January 2022

On January 6th, the Monticello Ponies varsity girls basketball team hosted Albany. Down by 30 at the half, the Ponies lost the game. The final score was Albany 73, Monticello 24.
“Albany is a good team with a lot of girls who can score,” commented Coach Lori Brokopp. “We struggled with their pressure defense.”
Leading the Ponies with 9 points was Ellie Gustafson, while Dalana Trumpy scored 7 points, Sarah Brokopp scored 4 points and Sadie Wilkins and Karlee Wilkins both had 2 points.

The Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus has started a food pantry for anyone facing food insecurities. They are open on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. The pantry will be located on the lower level of the Zwingli House, adjacent to the church at 18 5th Avenue.
The inventory consists of non-perishable food items and personal care items.
Delivery is available within village limits, please call the church office at (608) 527-2119.

Monticello Schools is excited to invite young families in the area to their first “District Day”. This event will take place on Saturday, January 29th, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., and is aimed at newer families in the district or those with newborns on up. Offering young families an opportunity to learn and be excited for what the school and community has to offer. Chances to meet with multiple local daycare providers, the library, and our early education program, all of which will be hosting crafts and projects.

Is there a safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy? The answer is no. This even includes the period while trying to get pregnant. In fact, alcohol has risks to a pregnancy before a woman might even know she is pregnant. Alcohol crosses from maternal blood to the fetus. Potential risks alcohol can have on a pregnancy include: miscarriage, stillbirth, intellectual disability, and birth defects.