January 2020

Alex John Blohowiak, age 46 of rural Monticello, WI, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, WI. Alex was a man with a big and loving heart, and it was apparent to everyone who knew him. Alex was born on July 24, 1973, to George and Rose (Patek) Blohowiak, in Two Rivers, WI.
Alex was an only child but was never without playmates as both George and Rose came from large families. His numerous cousins, aunts and uncles always kept each other entertained throughout his childhood on the farm, at Lake Michigan and Manitowoc County.

<strong>August</strong>
On July 22nd and 23rd, members from the Monticello FFA Chapter competed in two different soils judging contests in attempt to qualify for the National Land and Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma next May. The team of Sarah Brokopp, Hannah Clark, Alyssa Holcomb, Natalie Roe, Harley Disch placed 3rd.

The Monticello High School Homecoming Dance was held on Saturday, January 17, 2020, in the Rehmstedt Gym. The theme for this year's homecoming was ^Around the World."

Nicole Vesperman, a Spanish teacher at Belleville High School, recently received her National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards. In order to receive this certification, Nicole had to pass a content knowledge assessment. She then had to submit three portfolios - one on Differentiation in Instruction, another on Teaching Practice and Learning Environment, and a third as an Effective and Reflective Practitioner. Nicole joins two other Belleville Middle and High School teachers having successfully completed this rigorous process.