December 2016

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28
Dec

Tri-Insure Community Fitness Center

The Tri-Insure Community Fitness Center is scheduled to open on January 3, 2017. The Monticello Sports Boosters began fundraising to transform the weight room into a community fitness center in the spring of 2016, and with the help of many generous community donations, it is ready to provide Monticello with a beautiful and functional facility.

Wed
28
Dec

Hawaiian Night The Theme For Game Versus Cambridge

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, the Belleville Varsity Girls Basketball team is hosting the Cambridge Blue Jays in a conference battle. The game will be held in the Belleville High School Gymnasium with a start time of 7:30 p.m. The Belleville Sports Marketing Class is in charge of the fan experience for the night and have set the theme for the night as “Hawaiian Night”. We encourage all fans to dress appropriately. The events of the night include free leis, free raffles, and a chance to be in the halftime show.

Wed
28
Dec

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

The Belleville Knights of Columbus, Council #6630, will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 8, 2017, from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  The event will be held at St. Mary of Lourdes Hall, 227 Frederick Street, Belleville. The cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children (4-12), free (3 and under).  
Through a number of fundraising and other related activities, the Council supports several programs, including Coats For Kids, Apostolate to the Handicapped, The Belleville Food Pantry, Wisconsin Special Olympics and area pregnancy centers.

Wed
28
Dec

Feel Good About Giving Back By Donating Blood

Many people want to give back to the community, but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that in only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteers. By donating blood, individuals can make a difference in the lives of patients in their community and throughout the nation.

Wed
28
Dec

WILLIAM H. BARTLETT

William (Bill) Harold Bartlett, 73, of New Glarus, WI, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at home with his daughter, Kathryn, by his side. Bill was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 28, 1943, to William C. Bartlett and Alice L. (Douglas).
He grew up and attended schools in Des Moines. He graduated from Drake University with a B.S. and later earned a Masters in Personnel Service from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Wed
28
Dec

Thurow Named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2016

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has named<strong> Jane Thurow</strong>, Monticello, to its Dean’s List for academic excellence during the fall 2016 semester. Dean’s List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

Wed
28
Dec

Monticello School District Annual Holiday Luncheon

On Wednesday, December 21st, the Monticello School District held their Second Annual Holiday Luncheon. Friends, families and members of the community were invited to stop and enjoy a delicious holiday lunch. See more photos in the Photo Gallery on this website.

Wed
28
Dec

Quilts of Valor Presented to Members of AmVets Post #69

Thirteen members of the New Glarus AmVets Post #69 were awarded Quilts of Valor on December 6, 2016, by the Sugar River Quilts of Valor.

Wed
21
Dec

Avalanche Bantam A Takes First in Home Tourney

The Avalanche Classic Bantam A home hockey tournament was held at SLICE December 17-18. The Avalanche took on Beloit Blades A for the first game of the tournament. The Avalanche were quick to get on the board 27 seconds into the game with a goal by Luke Kuberski, assisted by Haley Knauf and Cade Janecke. Hayden Roth, assisted by Tessa Janecke, found the back of the net halfway through the first period. The Blades answered with two goals. The game moved into overtime with a 3-on-3 sudden death.

Wed
21
Dec

'Tis the Season!

Although Winter wasn't officially here yet, it certainly felt like it was. Through the past couple of weeks, there was plenty of snow for sledding.

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