June 2016

Tue
07
Jun

Dane County Marks Start of Summer with ^Five Free Weekends of Park Fun^"

The start of warm weather and end of school creates the perfect opportunity for families to get outside and enjoy their Dane County Parks, County Executive Joe Parisi announced recently. To help exemplify the wide range of activities the County’s more than 30 parks have to offer, Dane County is featuring “Five Free Weekends of Park Fun,” starting with free disc golf and bike trail riding. 

Tue
07
Jun

Soccer Skills Assessment

The New Glarus and Belleville soccer clubs are joining to field 6th and 7th grade (in fall) boys soccer players. We will hold a skills/assessment to determine the number of teams and help the clubs place players and teams in appropriate leagues. 

Tue
07
Jun

New Glarus Home Honors Employees

The New Glarus Home honored the past year's 'Employee of the Month' recipients with a celebration in the Chapel.

Tue
07
Jun

New Glarus Sixth Graders Enjoy the Experience of a Lifetime

The sixth grade class, along with chaperones and staff, made their 52nd annual trip to Wyalusing during the beautiful third week of May.
Before getting to Wyalusing State Park, the group stopped at Stonefield Village, in Cassville, to tour the home and farmstead of Wisconsin's first governor, Nelson Dewey, enjoy country school lessons first hand, watch a blacksmith at work, and enjoy a delicious ice cream cone! The funds for this portion of our trip were made possible by a grant received from the New Glarus Community Foundation.

Tue
07
Jun

Monticello Foundation Awards Scholarships

Congratulations to the Monticello High School Class of 2016! The Monticello Foundation awarded five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to Logan Marty, son of Jim and Linda Marty; Kallista Baebler, daughter of John and Kathy Baebler; Ashley Risley, daughter of Paul Risley and Danielle Risley; Emilie Gietzel, daughter of Dave Gietzel and Barb Duerst; and Dez Hanenberger, son of Rick and Dawn Hanenberger. The graduates are pictured here with Elmer Lemon, President of The Monticello Foundation, Inc.

Tue
07
Jun

Raiders Win Regional Title!

In a thrilling week of playoff soccer, the #1 seeded Raiders were crowned Regional Champions. Outscoring their opponents 36 to 3 in an eight-game winning streak, the Raiders remain ranked third in the state. With a record of 21-2-2, the Raiders have won 16 out of their last 17 games and have recorded 15 shutouts for the season.

Tue
07
Jun

Apply Now for Green County Leaders Class of 2016-2017

Green County Leaders is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in learning, self-discovery, community issues, and networking. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for the 2016-2017 Green County Leaders class!

Tue
07
Jun

Dane County Fair and JJO to Recognize Hometown Heroes

The Dane County Fair, along with 94.1 WJJO, is pleased to present Hometown Hero Awards to military personnel, police officers, firefighters and first responders in conjunction with the inaugural Hometown Hero Day on Thursday, July 21, at the Alliant Energy Center.
In appreciation for their service, all military personnel and public servants attending the Fair on July 21st will receive complimentary admission and special deals from select vendors with proper identification. Additionally, five individuals will be recognized with special Hometown Hero Awards.

Tue
07
Jun

Ribbon Cutting at Hutch + Hide, A Family Store, in New Glarus

The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce held a Chamber after 5 event along with a Ribbon Cutting to welcome Tory, Kelsy and Shay Hutchison at Hutch + Hide, A Family Store.
The store is located at 600 1st Street, and has a great variety of unique items from children's clothes to hand-crafted reclaimed kitchen cabinetry.
Hutch + Hide is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday. Check out their website at www.hutchandhide.com or find them on Facebook!

Tue
07
Jun

American Cancer Society to Paint Green County Purple for Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society is seeking businesses and organizations to get involved in the Relay For Life movement by displaying purple ribbons and other decorations from June 12 – 19, 2016. “Paint Our Town Purple” is a time to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, and to have some fun with the color purple to bring attention to the American Cancer Society’s many programs and services in our community. Purple is the signature color of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life program, which represents all cancers.

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