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Orfordville Downtown Patio Dedication Live Music Peggy & Joe –11am-1pm 323452 2 2 • Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - The Independent-Register Primary next week will likely decide Walker’s opponent in fall Green and Rock county voters will Some of these choices include strong voice in shaping public policy Assembly District from her election He was first elected Mayor of go to the polls next Tuesday, Aug. 14, making all technical colleges and in Wisconsin. in 2008 until 2013, and during Madison in 1973. Elected twice in Wisconsin’s 2018 partisan primary. 2-year UW campuses free for Kelda Roys the 2011-2013 session, served as more in the 1970’s, Soglin served Their vote will decide whose Wisconsin residents, expanding Kelda Roys, Minority Caucus Chair. In September as Madison’s mayor until 1979. names appear on the general election Badgercare to cover 79,000 more 38, is a small 2011, Roys ran for Congress in From 1979 to 1980, Soglin was a ballot Nov. 6. people, restoring funds to the business owner, Wisconsin’s 2nd congressional fellow at the Kennedy School of Next week’s vote will decide final university system, and adding $100 former state district, a race she lost in August Governmentat Harvard University. candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, million to fund broadband across the representative, 2012. She left the Assembly when her After working for nearly a decade as US. Representative, odd-numbered state. attorney, and second term ended in 2013. a lawyer in Madison, Soglin returned Wisconsin State Senate Districts, all Before entering politics, Kathleen advocate for Paul Soglin to elected office in 1989, serving three Wisconsin Assembly Districts and taught in and directed the Health women. A mom Paul Soglin additional terms as Madison mayor county contests. Service Administration program at the and stepmom of is the longest until 1997. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at University of Illinois at Springfield. 4 girls, Kelda Kelda Roys serving mayor He resigned as Mayor in 1996 8 p.m. My Vote Wisconsin website Before that, she directed the education is relentlessly focused on building a in Madison’s when taking on the challenge has a search engine for polling place department at the Visiting Nurses Wisconsin where everyone has the history. He has of running against Republican addresses. All voters must show Association in St. Louis. She has chance to succeed. been Madison’s congressman Scott Klug. For the next a photo ID when they go to those graduate degrees in Health Services Born in Marshfield and raised in Mayor for more 15 years, Paul worked in the private polling places. Research and Public Health and an Medford and Madison, Kelda loves than 20 years, sector as a financial advisor at Lincoln For Democrats in Wisconsin, the associate’s in agriculture. Wisconsin. spanning four Financial; as the administrator at Epic primary race to select a candidate to Today, Kathleen still lives on her Her mother was a social worker decades. Systems, leading the phased move win back the governor’s post still has farm with her husband, Doug, and son and inspired her passion for public Mayor Soglin of Epic’s 2,600 employees to its new a crowded field. Nathan. In her spare time, she enjoys service. Her stepdad was an has always been Paul Soglin corporate campus, overseeing its Here are profiles of seven her two horses: Vana and Rosie and environmental lawyer from Portage, that rare elected leader unafraid to $23 million investment program and candidates who debated each other her cat, Rustle. and her father, a retired prosecutor do what’s right -- breaking ground helping develop Epic’s charitable- recently in Monroe and who are still Matt Flynn and law enforcement officer who by hiring more women and people giving program; and serving as a seeking their party’s primary backing Matt Flynn is lives in Wauwatosa. of color; raising the minimum wage; consultant. He also taught at the to face Gov. Walker Nov. 6. a Navy veteran, Kelda is the CEO and Founder of creating record numbers of senior, LaFollette School of Public Affairs, Kathleen Vinehout attorney, and OpenHomes, a real estate brokerage affordable and low-income housing; leading graduate seminars in public State Sen. former Chair of that uses technology to help people standing with Sen. Gaylord Nelson finance, public management, and Kathleen the Democratic sell and buy homes more easily on the first Earth Day; getting large public personnel practices. Vinehout, 59, Party of and affordably. Frustrated with the public projects built. Mahlon Mitchell followed her Wisconsin. high fees and inconsistent service of Paul Soglin enrolled at UW- Mahlon dream 25 years Flynn is the traditional brokerages, Kelda created Madison in 1962 as a pre-med Mitchell is ago when she oldest in a large an innovative, low-cost real estate student. He graduated in 1966 with President of the started her own family and went brokerage while pregnant with her honors in history and then spent 3 Professional dairy farm in to school on first child. Kelda’s growing company years in the UW History graduate Fire Fighters of rural Buffalo scholarships. Matt Flynn has created good paying jobs for program, before obtaining his Wisconsin, being County, milking He worked in Wisconsinites and serves customers law degree from the University of the youngest 50 cows in an Kathleen Vinehout the kitchen of the dining hall to help in 41 counties across Wisconsin. As Wisconsin Law School in 1972. and first African old red barn with pay his way. Flynn’s father Gerard an employer and entrepreneur, Kelda His lifelong dedication to social American to tie stalls. The farm is now certified taught at UW-Milwaukee for many understands how to create jobs, and justice, equal rights, and making serve in the post. organic and produces hay and grain. years. After the children were grown, she knows the importance of small government responsive to the people Hen was born She came into politics late. In Flynn’s mother Geraldine worked in businesses to a vibrant, growing it serves, began early. While in high in Milwaukee 2006, she ran for State Senate and the Post Office. economy. school, in the spring of 1959, he and grew up beat a popular Republican incumbent Matt and Mary Flynn have been She has also served on many joined in “sympathetic boycotts” at in Delavan, Mahlon Mitchell in a mostly rural district. She has been married 41 years. Mary is originally boards including the ACLU of the Woolworth store in downtown Wisconsin. He re-elected twice. from Monroe and worked for many Wisconsin, TEMPO Madison, Chicago. now lives with his wife, April and In the Senate, she has worked to years as a speech pathologist in the Common Cause, Wisconsin Women’s He was elected to Madison’s two children, Sie’anna and make health care affordable, bring Germantown Public Schools. Council, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Common Council in 1968. He was See PRIMARY, Page 3 more equity to school funding, and After college, Flynn joined the Roys represented the 81st re-elected in 1970 and 1972. find alternatives to incarceration. As Navy. He attended law school at UW- a member of the audit committee, she Madison and began his legal career in has overseen the evaluation of state Milwaukee. programs and has sought to make the Under his leadership, the party Wisconsin Small Community state run more efficiently. In each of retired its debt, elected a Democratic the last four budget cycles, she has Governor, and took majorities in both written alternative budgets that reflect houses of the State Legislature. different choices she would have Matt has helped many Democratic Forum set Aug. 22 in New Glarus made with the money available. candidates get elected. He has been a Small communities have unique gion is invited. Who should attend? issues and needs often very different An optional, free Community Con- Especially invited are community from those of larger communities. versation on Inclusivity will be held leaders, elected officials, volunteers, To address these needs, regional fo- 11 a.m. to noon, led by the Wisconsin business leaders, educators, and both rums have been designed to bring to- Institute for Public Policy and Ser- local and regional economic develop- gether people involved and interested vice in partnership with the League ment, civic, and planning. in promoting, enhancing and preserv- of Wisconsin Municipalities and the In Green County, the Small Com- ing Wisconsin’s small communities. Wisconsin Counties Association. munity Forum is scheduled for If you live in, work in, or help The purpose of this public dialogue Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the New shape communities with populations series is to engage business, non-prof- Glarus Hotel Restaurant, 100 6th Ave. of 2,500 or fewer, attend a session that it, government, and other community Registration is $20 and includes Vacation Bible School has been scheduled near you. leaders in both urban and rural set- lunch. Register at https://www. You’ll learn through case studies, tings. It is to help them discuss how eventbrite.com/e/new-glarus- Brodhead Gospel Hall roundtables and discussion groups and what communities are doing to small-community-forum-tickets- how you may be able to better address attract and retain talent, create wel- 46370676943?ref=ebtn or by down- your community’s unique needs. coming and vibrant communities, loading a registration form. Mail (Corner of 1st Ave. & 10th St., Brodhead, WI) Come with examples of local and encourage a healthy environment for completed form, along with a check regional success stories. Bring along young people, and improve access payable to: Wisconsin Downtown Ac- 322882 your small community’s challenges, and affordability of health care for lo- tion Council, PO Box 260258, Madi- Aug, 13-17 • 10am-11:30am and be prepared to share with and cal residents. son, WI 53726-0258 learn from colleagues and friends. There is no charge for this conver- Agenda Everyone in the community and re- sation, and attendance is optional. 10:30 a.m. – Registration opens for Info: call/text (608) 214-3785 Community Conversations and Fo-

