August 2017

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Green County's 4-H Recognition and Graduation Ceremony

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:53am

On Sunday, July 23, Green County 4-H held its Recognition and Graduation Ceremony at the Green County Fair. This year’s ceremony included the presentation of the following awards and honors: Friend of 4-H Award, 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award, 4-H Lifetime Volunteer Award, 4-H Key Award, 4-H Adult Leaders Scholarship, 4-H Junior Leaders Scholarship, Cindi Miller Memorial Scholarship, 4-H Dog Project Scholarship, and 4-H Graduates.

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Local Farm Ingredients Combine to Delight at Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:52am

Wisconsin Farm to Table is excited to present the fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner at Voegeli Farms, Inc. on Saturday, August 19th, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Located at N7190 State Road 69, Monticello, the Voegeli Farm is the perfect setting for this elegant dining experience, designed to bring consumers and farmers together to explore the world of agriculture. Farm tours will kick off the evening's festivities at 5:00 p.m. Live music entertainment by The Jimmys will begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. A catered dinner program begins at 7:00 p.m.

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Sugar River Euchre League's 87th Season to Begin on October 5th

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:51am

Euchre players are clearing their calendars and dusting off the cards as they gear-up for the 87th Sugar River Euchre league season. A captains’ meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m., on the 21st of September at the Norsk Golf Club in Mount Horeb, home of last year’s champions – the Norsk Cowboys. Regular season play will begin on Thursday, October 5th.

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3D Tournaments Scheduled

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:48am

The Marshall Bluff Bowhunters will host two more 3-D Tournaments. The next one is August 12 and 13, and the September 9th tournament will be co-hosted with the Monticello FFA. Registration is from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
These are 28 three-dimensional animal targets set at unknown (hunter-friendly) distances. You do not have to be a tournament archer to enjoy this event; all archers are welcome to participate. It is a good warm-up for the upcoming deer archery season. Food and refreshments will be available. Come for the camaraderie.

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Bestselling Author to Visit New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:46am

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will be visiting New Glarus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, to promote her book Make Someone Happy, a collection of favorite blog posts and entries; and give her fans a sneak peek at her newest novel The Story of Arthur Truluv, which is due to be published in November.

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Keleny to Visit New Glarus Public Library

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:45am

The New Glarus Public Library is thrilled to welcome local writer Christine Keleny for a special children’s author visit. Christine is the author of the Agnes Kelly Mystery Adventures. Her first book in the series, Intrigue in Istanbul, won a 2016 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award and a 2017 Midwest Book Award. The second installment in the series, Narrow Escape in Norway, will be released soon, and you can get a sneak peek of the book. The Agnes Kelly series is a middle grade novel, perfect for children in upper elementary and middle school.

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Last Music in the Park for the Season

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:44am

The final Music in the Park concert will be provided by MAUI, the ukulele group from Madison, on Sunday, August 13, 2017, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Village Park. The audience is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating. Rain relocation is at the chapel of the New Glarus Home. This season’s concerts were possible due to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. We are grateful for this grant and the opportunity to enjoy these concerts in the park. We look forward to seeing you there.

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New Officer Sworn In

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:44am

During the Tuesday, August 1, 2017 New Glarus Village Board meeting, a resolution was passed approving the hiring of Bobbie Jo Brown as a new police officer for the Village. Brown was previously employed as a police officer with the Village of Arena, WI, and Village of Blue Mounds, WI. She is also Veteran of the Army National Guard, and is a graduate of Southwest Technical College and the Madison College Law Enforcement Academy.

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Montesian Gardens Issue Subject of Heated Discussion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:43am

The Monticello Village Board met on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.
During the Public Comment section of the meeting, Jack Stenbroten was scheduled to speak to the board about Montesian Gardens. Greenwoods State Bank has offered to gift the property to the village.
Stenbroten said he would like to wait until the board’s discussion before commenting.
“I think we need to know the what the Village’s position is first,” he said.
There was then a heated discussion between Stenbroten and Village President Tere Dunlap about when the public could speak.

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Fundraiser for Green Cares Food Pantry

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:42am

We are hoping you will join Green Cares Food Pantry at our upcoming fundraiser at the beautiful Hawk’s Mill Winery in Browntown. Sip, Savor and Support will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., and is sure to be a good time all while raising funds to help support our neighbors right here in Green County! Tickets are $35.00 in advance, and $40.00 at the door. Your ticket includes eight wine tastings (beer and non-alcoholic options available), hors d’oeuvres, a tour of the winery and entertainment by The Gathering.

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