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Art exhibit’s opening night a success By Siara Schwartzlow Editor

MONROE — Over 200 people attended the opening night of the Lower Sugar River Watershed’s art exhibit, “Seasons of the Sugar River – Metamorphosis” Friday, March 11. Some of the displays included: • A Lower Sugar River Watershed model created by Steve Afpelbaum • An erosion display created by LSRWA board member and area farmer, Ed Kadery • A phosphorous display from Bob Sampson, the manager of Grande Cheese’s Juda Waste Water Treatment Plant and LSRWA board member •A runoff model created by Tonya Gratz • Vice President Pat Cardiff’s Citizen-Based Monitor-

ing Projects for the LSRWA and Grande Cheese Company • Dave Aslesan’s computer display explaining how to use the interactive maps of the LSRWA’s website In addition to informational displays, attendees enjoyed food from YES Coffee Roasters, Si Coffee Café, Grande Cheese, Peppercorn Catering, Baumgartner’s Tavern and Cheese Store, and Perks Coffee Café. The Monroe Arts Center, located at 1315 11th Street, will feature the exhibit from March 11 through April 22. Courtesy photos The arts center is open from The exhibit, named “Seasons of the Sugar River – Metamorphosis,” included artwork and 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesdays photography in addition to scientific displays. through Saturdays. A portion of the proceeds from art sales will be donated the care and enjoyment of our to support the work of LSRWA, water resources and to raisa local non-profit conserva- ing public awareness of the tion organization dedicated to importance of clean water.

Green County searching for Fairest of the Fair MONROE — The Greek County Fair Board is seeking applicants who are interested in becoming the 2016 Fairest of the Fair. The Green County Fairest of the Fair serves as the official ambassador for the Green County Fair throughout the year. The program includes opportunities to educate area schools and youth and adult organizations about the Green County Fair. The Fairest also makes special appearances in selected parades or events to promote the fair. This position is fun-filled, exciting, and characterenhancing. It is appropriate for a range of applicants, whether

pursuing a career in public relations or simply passionate about the fair. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, April 1st. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be residents of Green County and at least eighteen years old as of January 1, 2016. Applicants must be familiar with the Green County Fair, willing to fulfill promotional duties throughout their reign, and have a valid driver’s license. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, April 30th. The Fairest of the Fair will be selected by a panel of judges whose decision will be based on communications skills, knowledge and experi-

ence with Green County Fair, school and community activities, professional appearance, and personality. The new Green County Fairest of the Fair will be crowned at the Green County Fair Gala on April 30th. admire some of the pieces in the Lower Sugar River Applications are available Viewers Watershed’s exhibit last Friday. online at www.greencountyfair.net. Completed applications and a recent photograph must be submitted by Friday, April 1st to: Green County Fairest of the Fair Committee, c/o Theresa Wyss, 828 17th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. If you have any questions, you can contact Theresa Wyss, Julene Elmer, or any Green County Fair Board member.

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Cheese Days Arts and Crafts Show seeking vendors

MONROE — Green County Cheese Days is seeking vendors for the Arts and Crafts Show to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17. The show is located on the grounds adjacent to the Monroe Middle School. Booth prices are $85 for a regular space and $120 for a corner booth. All entries must be original, hand-crafted pieces. Resale items are not allowed. Vendors with resale are encouraged to apply for a space in the Commercial Vendor area. Vendor applications are availCourtesy photo able online at cheesedays. Over 100 booths were filled at the 2014 show, with vendors in various media including yard and garden art, soaps, sculpture, com or through the Cheese paintings, clothing, fiber arts, candles, jewelry, folk art, baskets, ceramics, furniture, and more. Days office at 608-325-7771.

‘Where in the Watershed?’ photo contest continues The Lower Sugar River Watershed Association (LSRWA) is encouraging you to get to know your watershed by participating in a “Where in the Watershed?” photo identification contest. Be the first person to get out and find a specific location, and you can win a prize. On Wednesdays in March, a photo will be posted on the Lower Sugar River Watershed Facebook page with the caption, “Where in the Watershed is this?” along with a clue to the location. All locations will be accessible or visible from a public road. If you know the location, go there, take another picture of the location, and download it to the Facebook page, along with a description of the location, such as the names of the cross-

roads at the nearest intersection, or GPS coordinates. If you are the first person to submit the correct answer, a FB message will indicate that the week’s winner has been identified. Each weekly winner will be able to claim a prize at the LSRWA annual meeting, which will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Brodhead Memorial Library public meeting room. If the photo is not correctly identified within 48 hours, a second clue will be given (on the FB page.) Up to 4 clues will be posted on Facebook over a period of a week. A new photo will be posted each Wednesday, along with a clue, and the answer to the previous week’s photo. Here is a hint to help you in

the contest: The Lower Sugar River Watershed is made up of thirteen subwatersheds. Each subwatershed has a stream that drains eventually into the Sugar River. The first clue will identify which subwatershed the photo is located in. Maps that show the Lower Sugar River subwatersheds can be accessed on the LRSWA website, at www.lsrwa.org. On the main menu bar, select “Your Watershed,” and then in the sub-menu select “Lower Sugar River Subwatersheds.” By clicking on a subwatershed name, you can open a PDF map. The location of last week’s photo: This barn can be seen from on the south side of West Skinner Road, between Lee and Where in the watershed is this? Nelson Roads.

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As Lent winds down for another year, we are looking toward the end of our 40 Day Challenge: 40 Days to a Healthier Heart. How are you doing? Do you feel healthier? Have you made progress toward eliminating greed, anger, pride, jealousy, and anxiety and fear? This week is Holy Week. This is the week that we follow Jesus Christ into Jerusalem to the cross. So this week in our 40 Day Challenge, we are looking at love, forgiveness, and faithfulness. Holy Week is the epitome of love, forgiveness, and faithfulness. How about us? Where do we fall on those attributes? Do

we need more love, forgiveness, and faithfulness in our lives? Do we need to give more love, forgiveness, and faithfulness to others? Let’s recap the historical events of Holy Week. The week begins on Sunday. It is often called Palm Sunday because it is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem for the Jewish festival of Passover. It is also sometimes called Passion Sunday as we look toward the rest of the week. Thursday of this week is also called Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday. This is the evening when Jesus shared a meal with his disciples that we call the Last Supper. It is at supper that Jesus spoke the immortal words of Holy Communion, “Take, eat,

Historical society guest speaker presents on Ireland By Beth Blakemore Correspondent

ALBANY — The Albany Historical Society hosted P.J. Francis, editor of the Hometown Herald, as a guest speaker last Tuesday, March 15. Francis’s discussion centered on Ireland, his home country. His specific topics ranged from the size and climate of the country itself to its government and similarities to America. Francis has lived in the United States for just over 20 years, but he explained that the west coast of Ireland was once his home. He also explained that when Ireland got its independence in 1922, Francis’s family stayed out of political strife as they

were “not to worry as long as getting good prices for cattle.” According to Francis, Ireland and the United States share similarities. “The first big industry in Ireland is agriculture,” he said. “The second business is tourism.” Francis devoted much of his talk to automobiles, including those made by Henry Ford. He mentioned Harry Ferguson, an Irishman who eventually came to America, developed a heat system for tractors, and worked alongside Henry Ford. The Historical Society holds a meeting on the third Tuesday of every month. Next month’s presenter is Matt Figgi, who will be speaking on “A history of Monroe: cheese factories and schools.”

this is my body.” After supper, Jesus and a few disciples went to Gethsemane to pray. It was there that he was arrested by the Temple guard. The evening ended with him being tried by a Jewish court called the Sanhedrin. Friday, also called Good Friday or Holy Friday is the day of Jesus’s trial, crucifixion, death and burial. At this trial before the Roman courts, he was taken before Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas. In the end, he was brought to Golgotha, literally meaning the place of the skull, where he was crucified. Ok, that is our timeline for the week. What does that have to do with love, forgiveness, and faithfulness? I think back to the person of Jesus. Who is Jesus? He is the Son of God. He, in fact, is God himself. He has all the powers of God. He can raise people from the dead, cast our demons, and walk on water. He also knows what the future hold. He knew what his own future held. He foretold his own future in all three Gospels when he told his disciples, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayevd into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days, he will rise” (Mark 9:31).

