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Page 2CHURCH DIRECTORYDL NewcomerFuneral HomeChris Speich, ownerOffice 608-897-3366 Gasoline Fuel Oil Gasohol Premium DieselAlbany Hilltop Community Church,101 S. Jackson Street, Albany. Pastor KevinPhillips text or call 608-214-3180 or missykev@hotmail.com. Church 608-8623790. Web site: hilltopalbany.com. Studyof the Word 8:30 a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Albany United Methodist Church,500 Park Street, Albany. 608-862-3206,Rev. Tom Moe, Pastor. Sunday worshipat 8 and 10 a.m. with education for allages at 8:45 a.m. Check our web page atalbanyumchurch.com. Bethany Lutheran Church, 1652 WestChurch Road, Brodhead. 608-897-4158.Pastor Rick Gleason. Sunday school 8:45a.m.; Sunday worship 10 a.m. Holy Communion first and third Sundays of eachmonth. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 405 E.9th Ave, Brodhead. Phone: 608-897-2341Email: office@bethlehembrodhead.com.Website: www.bethlehembrodhead.org.Sunday in-person worship with Communion at 9 a.m. Online worship optionvia Facebook—Bethlehem LutheranChurch. Face masks and social distancing are highly encouraged and greatly appreciated to protect children and otherswho are unable to be vaccinated. Congregational United Church ofChrist, E201 23rd Street, Brodhead. PastorShawn Stapleton. Sundays: 10 a.m. worship. Communion first Sunday of eachmonth. Quilting and crafts workshopevery Wednesday at 9 a.m. AA meetingsTuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Grace Independent Baptist Church,Hwy. 81, three-quarter of a mile east ofjunction with 11, Brodhead. Donald Adams, Pastor. 608-897-8484. 9:30 a.m.Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 6 p.m. evening service. Wednesday6 p.m. service. Juda-Zion United Methodist Church,N2350 Church Street, 608-934-5398. Kelly Jahn, Pastor. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.for all ages, worship service 10:45 a.m.Oakley-Union United Methodist Church,W2388 Gerber Road, Juda, 608-9345398. Kelly Jahn, Pastor. Sunday worshipand children’s Sunday school 9 a.m. Living Word Church, 3825 S. CountyRoad T, Brodhead. 608-897-8246. Pastor Russ Doebler. Web site: livingwordwi.org. E-mail: ptl@livingwordwi.org. AdultSunday school 9 a.m.; Sunday service at10 a.m. worship at church and also via livestream at livingwordwi.org/media; Sunday evening Impact Youth 4-5:30 p.m. SOFTBALLTuesday Night Masters’LeagueTuesday’s results: Panoske Plastering defeated M&J’s Bar 13-1;Beast Buffet defeated Bridge’s Barand Grill 21-9.Season standings: Panoske Plastering won 1 lost 0; Beast Buffet 1-0;Bridges Bar & Grill 0-1; M&J’s Bar0-1; Bank of Brodhead 0-0.608-897-8447OBITUARYMay 18, 2022A Successful RetirementIs The American Dream.Jarod & Tania Williams1105 E. 9th Ave. ww.southernwisconsinmonuments.comMagnolia Christian Church, locatedon County A just off Hwy. 213. Servicesare Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. and can beviewed on their Facebook page. Call 608449-6510 for more information. St. Peter Lutheran Church (WELS),corner of West 5th Avenue and 17thStreet. www.stpeterlutheranbrodhead.org. Pastor Tyler Swiderski. Cell 612270-2591, church 608-618-6090. Schedule—Sundays: worship 9 a.m. Monthlychurch Council and Ladies Aid meetingsare held the second Sunday of the monthat 10 a.m. United Methodist Church of Brodhead, 501 1st Center Avenue, Brodhead.Pastor Kook Ho Kim. 608-897-2515.Pastor’s office hours: Tuesdays throughThursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Church officehours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.noon. Handicapped accessible. In-person worship at 9 a.m. Sundays. Serviceslive streamed on Facebook. Christian education Sundays at 10:05 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each month.Monroe MooseLodge