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Community Gardens Located in Community Park in Monticello Wisconsin For travelers on Highway 69 in Green County, Montesian Gardens in Monticello offers a delightful opportunity to exit the vehicle and take a stroll through a tranquil garden setting. Located within easy walking distance of historic downtown Monticello, the gardens provide a delightful array of color for the senses throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Montesian Gardens is a community garden project located on the north side of the village. Accessible through the Village Park, past the Green County Viet-Nam Veterans Memorial, the gardens grace a meandering brick walkway. The flowers in the gardens are thoughtfully chosen by their caretakers to bloom from spring until frost. Picnic tables, benches and a memorial gazebo allow visitors to stop, rest and relax in this beautiful setting. Montesian Gardens is also the site of weddings. Montesian Gardens features a number of places to rest and enjoy the view including a gazebo and a variety of benches and tables with umbrellas. Thirty minutes in the gardens can be a rejuvenating experience when you are on a long drive and you can find just about anything related to your travel needs right in Monticello. Much care and attention is put into maintaining Montesian Gardens and this care is punctuated by the many plaques identifying plantings made in memory of people from the Monticello community. The Gardens are maintained by members of the Monticello Garden Club which meets regularly throughout the Spring and Summer months. Montesian Gardens provides colorful sites and plantings of interest throughout spring, summer, and fall. Be sure to visit Monticello in the early spring to see the 100 plus blooming crab-apple trees which line the entrance to Monticello, between Lake Montesian and Montesian Gardens A path meanders through the gardens from north to south. As you cross the footbridge and exit the park on the southern end, the path will lead you past the baseball field to Green County’s Viet Nam War Memorial. There is a parking lot by the memorial and Lake Montesian is just across the street from that.

Artesian Spring Fed Lake – Fishing & Picnic Area – Canoe & Kayaking When you enter Monticello from Wisconsin Highway 69, Lake Montesian welcomes visitors and residents to the village with its unique location on the west side of the town. A double row of over 100 flowering crab apple trees form Memory Lane, creating a pathway into the village. The lake hosts an island that is accessible by a curved footbridge. This idyllic setting is a place to relax, picnic or fish. But it has also been the scene of weddings and other events. An octagonal shelter house provides additional facilities. Lake Montesian,created by community volunteers, covers approximately seven acres and boasts a variety of sport fish. A special pier is available for those who need to fish from the shore. Lake Montesian and Monticello Community Park are the perfect combination for an afternoon in the sun., Lake Montesian is a seven acre, man-made lake, that is located adjacent to Monticello’s historic downtown and occupies the area where the Old Monticello Mill Pond once bustled with activity. The park offers a relaxing setting for family outings that includes a shelter house with all the facilities for a sizzling good time and a footbridge that leads to an island with benches and plenty of shade in the middle of the lake. Every January, the Green County Conservation League and the Monticello Lions Club hold the annual Fisharee/Chickaree for people of all ages. Homecoming, the second weekend in July, also features use of the lake with canoe races and, later, fireworks set off from the island. The lake is spring fed and an artisan well is accessible behind the village monument on Highway 69. Local Historical Information Who was Nickolaus Gerber? Well, he was the man who brought Limburger cheese making to Green County and he is a founding father to Monroe’s Cheese Days celebration. You can read all about him on the Historical Marker located just off Hwy.69– next to the tall Monticello sign. More Info Lake Montesian County Road F at Hwy 69 in Monticello, WI 53570 Hwy 69 and County Road F (Lake Avenue) State Historical Market located on Hwy 69 at the Tall Monticello Wisconsin sign. Park Amenities Include:  State Historical Marker Baseball diamond Volleyball court Strolling Paths Covered Footbridge Picnicking Benches Swimming Kayaking BBQ Pit Wheelchair accessible   Across from Lake Montesian: Vietnam War Memorial Montesian Gardens Public Swimming Pool

