December 2020

The Monticello Ponies hosted the Belmont Braves on December 15th. Monticello went into halftime with an 11-point lead and did not let up on their intensity in the second half. The Ponies won the game, 62-41.
The Ponies jumped out to a 15-3 lead in the first 6 minutes of the game. With less than 10 minutes left in the second half, and leading 41-33, Monticello went on a 14-2 run to put the win out of reach for Belmont.
Coach Mark Olson said, “Belmont was a physical team with length.”

The Belleville Wildcats played at Waterloo on December 14th. Leading by 3 at the half, Belleville went on to outscore the Pirates 41-18 in the second, and won the game. The final score was Belleville 67, Waterloo 41.
With 18 points, including four 3-pointers, Carson Syse was the high scorer for the Wildcats. Trevor Syse scored 15 points and Gavin Boyum scored 13 points.
The Wildcats played at New Glarus on December 22nd, at Poynette on December 28th, at Edgerton on December 29th and will play at Mineral Point on January 4th.

I would like to thank all the generous sponsors and all those who participated in our annual Stuessy-Kuenzi Post 141 Winter Raffle. The outpouring of support during these challenging times was very impressive and a testament to the warm hearts and generous nature of our community and the surrounding area. Your support helps us give back to the community with scholarships and many other community events.

Miracle in The Manger is a drive-thru interpretation of the Nativity story. Members of Washington Reformation and Zwingli UCC will present live action tableaus that illustrate scenes from the original Christmas story. Pastors Kelly Volk and Lance Smith will read the stories live accompanied by Christmas Carols, which will be transmitted on a low frequency band and delivered to your car radio. Participants drive through this presentation and are able to share a community Christmas experience without leaving the safety of their car.