September 2020

Wed
09
Sep

New Storywalk in New Glarus Village Park

Stroll through a Bear Hunt with the New Glarus Public Library's Village Park Storywalk.

Wed
09
Sep

New Glarus Community Foundation and New Glarus Excellence and in Education Funds Announce 2020-2021 Grant Cycle

The New Glarus Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the New Glarus community and from local government entities providing charitable programs to New Glarus. Requests from individuals are not eligible.
The New Glarus Excellence in Education Fund is accepting grant applications from schools in the New Glarus School District to support classroom programs or projects.

Wed
09
Sep

Monticello Public Safety Committee Hears Citizen's Opinions Regarding Mask Mandate

A Village of Monticello Public Safety meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Unfortunately, due to a clerical error in the agenda, the meeting could not be held.
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, the Monticello Village Board met in the Lions Club Shelter in the park.

Wed
09
Sep

Monticello Lions Landscape at the Shelter

The Monticello Lions environmental committee, consisting of Mike Davis, Troy Pettis, Mike Klassy and Linn Lederman, were landscaping at the new park shelter in the subdivision.
This park shelter consists of a cemented shelter with a picnic table, a grill and now landscaping. This shelter is in memory of Jim Hopkins. A plaque will be added as soon as possible. Thank you environmental committee, for a job well done.

Wed
09
Sep

Belleville Community Blood Drive

The Belleville Community Blood Drive will be held at St. Mary of Lourdes, 221 Frederick Street, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and the Econo-mizers.
All blood donations are now tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Please see https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/covid-19-antibody-testing... for more details.

Wed
09
Sep

Progress continues on the new Belleville Public Library

Wed
09
Sep

Farmers of the Sugar River Held Farm Tour August 28

On a beautiful Friday morning, more than a dozen farmers gathered at Bob Zurfluh's farm, south of County C, east of Monticello, to see the variety of practices Bob is experimenting with on his farm. The participants spread out in two wagons and toured the farm. Many stops were made to closely examine the results of his trials.

Wed
09
Sep

Sixteenth Annual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show to Be Held Online

With hundreds of quilts on display, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show has always been the ultimate adventure for quilt enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 16th annual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show will be an online-exclusive, virtual experience this September 10-12. While we will miss seeing you in person, we look forward to bringing you the Quilt Contest exhibit, educational opportunities and more – virtually at https://quiltshow.com/.

Wed
09
Sep

Kriss Marion Has My Vote

Dear Editor,

Wed
09
Sep

Voyce Calls Vos Out on Hypocrisy

Dear Editor,
“After the tragic events this past week, the best way forward is not through divisive and partisan politics but through bipartisan cooperation,” per Rep. Vos.
This quote was given after the Governor attempted to have a special session to address the very obvious, horrific problem we have with racism and violence in our state. The Governor wanted the legislature to act...to actually do some work, instead of pretending to care.

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