Monroe, WI

The Monroe Theatre Guild officially announced plans to conduct a major $750,000 capital campaign for the purchase and renovations of the Stage Building located in downtown Monroe. Earlier The Swiss Colony announced a challenge grant of up to $100,000 if the community pledges reach certain levels during the effort. The announcement of the community campaign and plans for the building were revealed at a dinner for the Guild’s Inner Family. The “Inner Family” includes members of the Theatre Guild’s board of directors, committee members and campaign leaders.

The campaign is divided into four phases: Inner Family Gifts, Pacesetting Gifts, Major Gifts and Community Teams Gifts. Rick Maliszewski, owner of Ekum Abstact is the Chair of the campaign.

The goal of the Inner Family campaign was to raise $75,000 and to receive 100 percent support from the board and committee members. , Maliszewski, stated that he is extremely happy that the Theatre Guild’s “Inner Family” has reached its goals as he announced that the Inner Family has pledged a total of $92,700. He adds, “It demonstrates to the people of Monroe and Green County and the surrounding area that the Inner Family of the Monroe Theatre Guild supports this tremendous project; our first capital campaign ever.”

Additional campaign leadership was also announced. Jeff Ingebritsen will chair the Major Gifts Committee, Joe Peters will chair the Community Teams effort, Mary Soddy will chair the Prospect Committee, Stephen and Katee Eliasson will chair the P.R. Committee and Suzanne Miller will chair the Speakers Bureau. The campaign is scheduled to begin quietly over the next few weeks and conclude with the Community Phase which well begin in October and run through November.

The funds raised during the campaign will assist in renovating The Stage. Specific plans call for a flexible performance space and theatre, full modern lighting and sound system, large scale rehearsal area, costume storage and work area, full scene shop, prop storage, rehearsal space for youth theatre programs and workshops, conference room and offices.

The Monroe Theatre Guild offers performances, workshops, seminars and artistic opportunities for local constituents throughout Green County and the surrounding area.

Careful the first step is a doozy!!!

Because of Monroe's StreetScaping construction in front of the Re/Max office I suggest that you call me first before venturing to the office. We do have an alternate entrance in the rear of our office. It is best accessed by parking in the city parking ramp and then look for the door with the Re/Max balloon on it for entry. call me at 608-214-9844 for the latest . Thank You for your patience.

From Scott Larson of Towne Square Realty in Monroe, Wisconsin

“Your Realtor of the Region”

E- Mail scott@greencountyhomeguide.com

On the web at http://www.greencountyhomeguide.com

I think you will be surprised how affordable the Dairyland is,

so come to my land of cows and plows and visit for a day, but stay for a lifetime

608-2124-9844 Direct

Monroe Main Street and the Downtown Businesses are sponsoring Truck'in Downtown, a contest starting now that will run through the end of the construction time. Every day, a different Downtown business will have a yellow dump truck on display around the Square. Find the truck and you can fill out an entry for the prize basket of the week donated by Downtown businesses.

The drawings will start on Friday, August 28 and happen every Friday until the construction is finished. At the end, all entries will be eligible for a grand prize drawing as well.

Happy hunting!

This Storm dropped over 3" at my home on Sunday the 9th

From Scott Larson of Towne Square Realty in Monroe, Wisconsin

“Your Realtor of the Region”

E- Mail scott@greencountyhomeguide.com

On the web at http://www.greencountyhomeguide.com

I think you will be surprised how affordable the Dairyland is,

so come to my land of cows and plows and visit for a day, but stay for a lifetime

608-2124-9844 Direct

When walking through the home you are thinking of buying for the first time, whether it's brand new or used, here are a few things to check.

Drywall - Make sure you check this well. Look for uneven bumps and texture; tape joints should not be visible. Look for marks made by doors

Paint - When checking the paint look for uneven coloring and chips caused during construction. Make sure your baseboard does not have and wall paint on it as well as wood handrails, counter tops, tubs, cabinets... etc. Look for any stains in the paint, especially on ceilings – this can be an indication of water damage.

Baseboard - Baseboard is located at the bottom on the walls and surface of the floors. Check for damage such as scrapes or cuts in the baseboard that is often caused during carpet installation. Make sure it is painted accurately and that all nails have been puttied so as to not be visible.

Light Fixture Locations - This is more common than one may realize and, unfortunately, not caught on many walk-thrus. Where ever there is light fixture, check to make sure cabinets and doors do not hit it when opening. Check to make sure all light fixtures are in the correct location and height. For instance, your dining room table, if too high or low it will not look good, the same is true if the fixture is not correctly centered.

Carpet - When checking your carpet look for stains that may indicate flooding may have. Check for stains caused by excessive amounts of traffic or pets accidents. Make sure the carpet is all going in the right direction and that there are no gaps between baseboard and carpet. You may also want to check closets to make sure the carpet was completely installed and that no corners were cut.

Roofing - Check for broken, missing or discolored shingles. Check the gutters for excessive granules from the shingles. All vents and chimneys should be caulked.

Windows - Make sure they are sealed well. Check for cracks and moisture between panels and by sliders. Look for any stains on the window sills. This may be an indication that the windows were not sealed correctly, and, in cold weather, the windows may “sweat” on the inside.

Doors - All doors should be painted on all sides and there should be no obvious drips. Open and close doors to check for correct adjustment and alignment. Make sure all door knobs and locks are working correctly.

Tile - Check for uneven, loose, chipped or cracked tiles especially in corners where is can easily be disguised. Make sure grout is to your liking or within industry standards. Also check for cracks in the grout, which may be an indication that the tile was not laid properly, or that the floor is uneven.

Tubs - Look for cracks and make sure it is sealed correctly. If a jet tub, make sure it works. Look for mold along the top edge of the tub or shower. This may be an indication of poor cleaning habits, or, of poor ventilation.

Appliances - Examine the appliances and make sure they work, turn them on. The same thing goes for the gas, electricity, plumbing, garbage disposal and water. With the water, run 2-3 different faucets at a time and see if the pipes make any noise. These should all be tested.

Warranty - Try to get complete information regarding warranty information on appliances and the house itself. Ask for a Home Warranty from the seller in the Offer to Purchase.

From Scott Larson of Towne Square Realty in Monroe, Wisconsin

“Your Realtor of the Region”

E- Mail scott@greencountyhomeguide.com

On the web at http://www.greencountyhomeguide.com

I think you will be surprised how affordable the Dairyland is,

so come to my land of cows and plows and visit for a day, but stay for a lifetime

608-2124-9844 Direct