Jesus knew what was waiting for him when he walked into Jerusalem that Sunday morning. He knew how the people would praise him one day and then call for his death the next. His death loomed before him, and yet he came. When Jesus was arrested in the garden, he knew that the guards would come. He could have chosen to hide out in the upper room, but he went to the garden. When he was arrested, he could have asked his disciples to help him fight his way out of custody. Then during his trial, he could have talked his way out of his conviction, but instead, he remained silent. Finally, he is the son of God; he could have jumped down from the cross. Instead, he died for our sins. Jesus showed great love, forgiveness, and faithfulness. He loved us enough to walk into Jerusalem, knowing what lay ahead of him. He forgave the Jews for calling for his death, the Romans for killing him, and all of us for needing his sacrifice. Through it all, he showed great faithfulness in God and God’s plan for him and the world. How many of us would be willing to be a sacrifice for so many who do not appreciate it? Do we need more love, for-

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Juda School District holds board meeting

Past Cheese Days Chase competitors prepare for the race.

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Cheese Days Chase registration now open MONROE — The 2016 Cheese Days Chase in Monroe, Wisconsin, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The Kids’ Chase will take place before the 5K and 10K runs. Registration for the 2016 Cheese Days Chase and Kids Chase is open now. Register at https://register.itsracetime.com/ Register/?event=36294. Register online before Thursday, March 31st

FORENSICS Congratulations to the Juda Forensics team for their outstanding performance at District last week. All 17 members will be continuing on to State Forensics! The Play Acting teams consist of Robyn Wahl, Kelsey Cramer, Hailey Kammerer, and Mariah Riese; Derrick Byrne, Nick Baum, Trent Davis, and Quinton Kammerer; Crista Hale, Logan Giesking, and Samantha Anderson; and Nicole Becker and Courtney Fortney. For Prose Reading, the Juda Forensics team members are Megan Powers, Jessica Crull, Danielle Dieckhoff, and Jacob Mahlkuch. State Forensics will be held on Friday, April 15 at UWMadison. Good luck, forensics speakers! MUSICATION TRIP The trip is underway, and there is an impressive number of students in New York City right now. Juda has 48 band and choir members on the trip, while Albany has 25 and Monticello has 30. They will all return on Saturday, March 26. MUSIC Once the students return from New York City, they will continue to prepare for the Large Group competition and the Spring Concert. PARK & REC The Juda Rec. District will be sponsoring two painting classes in April. The first class will be on Saturday, April 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This class will be acrylic painting on a canvas. The cost of this class is only $15 per person. The second class will be held

to receive $5 off the $35 pre-registration rate. Through March 31st, 5K and 10K registration will cost $30. The price will rise to $35 between April 1st and August 31st. Race shirts will not be guaranteed after August 31st. Registration for a two-mile walk will cost $25, and the Kids’ Chase costs $10. The Cheese Days Chase is sponsored by the Klondike Cheese Company, and the Kids’ Chase is sponsored by the Monroe Clinic.

JUDA — Last Wednesday, March 9th, the Juda School Board: • Accepted donations from Jacob’s Swag/Tyler’s Team Foundation • Approved six out of state field trips taking place over the next few months • Learned the first session of summer school will take place Monday, June 13th to Friday, July 1st, and the second session will take place Monday, July 11th to Friday, the 29th • Discussed guidance counselor, Mrs. Bertling’s visit to a future meeting to discuss ACP • Heard a report on the Juda Recreation District and their upcoming activities, which includes a trip to the Fireside on Sunday, May 1st and painting

classes in April • Discussed the upcoming referendum and input received from the various community meetings • Decided the board’s collaboration committee will work with Mrs. Davis and staff members on a supplemental pay schedule • Heard a report from Mrs. Davis on many items that have taken place Congratulations to the girls’ basketball team on their Regional Championship. ACT testing has been completed. The High School Math Team recently took first in the math meet. The board took no action coming out of Executive Session.

Juda churches offer ‘Sonrise’ breakfast JUDA — Members of the Juda Zion/Oakley Union United Methodist Churches will be holding an Easter “Sonrise” breakfast at Zion Church on Easter Sunday, March 27th following the “Sonrise” Service. The service will begin at 8:00 a.m., and the breakfast will follow around 9:00 a.m. in the

basement. The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, applesauce, cheese, and coffee cake, along with juice, milk and coffee. A free will donation will be accepted. The proceeds will support the activities of the youth group.

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on Saturday, April 23, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This class will be an introduction to paint using watercolor. This class is only $15, also. The Juda Rec. District will also be sponsoring a trip to the Fireside Theater to see Sister Act on Sunday, May 1. We will be leaving the school at 9:30 a.m. and eating at 11:15, with the show to start at 1:15. The cost of this trip is $65 for adults and $45 for youths 14 and under. Please call the district office at 934-5251 to sign up for the painting class or the Fireside trip. Don’t forget the Juda Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Juda Community Park. Children 0-3rd grade are invited to attend. JFAB Good luck to all band and choir students heading to New York next week. Each student going on the trip will be receiving an envelope with money in it earned from bake sales and concessions from the beginning of the year. This money may be used for meals/souvenirs. Have a great time! ART The high school art classes are currently working on their installments for the first JAM Fest. The Art Departments from Juda, Albany, and Monticello (JAM) will be presenting their first JAM Fest Collaborative Art Show in April. Each school will feature artwork from every student grades K-12 who participates in his or her school’s visual arts program. JAM Fest will take place on Saturday, April 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Clarno Forestry Center, also known

as the Green County Forestry Education Center. Join them any time between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to experience this outdoor event, rain or shine. The art will be featured along a quarter-mile gallery walking path. For more information and maps, please visit the school websites from Juda, Albany, or Monticello. Also, the silent furniture auction is currently going on in the main entrance of the school. STUDENT COUNCIL The student council would like to thank anyone who helped and donated blood for the Red Cross Blood Drive. Also, the high school student council attended the Student Council Conference in Black Hawk last week. Matt Schmitt, Chelsea Burkhalter, Nick Baum, Riley Adkins, Hailey Kammerer, and Quinton Kammerer attended the conference on Wednesday, March 16. SISTER ACT AT THE FIRESIDE Come see Sister Act at The Fireside on Sunday, May 1. Tickets are $65 for adults and $45 for youths 14 and under. Sign up and pay in the Juda District Office by Wednesday, March 30, to reserve your seat. No reservations can be accepted after March 30. The bus will depart the Juda School at 9:30 a.m., lunch will be at 11:15 a.m., and the show will begin at 1:15 p.m. The trip is sponsored by the Juda Recreation District. MATH TEAM The fifth- through eighthgrade math team members are practicing for their upcoming math meet. Mr. Anderson is working with the seventh and eighth graders, and Ms. Reinke and Mrs. Stuckey are working

with the fifth and sixth graders. The Math Meet will be held in April in Pecatonica. MATH The math department now has a 3D printer to use. It will be used with the house project that geometry students do. Students will now be able to print the houses that they design on Google SketchUp. DRIVERS’ EDUCATION CLASSES Last summer, Juda School offered a driver’s education class. The classes will be offered again this summer on Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the south lab. The cost is $275, and the dates of the class are June 9, 16, 23, and 30; July 7, 14, 21, and 28; and August 4 and 11. For a child to be eligible, he or she must be 16 by Sept. 30, 2017. SWIMMING LESSONS Swimming lessons are being offered for 4K through 5thgrade grade students. Students will be bussed to the Green County Family YMCA in Monroe after school and will return around 5:15 p.m. The cost is $28.00 for YMCA members and $56.00 for nonmembers. Signup is now through Friday, April 1, and the program runs Monday, April 4 through Monday, May 16. If your child is eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program or has other special circumstances, there is a sheet you can fill out for financial assistance. The sheet should be returned to the YMCA or e-mailed by April 1. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, you can call Brenda Ritschard at 3252003 or e-mail britschard@ greencountyymca.org. TRACK AND FIELD There was a varsity meet at

UW-Platteville last Saturday, March 19. Juda athletes who competed were Derrick Byrne in the 400m and 800m, Miranda Klitzman in high jump, and Nicole Kamholz in the 800m. COMPUTER SCIENCE Mr. Pickett will be hosting a coding class next year that is open to all high schoolers. This is a year-long course with no prerequisite. In this class, students will be introduced to the concepts of computers and computing while applying a variety of problem-solving techniques and expanding their knowledge of programming and Web page design. FFA Congratulations to the Sectional Speaking Contest participants! Kelsey Cramer placed 3rd in Discussion Meet, the Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd, and Jacob Mahlkuch placed 1st, earning a chance to go to the State FFA Convention in June. The Juda FFA Alumni will be having their Consignment Auction on Saturday, April 2 starting at 9 a.m. at the Juda bus garage. Juda FFA will be having 4 teams competing at the Regional CDE contest at UWPlatteville on Thursday, March 31. There will be a Senior and Junior Dairy team, an Ag. Mechanics team, and a Vet Science team. LUNCH There is no school on March 24, 25, and 28. For breakfast on Tuesday, March 29, there will be frudels; lunch will be cheese sticks, corn, and mixed fruit. For breakfast on Wednesday, March 30, there will be the breakfast bar; lunch will be chicken nuggets, mixed potatoes, and mandarin oranges.