willhost Breakfastfor BadgerHonor FlightThe Monroe Moose Lodge willhold a Breakfast to Benefit BadgerHonor Flight on Sunday, June 5,from 8 a.m. to noon. The Lodge islocated at 639 3rd Avenue, Monroe.Help send our veterans to Washington, DC, to see the memorials builtin their honor. The cost of the buffetstyle meal is adults 8; children sixyears to 11 4 and children five andunder are free.AdvertisingDeadline:Friday,5 p.m.HAPPY 90THBIRTHDAYJared ArnLon LedermanCremation Services& Monument SalesStocks Bonds Mutual Funds Advisory Services AnnuitiesIRA’s 401K RolloversCollege Planning Life InsuranceCarol JeanPopanzCarol Jean Popanz, age 82, Brodhead, passed away on May 8, 2022at the Pleasant View Nursing Homein Monroe, Wisconsin.Carol was born in Brodhead,the daughter of Charles and Violet(Bratzke) Schuman.Carol worked for many yearsas the hostess for the Village Innin Footville, prior to her retirement.  She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, knitting and fishing.  Shealso enjoyed watching the Packers,Badgers, and Brewers and gatheringwith friends at the river.Carol is survived by her twosons: Randy (Laurie) Sommerfeldtand Harold (Kathy) Peetoom II;five grandchildren: Aaron (Kaitlin)Bevars, Bradley Bevars, BraydonSommerfeldt, Violet Peetoom andSophie Peetoom; four great grandchildren: Hunter, Hayden, Coltonand Adelyn; three brothers: Bill(Cassie) Schuman, Phillip (Sharon) Schuman and Bruce (LeAnne)Schuman and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.Carol is preceded in death by herparents, a daughter, Janelle Bevarsin 2017, a brother, Roger (Marcy)Schuman and a special friend, Harry Schultz.In lieu of flowers, memorials canbe directed to the family in Carol’smemory.A Celebration of Carol’s life willbe held on Sunday, May 22, at theDL Newcomer Funeral Home, 1105E. 9th Avenue in Brodhead from 4 to6 p.m.Online condolences can bemade at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com.Member FINRA/SIPC anda Registered Investment Advisor.608-897-30151015 1st Center Avenue Brodheadwww.greenwoodswealthmanagement.comNot FDIC InsuredNot a DepositNo Bank Guarantee Goldie HawnMay Lose ValueNot Insured by any Federal Government AgencyOBITUARYArthurKrattigerArthur Krattiger, age 81, of MassCity, Michigan died Saturday, May14, 2022 surrounded by loved one’sand friends.Arthur was born in Darlington,Wisconsin; the son of Herman andEsther (Yandry) Krattiger on December 19, 1940.He married Maxine (Kite) Nichols on July 27, 1996. Arthur graduated from high school in Brodhead.Following graduation, he worked atmany places and owned a white-washing business. He spent 25years at Advance Transformer asMaintenance Supervisor in Platteville, Wisconsin.He was an avid bowler and golfer.After moving to Mass City, they enjoyed snowmobiling and ATVing,where they have met many goodfriends. Arthur loved his kids andgrandkids. He was noted for his“smirky” smile. Everyone who knewhim will miss this “smirk”.He is survived by his wife, Maxine, Mass City; two sons: Kelly ofCalifornia, and Todd (Bonnie) ofPine Bluff, Wisconsin; three daughters: LeAnn (Jim) Myers of DavisJunction, Illinois, Brenda of Platteville, Wisconsin, and Kerrie (Lance)Nichols of Truman, Wisconsin; onebrother, Paul (Barb) Krattiger ofBrodhead; 13 grandchildren andseven great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by hisparents and a sister, Carol.Services will be held on Saturday,May 21, in Brodhead, at BrodheadUnited Methodist Church, 5011stCenter Avenue, with visitation from11 a.m.