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Pistons and Props: A fusion of both classic cars and aircraft excitement

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville is set to transform into a haven for automotive and aviation enthusiasts alike for the highly anticipated “Pistons and Props” event, hosted by Pro-

pel Forward and sponsored by Traffic Jams Speed Shop. Join this new and exciting event as the area gears up for an exhilarating showcase on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a chari-

LP gas leaks at Milton Propane

Lakeside Fire-Rescue, a part of the Edgerton Fire Protection District, was alerted by the Rock County 9-1-1 Center at 5:19 a.m. on Monday, July 1 for a report of an LP gas leak at Milton Propane, 3992 Vincent Street, on the southwest side of the City of Milton.

First arriving units from Lakeside Fire-Rescue Station 3 (Milton Station) observed an LP vapor cloud in the area being driven to the South by the prevailing winds. Lakeside crews working closely with Milton Police and Rock County Sheriff’s Office quickly closed off John Paul Road, Vincent Street, and the surrounding area.

It was determined the leak was coming from a valve on the bottom of an approximate 60,000 gallon liquid propane tank, and fire crews in concert with employees of Milton Propane began to assess the best way to safely access the area of the leak when the leak “froze over” due to the temperature of the leaking propane.

This stopped the immediate flow, but then presented a challenge as to how to safely off-load the contents of the storage tank to prevent additional releases of propane gas.

Rock County Emergency Management and the Rock County Hazardous Materials Response Team

were requested to assist in coordinating and mitigating the situation. The City of Madison Hazardous Materials Response Team was also requested for additional air monitoring equipment.

Off-loading of the leaking 60,000 gallon tank began at approximately 1:53 p.m., and was complete by 4:10 p.m.

In all, firefighters from Lakeside, Janesville, Evansville, and Madison Fire departments were involved, along with personnel from Rock County Sheriff’s Office who coordinated evacuation and securing a safe area around the facility during the incident. Additional agencies that supported Incident Command during the incident included City of Milton Department of Public Works, Rock County Department of Public Works, Alliant Energy, Rock Energy Cooperative, Rock County Communications Center, City of Beloit Police Department and SWEPT. Roads in the area, an estimated three homes, and three businesses were evacuated for approximately 10 hours; there were no injuries.

Officials want to express their appreciation for the public’s cooperation and patience during the incident.

table event, with all proceeds benefiting Propel Forward, Inc.

Bring the whole family and dive into a world where vintage meets modernity with a captivating classic car show and historical static aircraft displays that will leave attendees awe-inspired. Walk the grounds and enjoy the local food vendors or beer garden, or stay a while and listen to the live music by Mark Croft or Dem Horny Funkers that will set the rhythm for the day. Be sure to bring the kids so they can enjoy the kid’s educational corner and inflatable play area – sure to entertain all ages.

For those craving an adrenaline rush, or a chance to ride on rare historical aircraft, rides will be available for purchase, offering a unique perspective of the festivities from the sky. Be sure not to miss the B-25 “Miss Mitchell,” the AC-47 “Spooky” gunship (static), or the rare SBD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber, plus many others on display and giving rides. The historical aircraft are provided by the Commemorative Air Force and the American Flight Museum.

For auto enthusiasts, the car show gates swing open at 7 a.m. to welcome the early-bird setup, with the event officially kicking off at 9 a.m. Car lovers are invited to showcase their prized possessions at the show for a registration fee of $20 per vehicle, with an awards ceremony slated for 2 p.m.

Photos with the B-25, Miss Mitchell, and the Dauntless Dive Bomber are also available to pre-registered attendees. Registration can be completed online at pistonsprops.com, or stop in to Traffic James in Clinton, 252 Allen Street, to receive more

information.

The day’s activities will conclude with a Big Band Hanger Dance, the proceeds going directly to Echo of Janesville. Tickets to this dance are sold separately. Join the crowd for music by the fantastic Ladies Must Swing, an 18-piece all-women band who will entertain into the evening. Dance les-

sons start at 6 p.m., with the event starting at 7 p.m.

So be sure to save the date and join in for a day filled with excitement, sunshine, and cherished memories at Pistons and Props – an event where the skies meet the roads, and adventure awaits around every corner.

Be sure to get tickets early, as prices are slated to in-

crease at the gates. Adults are $15 for pre-registered and $20 day of event, children 6-16 are $5, and those under 5 years are free. Parking is free for this event.

The rain date, if needed, is set for Sunday, July 21; times remain same.

Find Pistons and Props online at www.pistonsprops. com.

“Miss Mitchell,” a 1940s B-25 that served in the 310th Bomb Group 57th Bomb Wing of the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy and completed over 130 missions, will also be available for viewing and rides at the show.

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This rare SBD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber, a plane that helped turn the tide of World War II at the Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942, is one of the aircraft at Pistons & Props that will be on display and giving rides.

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The car show gates open at 7 a.m. for early-bird setup, with the event officially kicking off at 9 a.m. Check out the classic cars, like these from a past year’s event, being showcased as well as the awards ceremony at 2 p.m.