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• Primary (Continued from page 2) Karson in Fitchburg. of his childhood, Before the Democracy Campaign, school district. candidate Lowell Holtz, a former Mahlon followed in his older but did most of the only way to see who was From 1979 to 1980 he was Beloit superintendent, winning brother’s footsteps when he became his growing up donating to elected officials and principal of the Tomah elementary approximately 70 percent of the vote. a fire fighter in Madison twenty years on a 200-acre candidates for office was to travel school, and from 1980 to 1984 For several state budget cycles, ago. His two brothers are fire fighters farm outside of to the old state Elections Board in he was principal at the high Evers has proposed the “Fair in Atlanta and St. Paul. These careers Curtiss, a town Madison and personally examine school. From 1984 to 1988 he was Funding for Our Future” school came out of a family that instilled of about 150 mountains of paper reports. superintendent of the Oakfield school finance reform plan. The plan seeks values of service and working for people. The Democracy Campaign district, and from 1988 to 1992 he to address challenges with the school others. Mike is entered all of the information on was superintendent of the Verona funding system and proposes changes Mahlon was a counselor at the the founder those reports into an electronic school district. From 1992 to 2001 to ensure equity and transparency in Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety’s and president database and published it online, he was administrator of Cooperative the quality of our schools. Wisconsin Burn Camp, which he also directed of Blue Jean Mike McCabe making it vastly easier to follow the Education Service Agency in Governor Scott Walker has never for five years. This summer camp Nation, a money in Wisconsin politics. For its Oshkosh. included Evers’ plan in his proposed worked with burn-injured youth. grassroots group dedicated to getting efforts under Mike’s leadership, the Evers ran for superintendent in state budget, citing the cost He also worked as a street outreach regular people in the driver’s seat of Democracy Campaign was named 2009, defeating Rose Fernandez Evers is married to his high school coordinator with Briarpatch government. He is the author of Blue the Citizen Openness Advocate of in the general election. In 2013, sweetheart, Kathy. They are parents and Youth Services of Southern Jeans in High Places: The Coming the Year in 2012 by the Wisconsin Evers defeated Don Pridemore of three adult children, all public Wisconsin, where he linked at-risk Makeover of American Politics, Freedom of Information Council and won reelection. In 2017, school graduates, and have six youth with community services. which inspired the formation of Blue and the state Society of Professional Evers defeated Republican-backed grandchildren. When the fight over collective Jean Nation. Journalists. bargaining and Scott Walker’s Act 10 For much of his adult life, Mike Tony Evers law began in 2011, Mahlon led the worked for two of Wisconsin’s Anthony fire fighters in a monumental stand of most highly respected and fiercely Steven Evers ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES solidarity with other public servants. independent government watchdogs - (born Nov. PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!! Despite being exempted from the the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign 5, 1951) is a bill, Mahlon and his fellow fire and the Wisconsin Taxpayers politician and AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING JUST RELEASED fighters marched on the Capitol with Alliance. In the early 1980s, he ran educator serving OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES. fellow working families that were a statewide civic education program as the 26th threatened by the Budget Repair Bill. for the nonprofit Taxpayers Alliance, Superintendent 319224 Mahlon took the opportunity known for watching over tax of Public 4 Log Home kits selling for BALANCE OWED, FREE DELIVERY to travel the state as a fire fighter collections and bird-dogging how the Instruction of 1) Model # 101 Carolina $40,840…BALANCE OWED $17,000 spreading the word about Scott public’s money is spent. Wisconsin since Walker’s divisive policies. Mahlon In 1995 Mike helped start the 2009. Evers is Tony Evers 2) Model # 203 Georgia $49,500...BALANCE OWED $19,950 ran for Lieutenant Governor as the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, President of Democratic nominee in the 2012 a nonpartisan watchdog group that the Council of Chief State School 3) Model # 305 Biloxi $36,825...BALANCE OWED $14,500 recall election. specializes in tracking the money in Officers and was Wisconsin’s Deputy Mike McCabe state elections and works to make Superintendent of Public Instruction 4) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450...BALANCE OWED $16,500 Mike McCabe is farm raised, people matter more than money in from 2001 to 2009. getting his start in life milking politics. He led the group for 15 Born in Plymouth, Evers received cows and working the land with his years as its director. During that time, his bachelor’s (1974), master’s family, first in Rock County and he was a leading government whistle (1978), and doctorate degrees (1986) NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED then in Clark County. He was born blower and earned a reputation as from UW–Madison. Evers began Make any plan design changes you desire! in Stoughton and lived on an 80-acre one of the nation’s best political his professional career as a teacher Comes with Complete Building Blueprints & farm near Evansville in the early part money trackers. and media coordinator in the Tomah Construction Manual Windows, Doors, and Roofing not included BBB NO TIME LIMIT FOR DELIVERY! A+ Rating Sheriff helping form teams *OFFER NOT AVAILABLE TO AMERICAN LOG HOME DEALERS* for 2018 Alzheimer’s Walk Green County Sheriff Mark nity to support ADAW Memory Ca- Rohloff is chairing Green County’s fes and other support programs in Alzheimer’s Walk this year. Green County. All proceeds benefit THURSDAY, AUG. 9 Rohloff has a professional and the community where the money is personal connection to individuals raised. *Albany Student Registration All Day who struggle with Alzheimer’s dis- Visit www.alzwisc.org/green to FRIDAY, AUG. 10 ease and dementia. participate and find more informa- As a law enforcement officer for tion about how to help Alzheimer’s -Covered Bridge Festival Brodhead 39 years, Rohloff has many times and Dementia Alliance of Wis- SATURDAY, AUG. 11 helped individuals who wandered consin www.alzwisc.org, or con- -Wildflower Art Festival Brodhead away or were lost or confused, or tact 888 308-6251, or support@ responded to calls when a person alzwisc.org -Tour de Cheese Monroe with dementia was acting violently For more information specifical- SUNDAY, AUG. 12 or needed help. ly about ADAW programs in Green In his personal life, Rohloff also County and Green County Alzhei- -Twilight in the Park final experienced his stepmother’s diag- mer’s Walk, contact ADAW Out- *Brodhead Community Band 6 to 8 p.m. nosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After reach Specialist Kristine Biesen- MONDAY, AUG. 13 many years of home and nursing thal at 920-294-4100. care, his stepmother passed away To contact Sheriff Rohloff, call -Albany Village Board 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. from Alzheimer’s disease. The ex- the Green County Sheriff Office at TUESDAY, AUG. 14 perience was terribly distressing 608 328-9400. GREEN COUNTY SHERIFF for his family, Rohloff said in an in- MARK ROHLOFF -Albany library book club 7 p.m. terview for this year’s benefit walk. *School Board meeting 7 p.m. He learned the importance of ed- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15 ucating himself on what to expect and how to deal with the affected -Great Scott the Magician 3 p.m. library family member or friend as the ill- -Parks and Rec Swim Trip to Brodhead 12:30 p.m. ness progresses. He also needed to find ways to teach his children why grandma * Denotes Albany School program. For more information, was acting differently and not to be please call 608-862-3225. afraid of her, but to still show love and compassion. - Denotes an Albany Community Center event. For more “I have become acutely aware information, please visit the Albany Community Center of what both the victims and fam- page on Facebook or call 608-862-2488. 323506 ily members are going through,” Rohloff said. “I think it’s important to understand that this is something you don’t need to do alone and that SPONSORED BY: there are medications available to help prolong the good years that AlbAny Mini MArt remain.” Green County Alzheimer’s Walk is Saturday, Sept. 8, at Behring Se- nior Center, 1113 10th St. in Mon- roe. Teams are being formed now. Register today to walk alone or in a group. All are welcome. Alzheimer’s Walk is an opportu- Farmers Brothers Coffee and Tea • Piccadilly Pizza Maple Leaf Cheese • Charley Biggs Chicken your source for on-line news: Fosdal Home Bakery - Fresh Daily INDREG ATM • Car Wash • Liquor Store 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Hwy. 59 (next to Sugar River Bike Trail) .COM 608-862-3303 322823 301767 4 4 • Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - The Independent-Register Giving voice to little changes adds up to big hopes By Tony Ends ed county supervisors, for help ad- In response to repeated requests EDITOR dressing automatic weapons’ use of Storm and others in meetings, Why do citizens of Earth’s most on a neighbor’s land. That neigh- Green County Board of Supervi- powerful democracy feel power- bor’s land is on Alpine Road near sors found, hired and paid TRC to less? Do they fear big forces are out Brooklyn. Area residents described conduct hydro geologic mapping of control? Does this make them it as a shooting range. of its landscape, soils, geological feel they can’t make a difference, They told Green Land Use and features. so why bother? Zoning committee rapid-fire shoot- -Storm’s Town of York reactivat- Rare citizens among us today ing of machine guns into a mound ed its Land Conservation Commit- make time to attend meetings, dig of dirt on the property can run all tee and appointed Storm and four into issues, raise their voices to day long. They said groups of peo- others to it. They spent 2 years cre- elected and appointed officials. ple, sometimes even in the prop- ating their town’s own ordinances These few buck any sense of pow- erty owner’s absence, sometimes – within state requirements – to erlessness that may keep so many with out-of-state license plates, fire protect residents’ health and safe- others from positively engaging. those military style weapons. ty. Now Storm has been named to Oddly enough, even they some- Another citizen came before the York’s planning commission. times confess they’re discouraged. committee with a petition of more -Green County named Storm to What makes them tick? Why do than 30 neighbors in Brodhead. a livestock facilities study commit- they keep going? She asked the committee to help tee, which in 6 months produced “I think a lot of people think curb an excavator’s heavy machin- extensive recommendations