2013 GUIDE WAUSHARA COUNTY
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Waushara Dental Associates S.C.
3 General Dentistry p p 3 Cosmetic Dentistry 3 Oral Surgery p p 3 Root Canal Therapy p 3 Dentures p 3 Implants p 3 Conscious Sedation Robert K. Bennot, D.D.S. Nathan L. Bloom, D.D.S. Anna Schaffer, D.D.S. Darren D. Stelter, D.D.S.
We Have Been Providing Premium Family Dentistry to Central Wisconsin for Over 30 Years. Always Welcoming New Patients. Prompt Emergency Care. Payment Plans and Financing Available
920-787-3200 N2888 State Road 22 Wautoma, WI 54982 www.wausharadental.com
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Mouthwatering Steaks
Catering to Your Every Need
Specialty Tap Beer
Fresh Seafood
Call to sign up for Summer Co-ed Volleyball
2013 Coming Events
•Fat Tuesday Feb. 12 •St. Patrick’s Day Party March 17 •Cinco De Mayo May 5 •Moosetoberfest October 19 •Halloween Party Oct. 31 •Ugly Christmas Sweater Party December 14
Moose Inn
Supper Club & Catering
W6846 STATE HWY. 21, WAUTOMA, WI (920) 787-2241 Serving at 5 p.m. Seven Nights a Week www.themooseinn.com Text Moose to 36000 for Upcoming Events & Specials
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Waushara County Where the New North Begins...
EXPERIENCE
*Delicious Deli
Our Menu of Sandwiches, Wraps & Salads will Amaze You! Check Out Our Sunday Breakfasts! *Flowers to Adorn Your Home Plus Outdoor & Seasonal Decor
*Chic Women’s Fashions *Antiques, Home Decor, Gifts & Collectibles
FARM MARKET
502 W. Main, Wautoma - 920-787-2464
Welcome to The Silvercryst
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Overlooking crystal clear Silver Lake--a year-round playground Great Steaks
Private Beach
Motel & Lodge
*Great Nightly Specials *Lakeview Cocktail Lounge *Golf Packages Available
The Silvercryst
LOCATED 3 MILES EAST OF WAUTOMA ON HWY. 21 Phone (920) 787-3367 Reservations 800-358-9663 Hwy. 21 East Wautoma, WI 54982
Call for Free Brochure & Rate Sheet! www.silvercryst.com
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Heartland House & Preston Place
- Assisted Living For Seniors Where Care & Friendship Come Together!
Located in Wautoma & Redgranite
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Private Living Units
81 apartments 750 sq. ft. one bedroom apartments 842 sq. ft. two bedroom apartments 40 CBRF private rooms Handicap accessible throughout Modern fire and safety features Mail delivery & pickup in facility Spacious central dining room Satellite television in all rooms Emergency call system Centrally located laundry facilities Individually controlled heat in rooms No security deposits required
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Personalized Services
RN / LPN supervision Trained staff 24 hours - 7 days / week Individualized client supervision Medication administration & monitoring Personalized assistance with bathing, dressing, treatments, ambulation, etc. Help with transportation arrangements Beauty and barber shop Multi-denominational church services Pharmacy delivery services Regularly scheduled activities Three meals daily Laundry & housekeeping services
Heartland House
668 W. Cummings Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982 - 920-787-2467
Preston Place
401 Preston Place, Redgranite, WI 54970 - 920-566-0790
Web Site: www.heartlandpreston.com
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MORE THAN A SECURITY SYSTEM Send texts or use the App to turn the system on or off, and receive alerts if an alarm trips. Add optional devices to control lights and thermostats, and lock or unlock doors. No phone lines needed. A totally wireless system. Call for details today or visit our website: www.csawireless.com.
Central Security Alarms, LLC
800-972-3399
W7841 State Road 21 & 73 Wautoma, WI 54982
EL POPO
Mexican/American Restaurant 340 East Main St., Wautoma
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M.-9 P.M. Restaurant 920-787-3997 - Grocery 920-787-3300
•Daily Specials •Cocktails •Beer •Margaritas •Mexican Menu •Breakfasts •Sandwiches •Appetizers •Desserts •Dinners •Seafood •Italian Dishes •Steaks & Chops •Salads
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Quality & Care for Over 30 Years 21 W. Montello Street, Montello wipools.com
877-214-1603 Free Estimates
M.P.B. Builders, inc. 1-800-782-9632 Visit Our Website: www.mpbbuilders.com
From Planning Through Completion •COMMERCIAL •AGRICULTURAL •HOBBIES •HORSE BARNS
Residential Roofing Our Specialty •Energy Efficient •Weather Resistant •Less Weight •Environmentally Friendly •Lower Insurance Premiums
The Roof of the Future! •Financing Available• 654 E. Oshkosh St., Ripon • 920-748-2601
Celebrating 52 Years of Business
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WAUTOMA SHELL
Featuring...
MADE FRESH DAILY
•Convenience Store •3 Carwash Bays 2 Touch Free & 1 Self Clean •Beer till Midnight •24-Hour Pay at Pump •ATM •Clean Restrooms
920-787-5888 Enjoy “Mini Zoomers”!
Open for Breakfast •Drive Thru •Dine In •Take Out 920-787-1050
HWY. 21 & 73 EAST - WAUTOMA
L AKE CAMPSITE F lanagan’s POneEARL of Wisconsin’s Finest Family Campgrounds
Located in Beautiful Central Wisconsin!
W4585 S. Pearl Lake Rd., Redgranite, WI 54970 800-627-1840 • 920-566-2758 • www.pearllakecampsite.com
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“Where Old-Fashioned Value Isn’t Out of Style” Spring Lake Store is a store that takes you back in time with the old hardwood floors and with many products that you can no longer find in many big stores today. We wish to welcome you to share in a touch of our world... where great quality, commitment and great service is all in the family.
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Enjoy Great Sandwiches Made to Your Liking MaMa Bear - PaPa Bear or Baby Bear
Specializing in Bulk & Natural Foods
•Mixes •Spices •Candies •Baking •Sprinkles •Nuts •Cereals •Homemade Noodles •Dried Fruits •Snack Mixes •Dry Soup Mixes
920-566-0272
W5496 Cumberland Lane, Neshkoro Located in Spring Lake
OOR OUTD ALL B PAINT
YEAR-ROUND ADRENALINE PUMPING FUN
OUTD OOR LASE R TAG
•Group Packages Available •Birthday Parties •Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties •Team and Corporate Outings 9-Hole Disc •Ask About Our Off-Site Golf Course Laser Tag Parties Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays by Reservations Only Call for Winter Hours
Hwy. 21 East of Wautoma 920-787-0123 • 920-787-1010 www.bigdogadventure.com
N1875 21st Avenue Wautoma, Wisconsin 54982
$2.00 OFF
One Hour Laser Tag or Premium Paintball Package Offer may not be combined with any other offer. Must be 12 years or older to play paintball. 8 years or older to play laser tag Expires 12/31/2013
WAUTOMA HARDWARE
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Your Hometown Hardware Store - Locally Owned & Operated by Paul & Deb Miller
201 W. Main St., Wautoma 920-787-3419
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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Wautoma Hardware Difference! Be Confident That We Know Hardware & You’ll Get the Right Advice!
HCustom Paint Matching HKey Cutting HSmall Engine Sales & Service (Pick Up Available) HScreen & Window Repair HLock Rekeying HChainsaw Sharpening HPipe Threading
Old Fashioned Store ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Old Fashioned Prices
REWARDS PROGRAM “LOW OVERHEAD MEANS LOWER EVERYDAY PRICING” WE SERVICE EVERYTHING WE SELL INCLUDING ALL MAKES & MODELS OF SMALL ENGINES
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Always a Great Product for a Great Price!! Golf Specials Everyday!!
Discover Central Wisconsin’s “best kept secret” 27 holes of Championship Golf featuring two peninsula greens
Waushara Country Club will get the attention of golfers of all skill levels right from the very first swing. Each nine has its own distinct “flavor” and is delicately laid out to provide a balanced interaction with water, forest, environmentally sensitive areas, and spirited elevation changes. Waushara Country Club is a “must” play for all golfers. We specialize in group outings
Waushara C(920) ountry Club 787-4649 (800) 361-8508 Sign Up for a FREE Round of Golf at www.wausharacountryclub.com
Banquet facilities available
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EXCELLENCE DELIVERED Auto-Owners is ranked“Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Claims Experience, Five Years in a Row” according to J.D. Power and Associates. For all your insurance needs call or visit us today! We are an independent agency, proudly representing Auto-Owners Insurance.
Martz Phone Insurance
AGENCY NAME www.website.com (920) 787-2900 or (800) 787-9777 Corner of Main & Cambridge, Wautoma
Jeff Martz, Terry Martz & Dan Bray
www.martzinsurance.com
Auto-Owners Insurance ranks highest among auto insurance providers in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2012 Auto Claims StudiesSM. 2012 study based on 12,508 total responses, ranking 26 insurance providers. Excludes those with claims only for glass/windshield, theft/stolen, roadside assistance or bodily injury claims. Proprietary results based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed November 2011-September 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
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Blackhawk Marine W7461 State Rd. 21/73, Wautoma
920-787-0033
blackhawkmarine@excite.com www.blackhawkmarine.net Open: Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 10-1 Call for Winter Hours
Full Service Marine Store With Over 100 Years of Experience Floe Docks & Boat Lifts
*Free Installation
Inside Storage Pick-up & Delivery Services
Exclusive Mercury Dealer •Pontoons •Fishing Boats •Large Selection of Used Pontoons Available
Stop In For a Great Selection of Aqua Toys, Tubes, Floats & More!
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Dine In Carryout Delivery
We Deliver to Wautoma, Redgranite, Neshkoro, Wild Rose, Mt. Morris, Richford & Beyond! Open Daily for Lunch or Dinner Featuring Starters Brick Oven Pizzas ~ Pastas ~ Salads ~ Wraps ~ Calzones Sandwiches ~ Desserts ~ Specialty Beverages
Voted #1 Pizza in Green Lake, Oshkosh & Winnebago County!
Three Locations To Serve You: WAUTOMA 200 W. Main St. 920-787-7262
GREEN LAKE 530 State Road 23 920-294-3200
OSHKOSH 1964 S. Koeller 920-891-7100
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-Midnight, Closed Sundays www.christianospizza.com
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Waushara County Guide Index Churches............................................................... Pages 122-124 Coming Events................................................ Pages 114 & 115 Cottage Rentals............................................................... Page 56 Emergency Numbers & Fire Departments................. Page 22 Service Organizations..................................... Pages 112 & 113 Waushara County Map...................................... Pages 78 & 79 Waushara County Offices........................................... Page 116 Waushara County Parks......................................Page 20 & 21 Waushara Area Zip Codes & Post Offices............... Page 111 Waushara County Guide Directory................. Pages 117-120
Thanks to Waushara County Parks Department, and Everyone in Waushara County Who Contributed to the Guide.
Many thanks to Waushara County Artist Sam Timm for providing the cover for the 2013 Guide.
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Welcome to Waushara County Each year Wautoma Newspapers Inc., is pleased to publish the Waushara County Guide. The guide has become a valuable tool to promote our beautiful county and all that it has to offer. We hope that you will enjoy it from cover to cover. This year’s guide features full color throughout and gives you an overview of the county and the activities it offers throughout the year. We also include information and phone contacts for local government, and schools. We are fortunate to have wildlife artist Sam Timm living in Wautoma. Each and every year he does not hesitate to supply us with the cover for this publication. Sam Timm shares his love of wildlife through his paintings and has won many state and national awards. In a publication to promote this area, the packaging is so very important. We make the guide as informative as possible. We not only invite you to vacation here, but we would love you to make Waushara County your home. Our guides continue to win awards in the Wisconsin and National Newspaper contests for providing a “great read” for visitors and residents. We have made every attempt to include events happening throughout the county and information on the many gift and antique shops in the area. The advertisers in Waushara and adjoining counties have made this
publication possible. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the 2013 Waushara County Guide including the advertisers and the Waushara County Parks Department. If you would like to be included in the 2014 Guide, please call (920) 787-3334 and we would be happy to put you on our call list. We are very proud of the guide and all that it offers and we invite you to be a part of it. To keep up with the news in Waushara County we invite you to pick up a weekly copy of the Waushara Argus and Central Wisconsin Resorter. You can also look us up on the web at www.wausharaargus.com. There is a link to view the entire 2013 Waushara County Guide online. Our e-mail address is argus@wausharaargus. com. We hope you enjoy the guide and whether you are visiting or you live here, we hope you enjoy each and everyday in Central Wisconsin. Mary Kunasch, Publisher Waushara Argus/ Resorter and the 2013 Waushara County Guide Phone (920) 787-3334 or Fax (920) 787-2883 or email: argusmary@wausharaargus. com
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Master Gardeners promote community education and beautify local communities Waushara County Master Gardeners Association (Shar-a-Gardeners) has 54 members and is one of 55 Master Gardener Associations in Wisconsin. Members work closely with the UW- Extension to promote community education and to beautify local communities through work in the public gardens in and surrounding Waushara County. Shar-a-Gardeners welcome everyone who is interested in growing flowers, landscaping their home, growing fruit trees and vegetables, or in learning about the environment. Members have the opportunity to take guided trips, tour member gardens, and learn from hands-on demonstrations at our meetings. If you have some time to join Shar-a-Gardeners in maintaining the beautiful community gardens that help demonstrate how to care for the environment, please contact us. You do not need to be a certified Master Gardener to be an active member. Certified Master Gardeners have completed 36 hours of initial classroom instruction through the UW Extension. They also provide 24 hours of community volunteer service and receive 10 hours ongoing education each year. The general training is being offered again in early 2013 starting Jan. 15 and running until April 9. The instructors are UW and UW Extension staff. Contact the UW Extension at 920-787-4016 for more information. The Shar-a Gardeners organization offers a biannual garden seminar. This year’s seminar, “Gardening in Tune with Nature”, will be held on Saturday, March 23 at Wautoma High School. The event is open to the public. The day will be filled with interesting speakers, garden info, vendors and much more. Watch the Argus for ticket information. The 2013 annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 18 in
the Demonstration Room of the Waushara County Courthouse. The plants offered for sale are grown by members and the sale proceeds support all the community gardens and educational offerings the organization provides. Master Gardeners are present at the sale to answer questions and assist in locating resources for the home garden. The 2013 Shar-a-Gardeners Garden Tour is scheduled for July 13. Six area gardens will be featured. This year the selected gardens are located in the Wild Rose area. Many different garden styles will be featured in this year’s tour. Some of the interesting themes are formal gardens, lakeside retreat, fruit and vegetables, train garden, Covered Bridge Park. and a rustic retreat. Ticket information will be available in the Argus closer to the event. Shar-a-Gardeners will also assist with the Hancock Gardens Open House at the UWEX Research Station in Hancock on August 6th. Other services provided by Shar-a-Gardeners include offering public speakers on gardening topics, demonstrations for community groups, and a weekly column in the Waushara Argus. The column provides facts, tips, and seasonal information for home gardeners. Shar-a-Gardeners provide the design and maintenance of community gardens in the Waushara County area. The 24 community gardens maintained by the Shar-a-Gardeners include: •In Wautoma, the library and WWII building, the city parking lots, the Women’s Club Park flag planter, the fairgrounds exhibit building, city hall, and the post office. •In Redgranite, the library flowerbed and Veterans building. •In the Wild Rose area, the Historical Society Museum and the Covered Bridge Park. •In Plainfield. the Garden Square and Plainfield Public Library. •In Berlin, the May Pole by the bridge, and the Veterans Memorial Garden in Riverside Park. The Shar-a-Gardeners meet bi-monthly, the last Wednesday of the month, in the demonstration room at the courthouse. The public is welcome. More information is available from the UW-EXT office at 920787-0416 or on the Wi s c o n s i n Master Gardener website, wimastergardener. org, click on local associations, then Shar-a-Gardeners.
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Four seasons of fun always available From a quiet picnic at Curtis Lake County Park on a warm summer day to cross country skiing along the rolling hills at Kusel Lake County Park on a cold winter morning, Waushara County maintains 14 park properties, including 11 parks, county fairgrounds, and the seven-mile Bannerman hiking and snowmobile trail. Parks vary in size from the 383-acre Mt. Morris Hills to the one-acre Willow Creek Park. Each provides unique opportunities for outdoor recreation. George Sorenson Natural Area at Hartford Lake Named after former Waushara County Board Chairman George Sorenson, the newest county park is located on nin0acre Hartford Lake in the Town of Deerfield. The 70-acre park remains largely undeveloped. Highlights of this rustic park include miles of hiking or snowshoeing trails and 2,000 feet of undeveloped lake shoreline. The park provides carry-in access for canoes and other non-motorized small craft. Special fishing regulations were set by the state. Motors are not allowed. Park officials ask that fishermen practice catch-and-release so that everyone might enjoy this resource. Mt. Morris Hills County Park Listed as one of the author’s favorite parks in the recent book, County Parks of Wisconsin, Mt. Morris Hills is the largest and most popular park in the Waushara County Park system. This park offers spectacular views from a vantage point 300 feet above the surrounding countryside. Fall colors bring many sightseers to the top of the “mountain.” Facilities include a softball diamond tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, restrooms and shelter house. This park is very popular for family reunions, company picnics and other celebrations. The North Slope of the Mt. Morris Hills Park is leased to the Nordic Mountain Ski Area, which runs one of the area’s finest downhill ski facilities. Otto Brey County Park Donated to the county by the Brey family in 1977, Otto Brey County Park has been many improvements over the years. Located on the Auroraville Millpond, facilities include a large picnic shelter, boat launch, softball diamond, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and playground equipment. Much of the development was made possible by the Aurora Snowblazers, a local snowmobile and service club. The Snowblazers hold a fisheree on the ice each winter at the Otto Brey County Park. Marl Lake County Park Marl Lake County Park provides lake access and is another popular swimming area. A shelter house and restrooms are available, along with children’s play equipment. The 24 acres of park and land provides the park user an opportunity to ex-
plore. Marl Lake County Park is located 5 ½ miles west of Wautoma on County Road C and ¼ mile north on 12th Avenue in the Town of Deerfield. Pony Creek County Park Located on the west shore of Lake Poygan, shoreline fishing is the main attraction of Pony Creek County Park. This peninsula park provides those without boats a great opportunity to try their luck at fishing. The shelter house at Pony Creek Park offers spectacular views of Waushara’s largest lake. Lake Alpine County Park Constructed in 1971, Lake Alpine is a 66-acre man-made lake and also home to Lake Alpine County Park. This 15-acre park provides access to the lake as well as over 1,900 feet of shoreline, including the earthen damn structure. Lake Alpine is a popular swimming and picnicking spot. Facilities available include a shelter house, volleyball court and playground equipment. Kusel Lake County Park Located on the eastern shore of shallow, sandy-bottomed Kusel Lake, the 90-acre park offers the most diverse recreational opportunities of all Waushara County Parks. Activities available include swimming, hiking, volleyball, tennis, basketball and cross country skiing. Facilities include two shelter houses with restrooms and playground equipment. Other Waushara County Parks Big Hills Lake, Lake Huron, and Curtis Lake County Parks all provide lake access. Each provides picnic facilities and restrooms. Swimming is a popular activity at Curtis Lake and Lake Huron Parks. Any of these lakes might become your “secret” fishing spot. Shelter houses at Lake Alpine, Kusel Lake, Mt. Morris Hills, Otto Brey, and Pony Creek Parks can be reserved for large group use. Reservations can be made by calling the Waushara County Parks office beginning the first working day following New Year’s Day each year. There is a fee for shelter reservations. Resources Available The Waushara County Parks Department currently maintains the County Recreational Map, Guide to Area Lake Access/Boat Landings, and County Bicycle Route Booklet. Up-to-date listings of hotel/motel facilities, campgrounds, and area attraction brochures are also available. These promotional materials are available upon request or on the Waushara County website at www.co.waushara.wi.us/parks.htm. Reservations for shelter use can be made by calling the Waushara County Parks Department at (920) 787-7037 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mt. Morris Hills • Otto Brey • Marl Lake (no reservations) • Pony Creek Please note the Parks Department will begin taking shelter reservations on the first workday after Jan. 1 for the New Year.
