, Dec. 12, thirty nursing students were honored for the completion of their two-year nursing degree at Blackhawk Technical College.
“Today you are making a promise to the world that you will take care of people the best way that you can. Future nurses, as we embark on this new life, please remember this. Please advocate for what you believe in. The world is depending on you,” said Dakhia Crawford, nursing graduate and student speaker.
Crawford also was honored with the Student Choice Award, which is sponsored by the nursing faculty. This award, determined by peer votes, is awarded to the graduate deemed most trustworthy to care for a loved one.
The event, held in the Conference Center at the Beloit-Janesville Campus, featured nursing instructor Jim Kobs as the faculty speaker.
“They have done this magnificent accomplishment that was nothing but absolute work…it is their day to be recognized for the impressive accomplishment that this is,” Kobs said.
Following his remarks, each
graduate took part in the tradition of the pinning ceremony. This rite of passage, with roots tracing back to Florence Nightingale in the 1860s, symbolizes the transition from student to professional nurse. Nightingale, inspired by her Red Cross of St. George medal from Queen Victoria, began presenting medals to her students, establishing a custom that continues today.
At Blackhawk, graduates select a loved one to present their pin. Thursday’s event included a special moment when nursing student Garrett Fisher proposed to his girlfriend after she pinned him. Students also recited the Nightingale Pledge, a commitment to uphold their profession with care and dedication, akin to the Hippocratic Oath for physicians.
Many of the graduates already have secured jobs like outpatient float nurse or cardiac nurse.
Congratulations to the December 2024 Nursing Graduates: Trevor Boyle, Mariah Broge, Heather Butler, Becca Cahill, Taqwona Caldwell, Dakhia Crawford, Brittany Dahle, Shelby Davis, Robert DeLong, Ashlie Doolin, Emilie Dray, Michael Duran,
Garrett Fisher, Rachel Hagen, Charisse Johnson, Samantha Laube, Angela MathewsBounds, Lisa Mayo, Yazmine Mccrimmon, LaSonya Monroe, Nicole Neelands, Linda Nunley, Katelynn Payne, Sadie Perkins, Jennifer Rackow, Amanda Ritter, Melinda Sawall, Morgan Turner, Emma Wanless, Meghan Woolsey.
Building hope by building bunk beds
Family Services of Southern Wisconsin, in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for the community to come together and make a meaningful impact on families transitioning to stability. As part of the Next Steps Family Resilience Center, they are hosting a Bunk Bed Build event to furnish this vital space, which will soon provide safe and welcoming homes for 18 unhoused families. This collaboration reflects the power of community and partnership in creating brighter futures.
The Next Steps Family Resilience Center, located at 825 Liberty Avenue in Beloit – the former Royce Elementary School – is a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide safe housing and comprehensive services that empower families to rebuild their lives. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a nonprofit organization that ensures that “no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” Through community-driven efforts, SHP builds and delivers bunk beds to children and families in need, providing a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Their mission is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that every child deserves the dignity of a bed to call their own.
Volunteer opportunities
Be part of this impactful project by joining for one or more of the following volunteer opportunities:
Friday, Jan. 17
• Register here: Pre-cutting and initial Set-up: https://x.
gldn.io/e/bKychRfV5Ob
• Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
• Activity: Pre-cut lumber and set up the workspace.
• Volunteers Needed: 10 adults, 18+
• Details: Power tools will be in use.
Saturday, Jan. 18
First Shift
• Register here: https://x. gldn.io/e/QhOGMHcV5Ob
• Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Activity: Build Event
• Volunteers needed: 40 adults 18+
• Lunch Break: 11:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch generously sponsored by Jon Urish of Thrivent
Second Shift
• Register here: https://x. gldn.io/e/nspUxK7U5Ob
• Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
• Activity: Build Event
• Volunteers needed: 40 adults 18+
• Refreshments will be provided
• Age Restrictions for both
events: 12 to 14 years with parent. 15 to 18 years with adult. Three kids per adult. All minors need parental consent on their waiver available on the registration form.
Sign up now to secure a spot and make a lasting impact on the community.
Sponsor a bunk bed
For those who would like to support this worthy cause but can’t join the build, consider sponsoring a bunk bed. A donation of $500 covers all the costs associated with building and outfitting a bunk bed, including bedding. The gift ensures that a child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep – a simple yet profound way to change a life. Sponsor a bunk bed today: www. familyservices1.org/#donate; chose Bunk Bed Build in the drop-down menu. The bunk beds built during this event will provide more than just a place to sleep –
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Parkview wrestling has rocky start to season
By Brett Zimmerman CONTRIBUTOR
We started out our season with a rocky start. On a building year with a number of freshmen on the squad we battled adversary to take the wins that we earned.
Starting off the Quad at Janesville Parker on Dec. 5, the Parkview Vikings took on Jefferson. With a number of weight classes left vacant, Jefferson succeeded in taking down the Parkview-Albany wrestlers 62-16. There were
Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties and the Beloit Police Department are excited to announce the annual Heroes Holiday event, taking place on Friday, Dec. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rotary River Center, located at 1160 S. Riverside Drive, Beloit.
This festive celebration is free to the public and promises an evening filled with holiday joy and community spirit.
Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including candlelight hikes, visits with Santa, refreshments, and more winter fun. In the spirit of giving, toys will be distributed to children while supplies last, ensuring that every family leaves with a
some hard fought matches, notable wrestlers in this dual were freshman Tavin Bomkamp (144) who tech fell his opponent 21-5, senior Slater Valley (113) who also tech fell his opponent 18-0, and finally senior Wesley Egan (285) who pinned his opponent in 1:54. In their next dual Parkview/ Albany took on Janesville Parker. Parker has a filled-out squad so the competition was tough, but the Parkview-Albany wrestlers battled to a 59-22. Tavin Bomkamp landed a pin in 0:59. Wesley Egan also added to his pin count, finishing the match in just 1:15. Freshman Wyatt Quinn brought in a win via tech fall (20-5). Slater Valley brought in another victory via tech fall (16-0).
The final dual of the night was against Beloit Turner, a close battler resulting in a loss no thanks to the forfeits. Tavin, Wes, and Slater continued
Heroes holiday event brings cheer to Beloit
smile.
Marc Perry, Executive Director of Community Action, Inc., shared his enthusiasm for the event: “Heroes Holiday is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the season. We are thrilled to offer a space where families can enjoy festive activities and create lasting memories.” Investigator Dylann Rauch of the Beloit Police Department added: “This event is a testament to the strong bond
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Orfordville nursing student given white coat
Alexis Cook from Orfordville, Wis., participated in Carthage College’s White Coat Ceremony.
