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National Guard extends testing deployment The National Guard has extended its deployment to continue offering COVID-19 testing at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville through March 10, officials announced last week.

The free community testing is available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays at the college’s central campus, 6004 S. County Highway G. People should enter the testing site using the U.S. Highway 51 entrance to the campus.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended but people may register themselves on-site if necessary. To register, go online to register.covidconnect.wi.gov.

“This is a drive-thru testing site and anyone getting tested must stay in their vehicle,” a news release said. “A nasal swab will be used to collect a sample by a uniformed member of the Wisconsin National Guard.”

A Spanish-language interpreter will be available for those who don’t speak English.

About 650 tests will be administered per day and the testing site will close for the day once 650 tests have been given.

Testing will not take place on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. The first day of testing in 2021 will be Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Testing is open to anyone age 5 and older, but especially encouraged for those experiencing symptoms.

COVID-19 symptoms include: • Cough • Fatigue • Sudden loss of taste/smell • Shortness of breath

• Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Fever • Muscle pain • Nausea or vomiting

• Chills • Headache • Diarrhea “We continue to closely monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and pro-

vide information to assist residents and businesses to respond to the emergency as it evolves,” the news release said.

For the latest information, go on-

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For additional information, contact Rock County at 608-757-5510 or countyadmin@co.rock.wi.us.

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Jeremy Pinnow & Associates Inc. in Brodhead recently made a $1,000 donation to the fund used to support Brodhead School District students who do not have proper clothing for winter weather. Pinnow, third from left, presents the check to Albrecht Elementary School Principal Dave Novy. Brodhead Superintendent Lenny Lueck and Jeremy Pinnow & Associates staff members Melissa McNeece and Amy Harding also were on hand for the presentation. “Many children in our district do not have adequate winter apparel such as coats, boots, gloves and snow pants,” according to a news release. “This year, the need for these essential items has drastically increased.” People may donate to help provide winter clothing by sending a donation to the school district and specifying it for the “district school supply account.”

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National Guard extends testing deployment The National Guard has extended its deployment to continue offering COVID-19 testing at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville through March 10, officials announced last week.

The free community testing is available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays at the college’s central campus, 6004 S. County Highway G. People should enter the testing site using the U.S. Highway 51 entrance to the campus.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended but people may register themselves on-site if necessary. To register, go online to register.covidconnect.wi.gov.

“This is a drive-thru testing site and anyone getting tested must stay in their vehicle,” a news release said. “A nasal swab will be used to collect a sample by a uniformed member of the Wisconsin National Guard.”

A Spanish-language interpreter will be available for those who don’t speak English.

About 650 tests will be administered per day and the testing site will close for the day once 650 tests have been given.

Testing will not take place on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. The first day of testing in 2021 will be Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Testing is open to anyone age 5 and older, but especially encouraged for those experiencing symptoms.

COVID-19 symptoms include: • Cough • Fatigue • Sudden loss of taste/smell • Shortness of breath

• Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Fever • Muscle pain • Nausea or vomiting

• Chills • Headache • Diarrhea “We continue to closely monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and pro-

vide information to assist residents and businesses to respond to the emergency as it evolves,” the news release said.

For the latest information, go on-

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line to coronavirus-response-rock countylio.hub.arcgis.com/.

For additional information, contact Rock County at 608-757-5510 or countyadmin@co.rock.wi.us.

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Jeremy Pinnow & Associates Inc. in Brodhead recently made a $1,000 donation to the fund used to support Brodhead School District students who do not have proper clothing for winter weather. Pinnow, third from left, presents the check to Albrecht Elementary School Principal Dave Novy. Brodhead Superintendent Lenny Lueck and Jeremy Pinnow & Associates staff members Melissa McNeece and Amy Harding also were on hand for the presentation. “Many children in our district do not have adequate winter apparel such as coats, boots, gloves and snow pants,” according to a news release. “This year, the need for these essential items has drastically increased.” People may donate to help provide winter clothing by sending a donation to the school district and specifying it for the “district school supply account.”

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Reflecting on what we’re thankful for this year

Annual New Years Day Auction

Friday, January 1, 2021 • 10 AM

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION partnering with Kitson Auctions Bidding opens Dec. 15, closes Jan. 1 Pre-register to bid - see details online at kitsonauctions.com For further info, call Kris at 815-544-0249

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“I’m most thankful that the bank was able to keep in mind people’s health concerns and allowed so many people to work from home or just to be home especially when the beginning of everything was so scary. Being allowed to work from home has allowed me as a credit analyst to still get our deals done and money to the people who need them.”

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Start new year with a hike The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is joining with America’s state parks to encourage the First Day Hike program on New Year’s Day. “Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors, remain physically fit and have a chance to relax and unwind,” Diane Brusoe, DNR Fish, Wildlife and Parks deputy division administrator, said in a news release.

“Start the year out right with a hike at a Wisconsin State Park.”

The latest issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine highlights several state properties around Wisconsin that are perfect for winter hiking and snowshoeing.

Due to COVID-19, the First Day Hike will be a self-guided experience to help keep guides and park visitors healthy and safe. Hikers are encouraged to share their adventures by using the hashtags #OutWiGo and #FirstDayHike.

For those looking to enjoy Wisconsin state parks in a different light, the DNR encourages visitors to hike under a full moon or with a headlamp or flashlight instead of attending the annual candlelight events held at night, which have been canceled to avoid attracting crowds.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, people are encouraged to hike at properties within their communities with people from their household and practice social distancing.

A vehicle admission sticker is required to visit state park system properties. Stickers may be purchased online, by calling 888305-0398 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at individual properties via selfregistration stations, electronic kiosks or drive-up window service (select properties only).

For more information about Wisconsin state parks, go online to dnr. wisconsin.gov.

UW-Madison offers farm webinars The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension is hosting a series of webinars for farmers and agribusinesses to improve business profitability and lifestyles through informed decision-making.

Farm Management Fridays webinars are a part of Extension’s Farm Ready Research winter programming for farmers and ag profession-

als. January topics and presenters include: • Jan. 8: “Navigating Your Farm Business through 2021.” Learn about economic factors and considerations for the best path forward for your business while navigating an uncertain future. The presentation and discussion will be led by Mark Stephenson, UW Center for Dairy Prof-

itability, and Kevin Bernhardt, Extension farm management specialist/ UW-Platteville professor; and moderated by Katie Wantoch, Extension Dunn County ag educator.