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Hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days a week. The parks are open year round, except Mt. Morris, which is open from April until November. Tables and grills are available for use throughout all of the parks. Shelter reservations can be made by calling the Parks Department at 920-787-7037 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please allow at least two weeks notice prior to your event. There is a $25 fee for shelter reservations. The following parks have picnic shelters: •Lake Alpine •Kusel Lake Upper Shelter •Kusel Lake Lower (No reservations) •Mt. Morris Hills •Otto Brey •Marl Lake (no reservations) •Pony Creek Please note the Parks Department will begin taking shelter reservations on the first workday after Jan. 1 for the New Year.
Co. Fairgrounds Buehler Natural Area at Rattlesnake Springs Bannerman Trail
Electric
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Red Barn Woodcrafts sells handcrafted oak furniture and more Red Barn Woodcrafts, located on State Roads 21/49 in Auroraville, has been making quality furniture in oak, pine, birch, walnut, or cherry for 30 years. They also have a large selection of locally made crafts and gifts. See their complete line of custom made oak gun cabinets, entertainment centers, hutches, dining room sets, and bedroom furniture. Need a special piece of furniture, we will custom build to your specifications out of any kind of wood. Kitchen and bath accessories are also available. Red Barn Woodcrafts is open year-round.
THE RED BARN WOODCRAFTS Hwy. 49/21 Auroraville
Phone 920-361-BARN
QUALITY HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE
Area’s Largest Selection Of Locally Made Crafts Christmas Room all Year Layaways & Gift Certificates Available
Let us Custom Build That Special Item
Your Furniture & Gift Store For All
WE SPECIALIZE IN OAK
Turntables to Curios - Shelves to Desks You Can’t Beat Our Quality & Price Visit our Viewing Room - See Furniture Being Made
OPEN YEAR ROUND
WAUSHARA COUNTY EMERGENCY DIAL
Red Barn Woodcrafts 911 sells handcrafted Non-Emergency/Business Numbers: oak furniture andSheriff’s more Department: (920) 787-3321 or Waushara County
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Red Barn Woodcrafts, located on State Roads 21/49 in242-3377 (800) Auroraville, has been making quality furniture in oak, pine, birch, walnut, or cherry for 27 years. Waushara County Services: (920) 787-0412 They also have a large selection Emergency of locally made crafts and gifts. departments serving Waushara County (with non-emergency numbers) include: See their complete line of custom made oak gun cabinets, entertainment (920) centers,361-5416 hutches, dining room sets, andRedgranite Berlin (920) 566-4411 bedroom furniture. Kitchen and bath accessories are also Coloma (715) 228-5555 Saxeville (920) 622-4455 available. Red Barn Woodcrafts is open year-round.
Hancock Neshkoro Plainfield Poy Sippi
(715) 249-5456 (920) 293-8400 (715) 335-4253 (920) 987-5408
Tustin Wautoma West Bloomfield Wild Rose
(920) 446-2520 (920) 787-7612 (920) 867-3170 (920) 622-3699
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Berlin Chamber of Commerce schedules 2013 activities for residents and area visitors Berlin Chamber of Commerce Location: 161 W. Huron St., Berlin, WI 54923 Staff: Harry Kwidzinski, Director Phone: (920) 361-3636 E-Mail: berlinchamber@centurytel.net Website: www.berlinchamber.net The Berlin Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the 2013 activities for area residents and visitors and encourages the public to participate and enjoy the activities that are planned for the new year. •Feb. 23: Berlin Arts & Humanity Council’s “Mid-Winter Art Faire” at Clay Lamberton School, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Mary Kubiak at 920-273-0644. •March 7: Annual “Wine & Beer Extravaganza,” sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce at the City Inn, 689 Broadway. For reservations and information, call 920-3613636 or visit www.berlinchamber.net. •March 24: Berlin Kiwanis Palm Sunday Brunch, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clay Lamberton Grade School cafeteria. Contact Julie Boeck at 920-361-2100. •April 2: VFW Smelt Fry at VFW Hall, 420 N. Wisconsin St., 5 p.m. For more information, contact Brian at 920-3619141. •May 7: Berlin Mason’s “Concert in the Park” series begins. Every Tuesday of May and June. Nathan Strong Park, 6:30 p.m. concert. Food for sale at 6 p.m. •May 11: Berlin City-Wide Rummage Sale. •May 18: “CHN Helping Hands for Cancer” 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Fair at CHN campus, Berlin. For more information, call Kelly at 920-361-4766. •May 18: Berlin “Friends of the Park Annual Plant Sale” at the Berlin Memorial Hospital campus, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Mary Navin at 920-361-4766. •May 19: Berlin Area Historical Society Museum, 111 S. Adams, opens for the season, 1 to 4 p.m. Regular hours
will be on the 2nd and 4th. Sunday of each month, from May through August, or by appointment any other time. Call 920361-2460 for appointment. •June 19: CHN Charity Golf Outing at Waushara Country Club. Contact Teri at 920-361-5522. •June 29: Berlin’s Independence Day celebra-tion, sponsored by the Berlin Lion’s Club/Mason’s at Riverside Park. For more information, contact Richard at 920-361-3237. •July 20: Berlin Annual “Sidewalk Sale Days” in downtown Berlin. •July 27: 38th Annual Bugle Mouth Bass Tournament at Riverside Park, 9 a.m. Contact Wayne Gustke at 920-3613718. •Aug. 4: 57 Annual VFW Corn & Brat Roast at VFW Hall, 420 N. Wisconsin St. Serving at 11 a.m. •August 9, 10, & 11: Berlin Boat Club Annual Corn Roast at Riverside Park, Berlin. Contact www.berlinboatclub.com. •Aug. 10: Street Cruisers annual Car Cruze, starting at Riverside Park, north shelter house, 6 p.m. For more information call Judy at 920-361-9097. •Aug. 11: Street Cruisers Car Show at Riverside Park, Berlin. Registration: from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Judy at 920-361-9097. •Oct. 5: Berlin’s premier event, “Pumpkins on the Petunias,” downtown Berlin, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. •October 19: Berlin Historical Society “Ghost Walk” in Oakwood Cemetery. Contact Lee Erdmann at 920-361-2460. •Nov. 14: Berlin’s Annual “Lighting the Park” at Nathan Strong Park, 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 920-3613636 or visit www.berlinchamber.net. •Nov. 14: Berlin’s 28th Annual Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m., running east to west. Call 920-361-3636 or visit www. berlinchamber.net.
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Community Health Network living out their mission Just think about this - your community hospital has been in existence in Berlin since 1911. That is 102 years of healthcare right at your fingertips. Although numerous changes, relocations, and advancements have taken place, their commitment to improving the health of people remains the top priority. At CHN, top-notch care has grown by leaps and bounds. Did you know there are over 30 physicians on staff at CHN? Along with these staff physicians, there are over 25 specialty physicians that offer their services at CHN – specialists in Cardiology, Urology, Pain Management, Neuro-Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Podiatry to name a few. This team of professionals work together to specialize in caring for you! Technology is a top priority for the organization as they are currently undertaking a major transition from paper based to electronic workflows and processes. The process has begun for a full implementation of electronic medical record. Soon a “My CHN” patient portal will be completed that allows patients the ability to access their medical record, interact
with providers, schedule appointments, and much more. Community Health Network’s main campus is at 225 Memorial Drive in Berlin. They can be reached at 920-3611313 or 1-800-236-1283 and online at www.chnwi.org. CHN affiliates include: Berlin Memorial Hospital, CHN Anticoagulation Clinic, CHN Dermatology, CHN Diabetic Education, CHN Family Birth Center, CHN Foundation, CHN Hematology and Oncology, CHN Home Care, CHN Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHN Occupational Health, CHN Pharmacy, CHN Radiology, CHN Rehabilitation, CHN Surgical Care Center, CHN Volunteer Services, CHN Walk-in Care, CHN Wound Care, Juliette Manor, Juliette Terrace, and CHN Medical Group with medical centers in Berlin (including our EastRidge and Internal Medicine locations), Green Lake, Markesan, Montello, Princeton, Redgranite, Ripon and Wautoma. Community Health Network has all the pieces in place to help with your healthcare needs. If you haven’t utilized CHN, give them a try. It is their mission to provide you superior services from start to finish.
Berlin Public Library offers wide variety of resources Location: 121 West Park Avenue, Berlin, WI 54923 Phone: (920) 361-5420; Fax: (920) 361-5424 Library Co-Directors: Christine Carroll and Diane Disterhaft The Berlin Public Library, which offers a wide variety of resources and activities to Berlin area residents and area visitors, is the place to go for fun and facts. The library offers regular programming to community adults, which now includes such activities as gardening, craft demonstrations, historical movies, music, forensic demonstrations, and much more. In addition, a knitting group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. “Book Discussion,” which is held once a month, is an informal discussion of a pre-selected book, and is a growing favorite event among area adults. Also added to the library’s programming are big screen movies for adults and teens. In addition, visitors to the Berlin Public Library will find a large volume of materials available, including regular print and large-print books, magazines, audio-books, videotapes and DVDs, music CDs, home-schooling curriculum, newspapers, Internet workstations, computer games and game workstations, and an online catalog. In addition, a special collection of local history materials is also available for public use. This includes cemetery records, census records from 1850 to the present, and Berlin newspapers from 1863 to the present. Equipment available for use by the public includes a microfilm reader and printer, and Microsoft Office workstations. In addition, the Berlin Public Library provides a variety of services for public use, including free WI-FI, a reference service, reader’s advisory, an electronic books download service, story time for pre-schoolers with special performances for families, and a summer reading program for school-age children. A meeting room is also available free for use by non-profit groups and for a fee to for-profit groups, on an appointment basis. An additional new feature is the ability of the library staff to resurface disks, including DVDs, music CDs, game CDs, and CD books, for the public, at a nominal fee. This means that if
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a disk is damaged due to scratching, you can bring your disk to the library to have the staff use a special resurfacing machine to remove the scratches, allowing you to take home a refurbished disk rather than having to discard it. For those who need special services, the library provides a computer workstation for the visually-impaired, a magnifier, and home-delivery for those unable to get to the library. The Berlin Public Library provides access to the internet, along with brief instruction in Internet use when needed. The library’s website is located at www.berlinlibrary.org and can be used to check on availability of reading materials, reserve books, access local information, access medical data bases, access the index for obituaries, access Badgerlink for magazines and newspapers, and WorldCat for collections at state-wide libraries, E-Books, and audio-books. Interlibrary loans for Berlin users, provided through the Winnefox Library System, offers access to materials in libraries throughout the state and nation. The library is open six days a week. Winter hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours are the same, with the exception of Saturday hours, which are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and holidays. Story-time is held each Wednesday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and Thursday from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
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Berlin Senior Center provides daily activities for area adults Berlin Senior Center Location: 142 Water St., Berlin, WI 54923 Phone: (920) 361-5422 E-Mail: seniorcenter@cityofberlin.net Staff: Karen Neuman, Senior Programming and Community Recreation Director; Marilyn Henke, Senior Programming Assistant; Dorothy Kafer, Music Director The Berlin Senior Center provides something of interest and fun for everyone, with a daily calendar of activities and events. Some of these activities include: •Low-Impact Exercise Classes: Held each week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. •Line-Dancing: Held weekly on Mondays •Painting Classes: For beginners and advanced; held every Thursday. •Bowling: Held every Monday afternoon and Tuesday mornings at the Berlin Lanes. •Day Bus Trips: One per month. •Bunko Parties: Second Wednesday of each month. •PoKeNo: Each Wednesday afternoon. •Card Parties: Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons; includes Sheepshead, Smear, Poker, and Bridge. •“In the Kitchen”: The third Tuesday of each month. Favorite recipe demonstration, followed by a potluck. •Quilting: Held last Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. •Immunization Clinic: Located at the Senior Center, but must call ahead at 920-294-4070 to make arrangements for vaccination type, etc. •Triad Meeting: Held the second Tuesday of each month. A meeting with a Green Lake County Sheriff’s Department officer
and a Berlin Police officer to give up-to-date information and tips to adults. In addition to those activities mentioned above, the center offers daily men and women’s pool shooting, crafts, and monthly birthday parties. The center also has a musical group, “The Berlin Senior Singers,” that is very active and performs one or two times per week. Other groups may book them to perform by calling ahead and making a reservation; they perform for a nominal fee. The Berlin Senior Center also provides valuable services to area residents, including transportation in a van, with responsible drivers, to medical appointments, shopping, etc. This service is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those that are 55 years of age or older, including those that are disabled or homebound. Handicapped equipment is also available for loan. Seniors may also eat lunch at the senior center. Two hired workers prepare the meals in the center’s kitchen for those who stay for lunch. A registered dietician screens all of the menus to be certain that the meals are nutritious and well-balanced. In addition to the individuals who stay for lunch at the center, meals are also delivered to those people who are confined to their homes. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. A calendar of events is available at the center each month. All area seniors are welcome to attend and participate in the senior center events. For more information, visit the center’s website: www. cityofberlin.net.
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It’s a great day to be in Coloma Coloma has taken on a slogan that can often be heard and felt throughout the community, “It’s a great day to be in Coloma.” There are several areas of historical interest that you can discover in Coloma. The village is located just off of I-39 and Hwy 21. The Coloma Hotel, which has been around for over 100 years, is still in operation as a B & B today. In the Coloma park is the Spaulding Store, which was moved by the Coloma Historical Society from Coloma Corners. Coloma Corners was where the store and post office were during the time of the stage coach. This building is open on weekends and during special events in the summer like the Chicken Chew and Cruise Coloma and Harvest Fest, was once a store and post office. The Village of Coloma, formerly Coloma Station, was founded in 1858. The Village of Coloma was named after the town in California where gold was discovered. Coloma’s lollipop-shaped water tower constructed in the late 1930’s was the first of it’s kind ever built. From this, Coloma attained a bit of fame in the World Book Encyclopedia. Coloma is a village full of history, but isn’t Coloma’s only attraction. There is a wide range of nearby recreational opportunities that make Coloma a pleasant place to visit year round. The Coloma School Forest has become a draw for many families looking for a place to hike, picnic and learn about nature. Several lakes in the area draw boaters, fishers and swimmers. During the winter, ice fishing and snowmobiling keep people active. Just this year the ATV club added a route to Coloma to give people on their all terrain vehicles a place to park and access to the businesses in town, as well as access to various ATV routes. Coloma is an ideal place to live and raise a family. Coloma Grade School offers excellent K-6 elementary education. The village has a well-kept community park that has a playground, ball diamond, picnic tables, tennis, and ample off-street parking. The new tennis court has been approved by the National Tennis Association and is used for lessons and tennis leagues during the week. Several sponsored competitions have also been held here. Another popular tennis court game called pickle ball has found a welcome niche in Coloma. It involves four players playing double on a smaller size court. A large shelter house, which has seen a new addition this year, is available with stoves, refrigerators, hot water, sinks, a serving bar and a 40 x 50 ft. enclosed area. Along with all its other ammenties you can simply visit the part to check out the work of the Friends of the Park, who are avid gardeners. Beautiful flower beds surround the park and are located around the gazebo and at the entrance to the park. For information and reservations, contact Arden Bandt at (715) 222-5761. Coloma businesses include a bank, supermarket, liquor store, ice cream store, bridal shop, scrapbooking store, tobacco and knife shop, beauty shop, café, gas stations, taxidermy, recycling center, restaurants, historic hotel and much more. In 2012, Coloma welcomed a new hardware store and a car repair shop. Both were welcome additions to Coloma’s vibrant community. A Chevy dealer, which has been in Coloma for many years, will soon be seeing a new facelift in 2013. The businesses have formed the Coloma Business Association, which sponsors several events throughout the year like Fall Fest, the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and the spring Women Gone Wild event.
The Coloma Business Park is conveniently located on State Route 21 just seconds from the I-39 on-ramp. Development of the park is overseen by the Village of Coloma and the Coloma Industrial Development Corporation. New roads, sewer, and water extensions, and good highway access offer businesses a ideal location in the heart of Wisconsin. For more information, contact Robert Martin at (715) 228-3841. Coloma hosts a number of community events and celebrations for residents and visitors alike. The largest event of the year is the annual Coloma Lions Chicken Chew. This three-day event is held each June at the Coloma Village Park. This action-packed weekend includes volleyball, soft-ball tournaments, homemade ice cream and cotton candy, the chicken drop, village wide rummage sales, a parade and the famous Lions chicken barbecue. For more information contact Wally King at (715) 228-4753. The Coloma community is rich with clubs and organizations for all ages and interests, including the Coloma Lions, Country Country Quilter’s, Yarn Club, Book Club, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, Coloma Players, Friends of the Library, Friends of the Park, Historical Society, Business Association and many more. Most of these groups hold their regular meetings at the Anna Follett Memorial Community Center. To reserve any date for use of the community center call the village office (715) 228-2871. For more information about the Coloma area see their web site at villageofcoloma.com.
Coloma Cycling Club finds adventure on Waushara County back roads Grab your bike helmet and bicycle or drive on over to the Coloma Hotel each Saturday morning for great Coloma Cycling Club bicycle outings. Coloma Hotel owner Sue Apps, and Tom Pintar of Coloma, plan the weekly rides that run from May to September each Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Coloma Cycling Club is open to anyone and at no cost. The weekly rides start out at the Coloma Hotel with some basic bicycle safety tips and information for all levels of riders. Helmets are encouraged and water bottles essential. Riders may bring their own bikes or may rent a new Trek or helmet at the hotel. Shorter rides (8 - 10 miles) are planned early in the season and rides will increase in length as the group progresses to about 15 - 18 miles each morning. Each weekly ride will feature a special tour or interesting destination in the area. Waushara County has many beautiful scenic roads, parks and points of interest to explore at a leisurely pace with the Coloma Cycling Club. Since the Coloma Cycling Club began, over 35 riders have come to the Saturday events. Each week the group averages between eight and twelve riders but as many as seventeen people showed up on one particular Saturday. So far, riders have come from Wautoma, Wild Rose, Westfield, Wood Lake, Pleasant Lake, Hancock, Montello and Portage. A few visitors have even dropped in to ride from Arizona, Indiana, Illinois and Japan. For more information or to sign-up, call Sue Apps at 715228-2401 or Tom Pintar at 715-228-2095.
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“Coloma Fall Fest” to be held on Oct. 5 Enjoy a Saturday celebration of Fall at the Second Annual Coloma Fall Fest on Oct. 5. This annual event sponsored by the Coloma Business Association and their participating members promises to offer something for everyone. Plan a day of wholesome activities for the family, delicious foods from local vendors, games and prizes, and more. Calling all crafters and vendors for a special CAHS Fall Flea Market in downtown Coloma. Reserve your space by calling Karen at 715-228-2109. Shop the downtown marketplace for bargains and check out the specials all around town offered by participating businesses. Watch for details in the Argus for your chance to win a Shopping Spree at the Coloma Super Market. Vote for your favorite decorated scarecrows on the streets of Coloma in a contest to pick the best of the bunch. A Car Scavenger Hunt for adults and children promises lots
of fun along with many other events during the day. Call CBA President Vicki Adams at 715-228-2091 or Sue Apps at the Coloma Hotel, 715-228-2401.