Honor guard marches on Independence Day Henry Winkler headlines 52nd Annual Iola Car Show

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office honor guard and motor unit participated in the Milton 4th of July Parade on

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The Iola Car Show is hosting its 52nd annual event from July 11 through 13. The largest car show and swap meet in the country, over 2,500 show cars are on display along with over 4,000 swap meet spaces. Celebrating the theme of “The Meeting of the Muscle”, special guests include Henry Winkler, Donny Most and Anson Williams of “Happy Days”, Stan Livingston of “My Three Sons”, Jon Provost of TV’s “Lassie”, Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage, Emily Reeves of Flying Sparks Garage, and more.

“We are so excited to return to the Iola Car Show in celebration of 50 years of Happy Days,” said Henry Winkler, “It’s an amazing event and we are thrilled to be a part of it once again.”

The Iola Car Show is a whole community, volunteer-driven event. With a population of 1,236, residents of the Village of Iola and beyond come together each year to host over 120,000 attendees. Proceeds provide direct benefit to over 130 local community organizations whose members volunteer their time to make the event possible.

The environment is a great reprieve from daily life featuring thousands of historic vehicles, themed buildings and displays live entertainment, campgrounds, and one of America’s busiest swap meets. Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage will be performing live work all three days while interacting with spectators; and the GearKids program is providing awesome programs geared for children of all ages.

Additional industry icons in attendance include Don Garlits, Jo Coddington, Von Hot Rod, Greg and Leah Stelse of Greg’s Speed Shop, Bill “Elvis” Stull, and Ali from Iola.

Event sponsors include Pep-

si, Anheuser-Busch, Ford Motor Company, Toys for Trucks, Greg’s Speed Shop, Wisconsin Chevy Super Dealers, Coker Tire, Kwik Trip, Ford, HoChunk Gaming, BankFirst, Garage Experts of Fox Valley, Time Passages, Community Insurance, and more.

Volunteerism across the country continues to decline.

According to a 2023 report by the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, less than 25% of Americans aged 16 and above volunteered for an organization or association from September 2020 to 2021. That is down from 30% in 2019 and from 27.6% 20 years earlier when the survey began.

A model to revive small towns for big impact: The Iola Car Show aims to bridge the gap toward stronger civic engagement with volunteer and sponsorship opportunities that connect communities through a shared love of cars. Since incorporating as a nonprofit in the 1980s, over $9 million has been raised to date to support local organizations, and $30 million is generated annually in direct economic impact for the Central Wisconsin region.

Veterans honored with revamped “Cruise of Honor”: In renewed efforts to continue to honor this nation’s veterans, Justin Moen has taken on leadership of Iola Car Show’s Cruise of Honor. The Cruise is a joint program with the King Veterans Home that provides a special tour of the show to King’s Veterans on Thursday and Friday. Along with Goodie Bags and collectibles, the Veterans are given a VIP tour of the show with celebrity host Jo Coddington, including special features along the way.

Engaging youth remains critical as the classic car communi-

ty continues to age. GearKids programming returns for the second year after its successful launch in 2023. It was initiated and is being led by Hayden Nelson, a student at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. The schedule includes a scavenger hunt and wayfinding exercise, “Foundry in a Box”, interactive building project and an appearance by “Rusty” of the popular Battlebots TV series.

“There is a very strong tradition of volunteerism related to this organization, with more than 2,000 volunteers from in and around our community coming together to assist with the event. Their efforts have significant social and financial impacts on the more than 130 different organizations they represent. Our metrics leading into the show indicate this is going to be the biggest we’ve ever hosted, as we continue to honor the past and focus on evolving the Show for future generations,” said Joe Opperman, Executive Director of the Iola Car Show.

About the Iola Car Show:

In 1972, author and publisher Chet Krause invited several local collector car enthusiasts to attend the Iola Lions Club Chicken Roast fundraiser as his guests. Twenty arrived with their classic cars, which quickly became a yearly tradition. The Iola Car Show is now the largest classic car show and swap meet in the country. The Show leverages the power of vehicles to create memories and transform lives. Proceeds each year provide direct benefit to over 130 local community organizations whose members volunteer their time to make the event possible. For more information, follow them on social media @IolaCarShow or visit the website at www. iolaoldcarshow.com.

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Bicyclers compete in Gran Prix in Janesville

On June 13, downtown Janesville was filled with excitement for the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix, part of the Tour of America’s Dairyland Series. Congratulations to all of the competitors for spectacular performances!

Upcoming events for Rock County Conservationists

Among the upcoming events held by the Rock County Conservationists is a Wildflower Meadow and Garden Tour on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. They will meet at Tower Hill Park at 180 Saint Mary’s Street in Milton.

Participants of this program will be able to see, photograph and identify summer wildflowers common to the fields and prairies of southern Wisconsin. Many of the plants featured will be native prairie wildflowers, but other wildflowers will be discussed as well. The use of a technique known as overseeding to create a wildflower meadow or planted prairie will also be discussed. The tour will also include a walk through the gardens of Milton residents Barbara and David Bendlin, which has been featured in several home gardens tours. Their gardens have been extensively planted to attract

News briefs

BTC hosts “Freedom Summer” exhibit

Blackhawk Technical College is hosting a traveling exhibit from the Wisconsin Historical Society about the summer of 1964, when thousands of Mississippi citizens, volunteers and civil rights activists challenged segregation and voting laws during what would later be known as “Freedom Summer.”

