January 2018

Wed
24
Jan

Ponies Pound Panthers

The Monticello boys basketball team played against Juda on January 16th.
The first half of the game was back and forth, with both teams trading leads, but the Ponies were leading by 1 at the half, 22-21. The second half was more of the same and with a little more than ten minutes left in the second, Monticello was up by 1. The Ponies then took the opportunity to outscore the Panthers 28-14 during the last minutes of play and won the game, 62-47.

Wed
24
Jan

Walter Ott-Francis Beers Scholarship Presented

Russ Moser (right), representing Stuessy-Kuenzi Post #141 of the American Legion, recently presented McKinley Righter with a $750 check for the Walter Ott-Francis Beers Memorial Scholarship. McKinley is a graduate of New Glarus High School and is currently a freshman at UW-Milwaukee, where she is studying Nursing. McKinley's grandfather, Rick Righter, is a member of Post #141.

Wed
24
Jan

Wildcats Win Over Waterloo

The Belleville Wildcats boys basketball team played at Waterloo on January 16th. The Wildcats were leading at halftime and held onto the lead to win the game. The final score was Belleville 66, Waterloo 53.

Wed
24
Jan

Beekeeping Workshop

Join Dan Ziehli, Wisconsin State Bee Inspector, and the Sugar River Beekeepers for a FREE hands-on Beekeeping Basics workshop at the New Glarus High School Auditorium on Saturday, February 3. Sponsored by the Town of New Glarus Parks Commission, this is the first of three workshops about our all-important pollinator, the Honey Bee. During this session, you will learn:
Honey bee hive types and which is best suited to your hobby
Questions to ask when purchasing honey bees and equipment
Current beekeeping laws
Proper queen installation

Wed
24
Jan

Am I Up To Date?

Do you know how many adult vaccines there are? Do you remember the last time you got poked at your doctor’s office other than for the flu shot? The ADRC is partnering with the Green County Health Department to bring you information regarding adult vaccines. These mini informational sessions will be held at the Green County Nutrition Sites starting in January. If you are interested in joining any of the sessions, please join us for breakfast or lunch!

Wed
24
Jan

New Glarus Middle School Holds Geography Bee

The Middle School Geography Bee was held on Tuesday, January 16th, in the middle school MPR.  Eleven middle school students in 5th-8th grade participated in the event.  Congratulations to all!

Wed
24
Jan

Feel Good About Giving Back by Donating Blood

Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.
The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood on Friday, February 23, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Avenue, Monticello.

Wed
24
Jan

Washington Reformation Church Chili Day

The Women’s Guild at Washington Reformation Church will be holding their annual Chili Day on Sunday, February 4, 2018, from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The all you can eat menu includes Chili, Sandwiches, Hoesly’s Hot Dogs, Bars and Pies and Beverages. An adult eats for $10.00, ages 6-12 for $5.00 and children 5 and under eat for free. Along with Chili Day, they are holding a raffle, with prizes including a handmade quilt and a fleece blanket. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00.

Wed
24
Jan

Village of Monticello to Proceed with Referendum on April Ballot

The Monticello Village Board met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
Bart Nies of Delta 3 Engineering appeared before the board to discuss the plans for the Kennedy Lift Station, and the Waste Water Treatment plant upgrades.

Wed
24
Jan

Chickaree and Fisheree

<strong>Chickens must be pre-ordered by Friday, January 26, 2018. </strong> Cost is $7.00 per each half chicken (no dinners-just chicken).
Order your half chickens in advance at Gempeler's Supermarket, Boar's Nest, Eagle Pass, The Kooler, Shawnas, T&D's Bar &amp; Grill, M&M Café, or the Rathskellar.
Pay and pick up your order at the octagon shelter between 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., on January 28, 2018. Call Carol Strause at (608) 293-4994 for deliveries.

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