• Jan. 15: “In It For the Long Haul: Cash Flow During a Crisis.” Planning your cash flow is essential and

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In brief

Local students among UW-Milwaukee grads Two Orfordville students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at the Dec. 20 virtual commencement exercises.

Mikayela Kelleher graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Letters and Science.

Taytum Markee graduated with a master of arts degree from the College of Letters and Science.

Brandon Janes of Brodhead was named to the honors list. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.

Aaron Myhre of Orfordville was named to the dean’s list with high honors. He is pursuing a degree in computer engineering.

Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the dean’s list. Students who have maintained a 3.70 or higher Two earn academic receive high honors.

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The meals, which cost $8 for ages 13 and over and $5 for ages 12 and under, will include spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, milk and a cookie.

If bad weather forces a cancellation, the alternate pickup time will be 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10.

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Keep smiling through the Albany notes holidays with healthy habits options to pay taxes

• Webinars

Albany Village Hall is closed to the public, so officials are reminding residents about options to pay their property taxes: • Drop off in the secure drop-box located in the Village Hall parking lot near the front entrance.

• Mail your payment to Village Hall, 206 N. Water St., Albany, WI 53502. A receipt will be mailed. To receive an emailed receipt, provide your email address.

• Pay by credit or debit card by going online to www.govpaynow. com and using pay location code 7754. This payment method will include a 3 percent ($3 minimum) administrative fee of the amount paid and a receipt will be generated at the time of payment.

For tax payments, all tax information and receipts are available on the Green County website, www.co.green.wi.gov; under quick links, click “land records system.”

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Cookies and other treats seem to be everywhere this time of year, but officials at the Wisconsin Dental Association are advising people to watch what they eat and to stay vigilant about brushing and flossing routines.

• Never use your teeth as a tool.

When it comes to all the packages to open, bottles to uncork and nuts to crack, use the right tools for the job — and your teeth aren’t one of them. Over time, using your teeth for these tasks can weaken your enamel and fragile tooth edges, which can lead to cracks and breaks.

• Snack smart. Hard candies and cookies are just some of the sticky and starchy treats you’re sure to encounter each year. It’s important to avoid overdoing these kinds of snacks, as they tend to stay on teeth longer than most other foods. While most things are fine in moderation, it helps to eat these foods during or shortly after a meal when saliva production is high and helps wash food particles away.

Holidays or not, it’s always a great time to start thinking about healthier habits. Try implementing healthy options — like cheese, fruits and vegetables — into your

snacking. You’ll be doing a service for your teeth and the rest of your body, as well.

• Don’t delay treatment. If you’re scheduled for an appointment during the holidays, honor it and don’t wait to make your oral health your New Year’s resolution. It’s better to catch and fix problems now rather than potentially allow them to worsen by postponing treatment. If you’re overdue for a cleaning or need work done, don’t use the busyness of the holidays as an excuse – call your dentist today to schedule your next visit. If traveling and in need of emergency care, don’t hesitate to contact a local dental office.

Practicing good dental care is important not only for maintaining a healthy mouth, but for overall wellness and quality of life.

For more information about oral health, go online to www.Mouth Healthy.org.

yond high school) in a health-related field and be a resident of a community with a Monroe Clinic location or a resident within Monroe Clinic’s service area or an employee or child of a Monroe Clinic employee.

For either scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a degree or certificate in a health care-related field and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher with an emphasis on science and math. All applications must be typed.

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on citizenship, need and school and outside activities.

Students who have received a Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership $500 scholarship in the past are eligible to apply for the advance study scholarship. However, an individual may only receive each scholarship once.

Applications are available at www. monroeclinic.org/volunteers. For more information, call Dawn Meier, volunteer coordinator, at 608-324-1569.

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challenging during uncertain times of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Bernhardt and Heather Schlesser, Extension Marathon County ag educator, will discuss important cash flow analysis considerations, concerns and tools to help.

• Jan. 22: “Farm-gate Economic

Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership is again offering two types of scholarships for students seeking a career in the health care field. The application deadline is Feb. 28.

One scholarship is for high school seniors. Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership awards four $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors each year. Two scholarships will be awarded to Monroe High School seniors and two scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from communities with Monroe Clinic branch sites — Albany, Blanchardville, Brodhead, New Glarus, Durand, Freeport and Lena — or who live within an area serviced by a branch site or who have a parent who is employed by Monroe Clinic.

The other scholarship is for continued education. College students in the Monroe Clinic service area may apply for one of five $1,500 scholarships.

Applicants must have completed at least one year of advanced study (be-

SATURDAY, DEC. 26 -Albertson Memorial Library closed

Outlook Forum.” This webinar will focus on farm scale economic outlook and actions for farms in 2021 with a panel discussion by Extension farm management specialist Paul Mitchell, Ag and Applied Economics & Renk Agribusiness Institute, Stephenson, Brenda Boetel,

UW-River Falls, and moderator Jim Versweyveld, Extension Walworth County ag educator.

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Holiday feasting and fun not only does a number on your waistline, but it can also take a toll on your teeth, according to officials at the Wisconsin Dental Association.

“No matter the time of year – your oral health should always be a priority,” WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, said in a news release.

“With all the festivities and indulgences that come with the holidays, it can be easy to get carried away and neglect your teeth. Many don’t take into consideration all the extra sugary foods and drinks they’re consuming.

“Brushing and flossing regularly, even after meals, and setting snacking limitations for yourself can go a long way toward improving your overall health and carrying a healthy smile into the new year.”

The WDA offers these tips for keeping your mouth and teeth healthy this holiday season: • Keep your routine. The holiday season is filled with plenty of hustle and bustle that can easily throw you off your oral health care routine.

It’s also a time for sweet treats and starchy foods — which can lead to plaque buildup and tooth decay — so it is important to brush for two minutes at least twice a day, and floss once each day. If you’re traveling and want to keep good habits on the go, pack a toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste to use after meals. If brushing isn’t an option, chewing sugar-free gum is a great alternative that helps to clean debris from your teeth.

• Limit alcohol intake. There are a number of ways that alcohol can damage your teeth, so it’s important to choose what and how much you consumer. Sugar-heavy beverages, like some wines, fuel harmful bacteria in your mouth and can be a major risk factor in tooth decay.

Dehydration, a common side effect of alcohol consumption, can produce the same damaging outcome by decreasing saliva flow and allowing bacteria to cling to enamel.

