---

We received a note and renewal from longtime Dodgevilleite Bob Speaker,
who now resides in Boynton Beach, Florida. He says: "Cannot believe another
year has passed so quickly, but here is your check to renew my subscription
for another year. I look forward to receiving each edition. Great to
see what is going on back in Dodgeville. Also cannot believe I have been
down here for 9 years. No, I do not miss the snow and cold. Keep up the
good work and hope to see you in August for my annual trip to Wisconsin."
*****
This weekend really turned nice weather-wise. Saturday was the Southwest
Cup Golf Tournament where basically the SWAL takes on the SWC in a battle
of the two conferences. The temperature hit 80 degrees and it was great
weather all day long. Last year - the tournament is held the same weekend
each year - it snowed in the morning and that was the time I picked to go and
take photos. Kids were shrivering and dressed for winter. This year they were
in shorts and short sleeves!
*****
Mother's Day Sunday was just as nice. I even shed my t-shirt that I have
been wearing underneath long or short sleeve shirts - and I didn't wear my
coat while in the concession stand! We had a Knights Home Talent baseball
game against West Middleton. We lost 5-2. We have a lot of youngsters, but
a few over 40 too. In fact, Bill Hellmann, our starting pitcher is almost 49 if
he isn't already! The final was 5-2 and it was a good game!
*****
Next week starts the baseball, softball and soccer play-offs, track regionals
and golf regionals. That's a great time for all the high school kids as the
weather is great and it's fun to go and watch our team play and compete!
*****
Our coverage area's first graduation will be at Highland Saturday, May 20.
Check out the special pages in this week's Chronicle with all the area graduates!
*****
Upland Hills Health hosted the first "Sip & Savor" event Saturday at Harris
Park. It was a great time for all who attended. There were a lot of local and
area vendors suppling things to sample. This event will grow and grow.
There were a lot of people attending I didn't know and people say I know
everybody (not!)! The above photo shows some of the crowd.