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April 2016

Wed
13
Apr

Habitat for Humanity says ^Thank you Green County!^"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 7:08am

Habitat for Humanity of Green County is very grateful for the very generous response to its recent 1st Annual Spring Donation drive.
Residents of Green County donated kitchen items, household appliances, tools, tables, chairs and gardening equipment. Shelving, vanities and toilets were among the most common donation. There were many small donations, such as light fixtures and small hand tools. Residents who had large items to donate had these items picked up without a charge by a Habitat for Humanity truck.

Wed
13
Apr

Unofficial Election Results

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 7:01am

<strong>Dane County
President of the United States – Republican</strong>
Marco Rubio 599
Ben Carson 302
Rand Paul 227
Mike Huckabee 88
Jim Gilmore 12
Chris Christie 37
Donald J. Trump 20,884
Rick Santorum 29
Carly Fiorina 58
John R. Kasich 20,055
Jeb Bush 175
Ted Cruz 26,320
Uninstructed Delegation 168
Write-in 218

Wed
13
Apr

EDWIN F. SAXER

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 6:55am

Edwin F. Saxer, age 84 of Monticello, died at his home on Monday, April 11, 2016. Edwin was born on March 24, 1932, in Mount Pleasant Township, the son of John and Anna (Gerber) Saxer.

Wed
13
Apr

Blum Named Sales Manager

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 6:54am

Justin Blum of Monroe has been named Stine Seed District sales manager for South Central Wisconsin, effective March 1, 2016.
Stine Seed is the largest privately owned seed company in the world and is based in Adel, Iowa.  As sales manager, Blum brings a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine seed products and services to the area and is able to work directly with the customers in this area.  He works to bring the highest level of agronomy support to area growers.

Wed
13
Apr

Little Free Library in New Glarus Village Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 6:52am

Sunday, April 10th, New Glarus Officially opened its' first Little Free Library in the New Glarus Village Park.
Children of all ages may go to the library to find books that interest them and then they can take the books home. After they have read the books, they can bring those back or bring new books back to the Little Free Library.
Donation books are still being collected at the New Glarus Elementary, Middle, and High Schools and at the New Glarus Public Library.

Wed
06
Apr

2016 Cheese Days Prince and Princess

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:39am

The 2016 Green County Cheese Days Prince and Princess Contest will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Historic Green County Courthouse in downtown Monroe. Judging and interviews will be held in the morning, with the Awards Ceremony immediately following. The contest is open to all children, ages 6 – 9, residing in Green County. The contestants will be judged on Personality, Appearance, Speaking Ability, and Swiss Costume. All contestants are required to wear Swiss costumes that are either purchased or handmade.

Wed
06
Apr

State Park Sticker Design Contest Open

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:38am

Wisconsin high school students have until April 13, 2016, to submit entries for the 2017 Wisconsin state park sticker design contest. The contest is open to all high school age students, grades nine through 12, attending public, private or parochial schools in Wisconsin. The winning design will be displayed on more than 265,000 vehicles.

Wed
06
Apr

Badger Lapidary and Geological Show

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:38am

The Badger Lapidary & Geological Society will hold its 46th Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Sunday, April 10, 2016, at the Monroe Senior High School, 1600 26th Street. Saturday hours for the show are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and the Sunday hours will be 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Wed
06
Apr

Sugar River Watershed Summit-Charting a Course to Clean Water

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:37am

Do you want to learn about restoring and protecting your local stream and groundwater in your watershed? If you do, the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association (LSRWA) invites you to its Annual Member Meeting and public forum on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Brodhead Memorial Library.

Wed
06
Apr

Friend of the Fair Program Supports Youth and Community

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:37am

For more than 160 years, The Dane County Fair has been the family destination for everyone in the Dane County area. Theme days, 4-H and FFA exhibits, nightly concerts and special attractions provide educational opportunities and entertainment for fairgoers of all ages. To help support these programs, The Dane County Fair is launching a new Friend of the Fair sponsorship program.

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