October 2018

On Friday, October 5, Belleville Middle School staff recognized the first round of Students-of-the-Month for the 2018-19 school year. Students received a certificate, a Catty Shack (school store) buck, and a 3-D printed coin from Mrs. Swenson. Those who had not previously had their handprint up on the Middle School's walls were able to put theirs up with their signatures today as well. Congratulations to these Wildcats who have had a great start to the school year!

This is a letter to all of the wonderful people who made the Monticello Red Cross Blood Drive on the 5th of October a success. I learned a lot at the drive this time. One thing was that the fish haven’t been biting because of the wind. Then there was talk that the fish haven’t been biting because there is too much water. And everyone agreed that there has been too much rain (apparently even the fish). The Zwingli church basement, where we usually have the blood mobile, had water seeping in. Thanks to Don Roe and RoAnn Rolph, we were able to set up on the first floor of the church.

Dear Editor,
It is my understanding that State Senator Howard Marklein has declined several invitations for a public debate between him and Kriss Marion, who is challenging him in his campaign for re-election. Since this is considered to be a closely contested race, I think a debate would be most helpful for undecided voters.
I have called the senator’s campaign office to urge him to debate Ms. Marion and would encourage other citizens to contact him, too. The number is (608) 415-8187.
Deniece Carver,
Spring Green

Mother Nature has definitely been a factor this season. New Glarus was impacted by rain, forcing a venue change for the conference meet.
The Wildcats had a good showing at Belleville, with the Tayler Yapp placing 6th for the Capitol South and earning 1st Team All-Conference recognition! Well done to all our athletes.
Our next race will be our state qualifier in Boscobel on the Ryan Zimple Memorial Course. Good luck to our Wildcats!