Math 24 competition creates quick-thinking Albany students ALBANY — Last week, the 4th and 5th grade Math 24 teams competed in the South Region Competition at the Union South in Madison. They competed against teams from Belleville, Evansville, New Glarus, Parkview, and Stoughton. Math 24 is a fast-paced mathematics program that builds strong mental mathematics and Courtesy photo problem-solving skills. Students are given numbers on cards, and Albany’s Math 24 team, left to right: Linsey Mueller, Peyton they must use any combination of Pendergrass, Aiden Brewer, Cooper Swihart, Braden Bakken, addition, subtraction, multiplica- and Adrian Cutrano. tion, or division to create equa- his or her opponent in the fourth highest score for the 4th graders. tions that total 24. Competitors round. The 4th-grade team consisted in 4th grade use the double-digit After all four rounds, awards of Braden Bakken, Aiden Brewcards, and those in 5th grade use are given to students in 1st er, and Cooper Swihart. The 5thvariable cards. through 6th places. One student in Students take part in four each school group is also awarded grade team consisted of Linsey rounds. Each round awards a first, the highest score for their school. Mueller, Adrian Cutrano, and second, and third-place finisher. Linsey Mueller had the highest Peyton Pendergrass. Congratulations on a job well A competitor’s performance in score for the 5th graders at Albathe first three rounds determines ny, and Cooper Swihart had the done at the Math 24 meet!

Albany School urges community members to vote April 5th By Chris Lange For Albany School

ALBANY — Albany’s schools, students, and parents are anxiously waiting to hear the community’s decision regarding a referendum on Tuesday, April 5th. Along with the referendum, there are three Board of Education seats open with five people running for the seats. All of the candidates care deeply for the school district and want to help propel Albany into the future. Please be sure and read their interviews in the area newspapers. We have been asked by many about what will happen if the referendum does not pass. This question is not a pleasant one but needs to be answered. Since the last referendum ends at the end of this school year, the district will have a deficit of $600,000 right off the top. With the decrease in state funding, the deficit quickly grows to 1.1 million for next school year. In order to make ends meet last year, the district cut supply budgets, worked on efficiencies, increased insurance premiums for teachers, cut an administrator position and cut several teaching positions. The total savings worked out to $500,000.

In order to cut another 1.1 million dollars from the budget, the district would be forced to look at dramatic losses in educational programming, services, extracurricular activities, and staff. Without some relief, the district would no longer be financially viable. If the school were to close would it mean that you would no longer have to pay school taxes? No. In fact, you would take on the tax rate of the school district that your home would become a part of. Since most of the mill rates are the same or higher than Albany, your taxes might even go up. The students in Albany would ride the bus to go to the schools surrounding us and would no longer be Albany Comets. The loss of the school would have a serious impact on the community by affecting area businesses. In addition, the loss of the school could cause property values to decrease as families usually look for thriving communities with nice schools. A long community history would be lost without the school serving as the heart of the community as it has for past generations. On the bright side, if the ref-

MONROE — The Behring Senior Center is planning two upcoming trips: one to the Harley Davison Museum in June, and another to a Vietnam Veterans’ dog tag display in July. The center is excited to travel on Wednesday, June 22nd to the Harley Davison Museum, the best of American design and culture seasoned with freedom and rebellion. Attendees will enjoy a personal tour, lunch at the museum restaurant, and browsing time among unique merchandise in The Shop. After leaving the museum, the group will travel to Milwaukee Brewing Co., home to over 155 years of brewing history. Attendees will learn about Fredrick Miller’s arrival in Milwaukee in the beginning and the fast-speed production lines used today. This trip will conclude with cold beer samples. Tickets cost $68 and require

a $34 deposit. Travelers will depart at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, July 13th, the center is planning a trip to Chicago to see the Vietnam Veterans’ dog tag display. The trip will begin in Chicago at the Skydeck, perched 103 floors and more than 1,353 feet over the city streets. After the Skydeck experience, travelers will head to Giordano’s for their famous Chicago stuffed pizza. A variety of stuffed and thin crust pizzas will be available, along with house salad, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Following lunch, the group will visit the Harold Washington Library Center. The library is partnering with the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) to display “Above and Beyond.” This exhibit is comprised of 58,000 hand-stamped replicated dog tags of every U.S. soldier

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Albany announces Students of the Month

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Front row: Peyton Monasmith-Pickett, Lexi Eastwood, Aleah Ace, Rylie Simler; middle row: Alex Koepp, Justin Olney, Tristan Modaff, Reegan Schmidt; back row: Drew Sertle, Alivia Copeland, Lilly Morales, Natalie Cashman. Missing from photo: Jabriel Person.

Albany Education Association holds Easter Egg Hunt By Beth Blakemore Correspondent

plastic eggs. Three of those eggs had prize slips inside. One slip was for a large stuffed Easter Bunny. The other two were for smaller prizes, ranging from books to jewlery, stuffed animals, crosswords, pencils, and toys. This Easter Egg Hunt has taken place every year for over twenty-five years.

ALBANY — Nearly 160 children met the Easter Bunny and participated in the Albany Education Association’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19th. erendum passes, it will send a The children and parents naviclear message that the community gated the halls of Albany School values the tradition of having a in search of colored eggs. Each strong school. child was instructed to find six The referendum is only for operating expenses, but since it is recurring, it will allow for stability. It will ensure that the district can operate for years to come without another operating referendum in the foreseeable Introducing the future. This will help attract and retain teachers. HE. Families can rest assured that So smart it can cut water, the school will be there for their salt and energy usage up to 46%. children from start to finish. The district has not asked for extrava608-328-4251 culliganmonroe.com 60406 60406 gant or extra things; they will continue to be fiscally responsible. If passed, this referendum will allow the district to move forward without having to go back to the taxpayers for referenda unless there is need for a new building, roof or some other unexpected, Thursday, March 24 major capital need. *Spring break; no school. Please think carefully as you go Friday, March 25 to vote on Tuesday, April 5th. If *Spring break; no school. you would like to visit to see all Saturday, March 26 of the incredible things going on *No events scheduled. at your community school, please Sunday, March 27 feel welcome to come in and take *No events scheduled. a tour. Even if you have lived Monday, March 28 here your whole life, come walk *Middle school boys’ basketball home vs. Juda, 5 to 7 p.m. through the bustling halls and see Tuesday, March 29 the work in action as your school *Middle school boys’ basketball at Belleville, 5 to 7 p.m. prepares its children for life. *FFA banquet in the elementary gym, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 *Adult open gym in the high school gym from 7 to 9 p.m. killed in service to their country in Vietnam. Created by Veteran * Denotes an Albany school program. For more Artists, “Above and Beyond” is information, please call 608-862-3225. a very important exhibit reflect- Denotes an Albany Community Center event. For ing on the meaning and consemore information, please visit the Albany Community quences of the Vietnam War. Center page on Facebook or call 608-862-2488. The last stop in Chicago will be to The National VeterSPONSORED BY: ans Art Museum. The NVAM inspires greater understanding lbAny ini Art of the impact of war with a focus on Vietnam. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits art inspired by combat and created by veterans. Attendees will enjoy a private tour and veteran presentation. Farmers Brothers Coffee and Tea Tickets cost $58 and will Piccadilly Pizza • Maple Leaf Cheese require a $29 deposit. The group Fosdal Home Bakery - Fresh Daily will depart at 7 a.m. and return County E Locker Meats • Charley Biggs Chicken at 8:30 p.m. This trip is being offered at cost, and veterans are ATM • Car Wash • Liquor Store 8 a.m.-9 p.m. encouraged to attend. Each trip is available to anyHwy. 59 (next to Sugar River Bike Trail) • 608-862-3303 one aged 55 or older. Interested parties should call 608-325Ask about our Return and Earn card 223796 3173 to sign up. 237858

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Association shares plan for water trail signage By Tony Ends Correspondent

ALBANY — Imagine that you put your raft into the Sugar River for a lazy day of sunshine, only to find a few hours downstream that someone in the water needs emergency help. Where are you? There are no street signs, no addresses on mail boxes, no landmarks to call into public safety or police dispatchers. Paddlers and boaters along the Sugar River Water Trail, from Belleville to Harrison, Ill., may soon be getting some help locating, orienting and directing their trips. Decatur Lake and Mill Race Association has proposed a series of 16 signs in kiosks erected at public landings. DLMRA board member Rick Josephson shared the idea with Albany Village Board last week, March 14. “This is a group effort,” Josephson said, in a short presentation, seeking the board’s comment and village blessing for the project. “Both Green and Rock county sheriffs like the idea. We don’t have a time frame for completing the project.

