Recently in a video phone conversation with her entire family clan, father Joe, a lawyer and babysitter during Bethli’s absence, explained the local situation. “At first, Corona was the repressed problem across the United States, but then the population realized how serious the situation really is.” As he went on, the situation in New Glarus and in the entire Green Country district is fortunately much better than in large cities such as Milwaukee or even Chicago.
Demonstrations and riots
In addition to the Corona crisis, the situation around the unrest and protests over the brutal death of George Floyd has worsened. After a peaceful demonstration at the university south of Madison (only 30 minutes from New Glarus), left and right-wing extremist thugs from neighboring Minnesota and Illinois stormed the premises and demolished commercial buildings and cars after midnight. «I confidently hope that rural villages like New Glarus will be spared.
Confidence and fear
As Joe further describes, the main street in New Glarus is still almost deserted. ” Some wear masks, but others don’t, that’s up to everyone personally. ” Older people should stay at home for the time being, but they can decide for themselves. Life is simply not what it was before Corona and now the many demonstrations in the various major US cities!
Many New Glarus people also fear that the same man could win the election as US president again in November 2020.
Conclusion
For Bethli, Joe and their five children there are currently only positive things. She has returned to her family healthy from her very tough, selfless Corona work in the care service in New York. And now you can look forward to your skiing holiday in Braunwald. Life goes on.
Martin Vogel, New Glarus friend and Stadtglarner from Ennenda.
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