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There’s still time to enjoy the dwindling days of summer
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We also have a variety of photos taken by Daily Tribune news an you believe that summer is almost over? Despite the ridiculously hot and assistant and new Rome resident Robyn Norton, who has been dry weather we have seen this summer, when I flipped the calendar pages exploring her new surroundings with her camera in hand. And there over to August two weeks ago, I couldn’t help by sigh. Back to school, eveare some scenic shots as well. ning homework and fall sports schedules soon will fill my already-littered Keep your photos coming. There’s no better way to celebrate sumcalendar. mer and all that is great about the lakes area, than capturing your But, before I worry about how to squeeze all of that into my day, I get to enjoy one memories in photos. more family vacation this summer. If you have any ideas for things you’d like to see or read in Lake As the countdown begins, it never ceases to amaze me the beautiful surroundings Country Snapshots, or if you have suggestions for how to improve that we have in Wisconsin — and that definitely includes the Lake Country area. this publication, please let me know. You can call me at 715-345-2256 The perfect vacation for me involves relaxing in a wooded area, on a sandy beach, or email jamie.jung@cwnews.net. far from televisions, cell phone reception and my laptop. Nothing is more relaxing JAMIE than grabbing a book or a fishing pole and sitting along a glistening, blue lake and JUNG enjoying wildlife. Eagles soaring over the lake looking for a tasty treat, fish popping Jamie Jung up for a moment, and — one of my vacation favorites — the loons gliding across the Content editor lake. Lake Country Snapshots For this issue of Lake Country Snapshots, our local photographers were definitely on the same page when they sent in their images. While the last issue was full of beautiful sunsets, sunrises and landscapes, for this issue, many of our photographers shared their favorite wildlife images. We have photos of deer, ducks, cranes, eagles and even Cover photo: Dennis Connell of Nekoosa captured this photo of a fawn and its a turkey vulture found right here in central Wisconsin. mother on July 8 in the Lake Camelot area.
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Homegating Tips to make a game day party fun for everyone Game day is no time to be sidelined in the kitchen. Do a little pre-game planning so you can spend less time cooking and more time cheering on the home team. » Keep it simple. Instead of taking up space with a lot of dishes to hold condiments, use muffin pans. Each well in the pans can hold a different topping
for your burgers, hot dogs or chili. Put a spoon in each for easy dipping. It’s simple, fun, and you’ll have fewer post-game dishes to wash. » Set up a dipping station. Have a selection of salsas and guacamole available so everyone can have their favorite. From Wholly Salsa’s classics to the new red pepper mango or roasted tomato varieties, fans can find a salsa to cheer about. And for guacamole lovers, try Wholly
Playbook Guacamole’s all-natural, gluten-free varieties. In addition to chips, set out some of these tasty dippers: bell pepper slices, baked mozzarella sticks, shrimp, pita chips, bagel chips, jicama sticks or mini rice cakes. » Make sure you have enough. Don’t disappoint guests by running out of
munchies or drinks. Here’s how to figure out how much you need to prepare: » If you’re having 8 to 10 guests, figure on three different appetizers. For up to 16 guests, plan four or five appetizers. » For nonalcoholic drinks, plan on two 16-ounce cups per person. Plan on about two glasses of wine or three beers per person. » To have enough ice for drinks, as well as to keep drinks cold in a cooler, get about a pound and a half of ice per person.
Homegating Snackers Yield: 10 to 12 1 tube pre-made pizza crust (thin) 1 (7-ounce) package Wholly Guacamole dip 1 red bell pepper cut into small strips Roll out uncooked pizza dough on counter. Use football or other shaped cookie cutter to cut pizza dough and place on cookie sheet sprayed lightly with oil. Cook dough according to packaging instructions. Allow to thoroughly cool. When cool, spread with guacamole and use cheese shreds and pepper to create football laces and markings. Optional: Plate on a bed of shredded lettuce, and use sour cream to create field yard lines.
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Allow cream cheese to soften and warm to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Whip cream cheese at medium speed 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 ( 7 - o u n c e ) p a c k a g e W h o l l y for 3 minutes to fluff. Add guacamole and beat for another minute. Guacamole Season mix with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided half of lime juice and cilantro. 1 lime, juiced Transfer mixture to a 9-inch by 9-inch 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced pan, and dust with chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Mix together sour cream, chipotle, 1/2 2 cups sour cream 3 tablespoons chipotle peppers in teaspoon salt and the rest of the lime juice. adobo sauce, pureed Add to pan as the second layer. 1 cup 3-cheese blend shredded cheese Top with cheese; garnish with green 1/2 cup green onion, sliced 3/4 cup Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded onion and tomatoes. Serves: 6
September 2012 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 5 Guacamole Chicken Taquitos Yield: 28 taquitos 1 orange, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/3 cup yellow onion, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1 (7-ounce) package Wholly Guacamole 28 corn tortillas
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Mix together orange juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and 3 tablespoons canola. Add to chicken and marinate for 20 to 30 minutes. Heat remaining canola oil over medium high heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Reserve marinade for later. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on one side. Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes. Add reserved marinade, turn heat to low, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes. Shred chicken into a separate pan. Coat with a little of the reduced sauce — don’t use all of it or the taquitos will be oily.
Mix chicken with guacamole, cilantro and onion. Warm tortillas, between wet paper towels, in the microwave (about 5 at a time), or by dipping them into a hot pan with a few tablespoons of oil. Add about 2 tablespoons filling to each tortilla. Roll up and skewer with a toothpick to hold it together. For best results, prepare deep fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions, and fry in batches for 2 minutes. When all taquitos have been fried, warm them up in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. These game day recipes will score big with the crowd at your house. You can find more delicious ways to homegate at www.eatwholly.com.
