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March 2019

Wed
13
Mar

Forever 56 Foundation Banquet Set for March 30

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 7:48am

The Forever 56 Foundation was founded in memory of Eric James O'Connor, who died as a result of an auto/ATV accident in July 2017. Eric would have been a senior at Belleville High School the fall of 2017. He was an avid outdoorsman. He also was very involved as a youth with multiple organizations, such as Cub Scouts, 4-H, choir, youth sports, and high school sports.

Wed
06
Mar

Becklin Ordained As Minister in Lebanon, PA

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:37am

At a ceremony held on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Hans Eric Becklin was ordained as a minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Becklin formerly attended public school in New Glarus, and is a graduate of Madison Day School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Luther College in Decorah, IA, and holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

Wed
06
Mar

Green County Coyote Hunters Donates to 4-H Shooting Sports

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:37am

Green County 4-H Shooting Sports recently received a donation from the Green County Coyote Hunters Club to help support 4-H shooting sports programs. The Green County Coyote Hunters Club has a mission to control predator populations by hunting coyotes and fox with the aid of dogs; to promote safety, fellowship, and good sportsmanship; and to cooperate with other organizations that share these objectives. The Green County Coyote Hunters Club donated the funds to support the youth education 4-H provides through the 4-H Shooting Sports programs.

Wed
06
Mar

Green County HCE Offering Scholarships for Local Students

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:33am

Green County HCE Offering Scholarships for
Local Students

Wed
06
Mar

Town of Washington Invites Feedback on Comprehensive Plan

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:33am

The Town of Washington invites community residents and land owners to help update the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Provide your input on the Town’s goals and objectives for the future, and identify priorities for land use, agriculture, natural resources, and more.
Community residents are asked to provide feedback by completing the online community survey at: https://washingtoncompplan.questionpro.com.

Wed
06
Mar

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Keep Safety First, Report Losses Following Winter Storms

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:33am

Winter storms have brought large amounts of snow, extreme cold and high winds over the past week, resulting in reports of barn collapses, shed damage and livestock losses. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Brad Pfaff encourages farmers to keep safety a top priority and report losses as soon as possible.

Wed
06
Mar

Green County 4-H Youth Participate in Communications Contest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:32am

Green County 4-H held its annual Communications Contest on Sunday, February 24th, at the Green County Justice Center. This contest was open to all countywide 4-H members in grades 5K through one year past high school.

Wed
06
Mar

Reminder: State Law Requires Registration for all Livestock Locations

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:31am

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) is reminding anyone who owns livestock* to register the location where animals are kept. This is referred to as Premises Registration.

Wed
06
Mar

Providing Conservation Practices to Protect Natural Resources

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:30am

Farmers and forest landowners can apply now for a second round of USDA conservation funding. Angela Biggs, USDA−Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist in Wisconsin, announced farmers and forest landowners interested in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) need to apply by May 17, 2019, for funding in 2019. Applications are being taken at all USDA Service Centers in Wisconsin for select special initiatives. Don’t delay; contact your local USDA Service Center NOW to get started.

Wed
06
Mar

Farmer's Appreciation Brunch Hosted by Zwingli UCC Monticello Brotherhood

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 9:30am

In appreciation of the farmers, the Zwingli Brotherhood is serving a tasty Brunch. Come enjoy a feast in honor of those who work hard to make food available for us all. Everyone is welcome Saturday, March 16th, in the Fellowship Hall of Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Avenue, Monticello.

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