February 2018

Wed
21
Feb

Livestock Facility Study Group Accepting Recommendation Ideas

As the Green County Livestock Facility Study Group begins to develop recommendations to present to the Green County Board, the Study Group is inviting Green County residents to share research-based ideas for recommendations. The purpose of the Study Group is to use science-based information to provide the Green County Board with science-based recommendations developed to effectively protect groundwater, surface water, air quality, and public health and safety.

Wed
21
Feb

Pocan Announces 2018 United States Service Academy Nominations

U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) has announced nominations for 14 students from Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District to join the Classes of 2022 at the United States Service Academies.

Wed
21
Feb

Wisconsin State Park System 2019 State Park Sticker Design Contest

Wisconsin state park and forest annual vehicle admission stickers are designed by high school students chosen in a statewide contest. The design contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, is open to all high school age students attending public, private or parochial schools in Wisconsin.
Entries for the 2019 sticker design contest are accepted now through Friday, April 20, 2018.

Wed
21
Feb

Sugar River Euchre

With two weeks left to play in the regular season, there are just four teams with any hope of clinching the second half championship spot. Kleeman’s, Norsk Cowboys and Hooterville are all tied for second place, with 5th Quarter leading the pack. To move up into second place, the Kleeman Hay Shakers defeated the S’wisco Taphaus Cheese Eaters by a whopping 62 points. Jeff Goebler and Al Zimmerman (Hay Shakers) lost just their first game to Kendal Wenger and Jeff Buesser to finish with 113 points, tying Denny Cleary and Don Field (Norsk Cowboys) for this week’s high score.

Wed
21
Feb

Hockey Ends Season with Loss

The #9 seeded Monroe co-op hockey team played a WIAA Regional game at Mandt Ice Arena against the #8 seeded Stoughton on February 13th. The final score of the game was Stoughton 3, Monroe 2.
Stoughton jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before Monroe’s Cade Janecke, assisted by Colton O’Connor, scored on a power play late in the second period. Shortly thereafter, Payton Stauffacher, assisted by Cade Janecke and Hayden Roth, scored on a power play in the third to tie it up. Three minutes later Stoughton hit the back of the net to win the game.

Wed
21
Feb

Ponies Win Close Game at Argyle

The Monticello Ponies boys basketball team hosted Barneveld on February 13th. The Eagles leapt out to a 7-0 lead early on and kept their pace to go into halftime with a 43-19 advantage over the Ponies.
“We played them even in the second half, but weren’t able to make up any ground,” commented Coach Mark Olson.

Wed
21
Feb

Monticello Loses Two

On February 12th, the Monticello girls basketball team hosted Juda. Down by 8 at halftime, the Ponies would fight hard in the second half but go on to lose to the Panthers. The final score was Juda 51, Monticello 38.
The Ponies traveled to Barneveld on February 15th for the last game of their regular season. Down 3-39 at the half, the girls lost the game. The final score was Barneveld 54, Monticello 11.
Miah Brokopp, Abby Wicker and Mackie Errthum each scored 3 points while Alexa Siegenthaler put 2 on the board.

Wed
21
Feb

High School Students of the Month - January

On Monday, February 12th, Belleville High School Students-of-the-Month for January were recognized with a pizza lunch. Students received a personalized certificate from the nominating teacher, along with movie passes donated by Marcus Theaters. Teachers noted that these students produced excellent work for the first semester and were role models for other students. Congratulations to these wonderful Wildcats!

Wed
21
Feb

Middle School Students of the Month - January

With the start of a new month and a new term, Belleville Middle School staff recognized Students-of-the-Month for January on Friday, February 2nd. Middle school core and music teachers read their nominations to the assembled crowd of 7th and 8th graders. Students received a certificate, Catty Shack buck, and 3-D printed Wildcat, along with the opportunity to put their handprints up in the Middle School Commons. Congratulations to this great group of Wildcats!

Wed
21
Feb

Monticello Lioness Club Creates Cheer Baskets

The Monticello Lioness Club recently created 15 Valentine Cheer Baskets. These are given to area residents who are unable to get outside during the winter months. This is one of the Lioness's service projects. We also sell flowers in May for Green Haven, which is an abuse shelter for families in Green County.  
The Lionesses serve to help people, same as the Lions. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at T&D's Bar and Grill at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in becoming involved, join us at our meeting or call Nancy at (608) 558-7950 for more information.

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