If enjoying a few drinks in your festivities, alternate your alcohol with a glass of water to keep your mouth rinsed and hydrated.

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Monroe Clinic in partnership with CONTACT of Northern Illinois is hosting a virtual youth mental health first aid training next month.

The training will teach participants an action plan to help youth in the event of a mental health crisis.

Training consists of 2.5 hours of pre-work and

a 5.5-hour Zoom class that will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15.

Monroe Clinic is covering the cost for the training. To register, contact Tammi Jamiska at 608-324-2639 or tammie.jamiska@ssmhealth. com or call CONTACT at 815-233-4357.

The registration deadline is Dec. 27.

The offices of three Alderperson at Large will be up for election in the April 6, 2021 Spring Election. All terms are for two years. If you are interested in running for any of these offices stop into City Hall for a nomination packet. First day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2020 and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the office of the city clerk. If you have any questions please reach out to the city clerk’s office at 6 80 608-897-4018 ext 150, or cityclerk@cityofbrodheadwi.us. 386

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trips across the Atlantic Ocean before his discharge. Lawrence was also known to make and eat his own popcorn and always gave it out to family and friends. He was also fond of Delores’s paintings of bluebirds prior to her passing, as they always had bluebird feeders at their home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cosy Lil Acre Assisting Living Center in Janesville who provided care to Lawrence over the past four years and also to the doctors and nurses at Janesville Mercy Hospital.

Lawrence is survived by his three children, Floyd Harding, Lawrence “Rick” (Kathy LaBarre) Harding and Cheryl Easland; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Delores, in 2014; a son, Robert Harding, in 2012; a grandson, Christopher Harding, in 2014; and three siblings, Thomas Harding, Dorothy Grahm and Lorraine Kempen.

In lieu of flowers, cards can be sent in his memory to the DL Newcomer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 26, Brodhead, WI 53520. Memorials will be directed to the Footville American Legion Post 237 per Lawrence’s wishes.

Private burial services will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family. Go online to www.dlnew comerfuneralhome.com or call 608897-2484 for more information.

ELIZABETH ANN SCHOOFF Elizabeth Ann Schooff, age 92, of Brodhead, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe. She was born June 18, 1928, to Walter and Elise (Pfisterer) Earleywine.

She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1946. She had worked for Burgess Battery and Woodstock Typewriter, which each had factories in Brodhead in the 1940s.

She married John P. Schooff on Aug. 20, 1947. He died on Sept. 6, 1980, in Rochester, Minnesota.

John and Ann had two sons, John W. (Sonja) Schooff of Janesville and Jerry W. (Brenda) Schooff of Brodhead; three grandsons, Ryan (Kristy) Schooff and Eric (Karen) Schooff of Janesville, and Jacob (Amy) Schooff of Brodhead; two granddaughters, Jamie (Al) Oliver of Brodhead and Jessica (Brandon)

Mohrbacher of Evansville; two step grandsons, Mikel Harding of Rochester, Minnesota, and Derik (Megan) Harding of Brodhead and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Esther Mary (Myron) Evenson, Virginia (Ted) Czerwinski and Laurabel (Joe) Conners.

Ann was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brodhead, where she was baptized and confirmed in 1964. She was proud to have donated over 12 gallons of Blood to the American Red Cross.

Ann started to work for The Independent-Register in 1982 where she learned to operate many ma-

chines and was proofreader for most of those years. When the newspaper was sold, she stayed on as proofreader for the Register Print Center. She retired in 2020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family in her memory.

A visitation and funeral services were held on Dec. 19, 2020, at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead. Burial was at the Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead.

The family would like to thank the palliative and hospice care teams at The Monroe Clinic and The Monroe Clinic Hospice Home for their outstanding care and support during her illness.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family. Go online to www.dlnew comerfuneralhome.com or call 608-897-2484 for more information.

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of all, Jean enjoyed working outside and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Jazmine.

Jean is survived by her h u s b a n d , Tom, of Brodhead; two children, Paul Woodruff of Brodhead and Ruth Peterson of Whitewater; one grandchild, Jazmine Peterson of Whitewater;

and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, David Ensor and Joyce Ensor-Weber.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family in Jean’s memory.

A visitation and funeral services were held Dec. 17 at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead.

Burial will conclude at the Greenwood Cemetery.

Go online to www.dlnewcomer funeralhome.com or call 608-8972484 for more information.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health officials reported Monday that seven Brodhead High School students have tested positive for COVID-19.

The school district immediately implemented a full virtual plan

for the high school, to last through Sept. 18, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

The Brodhead School District was made aware of a student gathering that occurred the weekend be-

fore school started and later learned that one high school student had tested positive as of Sept. 4, according to the health department news release.

“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

Brodhead student’s project helps children in Haiti Walk set for Sept. 26

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Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health officials reported Monday that seven Brodhead High School students have tested positive for COVID-19.

The school district immediately implemented a full virtual plan

for the high school, to last through Sept. 18, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

The Brodhead School District was made aware of a student gathering that occurred the weekend be-

fore school started and later learned that one high school student had tested positive as of Sept. 4, according to the health department news release.

“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

Brodhead student’s project helps children in Haiti Walk set for Sept. 26

COURTESY PHOTO The Independent-Register

Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health officials reported Monday that seven Brodhead High School students have tested positive for COVID-19.

The school district immediately implemented a full virtual plan

for the high school, to last through Sept. 18, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

The Brodhead School District was made aware of a student gathering that occurred the weekend be-

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health officials reported Monday that seven Brodhead High School students have tested positive for COVID-19.

The school district immediately implemented a full virtual plan

for the high school, to last through Sept. 18, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

The Brodhead School District was made aware of a student gathering that occurred the weekend be-

fore school started and later learned that one high school student had tested positive as of Sept. 4, according to the health department news release.

“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

County sets free COVID-19 screening

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Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Walk set for Sept. 26

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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fore school started and later learned that one high school student had tested positive as of Sept. 4, according to the health department news release.

“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

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JEAN RUTH WOODRUFF Jean Ruth Woodruff, age 70, of Brodhead, passed away while at her home on Dec. 14, 2020.

Jean was born June 30, 1950, in rural Brodhead, the daughter of Leroy and Bernice (Young) Ensor. She married Tom Woodruff on Dec. 19, 1970, at the old United Congregational Church in Brodhead.