The maps and kiosk locations are preliminary.” The numbered kiosks would serve callers to emergency personnel the same way fire numbers help dispatchers quickly locate callers and send aid. Under their roof-like shelters, kiosks will also have space to display water safety ordinances, regarding everything from life jackets to alcohol use. They will also have space for information describing services available at each location. Three kiosks would be located in Albany, above the dam and at the river put in, for instance. Parks and landings all the way to the river’s confluence with the Pecatonica would have locaters in the water trail. Albany village board and President Ken Blumer liked the idea and thanked Josephson for proposing the water trail signage. “It’s a beautiful idea,” Blumer said. “Thank you for pursuing this.” Signs marking the trail will also help direct volunteers in the DLMRA annual Sugar River Cleanup. Association members fan out along the water route to

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keep the river clear of debris for canoeing, kayaking and small boat use during the recreational season. DLMRA is working to cover costs and line up volunteers to make the signs. Donations are welcome. Contact Josephson at 931-1271. In other business last week, Albany Village Board swore in its new police chief, James Placek. Placek’s wife and daughter, Laura and Ashley Placek, and a good number of village residents were in attendance. Albany Chamber of Commerce held a reception for the Tony Ends photos installation following the board Albany Village Board President Ken Blumer swears in new meeting. Police Chief Jim Placek. Board members also voted to: • Grant a conditional use permit to Ben Ace to run an automobile sales and repair business at 605 S. Mechanic St. as long as he owns the property. • Approve a resolution allowing Length of Service Award participation for Albany Emergency Medical Service as a pension incentive plan, similar to the present fire department program, at no cost to the village. • Withdraw from a state insurance program and seek coverage under a new League of Wisconsin Municipalities plan for better, less expensive village property insurance coverage that meets state requirements. • Approve a bid of just under $165,890 for the Mineral and Taylor streets project from McGuire Construction. • Approve $17,500 for replacing and upgrading the 20-yearold city lift station pumps with no float and transducer. • Authorize Genesis Power to conduct an annual inspection of the city’s contracted portable generator, at a cost of $850. • Move interviews for a fulltime police officer position to the Albany Chamber of Commerce President Joyce Chrisbaum March 29 personnel committee serves the new chief at a reception for his installation last meeting. week, Monday, March 14.

Blood drive collects twenty units

ALBANY — Thank you to everyone who donated and helped with the Red Cross Blood Drive held at Albany School on Tuesday, March 15. Twenty-one people registered to donate, and 20 units of blood are now available for patients in need. Special thanks to Ms. Sheila Rivera for organizing the drive and National Honor Society members and other Courtesy photos high school students for help- Halie Lyons and Hailey Stefanik volunteer their time to assist with the blood drive. ing out.

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Mr. Parkview competition sure to become new tradition By Siara Schwartzlow Editor

ORFORDVILLE — The first-ever Mr. Parkview was crowned Friday night, March 18th. Senior Carson Brauer took home the honors, along with a $370 scholarship. Parkview teacher Kyle Maurer planned and organized the event. “I participated in a Mr. competition at my high school,” he said. “I’ve wanted to do something like this for years.” Four seniors and three sophomores participated. Participants competed in five categories. First, they demonstrated a talent of their choosing. Their second task was to prove their ability in makeup application. Each contestant did the hair and makeup of his female escort. Contestants also showed off their skills in dance, their style in formal wear, and their smooth talking in the question-and-answer category. At the end of the competition, only five points separated winner Carson Brauer and runner up Mason Spencer. Parents, teachers, and students attended the event. Ticket sales totaled $740. Half of that money became a scholarship for Mr. Parkview, and the other half went to the sophomore class. The positive response this event garnered has encouraged Maurer to move forward with more events like it. “The goal now is to run a Ms. Parkview this year and then go every other year for guys and girls,” he said. The Ms. Parkview event is tentatively scheduled for May.

Judges narrowed the competition to the top two contestants, Carson Brauer, left, and Mason Spencer, right.

To: Jean, my twin and soulmate The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache the other died with you. I often lie awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

Teacher Kyle Maurer hosted the Mr. Parkview competition last Friday, March 18.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again.

Three local students named to Carroll University dean’s list WAUKESHA — Carroll University recently released the names of individuals on the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Carroll University was incorporated in 1846, making it Wisconsin’s first four-year institution

of higher learning. The independent, co-educational university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and offers 80 undergraduate programs, eight graduate programs, and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. Brodhead David Earleywine Orfordville Megan Lavigne Amanda Pickel

Annual Luther Valley Church Easter Breakfast tradition continues BELOIT — Luther Valley Lutheran Church, located in rural Beloit, will continue its annual tradition of serving Easter breakfast on Easter morning, Sunday, March 27th at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is served familystyle by children in grades 3rd through 12th. Donations toward the cost of the breakfast of pancakes, sausage, applesauce, and beverages are welcomed and appreciated. All proceeds will be used to support Luther Valley Sunday

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School and the Vacation Bible School program held in July in joint collaboration with the Orfordville Lutheran Church. Easter services at Luther Valley are an outdoor Vigil of Light service at 5:30 a.m., Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., and Festival Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcomed and invited to attend services and Easter breakfast. Please call the church at 608-879-2934 with any questions.

March 25th is our 88th birthday and it’s the first birthday without you.

Love and miss you, Your twin, June

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ORFORDVILLE — Parkview Pizazz Show Choirs and Band invite you to their annual spaghetti dinner and show on Saturday, April 2nd. The spaghetti dinner is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 at Parkview High School. The dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, a beverage and dessert. The talent-packed show begins at 6:30 p.m. Your ticket buys you a night of entertainment by Raz-MaTazz Kids, Pizazz Express, soloists and Pizazz Show Choir and Band. Tickets are $12.00 for dinner and the show or $6.00 for the show only. Tickets are available in the Parkview High School office or at the door. Please call 608-322-6629 for more information.

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Comet basketball players Math team wraps up honored with end-of-season awards ground-breaking year Jacob Elmer. Three awards were given at the JV level. Corbin Kelley and Josh Shell earned the Coaches Award, and Logun Parker was deemed Most Improved. The varsity boys finished up the 2015-2016 season with a 14-10 overall record. The team advanced to the second round of the WIAA tournament where they were knocked out by Madison Abundant Life/St. Ambrose. Coach Doescher would like to thank all varsity players for their dedication to Albany Boys’ Bas-

Albany School Board holds regular meeting By Beth Blakemore Correspondent

ALBANY — At the March 14th meeting, school board members covered a number of topics. First, the board prepared for the hiring of a new superintendent by deciding how to review applications. The school is looking to hire a new tech. ed. instructor. Interviews may take place the week of March 28th. Steven Guenther, Superintendent said, “If we don’t find someone within this group of interviews, we’re going to keep going.” Guenther spoke on the New Hope Foundation, which the school could contract with upon receiving funding from the federal government. The New Hope Foundation’s slogan is “enhancing teaching through

technology.” The school could contract with New Hope or another contractor and pay 5% of their approved funding to them. In the administrative reports, Principal Connie Gregerson said the math team went to the Six Rivers Math meet, and the 7th and 8th graders completed their Ellis Island experience. In addition, the teachers attended an all day in-service in which they experienced “Build Your Own Curriculum.” Child Find took place Thursday and Friday, March 10th and 11th, and Jump Rope for Heart was Tuesday, March 18th. Finally, a student proposed a school trip to Madison and Poynette to visit Rock ‘n Jump. The student explained that attendees would pay their own ways. The motion passed.

