May 2017

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May

Cub Scouts Help Clean Up Along Military Ridge Trail

The Belleville Cub Scouts Pack #61, along the Belleville Military Ridge Trail bike trail after picking up trash for Cub Scout clean up day on Earth Day. The Cub Scouts picked up eight bags of garbage.

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03
May

Shepherd of the Hills Celebrates 50 Years

The community is invited to help celebrate 50 years of ministry at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The dedication of Shepherd took place on April 30, 1967, with the installation of its first pastor, Rev. Richard Dargatz. The celebration will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2017, with a worship service at 10:30 a.m. The Bishop Mary Froiland of the South Central Synod of the ELCA will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend.

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03
May

Judd Receives 2017 DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award

Ashley Judd, New Glarus, was recently presented with the school's highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company.
Judd, the daughter of Jeff and Melanie Judd, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Judd's significant experiences and accomplishments have included attending National and State FFA Conventions, attending multiple leadership workshops and helped at many FFA events.

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03
May

New Book: ^The Stories of the Stones^"

A new book, <i>The Stories of the Stones</i> by David W. Green, tells some of the history of York Township, in Green County, through the stories of those buried in the Ula, Skartum, and Postville cemeteries.

Wed
03
May

Monticello's Spring Garage Sales

Join us for our annual village wide spring garage sales, starting Thursday, May 18th, until Saturday, May 20th. Times vary according to the individuals.

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03
May

Annual Master Gardener's Plant Sale

The Green County Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association will be conducting their annual plant sale from 9:00 a.m. – Noon, on Saturday, May 13. The plant sale is an opportunity for area residents to purchase hardy zone 4 perennials, herbs and annual plants that have been grown locally by UW-Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Started vegetable plants, houseplants and unique plants will all be available, as well as several handcrafted garden use items.

Wed
03
May

Monticello Dairy Queen Candidates Sought

The Green County Ag Chest invites area girls to consider being a candidate for the Monticello Dairy Queen. To be eligible, you must be a sophomore, junior or senior for the upcoming school year at Monticello High School. The Monticello Dairy Queen is one of 11 queens that represent their community, Green County, and Wisconsin in the promotion of dairy products, resources, industries, tourism and people, especially the youth and youth organizations.

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03
May

Spring Piano Recital

The piano students of Carolyn Hilliard will be holding their annual Spring Recital on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Avenue, Monticello.

Wed
03
May

Lions Distribute Pancake Brunch Proceeds

The Track team was the cosponsor of the Brunch and Green Cares was the designated recipient of the proceeds. Proceeds were split equally between the two groups. 

Wed
03
May

Gengler Honored at Meeting

On April 17, 2017, the Town of Mount Pleasant held their annual meeting and regular board meeting at the Monticello Village Hall, at 7:00 p.m.
The 2017 board members, newly elected Chairman Ken Christen; Bryon Feller, 1st Chair; Jeff Malkow, 2nd Chair; Clerk Joni Waelchli-Buehl; and Treasurer Marie Bittner, presented an achievement award to past Chairman, Mike Gengler, for 10 years of service to Mount Pleasant Township as a board member and plan commission member. Citizens at the meeting also thanked Mike for all he has done for the township.

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