August 2015

Wisconsin is famous for making delicious dairy products, but it takes hard work and superior care to produce high-quality milk. The Miss Q Contest, which is sponsored by AgSource Cooperative Services, rewards junior dairy exhibitors for excellent dairy practices. Three youth were recognized on Friday, July 17, at the Dane County Fair. Mitchell Schleicher, Columbus; Karlee Ketelboeter, Dane; and Hailey Raymond, New Glarus, were each awarded the Miss Q title and given the opportunity to sell one half-gallon of milk at the AgSource Miss Q Auction, held during the fair.

The family of Dwight Elmer presented the Stuessy-Kuenzi New Glarus American Legion Post #141 with a memorial gift in Dwight's memory. The presentation was made at the July 16th meeting of the Post.
According to his widow, Elmer was proud of his U.S. Air Force service and his association with other veterans. Making the presentation was Dwight's widow, Marilyn, his son, James, and James' wife, Diane. The unrestricted gift will be used for a project to be determined.

Gerald Gene Cork, age 79, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Gerald, the son of Donald and Clemmie (Calvert) Cork, was born on April 5, 1936, in Platteville, Wisconsin.

The color wasn't blue, but last Friday there was a blue moon. The name refers to the second of two full moons appearing in the same calendar month. The next blue moon will appear in 2018.