Open to the public, the exhibit, “Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Exhibit for Students,” is in Blackhawk’s Student Success Center at Central Campus in Janesville and available for viewing weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 27 to Aug. 22.

The Freedom Summer Exhibit remembers the hundreds of people who were beaten, arrested or murdered in the fight for equality. Their efforts and pleas for fair voting rights were met with widespread violence by their community leaders, local police and state officials.

Blackhawk Technical College’s Multi-Cultural Alliance and Student Success Center have teamed up with the Wisconsin Historical Society to bring this exhibition to campus. It includes 77 historic photographs, documents and

butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.

For those who are interested, the Bendlins will offer suggestions on specific plants to attract pollinators.

Another of the upcoming events held by the Rock County Conservationists is a Canoe/Kayak trip on the Yahara River and Badfish Creek on Sunday, July 14. They will meet at Murwin Park in the Village of Fulton.

On the same day, the Rock County Conservationists will be offering two different canoe/kayak trips on local rivers. The trips are free and open to the public. To participate in either of these trips, a person must make a reservation in advance by calling Dave Bendlin at 608868-3824 by Friday, July 12.

Those interested are welcome to bring their own canoe or kayak, but if they don’t own one, there will be a limited number of kayaks available

for use at no charge.

The first trip takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Yahara River west of Edgerton. Participants should meet at Murwin Park off County Highway H in the village of Fulton, where they will arrange shuttles among the participants. The Yahara River is a wide, shallow river with a gentle current suitable for beginners and family-style paddling. Bring a beverage and snacks and wear clothes suitable for swimming.

The second trip takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. on the Badfish Creek near Cooksville. Participants should meet at Murwin Park off County Highway H in the village of Fulton, where they will arrange shuttles among the participants. The Badfish Creek is a narrow, twisting waterway with a quick current and many obstacles that require good boat control. It is not recommended for beginners

who don’t want to get wet and is not suited for large canoes or family-style paddling. Bring a beverage and snacks and wear clothes suitable for swimming; they’ll stop along the way for a break where participants can swim if they choose.

Another event is a nature hike at Sunny Peace Prairie on Saturday, July 27, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. They will meet at the parking lot located at 2604 S. Coon Island Road in Orfordville. They will hike through a remnant woodlot and a planted prairie to see different wildflowers, birds, butterflies and other insects. Insect nets will be provided for children and adults to capture and observe insects at the site. Participants considering the idea of planting their own prairie will be able to see the kind of results they might achieve if they opted to create a prairie of their own.

Edge Dairy applauds bill to increase milk in WIC

Edge applauds Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) and Josh Harder (D-CA) in their bipartisan effort to return the amount of milk available to WIC families to the maximum monthly allowance for low-income moms and babies to previous levels.

The bill, known as the Protecting Mothers and Infants Access to Milk Act, would restore the maximum daily limit of dairy products allowed in the WIC program previously reduced through a proposed rule put forth by the Biden Administration.

“Providing adequate amounts of dairy products to the WIC program is fundamental to ensuring families have healthy and nutritious choices at home,” said Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative President Brody Stapel. “We applaud Reps. Stefanik, Van Orden and Harder’s leadership in putting the dairy levels back where they need to be. We appreciate their common-sense approach to this legislation and extend our support to their efforts. As we move into more farm bill discussions, we need more bipartisan and supportive actions like this to come forward.”

The bill introduced looks to reverse the rule, “Specialized Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages” which substantially

“ Providing adequate amounts of dairy products to the WIC program is fundamental to ensuring families have healthy and nutritious choices at home.”

– Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative President Brody Stapel

reduced the amount of milk available to WIC families.

The final rule went into effect on June 17.

“We must ensure women, infants, and children are fed and healthy, which is why I am proud to join Rep. Stefanik in introducing this legislation to restore the WIC maximum monthly allowances for milk, which should have never been cut in the first place,” said Congressman Derrick Van Orden in a release.

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative provides dairy farmers throughout the Midwest with a powerful voice – the voice of milk – in Congress, with customers and within their communities. Edge, based in Green Bay, is one of the top cooperatives in the country based on milk volume. More information: www.voiceofmilk.com.

College news

Local student named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at Aurora University Aurora University has named Haley Knauf of Albany to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. Knauf is majoring in Finance and Business Administration. The Dean’s List recognizes fulltime undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 gradepoint average or higher.

uated 1,037 students, with 828 undergraduate and 209 Graduate School students this spring.

UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, offers more than 70 industry-aligned undergraduate and graduate degrees and 40 professional certificate programs.

memorabilia. The exhibit has appeared in venues throughout the country, with over 100,000 attendees to date.

For more information on the history of this exhibit, visit The Wisconsin Historical Society.

In-person Job Fair at Beloit Public Library

An in-person Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd. in Beloit. Twenty employers are registered from Rock County and the surrounding area with a reported 275+ job openings.

