Last Thursday, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center was jiving with the funky sounds of five world-class professional musicians. That night, multi-talented and nationally-acclaimed artist Woody Mankowski stopped by DHS with four of his all-star friends for a special fundraiser concert for the school's music program. 

Last Wednesday, Denmark High School (DHS) staff, students and their families gathered in Gatherings 43 for an annual celebration of artistic achievement. That night, the district's high school band, choir, theater and visual arts departments came together for this year's Fine Arts Banquet featuring a litany of awards, medals, trophies and certificates being presented to deserving students.

This week, one local business will be commemorating their first full year in business. On June 1, Eric and Beck Laundrie, aka Denmark's Hardware Hank and Hannah, will mark their one-year anniversary of opening their store at 116 Broadway. Through the ups and downs of starting a new business, Hardware Hank Denmark has established itself as a community resource in multiple ways.

Calling all spatially-restricted green thumbs and wannabe gardeners without gardens. This year, the Denmark Community Garden, located behind Our Savior's Lutheran Church, is refocusing their approach and now offering raised garden beds for community members to rent and raise their own produce.

Last Monday, the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) featured a special end-of-the-school-year program featuring the district's youngest students. That night the Denmark Elementary School 4K programs combined to present an evening of music, stories and fun. The Denmark News stopped by to listen in.

On Thursday, over two dozen Denmark Middle School (DMS) students had the opportunity to get a taste of an important real-life situation to better prepare them for their futures. That day, 28 seventh grade Academic and Career Planning students took part in a series of mock job interviews with local employers representing a variety of fields.

Last Tuesday, the Maribel Lions Club hosted their annual Spring Fryout in the Maribel Community Center. Following dinner, former Wisconsin Lions Club District Governor and Denmark Lion Shirley Dahlke rose to install the new officers for this year and to induct a new member to their midst.

On Saturday morning, the R. O. Miller Athletic Complex outside Denmark High School (DHS) was buzzing with excitement and goodwill for an annual event celebrating an amazing cause. That morning, Denmark Sting Cancer hosted their 15th Annual Sting Cancer Walk featuring a combination of fun and thoughtful activities all aimed at celebrating the continuing fight against cancer.

Last Wednesday, students from Julie Schultz’s 5th grade class made their way to the Denmark Community Activity Center (DCAC) for a special cross-generational event. That afternoon, the Denmark Elementary School students had the opportunity to meet in person and visit with their pen pals after writing to each other throughout the school year.

On Wednesday, May 14, Denmark High School (DHS) staff, students, their families and business and organizational representatives from across the community and beyond gathered in the school’s Performing Arts Center for an annual celebration of academic achievement and excellence.

Last Monday night, the Denmark High School Bands hosted a special end-of-year concert in the school’s Performing Arts Center. The event served as a close to the Denmark School District Spring concert season as well as the last time seniors would perform with their fellow students on stage.

Last Monday, the Denmark Village Board held their monthly meeting in Village Hall. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members in attendance, the board opened the floor for any pre-registered citizens to be heard. This month, a Village business owner was in attendance to express their concerns about the new food truck that was recently approved to operate in town.

Last Tuesday, the Town of Cooperstown Board of Supervisors hosted their monthly meeting in the Town Hall in Rosecrans. This was the first meeting for newly-elected Chairman Joe Havlovitz and Supervisor Nick Propson and was attended by roughly a dozen other town residents.

Last Monday, the Denmark School Board held their monthly meeting in the Denmark High School (DHS) Media Center. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members in attendance, the board opened the floor to comments from the public. After seeing none, they moved on to the appointment of officers for the new term.

Editor’s note: This is Part II of a two-part series on Maribel resident Bill Jartz. The longtime television anchorman at WBAY is retiring after nearly 40 years working at the station he grew up watching. Jartz’s last day on air is May 23. Part I appeared in last week’s Denmark News.