Coloma events Dec. 30-Jan. 12: Pathfinder Snowmobile Club Poker Run. Jan. 26: Chili Cook-off at the Community Center, sponsored by CAHS. Feb. 2: Pathfinder Club Ride. Contact Sue Apps, Coloma Hotel. Feb. 9: Coloma Lions Fisheree on Pleasant Lake. March 30: Easter Egg Hunt at Coloma Community Park, sponsored by the Coloma Lions. April 8: Crackerbarrel Conversation and Potluck at the Coloma Community Center, sponsored by CAHS. April 12-14: WOW Weekend at Coloma Hotel. May 18: Coloma Cycling Club rides begin. Meet at Coloma Hotel. May 25 & 26: Brat Fry at CSM, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. May 25, June 18, June 30, July 6, Aug. 3, and Sept. 7: Flea Market and Craft Fair at the Coloma Community Park. June 20, July & Aug. 15: Pie Social at the Coloma Community Center, sponsored by the United Methodist Church. July 28: Old Fashioned Fish Boil at the Coloma Hotel. June 28: Nibbles and Sips at Coloma area businesses. June 29 & 30: Coloma Chicken Chew at the Coloma Community Park, sponsored by the Coloma Lions. July 5 and 6: Brat Fry at CSM, sponsored by the Friends of the Park. July 11: Urban Hillbillies concert in the Coloma Community Park, sponsored by CAHS. Aug. 1: Clauson Family Music Show Concert in the Coloma Community Park, sponsored by CAHS. Sept. 6 and 7: Fray Fry at CSM, sponsored by CAHS. Sept. 20: Grandparents Day at the Coloma Elementary School. Oct. 5: 3rd Annual Fall Fest in downtown Coloma, sponsored by CBA. Nov. 22: Brat Fry at Coloma Supermarket, sponsored by Coloma Business Association. Nov. 4: 4th Annual Coloma Christmas, sponsored by CBA. Recurring date: 1st Sunday of each month: Coloma Book Club meets at the Coloma Community Center, sponsored by the Coloma Library.
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Come often and stay long at the Coloma Public Library Location: 155 Front Street - Anna Follett Memorial Center Hours: Mon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Note: for June, July, and August the library is open on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) With the ongoing theme of “come often and stay long,” the Coloma library has endeavored to become one of the busiest small libraries in Waushara County. With patronage growing on a monthly basis, the Coloma Public Library often has a total of more visitors in a month than the population of the village. The library is part of an extensive network of libraries known as the Winnefox Library system. This arrangement allows patrons to access books or other items from any of the 30 libraries within the system. If a book, CD book, cassette book, DVD, or VHS is not available at their library, the patron or librarian simply locates the item in the library computer catalog, then they type in their request and the item is sent to that library. Your librarian is also able to obtain more obscure books from across the United States through Interlibrary Loan. The Coloma Library has a large assortment of items for public use, such as five desktop computers, three laptop computers, a copy machine and fax machine. Laminating is also available. Books and music on CD and movie DVD’s are two very popular check out items at the library. Another popular feature at the Coloma Library is its wireless connection. A patron can bring their laptop, portable reading device or mp3 player and download what they need from the web. The Coloma Library also offers various services through the Coloma Library site, www.colomalibrary.org. For example, there is Overdrive, which has downloadable audiobooks, electronic books, music and videos for your PC. There is also the EBSCO eBook Collection, which is handy for homework and after-hours reference work. Perhaps two of the most used reference sights are the Auto Repair Reference Center, which has maintenance, repair, recall information for vehicles 1954-present, and HeritageQuest Online, which has census records 1790-1930, family and local histories, Freedman’s Bank and more. Also available is the NewspaperARCHIVE with
millions of searchable newspaper pages dating back as far as the 1700s presented in original format/context. The library is directed by Sandy Zuehlke who oversees many special programs at the library. She coordinates the events for the summer reading program and other youth related reading program, including a tutoring program during the school year. For more information, call the library at (715) 228-2530.
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Clauson’s Barn Theatre in Coloma prepares for another season of music and fun See the Clauson Family Music Show live at their Barn Theatre in Coloma with shows year-round and a special summer and Christmas season. Enjoy a delectable dinner, browse in the Gift Shoppes, pick up a delicious treat from the Coffee Shoppe and then enjoy a spectacular show filled with great American music from the past and present including: 50’s and 60’s, Country and Western, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bluegrass, Ragtime, Gospel and Comedy. The show is sure to please any audience. The restored Barn Theatre is heated and air-conditioned, providing the perfect climate for all shows. The 2013 season begins with Sweethearts Shows on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Tigerton Community Center and Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Berlin Middle School Auditorium. Shows in the Barn resume in April with An Afternoon with the Country Stars on April 11, 12 and 13. Spend an Afternoon filled with music made famous by many of your favorite country stars. The Clauson Family Gospel Hour is on May 16, 17, and 18, filled with Gospel music, hymns and inspirational songs. The summer season runs June, July and August with Tuesday matinee shows, and Wednesday and Thursday Dinner Shows. July 18, 19 and 20 features the 1950’s and 60’s Rock n’ Roll Show where you can take a trip back to the fabulous 50’s and 60’s and enjoy a show filled with many of your 50’s and 60’s rock n’ roll favorites. The Fall Spectacular Music Show runs Sept. 13 and 14, as
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a special fall performance with spectacular costumes, fantastic sets and exciting musical arrangements. In October is The Soulful Sounds of the Steel Guitar on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12. An afternoon filled with country and western music featuring the pedal steel guitar with beautiful instrumentals as well as vocal selections showcasing the soulful sounds of the instrument. The year finishes up with the Christmas season, a sold out event for the past two years. Christmas on the Farm is filled with Christmas music sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Christmas Dinner Shows are on Nov. 20, 21, 22, 23, 30, Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. For more information or to make reservations call 715-2282951 or check it out online at www.clausonfamilymusicshows. com. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming show.
Coloma Lions to host 41st Annual Chicken Chew June 29 and 30 This year the Coloma Lions will host the 41st A n n u a l Chicken Chew on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, featuring the World’s Best Chicken Bar-B-Que on Sunday at the Coloma Community Park. Brats and Hot dogs will be served all weekend. Festivities begin on Saturday with the Pancake Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Sand volleyball and softball tournaments run all day. The 11th year of Bingo starts at 11 a.m. Other events occurring throughout the day include horseshoe tourney, modified pitch softball, Kids’ tractor pulls, quilt show, library book sale, chicken drop, and children’s games. Bar-B-Que ribs will be served from 4 - 7 p.m. The day ends with a dance from 8 to midnight featuring The Spicey Tie Band and after dark, spectacular fireworks. Sunday starts with a parade at 11 a.m. and the World’s Best Chicken Bar-B-Que 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Also, brats and hot dogs will be served all day. Enjoy playing Bingo from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Other events include arts and crafts sale, volleyball and softball championships, chicken drop, quilt show and children’s games. The final event is the raffle drawings at 4 p.m. For more information call John Klem at 414-507-2206.
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Coloma Area Historical Society preserves history with special exhibits
In 2013, the Coloma Area Historical Society (CAHS) will look to the future with exciting new ventures and special exhibits to celebrate and preserve the rich history of Coloma’s past. Six years ago, the fledgling historical society took the initiative to rescue the old 1878 Spalding General Store and Post Office in Coloma Corners that was slated for demolition. With the effort of many volunteers, the historic old building was moved to the Community Park in Coloma and restored. Visitors now walk a footpath of commemorative pavers and look for family names as they take a step back in time at the Spalding General Store Museum. Inside the museum, a growing collection of old general store items and post office memorabilia takes a nostalgic look back at the good old days. Over 1,300 visitors have enjoyed the old-time store displays and special exhibits so far. As part of CAHS mission to “Preserve Coloma area history for future generations and to educate the community about our past,” popular elementary school tours are held to introduce students to a simpler and gentler time in Coloma. This year, featured exhibits will focus on: “Coloma Corners and Stage Coach history” in June. July will feature a display of “Vintage Sewing Machines,” In August, watch for an exhibit about the “Early Days of Coloma Area Snowmobiling.” The Spalding Store Museum is open Saturdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day, 1 to 3 p.m. and Sundays or other special days by appointment. Coloma Historian Floyd King’s collection of over 800 old photos were used to produce a DVD entitled “Coloma of Yesteryear” with original music by the Clauson Family Band. This is one of many items for sale at the Spalding store. The CAHS once again will hold the popular, “South of the Border” Chili cook-off and soup and chili supper on Jan. 26 at the Anna Follett Memorial Center. Chili cooks are needed for the grand competition so get those famous family recipes ready now and enter soon. For the price of admission, “tasters” can sample each chili and may “vote early and often” for all their favorites with quarters or legal tender of any denomination (It’s a fund raiser!). The Chili Champ will be the cook with the most
cash collected at the end of the festivities and it’s all in fun. All proceeds of the evening will be used to support the CAHS and future projects. This is a family-friendly event with “South of the Border” themed games, a Piñata bash and prizes for kids. Call MJ Bandt at 715-228-5761 for more information or to register your chili for the cook-off. Old Time Summer Concerts in the Park are free to the public. Come for a picnic supper with brats, hot dogs, popcorn and snacks sold in the pavilion of the Coloma Community Park before the show. The bar will be open for soft drinks and adult beverages. On July 11 enjoy the Urban Cowboys and their tribute to Johnny Cash. On Aug. 1, CAHS will feature the popular Clauson Family Music Show. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Membership is growing. If you want to get involved with the ultimate in recycling, saving the past and giving it new life in the future, check out the website for the CAHS at www. colomahistorical.org. You may also call CAHS President Sue Apps at the Coloma Hotel 715-228-2401or 715-2282622. Write to CAHS at P.O.Box 353, Coloma, WI 54930.
Coloma Book Club will celebrate 15th anniversary in 2013 In February 1998 the Coloma Book Club met for the first time at the Coloma Library. The original reading group of five members all shared the same passion for books and reading. The members started out by reading “Seed Folk” by Paul Fleischman: a story about a small community of folks who decide to plant a garden together. In the process, they grew something wonderful. That’s pretty much what happened with the Coloma Book Club. Today there are eleven members, ages 40s to 90s, who have found a stimulating community of booklovers. The list of books read is growing and well on the way to 200 titles. The Coloma Book Club also supports local authors by reading and discussing their books. In 2012 the group read a book by local Wautoma author, Marianne Dimmick. “A Talent
for Deception” was the featured monthly selection for June and all enjoyed a very lively discussion. Many of the original members are still in the group. New members over the last few years bring a variety of backgrounds and interests that adds much to the book conversations. Discussion and viewpoints are encouraged and light refreshments keep the group lively. The Coloma Book Club is always looking for new members and good books to read or to listen to on audio. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of the month 10-11 times per year. Anyone interested in joining or starting a new week night book club may call Pat Pintar at 715-228-2095 for more information.
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The “Not Quite” Coloma Players are seriously funny Back in 2006, several members of the Coloma Players attended the week-long Rhinelander School of the Arts to improve their theater skills by taking improvisational theater classes. As a community theater, the Coloma Players have been presenting one or two plays each year for over 30 years. As a non-profit organization, the Coloma Players have given back to the community by providing over $10,000 in scholarships through the years to high school seniors planning to major in the performing arts. Improvisational comedy turned out to be a lot of fun and they decided to add it to their repertoire. Soon, the “Not Quite” Coloma Players improv comedy troupe found new audiences. Think Second City in Chicago, Elaine May and Mike Nichols along with a host of Saturday Night Live alumnae, all with improvisational comedy in their backgrounds. The “Not Quite” Coloma Players involve their audiences using a game format with suggestions for bits coming from the audience for characters, times, and places to set the scenes. And then the fun begins when the players have to wing it and go for laughs with rapid fire comebacks. Some players are very physical in their comedy style and some are more cerebral, but they are always funny. The key is audience participation.
“We have done fundraisers, Christmas parties, library shows, coffee house gigs, and recently, a Murder Mystery Dinner. Watch for ‘Live on the Deck’ performances at the Coloma Hotel on the third Saturday of each month in the summer for three dates in 2013,” Coordinator, Carl Merola said. “We are open to doing anything, and anyone who wants to take part is welcome.” Call Carl Merola for more information or to schedule a performance at 715-249-3024 or check out the Coloma Players website at www.colomaplayers.org.
“WOW!” Women Only Weekend set for April 12-14 in Coloma Ladies, mark your calendars now for “WOW” the third annual Women Only Weekend in Coloma on April 12-14. This year’s WOW event promises to be a great chance for busy women to get away from it all, relax, play and network for one day or for the whole weekend. WOW is sponsored by the Coloma Business Association (CBA) and their participating members offering many weekend specials. The weekend package includes a stay at the historic Coloma Hotel, a gift bag, mini-classes for crafters, tasting sessions and tours with participating businesses, dinner at Lavore’s on the Hill Ristorante, prizes, continental breakfast and more. Watch the Waushara Argus for more information closer to the date or call CBA President, Vicki Adams at 715-228-2091 or Sue Apps at the Coloma Hotel for reservations at 715-2282401.
Pleasant Lake Sailing Regatta
The Pleasant Lake Sailing Regatta will kick off May 25 at 4 p.m. with a practice race. There is a race every weekend on Saturday at 4 p.m., starting on the east end of the lake with scored races on June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug. 17 and the championship on Aug. 31. The Regatta is open to all bay sailors. For more information call Fred Erickson at 715-228-4904.
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CAHS First Saturday Coloma Craft and Flea Market opens May 25 Mark your calendars for the 3rd season of the First Saturday Craft and Flea Markets beginning May 25 on Memorial Day weekend. The first Saturday markets run through Labor Day and are sponsored by the Coloma Area Historical Society at the Coloma Community Park. Watch for signs and flags flying at the park south of Hwy 21 on CH. Booths and tables are set up in a tree shaded area immediately adjacent to the Historic Spalding General Store and Museum. Registration fees are modest and may be paid for in advance or on market day if space is available. Parking is ample, restroom facilities handy, good food and snacks, and a fun playground for the kids on the grounds. A variety of vendors offer a nice selection of crafts, antiques and collectibles, rummage, seasonal produce, baked goods and flea market items and much more. Visitors and vendors are encouraged to check out Coloma shops, stores and restaurants featuring “First Saturday Specials” while they are in town. Dates are May 25, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 during Coloma Fall Fest. For more information and to reserve space, you may call Karen at 715-228-2109 or check out the CAHS website at www.colomahistorical.org to down load the registration form.
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Eagles take up residence in Coloma Coloma is often referred to as the Coloma Cardinals, but after last spring they may decide to change their name. Coloma is proud to have its own pair of nesting eagles. In an area south of Coloma, these beautiful, majestic birds were photographed courting in March 2012. Three eagles were spotted in the same location: two male eagles were vying for the attention of a female. Within a week the winner could be seen flying spectacular acrobatics with the female. The sight of an eagle arouses as many different feelings as there are people. For many, it is a feeling of awe and majesty to watch them soar. Since April, a single eagle can be seen repeatedly soaring in the area above the tree tops. This can only mean one thingeither the male or female eagle is searching for food while the other eagle cares for the nest. Females usually lay two, 3-inch-long white eggs in late March or early April. Both adults incubate the eggs. Within a month or so, the first egg will hatch with a fluffy white chick. Adults then feed the chicks bits of fish and protect them from severe weather and predators, like great horned owls, raccoons, and ravens. usually Eagles build their nests in tall trees, often a live white pine, with large sticks as the shell and softer material as the lining. On average, the nests are about 4 feet in diameter and 3 feet deep. Eagles were once abundant throughout Wisconsin, until the 1800’s when immigrants settled in the state. Habitat disturbance, destruction, and shooting caused their numbers to drop until laws were enacted, like the Migratory Bird Treaty of 1916, the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940, the 1972 listing of eagles as endangered in Wisconsin, and the ban of DDT, a pesticide that was used on crops that softened the eagle eggs. Today, wildlife biologists, scientists, and volunteers continue to work to teach people about protecting eagles and their nesting sites. The DNR staff has developed educational materials to help people learn about eagle nest protection. You can help the bald eagle in Wisconsin by adopting an eagle nest, reporting active eagle nest sites or reporting eagle sightings to the Bureau of Endangered Resources at the DNR website. “Today, there are 200 nesting pairs of bald eagles along the 260-mile stretch of the Upper Mississippi refuge,” says Scott
Mehus, education director at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN. “It doesn’t sound like a lot, but between 1968 and 1973, there was just one nesting pair in the same stretch.” Now, nesting pairs of eagles have been spotted along rivers and lakes throughout Central Wisconsin. Each pair has their own hunting ranges, so as the population grows, they continue to move into additional regions. In Wisconsin, we’ve got it good when it comes to eagles. Outside of Alaska, the best place to spot a bald eagle in this country is in Wisconsin. “There are more than 1,000 nesting pairs of bald eagles in Wisconsin today,” says Mehus, “increasing the chance of sightings.” “The Eagle has landed.” Many of us remember these words that mark one of humankind’s greatest triumphs when the U.S. Astronauts landed on the moon. Yet the naming of their landing craft after an eagle was not a matter of chance, but part of the destiny of the Bald Eagle as a symbol of the United States. of Adoption the bald eagle as America’s symbol has conferred a mantle of affection and significance on this majestic bird. The Eagle Protection Act of congress says, “Whereas, by the Act of Congress and by tradition and custom during the life of this nation the bald eagle is no longer a mere bird of biological interest but a symbol of the American ideals of freedom.” The public’s respect and awe of the bald eagle has continued to increase significantly over the last fifty years. News of the decline in eagle population and then of their slow recovery has kept eagles in the public’s mind, adding strong support for our national symbol. The bald eagle has become one of the strongest symbols of the changing attitudes of people in the United States. There may never be the amount of eagles that once soared over the length and breadth of Wisconsin. But as eagles continue to recover, Wisconsinites will be able to enjoy the magnificence of seeing these birds soar above the lakes and streams throughout Wisconsin.
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Hancock coming events for 2013 •Saturday, Jan. 26: Hancock Lions Annual Fisheree, tagged fish, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Fish Lake, food and refreshments available. •Tuesday, Feb. 12: Hancock United Church of Christ, Pancake Supper and Silent Auction, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, serving pancakes, sausage, applesauce, coffee and milk. •Saturday, March 16: Hancock-Coloma American LegionAuxiliary, corned beef-cabbage dinner, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, 5-7 p.m., raffle ticket drawing at 7 p.m. •Saturday, March 30: Hancock Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children thru ages 4 years of age, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, 1 p.m. •Saturday, April 13: Hancock Citizens Committee 3rd Annual Rummage and Bake Sale, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. For more information call 715-249-5563, 715-249-5510, or 715-2495123, Facebook: Hancock Community Center Fundraisers. •Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Services at Hancock Cemetery, 11:30 p.m. •Saturday, July 6: Hancock Lions Club Annual Celebration; parade at 5 p.m., line up north end of town, food and refreshments and music. For more information call 715-249-5675. •Saturday, July 6: Friends of the Hancock Library Bake Sale and Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. at the library, 114 S. Main St., Hancock. •Saturday, Aug. 31: Hancock Village wide rummage sales, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., maps available. •Saturday, Aug. 31: Hancock United Church of Christ, 301 N. Main St., Hancock, food and refreshments, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. •Saturday, Aug. 31: Hancock Fire Station Open House. Everyone welcome, meet members that serve your community. Check out our trucks and equipment. Facebook: Hancock Fire Department, email: hvfd@uniontel.net. •Sunday, Sept. 1: 46th Annual Hancock Fire Dept. Jamboree. Parade at Noon, co-ed sand volleyball, kids water fights (12 and under), area department water fights, music, raffles, games for
kids, food and beverages. Facebook: Hancock Fire Department, email: hvfd@uniontel.net. •Thursday, Sept. 12: Hancock-Coloma Legion Auxiliary, King Veterans Luncheon/Bingo, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St. •Saturday, Sept. 21: Hancock Citizens Committee 5th Annual, 5K (3.1 miles) Walk/Run/Stroll Fundraiser, start and end at community center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, food and refreshments available after walk. For more information call 715-249-5563, 715-249-5510, 715-249-5123. Facebook: Hancock Community Center Fundraisers. •Saturday, Oct. 12: Hancock-Coloma American LegionAuxiliary Annual Fall Harvest Dinner, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, 5-7 p.m., raffle drawing at 7 p.m. •Saturday, Nov. 23: Friends of the Hancock Library 30 Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 920-787-2375. •Thursday, Nov. 28: Hancock Lions Club FREE Thanksgiving Dinner, Hancock Community Center, 420 N. Jefferson St., Hancock, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. •Saturday, Dec. 7: 10th Annual Christmas Parade, 5 p.m., Main St., Hancock. Line-up at community center, 420 N. Jefferson St., 4:30 p.m. See Santa at the fire station after the parade. Food and refreshments available before, during and after parade. Sponsored by the Hancock Citizens Committee, Hancock Lions Club and Hancock Fire Department. Facebook: Hancock Community Center Fundraisers.