The Beloit Public Library is holding “Wednesdays at the Library” on Wednesday, July 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live music and the food available at the Blender Cafe. Following Wednesdays at the Library, the Job Fair will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room. Job seekers will have access to the library’s public computer lab to complete online job applications and print resumes. A list of registered employers can be found here: http://wisconsinjobcenter.org/events/ Individuals having questions can email at DETWDA11BusinessServices@

dwd.wisconsin.gov.

ADRC announces elder benefit schedule

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County announces the elder benefit specialist schedule for July 2024.

Times will be by appointment only. Please call 7575414 to schedule an appointment.

• Thursday, July 11, noon to 4 p.m., Grinnell Senior Center

• Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Edgerton Library

• Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Elm Drive Apartments

• Thursday, July 18, 11 a.m. to noon, Hedberg Library, Janesville

• Tuesday, July 23, 11 a.m. to noon, The Gathering Place, Milton

• Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Riverview Heights Apartments

• Thursday, July 25, 8 a.m. to noon, Grinnell Senior Center

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County is offering the 6-week

SAVVY Caregiver Training Program on Monday afternoons July 29 to Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 at the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center located at 1717 Center Ave., Janesville. There is no cost to attend this program. Who is SAVVY for? It is for any family or friend caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia. What is SAVVY? Savvy Caregiver is a proven curriculum developed by Dr. Kenneth Hepburn and colleagues at the University of Minnesota. Grounded in research, this educational series teaches strategies, practical real-world skills and helps to reduce stress, both in the caregiver and the person for whom care is being provided. Savvy Caregiver increases the caregiver’s sense of competence and well-being even though there may be little experience. The course will provide a base of dementia knowledge and cover a variety of related caregiving topics and information. Reserve a spot today for the SAVVY Caregiver Training Program by contacting Karen Tennyson at 608-741-3615 or via email at karen.tennyson@ co.rock.wi.us.

Founded in 1893, Aurora University is a four-year, private, nonprofit, accredited higher education institution located on a 39-acre campus in Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois. The university serves approximately 4,100 undergraduate students across more than 60 academic programs. More than 1,800 graduate students are enrolled at the institution as well. AU leadership, faculty, and staff are committed to the success of AU students, offering strong academic support programs and learning opportunities that prepare students to achieve their goals after graduation. Learn more at aurora. edu.

Area students graduate from University of Wisconsin-Stout

The following students from the area graduated on May 4 from University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie. The university grad-

Established in 1891, the university prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with more than 1,000 national internship placements and an employment rate of 99% for recent graduates.

UW-Stout is a top-rated Military Friendly and Best for Vets institution, a DOE Green Ribbon recipient for sustainability, and the only four-year institution in the U.S. to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a polytechnic education distinguished by applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences to prepare students for success in engineering, technology, design, management and other fields. It is one of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin.

Albany • Griffin Soderberg, BS Applied Mathematics and Computer Science; BS Computer Science

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GREEN COUNTY FAIR!!!

History of the Green County Fair

The historical account of the Green County Fair was compiled by Ken Allen using the following resources:

• The minutes from the Green County Agricultural Society and Mechanics Institute (Green County Fair) that date back to 1957.

• Articles from the Monroe Sentinel and the Monroe Evening Times.

• Records and publications of the Green County Historical Society and Mechanics Institute.

• Interviews with past and present officers and directors of the Green County Fair.

• Records of the “History of Green County” published in 1884 and reprinted by the Higginson Book Company of Salem, Massachusetts.

The organization of the Agricultural Society began on July 4, 1853 when a few people interested in a Society of this kind met in the old courthouse in Monroe. The first fair of this Agricultural Society was held in November of 1853 at the courthouse. Premiums amounted to $100 and the majority of the exhibits were farm produce. Carnivals and amusements were not yet part of the fair tradition.

The person who should get the most credit for the organization of the Green County Fair was John A. Bingham. He was the first attorney in

Green County after Wisconsin became a state. He also served as the first county judge.

In 1854 the Society purchased grounds just north of the village. The seven acres were purchased from A. Ludlow for $400. In order to fence the area and build necessary buildings they issued “Life Member Certificates” for $10 apiece.

The 1854 fair, held on the new grounds in October, was the first outdoor fair. The sum of $200 was paid in premiums.

On March 31, 1856 the State Legislature issued an act for the encouragement of agriculture. This resulted in an extensive fair being planned for 1857. In July of 1857 the first meeting of the “Green County Agricultural Society and Mechanics Institute” as we know it today was held.

The original fairs, held in the autumn at that time, emphasized handicrafts in addition to agriculture, thus the need for “mechanics institute” in the title of the original organization. The importance of crafts which were apparent in Monroe’s tin shops, blacksmith and shoemakers shops, even in the coffin maker’s trade, should not be underestimated at these fairs.

In 1865 the grounds were sold to Christopher Martin for $105 an acre and a com-

mittee was appointed to secure a new location. Under the authority of the Society, the committee purchased two parcels of land in 1866. The first was from Arabut Ludlow on April 3. This area of seven and three-eighths acres was purchased for $400. The second parcel of land was purchased from William Hodges. It consisted of six acres with a purchase price of $750. These plots of land were side by side on the east side of the village. This brought the total acreage to thirteen and three-eighths acres.

