November 2015

Wed
11
Nov

More Customers Eligible for Winter Heating Assistance

More customers with low-to-moderate household incomes will be eligible to receive heating assistance this year, thanks to a change in federal guidelines.
Funding from the Energy Assistance program can help pay heating bills or weatherize your home.
To find out if you are eligible:   In Wisconsin:  Call 1-866-432-8947 or visit wi.gov.
We encourage customers to apply now, because funds for this heating season are limited.
Eligibility for Energy Assistance is not affected by utility account or home ownership status.

Wed
11
Nov

Monroe Clinic Hospice Provides Grief Support during the Holidays

For adults grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be an especially challenging time of year. To help people cope with grief during the Christmas season, Monroe Clinic Hospice is offering “Handling the Holidays” at the St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th Street, Monroe, on Saturday, November 7, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
The program will help participants:
identify common holiday concerns
explore depression as a part of grieving
develop practical strategies to handle the holiday season
discuss the role of spiritual comfort during the holidays

Wed
11
Nov

Tri-Insure Supports Epilepsy Research

Several employees from Tri-Insure, and their families, participated in the 4th Annual Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run/Walk on November 7th. 
November is epilepsy awareness month, and the event (held in memory of Mathias Koch) provides awareness and education on the horrible disorder.  This year's proceeds from the event will benefit children affected by epilepsy and Gio's Garden.

Wed
11
Nov

Quilts of Valor Presented at Swissfest

On Sunday, November 1, at the Monroe Swiss Singers' 49th Annual Swissfest at the Turner Hall of Monroe, a special presentation was made by Vicki Sasso of Madison from the Quilts of Valor Foundation.  The national non-profit organization awards handmade quilts to comfort and honor military veterans who have been touched by war. The red, white and blue quilts presented to each of the four men were made by local quilters from St.

Tue
10
Nov

Belleville Administrator Resigns

On Monday, November 9th, a Special Meeting of the Belleville Village Board was held. At that meeting the board accepted the resignation of Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer April Little. Trustees thanked Little for all of her hard work over the years. Her last day with the Village of Belleville will be December 3, 2015.
In her letter, Little said, in part:
“It is with both excitement and sadness that I submit my resignation as Belleville’s Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer, as I have accepted the position of City Administrator for the City of Monona.

Tue
10
Nov

Emergency Responders have a Busy Weekend

On Friday, November 6, 2015, at 9:06 a.m., the Dane County 911 Communications Center took a report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries on CTH PB just north of Bell West Blvd., in the Village of Belleville.

Tue
03
Nov

Avalanche Hockey News

Avalanche Bantam A hockey team sweeps weekend! In the season opener, the Avalanche Bantam A traveled to Waunakee to take on Wildcats A. The Avalanche defeated the Wildcats 5-3. Goalie Heath Bear recorded 26 saves.

Tue
03
Nov

Sugar River Raiders Wrap up Season

On Thursday, October 29, the Raider Varsity Boys soccer team traveled once again to Goodman Pitch field at Reddan Park in Verona.  This was the first game of sectionals versus last year’s state runner-up Mount Horeb.  Getting in the net first was the Vikings @ 34:55.  That concluded for a halftime score of 0-1. Coming back after half at 46:15, Mount Horeb scored again off a corner kick.  The Raiders fought hard for the remainder of the match, but the Viking defense continued their stance. To the saddened Raider Nation, the game finished SR 0, Mount Horeb 2.

Tue
03
Nov

Maire and Gilbertson Run Strong at State

Conditions at State on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids were less than desirable, but both Noelle Maire and Tyler Gilbertson ran strong and ended their season on a positive note.
Noelle placed 5th with a time of 19:18 and received a medal and a spot on the podium. Tyler placed 20th, with a time of 17:23.
I'd like to thank my Wildcat family for their support this season. Thanks to the bus drivers, custodial staff, volunteers, parents and athletes. We've had a fun and eventful season.

Tue
03
Nov

New Glarus Post Office Announces 2015 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

There may not be snow on the ground, but now is the time to start thinking about holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic, international and military services as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. Customers are encouraged to ship early, whenever possible. “Making sure everyone receives their cards, letters, presents and care packages in time for the holidays is our priority,” said New Glarus Postmaster Ann Marty. “We want to help our customers be ready in time for the holidays.”

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