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Full Service Hair Salon Call for an Appointment Today! We Accept Cash, Checks & Credit Card Let our talented hair stylist and designers give you the Total Look that can only come from the Total Look Company in downtown Monticello, Wisconsin. Established in 1990, and conveniently located in the heart of Green County in beautiful and historic downtown Monticello, Wisconsin. Total Look Company provides the BEST hair and beauty care and total body services in all of Green County, Wisconsin. We specialize in pedicures, manicures, facials, make-up, hair removal and nail extensions. Walk-in’s Welcome Services Offered at the Total Look Company: Haircuts Pro Hair Styling Highlights and Color Waxing Hair Removal Hair Cleansing Special Occasions Manicures Pedicures Artificial Nails Nail Repair Makeovers Makeup Hand Treatments Body Services Facials Call for Your Appointment Today! (608) 938-1888

Annual MCoC Sponsored Village-wide Garage Sales Occurs Mid-May Every Year Let us advertise for you! Ads will run in local papers and garage sale spreadsheets will be available around Monticello. Cost is only $5 per household (checks payable to Monticello Chamber of Commerce). Deadline is 12:00 NOON – Monday, May 14th, 2018 Mail or drop off your entry at Monticello Village Hall, 140 N Main St., Monticello, WI 53570 A lawn sign will be delivered to your yard which matches your location on the map. Please leave it out for us to pick up. 2018 Annual MCoC Sponsored Village-wide Garage Sales Fall Map

Volunteer Fire Department Serving Monticello and Green County Wisconsin Monticello Fire & Rescue PO Box 476 Monticello, WI 53570 In an Emergency ALWAYS CALL 911 Monticello Fire Rescue is a group of dedicated volunteers who help the community in so many ways. Saving property and lives in the greater Monticello Wisconsin area. Our firefighters help in raising donations for the Monticello Empty Stocking Fund and area food pantries. Along with providing fire education in the community.

The chamber welcomes all area businesses and professionals to join the Monticello Chamber of Commerce. By working together to improve our businesses we can insure a thriving, strong community, one we can all be proud of for generations to come. Monticello Chamber of Commerce Chamber Meetings held first Friday of the month, Noon to 1:00 PM at: T & D Bar & Grill 149 N Main St. Monticello, WI 53570 Monticello Chamber of Commerce Board meets 9:00 AM Wednesday before the regular meetings in the Village Hall. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 281 Monticello, WI 53570

This event is open to the public and takes place in October every year.   Door prizes and gun raffle.  Meal provided.  11am – 5pm Location:  Argyle Rod & Gun Club

Village government center and polling place for the Village of Monticello Wisconsin The Monticello Village Hall is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. It host the village assessor office, building inspector, the village board, and the Monticello Police Department. At the Village Hall in Monticello you can get trash stickers, pay water bills, buy dog licenses, purchase Monticello Money, view the comprehensive plan for the village, vote, get village information on recycling, trash pick up, utilities, building permits, get your bike license, purchase trail passes, pick up trail maps, attend meetings, and find information on area offerings. Stop in and see what Monticello Village Hall has to offer!

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FusionFly, LLC specializes in website development and printed marketing materials. Our web and print products are tried and trusted. We use them everyday, not only for our customers, but for ourselves. Our web services include everything you need to get online: hosting, domains, SSL Certificates, design, development and maintenance. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WEB SERVICES: https://fusionflywebdesign.com  PRINT SERVICES While most people think of web when they hear FusionFly, we also provide printed design services as well. In July of 2018 we launched our print service portion of our website: FusionFlyPrint.com   This new site allows visitors to browse, price, quote and order/reorder quality print materials right online.  We also have an online designer for select products, allowing people to design their product right on the site, save their creations and order it for print. Our print products offer low minimums, many products as low as 1 with fast turnaround times.  While many people love the convenience of our online services, customers are always welcome to contact us directly at 608-214-2330. Our print products include typical marketing materials such as business cards, brochures as well as large format items such as banners, signs, displays, flags, adhesive vinyl and more! Print or Web, our customer service is second to none! Our relationship with our customers is the most important thing and it shows.  We build web and design solutions that work.

