February 2023

Appointments are now available for free income tax preparation services for low to moderate income, elderly and disabled persons through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide programs. Assistance provided includes the preparation of federal and state (including homestead) income taxes. Appointments are available in Monroe on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning February 6th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Green County Government Services Building, N3152 State Road 81, Monroe, WI. Please call the ADRC at (608) 328-9499 to schedule an appointment.

Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 5-11, 2023, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.
Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage, but flood insurance is available to protect your home and belongings through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private insurance policy. Talk to your insurance agent or visit https://www.floodsmart.gov to learn more.

In honor of National Energy Assistance Day on February 1, 2023, Gov. Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) are sharing a reminder that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is here to help residential households with energy assistance and weatherization needs. Each year, more than 200,000 households across the state turn to WHEAP for help with their heating and electric bills.

The Norsk Pranksters, looking to improve their record to 4 and 1, found the road to victory so deep in their magical hat that it was virtually impossible to retrieve. Dave Hook and Laurel Grindle gave it their all, scoring 113 points for the Pranksters. But once again Dave Herfel, along with his partner Tom Meyer, came through for the Red Mouse Shufflers, depositing 111 points in the Shufflers’ account. Taking an early 7-point lead after one, the Shufflers increased that lead to 28 points by the end of the fourth frame.