January 2021

Wed
20
Jan

Belleville Primary School Board Member Forum

A school board member forum will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Belleville HS Auditorium. Public is welcome to attend.
They are taking questions via email at BellevillePTO@gmail.com until January 26, 2021, at Noon.
This event will also stream live via Facebook on the Belleville PTO Facebook page.

Wed
20
Jan

BARBARA MARTY LESTER

This beautiful woman was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was graduated from New Glarus High School in 1948. A Registered Nurse who graduated from Augustana Hospital, she lived her life as a gracious, loving, and generous lady. On January 13, 2021, she passed from this life peacefully, and surrounded by love.

Wed
20
Jan

School News

<strong>BTC Students Inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success</strong>
Twenty-five students were recently inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at Blackhawk Technical College. Blackhawk students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, at least six credits completed, and/or demonstrated student leadership on campus were invited to be inducted. NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the U.S., with more than 700 chapters and 1 million members.

Wed
20
Jan

Looking Back at ^News of the Men In Service^"

<strong>News of Men In Service</strong>
Sgt. Joe Gmur, son of Mrs. Charles Gehrig, has arrived from Okinawa on a 30-day furlough. He served as a barber in the Marine Corps and expects to receive his discharge soon.
Sgt. Emil Ziltner returned to his home here on Sunday having received his discharge from the U. S. Army.
Ofc. Dean Gmur has been here from Clinton, Iowa, where he is a patient at Schick General Hospital, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gmur.

Wed
20
Jan

Village Of Monticello Announces New Clerk-Treasurer

Monticello Village President Leaora Miller announced recently that Natalie Lloyd has been hired as the new Clerk-Treasurer for the Village of Monticello.
Natalie grew up in Caledonia, Illinois, and currently resides in New Glarus with her husband, Jon, and their two sons, Cayden and Henry. Her family enjoys spending time outdoors, and both Cayden and Henry are involved in sports.
Natalie was hired in September of 2020, and has been working to update the village's website along with training and working part-time at the New Glarus Hometown Pharmacy.

Wed
20
Jan

Dane County Sheriff Mahoney Announces Retirement

On January 18, 2021, Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney announced his retirement from law enforcement. Sheriff Mahoney was first elected to the office in 2006, and has been a law enforcement officer for over 41 years; 40 of those years with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his years of service, he has been involved in a wide array of committees and boards on the local, statewide and National level. He currently serves as the President of the National Sheriff’s Association.

Wed
13
Jan

Obituaries Published in the Post Messenger Recorder in 2020

<strong>JUNE</strong>
MAXINE M. STORKSON
Maxine M. Storkson, age 77, a former Belleville resident, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at UW-Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 17, 1942, the daughter of Francis B. and Dorothy H. (Creasey) Storkson.
KEITH BEUTEL
Keith “Freddy” Beutel, age 70, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home. He was born on September 27, 1949, in Monroe, the son of Heinz and Dorothy (Whitehead) Beutel.
RUTH E. WENGER

Wed
13
Jan

Discover 4-H Open to Youth in Grades 3-8

A new virtual 4-H project series is set to kick-off on February 18th, in Green County! Discover 4-H will offer youth in grades 3-8 the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities related to each of four 4-H project areas: Foods & Nutrition, Art, Photography, and Nature Science. Participants will also learn some basic information about 4-H along the way. 4-H membership is NOT required to participate.

Wed
13
Jan

Lady Ponies Have Winning Week

The Monticello Lady Ponies played at Juda on January 4th. No halftime score was available. Monticello won the game, 59-29.
Mackie Errthum scored 16 points to lead Monticello and had 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 blocks. Ellie Gustafson scored 15 points and had 6 rebounds and 2 blocks and Harley Disch scored 14 points and had 4 assists.
On January 7th, Monticello played at Barneveld. Leading 23-11 at the half, Monticello went on the win the game. The final score was Monticello 47, Barneveld 33.

Wed
13
Jan

New Glarus Girls Win Over Belmont and Waterloo

The New Glarus Lady Knights played at Belmont on January 4th. Leading by double digits at the half, New Glarus held on for a win. The final score was New Glarus 60, Belmont 42.
“Belmont is a very good young team,” said Coach Kevin Parman. “I was very happy with our pressure the first half opening up a 25-point lead at the break. We continually talk about starting the 2nd half fast, we pushed that lead to 35 two minutes into the 2nd half. After that, we made sure everyone saw minutes. It was a great TEAM win on the road.”

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