ketball. Varsity players were: Tyler Dahl, Cole Trapp, Brock Gilkes, Connor Trow, Jacob Elmer, Trevor Mueller, Corbin Kelley, Travis Oliver, Josh Shell, Josh Dahl, and Logan Ross. Travis Oliver and Conner Trow earned Coaches Awards. Josh Dahl was Most Improved. Tyler Dahl was the team’s Most Valuable Player. Honorable Mention All-Conference went to Cole Trapp, Six Rivers East Conference Player of the Year went to Tyler Dahl, and the WBCA State D5 South All-Star was Tyler Dahl. Seniors Cole Trapp and Tyler Dahl will participate in the Six Rivers All-Star Game at Juda on Friday, June 24th. They were selected for this all-star game because of their well-earned allconference selections. More details about this all-star game will follow in the coming weeks. Senior Tyler Dahl has been selected for the D5 WBCA State All-Star Game. He will represent Albany on the South squad that will compete against the North on Saturday, June 18th in the Wisconsin Dells. Dahl was chosen for the South team out of all the players in the state. More information will follow about this game in the coming weeks. A special thanks goes to JV coach Mike Morton and Varsity assistant coaches Derek Allen and Brandon Bayrhoffer for all their extra time and efforts this past season. Congratulations and thank you to all Comet players for making the Albany Boys’ Basketball Program so successful.

Albany attends Annual Six Rivers Student Council Conference and standup comedy. The boys their councils had. By Brittany Janes Correspondent

ALBANY — On Wednesday, March 16th, Vice-Presidents Jacey Lyons and Brittany Janes, Secretary Emma Guenther, Treasurer Hailey Stefanik, and future Albany Student Council officers Ainsley Krueger and Piper Bailey attended the Annual Six Rivers Student Council Conference in Blackhawk. Upon arrival, students participated in a variety of activities and ice breakers to get to know each other. A formal introduction was given by Blackhawk’s Student Council Advisor, welcoming all the schools that had members attend. Students were then divided into three separate groups. Groups took a tour of Blackhawk, played a life-sized version of “Hungry Hungry Hippo” or competed in a dance-off. After vigorous competition between the schools during the previous activities, a “Mr. and Mrs. Six Rivers” were chosen through a pretend beauty pageant. A girl and a boy from each school were chosen to compete in three rounds: beauty, talent and questions. Both boys and girls strutted down the runway to today’s top hits, remembering to stop and pose in front of the judges. The girls’ talents ranged from salsa and singing to juggling

lip synced, danced, and modeled their way to the top. After the pageant, students had lunch and split up into groups based on their officer position in Student Council. Students with similar positions were able to discuss their job duties and different ideas h

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ALBANY — The Albany Math Team recently completed another successful year, competing in both the UW-Platteville Math Meet and the Six Rivers Math Meet hosted by Juda High School. The Albany Math Team took fourth place at the UW-Platteville Math Meet and second place at the Six Rivers Math Meet. At the UW-Platteville Math Meet, 14 Albany students were selected to represent the school. These representatives included: seniors, Emily Hauri, Allie Lent, and Marley Malkow; juniors, Dominick Vine, Logan Ross, Jacob Elmer, and Kelsey Hoesly; sophomores Brittany Janes, Hunter Overland, and Kassi Huffman; freshmen, Piper Bailey, Evan Blumer, Sydney Bloedel, and eighth grader, Nathaniel Ross. It was a close contest; Albany scored 535 combined points, only 30 points off from second place and 10 points off from third. Three participants earned individual awards for outstanding scores: Nathaniel Ross, Piper Bailey, and Emily Hauri. In advance of the Six Rivers Math Meet, the Albany Math Team made school history by having an open sign-up for the team. Students, regardless of grades, class rank, or previous experience, were encouraged to test their skills and compete. When the final sign-up

was complete, 38 different students had joined the team! With this outstanding turnout, Albany had two full squads competing, with a third partial team. Altogether, the squads completed nearly 800 math problems on topics from trigonometry to numerical sequences to logarithms. At the Six Rivers Math Meet, students are awarded a silver medal for being in the top 16 scorers and a gold medal for being in the top 8 scorers. Silver medalists included: Evan Blumer, Sydney Bloedel, Brittany Janes, Hunter Overland, Larisa Stauffacher, Logan Ross, Lauren Blumer, Sydnee Woyak and Tyler Dahl. Gold medalists included: Nathaniel Ross, Piper Bailey, Allie Lent, Jacob Elmer, and Emily Hauri. Jim Schwab, the Albany High School math teacher and math team coach, was extremely proud of not only the large amount of participation from the student body but also about the rivalry forming with Juda High School. “It’s excellent to see the kids getting excited about doing math and about pushing themselves to understand the content better,” he said. The Albany Math Team plans to continue the open sign-up in the years to come as they strive to maintain excellence and pursue higher levels of achievement.

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ALBANY — The Boys’ Basketball Program met on Sunday, March 13th for their end-of-theyear celebration. JV & Varsity players earned awards for their hard work and dedication from this basketball season. The JV boys finished a very successful campaign with a 14-8 overall record under the direction of Coach Mike Morton. The JV team consisted of: Corbin Kelley, Josh Shell, Logun Parker, Garrett Hlavachek, Jamison Stauffacher, Hunter Brewer, Josh Dahl, Trevor Mueller, and

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Green County sheriff’s report All charges reported here are merely accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s deputies reported the following incidents occurred. Monday, March 14 Traffic crime At 8:43 p.m., Nichole Marie Woodruff, 30, of Monroe, was cited for Speeding and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Sus-

pended Driver’s License in the West 5000 block of State Highway 11 in the Town of Monroe. Motor vehicle vs. deer Carl S. Ruegsegger, State Highway 11 at Ullom Road in the Town of Cadiz. Chad D. Reuter, County Highway A near Meadow Brook Road in the Town of Adams. Tuesday, March 15

Probation warrant At 1:13 p.m., deputies arrested Jerry A. Thompson, 52, of Albany, at the Green County Justice Center on a Department of Corrections Probation Warrant. Thompson was jailed. Warrant At 4:16 p.m., deputies arrested Michael L. Heidenreich, 28, of Monticello, at a residence on Highpoint Road in the Town of

Conservation stewardship program offers payments to help improve working lands MONROE — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting new applications and renewal applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). NRCS accepts applications for CSP throughout the year, but producers should submit applications by Thursday, March 31 to USDA Service Centers to ensure they are considered for enrollment in 2016. Participants with existing CSP contracts that will expire on Dec. 31st have the option to renew their contracts for an additional five years. They may do so if they agree to adopt additional activities to achieve higher levels of conservation on their lands. Applications to renew are also due by March 31st. CSP encourages agricultural producers to maintain existing

conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations. The program is open to all farmers, regardless of size or type of operation. Average payments for the program in Wisconsin are $20 per acre for cropland, $14 per acre for pastureland, and $4 per acre for forestland. Payments are made annually for each of the five years of the contract. CSP is open to small and large operations, with farms already enrolled ranging from just a few acres to over 4,000 acres of cropland. Through CSP, since 2009, NRCS in Wisconsin has provided more than $79 million in assistance to farmers and forest managers to enhance conservation on more than 1.5 million acres. “For many farmers, CSP offers

reward and recognition for the conservation they are already doing, plus a little extra incentive to try a few more or new practices,” according to Jason Thomas, District Conservationist of Green County. Interested farmers should apply now to be considered for funding. Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, nonindustrial private forestland, and tribal lands. Farmers will need to document their current and proposed conservation practices, which will be used to rank applications and determine payments. NRCS field staff will also conduct on-site field verifications of applicants’ information. Visit www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov, or contact your local NRCS office in Monroe at 608-3254195 for more information.

