May 2017

Wed
24
May

New Glarus Can't Hold On Against Marshall

The Knights lost a tough game to Marshall on May 18th, 2-5. The Knights tried to fight back after Marshall took an early lead but the two runs scored by Marshall at the top of the seventh secured their victory.
Andrew Nimtz went 2-2 at bat with one RBI. Connor Siegenthaler was 1-3 at bat while Jared Carney went 1-4. Dalton Way and Noah Zimmerman scored one run each.
John Chenoweth and Andrew Nimtz shared the mound for the Knights, with Chenoweth striking out five.
The Knights will play at Orfordville Parkview on May 25th.

Wed
24
May

Wildcats Lose to Knights

The Belleville Wildcats baseball team hosted the New Glarus Knights on May 16th, losing 2-7.
The Knights took the lead early on, and the Wildcats scored a run at the bottom of the third. The Knights put two more runners across home plate and the Wildcats answered with one run. In the top of the seventh, the Knights scored three runs to seal their victory.
The Wildcats played against Luther Prep on May 22nd and at Poynette on May 23rd.

Wed
24
May

Sugar River Track Competes in Marshall

The Sugar River Raiders track team traveled to Marshall on May 16th for a conference meet. The boys ended the meet in fifth place while the girls finished in third place.
<strong>Boys Results</strong>
In the 200-Meter Dash, Cade Martin placed fifth with a time of 23.25. Placing eighth was Dalton Fahey with a time of 23.66.
Finishing in third place in the 400-Meter Dash was Dalton Fahey with a time of 52.55. Drew Pickett finished in ninth place with a PR time of 55.54.
In the 800-Meter Run, Sean Campbell set a new PR time of 2:24.58.

Wed
24
May

Victorious Week for Raiders

The Sugar River Raiders improved to 17-1 this past week, with three wins over tough opponents. They have not lost since their opening game against DeForest back in early April.

Wed
24
May

NG Elementary Elementary Spring Concert/Art Show

On Thursday, May 25th, the students of New Glarus Elementary School will be performing in their annual spring concert. The theme this year is “You've got a friend in me.” All the students will be singing songs about friendship and how important it is to be a good friend. The concert includes grades 1-4. There is also an art show that night that will be open at 6:00 p.m. We hope you can join us for an evening of friendship and fun!

Wed
24
May

Take the Bus to Breakfast on the Farm May 27th

The 2017 Green County Breakfast on the Farm will be hosted Saturday, May 27th, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at McNeely’s Rollin’ Green Dairy Farm, located at W425 Elmer Road, south of Brooklyn, Wis., off Highway 104. While there is field parking adjacent to the farm, attendees and volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of free bus shuttles. Buses for first shift volunteers will leave from Walmart in Monroe at 4:45 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Attendee buses will begin service at all three locations listed below starting at 5:30 a.m. The last shuttles will leave the farm at 11:00 a.m.

Wed
24
May

Belleville Police Department Mounted Patrol Fundraiser

The Belleville Police Department’s Mounted Patrol is currently holding a t-shirt fundraiser. Adult shirts, available in sizes S-XXL in a navy color, are $18.00 per shirt; and youth shirts, available in sizes S-L, are $12.00 per shirt and are available in purple or green. If your size isn’t available, they can order it for you.
Please email Police Clerk Tracy Lien at tlien@villageofbelleville.com to order your shirts or you may call and leave a message at (608) 424-3129, ext. 9.

Wed
24
May

Belleville Fire Department Holds Annual Fish Boil

On May 20th, the Belleville Fire Department held their 21st Annual Door County Style Fish Boil. Despite the dreary and drizzly weather, there was a very good turn out and everyone enjoyed their fill of fish, onions, potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and delicious homemade desserts.

Wed
24
May

Penny War Fundraiser for Mounted Patrol Unit

The Belleville Elementary and Intermediate schools recently participated in a Penny War to help the Belleville Police Department celebrate National Police Week and raise money for the Mounted Patrol Unit. A total of $580 was raised to help defray the costs of training, feeding and vet care for the police horse, Monty. On Tuesday, May 16th, the winning class, the first graders, were treated with a visit from Monty (left). They were able to hear a little about what Monty does at work, feed him carrots and paint him as their prize. Officer Molly Hultine is Monty's owner/handler.

Wed
24
May

Special Event Permit Issued for Brazen Dropouts Cycling Race

The New Glarus Village Board met on May 16, 2017. Trustee Denise Anton-Wright was absent.
There were no public comments.
The board approved the Consent Agenda which contained Special Event permits for a number of upcoming events including Polkafest, Beer, Bacon & Cheese, Taste of New Glarus, New Glarus Music Festival, and the Memorial Day Parade.
Permits and/or street closures were also approved for Fuelfed Motor Gear 250 Rally on June 2, 2017. For this event, 4th Avenue between 2nd Street and Railroad Street will be closed.

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