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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

Monticello Lions Club Bi-Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, March 17th 7am – Noon Come enjoy hotcakes with the Monticello Lions Club at their tasty Pancake Breakfast in Monticello, WI . Held each spring at the Monticello School Rehmstadt Gym, the Lions share the honor of hosting the pancake breakfast with one of the Monticello school organizations as a fundraiser for both. This year the proceeds support the Monticello Girls Basketball and Green Cares Food Pantry. We hope you can attend!

Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Dedicated to Providing Friendly, Hometown Service Full Service Meat Counter Pizza to Go – Pick Up Hot or Take ‘n’ Bake Made-to-Order Sub Sandwiches Alpine Boy Homemade Sausage Wide Selection of Local Cheeses Hot & Cold Deli Selections Fresh Hot Coffee & Cappuccino Propane Exchange DVD Rentals Soft Serve Ice Cream Fresh Bakery DVD Rentals Big Ern’s Beer Cave Full Wine & Liquor Section Gempeler’s Supermarket Monticello Wisconsin Home of Alpine Boy Homemade Sausage

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

Traditional coffee house atmosphere with loads of vintage charm. Serving Colectivo coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch (sandwiches, soups, and sides). One pound bags of retail coffee and coffee related gifts available for purchase. Drink of the month specials. Public events held monthly. Available for private gatherings. Shop Kesler’s Kountry Kreations located on the balcony level for unique antiques, vintage gifts, handmade signs and more. Upcoming Events:

7:00pm – 8:00pm At Zwingli United Church of Christ

Police Department for Monticello Wisconsin 140 N Main St, PO Box 147 Monticello, WI 53570 Email: monticellopd@tds.net Office: (608) 938-4320 Fax: (608) 938-1023 Green County Dispatch: (608) 328-9400 In an Emergency ALWAYS CALL 911 The Monticello Police Department is located on Main Street in Monticello between the M & M Cafe and Monticello Village Hall. Monticello’s Police Chief is Thomas Erb.

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

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.

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.

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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 212 West Hwy. 11 P.O. Box 186 South Wayne, Wisconsin 53587

Monticello, WI Annual Community Celebration Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th 2019

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

109 5th Avenue. Suite A P.O. Box 65 New Glarus Wisconsin, 53574 Open Monday & Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am – noon. Monticello/New Glarus Editor: Sue Moen Classified Advertising: Brad Peterson Contact us for advertising information

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Distances: Badger 100 (“The Badger”) Badger 100k Stewart Tunnel 50 mile Stewart Tunnel 50k Muskie Marathon 1/2 Marathon(“the Mini Muskie”) Aid stations every 5-7 miles. Start Times and Cutoff Times 100M 6:00 AM (8/3) – cutoff 6 PM (8/4) 36 Hours! 100K 9:00 AM (8/3) – cutoff 6 PM (8/4) 33 Hours! 50 6:00 AM (8/4) – cutoff 6 PM 12 Hours 50K 7:00 AM (8/4) – cutoff 6 PM 11 Hours Marathon 8 AM (8/4) – cutoff 6 PM 10 Hours 1/2 Marathon 9:00 AM (8/4) – cutoff 6 PM 9 Hours Military Contact us at tjmracing@tenjunkmiles.com for a discount code if you are active military or a veteran. Prices Badger 100 – $225 Badger 100K – $150 Stewart Tunnel 50 Mile – $100 Stewart Tunnel 50K – $75 Muskie Marathon – $60 Mini Muskie (13.1 mi) – $40 Price Increases Prices good through 1/30/2019 $15.00 price increase on 1/31 $15.00 price increase on 4/30   Register for the race: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=62424 SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION:  https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/tjmracing/

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 403 West 8th Street P.O. Box 766 Monroe Wisconsin, 53566

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Edelweiss Chalet Country Club is a challenging 18 hole semi-private golf club which was constructed in 1968, with a nine hole addition in 1990. Edelweiss is located only 30 minutes from Madison, WI. Edelweiss features the rolling hills, mature landscape and the beautiful views that have made New Glarus a favorite amongst millions of tourists. The golf course has been designed and maintained to accommodate players of all skill and patience levels. We also have a fully stocked, full service golf shop to meet and exceed your expectations. Edelweiss offers every amenity you would expect to find at a private country club without the private country club prices. In addition to a full service golf shop, we also offer a full service bar and both men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers. All at no extra cost to you! Edelweiss also has the ability to seat up to 300 guests in our banquet area, so if you are planning a wedding reception, holiday party or need a place to hold an event, give us a call. (608) 527-2315

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!

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.

Kubly Tire Service Offers Gas & Tires, Smokes & Candy. Credit Cards Accepted – Cash is Better! Gas Pumps are Open 24/7. Need Tires for Your Automobile or Truck? Then Stop In to Kubly Tire Service on Main Street in beautiful Monticello, Wisconsin. Located on the corner of Lake Street and Main Streets along the Little Sugar River.

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.

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Monticello Library Offers: Internet Access Fax Machine Copy Machine Parking Handicapped Accessible After Hours Book Drop A whole new world is waiting for you at the Monticello Public Library! The library offers materials in a number of different formats including: books, magazines, Internet access, CDs, DVDs, videos, audio books and large print books. The Monticello Public Library offers everyone the chance to learn and grow. Nestled along the Sugar River in beautiful Monticello, Wisconsin. Open 6 days a week! Visit the library today and see what’s waiting for you. Learn more about the Monticello Public Library and it’s offerings by keeping up-to-date with our Online Newsletter Mark your calendars for the silent auction, November 10th. Baskets can be seen and bids placed @ the Library during normal open hours. Adult Book Discussion Group: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the library. Book selection is voted on yearly. Discussion leaders are members of the group each choosing one of the books on the list. Come join us and read something new today with your friendly Monticello Library book club.

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

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

Public School and School District Offices for Monticello, WI Monticello School District Office Phone: (608) 938-4194 Attendance Line: (608) 938-7669 Monticello Public Schools is a Pre-K through 12th grade school that serves over 350 students in the Monticello, Wisconsin community. The mission of the Monticello School system is “Monticello’s Values Grow World-Ready Citizens”. The school is located on south Main Street. Information about the schools programs and the Monticello Ponies’ sporting events can be found at the Monticello School website.

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.

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.