The Jockey Club built a race track on the grounds in 1866. The exact length of the track is unknown, but it it believed to have been half of a mile. This track was too small to start races from a starting gate so, naturally, it limited the number of horses that could be in a race. A new half mile track was built in 1900 on the south side of the grounds running east to west. The present track has been rated as one of the top in the Midwest. Quotes form harness racers over the years and up to the present, rate the track as one of the best they’ve ever raced on.

A small grandstand that probably seated 500 people was built in 1886 for $1,485. In 1902 they added 180 feet to its length. This structure was renovated and repaired many times and was extensively rebuilt in 1948. This facility was used until the fall of 1972 when it was destroyed by a tornado.

B oys were allowed to exhibit at the fair starting in 1867 and girls in 1885. There were no 4-H clubs until 1914 and no FFA chapters until 1928. However, there were

boys and girls clubs dating back to 1867.

Bands were important entertainment in the early years. In 1868 the Society paid the German Silver Band musicians $50 for playing for events of the Green County Fair. In general entertainment was not provided, however, in 1874 Harry Leslie, “the hero of Niagara Falls” entertained at the fair. He was the second man to walk a tightrope 1,100 feet across the falls 151 feet above the ground. His demonstration at the Green County Fair must have seemed like a cakewalk in comparison with this walk over the falls. The main entertainment in the early years was baseball games and bands from the area. The Albany, Warren, Monroe, Lena, New Glarus, and Brodhead bands participated in fair events for many years.

In 1871 the Society purchased 12 ½ acres from Gilbert Hodges for $3,000. Additional lots were purchased in 1917 and 1920 bringing the total acreage of the grounds up to approximately 30 acres, the same as today.

The 1909 Fair was one of the most successful in the first 100 years of the Green County Agricultural Society and Mechanics Institute. Several firsts occurred at this fair – the first carnival and the first night fair. At a fair board meeting early in the summer of 1909 E. F. Carruthers of the United States Booking Association of Chicago presented to the board putting on a carnival as the main entertainment for the fair. This show, traveling in its own train of 12 cars, would be the largest aggregation that had appeared in Monroe up to that

time. Mr. Carruthers stated that they would have several free acts and would charge admission for such rides as the ferris wheel and the merry-go-round. The other part of the carnival would include such acts as Wild West shows, theater presentations, and the human roulette wheel.

Horse racing tradition at the Green County Fair Monroe horsemen had three of the best racing horses in the nation. This started out with George Bleier’s great chestnut stallion, Knight of Strathmore. In fact, Knight of Strathmore was so good that he had a hard time getting any competition for racing at the Green County Fairy or any other fair in the area. He was so feared that the Green County Fairy could not fill the race because he was entered. After considerable discussion and due deliberation

it was voted to bar Knight of Strathmore from the race. However, they offered him $100 for an exhibition race each day. This was providing that he break the state record for 3 year olds on a ½ mile track on Friday and the world’s record on Saturday of the fair. He made a track record of 2:09 ½ to beat the record of 2:11, but was indisposed the next day and did not try to set a world record. Knight of Strathmore set the mile world record in Monroe in 1910 as a four year old of 2:05 ½. He held this record throughout his lifetime. F.B. Luchsinger owned two record-breaking horses that raced on the Green County Fair track. They were Calumet Delco and Peter M’Kinney. This fair history originally appeared on the Green County Fair’s website, greencountyfair.net/pageserver/history.

Admission

• Adult season pass: $35

• Child (ages 8 to 12) season pass: $10

• Automobile season pass: $15

• Adult daily admission: $10

• Child (ages 8 to 12) daily admission: $5

• Automobile daily pass: $5

Admission charged beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday through Friday at the East Gate; beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday through Friday at the North Gate and Southwest Gate; beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at all gates; and beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at all gates. All ticket sales are final.

Admission specials

• Wednesday, July 17, Military Appreciation Day: Free admission with military ID

• Thursday, July 18, Educator’s Day: Free admission with an educator’s ID

• Friday, July 19, First Responders Day: Free admission with agency ID

• Saturday, July 20, Kids Day: Children 11 and under admitted FREE until 1:30 p.m.

• Sunday, July 21, Pioneer Day: seniors ages 65 and older admitted for $5 all day

Pit Passes

• Thursday (Badger State Pull): $15

• Friday (Local Tractor Pull): $10

• Sunday (Demo Derby): $25 All ticket sales are final. No refunds are given due to events out of our control.

Charging will begin at:

• East Gate (Wed., Thurs., Fri.): 6 a.m.

• North Gate (Wed., Thurs., Fri.): 7 a.m.

• Southwest Gate (Wed., Thurs., Fri.): 7 a.m.

• All Gates on Saturday: 8 a.m.

• All Gates on Sunday: 7:30 a.m.

Rides & attractions

All Around Amusements will be providing a funfilled, action-packed carnival midway with rides and attractions for guests of all ages. There will be rides for the little ones, including the Raiders and Motorcycles, as well as rides for the entire family, like the Giant Gondolla Wheel. For thrill-seekers, there are plenty of options such as the Freak Out and Moby Dick.

