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A MONROE FAMILY OF BRANDS Empow ing & Enriching LIVES FOR OVER 95 YEARS

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Embrace the Green Space Outdoor Recreation Maps 37 Badger State Trail 18 Cadiz Springs Recreation Area 37 Cheese Country ATV Trail 31 Lake Montesian & Montesian Gardens 60 New Glarus Woods State Park

44 Pearl Island Corridor 37 Sugar River State Trail Communities 34 Albany 38 Brodhead 6 Monroe

28 Monticello 46 New Glarus Features 45 All Star Agricultural Ambassadors 22 Cheese Days: Ready, Set, Go! 53 Christkindli Sparks Holiday Magic 30 Green Cares: Filling the Cupboards 42 Hannah Takes Flight 16 Main Street Monroe Takes a Leap 54 Meet the Meat Geek 58 Nelly’s Dolls

13 P is for Pannaro Special Interest Buy Cheese (list to left on pullout section at page 60) 32 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin 61 Lodging Directory County Road Map & Community Maps See the pullout section of maps at page 60 COVER PHOTOS Limburger with Side Order of Gemütlichkeit at New Glarus Oktoberfest; Curd It Through the Grapevine at Bailey’s Run Vineyard in New Glarus; Smile and Say Grilled Cheese at Decatur Dairy in Brodhead; On Tap at Minhas Craft Brewery in Monroe; Brown Swiss Selfie in New Glarus. BACK COVER Biking at Pearl Island Recreational Corridor in Brodhead. THIS PAGE Thumbs Up at Cheese Days in Monroe. PHOTO CREDITS IN GUIDE Brenda Steurer, Noreen Rueckert, Kelch Aviation Museum, Bobbie Bernet, New Glarus Chamber, Main Street Monroe, John Flores Photography (Madison County Band), Sue Moen, Mendel House, Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, The Dairy at Wegmueller Farm, Monticello Fire Department, Albany Community 1st, Main Street Monroe, Monroe Times, Travel Wisconsin, Andrew Meier, Anthony Wahl, Kirsten Dobson. No part of the editorial content or photographs in this publication may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without permission fromGreen County Tourism, 1016 - 16th Ave., Monroe WI 53566. Graphic design by Perception Graphics, LLC - perceptiongraphicsllc.com

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City ofMonroe — Sinfonieta typeface

Start your cheesy visit to Monroe with a stop at the National Historic Cheesemaking Center. Check out the original one-kettle factory where giant Swiss wheels were made. Local tour guides share local flavor, with many having backgrounds in cheesemaking and agriculture. In the early years, factories in the area churned out Limburger, Brick, Block Swiss, and Wheel Swiss. Today you’ll find more than 100 different kinds, including those of Hispanic, Greek, Dutch, and Danish origin. Monroe’s Chalet Cheese Cooperative stands as the only Limburger producing factory in the entire US (try it in a sandwich at Suisse Haus or Baumgartner’s Cheese Store – both downtown). Alp & Dell Cheese Store is a showcase for award-winning cheese (like World Champion Grand Cru) from the adjacent Emmi Roth factory. Maple Leaf Cheese Store also stocks local favorites, like Odyssey Feta from Klondike Cheese.

Monroe Chamber monroechamber.com 608.325.7648

Visit Minhas Craft Brewery to stock up on beer and gear, and to see the giant collection of brewery memorabilia. Across the street is Minhas Distillery; tasteclassiccocktailsmade fromVodka, Tequila, Rum, and even Moonshine. The Minhas Family also invites you to dine at Minhas Kitchen and Winery. Another beer experience is Bullquarian Brewhouse, a two-barrel nano brewery downtown. Bullquarian often has live bands or accoustic entertainers.

Main Street Monroe mainstreetmonroe.org 608.328.4023 City ofMonroe — Sinfonieta typeface

For the best of the area’s music, visual, and performing arts – it’s Monroe Arts Center. Stop in and check out the gallery exhibits. MAC also hosts a popular outdoor summer concert series. Enjoy “wine with a view” from the tasting room, lawn or pavilion at Hawk’s Mill Winery. Having a vineyard next to Cadiz Springs State Rec Area (map on page 18) means there’s lots of green space to enjoy. If you’re looking to “embrace the green space” in the Monroe area, see the Trails Map (bike, ATV, UTV) on page 37. Monroe is home to 110 acres of parkland offering a variety of features: pool, skater’s ramps, disc golf, and the specially designed handicap accessible playground at the Rec Park. Stay awhile: motels, VRBO, B&B, camping at the Green County Fairgrounds, and even a unique farm-stay adventure with a friendly herd of Brown Swiss cows.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17

on tap in monroe Cars on the Square June 3 MAC Concert Series starts June 1

CHEESE STORE

Alp and Dell has everything you need to entertain with cheese. Make life more delicious!

City Band Concert Series starts June 6

Green County Fair July 20-24

Concert on the Square July 29

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• Choose from 150 different varieties of cheese Award-winning specialties from Emmi Roth (like World Championship Grand Cru Surchoix), artisan imports, authentic Wisconsin originals.

