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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO: 2020-PR-86

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LARRY L. PRIEWE Date of Death: September 28, 2020 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 1, 1939 and date of death September 28, 2020, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 114 17th St., Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 8, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

James R. Beer Circuit Court Judge October 12, 2020

Lance A. McNaughton Duxstad & Bestul, S.C. 1112 17th Ave. P.O. Box 737 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-4924 Bar Number 1032036

(October 17, 24, 31, 2020) WNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 20-PR-88

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE BADERTSCHER Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 23, 1929 and date of death September 17, 2020, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N1091 County Road T, Brodhead, WI 53520. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 18, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge October 14, 2020

Attorney Scott Thompson Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington & Thompson S.C. 916 17th Ave. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2191 Bar Number 1017387

(October 17, 24, 31, 2020) WNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 20-PR-91

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER L. FALK Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 16, 1924 and date of death September 10, 2020, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 229 11th Ave., Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 26, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge October 21, 2020

Attorney Charles R. Wellington Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington & Thompson S.C. 916 17th Ave. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2191 Bar Number 1013271

(October 24, 31, November 7, 2020) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

EXHIBIT C NOTICE OF REFERENDUM BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT NOVEMBER 3, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in Blackhawk Technical College District on November 3, 2020, the following proposed Initial Resolution of the District Board will be submitted to a vote of the people: INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR PROMISSORY NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,000,000 BE IT RESOLVED by the District Board of Blackhawk Technical College District, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds or promissory notes in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of capital expenditures for the purchase or construction of buildings, building additions, remodeling and improvements, the acquisition of sites, and the purchase of fixed and other equipment at District locations, including, but not limited to development of the Public Safety & Transportation Training Center on the Central Campus in Janesville, Wisconsin. The question will appear on the ballot as follows: "Shall Blackhawk Technical College District, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds or promissory notes in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of capital expenditures for the purchase or construction of buildings, building additions, remodeling and improvements, the acquisition of sites, and the purchase of fixed and other equipment at District locations, including, but not limited to development of the Public Safety & Transportation Training Center on the Central Campus in Janesville, Wisconsin?" 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 $32,000,000 by Blackhawk Technical College District through the issuance of general obligation bonds or promissory notes for the purpose of paying the cost of capital expenditures for the purchase or construction of buildings, building additions, remodeling and improvements, the acquisition of sites, and the purchase of fixed and other equipment at District locations, including, but not limited to development of the Public Safety & Transportation Training Center on the Central Campus in Janesville, Wisconsin. A "no" vote on the question is a vote to deny Blackhawk Technical College District the authority to borrow $32,000,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds or promissory notes for the purpose of paying the cost of capital expenditures for the purchase or construction of buildings, building additions, remodeling and improvements, the acquisition of sites, and the purchase of fixed and other equipment at District locations, including, but not limited to development of the Public Safety & Transportation Training Center on the Central Campus in Janesville, Wisconsin. In the event a majority of the electors voting on the question vote "yes", the District will be authorized to undertake the capital improvement program described in the question and borrow not in excess of $32,000,000 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 6004 South County Road G, Janesville, Wisconsin 53547. 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 your municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. (1) NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE LOCAL, MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the Municipal Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§7.51 and 7.53(1). The County Board of Canvassers shall convene, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §19.84 for the purpose of conducting the county canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. §7.60. These meetings will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS (2) 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 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 "ImageCast 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" if in 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. The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. 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 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 November 3, 2020 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:  To vote against a question, make an "X" or other mark in the square next to "No," like this:  Referendum Shall Blackhawk Technical College District, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds or promissory notes in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of capital expenditures for the purchase or construction of buildings, building additions, remodeling and improvements, the acquisition of sites, and the purchase of fixed and other equipment at District locations, including, but not limited to development of the Public Safety & Transportation Training Center on the Central Campus in Janesville, Wisconsin? __ YES __ NO Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Dr. Tracy P. Pierner, President. Done in Blackhawk Technical College District on November 2, 2020 Laverne E. Hays Secretary (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 type of voting procedure is used. (October 31, 2020) WNAXLP

