November 2016

It’s nearly time to “Deck the Halls” and homes and businesses.
The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a decorating contest for homes and businesses.
Lighting Displays must be up and lit by December 2, 2016. Independent judging of displays will take place on December 3, with awards announced at the Community Tree Lighting that evening at 6:30 p.m.
Awards will be given for the 1st Place and Runner Up on both residential and commercial entries.
Prizes are $100 in Chamber Bucks for 1st Place and $50 for Runner Up.

The Swiss Church in downtown New Glarus is hosting their annual Holiday Cookie Walk fundraiser on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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.

As the holidays approach, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has so generously supported Monticello’s Christmas Stocking Fund throughout the year. We are thankful that the organizers of the Homecoming motorcycle ride donated the proceeds from the event to the Christmas Stocking Fund. In addition, we are grateful to Wade Wittenwyler and everyone who helped with the Christmas Stocking Fund benefit held in October. The Christmas Stocking Fund is also fortunate to have received many individual monetary gifts and donations throughout the year.

On October 27th, Monticello Schools hosted a staff in-service with Albany and Juda Schools. The Green County Sheriff's Department, assisted by Monticello Police Chief Tom Erb, presented a hands-on school safety training exercise with realistic scenarios. This training was pertinent for both school staff and law enforcement who participated.