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Hancock’s legacy of history draws interest The rich history of Hancock begins over a thousand years ago when the native Americans of the region constructed the Mounds along Hancock and Fish Lake. Tourists come to Hancock from all over the state to look at the ancient Native American mounds. These historic earthen structures are located at Whistler Mounds Park on Sixth Avenue, adjacent to the Hancock Village Park Campgrounds. There has been considerable work done at the park. More mounds have been cleared of brush and the entire area has been seeded with grass. This makes the mounds more visible. There are also several informational plaques on sight that help you understand more of the history of the mounds. A shelter was erected at the park has some interesting history of its own. The supports for this shelter were preserved from the original Soo Line train depot in Hancock. Park benches have also been installed along the path around the mound. The mounds were constructed by the late Woodland Indians and date back to 650-1200 A.D. The site is recorded with the National Registry of Historic Places. The area was mapped in 1916 by archeologists as part of the mapping of Indian mounds in the entire county. The article in the Wisconsin Archeologist that chronicles this event is available at the Hancock Public Library. History buffs will also enjoy the microfilm archives at the Hancock Public Library. The library owns the most complete collection of Waushara County newspapers and census reports dating back to the 1850s. These special collections are currently the most complete resources available in the county for historians and genealogists. Hancock has one of the only remaining GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Buildings still standing. It was built after the Civil War and was a gathering place for veterans until the early 1900s. The Village of Hancock is located on the western border of Waushara County along I-39, just 25 miles south of Stevens
Point. The area was first settled in 1854 and many early structures have been preserved and are still in use today. The Hancock Community Center is the hub of activities, meetings, and special events. The center includes a large hall and several meeting rooms. The building is jointly maintained by the Village of Hancock and the Towns of Hancock and Deerfield. The hall and meeting rooms are available for public and private use. The Hancock Community Center is overseen by a committee which raises money throughout the year to help maintain the building. They host the Christmas parade, a walk/ run and several other events throughout the year. The Hancock Library hosts the holiday craft fair at the community center at the beginning of hunting season every year. The Hancock Village Campground is located two miles east of the Village of Hancock on County Highway GG. The campground is perched on the shores of beautiful Fish Lake. It is owned and operated by the Village of Hancock. The park offers swimming, picnicking, a boat launch and two baseball diamonds. There are 50 camping sites available from April 15 to Oct. 15. For more information call (715) 249-5521. A number of Hancock community events are held throughout the year including the Lions Winter Fisheree, the Lions Fireman’s Jamboree, American Legion St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance, and the Fall Harvest Festival. A holiday craft fair, softball tournaments, 4-H pancake breakfast, a Christmas parade that is sponsored by the Hancock Enhancement committee and a snowmobile poker run and the Hancock Lions Easter egg hunt are just a few more of the events offered throughout the year in Hancock. Hancock offers a hometown atmosphere with abundant recreational and historical attractions to delight the whole family. For more information about Hancock you can visit their web site at http://www.1Hancock.com.
Hancock Library: the symbol of Hancock The Hancock Library offers a great selection of current fiction and non-fiction books. These items are offered in several different formats to allow patrons to read books whether at home or on the go. Books are offered in Large Print, Book on CD, as well as digital downloads. Digital downloads can either be used on your MP3 (digital audio books) or on most digital readers whether it is kindle or e-pub (e books). For fun and relaxation you can check out a DVD, to watch an old classic or something new. Magazines are also available for your perusal or to check out. The Hancock Library is often seen as the symbol of Hancock because it is located in the historic former village brick firehouse that was erected in 1904. A small holding area, which served as a town jail, was attached to the back. This building is used on the village banners as well as other memorabilia that commemorate the village. The Winnefox system consists of 30 libraries, so if you can’t find something in Hancock, they can order it for you. Once you order something, you will be sent an email when it arrives in Hancock and you pick it up. If you can’t make it in to search for an item you can either call the library with your request or go to the library’s website at www.hancocklibrary.org. On the sight are additional databases that are available to you for free to help you with any type of research you might have, there are subject guides and online books for Automotive
and Small Engine, Biographies, Business and Investments, Consumer Information, Employment Help Center, Environment and Science, Genealogy, Health and Medical, History, Homework Help, Literature, Magazines, Music, Movies and Entertainment, News and Newspapers, and Online Practice Text (ie. ACT, GED, GMAT, LSAT, SAT and more). By providing these materials and services free of charge, the Hancock library strives to help the community with desperately needed job searches and free wireless internet. The library is one of the few places left where information is freely available to everyone, covering a smorgasbord of subjects from many different perspectives. Computers are also available for use, with one computer with an easy-to-read screen for those who have trouble with their eyesight. The second floor of the library has been converted into a genealogical area. Historical items fill the walls and shelves. Most items have been donated by local people in the area who want to share a piece of Hancock History. The research area is open on Wednesday from 10-2 and Saturday from 10-12. This area includes complete sets of several Waushara County newspapers (Hancock/Coloma News, Waushara Argus and Plainfield Sun) on microfilm, as well as Federal Census Records dating back to the 1850s. For more information you can call 715-249-5817 or email eisch@hancocklibrary.org.
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Hancock Historical Center helps you find your family roots
Family trees are not always that easy to fill. Finding your family roots sometimes involves an incredible amount of searching for a small amount of information. If your family came from the Hancock area then you are in luck. The Hancock Historical Center, located on the second floor above the Hancock library on Main Street, has many different sources of information that you can use to research your family history. The area where you do your research is full of wonderful bits of Hancock history. As you sit in the research area, surrounded by years of history, you can almost hear the clop of horses’ hooves over the cobblestone or the sounds of the old school bell ringing children to their classes. The building itself is a historical site. It was once the location of the Hancock Fire Department. Where the library is now on the lower level, it was once the jail. As time went on the second story became the area where court meetings, village meetings and elections were held. In its restored grandeur there are many little tidbits of history that you can experience, like a set of doors that are from the old Hamilton furniture store. There are also the remains of the old post office, restored to its original look. It even has the post boxes. These little bits of history that surround you just add to the nostalgic ambiance of the historical center. “The original board meetings were held next to a pot-bellied stove,” said Jerry Carlton. “The village hall was located there from 1910 with the fire department downstairs. It remained there until the new fire station was built in October of 1967,
then the village hall and the fire station were moved there. The bell outside in the courtyard is from the original fire station and was rung from the fire truck.” The center has many items for you to peruse, such as photos, clippings and documents, as well as the census up to 1930. Last year they received from the state historical society the most recent batch of Waushara Argus newspapers on microfilm dating to 2001. More recent issues are available in newspaper form. Also available on microfilm are all the copies of the Hancock/ Coloma News and the Plainfield Sun. These newspapers are vital resources in most genealogical research with their birth records and obituaries for the area. They are also a source of the history of the time. You can reference a microfilm from 1865 and read an Argus letter to the editor from a soldier fighting in the Civil War or see how cheap a bag of apples (12 cents) was in 1910. In addition to the microfilm, there are several computers available for research upstairs. A copier is also available so you can get copies of you vital documents. A printer is also attached to the microfilm reader so anything you find can be transferred to paper. The center is handicap accessible with a chair lift. Hours of operation are Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to Noon. If you have questions or need to schedule a different time than those available, you can contact head librarian Linda Eisch at eisch@yahoo.com.
Hancock Gardens known as the “smile along the highway”
The Hancock Gardens, which is located between Hancock and Coloma, have been known as the “smile along the highway” for many years. The beautiful experimental gardens are arranged to help garden lovers get an idea of what grows well in this area. The A.R. Albert and Viletta Hawley-Albert Horticultural Gardens at the Hancock Research Station are known as the “smile along the highway” because they can be seen as you drive along I-39. The Brian Wallendal Visitor Center is open daily. The center contains information and displays about gardens and agriculture in Central Wisconsin. One of the highlights of the display garden is their Twilight Tour of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables. The event takes place on the second Monday in August. The evening starts at 5 p.m and ends at dusk. The evening features a hayride tour of the grounds. Extension specialists from the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and area Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions about insects, weeds, diseases, and gardening in general. The Hancock Research Station can be found by getting off at the Hancock exit (131) off of I-39 then taking a left, then another left on County Road V. A picnic shelter and meeting room are available on request. For more information about the twilight tour or to arrange a group tour date, call the station at (715) 249-5961.
It has become a popular destination for many gardeners to enjoy looking at the display gardens and seeing what plants work well with each other. Recently they added a water garden to the display gardens. This new feature will help gardeners who wish to have a water display within their garden. In 1995, the garden was designated an All-American Selection Display Garden. All-American Selections conducts trials at various locations across North America each year to evaluate flowers, bedding plants, and vegetable categories. During the year the garden can contain a hundred fruit, flower, and vegetable varieties from over 25 seed companies. In this way, visitors are able to see the results of what plants will look like that you order from various seed catalogs. They make an effort to have a good comparison of plants by size, color, shape and height; however, many people come to the gardens just for the enjoyment. The gardens are open to the public during the summer from dawn to dusk. One of the jewels of the Hancock Research station is the Potato Agricultural building. This building may look like a diamond in the rough but the research done here every year saves farmers and producer millions of dollars in production costs. For potato farmers in the area, this research has become a vital part of their farm’s increasing production.
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Travel the Marquette County Barn Quilts and Hidden History Trail There are even more barn quilts hung on historic barns and more murals added to the trail than in 2012. Take time to drive through heavenly pine forests, lush farm fields and tamarack bordered wetlands to find the Hidden History Murals and Barn Quilts of Marquette County. They hang with majesty on well loved barns, vibrant businesses and county landmarks. Their stories enchant you, their colors cheer you. They mingle among murals already there and some still to come, ideas in the minds of artists. They are the Marquette County Barn Quilts and Hidden History Murals and they await your visit, facing boldly out onto country roads and village streets. Just over a year ago, the Barn Quilt and Hidden History Mural Trail was born through the efforts of Home and Community Educators, the Montello Historic Preservation Society, the Neshkoro Enhancement Committee and and slew of energetic volunteers. There are over 25 Barn Quilts and murals that you can view off quaint village streets and lovely country back road. Pick up a map of the trail at any of six county
libraries in Packwaukee, Neshkoro, Montello, Westfield, Endeavor, or Oxford or at local businesses. You can also visit www.barnquiltsandmurals.com to download a map and to read the stories about the barns, the quilts, the murals and the people who made them happen or pick up a map at many businesses in Marquette County. Neshkoro has become a Mural Village and sports several colorful and historic murals, all artist rendered and community created, they are a testament to small town America’s pride. Take in the lake mural at the boat landing or the 1908 July 4 rendering of a historic celebration. The murals tell the stories of the past and the present in the Old Mill Town of Neshkoro. Summer, winter, spring or fall, traveling the barns quilt and hidden history mural trail is a colorful and memorable activity. Not all the barn quilts are on barns. This one hangs on the Neshkoro Public Library and features the design from an actual vintage Neshkoro quilt.
History abounds and is cared for in Marquette County There are two historical society museums in Marquette County and other local societies that keep history alive. From corner to corner, from crossroad to crossroad, you’ll find fascinating history throughout Marquette County. Whether you’re fascinated by geology and the formation of our landscapes, Native American history, explorers and fur traders, the first European settlers, military history, or more modern recollections of times gone by, you’ll find it in Marquette County. The Marquette County Historical Society (MCHS) is located on Lawrence Street in Westfield and the Montello Historic Preservation Society is located in downtown Montello. The Packwaukee Historical Society holds a Heritage Days celebration every summer and MCHS has a strawberry sociable in June. Watch for changing exhibits in the Montello Historic Preservation Society’s home in historic J. P. Vaughn Hall. People called this land home as far back as 10,000 BC when the glaciers had melted and mastodons and giant sloths roamed the tundra-like land, which we now call Marquette County. They and those who came later left behind countless stone and pottery objects that help us know who they were and how they lived. Today you can stand on Observatory Hill, a landmark for native people who, 5,000 years ago, pecked petroglyphs into its bare rhyolite surface or you can walk along the clear rivers where they hunted and fished. French, English, Irish, Scots and Germans along with others who wanted to claim a home in the wilderness that was the Wisconsin Territory clamored to the streams and forests of
Central Wisconsin. They used oxen to haul the necessities for beginning a life, followed Indian trails then carved out their own roads, and sought out waterways for power and transportation and looked for rich land that could be farmed. As the railroad replaced the Fox River for transportation and better roads connected some towns, then bypassed others, Marquette County communities reflected the changing culture of the nation. Mills were closed but other businesses opened. Farming remained a primary source of income for hundreds who found Marquette County home. Automobile travel meant travelers searching for adventure and relaxation and Marquette County’s rivers, lakes, and forests offered respite and sport. A new kiosk at the boat landing on County Road C on the shores of Buffalo Lake tells about the train that once traveled between Montello and Packwaukee, as well as Native Americans who once lived on its shores. Travel through Marquette County today and you’ll sense the lives that went before you. See the landscape as Native Americans saw it, rich with wildlife. Walk the path of John Muir around a glacial lake. View the mill ponds left from grinding wheat and milling wool. Feel the north woods pull that waterside resorts offered to early vacationers. Come see the restored one-room school house on the grounds of the Marquette County Historical Society in Westfield. The school was one of the first established in the county and it’s believed that John Muir’s nieces and nephews attended the school. It was moved to Westfield from Buffalo Township and lovingly restored.
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Celebrate in Marquette County Celebrations of all kinds take place in Marquette County that offer food, music, and lots of down home fun. The first weekend in May is Montello Fish N Fun that starts on Friday night and goes through Sunday. Find out more at www. montellofishnfunfest.com. Then, later in the summer, Montello Rotary celebrates Father Jacques Marquette on the third Saturday in August. Marquette traveled with Louis Joliet on the Fox River from Green Bay to Portage, then to the Wisconsin River and onto the Mississippi in 1673, he passed through the land that would be named in his honor and what we know today as Marquette County. Westfield is filled with fun during Dairylicious Days in June. It includes a run, a parade, and a street dance, as well as a Strawberry Sociable at the Marquette County Museum in Westfield. Then, come back to Westfield for the Marquette County Fair, always the weekend after the July 4 holiday. There’s lots of family fun to be had. Don’t go far, because Rendezvous Days, held the third weekend in September, offers a gun show and a re-enactment encampment where history comes alive. Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving is always the Westfield Taste and Tour, where you can shop and sample tasty treats. Endeavor hosts its annual chicken broiler fest the third Sunday in July as well as a delightful Easter egg hunt for the kids each spring. Go to www.endeavorwi.govoffice2.com to get details of other events. Every holiday has a celebration in Marquette County and July 4 is celebrated in many Marquette County communities
including Neshkoro, Montello, Oxford, and Westfield. Then, right after Labor Day weekend is the hugely popular Chicken Barbecue in Westfield on Saturday and the Harrisville Bratfest on Sunday. Last year, over 2,000 pounds of bratwurst were sold.
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Marquette County...John Muir’s inspiration As a boy, John Muir fell in love with the landscapes, birds and wild flowers of Marquette County. You can still experience the beauty of the natural world just like Muir did when his family moved from Scotland and settled on the little kettle lake that still glistens in the sun. Come to John Muir Park in Buffalo Township, Marquette County and walk the 2.3 mile Ice Age Trail around Ennis Lake in John Muir Park. In 1870 John Muir, father of our National Parks, wrote to his brother, “The happiest days and scrap portions of my life were spent in that old slant-walled garret and among the smooth creeks that trickled among the sedges of Fountain lake meadow.” That “slant-walled garret” was the Muir family’s first home right here in Marquette County. The great naturalist spent his childhood running through the prairies, climbing the hills, and searching for bird’s nests just south of Montello after he and his father, sister and brother emigrated from Scotland and built a home here so the rest of the family could follow. John was 11 years old in 1849 when he first saw the lovely little lake that became so dear to him and where his father, Daniel, in May of that year, stopped the oxen hauling the household goods and began a new life. In My Boyhood and Youth, Muir wrote, “Oh that glorious Wisconsin wilderness! Everything new and pure in the very prime when Nature’s pulses were beating highest and mysteriously keeping time with our own! Young hearts, young leaves, flowers animals, the winds and streams and the sparkling
lake, all wildly, gladly rejoicing together!” That glorious Wisconsin wilderness has been preserved in Muir Park off County Road F south of Montello, where you can walk the land that John Muir loved so well. The Ice Age Trail takes you through prairie, forest, and wetlands where the landscape changes beautifully with the seasons. Muir tried three times to buy this piece of land from his brother after he began his extensive travels that took him to Alaska, California, and Canada and although he wasn’t successful in preserving his glorious childhood lake, others did that for him and for you so you can, too, can revel in that glorious Wisconsin wilderness. Walk up Observatory Hill, a State Natural Area and one of John Muir’s favorite places when he lived in Marquette County. Stroll down 13th Road from Gillette Road and you’ll be walking on the road that a young Muir helped build across a swamp using Tamarack logs and called a corduroy road. Then stop at the Wee White Kirk where John’s father Daniel preached and at the cemetery where two of John’s nephews and his brother in law are buried. Continue down 13th Road and pass Mulhern Lake, once known as Knight’s Lake, where Daniel Muir re-baptized all his children. You can travel all over Marquette County and see the birds, flowers and landscapes that John Muir loved. Come back often and you’ll know why John Muir fell in love with Marquette County.
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Off Hwy. 23 Between Montello & Princeton, Just 20 Minutes from Wautoma
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Marquette County has premiere birding Marquette County was designated a Bird County and is on the Great Wisconsin Birding Trail. You can find the Great Wisconsin Birding maps at http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/birds/trail.htm. Birding in Marquette County is wonderful at any time of the year with fall and spring migrations bringing an outstanding number of birds through the county. From chimney swifts to pelicans, from eagles to warblers, Marquette County is a bird watchers paradise. M u i r l a n d Bird Club, which meets in Montello, organizes a chimney swift count, a Christmas bird count, and a backyard bird count, among others. They also hold events for the Great International Migratory Bird day in spring. Wisconsin Friends of John Muir and the Marquette County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail host bird walks that take place throughout the county. Contact the president of Muirland Bird Club daryl@darylchristensen.com for more information. Be sure to check out the new Apuckawa Nature Trail in the Town of Mecan on the shores of Lake Puckaway. Guides are available at the kiosk to tell you what birds you might see. It is on Fox Court off C, east of Montello. There are ten State Natural Areas in Marquette County and the restored prairies, oak savannas, lakes, rivers and wetlands all hold aviary gems waiting for you to spot the feathered creatures
in their natural habitats. Vireos, owls, ravens, hawks, thrushes, and tanagers are a few you can find in the Mecan River area. Comstock Bog is home to rails, snipe, hawks, owls, wrens, bobolinks and cranes. Montello Lake and Buffalo Lake host a variety of ducks and terns and you can spot great blue herons, white egrets, swans, and more. Puckaway is home, or at least flyway, to short eared owls, cormorants, terns and more. Red headed and pileated woodpeckers can often be heard and spotted in Marquette County. The song of the whippoorwill can still be heard and watching nighthawks circle in the evening and turkey vultures catching updrafts in summer skies will thrill you. Sandhill cranes arrive in early spring often before all the snow is going and stay all summer. They stage in huge flocks come fall and their primordial call is thrilling to hear. The flash of orange from orioles, the azure blue of bluebirds and the surreal color of the indigo bunting are all here in Marquette County. Hummingbirds, towhees, cedar waxwings‌.they call Marquette County home. There are plenty of easy access places to sit and watch the skies and waters, too. Well cared for boat landings, public land, walking trails, and more give visitors access to a world of feathered friends.