The fun doesn’t stop with the rides! There will be a wide selection of midway games with all sorts of fun and exciting prizes. Most of these games are designed to give a prize away with every play. Stop by and try your luck!

Carnival hours:

• Wednesday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Thursday-Sunday: noon to 11 p.m.

Special Needs Day:

Free parking and rides with paid admission(s) from 10 a.m. to noon

Advance sale Carnival Mega Passes:

Save $5 on mega passes. Ride all 5 days of the fair from open to close. Mega passes are available for just $65 before July 16 at 4 p.m. at the Green County Fair Office; or $70 at the fair after July 17. Purchaser must pick up their mega passes at the fair office before the fair.

Summer reading program for discounted Carnival armbands:

• By reading a minimum of 5 books between end of the school year and July 17, children can earn a $10 coupon towards a daily wristband for the carnival.

• Open to all kids grades 4K through 12th grade.

• One coupon per kid.

• Bring completed form to the Carnival ticket booth to receive the coupon. Families can print the reading form from the fair website at greencountyfair.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ Summer-Reading-Program.pdf and bring it to the fair office.

GREEN COUNTY FAIR!!!

2024 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 17

Military Appreciation Day

• 4 to 6 p.m.: Veteran’s Only Dinner at Hospitality Tent

• 6:30 p.m.: Green County Fair Opening Ceremony at Colony Brands Grandstand

• 7 p.m.: Green County Bulls and Barrels at Colony Brands Grandstand

Thursday, July 18

Educator’s Appreciation Day

• 6:30 p.m.: Badger State Tractor/ Truck Pull at Colony Brands Grandstand

• 7 to 11 p.m.: Frank Martin Busch & the Name at Entertainment Tent

Friday, July 19

First Responders Appreciation Day

• 10 a.m. – Noon: Special Needs Day: Free Carnival Rides & Parking

• 5 to 7 p.m.: Premier Exhibitor Competition at Green Co. Farm Bureau, Rural Mutual, & FS Stock Pavilion

• 4:30 p.m.: SWIRA Dirt Bike & 4-Wheeler Practice Races at Colony Brands Grandstand

• 6 p.m.: SWIRA Dirt Bike & 4-Wheeler Races at Colony Brands Grandstand

• 7:30 p.m.: Julia Nevel at Entertainment Tent

Saturday, July 20

Kid’s Day: free admission to those 11 and under until 1:30 p.m.

• 10 a.m.: Pedal Pull at in front of Exhibition Hall

• 11 a.m.: Tug-of-War at Colony Brands Grandstands Infield

• Noon: Green County Local Truck and Tractor Pull at Colony Brands Grandstand

• Noon: Mini Rods at Colony Brands Grandstand

• 9:30 a.m.: Fur and Feather Auction at Mayer Transport Show Barn

• Youth Livestock Auction 30 minutes after Fur & Feather (approx. Noon to 12:30 p.m.) at Mayer Transport Show Barn

• 5 p.m.: Master Showman competition at Mayer Transport Show Barn

• 4 p.m.: SW Wisconsin ATV / Garden Tractor Pullers at Colony Brands Grandstand

• 4 p.m.: Blue Smoothies at

Entertainment Tent

• 8 p.m.: Eli Alger & The Faster Horses at Entertainment Tent

• 9 p.m.: Fireworks at Colony Brands Grandstands

Sunday, July 21

Pioneer Day ($5 admission for those 65+)

• 11 a.m.: 4-H Graduation & Awards Ceremony at Entertainment Tent

• 11:30 a.m.: 4-H C ake Auction at Entertainment Tent

• 9 a.m.: Antique Pull at Colony Brands Grandstands

• 10 a.m.: Horse Pull at Colony Brands Grandstands

• Noon: Herdsmanship Results Presentation at GC Farm Bureau, Rural Mutual, & FS Stock Pavilion

• 1 p.m.: Cheese Auction and Dairy Youth Auction at Entertainment Tent

• 2 p.m.: Brew City All-Star Heavyweight Wrestling at Mayer Transport Show Barn

• 5 p.m.: Demolition Derby at Colony Brands Grandstand

*Events and times subject to change*

UW-Whitewater announces 2024 spring graduates

More than 1,500 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 11, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.

The following students from the local area earned degrees from UW-Whitewater:

Albany

• Jasmine Marcellus graduated with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

• Brittney Vine graduated Magna Cum Laude with the

following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

Beloit

• Jarod Schut graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA

• Jaren Norrell graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences Collaborative – AAS

• Ashley Jolly graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS

• Zach Wilberg graduated with the following degree:

Physical Education – BSE

• Patrick Forbeck graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development – BS

• Heidi Bankes graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW

• Emily Ozolins graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Communication – BS

• Emma Smith graduated with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

• Nick Zimmerman graduat-

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ROCK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION

Mariner Finance, LLC

Successor in Interest to Personal Finance Company, LLC

2228 Humes Road Suite 1 Janesville WI 53545 Plaintiff, vs.

TYLER HOLST AND ALYSSA A. HOLST

N3738 DECATUR SYLVESTER RD MONROE WI 53566 Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS

Case No.: 2024CV000519

Classification Code: 30301

The amount claimed is over $10,000.

