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Lake Country

SNAPSHOTS From Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties May 2011

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Things to do, places to go New Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center at Wildlife Refuge A winter flashback

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WANTED: Pictures of YOU As the May issue of Lake Country Snapshots prepares to go to press, it looks like spring might actually be here — for real! It’s been a long winter, but, like many of our readers, Lake Country Snapshots is ready for a breath of fresh air and a new look. During the next few months, we’ll be making some

changes to our publication — your publication. That means we want to see more submissions from Juneau, Adams and south Wood county residents. It’s already difficult to remember how cold and long winter was as you look at some of the readersubmitted winter pictures, isn’t it? You might see some familiar faces in this

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issue — and we want you to see more! The only way to do that is to make sure you are sending us your snapshots. At the lake, at the park, wherever you go to enjoy what Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties have to offer. We’d also like to start featuring a lake home. Do you have one of the “just have to see” homes

that looks over the lake or has the best view of the wonderful Wisconsin wildlife? Let us know! We’d like to talk to you about what makes your home special and get some photos so others can experience what you get to see everyday. As you can see by some of the photos here, this publication is about you, the residents of Ad-

ams, Juneau and south Wood counties. We want to see your smiling faces, your fish, your cookouts, your fun! Send photos and stories to Deb Cleworth, content editor, at deb.cleworth@ cwnews.net, lcsnapshots@cwnews.net or Lake Country Snapshots, c/o 220 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. Our publica-

tion dates are April 15, May 20, June 17, July 14, Aug. 17, Sept. 14 and Nov. 18. Submission deadline is the first of the month prior to publication. Will you be the face we see in our next issue? I hope so! Deb Cleworth, content editor Lake Country Snapshots

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Wakely’s Sugar Bush/ Earth Preservation Day: Help gather sap from the trees and observe it being cooked down to make maple syrup and sample some of the homemade maple syrup on pancakes. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Point Basse, Nekoosa. 715-423-3120; www.historicpointbasse.com.

Last weekend of Nekoosa Walleye Days along the Wisconsin River

Moundview Memorial Hospital and Clinics, bake sale, 9 a.m. until sold out. 402 Lake St., Friendship. 608-339-6310.

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Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival. Buena Vista Wildlife Area Bancroft. $2 wristband allows entrance to most events. www.prairiechickenfestival.org.

HCE (Home Community Educators ) International Day, 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. Finland is the featured country. Film, craft corner, cooking corner, food. Free-will offering. 715-325-6244.

Monroe Prairie ATV Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. Little Ole’s, 1881 Highway Z, Arkdale 6:30 p.m. Find out more about the club at www.monroeprairieatvclub.com.

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Lake Arrowhead Pines driving range. 10 a.m. 715-325-2904

Easton White Creek Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Lions Park City Rd H. 608-2542785

Ice Breaker Sponsored by the Barnum Bay Yacht Club Petenwell Lake 715-325-6555

Rapids Angels Motorcycle Club Motocross race, 715-325-8014

Friends of Sandhill Open House. Join volunteers of Friends of Sandhill for a day of family fun exploring nature’s secrets on Sandhill. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 Highway X, Babcock. 715-884-2437; www.dnr. state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill/

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Easter Sunday

Blood drive at Adams High School, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information contact Christina Patrin at 608-3393921. 1109 E. North St., Adams.

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Sand County Player’s Dinner Theater spring show, “The Complete History of America Abridged” Dellwood

Pavilion, 608-339-3725. Dinner shows. sandcountyplayers@yahoo.com; www.sandcountyplayers. com

Energy environmental day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.

Old Farmers Antique Club & Grand Marsh Lions Spring On The Farm; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morgan Farm, 2759 Highway B, Grand Marsh.

Grand opening for Necedah National Wildlife Refuge for new Visitor Center. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, W7996 20th St. West, Necedah. www.fws.gov/midwest/ necedah; 608-565-4403.

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S a n d County Player’s Dinner Theater spring show, “The Complete History of America Abridged” Dellwood Pavil-

ion, 608-339-3725. Dinner shows. (May 5 is show only) sandcountyplayers@ yahoo.com; www.sandcountyplayers.com.

