Articles from the January 18, 2018 edition
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Quilts of Valor Presented at Winter Fest Veterans Festival and Reunion
The annual Winter Fest Veterans Festival and Reunion was held in New Glarus last weekend. Veterans from across the nation gathered to enjoy a weekend...
Monticello Homecoming Court
This year's Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 7:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m....
The Kindness of a Stranger
Dear Editor, The kindness of strangers always takes me by surprise and leaves me feeling more connected to humanity at large. Melissa Schmidt (I’m not even sure how to spell her last name,...
Suicide Memorial Walk This Summer
Dear Editor, Drinking hot chocolate is a great treat in the cold winter months. Holding a warm mug when it’s cold outside is the core of comfort. Winter feels like it lasts forever. As the days and...
Student News
Thoman Named to Dean’s List at UW-Superior The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Christina Thoman of Monticello to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2017 semester....
LENNYS LUCHSINGER
Lennys (Jelle) Luchsinger passed away at the age of 93, on Wednesday January 10, 2018, at her home of 62 years. Her daughters were at her side and...
DENNIS L. FUNSETH
Dennis L. Funseth, age 78 of New Glarus, passed away with family by his side on Friday, January 12, 2018, at the New Glarus Home. He was born on...
JEAN A. FELLER
Jean Avis Feller, age 82 of New Glarus, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Jean was...
GERTRUDE M. GOECKS
Gertrude Marie Goecks, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, surrounded by her loving family....
DUANE C. SHERVEN
Duane C. Sherven, age 64, died peacefully on January 14, 2018, in the home where he was born with his family by his side after a courageous and hard...
DAROLD C. ALBERTSON
Darold C. Albertson, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born on October 26, 1931, the son...
Belleville High School Students of the Month for December
On Friday, January 12, Belleville High School staff recognized their Students-of-the-Month for December. Students were treated to a Tano's pizza...
Belleville Middle School Students of the Month for December
Belleville Middle School teachers recognized Students-of-the-Month for December at an assembly on Friday, January 5. Nominating teachers personally...
Bingo at Belleville American Legion
The American Legion Duppler-Smith Post 460 is hosting Bingo on Sunday, January 27th. The doors will open at 12:00 p.m., and Bingo begins at 1:00 p.m. The Legion is located at 2 W. Pearl Street in...
Belleville Blood Drive
Belleville’s Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at St. Mary of Lourdes, 221 Frederick Street, Belleville. The blood drive will be held from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and is...
Spring 2018 Citizen Police Academy
Interested in knowing more about the ins and outs of police work? Want to experience the training officers go through? Curious about how all that CSI stuff you see on TV works? The Belleville...
Masonic Lodge Scholarships Presented
Jim McNeill, representing the New Glarus Masonic Lodge, recently presented Matthew Bartels, a 2017 graduate of Monticello High School, with a $900...
MAHS Meeting and Presentation
The January meeting of the Monticello Area Historical Society will be Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Zwingli UCC in Monticello. Meeting starts at...
Order Now for the Chickaree
Chickens must be pre-ordered by Friday, January 26, 2018. Cost is $7.00 per each half chicken (no dinners-just chicken). Order your half chickens in advance at Gempeler’s Supermarket, Boar’s...
Feel Good About Giving Back by Donating Blood
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. The...
Monticello Dairy Queen Talks About Yogurt
Hello everyone, I am Lindsey Pence your 2017-2018 Monticello Dairy Queen. My parents are Brian and Donna Pence. Today I want to talk about one of the...
Monticello and Green County American Legion Oratorical Contest Results
The Stuessy-Kuenzi New Glarus Post #141 hosted this year's American Legion's Oratorical Scholarship Program Contest for high school students of Green...
Monticello M.S. FCCLA Senior Citizen Meal
The Monticello Middle School FCCLA will be hosting their annual Senior Citizen Meal on Friday, January 26th. The meal will be held in the FCS room from 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Each member of the middle...
Monticello Village Board Holds Public Hearing About Possible Referendum
On Wednesday, January 10, the Monticello Village Board held a Public Hearing in the Rehmstedt Gym to inform the residents of the Village of Monticello about a proposed referendum for operating...
Monticello Lionesses Award Scholarships
Shown is Lioness President Tammy Rockenbach (right) presenting Chandler Hansen with a $500 check from the Lionesses. Chandler is attending University...