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,

To the person named above as a defendant:

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 (forty) days after 06/26/2024, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 51 S MAIN JANESVILLE, WI 53545 and to Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC, the plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 225 S. Executive Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 (forty) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 17th day of June, 2024.

DOBBERSTEIN LAW FIRM, LLC

Attorneys for the plaintiff

Electronically signed by Jillian E Caggiano

Jillian E Caggiano State Bar No. 1101032

MAILING ADDRESS:

225 S. Executive Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 (262) 641-3715

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6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2024

WNAXLP 457408

VOTING BY ABSENTEE

BALLOT

VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE

August Partisan Primary Election, August 13, 2024

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also

be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote.wi.gov. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to our municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by email, by fax, or at MyVote.wi.gov.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

Sherri Waege Village Clerk 608-879-2004

Orfordville Village Hall 303 E. Beloit Street, Orfordville, WI 53576

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Tuesday July 30, 2024

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office: Friday, August 9, 2024 by 5:00

P.M.

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on August 13, 2024. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

Sherri Waege Village of Orfordville Village Clerk

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

City of Evansville, Town of Center, Town of Porter, and Town of Union

Partisan Primary Election, August 13, 2024

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who:

• will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day.

• has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election.

ed Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Accounting –BBA

• Angelica Martinez graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Information Technology – BBA

• Adoria Holmes graduated with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE

• Fernando Badillo graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Maggie Barnes graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA

• Julissa Castaneda graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA

following degree: Marketing –BBA

• Derek Schwartzlow graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA

Brooklyn

• Ederlin Samson graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Performance –BS

• Amanda Shippee graduated with the following degree: Business Administration –MBA

• Carson Hill graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA

• Paul Henry De Vries graduated with the following degree: Computer Science – BS

• Dawson Hughes graduated with the following degree: Management – BBA

• Brennan Paul graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: History –BSE

• Brady Pehl graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Accounting – BBA

• Journey Van Zandt graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW

• Gavin Ziebell graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA

The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued*.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail: Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may make written application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote. wi.gov. Or you may apply in person at the clerk’s office during the In-Person Absentee Voting period listed below. Your written request must include: 1. your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote 2. the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different from the address above your signature

3. a copy of your photo identification*

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, August 8, 2024.

*Voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability may not be required to provide photo ID. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

**Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

City of Evansville Monday –Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on August 9) 31 S Madison Street, Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-2266 Leah Hurtley, City Clerk

Town of Center By Appointment Only, 7416 W. Mineral Point Road, Janesville, WI 53548 (608) 876-6265 Devona Udulutch, Town Clerk

Town of Porter By Appointment Only, 9219 N Tolles Rd, Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 201-1996 Anne Remley-Haines, Town Clerk

Town of Union By Appointment Only, 15531 W Green Bay Rd, Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 736-7070 Regina Riedel, Town Clerk

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is Tuesday July 30, 2024. The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is Friday, August 9, 2024. (Note: This may be no later than the Sunday before the election.)

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted

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7/10/2024 Evansville Examiner

7/11/2024 WNAXLP 458351

• Victor Estrella graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA

• Rosemary Garcia graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

• David Hernandez graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science

– AAS

• Tiffany Engle graduated with the following degree: Communication – BS

• Erin Larson graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Cybersecurity – BS

• Gannon Rand graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education –BSE

• Alexandra Sanchez graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Liliana Dominguez graduated with the following degree: Computer Science – BS

• Rafael Martinez graduated with the following degree: Information Technology – BBA

• Mandy Blood graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Cynthia Lara graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Derek Strong graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• David Guizar graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Arianna Haley graduated with the following degree: General Business – BBA

• Mariana Cardenas Rodriguez graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Auna Pokel graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Gabriella Robb graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Gigi Acosta Delgado graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Marketing –BBA

• Jasmine Arroyo graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Psychology – BS

• Gabi Potter graduated with the following degree: Psychology – BS

• Camila Hallmann graduated with the following degree: Professional Studies – MSE

• Alberto Cervantes graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Spanish – BA

Brodhead

• Caleb Engen graduated with the following degree: General Business – BBA

• Allison Steuri graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Biology –BS

• Carisa Purdue graduated Summa Cum Laude with the

Clinton

• McKenzie Neisius graduated with the following degree: Communication Sciences and Disorders – MS

• Jeton Ashiku graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Biology –BS

• Brenna Lippert graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Nathan Sundermeyer graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Joe Haesler graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

Edgerton

• Ahren Teubert graduated with the following degree: Computer Science – BS

• Mary Hoff graduated with the following degree: Biology –BS

• Krista Kronau graduated with the following degree: History – BA

• Forest Winklepleck graduated with the following degree: Chemistry – BS

• Emmylou Hermanson graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Resource Management –BBA

• Ashley Laufenberg graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA

• Brandy Perez-Wakefield graduated with the following degree: Music – BM

• Gunnar Olstad graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Jenna Gresens graduated with the following degree: Business Administration –MBA