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Adams County flea market opens for the season. 556 S. Main St., Adams. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday www.adamsfleamarket.com.

Shermalot Ski Team flower sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-325-3553.

North Central Trap Collector’s Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to noon, Adams County Fair Grounds.

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Monroe Prairie ATV Work and Play Day, 9 a.m. Trail Head, on Badger Avenue. www.monroeprairieatvclub.com.

Dutch oven cooking. Great food makes any outdoor experience better. Join Laura Huber and practice techniques for successful outdoor meals. This workshop specializes

in the use of Dutch ovens. Participants eat what they cook. $25 fee includes meal and refreshments. Register by April 29. Limit 30 people. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 715-884-2437; www. dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill.

Spring Home Party at Rapids Mall. Browse amongst the variety of home-based business who are present in the mall including such notable as Avon, Pampered Chef, Party Lite and Mary Kay. 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com.

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5th Annual Petenwell Musky Challenge - Tournament held on the Petenwell Flowage and the Wisconsin River. Entry Fee $200/boat. Fri. night registration/rules meeting required; Sat. night tournament Banquet; Sun. afternoon awards ceremony Ridges Golf Course at 7:30 p.m. Ridges Golf Course & Banquet Center, Wisconsin Rapids. 715-424-0452, www.forciersguideservice. com.

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Rome Ladie’s auxiliary, 7 p.m., Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.

Spring Salad Luncheon, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Center. St. Joseph’s Center in Adams. 608-339-3485 or sjpccw@gmail.com.

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The 15th annual Petenwell Musky Challenge. Tournament held on the Petenwell Flowage and the Wisconsin River. Entry Fee $200/boat. Friday night registration/ rules meeting required. Saturday night tournament banquet Sunday afternoon awards ceremony. Ridges Golf Course & Banquet Center, Wisconsin Rapids. 715-424-0452, www. forciersguideservice.com.

Packer Day at Pineland Campground. William Henderson and Santana Dotson scheduled to appear. The Gilbert Brown Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring a football camp for all kids ages 6 to 18. The camp will feature lessons on football – football 101. This camp is specifically for girls and boys who have an interest in learning the fundamentals of being part of a team. All participants will take part in drills, learn sportsmanship, catching and throwing the football. Wear comfortable and tennis shoes. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pineland Camp-

and other archery sponsors. Registration fees are $30 for flights and $80 for open divisions. To register, contact Mike Strassman at 715-834-9975.

ground. $25 - $150.00 per child depending on the package. Find out more at www.monroeprairieatvclub.com.

Spring Arts and Crafts show at the Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715421-3500.

Adams County Historical Society Voices From The Past, Civil War 150 Anniversary, McGowan House, 608-339-7732.

Wonewoc old-fashioned day 1 p.m. (parade at 2 p.m.) Events include: Craft show, antique and coin appraisal, magic show, kayak demos, crosscut saw competition, kids’ games, areas largest antique/classic car and tractor show, villagewide garage sales. Downtown Wonewoc. For more information, call Tonia Schumann 608-464-3210 or 608-464-7298.

Calling all frogs. Join herpetologist Dan Nedrelo on a night-time “frogging” adventure, searching for and identifying frogs in their marshland boudoirs. Meals and refreshments on your own. Hip boots required, and available on request. Register by May 6. There is a limit of 25 people. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sandhill Wildlife Area, Highway X, Babcock. $20. 715-884-2437; www. dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill.

21 The Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival is set for April 15 to 17. If you attend, send us some pictures.

Brunch with the Birds. Celebrate the arrival of our feathered friends with the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge over brunch. Guided bird walks for all skill levels of bird watchers will begin at 7 a.m. Brunch ($6 per person) begins in the Visitor Center at 11:30 a.m. Call 608 565-2551 to register for the walk and/ or brunch.

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A T V safety classes at Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. Call 715-325-8013 for more information.

Monroe Prairie ATV trails open. www. monroeprairieatvclub.com.

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A r m e d Forces Day Celebration in Camp Douglas. Tournaments, parade, bands, beer tent, fly-over, carnival, car show, Little Miss Pageant, and more. Huge celebration. More information to follow. Nelson Park and Downtown Camp Douglas. 608 -427-3104.