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Tailgating Gone Gourmet Transform your traditional tailgating menu into a crowd-pleasing feast that will have your game-day friends thinking you’ve gone gourmet. Whether you’re rooting for the home team or away, you can serve up these savory dishes for friends around your backyard grill or with fellow fans at the field. To up your gourmet game, fire up the grill and fix this quick and easy chipotle marinated Grilled Skirt Steak. A Roasted Corn Salad embodies the fresh and zesty flavors of the season to keep you at the edge of your seat. Add lime juice to a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil and avocado. Then shake in as much Tabasco-brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce as your taste buds desire for a smoky finish. To find these and more recipes that will take your tailgate to the next level, visit www.TABASCO.com.
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diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice Makes 4 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Skirt Steak: 1 t a b l e s p o o n Ta b a s c o - b r a n d tender-crisp. When cool enough t o 1/3 cup Tabasco-brand Chipotle handle, cut corn from cob. In mediChipotle Pepper Sauce Pepper Sauce um bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground cumin red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, 1 large garlic clove, crushed Prepare skirt steak: In large bowl, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce and 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into combine chipotle pepper sauce, salt; toss to mix well. 4-inch pieces Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refriger- steak about 5 minutes, or until of Corn Salad: desired doneness, turning once. ate at least 30 minutes or overnight. 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked To serve, plate steak with corn Prepare corn salad: Preheat grill 2 large tomatoes, chopped to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 salad. 1 small red onion, diced 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and minutes, turning frequently, until Source: Family Features
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AUGUST » 18: Benefit Cruise In for Jeremiah’s Crossing, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dexter Park, Highways 80 and 54, Pittsville. “Cruise In” with your classic or custom car or truck, favorite motorcycle or tractor and help support Jeremiah’s Crossing, a therapeutic horseback riding ranch for kids with special needs. Entry donation of $5 per vehicle. Dash plaques and door prizes for show vehicles. Event also features vendors and crafters, family activities, raffles, food, cream puffs, therapeutic riding demonstration, music and more. Contact 715-323-2400 or website www.jeremiahscrossing.org.
» 18: Juneau County Fair, Juneau County fairgrounds, Highway 58 South, Mauston. Events: 8 a.m., Junior Horse Show; 11 a.m., Farmer Games at the ball diamonds; 2 p.m., Juneau County Livestock Show and Sale Buyers’ Reception; 3 p.m., Juneau County Livestock Show and Meat Animal Sale; 4 p.m., Auto/Truck Demo Derby ($12 adults, $8 children, Free 5 and younger); 5:30 p.m., Draft Horse Pulling ($5 adults, $2 children, free 5 and younger); 7:30 p.m., Dress the Cow Contest in front of the Dairy Barn; 8 p.m., The Strange Deja vu Band, between the ball diamonds (free). Contact www.juneaucountyfair. com. » 18: Universe in the Park, begins around sunset, Buckhorn State Park, Necedah. Students from the UW-Madison Astronomy Department will present a slide show, discussion and a question and answer session on the new astronomical discoveries or current topics. Telescopes set up for participation to view the moon, planets, star clusters and more. Contact 608-562-2789.
» 18 and 19: Way Cool Wine Trail, Burr Oak Winery, Highways 12 and 16, New Lisbon. Sangria and Winearitas. Contact 608-5625271. » 19: 50th Annual Grand Marsh Corn-N-Tater Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grand Marsh Lions Park, Grand Marsh. Roast beef, sweet corn, potatoes; bingo, kids’ rides, flea market, crafts, music and more. Contact 608-339-7657.
» 23: Pizazz -N- Jazz on the Patio, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pines Clubhouse Patio, Lake Arrowhead, Rome. Refreshments and entertainment. Contact 715-3253341 or arrowhead.happenings@ gmail.com. » 24: Hustlerfest 2012, Hustler. Events: 5:30 p.m., Supercross practice on track; 6 p.m., inflatable rides begin; 7 p.m., Supercross Race — bikes and quads, run by CMJ Raceway; 7:30 p.m., car extraction demonstration by Camp Douglas Fire Department, exhibit hall; 8 p.m., Divided Highway band, outdoor stage. Contact Penny at 608-427-3291 or www.hustlerfest.com. » 25: Annual Pig Roast, 11 a.m., Jackson’s Clinic, N1068 Highway K, Mauston. Contact 608-8475104.
» 25: Hustlerfest 2012, Hustler.
August 18: Juneau County Fair. » 19: BBQ Cook-Off, Travelers Inn & Convention Center, New Lisbon. BBQ competition — beef, chicken and pork. Trophies, door prizes, music and cash bar. $20 entry fee for BBQ competition, free admission for spectators. Contact 608-562-5141.
» 19: Juneau County Fair, Juneau County Fairgrounds, Highway 58 South, Mauston. Events: 8 a.m., 4-H Horse Fun Speed Show and Gymkhana; noon, parade, starting downtown Mauston and ending at the fairgrounds; 1:15 p.m., Junior Animals Awards Ceremony. Contact www.juneaucountyfair.com. » 19: Sunday Scramble and Chicken, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Castle Rock Golf Course, Welch Prairie Road, New Lisbon. Join in for golf and chicken; 9-hole scramble event begins at 2:30 p.m.; a Sunday chicken buffet is open to the public from 4:30
August 19: BBQ Cook-Off. p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact 608847-4658.
» 19: Juneau County Fair Grandstand Show, 3 p.m., Combine Demo Derby, grandstand, Juneau County fairgrounds, Highway 58 South, Mauston. Tickets at gate, $10 adults, $5 children
August 24: Hustlerfest. (6 to 12 years), free for children age 5 years and younger. An “All Grandstand Show” wristband for the 2012 Juneau County Fair is available for $39 adults and $29 children (6 to 12 years). Contact 608-847-6192 or www.juneaucountyfair.com.
