November 2015

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Gift Card Tips for Holiday Happiness

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:40am

Convenience, availability and flexibility are always appreciated by shoppers, so it’s no wonder that gift cards are so popular as a holiday gift. In fact, gift cards are at the top of most shoppers’ lists for the ninth year in a row according to the National Retail Federation, with nearly six in ten consumers hoping to receive one as a gift. But for all of their plusses, there are some potential “gotchas” to look out for when buying and using gift cards.

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How to Prepare For a Good Blood Donation Experience

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:38am

Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience.
The American Red Cross recommends getting a good night’s sleep, drinking an extra 16 ounces of water, eating iron-rich foods to maintain a healthy iron level and consuming a low-fat meal before donating.

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Village Of New Glarus Nomination Procedure For Running For Village Offices

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:37am

Candidates for local offices in the Village of New Glarus can begin circulating Nomination Papers on December 1, 2015. The Spring Election will have three Trustee positions up for election. Incumbents whose terms end in 2016 are: Trustees: Greg Thoemke, Larissa Bainbridge and Petra Streiff.
Residents of the Village that are interested in running for Village Trustee should contact Lynne Erb at the Village Clerk’s Office by calling (608) 527-5973 or emailing ngclerk@ newglarusvillage.com to obtain a “Candidate Packet” and information on the procedure.

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Christmas Food Drive 2015

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:36am

Each year the New Glarus churches sponsor an annual Christmas Food Drive. The goal is to show families that might be having some unique circumstances love and support. Through generous donations from folks in our community, the surrounding area, local businesses and the Green County Salvation Army, we are able to provide many households with gift boxes of food for the holidays. These are gifts from the hearts of special people who wish to share the warmth of friendship with others.

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Caring For Kids Making an Impact in New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:32am

Caring for Kids is a partnership between the New Glarus School District and the community to serve students in need in the New Glarus School District. The program started in 2012, thanks to a generous donation, and began by providing items like school supplies and winter clothing to students in need. Thanks to generous donations the program has expanded to now include a food program, Food for Kids, and an afterschool program, Knight School.

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Swiss Church Cookie Walk

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:31am

The Swiss Church in downtown New Glarus is hosting their annual Holiday Cookie Walk fundraiser on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Members from the congregation make and donate all of the freshly baked goods. They have a quite a vast array to offer, including cut-out cookies, candies, and breads. There are also specialty items for sale such as Braetzli, Krumkake, Pizzelle, Zueribieter and other traditional Swiss treats.
Cookies are sold by the pound, and the specialty items are packaged and priced separately.

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Nov

Monticello Middle and High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:30am

Honors (3.0-3.699)
Grade 12: Derek Blum, Cory Disch, Samantha Gierhart, Dezmond Hanenberger, Marquel Hawthorn, Derek Schwoerer, William Spahr, Andrew Yaun.
Grade 11: Matthew Bartels, Stephen Bockhop, Jessie Garrison, Rose Hoban, Rachel Love, Zachary Price, Bryss Shover.
Grade 10: Holly Bak, Nicholas Blumer, Callisa Briggs, Jonathan Errthum, Bailey Farber, Braden Gafner, Alaya Hummel, Courtney Kammes, Travis McCoy, Brandi Sarbacker, Kaleb Shulka, Evan Siegenthaler, Katelyn Thompson.

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Santa Claus to Visit Monticello

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:30am

Everyone get their lists ready for Santa Claus, he will be at the Monticello Fire Station on Saturday, December 12, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Treats will be served.
There will be a collection box for Monticello Empty Stocking for food, new toys and new mittens and gloves.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:22am

The Belleville Community Club, along with the Belleville Parent-Teacher Organization, will hold its annual Santa Visit, Holiday Gift Shop, and Book Fair, on Friday, December 4. The event will take place in the C.H. Hageman Gym at the Belleville Intermediate School. The Holiday Gift Shop will open at 5:00 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m., and hand out treats to the children, compliments of the members of the Belleville Community Club.
Holiday Gift Shop

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Nominations Being Accepted for Top Rural Development Awards

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:21am

Wisconsin Rural Partners, a non-profit corporation dedicated to developing leadership, networks and voice for rural Wisconsin, is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for its 2016 Top Rural Development Initiative awards. Any project, activity, or even a whole community in rural Wisconsin is eligible.

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