March 2021

Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin announces that registration is now open for the Spring 2021 season at over 50 sites throughout their 8-county territory. Girls on the Run delivers a research-based curriculum designed to empower 3rd-7th grade girls. They teach girls the importance of identifying their emotions, communication skills, and the balance between physical and mental health. This past fall, Girls on the Run quickly adapted its engaging programming to serve girls in the community amidst the global pandemic.

Four students of Paul Burk at Monticello High School placed in the top three for their grade level in this year's Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation, Inc., (PFFWCF) Fire Safety Newspapers in Education poster contest. Over 350 entries to the poster contest were received this year.
The Monticello students who placed are: Brayden Ryan - 1st Place - 11th grade; Katelyn Eyler - 2nd Place - 11th grade; Angela Cash - 2nd Place - 10th grade; and Grace Seffrood - 3rd Place - 10th grade.

Are you living alone or just feel alone and would like to meet with a small group of people walking the same path? During the pandemic, physical distancing can feel like social isolation. With small groups we would like to help this time feel a little less isolated.
Groups will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 p.m., and we will form as many groups as we need to keep our number around 6 people each time.

Would you like an opportunity to honor your family farm and support the Children’s Area in the new Belleville Public Library?
Internationally known artist Larry Schultz will be painting a custom mural near the entrance to the Children’s Area. Those who donate $5,000 to the building fund can have an image of their Belleville area family farm or agriculture-related business included in the mural to recognize our community’s farming heritage.
Donations or pledges must be made by March 31st in order to be included in the mural.