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June 2016

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Jun

Culver's Fundraiser for New Glarus Veterans Park - July 6, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:43am

Culver’s of New Glarus will team up with the New Glarus Veterans Park to raise money for the last marker for Gulf War 1 Era and also Iraq and Afghanistan and War on Terror Era. On July 6, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Culver’s will donate 10 percent of all sales to the New Glarus Veterans Park.

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29
Jun

New Glarus Home Presents Donation to the New Glarus Public Library

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:43am

Erin Francois, Director at The New Glarus Home, recently presented a donation check to the New Glarus Public Library. Librarian Lauren White and Library Board President Linda Hiland thanked Francois and the New Glarus Home for their donation.

Wed
29
Jun

Festival Information

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:41am

The New Glarus Chamber released its 2016 Festival schedule in April. There are a few changes in this year’s festivals.
<strong>The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce will no longer be organizing the Community Garage Sales. They will still be happy to help promote it if another group wants to take it over. </strong>
Remember the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce website swisstown.com has the best up to date information on festivals that you will find!
2016 Festival Season
<strong>July</strong>
• 8-9 Maxwell Street Days

Wed
29
Jun

Music In the Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:40am

Attention area music lovers – the free Music in the Park concerts are back this year! All concerts will be held in New Glarus Village Park, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy music with your friends and family. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at the New Glarus Home Chapel.

Wed
29
Jun

Library Board to Hold Informational Meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:40am

The New Glarus Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special informational meeting on Thursday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the New Glarus Village Hall in the Community Room. The agenda will include a presentation of the library building project and a question and answer session.

Wed
29
Jun

GLADYS E. SCHMID

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:39am

Gladys Emma Schmid, 97, passed away on June 2, 2016. She was born on July 22, 1918, in Monticello, WI, to Wilbert and Ida Hoesly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Walter Schmid.
She and Walter left Wisconsin and moved to California, eventually making their way to the Eastern Sierra. Gladys worked many jobs but some of her more memorable ones were when she worked at the June Lake General Store from 1953-1965, then in 1966 she and Walter bought and owned and operated the Crowley Lake Store until 1973 when they decided to settle in Bishop.

Wed
29
Jun

PHILIP H. JOHNSON

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:38am

Philip H. Johnson, age 79, passed away of natural causes on Monday, June 20, 2016, at his home in rural Belleville, surrounded by family. He was born September 11, 1938, in Dodgeville, WI, to Lenore (Syse) and Howard Johnson.
Raised in Argyle, Phil attended Augsburg College and UW-Platteville, where he received a Biology degree. As a young man he spent several adventure-filled years in Alaska working on the railroad and fighting forest fires.

Wed
29
Jun

IONA D. AEBLY

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:37am

Iona Doris Aebly, age 95 of New Glarus, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Glarner Lodge in New Glarus. She was born on August 28, 1920, near Blanchardville to her parents, Thomas and Marella (Severson) Helmeid.

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29
Jun

Student News

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:36am

<strong>Luther Announces Graduates</strong>
Luther College seniors <strong>Grant Barnes</strong> and <strong>Allison Swenson</strong> of Blanchardville, Wisconsin, participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2016 on May 22, in Luther’s Carlson Stadium.
Barnes, the child of Frank and Margie Barnes, received a degree in Mathematics/Statistics and Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude.
Swenson, the child of David and Jeannett Swenson, received a degree in Elementary Education.

Wed
29
Jun

Fourth of July Holiday - Play It Safe

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:34am

The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate our nation’s birthday with family and friends. It’s also a good time to remember some safety tips during this holiday weekend.
“We all enjoy celebrating the birth of our nation with family and friends,” says Major General Don Dunbar, Adjutant General and Wisconsin’s Homeland Security Advisor. “Cookouts and fireworks are part of the fun for many Americans. However, make sure you’re thinking about safety first when you’re enjoying the day.

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