This milestone signifies the transition from pre-nursing classes to vocational coursework for the remaining two years at Carthage before becoming a professional nurse.
The 68 students were celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the A.F. Siebert Chapel on campus in Kenosha, Wis. Carthage College’s nursing program continues to thrive with a growing enrollment, supported by state-of-the-art labs and simulation facilities. This innovative program equips future healthcare professionals with the skills to provide compassionate and excellent nursing care.
Nursing students at the Carthage College Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony.
Crime news
Rock Township man arrested on felony charges
On Dec. 5, at approximately 8:50 a.m., the Rock County
Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the 800 block of W. Baxterwood Lane in Rock Township. The search warrant was the
UWW students recognized in Hired Before Graduation
A total of 47 students were recognized in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s December 2024 Hired Before Graduation campaign.
The following UW-Whitewater students who will graduate this Saturday, Dec. 14, were hired, promoted, accepted to graduate school, or started their own business before graduation:
• Brielle Hayden of Monroe, who will graduate with a B.S. in Biology.
• Grace Newcomb of Edgerton, who will graduate with a BSE in Elementary Education.
• Maribel Rodriguez of Beloit, who will graduate with a BBA in Marketing.
• Mandi Shallenberger of
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their winning streaks to go 3-0 on the year. Wyatt Quinn came out swinging to bring his day to 2-1. Sophomore Peter Roth secured the victory with a tech fall (16-0). Freshman Elijah Gunn finished his evening with a pin in 2:27.
Senior Sydney Coyne went 1-0 on the day with a quick pin.
Varsity also wrestled over the weekend on Dec. 5 at the
• Heroes
Beloit, who will graduate with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Kelly Vanderkooi of Clinton, who will graduate with a BSE in Special Education. View the entire album, which includes future plans for all recognized, on UW-Whitewater’s Facebook page.
Every year, UW-Whitewater showcases the many students who have landed a job, earned a job promotion, been accepted to graduate school or started a company before commencement. These students are invited to take a professional photo and be recognized on the university’s social media channels.
As a result of a UW-Whitewater education, students gain
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Lake Country Luther tournament Iron Sharpens Iron. We brought seven wrestlers, and all seven placed. In first place were three wrestlers. Freshman Tavin Bomkamp (144) ended his final match by decision with a score of 7-4. Senior Slater Valley (113) ended his final match with a buzzer beater pin at the 2:00 mark. Senior Wesley Egan (285) ended his
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between our police department and the community we serve. We look forward to sharing this special evening with our neighbors and spreading holiday cheer.”
Join in for an unforgettable evening of holiday festivities and community camaraderie. For more information about the event, please contact Lexi Tintlemann at 608-295-1623 or via email at ltintlemann@
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community-action.org. Community Action, Inc. (CAI) is a not-for-profit organization offering programs to fight poverty in Rock and Walworth Counties. Community Action develops and implements a broad range of services across the two-county area including: childcare, pre-school and school age programs, affordable housing, atrisk youth programs, weather-
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they will be a symbol of hope, safety, and a new beginning for families moving into the Next Steps Family Resilience Center.
“This is a hands-on way for volunteers to directly support families in need and contribute to a brighter future for our community,” said Jenny Tschudy, Resource Development Director.
Come join by building more than beds – help build hope, stability, and a community of care.
For more information about this build or ways to volun-
teer, please contact: Paige Allen at pallen@familyservices1.org.
Family Services of Southern Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families to overcome adversity and achieve stability. Serving Rock and Green Counties, they provide a comprehensive range of services, including advocacy, counseling, housing support, and educational resources. Their mission is to address the impacts of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and
valuable and transferrable skills, secure coveted internships and are often hired by employers before graduation. At UW-Whitewater, the faculty and staff have connections with employers across Wisconsin and the country. Each year, more than 600 employers come to campus for job fairs, giving students a chance to network and even apply for jobs and internships on the spot.
More than 98 percent of recent graduates report they are employed or enrolled in continuing education within one year of commencement.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater’s Hired Before Graduation, visit uww. edu/hired.
final match by decision with a score of 5-2
In third place was one wrestler. Freshman Elijah Gunn (165) ended his final match with a last second pin at 1:58.
In fourth place was one wrestler: sophomore Peter Roth. And in sixth place were two wrestlers: sophomore Balin Lacy and senior Sam Vogt.
ization, community organizing and development, a homeless shelter, health education, and the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). They are a funded partner of United Way Blackhawk Region and United Way Walworth County. Details at www.community-action.org or www.facebook.com/communityactionrockwalworth.
generational poverty by offering compassionate care and sustainable solutions.
Through innovative programs like the DEFY Domestic Abuse Program, the Next Steps Family Resilience Center, and community outreach initiatives, they are committed to building pathways to healing, hope, and self-sufficiency. Together, with the support of the community, they strive to create a safer, healthier, and more resilient future for all.
DEFY Domestic Abuse is a funded partner of the Blackhawk Region United Way.
result of a narcotics investigation conducted by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
The search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Beloit Police Department and the Town of Beloit Fire Department.
As a result of the investigation, Kenneth R. Aube, age 61, was arrested for the following charges:
• 1 Count – Possession with intent to Deliver Schedule 2 Narcotic
• 3 Counts – Possession of a Controlled Substance
• 1 Count – Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun
• 2 Counts – Possession of a Prescription without a Prescription
• 1 Count – Prohibited Acts B – Maintain Residence for Drug Trafficking
His initial appearance was on Dec. 6.
“Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity,
you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”
Town of Fulton man arrested for possession of child pornography
City of Janesville man arrested for possession of child pornography
On Dec. 5, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Rock County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, with the assistance of the Beloit Police Department and the Town of Beloit Fire Department, executed a search warrant in the 4200 block of W. Riverside Drive in Fulton Township. The search warrant was for evidence in violation of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 948, Crimes Against Children.
As a result of the investigation, Austin J. Vine, age 28, was arrested for the following charges:
• 8 counts of Possession of Child Pornography
Vine made his initial appearance in Rock County Jail Court on Dec. 6.
On Dec. 4, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Rock County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Special Investigation Unit Deputies and Bureau of Identification Deputies, assisted by a Janesville Police Department Detective and Electronic Detection K9 Maui, executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Sunset Drive in the City of Janesville. The search warrant was for evidence in violation of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 948, Crimes Against Children.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew J. Skalecki, age 42, was arrested for the following charges: • 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography • 1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Obscene Material Depicting Person En
gaged in Sexual Contact with an Animal Skalecki made his initial appearance in Rock County Jail Court on Dec. 6.
Season’s Greetings
Albrecht Elementary letters to Santa
Mrs. M. Weis
First Grade
Dear Santa,
How are you’ doing? How do you go down chimneys and how do your reindeer fly? I have been good. this year. please bring me a Squishmallow with a sleeping bag in it and a guitar. Happy Holidays.