• Build the ultimate cheese platter or charcuterie board Locally crafted smoked and cured meats, sauces, preserves, crackers, Swiss chocolate. • Find the perfect pairing

Wines from around the world, New Glarus beer, local spirits.

Antique Farm Heritage Club Show Aug 27

Pickers Flea Market Arts & Craft Fair Sept 10-11

Green County Cheese Days Sept 16-18

Stateline Home Expo April 2-3 City Wide Garage Sales May 6-7 Pickers Flea Market June 4-5 Main Street Summer Kick Off June 11 Cheese Days + Main Street Community Night Sept 15 Fall National Tractor Pull Sept 24 More Events - mainstreetmonroe.org monroechamber.com

Tony Zgraggen, Proprietor

Wine Walk Nov 3

Lighted Christmas Parade Dec 2

657 2nd Street, Monroe (near intersection of Hwy 11/81 and AmericInn) alpanddellcheese.com • 608.325.3355 Open Monday - Saturday 9 AM-5 PM and Sunday 10 AM-4 PM

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P is for PANNARO (and perhaps pineapple and pretzels) The word charcuterie might be difficult to spell, but here in Green County it’s easy to find a plethora of perfect pairings for your next cheese board. For example, try Chalet Cheese Coop’s Pannaro (a Gouda Parm blend) with dried pineapple and pretzels for a sweet-salty-savory combo.

Sandwiches Grilled Pastrami, Reuben, Pulled Pork, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato-Onion, Hot Dog, Chili Dog, Bratwurst, and our *Classic Cheese Sandwich (*make it a combo with Salami or Braunschweiger) Homemade Soups & Salads Daily Specials from the Grill Wisconsin’s oldest cheese store! Smash Burgers served from 4-8 PM

Some other pairs to try: Gingersnap Cookies + Buholzer Brothers Gouda (from Klondike Cheese Co.) Green Olives + Emmi Roth Grand Cru (Alp & Dell Cheese Store) Bagel Chips + Stettler Colby Swiss Spread (Decatur Dairy) Landjaeggers + Deppeler’s Swiss Wheel (Chalet Cheese Cooperative) Caramel Corn + English Hollow Cheddar (Maple Leaf Cheese Store)

“Somewhere on the Square” • Monroe • 608.325.6157

GREEN COUNTY WELCOME CENTER maps - area guides - visitor info

Famous For CHALET CHEESE

AWisconsin dairy cooperative - since 1885 Our quality starts on our family farms

Rare Historic Gem IMOBERSTEG FARMSTEAD FACTORY original one-kettle factory dating to the early 1900’s.

Limburger Cheese Smear ripened, rich & robust. Only Limburger producer in the nation! Deppeler’sWheel Swiss 2021 Wisconsin State Fair - 1st Place - Swiss Styles Cheese 2020 World Champion - Best in Class - Swiss Category Enjoy our legendary flavor full-cream Baby Swiss, savory natural Cheddar, Wisconsin Brick cheese, Smoked Brick, and German-Style Foil Wrapped Brick.

Le’Bec Mild, buttery and creamy with hints of natural smoke. Pannaro A flavorful fusion of gouda and parm, rich and nutty. More to Enjoy - Chalet Cheese Originals

STEP BACK IN TIME AND LEARN HOW MILK WAS TURNED INTO GOLD guided tours - gallery - artifacts - archives

Call ahead or check the website for current information on Hours and Tours 2108 6th Ave., Monroe - at intersection Hwy. 69S & 21st St. nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org • 608.325.4636

CHALETCHEESECOOP.COM • 608.325.4343 • N4858 CTY RD N, MONROE WI

The Finest in Estate and Antique Jewelry

Come In and Browse

Your trusted family Jeweler Since 1921

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West Side Monroe’s Historic Square 1029 - 16th Avenue 608.325.2600 lueckejewelers.com

Downtown Monroe

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Restaurant & Pub Casual Dining  Upscale Pub Fare Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday Daily specials Friday Fish Fry - Saturday Prime Rib Full Service bar with signature cocktails Happy Hour - Weekdays 3:30 - 5:30 1015 18th Avenue, Monroe WI • (608) 426-6445 buggyworkspub.com

LOCAL FLAVOR LOCAL FLAVOR • Baked Goods • Unique Crafts

On Monroe’s Historic Square

May 4th thru October 29th WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS from NOON til 3 PM SATURDAY MORNINGS from 8 AM til 1 PM • Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables • Ready Made Food • Beef & Pork • Preserves • Maple Syrup • Honey

Casual to Formal Classic or Contemporary

Trendy and Career Local – Shop Small Open 7 Days a Week

Distinctive styles, thoughtfully curated by JoAnne herself! Fun fashions from head to toe – starting at the top with the perfect accessories – right down to sandals or boots, depending on the season. Coats, jackets, jeans, tops, sweaters and skirts, as well as a great selection of dresses – including mother-of-the-bride and special occasion. 1618 11th Street - south side of the Square in Monroe 608.325.3900 | JoAnnesDressShop.com

Indoor Market 3rd Saturday Nov-April and Dec 3rd MASONIC TEMPLE - 1613-10TH ST.