Jean loved to work on the family farm when growing up. For many years she worked as a waitress at the Chalet Restaurant in Brodhead and later as a certified nursing assistant at the Evansville Manor. But most

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Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

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LAWRENCE RICHARD HARDING SR. Lawrence Richard Harding Sr., age 92, passed away Dec. 19, 2020, at the Janesville Mercy Hospital.

Lawrence was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Ethel (Willis) Harding. Lawrence married Delores Serns in May of 1950. Lawrence and Delores moved and have been farming in the Brodhead area since March 1, 1955.

Lawrence was part owner of the Golden Rod Creamery in the 1950s and 1960s and later was involved with Swiss Valley Milk Co. until 1971. Lawrence was an avid roller skater and even participated in many choreographic shows and plays on roller skates. He was a member of the Footville American Legion Post 237 until his death and served during World War II and was called back into action during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Young DD580 Destroyer. His ship made seven safe

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

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Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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Walk set for Sept. 26

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

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District, health officials continue monitoring as classes go online until Sept. 18

Green County public health officials reported Monday that seven Brodhead High School students have tested positive for COVID-19.

The school district immediately implemented a full virtual plan

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for the high school, to last through Sept. 18, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

The Brodhead School District was made aware of a student gathering that occurred the weekend be-

fore school started and later learned that one high school student had tested positive as of Sept. 4, according to the health department news release.

“The district completed contact tracing and sent home approximately 25 students that were considered to be close contacts at school,” the release said. “The district was also able to identify several students that had been in attendance at the student gathering and these students were sent home as well.”

Since then, several more students who had attended the gathering have tested positive, prompting the health department to identify the situation as an outbreak, the release said.

The high school was to undergo a deep cleaning Sept. 8 and Sept. 9,

Brodhead Superintendent Leonard Lueck said in the news release.

“The school board will be discussing their next steps at the September 9th board meeting,” Lueck said.

“The Green County Public Health Department is working with Brodhead School District leadership and staff to conduct a thorough investigation to track, trace and contain the virus,” said RoAnn Warden, health officer. “We want to assure the community, students and staff of Brodhead High School, and their family members, that extra steps are being taken to protect students and staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

According to the release, “Investigation of an outbreak of

COVID-19 in any setting involves the same basic public health principles: detection of cases, isolation of ill persons, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and close contacts, laboratory testing and infection control measures in the setting to prevent additional transmission.”

Public health and school district staff members remain in daily communication.

“Additionally, surveillance for ill students or staff are being tracked by the schools and reported regularly to public health,” the release said. “School and public health staff are working together to identify close contacts, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, and asking them to quarantine.”

Brodhead student’s project helps children in Haiti Walk set for Sept. 26

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Green County Public Health is opening COVID-19 testing sites in Brodhead, Monroe and New Glarus. Preregistration is required for the free drive-thru service.

County sets free COVID-19 screening Green County Public Health officials have announced that beginning Sept. 9, Green County will have three COVID-19 community testing sites.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for anyone 5 years of age and older.

Individuals who need to be tested are asked to register online prior to getting tested. This is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone, according to a health department news release.

Testing will be available while supplies last at the drive-thru sites, which are at the Monroe National Guard Armory, the former Brodhead Fitness Center and the Swiss Center of North America in New Glarus.

Anyone 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian authorized to give consent for the COVID-19 test on their behalf.

People who can be tested at their doctor’s office are encouraged to do so, the release said.

To register for testing, people are asked to follow these steps: • Pre-register for your test as

close to the day of your appointment as possible at: www.signupgenius. com/go/70a084caaad23a5f94-green • You will receive an email with a QR code; bring this code to the testing site on your smart device or printed out.

• If you need assistance with registering, staff on site will be available to help you.

Testing is recommended for: • Individuals experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Individuals who have been in close contact (within 6 feet for about 15 minutes) with a person with COVID-19, regardless of symptoms • Individuals without symptoms who have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get a COVID-19 test for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection.

To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Green County, visit the Green County Public Health website at gcpublichealth.org and on Facebook.

Residents also may contact the health department at 608-328-9390 or send an email to info@greencountywi.org.

Brodhead High School senior Kaitlyn Welsh is turning to the local community to help children and families in Haiti.

As her senior project, Welsh is organizing the Walk for Family on Saturday, Sept. 26. The two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the start of the Sugar River Trail in Brodhead.

Community members also may opt to participate by taking their own walking route and collecting donations for the cause, Welsh said in a news release.

The walk will raise money for One Gift, One Child, a ministry of former Brodhead residents Natalie and Pierre Charlotin. Natalie Charlotin is a Brodhead graduate.

“One Gift, One Child serves to prevent orphans and reunite families in the impoverished country of Haiti,” the news release said. “As a ministry, it provides orphaned children, or those put in orphanages by their families, safety from abuse, poverty, rejection, slavery, trafficking and hatred.

“Their end goal is to provide every child a safe environment and eventual reunion with their family. If they do not have a family, they are placed into a foster home that allows them a safe, loving environment to grow up in.”

To receive a Walk for Family sponsor sheet or get more information, send an email to Welsh at welshkai@ brodhead.k12.wi.us. Sponsor sheets and monetary donations will be collected on or before Sept. 26 and presented to the Charlotins for One Gift, One Child.

To make a donation online, go to livingwordwi.org and click on “giving,” then on “give now” and change the designation from “general offering” to “special offering.”

For more information about One Gift, One Child, go online to onegiftonechild.org.

Right: Natalie Charlotin, a Brodhead High School graduate, holds one of the special needs children who has received care through One Gift, One Child in Haiti. Charlotin is a founder of One Gift, One Child. Kaitlyn Welsh, a Brodhead High School senior, is organizing a fundraising walk to benefit One Gift, One Child. Members of the organization work to provide medical care and safe homes for Haitian special needs children, who are often abandoned.

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Village of Orfordville Established 1900 The Orfordville Economic Development Committee would like to thank our local businesses for their continued commitment to our community in 2020.

2020 has brought many challenges for everyone and our local businesses have had to adapt to those unexpected challenges and changes. It is very rewarding to see how the local businesses have persevered and been able to remain open.

Thank you for continuing to offer our residents options so they can safely purchase what they need right here in Orfordville. We appreciate you and your investment in our community.