Love, Ivy S.
Dear Santa,
Am I on the naughty list or good list? How are the reindeer doing? I have been nice this year. please bring me a fingerling monkey. I love you!
Love, Ady U.
Dear Santa,
How are you feeling this year? How to your reindeer pull you? I have been super great this year. Pleaze bring me a Ps5 and a golden Ferrarir and Lamborghini Good luck thiz year.
Love, Bowen R.
Dear Zanta, I love you. Are your elvez noughty? I hav been good thiz year. Pleaze bring me a phone. Merry Chriztmas!
Love, Mady H.
Dear Santa,
How are you feeling? How do your reindeer fly? I have been good this year. Please bring me a Nintendo Swich. Merre Christmas!
Love, Ryker J.
Dear Santa. How are the reindeer? How do the elves make presents? I have been really nice to my parents. Please bring me an Apple watch. Thank you for presents!
Love, Kylee A.
Dear Santa
Are you feeling good? How is the sleigh? I have been really good and fun this year.
Please bring me a Punching bag and Legos. Happy Holiday to you!
Love, Charlie P.
Dear Santa, How is your day going? How do you reindeer fly? I have been good this year. Please bring me a remote control car. I love you!
Love, Olivia G.
Dear Santa, How are you feeling? How do your elves make toys? I have been good this year. Please bring me a Moana 2 toy. Happy Holidays!
Love, Savannah S.
Dear Santa How are you doing thiz Year? How is the North pole? I have been good this year. Please bring Me an Apple watch and a phone. I like how you nice!
Love, Raelyn M.
Dear Santa How are you? If Same one doesn’t have a chimney How do you give them presents I have been good this year. PleaS bring me a toY tractor. I like when you bring us presents!
love, Brooks S.
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How cold is it in the North Pole? I have been good this year. Please bring me an electronic drum. Merry christmas!
Love, Ryu L.
Dear Santa How was your year? Are your elves on thenice list? I have beengood this year. Please bring me PS5 I love you!
Paulette R.
Dear Santa, How are you How can your reindeer fly? I have been good this year Please bring me a flipazoo cat dog. Merry Christmas!
Love, Eva S.
D ear Santa, How are you doing? How do you get in the house if you don’t have a chimney? I have been good this year. Please bring me a dart board. I love you!
I L ove You! love JJ W.
Dear Santa How are yoo feeling? How does yor factory work? I have been really good this year. Please bring me a new tabet at least. Merry Christmas!
L ove Eldon R.
D ear Santa,
Thank you for coming to my house on Christmas Eve. How do you do down the chimney? I hav been good this year. please bring me an American Girl Doll. I hope you have a great holiday
L ove Quinn C.
Mrs. Blumer First Grade
D ear Santa,
How many elves do you have? My elf’s name is Hurmy and he has a cat. I loved the presents you gave me last year. I have been good this year. I hope you have a good day. Your friend, Dottie L.
D ear Santa, I want a playing phone. What do your elves do for a living? Do they actually have magical powers? Can I have some moon sand, Pokeman and football cards for Christmas please?
Your friend, William E.
D ear Santa, How do you go to houses without waking people up? When I go outside, I like to play with my dad in the snow. I love the elf you gave me and I named her Ellie.
Your friend, Myles A.
Dear Santa, Did you have a great year? I try my best at school and I never give up. I made snowflakes and I set up my Christmas tree. I make great cookies and I will make your favorite cookies.
Love, Hunter G.
Dear Santa,
Why are your elves small? My favorite food is lobster. I played flag football and I like football. I have milk and cookies for you. Why do your reindeer have antlers? I have been good this year and I have helped others.
Love, Christopher K.
Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you have? Why do they have antlers? I’m a really good kid. I have a Christmas tree in my house and I saw you before. I have been good this year.
Love, Brielle E.
Dear Santa, My name is Opal and I live in two different houses. What is it like to fly in a sleigh? I am going to leave some cookies on the counter for you. Christmas is my favorite holiday.
Love, Opal M.
Dear Santa, I have been good this year because I try so hard to keep the house clean. Is Rudolph really real? When you have a cold on Christmas, what do you do? I hope you have a great Christmas.
Love, Shelby G.
Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Do you actually love cookies? I can’t wait for Christmas! Do your elves actually fly with magic? Do you think I have been good?
Love, Landon H.
Dear Santa, How are your elves doing? How do your reindeer fly? How do you go down the
chimney? I want to have Legos. I have been good.
Love, Dan W.
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? What makes reindeer fly? I like playing video games and watching YouTube. I like playing Beyblade Christmas. School is good.
Your friend, Hudson T.
Dear Santa, Why is Rudolph’s nose red? What are some of the reindeer’s names? What are some of your elf’s names? My name is Waylen and I go to school. I go to the park too.I put up my Christmas tree.
Waylen C.
Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? My elf’s name is Ready. I want a reindeer. I have been good this year. I try to color good too. You are the best. I will make you your favorite cookies.
Love, Miles S.
Dear Santa, My name is Brooke and I am 6 years old. I love Sesame Street and Princess characters. I am in 1st grade and I love school. I’m excited for Christmas.
Love, Brooke B.
Dear Santa, What do most of the people at the North Pole do? I’m really good at helping. Maybe I could help up there? Probably yes? I will put out cookies and milk for you Santa.
Love, Cheyanna J.
Dear Santa, I hope my grandma and my pets are good. I love Rudolph! Are you good with your reindeer? Do you know how to catch a snowflake? I love Christmas and when you bring presents!
Love, Rose E.
D ear Santa, How do you know to ride the sleigh? Is it magic? I like your suit 1000 times. I did a picture of you on Art Hub. I went to Walmart. I got food. I love you.
L ove, Jack W.
D ear Santa, How are you? How are your reindeer? I am good. You are nice and kind. Mrs. Blumer is kind. My mom is kind. My sister is kind. I am kind. You are the best. I will leave you cookies and milk. I love your elves.
L ove, Abrailee R.
D ear Santa, What do your reindeer eat? What are your reindeer’s names? I like school. I can not wait for Christmas. I will leave you your favorite cookies and I can help you deliver presents. Your friend, Brooks W.
Ms. Kranig
First Grade
D ear Santa, My name is Josiah. How are e the elves? What is your favorite cookie?
Please bring me
1. c aylus phushy
2. phone
3. computer Merry Christmas! L ove, Josiah E.
D ear Santa, My name is Kaven. How are the elves? How do you steer the Sleigh?
Please bring me
1. moncter Truck Rccar
2 FortNight vBucks
3 PiKachu Book Merry Christmas
L ove, Kaven K.
