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3/15/17 Shopper

3/15/17 Shopper

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Easter egg hunt set for April 9

The Friends of Carver Roehl Park will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m. The hunt will start promptly at 1 p.m. Please arrive early so that your children will not be disappointed. This fun event will be held at Carver Roehl Park, […]

 
 

Badger Chordhawks’ Chorus welcomes new assistant director

Badger Chordhawks’ Chorus welcomes new assistant director

Steve Kumlander, President of the Rock Valley Chapter, is proud to announce that Adam Gracyalny of Beloit, Wis., has taken the position of assistant Director with the Badger Chordhawks Chorus. Adam graduated from Clinton High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where he received a Bachelor […]

 
 

VERNON L. MURRAY

VERNON L. MURRAY

Vernon L. Murray, 89, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Premier Rehab, Beloit, Wis.  He was born in a log cabin on Sept. 6, 1927, in Pickwick, Minn., the son of Curtis and Bessie (Griffin) Murray.  He married Lois I. Brosier on April 17, 1946, in […]

 
 

Ash tree attack in Brodhead

By Rich Vogel, Forestry Department – Do I have your attention? I hope so because there are a few things you need to know, and those of you who have ash trees on your property need to start making plans. The Emerald Ash Borer is quickly moving through Brodhead and […]

 
 

Music in our schools – Jason Riesterer

Music in our schools – Jason Riesterer

This is my 14th year at Brodhead, 19th year overall. My main role is with the high school band and its many functions, and then I also team teach with Beth with our fifth graders. I also help out in middle school band rehearsals whenever possible. We have so many […]

 
 

Students perform at local Solo and Ensemble festival

Students perform at local Solo and Ensemble festival

On Saturday, March 4, the Brodhead band students participated in our district Solo and Ensemble festival. Cora Hafen thought it was really cool to get feedback from a judge on how to improve. Taylor Midthun agreed;  she said, “It was helpful to get feedback from another person. The tips the […]

 
 

Reading is FARMtastic! Albrecht Elementary students participate in reading motivation program

Reading is FARMtastic! Albrecht Elementary students participate in reading motivation program

On Thursday, Feb. 23, the elementary school had their closing assembly for their reading program, Reading is FARMtastic.  Students kept track of their reading minutes for the month-long program, competing against other students in their grade. The teachers of the winning classes competed in a Just Dance Country Style competition. […]

 
 

Mental health needs call for addition of school counselor

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – A staggering 15.2% of middle school students in the Brodhead School District had contemplated suicide in the 12 months prior to their participation in a Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Another 19.7% of high school students had done the same. “Those are higher than the […]

 
 

Huffmans, Bramble recognized during National Honor Society induction

Huffmans, Bramble recognized during National Honor Society induction

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – On Monday, March 6, high school students and their families filled the Brodhead High School auditorium for the 73rd annual Initiation Ceremonies for the National Honor Society (NHS). The ceremony opened with Jim and Deb Huffman receiving the Friends of Brodhead Award. This award goes […]