Wine Etc. Wine tasting, entertainment, food, music, and raffle. Tourdot Winery, 3619 13th Ave., Wisconsin Dells. 608-3390504; www.tourdotwinery. com.

Monroe Prairie ATV Club meeting, 10 a.m., Cat’s Down the Road, 899 Highway 13. Find out more about the club at www. monroeprairieatvclub.com.

and 22 Badger Pro Am hosted by Wisconsin Archery Alliance. No membership required, open to all archers. Anyone can enter and anyone can win monetary payout. Shooting begins at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Last shooters begin shooting at 9:30 a.m. (unless extended for more participants). Shooters may register on site before 7:30 a.m. Saturday annd must shoot both days. Robinson Park in Wisconsin Rapids off Apricot Street on the north side. Concessions available at the park. Spectators welcome (bring a lawn chair). Vortex novelty shoot offers prizes from Vortex optics

Law Enforcement Day. Local and state law enforcement, agencies demonstrate the latest equipment, personnel, tactics and vehicles, including Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, Wood County Sheriff, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and state troopers. Rapids Mall, 555 West Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com.

Annual Adams County Dairy Breakfast, Adams-Friendship Middle School, 420 N. Main St., Adams.

Hill climb at Dyracuse Park, 8 a.m. www. dyracusepark.dustndirt. com. Regular park spring hours are 3 p.m. to dusk on Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sundays. Memorial Day through until Labor Day hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Open on Memorial Day. Daily passes are $10. Single season pass is $100, family season pass is $150. Call 715-325-8014 or 715-325-8013 for park information. www.rapidangels.com.

Motorcycle Hill Climb. Motorcycle riders compete for the fastest time at this American MoMemorial Day torcycle Association sanctioned event. Registration starts at 7 a.m., race begins at 11 a.m. Dyracuse Adams Flea Market Motorcycle Recreation opens today. Area, off of Highway 13 on Highway D, Rome. 715886-3230; www.rapidangels.com Send calendar events to Deb Cleworth at deb.cleworth@ cwnews.net. Include event Grass Grinder Golf and short description, time Scramble, Lake Ar- and place, any admission rowhead, 715-325-2968. fees and a number, e-mail or website readers can call for more information. Deadline for the June issue Great of Lake Country Snapshots Lakes Watercross Jet Ski is April 29. Don’t forget to Races. The Lure Bar & Grill. send pictures of the fun at 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. these events for upcoming issues. 715-325-6555.

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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Opens a New Visitor Center

ecedah National Wildlife Refuge would like to invite everyone to the grand opening of our brand new Visitor Center. Join us at 10 a.m. April 30 for a ribboncutting ceremony. followed by a day of exciting activities. Enjoy the following activities with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff, volunteers and partners: • 9 a.m. to noon: Youth in the Outdoors Field Day, sponsored by Outdoors Forever, will christen our new outdoor classroom. Registration is required for the youth event. • 10 a.m.: A ribbon cutting ceremony will open the new visitor center. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Participate in programs, workshops, guided hikes, fishing and enjoying the new building. We are proud to have Stan Tekiela join us for the day sharing his passion and stories of the birds around us. Workshops about native landscaping will be held next to the center and participants will receive a free tree to take home with them. Guided hikes will help birders of all skill levels experience the wonders of spring migration. Sign up while at the visitor center for a free fishing event with experienced anglers. Enjoy a building built with the earth in mind. New green technologies were designed into the building helping reduce the amount of waste from construction and reduce consumption of products and energy. Learn more during programs and from new interactive exhibits. When

you are done learning about the building, explore the habitats and inhabitants of the refuge through hands-on exhibits. Discover what the refuge has to offer in every season. Necedah’s newest addition accompanies more than 230 species of birds, hundreds of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Visitors have a magnificent starting point for all of the opportunities to fish, hunt, hike and enjoy nature. Hike one of the two new boardwalk loops that take visitors through a mosaic of habitats on the refuge. Walk above the water of the wetlands, through the prairies and savannas before returning to the visitor center. Don’t miss the one-of-a-kind items at the new bookstore and gift shop operated by the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The Friends are hosting a bookstore naming contest and will be announcing the winning name at the grand opening. Stan Tekiela and others will participate in book signings throughout the day. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located five miles west of Necedah just off of Highway 21. Turn north onto Headquarters Road for two miles and follow the T to the left where you will see the visitor center signs. Submitted by Katie Goodwin for the Necedah Wiildlife Refuge. She can be reached at 608-565-4403 or katie_goodwin@fws.gov.