D ear Santa, My name is Loua. How are you? What is your
Season’s Greetings (cont.)
Please bring me
1. Magic Mixies
2. Rainbow High doll
3. Fake nail set
Merry Christmas!
Love, Loua M.
Dear Santa,
My name is Teegan. How are the elves. Do you love the snow?
Please bring me
1. rem e control race car
2 #train
3 Hot wheels
Merry Christmas!
Love, Teegan C.
Dear Santa.
My name is Isaac. How are the elves. Do you love the snow?
Please brilag me
1. Thomas The Train set
2. Dinosaur Squishmallow
3. RobLox vBucks Merry Christmas!
Love, Isaac A.
Dear Santa,
My name is Bryn. HoW are you? HoW do you steer the sleigh?
Please bring me
1. paint kit
2. Magic MiXies
3. princess Shoes
Merry Christmas!
Love, Brynleigh S.
Dear Santa, My name is Bentlei. How are the elves? Do you love the snow?
Please bring me
1. SquishMallow
2. Art set
3. Magic Mixies
Merry Christmas!
Love, Bentlei M.
Dear Santa, My name is Kynslee. How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus?
Please brirng me
1. Baby Alive
2. Magic Mixies
3. Skin Care
Merry Christmas!
Love, Kynslee A.
Dear Santa,
My name is Jade. How are
the elves. Do you love the snow?
Please bring me
1. Magic Mixies
2. Ballerina Barbie
3. Elsa 2 dress
Merry Christmas!
Love, Jade W.
Dear Santa, My name is Brantley. How are you feeling? Do you love the snow?
Please bring me
1. Four wheeler
2. Dirt Bike
3. Electric scooter
Merry Christmas!
Love, Brantley D.
Dear Santa, My name is Sarah. How are you? Do you love the snow?
Please bring me
1 slime
2 kitten
3 sticker book
Merry Christmas!
Love, Sarah M.
Dear Santa My name is DaVd. How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus?
Please bring me
1. remote control race car
2. I-phone
3. slime
Merry Christmas!
Love, David A.
Dear Santa, My name is Shayna. How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? Please bring me
1. electric scooter
2. make-up
3. I-phone 15
Merry Christmas!
Love, Shayna S.
Dear Santa, My name is Toby. How are you feeling? Do you love the snow?
Please bring me
1. Fortnite gift card
2. V bucks
3. dinusaur mask and claws
Merry Christmas!
Love, Toby S.
Dear Santa, My name is Ernie. How are
you feeling? Do You love the snow?
Please bring me
1. legos
2. Iphone
3. AXolotl plush
Merry Christmas!
Love, Ernie W.
Der Santa, My name is Eleonore. How are the elves? How is Mrs. Claus?
Please bring me
1. Apple watch
2. glitter pen
3. make-up
Merry Christmas!
Love, Eleonore M.
Mrs. Wahl Second Grade
Dear Santa, My name is Willow and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were I helpe d my brother and I helped my sistr. This year for Christmas I would like remoet car, dog, cat, and spries me. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Willow B.
Dear Santa, My name is Jace and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY nice. A few things I did that were nice were I stick up for my friends whey they are in danger. I am kind to my cousin. This year for Christmas I would like a PS5, a Blue controller, a allosaurus. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Jace C.
Dear Santa, My name is Oliver and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were wen someone fell and I helped then up and I made
crafts for the senior lunch. This year for Christmas I would like legos and headphones. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Oliver N.
Dear Santa,
My name is Olivia and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were I help Willy pick up her stuff, I let my sister borrow my stuff, I feed the cats and the dog. This year for Christmas I would like dolls, pupetes, capybara stuff, bee and puppy cat books, my sister to stop being mean, and that’s it! I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Olivia C.
Dear Santa, My name is Eva and I am 7 ½ years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY nice. A few things I did that were nice were I helpd my mom with decorations, I helpd my friend wen she fell, I helpd my dad. This year for Christmas I would like a guitar. And a talore swift book. And a arctic fox with a snow glowb on it. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Eva V.
Dear Santa, My name is Layla and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice were when someone is crying I help, when someone is hurt I ask if they are ok. This year for Christmas I would like an LOL doll. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Layla M.
Dear Santa, My name is Cullen and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were I helped sumoun up wen they fell down. This year for Christmas I would like the foxy megu plushe boxy as
well and all uv the plushys. And camo. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! Love, Cullen P.
Dear Santa, My name is Zachary and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY nice. A few things I did that were nice were I played with dominic at recess and I helpet my mom. This year for Christmas I would like football, baseball, and basket ball crads. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Zachary W.
Dear Santa, My name is Laelonnie and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY Nice. A few things I did that were nice were helped my mom do the dishes. I helped my dad with laundrey. This year for Christmas I would like a doggy bed for my new dog. And a new tablet and a phone. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Laelonnie H.
Dear Santa, My name is Aria and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice are help the janader clean the lungch room. Today I was yoosing my manirs. This year for Christmas I would like some slime cits. I wold also like a new lipstick. I also want a magick mixy. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Aria F.
Dear Santa, My name is Daniel and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY nice. A few things I did that were nice were I helpt mi sistr up wen she fel. I helpd wen mi dad wus fixing a weel wus broc. This year for Christmas I would like a PS5. TV. wotch. hedset for PS5. XBOCS. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! Love, Daniel Z.
Dear Santa, My name is Axel and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were I gave mi mom a per uv star erings and I gave my grapu a hug ere tim i lev. This year for Christmas I would like a loves jrse and a cow boys jrse to. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Axel S.
Dear Santa, My name is Braxtyn and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were being nice to my sister I had to help my mom I helped my sister. This year for Christmas I would like a big monster truck with a cunteroler. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! Love, Braxtyn D.
Dear Santa, My name is Beckham and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were I help someone up when he fell when someone was cring I sed do you wnant to play. This year for Christmas I would like a mario Kart track and a tv and an xbox and a ipad and a minny frige and body wash. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Beckham R.
Dear Santa, My name is Henry and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice were I helped my mom when she did not feel good. I also picked up crayons for someone when they fell down. This year for Christmas I would like Harry Potter stuff, figits, and book’s. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Henry H.
Season’s Greetings
mashawn when he fell. I did chores at my house.
Dear Santa,
My name is Aubrey and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY nice. Something I did nice wasI helped my brother clean his room. This year for Christmas I would like a Stanley with a straw and a surprise. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Aubrey C.
Dear Santa,
My name is Elijah and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been VERY nice. A few things I did that were nice were I did the wood every day and I do pig a lot. This year for Christmas I would like squirtle, charizard, and bulbasaur. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Eli P.
