June 2016

Duppler-Smith Post 460 American Legion would like to thank the many donors who have contributed to the Belleville Veterans Park so far.  If you haven’t yet, please send your contributions to Duppler-Smith Post 460, Box 455, Belleville WI 53508.  We ask for a donation of $100 if you would like to recognize a Veteran by name, in memory of (deceased) or in honor of (alive). 

Ross Hampton, Connie Jameson, Sandra Lacy, and Dale Yurs, along with Brooklyn residents Russell Cazier and Linda Kuhlman, were awarded plaques on June 1, 2016, in recognition of completing the Belleville/Brooklyn Police Citizen's Academy. The goal of the program is to increase understanding among area residents and law enforcement.

Three members of Belleville High School's Class of 2017 recently spent a week on the Ripon College campus with nearly 900 other young men from around the state. The Badger Boys State program is sponsored by the American Legion and teaches students about leadership and the role of government by simulating the creation of a 51st state and all that goes along with it.

The Monticello Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Friday, the 17th of June, 2016, at the Zwingli Church in Monticello. Turnout on the beautiful summer day was fantastic, with 56 patient and kind people taking time out to donate blood. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to do this during the busy summer and just before the always exciting 4th of July holiday. Fifty-six collections were completed; 49 single pints and seven doubles.