Hours of Operation Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment. Closed for the season November thru April. For special group or individual tours call the museum at (608) 938-4216 or send your request to mahs@tds.net. MAHS Museum P.O. Box 463 204 N. Main St. Monticello, WI 53570 Phone: (608)938-4216 Email: mahs@tds.net The Monticello Area Historical Society was founded in 1995 by Mrs. Marlene Schmalbeck. She saw our area history being sold at auctions and garage sales and felt that something had to be done to preserve our heritage. In 2001 a very generous benefactor, Mrs. Ruth Knight Sybers, purchased the old Woelffer Drug Store building and donated it to the society for use as a museum. From this time on we have begun collecting and cataloging artifacts, photographs and family documents pertinent to the Monticello area as well as pharmacy items found in our building. We consider our area of responsibility to include the region covered by our local school district. This covers parts of the townships of New Glarus, Exeter, Monroe, Sylvester and the whole of Washington, and Mt. Pleasant. The Monticello Area Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable society. Your donations and gifts are tax-deductible. Membership Application MAHS general membership meetings are held in the north room of the Zwingli church annex, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello, the 4th Thursday of each month EXCEPT July, November and December. Members receive a quarterly newsletter. We prefer sending the newsletters via Email but do send by first-class mail if preferred. Multiple member households will only receive one newsletter so please share. Board of Directors President – Mary Davis Vice-Pres. – Nancy Rufener Secretary – Sue Rieder Treas. – Karen Brugger Member – John Casey Member – Hans Sulzer Member – Dave Gietzel Collection Manager& Collection Archivist Jules Cappelle Coordinators Docents – Kay & Bill Dickson Programs – Sue & Paul Rieder Membership – Carol Schultz Newsletter – Jules Cappelle

Woodford State Bank is a full service bank and has been around for over 100 years.  We are truly a locally owned bank and the money stays working in our local communities.  We have a tremendous interest in the prosperity of the communities we serve because we live in these communities, too! “Woodford State Bank, committed to serving our local communities, providing superior customer service and working to ensure your financial success.” Woodford State Bank 319 South Main Street P.O. Box 136 Blanchardville, WI 53516

Greenwoods State Bank We are here for you! Downtown location 238 North Main Street Monticello, WI 53570 Phone: (608) 938-2265 Highway location 401 West Coates Ave. Monticello, WI 53570 Phone: (608) 938-2265 Downtown Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Closed on Saturday. Highway Bank Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon Drive-up only Greenwoods State Bank is a FDIC Equal Housing Lender and member of the following banking associations: Community Bankers of Wisconsin Community Bankers Association of Southern Wisconsin Wisconsin Banker’s Association Independent Community Bankers of America.

The Boar’s Nest … Where Everyone is Welcome! Come visit us at the Boar’s Nest on Main Street Enjoy some great stories, cool drinks & small town hospitality!

Monticello Ford, Inc. Monticello Ford is a friendly small town dealership with a big town inventory. Monticello Ford takes pride in offering Ford certified technicians for all of your mechanical needs plus a large supply of Ford parts in stock. Monticello Ford is open six days a week for all of your sales and service needs. Monticello Ford Inc, a Ford dealer in Monticello, Wisconsin offers new Ford Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers online at www.monticellofordinc.com. Search our inventory for our new Fords, including C-MAX, E-Series Wagon, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, Taurus, Transit Connect. Find your dream car from our Ford showroom of cars, trucks, SUVs and Crossovers or search our new Ford inventory to see what is on our lot, get new car pricing and free Ford price quotes. View our used car inventory, including our pre-owned Ford vehicles. Check us out Today!