Dear Santa,
My name is Kaleigh and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice are I asked someone to play and I helped my brothers myles and mason. This year for Christmas I would like a pink and white candy cane and a lol ball. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Kaleigh A.
Dear Santa,
My name is Emmett and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. Something I did that was nice was I helped mom make cookies. This year for Christmas I would like a Xavier McKinney jersey and a RC car and a new tv. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year!
Love, Emmett C.
Mrs. B. Weis Second Grade
D ear Santa, My name is Isla and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: get bdcpack ot car. and clen up the pails. (get backbacks out of my car and clean up the pellets)
This year for Christmas I would like: rainbw nidle dol barbecanpr (Barbie camper) barbe bot (Barbie Boat)
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Isla M.
D ear Santa,
My name is Sara and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: Ilhelped lMy Mom when Mommy was saD Because My brother Dommy Made My Mommy cry.
This year for Christmas I would like: a new puppy please and a new dress with high heels
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Sara K.
D ear Santa, My name is William and I am 6 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: When my mom said to help her I got
rite up to help her.
This year for Christmas I would like: wwe action figures
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, William R.
Dear Santa, My name is Frankie and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I did ChoreL at home. I cleaned my moms car.
This year for Christmas I would like: butterfly drone with a wand that controls the drone some dresses, holiday blanket
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Frankie H.
Dear Santa, My name is Cameron and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helped my friend up When he got hurt. I helped my friend Ronaldo get good at socr.
This year for Christmas I would like: at my dad’s home I want a xbox and a headset, at my mom’s too. And a SpiderMan suit that is a spin kind.
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Cameron W.
Dear Santa,
My name is Alex and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helped
This year for Christmas I would like: Pokemom movie + and Packs.
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Alex N.
Dear Santa,
My name is Dalton and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I did chores at home. I got male (mail) for my famly.
This year for Christmas I would like: vr roky plus vbucks (VR, Rocky Plush, Vbucks)
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Dalton W.
Dear Santa,
My name is Brooklyn and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I Les my sister Play (I let my sister play.) I did chores.
This year for Christmas I would like: mini cow
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Brooklyn A.
Dear Santa,
My name is Liam and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I Let my freinds borrow my stuff.
This year for Christmas I would like: Kite, Drone, Kitter
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Liam C.
Dear Santa, My name is Tabatha and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice. A few things I did that were nice are: I helped my grandma walkup the stairs. I helped my mom do the disnis.
This year for Christmas I would like: Squishmallow. Xbox. Drone.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Tabatha H.
Dear Santa, My name is Rosie and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: helPing tie someone shoe. helping someone get up when they get hurt.
This year for Christmas I would like: American girl Kichen set. a Shark Car Wash. a American girl.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Rosalee L.
Dear Santa, My name is Ronaldo and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helped Tabatha with her wreath. I helP Roslee weah (when) Rosielee was hurt.
This year for Christmas I would like: a Playstathion. (Playstation)
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Ronaldo H.
Dear Santa, My name is Chance and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I cleaned the house for my DaD, I helped sombody get up.
This year for Christmas I would like: Army Suit. army toys. army toy solder’s. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Chance I.
Dear Santa, My name is Axel and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helqt my mom put the ordmis on the tree. And I helqt my mom raat (wrap) the presis (presents)
This year for Christmas I would like: a scabord. And robucks. And a Squishmallow.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Azel H.
Dear Santa,
My name is Sully and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helP Cance wene he got hrt and helPed Olivr.
This year for Christmas I would like: A Xbox and a headset and a Playstation. I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Sullivan S.
D ear Santa, My name is Gage and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I HelPt a Friend UP at Recess. and I got my sister sym water.
This year for Christmas I would like: actian Figure areFin WWe. drone. (action figure, a referee WWE, Drone)
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Gage L.
Dear Santa, My name is Owen and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I did chores at home. I told a friend how to play a game. I helpt my elf wen he lost his magic.
This year for Christmas I would like: a xbox. army Lego sets. farming toys. I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Owen S.
Dear Santa, My name is Justin and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I help my freinds up. I help my dog when cite (kitty) can on his maf (mouth)
This year for Christmas I would like: boxing bag
I c an’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Justin S.
Mrs. Pickel
Second Grade
D ear Santa, My name is Tally and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
Motorcycle
BrBe gremnos
D ol Ste
Merry Christmas, Santa!
L ove, Tally K.
Season’s Greetings
from page 6)
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Mom and Dad for me!
Dear Santa,
My name is Lucas and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• Drone
• remote control Plane
• racecar
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Lucas
XXOO
P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to God for me!
Dear Santa,
My name is Joshuah and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• Prone
• RC Car
• Pilow
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Perez
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Dear Santa,
My name is Abby and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
mousie Kool
BaBu dol
SKWishee
Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Abigail
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to baK for me!
Dear Santa,
My name is Gannon and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas!
This year for Christmas I would like …
dirt bike
acomputerset
acid sis mrodsikle
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Gannon S.
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to the Grinch for me!
Dear Santa,
My name is Shaun and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• 4X4
• Web55 that cah get too Me
• frtgun
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Shaun L. XXOO
Dear Santa, My name is Elissa and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• baby doll
• heat-upblanKet
• glo in the dark stars
Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Elissa Q.
XXOO
P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Mrs. Claus for me!
Dear Santa, My name is Liam and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• Iloff
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Liam M. XXOO
P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Mrs. Claws for me!
Dear Santa, My name is Madelyn and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• Dirt bike
• two frunt teeth
• Addie
• Mrs. Pickel
• Ms. Trinity
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Madelyn W. XXOO
P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Sprinkles for me!
Dear Santa,
My name is Willie and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
1 Bax Doll
2 Dog Tox
3 Heatup clothes
Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love, Wilhelamina H. XXOO
P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to vixan for me!
D ear Santa,
My name is Aurora and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice, Naughty, Naughty + Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
• magic mixie
• new cat
• s quish mallow
Merry Christmas, Santa!
L ove, Aurora Elmer
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!
D ear Santa,
My name is Mila and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like …
C heer Leader doll, Legos, and bathtub toys
Merry Christmas, Santa!
L ove, Mila
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to my elf Trixie for me!
D ear Santa, My name is Addie and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice.
This year for Christmas I would like … american girl Doll, AF Roger and clothes
Merry Christmas, Santa!
L ove, aDDiosBa Dgh
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Winstln for me!
D ear Santa,
My name is Aly and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Naughty + Nice. This year for Christmas I would like … apple watch crayons
a blanket
Merry Christmas, Santa!
L ove, Alyssandra V.
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to Mrs Claus for me!