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Season ’s Greetings F r o m yo u r l oc a l a n d a r ea b u s i ne sse s Mrs. Blumer’s First Grade

Albrecht Elementary Dear Santa, Am I on the nice list or the naughty list? I love sports. How do you get to all the houses in 12 hours?

Do you like red? Can I see a picture of one elf? How do your reindeer fly?

How do you fit all the presents in your sleigh?

Love, Brooks Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly? I want a pet dog please. I will name him Lizard. How do the elves make toys? I love playing in the snow. I would like a toy frog.

Love, Colvin Dear Santa, I want a toy frog and a lizard. How do your reindeer fly? Do you have a sled? Do you have a pet?

I have six cats and a rabbit. Can you bring me frogs and dinosaurs?

Love, David Dear Santa, Are you reindeer good?

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Dear Santa, My name is Camden. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I am wishing for: a snake, cage for my snake and food for my snake. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas.

Love, Camden Dear Santa, My name is Jaxon. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I am wishing for: an iPhone, whistle and a pup.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas.

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Dear Santa, My name is Chesnie. I am 6 years old. This year I have been both nice and naughty. These are three things I am wishing for: a baby doll, a Lego mat and Barbie. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Love, Chesnie

Do you like reindeer? I am good at to be nice to my sister and be good at school and sometimes at home. I love school. So I better do those things beyou because I like presents. I would fore Christmas because it is in 21 days.

Love, Isaac like it if you would bring a toy for me.

I love your presents.

Dear Santa, I want to see the elves.

Love, Emmy I want to talk to you. I like the snow.

Dear Santa, I have been very good I like the elf you sent to us. You are this year. How can you see in the dark? nice. Santa, I like you. I want to see How big are the reindeer’s’ horns? you Santa. I like you Santa. You are How can you fly? How big is your good. I think you are nice.

Love, Jaina sleigh? I want a unicorn and art supplies please.

Dear Santa, How do the reindeer Love, Helen fly? Do they have magic? Where do Dear Santa, I wish you could come you get your clothes? I have been to my house. I was wondering if I am good and nice to my friends. Can I on the naughty list. Thank you for please have an Xbox1X? Love, Jaxon bringing me toys.

Love, Henry Dear Santa, Am I on the nice list?

Dear Santa, How has Rudolph been? I love singing and dancing. What How has Vixen been? What do you do are the elves’ real names? Are there in the summer? I want to see Rudolph penguins at the North Pole?

Love, Korie on my bed before sunset. I would like a pet dog. Have a great day!

Dear Santa, Am I on the naughty Love, Hudson list or am I on the nice list? How many Dear Santa, I have been trying really reindeer do you have? How many hard to be good but I haven’t so I will elves do you have? How do your reintry again. I remember you said I have deer see in the dark? My favorite time

of the year is Christmas. I am going to leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Liam Dear Santa, Is it snowing at the North Pole? Am I on the naughty or nice list? Can you get my mom some money for Christmas please?

She has been a very good mom.

Love, Reece

Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you have? How big is your sleigh? What do your reindeer like to eat? What do you like to do at the North Pole? I have been very good!

Love, Rylee

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Do they fly with magic? Do they land on the roof? My favorite color is pink. Can I please have a staffed cat and an elf?

Love, Sidnee

Dear Santa, I want an elf please.

Thank you for sending our elf Pixie. She is very nice and she watches our class. I have a chair just her size for an elf.

Love, Taliya

Dear Santa, My name is Aubri.

I am 6 years old. I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a Barbie camper, LOL doll and slime. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Aubri

Dear Santa, My name is Piper. I am 6 years old.

This year I have been nice. I am wishing for a snowman, little critters and LOL doll. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Piper

Dear Santa, My name is Finley. I am 6 years old. This year I have been both naughty and nice. These are three things I am wishing for: chain necklace, iPhone 12 Pro and a bike. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Finley

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. I am wishing for a play home, Crocs and Mario. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve.

Dear Santa, My name is Zane. I am 7 years old. This year I have been both naughty and nice. These are three things I am wishing for: go cart, a car and a toy car. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Zane

Dear Santa, My name is Desi. I am 6 years old.

This year I have been nice. These are three things I am wishing for: LOL dolls, make up set and Legos. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Desi

Dear Santa, My name is Mallory. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. I am wishing for: white iPhone 11 Pro, money and five mini surprises. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Mallory

Dear Santa, My name is Winston. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. I am wishing for a Nintendo, monster racetrack and a cat truck. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Winston

Dear Santa, My name is Noah. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a PS5, transformer, Minecraft games. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Noah

Dear Santa, My name is Matthew. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. My Christmas tree has a star, and lights. I would like Santa Claus to bring me a truck. I hope you eat the cookies I leave for you.

From Matthew

Love, Annabelle Dear Santa, My name is Ryder. I am 6 years old. This year I have been both naughty and nice. I want these things: toy dirt bike, toy car, and toy semi. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Ryder Dear Santa, My name is Gabby. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a bicycle, motor car and a skateboard. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From Gabby

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Mrs. Weis’ First Grade

Albrecht Elementary Dear Santa, How have you been?

How does Rudolph’s nose glow?

I have been good this year. Please bring me Pokemon cards. I love you.

Love, Parker Dear Santa, How are you doing How did your sled fly? I have been good this year. Please bring me a remote controlled helicopter. I like you.

Love, Cedric

Dear Santa, How are you? I was lamp and a stuffed animal sloth. I wondering is Rudolph the red-nosed love Santa. reindeer real? I have been good this Love, Addie year. Please bring me a new bike. You are the best Santa.

Dear Santa, How is it going! Are Love, Sebastian your elves good? I have been good this year. Please bring me a snow Dear Santa, How are you doing? globe. Thank you for the presents.

How do you fit in the chimney? I Love, Leah have been helpful this year. Please bring me a Bayblades and a Bakugan.

Dear Santa, How are you doing?

Santa I think you are so nice.

Do your elves make presents? I have Love, Jack been good this year. Please bring me a real mermaid tail. You are nice.

Dear Santa, How are you feeling?

Love, Alivia How do you bring your bag down in the chimney? I have been really nice Dear Santa, How are you doing? this year. Please bring me a camera How do you get down the chimney? drone and a hockey game. I think you I have been good this year. Please are so thankful. bring me a train. I like you.

Love, Tristan Love, Carter

Dear Santa, How are you doing?

How do your reindeer fly the sleigh?

I have been good this year. Please Dear Santa, How are you doing!

