December 2019

On Thursday, December 12th, Belleville High School staff recognized the Students of the Month for November. Students were treated to a pizza lunch and received a personalized certificate from their nominating teachers. They also received movie passes through Marcus Theatres' Student Motivation Program. Teachers from each department noted that these students showed academic strength, hard work, and modeled proper behavior for their peers. Congratulations to these Wildcats who are going strong into the winter months!

Lunch With Santa was held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the New Glarus Elementary School. Sponsored by the New Glarus Youth Committee, the lunch featured a Home Depot children's workshop, crafts, a photo with Santa courtesy of Eichelkraut Photography, and a goody bag. More photos can be seen in the Photo Gallery at: https://www.postmessengerrecorder.com/photos.

As part of the ongoing investigation into the multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157) infections, Wisconsin health and food safety officials have found E. coli O157:H7 bacteria in an unopened bag of pre-washed chopped romaine collected from an ill person’s home. Additional laboratory testing is pending to determine if the E. coli O157 found in the pre-washed chopped romaine matches the strain causing the multi-state outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that the nationally-recognized Family Care program has been approved to continue for five more years. Family Care allows frail elders and adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities to remain in their homes or communities whenever possible. The approval comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on DHS’ waiver renewal applications, and secures funding for the program for the next five years.