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“We’ve successfully managed to bridge the convenience of online shopping to the in-person shopping experience. You can meet the owners, get to know the owners, but not leave your house.” And the money coming in made a difference. “We’re talking about some businesses that are a husband and wife, no other employees, so that money helped them pay rent and keep their doors open,” Nordby said. Not to mention, a way to reach a wider audience and engage new people. “We’ve got such a good depth of businesses here. Home goods, clothing, jewelry, toys, confectioneries, it’s a wonderful snapshot of the variety we have in Monroe.” The Art of Main Street Monroe Keeping a historic district thriving takes creative thinking. Main Street has a reputation statewide for using public art installations to drive traffic downtown. The tradition continues this year with a new mural and new summer art theme. “Creating murals is just as important as anything else we do,” Nordby said. “It’s been an investment. It’s about placemaking, community pride, and making sure that public art is accessible to everybody.” From a series of small “Alley Cats” painted in the alleys, to an Andy Warhol-inspired pop- art cow, the murals are playful and meaningful. A new mural planned for 2022 (underwritten by the Forrest and Mildred Kubly Fund through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin) will be designed by local artists Kathy King and Lauren Burkey. Not only do the murals give local artists a chance to express themselves, Nordby said public art can also be used strategically for marketing. “We’ve had the murals placed appropriately to expand the field of the downtown, it’s not just the downtown Square, we have wonderful businesses two or three blocks off of it. We’ve placed murals where people least expect them.” Summer on the Square Art in downtown Monroe isn’t just on the buildings. For 12 years Main Street has taken it to the streets with a summer theme. From zoo animals to superheroes, local artists have carved or painted pieces to place along the sidewalks. “We always want to keep it family and children friendly,” Nordby said, adding “we never take it too seriously because we always want it to be fun.” This year’s theme is the cheesiest yet: “Cheese, Glorious Cheese.” Artists will paint 5-foot tall cheese wedges featuring scenes and elements iconic to Wisconsin. The theme coincides perfectly with the September return of the Cheese Days Festival after a 4-year hiatus.

It takes a creative spark to fire up a community. Downtown Monroe is on fire. When COVID-19 lockdowns hit, Main Street Monroe Executive Director Jordan Nordby knew he had one job: help the dozens of small businesses in the historic district survive. Two years after the first lockdown, the businesses are still there, and new ones opened. Leveraging the power of social media through a series of LIVE shopping nights, Main Street generated over $100,000 in sales for small businesses. “It’s been a lifesaver and phenomenal response for the last two years,” Nordby said. “The number of people who have shopped has blown past expectations.” The popular Facebook events also offered people at home a way to connect to their community. MAIN STREET TAKES A CREATIVE LEAP TO IGNITE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS & ART

Embrace the space Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area

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u Complimentary Enhanced Breakfast u Indoor pool & whirlpool with adjacent patio area and grill u Complimentary copy/fax available u Conference Center for up to 60 people- with state of the art audio/video system u Fitness Center (MATRIX Equipment) u Complimentary Guest Laundry u King Executive, Fireplace, Whirlpool, and Extended Stay Suites u In-room microwave/refrigerator, device charging station, coffee maker, hair dryer, and ironing board u Free local calls, voice mail and high-speed Wi-Fi u Cable HDTV featuring SHOWTIME, BTN, ESPN and CNN u Large vehicle parking, Secure bicycle storage u Direct access to nearby Restaurants, Cheese Country, and Badger State Trails u Assortment of local cheese available for sale

Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area is located near Browntown and features an ADA fishing platform, playground area and beach. The trai l around Zander Lake is marked with signage to provide information about park habitat, and wi ldl ife on the land and in the water.

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500 6th St. • Monroe, WI 53566 • 608.325.1500 • 800.800.8000 • www.monroesuper8hotel.com One of Wisconsin’s EXCLUSIVE ENERGY STAR designated hotels - National and local award-winning Green Property

More info: cadizsprings.com or dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/cadizsprings

Maple Leaf Cheese Store in Juda - where every day is a CHEESE DAY!

Juda, WI Maple Leaf Cheese Store

More than 150 varieties of cheese and most of it made right here in Green County • local favorites from Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers • cheese trays and gift boxes made to order • sausage, mustards, olives • souvenirs and gifts - Packers, Badgers & Bears • fresh cheese curds every Thursday • hand-dipped ice cream 608.934.1237 Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-4 mapleleafcheesestore.com

ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Badger State Trail – with connections to Madison and the Wisconsin-Illinois border, traversing farmland, wooded areas, and scenic meadows. Bike, hike, snowmobile. Trailhead (picnic shelter, bathrooms) at Twining Park. Cheese Country Trail – from Monroe to the west into Lafayette and Iowa counties. ATV, UTV, mountain bike, snowmobile. Large trailhead parking lot near Stateline Ice Expo Center. NEW: expanded city street routes in Monroe! Drive directly to motels. Get the map on the Chamber website. Stroll the Downtown Square – shopping, dining, pubs, coffee shops, breweries. Festivals and Events – big wheels at the Fall National Tractor Pull, vintage wheels at Cars on the Square, cheese wheels rolling in for the Cheese Days Festival, Murder Mystery Tours with local historian and novelist, and more! Pedal in, zoom in, roll in, or taxi in on the runway. No matter how many wheels you’re traveling on, Monroe is ready with a welcome!