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE

At the Partisan Primary to be held on November 3, 2020, in the City of Monroe of Green County, the following polling place location will be used for the wards indicated: Location Fire Station #2 – 1803 12th St 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 Meeting 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. (October 31, 2020) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM Town of Sylvester November 3, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the town of Sylvester on November 3, 2020, the following proposed Resolution of the Town Board, will be submitted to a vote of the people: RESOLUTION: 08-2-20 TOWN OF SYLVESTER CLERK/TREASURER APPOINTMENT The Town Board of the Town of Sylvester, Green County, Wisconsin, does hereby ordain as follows: That pursuant to Wis.Stat.60.30(1e) (a), the office of the Clerk/Treasurer shall be filled by appointment of a majority of the members-elect of the town board. The term for the appointed position shall be set by the town board, but may not exceed 3 years per SS 60.30(1). The town board may re-appoint the officers for additional terms. However, removal by the town board during a given term of office may only be for "cause" as defined under SS 17.001 and required by SS 60.30 (1e) a This ordinance is subject to approval by the town electors in a referendum, which is hereby called by the Town Board to be held on November 3, 2020. The referendum question shall be: "Shall the person holding the office of Clerk/Treasurer in the Town of Sylvester be appointed by the Town Board?" The salary of the appointed position shall be set by the town board and may not be reduced during the term of office. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its town board passage, notice after passage per SS 60.80 and also its referendum approval by the town electors as requited by SS 60.30(1e)(b). Adopted this 18th day of August, 2020 Town of Sylvester, Green County Signed this day by Town Chairperson – Daniel Moehn Signed this day by Town Clerk/Treasurer – Lynn M. Lokken The question will appear on the ballot as follows: Shall the person holding the office of Clerk/Treasurer in the Town of Sylvester by appointed by the Town Board? Yes _____ No ______ EXPLANATION A Yes vote means the Town Board will appoint all future Town Clerks/Treasurers A No vote means the position of Town Clerk/Treasurer will remain an elected position Done in the Town of Sylvester This 18th day of August, 2020 Lynn M. Lokken Sylvester Town Clerk (October 31, 2020) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM Town of Monroe November 3, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Monroe, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the following proposed referendum is a result of Resolution 2020-1 of the Town of Monroe Board, will be submitted to a vote of the people: RESOLUTION: 2020-1 TOWN OF MONROE CLERK/TREASURER APPOINTMENT The Town Board of the Town of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, does hereby ordain as follows: That pursuant to Wis.Stat.60.30(1e) (a), the office of the Clerk/Treasurer shall be filled by appointment of a majority of the members-elect of the town board. The term for the appointed position shall be set by the town board, but may not exceed 3 years per SS 60.30(1) The town board may re-appoint the officers for additional terms. However, removal by the town board during a given term of office may only be for "cause" as defined under SS 17.001 and required by SS 60.30 (1e) a. This ordinance is subject to approval by the town electors in a referendum, which is hereby called by the Town Board to be held on November 3, 2020. The referendum question shall be: “Should the office of Clerk/Treasurer, in the Town of Monroe, change from an elected position to an appointed position that would be appointed by the Town of Monroe Board?” The salary of the appointed position shall be set by the town board and may not be reduced during the term of office. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its town board passage, notice after passage per SS 60.80 and also its referendum approval by the town electors as requited by SS 60.30(1e)(b). Adopted this 16th day of July, 2020 Town of Monroe, Green County Signed this day by Town Chair – Todd Hasse Signed this day by Town Clerk/Treasurer – Peggy Murphy The question will appear on the ballot as follows: Should the office of Clerk/Treasurer, in the Town of Monroe, change from an elected position to an appointed position that would be appointed by the Town of Monroe Board? EXPLANATION A yes vote would change the Clerk/Treasurer position from an elected position to an appointed position. A no vote would leave the Clerk/Treasurer position as an elected position. Done in the Town of Monroe on this 16th day of July, 2020. Peggy Murphy Town of Monroe, Clerk/Treasurer (October 31, 2020) WNAXLP

NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 20-PR-85

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOAN M. GILBERTSON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 23, 1927 and date of death October 1, 2020 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of: N4642 County Highway N, 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 November 10, 2020 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 January 13, 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. The names or addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonable ascertainable. Any living relative of the decedent.

Gloria A. Baertschi Probate Registrar October 12, 2020

Paul W. Voegeli Voegeli, Ewald & Bartholf Law Offices, S.C. P.O. Box 56 Monroe, WI 53566-0056 608-328-2000 Bar Number 1005957

(October 17, 24, 31, 2020) WNAXLP

PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE (SMALL CLAIMS) Case No. 2020-SC-1501
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT FOND DU LAC COUNTY
NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK & TRUST 130 S. MAIN STREET PO BOX 988 FOND DU LAC, WI 54935 Plaintiff, vs.

ERIC J. BERGUM 2404 5TH STREET, APT. 2 MONROE, WI 53566

Defendant. Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following small claims court: Fond du Lac County Courthouse Telephone number of the clerk of court: (920)929-3032 Courtroom/Room Number: 1st Floor/Legislative Chambers Address: 160 S. Macy Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 On the following date and time: November 23, 2020 Time: 9:30a.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law, A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate (property) you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

Carrie October 29, 2020 (920)906-6875

(October 31, 2020)

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Monroe was held on October 12, 2020.

1. Call to Order: Rich Deprez, Board of Education President called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Dan Bartholf, Mary Berger, Rich Deprez, Teresa Keehn, Nikki Matley, Cheryl McGuire, Dylan McGuire, Jim Plourde, and Tim Wolff – Administration Present: Joe Monroe, Terri Montgomery, Ron Olson, Todd Paradis, Jenna Trame, and Rick Waski 3. Approve Agenda – Motion by Mary Berger and seconded by Nikki Matley – Approved 4. Public Comment 5. Consent Items – A. Approve Minutes – B. Approval of Start College Now Application – Approval of Support Staff Resignation – D. Approval of Support Staff Leave of Absence – E. Approval of Professional Staff Retirement – F. Approval/Acceptance of Community Donations – Motion by Jim Plourde and seconded by Mary Berger – Approved 6. Old Business 7. New Business: A. Parkside Elementary 2020-2021 Safety Drill Report – B. Abraham Lincoln Elementary 2020-2021 Safety Drill Report – C. Approval of Public Library Tax Exemption Resolution – Motion by Jim Plourde and seconded by Nikki Matley – Approved – D. Discussion & Potential Action on 2020-2021 Winter Sports Participation 8. Informational Items – A. Boardsmanship/Administration – B. Board of Education Correspondence – C. Committee Reports – D. Agenda Items for Future Discussion – E. Liaison Reports 9. Five Minutes for the Press 10. Adjournment – Motion by Jim Plourde and seconded by Cheryl McGuire - Adjourned (October 31, 2020) WNAXLP