November 2018

Tue
20
Nov

New Glarus Area EMS Receives Blankets to Help Comfort Young Patients

On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, New Glarus Area EMS was given 25 blankets from Blankets for Kids Wisconsin. The group has donated over 800 blankets since its inception in 2016. For more information about Blankets for Kids Wisconsin, check them out on Facebook.

Tue
20
Nov

New Glarus Fire Department Receives Grant

The New Glarus Fire District was awarded a grant of $2,800.00 to purchase fire fighting nozzles from the Compeer Financial Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program. The grant provided the NGFD the ability to replace obsolete and worn out nozzles with new equipment that allows for more efficient fire-fighting operations.

Tue
20
Nov

Ziegler Presented with Honorary American FFA Degree

Dan Ziegler, New Glarus, Wisconsin, recently received the Honorary American FFA Degree.
This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National FFA Organization works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Without the efforts of highly dedicated individuals, thousands of young people would not be able to achieve the success that, in turn, contributes directly to the overall well-being of the nation.

Tue
20
Nov

Quilts of Valor Presented at New Glarus American Legion Dinner

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, the Stuessy-Kuenzi American Legion Post #141 held their annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Before the dinner, representatives from the Sugar River Quilts of Valor Foundation held a ceremony presenting quilts to five local veterans.

Wed
14
Nov

Sunflowers, Burgers, Brats, and Beer

Buy a bag of birdseed and get a free, locally-produced burger or brat! Wash it down with local brew, and repeat.
The Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy and local conservation partners welcome the community to a harvest celebration and fundraiser Saturday, November 17, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the new Three Waters Reserve (formerly the front nine of the Decatur Lake Golf Course), located at 3941 Golf Course Road, Brodhead, WI.

Wed
14
Nov

Celebrate National Caregiver Month

November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to recognize and thank the many hard working and devoted people who make it their mission to keep a loved one happy and safe. You work hard and deserve to be recognized and celebrated!

Wed
14
Nov

Area Food Pantries Receive $45,000 From United Cooperative

Donations of $45,000 will reach Wisconsin community food pantries this month thanks to Beaver Dam-based United Cooperative, and matching funds from Land O’Lakes Foundation, CHS Foundation and CoBank.

Wed
14
Nov

Swiss Church Cookie Sale

The Swiss Church will hold it’s annual Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. There is always a delicious variety of candies, cookies, breads and bratzeli available for purchase. Items will be sold by the pound.
We hope you’ll join us at Swiss Church (18 5th Avenue) for this favorite annual event.
The handicapped accessible entrance is located on the north side of the church (4th Avenue). To get to Fellowship Hall, use the lower outside entrance, and take the elevator up one floor.

Wed
14
Nov

New Glarus Varsity Volleyball Award Winners

From left: Peri Erickson - Gym Rules Champion; Haiden Zimmerman - Captains Award; Brooke Watrud - Captains Award; Alexah Mellenberger - MVP and 2nd Team All-Conference.

Wed
14
Nov

New Glarus Varsity Volleyball Team

Back Row (L-R): Katherine Burgess, Jada Malaise, Peri Erickson, Zoe Moen, Megan Bellefeuille, Emma Marty, Lola Gillaspie.
Front Row (L-R): Lily Himmelmann, Brooke Watrud, Haiden Zimmerman, Tiara Owen, Alexah Mellenberger.

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