Monticello’s Annual Spring Fling  Celebrate spring with a youth kickball tournament, fried cheese curds and fried mushrooms by the Monticello Lions, concessions by the Monticello Lioness, live music and BBQ. Live music starting at 1pm Rock Rebel Junction Super Tuesday Kings of the Radio

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One of Wisconsin’s longest family owned dealerships established in 1924. We carry all makes and models of Chevrolet and Buick vehicles. the 2011 Buick Enclave available at Voegeli Chevrolet Buick in Monticello, WI Voegeli Chevrolet Buick is open 6 days a week and two evenings to meet your needs. Stop in anytime to see our excellent selection of fine New Buick and Chevrolet automobiles. Let our friendly, knowledgeable, staff assist you in making a smart new car purchase today! Voegeli Chevrolet is proud to have three ASE certified technicians who are able to fix any problem that may occur with your vehicle. We also have a large parts department for the “do it yourself” people. Call or stop in at Voegeli Chevrolet Buick on Main street in beautiful Monticello, Wisconsin today to get personalized service at small town prices. The NEW 2011 Chevy Corvette available at Voegeli Chevrolet Buick in Monticello, WI Get behind the wheel of the 2011 Chevrolet & Buick models today!

Office hours are 8am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday. For all your insurance needs. Let our friendly staff help you with all your insurance needs including: Commercial Liability Commercial Property Farmers Homeowners Renters Mobile Home Inland Marine   Mt. Pleasant Perry Mutual Insurance Company has been serving the Green County area since 1876 and remains committed to “Neighbor Insuring Neighbor” Contact us today or visit our website for more information.

148 North Main Street P.O. Box 695 Monticello Wisconsin, 53570 Contact Harvey W. Kubly CPA for all your accounting, payroll and tax preparation needs. Call the CPA You Can Trust at (608)938- 4610 Serving You Since 1983 Our services include: General ledger and financial statement preparation Bookkeeping (monthly, quarterly, or annual) Accounting system setup and support Payroll processing and check writing Tax planning and return preparation for individuals, farms, and small businesses Harvey W. Kubly, CPA will help you with the organization and day-to-day tasks of record-keeping so that you can focus on your business. Accurate record-keeping is essential to a successful business yet can also be complicated and time consuming. From start-ups to established businesses, you need to rely on accurate financial information to maintain profitability and capitalize on new opportunities.

Monticello EIE Supports School Projects that Benefit Students Monticello Excellence in Education Fund PO Box 95 Monticello, WI 53570 Phone: (608) 938-4194 Donor Services Representative: (608) 328-4060 Since its founding in 2006, the Monticello Excellence in Education Fund has awarded more than $13,000 to the School District of Monticello for educational programming outside of the boundaries of the district’s operating budget. To Donate Donations to the Monticello EIE Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Learn how to make an online donation at http://www.cfsw.org/donate_online0.aspx or mail a check to the following: Monticello Excellence in Education Fund P.O. Box 95 Monticello, WI 53570 Visit http://www.cfsw.org/ways_to_give0.aspx for ways to Give section of our website for information on planning your gift.