D ear Santa, My name is Lukas and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This
• Albrecht Elementary •
Second grade class
year I have been: Nice. This year for Christmas I would like …
a skateboard
a c alendar and Legos
Merry Christmas, Santa! L ove, Lukas
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P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to the
Elves for me!
D ear Santa, My name is Gauge and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas! This year I have been: Nice. This year for Christmas I would like …
• Dinosaur lego set, a
• remote control bird,
• and race cars
Merry Christmas, Santa!
L ove, Gauge
XXOO
P.S. Please! Say “Hi” to my friends for me!
See LETTERS, Page 8
• Albrecht Elementary • First grade classes
Mrs. Hearing Second Grade
Dear Santa,
My name is Blessing and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helq My friends and my teacher
This year for Christmas I would like: play in snow
me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Miles
Dear Santa, My name is Amara and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: helqed my friends get dack uq.
This year for Christmas I would like: cats toys for Hyoomins. amarickae daws.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Blessing
Dear Santa, My name is Ava and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helf my friends when thay spil. I am kind.
This year for Christmas I would like: A book shelf. A wite board in my room. A star journd for my room.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Ava
Dear Santa, My name is Tucker and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helped a friends. for Christmas I was not mad I didn’t get wat I wanted.
This year for Christmas I would like: I would like a many
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Tucker
Dear Santa, My name is Ivy and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I cleand my room. I played with my cat. new cat. I made my bed.
This year for Christmas I would like: a punching bag. A lego sets a American doll. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Ivy
Dear Santa, My name is Miles and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: i help my sister i help my mom i did the dishwasher
This year for Christmas I would like: Nintendo Switch I can’t wait for you to visit
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Amara
Dear Santa, My name is Eden and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I halped Kylee was sad.
This year for Christmas I would like: a Hat.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Eden
Dear Santa,
My name is Ezra and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helpedmymom
This year for Christmas I would like: money for saving I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Ezra
Dear Santa, My name is Rylee and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helqt my frend up
This year for Christmas I would like: a stich bed a stich swe chret and stich Clas and stich evthing.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Rylee
Dear Santa, My name is Blake and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I singed to my sitr.
This year for Christmas I would like: a sokr Ball a BaByDall with cllos.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Blake See LETTERS, Page 9
Season’s
• Letters (Continued from page 8)
Dear Santa,
My name is Oliver and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: make my friends lolf
This year for Christmas I would like: a bog
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Oliver
Dear Santa,
My name is Dax and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I help a frend. I am mise to my broth. I am nice to my faimly.
This year for Christmas I would like: a Nintendo switch. I wot a ulrtrickseeder I want a I pcnf.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Dax
Dear Santa,
My name is Case and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I help someone on their work. I was nice to my family. I am nice my brother.
This year for Christmas I would like: Hunting simulator Nintends swich.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Case
Dear Santa,
My name is Sophie and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I gave Sparkly a bracetet. I gave my sister a LoL foR Christmas
This year for Christmas I would like: Toys
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
Love, Sophie
Dear Santa, My name is Zander and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice, Naughty, Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helq solin ug.
This year for Christmas I would like: dogman plushy. Dog man tshirt
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Zander
Dear Santa, My name is Steven and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I helped Ezra git ut. I helped my Dad with a car. I helped my brahe whith the Abej.
This year for Christmas I would like: for christmar I would want to have q spiderman toy.
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Steven
Dear Santa, My name is Ella and I am 7 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: VERY Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I tuc care of my fanly and frens. I helq my parnins
This year for Christmas I would like: a phone and a car and for Lucas
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Ella
Dear Santa, My name is Weston and I am 8 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year!
This year I have been: Naughty + Nice.
A few things I did that were nice are: I HLpd pic up in my houes
This year for Christmas I would like: call of Duty
I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer!
L ove, Weston
Streets & Parks Supervisor
The City of Brodhead is accepting applications for a full-time position as the Streets & Parks Supervisor Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain CDL license at the time of application. This position offers a wage which is commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus an excellent benefit package.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Principles and practices of street and storm sewer maintenance, forestry maintenance, supervises maintenance of and improvements to all city parks, knowledge of electrical systems, supervision and training of staff. Required on-call time Monday through Sunday on a rotating schedule.
Complete job description is available on the city’s website at www. cityofbrodheadwi.us, or may be picked up at City Hall. Please drop off your resume at Brodhead City Hall or mail to: City of Brodhead, PO Box 168, Brodhead, WI 53520-0168, or email to cityclerk@cityofbrodheadwi.us. Applications will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 17, 2025.
The City of Brodhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Wastewater Supervisor
The City of Brodhead is accepting applications for a full-time position as the Wastewater Supervisor Applicant must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application, with a willingness to obtain CDL license. This position offers a wage which is commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus an excellent fringe benefit package.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Street maintenance, DNR certification with sub-classes, sanitary sewer maintenance, wastewater facility maintenance, principles of electrical systems, supervision and training of staff, and an ability to learn and understand plant operations and laboratory testing. Required on-call time Monday through Sunday on a rotating schedule.
Complete job description is available on the city’s website at www. cityofbrodheadwi.us, or may be picked up at City Hall. Please drop off your resume at Brodhead City Hall or mail to: City of Brodhead, PO Box 168, Brodhead, WI 53520-0168, or email to cityclerk@cityofbrodheadwi.us. Applications will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 17, 2025.
The City of Brodhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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For immediate consideration send resume/job history to: Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844
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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Board Vice President Elizabeth Kempel at 7:00 p.m. The meeting Agenda was published in the Wednesday, November 6, 2024 edition of the Independent Register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Elizabeth Kempel, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Don Buchanan, Jodi Kail, and Jenny Flory
Absent: Mike Krupke
APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Don Buchanan, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0.
INFORMATION REPORTS
The Administrative Team presented information reports. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No one was present to give public comment. AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting: October 9, 2024
b. Annual Meeting: October 28, 2024
c. Regular Meeting: October 28, 2024
2. APPROVAL OF BILLS
3. ACCEPT DONATION(S)
a. $400 monetary donation from the American Legion-SwanGehr Post No. 197 to the Brodhead Band Department
b. 200 Lockdown Magnet Strips donated to the District by Better Brodhead
c. $5,000 monetary donation from the Brodhead Area Foundation to Brodhead’s Backpack Food Program
4. RESIGNATION(S)
• None at this time.
5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S)
a. Miranda Ends, ES Aide; adding more hours as LMC Aide
b. Amy Gerber; from LMC Aide to ES LT Substitute Teacher
c. Erika Raess, High School Art Teacher and Yearbook Advisor
d. Chad Risum, Head Varsity Softball Coach
e. Chad Yates, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S)
• None at this time.
Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion carried, 6-0.
APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM
BIDS
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Kyle Robers of Nexus presented bids to be approved for the High School for the Referendum project.
Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jenny Flory, to approve the High School building addition and renovations bid package #2, as amended by selecting Northern Metal and Roofing for the low bid of Work Scope 06. Motion carried, 6-0.
APPROVAL OF THE 2025 MIDDLE SCHOOL
WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve the request for an 8th Grade trip to Washington D.C. in the Fall of 2025. Motion carried, 6-0.
REVIEW OF PUBLIC REFERENDUM
INPUT MEETING MATERIALS DISCUSSION ITEM
District Administrator Novy presented information regarding the upcoming Referendum materials.
REFERENDUM UPDATE DISCUSSION ITEM
District Administrator Novy presented an update on the ongoing building Referendum.
FUTURE AGENDA [December 11, 2024]
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Bills
• Accept Donation(s)
• Resignation(s)
• Employment Recommendation(s)
• Volunteer Recommendation(s)
• State Report Card Presentation
• Approval of High School Program of Studies for 2025-26
• Referendum Update
ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Don Buchanan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Motion carried, 6-0.
Date: 11-13-24
LEGAL NOTICES
SSM
HEALY
HEARTLAND
HOLMES, ASHLEY
MAPLE LEAF CHEESE STORE,
NATIONALS FFA ORGANIZATION
PAOLI CLAY COMPANY
PIGGLY WIGGLY
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC
RENT-IT CENTER LLC
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL TOURS OF AMERICA
DEPPLER WOOD SUPPLY
DERIVAN, SARAH
HOESLY, CHRIS T
KIELAS, COLLEEN
KNUTH, DAVID R
LUEDTKE, CARRIE
PAOLI CLAY COMPANY
PIGGLY WIGGLY
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD
DOUGLAS & SON SEPTIC TANK SERV
DYNAMIC AWARDS AND APPAREL
SCHOOL
MALKOW, JILLIAN R
PIGGLY WIGGLY
SCHOOL
OF BRODHEAD
AREA SCHOOL
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SPECIAL REFERENDUM MEETING
BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Auditeria Wednesday, December 2, 2024 Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 6:00 p.m. The meeting notice was published in the Wednesday, November 27, 2024 edition of the Independent Register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mike Krupke (virtual), Al Schneider, Elizabeth Kempel, Jodi Kail, and Jenny Flory
Absent: Michael Oellerich and Don Buchanan
AGENDA ITEMS
OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT REFERENDUM AND HANDOUTS
the next Referendum as well as preparations if it does not pass. A tentative list of possible “tier one” cuts will be shared with the Board for their input regarding a target amount.
ACTION ITEM
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jenny Flory, to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Auditeria
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Minutes
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The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 6:00 p.m. The meeting notice was published in the Wednesday, November 13, 2024 edition of the Independent Register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Michael Oellerich, Elizabeth Kempel, Jodi Kail, and Jenny Flory Absent: Al Schneider and Don Buchanan AGENDA ITEMS
OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT REFERENDUM AND HANDOUTS DISCUSSION ITEM District Administrator Novy presented information and a presentation.
REVIEW TWO DIFFERENT SCENARIOS FROM THE BAIRD MODEL REVIEW ITEM District Administrator Novy and Finance Manager Robin Bye presented information and a presentation.
OPEN FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION DISCUSSION ITEM
• There was no public comment.
• District Administrator Novy informed the School Board that he and Finance Manager Robin Bye will meet with a Baird representative to review and confirm we are using the recommended assumptions.
• The School Board discussed the idea of using 60% reimbursement for Special Ed. funding in our projections rather than the current 33.3%. State School Superintendent Jill Underly is proposing 75% for next year, but 60% falls more in line with educational experts and organizations across Wisconsin.
• The School Board’s desire is to develop a referendum the same as our current 3-year non-recurring referendum, which is a non-recurring referendum for $1,750,000 per year for three years.
• District Administrator Novy informed the School Board that the Administrative Team is developing a “cut list” to both prepare for the next referendum as well as preparations if it does not pass. The team will look for Board guidance regarding a target amount to recommend.
• There was also School Board interest to ask for an amount to put us in better financial standing. Administration will put together another Baird model using amounts that will provide that outlook.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION ITEM
Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Motion carried, 5-0.
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BID NOTICE
Brodhead School District will receive bids via Procore for: Brodhead Middle School Building Additions and Renovations until 2:00pm on December 19th, 2024.
Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are solicited from contractors specializing in, or highly experienced in the following Work Scopes:
1. WS #1 – Excavation, Site Utilities, Site Demolition, Landscaping
2. WS #2 – Asphalt Paving, Signage and Pavement Marking
3. WS #3 – Concrete
4. WS #4 – Masonry
5. WS #5 – General Trades
6. WS #6 – Aluminum Windows, Doors Frames, and Glazing
7. WS #7 – Roofing and Sheet Metal
8. WS #8 – Plumbing
9. WS #9 – HVAC piping and ventilation
10. WS #10 – HVAC Controls
11. WS #11 - Electrical
12. WS #12 - Testing and Balancing
DISCUSSION ITEM
District Administrator Novy presented information and a presentation.
REVIEW TWO DIFFERENT SCENARIOS
FROM THE BAIRD MODEL
REVIEW ITEM
District Administrator Novy and Finance Manager Robin Bye presented information and a presentation.
OPEN FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
• Public comment from Paul Donovan.
DISCUSSION ITEM
• District Administrator Novy informed the School Board that he and Finance Manager Robin Bye met with a Baird representative to review and confirm we are using the recommended assumptions. It was advised that we do not use 60% Special Ed. reimbursement in our assumptions.
• The School Board’s desire is to develop a Referendum the same as our current 3-year non-recurring Referendum, which is a non-recurring Referendum for $1,750,000 per year for three years.
• The School Board also wishes to see an option for a 3-year non-recurring referendum for $1,500,00 per year. These two options will allow the Board to understand the differences in mill rate impact.
• Both of these options will be presented at the regular Board Meeting on December 11 for further discussion.
• District Administrator Novy will also provide a bank of possible Referendum resolutions to consider. That information will also be presented and discussed at the regular Board Meeting on December 11.
• District Administrator Novy informed the School Board that the Administrative Team is developing a “cut list” to both prepare for
13. WS #13 - Food Service Equipment
Questions regarding the bidding documents can be directed to:
Kyle Robers Nexus Solutions LLC Phone: 262.492.3209 Email: krobers@nexussolutions.com
There is a Contractor Pre-bid Walkthrough scheduled for December 5th, 2024 @ 8am.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY GRAY Deceased
Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 24PR94
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
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1. An application for informal administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth 01/23/1961 and date of death 10/21/2024, was domiciled in Green County, State of WI, with a mailing address of 205 East 4th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520.