-1 p.m. followed by a churchservice. The burial will take placefollowing at Greenwood Cemeteryin Brodhead.Cane Funeral Home is assistingthe family with arrangements.School Board(Continued from page 1)what’s happeningaround our area!!608-897-4797FREE PRESS925 W. Exchange StreetBrodhead, WI 53520Brodhead Free PressACTIVITIESAROUND TOWNBRODHEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAYMEETINGThe May meeting of the Brodhead Historical Society will be heldon Monday, May 23. After a short business meeting, there will be asneak preview of this year’s new exhibits at the Depot Museum. TheMuseum Committee has been working tirelessly to put the finishingtouches on them, as well as refresh the museum’s permanent exhibits.The meeting is open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. in the KnightAddition of the museum. The Depot Museum will open for the 2022season on Saturday, May 28 and continues to have free admission.Please join them!BANK OF BRODHEAD BRANSONHOLIDAY SHOW EXTRAVAGANZABUS TRIPThe Bank of Brodhead presents the Branson Holiday Show Extravaganza. The trip is six days—five nights, November 14-19. The cost is 670 per person/double occupancy. There are six seats left, call SusanSchmelzer at 608-558-8797 for more information or to sign up.SUMMER 4-ON-4 SAND VOLLEYBALLLEAGUESDEADLINE: Tuesday, May 31stThe Brodhead Parks and Recreation Department will be offering afour-on-four Coed sand volleyball league on Thursday evenings at Jaycee Park beginning Thursday, June 9th. The four-person team may beany male/female combination. High school aged players are welcomewith a signed waiver by parent or guardian. The cost for this league is aflat rate of 100 per team.To register a team for the league, contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 608-897-2159 ext. #9. Deadline is Tuesday, May 31st.MEMORIAL RIDE-CAR CRUISEA Memorial Ride-Car Cruise will be held on Saturday, May 28, atVFW Post 6848, 807 E. Exchange Street, sign up starts at 10:30 a.m. andthe ride leaves at 11 a.m. Registration is 20 per two person team. Therewill also be a bags tournament. Join them for a night of music by StateLine Play Boys from 7 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot behind the VFWPost.BUS TO GREEN COUNTYBREAKFAST ON THE FARMThe Bank of Brodhead is sponsoring your ride to the 2022 GREENCOUNTY BREAKFAST ON THE FARM on Saturday, May 28th. Thebus will leave at 7 a.m. and return to bank at 10 a.m. The Breakfast onthe Farm is located at Sunset Ridge Dairy, W2902 Oliver Road, Monticello. Tickets cost: 8 for adults (ages 11 and older), 5 for youth (agesfive-10) and free for children (ages four and under).FREE PRESS925 W. Exchange StreetBrodhead, WI 53520You’ve tried the rest.Now read the BEST!!608-897-4797Your best source forlocal and area news.Find out online atwww.brodheadfreepress.com(Continued from page 1)Stay informed onYour HometownNewspaperMay 18, 2022MSA’s Brodhead Water Qualityold cafeteria tables.Resignations were accepted fromSheryl Beyer, Full-Time SubstituteTeacher and Brett Kaether, MiddleSchool Physical Education Teacher.Athena Gates was hired as HighSchool Art Teacher and YearbookAdvisor. Mary York was hired asHigh School English Teacher.Love Your Family“The only thing that will makeyou happy is being happywith who you are.”In Business Since 1992Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates.MOMGRANDMAGREAT GRANDMAA LITTLE GOOD NEWSSPONSORED BY:Brodhead Free Press“What MSA has accomplishedfor the community of Brodhead is astunningly successful model of winwin collaboration,” commentedawards judge Jerry Deschane. “Thecity was saved from a multimilliondollar sewer system upgrade andfarmers were assisted with landmanagement practices that willimprove their efficiency and reducetheir environmental footprint. Thiswas truly brilliant work.”The City of Brodhead WaterQuality Trading (WQT) program isa multi-tiered solution for achieving compliance with stringentphosphorus water quality based effluent limits (WQBELs) at the City’swastewater treatment facility. Inlieu of a costly tertiary phosphorusremoval upgrade, MSA engineersworked with the community to offset phosphorus loadings by approximately 1,090 pounds per year bystabilizing over 62 severely erodingstreambanks and delivering majorupgrades and new nutrient man-agement practices at a local dairy.