for im- they can’t make a difference,” said ery and equipment noise. The noise provements and protections. Coun- Bethany Edmon Storm, who has runs beyond hours the excavator ty board committees and conser- been actively attending town, coun- described in a conditional use per- vation, highway, law enforcement, ty and state meetings as a Wiscon- mit application to Green County. public health and zoning staff are sin resident, parent and concerned Storm was there before Green all now studying during a moratori- citizen. County Land Use and Zoning um on CAFOs to protect health and “I think even a lot of people in Committee to support another par- safety moving forward. office locally don’t think they can ent and friend, Kristie Pulvemach- “We’re trying to make sure the make a difference, that their hands er, from the Town of New Glarus. recommendations were not made are often tied,” Storm said in a re- Pulvemacher’s children attend the for nothing,” Storm said of her cent interview. “I have left a lot of same schools as the Storms’ two persistent attendance at meetings, meetings over the past 3 years feel- girls. “that they’re taken seriously. This ing the same way, but there are all Green County officials hadis the point of it all, to keep our wa- these little changes that have taken stopped Pulvemacher from enlarg- ter clean, our communities safe.” place that give you hope.” ing a chicken coop. They had told Thoughtful solutions, positive Storm and her husband Tim fin- her even the original coop was too contributions, come from hard ished building and moved into a close to neighbors. Pulvemacher’s work in public service – not merely home they built on a Town of York subsequent request for a setback showing up to complain. For now, property in 2013. Green County variance was denied. Bethany and Tim Storm are grate- residents from Brodhead to Mon- Pulvemacher thus asked the ful at least one of them can spend roe, however, now know Storm in Land Use and Zoning Committee up to 20 hours a week doing that. less than 5 years as well as they do to shorten the buildable distance Storm has “dragged” her daugh- 5th generation locals. for a chicken coop from a lot line ters along to many meetings to Positive changes, of which Storm in county ordinances. For rural res- make sure they see what a citizen has played a part – in a very short idences on land under six acres, must do, to make sure they hear her time, despite personal sacrifices – Green County requires 100-foot voice. She’s not trying to impress hardly seem little. In Green Coun- setbacks for greenhouses or struc- them, or even to hide when she’s ty, they’ve been adding up and up tures housing livestock or poultry. afraid, or unsure, or feels power- in big ways. Storm and half-a-dozen others at less. Vitally, they affect water we the meeting supported Pulvemach- Maybe that’s the cure Americans drink, resources we can’t live er. without. They even affect whether This month, the full county who don’t exercise their freedoms and how we might keep a flock of board of supervisors will take up to speak, vote, serve on commit- TONY ENDS PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register chickens out in the country. Land Use and Zoning committees, contribute solutions need. Bethany Edmon Storm recently pages through a binder growing For Storm, speaking up for tee’s recommendation to shorten “You have a real voice,” Storm tells in resources she’s helped shape to protect Green County water, change has sprung repeatedly from the distance in the ordinance to 50 her kids, “and you should use it.” health and safety. a central concern for health and feet. This favorable response for a safety of her children, of neighbors. little change is just one in a series When Green County Land Use of much bigger initiatives Storm and Zoning Committee as a mat- helped shepherd. Ride Across Wisconsin’s 175-mile, ter of past practice refused pub- -State lawmakers stripped towns lic comment at its meetings a few and counties in 2004 of the right months ago, Storm approached to refuse permits to huge livestock cross-state ride is this Saturday each committee member afterward. operations –except where health Beloit will again play a major River,” said Rick Barder, Rest Stop School, the Even Start Hispanic She asked them individually to and safety is proven scientifically role in the Ride Across Wisconsin, Coordinator. Dancers, the Strike Force Gospel please consider changing that rule, to be imperiled. A biologist, Storm with The Rock Bar and Grill serv- “This has become one of our Singers and a Bag Piper. please let common citizens have a served on a Town of Sylvester task ing as a lunch stop along the Rock most exciting events of the sum- “It wouldn’t be possible to stage few minutes to speak. force of volunteer scientists who River this Saturday, Aug. 11. mer.” this event without the incredible Just two meetings later, after produced a 124-page health and Some 600 bicyclists from 23 The Rock Bar & Grill will pro- assistance of our volunteer net- the committee put the request on safety study in little more than 6 states and Canada are expected for vide lunch for the very hungry bi- work and local representatives,” the agenda, then voted to allow months. the 4th annual one-day, 175-mile cyclists as they stop in Beloit at the said Bike Federation executive di- public comment before each meet- -A huge, expanding industrial ride, which starts in Dubuque and 105mile mark before they embark rector Dave Schlabowske. “Beloit ing, Storm was there with others dairy operation based in Nebraska finishes in Kenosha. on the last 70 miles to Kenosha. has been a great partner for us and to voice concerns, to ask for help. began trying to site yet a 4th con- The Ride Across Wisconsin Bicyclists will be arriving in Beloit we’re thankful for its continued In fact, more than 20 people came centrated animal feeding operation (RAW) is the signature event for between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. support.” before the committee the first time near Brodhead in 2015. Because the Bicycle Federation of Wiscon- More than 50 local volunteers RAW is not a race but rather a allowed to speak. There were mul- Green County never had its own sin, a state-based advocacy group. will assist riders through the city challenging bike ride with profes- tiple concerns. hydro geological mapping study, “We’re absolutely thrilled to streets and bike paths leading into sional support and numerous, well- More than half those present in they used state mapping from have RAW coming through Beloit and exiting Beloit. Entertainment stocked rest stops. There is no tim- that first meeting allowing public over in Janesville and elsewhere again, giving us a chance to show at the Rest Stop will include Cheer- ing, and there are no prizes, aside comment, pleaded with their elect- to meet state permit requirements. off our city and beauty of the Rock leaders from Beloit Memorial High from bragging rights and a souvenir beer goblet at the finish line party on the shores of Lake Michigan. The ride starts at dawn on the

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Contact is Dave Schlabowske, daves@wis- 608-377-7200 consinbikefed.org, 414-255-0369. 1201 North Superior Ave., Tomah, WI 5 The Independent-Register - Wednesday, August 8, 2018 • 5 Rock official moving courts into electronic age Rock County Clerk of Circuit diately and have staggered hiring Court Jacki Gackstatter took on of new staff. in her first term heading up the Benefits of eFiling office in 2014 the biggest chore of eFiling users are able to view 15 years she’s served in the depart- the complete court file for each of ment. their cases, from any computer, at At the same time she’s managed any hour, and will be able to view all the circuit court records, ac- documents as soon as they are filed. counted for millions of dollars of Attorneys may delegate access to court fines, fees and forfeitures and their staff in order to view the court managed the jury process, she’s file, pay filing fees, and prepare and had to move the system along grad- file pleadings. ually into the electronic era. Attorneys may also allow clients Here she responds to The Inde- access to view the court file if they pendent-Register’s request she de- so choose. The routine costs of scribe that process. copying, mailing, and delivery services will be substantially reduced By Jacki Gackstatter for many law offices. ROCK CIRCUIT COURT CLERK Self-represented litigants and Wisconsin Supreme Court cre- agents who appear on behalf of an ated Wis. Stat. § 801.18, which es- entity filing fewer than 10 actions tablishes procedures for court doc- a year (typically smaller landlords uments to be filed electronically. and small business owners) are not eFiling is a more convenient and required to participate in the eFil- efficient alternative to paper filing ing system. for lawyers and parties in a case, However, CCAP (Consolidat- as well as for circuit courts. eFil- ed Court Automation Programs) ing allows parties to file and access works with interested groups to documents without a trip to the make the system as user-friendly as courthouse and reduces the need possible, to maximize the number for physical storage space. of self-represented litigants who The rule took effect July 1, participate voluntarily. 