March 2017

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Naturally Speaking

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:18am

Female Cardinals are as attractive, some say even more so, than the all red males. She is a bit more subtle with her tannish and subdued red plumage. There are a few red feathers, too, on her crest, which she displays less than he does.
They both eat up to 51 kinds of insects and related invertebrates, 39 kinds of seeds and 33 fruit types if they are accessible. Usually Cardinals feed low to the ground or from platform feeders.

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Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:17am

On Saturday, March 11th, two Belleville girls participated in the 2017 Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship held in Wisconsin Rapids. This competition includes girls and boys ages 9 through 14 throughout the state of Wisconsin.
In the 9-year-old girls division, Ellie Doyle placed third and in the 10-year-old girls division, Lindsey Schadewalt placed first.

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Capitol Conference All Conference Selections

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:16am

The Capitol Conference is proud to announce their 2016/17 South Division Boys All Conference, Honorable Mention, and Player of the Year Selections
Cullen Brooks and Jaden Kreklow, New Glarus, were both named as 1st Team All Conference Selections. Other 1st Team selections included Adam Wehking, Marshall, Tylan Parman, Wisconsin Heights and Jacob Horton, Cambridge. Wehking was a unanimous selection.

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Raider Wrestling Awards Presented at Annual Banquet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:15am

On Tuesday, March 7th, Coach Pete Swenson hosted the 2016-2017 Raider Wrestling Season Awards Banquet. There was a lot to celebrate, including a Dual Meet Conference Championship (for the second year in a row), a second place finish in the combined Capitol North and South Conference Tournament, an Individual Conference Champion (with three others taking second), The Conference Wrestler of the Year, five wrestlers finishing in the top three at Regionals, and two wrestlers making it on to Sectionals. It was a great season and the future looks bright for Raider Wrestling.

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New Glarus Lions Host Pancake Breakfast

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:12am

The New Glarus Lions Club Pancake Breakfast was held on Sunday, March 12th, at the New Glarus Hotel. Attendees were treated to pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce and cheese.

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Lunch with the Easter Bunny

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:08am

Join the Easter Bunny in New Glarus for the 11th annual Lunch with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Elementary School. The $5.00 admission (free for children under 1 year old) includes Sugar River Pizza, Culver’s Frozen Custard, Milk or Water, a photo with the Easter Bunny, activities and crafts and a Home Depot Kid’s Workshop. The New Glarus Lions Club will be present for free vision screenings. The annual Spring Raffle will also be held. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each, or 6 for $5.00. The top prize is $500 cash.

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Driftless Area Artists Meet and Greet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:07am

The New Glarus Public Library invites you to meet the talented folks of the Driftless Area Artists. Mingle with the artists and view samples of their work. This event will be held in the Village Hall Community Room. Cookies and drinks will be served.
For more information contact Rachel at 527-2003 or Rachel@ngpl.org.

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New Glarus Student Headed to State Spelling Bee

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:07am

Merrick Fong, a New Glarus Middle School Student, will be representing CESA 2 at the Badger State Spelling Bee. The Badger State Spelling Bee will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 1:00 p.m., in the Mitby Theater located at Madison College. The top three winners will advance to the National Spelling Bee.

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New Glarus To Hold Blood Drive in April

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:06am

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.

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Science Night at NG Elementary School

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:05am

Science Night was held on March 2nd at the New Glarus Elementary School.

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