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.

A half century ago, a junior at Clintonville High School walked into the WBAY television studio. It’s a moment that changed Bill Schmidt’s life forever.

On a tour with the school’s guidance counselor Pete Fiera, Schmidt showed some interest in a career in journalism. However, he also liked the thought of becoming a lawyer.

On Friday, the streets of Denmark were filled with the sights and sounds of farm equipment for the observance of an annual tradition celebrating our deep ties to agriculture. That day, the usual morning commute had the added presence of dozens of tractors trundling through town on their way to school as part of this year’s Denmark High School (DHS) “Tractor Day”.

Last Tuesday, hundreds flocked to Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Denmark for a unique fundraiser event showcasing unconventional dishes. That night, the church's parishioners hosted their 19th Annual Charity Wild Game Feed in a tent outside the church featuring a wide variety of food items and a wide array of prizes. The Denmark News was in attendance to sample the assortment and to learn more.

On April 16, it was announced that All Saints Catholic School in Denmark would be closing its doors on July 1 after nearly seven decades in operation. This decision left many parishioners, families and community members shocked and wondering what had caused it. To address this, the parish hosted a special Town Hall Meeting last Wednesday to state their case. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

Last Monday, the Town of Glenmore hosted their regular monthly board meeting. This was the first official meeting presided over by the newly-elected board members and staff who assumed their positions last month.

Last Monday, the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) was filled with crowds of people for this year’s Denmark Middle School (DMS) and Denmark High School (DHS) Choir Concerts. That night, Denmark Choir Director Lucas Jordan oversaw two performances showcasing talent from students in grades 6 through 12. The Denmark News was in attendance to listen for ourselves.