2016. Mandatory eFiling is being The advantages to the Court phased in according to a schedule System are numerous. Clerks have the director of state courts sets on seen reductions in the time spent a county-by-county or case-type on data entry, imaging, moving and basis. Mandatory eFiling was es- storing files, and mailing. tablished first in a small number The complete court file will be TONY ENDS PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register of pilot counties that already offer Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court Jacki Gackstatter talks to Carmen Vitello, Treasurer of the Demo- available simultaneously to multi- voluntary eFiling in civil, family, cratic Party, during 4-H Fair week in Janesville in July. ple users: at the public access ter- small claims, and paternity cases minal in the clerk’s office, in the and then expanded in those case member entering them. We be- tronic world of filing. We stream- the new technology and new way judge’s chambers, to the judicial types to other counties statewide gan standardizing the court record lined the many procedures that had of doing business. Shortly after assistant, and in the law offices of by the end of 2017. events. We created standard text been in place for years and in some implementing eFiling, I had three attorneys on the case. Rock County went to mandatory for staff to use. Acronyms were re- cases decades. staff members retire and one resign. As I look to 2019, I am evalu- eFiling on Aug. 15, 2017. Other moved. Entries were simplified to Once eFiling became mandatory, To bring in new staff during im- ating potential cost savings to the case types will be added with a tar- be user friendly for the public. counties were no longer scheduled plementation was not prudent. I taxpayer by possibly reducing staff geted completion date for manda- Along with the re-training of for voluntary conversion. CCAP decided to allow staff to work over- through attrition as well as better tory eFiling in all case types state- staff regarding entry of court re- scheduled Rock County for conver- time rather than try and fill the po- use of staff time on quality control. wide by Dec. 31, 2019. cord events, we began scanning sion to eFiling on Aug. 15, 2017. sitions with untrained new employ- Summary Changing Culture documents to case files. We ran a dual system of electron- ees. It made no sense to train new It’s been a long process and it’s Before I took office, the general We worked in a dual world of ic files and paper files to make sure employees on the dual system and still not complete. Currently, civ- feeling in the office was to main- paper cases files that were electron- we had a seamless conversion from my supervisors and I were helping il (CV), small claims (SC), family tain the status quo and not to con- ically scanned. Before we could Aug. 15, 2017, to Jan. 1 of this year. current staff through the learning (FA), paternity (PA), criminal (CR, vert to eFiling. The previous Clerk convert to eFiling, all documents Once we began maintaining only phases of eFiling. CM & CT), traffic (TR), ordinanc- of Circuit Court, judges and staff in all active case files had to be electronic files, the wait times for I have two new staff members es (FO), formal (PR) and informal were comfortable with a paper sys- scanned. This was a labor-inten- documents to be processed de- and another will begin working (IN) probate cases are mandatory. tem that had worked well for them. sive process. creased significantly. Cases are with us in August 2018. Overtime Rock County offers voluntary System changes are difficult and is In addition to their regular du- opened or documents filed within for scanning has ended. eFiling for guardianship (GN) and there was fear of the unknown. No ties, staff took on scanning all doc- 24 hours, with few exceptions. Cost savings due to vacant posi- commitment (ME) cases along with one took interest in learning about uments and attaching them to the Change in the workplace is diffi- tions greatly outweighed the cost of judgment and lien (CL, CO, FJ, HL, eFiling or lead the change because court record event. cult. The vast majority of employ- overtime incurred. Year to date, my OL & TJ) cases. By Dec. 31, 2019, there was little incentive or desire We looked at procedures and pro- ees rose to the occasion. Several personnel costs are nearly $48,000 all case types will be mandatory. I to convert systems. cesses. Many had to be revised to long-term employees for their own under budget. This is because I did seek re-election so that I can see It became clear to me early in my work efficiently with the new elec- reasons were not comfortable with not fill the vacant positions imme- this project through to completion. first term that eFiling was coming to Rock County and I needed to take a proactive approach to make it happen. That entailed not only my learning details of how the FREE Stock Book PAL STEEL conversion would take place, but New • Used • Surplus Are you caring for a person with memory loss? changing attitudes of my staff and MULTI-METAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER supervisors about the pending sys- Would you like more help? Pipe - Plate - Channel - Angle - Tube - Rebar - Bar Grating, Expanded Metal - tem change. 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Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 10th, 11th & 12th Sidewalk Sales during Covered Bridge Days – Saturday, August 11th • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors will be on the sidewalks downtown and businesses throughout town. Don’t miss Wildflower Art fest this Saturday, Aug. 11 By Michele Benesh Christine Dieckhoff, jewelry artist CORRESPONDENT who has sold her work at the festival for Brodhead’s 8th Annual Wildflower 7 years; Art Festival, part of Brodhead Chamber Photographer Julie Dybevik, whose of Commerce annual Covered Bridge gorgeous Brodhead area shots have Days, will be an event not to be missed! been seen frequently on a local Face- Open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Sat- book page and have served as back- urday, Aug. 11, in shady Veterans Park ground on Madison’s channel 3 weath- on State Highway 11 next to the depot er several times (making her art fair museum, it is a juried fine art show fea- debut); turing talented artists displaying and Phyllis Baxter, fiber artist whose selling their work. beautiful woven scarves and other Media of all kinds, including paint- items would make wonderful gifts. ing, wood, glass, ceramics, fiber, jew- The park will be full of so many trea- elry, photography, graphics, and garden sures that attendees will have a hard art will be represented. There will be time deciding what to purchase. live music all day, including: Several of the fine artists in this show Local string group “Breakaway Fid- have been long-time exhibitors at many dle,” led by Ann Uresk, performing on art shows, and several also have their the bandstand from 9 until 11 a.m.; work displayed in art galleries. A stage performance at 1 p.m. on You may have seen some of them the bandstand by “modern-day trouba- at the Garden Expo in Madison this dour” Paul Imholte of Minnesota, who spring. will also be strolling the grounds before Make a shopping list of all your and after his stage show. yearly gift recipients – it’s much more SUBMITTED PHOTOS Brodhead Independent-Register Homemade ice cream will again be special to pick out a unique piece of art Fiber artist Phyllis Baxter’s woven scarves and other items make wonderful gifts. available in the park. than to buy something with a “Made in Besides giving an original gift, you er-popular “Embrace the Race” pon- Besides the music in Veterans Park, Three local artists will be exhibiting: China” label! will be supporting area artists and the toon boat rides on Brodhead’s historic there will be music on the Exchange local economy. Mill Race, historic wagon tours, ven- Street square from noon until 10 p.m. You can find more information, in- dors, tractor pulls, thresheree, saw mill with Madison’s “Mannish Boys,” cluding a list of exhibiting artists, on demonstrations, horse show, car show, “Cherokee Rose,” and the grand fina- the Brodhead Chamber website, brod- food, and more live music than ever be- le, “The Jimmys,” from 7 until 10 p.m. headchamber.org. When you see the fore in this festival. Come to Brodhead and enjoy the fun! Covered Bridge Days page, click on the “View Event” button on the left side of the page and then “Exhibiting Artists” on the right Wildflower Festival will also feature a “Wildflower Walk” in Putnam Park (by the swimming pool) from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, led by Paul Roemer and called “Expect the Unex- pected.” It will be fascinating and educational for all ages and will highlight the native plantings on the bank of the Mill Race as well as explaining the importance of native landscapes. The tour will also cross to the other side of the Mill Race and walk along the Pearl Island trail, learning about the plants and animals there. Covered Bridge Days, Brodhead’s largest annual festival, is going on all weekend, with too many activities to list (download the entire schedule with a map from www.brodheadchamber. org Go to the “View Event” button on the left side of the Covered Bridge Days page; then click on the blue button on the right side. Julie Dybevik is making her art fair debut at the festival. Continuing events include the ev-

Have a great time at Jewelry artist Christine Dieckhoff has sold her work at the Wild- flower Festival for 7 years. Covered Bridge Days! Shop the PIG while attending Stop at the store for Covered Brodhead’s Covered Bridge Days Bridge Days bargains at When it’s VALUE you’re looking for, turn to the PIG! Free Estimates – Locally Owned – Panasonic Open Everyday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Vacuums Sales • Service • Installation N2706 Hwy. GG – Brodhead • 608-897-4893 1604 1st Center Avenue Remnants all sizes Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Sat. 8:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m. Brodhead, WI Floor care products Visa and MasterCard accepted 608-897-2105 323454 323486 Come show your support and patronize these local area businesses during Covered Bridge Days for great deals and sidewalk sales! COVERED BRIDGE #2 7 The Independent-Register - Wednesday, August 8, 2018 • 7

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 10th, 11th & 12th Sidewalk Sales during Covered Bridge Days – Saturday, August 11th • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors will be on the sidewalks downtown and businesses throughout town. FFA plans pedal tractor pull for youth at Covered Bridge Days Youth from age 3 and up can par- a goody bag sponsored by Speich ticipate in the pedal tractor pull con- Oil of Brodhead. test as part of Covered Bridge Days Brodhead FFA members also will on Saturday, Aug. 11. be working at the FFA Alumni Food Brodhead Future Farmers of Trailer selling breakfast sandwich- America Club offers six age groups es and grilled cheese sandwiches in the contest, which starts at 10 throughout Covered Bridge Days. a.m. Covered Bridge Days takes place Youth interested in participat- Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. ing should meet at the end of 19th 12. Street near the festival’s food ven- Lauren Metcalf is the Agricul- dors Saturday morning at the start of ture instructor and FFA Advisor for the contest. Brodhead School District. Reach her Class winners will receive a tro- at [email protected] or phy, and all participants will receive 608 897-2155 ext. 141.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register (Right) Brodhead Future Farmers of America members invite children to put the pedals to the metal in a tractor pull during Covered Bridge Days.

Bank hosts two-day club flower show Brodhead Garden Club members invite the public to stop by their flower show at the Bank of Brodhead courtesy room during Covered Bridge Days. The flower show will take place Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the weekend festival. There will be a door prize competition during the flower show. All are welcome. Contact Joyce Nipple with questions at 608 897-4094.