“MSA is truly honored to receive this recognition,” remarkedGil Hantzsch, CEO at MSA. “We’reproud to have helped the community an innovative solution that willhave a far greater positive impact ata fraction of the cost than a traditional engineering solution. Thankyou to the panel of judges for recognizing that great engineeringsometimes lies more in creatingcollaborative win-win partnershipsand what we avoided than what weactually designed.”All 2022 ACEC Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Award winners were recognized Friday, April22 at an awards banquet in Kohler,Wisconsin, culminating in the announcement of the Grand Awardwinner. MSA Senior Team LeaderGreg Gunderson, PE, and City ofBrodhead Director of Public Works,Rich Vogel, accepted the award onbehalf of MSA and the community.UPDATEON POOLOPENINGTentatively, they will be openfrom 4–8 p.m., Tuesday May 31st.However, because this is a tentativeopening date, it is advisable to callthe pool before arriving to be assuredthat we are indeed open. The poolphone number is 608-897-8091.May 31st–June 2nd—(last day ofschool Thursday, June 2nd). OpenSwim—4–8 p.m. weekdays andnoon–6 p.m. on weekends.Starting June 3rd—Open Swim:noon–5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. weekdays. Adult Swim: 7–8 a.m. and 5-6p.m. weekdays.REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 31st at noon. Registration hours: Tuesday, May 31ast–Friday, June 3rd—noon–8 p.m.Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June5th—noon–6 p.m. Then beginningMonday, June 6th sign-ups will beduring regular hours from noon–8p.m.RESIDENT (R) VS NON-RESIDENT (NR):A resident is considered someone who lives in the city limits ofBrodhead, whose taxes go to thecity. A non-resident, also considersBrodhead their home, but lives outside of the city limits and pays theirtaxes to a township.POOL FEESSINGLE VISIT—ages five–17 4R/ 5 NR; age 18 and up 5 R/ 6 NR;children four and under swim free.SEASON PASSES—IndividualPass 70 R/ 90 NR; Family Pass 100 R/ 120 NR; babysitter addedto Family Pass 55; Senior Pass 60R/ 65 NR.SEASON PASS RULE: The definition of a family is the immediatefamily, which includes two adultsliving at the same address and fourchildren (18 and under) living atthe same address. (After six familymembers, each additional familymember will be charged 5. A summer babysitter may be added toyour family pass for 55.)ADULT SWIM/AQUACIZEDaily Pass 5 R/ 6 NR; SummerPass (55 ) 50 R/ 55 NRSWIMMING LESSONSGroup Lessons 45 sessionR/ 55 session NRSWIMMING LESSON DATESFirst Session: June 13–July 1—8a.m.–Level 4, 5 and 6; 9 a.m.-Level1, 2 and 3Second Session: July 11–July29—8 a.m.-Levels 3, 4 and 5; 9a.m.-Levels 1, 2 and 3; 10 a.m.-Levels 1 and 2Third Session: August 1–August19—8 a.m.–Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6; 9a.m.–Levels 1, 2 and 3; 10 a.m.–Levels 1 and 2SOFTBALLSunday Night ChurchSunday results: Luther Valley defeated Living Word #1 15-5; UnitedMethodist-Albany defeated LivingWord #2 10-3; United MethodistBrodhead defeated UCC 7-7; Bethlehem Lutheran defeated Church ofGod 12-11.Final standings: Bethlehem Lutheran 3-0; United Methodist-Albany 3-0; UCC 1-1-1; Church of God1-2; Living Word #1 1-2; Living Word#2 1-2; Luther Valley 1-2; UnitedMethodist-Brodhead 0-2-1.Page 3Help CelebrateCAROLE MOE’S90th Birthdayon May 26th with a card shower!SEND CARDS TO:1503 W. 6th Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520CITY WEBSITETOTS ON THE RUNVisit the City of Brodhead Website (http://www.cityofbrodheadwi.us)Tots on the Run sign-ups can bemade at the Brodhead Pool by calling608-897-8091 starting on Tuesday,May 31st. Tots on the Run will haveactivities geared for pre-school children aged three-six years. The childmust be three by May 31st and can’tturn seven during the summer. Allchildren must be potty trained. Thisclass will offer a combination of different activities: crafts, playgroundand etc. This group will meet for twohours, at Putnam Park, from 9:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, andFriday. The cost is 40 for one sessionand 60 for both sessions. Session1—June 13th-July 15th (four weeks).