» 20 to 26: All About The Moon, Office Discovery Center, Buckhorn State Park, Necedah. “The Moon Book” is featured for the Read to Lead Program. Stop by the office Discovery Center all week long for hands-on activities about the moon, or sit and read
Events: 7 a.m., sign up for Road Race, exhibit hall; 8 a.m., bike race, 11 mile and 23.9 mile, proceeds from the bike race go to benefit Stepping For Hunger; 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., pancake or sausage & biscuit breakfast and bake sale, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hustler; 8:30 a.m., sign up for Hound Hustle (dog walk), sponsored by Carl Nelson Animal Shelter; 9 a.m., Hound Hustle begins, all dogs must be on a leash; 9 a.m., volleyball, Hooterbowl; 11:30 a.m., parade; 12:30 p.m., pie-eating contest; 12:30 p.m., back seat driver contest; 1 p.m., nail driving; 1 p.m., kids pedal pull; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., bingo, Hustler Hall; 1 p.m., horseshoe tournament; 1 p.m., Supercross Race, run by CMJ Raceway; 1 p.m., chicken poop contest; 1:30 p.m., back seat driver contest; 1:30 p.m., bale-throwing contest; 2:30 p.m., chicken throwing; 3 p.m., Fire Department water fights; 6 p.m., pickled pigs’ feet bob, in the pig pen; 6:30 p.m., hog scramble, bring your own team of three and get dirty, limit of 40 teams, register 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the pig pen, four classes - kids, juniors, men, women; 8 p.m., Strange Deja vu outdoor concert; 8 p.m., Pat Watters Band in the Beer Palace,
September 2012 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 7 2012 People’s Choice Award for Bands in Wisconsin; 8:30 p.m., log-sawing contest. Contact Penny at 608-427-3291 or www. hustlerfest.com.
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» 25: Queen of the Holy Rosary Summerfest and Sauter Family Racing, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Queen of the Holy Rosary School grounds, Necedah. Live music by Illusive Sounds, country store, beer tent and food, air rides, hayrides, kiddie carnival, hourly 50/50 raffle, cash raffle, raffle for Packer football raffle signed by the 2011 team and coaches. Contact Virginia at 608-565-2919.
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» 25: Lake Area Church Concert, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, Rome.
tions providing entertainment at 11 a.m.; brats, burgers, beer and soda available for purchase. All profits donated to Never Forgotten Honor Flight. Cost is $8 per car in advance or $10 the day of the show. Spectator admission is free. Contact 715-325-5843 or wellsbj@scacable.com.
» 25: Moon Madness, 7 p.m., Amphitheater, Buckhorn State Park, Necedah. Join park staff for moon stories, activities and learn about nighttime in the forest. Contact 608-565-2789.
September 1: 21st Annual Lake Arrowhead Craft Show » 26: Hustlerfest 2012, Hustler. Events: 11 a.m., barbecue chicken, exhibit hall; 11 a.m., tractor pull; 11:30 a.m., bingo, Hustler Hall; 3 p.m., quilt auction. Contact Penny at 608-427-3291 or www. hustlerfest.com.
p.m., Travis Fitzgerald Memorial Park, Lyndon Station. Tickets six for $5. For tickets, contact Friends and Family Cancer Foundation at 608-418-3548 or friends.family@ hotmail.com.
» 30: Pizazz -N- Jazz on the Patio, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pines Clubhouse Patio, Lake Arrowhead, Rome. Refreshments and music from BOOM 42 featuring our “Wine Guy” Cory Lesperance on drums. Contact 715-325-3341 or arrowhead.happenings@gmail.com.
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SEPTEMBER » 1: 21st Annual Lake Arrowhead Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Arrowhead, Rome. More than 100 displays of quality handmade crafts from vendors within the tri-state area. Refreshments and freshly grilled food on site. Courtesy cart transportation and handicapped parking available. Rain or shine show. Contact 715325-2904. » 1: Reverend Raven & The Chain-Smokin’ Altar Boys, 7 p.m., Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, Rome. Rock the house with this renowned blues band. Contact 715-325-2904. » 1: Labor Day Bash Raffle, 8
» 3: Labor Day Celebration, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Robinson Park, Wisconsin Rapids. Area unions sponsor free music, children’s rides, pig roast, burgers, hot dogs, beer, soda and bingo. » 6: Fall Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Center, Adams. Sponsored by Partners of Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics. Hawaiian theme, raffle, and door prizes. Tickets cost $6 in advance at hospital gift shop or $6.50 at the door. Contact 608-339-8328. » 6: Home Town Rome Players present “Murder is Par for the Course,” written by Jack Pachuta, a mystery dinner theater,
5 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. supspect interviews, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, Rome. A fundraiser for the Lester Public Library of Rome Expansion Fund. Guests may join the fun and dress in golf attire. Menu includes choice of Chicken Kiev, Cod Four Seasons or half-rack of ribs, salad, potato, vegetable, dessert, coffee, tea or milk. Tickets cost $35 per person, you may reserve tables of 8; tickets available at the library. Contact 715-325-8990 or www.romeplayers.info/mysterydinner.html.
» 8: Fourth Annual Lake Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Lake Center Marina, Lake Arrowhead, Rome. Trophies awarded in 19 classes plus Best of Show, People’s Choice and Sponsor’s Choice. Mobile Music Produc-
» 8: Apple Dumpling Festival, Elroy Schultz Park, Highways 80/82 South, Elroy. Tunnel Trails Half Marathon, Apple Dumpling Dash 5K run/walk, and the Green Apple .75K Kids Fun Run. Apple dumplings available all day, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. pancake breakfast, demo derby, Kindschi Pedal Pull, softball tournament, karaoke contest, kids’ activities and inflatable rides, various vendors. Contact 608-547-7015 or www.elroylions.org/apple_dumpling_races.htm. » 8: Block Party/Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 160 Eighth St. N., Wisconsin Rapids. Food, live music, games for kids, activities for all ages. Contact 715-423-3260.
Sepember 8: Apple Dumpling Festival, Elroy WI 8: Universe in the Park, begins around sunset, Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario. Students from the UW-Madison Astronomy Department will present a slide show, discussion and a question and answer session on the new astronomical discoveries or current topics. Telescopes set up for participation to view the moon, planets, star clusters and more. Contact 608-337-4775.
» 2: Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Castle Rock Park Shelter, Castle Rock County Park, 2397 County Road Z, Friendship. Sponsored by the Quincy Fire Department. Contact 608-339-7230.
