September 2017

Wed
13
Sep

Sugar River Soccer Participates in Invitational

On September 2nd, the Sugar River soccer team played at an invitational held at Big Foot High School.
Their first game was against Westosha Central. Sugar River won, 3-0. Goals were scored by Brock Kelly, assisted by Jared Widish, Jaden Kreklow, assisted by Brock Kelly and Jacob Krantz.

Wed
13
Sep

New Glarus Volleyball Gains Valuable Experience at Brodhead Invitational

The New Glarus volleyball team played at Waterloo on September 5th. They lost all three sets, 11-25, 0-25, 18-25.
Willow Lee led the team with five kills, while Riley Parker had four assists and Caitlin Weiser had four digs.
On September 7th, New Glarus hosted Cambridge, losing in four. The set scores were 26-24, 24-26, 16-25, 19-25.
Julia Barnaby had 10 kills and three blocks. Willow Lee had eight kills. Riley Parker had 18 assists. Olivia Xistris had five digs, while Emma Eicher had four.

Wed
13
Sep

Wildcats Volleyball Had Busy Week

It was brought to our attention by an eagle-eyed reader that the scores that were provided to us from the Belleville vs Cambridge game, which was reported on last week, were incorrect. The Wildcats, in fact, beat the Bluejays, losing only one set 25-27. They won the next three sets, 25-15, 25-20 and 25-15.
The volleyball team played at the Richland Center Invite on September 2nd.
<strong>Belleville vs Platteville - 23-25, 25-27</strong>

Wed
13
Sep

Monticello Plays Well at Brodhead Invite

The Monticello volleyball team played at the Brodhead Tournament on Saturday, September 9th and finished 1-1 in match play, losing two close sets to Beloit Turner, 22-25 and 23-25. The team then played New Glarus, winning 25-13 and 25-22.
In pool play, the Ponies lost to Monroe and Whitewater.
“Monticello started slow against division 2 and 3 schools, but finished the day strong,” said Coach Scott Smice. “All hitting at or around .300 for the tournament, great job.”

Wed
13
Sep

Wildcats Race in Darlington and River Valley

The Wildcats have had two productive races this past week. We have raced in both Darlington and River Valley.
Both races were led by junior Wildcat Caden O'Rourke, followed by Sean Campbell and Gary Salmela, who having been pushing each other for the number two position. Otto Anson, Derek Shrader and Julian Fullbright rounded out the boys team for Varsity.
Junior Varsity saw our underclassmen competing in their first meet. Jacob Kean started his season in Darlington and Brandon Graves in River Valley.

Wed
13
Sep

Suitable Land Options for New Softball Fields in New Glarus Discussed

The New Glarus Village Board met on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Administrator Bryan Gadow updated the Board on the draft Guidelines for Development of a Recommendation on the Granting or Denial of a Class B Retail Intoxicating Liquor License development by Staff and the Public Works/Public Safety Committee. After researching other communities, guidelines for granting Class B Retail Intoxicating Liquor Licenses were formed. The guidelines are intended to assist the Committee in developing their own criteria for basing their recommendation onto the Village Board.

Wed
13
Sep

Dreger Family Donates Volleyball and Net for the New Glarus Village Park

This summer, Randy and Sherry Dreger and their daughter, Kennedy, saw a need in the New Glarus Village Park. The family purchased and donated a volleyball net and ball for the sand volleyball court.

Wed
13
Sep

New Glarus Police Department Donates Backpacks and School Supplies

Lieutenant Jeff Sturdevant, with the New Glarus Police Department, dropped off several bags and school supplies to the New Glarus Elementary School recently, as well as several extra much needed items for the schools that they use throughout the school year.  The New Glarus Police Department purchased these out of the New Glarus Police Department Community Relations Fund. 

Wed
13
Sep

Swiss Church Hosting Annual Kilby Supper

Swiss Church will be hosting their annual 2017 Kilby Supper on Saturday, September 23rd. Food will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Dining will be at Swiss Church, in Fellowship Hall. Carry outs will also be available. Additionally, delivery service is available for those unable to drive downtown to pick up your meals. Please contact the church office at (608) 527-2119 if you would like to make your reservation for a delivery.

Wed
13
Sep

Civil War Program to Be Presented

The New Glarus Public Library, in collaboration with the New Glarus Historical Society, is proud to welcome Wisconsin author Eric Schlehlein and his program “Forged in Blood: How the Iron Brigade Earned its Metallic Moniker.” This 40-minute program tells the story of more than three thousand Wisconsin boys, including New Glarus founder Fridolin Streiff, who served in the Iron Brigade during the Civil War. This brigade would suffer the highest casualties of any brigade during the Civil War.

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