June 2015

Tue

Jun

Seven Events Heading to State Track and Field for the Sugar River Raiders

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 11:12am

The Sugar River boys and girls track team qualified for the state meet in seven different events. To qualify for state, the participant(s) must place in the top four at sectionals. This year, the Sugar River track and field team competed in the WIAA Division 2 Track and Field Sectional at Viroqua on Friday, May 29.
In the boys discus throw, junior Landon Zimmerman took third place with a distance of 163-10, earning him a trip to state.
Placing 10th in the girls long jump was junior Madalena Macht at 15-02.50 while teammate, sophomore Grace Schulting, didn't place.

Tue

Jun

Yaun Headed to State

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 11:07am

Competing for the Monticello Track and Field team at the state meet will be junior Andy Yaun, in the boys 400 meter dash. Yaun was the only Monticello competitor to make it through sectionals where he placed third with a time of 52.12.
The WIAA Division 3 Sectional Championship Meet was held at Bangor on Wednesday, May 29.
Junior Ashley Risley took ninth place in the girls 1600 meter run with a time of 5:57.41.
Risley also ran the girls 3200 meter run where she took 11th place with a time of 13:19.69.

Tue

Jun

Knights Defeat Belleville in Capitol Conference South Showdown

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 11:04am

On Tuesday, May 28, the New Glarus baseball team was dominated by Cambridge, 11-3.
Koner French pitched four innings, giving up six runs – two earned – on seven hits while striking out four and walking one.
Next on the mound was John Chenoweth who pitched the next three innings; he gave up five runs – all of them earned – on eight hits while walking one and striking out one.

Tue

Jun

Wildcats Fall to Waterloo, New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 11:02am

On Thursday, May 30, the Belleville baseball team lost to Waterloo, 9-2.
Leading hitters were Richter going one for three; Jesse McNamar going one for three; Drew Shrader going one for two; Scott Schwoegler going two for three with a run scored; and Cash Hoffman going two for three with a run scored.
Cody McMillan pitched the first two innings, giving up four runs – three earned – on two hits while walking two and striking out two.
Up on the mound next was Shrader going an inning and two outs; he gave up one earned run on two hits while walking one.

Tue

Jun

Soccer Team Wins Second Straight Capitol Conference Championship

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 11:01am

In a conference showdown match that would determine who would win the title, the Raiders answered the challenge by soundly defeating the Lodi Blue Devils. A large crowd added an enthusiastic element to the night as the Raiders were able to create scoring opportunities while stifling Lodi's ability to score. The win gave the Raiders victories in all their conference games this season.

Tue

Jun

Performance Enhancement Program for Student Athletes

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:56am

Summer is the time many student athletes are preparing for the next school year’s sports. With summer leagues and athletic camps coming up, it’s also a good idea to attend a program that can reduce the risk for some sports injuries and improve leg strength.
Monroe Clinic will sponsor the SportsMetrics™ program Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 18 through July 30, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Green County Family YMCA, 1307 2nd Street, Monroe. The cost is $150.00 for 12 sessions. Discount applied if the student signs up with a friend.

Tue

Jun

Green County Begins Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:55am

Green County, like the rest of the State of Wisconsin, is vulnerable to a variety of disasters. Wisconsin has incurred disaster-related damages totaling $3 billion in the last three decades. Green County has also sustained millions of dollars in damages from natural disasters, but future losses can be reduced through mitigation activities. A recent study by the Multi-hazard Mitigation Council shows that each dollar spent on mitigation saves society an average of four dollars.

Tue

Jun

Albany Family Promise Benefit

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:55am

The Albany Community Family Promise Benefit planning has commenced. The benefit will be held on August 22nd, at the Albany Village Park from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
To help follow the progress of the benefit, two large signs have been built by local Mike Alexander and painted by the Albany Schools Art Classes. The billboards show our goal of $5,000 that we’d like to reach by the end of the benefit.

Tue

Jun

Apply Now for Green County Leaders Class of 2015-2016

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:54am

Green County Leaders is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in learning, self-discovery, community issues, and networking. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Application forms, along with more information about the program, are available online at www.greencountyleaders.com or at the Green County UW-Extension office at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. Applications will be accepted from now until July 31, 2015. Scholarships are available to assist with tuition for qualifying participants.

Tue

Jun

Albany to Host 2015 Green County Dairy Days

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:54am

Green County Dairy Days is getting ready to kick off the 2015 season with events in and around this year’s host, Albany.
The first public event will be the annual Cattle Show held at the Green County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 20th. Entrants will begin registration at 7:30 a.m., with the first events beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the judging of showmanship, followed by class judging. The Jolly-Mixers 4-H group will be on hand raising money for their club by serving up ice cream, food and beverages from the AgChest trailer.

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