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» 2: Annual Easton/White Creek Lions Labor Day Celebration, Easton-White Creek Lions Park, County Highway H, White Creek, Adams County. Events: 11:30 a.m., barbecue chicken and corn on the cob; 1 p.m., horseshoe tourney; 2 p.m., weigh in for Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull; 3 p.m., Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull. Music all day, flea market, games, ice
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» 31: Lake Arrowhead Chorus concert, 7 p.m., Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, Rome. A gift of a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Adams County Food Pantry is welcome. Contact 715-325-2991.
Fireman’s Annual Chicken BBQ, serving 3 p.m. until chicken is gone, Pioneer Park, Westfield. Meal includes chicken, baked potato or potato salad, baked beans, lettuce salad, dinner roll, milk or coffee. The Strangers Band from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; RROK from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Also, raffle tickets and beer tent; softball tournament begins at 9 a.m.; merchandise trap shoot from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; firemen serving hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages starting at 10 a.m. Contact www.westfield-wisconsin.com/events-calendar/.
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8 Lake Country SNAPSHOTS • September 2012 a.m. Sunday, Gallagher Marsh, Sandhill Wildlife Area, Babcock. Camp on the rim of Gallagher Marsh and witness the spectacular migration of thousands of cranes. Listen to the marsh music as birds fly across the sunset and across the dawn sky. Plenty of ducks, geese, and bald eagles, too. Bring your own camping gear. $35 fee includes two meals, guide and plenty of entertainment. Register by Sept. 26; limit 20 people. Contact 715884-6335 or email Britt.Searles@ Wisconsin.gov.
» 14: Open Scrap Session, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Lighthouse Books and Gifts, 4330 Eighth Street S., Wisconsin Rapids. $5 per session includes one full work table, assistance from our stamp and scrap instructor and $3 credit toward purchase of any supplies. Limited space. Contact 715-4237773.
» 15: Point Basse Harvest Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Historic Point Basse site, Highway Z to Wakely Road, Nekoosa. Traditional harvest activities including apple cider pressing, threshing, corn shelling, making sauerkraut, harvest produce sales, music, crafts, food. Contact 715-8864202 or 715-423-3120, or www. historicpointbasse.com.
» 13: Saw-Whet Owl Banding, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 Highway X, Babcock. Accompany researchers and UW-Stevens Point students mist-netting Wisconsin’s tiniest owls as they migrate. See how biological information is collected and how these birds are banded. $15 fee. Register by Oct. 5; limit 15 people, ages 12 and up. Children 12 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact 715-884-6335 or email Britt.Searles@Wisconsin.gov.
» 15: Universe in the Park, begins around sunset, Buckhorn State Park, Necedah. Students from the UW-Madison Astronomy Department will present a slide show, discussion and a question and answer session on the new astronomical discoveries or current topics. Telescopes set up for participation to view the moon, planets, star clusters and more. Contact 608-565-2789. » 15 and 16: Trapper Education, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 Highway X, Babcock. Ages 12 and up, required by law for first-time trappers, this two-day course provides hands-on learning about humane and efficient manners of trapping. Learn to select, care for and set traps, prepare pelts. Co-sponsored with the Wisconsin Trappers Association. Bring your own lunch Saturday; $25 fee includes three meals, dorm stay and manual. Register by Sept. 5; limit of 25 people. Contact 715-884-6335 or Britt.Searles@Wisconsin.gov. » 26: Wisconsin UFOs, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Town Hall, Rome. A Lester Public Library event. Chad Lewis presents a look at some of Wisconsin’s most bizarre UFO cases including those who have encountered strange beings and even reported being abducted by them. Tickets can be picked up at the library beginning Sept. 4. Contact 715-325-8990.
» 27: Fifth Annual Women’s Night Out, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Mauston High School, Mauston. Keynote speakers Kristin Steede and Cathy Skell, contestants from season seven of NBC’s “Biggest Loser.” Health and wellness exhibits, refreshments, raffles, door
» 20: Crane-Watch Magic, 3
September 28, 29, 30: Warrens Cranberry Festival, Warrens Wi. prizes, free gift bags and more. Contact 608-847-1495 or www. milebluff.com.
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» 29: Duck Banding, 6 a.m. to » 28, 29, 30: Warrens Cranberry Festival, booths open at 7 a.m. daily, festival spreads through entire town of Warrens. World’s largest cranberry festival with shopping, entertainment by local high school choirs and bands, contests, parade, food, beverages, carnival, marsh tours; boasts more than 850 arts and crafts booths, 350 flea market booths, 100 farm market vendors, 100 food vendors. Contests include flowers, photography, pictorial cancellation, biggest berry, button design, recipes, scarecrow, and vegetable and sunflowers. Marsh tour ticket sales begin at 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday; tours run every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Parade takes place noon on Sunday. Contact 608-378-4200 or cranfest@cranfest.com.
» 28 to 30: Westfield Rendezvous Days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Marquette County Fair Grounds,
8 a.m. (migration dependent), Necedah Wildlife Refuge, Highway 21, Necedah. Contact 608565-2551 or Necedah@fws.gov.
» 30: Harescramble, Dyracuse Park, Nekoosa. Off-road motorcycle racing sponsored by the Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club. Contact www.rapidangels.com.
OCTOBER » 5, 6, 7: River of Memories October 20: Oktoberfest, Town hall, Rome Westfield. Re-enactment encampment of the 1800’s pioneer era with fur traders, food tents, entertainment, educational presentations, clothing, Traders Jubilee and games. Admission fee, includes admission to Gun and Collectible Show. Contact 608-296-3246, kottka@palacenet. net or www.westfield-wisconsin. com.
» 28 to 30: Gun and Collectible Show, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Sunday, Commercial Building, Marquette County Fair Grounds, Westfield. Buy, sell and trade. Admission fee, includes admission to Westfield Rendezvous Days. Contact 608-296-3828, quackers1@mags.net or www. westfield-wisconsin.com.
