Brodhead 147528 • www.randrautosales.net Independent Register 608-934-5400 608•897•2193 SHOPPING NEWS W2620 State Rd. 11/81 •Juda, WI. 922 W. EXCHANGE STREET, BRODHEAD, WI 53520 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Auto Detailing Available COURTESY PHOTOS Brodhead Independent-Register Juda School staff members are appreciative of the local community, comprised of farmers who nominated the school for this award. Juda School awarded with $10,000 grant Late last month, the Juda School purchased in 2015. Specifically, dent” STEM (science, technology, ers to award over $10 million to are reviewed by a panel of teach- District received a $10,000 grant the grant will be used to purchase engineering, and mathematics) more than 650 school districts ers. from America’s Farmers Grow Arduino controls for their robotics project every year during their to enhance opportunities in rural Farmers submitted their nomi- Rural Education, sponsored by and LEGO Mind-Storm kits to in- homeroom block since 2014. “The America. School districts across nations between Jan. 1 and Apr. 1 the Monsanto Fund. This is the crease the school’s robot capacity district’s STEM initiative helps the country have used their grants this year. Districts were notified of second-straight year that Juda has and expand into the district’s new students develop 21st-century to better serve their students, from finalist standings in June, and win- received this grant. Learning Commons/MakerSpace skills such as persistence, prob- constructing aquaponics-outfitted ners were announced in late July. The money will be used to up- area. lem solving, flexible thinking, and greenhouses, to establishing robot- “We are very grateful for all the grade the school’s robotic kits, Juda has facilitated an “all stu- teamwork – traits that truly make a ics programs, to creating curricu- local farmers who nominated us,” student ready for the outside world. lum focused on solving environ- said Mary Larson, Curriculum Di- All students in grades six through mental sustainability challenges. rector and lead grant writer. “Only twelve work on their STEM proj- “The variety of ways in which schools that receive a nomination ects during the dedicated weekly rural school districts use these may apply for the grant, and we homeroom block, which ensures grants to improve math and sci- had 17 farmers who nominated that all students will have the op- ence education for their students Juda. This is a testament of the portunity to unleash their creativ- is incredible,” said Michelle Insco, strong support that the Juda School IRON-CLAD ity in a learning environment that the Monsanto Fund’s program of- District continues to receive from ROCK-SOLID promotes success by persevering ficer. its community.” . WARRANTY. through design challenges,” said Through this program, farmers “We are very appreciative of the QUALITY Scott Anderson, math teacher. The nominate public school districts efforts of the community and the school’s new robotics accessories to compete for math and science opportunity from Monsanto that will help expand STEM. grants of $10,000 or $25,000. The this grant affords our students,” Since 2011, Grow Rural Edu- schools are then responsible for said Traci Davis, Juda School Dis- cation has partnered with farm- writing grant applications, which trict Administrator. “The staff has INTRODUCING THE BEST-IN-CLASS worked hard to provide a quality POWERTRAIN program for all of our middle and 6-YEAR WARRANTY* high school students.” ON COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS You can search from one end of this glorious country of ours to the other. From border to border, and from sea to shining sea – and you will not – we repeat – you will NOT find a 6-Year Powertrain Warranty on a compact utility tractor that equals the one that comes standard with every John Deere Compact Utility Tractor. Why? That’s simple. Nothing Runs Like A Deere. JohnDeere.com/Ag GOING ON AT ALL 20 WISCONSIN & ILLINOIS LOCATIONS www.sloans.com SERVICE ON ALL MAJOR BRANDS New and used sales. 33 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536 A representative of the Monsan- *Beginning 1/1/2016 all Compact Utility Tractors purchased new from an authorized John Deere Dealer come standard with a 6 year/2000 hour (whichever comes first) Powertrain Warranty. See the Limited Warranty for Evansville 608-882-4156 • Janesville 608-756-3900 to Fund addresses a crowd be- New John Deere Turf & Utility Equipment at dealer for details. fore awarding the district a grant A0B030ECU2F66157-00022722 245870 Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30, Sat 9:00-12:00 256396 in the amount of $10,000. **ecrwss Postal Customer **ecrwss Postal Independent- U.S. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT Register Paid The Brodhead 147528 • www.randrautosales.net Independent Register 608-934-5400 608•897•2193 SHOPPING NEWS W2620 State Rd. 11/81 •Juda, WI. 922 W. EXCHANGE STREET, BRODHEAD, WI 53520 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Auto Detailing Available COURTESY PHOTOS Brodhead Independent-Register Juda School staff members are appreciative of the local community, comprised of farmers who nominated the school for this award. Juda School awarded with $10,000 grant Late last month, the Juda School purchased in 2015. Specifically, dent” STEM (science, technology, ers to award over $10 million to are reviewed by a panel of teach- District received a $10,000 grant the grant will be used to purchase engineering, and mathematics) more than 650 school districts ers. from America’s Farmers Grow Arduino controls for their robotics project every year during their to enhance opportunities in rural Farmers submitted their nomi- Rural Education, sponsored by and LEGO Mind-Storm kits to in- homeroom block since 2014. “The America. School districts across nations between Jan. 1 and Apr. 1 the Monsanto Fund. This is the crease the school’s robot capacity district’s STEM initiative helps the country have used their grants this year. Districts were notified of second-straight year that Juda has and expand into the district’s new students develop 21st-century to better serve their students, from finalist standings in June, and win- received this grant. Learning Commons/MakerSpace skills such as persistence, prob- constructing aquaponics-outfitted ners were announced in late July. The money will be used to up- area. lem solving, flexible thinking, and greenhouses, to establishing robot- “We are very grateful for all the grade the school’s robotic kits, Juda has facilitated an “all stu- teamwork – traits that truly make a ics programs, to creating curricu- local farmers who nominated us,” student ready for the outside world. lum focused on solving environ- said Mary Larson, Curriculum Di- All students in grades six through mental sustainability challenges. rector and lead grant writer. “Only twelve work on their STEM proj- “The variety of ways in which schools that receive a nomination ects during the dedicated weekly rural school districts use these may apply for the grant, and we homeroom block, which ensures grants to improve math and sci- had 17 farmers who nominated that all students will have the op- ence education for their students Juda. This is a testament of the portunity to unleash their creativ- is incredible,” said Michelle Insco, strong support that the Juda School IRON-CLAD ity in a learning environment that the Monsanto Fund’s program of- District continues to receive from ROCK-SOLID promotes success by persevering ficer. its community.” . WARRANTY. through design challenges,” said Through this program, farmers “We are very appreciative of the QUALITY Scott Anderson, math teacher. The nominate public school districts efforts of the community and the school’s new robotics accessories to compete for math and science opportunity from Monsanto that will help expand STEM. grants of $10,000 or $25,000. The this grant affords our students,” Since 2011, Grow Rural Edu- schools are then responsible for said Traci Davis, Juda School Dis- cation has partnered with farm- writing grant applications, which trict Administrator. “The staff has INTRODUCING THE BEST-IN-CLASS worked hard to provide a quality POWERTRAIN program for all of our middle and 6-YEAR WARRANTY* high school students.” ON COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS You can search from one end of this glorious country of ours to the other. From border to border, and from sea to shining sea – and you will not – we repeat – you will NOT find a 6-Year Powertrain Warranty on a compact utility tractor that equals the one that comes standard with every John Deere Compact Utility Tractor. Why? That’s simple. Nothing Runs Like A Deere. JohnDeere.com/Ag GOING ON AT ALL 20 WISCONSIN & ILLINOIS LOCATIONS www.sloans.com SERVICE ON ALL MAJOR BRANDS New and used sales. 33 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536 A representative of the Monsan- *Beginning 1/1/2016 all Compact Utility Tractors purchased new from an authorized John Deere Dealer come standard with a 6 year/2000 hour (whichever comes first) Powertrain Warranty. See the Limited Warranty for Evansville 608-882-4156 • Janesville 608-756-3900 to Fund addresses a crowd be- New John Deere Turf & Utility Equipment at dealer for details. fore awarding the district a grant A0B030ECU2F66157-00022722 245870 Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30, Sat 9:00-12:00 256396 in the amount of $10,000. Page 2 - September 7, 2016 / The Independent-Register Flu Mist option not recommended for 2016-17 flu season Green County residents are being strongly encouraged to How well the flu vaccine works can range widely from sea- “It is important to get vaccinated every year to prevent getting protect themselves with a flu shot before the flu season arrives son to season and can be affected by a number of factors, influenza.” this year. including the similarity between vaccine viruses and circulat- In Green County, only 31% of children under 19 years of The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) ing viruses.