W2616 State Hwy 11/81 Juda Wisconsin • Located 8 mi. East of Monroe

Cozy Log Cabin Wine Bar & Tasting Room • Appetizers • Event Pavilion • Overlooking Picturesque Vineyards & State Park W8170 Pilz Rd, Browntown, WI 53522 Winter (Sept – May) Wed–Sat 11am–7pm and Sun 12–5pm Summer (June – Aug) open 7 days a week – 11am–7pm hawksmillwinery.com | (608) 966-HAWK (4295)

CHEESE DAYS: READY, SET, GO!

Schultz’s Inter-State Ag, Inc. is a leader in the agricultural building market. Schultz’s offers a wide range of services from initial design, construction,

With the last festival now a distant memory from four long years ago, Cheese Days is pleased to say that plans are full speed ahead for 2022!

Favorites like Wheelhouse, The Doo Wop Daddies, and Boogie and the Yo-Yo'z are set to return to the Cheese Days main stage, and a fun new band called Dirty Pop has been added. The lineup of brews in the Beer Tent is set (yes there will be Huber Bock from Minhas Craft Brewery). The retail committee is filling the Cheese Days Store shelves with fun apparel – like “Limburger, the cheese that made Monroe famous” shirts, and tchotchkes – like the 2022 collector button. The store will be open with regular hours starting in June. It’s located in the lower level of the Historic Green County Courthouse in downtown Monroe. Shop online at cheesedays.com. If you’d like to be part of the success of Cheese Days, please consider volunteering. Help will be needed in the Beer Stand and Retail Tent during the weekend, and with The Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade on Sunday. Click “volunteer” on the website cheesedays.com, or call 608.325.7771.

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For all your grain drying and handling equipment needs:

• Bucket Elevators • Bulk Feed Bins • Dumpits • Grain Bins • Grain Dryers • Grain Vacs • Moisture Testers • Millwright Service • Seed Handling Equipment

Hwy 69 South, Monroe • gasthaus-motel.com j Easy access to Badger Trail with connections to Sugar River Trail and Jane Addams Trail. Expect to be Impressed Your hosts Chad & Brittany Svendsen Gast•haus Pronunciation: (Gäst 'hous") —noun, a Swiss guest house or inn j High Speed wireless internet j BBQ grill/picnic area Reservations: 608-328-8395 j On Cheese Country ATV Trail

Ag • Industrial • Commercial Located in the HEART of GREEN COUNTY

608.325.CORN • www.schultzag.com 140 North 29th Ave. • Monroe, WI 53566

Ratskeller Restaurant – Swiss Cuisine Express Lunch Buffet (Tues thru Fri) Friday Night Fish Fry/Banquets/Catering Family-Friendly Bowling Lanes Swiss Folk Art & Historical Displays Swiss Heritage Events and Programs

Monthly Accordion Jams Sunday Oldtime Dances

Authentic Old World Charm ~ Historical Landmark A 501(c)(3) non-profit, handicapped-accessible & listed on the National & State Registers of Historic Places (608) 325-3461 www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org

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Thrift Store Store hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm Sat. 9am – 4pm

Your Full Service Bank

Keeping It Local.

Where Shopping Helps Those In Need

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stvincentmonroe.org

Serving you with offices in Monroe, Argyle, South Wayne, Blanchardville, New Glarus, and Darlington for all your banking needs.

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501 1st Ave. P.O. Box 178 Monroe, WI 53566

Phone: 608-329-7837 Fax: 608-328-2307

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Find us on Facebook: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Monroe, WI

GREEN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK A memorial and sanctuary for our country's heroes

Wal l of Honor recognizing local veterans Home to the UH-1H “Huey” Hel icopter

“The unique ‘wop wop’ sound of a Huey represented hope for ground troops in tough situations…they heard that sound before anything and they knew help was coming.” -Larry Ayres, Huey Pilot 129th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam

Guests can relax in the spacious indoor pool and spa, and enjoy direct access to the Cheese Country and Badger State Trails adjacent to the hotel. Your stay in one of our 54 guest rooms features: ◗ High speed fiber internet ◗ Free local calls, voice mail and cable TV ◗ Complimentary family breakfast ◗ Business Center, fax, and copy service ◗ Guest laundry, lobby with fireplace, meeting room ◗ All rooms include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board ◗ Whirlpool suites, two room suites, and business king rooms available ◗ Travel Green Wisconsin Certified 424 - 4th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566 608.328.3444 • 608.352.6406 • americinn.com Follow us on Facebook

Your local neighborhood nano brewery - Ethan Kister, Brewer On Tap Freshly brewed beer Homemade pizza

Vienna Beef hotdogs Friendly bartenders Casual coffeehouse vibe Live music

Just one block south of the Square at 1128-17th Ave., Monroe 608.426.6720

GreenCountyVeterans.org | Facebook.com/homeforahuey Located just northwest of Monroe, at the intersection of County Highway N and State Highway 81 – at Pleasant View Park.

