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July 2017

Wed
26
Jul

Free Physicals for Uninsured High School Athletes

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 7:03am

Each year, almost 100,000 students participate in high school athletics in Wisconsin. Of those living in Dane County, it’s estimated that two to five percent lack health insurance to pay for the one thing the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association says they must have before they can even step on the field or the court to practice, a basic sports physical. 

Wed
26
Jul

Reminder of Real Estate Tax Second Installment Due

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 7:02am

Sherri Hawkins, Green County Treasurer, reminds taxpayers that the second installment of real estate taxes is due by July 31st. Please make checks payable to the Green County Treasurer. The Treasurer’s office is located in the Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, on the 1st floor, Room #6. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To mail payments, please remit to the Green County Treasurer, 1016 16th Ave., Monroe WI 53566. If you wish to receive a receipt, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope.

Wed
26
Jul

Naturalist Programs at Yellowstone Lake State Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:59am

Bring your kids and your curiosity up to Yellowstone Lake for fun, hands-on nature study programs with our Park Naturalist, Mark Sturnik.  Meet in the amphitheater near the campground. 
Programs are free, but admission to the state park requires a vehicle admission sticker.  The Park Naturalist is funded by The Friends of Yellowstone Lake State Park.  Yellowstone is located at 8495 Lake Road, Blanchardville and the Park Office can be reached at 608-523-4427.
Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. - “Fish Biology of Yellowstone Lake”.

Wed
26
Jul

Revised New Glarus Road Closures during Tour of Little Switzerland Bicycle Races

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:59am

The Brazen Dropouts Cycling Team out of Madison is hosting their second annual New Glarus Road Race event on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, called the Tour of Little Switzerland. The event is expected to bring more than 200-300 visitors to the community to compete in and observe the races. The Tour of Little Switzerland includes both a time trial race and road race on Saturday, July 29th, and a downtown road race on Sunday, July 30th.

Wed
26
Jul

Naturally Speaking

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:58am

Three organisms are now working together to make some birds sick enough to vomit.  Common Milkweeds are beginning to bloom.  This increases visits to the plant by Monarch Butterflies.  The insect may lay an egg on a leaf when it investigates the flowers.  A larva will hatch and begin feeding on the plant's leaves, consuming tissues and some milky latex. 

Wed
26
Jul

Klassy Named New Athletic Director at University of Illinois Chicago

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:56am

Chancellor Michael Amiridis has named Garrett Klassy the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Director of Athletics designate, pending final approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Klassy has more than 21 years of intercollegiate athletics experience, including recent leadership positions at George Washington University, the University of Oregon, the University of Alabama and Tulane University.
Klassy begins at UIC on August 15th. He will succeed Jim Schmidt, who has served as Director of Athletics for more than 22 years, and will retire August 1st.

Wed
26
Jul

Green County Emergency Management Asks for Damage Reports

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:55am

Tanna McKeon, Director of Green County Emergency Management, asks that Green County residents that experienced any damage from the storms last week to report the damage to her office, (608) 328-9470.
Damage to report includes water in basements (six inches or more), wind damage, or any other storm related damage. It’s important to report any and all storm damage as it shows state and federal government the impact of the storms in Green County. The Red Cross has provided clean up kits for affected residents.

Wed
26
Jul

Facing Flood Damage? Don't be Left High and Dry by Transient Contractors Known as Storm Chasers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:54am

Recent torrential rains have brought devastating flooding to southeastern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted local contractors for repairs and to be on the lookout for transient contractors (or “storm chasers”).

Wed
26
Jul

Alphornman Sprint Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash 'N Dash!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:52am

2017 Registration is now open for the Alphornman Sprint Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash ‘N Dash!  Visit the ‘Register’ page at http://www.newglarusalphornman.com for additional information.  The Alphornman Triathlon and AlphornKids Splash ‘N Dash will be held on Sunday August 6, 2017, mark your calendars! Swim a 1/4 pool swim (waves according to swim times and divisions), bike 15 miles through beautiful Wisconsin country roads and run three miles along the edge of America’s Little Switzerland.

Wed
26
Jul

Red Cross is Urging Blood Donors of All Blood Types to Give Now

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:47am

Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood donations to meet the needs of patients.
Your donation is needed now to help ensure patients don’t go without potentially lifesaving transfusions.
Do you know someone who has never donated before? Please encourage them to make an appointment with you. New donors are needed to help overcome shortages this summer.
The New Glarus Community Blood Drive is being held on Friday, August 4, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Bible Church, sponsored by the Swiss United Church of Christ.

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