A Unique Recreational Experience in Scenic Green County Wisconsin https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/badger/ The Badger State Trail is part of the Wisconsin State Trail System officially known as the Aldo Leopold Legacy Trail System. It is one of Wisconsin’s newer trails (celebrating it’s first birthday in July of 2008), traversing about 40 miles of southern Wisconsin’s most picturesque countryside (much of it in Green County) on its way from the Illinois border up to Madison (note that not all of the Madison end of the trail is complete yet). The Wisconsin trail system (covering some 1700 miles) is part of the Wisconsin State Park System and is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. A small, paved portion of the Badger State Trail in Madison is also maintained by the City of Madison. Since its official opening in 2007, the trail surface has suffered a few setbacks due to heavy rain and flooding and also high winds (i.e. tornado’s) which knocked down trees and closed the trail for a time 2007 but the DNR has been fairly responsive to trail maintenance and conditions on the trail have generally been good when open. Connecting Communities The trail is divided into three segments which are the Southern Segment, the Fitchburg Segment, and the Madison Segment. The portion of the trail that runs through Green County is the Southern Segment. In Green County, the Badger State Trail passes through or near to the following communities (from north to south): Belleville, Exeter, Monticello, Monroe, and Clarno. The next stop north is Basco in Dane County and on the southern end; the trail meets up with the Jane Addams trail which continues on to Freeport, Illinois. The Southern Segment of the trail is surfaced with crushed limestone screenings suitable for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. It should be noted that, except for parts of the trail within the City of Madison, a trail pass is required for all bicyclists and snowmobilers age 16 and older. Along the Southern Segment of the Trail, between Belleville and Monticello you’ll encounter Stewart Tunnel. The trail is built on the old grade of the Illinois Central Railroad so it was literally cut into the countryside at certain points to maintain a level surface. The locomotives don’t run here anymore but this scenic gorge and tunnel are far from forgotten. Cyclists and hikers now regularly pass through the cool darkness of the tunnel when traveling along the Belleville to Monticello segment of the trail. Stewart tunnel (recently renovated) is long enough that it helps to have a flashlight to get through it. It also has a curve in it which prevents light from going through it from one end to the other. This is a really spectacular area of the trail and is not to be missed. Badger State Trail — Mailing Address W5446 County Highway NN PO Box 805 New Glarus, WI 53574 Phone: (608) 527-2335 Trailheads and Parking Info: In Belleville  If you are looking for parking and access to the trail in Belleville, go to Library Park. Located in the North end of Main Street where Hwy 69 and Main Street meet. There are a few spaces at the park itself and more just across the way by the Post Office. Library Park offers a great place to stage your outing and/or relax for a picnic. You’ll find picnic tables, plenty of shade and a water fountain all within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants and businesses. In Monticello  You’ll find parking just off County Highway C near County Highway EE by the Sugar River Trail Rest Area in Monticello. The Sugar River Trail and Badger State Trail actually come together just south of Monticello which opens up another whole world of recreation closely related to the Badger State Trail. For example: just follow the Sugar River Trail a short ways north towards New Glarus and you can spend an afternoon at New Glarus Woods State Park or even skip into New Glarus for some shopping or local cuisine. In Monroe  You’ll find parking for the trail in Monroe around the area of Twining Park and elsewhere along the trail. Again, the park offers a great staging area for your adventure or a picnic. Twining park offers ball fields, restrooms, and a variety of shelters and picnicking facilities. You can also catch concerts, plays and other events in the park during summer months.

Horses…with wheels! The Annual Green County Fall Nationals brings out some of the most talented and recognized names in the local tractor and truck pulling arena. With some of the competitors bringing more than 4,500 horse to a 300’+ track, you will be sure to get your money’s worth at this event! Year after year, this truck and tractor pull brings in competitors from across the Midwest. And we don’t expect that to change this year! The Green County Fall Nationals is a charitable organization 501 (c)(3), providing financial support to individuals in Green County. Profits from the last year’s event have and will continue to support individuals who have suffered hardship or tragedy. Event organizer: Mark Hawthorn Cell: 608-558-2316 Monticello, WI E-mail: fairview@tds.net OR lilgiant@tds.net

Woodford State Bank is a full service bank and has been around for over 100 years.  We are truly a locally owned bank and the money stays working in our local communities.  We have a tremendous interest in the prosperity of the communities we serve because we live in these communities, too! “Woodford State Bank, committed to serving our local communities, providing superior customer service and working to ensure your financial success.” Woodford State Bank 101 Spruce Street P.O. Box 40 Argyle, Wisconsin 53504

