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January 2018

Wed
17
Jan

Child Development Days to be Held in New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 9:01am

The New Glarus School District’s Annual Child Development Days and 4-Year-Old Kindergarten screening will be held this year on Friday, February 2nd, and Saturday, February 3rd, 2018, at the New Glarus Elementary School, 1420 2nd Street, New Glarus.
The Child Development Days opportunity is open to all children who reside in the New Glarus School District between the ages of 6 months and 4 years.  

Wed
17
Jan

New Glarus Village Board Commits to Construction Timeline for New Library

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 9:00am

2018 will be an important year for the efforts to build a new library in New Glarus.
In a resolution passed by the New Glarus Village Board on December 5, the long-delayed issue of constructing a new library facility was affirmatively addressed.
The Village Board gave the Library Board two performance goals in order for work on a new library to continue:
the first and most important goal is to raise $1 million, with $950,000 being cash in hand by the end of 2018;

Wed
17
Jan

Washington Reformation Church Chili Day

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:54am

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
17
Jan

Monticello Lionesses Award Scholarships

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:54am

Shown is Lioness President Tammy Rockenbach (right) presenting Chandler Hansen with a $500 check from the Lionesses. Chandler is attending University of Wisconsin-Madison and is majoring in Nursing.  
Also receiving $500 checks were Madalyn Holtz and Samantha Winters, who were unable to attend our meeting. Madalyn is attending University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and majoring in Athletic Training, looking forward to becoming an Athletic Trainer.  Samantha is attending Madison Area Technical College.  

Wed
17
Jan

Monticello Village Board Holds Public Hearing About Possible Referendum

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:53am

On Wednesday, January 10,   the Monticello Village Board held a Public Hearing in the Rehmstedt Gym to inform the residents of the Village of Monticello about a proposed referendum for operating expenses. Less than 40 residents attended the meeting, which was led by Village President Teresa Dunlap. Also in attendance were Trustees Dan Pederson, Larry Strause and John Teasdale.

Wed
17
Jan

Monticello M.S. FCCLA Senior Citizen Meal

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:52am

The Monticello Middle School FCCLA will be hosting their annual Senior Citizen Meal on Friday, January 26th. The meal will be held in the FCS room from 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Each member of the middle school FCCLA will bring a side dish or dessert to contribute to the meal. The meal is free and we welcome all Monticello area senior citizens (60 and over) to attend.

Wed
17
Jan

Monticello and Green County American Legion Oratorical Contest Results

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:51am

The Stuessy-Kuenzi New Glarus Post #141 hosted this year's American Legion's Oratorical Scholarship Program Contest for high school students of Green County.Contestants were required to give 8-10 minute prepared oration on a topic of their choice related to the United States Constitution.  They were also assigned a topic on which they gave a 3-5 minute oration.  The assigned topic was one of four topics that related to specific articles of the Constitution.

Wed
17
Jan

Feel Good About Giving Back by Donating Blood

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:49am

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
17
Jan

Order Now for the Chickaree

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:48am

<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 & 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.

Wed
17
Jan

MAHS Meeting and Presentation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 8:48am

The January meeting of the Monticello Area Historical Society will be Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Zwingli UCC in Monticello.
Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The program will follow a short business meeting.
Speaker will be Richard Hager, a third generation funeral director. Richard will speak on the history of funeralization and the progression throughout the years; as well as the history of the Shriner Firm.
The public is welcome

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