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May 2017

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May

Arbor Day Celebrated In New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:50am

New Glarus received its twenty-second consecutive Tree City USA award and a total of 25 trees were planted in New Glarus on Friday, May 5th, as part of the village's annual Arbor Day tree planting.
Adult volunteers and New Glarus High School students, under the direction of Dan Ziegler, joined Village Forester Paul Jennrich in planting trees throughout the village.

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May

Salem Church in Verona Hosts Program to Discuss Becoming a Dementia Friendly Community

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:44am

The Mission Committee of Salem United Church of Christ in Verona will host a presentation at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 23rd, entitled “Joining Verona In Becoming a Dementia Friendly Community.” Mary Hanson of the Verona Senior Center will coordinate a dementia friendly training session to relay information developed by the Dementia Friendly Verona Task Force.

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May

Spring River and Lake Clean Up Time at the L.W.S.R.I.A.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:43am

After a fairly mild winter, spring is indeed upon us. But in actuality, many days over this past winter felt like spring! During the typically cold weather months folks are normally out skiing, skating, snowmobiling, or ice fishing. But instead, the unusually warm weather, with snowless fields and trails, unfrozen lakes and rivers gave folks more of a desire to get out in a kayak or canoe.

Wed
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May

Manure Storage and Handling Safety and Rescue Training

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:42am

Manure storage and handling systems have changed in recent years due in part to larger farms, new technologies, and application restrictions. These manure storage and handling systems have potential hazards to workers and rescuers that include confined spaces. The gases produced by manure as it decomposes require extra precautions when working with manure storage and handling systems.

Wed
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May

Yard Sales: Dangerous Items Are No Bargain at Any Price

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:39am

Yard sale signs are popping up around the state. You may find yourself slowing down as you cross your neighborhood, peeking into garages and scanning driveways for deals. These sales may be a bargain shopper’s paradise, but safety, not cost, should be your top concern when assessing whether to purchase a second-hand item.

Wed
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May

Wildcats Squeak By Waterloo

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:39am

On May 8th, the Belleville softball team hosted Lake Mills and won, 8-5.
“Took us a bit to get it going, but once it did everyone jumped in,” commented Coach Connie Wunschel.
Lake Mills took the early lead in the top of the first, but the Wildcats came back with two runs at the bottom.

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May

Ponies Looking For a Win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:38am

The Monticello Ponies baseball team lost at Black Hawk on May 8th, 9-13.
Coach Scott Smice said, “Travis McCoy pitched another good outing, giving up only three earned runs, as Monticello had eight errors and stranded 17 players on base.”
On May 9th, the Ponies hosted Pecatonica, losing 1-15 in five innings. Smice called the Pecatonica team “very good.”
On Friday, May 12th, Monticello played a double header at River Ridge.
In game one, the Ponies started out with a 5-1 lead but ended up losing the game 7-11. They lost the second game as well, 7-17.

Wed
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May

Knights Fall to Heights

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:37am

On May 9th, the New Glarus softball team played at Wisconsin Heights, losing 1-11.
Heights sent nine players across home plate before New Glarus scored their only run in the top of the sixth. Heights scored another two at the bottom of the sixth.
Ashley Judd had two hits.
Riley Parker struck out one batter during her time on the mound.
The team played at Cambridge on May 16th and will play at Belleville on May 18th.

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May

Stewart Tunnel on Badger State Trail Closed Temporarily for Repairs

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:37am

The Stewart Tunnel on the Badger State Trail remains closed to the public for safety reasons as plans for the ceiling repairs are finalized.

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May

Monticello Track Team Competes in Belleville Invitational

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:36am

On Friday, May 12th, the Monticello track team competed at the Belleville Invitational. The boys team placed tenth and the girls came in at twelfth place.
<strong>Boys Results</strong>
In the 100-Meter Dash, Max Hoffmaster placed seventh with a time of 11.84.
In the 200-Meter Dash, Max Hoffmaster finished in fifth place, with a time of 24.03.
Coming in at third place in the 400-Meter Dash was Max Hoffmaster, with a PR time of 54.07. Pete Blumer (1:07.76 PR) also competed in this race.

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