Ice Cream Hot Dogs Malts & Soft Serve

Find all your hardware needs big or small! Plus - Bad Boy Lawn Mowers, Bikes, and Electric Bikes.

Dine In – Drive Thru – Outside Seating

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swirlstation.com 608.325.3300

W5485 COUNTY ROAD DR, MONROE (Take 18th Ave. past Alphorn Ford and follow Hwy. 69 north toward New Glarus, turn right on DR)

Green County Fair - July 20-24

Picker’s Antique & Flea Market June 4-5 & Sept 10-11 New! Arts & Crafts Fair @ September Pickers

Camping & ATV Trail Hub

100 sites, route to downtown and trail, free trailer parking.

Rentals Available Buildings, grounds, and winter storage.

Support the Green County Fairgrounds with a sponsorship! Various category and level options - call the office to learn more. FAIR HOTLINE (608) 325-9159 - greencountyfair.net

Small town charm. A warm and welcoming main street. A public

garden and a spring-fed artesian lake with the catch of the day. That’s the short list of what makes Monticello a great place to live, work, and visit.

The Monticello Chamber of Commerce works diligently to promote local businesses and organizations. Members meet monthly to network, share expertise, develop ideas to put the spotlight on businesses and community initiatives, and keep everyone connected with area events. The chamber actively partners with the Monticello Community Club, the school district, and other community organizations. Locals and visitors alike enjoy Montesian Gardens. Stroll through to enjoy this community garden which is planted and maintained by volunteers. Picnic tables, benches, and a gazebo add to the welcoming atmosphere. The Monticello Veterans Memorial is also located here. Lake Montesian offers scenic beauty and recreation for all seasons. Visit in early to mid-May to see the splendor of more than 100 crab apple trees blooming by the lake. All summer you’ll see people paddling

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kayaks, and enjoying lakeside picnics. It’s the perfect spot for kids to learn how to cast a line from one of the fishing piers, and the winter freeze brings ice fishermen to the lake. Embrace the green space! The Badger State Trail and Sugar River State Trail intersect just east of Monticello. Uses include biking, hiking, snowmobiling. Learn more on page 37. Visit the Monticello Area Historical Society, located downtown in a

MONTICELLO CHAMBER monticello-chamber.com

restored drug store. The society also maintains an excellent online collection of photos and interviews on their website. Go exploring on monticellohistoricalsociety.org.

GREEN CARES: FILLING THE CUPBOARDS

W. Coates Ave P P Embrace the space Lake Montesian & Gardens - Monticello WASHINGTON RD Washington St E. Highland Ave Kennedy St S. Main St 69 PARKING PIER Gazebo Montesian Garden Path

Just outside of Monticello, a small group of volunteers is making a big difference.

But it's a constant push to keep the shelves stocked. Green Cares relies entirely on the generosity of others and aid from federal and national organizations. Meat is purchased (at a very reduced price) from the USDA or Second Harvest. Local farmers with chickens bring in eggs. Perishables are donated by nearby grocery stores and bakeries. Local clubs, schools and churches hold food drives. As fast as the food comes in, it goes out. The need never goes away. Remarkably, the shelves are never empty. Voss and her husband have been there since the beginning, as board members and volunteers. The work has been some of the most fulfilling of her life. “There are some very heartwarming stories from the pantry, where someone actually didn’t have anything in their cupboards and they’ve been able to take home enough to feed their family.” Green Cares is always looking for more volunteers. Learn more by calling 608.938.4238 or emailing greencares@tds.net.

Green Cares Food Pantry opened in 2009 with a mission. Although several food pantries existed in the county, not everyone had access. Most food pantries operated during the day, making it hard for working people to get there. Green Cares is open evenings, mornings, and Saturdays. “People wanted another pantry with more hours and accessibility,” said Marcia Voss, who currently serves as board president. Filling that niche made Green Cares into the largest food pantry in the county, serving about 200 families a month, 600 individuals. About 60 people volunteer at the pantry on a regular basis, with another 100 filling in on special occasions. Volunteers drive trucks to pick up perishables, unload deliveries, and work the pantry hours. Then there’s record keeping, coordinating funding, and maintenance. The dedication and passion of the volunteers never seems to fade. There’s always someone to open the doors and distribute.

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Lake Montesian Fisheree Feb 6

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Zwingli Church Kalberwurst Supper April Community Garage Sales May 19-21 Zwingli Church Summer Supper and Dairy Queen Crowning June 1 Zwingli Church Truck or Treat October Zwingli Church Women’s Guild Holiday Bake Sale Dec 10 More Events - monticello-chamber.com

Lake Montesian is a fami ly-friendly fishing spot complete with an island. A paved sidewalk path and a special pier make the lake accessible to al l . Montesian Gardens features blooms for al l seasons with plenty of benches and a gazebo for enjoying the view.

