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August 2017

Wed
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Aug

New Glarus Habitat Home Build Underway

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 7:01am

Work at the Habitat for Humanity house, at 200 1st Avenue in New Glarus, is getting started. Recently volunteers converged on the site to clear the property of overgrowth and debris. While the cleanup was expected to take all day, the workers finished it before noon.

Wed
16
Aug

Bestselling Author to Visit New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 7:00am

<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will be visiting New Glarus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, to promote her book <i>Make Someone Happy</i>, a collection of favorite blog posts and entries; and give her fans a sneak peek at her newest novel<i> The Story of Arthur Truluv</i>, which is due to be published in November.

Wed
16
Aug

Advanced Placement Test Results Released

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:58am

Earlier in July, the official Advanced Placement test results were released by CollegeBoard for the 2016-2017 school year.
New Glarus High School issued 59 Advanced Placement tests and the final results revealed a 90.7 percent pass rate. The 90.7% pass rate is an all-time high for New Glarus High School, topping the 80.5% pass rate from the 2013-2014 school year. On a five point scale, NGHS averaged a score of 3.5 for the 59 exams. To receive college credit, one must receive a three or higher on a five point scale. Wisconsin averages a 68% pass rate for AP students.

Wed
16
Aug

Music In the Park Wraps Up Season

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:58am

The final Music in the Park concert was provided by MAUI, the ukulele group from Madison, on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the New Glarus Village Park. 
This season's concerts were possible due to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.  We are grateful for this grant and the opportunity to enjoy these concerts in the park.

Wed
16
Aug

Monticello FFA Members Excel in July

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:57am

The Monticello FFA Chapter and its members worked together with the Monticello FFA Alumni in coordinating and hosting the Annual Fish Boil on the Friday evening, July 7th, as a part of the Monticello Homecoming festivities. This event serves approximately 600 people and is a big kick-off to the Homecoming Weekend and also begins a busy month of FFA activities and competitions, including soils judging and preparing for the Green County Fair.

Wed
16
Aug

CECOR to Break Ground on New Facility

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:54am

CECOR and KELLER, Planners, Architects, Builders, will break ground on a 21,000 square foot new manufacturing facility on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., at 1000 James Avenue, Belleville, which is part of the 100-acre BellWest Commercial Subdivision.
Founded in 1955, CECOR designs and manufactures two primary product lines to help their customers work faster, better, smarter and safer:

Wed
16
Aug

Primrose Lutheran Church Luncheon

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:53am

The Women of Primrose Lutheran Church, 8770 Ridge Drive, Belleville, Wisconsin, are having their annual Summer Luncheon on Thursday, August 17, 2017.
The Bazaar and Bake Sale will start at 11:00 a.m., in Fellowship Hall, and Luncheon at Noon in the Basement Dining Room, serving Hot Dishes, Salads, Dinner Rolls and Dessert.
The program will start at 1:00 p.m., with the Carlson Family. $500.00 will be donated to support “Living Waters International” for drilling a well in El Salvador. Don Grender and Wayne Brattrud, from Primrose, will be going to help with the project.

Wed
16
Aug

School District of Belleville Student Registration

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:53am

In person Registration Days will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017, from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., and Thursday, August 24, 2017, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. School pictures will be taken at Registration Days. More information can be found on the district’s website: www.belleville.k12.wi.us.

Wed
16
Aug

Local Teacher Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:52am

Belleville High School social studies teacher Chad Hodgson has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Hodgson was nominated by a colleague who wished to remain anonymous.

Wed
16
Aug

Dane County Executive Parisi Visits Belleville

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:52am

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