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? bring me a remote controlled dirt How do your elves fly? I have been I was wondering if you could talk bike and a Nerf gun.

Love, Owen good this year. Please bring me a to me. I have been good this year.

Mrs. Kranig’s

First Grade

Albrecht Elementary

my wish list are a ukulele, Legos and crayons. What are you doing for Christmas?

Love, Vismark

Dear Santa, I have been good. I help mom feed the chickens. I help mom fold laundry. Three things on my wish list Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I teach are: stuffed animals, a tall LOL and a my dog good tricks. I give her treats. styling head. Have a good Christmas, I love my mom. I help her water the Santa.

Love, Sierra plants. I help my dad fix the car. I help Uncle Patrick build my race car.

Dear Santa, I am wishing for tools and a tool belt I have been good. I have been good for Christmas. I like your reindeer.

They are soft. I rode the Polar Ex- at school when friends are hurt. I press to the North Pole. We rode in wear my mask. Three things on my the caboose. The elves were making wish list are Legos, a dog and a Santa stuffy. Santa, how is Rudolph the red presents. nose?

Your friend, Aiden Love, Emma Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I have been good. I give our dogs I have been good. I watch the dog, treats. I also help my mom with the laundry. Three things on my Christ- help clean the bedroom and feed the mas list are a squishy, Barbies and dog. I clean the house. A bat and a bird are on my wish list. Will you ask puzzles. How are the reindeer?

Rudolph to come to my house? Does Love, Bentlei Rudolph’s nose work?

Love, Adam Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my dad Dear Santa, clean the living room. I help my I have been good. I take care of brother do his bed. Three things on my wish list are a Nerf gun, headset my dog. I help my friend at recess. and PS4 controller. Santa, what are Three things on my wish list are: Rubik’s cube, an Ironman action figure you doing for Christmas? and real handcuffs. I hope Rudolph’s Love, Easton nose works.

Love, Carter Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my mom Dear Santa, put on my decorations and I have I have been good. I have been helped my mom clean the bedrooms.

Three things on my wish list are: spi- listening to my mom. I have been nosaurus, dominus rex and race cars. brushing my teeth. Three things on my wish list are: markers, pencils and Merry Christmas! clothes. How are you doing?

Love, Gannon Love, Henry Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my mom Dear Santa, make the food. I help my dad to make I have been good. I do dishes. I the room to paint. Three things on fold laundry. Three things on my

The Independent-Register - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 • 7 Dear Santa, How are you doing? Is Please bring me Elsa boots and a Rudolph real? I have been good this stuffy. Thank you. year. Please bring me a real camera Love, Kenzi and a baby bottle. I hope you have a Dear Santa, How are you doing? good flight.

Love, Iris I was wondering if the elves have been good. I have been good this Dear Santa, How are you doing? year. Please bring me a Barbie dream house and a Polaroid camera. I love I was wondering how your reindeer fly. I have been very, very, very good you Santa. this year. Please bring me an Infinity Love, Paige gauntlet arm.

Love, TJ Dear Santa, How are you feeing?

I was wondering how you deliver Dear Santa, How much snow do everything in one night. I have been very good this year. Please bring me you have at the North Pole? I have LOL dolls and American Girl doll been good this year. Please bring me clothes. Have a very merry Christ- a yellow Nintendo Switch and a puppy. Happy holidays. mas!

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wish list are a hoverboard, Legos and a big panda. Where is Thomas?

Love, Quentin Dear Santa, I have been good. I help mom dig.

I help my grandma do the laundry.

Three things on my wish list are: a toy cat, a toy unicorn and a toy comic book. I hope the sleigh pulls good.

Love, Mikaela Dear Santa, I have been good. I feed the cat. I play with my brother. Three things on my wish list are: a book, a squishy and a teddy. Santa, what do you do for Christmas?

Love, Leyla Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my mom take care of my baby sister. I help my grandma clean the litter box. Three things on my wish list are: a cat, a dog and Elf on the Shelf. How is Rudolph doing?

Love, Aubree Dear Santa, I have been good. I decorated my grandma’s Christmas tree and I was being quiet in the tree stand. Three things on my wish list are: an Xbox, a Fortnite bus and a toy dinosaur. Are your reindeer cold?

Love, Braxtyn Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my dad run. I help dad clean the kitchen.

Three things on my list are bubbles, a toy car and a stuffed cat. What is your favorite cookie?

Love, Alexander Dear Santa, I have been good. I brush my teeth.

I help my dad. I clean a lot. This is on my wish list: shoes, bracelets and pants.

Love, Jocelyn

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Mrs. Ross’ First Grade Juda School

Dear Santa, My name is Brynliegh. I am 6 years old. I would like a Barbie camper and a Barbie house for Christmas. I also want a toy cat and a toy dog. What have you been doing at the North Pole? I want to have a really good Christmas this year.

Love, Brynliegh Dear Santa, My name is Kennedy.

I am 7 years old. I would like a LOL doll and a LOL house for Christmas.

I also want a Barbie dream house.

How are you doing? I hope I see Rudolph in the sky on Christmas Eve. Love, Kennedy Dear Santa, My name is Ky. I am 7 years old.

I would like a RC car. I also want new shoes. I hope that someday I can see your reindeer. I am making you good cookies for when you visit my house. I hope that you like them.

Love, Kyland Dear Santa, My name is Nadeli. I

am 7 years old. I would like any color lipstick and a skateboard for Christmas.

I also want an Elsa head to decorate.

What have all your elves been doing at the North Pole? How do they make all of the toys?

Love, Nadeli Dear Santa, My name is Maverick.

I am 6 years old. I would like you to put Sour Patch Kids in my stocking. I would also like Fortnite cards. Thank you for bringing me gifts. I hope you come to my house again this year. Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Maverick Dear Santa, My name is Connor. I am 6 years old.

I would like a dirt bike for Christmas. I also want an electric scooter. I am going to leave milk and cookies for you and carrots for your reindeer. I hope you like them. Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Connor

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Parkview Elementary Dear Santa, You are so kind. This year I am giving you a gift. I am giving you my Nerf gun so you and the elves can have fun.

Your friend, Henry Dear Santa, I know you are on the nice list. This year I am giving you a

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Dear Santa, My name is Lilly. I am 6 years old.

I would like a toy fish for Christmas.

