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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 21-PR-26

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. MARKS Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 29, 1954 and date of death February 17, 2021, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N9075 Marks Lane, Blanchardville, WI 53516. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 6, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge March 30, 2021

Attorney R. Scott Jacobson Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington & Thompson S.C. 916 17th Ave. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2191 Bar Number 01031617

(April 3, 10, 17, 2021) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE

At the Partisan Primary to be held on April 6, 2021, in the City of Monroe of Green County, the following polling place location will be used for the wards indicated: Location City Hall – 1110 18th Ave Wards Wards 1-9 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

Brittney Rindy, City Clerk 1110 18th Ave 608-329-2530 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters. Notice of the Local Board of Canvassers At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at each polling place will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.51. This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. (April 3, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE GREEN COUNTY EMS OPEN MEETING SCHEDULED
Green County EMS will be holding an open meeting to discuss updating our service to the critical care paramedic level. Anyone with questions or concerns is welcome to attend. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7:30pm at the EMS Station, 1800 12th St., Monroe, WI. (March 20, 27, April 3, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BLACK HAWK APRIL 6, 2021

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Black Hawk on April 6, 2021, the following proposed Initial Resolution of the School Board will be submitted to a vote of the people: INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,225,000 BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Black Hawk, Lafayette and Green Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,225,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions for academic space, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a secure entrance and office; renovations to and removal ofa portion of the current school building; siie and capital maintenance improvements and ADA compliance updates; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. The question will appear on the ballot as follows: "Shall the School District of Black Hawk, Lafayette and Green Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,225,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions for academic space, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a secure entrance and office; renovations to and removal of a portion of the current school building; site and capital maintenance improvements and ADA compliance updates; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?" EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND EFFECT OF VOTE The referendum election ballot will ask District electors to vote "yes" or "no" on the referendum election question as set forth above. "yes" vote on the question is a vote to approve the borrowing of$14,225,000 by the School District of Black Hawk through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions for academic space, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a secure entrance and office; renovations to and removal of a portion of the current school building; site and capital maintenance improvements and ADA compliance updates; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. A "no" vote on the question is a vote to deny the School District of Black Hawk the authority to borrow $14,225,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost ofa district-wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions for academic space, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a secure entrance and office; renovations to and removal of a portion of the current school building; site and capital maintenance improvements and ADA compliance updates; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. In the event a majority of the electors voting on the question vote "yes", the District will be authorized to undertake the school building and facility improvement program described in the question and borrow not in excess of $14,225,000 therefor; if a majority vote "no" on the question set forth above, the District will not be so authorized. LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES Information as to the location of the polling places is available in the District Office at 202 East Center Street, South Wayne, Wisconsin. ALL POLLING PLACES WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal cleric Town of Cadiz - Green County Karen Signer W8445 County B Browntown, WI 53522 (608) 558-9910 (Office hours by appointment) Town of Darlington - Lafayette County Tom Jean 15456 County Shop Rd Darlington, WI 53530 (608) 776-4509 (Office hours by appointment) Town of Jordan - Green County Billie Reynolds N3288 Loop Rd Monroe, WI 53566 (608) 325-5593 (Office hours by appointment) Town of Gratiot - Lafayette County Phil Carroll 5885 STH 78 Gratiot, WI 53541 (608) 922-6221 (Office hours by appointment) Town of Monticello - Lafayette County Theresa Burgess 2150 Thompson Ln Shullsburg, WI 53586 (608) 482-0506 (Office hours by appointment) Town of Wiota - Lafayette County Vickie Pratt 10480 Riverside Rd Darlington, WI 53530 (608) 726-0147 (Office hours by appointment) Village of South Wayne - Lafayette County Phil Carroll 107 E Center St PO Box 305 South Wayne, WI 53587 (608) 439-1011 (Office hours by appointment) Town of Wayne - Lafayette County Diana Krebs 1311 County B Browntown, WI 53522 (608) 439-3794 (Office hours by appointment) Village of Gratiot- Lafayette County Travis Signer PO Box 189 Gratiot, WI 53541 (608) 558-2528 (Office hours by appointment) All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.1 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF CANVASSERS By no later than 9 a.m. on the Tuesday after the election, the school district board of canvassers shall convene, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat.§ 19.84, for the purpose of conducting the school district canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.53(3). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat.§§ 19.81-89. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS2 Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If an elector does not have acceptable photo identification the elector may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the elector presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two 1 THIS NOTICE MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT ABOUT THE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED FOR EACH POLLING PLACE. IF ANY POLLING PLACES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE OR IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, CONTACT THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION. 2 This section should be adapted depending upon what lype of voting procedure is used. inspectors must appear on the ballot.3 Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. On referendum questions where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a mark (X) in the square next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a mark (X) in the square next to "no" if opposed to the question. When using a tactile ballot marking device (Vote-PAD) to mark a paper ballot, the elector shall obtain from the inspectors, the assistive device and any audio or dexterity aids if required. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to "no" if opposed to the question. On referendum questions where optical scan voting systems are used, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to "no" if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (''Automark", "ExpressVote", Clear Access or "lmageCast Evolution-ICE'? to mark an optical scan ballot, the elector shall touch the screen at "yes" if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen at "no" if opposed to the question. On referendum questions where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select "yes" ifin favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select "no" if opposed to the question. The vote shall not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes' time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.4 The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. 3 Remove this sentence if only touch screen voting systcm(s) are used. 4 Remove this sentence if only touch screen voting system(s) are used. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors' initials on the outside do show. The elector shall deposit the voted ballot in the ballot box or deliver the ballot to an election inspector for deposit, and deposit any unvoted ballots in the discard box. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly, After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. The elector shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. Where a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver it to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or tlmt due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The following is a sample of the official ballot: OFFICIAL REFERENDUM BALLOT

April6,2021

Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. Instructions to Voters If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.) To vote in favor of a question, make an "X" or other mark in the square next to "Yes," like this: 181 To vote against a question, make an "X" or other mark in the square next to "No," like this: 181

Referendum

Shall the School District of Black Hawk, Lafayette and Green Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,225,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of additions for academic space, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a secure entrance and office; renovations to and removal of a portion of the current school building; site and capital maintenance improvements and ADA compliance updates; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures m1d equipment?

