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September 2015

Tue
29
Sep

Farmers Use Apps Too!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:21am

Recent studies have shown that fifty-five percent of farmers own phones that are capable of running apps. Farmers in fact, according to a Pew study, are leading the way in app usage. In the world of farming, innovative technology has been designed to make it easier for farmers to maintain and manage their farms. These farming apps are designed to give the farmer information pertaining to their farms at the touch of a finger. The mobile apps help farmers, land owners and animal owners work faster and more accurately in the field – where their animals and crops need them.

Tue
29
Sep

Monticello Empty Stocking Fundraiser

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:21am

A fundaiser was held last weekend for the Monticello Empty Stocking. There were lots of great activities including a trap shoot, and train rides. The motto for the Monticello Empty Stocking Fund, which is open year around, is Need Knows No Season.
Mark Updike and Crew put on a hog roast and DJ Hunter Brewer of Albany provided music. A new event this year was the Fall Pie Contest.

Tue
29
Sep

The Original Belleville Wildcat

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:19am

The Belleville High School class of 1965 made a float for the homecoming parade including the original Wildcat mascot. This year is their 50th class reunion. One of the classmates, Peggy Mueller, entered a contest for the Wildcat mascot, and her Wildcat won in 1965. The Wildcat you see standing pouncing is her Wildcat and has been the Wildcat for 50 years.

Tue
29
Sep

Monticello Ford to Move to Location on Hwy 69

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:19am

According to Steve Stenbroten, owner of Monticello Ford, the business will be moving to its new location on Monday, October 5th.
This new location will offer the local Ford dealership much more space and a far better location all on one level, in contrast to their former building located in downtown Monticello. The phone number 938-4345 will remain the same.

Tue
29
Sep

Belleville's 2015 Homecoming

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:18am

Wildcat pride ran high last week as the School District of Belleville hosted its annual homecoming activities. Homecoming brings students and staff of all ages together to celebrate our schools and community, while maintaining our learning and growing. All our students, Pre-K through 12, took part in the festivities, which helped build relationships throughout the district.
All of our Wildcat students came together throughout the week and displayed their school spirit through dress up days.

Tue
29
Sep

St. Francis to Hold Annual Dinner

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:17am

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Belleville, is hosting its annual church dinner on Sunday, October 4, 2015, in the St. Mary of Lourdes Hall located at 227 Frederick Street.
Carry out orders and drive through pick up will be available at the St. Francis of Assisi Church located at 338 S. Harrison Street.
The dinner features Roast Pork, Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Applesauce, Coleslaw, Dinner Rolls and Homemade Pies and will be served family style. Serving time is from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Tue
29
Sep

Public Safety Day and Fire Dept. Open House

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:17am

The Belleville Police Department is sponsoring Public Safety Day, Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Belleville’s Library Park.
From 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., there will be a Squad Car, Fire Truck and Ambulance display, the Mounted Patrol will be making an appearance, as well as the K-9 unit. The Dane County BearCat is also scheduled to appear.
Kids will have lots of fun with the bouncy house and there will be a mini bike rodeo, so bring your bike!
The Mounted Patrol is hosting a fundraiser, buy a square and bet on where the horse will “go.”

Tue
29
Sep

Road Rally 2015

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:16am

Saturday, November 7th, mark your calendars. We will meet you at The Station on River Street at 8:00 a.m. Please do not park there until after 7:00 a.m. that morning. Please line up as you arrive, in order. And please meet us in order at the registration table to register.

Tue
29
Sep

Belleville Community Picnic Raffle Winners

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:16am

<strong>2015 Belleville Community Picnic Raffle prizes can be picked up at Sugar River Bank - Belleville</strong> (Donor-Prize-Winner).
Belleville Community Club: $100, Cayson Helwig.
Ace Plumbing: $25 Community Gift Certificate, Dennis Hoesly.
Anderson Custom Processing: $50 Community Gift Certificate, Brian Olstad.
Belleville Chiropractic and Wellness: Wellness Gift Certificate, Brian Kaetterhenry, Ashley Alford.
Belleville Embroidery: $15 Gift Certificate, Bill and Deb Rupp, Steven Halverson, Steve Brockman.

Tue
29
Sep

Honorary Member Brunch Held

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:13am

The Adams Lutheran Church hosted the annual Honorary Member Brunch on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The program guest speakers were Mary Davis of the Monticello Area Historical Society and former Country School teachers Audrey Parkinson and Lavonne Erickson. They gave an informative history lesson of rural schools. Many stories and memories of the past experiences that were unique to that era were shared, along with many smiles and laughter.

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