April 2017

PFLAG Mount Horeb Area is hosting a free screening of the film, <i>Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric</i>, at 6:30 p.m., on May 2, 2017, at the Mount Horeb Community Center/Senior Center, 107 N. Grove Street. This film follows Katie Couric as she explores the complexities of gender identity and was produced by National Geographic Documentary Films.
This event is hosted by PFLAG Mount Horeb Area as part of their mission to provide education, support, and advocacy.

Dear Editor,
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (sponsoring organization) along with the host church, New Glarus Bible Church, wish to announce an outstanding turnout for the April 14th Good Friday Red Cross New Glarus Community Blood Drive. We thank the supporting community for their generous donations of time, goods, and most of all the gift of life through blood!
There were 93 presenting donors for a total of 100 units of blood collected, which could potentially be used to serve as many as 300 patients.

Daniel Edward Richardson, husband of Melissa Maas Richardson of Belleville, passed away on March 23, 2017, at age 40 at Hospice Het Vliethuys in Voorburg, Netherlands.  He was born on September 29, 1976, in Crewe, England. 

Fifteen Wisconsin students have been named semifinalists for the 2017 Presidential Scholars award, considered the nation’s highest honor for graduating high school seniors.
“Our Presidential Scholar Semifinalists hail from across the state, a testament to the fine high schools serving our students and their communities,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. “These soon-to-be graduates, with support from their families and teachers, have shown exceptional academic ability and talent in the career and technical education fields. Congratulations on your accomplishments.”