----YES ---- NO

Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact William Chambers, District Administrator.

Done in the School District of Black Hawk on April 3, 2021 Jason Figi District Clerk

(April 3, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MONROE APRIL 6, 2021

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Monroe on April 6, 2021, the following proposed Initial Resolution of the School Board will be submitted to a vote of the people: INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,600,000 BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at Northside Elementary School consisting of: HVAC, safety and site improvements; remodeling for ADA compliance; capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements, including roof and water main replacement, and lighting and technology updates; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment. The question will appear on the ballot as follows: "Shall the School District of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at Northside Elementary School consisting of: HVAC, safety and site improvements; remodeling for ADA compliance; capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements, including roof and water main replacement, and lighting and technology updates; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment?" EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND EFFECT OF VOTE The referendum election ballot will ask District electors to vote "yes" or "no" on the referendum election question as set forth above. A "yes" vote on the question is a vote to approve the borrowing of $5,600,000 by the School District of Monroe through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at Northside Elementary School consisting of: HVAC, safety and site improvements; remodeling for ADA compliance; capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements, including roof and water main replacement, and lighting and technology updates; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment. A "no" vote on the question is a vote to deny the School District of Monroe the authority to borrow $5,600,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at Northside Elementary School consisting of: HVAC, safety and site improvements; remodeling for ADA compliance; capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements, including roof and water main replacement, and lighting and technology updates; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment. In the event a majority of the electors voting on the question vote "yes", the District will be authorized to undertake the school facility improvement program described in the question and borrow not in excess of $5,600,000 therefor; if a majority vote "no" on the question set forth above, the District will not be so authorized. LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES Information as to the location of the polling places is available in the District Office at 925 16th Avenue, Suite 3, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566. ALL POLLING PLACES WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF CANVASSERS By no later than 9 a.m. on the Tuesday after the election, the school district board of canvassers shall convene, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, for the purpose of conducting the school district canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.53(3). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If an elector does not have acceptable photo identification the elector may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the elector presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. On referendum questions, where optical scan voting systems are used, the elector shall fill in the oval next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval next to "no" if opposed to the question. The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone in a manner that would reveal how the ballot is marked. If the elector spoils the optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. The elector shall then insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following is a sample of the official ballot: OFFICIAL REFERENDUM BALLOT April 6, 2021

Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. Instructions to Voters If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.) To vote in favor of the question, fill in the oval next to “Yes,” like this: ● To vote against the question, fill in the oval next to “No,” like this: ●

Referendum

Shall the School District of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project at Northside Elementary School consisting of: HVAC, safety and site improvements; remodeling for ADA compliance; capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements, including roof and water main replacement, and lighting and technology updates; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment? ○ YES ○ NO Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Rick Waski, District Administrator. Done in the School District of Monroe on April 3, 2021 Nikki Matley District Clerk (April 3, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 21-PR-23

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY A. ALBERTSON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 8, 1932 and date of death December 10, 2020 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of: 615 20th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566.

3. The application will be heard at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, before Gloria Baertschi, Probate Registrar, on May 3, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is June 17, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Gloria A. Baertschi Probate Registrar March 30, 2021 Brenda L. Welty 615 20th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566 (608)214-1089

(April 3, 10, 17, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE CITY OF MONROE, WI
A public hearing will be held before the City Plan Commission in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1110 18th Ave, Monroe, Wisconsin, on April 21, 2021 at 5:00 pm relative to the following: • Conditional Use Application – 840 W. 8th Street. Owners are requesting a conditional use permit to allow the Monroe Rural Fire District to operate a fire station at the subject property as an indoor institutional use. The proposed conditional use application and support documents are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 1110 18th Avenue. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting, including need for an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations, should be made to the Clerk’s Office at (608) 329-2530 with as much advance notice as possible so that proper arrangements can be made. Brittney Rindy City Clerk/Treasurer (April 3, 2021 and April 10, 2021)

Name Changes

AMENDED NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 21-CV-47

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE BY: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE To: BRIAN ELLIOTT RANKIN Birth Certificate: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Green County, State of Wisconsin:

BY: Honorable James R. Beer PLACE: Via Zoom Instructions to Appear by Zoom DATE:

April 20, 2021 TIME: 9:45 am If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-328-9433 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: James R. Beer Circuit Court Judge March 17, 2021

(March 20, 27, April 3, 2021)

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Public Hearings

LEGAL NOTICE:

There will be a public hearing before the Green County Board of Adjustment to consider a variance from Dennis Stuckey, landowner; for the construction of a deck in the setback area of Twin Grove Road, 39' from the centerline -vs.-county code minimum of 63'. The land is zoned agricultural, and is located at N398 Twin Grove Road, Section 34, T1N-R8E, Town of Jefferson. The public hearing will be held in the County Board Room at the Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin on Wednesday April 21, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. All those who are concerned or affected by such action are urged to attend. GREEN COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATION Adam M. Wiegel Zoning Administrator (April 3, 7, 2021) WNAXLP