May 2022

New Glarus American Legion Post 141 will be having a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2022, starting at the village hall at 9:00 a.m., with lineup at 8:00 a.m. We would like to invite all area veterans to participate in the parade, either riding on our carrier we will supply or in their vehicles with a signage of their name and service on the vehicle, and anyone else that would like to participate is more than welcome.

On Friday night, May 13, the Belleville Fire Dept. was alerted to a multi-car fire in a salvage yard. Engine 1, Engine 2 and Tender 7 were sent, along with Belleville Area EMS, at approximately 7:42 p.m.
On arrival there were 5 cars on fire. An aggressive attack by Engine 1 crew with the support of Engine 2 shortly after had the fire under control in minutes.
Weather was a factor and becoming increasingly dangerous. The salvage company was able to remove the burned vehicles to a wide open field, with the rain they posed no additional danger to the rest of the property.

The Belleville Wildcats varsity baseball team hosted Dodgeville on Monday, May 2nd. Despite outhitting the Dodgers nine to seven, the Wildcats lost 0-4.
Ryan Downing, Trevor Syse, Aidan Keyes and Gavin Boyum all recorded 2 hits during the game, while Carson Syse had 1 hit.
Kaden DeSmet pitched for 4 innings, striking out 4, and Devin Frydenlund pitched 3 innings striking out 1.

Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is offering Walk With Ease starting May 16th, running through June 24th, 2022. This will be offered as a Self-Directed workshop with guidance as needed from a trained leader. All needed materials will be mailed to you.