January 2020

Recently the New Glarus Post Office experienced some route changes and reassignments. Because of that, their coverage area increased and required more space for their delivery vehicles. As a result, the Postal Service requested and the village board approved two stalls of reserved parking for their exclusive use. These stalls will help in the loading/unloading of the route vehicles and provide overnight space for their vehicles.

The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation, in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, and the Living Legacy Foundation, today announced its 2020 application period. Students pursuing music industry careers can apply for the college scholarship program now through March 31, 2020.
A total of four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding college students—in either their junior or senior year—majoring in music business and/or related fields at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

The Green County Sheriff’s Office is again offering DNR Hunter Safety classes in 2020. Our goal in providing this instruction is to reduce the potential for accidents, injuries and fatalities. We also look to reduce the potential for conflict between participants, landowners and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible and ethical use of the environment and our resources.

The Monticello Lady Ponies hosted the Orangeville Broncos on January 20th. Down by 6 at halftime, the Ponies battled back and won the game. The final score was Monticello 51, Orangeville 44.
Mackie Errthum led the way for the Ponies with 20 points, while Harley Disch scored 15 points and Miah Brokopp put 6 points on the board.
The Ponies played at Albany on January 21st. Down 21-7 at the half, the Ponies couldn’t keep up with Albany’s offense in the second half and lost, 22-53. No further information about the game was provided.