*No Tots on the Run the week of July4th–8th. Session 2—July 18th-August 12th (four weeks).POOL PARTIESThe Brodhead Pool will be available to rent for private pool parties. The cost for renting the poolis 50.00 flat fee, plus the cost ofpaying lifeguards. For pool parties,lifeguards get 15.00 per guard/per hour. The number of lifeguardsneeded depends on the size of thepool party. Pool parties may bescheduled during hours when thepool is not being used for openswim or lessons. Pool parties maybe scheduled by calling the pool at608-897-8091 beginning Tuesday,May 31st and because lifeguardsmust be scheduled to work, pleasecall at least two weeks in advanceto schedule a pool party. Also, whenyou call, please have an idea of howlarge your party will be so we willknow how many guards will beneeded.T-BALL SIGN UPBoys and girls ages four, five andsix may sign up at the pool beginningTuesday, May 31st. T-ball is a beginning league that emphasizes learningof fielding, batting and base runningskills with games added in startingweek three and four. The cost for is 30 for one session or 45 for bothsessions. The cost includes a T-shirt.Sessions available: Tuesday andThursday 6-7 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Field. Session 1—June 14th–July 14th (four weeks). *No T-ball theweek of July 4th-8th. Session 2—July19th-August 11th (four weeks).Please make sure your childbrings his or her glove to every Tball session to be sure he or she canfully participate. Also, your childmay bring a bat that is appropriatefor his or her size if he or she wishes.Please do not bring bats that are toolarge for your child as it will make itmore difficult for him or her to hitthe ball.FREE PRESSB.L.A.S.T.The Brodhead Local Area Swimming Team is a competitive youthswimming program for children agessix through 18. The team practices atthe Brodhead Pool, and competesin both home and away meets eachyear. The registration fee for the summer is 40 per swimmer. For more information, contact a B.L.A.S.T. coachat the pool.DISCOUNT ATTRACTIONTICKETSDiscounted summer attractiontickets are available through theBrodhead Parks and Recreation Department at Brodhead Pool duringopen swim hours. Attractions thatthey have discounts for are the following: Mt. Olympus, MilwaukeeCounty Zoo, Noah’s Ark and the Wisconsin Ducks.ADULT LAP SWIM/AQUACIZEThe pool also offers adult lapswim on Monday–Friday morningsfrom 7-8 a.m. and 5–6 p.m. An opportunity to swim laps continuously. Aquacize is also offered duringthese times. A combination of exercising and using water dumbbells tohelp keep you toned.You’ve tried the rest.Now read the BEST!!CHANGING JOBS ?Don’t leave your401(k) BEHINDJEREMY PINNOW& ASSOCIATES INC.Financial Services1022 1st Center Ave.Brodhead, WI 53520608-897-20131005 Cameron Dr. - Suite 1Durand, IL 61024815-248-3284Securities and investment advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc., (SPF), member FINRA/SIPC. SPFis separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF.1022 1st Center Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520 (608) 897-2013 1005 Cameron Dr. Ste #1 Durand, IL 61024 (815) 248-3284