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White Lake Golf Course offers 18 challenging holes This challenging 18-hole golf course is carved out of ancient glacier-formed land with an unusual western style apparent by exquisite natural landscaping and hilltop scenic views of rolling terrain, vast woods, sloped greens, free roaming peacocks and spring-fed ponds. This par 72 layout with maximum distance of 6,401 yards from the white tees, 5,700 yards from the gold tees and 5,079 yards from the red tees. With three sets of tees, it allows play for all abilities of golf. The course encompasses more than 200 acres and two separate circles of nine holes which provide significant elevation changes. The course opened in 1985, and was designed by the University of Wisconsin. The No. 1 handicap hole is the 18th par 4, which is a dogleg left. Your first shot has to be 170-180 yards out on a narrow wood lined fairway. If you make the distance, you will be past the woods on the left, then you have a 150- to 180-yard shot to the green, which has a large pond that runs right up to the green. White Lake is just 30 minutes south of Wautoma, take
Montello museum and community hall in historic J. P. Vaughn building In 1912 J. P. Vaughn built a two-story cement block building that would become his blacksmith shop on the first floor and hold community events in the upper level. He never knew then that his building, constructed of formed block that used what was then cutting edge technology and made right in Montello at Neck and Brothers Company, would one day be listed on the National Historic Registry, but it is. Today it’s home to the Montello Museum and owned by the Montello Historic Preservation Society (MHPS). During Vaughn’s day, the upstairs rang with laughter and merriment at plays, Harvest Balls, and New Year’s dances. Cheers and shouts bounced off the pressed steel decorative walls during basket ball games and roller skating parties. And downstairs Vaughn ran his blacksmith shop that eventually faced the inevitable competition of the automobile. Today the Montello Museum is home to special exhibits as well as a growing collection of Montello memorabilia, which tells the story of the people who were here before us, drawn by the rivers, lakes, prairies, and forests that still draw people today. Two exhibits won Best New Exhibit awards from the Wisconsin Historic Society. In 2011, the society presents Abundant Harvest: the History of Hunting and Fishing in Marquette County. J. P. Vaughn has left a legacy of community in downtown Montello, which continues to make the kind of history that tells the story of who we are, where we came from, and how our lives were shaped by those who came before us. The Montello Historic Preservation Society holds dear our sense of place made rich and diverse by our history, by our present, and by the visitors who come to Montello to share in Marquette County’s beauty and pleasures. Dances are held in the upper level of the historic J. P. Vaughn Hall, home to the Montello Historic Preservation Society. The original 1912 backdrop curtain still hangs on the stage.
Highway 22 south to Montello, then turn right or east on Hwy. 23, 5 miles out of town you will see our sign White Lake, turn right off the highway and follow signage. Come play and see the improvements we have made to make an even more enjoyable outing. For example, last year we blacktopped all the cart paths. Eat and drink on our deck or in our knotty pine clubhouse. Play and stay packages are available.
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Golf all year long at Two Oaks North Golf Course Two Oaks North is a championship 18-hole course located in beautiful rural Waushara County. The layout of this par 71 course is both challenging and fair, enhanced by separate tees for golfers of all skill levels and immaculate course conditions. This playability, combined with a scenic countryside setting and presented with courteous and friendly service, adds maximum value to a truly memorable golfing experience. The Grill at Two Oaks North serves up a wide variety of hearty home-made sandwiches, soups, and appetizers and is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week year-round. Enjoy Chef Romy’s Fish Fry and Chicken on Fridays. Daily specials include a Sunday Morning Bloody Mary Bar, and of course Packer Game Day Drink Specials. Two Oaks North also features the Full Swing Indoor Golf Simulator, the most accurate and realistic simulator on the market. Play a round on Two Oaks state-of-the-art golf simulator where you can choose from 38 world-famous courses including Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, Pinehurst, and Kapalua. Two Oaks North Indoor Golf is open seven days a week year-round. Group outings are always welcome at Two Oaks North and encouraged to take advantage of our festive Pavilion, which seats over 100 people for outside lunches and dinners. Two Oaks North also features a fully-stocked pro shop, supplying all your golfing needs, and a driving range and practice putting green to sharpen your golfing skills. Individual and group lessons can be arranged by calling (920) 787-7132. Two Oaks North is located on County Road F, 1.5 miles south of Hwy. 21 and 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 73. For tee times or more information, call 1-800-236-OAKS or (920) 787-7132.
Golf “54” holes at Waushara Country Club Waushara Country Club is a championship 27-hole golf facility located in the heart of Central Wisconsin. With three very distinctive nine-hole courses, Waushara Country Club can offer three challenging and fun 18-hole combinations. From beginner to pro, all golfers can find a fair test of their golfing skills. With its roots going back to 1932, site of the Silver Lake Country Club, Waushara Country Club officially opened for play in the summer of 1954 as a nine-hole golf course. A second nine opened in 1978 and in 1995, Waushara Country Club expanded to 27 holes. Set amongst rolling hills, Waushara Country Club features two holes with peninsula greens, spirited elevation changes, and the perfect combination of trees, water, and marshland. Waushara Country Club is open to the public and is a must play for all golfers. Golf memberships are available at a very attractive rate. The club also specializes in group outings; whether it’s 16, 116, or 216 players, we can accommodate your every need. Banquet facilities are also available for receptions, holiday parties, or business meetings. Waushara Country Club is located just west of Hwy 21 and Hwy 73 on the east side of Wautoma. Visit them online at www.wausharacountryclub.com, where you can find more information and sign up for a free round on your birthday. For tee times or more information, please call (920) 787-4649.
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Mountain of Praise Musical Festival to be held June 28-30 in Mt. Morris Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 7th Annual Mountain of Praise Festival on June 28-30. This amazing weekend event kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday with concerts from the main stage. Saturday excitement begins at 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. with a day of fun activities. The weekend-long event will close on Sunday morning with an outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon. The weekend will be packed with fun for all ages. There will be camping, free swimming (pool), free volleyball tournaments, free disc golf, carpet ball, scavenger hunt, hiking scenic trails and the evenings will be filled with live music from the main stage as well as around the worship around the campfire that begins at 10 p.m. Bring your instruments. This event is sponsored by: The Youth and Family Outreach Program (youthandfamilyoutreach.org). No admission fee. Plan to attend the evening concerts – or better yet, bring your tent, camper or RV and spend the entire weekend. Cabins are also available. Make this weekend a great time to invite your family and friends, bible study group, church family to a weekend of fun and fellowship for all ages. Cabins that sleep 14 are available for larger groups – youth groups are welcome. Use this excellent opportunity for a very affordable retreat. There is no cover charge for the outdoor concerts or activities on grounds. A donation box will be available for those that are
Reach the Peak Run to be held in October The 6th Annual Reach the Peak Race to benefit the A+ AfterSchool Program will be held on Saturday, Oct.12. This race is a bit different than others. Beginning at Nordic Mountain Ski Resort, you will enjoy all the beautiful autumn scenery in picturesque Mt. Morris, with the final challenge to reach the peak of Mt. Morris itself. The story goes that the Town of Mt. Morris was named in the late 1800s after two men agreed to decide the town’s name with a footrace to the top of the hill…the winner was a man named ‘Morris.’ In honor of the fastest male and female of the 15K race, the Town of Mt. Morris will be renamed after them… for the day. Can you picture your name on the sign going into Mt. Morris? “Welcome to Mount .”
able to help support Mountain of Praise financially. Food and beverages will be sold at reasonable prices on grounds; snacks, burgers, brats, beverages and more. All proceeds from food sales will benefit the Youth and Family Outreach Program to help offset event expenses. In case of rain, main stage concerts will be held on grounds in the Arrowhead Center. Mountain of Praise provides an opportunity for Christian fellowship while hearing Christian music. Plan on a weekend of fun, rest and relaxation. Opportunities for fellowship include youth and adult Bible studies on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. While you attend a study in the woods your children will be welcomed to a children’s study that will include crafts and fun-tastic activities. Don’t miss this exciting free event. Get up close and personal with artists, get exposed to some amazing talent, and enjoy a weekend of renewal, relaxation and fun. For more festival information, contact Debbie Peters at 920-229-4050, mtofpraise@ centurytel.net or visit www.youthandfamilyoutreach.org. All housing reservations can be made through the Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center at 1-920-787-2861 or 1-888-mt-morris, mtmorris@bug.net or www.mt-morris.org. Preregistration is required for campsites and cabins. All lodging proceeds go to Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center.
Mt. Morris Holden ice cream social For over 100 years, mid-summer has brought warm weather, sunshine, and Mt. Morris’s Ice Cream Social. Ice cream, served with the finest homemade pies, has brought together the rural community of farmers and more recently, vacationers, for an evening of fellowship and fun. Early ice cream socials served fresh ice cream that used cream from local farmers and many hours of “manpower” to turn the churns. Now, the ice cream may be “store bought” but the tradition is still as rich. Church women (and men) craft some of the most delicious homemade pies to serve with the ice cream. A light lunch of sandwiches accompanies the pie and ice cream choices for a truly wonderful eating experience. The only challenge to the social goers is choosing which pie to eat. Stop by Mount Morris Holden Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 11 from 4-7 p.m. for delicious pie, ice cream and more.
Black Hawk Folk Society Black Hawk Folk Society is an allvolunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the performance and the enjoyment of folk music in Central Wisconsin. Black Hawk Folk Society celebrates its 26th year in 2013 and accomplishing its mission in several ways. On the second Saturday of July each year the Society presents an all-day Folk Music Festival at Mt. Morris Town Park. The Folk Festival features live folk music from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., food and drink concessions, artisan booths throughout the park, and a swimming beach on beautiful Lake Morris. The Society presents concerts featuring talented professional and semi-professional folk musicians from all over the midWest and beyond, at the lowest possible cost to the public. The concerts are held at 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from August through May. Concerts are held at Mountain View Community Center, located in the country about 5 miles east of Wautoma, just off State Hwy. 152 at the intersection of County Road S and 21st Lane. The building is heated, air-conditioned and has lighted, paved parking. Monthly concerts are preceded by a potluck supper at 6 p.m. All are invited to join in by bringing a dish to share, and their own eating utensils and drinks. On the Sunday following the second Saturday of June each year the Society presents a free concert in Mt. Morris Town Park at 2 p.m. The concert is preceded by a pot-luck picnic
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lunch at 1 p.m. Jams are held at Mountain View Community Center and are open to all ages and all levels of experience. From August through January the Jams are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. From February through July the Jams are held at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday afternoon of each month. Musician-volunteers from Black Hawk Folk Society attend youth group meetings (as scheduled) to play and sing a variety of folk and old-time songs on a variety of folk instruments. They talk about their instruments, their experiences and share some interesting facts about the music they play. Sing-alongs and audience participation are encouraged. Eligible groups include non-profit youth groups, within Waushara and surrounding Counties, such as 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs, Church, School & Library Youth Groups. To schedule a program for your youth group, call Travis Talbott at 715-5705984. Lovers of live folk music are encouraged to become members of Black Hawk Folk Society by paying a small annual donation. Membership provides financial assistance to the Society and entitles the member to receive the Black Hawk newsletter every four months. For more information, visit www.blackhawkfolk.org, or FaceBook at www.facebook.com/blackhawkfolk, or Twitter at twitter.com/blackhawkfolk. Feel free to call or email any of the council members listed on the website.
Geocaching a popular recreational activity in Waushara County Fast becoming one of the most popular outdoor sports in Waushara County, geocaching sites in the area have grown in leaps and bounds. Right now in Waushara County there are over 270 geocaches hidden. The state of Wisconsin has thousands of caches with new ones added every day. These sites allow you to experience some of the beauty and history of Central Wisconsin as you search for the cache. Geocaching is so popular in Wisconsin that they have their own website, www.wi-geocaching.com. The main website for all geocaching around the world is www.geocaching.com. There are several geocaching groups throughout the county that will hold meet and greets and other events during the year. You simply go to the geocaching.com website where events are listed. What do you need to participate in geocaching? The only piece of equipment you need is a GPS Unit. So what happens when you go geocaching? People stash a cache and then share the location of the cache on the Internet by inputting the longitude and latitude coordinates. These are the coordinates that you put into your GPS unit. Then the search begins. There are many different varieties of caches. A traditional cache is usually an airtight container of various sizes where you will find a log book and various items to exchange. You take an item from the cache and leave one in its place. If you have children, this is the part of the treasure hunt that they love the most. Items can range from small toys to pins, CD’s, and various other small items. Each cache has a logbook. In the logbook is information left by the owner of the cache as well as comments and signatures of each person who has visited the
cache. It is important to note that caches are always well hidden and disguised. They never interfere with terrain or area. If a person did not have the coordinates for the cache, you will never know it is in the area. Caches are always placed on public access land or with the permission of the landowner. Another type of cache is the micro cache. This usually consists of a small container like a camouflaged pill bottle or film canister with a small signature log inside. These are usually placed in areas where a bigger container would be impossible. Perhaps one of the most challenging types of caches is the multi cache. A multi cache has two or more caches. There are many variations but most multi caches have a hint to find the second cache and the second cache has hints for the third and so on. This makes for a lot of fun as you go from one cache to another. Travel bugs have added even more fun to geocaching. A groundspeak travel bug is a trackable tag you attach to an item. You then give your travel bug a mission, for example, travel to as many states as possible. When you go to a cache and find a travel bug, you take that bug and log in your retrieval. Then the next time you go to another cache, you plant the bug again. In this way the bug “travels” from cache to cache as it works to complete its mission. All of this is logged onto the website so its owner can follow the travels of their bug. Think you might be interested, then log onto www. geocaching.com. Try to find one of the many caches in Waushara County and enjoy the beautiful area as you search. So dust off that GPS or borrow one from a friend, lace up the hiking boots, grab a partner and let the searching begin.
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Nordic Mountain offers winter fun for all Located in Mt. Morris, Nordic Mountain offers winter fun for the entire family. With all of the changes that have taken place in the last few years, Nordic Mountain is no longer simply a ski hill—it is a winter recreational facility offering skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. If you are the traditional skier or snowboarder, Nordic Mountain has what you are looking for. Fifteen trails ranging from very beginner to expert will amuse the first timer to the accomplished pro. With a wide assortment of gentle terrain, Nordic Mountain has taught tens of thousands of people to ski or snowboard in over 30 years of existence. Nordic Mountain offers a variety of lessons and lesson packages to help first timers, and to assist those looking to make it to the next level. Three terrain parks, with a beginner, intermediate, and expert park offer freestyle skiers and snowboarders everything they would expect in a top notch park. “Undoubtedly, the most popular part of the hill is our three terrain parks,” said Rick Schmitz, owner and general manager of Nordic Mountain. “We will continue to invest in the quality of our
With the addition of the park, Nordic Mountain has opened up winter recreation to everyone. “Tubing is a sport everyone can enjoy; from 4 years old to 94, there is no skill or effort in using our park, but there definitely is plenty of thrills,” said Schmitz. In addition to the tubing park, Nordic Mountain continues to undergo many changes and improvements—one of the biggest in snowmaking. Nordic Mountain can make snow on 100% of its terrain including the tubing park. With the improvements in snowmaking technology, they can produce higher quality snow and do so in warmer temperatures. In the past few years Nordic Mountain has more than doubled its snowmaking capacity. The goal is to open earlier, close later, and remain open on marginal winter days. One of the biggest projects to improve snowmaking at Nordic Mountain will serve a dual purpose. The 10-million gallon snowmaking pond supplies coldwater for snowmaking and for the wakeboard winch park installed at Nordic in 2009. This was the second wakeboard winch park built in the United States.
parks.” Nordic Mountain’s goal is not only to have some of the best freestyle terrain in Wisconsin, but in all of the Midwest. Two glade runs offer expert skiers and boarders challenging tree skiing on some of the steepest terrain on the hill. With over 100 inches of natural snowfall in recent seasons, the glade runs have become a very popular addition to the hill. Realizing not everyone is willing to try skiing or snowboarding, Nordic Mountain installed the StoneRidge Tubing Park in 2006. The tubing park is over 1,500 ft. long with over 90 ft. of vertical drop. If has five chutes and numerous “rollers” that add lots of thrills for the riders approaching speeds of up to 40 mph. The best part is tubers don’t have to walk back to the top of the hill. There is a specially designed lift that tows riders back to the top of the hill while sitting in their tubes. “In creating the park, we wanted to make it as exciting and safe as possible. From our operation of the park in the last few seasons, I am confident in saying we were very successful in achieving our goal,” stated Schmitz.
“Winching,” as it is called, involves getting towed across the water holding on to the end of a specially designed high speed winch. The winch pulls riders over numerous sliders that will be constructed on the pond’s surface. The wakeboard winch pond is wakeboarding’s’ equivalent to snowboarding’s terrain parks. Despite all the exciting changes taking place, Nordic Mountain hasn’t forgotten its place in the winter sports world. Nordic Mountain has always been considered a great place to learn. It is known as a great family hill at a very affordable price. That tradition continues while changes like improved terrain parks and new glade trails help to keep the skiers and snowboarders coming back. Low regular prices as well as numerous specials and special events, such as Customer Appreciation Day, help to make this place affordable for the entire family. For more information on all Nordic Mountain has to offer, as well as on the changes taking place, go online to www. nordicmountain.com or call them directly at 800-253-7266.
Events in Neshkoro-2013 •Jan. 12 – Fisheree, sponsor: Lions Club •March – Pizza sale, sponsor: Lioness •April 6 – Pizza sale, sponsor: Neshkoro Fire Department •May 4 – Car And Bike Show, sponsor: Friends of the White River •May 5 – Rain date for the car/bike show •May – Geranium and bake sale, sponsor: Lioness Club •May 25 – Brat fry, sponsor: American Legion Post 423 •May 26 – Chicken BBQ, sponsor: Lions Club, St. James Place •May 27 – Memorial Day celebration 9 a.m., Memorial Park, sponsors: The American Legion and VFW Post 10892 •June 1: Kids Fish Derby, sponsor: Lions Club From June 7 through Aug. 23: Friday Night Concerts In The Gazebo, River’s Edge Park, 7 p.m. sponsor: The Neshkoro EnhanceMent Committee •June 7: Tuba Dan •June 14: Marv Nielson/Amy Schneider •June 21: To be selected •June 28: Jerrod Ebert •July 5: Todd Leak •July 12: To be selected •July 13: The Neshkoro Community Chorus Summer Concert 5:15, St. James Place •July 19: Vicki Belleville •July 26: To be selected •Aug. 2: Young Performers
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•Aug. 9: Gary Wisner •Aug. 16: Heartland String Band •Aug. 23: Oakridge Mennonite Church Choir •June 22: Art And Craft Fair, sponsor: Lioness Club •June 29: Neshkoro Lioness Silver Springs and Friends Art and Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Stan-O-Gene Park. Contact Kristine James at 920-229-6853 or jamesk@firstweber.com •July 6: Fireworks, food and dance with Bourbon Cowboys Band: sponsor: Neshkoro Fire Department •July 13: Friends of the White River Association, Inc. 3rd Annual Western Day. country music, pig roast, games, T&R’s Petting Zoo, cardboard box boats contest, duck races, vendors. Starts at 10 a.m. •July 27: Home and Garden Tour, sponsor: Neshkoro Enhancement Committee •Aug. 24: Brat fry, sponsor: American Legion •Aug. 31: Horse and Pedal Pull, sponsor: Lions Club •Sept.: Fall pizza sale, sponsor: Lioness Club •Sept. 12: Dignified disposal of worn and used American flags, sponsors: American Legion and the VFW •Oct. 12: Scarecrow Festival, sponsor: Neshkoro Enhancement Committee •Nov. 11: Veterans Day Program, sponsors: American Legion and VFW •Dec. 7: Neshkoro Community Chorus Christmas Concert and Cookie Social, 5:15 p.m., St. James Place, sponsor: Neshkoro Enhancement Committee •Dec. 14: Children Christmas Fair, sponsor: Neshkoro Lioness, location: Zion Lutheran Church.
