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SMS students raise funds for cancer, Relay for Life registration set for May 23

14 May 2012
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SMS students raise funds for cancer, Relay for Life registration set for May 23

Seymour Middle School raised $250 during its annual Spring Cancer Ribbon Sale. - Submitted photo

In exchange for a $1, all students and staff selected a ribbon of their choice. Donating a ribbon, students had permission to wear a hat for the day. Ribbons were donated by Sarah Schaumberg, Parent Teacher Connection Treasurer,...

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Seymour Farmers’ Market gears up for 2012 season with new location

8 May 2012
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The Seymour Farmers’ Market will kick off the 2012 season on Tuesday, June 26, and run every Tuesday through Oct. 16. The times will remain the same (2 p.m.-6 p.m.), however the location has changed. The Farmers’ Market will now be held on the frontage road in front of the Woodland Plaza Mall by...

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Rock Ledge PTO donates iPods

8 May 2012
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Rock Ledge PTO donates iPods

Mrs. Biese’s first grade class shows off their new iPods, purchased for Rock Ledge Primary and Intermediate centers by the Rock Ledge PTO. Twenty-two iPod Touch devices were purchased for the primary school and twenty two were purchased for the intermediate school with funds from the Entertainment book sales and the Knowledge-A-Thon fundraiser....

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Riverview Baptist Church finds new home in Seymour

8 May 2012
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Riverview Baptist Church has found a home in Seymour. Founded in 2002, the independent Baptist church has had several homes. The church has purchased the former Seymour Community Church at 216 N. Main St. “I was ordained from a local church ministry in California after I graduated with my bachelor’s degree to come back here and...

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School Board okays open enrollment list

8 May 2012
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The Seymour School Board gave a tentative approval to the open enrollment list at a special Board meeting on Wednesday, May 2. The state extended the open enrollment date to April 30. District Administrator Peter Ross said the extention of the period had little impact on the Seymour district. The Board also approved the hiring of Kristen...

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Maass receives SCHS top agriculture honor

8 May 2012
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Maass receives SCHS top agriculture honor

Melissa Maass

Melissa Maass of the Seymour High School FFA Chapter was recently presented the school’s highest agriculture honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Maass, the daughter of Mike and Connie Maass, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Maass’s significant experiences and accomplishments have...

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Seymour FFA competes at state contest

8 May 2012
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Seymour FFA competes at state contest

Seymour FFA contestants, left to right: Cody Moeller, Dustin Muenster, Kyle Gomm and Kayla Moeller. - Submitted photo

On Saturday, March 31 four Seymour FFA Students competed in the FFA Career Development Events through Fox Valley Technical College. These students participated in the Dairy Judging Contest. Upon completion of this event the students placed first...

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State recall primary is Tuesday, May 8

2 May 2012
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Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 8 in primary contests in attempts to recall Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and four state senators. None of the senate districts involved are in Northeastern Wisconsin. Walker will not be alone on the Republican primary ballot. Madison protestor Arthur Kohl-Riggs is running as...

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Newton Blackmour Trail to be finished

30 April 2012
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Newton Blackmour Trail to be finished

The trestle bridge in Shiocton has been planked and a fence installed as plans for completion to the Newton Blackmour Trail proceeds. - Photo by Rick Cohler

By Rick Cohler, editor

Money has been granted to finish the Newton Blackmour trail from Black Creek to New London. Outagamie County Parks Director Chris Brandt said the county...

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Seymour 2012 Midnight Mirage Prom

30 April 2012
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Seymour 2012 Midnight Mirage Prom

Seymour 2012 “Midnight Mirage” Prom Court. Row 1, left to right: Prom Queen Paige Bunkelman, Megan Nagel; row 2: Gabriela Nagrete, Quinn Vande Hei, Breanna Messner; row 3: Austin Hower, Matt Desssart, Brandon Berg, Prom King Eric Elbe and Bret Rottier. - Photo courtesy Countryside Photographers

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