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December 2020

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Dec

2021 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:24pm

One thing COVID has done for us is to create new virtual opportunities for learning that didn't exist last year. Farmers have been invited for years to create a nutrient management plan (NMP) for their land. This year is no different. The NMP is a balance sheet of nutrients in the soil available for crop production and allows the user to add their fertilizer (manure and commercial) inputs into the plan for each field.

Tue
29
Dec

Obituaries Published in the Post Messenger Recorder in 2020

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:22pm

<span class=plus_four><strong>JANUARY</strong></span>
SHIRLEY A. DISCH
Shirley A. Disch, age 89 of New Glarus, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 24, 1930, on the home farm in the Town of Primrose to her parents, Lawrence and Anna (Mitmoen) Meland.
MARIJO L. SANDLIN
Marijo L. Sandlin, age 76 of Oregon, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on March 14, 1943 in Madison, the daughter of Lyman and Evelyn (Brewer) Reynolds Sr.

Tue
29
Dec

Knights Win Over Wildcats

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:20pm

The New Glarus vs Belleville Highway 69 rivalry was renewed on December 22nd as the Glarner Knights hosted the Belleville Wildcats.
New Glarus held a 34-21 lead at the half and even though Belleville outscored them in the second half, the Knights came away with the 71-64 win.
Leading the Knights to victory with 17 points each were Nathan Streiff and Mason Martinson. Carter Siegenthaler hit four 3-pointers for 16 points and Dain Walter scored 13 points.

Tue
29
Dec

Lady Knights Win Over Argyle

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:13pm

On December 21st, the New Glarus Lady Knights hosted the Argyle Lady Orioles. With a 31-13 lead at the half, the Lady Knights outscored Argyle by the same margin in the second half and won the game. The final score was New Glarus 63, Argyle 27.
“Argyle came out swinging and we didn’t control or shoot the ball very well early,” said Coach Kevin Parman. “After we settled down and stopped committing silly fouls, shots started to fall and our defense took over. 9 of their 27 points came from the line!”

Tue
29
Dec

Sports Schedule

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:11pm

<i><strong>*Schedule may change at any time</strong></i>

<strong>Belleville Boys Basketball</strong>
January 4: At Mineral Point, 7:30 p.m.
January 8: At Watertown Luther Prep, 7:30 p.m.
January 11: At Monticello, 7:30 p.m.

Tue
29
Dec

Lady Ponies Win Over Argyle

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:10pm

The Monticello Lady Ponies traveled to Argyle on December 22nd to take on the Lady Orioles. With a 10-point lead at the half, Monticello held on to their lead in the second half to win the game. The final score was Monticello 46, Argyle 39.
“We were able to get to the free throw line and convert on our free throws. Both teams had girls in foul trouble,” said Coach Mark Gustafson. “Alexa Siegenthaler hit a couple of big free throws at the end of the game to help us get the win.”

Tue
29
Dec

Belleville Falls to Shullsburg in Overtime

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:10pm

On Tuesday, December 22nd, the Belleville Girls Basketball team traveled to Shullsburg, which is the #6 rated team in Wisconsin in Division 5.

Tue
29
Dec

Swiss Church Says Thank You

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:07pm

The Swiss UCC would like to thank the New Glarus community for their generous donations of food for our collection on Christmas Eve 2020. 1,225 pounds of food was delivered to Green Cares Food Pantry to assist local families in need. Thank you for your help in the endeavor!

Tue
29
Dec

Vote for Your Favorite Adventsfenster

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:07pm

New Glarus Adventsfenster window reveals wrapped up on Christmas Eve with the window at the Bible Church (pictured left).
To watch the virtual window reveals and for more information, like the New Glarus Adventsfenster Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/newglarusadventsfenster.
The public can vote on their favorite window until December 31st at 8:00 p.m. After voting closes, a 2020 Community Favorite will be announced. You can vote on as many pictures as you like.

Tue
29
Dec

Miracle in the Manger

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 2:03pm

Miracle in The Manger was held on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Zwingli UCC in Monticello. The event was postponed due to frigid temperatures on Christmas Eve.

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