Washington on a Whitewater Police Department warrant for Theft. Heidenreich posted bond and was released. Motor vehicle vs. deer Steven D. Thompson, West 1200 block of State Highway 11 in the Town of Spring Grove. Lori L. Riemer, North 3400 block of State Highway 59 in the Town of Sylvester. Wednesday, March 16 Motor vehicle vs. deer Chris L. Karls, North 8400 block of County Highway CC in the Town of Exeter. Thursday, March 17 Motor vehicle crash At 1:40 p.m., deputies responded to the North 500 block of County Highway S in the Town of Jefferson for an overturned trailer. Nathan G Allen, 37, of Rockford, Ill., was towing an aluminum enclosed recreational trailer when a strong gust of wind out of the west caused the empty trailer to become airborne and overturn onto its right side. The towing hitch broke free from the towing unit, and the trailer came to rest in the east ditch. The trailer sustained severe damage and was towed from the scene. The towing unit sustained no damage. Allen and his occupants were wearing proper safety restraints and were uninjured. Warrant At 4:42 p.m., Ryan Alonzo

McKittrick, 41, of Cottage Grove, was arrested on an Albany Police Department warrant for Failure to Pay Fine at the Green County Justice Center. McKittrick posted bond and was released. Saturday, March 19 OWI arrest At 2 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding in the North 1100 block of State Highway 69 in the Town of Clarno. An investigation into the stop resulted in the driver, Brandon J. Fischer, 30, of Orangeville, being arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense (alcohol). Fischer was cited for Speeding, Operating a Motor Vehicle with No Insurance, Operating with No Valid Driver’s License (2nd offense), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Fischer was released pending court. OWI arrest At 2:03 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the North 1800 block of State Highway 69 in the Town of Clarno. An investigation resulted with the driver, Christopher W. Willis, 38, of Monroe, being arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense (alcohol). Willis was cited for Speeding and Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle. He was released pending court. Officers from the Monroe Police Department assisted with the case.

TAX TIME 2016 IRS warns taxpayers, provides security against identity theft WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a filing season alert warning taxpayers to watch out for identity theft at tax time. The IRS highlighted the crime as the first scam in the agency’s “Dirty Dozen” series. Over the course of the past year, as part of the Security Summit initiative, the IRS partnered with states and the tax industry to enhance coordination and create a more secure system for taxpayers. Security Summit participants, including the IRS, will regu-

larly share details of fraudulent schemes detected this season so industry and government have the same information and can adjust accordingly to provide increased protection. Many changes will be invisible to the taxpayer, but the more than 20 shared data elements are critical to making sure the IRS, states and industry can better verify the taxpayer and the legitimacy of the tax return. “Our collaborative efforts with the Security Summit have given the IRS additional tools to stop fraudulent returns at the

door,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “The criminals continue to look for increasingly sophisticated ways to breach the tax system. While the IRS has improved prevention and detection efforts, we’re calling on taxpayers to protect their private information so thieves can’t steal personal data to file fraudulent returns.” The IRS also joined with industry and states on a public awareness campaign to provide taxpayers with easy tips to better protect themselves. The “Taxes. Security. Togeth-

er.” campaign includes YouTube videos, Tax Tips and fact sheets to help taxpayers stay safe online. The Dirty Dozen is compiled annually by the IRS and lists a variety of common scams taxpayers may encounter any time during the year. Many of these con games peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns or hire someone to do so. “We urge people to use caution when viewing e-mails, receiving telephone calls or getting advice on tax issues

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because scams can take on many sophisticated forms,” Koskinen said. “Keep your personal information secure by protecting your computers and only giving out your Social Security numbers when absolutely necessary.” Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. While the IRS has made significant strides over the past several years to address this issue, it remains a top concern for the IRS, which is why identity theft remains on the Dirty Dozen list again this year as the IRS works to protect taxpayers and help victims. In the most recent three fiscal years, Criminal Investigation helped convict approximately 2,000 identity thieves. In fiscal year 2015, the IRS initiated 776 identity theft related investigations, which resulted in 774 sentencings through CI enforcement efforts. The courts continue to impose significant jail time with the average months to serve in fiscal year 2015 at 38 months— the longest sentencing being over 27 years. The IRS understands that identity theft is a frustrating, complex process for victims. While identity thieves steal information from sources outside the tax system, the IRS is often the first to inform a victim that identity theft has occurred. The IRS is working hard to resolve identity theft cases as quickly as possible.

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Obituaries Donna Mae Arbuckle William S. Knight

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William “Bill” S. Knight, 68, of Brodhead, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born on Nov. 20, 1947, in Brodhead, the son of Stan and Selma (Laube) Knight. He graduated from Brodhead High School and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He returned to Knight Manufacturing to work in all areas of the company, becoming president in 1985. Bill married Susan F. Wendler on July 24, 1976 in Brodhead. They spent their honeymoon at the EAA convention and had not missed one until Susan’s death in 2009. Bill always had a passion for the restoration and flying of antique airplanes. He also enjoyed restoring and collecting antique cars, just like his father. He is survived by his partner, Linda Kernen of Brodhead; children, Sarah Knight of Boise, ID and Eric Knight of Brodhead; brothers, Doug (Janice) Knight of Brodhead and Ted Knight of Iowa; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Susan. The family would like to extend their thanks to Agrace Hospice Care and to all his friends for the many prayers and thoughts during his illness. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, March 24 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Peder Johanson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 10:00 am until the time of service at the church. Everson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Donna Mae Arbuckle, 76, of Brodhead, died on Thursday, March 10, 2016, in her home. Donna was born on July 3, 1939, in Polo, Ill., by a midwife, Mrs. Frannie Yoeckle. She was the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Smith) Pontnak. She was a graduate of Franklin Grove High School in Franklin Grove, Ill. Donna married Leon W. Arbuckle on Sept. 18, 1958, in Woosung, Ill. They were divorced on Nov. 6, 1972. She worked at Woolworth Variety Store and Cledon’s Candy Store in Dixon, Ill., and she was a cook at Hebron Truck Stop Diner in Hebron, Ill. Donna worked at Woodbridge Corporation for 31 years, 8 months in Brodhead, retiring in 2004. Donna loved playing Euchre, Dirty Clubs, Yahtzee and Uno with friends. Donna also loved to work on crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. When she completed 50 puzzles, she glued them onto cardboard and donated them to Goodwill. She is survived by her son, Leon Edward Arbuckle, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law Melinda Arbuckle (Bruce) of Stoughton; two step grandchildren: Bob Knight (Kelsey) and April Knight (Justin); and one step great-granddaughter, Sawyer, who was the most recent light of her life; and close friend, Via Borkowski of Brodhead. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Wayne Pontnak, daughters, Lori Ann Arbuckle and Deborah Lynn Ellison, and her soulmate, Kevin Lee Mills. Funeral services were held at Newcomer-Silverthorn chapel on the Hill in Orfordville on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor Larry Bakke officiating. A visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial was in Avon Cemetery.

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Obituary Janet Ruth Niedermeier

Brodhead — Janet Ruth Niedermeier, 72, peacefully passed away at home with her family beside her the morning of Friday, March 18th, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Although it was not an easy journey, her determination and tenacity pulled her through. Janet was born Sept. 20, 1943, in Aurora, Ill. to her parents, Evelyn (Dycus) and Dale VanBrocklin. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High

School in 1961 and then business school in Rockford, Ill. She married her loving husband, Duane, on Nov. 27, 1971, in Orfordville. Together, they had a daughter, Debbie Jean. Janet and Duane built their house together and dairy farmed for many years just outside of Brodhead. Janet was the Town of Avon Treasurer for over 20 years. Through the years, Janet also worked at Adams Corn Curl, Werner Electric and Ogden Manufacturing. She enjoyed many years of dancing with her husband, snowmobiling, bowling, fishing “up north” with family, deer hunting in the “ladies’ woods,” cooking and baking with her daughter, and taking

pizza cruises with friends on their pontoon boat. She was an Avon 4-H leader and Rock County 4-H fair superintendent and took great pride and enjoyment in helping with her daughter’s business. Those left to cherish Janet’s memory include her beloved husband of 44 years, Duane; her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Jean NiedermeierWartgow and Gregg Wartgow; half-sister, Maureen Reed of Camden, DE; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Beloit, Robert (Jane) Niedermeier of Brodhead, Pat (Howard) Robinson of Chetek, Wisc., Betty Niedermeier of Genoa, Ill., Judy Niedermeier of Beloit, Donna Niedermeier of Brodhead, and Jeanette Kis-

ling of Milton; special friends, Tony and Terry Peters and their family; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law, Iva and Clifford Niedermeier, brother, Charles VanBrocklin, sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Lynn Egan, brothers-in-law, Roger Niedermeier, Clifford Niedermeier, Jr, and David Smith, and special aunt, June Niedermeier. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. yesterday, Tuesday, March 22, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in BRODHEAD, with Pastor Donald Adams officiating. The burial was in Avon Community Cemetery following services. A visitation was held Monday

evening from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com. Janet would be honored to have her pallbearers be Tony Peters, Allen Peters, Curt Shaw, Dwayne Shaw, Eugene Niedermeier and Steve Niedermeier. Janet’s family wishes to thank Agrace Hospice and their caring nurses and staff, Dr. M. Kahn and the wonderful gals in the Mercy Oncology Dept., and Dr. Kevin Bluemel and his nurses. Her journey was made a better one because of your compassion and friendships. Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part. God has you in His arms; we have you in our hearts.