Page 4Brodhead Free PressJesse’s Stone Oven Pizza & Leaky Mug CoffeeWILL BE CLOSED MAY 15TH-23RDREOPENING MAY 24THAt our NEW location:1002 1st Center Avenue BrodheadPLEASE HELPKeep the Sugar River Sweetand Clean VOLUNTEER ON SATURDAY, MAY 21st AlbanyAlumniBanquetSaturday,May 28thThis year’s banquet will be heldon Memorial weekend Saturday,May 28th at the Albany Lions Club,402 N Cincinnati Street. Socialstarts at 6 p.m. and dinner is servedat 7 p.m. The 18 roast beef dinner isserved family style and reservationdeadline is Saturday, May 21st. Sendyour reservation and money to DanWeber, N5926 Marie Ct, Albany WI53502 payable to the Albany AlumniAssociation. Call 608-862-3260 formore information.The Lake Winnetka Sugar River Improvement Association Inc. will holdits annual Sugar River cleanup in Albany on Saturday, May 21st from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. They will meet at the Albany American Legion Hall at 300 N. WaterStreet, across from the Boat Ramp near the Police/Fire station. Their goal isto remove as much garbage as possible from the river and its banks. Theyalso want to clear a path through fallen trees that totally block navigation ofcanoes and create hazards. The type of work varies from walking the banksor riding in canoes and picking up trash to cutting tree branches and handing them to people on shore. Equipment needed is canoes or small boats,chain saws, bow saws and waders. The association will provide trash bagsand local businesses will provide food and refreshments.They will get organized at 9 a.m. and begin cleaning up at 10 a.m. orsooner, however, a representative will be on-premise at the Albany American Legion to direct those who want to come later. The clean-up is registered with the American Rivers National River Cleanup. Scout groups canearn community service points by helping out.PLEASE VOLUNTEER your help or equipment. You can contact themfor more information by e-mail at lwsria@aol.com or “Like” them on Facebook at RiverImprovement-Association-Inc/374367135943433 or call 608-862-1698 or773-418-7123. Leave a message including your name and phone numberand they will return your call.Come on out and help them clean up while enjoying the great outdoorsafter a long dull winter. Food and refreshments will be served to all volunteers as a token of their appreciation.Hope to see you there!!FREE PRESS925 W. Exchange StreetBrodhead, WI 53520You’ve tried the rest.Now read the BEST!!608-897-4797Your best source forlocal and area news.Find out online atwww.brodheadfreepress.comBRODHEAD AREA EMSSATURDAY, MAY 21ST11 A.M.-3 P.M. EMS BUILDINGMay 18, 2022ALBANYCOMETSUPCOMING EVENTS:Thurs., May 19: track at Evansville, 4:15 p.m.; softball WIAAregionals.Fri., May 20: baseball at Belmont, doubleheader, 4:30 p.m.Sun., May 22: Zumba in cafeteria, 6 p.m.Mon., May 23: track regionals at Darlington.Tues., May 24: softball WIAA regionals.Wed., May 25: early release, 2:37 p.m.; Zumba in cafeteria, 6 p.m.Ryan Searls reaches for the throw as he attempts the out atsecond base. (Free Press photo by Teresa Earleywine)700 N Cincinnati StAlbany, WI 53502608-862-3303News from Parkview High SchoolVIKINGVIKINGTIMESTIMESDerrek Nichols, of Albany,displays the bags of trash hefilled cleaning up the SugarRiver at the 2021 Sugar RiverCleanup.STAY INFORMED.wherever you are!www.brodheadfreepress.comFREE PRESSAL COVERTis pictured with the fridge/freezer donated by SubZero Wolf and Cove. Thecompany has a programto help out variousorganizations throughoutthe year. Al was on theEMS for around 20 yearsprior to moving from theBrodhead area.L-R: Ray Pawlisch, Ron Braun, Doug & Janice Knight, DeAnne Boegli, Glenn Marquette,Lon Lederman, Rich Gretebeck, John Pierce, Ed Hoff, Taylor Jacobsen and Chris Speich.This group of individuals, local businesses and members of the Brodhead Area Foundationrepresent the substantial donations made to the EMS building expansion and open house.The Brodhead Area EMS