» 28 to 30: Habitat for Humanity Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, next to 4-H building, Marquette County Fair Grounds, Westfield. In conjunction with Westfield Rendezvous
Rendezvous & Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, along the Lemonweir River, Mauston. Pre-1840 re-enactment encampment offers a look at the past with hospitality, teaching, colorful history and hands-on experiences, food booths, picnic area, crafts, fun. Outdoor event, handicap parking and port-o-potties on site. Contact 608-847-4142 or www. VisitMauston.com.
» 6 and 7: Morning on the Marsh, 2 p.m. Saturday until 11
p.m. to dark, Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 Highway X, Babcock. Experience the flight of thousands of cranes as they return to the Gallagher Marsh after a day of feeding in surrounding fields. Dress warmly in neutral colors (camouflage preferred). Rain or shine (the birds will be there). Scopes, binoculars and cameras welcome. $15 fee. Register by Oct. 12; limit 25 people. Contact 715-884-6335 or Britt.Searles@ Wisconsin.gov.
» 20 and 21: Mauston Pumpkin Bash, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, Veterans Memorial Park, Mauston. Annual event with pumpkin-carving contest, scarecrow contest, tug-of-war contest, pie-baking contest and much more; snowmobile drag races, ATV drag races. Great Pumpkin Parade, 6:30 p.m., through downtown Mauston. Contact www.VisitMauston. com. » 20: Prime Time Jimmy Kline 5K/10K Run and 5K Memorial Walk for Cancer during Mauston Pumpkin Bash. Contact 608-8476891 or 608-547-2697. » 20: Oktoberfest, 5 p.m., Town Hall, Rome. Lester Public Library hosts a night of Gemütlichkeit with German food, polka band and more. Tickets available at the library in early October. Contact 715-325-8990.
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You think this is hot, how about 1936?
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his summer’s intense heat, in some locations going over 100 degrees, created a lot of interest in record heat waves. Local television weather meteorologists kept announcing the high temperatures would be in the high 90s and in some cases creep over the 100degree mark but then would add, “not quite a record — in 1936, the high temperature reached 108.� We were spending the Fourth of July holiday at a daughter’s cottage in northern Wisconsin where the temperature hit 98 degrees one day and then the weatherman announced that they didn’t quite hit the record set in 1936. Everyone looked at the old guy — me. “Grandpa, Dad, or Don, do you remember the heat wave of 1936?� My answer was, “No, but it was hot. I was only 7 years old.� Since that time of questioning about my recollection of the mid-1930’s heat wave, I have recalled several things that came back to me about those hot years. We did not have air conditioning. In fact, no one had air conditioning except maybe the local appliance dealer. Electric fans were very much in demand, and my mother managed to
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The Home Town Rome Players’ dancers and singers performed for area nursing and retirement centers this past week. Pictured at the Retirement Community of Nekoosa are: Mary Johnson, Julie Pucel, Julienne Verbrick, Barb Blair, Sandy Rodau, Denise Severson, Judy Donat, Carla Pahl, Pam Hyland, Jeanne Woulf, Shirley Thoreson, Maggie Ames, June Brain and Lily.
Since last fall, the Mauston Habitat ReStore has been recycling electronics and starting in March, they started carrying high quality recycled paint.
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ince September 2011, more than 31 tons, or 62,585 pounds, of electronics have been recycled through the Mauston Habitat ReStore. TVs, computers, printers and other electronics are brought in daily by homeowners, local townships and even the city of Mauston. Drop-offs come sometimes from more than 60 miles away, from Tomah, Portage, Sparta, Wisconsin Dells and Montello. “We are pleased to offer this community service to Juneau and Adams counties and to anyone in central Wisconsin,” said Jim Abbs, Habitat ReStore director. “We only charge $5 for TVs, computer monitors and microwaves, which is less than county rates, and all other electronics we recycle for free through Vintage Electronics.” One major goal of Habitat for Humanity ReStores is to make sure used items and materials are available for new purposes or are prop-
erly recycled. The idea is to keep good, functional items out of landfills and pass them on to others who need them. Since last fall, the Mauston Habitat ReStore has been recycling electronics. Starting in March, it started carrying high-quality recycled paint. Used paint offers challenges. Many counties and cities accept leftover paint and must process it even before it can be thrown away. But not all that paint is worthless. The Mauston Habitat ReStore has teamed up with a Minnesota company called Amazon Environmental that takes paint from county and city drop-offs and turns it into a high-quality product. Staff members inspect every container of paint, and about 30 percent is of a good quality and can be reprocessed. Paint that is not re-useable is used in cement manufacturing. Amazon sorts the usable paint by color, and carefully blends and tints it in large tanks, providing a variety of basic colors, including two shades
of white. Every batch is adjusted with additives so it meets the same specifications as national brand paints costing twice as much. “We have handled more than 100 gallons of this recycled paint and used it ourselves all over the ReStore. It covers well and we have many repeat customers,” said Habitat ReStore Manager Dailene Fry. The Habitat ReStore handles 10 different colors of this recycled paint. Manufacturing new “virgin” paint is expensive and energy consuming. The Habitat Restore, south of Mauston on highways 12/16 is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. This summer, Habitat is working on three homes for low-income, working families in Adams and Juneau counties, and all proceeds from the ReStore go to that work. Questions on electronics recycling, recycled paint or other matters can be directed to Abbs or Fry at 608-847-2000.
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Rome Players Mystery Dinner, “Murder is Par for the Course.” A homicide at a golf course will have attendees help solve the mystery to determine who committed the murder. Pam Hyland will direct this year’s Jack Pachuta skit. The dinner theater will take place Sept. 6 at Lake Arrowhead. Tickets are on sale now at the Lester Public Library of Rome for $35. Tickets sell fast, so plan to purchase tickets early. Tickets include dinner and the murder mystery skit. Proceeds go to the Lester Public Library of Rome building expansion fund.