Washington Reformation UCC Music Fest July 4

Monticello Homecoming July 8-10

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Albany’s first settlersweredrawn to the area by the Sugar River, which by the 1850’s was powering flour mills and wool carding machines. Today’s visitors enjoy the water for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, as well as ice fishing in winter. Hot summer days get a little sweeter with cool float trips down the river. Several outfitters offer tube and canoe rentals and shuttle service. Albany is small in size but big on community pride. Many activities are centered on school and church. Community volunteers step up to make a difference with groups like the Fire Department and EMS, Lions Club, FFA Alumni, and Albany Community 1st. They organize events for the community like tractor shows, picnics, antique car shows, and annual holiday tree lighting by the banks of the river.

VILLAGE OF ALBANY albanywi.org 608.862.3240

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A recent ordinance change opened up designated streets within the village for use by all terrain and utility terrain vehicles. Operators must observe posted speed limits, as well as guidelines including but not limited to: drivers must be 16 or over with valid driver’s license, and passengers under 16 must wear head protection on the routes. Enjoy the view from one of Albany’s favorite scenic spots: Sugar River Overlook Park (have a seat on one of the benches across from the library), on the downtown bridge overlooking the Sugar River and dam, or from the vantage point of your kayak on the gentle river. Albany Wildlife Area is just west of the village. This wooded and marsh area is ideal for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching. Just south of Albany is a small Amish community. You’ll find stores offering spices, bakery, quilting supplies, and handcrafted items. Proceeds from the annual quilt and consignment auction help to offset expenses for the Amish school. In addition to several sales rings, you can shop the bake sale and enjoy a scoop of freshly churned homemade ice cream with a slice of pie.

SPOTLIGHT ON TRAIL ADVOCACY

Dayton Embrace the spac Trails and Natural Areas 69 69 39 92 92 92 92 NEW GLARUS WOODS SPUR to MADISON W D D CC CC E D Exeter Crossing Rd Hughes Rd Brooklyn Wildlife Area X Exeter Park New Glarus Belleville

Friends of Badger & Sugar River State Trails is a non-profit organization that partners with the Wisconsin DNR to enhance trail usage, and to educate trail users on the ecology and history of the trails. The group organizes trail rides and assists with projects like construction of trailhead shelters and informational kiosks. A WI DNR State Trail Pass permits bicyclists, cross-country skiers and inline skaters to use all designated state trails. Show your support for the Friends group by purchasing your trail pass online through their website. The Friends receive 20% of the proceeds. FriendsofBadgerStateTrail.org Stateline Trailblazers promote safe and responsible recreational snowmobiling. Volunteers assist with bridge re- decking and trail brushing in the off-season, mark the trails before winter, and groom trails during riding season. Green County would like to thank the farmers and landowners who allow trail access on their property. Visit the Stateline Trailblazer website to get trail reports, information on where to park, and where to stock up and refuel. StatelineTrailblazers.smartertrails.com

Green County ATV Club promotes fun and safe riding, along with respect for the trails and other

trail users. The club assists with trail grooming and maintenance, and offers safety courses. Cheese Country Trail stickers help to support work done by the club. (See the website for sticker outlets in Monroe.) Green County ATV Club is currently working with townships and communities to get additional street and road routes established in the county. Here’s the status as of print time: • Current townships open and marked are Decatur, Cadiz, and Clarno (see the pullout county road map at page 60 for township locations) • The city of Monroe will be opening the majority of streets. • Albany and Washington townships will open roads. • The club will be discussing the possibilities in the townships of Adams, Jordan, Spring Grove and Jefferson; for the latest updates visit the club’s Facebook page. GreenCountyATVclub.org

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Lions Pancake Day Feb 12

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When it comes to embracing green space, Brodhead is truly the best place. Cast a line, ride the trails, paddle the river, and explore waterways less traveled. There are ample opportunities for your adventurous soul. Brodhead’s gift to locals and visitors is the exceptional Pearl Island Recreational Corridor. The map on page 44 will guide you to parking, landing piers, bridges, picnic spots, and parks. The 23-mile Sugar River Trail begins downtown at the trailhead. A short hike or bike ride leads the way to the scenic and historic Clarence Covered Bridge.

When it comes to community spirit, Brodhead Chamber of Commerce leads the way. New last year in honor of Brodhead Chamber’s 75th anniversary was Family Fest in June. Family Fest will be back this year withmusic, food, games for kids, and fireworks. It all happens at Putnam Park. Consider yourself invited for the annual Covered Bridge Days in August. There truly is something for everyone – with live music, tractor pulls and shows,

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pontoon rides on the mill race, and the juried Wild Flower Art Festival. Nothing kicks off the holiday season better than Brodhead’s Fire and Ice Festival in early December. Watch as chainsaw artists turn big blocks of ice into sculptures. The festival features a lighted parade, fun contests for kids and adults, carriage rides, and holiday shopping of course. Downtown Brodhead is home to a thriving business district with plenty of spots to sip, savor, and shop. Stop inand say hi to Tracy, thenewowner at "The Bar" (formerly M&J's Bar). A circa 1880 factory has been converted to production space and a store for 608 The Factory – featuring home goods and gifts. There’s also 608 The Market – with handpicked vendors offering new and vintage home décor, repurposed furniture and more. The Brodhead Business Center (located in a recently renovated historic building) already has several businesses in place, with additional retail and office space for lease. Community gatherings often take place downtown at Veteran’s Park. A popular Sunday evening Twilight in the Park concert series offers up a variety of musical genres. A visit to Ten Eyck Orchard must be on your list for family fun. Starting in late summer, you'll find apples and honey and other seasonal favorites – like apple cider donuts and hand pies.

