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November 2020

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Nov

Dane County Parks Launches Two New Forestry Projects to Restore and Enhance Natural Areas

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:13am

Dane County Parks staff and volunteers work on dozens of sites across the county to restore natural communities that once dominated the area but are now increasingly rare. Two more projects will be starting soon to enhance oak habitats at Mud Lake Wildlife Area and Scheidegger Forest through the harvest of non-oak species. Revenue generated from the sale of timber will be used to advance ecological restoration goals on park lands.

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Nov

Turkey Drop Supports Belleville Food Pantry

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:13am

The Belleville Turkey Drop organizers would like to thank the Belleville community for their amazing generosity during these unprecedented times at their 9th annual Turkey Drop that took place on Friday, November 13th. It was unknown to how the turnout would be and it ended up being an incredible evening!!

Wed
25
Nov

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Additional $10 Million for Food Security Initiative

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:10am

Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced two of Wisconsin’s largest hunger relief organizations will receive an additional $10 million to help serve Wisconsinites experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement brings the total investment in Wisconsin’s agricultural and food industries during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to $75 million.

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25
Nov

Scammers Target Unsuspecting Pet Seekers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:10am

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is urging consumers to use caution when purchasing a new pet online after receiving multiple reports of scammers stealing money from unsuspecting purchasers.
How does this scam work?

Wed
25
Nov

ADK Sorority Donates to HCE Bookworms Program

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:09am

Monroe's Omicron chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Sorority recently made a generous donation in the amount of $100 to the Wisconsin Bookworms program of Green County Home & Community Education (HCE).

Wed
25
Nov

GRANT H. MEYER

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:08am

Grant Henry Meyer, age 23 months, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at American Family Children's Hospital from complications of MELAS, a condition that he was born with. He was born on December 30, 2018, the son of Paul and Cortney (Merry) Meyer.
Grant was always a happy, smiling, and strong child. He loved his mother, father, and brother dearly. Grant always wanted to share with those around him, and his family will continue that in his memory.

Wed
25
Nov

Dane County Recount Information

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:08am

Mount Horeb’s ballots were tallied again on Sunday, during Dane County’s official recount. When it was over, the results were identical to those following the November 3 Presidential Election. No votes were changed and none were thrown out.
“We went through everything and it came out perfect,” said Deputy Clerk Chrissy Kahl. “Everything was fine.”

Wed
25
Nov

Letters To Santa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:07am

Send your Letters to Santa to us now! We will publish them in the newspaper on December 24, 2020, and will forward them on to Santa in the North Pole in time for Christmas.
You may mail letters to PMR, PO Box 65, New Glarus, WI 53574, email them to pmr@newspubinc.com, fax to (608) 527-5285, or drop them off at our office using the box outside the door. All letters must be received by Noon on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Wed
25
Nov

Monticello Christmas Stocking Update

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:03am

As the holidays approach, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has generously supported Monticello’s Christmas Stocking Fund over the years! We are incredibly grateful for the organizations and families who are in a position to continue their financial support, especially during this emotionally and financially challenging year! The community’s support of the Christmas Stocking Fund has been truly remarkable, and it is just one more reason why Monticello is such a wonderful place to live!

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25
Nov

Bald Eagle Watching North of New Glarus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:03am

Two Bald Eagles perched side by side in a tree north of the Village of New Glarus last week. While it not uncommon to see Bald Eagles in the area, they are still a majestic sight.
The day before this picture was taken there was an adult and a juvenile Bald Eagle in the same area.
Last year the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources counted 1,684 active Bald Eagle nests across the state. That number is a dramatic increase from just 108 in the 1970s. In 2019, the birds nested in every Wisconsin county except Milwaukee.

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