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ALBANY — Local residents from the Harvest Center in Albany will present a program called “Natural Nutrition” on Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Albertson Memorial Library. The presentation focuses on natural foods and natural ways to use foods to improve, maintain, and monitor your health. This is the first in a series of three or four more presentations related to natural health and nutrition planned for later this year. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Call 862-3491 to register. Albertson Memorial Library is located at 200 N. Water St. in Albany and can be contacted at 862-3491 or albanypl@tds.net.

Junior Leaders release February meeting minutes By Harley Mandel Correspondent

MONROE — On February 29th, 21 members, 11 parents, and two advisors were in attendance. The group started off with refreshments and worked in teams on surveys. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Brooke Rowe. The Flag salute and Club pledge was done by the entire group. Secretary and Treasury reports were presented in the newsletter. Educator Ellen Andrews announced there were several opportunities for members of 4-H coming up, and there was literature provided at the meeting for those interested. Several new business items were tackled by the group. A motion was made by Kelsi Mueller and seconded by Bella Andrews to go to Madison for the “out of county” retreat and to do laser tag and visit the trampoline park. There was a motion by Bella Andrews and seconded by Triniti Elmer that the date for the event would be Sunday, April 10th. The group talked about community service, and it was decided that a day spent at one of the area nursing homes would fit a majority of the youth’s schedules. The motion was made by Cheyenne and seconded by Royce Brauer to approve the community service project but to wait until June before scheduling it. Officers were reminded that they are expected to attend the March 7th Executive meeting at the UWEX. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm. The next meeting will be on Monday, March 28th at 7pm. The March Junior Leader’s Newsletter and agenda will be mailed out two weeks before the meeting date.

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VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning Commission of the Village of Orfordville will meet on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at 106 N. Center Street, to review the Conditional Use Permit for the Rock County Public Works Department. The Rock County Public Works Department is petitioning the Village to build an 80 foot by 112 foot salt storage shed on the property. Adjoining land owners or land owners within 100 feet are being notified separately by mail. The Planning Commission will them make a recommendation to the Village Board at the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. The Independent Register 3/23, 3/30/2016 WNAXLP 236820 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ROCK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD J. EARLEYWINE Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 16-PR-105 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 13, 1930 and date of death February 6, 2016 was domiciled in Rock County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 310 N. State Road, Brodhead, WI 53520. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 7, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Rock County Courthouse, 51 S. Main St., Janesville, Wisconsin, Room Probate. LOUIS X. MINEAU Probate Registrar March 7, 2016 Attorney Todd W. Schluesche Kttelsen Barry Wellington Thompson & Schluesche 916 17th Av., Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608/325-2191 Bar Number 01024392 The Independent Register 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2016 WNAXLP 237181 Accepting Bids The Green County Highway Committee will be accepting bids for one (1) Wheel Loader. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Monday April 4, 2016. Specifications and bid forms can be picked up at the Green County Highway, 2813 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566 or by calling (608) 328-9411. Green County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. An equal opportunity employer, the County of Green will not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to or treatment of employment or in its programs services or activities. The Independent Register 3/16, 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237206 GREEN COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Per Wisconsin State Statutes 88.05(2) - NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m. in Juda Community Center, N2350 County Road S, Juda, Wisconsin, a Public Hearing will be held by the Green County Drainage Board, regarding a flat fee assessment to every individual land owner in the Broughton and Decatur Drainage Districts. The flat fee assessment is needed for administrative costs associated with conducting the business of the Drainage Board. All interested citizens are invited to attend. All questions and concerns will be heard by the Board. A letter has been sent to all property owners affected. A listing of all affected property owners and amounts of proposed assessments are on file

at the Green County Land & Water Conservation office, 1627 4th Ave West, Monroe WI, from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Any objections to the jurisdiction of the drainage board or to the sufficiency or legality of any assessment or to the equity shall be filed with the drainage board, John Ott, N9096 County Road O, New Glarus, WI 53574; Joseph Schwarzenberger IV, W3894 State Road 11, Monroe, WI 53566; or John Dieckhoff, W2210 Pinnow Road, Brodhead WI 53520, in writing before the hearing and that the objection(s) shall be set forth clearly and in detail. The Independent Register 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/2016 WNAXLP 237669 AGENDA SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD SPECIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING & OPEN HOUSE Monday, March 28, 2016 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITERIA 6:00 P.M. OPEN HOUSE 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL AGENDA IV. REFERENDUM [6:00 - 7:00 p.m.] • Referendum Resolution • Why is a referendum needed • What will the referendum be used for • District financial outlook • Tax impact • Cost saving measures • Options without a referendum • Date V. QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION • Board will answer questions related to the referendum VI. OPEN HOUSE [7:00 - 8:00 p.m.] • Speak with individual Board Members/Administrative Team • Tours for those interested (HS ~ MS ~ ES) VII. REGULAR BOARD MEETING [8:00 p.m. - Until finished] • For those choosing to stay The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237751 AGENDA SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, March 28, 2016 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITERIA 8:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI. INFORMATION REPORTS VII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AGENDA VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATION – MIDDLE SCHOOL IX. APPROVAL OF TRACK PROJECT / BID X. APPOINT BOARD OF CANVASSERS XI. REFERENDUM DISCUSSION XII. ACCEPT DONATION(S) XIII. RESIGNATION(S) XIV. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S) XV. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S) XVI. FUTURE AGENDA XVII. CLOSED SESSION WI. STS. 19.85, (1), (c), (f) a. Staffing b. Teacher Negotiations XVIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS XIX. ADJOURNMENT The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237753 NOTICE The Village of Orfordville is accepting sealed bids to re-roof a 24’X30’ well house. The building is located a 700 Clark Street in Orfordville. Contact Director of Public Works Karl Stuvengen at 608295-5959 to obtain bid specs and schedule a site visit. Bids should

be submitted to Village Clerk, 105 N. Center St., PO Box 409, Orfordville, WI 53576. Mark envelope “Well #3 Roof”. Bids are due by 5:00 PM, April 8, 2016. Bids will be opened April 11, 2016 at 105 N. Center St., Orfordville during the Village Board meeting. The Independent Register 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/2016 WNAXLP 237778 NOTICE TOWN OF MAGNOLIA The Town of Magnolia is requesting bids for mowing the grass at the Magnolia Town Hall, the East Magnolia Cemetery and the West Magnolia Cemetery. The details about these jobs can be found on the Town’s website www.townofmagnolia.com, the bulletin board at the Magnolia Town Hall 14729 W. County Road A, Evansville, WI 53536 or by calling 608-876-6771. The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237782 Town of Spring Valley Planning & Zoning Meeting Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Orfordville Fire Station 7:00 PM Agenda: 1. Call to order 2. Reading and approval of the minutes 3. Old business: a. 4. New business: a. 5. Building permits 6. Audience communication 7. Adjournment Chris Duemler Chairman The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237884 TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST Notice is Hereby Given in accordance with Section 5.84, Wisconsin Statutes, that a test will be conducted on the electronic voting equipment to be utilized in the Town of Spring Valley for the Presidential Preference Vote and Spring Election to be held on April 5, 2016. The test will be held at the Orfordville Fire District meeting room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. This test is open to the public. Persons desiring instructions for the use of electronic voting equipment are welcome to attend. Julie Gerke, Clerk The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237903 NOTICE TO CITY OF BRODHEAD RESIDENTS PUBLIC TEST OF ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC TEST of the automatic tabulating equipment will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall located at 1111 W. 2nd Avenue. This equipment will be used at the Spring Election and Presidential Primary to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. This public test is open to the general public and includes a demonstration of the ImageCast Evolution (ICE) electronic voting system.