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Take steps to prevent your identity from being stolen
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ore than half of Americans report using the Internet for banking, and that number is rising. The surplus of financial information floating around cyberspace is a lure for identity thieves. According to a study by the Federal Trade Commission, more than 250,000 Americans had their identity stolen in 2010, with almost 3,000 of them in Wisconsin. Anyone is a potential victim of identity theft, from infants to the elderly. What most people don’t know is that often, identity thieves don’t use high-tech, complicated software or programming tricks to accomplish this crime. They simply compile data in creative ways. So, what can you do to protect yourself?
» Know what’s in your wallet/purse. In the event your purse or wallet is stolen or lost, you should know everything that’s in it so you can act quickly to prevent identity theft and fraud. Know which credit cards you need to cancel and keep photocopies of each card in a safe place. Having these copies will help when you need to know account numbers to cancel the cards. Also, be aware of the information on your cellphone. Home, work and bank phone numbers can give potential identity thieves a lot of sensitive information. » Shred anything with sensitive information. Never throw out or recycle documents with personal information on them without shredding them first. Consider switching to estatements or electronic
billing when possible to reduce the amount of paper you’ll need to keep track of. If you don’t own a shredder, many banks have promotional “shredding days” where custom-
ers visit the bank branch and shred their sensitive documents for free. Check with your local financial institution to see if there’s an upcoming “shredding day” near you.
» Search for your information online. An identity thief doesn’t need to go Dumpster diving if you post personal information online. Spend some time trying to break into your own account. Blogs, social media profiles and online resumes are treasuretroves of information for criminals. When creating passwords and updating accounts, remember that most password-recovery systems use a “security question” system and then send a new or temporary password to your email account. Information like mother’s maiden name, first pet and the street you grew up on are common, so make sure that information isn’t readily available online. What if your identity is stolen? No matter how careful
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you are, you or someone you know may still become a victim of identity theft. File a police report as soon as possible, then call your bank and notify them of the situation. Your banker may be able to offer you further advice on how to contain the situation. You also can visit www.ftc.gov/ IDtheft for a step-by-step guide on how to recover from identity theft.
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y hands to larger service� is a line that every 4-Her should know as it is straight from the 4-H pledge. Many clubs use their hands to serve the community by adopting highways, holding food drives and donating to different organizations during the holidays. The Adams County Shooting Sports project found a way to use its hands for a service project while also learning along the way. On June 12, 4-H Shooting Sports members were invited to the 4-H land to help build picnic tables. With two teams working to assemble tables, the process went fast as everyone was able to fulfill his assigned tasks. After the tables were completely put together, they were then sanded down and the edges routed. Working together was a lot of fun, and many of the members learned some new woodworking skills. The tables will be stained and branded before being distributed to the new trap range that is being built in Rome. A big thank you goes to everyone who donated materials and use of their tools. Contributed by 4-H member Justin Allard.
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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 Bob Fisher, Interim 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 Bob Fisher, Interim 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
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. Grace Lutheran Church (608) 666-2421 226 Erickson St. Father Ronald Zinkle SJ (608) 462-5398 Sat: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am Sat: 8:00 pm Sun: 9:30 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
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 Mauston Church of the Nazarene 975 Nazarene Drive (608) 847-6299 Pastor James Critchfield Sunday: 10:45 am Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mauston United Methodist Church 420 Suszycki Drive (608) 847-5964 Pastor Bob Kenas Sun: 8:15-9:15 am; 9:45-10:45 am Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church N6865 Evergreen (608) 562-3125 Father Amala Joseph Sunday: 8:15 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 401 Mansion St. (608) 847-6054 Father Cheriyan Thomas Sat: 5:00 pm Sun: 8:00 & 10:30 am 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 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
MONROE CENTER Monroe Center Community Church 993 Hwy. Z Pastor Robert Collies Sun: 10:00 am NECEDAH First Baptist Church W6295 23rd St. (608) 206-7932 Pastor James Critchfield Sunday: 10:30 am Wednesday: 6:30 p.m 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 St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 1106 S. Main St. (608) 565-7252 Rev. James Link Sun: 10:30 am Wed: 7:00 pm NEW LISBON Bethany Lutheran Church 618 W. River St. (608) 562-3807 Pastor Wendy Ruetten Sun: 9:00 am First Baptist Church 525 South Washington St. (608) 562-3519 Pastor Delbert P. Oatsvall Sun: 10:45 am & 7:00 pm 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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No butts about it, exercise is hard work
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arely into my early morning workout and struggling to keep up with FIT-TV’s exercise guru, Gilad, I was already pouring rivers of sweat. Meantime, he was loudly urging any of us following along to tighten the gluteus muscles in our behinds. Or, as he puts it, “Squeeze your butt!” As he continued his aerobics on a sunny, palm-covered beach in Hawaii, it was 5:30 a.m. here with me wondering for the hundredth time, “Why am I doing this?” Aloud, I gasped to wife Ruthie who was working out with me, “Whew! Sweetie, this would be lots more fun where he is!” She laughed. “How about making a cardboard palm tree and standing it up beside the TV?” Later, she took out our walking poles. Holding mine toward me and hitting them together with hers, she made the most annoying sound imaginable — Clackclack-clack! “See, Dear? Your poles are telling you it’s time for our four-mile constitutional!” I gave my fitness-nut of a spouse my most tired-sounding sigh and held up my coffee mug. “Tell my poles I’ll be ready — right after my caffeine boost.” Still wearing my sweaty T-shirt, I joined her out front, and we pushed off with
our walking poles for our four-miler. Dragging my feet early on, I whined, “These mosquitoes are murder! I hate this hill! I t ’s t o o humid!” But, once we settled into a steady stride, I felt a little better. The truth is, in spite of my complaining, this exercising is paying off. Because I recently tightened my belt yet another notch, it means there really is hope, so I mean to keep plugging away. When high humidity and being eaten by mosquitoes becomes too much, there’s always our air-conditioned, bug-free den with its FIT-TV channel to fall back on. “Namaste Yoga” is one of my wife’s favorites, and she’s pretty good at it. As she and the exceedingly limber young women on TV begin from prone positions, the narrator intones, “Feeling at one with
Mother Earth, roll sideways as you reach up for that precious all-sustaining energy and breathe deeply!” (They really do talk like this.) With one leg jammed across my gut and an arm straining the other way, I’m already stuck. I hear Ruthie say ever-sosweetly, “I can see you. You’re not breathing.” Blowing out held-in air, I gasp, “I’m too busy trying not to get a hernia!” It’s a good thing that simple walking does so much for me. But I first had to even be shown how to properly do that. Our in-town yoga instructor, Mike, instantly sized me up and shook her head. “You’ll never get fit while your posture so awesomely sucks!” She got drill-sergeant tough and barked, “Chin up! Back straight! Keep your head centered over your spine!” Nearly scared out of my sneakers, I obeyed. To this day, whenever I’m at our supermarket and catch myself leaning forward, I bolt straight up in sheer panic. What if Mike’s here and she sees me? It’s all over! (Mike, if you read this, you are the best!) To get back in shape, I, and maybe even you, might have to put ourselves through do it if we remember the basics. Stand any manner of torture with Gilad, mos- straight! Breathe deep! And squeeze that quitoes, the clacking of walking poles butt! or even the menace of Mike. But we can Gib Check lives north of Adams-Friendship.
