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May 2017

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Monticello M.S. FCCLA Members Recognized for Their Participation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:23am

Members of the Monticello Middle School Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America were recognized for their participation, service and leadership during their annual awards program on May 16th. Membership certificates were presented to all members. Chapter Co-Presidents, Alyssa Holcomb and Mackenzie Errthum, were thanked for their efforts. Incoming officers for 2017-18 received their officer pin. They are Macey Freitag – President, Hannah Clark – Vice President, Katelyn Eyler – Secretary and Sarah Brokopp – Student Representative.

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New Glarus Class of 2017 Awards and Scholarships

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:23am

New Glarus High School proudly announces that the graduating Class of 2017 garnered over $520,000 of college and local scholarships for post-secondary education, with almost $80,000 being local money alone! To view and print photos, visit the New Glarus School District homepage at www.ngsd.k12.wi.us.
At the Awards Night ceremony held on Wednesday, May 17, the following awards and/or scholarships were presented:

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May

Swiss Immigrants to Be Topic of GCGS Meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:22am

Janette Hartman will speak on the 1832 journey of the Emma Rudolf family, immigrants from Switzerland, through St. Louis up the Fever River area, finally making their way to New Glarus. Their experiences are similar to those of other immigrants. Janette Hartman is the former curator/administrator of the Iowa County, Wisconsin Society Museum with an interest and knowledge of the early history of southwestern Wisconsin.

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Explorers Wanted! LSRWA Launches the Next Leg of the ^Sugar River Corps of Recovery^" Expedition"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:21am

Join ecologists, nature lovers, canoeists and kayakers on Saturday, June 17, as they paddle and explore an eight-mile section of the Sugar River, from Attica to Albany. This family-friendly expedition continues the journey members of Lower Sugar River Watershed Association initiated in 2015.

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Monroe Balloon and Blues Festival Hot Air, Hot Blues, Cool Brews

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:20am

Hot air, hot blues, and cool brews in Monroe, Wisconsin on June 16-17.

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May

Monticello Poppy Princess

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:19am

Monticello's newly named Poppy Princess Braelynn Holz hands a poppy to her grandfather, Jim Holz. Braelynn is eight-years-old and is in the second grade. She is the daughter of Ashley (Holz) and Nate Anderson and the granddaughter of Jim and Sherri Holz. Veterans from the Monticello American Legion will be selling Poppies on Friday, May 26th.

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Wildcats Lose Close Game Against Knights

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:16am

The Belleville softball team played at Wisconsin Heights on May 13th, losing 3-16.
“We started off going good with Cassidy, Alli and Brianna getting hits to load the bases,” said Coach Connie Wunschel. “But it was followed up with back to back strikeouts.”

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May

New Glarus Falls To Lodi

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:15am

The New Glarus softball team played at Cambridge on May 16th, losing 0-2.
Olivia Woodmansee and Kelly Fredrickson had two hits apiece, while Ashley Judd had one hit.
Riley Parker pitched for the Knights and struck out five.
On May 19th, the team played at Lodi, losing 9-19.
Olivia Woodmansee and Kelly Fredrickson both had three hits for the Knights. Fredrickson also had two RBIs.
Riley Parker struck out one during her time on the mound.
New Glarus played at Benton/Shullsburg on May 23rd.

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Belleville Invicta Wins U11 Championship

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:15am

The Belleville Invicta won the U11 Championship recently at the MAYSA Cup Tournament. The team consists of Belleville boys from 3rd and 4th grades.

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Monticello Track Relay Teams Break School Records

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 7:14am

On May 15th, the Monticello track team traveled to the UW-Platteville campus to compete in the Six Rivers Conference Championship Meet. The boys finished in sixth place while the girls finished seventh.
<strong>Boys Results</strong>
Max Hoffmaster won the 100-Meter Dash, with a time of 11.51. Placing third was Zach Price with a time of 12.00.
Max Hoffmaster also won the 200-Meter Dash, finishing in a time of 23.80.
In the 400-Meter Dash, Cody Garfoot placed ninth with a time of 1:04.57. Peter Blumer (1:06.95) also competed.

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