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World-Class Cheese DECATUR DAIRY IS A SMALL CHEESE COMPANY BASED OUT OF BRODHEAD WI AND HAS BEEN MAKING CHEESE SINCE THE 1940’S.

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Award-Winning WORLD CHAMPION MUENSTER U.S. CHAMPION HAVARTI WISCONSIN STATE FAIR WINNER CHEESE DAYS GRAND CHAMPION WINNER Cheese Curds OUR SPECIALTY CURDS INCLUDE: Herb & Garlic, Buffalo, Ranch Peppercorn, Bleu Cheese Flavored, Cheddar, and the Famed Decatur Muenster Curd. Over 100 Varieties The Stettler family invites you to visit their store and try many of their varieties of cheeses, meats and spreads including a small line of Stettler spreads made exclusively for the Decatur Dairy cheese store.

Master Cheesemakers Steve Stettler has followed his family’s storied cheesemaking history to perfection. A four-time graduate of the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker ® program, he’s certified in seven different cheeses: brick, cheddar, farmers cheese, havarti, muenster, specialty Swiss and curds. As a third-generation cheesemaker, Steve is clearly committed to his craft.

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Easter Eggstravaganza April 16 Car Show June 4 City Wide Garage Sales June 11 Optimist Pig Roast July 17 Amish Quilt Auction July 30 Autumnfest Oct 8 More Events - brodheadchamber.com

Jaycee Holiday Market Nov 5

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Decatur Dairy offers cut-to-order award-winning Brick, Havarti, and Muenster cheese. Steve Stettler is Wisconsin’s only Master Cheesemaker certified in curds, and you simply must try them! There are some tables inside, but if the weather is nice we recommend a picnic table in the front yard at the factory. It’s the perfect vantage point for savoring a melty grilled cheese hot from the griddle while watching trucks pull in to unload milk from the cheese cooperative’s patron farmer members.

STOP BY FOR A GRILLED CHEESE OR HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM Order Online at www.DecaturDairy.com

S tore Hours 8:00AM - 5 PM MONDAY-SATURDAY CLOSED SUNDAYS CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS

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‘you’re crazy, I’m 17, I haven’t even graduated yet, I know nothing about aviation, and you’re asking me to help design a museum.’” But Weeden saw her lack of aviation background as a strength. “He told me, ‘you can write this history in a way that people who know nothing about aviation can understand it.’” Shickles helped design the pivotal Pietenpol display. Brodhead has a long-standing connection with these early planes thanks to the Brodhead Pietenpol Association’s annual fly-in. Pietenpol is a homebuilt airplane designed in the late 1920s by Bernard Pietenpol. After the stock market crash, money was scarce but flying interest soared. Pietenpol was the first to make an automotive engine work in airplanes. His first models used Ford Model A engines. “An airplane like that was perfect,” Shickles said. “A lot of the materials used were pretty common, and cheap. The regular civilian person could build an airplane in their garage. It appeared in a magazine and became famous so they started selling blueprints.” Shickles tackled the daunting task of consolidating thousands of documents and photos in the Kelch archives to create an educational exhibit. She was soon engrossed in forgotten history. “I was reading letters that had never seen the light of day,” she said. “Long letters, like reading a different language. It was nice to translate that into more of a story format that people could read.” Early aviation history is Kelch Museum’s focus. From a rare Pietenpol Air Camper constructed by Bernard Pietenpol himself, to bi-planes dating back to aviation’s Golden Age, you won’t see a new plane. The museum opened July 2021 to acclaim, but Shickles said the work is far from done. As archivist, she’s working on cataloguing and organizing materials to create a research library open to the public. And she’s working toward her solo pilot’s license, a far cry from the girl who didn’t want to take a plane ride the first day. · Rec Hall, Game Room & Camp Store · Canoe, Kayak & Tube Rentals (shuttle available) · Sites with Electric & Water Hookup · On the Sugar River - Bring Your Fishing Pole! Sweet Minihaha Campground Home of the Happy Camper N4697 County Hwy E, Brodhead 608.862.3769 | SweetMinihaha.com

With no plans to study aviation in college, Shickles said flying will always be a passion. “I’ve worked on a lot of different airplanes and flown in a lot of them,” she said. “You don’t have to get a degree to fly a plane.” And if she had one piece of advice for the disinterested? “You should have gone on an airplane ride 5 years ago,” she laughed. “Flying airplanes? That sounded crazy to me! But keep an open mind.”