thanks them very much for their financial contributions!RVC Meet;Girls TakeFirst, BoysThirdBy Teresa EarleywineOrfordville Office608-879-2911303 E Spring StOrfordville, WI 53576-0499SSM Health at Home OffersGrief Support GroupLearn to cope with the loss of a loved onethe Monroe office at 608-324-1230 or 800-367-8406.At Evansville last week the “Cardinals of the Diamond” startedstrong and finished even strongerscoring 16 runs on 20 hits to overpower the Blue Devils. MckennaYoung was a force on both offenseand defense. She went 5-for-5 atthe plate including two homeruns.She pitched three of seven innings,striking out eight and getting 25-of35 strikes to pitches. Ava Risum finished the final four innings, earnedthe win, from the rubber getting sixstrikeouts and completing 44-of63 on the strike-pitch count. AlexisKammerer also contributed to thehit parade going 4-for-4 while Taetum Hoesly and Jaelyn Hilliard eachwent 3-for-5 at the plate. The Cardinals had a total of four homeruns inthe game, Hoesly and Daisy Nelsonadding to that total.Brodhead knew Edgerton wouldbe tough and it was a pitching duelwith Risum on the mound she completed 14 strikeouts and had 72-108on the strike /pitch count. For Edgerton, Katie Gunderson had 65-98on the strike to pitch count andstruck out eight. The Cardinals hada total of four hits to Edgerton’s twohits on the game but Brodhead lost3–0 in the battle. Hoesly, Hilliard,Kammerer and Jerrica Schwartzeach collected a hit.This week they will travel to MtHoreb on Tuesday and host a rematch against Edgerton on Thursday.Aidyn Vondra was 3-for-3 at the plate in last week’s gameagainst East Troy. (Free Press photo by Teresa Earleywine)UPCOMING EVENTS:Thurs., May 19: boys’ varsity golf at Evansville, 4 p.m.; trackfrosh/soph invite at Evansville, 4 p.m.; JV1 baseball game atPotosi, 5 p.m.Mon., May 23: track WIAA Regional at Darlington.Tues., May 24: JV1 baseball game at Big Foot, 4:45 p.m.; varsitybaseball game at Big Foot, 4:45 p.m.The journey through grief can be difficult. Many people find it comforting to face grief with others experiencing similar challenges. To help throughthe journey, SSM Health at Home is holding a “Walking Through Grief” education and support group, which provides resources and encouragement forpeople grieving the death of a loved one.The six-week group will meet Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm, June 1 to July6, 2022, at SSM Health at Home’s Monroe office located at 1905 Fifth Streetin Monroe. Registration is requested by Wednesday, May 25.SSM Health at Home holds attendees’ health and safety in the highestregard. Group participants will be required to wear a mask when attendingthe group.The support group is free and open to adults over 18 who have experienced the death of someone special. Discussion topics include: The importance of information and support as we grieve Understanding grief as a process Identifying and accepting normal feelings when grieving Past and present losses Factors that complicate grief Coping with the stress of grief Remembering: memorials and anniversariesFor more information or to register, please visit ssmhealth.com/events or callPage 5By Teresa EarleywineLUNCH MENU:Thurs., May 19: grilled cheese, tomato soup, crackers, fruit.Fri., May 20: chicken Alfredo, broccoli, breadstick, fruit.Mon., May 23: pizza dippers, marinara sauce, California blend, fruit.Tues., May 24: cheeseburger, oven

PRSRT STD Car-Rt US Postage PAID #15 Brodhead, WI 53520 POSTAL PATRON School Board YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER (Continued to page 3) FREE PRESS VOL. 14, NO. 08 - Wednesday, May 18, 2022 (Continued to page 2) 2208 1st Center Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-2166 brodheadgm.com Pa rk Rd. Ten Eyck Rd. Ten Eyck Rd. Hwy. 11 Hwy. 11/81 County Road F C .