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Stop in during Covered Bridge Days SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register Paul Roemer’s grandson Henry enjoys Hoary Vervain at Putnam Park, the starting point of the Sunday, We specialize in Chester Fried Chicken, Picadilly Pizza Aug. 12 Wildflower Walk. and donuts from Fosdal’s Bakery in Stoughton. Friday Fish Fry beginning at Noon • Full line of liquor & beer products ‘Wildflower Walk’ will inspire and educate Embrace the Race Pontoon Rides Discover rare native plants that Join the “Wildflower Walk” at Festival at Veteran’s Park on Satur- On the Mill Race 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday during Covered Bridge Days. once blanketed the landscape of 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 12. day, August 11. check in store to see what this area before its settlement in the Commencing at Putnam Park, the The Wildflower Festival is paired credit card options are available 1830’s. “Wildflower Walk” will proceed to with Brodhead’s annual Covered PIG POINTS Find grasses and flowers that have Pearl Island for a short hike along the Bridge Days festival. built up soils across the Midwest and Mill Race. Dry, wetland, and wood- An easy hike, the “Wildflower made this region the “Breadbasket of land plants will be observed. Walk” is suitable for all ages. Come Trackside Mobil the United States.” The “Wildflower Walk” is part of prepared to “Expect the unexpect- 1109 1st Center Avenue • Brodhead, WI Identify plants suitable for rain, the Brodhead Wildflower Festival, ed!” during this one-hour nature ad- pollinator, and butterfly gardens. which features the Wildflower Art venture! 608-897-2202 290600 Come show your support and patronize these local area businesses during Covered Bridge Days for great deals and sidewalk sales! 8 8 • Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - The Independent-Register Fall hunter safety Oakley Union Church education starts late August plans ice cream social Rock County Sheriff Robert Class size is limited to 30 stu- Class No. 2: Oakley United Methodist Church, corner of Gerber and Union roads Spoden announced last week that dents, and enrollment is available Mandatory Registration: Sept. in rural Juda, is hosting an ice cream social and bake sale Thursday, his office, in partnership with Ed- online. After completing the on- 10, at 6 p.m. at Edgerton Conser- Aug. 9. gerton Conservation Club, is offer- line enrollment, you will receive vation Club. The social runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults, $7; youths ages 6 to 10, $4; ing three Fall D.N.R. Hunter Safe- an email with confirmation and the Class: Sept. 22 and 23 from 8 and children 5 and under can eat for free. ty Education Courses starting this mandatory in-person registration a.m. to 4 p.m. at Edgerton Conser- Menu items in this fund-raising benefit for the church include month. date. vation Club. barbecue and hot dog sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, fruit The office recommends partici- Enroll online a t http://www. Class No. 3: salad, cake, pie, ice cream, lemonade and ice tea. pants be at least 12 years of age, or co.rock.wi.us/sheriff-hunter-educa- Mandatory Registration: Oct. 8, All proceeds will help defray expenses of a much-loved country turn 12 shortly following completion at 6 p.m. at Edgerton Conservation church steeped in local history and an abiding faith. tion of the class. This Hunter Safety Education Club. Class fee is $10 per student, Courses will be held on the follow- Class: Oct. 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. which will be collected at the time ing dates: to 4 p.m. at Edgerton Conservation of registration. A parent/guardian Class No.1: Mandatory Registra- Club. signature is required for all under tion: Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. at Edgerton Any questions concerning regis- Salute to culture, industry age 18. Each underage student must Conservation Club. tration, or the course itself, should be present with an adult parent or Class: Sept. 8 and 9, from 8 a.m. be directed to Deputy Christopher guardian at the time of the manda- to 4 p.m. at Edgerton Conservation Krahn, lead safety instructor, at tory in-person registration. Club. 608-757-7932. of cheese-making needs help It’s coming up fast, as it has at least every other year since 1914 – the Cheese Days Festival in Monroe, which draws tens of thousands of peo- Albany Gap Church Museum Hymn Sing benefit is next week ple. Gap Church Museum Inc. members and Liz Wagner of German Valley, Ill., 1850, and minutes of the Soldiers Aid Green County Cheese Days, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 14 to 15, is will hold their Old Fashion Hymn Sing (acoustic guitars and vocals). Society that began in 1862. Information looking for volunteers to fill shifts in several areas prior to and during the and open house on Sunday, Aug. 19 Historical documents available for about the cemetery will also be avail- festival. Volunteer opportunities include: from 2 to 4 p.m. viewing at the open house include able. Beer Tent – serving beer and wine; various shifts open Saturday and Returning again this year is Al Wat- copies of the original membership list Refreshments will be served after Sunday. son of Albany (bass player) and Jeff 1850 to 1969, church records beginning the hymn singing. There is no charge Retail Tent – selling merchandise Friday, Saturday and Sunday; clean for this event, but a good will offering up on Sunday night. will be taken. The museum will use Parade – assisting with activities at the Fairgrounds on Sunday, and all money received for repairs of the also monitoring intersections along the route while the parade takes place. Orfordville to dedicate The Patio Aug. 25 church building. Arts and Crafts – assisting with vendor set up early on Friday morn- Orfordville Economic Development the village hall if you would like a pick- The Gap Church Museum, Inc. is a ing, and helping to staff the headquarters during the day on Friday and Committee will be hosting a dedication et fence panel to decorate. You will get 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedi- Saturday. for The Patio at 203 W. Beloit St. on your fence back to display at your busi- cated to the preservation and restoration Cheese Tent – crowd and line control. Saturday, Aug. 25. ness after the event. of the Gap Church and Cemetery. Helpers are also needed for clean up on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 The dedication will be at 11 a.m. Live Many businesses in the village will The church and cemetery are located p.m. music from Peggy and Joe will play un- be participating in a punch card promo- 4 miles west of Albany on State High- To view available shifts, visit cheesedays.com and click “Volunteer.” til 1 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and en- tion. You can get your card punched at way 59. For further information contact You can sign up online from that page on the website, OR contact the joy the variety of music that they play. the participating businesses and then be Craig Roth at 608 862-4334, Laurie Cheese Days office at 608 325-7771 or email [email protected] with There will also be a picket fence entered in a drawing for one of four $25 Exum at 608 897-8261, Jane Copus questions or to sign up for a shift. decorating contest for businesses in the gift cards from local businesses. 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321073 LEGAL FULL PAGE 9 The Independent-Register - Wednesday, August 8, 2018 • 9 IR Legal Notices STATE OF WISCONSIN procedural requirements if ap- of that land and improvements to special board meeting held on May NOTICE CIRCUIT COURT pearing before the board: that land, but no person who owns 24, 2018 (Action) TOWN OF ALBANY GREEN COUNTY 1. No person will be allowed to land and improvements to that land 3. Treasurer and Financial reports Regular Town Board Meeting Pacific Union Financial, LLC appear before the board of review, may object only to the valuation of (Action) Monday, August 13, 2018 Plaintiff to testify to the board by telephone, that land or only to the valuation 4. Approval of Contracts: (Action) 6:30 p.m. v. or to contest the amount of any as- of improvements to that land. No -Janitorial and Food Service Proof of posting verified – Town Shane S. Leopold, et. al. sessment of real or personal prop- person may be allowed in any ac- 5. Resignations (Action) Hall, Clerk’s residence, Recycling Defendant(s). erty if the person has refused a rea- tion or proceedings to question the 6. Donations (Action) Center, Town Website and pub- Case No. 2017CV000203 sonable written request by certified amount or valuation of property un- VIII. Reports lished. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE mail of the assessor to enter onto less the written objection has been 1. School Staff/Student Report 1. Approval of July Minutes. By virtue of a judgment of fore- the property to conduct an exteri- filed and that person in good faith • Update on staffing 2. Treasurer’s Report. closure made in the above-enti- or view of such property being as- presented evidence to the board in 2. School Board President’s Re- 3. Public Input: tled action on March 6, 2018 in the sessed. support of the objections and made port 4. Website. amount of $205,705.84, I will sell at 2. After the first meeting of the full disclosure before the board, • Staff Breakfast 5. Plan Commission Report public auction at the Green County board of review and before the under oath, of all of that person’s 3. Administrator Report 6. Roads and Driveway Justice Center, ground floor Con- board’s final adjournment, no per- property liable to assessment in the • Bootcamp Permits: Stephenson ference Room, located at 2841 6th son who is scheduled to appear district and the value of that proper- • Food Pantry Lane Speed Limit. Street, Monroe, WI, on before the board of review may ty. The requirement that objections 4. Recreation Department Report 7. Building Inspector. September 13, 2018 contact or provide information to a be in writing may be waived by ex- 5. Building and Grounds Report 8. Assessor. At 9:00 AM, all of the following de- member of the board about the per- press action of the board. 6. Policy Committee: Discussion/ 9. Insurance: scribed premises, to wit: son’s objection, except at a session 5. When appearing before the Action 10. Library: LOT NINE (9) OF CERTIFIED of the board. Open book shall oc- board of review, the objecting per- A. Early College Credit 11. Recycling. SURVEY MAP NUMBER 2090 cur no less than 7 days prior to the son shall specify in writing the per- IX. Referendum Updates: Discus- 12. Other Business: Truck RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 OF board of review. son’s estimate of the value of the sion/action Lease. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS OF 3. The board of review may not land and of the improvements that • Carol and Brandon Wirth-op- 13. Payment of bills. GREEN COUNTY WI ON PAGE hear an objection to the amount are the subject of the person’s ob- erating referendum discussion 14. Adjournment. 26 RECORDED IN OFFICE OF or valuation of property unless, at jection and specify the information X. Handbook: Discussion/Action The Independent Register THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR least 48 hours before the board’s that the person used to arrive at • Staff Handbook 8/8/2018 GREEN COUNTY, WISCONOSIN. first scheduled meeting, the objec- that estimate. • Support Staff Handbook WNAXLP 323294 Street Address: W6562 Karric Ln, tor provides to the board’s clerk 6. No person may appear before XI. Five Minute Recess Monroe, WI 53566 written or oral notice of an intent to the board of review, testify to the XII. Adjourn into Executive Ses- MEETING NOTICE Tax Key No. 23020 0517.5000 file an objection, except that upon board by telephone, or object to a sion according to Wis. State Stat- The Town of Spring Grove Month- THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD a showing of good cause and the valuation if that valuation was made utes 19.85 (1) (c) (f) ly Meeting will be held on Monday, AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ANY submission of a written objection, by the assessor or the objector us- XIII. Reconvene into open ses- August 13, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES, the board shall waive that require- ing the income method of valua- sion and take appropriate action as Town Hall, N2475 Hwy GG, Brod- SUPERIOR LIENS OR OTHER ment during the first 2 hours of the tion, unless the person supplies the necessary head, WI. LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. board’s first scheduled meeting, assessor with all the information XIV. Future board agenda items MEETING AGENDA: TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CA- and the board may waive that re- about income and expenses, as and meetings: (discussion/action) 1. Call to Order SHIER’S CHECK or CERTIFIED quirement up to the end of the 5th specified in the assessor’s manual • September, 2018 2. Approval of Agenda and /or FUNDS, payable to the Clerk of day of the session or up to the end under s. 73.03(2a), Wis. stats., that XV. Adjournment Changes Courts (10% down payment at sale, of the final day of the session if the the assessor requests. The Town of The Independent Register 3. Reading of June Meeting Min- balance due within ten (10) days of session is less than 5 days with Plymouth has an ordinance for the 8/8/2018 utes Court approval; down payment to proof of extraordinary circumstanc- confidentiality of information about WNAXLP 323212 4. Treasurers Report be forfeited if payment not received es for failure to meet the 48-hour income and expenses that is pro- 5. Review of Monthly Bills timely). Buyer to pay applicable notice requirement and failure to vided to the assessor under this TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY 6. Public Input Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax appear before the board of review paragraph that provides exceptions BOARD MEETING 7. Kaderly Land Division in addition to the purchase price. during the first 2 hours of the first for persons using information int he Monday, August 13, 2018 8. Internet Service in Township Mark Rohloff scheduled meeting. discharge of duties imposed by law 7:00 p.m. 9. Town Transportation Resolution Sheriff of Green 4. Objections to the amount or or the duties of their officer or by or- Orfordville Fire District 10. Building Inspector Update County, Wisconsin valuation of property shall first be der of a court. The information that meeting room 11. Delmore Consulting Update Codilis, Moody & Circelli, P.C. made in writing and filed with the is provided under this paragraph, 173 N. Wright St., Orfordville, WI 12. ATV Route Update Attorneys for Plaintiff clerk of the board of review within unless a court determined that it AGENDA 13. Equipment Repairs 50-17-02384 the first 2 hours of the board’s first is inaccurate, is not subject to the 1. Call to order 14. Road Projects The Independent Register scheduled meeting, except that, right of inspection and copying un- 2. Approval of agenda 15. Driveway Permits 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2018 upon evidence of extraordinary cir- der s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats. 3. Verification of proper public no- 16. Adjournment WNAXLP 322308 cumstances, the board may waive 7. The board shall hear upon oath tice DEB CLINE, CLERK that requirement up to the end of by telephone, all ill or disabled per- 4. Minutes approved The Independent Register STATE OF WISCONSIN the 5th day of the session or up sons who present to the board a 5. Treasurer’s report approved 8/8/2018 Town of Plymouth to the end of the final day of the letter from a physician, surgeon, 6. Reports WNAXLP 323481 Rock County session if the session is less than or osteopath that confirms their ill- 7. Audience communication Notice is hereby given that the 5 days. The board may require ness or disability. No other persons 8. Old business VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE Board of Review for the Town of objections to the amount or valu- may testify by telephone unless the A. Brush cutting Notice of Variance Hearing Plymouth, Rock County, Wiscon- ation of property to be submitted Board, in its discretion, has deter- B. Road work The Board of Appeals of the Vil- sin, shall hold its first meeting on on forms approved by the Depart- mined to grant a property owner’s C. Fence in road right-of-way lage of Orfordville will have a Pub- August 30, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 ment of Revenue, and the board or their representative’s request to 9. New business lic Hearing on Thursday, August p.m. at Plymouth Town Hall, 8219 shall require that any forms include testify under oath by telephone or A. Operator’s licenses 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the W. High St. Orfordville, WI. stated valuations of the property in written statement. B. Appointment of election in- following variance request: Appli- Please be advised of the fol- question. Persons who own land 8. No person may appear before spectors cants Robert & Marie Dahl of 138 lowing requirements to appear and improvements to that land may the board of review, testify to the C. MOA with Rock County Plan- S. Walnut Street have applied for before the board of review and object to the aggregate valuation board by telephone, or contest the ning Dept. a variance for a front yard fence. amount of any assessment unless, 10. Future agenda items Current ordinance allows a four CITY OF BRODHEAD SPRING ELECTION at least 48 hours before the first 11. Payment of bills foot fence in the front yard which LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE meeting of the board, or at least 12. Adjournment cannot be closer than 35 feet from At the FALL PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on TUESDAY, 48 hours before the objection is Helen Melin, Clerk the center of the road. The Dahls AUGUST 14, 2018 in the CITY OF BRODHEAD, the following polling heard if the objection is allowed are requesting to have the fence 15 place location will be used for the wards indicated: under s.70.47(3)(a), Wis stats., that Recycling drop-off feet from the center of S. Walnut Location Wards person provides to the clerk of the 2nd Saturday of the month Street. Adjoining landowners within BRODHEAD CITY HALL, board of review notice as to wheth- 9am-noon 100 feet of the property will be noti- COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wards 1-8 er the person will ask for the remov- www.townofspringvalley.com fied separately by mail. The Public POLLS WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. al of a member of the board of re- Hearing will be held at the Village If you have any questions concerning your polling place, view and, if so, which member, and The Independent Register Hall at 303 E. Beloit Street, Orford- contact the municipal clerk. provides a reasonable estimate of 8/8/2018 ville, Wisconsin. Teresa Withee, City Clerk Sherri Waege nd the length of time the hearing will WNAXLP 323460 1111 W. 2 Avenue take. Village Clerk Brodhead, WI 53520 Notice is hereby given this 31 day NOTICE The Independent Register 608-897-4018 of July 2018. TOWN OF MAGNOLIA 8/8, 8/15/2018 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Susan Douglas, Clerk REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING WNAXLP 323379 All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. The Independent Register WILL BE HELD AT THE Notice of Meeting of the Local and Municipal Board of Canvassers 8/8/2018 MAGNOLIA TOWN HALL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. WNAXLP 323462 14729 W. COUNTY ROAD A, Notice is hereby given that the Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as a joint meeting of the EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 Public Test of the Imagecast voting Local Board of Canvassers and the Municipal Board of Canvassers for the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JUDA August 14, 2018 equipment to be used at the Parti- purpose of conducting the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Regular School Board Meeting 7:00 P.M. san Primary on Tuesday, Tuesday, Stat. §§7.51 and 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant August 8, 2018, 7:00 pm 1. Call to Order August 14, 2018 in the Town of Al- to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. Juda School Learning Commons 2. Pledge of Allegiance bany will be conducted at the Town The Independent Register N2385 Spring St. 3. Approve Agenda Hall, N6065 County E at 8:00 a.m., 8/8/2018 AGENDA 4. Clerk’s Report Friday, August 10, 2018. WNAXLP 323489 I. Call to Order by President Pfing- 5. Treasurer’s Report Bonnie Zee sten 6. Public Comment – limit 3 Clerk VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE II. Roll Call: minutes per person The Independent Register LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE Dennis Pfingsten, Eric Makos, Pat 7. Zoning Change Petitions 8/8/2018 At the Fall Partisan Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 14, Daniels, Sue Trotter, Tonya Whit- 8. Highways and Bridges WNAXLP 323297 2018, in the Village of Orfordville, the following polling place locations will ney, Joanne Salzwedel, Stefanie 9. Discuss Town Hall be used for the wards indicated: Baum Parking Lot NOTICE LOCATION WARDS III. Pledge of Allegiance 10. Discuss building at West TOWN OF SPRING GROVE Orfordville Village Hall