Local doctor resumes full-time duties
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ason Bellak, M.D., board certified in internal medicine, resumed full-time practice at Moundview’s Family Clinic in July. He will have openings to see new patients in addition to his current patients. Bellak of Rome has practiced at Moundview Clinic since 2006. He has spent the past 12 months completing his fellowship in allergy and immunology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, in addition to seeing patients at Moundview one day a week. Bellak now is American Board of Allergy and Immunology board eligible. This means he is able to evaluate, manage and treat patients with a variety of problems including asthma and other lung diseases; allergic nose and eye conditions; sinusitis; allergic
skin conditions; food allergies; mast cell and eosinophil disorders and primary immunodeficiency disorders. Bellak will continue his general clinic practice and plans to add a specific allergy and immunology clinic twice a month at Moundview starting this fall. He will be taking off time in September to prepare for the ABAI board certification exam in October. His patients should plan their appointments accordingly during this time period. “I am thrilled to be returning to Moundview full time,” Bellak said. “I want to thank all of my patients for their patience during this past year. I would also like to thank Moundview’s administration and board of directors for giving me the opportunity to complete my allergy and immunology training.”
On May 30, Matthew Eidenschink was awarded a $500 scholarship at the senior awards ceremony at Nekoosa High School. This was the fifth year that this scholarship was awarded to a graduating senior who resides in the town of Rome. Julienne Verbrick presented the award on behalf of the Town of Rome Scholarship Committee. Matthew will attend the University of WisconsinLa Crosse, where he will pursue a degree in biology/physical therapy. He is the son of Steve and Amy Eidenschink. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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Exploring Robyn Norton and her husband, Gregg, recently moved from Wisconsin Rapids to the town of Rome. This move has provided Robyn, a news assistant at the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, with many new locations in which to capture images. Here she shares some of her favorite recent photos taken while exploring her new surroundings.
e m o R This fellow had been strutting his stuff for the ladies in the middle of Akron Drive, complete with tail fully fanned out. As my car approached, he retreated into the trees on one side of the road. Unfortunately for him, the ladies retreated to the other side.
Above: Photo opportunities are plentiful in the Rome area, even in my own front yard.
Above: Clouds are one of the top things I like to photograph. This field on Seventh Avenue added a nice contrast with the green vegetation and the rusty brown of the irrigation system. Left: I hated to “bug” him, but he made a nice addition to this photo of a wildflower along Highway 173.
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A dirt road leads off of Akron Drive into the unknown.
Old barns are the No. 1 thing I like to photograph Ñ not including photographing grandbabies! It was a stormy day along Highway 21 outside of Arkdale when I took this photo.
A forest resident pauses in her retreat for a curious glance back at me along Eighth Avenue.
Sandhill cranes strut through a barren field along Eighth Avenue.
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Into the wild
Area photographers have shared their favorite photos of wildlife that they have captured in Adams and south Wood counties.
Above: This photo was taken by Jo Ann Wendels in her backyard in south Wood County. She says the fawns came into her yard with their mom.
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Dennis Connell of Nekoosa photographed this whooping crane in July near the cranberry marsh by County Road D in Adams County.
Right: A turkey vulture is perched in a tree on Tenth Avenue in Adams County. This photo was taken by Tom Sisco of Biron. Jennifer Kubisiak of Wisconsin Rapids took photos of these ducks in a row along the Wisconsin River near downtown Wisconsin Rapids.
