Last Sunday, the small community of Francis Creek held a festive celebration commemorating a historic milestone. That day, St. Anne's Catholic Church marked the 175th anniversary of their parish with a day of fun for all to enjoy.

Last Thursday night, the Denmark Rod & Gun Club on the northeastern most edge of the Village of Denmark was alive with excitement and celebration. That night, the club held their annual banquet to commemorate the end of the season and crown this year's winners.

This month, there has been a great deal of development on an area of grass near the All Saints Cemetery on Green Bay Road. The site will soon be home to a large columbarium to house remains of deceased community members.

Last Friday night, before the Denmark Vikings home football game against the Wrightstown Tigers, the Denmark FFA had fans covered when it came to the night’s supper. That evening, from 5-6:30 p.m. DHS FFA volunteers were set up outside the Athletic Atrium behind Denmark High School with a delicious array of complimentary fare. Fans were welcome to enjoy a free brat or hot dog and a bag of chips were also invited to build their own ice cream sundae.

On Saturday, September 16, the Denmark American Legion Johnson-Hershman Post 363 held their annual Flag Disposal Ceremony outside their post on Railroad Avenue in the Village of Denmark. That day, following a solemn ceremony led by Legion members, they disposed of 623 worn and tattered American flags. Flags were collected throughout the year by Legion members as well as the collection bin at Memorial Park.

This month, the Denmark High School Viking Trap Team kicked off their annual fall season at Denmark Rod & Gun Club across from the high school. Starting on September 10, the team's fourteen members have been meeting at the club every Sunday at noon and will continue throughout October.

Last week's Denmark School Board Meeting featured a historic and potentially community-altering request on behalf of OneDenmark. The meeting, held last Monday night at 6 p.m., was attended by nearly forty OneDenmark supporters and was held in the Performing Arts Center in the high school due to this added turnout.

Last Saturday, Wander Springs Golf Course was teaming with action and excitement as a yearly tradition for a great cause unfolded there. That day, the Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735 hosted their 22nd Annual Benefit Golf Outing in an event for the ages that featured prizes, food, drinks, fun and, of course, golf.

Last Sunday, CZ's Bushville Lanes in Eaton was packed, inside and out, to assist a beloved local family and celebrate a life well lived. That day, hundreds upon hundreds of community members came out to show their support for the Schlies family and offer them some help in this extremely trying time.

On Monday, September 11th, the Denmark School Board held their monthly meeting. Due to the large turnout of OneDenmark supporters (see OneDenmark on page 1), this month's meeting was held in the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center instead of the usual Media Center (library).

Last Monday afternoon, the Village of Denmark held their monthly board meeting in the new Village Hall at 100 North Wall Street. This month, major topics of discussion included how to handle "fugitive dust" this harvest season and a presentation of the Annual Financial Statement among other issues.

Last Tuesday, the Town of Cooperstown held their monthly board meeting at their town hall in Rosecrans. Following the call to order by Chairmen Blakeslee, the Pledge of Allegiance and the roll call that showed all members and support staff present, the board unanimously approved both the minutes from last month's meeting and that evening's agenda before proceeding to monthly reports.

On Sunday, September 10, St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown was host to a moving and powerful event. That day, the parish hosted a Grief Support Group in the Parish Hall to help any and all in the community working their way through the loss of someone in their life. The event, organized by the Circles of Faith Bereavement Ministry led by Tom Bekkers, featured a special guest speaker, Dr. Ilene Cupit, Professor Emerita of Psychology at UWGB. Dr.

Last Sunday, the area churches Faith and Fellowship organization, consisting of representatives from a number of local parishes, hosted an end of summer “Lunch in the Park” picnic event at Memorial Park in Denmark. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., all were welcome to come enjoy a delicious picnic meal and some great socializing.

Last week, the Denmark Fire Department welcomed a long awaited and much anticipated addition to their fleet. Last Friday, they were delivered a brand new Marion Body Works Fire & Emergency Engine. The engine, which will now be designated with number 1412, contains a 1500 GPM pump and tanks for 1000 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam. The Truck will replace the 1979 Pierce Engine that was refurbished in 1997.