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December 2018

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Dec

NGM Football Awards

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:20am

Recently, the New Glarus-Monticello Football Team celebrated the 2018 season. The 2018 team finished with an overall record of 5-6/2-2 in the Capitol Conference, and earned a #7 seed in the WIAA play-offs. NGM defeated the #2 Prairie Du Chien Blackhawks to advance to Level II of the WIAA play-offs. NGM was eventually defeated by Horicon/Hustisford. During the banquet, the 2018 NGM seniors were recognized for their contributions to NGM Football.

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Dec

Monroe Clinic Volunteer Services Hosting Annual Christmas Festival

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:15am

Join Monroe Clinic Volunteer Services at their annual Christmas Festival on Friday, December 7. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Monroe Clinic Founders Hall, clinic building’s lower level, 515 22nd Avenue, Monroe. The Christmas Festival is a fundraiser for the Monroe Clinic Volunteer Services scholarship program.
This year, Monroe Clinic Volunteer Services has created many beautiful gift baskets that are wonderful for Christmas gift-giving.

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05
Dec

New Glarus Christmas Tree Lighting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:15am

Although the weather was cold and rainy on Saturday evening, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting was held at the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce Office.

Wed
05
Dec

Canton Glarus Family History Now Online

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:13am

In the following paragraphs you will read how collaboration has made a number of resources available for those investigating their Swiss Glarner families. The Green County Genealogical Society Research Center, located in the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, has Bob Elmer’s newsletters, a number of family histories, a surname file, and information on Swiss research. If you don’t have Glarner ancestors, don’t worry. The Research Center also has many resources for families from Green County and surrounding counties, Germany, and other states and countries.

Wed
05
Dec

Heidi Folk Festival Public Meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:12am

The Heidi Folk Festival Board invites you to a public meeting. Please join the informal gathering at the New Glarus Hotel Restaurant, 100 6th Avenue, New Glarus, on Monday, December 10th, at 6:30 p.m.
Your input is important to the Heidi Folk Festival Board; making plans for the future, and discussing past festivals.

Wed
05
Dec

Lunch With Santa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:12am

The New Glarus Youth Committee invites you to Lunch With Santa on Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the New Glarus Elementary School. Please enter at the rear or outside door to cafeteria.
Enjoy lunch, a Home Depot children’s workshop, crafts, a photo with Santa courtesy of Eichelkraut Photography, and a goody bag, all for $5.00 per person.

Wed
05
Dec

Progress on Library Project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:12am

The Village Board Ad Hoc Committee (Roger Truttmann, Petra Streiff, Peggy Kruse and Barb Anderson) has been meeting with members of the Library Board (Linda Hiland, Suzi Janowiak and Shelly Truttmann) to discuss the needs for the library facility.
The Ad Hoc Committee concurs with the Library Board that a 12,000 sq. ft. concept design is an appropriate starting point. The committee will offer a recommendation on a location that best fits the needs at a later date.

Wed
05
Dec

Students and Police Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:08am

Members of the Monticello Police Department and Monticello High School National Honor Society delivered complete Thanksgiving meals to local families on November 20th.

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05
Dec

Santa is Coming to Monticello

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:07am

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will make his annual pre-Christmas visit to Monticello on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the Monticello Fire Station from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Treats will be served and the fire department will be collecting food, new toys, new mittens and gloves for the Monticello Empty Stocking. When they’re done visiting with Santa and giving him their lists, the kids can ride a fire truck to Santa’s Workshop at Zwingli Church to shop for family members and then ride back to the fire station to meet back up with their parents.

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Dec

Holiday Luncheon

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:06am

The Monticello School District is hosting its Annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 19th. All parents, grandparents and community members are encouraged to attend.
Menu consists of Carved Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Stuffing, Glazed Carrots, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Butter, Dessert, Milk and Coffee.
Reservations are requested and should be made by December 12th. Cost for adults is $7.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door, and children under 5 are $4.00. Tickets may be purchased at the school office. Serving times are 11:00 a.m.-Noon and Noon-1:00 p.m.

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