January 2016 President’s Letter: Monticello Community Club would like to thank you for all your help in the past year! In 2016, your continued help is vital for us to continue to serve the needs of Monticello. We value your membership which continue to be just $15 for the year. As always, Homecoming is our BIG money-maker. Plans for 2016 have already begun, so be sure to put July 7th through 10th on your calendar. And, please consider volunteering early and often. A special thank you goes to those of you that donated your time and energy to the 2015 Homecoming! Community Club is more than Homecoming. Your input at meetings is very important to us and to YOUR community, so please plan to attend. Our meetings continue to be the 4-th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 and rotate between Community Club member Main Street bars. Your input will help us with our many small decisions throughout the year (along with a few major ones). lf you are not getting our emails regarding upcoming meetings and would like to be on our email list, please include your email address or email Melissa at melissa@krellinsurance.com The lower portion of this letter will serve as your receipt. Again, thank you for your support! Wade Wittenwyler, President The Monticello Community Club is a local organization that has been in existence since 1939. The desire of the community club is to make our community a nice place to live and bring up a family. The main purpose of our annual Homecoming celebration is to raise money for projects to better Monticello. Through the years, the club has contributed to the development and improvement of Lake Montesian, the village park and ball diamond, the octagon shelter house, the depot, the pool, Lake Montesian, village playground equipment, Montesian Gardens, Memory Lane and many other projects in our village, as well as to fund scholarships. The Monticello Community Club needs you – many of you, to carry on with the array of projects that the organization continues to support. All organizations from time to time need new and creative members. We invite you to participate! You may think MCC’s projects have had no impact on your life! It certainly has if you have ever walked the sidewalk in Montesian Park-$4979, enjoyed the swimming pool- slide-$4994, equipment & storage garage-$2500, had a picnic on the new tables-$939, enjoyed fishing at Lake Montesian-dredging $18,714 stocked fish $1758, goose busters & aerators $1498, used the playground equipment-$7500, had a reunion at one of the shelters-$12,360, sat under a tree for shade-$288, used the basketball court-$2800, used the volleyball court-$180, enjoyed a ball game and used the concession stand-$14,112, had the need for electricity in the park-$4200, walked the lighted pathway in the gardens in the evening-$1,000, or just sat to relax in the gazebo-$6011. The total for these Village projects is $83,833 spent in the last ten years from 1999 thru 2008! Or maybe you didn’t do any of these things, but you are involved in or have children in school, the MCC has provided $800 for post prom, $500 for drug programs, $300-band trips, $500-milk machine, $440 for DARE roller skating, $300 – soccer equipment, $228-defibrilator cabinet, $769-PTO forEaster egg hunt, $500-Go packs, $200 -tables, $500 PTO play ground equipment, $1054-Halloween party/hayrides, $3572-Christmas treats, $2525-school bleachers, $300-Daisy Scouts, and $600-Shop with a Cop. If you had or will have a senior, MCC has spent $1550 for senior banquets and given $16,500 for scholarships in the past ten years in addition to $500 given to Excellence in Education Trust Fund, and $4,150 to the Monticello Foundation for additional scholarships.total educational funding from 1999-2008 is $35,788! All of the local organizations make this event happen; however, the MCC is the lead organization that pulls all of it together. Other projects you may be interested in that MCC has helped support: the Monticello Area Historical Society-$1500, and the Monticello Dairy Queen program-$850. Monticello Area is in the planning stages with $5,000 committed to a Veterns Memorial. You may want to help get this major project completed. Yes, the monument will be built, but this project, along with many future projects need you, your ideas, your talents, and your time. Just in the past ten years, the Monticello Community Club has spent a grand total of $126,971. This has a significant impact on the area. Think of the tax dollars saved. Think of the enjoyment these projects have given to so many. Think where all these projects would be without these funds. Think what you could do to help.   2009 Good Deeds included: Re-foofing the Stone Building and repairing door and stone work ($11,000), Green County Pantry donation ($500), 2 Monticello Senior Scholarships ($1,000), DARE funds ($165), Annual Easter Egg Hunt ($250), Family Reading Night at the Monticello Library ($300), Prom funds ($200), 2 Monticello Alumni Scholarships ($400), Monticello ALumni Foundation Fund ($500), Senior Christmas Baskets, Halloween Children’s prizes, Seniors Meals, Plants for Montesian Gardens, Monticello Dairy Queen, assisted local families in need. And for Homecoming – our biggest festival – donated funds for the Parade, Sponsored the Fireworks, and funded Chicken BBQ, and sponsored the Barbarshop music. MCC meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. It is up to you to keep the momentum going. This is your community to be proud of. Contact any MCC member for more information or MCC Board members: Scott Baebler (President), Jon Rufer (Vice President), Melissa Anderson (Secretary), Leslie Brugger (Treasure), Wanda Wilkinson. Remember “Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily.” Hope to see you at out next meeting!

