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April 2018

Wed
25
Apr

Skatrud Announces Bid for Green County Sheriff

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:22am

Dear Editor,
After 34 years of full-time law enforcement, almost 32 of which were spent serving Green County, I made the difficult decision to retire as Green County Sheriff in 2013. My family was happy to have my undivided attention as our parents began to face the challenges associated with becoming elderly.

Wed
25
Apr

Green County Livestock Facility Study Group Sends Report and Recommendations to County Board

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:20am

The Green County Livestock Facility Study Group will present its report and recommendations to the Green County Board at its May 8th meeting. At this meeting, the County Board will vote on whether or not to accept the report and recommendations for consideration. If the County Board votes yes, the relevant county committees will then begin to look at the recommendations. The report and recommendations can be viewed online at https://green.uwex.edu/livestock-facility-study/.

Wed
25
Apr

Local Severe Weather Safety and Spotter Classes to be Held

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:20am

Green County Emergency Management announces that local severe weather/tornado spotters’ classes will be held Monday, April 30, 2018. The first class will be at 12:30 p.m., at the Monroe Fire Dept. #1 at 601 W. 17th Street (by Badger State Ethanol), with next class at 6:30 p.m., at the South Wayne Fire Dept. at 107 E. Center Street, South Wayne. Tim Halbach, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, will be instructing the classes.

Wed
25
Apr

Maggie Mae Concert to Benefit Brooklyn Veteran's Memorial

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:20am

The Brooklyn Oregon American Legion is sponsoring the third annual Maggie Mae Concert to benefit the Brooklyn Veteran’s Memorial. To obtain reserve seating tickets call (608) 516-5401. The concert will be held at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, located at 456 N. Perry Parkway in Oregon, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Following the Patriotic Concert by Maggie Mae, there will be a Military Tribute Video.

Wed
25
Apr

Piano Students Hold Recital

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:07am

The piano students of Carolyn Hilliard presented their annual spring recital Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Zwingli Church in Monticello.

Wed
25
Apr

The Glarners Go to Birmingham

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:07am

Twenty-three New Glarus students traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, during their spring break to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. They worked on five different houses in Birmingham, doing work including hanging drywall, tiling bathrooms, insulating and cleaning. On their final work day, they transformed the entire exterior of their new friend Ms. Duncan's house, prepping and painting it, as well as repairing the porch.

Wed
25
Apr

Belleville Forensics Team Excels at State Competition

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:04am

The 2018 State Forensics Competition was held at UW-Madison on April 20th.
Nine students scored 25 out of 25-Gold. Five students scored 23-24 out of 25-Silver. Four students scored 22-18 out of 25-Bronze.
Coaches Mrs. Alsteens and Mrs. Jenkins are very excited with all students' results.  It was a fabulous night for Belleville High School Forensics!!
We say a fond farewell to our seniors, Noah Fahey, Elisa Woods, Taylor Vesperman, and Owen Benash.  Thank you for your time and talent.

Wed
25
Apr

Monticello Junior Prom Had a Luau Theme

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 8:03am

The Monticello Junior Class bid Aloha to everyone who attended their Luau themed Prom held on Saturday April 21st, 2018. Prom King was Cole Femrite and Prom Queen was Amber Mercado.

Fri
20
Apr

BENJAMIN D. JACKSON

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 10:03am

Benjamin David Jackson, 20, was killed in a motorcycle accident on April 13, 2018, in Misawa, Japan.
Ben was born June 1, 1997, in Chesapeake, VA, and grew up in New Glarus, WI. He graduated from New Glarus High School in 2016. Ben participated in several sports, including cross country, baseball and golf. He loved snowboarding with his brother and friends.

Wed
18
Apr

State FCCLA News

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 8:30am

Congratulations to Claire Klossner, Sarah Blumer (not pictured), Seth Culberson and Evan Rufer for receiving silvers on their Star event completion at the State FCCLA Convention.  Claire and Sarah have advanced to Nationals in June, at Atlanta.  Claire Klossner was also elected to serve on the State Council again this year.  This will be Claire's third year as council member. Way to go everyone!

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