Neshkoro Lion and Lioness Clubs providing helping hands When the thought of service comes to mind one cannot forget about the tremendous efforts the Neshkoro Lions and Lioness Clubs offer their community. Their commitment is evidenced by the numerous events they hold throughout the year. Their service to community, state, and country is difficult to match. 2013 will mark the Lions 37th annual fisheree held on The Neshkoro Mill Pond in January. They hold a chicken barbecue at Saint James Place in May, Horse and Pedal Pulls Labor Day weekend, and the Hides for Kids Deer Hide Collection in November. The Lioness Club contributes during the year by helping the Lions at their events and holding their own events. They host pizza sales in March and October, making and selling an estimated 2,000 pizzas. In May they hold their annual geranium and bake sale. A Christmas fair is hosted for children of the Neshkoro School District, where the children are assisted in shopping for their entire families. Gifts are donated and the parents are not present as the children independently shop for the gifts. The Lioness Club helps the children wrap all the gifts to place under the family Christmas tree. The Leos club is currently in hiatus waiting for new recruitment as numbers fell to two participants. In previous years the Leos was encompassed by youths in their teens and were sponsored by the Lions and Lioness. The Leos club has worked as volunteers in the past, helping at Lion and Lioness events. Their help has been most noted at the Lions Camp at Rosholt, where over 1,500 handicapped children experience summer camp at no expense to them. One of their accomplishments in
recent years was the purchase and placement of a new pier on Neshkoro’s Mill Pond located at the boat landing. The pier was paid for by aluminum can donations. Monies collected by the clubs from their various events help to fund scholarships given to area high school students, the lions camp, Lead Dogs for the blind, The Wisconsin Eye Bank, and numerous local events. Those interested in participating in the events or joining these wonderful organizations can contact Jim LaPinske at 920293-8445, Neshkoro Lions President Jim Schurk at 920-2934691, and Lioness President Sue Robinson at 920-293-8584.
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Neshkoro’s Stan-O-Gene Park provides recreation for many year round Residents of the old mill town have known about their beautiful park and the pleasures it has brought them for over 37 years. The park offers year-round enjoyment that is available to all visitors of the area. The park is located at the northern most edge of the village limits, and can be seen from the road as you travel Highway 73. The park extends north to the Waushara County line and south with an easement to County Road E. The park was the result of a vision lifelong resident Stanley Loshinski had to memorialize his first wife, Imogene Loshinski. Imogene passed away several years before Stanley decided to donate the land to the village that is now the park. The land was donated in 1975 and the village incorporated the parcel as a park that same year. The land donated was soon named StanO-Gene Park in memory of Stanley and Imogene. Throughout the year the park plays host to events including a car and bike show, music festivals, softball leagues, horse and pedal pulls, and the occasional family gathering. The park encompasses 103 acres, and has horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, playground equipment, a basketball court, two baseball diamonds, and a covered pavilion with kitchen amenities, a cooking pit, and a horse arena. A large portion of the park remains wooded and is available
for the casual hiker with nearly three miles of trails. During the winter months, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing is allowed; however, camping and hunting are not. The park is connected by snowmobile trails to the Bannerman Trail. The Village of Neshkoro maintains the property and the caretaker Gary Krueger has an extensive background of 37 years taking care of the park as a member of Neshkoro’s Department of Public Works. His knowledge of the park extends to the beginning of the park and all the work put into it over the years. Recent updates running water and new toilet facilities in 2010. The department of public works engaged in pine planting efforts that resulted in two pulp wood harvests to help with operation costs of the park. The additional baseball diamond added in 2002 was a collective effort with the village and the Eagle Scouts. The horse arena and pavilion included efforts between the Lion’s Club and the village. Loshinski was an active member of the Neshkoro Lion’s Club. The park and pavilion remains available to the public and rental is available by obtaining permits through the village clerk/treasurer of Neshkoro. The park is open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tri-County School Forest The Tri-County Area School District forest covers approximately 320 acres and serves as a link between the communities of Plainfield and Hancock. The forest comprises a diverse ecosystem, including pine plantations, deciduous forest, open meadows, lowlands, a 40-acre marsh, four small lakes, and a restored prairie area. The trails, which meander throughout the school forest, make for a rich community resource. Besides serving as a base for environmental education for the school district, many opportunities abound for hiking, picnicking, hunting, biking, skiing, bird watching and other non-consumptive uses. Public camping is not allowed. The School Forest Ad-visory Committee has implemented an aggressive and intensive management plan to enhance the experience of all who visit the school forest to maximize the educational benefits, which can be achieved for people of all ages, to minimize any conflicts-of-use that might occur, to protect the safety and well being of all users, and to maintain a diverse and productive habitat for all forms of plant and animal life. Activity trails of various lengths and difficulty have been established for users seeking places to hike, bike, ski or ride horseback. Each trail is marked with skier and colored arrow placards, and the trails are arranged so that each trail is an extension of the others. When adequate snow cover exists, volunteers ensure that the trail system is groomed for crosscountry skiing. At 1.4 miles, the Timberview activity trail is the shortest trail and it does not have hills. Whispering Pine activity trail is a bit more challenging, and rewards the hiker with a beautiful view of the gently sloping shores of Bullhead Lake. Its entire length is 2.7 miles. The 3.8-mile Plantation trail offers more challenging slopes through the southernmost region of the property. The shelter house, built in 1985, provides a home-base site for district school forest activities and it offers other community users a great place to stop and relax. The pavilion-style shelter house offers some protection from wind and rain. If visiting the shelter house, take a moment to look at the solar power system located on the roof and in the rafters of the shelter house. The solar power system provides a limited source of electricity for lighting portions of the shelter house during school district activities. Located nearby are pit toilet bathroom facilities. A grand view of Bullhead Lake can be seen from an amphitheatre nestled along the North shore. Aldo Leopold
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benches, complete with unique environmental quotations, offer welcome rest areas throughout the forest area. They are scattered along the trails and in Liza’s Prairie. A self-guided tree-trail guide offers the opportunity to identify 19 tree species found in the forest. All other publications are located in pamphlet boxes under the sign at the front gate of the property and many other resources are available on-line as well. In 2004, a structure combining a shelter house and a 400-square-foot observation deck was completed. This unique structure enhances ones experience at the forest, as it gives visitors spectacular views of the forest canopy and night sky that is well worth the trip. Hunting is allowed, except at times when the forest is in use by a school or community group. A sign posted at the north entrance gate will indicate if such a group is using the school forest. All federal, state, and local hunting regulations must be followed. Trapping is allowed only with a written permit. The school forest is a “walk-in-area” only. No motorized vehicles are allowed at any time. State statute 1.18.258 prohibits the use of tobacco or alcohol on school properties. Maps and guides are available in the parking area located at W12409 County Road O. Information concerning the school forest property and related environmental education program can be found on the website at http://www.tricounty.k12.wi.us/ forest.htm. For more information, contact Joe Raboin, School Forest Coordinator, during school hours at (715) 335-6366, Ext. 5244 or raboijoe@tricounty.k12.wi.us.
Plainfield Fire Department to hold 5K and 10K Halloween Walk/Run Oct. 19 The Plainfield Fire Department will be holding it’s 4th Annual 5K Halloween Walk/Run; and are adding a 10K to the event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. The best way to remember the walk/run is it is always the 3rd Saturday in October and you are invited to join in and support the Plainfield Fire Department. The fundraising efforts are going towards the purchase of an Off Road UTV that will be used primarily for fire suppression and wilderness rescue. For kids 10 and under there will be a free kids 1/2 mile run starting at 9:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K will start at 10 a.m. Late registration and also packet pick up will be the Saturday morning of the event, starting at 8 until 9:15 a.m.
An awards ceremony with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each male and female in each age group, plus many door prizes, will follow at the conclusion of the race. Participants that wear a costume will be entered into a special costume drawing. The winner will be drawn at the awards ceremony. You must be present at the awards ceremony to win any prizes. If you are interested in more information regarding this event or to register for this event, contact Stacy Miller at 715-335-6807 or plfdffinc@hotmail.com. All upcoming events are posted on the website at http://plainfield-firedepartment.weebly.com.
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25th Annual Tri-County Threshermen Show to be held June 7-9 in Plainfield The 25th Annual Tri-County Threshermen Show continues to draw visitors from around the state for an exciting threeday event. The show will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Plainfield beginning on Friday, June 7 and continuing on through Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. The is one of the earliest venues for all the Thresheree events in the state. This year’s feature will be two of the most popular brands: International Harvester and John Deere. Featured on the Button will be Dale McLarnan’s Two Super W-6 Tractors with consecutive serial numbers and the show’s plaque will be dedicated to former member, Herb Tibbetts. All colors, all models, and all conditions of tractors, engines and equipment, along with other antique and classic tractors, are encouraged to display. The show is open to all displayers to exhibit “everything and anything.” There will be equipment exhibitors with many displays of gas engines, antique tools, and farm toys. The popular sawmill demonstration, model gas and steam engines, crafts, vintage garden tractors and implements, collector vehicles, and much more will be back again this year. Daily demonstrations of threshing, corn shredding, shingle milling, snow fence making, and other working events will interest all show attendees. Power parades through the show grounds will be held on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. A parade through the village will be held on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Families visiting the show will get to experience a little of what farm families lived through in the old farming days. Children today, usually tuned into electronic gadgetry, will experience a kind of living history. Treasure hunters will enjoy
the large flea market area held on all three days of the show with a wide variety of old tools and parts, farm toys, signs, crafts, new and used items. Call Mike Williams at 715-256-1275 for more flea market information or to reserve a spot. Interested crafters are encouraged to contact Jeanne Johnson at 715-249-5510 for more details or to reserve space. Not to be missed are the delicious pies to sample and the famous homemade pie competition. To enter a pie in Saturday’s contest held at 11 a.m., call Sandi Poetzel at 715-335-4710. The local Knights of Columbus provide all the food and beverages on the grounds with a Friday Night Fish Fry. The Threshermen Show offers a weekend of family fun with free barrel rides for the kids and a spectator wagon plus a handicap wagon continuously touring the grounds. Parking is free. For more show information, call president Norm Kohls at 715-323-7330 or visit the club’s website at www.tcthreshermen. com.
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Plainfield Business Association gearing up for Street Spree The Plainfield Business Association is gearing up for their 7th annual “Plainfield Spree,” which will be Sept. 14, 2013. The “Spree” has been moved from downtown to our beautiful Veterans Park, which is just off Hwy 73. Watch for signs. There will be food stands, beer and soda, and a flea market. The Flea Market will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors interested in Flea Market information can call Arlene, 715-335-6800. More games and inflatables are also being planned with Bingo for all ages. There will be live music in the afternoon and evening for dancing and listening and the day will conclude with the raffle drawing. The “$10,000 Cash Raffle” was a success with many winners from the surrounding area. The 2012 first prize for $10,000 went to Jackie Werner, who is a senior at UW-Stevens Point and also a member of the National Guard. The raffle will continue this year with numerous business’s in Waushara County and members of the Plainfield Business Association selling them through the summer months. You need not be present to win. With the proceeds from the raffle and “Spree,” the association will continue to sponsor scholarships to Tri-County graduating seniors, distribute glow sticks during Halloween trick or treat,
Tri-County Area Schools support academic excellence and a Community Fitness Center Tri-County Area School District, located in the Village of Plainfield, offers a full service, comprehensive educational experience for students in the 225-mile square school district. All classes, (pre K to 12), along with a teaching staff of 58 are in the same facility under one roof. The driving force to promote excellence in education can be summarized in the Tri-County Mission Statement: “To Inspire and prepare all learners to excel in this everchanging global community.” In addition to providing a traditional curriculum, TriCounty has kept pace with the latest technologies, staff development, a variety of extra-curricular activities and boasts of a very successful four-year old kindergarten program. State competency testing skills have resulted in high scores. The 400-acre Tri-County School Forest and Environmental Education (EE) program is one of the finest in Wisconsin. It is a unique educational experience and continues to be a work in progress for the school and the students. The Tri-County Fitness Center is open to students and community residents for a small fee. The project is the result of a successful fund raising campaign. Along with a federal Physical Education Program (PEP) grant the new facility boasts state-of-the-art fitness equipment and is located in a special addition to the high school. For more information about Tri-County Area Schools you may call (715) 335-6366 or check out the website at www. tricounty.k12.wi.us For information about the Tri-County Community Fitness Center please contact Ken Dill, (715) 3357377 Ext 4300.
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Plainfield Public Library: Traditional full-service and Internet access a valuable resource for library patrons In 1915, the Plainfield Library celebrated its one-year anniversary. Launched the year before by the Home Economics Club, with the cooperation of the Waushara County Bank, the community’s first public library enjoyed steady growth. At that time, a total of 550 books were available to residents of the village. Today, the Plainfield Public Library, housed in a modern 3,500 sq. ft. facility, offers an unlimited number of books, DVDs, and CDs to lend through its membership in the Winnefox Library System. Using a computerized card catalog, patrons can search for materials anywhere within the system and throughout the United States. Yet, despite moving into the electronic information age, the library remains the local source for old newspaper accounts and articles of historical significance to Plainfield. On display boards at the library, laminated to keep yellowing pages safe, curious residents and history buffs can read some of the actual newspapers of the day. Events and people in the news from years before keep Plainfield’s history relevant to today. If you listen to audio books, the Plainfield Public Library has the perfect thing for you. The library is now providing access to the OverDrive Digital Audio Book Collection. With this service, audio book listeners can download audio books to
their MP3 players. Ebook readers can download ebooks to their Kindles, Nooks, and other devices. For more information visit our website at www.plainfieldlibray.org Other activities include an active volunteer network through the Plainfield Friends of the Library. The Friends hold fundraising events to assist the library in purchasing books, materials and equipment. Watch for a Book and Bake Sale in conjunction with the Plainfield Fire Department Jamboree in July and a Book and Bake Sale with the Street Spree in September. The library also has a fun-filled Summer Library Program. Young people can continue their reading skills, feed their creative minds with crafts, and enjoy live entertainment events for free. A conference room in the library is available for use by non-profit groups to meet. Contact the library to reserve the room. Visit the Plainfield Public Library at 126 S. Main Street on Monday 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday 10 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to Noon. For more information call (715) 335-4523 or visit online at www.plainfieldlibrary.org.
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Poy Sippi Library continues to support community The Poy Sippi Library is one of 30 libraries within the Winnefox Library System. The library continues to be a place for the community to go to find current materials, computers to use and community-based activities. It has a small town appeal yet has a wide selection of a larger library, which continues to be built with the help of local support. Not only is there an up-to-date selection of books, DVDs, audio books, music, CDs, and magazines: but also with Winnefox you can access thousands of other items. Materials can be requested worldwide through the Interlibrary Loan service. There are also large print and audio books available with a rotation of fresh titles. The staff is always ready to answer questions and to help you find the materials you need. There are five computer stations open to public use and Wireless is available. Microsoft Office software is loaded onto several of the machines. Copier and fax machines are standing by. For those with personal computers, online resources are accessible anytime. You can manage your library account, view checkouts and due dates, browse the catalogue, and place holds from home. Online research tools include newspaper, magazine, and professional journal archives (with full text articles), automotive repair guides, a health database, genealogy links, e-books and more. As an added feature, digital audio books and music can be downloaded and checked-out to your home computer or MP3 player. Visit the library online at www.poysippilibrary.org
to learn more and to keep current with the New Materials Blog. The Poy Sippi Library also offers fun and interesting programs. Story-time with Auntie Suzie held on Mondays at 11 a.m. is an enjoyable time for both parents and children, with stories, crafts, treats, and song. “Auntie Suzie,” a.k.a Suzie Hempel, also organizes and supervises a first class Summer Reading Program. The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by local businesses, is always a success. For adults, on the third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. the Poy Sippi Page Turners meet to discuss books and enjoy refreshments and each other’s company. The group is open to newcomers. There is also a Creative Outlet Workshop held every second Tuesday of the month. The workshop is a place for creative people to get together to share ideas, work on creative projects and enjoy the company of other creative individuals. Many bring scrapbooking, card making, crocheting, crafts and art projects. Throughout the year other fun and interesting programs will be scheduled, so be sure to check us out on a regular basis. Poy Sippi Library hours are: Monday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday: 12-7 p.m., Friday: 11-7 p.m., and Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Redgranite Public Library offers books, DVDs, magazines, e-readers and more Redgranite Public Library Location: 135 W. Bannerman Avenue, Redgranite Phone: (920) 566-0176 Library Director: Jean Nelson Assistant Librarians: Karen Gumz and Judy Etemadi Hours: Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. From story-telling to computer technology, the Redgranite Public Library is a great place for people of all ages to visit. It offers a wide spectrum of books, including large print books, periodicals, videotapes, DVDs, audiocassette books, music CDs, and a collection of rotating Play-away books. In addition, because the Redgranite Public Library is a member of the Winnefox Library System, materials can be obtained through interlibrary loans from anywhere in the system. Four computers with public Internet access, a printer, and copier are available for public use. The library is also a “hotspot” for wireless Internet, which can be accessed from inside and outside the building 24 hours a day. The library has many online databases, in part with Winnefox, which include health resources, encyclopedias, online magazines and newspapers and offers E-Reader. After readers obtain a library card from any library in the Winnefox System, you are not required to visit the library in order to use it; you may simply go to www.redgranitelibrary.org to reserve materials or use the online databases.
In addition, the Waushara County obituary database from the Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper and the Waushara Argus publications from 1864 to 2005 can be accessed at the library and online. A summer reading program is offered to children in July and August, which includes entertainment, arts and crafts, and story-telling. A variety of displays can be seen at the Redgranite Public Library. It contains a large collection of class photos and memorabilia from the former Redgranite High School, which closed its doors in 1948. The library was founded in 1962 at the old Redgranite Village Hall on State Road 21. In 1965 the library moved to the Redgranite Civic Center on Pine River Road. In 1992 the library was able to purchase the former Burman Pharmacy and move to its present location. Hours of volunteer labor, donations and financial support from the citizens of Redgranite transformed the former pharmacy into a fine library. The library director and assistants work with a board of directors to manage the library. The library also has a “Friends of the Library” group that raises funds at book sales and other fundraising projects. The Redgranite Public Library is conveniently located on State Road 21 (W. Bannerman Avenue), across from the Redgranite Veterans Memorial Downtown Park. For more information, contact the Redgranite Public Library at (920) 566-0176 or visit the website at www.redgranitelibrary.org.
