March 2019

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Youth Wrestlers Qualify for State

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 8:07am

This past Saturday, Sugar River youth wrestling qualified its MOST EVER (13 kids) to Folkstyle State Competition at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
Of the 13 boys qualifying, six are returning State Qualifiers and two of those returners are place winners.

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Belleville High School Names 2019 WIAA Scholar Athletes

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:22am

Two graduating seniors, one boy and one girl, have been named Belleville High School's 2019 WIAA Scholar Athletes. Luke Kelly and Sydney Gentilli will receive medals from the WIAA later this spring at the school's awards ceremony.
Each year, member high schools of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association are invited to nominate one boy and one girl for Scholar Athlete honors. The program, which is underwritten by Marshfield Clinic, was launched in 1984 to demonstrate the positive impact of interscholastic activities.

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Serious Crash Closes STH 69 for Nearly Seven Hours

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:19am

On Friday, March 8, 2019, at approximately 5:49 a.m., the Green County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls reporting a two-vehicle crash on STH 69, between Monticello and New Glarus. Green County Deputies and fire departments from New Glarus and Monticello were sent to the scene, along with ambulances from New Glarus, Monroe, Albany, Belleville, Brooklyn and Fitchburg.

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Overwhelmed by Medical Bills? Seek Help!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:17am

There is no way around it: medical billing is complicated. Even a simple medical procedure could involve pre-approvals and invoices from hospitals, independent clinics, specialty providers, insurers and more. Stuck in the middle are consumers who are frustrated with the complex terminology, the unclear breakdown of fees, and urgent questions about their financial responsibilities in the matter.

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DNR Hunter Safety Classes

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:17am

The Green County Sheriff’s Office is offering DNR Hunter Safety classes again this year!
Our goal in providing this instruction is to reduce the potential for accidents, injuries and fatalities. We also look to reduce the potential for conflict between participants, landowners and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible and ethical use of the environment and our resources.

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New Glarus Elementary Students Learn About the Art of Sword Making

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:15am

New Glarus Elementary 3rd graders learned about Viking weapons and armor.
Cutler and sword maker Matt Schmitt of Albion Swords gave a presentation.
The kids (and adults) were also provided with a hands-on opportunity.

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Beef Quality Assurance Certification Class

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:14am

Some large packers and processors have announced that effective January 1, 2019, they will only purchase from farms that are BQA or FARM Certified. Most dairy farms are FARM certified through their milk processor. Ask your dairy plant representative for help to get a copy of your completed FARM evaluation, or a letter from them indicating your farm’s completion of FARM 3.0 or beyond.

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Wildcats Upset Vikings

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:12am

The Belleville boys basketball team played a WIAA Sectional game against the #1 seeded Parkview on Thursday, March 7th, in Evansville.
The halftime buzzer saw Belleville trailing by 13 points, 26-39. However, their offense stepped it up on the second half and outscored Parkview 44-27. The final score was Belleville 70, Parkview 66.
Leading the team with 24 points was Royce Clark, while Austin Fahey and Sawyer Fahey each scored 17 points.

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Sugar River Euchre

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:11am

The most significant match of March 7th was between the Norsk Pranksters and Harley Blue Express. The Express came in hitting on 3 of 4 cylinders with 110 RPMs generated by Dale Herfel and Charlie Steinhauer, while the Pranksters could only get one cylinder to fire. With the 23-point win, the Express forced the need for a playoff match. These very same teams will play in this match on March 21st, at 8:00 p.m., place TBD.

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Knights Knock off Golden Eagles

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:10am

The New Glarus Glarner Knights traveled to Reedsburg on Thursday, March 7th, to face the Fennimore Golden Eagles in a WIAA Sectional game.
The game was very close throughout the first half and the Knights were trailing by 3 at the half. Whatever Coach Sysko told them in the locker room was taken seriously by the team, and they came out in the second half reenergized and ready to play. Outscoring Fennimore 32-26 in the second half, the Knights emerged victorious. The final score was New Glarus 45, Fennimore 42.

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