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August 2016

Wed
17
Aug

New Glarus Lions Club Celebrates 75 Years of Service

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 6:29am

The New Glarus Lions Club celebrated 75 years of service to the community with an event at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by Tony Zgraggen and alphorn players George Albright and Heinz Mattmann. During the program, Melvin Jones Fellowships were presented to Larry Hauge and Richard Arn.

Wed
17
Aug

Belleville Community Picnic - What a Blast!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 6:24am

Belleville Community Picnic was held on August 11-14, 2016, and offered fun for all ages! Although Friday night's rain sent people rushing for cover, the fireworks went on. The rest of the weekend was warm and sunny and many people came out to enjoy the Community Picnic. For more photos from the Belleville Community Picnic see the photo gallery.

Wed
10
Aug

Green County Juniors Place at State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:36am

The 2016 Wisconsin State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest was held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Black River Falls in conjunction with the State Guernsey and Ayrshire show on Monday, July 18, 2016. Green County's 4-H Junior Dairy Judging team qualified to attend this contest by earning second place at the 4-H Area Animal Science Day contest on July 1st. For these contests, the youth use their knowledge of dairy to place four animals in each class based on breeding characteristics and to participate in group reasoning justifications.

Wed
10
Aug

Naturally Speaking

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:36am

Antlers, the boney structures deer, elk and moose, produce anew each summer are a reason why so many people admire Wisconsin's white-tailed deer.  In general, only the males produce a set of antlers each summer and then drop them during the winter.  A few females do the same, but losing their antlers or even the velvet from the antlers, are less regular.

Wed
10
Aug

Local Green County Fair Results - Part II

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:24am

<strong>Washington Center 4-H</strong>
Logan Bauman: 2nd, Dairy, Grade Holsteins, Heifer Calf Winter 1/15-2/29; 2nd, Plant/Soil, Field Crops, 3 Stalks Hybrid Corn 90-105 Day; 1st, Plant/Soil, Field Crops, Sheaf of Wheat 2” Diameter.
Henry Blohowiak: 3rd, Poultry, Chicken Lots, Any American Breed Hen; 4th, Poultry, Poultry Showmanship, Beginner Showmanship; 1st, Rabbits, Rabbit Showmanship, Novice Showmanship.

Wed
10
Aug

Simple Tips for Back-to-School Shopping Success

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:21am

Store shelves are lined with supplies and advertisements are chock full of deals – the back-to-school shopping season is here again.  If you are in the market for backpacks, markers, folders, tablets, clothing and more, retailers statewide are ready for your business.  To make sure you get your money’s worth at the register, take these tips from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) along with your shopping list.

Wed
10
Aug

Annual Photography Contest Celebrates 27 Years

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:20am

Now in its 27th year, the Monroe Arts Center (MAC) Annual Photography Contest is seeking your best photographs for inclusion in this event.  Photographs entered in this contest will be on exhibit in MAC’s Frehner Gallery from September 2nd through October 28th.  An opening reception for this exhibit is scheduled for Friday, September 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with an awards presentation at 6:00 p.m. 

Wed
10
Aug

Wisconsin and Dane County Triad Crime Prevention and Safety Conference and Expo

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:20am

Seniors, law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services departments, human service personnel and the general public are invited to attend this important conference taking place on Friday, October 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at the American Family Insurance Training Center, 6000 American Parkway, in Madison.
Workshops will include issues in Senior Housing, Scams and Frauds, Identity Theft, Response to Active Shooter, How Heroin Use is Affecting Seniors, Elder Domestic Abuse, Fire/Emergency Preparedness, Gangs, Getting Along in a Diverse World, and many more.

Wed
10
Aug

Spring and Summer Team Sportsmanship Award Winners Selected

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:17am

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2016 Spring and Summer State Team Tournaments.
The winners of the prestigious award are Waupaca in spring baseball, Delavan-Darien in softball, Neenah in boys tennis, Belleville/New Glarus in girls soccer and Menomonee Falls in summer baseball.

Wed
10
Aug

Belleville Soccer Club Meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:15am

Attention all Belleville Soccer Club Members and anyone interested in playing soccer!
The Belleville Soccer Club will be hosting their annual Coaches/Parent Meeting on Wednesday, August 17th, at the High School Auditorium.  Coaches Meeting will start at 6:00 p.m., and the Parent Meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. 

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