I also want a vase for my mom. How are you doing? How are your elves? I hope that I see Rudolph flying in the sky on Christmas Eve. Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Lilly

Dear Santa, My name is Damon. I am 6 years old. I would like a balloon dog for Christmas. I also want a toy car with big wheels. I hope that you come to my house and eat the yummy cookies that I am going to make for you.

Dear Santa, My name is Aidan. I am What is the North Pole like? Have a 6 years old. I would like a Power Rang- Merry Christmas! er for Christmas. I also want a toy truck.

Love, Damon I am going to leave milk and cookies for you and carrots for your reindeer. I love Dear Santa, Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas!

My name is Brogen. I am 6 years Love, Aidan old. I would like a Hot Wheels truck for Christmas. I also want an RC Dear Santa, My name is Max. I car. How do you get to the North

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am 6 years old. I would like a remote monster truck for Christmas. I also want a Nerf gun. I will make sure that I listen to my mom and dad so that I am on your good list. How do your elves make the toys? Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Maxwell

Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you something. I would like to give you an electric sled because the reindeer could chill at the North Pole.

Your friend, Gemma Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you a present. I would like to give you a drone to deliver presents to the kids so Santa doesn’t have to.

Your friend, Avery Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you something. I would like to give you a new warm suit because I want you to keep warm.

Your friend, Braylee

My name is Bristal. I am 7 years old. I would like a radio for Christmas. I also want a toy car for me to drive. I am going to leave milk and cookies for you and carrots for your reindeer. What are you doing at the Dear Santa, North Pole? Have a Merry Christmas!

My name is Siera. I am 7 years Love, Bristal old. I would like a set of toy horses for Christmas. I also want new slipDear Santa, pers. I am going to leave milk and My name is Daisy. I am 6 years cookies for you and carrots for your old.

I would like a Barbie camper for reindeer. What is it like at the North Christmas. I also want a Barbie plane.

Pole? Have a Merry Christmas!

How is Rudolph doing? I hope I see Love, Siera Rudolph flying in the sky on ChristDear Santa, My name is Leim. mas Eve. Please make sure you give I am 6 years old. I would like a your reindeer the carrots that I am bounce house for Christmas. I also leaving out for them. Have a Merry want a big bubble gum machine. I Christmas! have been really good this year, so Love, Daisy I hope that I am on your good list.

How cold is it at the North Pole?

Dear Santa, Have a Merry Christmas!

My name is Kane. I am 6 years old.

Love, Leim I would like a racetrack for Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Debora. I also want big toy cars. I hope that I am 7 years old. I would like new I hear your reindeer on my roof on clothes for Christmas. I also want Christmas Eve. How cold is it at the candy. I am going to leave milk and North Pole? Have a Merry Christmas! cookies for you and carrots for your Love, Kane reindeer. Santa, how old are you?

Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Debora Dear Santa, Pole? I wish I could come visit the North Pole. Say hi to all of your elves for me. Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Brogen

gift. I am giving you a comfy pillow Dear Santa, I know you are on the because you have to travel a lot. nice list. This year I am giving you a Your friend, Emerson gift. I am giving you a comfy blanket and a comfy pillow.

Dear Santa, I know you are on the Your friend, Tinlee nice list. This year I am giving you a gift. I am giving you cookies because Dear Santa, I know you are on the you love them. nice list. This year I am giving you Your friend, Haylee a gift. I want to give you a box of cookies because you give me gifts on Dear Santa, I know you are on the Christmas. nice list. This year I am giving you Your friend, Ella a gift. I am giving you a picture beDear Santa, I know you are on the cause you will remember me.

Your friend, Ainsley nice list. This year I am giving you a

Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you something. I would like to give you and your reindeer some cookies because you and your reindeer have been working hard.

Your friend, Lilly Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you something. I would like to give you a drone because you give me presents.

Your friend, Case Dear Santa, You and your elves and your reindeer and Mrs. Claus are always kind. This year I want to give you something. I want to give you an electric sleigh.

Your friend, Bradley Dear Santa, You are always kind. This year I want to give you something. I would like to give you a sleigh because I want you to give presents quicker so kids do

gift. I am giving you lots of cookies because I know you like cookies.

Your friend, Emery Dear Santa, I know you are on the nice list. This year I am giving you a gift. I am giving you new clothes because you are nice to people.

Your friend, Mat

Dear Santa, I know you are on the nice list. This year I am giving you a gift. I am giving you a card because you are so kind and nice.

Your friend, Jayci

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Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you something. I would like to give you Dear Santa, You are always kind. cookies Santa and give the reindeer This year I want to give you something. carrots and milk for Mrs. Claus and I would like to give you some strawberyou Santa. Because you are nice to ries because you give us presents. me.

Your friend, Thomas Love, Emma Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you something.

Dear Santa, You are always kind.

I would like to give you a coat so you This year I want to give you somecan keep warm. thing. I would like to give you Your friend, Easton cookies, vegetables, bracelets, picDear Santa, You are always kind. tures and clothes because you are This year I want to give you something. nice to me.

Your friend, Lyla I would like to give you a coat so you can be warm.

Love, Reese Dear Santa, You are always kind.

This year I want to give you someDear Santa, You are always kind. thing. I would like to give you a This year I want to give you something.

I would like to give you a drone that de- hug because you don’t have any livers presents because you can deliver friends and your reindeer I would give them a carrot. presents fast.

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Parkview Elementary Dear Santa, I would give you more reindeer so you can go faster.

Love, Ryder Dear Santa, You have been really good to me. I would give your elves carrots. I give you this because I like you.

Love, Preston Dear Santa, I know that I have made the nice list. I would give you

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an elf, so an elf can make more new ly good to me. I would give you a toys for you to give to children. holiday because you are alone on Love, Charlotte Christmas Eve. Love, Raylee Dear Santa, You are nice to me. I want to give you a present because Dear Santa, You have been really you give me presents. good to me. I would give you a new Love, Cyriac sleigh because your old one might be dirty.

Dear Santa, You have been realLove, Kate ly good to me. I would love to give you Christmas cookies and a snow Dear Santa, You have been really globe because I know you love and good to me. I will give you elfs so cookies and snow. I always leave a your elfs can make toys faster. cookie and you always eat the cookLove, Kira ie.

Love, Dylan Dear Santa, You have been really good to me. I would give you a Dear Santa, You have been really mask, more time and a book because nice to me. I would like to give you you must not have enough stuff.

