Food for Though: School is Out!

Aleena Pamenter concentrates as she tries to inch the Oreo cookie down from her forehead to her mouth without dropping it or using her hands.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:56 AM

Green Lake School had one last hurrah as the school celebrated the last day of school with a carnival of activities for the kids.

Food for Though: School is Out!

Green Lake School had one last hurrah as the school celebrated the last day of school with a carnival of activities for the kids.
Green Lake Council members air concerns about its last meeting

Several Green Lake City Council members voiced their frustrations with last week's emergency City Council meeting held to approve beer and wine licenses for Town Square Concessions LLC.
Chalk it up to fun: Green Lake hosts Splash into Summer

Green Lake held its fifth-annual Splash into Summer celebration last week Saturday, featuring two bounce houses, food, fishing and fun.
From diapers to diploma: GL students graduate

After roughly 18 years of watching their babies grow, progressing from one grade to another, parents were proud as their young men and women received their diplomas at Green Lake School’s commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Boys & Girls Club will come, offer services to Green Lake

After receiving a grant, the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area will expand to the Green Lake School District and will offer a mentorship program this fall among other services later on.
Green Lake City Council faces decision for DNR’s stricter phosphorus requirements

Due to DNR's stricter phosphorus limits, the Green Lake City Council may have to decide whether to spend money on a new filter or pursue a cheaper route and apply for a variance to comply with the new limits.
Marching Onward: GL honors Memorial Day

Green Lake honored its fallen veterans with a parade and multiple ceremonies Monday, May 27.
Roby Irvin's final curtain call

Green Lake's Roby Irvin will retire Saturday after dedicating around 25 years to the Thrasher Opera House.
GL teachers receive a raise, higher than last two years

Green Lake School teachers will receive a higher-than-normal salary increase of 2.8% for the next school year, which is more than the salary increases from the last two years combined.
A floating playground is debated for Green Lake

Green Lake's ad hoc economic development committee suggested ideas to bring tourists to Green Lake and decided to look further into floating playgrounds.
GL Council splits on USDA grant; mayor breaks tie

Green Lake City Council becomes divided as council members discussed the proposed USDA grant for economic development, but despite the conflicting opinions, the council approved applying for the grant as a result of the mayor breaking the tie vote.
Green Lake’s Roaring Prom

Green Lake high-schoolers had a roaring-good time last week Saturday at their Roaring Twenties-themed prom.
What does one do at a crossroad? Party!

In anticipation for summer, Crossroads Market team decided to bring fun to Green Lake with a parking lot party last week Saturday.
The Land of Smiles: Thai students present their culture to Green Lake School

Green Lake School's visiting Thai middle-school delegation offered information on its country's culture, such as cuisine and traditional dance, to the Green Lake students and staff last week Monday.
‘Talks progress’ with Heidel House suitor

Green Lake Mayor Jon McConnell told the Common Council Monday evening that a “very serious buyer” continues to negotiate with Fiore Companies for the Heidel House property.