Homecoming Thank Yous

<strong>Variety Show Fun For All</strong>
The 28th annual Variety Show was enjoyed by all of those in attendance. A special thank you to all who participated and shared their gift of music. Thank you to Danny Klitzke for setting up the sound system, and to Mark Barnaby for allowing us to use the great venue of Barnaby’s Monticello House. Thank you to Harvey Kubly, who has emceed the event for all 28 years. In 1988, an event called the Big Splash was held at the school which was a fundraiser for the new pool. Mary Stenbroten and I thought there was so much talent in Monticello we should have a Talent Show for Homecoming and the rest is history!
Thank you,
Kay Freitag

<strong>A Great Ride to Benefit Empty Stocking Fund</strong>
Monticello Homecoming Motorcycle Ride organizers would like to thank every one who participated in this year’s motorcycle event. Thanks to the generosity to all involved we were able to raise nearly $1,800 for the Area Empty Stocking Fund.
Once again it was a successful year and could not ask for a more beautiful, sunshiny day to ride. We had approximately 120 people riding more than 80 motorcycles. We rode 115 miles, stopping in Freeport, Winslow, Gratiot, and Blanchardville before returning to the Monticello Homecoming Event.
Thanks to the generous donations from area businesses we were able to give away an abundance of door prizes to the registered participants. We want to give a special thank to these businesses for their help and support. We want to also thank the many route blockers, Green County Sheriff’s Department, and Monticello Police Department for making it a safe journey.
Thank You from the ride organizers,
Scott Saunders and Theresa Andrews, Randy and Lori Halvorsen, Eric and Heather Emberson, Ron and Jen Blumer

<strong>Homecoming Parade A Success</strong>
Once again, a great day for a parade. Thank you to those who participated in our Homecoming Parade. I don’t know if Homecoming always had a Sunday afternoon parade, but I do know it has been an event for at least 50 years. Thank you to the helpers who help get everyone in order, and to Jim McNeill for the many years of announcing the participants. Also to Danny Klitzke who sets up the sound system on Main Street for Jim. Thank you to those who financially support the parade, because it couldn’t be done without you. It is amazing that there are some parade participants who do have a fee to be part of the parade, but their participation enhances the parade. Thank you to: Don and Karen Roe, Freitag Financial, Green Pastures Veterinary Services, Kubly Tire and Service, Nancy Aquino, Nancy Briggs, Monticello Lionesses, Ruth Sybers, and Tri-Insure.
Your Parade Committee