3. All interested persons waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 5, 2025.
5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center County Courthouse, 2841 6th Street, Wisconsin, Room Probate Office.
Electronically signed by Jennifer Prien Probate Registrar November 25, 2024 Catherine Gray 205 East 4th Avenue Bordhead, WI 53520 608-290-4811
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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.
LEGAL
Watch out for scams targeting businesses during the holidays
Consumers are not the only one susceptible to scams during the holidays. Businesses are often targets of scams with costly consequences. It’s important that business owners take extra precautions to be able to identify, avoid, and protect themselves from scams.
BBB’s naughty list – targeting businesses with their Scrooge-like frauds:
1. Business Email Compromise (“BEC”)
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FT), 1104 17TH ST HALF BRODHEAD, WI 53520, 1104 17TH ST BRODHEAD, WI 53520 IN THE CITY OF BRODHEAD, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
A full and complete copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk for the City of Brodhead. A map of the affected property may be obtained from the common council through the office of the Clerk for the City of Brodhead.
Dated this 13th day of December, 2024.
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Business email compromise fraud is an email phishing scam that typically targets people who pay bills in businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. In BEC fraud, the scammer poses as a vendor who emails an employee and asks them to wire money, buy gift cards or send personal information. The money goes into an account controlled by the con artist, of course.
The holiday twist: Scammers may impersonate “the boss” and email workers to buy gift cards for a holiday party or donate to a cause.
The smart solution: Check all email addresses and verify the email with the alleged sender. Don’t click on links
if you are not sure.
2. Phony invoices
Businesses receive fake invoices demanding payment for products or services never ordered or received. The most common scams involve office supplies, website or domain hosting services, and directory listings. If you look closely, you’ll often see the fine print that identifies the bill as a solicitation.
The holiday twist: Watch for potential fake invoices for holiday decorations or party supplies, or end-ofyear invoices for things you didn’t order.
The smart solution: Scrutinize all invoices carefully, and warn accounting staff of the potential for fake bills.
3. Directory scams
Con artists attempt to fool businesses into paying for a listing or ad space in a non-existent directory. Sometimes, the directory will technically exist but won’t be distributed to potential customers. Other times, the scammer might lie about being with a legitimate directory. Either way, the business is billed hundreds of dollars for listing services
they didn’t agree to or for ads that were never placed.
The holiday twist: Directory scammers may be asking for ads in a 2025 edition of a real directory.
The smart solution: Check that the sender is who they say they are. Don’t click on untrusted links. Only list your business in legitimate directories, like BBB.org.
4. Stolen identity
Scammers often pretend to be legitimate companies to trick consumers. Scammers set up fake websites and “hijack” your company name and address. They may also use brand hijacking – blatant copying and misusing company logos and website content – to impersonate a business and deceive unsuspecting visitors. The company reputation is tarnished when angry customers ripped off by scammers think the real company is responsible.
The holiday twist: Scammers place ads on social media that rip off your company name or logo, leading to an impostor website.
The smart solution: Monitor your social media. Set up alerts for mentions of your company name.
5. Fake charity pitches
Most businesses are regularly asked to donate funds to charitable causes. While many requests are legitimate, small businesses become victims of fraudulent or deceptive charitable solicitation schemes every year.
The holiday twist: Fraudsters send an email pretending to be a major charity in need of donations for the holidays.
The smart solution: Research charities and see more giving tips at Give.org.
6. Phishing scams
Phishing scams attempt to steal sensitive information about your business. These scams often appear to be legitimate emails or text messages. However, when you click on the link, you download a virus that captures personal information or loads a form that asks for bank account or credit card details.
The holiday twist: Scammers may send a “virtual card” or “funny holiday video” that looks like it’s from a legitimate company or employee.
The smart solution: Be leery of unsolicited messages, and don’t click on links. Instead, hover over the link with your cursor to see the real address.
7. Office supply scams
Businesses receive an unexpected call or text from someone claiming to represent a supply company with which the firm often does business. The scam caller will try to sell the business surplus merchandise at a reduced price, citing a cancellation or over-order by another purchaser. The merchandise doesn’t exist.
The holiday twist: The fake supply company claims to be having a Black Friday sale or an end-of-year clearance on laptops at a major discount.
The smart solution: Be skeptical, hang up, and call the supplier yourself.
8. Coupon books
Small business operators are often approached to participate in coupon book or direct mail promotions. The scam business offers discounts or extras in coupon packs that promoters sell to consumers. Then the terms change, or the coupons are not distributed in the right area.
The holiday twist: This could be combined with a directory scam or end-of-year ad sale.
The smart solution: Ensure the coupon book or pack is promoted by someone you trust and the terms and conditions are spelled out.
9. Vanity award scams
A vanity award scheme capitalizes on a company’s excitement for an award that essentially holds no value. This con typically targets business owners and
congratulates them on their selection for the award, inviting them to click a link for further details on how to claim the prize. But claiming the honor involves paying a several-hundred-dollar fee.
The holiday twist: “You’ve won an award for Business of the Year!” You’re so excited about the honor that you don’t double-check the source and the terms.
The smart solution: Always research the organization offering the “award.” Don’t get caught up in the hype.
10. Overpayment scams In this scam, the person you are doing business with sends you a check for more than the amount they owe you. Then, they instruct you to wire the balance back to them. The check eventually bounces, and you’re stuck, responsible for the full amount, including what you wired to the scammer.
The holiday twist: A fake customer could send you a too-big check for a large order, then ask you to send the overage back.
The smart solution: Be skeptical of overpayments.
Check with the bank if you’re given a check for more than the bill.
11. Voicemail hacking scams
Scammers are clever, and they can hack into your company voicemail software, stealing your messages and then scamming your customers via phone or text when they contact them back.
The holiday twist: This scam could do major damage during the holidays, causing you to miss important calls or reservations and sully your reputation.
The smart solution: Update your voicemail PIN/passcode often and check your recorded greeting regularly.
12. Fake AI services
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, with companies proposing the purchase of AI software to streamline your business. Scammers pose as a legitimate business offering a “free trial” of their product, and then either don’t deliver or impose undisclosed fees.
The holiday twist: A fake business could offer you an AI solution for your end of year inventory, hoping you’re too busy to double-check their authenticity.
The smart solution: Ask for references. Check every business on BBB.org, and only do business with BBB Accredited, highly rated AI companies.
For more information or further inquiries, contact the Wisconsin BBB at www.bbb. org/wisconsin, or 414-8476000 or 1-800-273-1002.
Consumers also can find more information about how to protect themselves from scams by following the Wisconsin BBB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.