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Redgranite Lions Club continues to serve the community The Redgranite Lions Club was chartered on Sept. 26, 1955, sponsored by the Poy Sippi Lions Club. Its 36 charter members were inducted as Lions at the Redgranite School gymnasium. Paul Thatcher was the first president. The club’s first major contribution, with the Poy Sippi Lions Club, was to develop the Lions Camp for the Blind in Rosholt. In 1962 the local club was the first in the United States to collect used eyeglasses and send them to Mexico. All Lions Clubs now collect thousands of used eyeglasses and hearing aids each year to send to needy persons around the world.
Redgranite Quarry a popular area attraction The Redgranite Quarry is a popular summertime attraction for locals and vacationers alike. Visitors are allowed to swim a their own risk. Diving clubs often find the quarry to be one of the best clear water diving spots in the Upper Midwest. Fishing is also popular, as various species of fish have been stocked through the years. Discovery of red granite at the quarry site in the 1880’s sparked a mining boom that brought skilled stone cutters from Europe to settle in the area. Granite paving blocks from the quarry were used in streets as far away as Chicago. The quarry was closed in the 1920’s after concrete and asphalt came into popular use for paving. It is now one of the deepest bodies of water in Wisconsin. In 1995, the quarry was designated a village park. Redgranite Quarry Park is located on the north side of State Hwy. 21 behind the post office. In the summer of 2008, the land around the quarry underwent an extensive cleanup that made it even more attractive for visitors and allowed it to be visible from the road. The Quarry Park is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
The motto of the Lions is “We Serve.” These simple words explain who they are and what they do. The Redgranite Lions Club is a group of dedicated men and women, from all walks of life, who are committed to serve the needs of people in the Redgranite area, the state, and the world. Their reward is knowing that they have made a difference in the lives of the residents of the community. They invite you to join them in service and friendship. The founder of the Lions Club chose the following words to describe the meaning of the Lions Club emblem: L(iberty), I(ntelligence), O(ur), N(ation’s), S(afety). In 1993 the Redgranite Lions decided to build their own clubhouse. The building is 50’x100’ with a stand up bar, catering kitchen, stage, cooler, restrooms, an office, storage room, and air conditioning. It can seat up to 350 people. The Redgranite Lions Club celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2005 by burning the mortgage for the building. Before 1989 the Redgranite Lions had built park shelters at Downtown Park and East Side Park, the Willow Creek tennis courts, Lohrville restroom facilities, and wheelchair ramps. The major fund-raising activity of the Redgranite Lions Club is bingo, offered from September through May at the Lions Clubhouse. They also rent the hall for weddings and local social gatherings. Money raised from fundraisers goes to two scholarships per year, to aid fire victims, high school and grade school functions and fundraisers, Redgranite Library, Christmas baskets for widows and widowers, sponsoring Santa at Christmas time, and to local people in need. There is presently a membership drive on, so anyone interested may call a member or the club for more information at 920-566-4683. Membership in the Redgranite Lions Club is open to men and women of legal age and good reputation in the community. A current Lions Club member sponsors potential members. They meet the first and third Monday evenings of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse located behind the library. Sit in on one of their meetings to see if you would like to join the Club. Meetings last about one hour.
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•Marathon •1/2 Marathon •5K Fun Run/Walk ChampionChip Timed Certified Course Wisconsin’s Premier Rural Marathon! At Waushara County Fairgrounds
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We Really Kare Fishing Club celebrated 25 years Hard work and determination over many years has rewarded the “We Really Kare Fishing Club” of Saxeville/Wild Rose with huge success. The club was established in 1983 by several fishermen from the Springwater/Saxeville area. They originally worked with three area lakes - Wilson, Round and Kusel. The club has presently expanded its area supporting 11 lakes. These lakes are stocked with different species of fish determined by DNR studies of the lakes. WRK also placed fish cribs and rock beds along with forage in some of these lakes to enhance the quality of fishing. They helped the DNR with boom shocking and fyke netting with both manpower and financially for the lake studies. With these studies, the DNR issues fish stocking permits according to the needs of the lake. WRK purchases the fish from private hatcheries, which are certified by the DNR for every fish stocked. The requirement for a lake to receive WRK support is it must have a public access. The club holds two business meetings per year, spring and
Saxeville Players entertain Saxeville Players, Inc. is a family friendly community theatre, which has held productions in the Saxeville Town Hall the last nine years. It is nine miles east of Wild Rose and 12 miles south of Waupaca on Cty. E/A at Archer Ave. For more information as to what shows they will by producing in 2013 and exact dates of auditions and productions, please contact Jeannie Lulloff, Managing Director of Saxeville Players, Inc. at 715-256-0341 or email her at kjlulloff@mwwb. net. For ticket information call Kathy or Len Brasch at 715-2561561. Saxeville Players, Inc. invites those interested in directing a production to ask for a proposal form to be turned in to the board. The director may select the play with the approval of the board.
Take a hike to Richford The small community of Richford is located on County Road B, just off Hwy. 21, about 10 miles west of Wautoma. Richford has a Rustic Road – Wisconsin State Rustic Road #102. It is a scenic paved and gravel 2.2 mile drive. The route forms a loop off of Hwy. 21 and 9th Ave., east on Cumberland Ave. to 7th Dr. back to Hwy. 21. Not far from our Rustic Road is the Mecan River Ice Age Trail segment, just east of Hwy. 21 and 9th Ave. There is a small parking area north of the highway with an Ice Age Trail kiosk. This trail segment leads up to the Mecan Springs. A new section of the Wedde and Chaffee Creek segment begins further south of Richford on Cypress Rd. just west of Cty. JJ. Richford has an active 4-H club, the Richford Busy Beavers. They honor the 4-H pledge with service to our community by helping at community events and doing road cleanup on our new rustic road. Richford is also home to the Richford Game Club. Dedicated to pheasant hunting only, it is a limited membership organization.
fall, to determine its projects for that year. Food and refreshments are served at the meeting, along with small raffles. WRK holds one fundraiser per year, their fisheree held on Kusel Lake, the first Saturday in February. It is a one-day event and takes approximately 100 volunteer workers to make it a success. Also, months of planning before and cleanup after. The club has maintained a membership of approximately 800 the past several years. Dues alone cannot support the club’s projects, but area lake associations and private donations have helped considerably to obtain its goals. Also, the success of the annual fisheree which is supported heavily by local area businesses has been a huge contributing factor in the club’s efforts. Anyone wishing to join the club please write to: We Really Kare Fishing Club, P.O. Box 110, Wild Rose, WI 54984, or e-mail to: wrk1983@centurytel.net.
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Enjoy the water in the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes area Water, water everywhere – in the best sense of the phrase – is the image most often conjured in people’s minds when they think of the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes area. True, with 22 interconnected, sparkling clear lakes (plus many other lakes and the area’s rivers), water activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, and waterskiing abound in this beautiful part of Wisconsin. But there are plenty of other fun things to do here, too. Outdoor activities for all seasons are offered in the greater Waupaca area, including horseback riding, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. Home to gorgeous Hartman Creek State Park, many natural and recreational municipal parks, and an astounding amount of untapped natural beauty, the area offers animal lovers and sporting types no shortage of enjoyment. If you’re not the outdoorsy type, perhaps you’d revel in a day of shopping at unique boutiques in downtown Waupaca, in King, or sprinkles in healthy amounts throughout the area.
From handmade furniture to specialty gifts and locally made goodies, there is something to tickle everyone’s fancy. There are also ample cultural activities available, including historical museums, art galleries, and more. When it’s mealtime, treat yourself at any of our wide variety of fine restaurants – and enjoy live entertainment. After dinner, there’s nothing that beats relaxing on the square while live music is played in Waupaca’s historic bandstand. Or how about watching a free water-skiing show? Chances are, during most weekends, you’ll also find special activities such as Strawberry Fest (in June), Arts on the Square, and the Waupaca Area Triathlon, just to name a few. Whether you’re looking for stimulation or relaxation, pampering or a challenge, the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes area is for you. For more information, call the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce toll-free at (888) 417-4040, or visit our website at www.WaupacaMemories.com.
Wisconsin Veterans Home hosting Annual Open House and Old Car Show The Wisconsin Veterans Home, located on the beautiful Chain O’ Lakes in King, will host its Annual Open House and Old Car Show on Sunday, May 19. The event includes over 100 old cars and military vehicles and equipment; Civil War Re-enactors; music in the bandstand all day; bus tours and walking tours of the grounds; pictures with “Uncle Sam”; games, balloons and inflatables for children; clowns; face
painting by Otella; refreshments; and an information center which provides employment and admission information. The Wisconsin Veterans Home, which was founded in 1887 by members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), provides housing and nursing care for over 700 veterans and their spouses and widows. For more information please call 715-258-4247.
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Westfield Taste and Tour set for Nov. 29-30 Tired of the “Rat Race” the day after Thanksgiving? Don’t feel like competing for your parking spot at the mall? Why not plan a special day with family or friends that involves good food, fun and even prizes. The Westfield Taste and Tour is just what you’re looking for. The Westfield Taste and Tour combines the fun of locating local destinations on a map with good food that is provided at no charge by Haystack Supper Club in front of Westfield’s True Value on Friday, Nov. 29. The Taste and Tour features small businesses in the area with a myriad of items they have to offer. This is an easy way to get your Small Business Saturday shopping done in a snap. The Taste and Tour offers a truly eclectic choice of places to shop. The tour offers you the finest from Westfield area merchants as well as some of the best artists and crafters in the area. Tour maps are available at all of the stores on the tour. This map becomes your starting point. As you tour each place and sample their wares or buy that perfect unique gift, you get a stamp on the back of your map for each place you visit. If you make it to all the businesses, you will be entered to win one of the grand prize drawings. Before the event the grand prize items will be on display in the window of Virch’s True Value. So whether you are looking for something to do while your significant other hunts or you are looking for a way to get the family out of the house the day after Thanksgiving, the Taste and Tour may offer the perfect opportunity for you. It is held each year on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Westfield to host Pioneer Rendezvous Days and Gun Show Sept. 21-23
If you have ever wondered what life was like in Central Wisconsin during the fur trade era, you won’t want to miss Pioneer Rendezvous Days. It is the buck skinner and re-enactors who make the Pioneer Rendezvous Days and Gun Show such a historical, fun family event, creating the atmosphere of a 17th and 18th century Rendezvous with teepees, furs, leather, crafts, black powder shoots, campfire cooking, salable goods and authentic clothing. This year’s events will be held at the Marquette County Fairgrounds in Westfield from Sept. 21-23. The Rendezvous is a traditional gathering, which enabled traders from various fur companies to bring their trade goods to the interior of the country and meet other trappers to trade their furs in hopes of beating the competition. Visitors can learn of the lifestyles and outdoor skills that were typical during the fur trade era in North America from 1600 to 1840. Black powder firearms of the period, both flintlock and percussion cap, will be fired at the firing ranges during the day. There is also a gun show to be with both antique and newer weapons. On the sight is also the Habitat for Humanity yearly garage sale in one of the pole barns on the fairgrounds. If you want to step back in time for the weekend, then come to Westfield for Pioneer Rendezvous Days from Sept. 21-23.
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Springwater Volunteer Bridge Waushara County’s best kept secret
Springwater Volunteer Covered Bridge & Park
There are no large billboards alerting travelers on Co. Trunk A, west of Saxeville, that just ahead lies one of Waushara County’s “crown jewels.” In fact, it could be considered one of the county’s “best kept secrets.” Fulfill Thoseyour who slowof down and turn onto “Covered Bridge dream a Road,” however, will not be sorry they did. There stands an fairy tale wedding “old covered bridge” perched over Pine River, with a beautiful, quaint Saypark youradjacent vows to it. •In Upon closer examination, travelers will discover that the a beautiful garden bridge is not very old. It was, in fact, constructed in 1997 by a gazebo group local bridge men and scores of other volunteers. Those who •A of covered knowover about covered bridge often refer to it as the Saxeville thethe murmuring covered bridge, Pine River simply because Saxeville and the Town of Saxeville only one mile •Ais garden arbor andaway. In reality, the bridge is in the Town of Springwater, and is officially called “The Springwater Volmore... unteer Bridge.” To In Reserve 1989 the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Your Date (DOT) notified the Town of Springwater that their bridge, locatplease Contact: ed on 24th Lane, had been inspected, was being “condemned,” Springwater Volunteer and Covered had to be closed. The old steel and concrete bridge, conBridge & Park structed in 1917 at a cost of $800, had to be removed and the Cty. Hwy. A & Covered approaches barricaded. Bridge Rd. The town board met to consider its options and decided to miles East of hire5-1/2 a bridge designer to give them an estimate for constructing Wild Rose a new bridge, which had to meet state and federal requirements; For more info call: his estimate came in at a minimum of $100,000. To board memof Springwater bers,Town it seemed like a lot of money to spend on a small bridge, even920-622-3808 if 90 percent would be state and federal dollars; to them it coveredbridgepark54984@gmail.com wasemail: still tax dollars. After learning that Fifield, had a Ithiel Town “lattice truss” bridge (Smith Rapids covered bridge), some of the Town of Springwater board members made a trip to Fifield, near the
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Chequamegon National Forest, to see the bridge. After inspecting the bridge and watching a video showing its construction, the board decided they could build a “lattice truss” bridge to replace the condemned bridge, and at a cost far less than the $100,000 quote for a regular bridge. However, the Wisconsin DOT had to review the plans for the “lattice truss” bridge, which would only be a one-lane bridge, and give their final approval. That approval didn’t come until 1996 after a state engineer visited the Town of Springwater site. The Douglas Fir lumber to build the bridge was ordered from a steam-powered mill near Alsea, OR and was delivered to Garth Towne’s farm on Alp Road. Town Chairman Everett Eckstein, Towne, Alden Attoe, Lional Peck, Norman Suranne, Steve Slavik, and Kermit Jorgensen were the core group of men that worked on building the trusses inside one of Towne’s outbuildings. It took six weeks to build the first truss and two weeks to build the second. Scores of others volunteered time and money as the bridge’s construction progressed. In the meantime, Kermit and Shirley Jorgensen, who lived on the corner of Co. Trunk A and the road to the bridge, turned their former barnyard, which was next to the bridge, into a quaint little park. They had a gazebo built, provided picnic tables, and had a landscaping firm add flowers and other vegetation, as well as walkways. They maintained the park for 13 years (1997-2010) until the Town of Springwater bought the park and land in 2010 from the Jorgensens, who now live in Wild Rose. The township bought the property from the Jorgensens because they wanted the park to continue as a public place for local people. Currently, Town Chairman Everett Eckstein and his wife, Carol, maintain the park, with assistance from Waushara Co. Master Gardener Valerie Powell, and from Town of Springwater employee Ron Kettlewell, who mows, waters, and does other maintenance tasks at the park on a regular basis. Since the 15 years that the bridge has been built and the park developed, there have been approximately 85 weddings held at the site. For more information or to reserve the park for a wedding ceremony, contact Katie Moser at 920-622-3808. All other uses at the park, such as picnics, gatherings, and meetings, require no permission and are at no cost.
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Wild Rose Kiwanis offers exceptional service to community On Sept. 29, 1992, the Wild Rose Kiwanis Club was officially established and became a new chapter of Kiwanis International. This was the beginning of years of exceptional service to the Wild Rose area. Kiwanis is an organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The Wild Rose Kiwanis Club is committed to reaching out to the community and making a difference through meaningful service projects and charitable donations. During the past year, 32 Kiwanis members provided over 2,000 hours in service and fundraising to benefit the Wild Rose and Waushara County area. Over $13,000 was raised with community participation in six major projects: Annual Spring Concert, Fall Pancake Breakfast, Classic Car Show Breakfast, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Kiwanis Relay-for-Life Team, and a new project titled, “Random Acts of Culture.” Hundreds of citizens from Wild Rose and neighboring communities, as well as visitors and tourists, attended these events. The Wild Rose Kiwanis Club appreciates the generosity of individuals, businesses and groups who support our projects. Over the past five years, Wild Rose Kiwanis Club has donated $12,000 to $15,000 each year to an average of 25 charitable causes. Donations include Wild Rose High School Academic Scholarships as well as Music, Drama and Performing Arts Summer Camp Scholarships. Additional donations were made to Waushara Food Pantry, Blue Ribbon Kids Day, Patterson Library, local Red Cross Heroes Program, Salvation Army, Back to School Bash, Waushara Christmas Project, Post-Prom Event, Wild Rose Booster club, Family Ski Day, and various reading and grade-improvement programs in the Wild Rose School District.
In 2004, the Wild Rose Kiwanis Club established a High School Key Club. The Wild Rose High School Key club currently has about 50 members who are dedicated to serving as leaders in their school and community. Through Key Club involvement, students learn valuable skills that are transferable to their personal lives and careers. In Key Club the primary focus is on leadership, character building, and realization of the importance of community service and care for the needs of others. A primary goal for our 20th year celebration is to work more closely with Wild Rose Lions Club and other area organizations to better assess community needs and to work together to more effectively meet those needs. For those who are looking for a fulfilling service opportunity, we welcome you to join our organization and help us celebrate 20 successful years.
Wild Rose Lions coming events •March 2, Spaghetti and Meatball dinner •March 30, Easter egg hunt •April 4, Sportsmen Banquet •April 20, Pizza Making Day •July 27, Crafts, Flea Market and Rummage Day •September, Pizza Making (call 920-229-9906 for date and time) •December, Community Christmas Pancake breakfast with Santa (call 920-229-9906 for date and time).
Roberts Park: featured area of Wild Rose One featured area of the village of Wild Rose is Roberts Park. Located west of Main Street from River Street to the west side of the millpond, Roberts Park offers something for everyone. A good deal of acreage was acquired from Arnol and Dorothy Roberts, lifelong residents of the Wild Rose area, and work began to create a beautiful park area, with much of the work being done by volunteers. A shelter, complete with restrooms, was erected, picnic tables distributed around the tree-filled grounds, and cooking grills were also put in place. Through the years various organizations added special items to the park. Some playground equipment was installed, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops, a little league diamond (fenced in), walking trails, a black-topped parking area can all be easily accessed. The millpond was dredged many years ago, with many volunteers helping with the clean-up. A swimming beach was created, as well as a boat landing for rowboats only. Fishing is allowed, and there’s a handicap accessible dock as well. The addition of a boardwalk trail in 2010 funded in part by a DOT Stimulus Grant, makes the millpond and Roberts Park area even more attractive. The trail starts on the corner of Main and River Streets, running along the south side of the millpond, enters Roberts Park, and runs up the west side of the millpond to the north end. The park and trail are open to the public, and are handicap accessible. With the help of a matching funds grant, the trail was completed from the north end of the millpond, extending out
toward State Road 22 near the substation in 2012. Volunteers helped with the project, which included a paved parking lot. The Central Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited began cleaning up the trout stream at the north end of the pond, and will continue to improve the stream area in 2013. Anyone interested in reserving Roberts Park for big gatherings can contact Vicki Sage at the village clerk’s office at 920-622-4183.
