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December 2022

Wed
28
Dec

What is the Green County Fairest of the Fair Up To?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:11am

Hello everyone, my name is Sharlene Swedlund and I am the 2022 Green County Fairest of the Fair from Juda, WI. Since the summer came to an end I have continued to keep very busy, some of you may have seen me out and about during Cheese Days, others have probably seen me at the World Dairy Expo in October, and most recently the Brodhead Fire and Ice Festival.

Wed
28
Dec

Prom 4 Pennies Event to be Held

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:10am

The Monroe High School Jr. Optimists Club is hosting their annual Prom 4 Pennies event on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Monroe High School, 1600 26th Street, Monroe, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
At this event, gently used and new prom dresses and tuxedos are available for no more than $40.00. All proceeds go to Jacob’s SWAG foundation, which advocates for suicide and mental health awareness. All area students are invited to shop at this event.

Wed
28
Dec

SSM Health Monroe Clinic Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Event

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:10am

SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group is offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Event on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at their main clinic located at 515 22nd Avenue, Monroe, WI.
At this event, COVID-19 boosters will be offered for ages 5 and older. Appointments and masks are required. To schedule, please call (608) 324-1815.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccine opportunities, please visit https://www.ssmhealth.com/coronavirus-updates.

Wed
28
Dec

WPA Offers Youth Pig Project Scholarships

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:09am

The Wisconsin Pork Association is once again offering Youth Pig Project scholarships. These scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to development of life skills and career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.

Wed
28
Dec

Town of New Glarus Tree Sale

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:09am

The Town of New Glarus Parks Commission is once more holding its annual Tree Sale to benefit local organizations. Species available this year are Dawn Redwood, Norway Spruce, Quaking Aspen, Red Splendor Crabapple, Tamarack, and White Oak, all at $4.00 each. Order forms went out in late October, but are the form is still up on the Town website at www.TownOfNewGlarus.com.
Tree pickup is expected to be Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Town Hall, 26 5th Avenue, New Glarus. Please check the Town website for updates.

Wed
28
Dec

Prune Oak Trees in Winter to Help Prevent Oak Wilt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:09am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin residents that now is the time to prune oak trees, as the risk of harmful pests spreading tree diseases, such as oak wilt, increases in the spring. Oak wilt is Wisconsin’s most destructive oak disease, killing thousands of healthy trees annually. It’s common in the lower two-thirds of the state and spreads farther north each year.

Wed
28
Dec

Sugar River Euchre

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:08am

December 8th proved to be another night to remember. There was a perfect score, a skunk and a cross corners called against a loan hand. The Trolls have had a tough start to the season and tonight was no different. It all started when Jolene Hook called a loan hand in hearts after Don Williams turned down a diamond. Jolene had the left, king, ten and nine of hearts, plus a suit ace. Don took her cross corners with the right, ace, and queen of hearts plus the king and nine of spades. Jolene led the left bower and Don took it with the right.

Wed
28
Dec

Lady Ponies Lose Close Game to Pecatonica

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:08am

The Monticello Lady Ponies played at Pecatonica on December 20th. Monticello was trailing 30-34 at the half, and could not overcome the Vikings in the second half. The final score was Pecatonica 57, Monticello 50.
“Ellie (Gustafson) did not play as much as she was dealing with an injury and sat out the 2nd half,” noted Coach Mark Gustafson. “Dalana Trumpy played very well for us. Got off to slow starts to both halves that hurt us. We battled back and still had a chance to win the game. Turnovers and missed shots hurt at the end of the game as well.”

Wed
28
Dec

Knights Fall to Hillmen

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:08am

The New Glarus Glarner Knights played at Platteville on December 21st. Down 18-33 at the half, the Knights kicked up their offense in the second half but were unable to overcome the Hillmen and lost the game. The final score was New Glarus 57, Platteville 72.
Leading the Knights with 26 points, including 5 3-point shots, was AC Strok, while Jack Leonard scored 9 points and Max Parman scored 7 points.

Wed
28
Dec

Lady Knights Win Two More, Are Still Undefeated

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:07am

On December 19th, the New Glarus Lady Knights played at Mineral Point. New Glarus is currently ranked #8 in Division 4 and beat the #9 ranked Lady Pointers by 19 points. The final score was New Glarus 59, Mineral Point 40.
Leading the Knights with 31 points was Alex Atwell, who also had 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Grace Nommensen scored 14 points with 4 rebounds and 9 assists, while Lindsey Schadewalt scored 5 points and had 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.

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