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May 2022

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May

Roger Bright Polkafest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:15am

The New Glarus Roger Bright Polkafest, one of the community’s longest running festivals, returns to draw visitors to downtown New Glarus from Friday, June 10th through Saturday, June 11th! In addition, the sold-out 2022 Beer, Bacon & Cheese Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Polkafest hours are as follows: Friday, June 10th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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May

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Pioneer Valley Outdoor

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:15am

Bekah Stauffacher, New Glarus Chamber of Commerce, and Josh Kammerud, New Glarus Fire Department, happily join the Ely Family, Lola, Jase, Rebekah and Charlotte, during their ribbon cutting at the grand opening of their new store, Pioneer Valley Outdoor.

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May

Memorial Day Program in Monticello

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:13am

The Memorial Day Program in Monticello will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Monticello School in the Rehmstedt Gym. All are welcome.

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May

Memorial Day Program in Belleville

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:12am

On Monday, May 30, 2022, there will be a ceremony at 10:00 a.m., at the Belleville Veteran’s Memorial Park. All are welcome.

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May

Students of the Month April/May

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:12am

Congratulations to our April and May Student of the Month recipients. Students are nominated by their teachers based on achievement, leadership, service, and character. Teachers have created personalized messages for each student, which were read to these students during a special pizza luncheon.
Thank you to Marcus Theatres for donating buy 1 get 1 free ticket and 2 free drink tickets, as well as Schwoegler Lanes for 3 free games of bowling and shoes to these recipients.

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May

Belleville Fire Department Holds 26th Annual Fish Boil

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:11am

Belleville Fire Department held their Annual Fish Boil fundraiser on Saturday, May 21, 2020. Preparation for the dinner included peeling 450 lbs of onions that were boiled with 400 lbs of potatoes and 700 lbs of fish. They also melted 110 pounds of butter.
When it was all over, the department served over 600 meals, and responded to a fire call during the dinner.

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May

HERBERT G. BAUMGARTNER

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:09am

Herbert G. Baumgartner, age 88 of Gratiot, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at SSM Health Hospice Home in Monroe after a long illness. He was born the son of Frederick A. Baumgartner and Anna S. Schneider on April 17, 1934, in New Glarus.

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May

Student News

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:08am

<strong>Krebs Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degrees</strong>
Kate Krebs, Monticello, was among 3,523 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 13 and 14. Krebs earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Grazing Livestock Systems from the college.
For the full list of May graduates, visit https://go.unl.edu/grads-may22.

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25
May

Click It or Ticket

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:08am

The New Glarus and Belleville Police Departments will intensify their enforcement of the mandatory safety belt law during the annual Click It or Ticket mobilization from May 23rd to June 5th. More than 300 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are expected to participate in this year’s Click It or Ticket, according to a joint news release from the New Glarus and Belleville Police Departments.

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May

Sisson Believes There Are Other Ways to Express An Opinion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:06am

Dear Editor,

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