State Recreation Trail http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/sugarriver/ As an adventurer on the Sugar River Trail you will pass through remnants of prairie habitat and venture into the welcome shade of many wooded areas. You will encounter riparian habitat and rolling farmland. Along the way, you could bump into a wide variety of wildlife including deer, foxes, skunks, bobcats, otters, beavers, turtles, snakes, squirrels, chipmunks and even mink. In addition, it is possible to see just about every species of bird that can be found in Wisconsin along this trail. A portion of the Sugar River Trail (from Bump Road to Exeter Crossing Road) is also part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Along this part of the trail you will encounter terrain features laid down by the powerful glaciers that once covered Wisconsin. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail now has over 500 miles of trail open to the public. Both trails have been designated National Recreation Trails by the National Park Service. Headquarters for the Sugar River State Trail is located in the historic New Glarus Train depot near the intersection of Railroad Street and Fifth Avenue (you can see it from Highway 69 as you come through the village). You may also get information about the trail at the Ranger Station in New Glarus Woods State Park. All bikers (16 and over) are required to purchase a daily or season state trail user permit. Bikers on the trail are reminded that the limestone screenings on the bed of the trail are subject to damage from a number of sources including heavy rain. Bikes should be kept under control at all times and a distance of at least two bike lengths should be maintained between cyclists. Warn others before passing and be sure wear protective clothing i.e. helmets, pant-leg clips, reflective clothing for night, etc. The 23 mile trail leads from New Glarus south through Monticello, east to Albany and then heads southeast to Brodhead. Riders heading out from New Glarus can check out the New Glarus Woods State Park where trail goers can bike, hike, picnic or even camp. Another favorite stop along the way is the Clarence Covered Bridge located between Albany and Brodhead. Local campgrounds in the vicinity of the trail include Crazy Horse Campgrounds in Brodhead and Sweet Minnihaha in Albany. For more information on fun things to do in Wisconsin check out Moon Handbook on Wisconsin, which features information about trips along the Sugar River Trail.

A Tribute to Green County Men Who Died in Vietnam Between 1959-1975 Next time you’re traveling through Green County, Wisconsin on Highway69, why not take a few moments to stop in Monticello and visit the Green County Vietnam War Memorial .The memorial is located near the banks of the Little Sugar River just off highway 69 near downtown Monticello (look for the American and POW/MIA flags flying together on the east side of the highway). At the foot of the flag pole, you’ll find a modest stone monument. You’re now at the edge of Monticello’s scenic Community Park which offers a pleasant environment for reflection or just a good old-fashioned stretch. Officially dedicated July 12, 1987, the monument honors the ultimate sacrifice of Green County men in Vietnam and serves as a testament to the price paid by communities, large and small, across America during that era. You can follow the path from the monument a short way to nearby Montesian Gardens which you really should try to visit at least once in each of the four seasons. Across the street from the Vietnam Memorial, you’ll find Lake Montesian and an artesian spring where you can fill up your water bottle with the good stuff for free. The Nicholas Gerber memorial is also across the street and provides a glimpse into local cheese-making history.   The full text on the Green County Vietnam War Memorial reads… GREEN COUNTY VIET NAM WAR MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THESE GREEN COUNTY MEN WHO DIED IN VIET NAM 1959-1975 RONALD SCHMIDT DAVID W. TIMM MARVIN C. PEDERSON KRIS BLUMER KENNETH L. KELLER JOHN C. KREBS JR. ROGER L. RITSCHARD DEDICATED JULY 12, 1987 SPONSORED BY WISCONSIN VIETNAM VETERANS CHAPTER III Editor’s note: The use of the name Viet Nam (with a space) on the monument is related to the country’s actual name in the Vietnamese language i.e. Viet Nam. Vietnam is an English translation.

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Monticello Veterans Memorial In Honor of Monticello Veterans of all Wars Dedication was held on Memorial Day May 27, 2013 at the New Memorial with a reception at Barnaby’s Monticello House on Main Street.

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