Sandhill cranes are one of the eye-catching sculptures at the new center. Submitted by Katie Goodwin, Necedah Wildlife Refuge.

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Bird watching canoe trip set

oin Mosquito Hill Nature Center and the New London Parks & Recreation Department for a Bird Watching Canoe Trip — and don’t forget to bring your binoculars. Two opportunities are planned to watch the spring bird migration unfold right before your eyes. Mosquito Hill naturalist Steve Petznick will lead you through the scenic Mukwa Wildlife Area or on the secluded Embarrass River. You are more than welcome to bring your own boat and lifejacket or we can fit you with a canoe rental and lifejacket and all participants receive a coupon booklet for local businesses. You must register for each trip separately.

All ages are welcome; youth 14 and under must ride and will not be permitted to paddle. Paddling experience is preferred. If you are bringing your own boat please indicate this when you register. In case of poor weather conditions, the trip will be canceled and money will be refunded. Both trips start at Mosquito Hill Nature Center. Register at the New London Parks and Recreation office, 215 N. Shawano St., New London; by calling 920-982-8521; or online at www.newlondonwi.org.

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2010 SNO-BLAST Lake Arrowhead is host to the annual SnoBlast winterfest in Rome, held Feb. 11-13 this year. Now a memory as green grass starts to replace the February snow, participants enjoyed a variety of events throughout the weekend, braving the Wisconsin winter elements. A big thank you to the Lake Arrowhead volunteers and staff who assisted with events, with special thanks given to the John Edwards Student Council, Port Edwards, under the direction of Tammie Weis and Tami Kroening who assisted with the children’s games. We also appreciate the continued support from Lake Arrowhead members and businesses within the Wis. Rapids, Friendship-Adams,

Nekoosa and Town of Rome areas who provided items for the raffle and silent auction events. The annual SnoBlast raffle event has raised more $16,800 during the last 15 years, which has been donated to local serve and charity organizations. This year, $1,170 was donated to the following agencies/service organizations: Rome Fire Department, Adams County Humane Society, South Wood County Humane Society, Wood County Family Crisis Center, Tri-County Children’s Dream Foundation, Nekoosa Boys & Girls Club, the Lester Public Library Foundation and the Port Edwards Student Council. This brings the grand total of donations to more than $18,510.

Photos submitted by Erin Golly of Decorah, Iowa. Above: A group of cousin got together and made snow angels. The cousins included Mary, Katie, Grace and Ashlynn Golly. Top: Mary Golly (from Iowa) ready for her first snowmobile ride on the trails around Castle Rock Lake.

Photos and story submitted by Pamela Koeshall of Lake Arrowhead

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79th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament

Top left: Jumpers make their way up to the starting gate of the 10 Meter Jump as they compete in the 79th annual Ski Jumping Tournament sponsored by the Tri-Norse Ski Club, Inc. at Dyracuse Mound in the town of Rome. Top right: Noah Pollard of the Black Hawk Ski Club lifts off as he competes in the J4 Male Division of the 22 Meter Jump Above: Finn Gessner of the Black Hawks Ski Club soars off the 52 Meter Jump as he competes in the J3 Male Division Middle: Hunter Smith soars off the 52 Meter Jump as he competes in the J3 Male Division Photos by Doug Wojcik For Lake Country Snapshots

Showing some Packers love Submitted by Marilynn Dudovick of Lake Arrowhead Marilynn Dudovick’s grandson, Pierce, 5, and Dudovick’s dog, Kobe, enjoy some fun rooting for the Green Bay Packers. PHOTOS BY MARILYN DUDOVICK

