October 2018

Wed
24
Oct

Cuba City Ends Belleville Tournament Play

The Belleville volleyball team hosted the New Glarus volleyball team in a Regional tournament game on October 16th, winning in three, 25-9, 25-12, 25-20.
Team leaders for Belleville included Jade Halvensleben with 12 kills and 4 digs, Rachael Heittola with 8 hills and 3 blocks, Erin Kittleson with 2 aces and 23 assists, Brooke Everson with 5 blocks, Ava Foley with 3 aces and Sydney Gentilli with 9 digs.
Lily Himmelmann led New Glarus with 5 kills, 3 blocks and 6 digs while Brooke Watrud had 6 digs and Jada Malaise had 10 assists.

Wed
24
Oct

Wildcat Cross Country News

What a unique season for our Cross Country team. The weather played a huge factor, from course changes to venue changes to distance changes. The Wildcats ran their sectional races in Boscobel on Saturday and, despite the wind and snow, the Wildcats saw some successes.
Senior Gary Salmela led the boys with a time of 19:07 and a 9th place finish overall. Gina Salmela led the girls with a time of 24:06. The girls finished 10th overall. Gianna Diaz ran a season best of 25:59!
Well done, kids! From Megan and I, we thank you for a wonderful and eventful season!

Wed
24
Oct

Native American Indian Artifact Show

Another year has come to a close for the 35th Annual Native American Indian Artifact Show held this past weekend at Monticello. The show was very well attended. There were 89 tables filled with historic to pre-historic artifacts.
People exhibit from Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Washington, and Wisconsin.
There was wonderful items brought in for identification.
The Boy Scout Troop #106 had wonderful food, as usual.

Wed
24
Oct

New Glarus Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show

The New Glarus Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show was held on Sunday, October 21, 2018, after having been cancelled earlier in the month due to rain. Over 40 vehicles were on display. Winners of the show were: Best of Show: Frank Schlumpf; Chevrolet: Tom Jelle; Ford: Brett Krueger; GM: Terry Roth; Modified: Gary Kale; Truck: Brian Keller; Mopar: Mark Klawitter; Motorcycle: Derek Klitzke; Stock: Rob Spangler; and Special Interest: Tom Shaughnessy.

Wed
24
Oct

New Glarus Community Blood Drive at the New Glarus Brewing Company

Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at New Glarus Brewing Company, 2400 State Highway 69, New Glarus. Any donor over the age of 21 is eligible to receive one free can of New Glarus beer to take home after their donation.
By donating blood, individuals can make a difference in the lives of patients in their community and throughout the nation.

Wed
24
Oct

Haunted Trail in Belleville

On October 26th and October 27th, there will be a Haunted Trail in Belleville, with access to Oliver Trail from the entrance of the Belleville School District Office, 635 W. Church Street.
On Friday, October 26th, the trail will be open from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 27th, the trail will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. If there are people still waiting in line, they will remain open later. A less scary, family friendly version is available until dark on both nights.

Wed
24
Oct

Home Delivered Meal Drivers Needed in Monticello

Monticello home delivered meal volunteers are needed for up to one hour delivering meals to homebound individuals on Wednesdays.
Please call the ADRC at (608) 328-9499 for more information on becoming a volunteer.

Wed
24
Oct

October Meeting of the Monticello Area Historical Society

The Monticello Area Historical Society (MAHS) will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, in the Zwingli UCC Lounge, 416 E. Lake Avenue, Monticello.
Following a short business meeting, Deborah Haklin, owner of the Artful Dressmaker in Monroe, will display bridal gowns from different eras and discuss how societal and cultural changes have affected styles. This will be a fun and interactive program.
This is a free presentation and will start about 7:15 p.m. Come join us; the public is welcome to attend both activities.

Wed
24
Oct

Belleville High School's Fall Theater Production

Belleville High School is proud to present a NEW fall theater production - the One Act Festival! Come for an evening of entertainment as we present a series of three short comedic plays. Be prepared to laugh and smile and fall in love with the characters that our talented high school students will be portraying.

Wed
24
Oct

Quilt of Valor Presented to Goke

Veteran Daniel Goke, son of Betty Goke and the late Ronald Goke, was surprised with a Quilt of Valor at a family luncheon. Dan lives in Minnesota but came to visit after the Packers-Vikings game in Green Bay, September 16th. Dan served us for 22 years in the Air Force and Army. He joined the Army after completing the ROTC program. His duties including A.F. Passenger Specialist Operations Officer Co. Commander for two years, he served in Korea as the Personnel Officer. Janie Froehlich and Kathy Weaver presented the beautiful quilt that Janie made.

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