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Readers share their photos Readers again have responded to our recent request for photographs taken in Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties with a variety of scenic images. If you would like to submit photos to appear in Lake
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Right: Jennifer Kubisiak of Wisconsin Rapids captured this photo along the Wisconsin River near downtown Wisconsin Rapids. (SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER KUBISIAK)
Jennifer Kubisiak of Wisconsin Rapids took this photo of tiger lilies along the Wisconsin River near downtown Wisconsin Rapids. (SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER KUBISIAK)
Jack Schenk of Wisconsin Rapids captured this photo from his kayak on the Wisconsin River along South Biron Drive, where Cranberry Creek runs into the river. (SUBMITTED BY JACK SCHENK)
Left: Penny Pelot of Wisconsin Rapids took this photo in March while walking around Lake Wazeecha. (SUBMITTED BY PENNY PELOT)
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Late-night fishing expedition reels in ‘priceless’ results
H
ello friends. This week I took part in a sport that I love to do and rarely catch any fish while doing it. This sport is generally the most dangerous thing that I do in a year’s time and I absolutely love it. This week I paddle trolled on Lake Michigan in my canoe. I worked the area of Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Tuesday, July 31 High 87, low 59 It was later in the day (about 6 p.m.) then it should have been as I rigged my 17-foot canoe with my rod holder, cooler for a seat and MARK fish locator. I rigged WALTERS both of the poles I would be using with 1.5 ounce in line weights and then put Moonshine glow lures behind each of them. I had a friend give me lots of advice and chose the Yellow Submarine and Bloody Nose for my two spoons. One of my spoons would trail straight behind the canoe 200 feet back. The other would be rigged 100 feet behind a planer board. I rigged up an 80-quart cooler that I set in the middle of the canoe and ran parallel with it. The cooler is what I sat on and was full of ice for my big catch. I rarely catch salmon doing this, but on the other hand, I have had some outings where I did and the rush of catching a salmon out of a canoe on one of the great lakes is better then a double on greenheads or dropping an 8-point buck. As I was about to paddle out of Two Rivers I asked an experienced salmon fishermen for advise on the way my rods were rigged, he looked at my canoe and asked where the motor was? I was told that I was going to have to fish in 120 feet of water and the man was truly worried about my life; on the other hand, he liked the way my rods were rigged. First mistake, I should have been on the water earlier. By the time my Fish ID said I was over 60-feet of water it was getting close to sunset and I was fighting a light wind that was producing 1 to 3 foot rollers. Next, I made an executive decision after calling my informant (Jeff Rouse) and getting a wind direction forecast. Presently the wind was out of the northeast, which was the direction I was paddling as I tried to reach deep water. I was told that the wind would eventually switch to the south. I made the decision to paddle south
Glow spoons, such as those made by Moonshine Lures, have made it more realistic to catch salmon after dark. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
Columnist Mark Walters used a white light along with a flashing amber light for safety purposes while canoeing after dark on Lake Michigan. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) once I hit 120 feet of water and then work my way back to Two Harbors with the tailwind. Every two hours I pulled my rigs and hit the glow spoons with a million power candle spotlight. During these breaks, I enjoyed a cold beer and listened to a loon under the light of a very full moon. My goal had changed to paddling, about three miles from shore, and seeing if I had the stamina to fish the entire night. Late in the night that goal changed to pure survival when I noticed a bright light approaching from the northeast. I was
about three miles from shore, had a tip up flashing light mounted on a white boat light for safety. The boat, which became as big as a ship was rapidly descending upon me and I figured that I would be safe once I figured out which side to let it pass me. I became crazy scared when I realized my ship was headed toward Manitowoc and was actually the ferry “SS Badger” that runs from Ludington, Mich., to Manitowoc. After the near miss I changed my shorts, thanked God for the favor and resumed my mission. I am not exaggerating when I say that I had a very
close call with one very big boat. At 4 a.m. I was two miles south of Manitowoc and had been fighting a headwind the entire night. It was at this time that I decided to let the wind become my friend and head north, at this time the wind quit blowing. The deepest water that my Fish ID said I was, was over 136 feet. The sun was about to hit the eastern horizon when the rod that was pulling The Yellow Submarine started dancing. I couldn’t believe it, I had been paddling 11 hours straight and I actually had a fish on. I told myself not to screw up and the fight began. Almost immediately the rainbow trout was dancing in midair as it tried to throw the hook. When it was in my net, I think that may have been the happiest moment of 2012 so far, for this outdoor adventures writer. Paddling an open canoe on Lake Michigan is insane. Going out three miles is totally stupid. Thinking that you can paddle fast enough to give your lures enough action to attract a fish is unrealistic. Doing all of this in the dark should earn me a straight jacket! Surviving and catching your quarry TOTALLY PRICELESS! Moments later the wind picked up and was from the southwest. Paddling to shore was pure H-E-Double-Toothpicks! When I made it to my truck, I had been up 27 hours, every part of me hurt and I wanted my mommy. Loved every minute of it! Sunset. Mark Walters is an outdoor adventure columnist who lives in Necedah. He can be reached at Mark Walters, N11371 16th Ave. S., Necedah, WI 54646; 608-565-3005; or sunsetoutdoors@tds.net.
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Lake Classic Auto Show expected to be bigger than ever
Visitors check out cars during last year’s Lake Classic Auto Show. This year’s event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at Lake Arrowhead’s South Lake Center. Right: Award-winners from last year’s Lake Classic Auto Show pose with their trophy. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS) ROME — The fourth annual Lake Classic Auto Show will be held at Lake Arrowhead’s beautiful South Lake Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8, rain or shine. Each of the cars displayed is sure to bring back memories of days gone by, days when $1 bought enough gasoline for an evening of “scooping the loop” with friends. Remember those Sunday afternoon drives and stopping along the way for an ice cream cone? Do you remember your very first car? That same make and model year just might be at the show. Join us for a day of good food, great music and plenty of reminiscing. It is sure to be an enjoyable day at the lake. The third annual Lake Classic Auto Show, held last year, was
a huge success thanks to all of the participants, spectators and local businesses. Based on feedback, this year’s show looks like it will be an even bigger success! We have cars coming from all over Wisconsin, Illinois and as far away as California. All profits will be donated to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight. Never Forgotten Honor Flight is a Wausau-based organization formed in November 2009. Their goal is simple: To fly veterans (in our region) who served during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials erected in their honor. There is no cost to the veterans going on these flights. If you have a collector car, why not enter it in this show. The first
100 cars registered will receive dash plaques and goody bags. This is a concourse judged show with three trophies awarded in each of 19 classes. In addition to these trophies, there will be a Best of Show trophy, a People’s Choice trophy and four Sponsor’s Choice trophies. Spectators and car show participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite vehicle, which will be the recipient of the People’s Choice trophy. Once again, we will have baskets to bid on by way of a silent auction. Featured in this auction will be a Green Bay Packers football with the signatures of all players and coaches from the 2011 team. All proceeds from this auction will go to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight orga-
nization. The Lake Arrowhead Chorus will entertain us with a selection of patriotic songs. We also will have a motorcycle honor guard presenting the flag. Mobile Music Productions will provide music throughout the day. Brats, burgers, soda and water will be available for purchase. Please join us for a day of
fun along Lake Arrowhead’s beautiful South Lake Center Marina and help us support the Never Forgotten Honor Flight organization. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Wells at 715-325-5843 or email wellsbj@scacable.com. Submitted by Betty Wells for the Lake Classic Auto Show.
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