Adams-Friendship High School Green Devils spring sports Softball April 16: .10 a.m. Home against Black River Falls, (DH), A-F Softball fields April 19: .5 p.m. Home against Westfield, A-F softball fields April 21: ..5 p.m. At Richland Center, Richard Center High School April 26: ..5 p.m. Home against Wisconsin Dells, A-F Softball fields April 29: ..5 p.m. Home against Nekoosa, A-F Softball fields May 2: ....5 p.m. Junior varsity at New Lisbon, New Lisbon High School May 3: ....5 p.m. At Wautoma, Wautoma High School May 6: ....5 p.m. Home against Mauston, A-F Softball fields May 7: .....10 a.m. At Poynette Jamboree, Poynette High School May 9: .....5 p.m. At Sauk Prairie, Sauk Prairie High School May 13....5 p.m. At Westfield, Westfield High School May 17....5 p.m. At Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Dells High School May 20: ..5 p.m. At Nekoosa, Nekoosa High School May 24:...5 p.m. Rain date (to be announced) May 26....5 p.m. Regional quarterfinals May 31....5 p.m. Regional seminfinals June 2: ...5 p.m. Regional finals Baseball April 16: .10 a.m. At Westby Invite (Varsity) Westby High School April 16: .10 p.m. At Westby (Junior Varsity) (DH) Westby High School April 19: .5 p.m. At Westfield, Westfield High School April 26: .5 p.m. At Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Dells High School April 29: .5 p.m. At Nekoosa, Nekoosa High School April 30: ..10 a.m. Fathers Memorial Tournament, Adams-Friendship baseball fields May 3: .....5 p.m. Home against Wautoma, Adams-Friendship baseball fields May 6: .....5 p.m. At Mauston, Mauston baseball fields May 7: .....5 p.m. At Portage, (DH), Portage High School May 13:...5 p.m. Home against Westfield, Adams-Friendship baseball fields May 14:...10 a.m. Adams-Friendship tournament, Adams-Friendship baseball fields May 14:...10 p.m. Freshmen at River Valley, River Valley High School May 16: ..5 p.m. Home against Markesan (Varsity and JV) Adams Friendship baseball fields May 17: ..5 p.m. Home against Wisconsin Dells, Adams Friendship baseball fields May 20:...5 p.m. Home against Nekoosa, Adams Friendship baseball fields May 21:...10 p.m. JV Quad, Adams-Friendship baseball fields May 24:...SCC Rain Date May 27:...Regional quarterfinals May 31:...Regional semifinals June 1: ....Regional finals Track and Field April 16: . At UW-La Crosse April 26: .3:30 p.m. Adams-Friendship Invite, Adams-Friendship Middle School April 29: .At Reedsburg, Reedsburg High School May 3: ....At Nekoosa, Nekoosa High School May 5: ....SCC-Coulee Challenge @ UW La Crosse May 9: ....At Berlin, Berlin High School May 13: ..Wisconsin Dells Invite, Wisconsin Dells High School May 17: ..SCC Meet, Nekoosa High School May 19: ..SCC Meet Rain Date, Nekoosa High School May 23: .Regionals, Wisconsin Dells High School May 26: ..Sectionals, Boscobel High School June 3: ....State meet at UW La Crosse June 4: ...State meet atUW La Crosse

Adams Assembly of God 2202 Hwy. 13 South (608) 339-3878 Rev. Mark Stevens Sunday: 10:00 am; 6:00 pm Faith Baptist Church 150 Goggin St. •P.O. Box 279 (608) 339-2678 Rev. Steve Poludniak Sunday: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 243 North Linden St. (608) 339-6102 Pastor John R. Krebs Sun: 9:00 am Mon: 7:00 am

St. James Catholic Church 100 Bartell St. (608) 427-6762 Father John Ofori-Domah Sat: 6:00 pm Sun: 10:30 am

Arising Christian Church 205 W. Second St. (608) 339-7766 Pastor Doug Schauer Sun: 10:00 am Thur: 7:00 pm

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 33458 Hwy. 21 (608) 427-3114 Rev. Maxine Gray Sunday: 10:30 am

Friendship Congregational Bible Church 100 S. Adams St. • (608) 339-9522 Pastor Richard Church Sunday: 9:30 am

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 215 Douglas St. (608) 427-6592 Rev. Maxine Gray Sunday: 9:00 am DELLWOOD

