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May 2016

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Green County Adult and Junior Holstein Association Scholarship Recipients

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:44am

Paige Hoesly, Brodhead; Ryan Smith, Monticello; and Kelsey Cramer, Juda; were this year's scholarship recipient's of the Green County Adult and Junior Holstein Association Scholarships.
Hoesly is a freshman at UW-Madison majoring in Dairy Science, Smith is a freshman at UW-Platteville and is also majoring in Dairy Science, and Cramer will be a freshman in the fall at UW- Eau Claire majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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May

Wisconsin's Egg-cellent Protein Powerhouse

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:43am

Incredible and edible, they are indeed: contained within a delicate shell is an egg-cellent way to pack in protein, with 6.1 grams in each egg. At just 17 cents per serving, eggs are also the least expensive form of high-quality protein on the market.

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May

Annual Master Gardener's Plant Sale

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:41am

The Green County Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association will be conducting their annual plant sale from 9:00 a.m. – Noon, on Saturday, May 7. The plant sale is an opportunity for area residents to purchase hardy zone 4 perennials, herbs and annual plants that have been grown locally by UW-Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Started vegetable plants, houseplants and unique plants will all be available, as well as several handcrafted garden use items.

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May

Electric Line in Southwest WI Topic of Open Houses in May

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:37am

Farmers interested in finding out more about a proposed power line running across southwestern Wisconsin can get information at four open houses scheduled in May.

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May

Town of Washington and York Residents Take Advantage of Opportunity to Learn about their Well Water

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:36am

Safe drinking water is something that many people commonly take for granted. While community water systems are regulated to ensure that water quality meets drinking water standards, private well owners must assume the responsibility of testing their wells and interpreting results. In a sense, private well owners are their own water utility manager. One benefit of testing is it often helps well owners by removing any uncertainty they have about their water quality - and ultimately testing helps many people to feel better about using their water.

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May

Friends of New Glarus Annual FootGolf Event

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:35am

FootGolf is a fun activity for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a cross between soccer and golf and is played with a soccer ball. Come play this fun and family-friendly game. You can find more information about this new sport at: www.arguementgolf.com.
Add a bit of competition! Argue-Ment Golf Course will keep a running tally during the month, and the lowest-scoring teams will be recognized. Don’t forget to take pictures of your team! Teams can be up to four people each.

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May

Smith Places First in Long Jump

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:34am

The Sugar River track team hosted a triple dual on Tuesday, April 26th.
Nick Smith placed third in the 100-Meter Dash, with a time of 11.54. Dalton Fahey (12.02) and Milo Hoesly (12.74) also ran this race.
In the boys 200-Meter Dash, Dalton Fahey came in at third place with 24.48. Nick Schult was fourth at 25.78, and right behind Schult was Drew Pickett with a time of 25.80.
In the 400-Meter Dash, Lukas Diaz placed third with a time of 55.22. In fifth place was Jordan Hosler with a tie of 58.79. Jacob Shrader (1:02.14) also ran the race.

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May

Shover Takes First Place in Shot Put

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:33am

Track and Field Coach Kenny Halloran was pleased with his team’s performance at the Black Hawk meet on April 25th. “The track team had a great meet.  Leading the way on the guys side with top three finishes were Max Hoffmaster, Cody Garfoot and Bryss Shover. On the girls side, top three performances were had by Alyssen Noriega, Abby Wicker and Ashley Risley,” he said.

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May

Belleville Squeaks Past Mauston For Win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:33am

Belleville’s baseball team squeaked by Mauston on April 25th, winning 3-2.
At the bottom of the first, Belleville scored on a single by Drew Shrader. Mauston answered back in the second with a run of their own, but the Wildcats put another player across home plate in the third for a 2-1 lead. In the fifth, Belleville scored again and Mauston rallied in the seventh, but couldn’t pull out the win.
Belleville’s Scott Schwoegler pitched the entire game, allowing one earned run, five hits and two walks, while striking out four.

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May

Knights Hold Wildcats Scoreless for Win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:32am

On Tuesday, the New Glarus baseball team hosted Columbus, and lost, 16-0.
“Disappointing loss,” said Coach Chris Rear.  “Game you would love to forget about as far as outcome, however the game provides us with a lot of scenarios that we can learn from.  It is a great opportunity for the kids to grow and improve at the game of baseball.”
Columbus scored in all five innings of the game, holding the Knights scoreless.
Pitching for the Knights were Jared Carney, John Chenoweth and Brandon Winder. Combined, they gave up 18 hits. Carney struck out two players.

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