When Hannah Shickles first walked into the hangar at Kelch Aviation Museum, she had no interest in airplanes. “I don’t even think I knew the word aviation, I knew nothing,” Shickles laughed. Everything changed in a blink of an eye. “I remember walking into that hangar, it was just breathtaking,” Shickles said. “Walking into this massive, 1200 square feet hangar, it was like in a movie. It was gorgeous.” Loving a hangar is one thing. Shickles still wasn’t sold on flying. “My first day volunteering they had the 1932 Curtis 12 W out. The plane was already started. They said ‘Hannah, do you want to go for an airplane ride?’ I said ‘No.’ And they talked me into it. I was really, really nervous.” And then, it happened. “I sat down in that seat, and everything faded away. Everything. Any stresses from life, just completely melted away and something just clicked. And ever since then I’ve been fully immersed in aviation.” HANNAH TAKES FLIGHT

Follow Kelch Aviation Museum on Facebook and Instagram to see the video series "History With Hannah" by Hannah Shickles, Archivist and Events Coordinator. Episode One: The Untold Story of Bernard Pietenpol and Westy Farmer.

That was September 2020. Now, the 18-year-old UW Whitewater freshman is the museum’s archivist and event coordinator. Ironically, Shickles never planned to be in that hangar at all. As a high school senior, she needed a community service project for graduation. Her plans to work at the local retirement center fell through due to COVID restrictions. When a guidance counselor told her Kelch Aviation Museum needed volunteers, it was her only option. And the rest is history, literally. Shickles’ volunteer hours turned into a passion for aviation lore and the storied Pietenpol planes Kelch is known for. When her required hours were up, Shickles stuck around after Executive Director Pat Weeden offered her a job. “Pat asked me if I wanted to become an employee and I said yes, because I loved being in that environment,” she said. “I told him,

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MAY — OCTOBER Weather Permitting ✦ Gift Certificates Available ✦ The biplane seats two passengers. Flights start at $60 per person with two passengers.

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Our Family Farm Since 1839 Ten Eyck Orchard 2 miles west of Brodhead 10 miles east of Monroe Hwy. 11 & 81, Brodhead Open end of August through mid-November 608.897.4014 teneyckorchard.com

Homemade Pies Breads & Sweet Rolls Pickles & Preserves Cakes & Cookies Special Orders Welcome! Brodhead Harnesses (new, used, & repair) Mon-Sat: 8 AM -6 PM

GYPSY AIR TOURS | 608-215-7896 www.gypsyairtours.com Experience the majestic beauty of the skies from the open cockpit of a vintage 1930 WACO Taperwing.

Bakery Open Friday &Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM

Home cooked Amish dinners for larger groups, by reservation. 1602 ScotchHill Rd., Brodhead 608.897.3820

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Pearl Island Recreational Corridor offers outdoor fun on the land and in the water. The area features a path for biking and hiking, mini picnic shelters and benches, and spots to park a vehicle and launch a kayak. A pedestrian bridge provides access across the “Mi l l Race” from Putnam Park to the trai l path.

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Wisconsin is known for June Dairy Month, but here in Green County we celebrate dairy every day! Every year young women from Green County are chosen to represent their respective communities by serving as agricultural ambassadors known as Dairy Queens. Of course it’s fun to be royal, but wearing the crown means advocating for agriculture, developing skills in public relations, and taking part in community service. Sometimes it also means eating ice cream! The Dairy Queen program is sponsored by the Green County Ag Chest.

More info: brodheadchamber.com/recreation

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Yodeling, alphorns, and fondue…Swiss heritage is all over the menu when you spend some time in New Glarus! From festivals to family reunions, to girlfriend getaways or “bike first so you can eat more cheese” weekends, New Glarus has everything you need. Dig in to the roots of the area with a visit to the Swiss Historical Village and Museum. Here you will discover why the original settler’s cabin on the museum grounds is so-well preserved despite being nearly 165 years old. Downtown New Glarus is everything a downtown should be! It’s easily walkable – with plenty of benches for relaxing – plus fun spots to shop. There’s on-trend apparel and accessories for all seasons, giftware, home and garden décor, bath and body, floral, toys and games, antiques, vintage, and jewelry. Eclectic, unusual, and sometimes a bit quirky… The Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum is a hidden gem. You’ve heard of the Smithsonian? Well this is the “Swissonian” with "collections of collections" including everything from a poison spy ring, to a Swiss monastery table dating back to the 1700’s, to a Lion of Lucerne with a mysterious “French connection.” Fun stuff for kids and families: New Glarus “Cow Parade,” meet the goats at Swissland Mini Golf, sit in the desks at the one-room school house at the Swiss Historical Village, bike the Sugar River Trail.

Fun stuff for adults: See where Spotted Cow beer is made, join friends for wine and wood-fired pizza (and live music on weekends) at Bailey’s Run Vineyard, sip a flight of beer on the front porch at Puempel’s Olde Tavern, enjoy burgers and live music on the back deck at Toffler’s Pub and Grill, and plan for a special occasion dinner complete with cocktails at Kristi’s Bistro Restaurant and Bar. You’ll definitely enjoy eating local.

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Fondue and Swiss specialties are popular, but there’s also pizza and pasta, Limburger cheese sandwiches, soup served in bread bowls made at the local bakery, and dishes with Mexican and Southwestern influence.

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