Trinity Congregational Church 148 N. Grant St. (608) 339-6717 Pastor Richard Corning Sunday: 9:00 am

United In Christ Lutheran Church 1857 Hwy. Z (608) 564-7848 Pastor T. Christian Nelson Sunday: 8:30 am

Trinity Lutheran Church 110 S. Grant St. (608) 339-3515 Pastor Doug Steinke Sunday: 10:00 am

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ARKDALE Trinity Lutheran Church 1650 Church Street (608) 564-7920 Rev. Terri Skildum Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am (except Holidays) BIG FLATS Big Flats Community Church 1326 Hwy. C (608) 564-7777 Pastor Milt Duntley Sunday: 9:30 am Zion Lutheran Church of Big Flats 886 Big Horn Ave. Pastor Doug Steinke Sunday: 8:30 am CAMP DOUGLAS Bethel Baptist Church N9498 First Ave. (608) 427-3580 Pastor Thomas Baker Sunday: 10:30 am & 7 pm

East Lemonweir Lutheran Church W8943 Cty. Rd. (608) 562-3946 Pastor Wendy Ruetten Sunday: 10:30 am Grace Lutheran Church 226 Erickson St. (608) 462-5398 Sat: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 110 Spring St. (608) 462-5875 Father Brian Konopa Sunday: 9:30 am Word of Grace & Truth Christian Fellowship 227 Main St. (608) 462-8932 Pastor Dale Toltzman Sunday: 9:30 am FRIENDSHIP Adams-Friendship Church of Christ 1183 Czech Ave. • (608) 3392645 Sunday: 10:00 am

St. Joseph Catholic Church 807 W. Lake St. • (608) 3393485 Father James P. McNamee Sat. 5:30 pm; Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 406 E. Lake (608) 339-9655 Bishop Dyer Sunday: 11:30 am GRAND MARSH First Congregational UCC 2537 Franklin St. (608) 296-3255 Sunday: 10:30 am LYNDON STATION St. Mary’s Catholic Church 117 Juneau St. (608) 666-2421 Father Ronald Zinkle SJ Sat: 8:00 pm Sun: 9:30 am MAUSTON Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 701 Grove St. (608) 847-6690 Pastor Dan Dibbert; Assistant John Stake Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am Bible Baptist Church 148 Grayside Ave. (608) 847-6059 Sunday: 10:45 am Church of the Nazarene 975 Nazarene Drive (608) 847-6299 Pastor Michael Postell Sunday: 10:45 am

Faith Christian Church N4691 Hwy. 12 & 16 W. P.O. Box 296 (608) 847-4019 Pastor Paul Shirek Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm

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Mauston Church of the Nazarene 975 Nazarene Drive (608) 847-6299 Rev. Michael Postell Sunday: 10:45 am

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Monroe Center Community Church 993 Hwy. Z Pastor Robert Collies Sun: 10:00 am

First Baptist Church W6295 23rd St. (608) 565-3880 Rev. Dr. Vernon H. Parks Sunday: 10:30 am

Mauston United Methodist Church 420 Suszycki Drive (608) 847-5964 Pastor Bob Kenas Sun: 8:15-9:15 am; 9:45-10:45 am

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 2001 S. Main St. (608) 565-2488 Fr. Hector Moreno Sat. 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 & 12:00

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church N6865 Evergreen (608) 562-3125 Father Amala Joseph Sunday: 8:15 am

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 1106 S. Main St. (608) 565-7252 Rev. James Link Sun: 10:30 am Wed: 7:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 401 Mansion St. (608) 847-6054 Father Cheriyan Thomas Sat: 5:00 pm Sun: 8:00 & 10:30 am

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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church-WELS 517 Grayside Avenue (608) 847-4108 Pastors: Joseph Fricke & Collin Vanderhoof Sunday: 7:45 & 10:30 am Mon: 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church 525 South Washington St. (608) 562-3519 Pastor Delbert P. Oatsvall Sun: 10:45 am & 7:00 pm

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses N3540 Hwy. 58 (608) 847-4551 Sunday: 9:30 am The Lighthouse Church 318 E. State St. • P.O. Box 456 (608) 548-6222 Sun: 10:45 am Wed: 7:00 pm