• Hayle Acker graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

• Victoria Kindschi graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

Janesville

• Sara Sager graduated with the following degree: Special Education – MSE

• Deyanira Diaz graduated with the following degree: Management – BBA

• Alexander Kiefer graduated with the following degree: Human Performance – BS

• Lucas Dahlberg graduated with the following degree: Criminology – BS

• Bri Haase graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS

• Kyran Hinds graduated with the following degree: Mathematics – BS

• Michael Kellett graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Zach Aide graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Music – BM

• Olivia Bambach graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW

• Chloe Buescher graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Biology –BS

• Jacob Fieiras graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Morgan Nabors graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW

• Zoe Anderson graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA

• Hannah Brazil graduated with the following degree: International Studies – BA

• Zach Britton graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Occupational Safety – BS

• Maleah Castro graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA

• Victoria Cook graduated with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

• Austin Damrow graduated with the following degree: History – BA

• Alexander Fiedler graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Music – BM

• Jessalynne Garvin graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Liberal Studies Without a Minor – BA

• Patrick Godek graduated with the following degree: Psychology – BA

• Tye Hamilton graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS

• Nicole Hanke graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education –BSE

• Emily Hawthorne graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

• Alyssa Holmes graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE

• Rachel Howell graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Integrated Science – Business – BS

• Iris Johnson graduated with the following degree: Psychology – BA

• Shaina Lytle graduated with the following degree: Psychology – BA

• Peyton Meyer graduated with the following degree: Mathematics – BSE

• Kirk Milberger graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Mathematics – BS

• Rheanne Montanye graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA

• Cynthia Phillips graduated with the following degree: Computer Science – BS

• Luka Schroeder graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Social Work – BA

• Nick Smithrud graduated with the following degree: Biology – BS

• Shelly Van Tassell graduated with the following degree: Special Education – MSE

• Joey Ortega-Nieves graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science –AAS

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Home Improvement

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Misc Services

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Automobiles

1952 CHEVY PICKUP Solid Nevada truck, runs great. $19,750. (262) 949-6997.

1985 TOYOTA SUPRA Original owner, California car, 172,000 miles. Evansville $8,000 OBO. 608-322-2483

2012 FORD F150 WITH CAP Excellent cond. 91k miles. Asking $16,000. OBO. 262-902-4013.

Boats

15’ SAIL BOAT with 20’ sail. Wetsailer Chrysler w/trailer. $900 608-365-6936.

2012 MIRROCRAFT BOAT Model 1761 Aggressor, excellent cond. 115 Evinrude E-TECH Motor, just serviced at East Troy Marine. Less than 200 hrs. on motor. $17,750 w/many extras. 262-325-0706 or 262-325-0705.

Campers and RVs

1994 WINNEBAGO WARRIOR 22’ V8 454 engine, 97,200 miles. Newer tires, new battery, new sub floor and flooring. Rooftop A/C works great. Rust free, runs good and ready for travel! Some updates have been done to the interior, but still needs some minor finishing. Asking $10,500. Located near Rockford. Call 815520-0997.

Announcements

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Grads (Continued from page 6)

• Saree Behm graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Communication – BS

• Kaitlin Christensen graduated with the following degree: Music – BM

• Chance Churchill graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Logan Erstad graduated with the following degree: Management – BBA

• Jared Frank graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science

– AAS

• Eric Hughes graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Malinda Janik graduated with the following degree: Environmental Science – BA

• Abigail Kent graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA

• Margo Kneiert Alfonso graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA

• Presley Kovacevich graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Emily Kuhlow graduated

with the following degree: Biology – BS

• Grace Kiernan graduated with the following degree: English – BA

• Luis Navarrete Camacho graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Nathan Neeley graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Hogan Nightingale graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Jake Oja graduated with the following degree: Accounting – BBA

• Josie Quade graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Special Education – BSE

• Parker Schneider graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Management – BBA

• Tina Shelton graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Human Performance – BS

• Swai Sime graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Management – BBA

• Travis Smith graduated with the following degree: General Business – BBA

• Cade Spoden graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Environmental Science – BS

• Mandy Sullivan graduated with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA

• Michael Terrill graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Ilirjan Useni graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Gracie Weston graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Marketing – BBA

• Cole Zagelow graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA

• Isaiah Brown graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences Collaborative – AAS

• Gabby Leavens graduated with the following degree: Business Administration –MBA

• Aaron Cudzinovic graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS

• Cory Fritsch graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer

Science – BS

• Maggie Lawrence graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS

• Jack Wheeler graduated with the following degree: Counseling – MS

• Katrina Badertscher graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Early Childhood Education – BSE

• Matt Pechnik graduated with the following degree: Environmental Safety and Health – MS

• Josh Johnson graduated with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA

• Gavin Ciseski graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science

– AAS

• Margaret DeGarmo graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Riss Green graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science – AAS

• Aleaha Hagen graduated with the following degree: Associate of Arts and Science

– AAS

• Tessa Tuescher graduated with the following degree: