March 2017

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Mar

Judd Urges Depression Sufferers to Reach Out

Dear Editor,

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08
Mar

Yaun Graduates From Basic Training

U.S. Air Force Airman Morgan S. Yaun graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Yaun is the daughter of Michelle T. Meekma-Yaun, Belleville, and Nick R. Yaun, Oregon.

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08
Mar

Student News

<strong>Oklahoma State University Releases Honors List</strong>
<strong>Reagan Andersen</strong>, New Glarus, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma State University for the Fall 2016 semester. Andersen is a freshman studying Animal Science in the College of Agriculture.

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08
Mar

DIANE S. JONES

Diane S. Jones, age 54 of New Glarus, passed away on March 1, 2017, after a battle with Huntington's Disease. She was born on December 6, 1962, in Fort Atkinson, WI, to her parents, Franklin and Barbara (Smith) Else.

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08
Mar

Belleville Students Take First in State Tournament

On Friday, March 3, 2017, a team of five Belleville High School students, Otto Anson, Grace Schulting, Grace Przybyl, Joseph Sokol and Brock Kelly, traveled to Edgewood College to compete in the LifeSmarts State Tournament.
The quiz show style competition tested the student's knowledge in the areas of personal finance, the environment, technology, health and safety, and consumer rights and responsibilities. The Belleville team placed 1st and each student received a college scholarship. They were also invited to compete at the national competition in Pittsburgh, PA.

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08
Mar

Casey's Announces Plans for Area Stores

Casey’s General Stores will open in Belleville and Monticello on March 14, 2017. Casey’s will also have locations in New Glarus, Verona, Janesville and Evansville.
Sam Jones, Director of Finance for Casey’s General Stores, said in an email that the New Glarus Casey’s will be a 4,300 square foot building with six fuel pumps. It will be built on the site that was the home of Swiss Lanes for many years.

Wed
01
Mar

Gone in an Instant

It seems like every day there’s a new security breach. Whether it’s at Sony, Target or a locally owned small business, customer’s data and information is put at risk. But Richard Marty, at Compel Consulting, has a compelling solution that’s as simple as 1-2-3, or more precisely, 3-2-1.

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01
Mar

Newberry Honored at University of Dubuque President's Academic Honors Luncheon

Andrew Newberry, New Glarus, attended the University of Dubuque President's Academic Honors Luncheon on Saturday, February 11, in Heritage Center on the university's campus in Dubuque, Iowa.
The academic achievements of more than 30 high school students from the Midwest were celebrated at the luncheon. Each student will receive an academic scholarship for their education at UD.

Wed
01
Mar

The End of the Heidi Play?

I was nine-years-old during my first summer with the Heidi Play. My brother, Dennis, had been in the play the year before and was now playing the role of Peter, the goatherd. I remembered watching him on stage with the other actors and thinking that this was one of the best things that you could get to do! So my brother told the Director, Barbara Marty, that I was interested in helping and she immediately put me to work with sound effects and prompting.

Wed
01
Mar

Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books was in full force throughout the New Glarus School District this past week. Students in grades 3-12 were competing in the statewide program designed to promote a love of reading among students. Battle of the Books encourages students to read a set of 20 books and remember information regarding plot, character and setting, along with the title and author of the book. Students have been preparing for their battles for months by reading, studying and completing practice tests.

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