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February 2022

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DATCP Aids Wisconsin Consumers: Top Ten Consumer Complaints in 2021

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:31am

As the State’s largest consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance, information, and resources each year. In 2021, the Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) worked to resolve more than 11,750 consumer complaints filed with DATCP, successfully reached settlements in several ongoing investigations, and returned more than $11,151,000 to Wisconsin consumers.

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Dane County Rural Broadband Task Force

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:29am

Five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution declaring that internet access is a human right. But for many living in rural areas in Dane County, the digital divide remains as stark, and as vast, as ever in 2022.

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Wisconsin NRCS Accepting Proposals for 2022 Conservation Innovation Grants

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:29am

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin has announced the availability of $500,000 in Wisconsin Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. All non-federal entities and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Project proposal applications are due April 11, 2022.

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Knights Outlast Heights

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:28am

On February 8th, the New Glarus Lady Knights varsity girls basketball team hosted Wisconsin Heights. Up 32-19 at the half, the two teams were evenly matched on offense in the second half. New Glarus emerged victorious. The final score was New Glarus 52, Wisconsin Heights 39.

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Youth Association Presents Donation For Glarner Park to Village of New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:28am

On February 8, 2022, the New Glarus Youth Baseball & Softball Association presented the Village of New Glarus Administrator Drake Daily with a check for $6,125.00. The funds, which were donated to the New Glarus Parks and Recreation Department, will be used to design and obtain architectural renderings for a concession stand, permanent restrooms and storage at the newly remodeled Glarner Park. Kevin Julseth, Drake Daily and Damian Mimetz then met with a representative from the architectural firm, Studio GWA of Rockford, IL, to discuss design plans.

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Bowling

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:27am

<strong>Socialites</strong>
01/11/2022
Team Standings: Nice Pair 28-14; Got Bugs 24.5-17.5; 2 Pins 2 Splits 21-21; Mother Gutters 18-24; Splittin Lips 17.5-24.5; The Swingers 10-32
High Game: Brent Helwig 222; Melissa Carlson 189; Dan Carlson 188
High Series: Brent Helwig 556; Tom Grady 491; Tami Davis 484
High Team Game: Nice Pair 662
High Team Series: Nice Pair 1822

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Lady Ponies Record Losses to Albany and Argyle

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:26am

On February 8th, the Monticello Lady Ponies played at Albany. Down by 17 at the half, Monticello’s offense did score more points in the second half but ended up losing the game. The final score was Albany 58, Monticello 27.
“We played pretty well against a very good team. We played hard, showed a lot of hustle and improved since playing them the first time (we lost by 50 the first time),” said Coach Lori Brokopp. “Everyone on our team scored that night.”

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Ponies Keep Perfect Record in Conference Play

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:26am

The Monticello Ponies boys basketball team played at Argyle on February 10th. Up by 10 at the half, the Ponies went on to a 53-42 victory over the Orioles.
The Ponies jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead and the Orioles got close several times in the first half. Throughout the second half the teams traded points but the closest Argyle could get was 6 points.
Kade Ace and Jackson Eyler led the Ponies with 13 points each, with Ace pulling down 6 rebounds, while Ryer Indergand scored 11 points and had 5 rebounds, Evan Guenther scored 9 points and Brayden Ryan had 6 rebounds.

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Knights Beat Waterloo

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:25am

The New Glarus Glarner Knights boys varsity basketball team hosted Waterloo on February 10th. Leading 21-15 at the half, the Knights went on to win it. The final score was New Glarus 52, Waterloo 48.
Dain Walter led the Knights with 23 points, while A.C. Strok scored 17 points and Bryce Stampfli put 6 on the board.

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Sugar River Euchre

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 8:23am

With just four weeks left in the season, it’s crunch time for many teams. Several can only play the spoiler to those still with some hopes of being crowned champions. Starlight Express is in control sitting atop the rankings and hoping that they’re not the recipients of a spoiler alert. They did survive this past week by outscoring the J&M River Rats by 16. The Shufflers weren’t so lucky. They were hoping to end their losing streak and put themselves in a possible tie for second place, but the Pranksters had other ideas and outmaneuvered the Shufflers by 23.

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