Bethany Lutheran Church 618 W. River St. (608) 562-3807 Pastor Wendy Ruetten Sun: 9:00 am

Lone Rock Baptist Church N8197 6th Avenue (608) 427-6471 Pastor Ray Anderson Sunday: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 208 Allen Rd. (608) 562-3112 Pastor Martin Luchterhand Sun: 9:15 am St. Paul’s Catholic Church 408 River St. (608) 562-3125 Father Amala Joseph Sat: 6:30 pm Sun: 10:00 am

United Methodist Church 116 W. Bridge St. (608) 562-3811 Pastor Jury Sun: 10:45 am NEW MINER St. Paul’s Lutheran Church N15296 19th Avenue (608) 565-7252 Rev. James Link Sunday: 8:00 am QUINCY St. John’s Evangelical-LCMS 2823 Hwy. Z (608) 339-7869 Pastor T. Christian Nelson Sunday: 10:15 am ROME Lakes Area Christian Fellowship Rome Town Hall (715) 325-6026 Rev. Delbert Rossin Sunday: Informal Worship 9:30 am (bring lawn chairs) Woodland Lutheran Church (ELCA) 280 14th Avenue (715) 325-3686 Pastor Stan Kwiecien Sunday: 9:00 am WONEWOC St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran 119 Southeast St. (608) 464-3212 Pastor Kevin Cortez Thur: 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am United Methodist Church 208 N. East St. (608) 464-3942 Pastor LaVerne Larson Sunday: 11:00 am

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Sand County Players present their spring play Rehearsals are in full swing, and Christopher Bongen, who will direct, “The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s The Complete History of America (abridged)” by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, has announced the talented cast for the Sand County Players spring show. Not only will Christopher direct the show, he will also be one of the talented members of the three man cast. Audiences would have first seen him as Bill Ray in the fall production, “On Golden Pond.” He is no stranger to theater, as he graduated with a bachelors of fine arts in acting from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005. He assisted Carla Brynes as assistant director of “On Golden Pond,” so knows both sides of a production. He has a vision for this show that is totally his own and has basically memorized the entire script. He has chosen veteran actors Bob Goodhue and Tom Wetzel as the other two performers you will see on stage this spring. Tom was seen most recently as Norman Thayer in “On Golden Pond” and Bob, who directed “There Goes the Bride,” was last seen on stage in “Best

Laid Plans” in the fall of 2009. These three talented actors will keep you laughing right from the start. You will be totally surprised at the interesting bits and pieces of our history that you never knew, things that weren’t taught in social studies class. Audience participation in a play is always a crowd pleaser and this show is no exception. You never know, you might be dragged out of the audience to take a turn on the Dellwood stage. Christopher is hoping that a talented, creative crew of builders, painters and prop designers will assist him in this endeavor. There are plenty of jobs, one that might be just for you. If you have a secret dream, a desire to be a part of the Sand County Players’ family, please let Christopher know. Contact him at christopherbongen@hotmail.com. He will welcome any amount of assistance you can provide. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office, 500 Main St., Friendship and at Carole’s Fashion Delights, 248 S. Main St., Adams, through the run of the show. Show dates are April 29 and 30; and May 5, 6, 7 and 8.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s The Complete History of America (abridged) by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor is presented through an agreement with Broadway Play Publishing. Submitted by Hariet Dehlinger for Sand County Players. For more information, go to the Sand County Players’ website at: www.sandcountyplayers.com.

GET OUT AND GO • What: Sand County Players present: “The Reduced Shakespeares Company’s The Complete History of America (abridged)” • Dinner shows: April 29, 30, May 6 and 7. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; Matinee is May 8 with a noon meal, show at 1 p.m. • Show only: 7 p.m. May 5. • Tickets:$22 in advance, $23 at the door for dinner and matinee; $9 in advance, $10 at the door for show only. • Available at: Adams County Chamber of Commerce Office 500 Main St., Friendship and at Carole’s Fashion Delights 248 S. Main Street in Adams. Tickets also available by mail. Mail check payable to the Sand County Players and seat preferences to Carole’s Fashion Delights, P.O. Box 126, Adams, WI 53910. • More info: Call Carole’s at 608-339-3725; www.sandcountyplayers.com.

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