June 2018

Branch Manager Laura Vorpahl of Old National Bank in New Glarus recently presented Library Director Bronna Lehmann with a donation to the Belleville Public Library's ^Libraries Rock^" summer reading program. The library donation will be used to give all children who complete the summer reading program a book to keep."

Margaret J. Keller, age 94 of New Glarus, formerly of Monticello, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the New Glarus Home. Margaret was born on June 18, 1923, in Blanchardville, the daughter of Oscar and Marie (Buetzer) Kipfer.

Dear Editor,
Over the years, I’ve repeatedly been accused of being “opposed to the library,” most recently by a new Village of New Glarus trustee who has never even bothered to speak with me. I’d like to take a moment to set the record straight.
I believe libraries are an important “quality of life” municipal asset, as are parks, pools, green space, sports leagues, etc. The challenge in New Glarus (and elsewhere) is providing, operating and maintaining a balance of municipal amenities, in the absence of an unlimited budget.  

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on May 24th at Bailey's Run Vineyard and Winery. The vineyard/winery is located about a mile west of the Village of New Glarus on Klitzke Road, just off of STH 39. Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine either indoors or outside on the 132' deck with an amazing view of the country side.