July 2016

Staying cool is as much a mental as it is physical.  Tree shade works wonders to cut the heat index by 20 degrees on a sunny day.  Other animals know this.  Cattle find and stand under an old oak tree in the middle of a pasture and stay there. 
Seeing something cool or cool-appearing may help, too. 

Many people want to give back to the community, but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that in only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.
Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteers. By donating blood, individuals can make a difference in the lives of patients in their community and throughout the nation.

New Glarus Middle and High School teachers attended a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Conference in June in Minneapolis. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are focused on helping all students achieve at high levels by having teachers work collaboratively to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, and support systems.

The Swiss Church Cemetery Committee is hosting free walking tours of the historic Swiss Church Cemetery and the White Church Cemetery. The tour of the Swiss Church cemetery begins at 9:00 a.m., at the Swiss Historical Village cemetery in front of the log church, 612 7th Avenue. This is the same tour that has been offered in past years. NEW this year is a tour of The White Church Cemetery. It will start at 10:45 a.m., shortly after the first tours are completed.