August 2018

Wed
08
Aug

Firefest and Volksfest Celebrations

Last weekend New Glarus celebrated Firefest and Volksfest.
Firefest was held on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Fire Station. There were lots of great family-friendly activities, food and music.

Volksfest was held on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Tell Shooting Park. Volksfest celebrates Swiss Independence and the birth of the Swiss nation achieved in 1291. Volkfest honors the community and its Swiss Heritage.

Wed
08
Aug

New Glarus Reducing School Supply Lists and Fees

To lessen the burden of time and money for families, the New Glarus Elementary and Middle Schools have significantly shortened the school supply lists for students in 4K-8th grade for the 2018-2019 school year, as well as eliminated most fees for summer school, after-school adventures, and middle school sports.

Wed
01
Aug

Wildcat Football Reunion to be Held August 24th

There will be a second reunion of ALL Belleville High School football alumni the evening of August 24th. This includes former players, coaches, cheerleaders, managers and fans from the 1940s until the Class of 2018. The event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight at the beer garden of J&M's. This event will be held in conjunction with the Belleville Wildcat – Orfordville Parkview Vikings football game held at the Sports Complex at 7:00 p.m. The schedule is:
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Reception/Meet & Greet at J&M's Beer Garden

Wed
01
Aug

Residents Join Dr. Rebedew at Monroe Clinic-Albany

Monroe Clinic—Albany is pleased to announce that second and third year resident physicians will now see patients of all ages in Albany, as they join Family Practice Physician David Rebedew, MD, and the Albany team on Mondays.
“Welcoming resident physicians to Albany’s medical staff is a win for everyone involved, especially patients. The addition will mean more availability and service enhancements,” said Tiffany Pipp, RN, Director of Primary Care.
By bringing resident physicians to the Albany branch, patients can enjoy:
Longer appointment times

Wed
01
Aug

Millions of Sunflowers Signal a New Future for Brodhead Golf Course

Since 1926, the Decatur Lake Golf Course has been an integral part of Brodhead and the surrounding community—a cherished place in our neighborhood where traditions were made. It was a thriving golf club and training ground for several generations of the high school golf team, a gathering place for families and friends making fond memories of serene morning and evening walks across the manicured greens and under the massive oaks, or of a juicy hamburger at Billy’s Sand Trap.

Wed
01
Aug

2018 Green County Fair Awards of Merit & Special Awards

Animal & Vet Science: Willow Stroede, Clarno.
Best of Show Cavies: Leilah King, Next Generation.
Best of Show Hamsters: Edie Winslow, Cheese Country Clovers.
Best of Show Fish: Henry Blohowiak, Washington Center.
Best of Show Reptiles: Leilah King, Next Generation.
Plant & Soil Science: Logan Schultz, Dayton Dairylanders, Kirsten Oliver, Jolly Mixers.
Top Exhibitor - Field Crops: Kirsten Oliver, Jolly Mixers.
Top Exhibitor - Beg. Gardening: Quinten Christen, Cheese Country Clovers.

Wed
01
Aug

Green County 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Team Takes First at State

For the first time in 27 years, the Green County 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Team took 1st Place at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. The contest was held on Monday, July 16th, in Black River Falls. Senior team members were Clayton Mahlkuch, Cole Mahlkuch, Brian McCullough and Rachel McCullough, all from the Juda Jolly Juniors 4-H club. These youth will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held at World Dairy Expo in Madison this October.

Wed
01
Aug

One Dead in Crash Near Juda

On Friday, July 27, 2018, at approximately 3:50 a.m., Deputies, along with the Juda Fire Department and Monroe EMS, responded to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 11 at County Hwy S, in Jefferson Township, Juda. The initial investigation showed that a single motor vehicle was eastbound on State Highway 11 and left the roadway by entering the south ditch. The vehicle then veered across the highway and entered the ditch on the north side of the road, where it overturned several times. Traffic was rerouted for several hours to permit work by emergency personnel and investigators.

Wed
01
Aug

BMAP Summer 2018 Potluck Excursion

Join the Blue Mounds Area Project for a tour of Bob and Caroline Laeser’s property at 15673 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle, on Thursday, August 16, 2018. This 277-acre property includes planted prairies, diverse woodland habitats and stream restoration work along the Mud Branch of the Pecatonica.
The tour starts at 6:30 p.m., and is followed by a potluck dinner. Free and open to the public. BMAP will be supplying the brats, beer and fixings, you bring a dish to pass.
More info at www.bluemounds.org.

Wed
01
Aug

Application Process for 2018 Archery Limited Access Permits

The application process for 2018 Dane County Parks Archery Limited Access Permits has begun. This year, 185 Limited Access Archery Permits will be available.  Archers can submit an online application from Monday, July 30, 2018, through Tuesday, August 21, 2018. This program provides opportunities for archers to hunt deer and turkey on specific county lands with the required State licenses. The program includes approximately 5,200 acres of county lands:

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