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  • Scholarship Winners
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) presented three out of six scholarship winners last week.
  • Jobs Numbers
    The report states that Wisconsin actually gained over 23,000 jobs from December 2010 to December 2011; a sharp contrast from others claiming we lost 33,900 jobs last year.
  • Betty Eannelli retirement
    State Representative Ballweg (R- Markesan) presented Betty Eannelli with a plaque to commemorate her retirement for representing and serving the citizens of the Village of Redgranite for the last 38 years.
  • Dalton
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R- Markesan) along with State Senator Luther Olsen (R- Ripon) presented a plaque to Allan Hoffman, Town of Kingston Chairperson, on Dalton’s 100th Anniversary.
  • Savings
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) commented on savings in the 41st Assembly District resulting from Governor Walker’s budget reforms, which he announced today has saved the state’s taxpayers over $1 billion.
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             January 4, 2012
Contact: Representative Joan Ballweg                                   (888) 534-0041
 
8th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship
Packets are being delivered this week
 
Madison – This week guidance counselor’s at all eleven high schools in the 41st Assembly district will receive informational packets for students to apply for the 8th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship.
 
Eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year Technical college program or a 4-year Baccalaureate degree program.  Students must be graduating with at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 point scale, and must reside in the district. If you are unsure whether or not you reside in the 41st Assembly District, you can visit the legislature’s website at www.legis.state.wi.us.  Then click on the link “Who Represents Me?” and type in your address to determine your home district.
 
“This scholarship is to encourage and reward students that take a role in leadership in their high school,” states Ballweg. “My hope is they will continue their leadership roles in college and with their future employers.”
 
Deadline for applications is April 16, 2012.  The packets are available at area high school guidance offices, you can also contact my office for a scholarship application packet toll free at (888)534 0041 or e-mail us at rep.ballweg@legis.wi.gov.
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