Wards 1 & 2 IV. Proof of Notice Magnolia Cemetery 2018 Fall Partisan Primary 303 E. Beloit Street V. Acceptance of Agenda 11. Assessor’s Contract Notice is hereby given that the Orfordville, WI 53576 VI. Open Forum 12. Insurance Policy and bill 2018 Fall Partisan Primary Election THE POLLING PLACE WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. VII. Consent Agenda-Consent 13. Agenda for next Month in the Town of Spring Grove will be AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. agenda items will be approved in 14. Pay Bills held at the Town Hall, N2475 Coun- If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the mu- one motion: however, any Board 15. Adjourn ty Hwy GG, Brodhead, WI on Tues- nicipal clerk. member may ask that any individu- Graceann Toberman, day, August 14, 2018. Polls are Sherri Waege al item be acted on separately. Town Clerk/Treasurer open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Village Clerk 1. Approval of the minutes of the The Independent Register Deb Cline, Clerk 608-879-2004 regular board meeting held on June 8/8/2018 The Independent Register The Independent Register 13, 2018 (Action) WNAXLP 323327 8/8/2018 8/8/2018 2 Approval of the minutes of the WNAXLP 323482 WNAXLP 323210 Continued on next page 10 10 • Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - The Independent-Register Wine and cheese tasting to benefit 2019 Alice in Dairyland finals in Green County Hawk’s Mill Winery is hosting a throughout the event. Fifty percent educating audiences across Wiscon- first agricultural radio talk show, of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer benefit with Alice in Dairyland to of ticket sales will go toward hosting sin about the $88 billion economic AgChat. After graduating with hon- Protection. raise funds for Green County’s host- the 72nd Alice in Dairyland finals in impact and importance of the state’s ors in May, 2014, Riley served as the Each year, Alice in Dairyland ing of the 2019 Alice finals. Green County May 10 to 11, 2019. diverse agriculture industry, accord- 48th Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs. typically travels more than 40,000 Kaitlyn Riley, Wisconsin’s 71st Riley will be on hand to meet the ing to the DATCP website. She worked as the farm news di- miles around the state, promoting Alice in Dairyland will be at the public from 6 to 8 p.m. at the winery, Riley grew up on her family’s rector at WPRE-WQPC Radio in Wisconsin agriculture to various au- Browntown winery on Thursday, which is at W 8170 Pilz Road in ru- registered Jersey dairy farm. She Prairie du Chien and as a multimedia diences. Aug. 23, ral Browntown west of Monroe. studied communications and broad- journalist with WQOW News 18 in She conducts hundreds of media The cost is $8 per ticket, which The 72nd Alice in Dairyland final cast journalism at the University of Eau Claire before becoming the 71st interviews, speeches and school pre- will include a wine tasting of Hawk’s competition is set for May 10 to 11, Wisconsin-Madison. In college, she Alice in Dairyland. sentations. Mill Wine and some of Green Coun- 2019 in Green County. held officer positions with the Asso- Each Alice in Dairyland conducts During her year of service, Alice ty’s cheese. Riley is serving as the 71st Alice ciation of Women in Agriculture and public relations for the state’s agri- also provides educational program- Bottles of wine and additional in Dairyland. As Wisconsin’s agri- Badger Dairy Club. cultural industry for one year, full ming with the Wisconsin Milk Mar- food will be available to purchase culture ambassador, charged with She also founded the university’s time in the Wisconsin Department keting Board, to 10,000 4th-graders.

IR Legal Notices NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT Public Test of the voting equipment NOTICE OF ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the to be used at the Fall Partisan OFFICE OF THE ORFORDVILLE VILLAGE CLERK ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice Primary Election on Tuesday, TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF ORFORDVILLE in the space provided for a write in vote. On referendum questions, the August 14, 2018 in the Town of Notice is hereby given of an Election to be held in the Village of Orford- elector shall depress the button next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or Spring Grove, will be conducted ville on August 14, 2018 at which time the officers named below shall be the elector shall depress the button next to “no” if opposed to the ques- at the Town Hall, N2475 Hwy GG, nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nom- tions. Brodhead, WI on Wednesday, inations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils August 8, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions a ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue an- Deb Cline, Clerk submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. other ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to The Independent Register INFORMATION TO ELECTORS any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is 8/8/2018 Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, WNAXLP 323483 and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed who shall issue a proper ballot in it’s place. Not more than five minutes TOWN OF MAGNOLIA to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Unofficial ballots LOCATION AND HOURS OF being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or a memorandum to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be ELECTION and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guard- taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to The polls in the Town of ian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. Magnolia will be open for voting election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to at the Magnolia Town Hall voting choice. an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place imme- 14729 W. County Road A, Where marksense voting is used, the elector shall fill in the oval or con- diately. Evansville, WI 53536 nect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote August 14, 2018 for each office for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to The Independent Register whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due 8/8/2018 name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided and fill in the to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual ren- WNAXLP 323328 oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. On referendum questions, dering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents NOTICE OF TESTING of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next the elector. TOWN OF AVON to “no” if opposed to the question. A SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE AUGUST 14, 2018 ELECTION IS AT- Notice is hereby given there will Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall depress TACHED. be a public test of electronic voting the button next to the party of his or her choice. The elector shall then Sherri Waege-Village Clerk equipment on Thursday, August depress the button next to the candidate’s names for whom he or she 9th, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Avon Town Hall, 16513 W. Beloit Newark

S1 Road, Brodhead, WI, which will be Official Primary Ballot S1 used at the Partisan Primary on Au- Partisan Office Libertarian Party Primary Wisconsin Green Party Primary Constitution Party Primary gust 14th, 2018. August 14, 2018 Notice to voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you If you vote in this party's primary, If you vote in this party's primary, If you vote in this party's primary, Stephanie Schwartzlow are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be you may not vote in any other you may not vote in any other you may not vote in any other counted without initials. (See end of ballot for initials.) party's primary. party's primary. party's primary. Avon Town Clerk Statewide Statewide Statewide General Instructions Republican Party Primary Democratic Party Primary The Independent Register Governor Governor Governor If you vote in this party's primary, If you vote in this party's primary, Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 8/8/2018 you may not vote in any other you may not vote in any other party's primary. party's primary. Phillip Anderson Michael J. White write-in: WNAXLP 323549 Statewide Statewide write-in: write-in: Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor Vote for 1 Governor Governor LOCATION AND HOURS Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 write-in: OF POLLING PLACE Patrick Baird Tiffany Anderson Scott Walker Andy Gronik Attorney General Vote for 1 The Partisan Primary to be held Robert Meyer Matt Flynn write-in: write-in: Terry Larson write-in: Tony Evers Attorney General Attorney General on August 14th, 2018, in the Town If you make a mistake on your ballot Vote for 1 Vote for 1 write-in: or have a question, ask an election Lieutenant Governor Josh Pade of Avon, the following polling place inspector for help. (Absentee voters: Vote for 1 Mike McCabe write-in: write-in: Secretary of State Contact your municipal clerk.) Vote for 1 Rebecca Kleefisch Mahlon Mitchell Secretary of State Secretary of State location will be used: To vote for a name on the ballot, fill in Vote for 1 Vote for 1 write-in: the oval next to the name like this: write-in: Kelda Helen Roys Avon Town Hall write-in: write-in: Attorney General Paul R. Soglin State Treasurer To vote for a name that is not on the Vote for 1 16513 W. Beloit Newark Road ballot, write the name on the line Vote for 1 Kathleen Vinehout State Treasurer State Treasurer Vote for 1 Vote for 1 marked "write-in'' and fill in the oval Brad Schimel Dana Wachs Andrew Zuelke Brodhead, WI 53520 next to the name like this: write-in: write-in: write-in: write-in: write-in: THE POLLING PLACE WILL Congressional Congressional Congressional Special Instructions for Voting Secretary of State Lieutenant Governor OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL in a Partisan Primary Vote for 1 Vote for 1 United States Senator United States Senator United States Senator Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 In the Partisan Primary: Jay Schroeder Kurt J. Kober CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. write-in: write-in: write-in: • You may vote in only ONE party's Spencer Zimmerman Mandela Barnes If you have any questions con- primary. write-in: write-in: Representative in Congress Representative in Congress Representative in Congress District 2 District 2 District 2 cerning your polling place, contact • If you choose a party, votes cast in State Treasurer Attorney General Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 that party will be counted. Votes Vote for 1 Vote for 1 the Municipal Clerk. cast in any other party will not be Travis Hartwig Josh Kaul write-in: write-in: write-in: counted. Stephanie Schwartzlow Jill Millies write-in: Legislative and State Legislative and State Legislative and State • If you do not choose a party, and write-in: Secretary of State State Senator State Senator State Senator 15444 W. Skinner Road, you vote in more than one party, no Congressional Vote for 1 District 15 District 15 District 15 votes will be counted. Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Brodhead, WI Doug La Follette You must vote for individual candidates. United States Senator 608-921-3656 Vote for 1 Arvina Martin write-in: write-in: write-in: Choose a Party Primary George C. Lucia write-in: Representative to the Assembly Representative to the Assembly Representative to the Assembly All polling places are accessi- Leah Vukmir State Treasurer District 45 District 45 District 45 Fill in the oval next to your party Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 ble to elderly and disabled vot- choice, like this: Griffin Jones Vote for 1 Reese Wood write-in: write-in: ers. Choose only ONE. Kevin Nicholson Dawn Marie Sass Charles Barman Cynthia Kaump write-in: County County The Independent Register Republican write-in: Sarah Godlewski County Sheriff Sheriff Vote for 1 Vote for 1 8/8/2018 Democratic Representative in Congress write-in: Sheriff Libertarian District 2 Congressional Vote for 1 write-in: write-in: WNAXLP 323550 Wisconsin Green Vote for 1 United States Senator write-in: Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court Constitution write-in: Vote for 1 Clerk of Circuit Court Vote for 1 Vote for 1 NOTICE Legislative and State Tammy Baldwin Vote for 1 write-in: write-in: End Wisconsin Green Party Primary End Constitution Party Primary State Senator write-in: write-in: PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION End Libertarian Party Primary District 15 Representative in Congress TOWN OF ALBANY Vote for 1 District 2 write-in: Vote for 1 N6065 County E Representative to the Assembly Mark Pocan Official Primary Ballot Statewide Offices District 45 write-in: Partisan Office Congressional Vote for 1 Legislative and State August 14, 2018 write-in: State Senator Legislative County District 15 for County Vote for 1 Sheriff Certification of Voter Assistance Town of Avon Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Vote for 1 Janis Ringhand I certify that I marked or read aloud this Town of Beloit W1-3 Jude G. Maurer write-in: ballot at the request and direction of a Town of Beloit W4-6 Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. voter who is authorized under Wis. Town of Beloit W11 write-in: Representative to the Assembly Stat. § 6.82 to receive assistance. Town of Magnolia Bonnie Zee, Clerk SAMPLEClerk of Circuit Court District 45 SAMPLE Town of Newark Vote for 1 Vote for 1 ______The Independent Register Signature of assistor Town of Spring Valley write-in: Mark Spreitzer Town of Union 8/8/2018 End Republican Party Primary write-in: For Official Use Only Village of Orfordville WNAXLP 323565 County Inspectors: Identify ballots required to be City of Beloit W1 remade. Sheriff City of Brodhead W7-8 City of Evansville Vote for 1 Reason for remaking ballot: Gary L. Groelle Ballot issued by Rock Valley □ Overvoted LLC Troy Knudson Publishing ______write-in: □ Damaged can ______Clerk of Circuit Court □ Other Vote for 1 Initials of election inspectors Peter D. 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SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register Summer fun for farmers and eaters Wisconsin Farmers Union South Central Chapter members in Green, Rock and munication skills (letters to the editor, social media and talking to neighbors one- Lafayette counties gathered at the Riemer Family Farm near Brodhead July 15 on-one). Bring a pie to share for our pie contest. (Not a baker? Come eat someone for their summer meeting and potluck. Local consumer and farmer members are else’s award-winning pie!) The conference runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kamp now looking to the state Summer Conference next Thursday, Aug. 16, at Kamp Kenwood, 19161 79th Ave., Chippewa Falls. There is also an Acorn Day Camp for Kenwood. Come along, and you can build skills to get your voice heard on issues ages 7 and up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 16. The cost is $15 per child. RSVP to important to you. This year’s conference features a hands-on workshop on com- the WFU state office at 715-723-5561. Dairy farmer invites attendance at forum to press solutions to crisis By Josh Nett is trending toward having tens of idation and outside investment in Cooperatives, legislators, farmers effort. WFU DAIRY FARMER thousands of cows, with our farms agriculture. I believe there is a place and others with a stake in the future Let’s fill the bus and do all that we In June I attended the Wisconsin and farmland increasingly owned for family farms on the land. of dairy will all be at the table. The can to stop this trend of losing 500 State Future Farmers of America by outside investors? I believe in an alternate future for meeting is being held by the farm- dairy herds each year in Wisconsin. Convention in Madison to watch I’m still convinced that the future dairy farmers -- one other than this er-owned cooperative Agri-Mark. Contact state Farmers Union Gov- our oldest son receive a gold award of agriculture depends on giving a rollercoaster we’ve been on. It is The bus trip is part of a Dairy ernment Relations Associate Bobbi in Dairy Proficiency. young person a chance to build a one where fair, stable prices are the Together effort by Wisconsin Farm- Wilson: bwilson@wisconsinfarm- I am always impressed with how good herd of cattle or a good farm norm rather than the exception. ers Union that has brought together ersunion.com or 608-234-3741 to the FFA continues to help shape and from the ground up or to become I believe my fellow farmers and farmers from different organiza- save your spot on the bus. inspire tomorrow’s leaders. The en- the next generation to gain an ap- others in our agricultural communi- tions across Wisconsin -- and other “In the promise of better days thusiasm that these young people preciation for the hard work and the ty need to take a hard look at where states. through better ways.” have for agriculture is nothing short commitment that takes a lifetime to we are headed and band together for Our common vision is of rebuild- Editor’s Note: Josh Nett milks of amazing. develop. change if we are going to change ing a viable dairy economy for fam- 250 cows and farms 400 acres with “In the promise of better days Yes, some will try and fail, but course. ily farmers and our rural communi- his wife, Terri, on their Waushara through better ways’’ is a line from some will succeed. Some will per- That’s why I’ll be among the ties. County farm. They have two teen- the famous FFA creed written in severe to pass the love and knowl- Wisconsin dairy farmers who will If you, too, look ahead and wor- age sons who also are involved in 1928. What a powerful statement -- edge for agriculture down to future board a bus and travel to Alba- ry about where our dairy industry is the farm. Josh started farming in and yet as I look at the current state generations. ny, New York, this week, Sunday headed and wonder if the next gen- 1993 and bought his current farm of our dairy industry I question if None of this is achievable unless through Tuesday, Aug. 12-14. eration has a future on your farm, in 2007. He grew up helping his we’ve done enough. we work to reshape our dairy indus- I’ll be joining other farmers from I hope you’ll consider joining this grandparents on their dairy farm. Or have we done just as was ex- try. across the country for a hard look at pected from us? Are we satisfied I don’t think we have to continue federal-level solutions to the dairy that we’ve created an industry that down this path of continued consol- crisis. Obituaries EARL TRUMAN COPLIEN LOIS E. FRIEDLY Earl Truman Lois E. Coplien, Friedly, age 85, 75, Beloit, of Brodhead, passed away passed away Wednesday, unexpectedly July 25, after Wednesday, a valiant battle Aug. 1, 2018, at against cancer Woods Crossing for the past two Nursing Home, years. He was Brodhead. born in Green She was County on February 21, 1943. He born Oct. 7, 1932, in Monroe, the was the son of Earl and Beatrice daughter of Lee and Leah (Wolgast) (Pinnow) Coplien. Reasa. She married Fritz F. Friedly He attended Oakley School and on Aug. 3, 1951, at the United Juda High School. He was employed Methodist Church, Brodhead. as a carpenter and cross-country Lois graduated from Brodhead semi driver. High School in 1951. She was a He married Gloria Ilene Schmitz member of the United Methodist on Aug. 3, 1963. He moved to Church of Brodhead. She had Arizona in 1970. Their children are been a member of the Brodhead Hope April Lilly, deceased; Betsy Chamber of Commerce, and Kate (Brian) Rhodes, North Dakota; the Royal Order of the Moose, and Charles Wayne Coplien, Beloit. Janesville. On Oct. 14, 2010, he married She owned and operated LeRae’s Helen Jean Harper. Their children Boutique in Brodhead for many are Jason George (Alba) Coplien, years. Lois enjoyed conversing Arizona; and Charity Emily (Sultan) with people, dancing, cooking and Washington, Arizona. Teresa Harper, sewing. Arizona, is a step- daughter. She is survived by her husband He is also survived by Fritz, of Brodhead; two daughters, 15 grandchildren, four step Peggy (Don) Niedermeier, grandchildren, three great- Brodhead, Linda Wahl, Footville; grandchildren; brothers, Richard grandsons, Daniel Wahl, Brad (Jill) (Carol) Coplien, Brodhead; Kurt Niedermeier, Bryan (Krystynn) (Jane) Coplien, Monroe; sisters, Niedermeier; and a great-grandson, Phyllis (Thomas) Nordyke, Blake Niedermeier. Middleton; and Dorothy (Alvin) She was preceded in death by her Wire, Winslow. parents, an aunt and uncle, Maurice He was preceded in death by and Lila Bernstein; in-laws, C.W. his parents, his wife, Helen, and Friedly and Margaret (Schneider) brothers, Gene and Rolland. Friedly. A pot-luck memorial gathering Private family services were will be held Saturday, August 18, at held Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Aqua World Day Care Center, 246 D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, W. Grand Ave., Beloit, from noon Brodhead, with Rev. Krystal until 2 p.m. Goodger officiating. Burial will be Rossman Uehling Kinzer Funeral in Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead. 323455 Home, Beloit, is in charge of Online condolences may be made at arrangements. www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com