Teresa Withee City of Brodhead Clerk The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 238054 NOTICE OF TESTING TOWN OF AVON Notice is hereby given there will be a public test of electronic voting equipment on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 9:00 am at the Avon Town Hall, 16531 W, Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI, which will be used at the Spring Election and Presidential Preference Election on April 5, 2016. Teresa Peters, Clerk The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237952 NOTICE TOWN OF AVON SPRING ELECTION AND PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE ELECTION Avon Town Hall 16531 W. Beloit Newark Road Brodhead, WI Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Polls open 7 am to 8 pm Teresa Peters, Clerk The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237953 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Imagecast voting equipment to be used at the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the Town of Albany will be conducted at the Town Hall, N6065 County E at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2016. Bonnie Zee Clerk The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 237957 NOTICE The Town of Avon Audit meeting scheduled for March 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled due to health reasons, and will be re-scheduled at a later date. Michael F. Moore Town of Avon Chairman The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 238014 VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 5.84, Wisconsin Statutes, that a test will be conducted on the electronic voting equipment to be utilized in the Village of Orfordville for the April 5, 2016 Spring Election This test is being conducted to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. The test shall be conducted by processing a pre-audited group of ballots so marked as to record a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate. The test will be held at the Village Hall at 106 N. Center Street, Orfordville at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016. This test is open to the public. Persons desiring instructions for the use of electronic voting machines are welcome to attend. Sherri Waege Village Clerk The Independent Register 3/23/2016 WNAXLP 238036

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PART-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER The Brodhead Police Department is accepting applications for a part-time 911 Dispatcher. Candidates must be able to handle 911 and administrative calls for Police, Fire and EMS; work weekends, holidays, all shifts and a minimum of 24 hrs. a month (more as needed). High school diploma or equivalency and computer experience required. Selection process consists of written, medical, and psychological examinations; oral interview, drug screening and background investigation. Pay is $11.80 - $13.61 per hr., dependent on qualifications. For more information and application contact the Brodhead Police at 1004 W. Exchange St. or 608-897-2112 or online at www.cityofbrodheadwi.us (navigate to the Police Department page). Application and resume due April 24, 2015. AA/ADA/EOE.

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Real Estate Albany for Rent THIS ONE WILL GO FAST! Remodeled 1 BR apt., rent based on 30% of income in Albany! Call 800-944-4866 Ext 126 Horizon Management Group is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity

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Brodhead for Rent 2 BEDROOM LOWER $425/mo. 608-934-1411

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Wanted to Rent PASTURE LAND with water & electric & farmette to rent. Need by middle of March. Green/Rock County. 608-322-8187.

Other Real Estate PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

EVERGREEN APARTMENTS Newly remodeled 1 bedroom apt. Available April 1st. Off street parking. $450 per month, plus utilities, security deposit. Laundy on site. Stop in at Pierce Home Furnishings to get an application. Please call 608-897-2196 ask for Brooke with any questions 237664

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1999 GMC 2500 SUBURBAN 4X4 towing package, 2 bench & 2 bucket seat for 8 people, maintenance records avail for inspection, very clean, mostly hwy. miles, good tires, asking $3,000 OBO Call 262-492-1366. 2000 LINCOLN CONTINNENTAL 4 door, silver, fully loaded, $3,000 OBO Call 262-949-2337. 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 220k, starts everytime, $800, OBO Call 262-878-2988. 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 112K silver, gray cloth interior, new tires, brakes, $5,000 OBO (262) 989-4112

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2005 FORD FOCUS ST 145k, well maintained, $2,800, Call 608-295-1545.

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2008 PRIUS VGC, 55K miles professionally maintained good tires $11,500 815-947-3013

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OUR HUNTERS WILL Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com (CNOW)

Sporting Goods EASTER GUN SHOW: March 25 & 26. Madison Marriott, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI. Fri 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm. Admission:$7 (14 & Under FREE) Buy/Sell/Trade 608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco.com (CNOW)

Wanted to Buy TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’S thru 1980’S Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker. Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-401-0440 WANTED-SUGAR RIVER PEARLS..... We are looking for a bit of our local history. During the late 1800’s, the Sugar River was an important source of pearls. We would like to purchase pearls, and use these in local educational displays, and perhaps for other purposes. Please contact Steve, 608-897-8641 or 608-897-8563.

Boats FISHING BOAT, TRAILER & MOTOR $650 OBO Call 262-5392414.

Campers and RVs 2003 CROSSROADS PARADISE POINTE 33 ft. 5th Wheel, excellent condition, 2 slide outs, 19’ awning, sleeps 4, new A/C condenser, mattress and fridge, winter cover, pictures on eBay, Twin Lakes, $12,900 OBO Call 847-815-2500 or timo@peakmetals.com. 2003 EAGLE 10 BUS Conversion 100% self contained, sleeps 8, reduced $60K 815-544-4526. 2006 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT 34 ft. travel trailer, 2 slides, lot’s of extra’s. Excellent condition. $9,500 price neg. Call Mark at 262-4922991 2013 KEYSTONE RETREAT 39’ FDEN on seasonal lot-Crazy Horse Campground, Brodhead, WI. Deck, shed, golf care & more included. $35,000 (608)2897049

Motorcycles 2006 SOFTTAIL STANDARD, 600 miles. New Bars, Bags, Pipes, Mirrors, Tank Panel. Security System. 200 rear tire. $11,500/OBO. Call after 5:30PM. 262-767-1904 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softtail w/engine guard, sec. system, Pearl White, exc. cond, only 2,000 miles. Asking $14,000. 262-374-0941 or 262-763-9042. WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975),S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI GS400, GT380, HONDA CB750K (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH !! 1-800-772-1142, 1-310721-0726 usa@classicrunners. com

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1955 CHRYSLER 300 original paint, upholstery & chrome, hemi, stick shift, 35k original miles, Call for details $50,000 OBO, 262539-2470. 1973 AMC HORNET 2 DR SD, California car owned since ‘85, 401+.040, 727 trans, new interior, rust free, 262-989-4112

1975 CAD ELDORADO convert. lots of spares, needs work, $1,000 OBO Call 262-249-0808.

‘79 CJ5 JEEP Restored, painted. Looks & runs great. Must see. $6000. 608-751-0430

SOUTHERN ANTIQUE, smaller Toronado. Seats 6. V-6, FWD. TRADE? 4WD? El Camino? Sports? Convert.? 847-395-2669

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2000 LINCOLN Navigator, 120k miles, black w/gray leather interior, new tires, headlights, air bag to spring conversion. Very nice condition, $5,200. 262-989-4112

Trucks & Trailers

2001 DODGE RAM 2500 LARAMIE SLT V10 ext. cab/topper short box 4X4 55K kept in heated garage $12K 815-947-3346

2006 GMC 2500 HD 4 X 4 77K, 6.0 V8, auto, a/c, regular cab, 8 ft box, $15,500, 262-210-8080.

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2004 FORD FREESTAR van, dependable, 161K highway miles, $3700/OBO - 608-289-1616

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THE PULSE OF SPRING IS EXPLODING. SIKER FURNITURE FEELS THE MADNESS OF THE SEASON. WE HAVE SALE PRICED OUR WHOLE INVENTORY! ALL WALL TO WALL MARCH MANIA SALE PRICES ON ALL STOCK. NOTHING IS HELD BACK. TOUR THE LARGEST FURNITURE & Across from

Janesville, WI

MATTRESS MART IN THE STATELINE AREA THIS WEEKEND!

BUY A SIMMONS® Beautyrest® Mattress Get the Foundation Box FREE!

BUY A SEALY® POSTUREPEDIC® FLOOR SAMPLE AT MARCH MANIA SALE PRICE!

BUY A SERTA® MISMATCH MATTRESS SET AT MAD SALE PRICES!

Stop in and test rest all Tempurpedic Space Age Mattresses! Quilted Twin Size Mattress Sale From

$99

Quilted Full Size Mattress Sale From

$169

Quilted Queen Size Mattress Sale From

$189

Quilted King Size Mattress Sale From

$279

MARCH MANIA SALE ON ALL SECTIONALS, SOFAS, LOVESEATS, RECLINERS ALL AMISH FURNITURE

ON SALE ! MARCH MANIA ON 20 BUNK BEDS • 30 SOFA SLEEPERS LEATHER FURNITURE • DESKS • ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS LIVING ROOM TABLES • BOOKCASES • FUTONS • DAY BEDS LAMPS • PICTURES • BEAN BAGS • ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGHS!

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MARCH MANIA SALE ON ALL BEDROOM SETS AND HUGE DINING ROOM SETS • YOUR CHOICE OF WALNUT • OAK • ELM • PINE • RETRO • COLOR FINISHES • ONLY AT SIKER FURNITURE AND BEDDING • COME AND SEE THESE WALL TO WALL SPECIALS