May 2016

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May

Chenoweth Competes in State Championship

Robert Chenoweth competed in the Wisconsin Greco-Roman Wrestling State Championship on Sunday, May 8, at the Wisconsin Dells and made it to the medal stand, placing sixth in the 112-pound weight class.  Chenoweth is an eighth grader at New Glarus Middle School and a member of the Sugar River Youth Wrestling Club.

Wed
11
May

Ponies Softball Victorious Over Shullsburg

On May 2nd, the Monticello Ponies softball team faced Pecatonica. The Ponies let an early lead disappear and lost 9-7. The leading hitter was Jessie Garrison, who went 3-4.
On May 3rd, the Ponies traveled to Shullsburg. The Ponies recorded a victory, winning 13-9. Hanna Zanow, Claire Klossner and Jessie Garrison all went 4-5.
The Ponies then hosted Evansville on May 6th, and lost 15-0. No further information was available at press time.
The Ponies hosted Argyle on May 9th, and Barneveld on May 10th, and have a tournament on Juda on May 14th.

Wed
11
May

Knights Softball Team Wins Over Belleville

On April 29th, the Knights headed to Marshall and lost, 10-0.
Marshall scored four runs in the first inning, three in the second and three more in the fourth and fifth innings to hand New Glarus the loss.
Jessica Van Dusen pitched for the Knights, and struck out two players.
On May 3rd, New Glarus hosted Lodi for a doubleheader.

Wed
11
May

Raiders Ranked Fifth in State

During the last three weeks of play, the Raiders have held their opponents scoreless and have a record of 11-2-1. With a six game winning streak, where they have outscored the competition 19 to 0, the Raiders were recognized for their accomplishments and are ranked fifth in the state by the Wisconsin State Coaches Association. The players realize this is a special season and their ability to play unselfishly and work as a unified team shines on the field.

Wed
11
May

2016 New Glarus Post Prom Attendees and Thank Yous

Attendees at the Post Prom party were: Selina Alba, Jenna Anderson, Christian Arnett, Julia Barnaby, Rebecca Barr, Ben Bartow, Megan Bellefeille, Stacy Benoy, Anika Beutler, Cade Beutler, Reeve Binger, Devon Boll, Tia Booth-Shireman, Cullen Brooks, Faith Bump, Nikki Bushee, Jared Carney, John Chenoweth, Bridget Craker, Levi Dearth, Will Doeseckle, Kiara Donnell, Brooke Dreyfus, Donald Driscoll, Michaela Driscoll, Taylor Duell, Ryan Dull, Bailey Eichelkraut, Trent Eisch, David Elkins, Zach Feller, Kelly Fredrickson, Kyle Fredrickson, Zach Frick, Taylor Funseth, Dishawn Gale, Trevor Gassman,

Wed
11
May

Join Us For FootGolf

What is FootGolf? FootGolf is a precision sport where players kick a soccer ball into a cup in as few shots as possible. It is a fun family-friendly game played on a golf course with a soccer ball. Come play this fun game at the Argue-Ment Golf course. www.arguementgolf.com.

Wed
11
May

Capitol Conference Academic Honors Presented

On Monday evening, New Glarus High School students were honored at the Capitol Conference Honors Banquet.

Wed
11
May

Village of New Glarus Spring Clean Up

Spring Clean-up Day will be held on two non-consecutive Fridays with the Village being divided into two zones. Zone A was picked up on Friday, May 6, 2016, and <strong>Zone B on Friday, May 20, 2016.  </strong>
At this time the contractor WILL pick up furniture, and other items not considered being normal residential garbage, refuse or recyclables.  This pick up DOES NOT include tires, e-waste (i.e. TVs, VCRs, computer equipment), medication, remodeling or construction materials.

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11
May

New Roof for the Chalet of the Golden Fleece

Finishing touches for the Chalet's roof were recently completed.  The rocks and logs were removed from the roof last fall when the roof was replaced.  At that time, the logs were found to be rotted and in need of replacement.  The Friends of the Chalet, working with Village Administration, were able to find a low cost source for replacement logs and were awarded grant monies from the New Glarus Community Foundation, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.  This award, from the Dr. Fred W. and Alice J.

Wed
11
May

First Producer Led Watershed Protection Projects Go to Fourteen Wisconsin Farmer Groups Across the State

Wisconsin’s first Producer Led Watershed Protection Grants have been awarded to 14 groups of farmers who will work with resource conservation agencies and organizations to address soil and water issues tailored to their local conditions.

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