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April 2021

Wed
28
Apr

New Glarus Middle School Students Named Winners in the Yahara River Writers Contest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:28am

The Yahara River Writers Anthology Project is a writing and cartooning contest for students in grades 5-8. Students may enter one piece in any one of these categories: Cartoons, Editorials, Poetry, Short Stories, or one Cover or Divider Page. All of the top ten entries for each category in each grade are published in an anthology. In May, all authors and artists of the top ten entries are invited to a virtual workshop through the UW. A keynote speaker and breakout session for guided activities are highlights of the workshop.

Wed
28
Apr

All Thirteen Forensics Competitors Move on To State

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:19am

We would like to recognize our 2020-21 Forensics Team, as these students completed their road to the state competition! Students competed in sub-district in mid-February. In order to move past the sub-district meet, Forensics students need 16 points out of 25 in 2 rounds out of 3. All 14 participants that submitted videos moved on to the district meet in mid-March.

Wed
28
Apr

Brandt Demands Congress Assumes Responsibility

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:17am

Dear Editor,
The flag is at half-staff. Again. Does it refer to those killed yesterday? Or last week, last month? And just how is one supposed to respond to the sight? Are we being called upon to honor someone, stand in solidarity or just feel sad? For most of us, the emotional response will be nil. Even the most sacred expression can become, after countless repetitions, no more than a mindless litany.

Wed
28
Apr

LILA MAE REINKING (SCHNEIDER)

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:15am

Lila Reinking, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021, at Touchmark Assisted Living in Appleton, WI. She was born on February 19, 1931, in New Glarus, WI, and was the oldest child of the late Louisa and Oswald Schneider.

Wed
28
Apr

ROSEMARY HANNA

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:14am

Rosemary Hanna, age 90 of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 5, 1930, in Appleton, Minn., the daughter of Howard and Mabel (Briggs) Evans.
Rosemary graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1948. She married Norman (Butch) Hanna on June 16, 1951, at the Mount Horeb Lutheran Church. This June would have been Rosie and Norm's 70th wedding anniversary. Rosemary did administrative work for Mount Horeb Ford Garage, then Ohio Medical Company until retirement.

Wed
28
Apr

Student News

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:12am

<strong>Cann Receives 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence Honors</strong>
Thirty-five high-achieving University of Wisconsin Oshkosh seniors who exemplify top academic and leadership qualities and a deep commitment to serving others have earned recognition as recipients of the 2021 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The criteria for this award include academic performance, University-related service and community involvement. All of the 2021 honorees will be recognized at the virtual Celebration of Student Leadership on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Wed
28
Apr

Columbus Hosts, NGM Dominates

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:07am

Joe Quaglia focuses on winning conference at the sound of the gun. Passing the first mile at 5:14, we know a season best is in the works but Carter Scholey, a talented freshman from Belleville, leads the race early. Carter pulls away during the race then finishes in 16:47, Joe in 17:12. Quaglia is still gritting his teeth as his NGM teammates, Evan Guenther (17:24) and Tom Nelson (17:35), blast through the chute going 2nd, 3rd and 4th. A Columbus runner sneaks in before Braylon Hoesly (17:47), Brayden Ryan (17:52), Ty Ready (18:06) pile in 6th, 7th and 8th.

Wed
28
Apr

Belleville High School Celebrates Promcoming

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:02am

Belleville's Promcoming was held on Saturday, April 24th, in the high school gym, and was a combination of Prom 2020 and Homecoming 2020. This event celebrated the class of 2021's junior prom and senior homecoming.

Wed
21
Apr

New Glarus Chamber Receives Donation From State Bank of Cross Plains

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 9:22am

New Glarus Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bekah Stauffacher graciously accepts a generous donation from State Bank of Cross Plains VP of Commercial and Mortgage Lending Mary Stenbroten. The Chamber is grateful for this donation and will use it towards the upcoming festival season!

Wed
21
Apr

Village President Sworn In

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 9:22am

Leaora Miller being sworn in for her second term as Village of Monticello President by Sharon Ack- erman, Administrative Assistant for the Village of Monticello.

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