Christmas cookies, a snow globe, Love, Hunter hot chocolate, a blanket, elfs, more time, a book and milk because you Dear Santa, You have been really are nice. good to me. I would give you some Love, Sophia ornaments and some Christmas cookies because you are so nice.

Dear Santa, You have been realLove, Gracie

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Love, John I would like a PS4, a Pick bike and an iPhone 11 pro. I hope Dear Santa, How do the elves you enjoy your milk and cookmake toys in the workshop? I ies we will bake for you.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION GREEN COUNTY Case No. 19 CV 95 Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2016-4, U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee Plaintiff, ROBERT G. FRIE, ET. AL. Defendants.

Case Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 12, 2019, the Sheriff of Green County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 14, 2021 at 09:00 AM TERMS: By bidding at the Sheriff’s Sale, the prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1) 10% down in cash, cashier’s check, or bank-certified funds made payable to the Green County Clerk of Court; 2) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances; 3) Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax, costs of deed recording and all costs of sale within 10 days of confirmation of sheriff’s sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of bid deposit to Plaintiff; and 4) Bidders not a party to this action are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Section 846.155.

PLACE: At the Green County Justice Center-Ground Floor Conference Room located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS NUMBERED TWO AND FOUR (2 AND 4) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) OF THE CITY OF BRODHEAD, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN. TAX KEY NO: 0548.0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1102E FIFTH AVE, BRODHEAD, WI 53520 Sara Schmeling Attorney for Plaintiff

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In the 16th century in northern Europe, after the reformation, the stories and traditions about St. Nicholas became unpopular.

But someone had to deliver presents to children at Christmas, so in the UK, particularly in England, he became Father Christmas or Old Man Christmas, an old character from stories and plays during the middle ages in the UK and parts of northern Europe. In France, he was then known as Père Nöel.

In some countries, including parts of Austria and Germany, the present giver became the Christkind, a golden-haired baby, with wings, who symbolizes the newborn baby Jesus.

In the early USA his name was Kris Kringle (from the Christkind). Later, Dutch settlers in the USA took the old stories of St. Nicholas with them and Kris Kringle and St. Nicholas became Sinterklaas, or as we now say Santa Claus.

Many countries, especially ones in Eu-

rope, celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Dec. 6. In the Netherlands and some other European countries, children leave clogs or shoes out on Dec. 5 (St. Nicholas Eve) to be filled with presents. They also believe that if they leave some hay and carrots in their shoes for Sinterklaas’s horse, they will be left some sweets.

St. Nicholas became popular again in the Victorian era when writers, poets and artists rediscovered the old stories.

In 1823, the famous poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” or “‘T’was the Night before Christmas” was published. Dr. Clement Clarke Moore later claimed that he had written it for his children.

(Some scholars now believe that it was actually written by Henry Livingston, Jr., who was a distant relative of Dr. Moore’s wife.) The poem describes St. Nicholas with eight reindeer and gives them their names. They became really well known in the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” written in 1949. Do you know all eight names?

Alliant Energy provides holiday food boxes

A $100,000 donation from Alliant Energy is being using to deliver 2,000 food boxes to families across 14 communities in Wisconsin and Iowa.

“This year has been difficult for many families, and we want to do all we can to help, especially during the holiday season,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “On behalf of Alliant Energy and our employees, we’re proud to provide meals from our families to yours. Guided by our purpose-driven strategy to serve customers and build stronger communities, we are partnerBY THE COURT: ing with local organizations to help DATE SIGNED: fight hunger.”

December 14, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Electronically signed by more people are visiting food pan-

tries for the first time. According to Feeding America, more than 80 percent of food banks nationwide are serving more people than last year.

In Wisconsin, Alliant Energy’s partnership with Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin provides 1,000 food boxes to families.

Alliant Energy purchased the food while Second Harvest packed the food boxes and coordinated the delivery to seven food pantries, including Caritas in Beloit.

In addition to the food boxes, families are receiving a gift certificate to purchase meat from a local grocery store.

In both Wisconsin and Iowa, the food boxes include items for a hol-

iday meal such as potatoes, turkey gravy, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce and ingredients for sugar cookies. The boxes also contain shelf-stable food, including macaroni and cheese and cereal.

Overall, nearly 90,000 pounds of food was provided.

As part of Alliant Energy’s continued effort to fight hunger and support communities, the company also recently announced its annual Drive Out Hunger event generated $385,000 to supply more than 1 million meals for local families.

Alliant Energy provides electric service in Albany and electric and gas service in Orfordville.

For more information about Alliant Energy’s Foundation, visit www. alliantenergy.com/foundation.

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2. The decedent, with date of birth 04/10/1939 and date of death 12/06/2020, was domiciled in Green County, State of WI, with a mailing address of 505 4th St. Brodhead, WI 53520.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 3-22-2021.

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Dear Santa, How do the elves get their magic? I like to draw.

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Janitor (2nd Shift) – The janitor position includes general office and plant cleaning, forklift operation, a light building maintenance such as painting, floor stripping/waxing and carpet cleaning. A valid driver’s license is required.

Maintenance Technician (4th Shift) – Seeking an individual with a strong background in electrical maintenance with at least two years manufacturing maintenance experience and/or a technical diploma in electro/mechanical maintenance. The position will require install, repair and maintain metal fabricating equipment, including CO2 laser and plasma cutting machines, press brakes and shears, and MIG welding systems supporting production operations. Strong skills in industrial electricity, CNC, hydraulics, high pressure air, welding, torch cutting, carpentry, plumbing, and heating are preferred.

Maintenance Assistant (4th Shift) – The assistant role performs preventive maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and tools, such as welding equipment (manual & robotic), press brakes, shears, lasers, mills, lathes, drills, forklifts, HVAC, cranes, hoists, and other items as required. Perform facilities maintenance and repair to ensure reliable utilization, compliance, reliability, and safety.

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The Brodhead School District is looking for a part-time, highly qualified, enthusiastic Special Education Para-Educator at our High School to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities. The ability to lift 50 pounds is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Hours are 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

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

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

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Engineering a super sleigh Brodhead Middle School seventh-graders recently worked on a Santa’s sleigh challenge. Whether virtually or in the classroom, they were given the task to create more than one prototype of a sleigh for Santa. Their sleigh may not be more than 25 centimeters, and it must have a spot for Santa and his presents. Some students tested which weight is best. Some tested different runners for the sleigh. Determining the best protection for Santa and the gifts is another option. Students were able to choose what they wanted to test.

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