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Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery makeover completed The one-hundred-year-old Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery has undergone a major makeover. While Wild Rose Hatchery is the third oldest hatchery owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), raising fish since 1908, it is also the newest, most state-of-the-art hatchery in the state of Wisconsin out of 11 active WDNR fish hatcheries. There are two hatcheries at the Wild Rose facility, including a coldwater hatchery that produces 2.5 million brown trout, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon for Lake Michigan each year, and a coolwater hatchery that raises walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, and lake sturgeon for stocking in lakes and rivers throughout Wisconsin. Three-year-old Wild Rose brown trout from the broodstock raised in the hatchery have also been stocked in area lakes and streams for a great challenge for anglers in local waters. With the introduction of VHS (viral hemorrhagic septicemia) in Wisconsin waters in 2007, the hatchery staff practices biosecurity to eliminate any potential chance of infecting eggs and fish at the hatchery. The disease is not a threat to people who handle fish or eat them, but VHS can kill fish. Visitors are not allowed in production areas of the new hatcheries to avoid the risk of contamination. Guided tours help to inform visitors about the virus and keep the hatchery free from any possible chance of infection. During guided tours, visitors can sneak a peek at hatchery production from the coldwater (trout and salmon) observation room and raceway viewing platform. For 2013, plans are to install a viewing platform to overlook the new coolwater hatchery outdoor ponds. Guided tours are conducted twice a day during summer open hours, meeting at the new Visitor and Education Center at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Over 5,000 visitors stop in the new Education Center each year since it opened in 2008. There is plenty for visitors to do at the new Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. The Education Center has two large aquariums with freshwater fish species, interactive displays, a replica of the fish hatchery lab with hands-on activities, aquatic invasive species
displays, fish identification activities, and games that help tell the story of the fish hatchery from the early days of hatchery production, 100 years ago to the present. New Great Lakes and Lake Sturgeon exhibits are being planned for visitors in 2013. Visitors can stroll down to the historic village from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily where Wild Rose first began fish production. Captive Wild Rose brown trout can be seen swimming in the old hatchery raceways, along with three-year old lake sturgeon in the show pond. Fishing is not allowed on the hatchery property. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenic historic village, a tradition since the early 1900s. With the facility’s carryin, carry-out policy, visitors are asked to take home whatever picnic waste is generated to keep the facilities clean for all visitors. Pets are not allowed on hatchery property. Two special family events are scheduled annually: Earth Day celebration, held the third Saturday in April, and fish migration mystery, held the last Saturday in October for families to explore the hatchery with special games and fish activities. The hatchery is open for visitors from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Visitor hours are reduced in spring and fall. In April and October the Education Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays, and in May and September (after Labor Day) Thursdays through Saturdays. The hatchery and historic raceways are closed to the public and vehicles from November through March. Schools and groups can call or email requests to schedule educational tours and group activities lead by the hatchery naturalist for 10 to 30 people. Call the Education Center office two weeks in advance at (920) 622-3527, Extension 209, or email: joan.voigt@wisconsin.gov. Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Visitor Center is located on the West side of the highway at N5871 State Road 22, one-half mile north of the Village of Wild Rose. Plan a visit to the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery in 2013.
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Wild Rose Lions Club celebrates 60th anniversary The Wild Rose Lions Club was started in September l952 and continues to be an intricate part of the community through its yearly sponsorship of activities for youth, disabled citizens, community projects, and partnerships with other local organizations in order to provide a better way of life for the residents of the community. The Wild Rose Lions Club is proud of its long history of community participation and is grateful to the many thousands of people who attend and participate in Lions Club fundraisers. Funds are mainly raised from three events, twice yearly pizza sales, Sportsman’s Banquet, with a chance to win guns and much more, Craft-Rummage and Flea Market Day. Yearly, the club donates $7,000 - $10,000 back into the community. Each year the Wild Rose Lions donate to the Wild Rose One Fund Drive, Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, for vision and hearing impaired children, Waushara County American Cancer drive, Pop Warner football program, American Legion summer youth baseball program, Christmas program for children, Easter egg hunt, Alzheimer’s Association, Waushara County Food Pantry, Leader Dog program for the blind, and high school scholarships.
The Wild Rose Lions Club partners with the Wild Rose School District Booster Club, Wild Rose Lioness and the Wild Rose Kiwanis clubs for yearly programs that these organizations sponsor. The Wild Rose Club remains dedicated to the principle of helping the less fortunate and in keeping the community a safe and inviting place to live. Continued support from the community makes a difference in the lives of many people. In memory of their deceas-ed members, a memorial garden has been placed at the entrance to the property. Names of the deceased have been engraved on a plaque and attached to a granite stone. The garden is open all year. The Lions own their own building, located along State Road 22 and 18th Road to the south of Wild Rose, and will rent it out for weddings receptions, anniversary celebrations, graduation parties, and more. The hall has been recently updated. For more information on the club and reservations for hall rental, contact Jim Erdman at (920-229-9906). The club meets on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. New members are welcomed. Come and try us out.
Wild Rose Airport Fly-In/ Drive-In and Antique Garden Tractor Display on June 2 Wild Rose Idlewild Airport Fly-in/Drive-In and Antique Garden Tractor Display will be held on Sunday, June 2, rain or shine. The event includes breakfast at 8 a.m. and pig roast dinner and more at 11:30 a.m. The event also includes a 50/50 cash raffle, airplane and gamma goat rides, and a kiddy airplane train ride.
Wild Rose Days to be held July 26-27 Wild Rose Days will be held July 26-27 at Roberts Park on the Mill Pond in Wild Rose. A parade will be held. There is no cost to enter the grounds. Lots of family fun. Call 920-765-0710 for more information.
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New Year’s Day 14th Annual Polar Plunge
Patterson Memorial Library full of energy The Patterson Memorial Library beats in the heart of the Village of Wild Rose, just 1 block East of Highway 22. Patterson Memorial Library is a “living library,” full of energy, full of life. Drop in and enjoy the hospitality table, with complimentary coffee and cookies. For over 83 years, the Patterson Memorial Library has been committed to serving the residents of Wild Rose and the surrounding area – including our “summer friends.” We have a good collection of books, magazines, DVDs, Music and VHS tapes, as well as wi-fi and computers. All year ‘round the library offers Storytime for Toddlers and other youth services programming. Adults may enjoy our reading room, and kids and adults alike may use the computers for research, email or surfing the web. If you’re a Jerry Apps fan, we have the State’s largest selection of Jerry Apps materials – available for checkout or sale. Check out what’s happening online at www.wildroselibrary. org and don’t forget to be our friend on Facebook. There’s a world of adventure and excitement awaiting you at the Patterson – inside a book. Patterson Memorial Library is located at 500 Division St., Wild Rose, WI 54984, phone: 920-622-3835, Fax: 920-6225140, or by email: director@wildroselibrary.org.
The Red Fox’s 14th annual Polar Plunge will be held on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2013 at Little Silver Lake, located 2½ miles east of Wild Rose on Cty. H. The Plunge has become a popular New Year’s Day attraction as many come to watch brave souls jump through the ice into the water of Little Silver Lake for a wonderful cause. All proceeds from the Plunge go to Ann’s Promise, which is a memorial dedicated to Ann Seifert and the fight against breast cancer. Ann passed away in 2006, but her memory lives on through the Plunge. The funds raised are then donated to the Wild Rose Mammography department for diagnostic equipment for early breast cancer detection. The money is kept locally to provide the area with a first line of defense against breast cancer. Many wonderful improvements have been possible because of the funds provided by Ann’s Promise. The Red Fox will be open at 9 a.m. and the activities include raffles, music, drink specials, and drawings for a big screen TV, autographed Packer items, and many other valuable prizes. Ned and the boys will be grilling up hamburgers, hot dogs and brats that will be on sale throughout the day. For an exhilarating experience, sign up at the Red Fox to become a Polar Plunger. There is a small charge, but you will receive a T-shirt commemorating your plunge. All participants must be 21 years of age. Make a New Year’s resolution to come out to the Red Fox on Jan. 1, 2013 to be part of a fundraiser for a most worthy cause. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please call the Red Fox at 920-622-5300.
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Wautoma Rotary puts “Service Above Self” The motto of “Service Above Self” is a commitment made by each and every member of Rotary International, more specifically, the Wautoma Rotary. Often it is made silently and sometimes it resounds throughout the world. Rotary International through its “Polio Plus” program has made a commitment to eradicate polio everywhere in the world. Their mission is nearly complete. Locally, Rotary is committed to serving the community and youth above self. In 2012-2013 the presiding president from Japan, Sakuji Tanaka, has selected the slogan “Peace through service.” Rotary offers something for everyone, both locally and globally. The Wautoma Rotary Club was founded in 1965, and since that time tens of thousands of dollars have been raised to assist such local projects as the Wautoma Public Library, local school projects, scholarships, the Waushara County Fair, Boy Scouts, the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center, sports programs, continuing education programs, and foreign exchange students. The Wautoma Rotary has also made a substantial contribution to the World War II Veterans Memorial Park that provided the establishment of the Rotary Park and gazebo, which extends from the existing memorial building to the millpond. The Wautoma Rotary members helped erect a Splash Pad located in Bird Creek Park with the generous monetary donation by the late Anna Songe. The splash pad has attracted many visitors. It has provided a place for the youth to have fun and keep cool during those long, hot summer days. Some of Rotary’s fund-raising projects include the annual Radio Auction, beer and wine tasting event, raffles, and
assisting at the gates for the Waushara County Fair. Wautoma Rotary is comprised of local men and women who are active or retired business owners and executives, Waushara County and City of Wautoma public officials, and members from a variety of professions. Each is dedicated to Rotary’s youth and community programs and the promotion of understanding and peace throughout the world. Rotary members are never paid for their work. Their reward comes from the smiles and words of thanks from those whose lives Rotary activities have touched. Wautoma Rotary meets every Wednesday at noon at the Moose Inn, Hwy. 21 East, Wautoma. A guest speaker is invited to make a presentation at each meeting on a subject of interest to the members. Often, speakers come from groups or individuals who have been the recipients of Rotary contributions. At each meeting an effort is made to provide information to advance the knowledge of all members regarding the community and the projects of Rotary International. Visitors are always welcome at these meetings. Rotarians throughout the world are guided in their daily lives by the “Four Way Test”: •Is it the Truth? •Is it Fair to all concerned? •Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? •Will it be Beneficial to all concerned? To learn more about Rotary or to obtain membership information, please contact the Wautoma Rotary Club at P.O. Box 1045, Wautoma, WI 54982, or contact Russ Nero, secretary, at 920-787-4598.
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Jailbreak Marathon to be held April 27 For Current Events and Activities, visit:
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Habitat for Humanity Annual Christmas Tree Raffle to begin Nov. 16 The 11th Annual Waushara County Habitat for Humanity Christmas Tree Raffle will begin on Saturday, Nov. 16. Approximately 16 artificial Christmas trees of various sizes and shapes will be donated, “adopted,” and decorated by area businesses and individuals and will be on display at the WWII Memorial building in downtown Wautoma and at various businesses. Individuals who wish to win any of the trees can purchase raffle tickets at the WWII Memorial building and at businesses that sponsor trees. Several weeks later (date not yet scheduled), there will be a drawing held for each tree, with winners being notified by telephone or mail and will be posted in the Waushara Argus newspaper. Proceeds from the tree raffle will be used by Waushara County Habitat for Humanity to further their work, creating affordable housing for eligible families. For more information about the tree raffle, contact chairman, Sherry Kelley at 920-787-3267.
The 5th Annual Jailbreak Marathon to benefit the Waushara County Crime Stoppers will be held in Wautoma on Saturday, April 27.For TheCurrent marathon will include a full marathon, Events and Activities, visit: half marathon and a 5K Fun Run/Bloodhound Challenge. The races begin and end at Waushara County Fairgrounds. The full marathon begins at 8 a.m., the half marathon starts at 8:30, the 5K Fun Run/Bloodhound Challenge takes off at 9 a.m, and the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m. The full Jointhroughout Us on Facebook marathon will take you southern Waushara County. The half marathon route is along the White River and past the Wautoma Airport. Plan now to participate in this year’s Jailbreak Marathon on April 27. For more details, go to www.jailbreakmarathon. com and print out a registration form or register online. Email questions to jailbreakmarathon@yahoo.com.
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Rural Rembrandt Art Club-where local artists meet, create, share and learn The Rural Rembrandt Art Club has been in existence in Wautoma for over 60 years. The club holds regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month from April thru December at the Wautoma Public Library. A different educational demonstration is given each month, as well as show and tell and critiques by art professionals. Members enjoy field trips, a Plein air picnic and workshops throughout the year. Guests and visitors are always welcome at the meetings. Creative Mixed Media meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Wautoma Public Library at 1 p.m and is open to all members. Artists work on individual or group projects of their choice. The club hosts two art shows each year. The first is The Wisconsin Regional Art Show held in June and sponsored by the University of Wisconsin. State Award winners from this show exhibit their work at the State Day in Madison in September and are eligible for monetary prizes and awards at the State level. The second is sponsored by the club and is their annual art show. It is held in mid-July at the World War II Memorial Building. This is a competition open to the general public. Children and students are also encouraged to enter this show with no entry fee. Ribbons and monetary prizes are
awarded in various media and categories. Members enjoy sharing their creations with the community at the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center in Wautoma which has an ongoing exhibit with many of the pieces available for purchase. The Wild Rose library exhibits various members’ art each month with a group show in the fall. The Green Lake and Berlin libraries also exhibit Rural Rembrandts artwork at various times throughout the year. The club is very interested in sharing cultural experiences with the community and hopes to add more opportunities for everyone to enjoy the arts in the future. For more information about the club visit our website at www.ruralrembrandts.com.
Heart of Wisconsin Rug Hookers Fall Hook-In scheduled for Oct. 3 The Heart of Wisconsin Rug Hookers Guild will be hosting their 22nd Annual Hook-In on Oct. 3. It will be held in the WWII Memorial Building, 440 West Main St., Wautoma. The event features numerous vendors selling a wide variety of supplies and accessories for rug hooking and related arts. Participants are encouraged to bring items they have created to add to the rug display that will be on hand. There will be a catered lunch and an all-day beverage bar as well. Door prizes will be given. Contact Caryl Brix at 920-787-7617 or email at brixcas@ yahoo.com.
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Enjoy fun in the sun at the Bird Creek Park splash pad Looking for something to do in the heat of summer while the kids are home from school? Stop by the splash pad at Bird Creek Park, 16th Ave (W. Hwy 21), Wautoma. The splash pad was built in 2006 after a local woman left money with the Wautoma Rotary Club with the intention of building a swimming pool. After much debate on whether or not to build the swimming pool, it was decided that operating costs were too high and the splash pad was built instead. It is maintained by the City of Wautoma. The splash pad is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting.
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Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce
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Wautoma Chamber Freedom Fest celebration July 5 For Current Events and Activities, visit:
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The Wautoma Chamber will and be holding a Friday, For Current Events Activities, visit:July 5 celebration. Activities will continue after the parade at the Waushara County Fairgrounds. At the fairgrounds, enjoy carnival games, Kiwanis beer, soda, hot dogs and hamburgers, and much more. There will be fireworks at dusk. For more information check Join Us on Facebook out the chamber website at www.wausharachamber.com.
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Waushara Area serves the Waushara Area Wautoma Kiwanis community The mission of Kiwanis International is “To Serve the International Foundation and sponsored the local Kiwanis Key Chamber ofChildCommerce Children of the World, One at a Time.” Kiwanis Club. Chamber Wautoma Kiwanis changes donations to different oftheir Commerce International has “K Kids” for younger children, “Builders organizations and worthy individuals as the needs arise.
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Club” for preteens, “Key Club” for high school students and “Circle K” for college students. Kiwanis also has “Aktion Club” for adults with limited capabilities so that they may serve their communities with dignity and pride. Wautoma Kiwanis Club, about 70 members strong, finds many ways to help the community and its children. Every year they provide scholarships to graduating high school students, and in the last few years they have contributed funds to the Ice Age Trail, Boys and Girls Club, Waushara Prevention Council, Volley Ball Club, Waushara Crime Stoppers, Hornet Quarter Back Club, Cap Services Winter Flurry, Dare Program, A+ after school program, Habitat for Humanity, Wautoma High School post prom, Waushara County Christmas Project, Blue Ribbons Kids Day, Wautoma Welcome Sign, Waushara County Human Services Summer Camp, sponsored the children’s musician at the Black Hawk Folk Society’s annual Folk Festival, McComb/ Bruch’s PAC children’s program, Camp Waubeek, Waushara County Fair children’s day, Wautoma Freedom Festival, Back to School Bash, Waushara Youth Soccer, Cerebral Palsy, Red Cross Heroes, Wautoma Events Library Capital Fund, Hornet Booster For Current and Activities, visit: Club, Salvation Army, Maundy Thursday Community Breakfast, summer youth baseball, Shara Olympics, the community fishing pier at the mill pond, Got Character program through the Wautoma School District, Reach the Peak program, Blue Ribbon Kids Day, The Kiwanis Eliminate Program [helps Join Us on Facebook eliminate Typhoid in Third World Countries], the Kiwanis
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As if that weren’t enough, Wautoma Kiwanis organizes and runs the Wautoma Kiwanis Halloween Party at Parkside School, provides volunteers for the Shara-Olympics, does a Hwy. 21 cleanup twice a year and volunteers many hours “Ringing the Bell” for the Salvation Army. They are also involved in helping with the Community Blood Drives three times a year. To raise revenue for all these projects every year they have a food booth at Augustfest, run the beverage concession all four days at the Waushara County Fair, run the food concession at the high school girls volleyball tournament, have the soda machine at Bird Creek Park, have several brat fries at StoneRidge, and have the beverage concession at the Freedom Festival Celebration at the Waushara County fair grounds and have a candy sale of the World’s Finest Chocolate. This year they will also be sponsoring a quilt raffle to raise additional funds. The members comment that it’s so much fun to participate at all these events that it doesn’t seem like work. It is a wonderful way to give back to your community, meet new people, reestablish old friendships and have fun at the same time. The Kiwanians meet the first Thursday of the month (except For Current Events and Activities, July and November) at Silvercryst Restaurant at 5:30visit: p.m. for cocktails and a dinner meeting and on all other Thursdays of the month at 7 a.m. for a breakfast meeting at Culver’s in Wautoma. To find out more about Wautoma Kiwanis Club please call the Nielsens at 920-787-7922.
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World War II Memorial Building in remembrance of those who have served The World War II Memorial Building, located at the intersection of Highways 21/73 and 22, Wautoma, houses over 300 plaques in remembrance of Waushara County citizens who served in World War II. The building was constructed in 2003 after a donor left money to build it. The memorial building is maintained by the City of Wautoma. It also has a large room available for weddings, parties, meetings, craft fairs and exhibits, and can be rented by calling the Wautoma City Hall at (920) 787-4044.
West Holden Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social A longstanding tradition of the Women’s Group at West Holden Lutheran Church is their annual Pie and Ice Cream Social, held every year on the third Thursday in June. It offers an assortment of homemade pies served with a hefty scoop of ice cream along with our “famous” old fashion chicken salad, ham or egg salad sandwiches. As always, it offers an opportunity for fun and socialization for members and guests alike. Please mark your calendar for Thursday, June 20.
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Wautoma Holiday Parade and Cookie Walk to be held Saturday, Nov. 23 The Annual Wautoma Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Nov. 23, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Photos with Santa will be taken following the parade. For parade information, including the time, please call the Waushara Area Chamber at 920-787-3488 or Jeff Martz at 920-787-2900. The Cookie Walk, sponsored by the Argus, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants purchase a cookie tin and go to participating businesses to pick up a homemade cookie to take home in their tins. This is a great way to get a variety of Christmas cookies and enjoy them before the holidays or freeze them for Christmas. For more information on the Cookie Walk, call the Waushara Argus at 920-787-3334.
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Father’s Day Car Show Sunday, June 16 in Wautoma For Current Events and Activities, visit:
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The Wautoma Masonic Union will be hosting their annual Father’s Day Car Show on Sunday, June 16. The show will begin at 8 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. On Saturday, June 15 at 6 p.m., join in a 20-mile Waushara County Cruise. For more information please call Tom Williamson at 920622-5329.
The Wautoma Senior Center, a great place to meet and eat The Wautoma Senior Center, located at W8220 Cottonville Avenue, just south of Wautoma on Highway 22, is a very comfortable and congenial meeting place to gather with good friends, and to make new friends. The center has many activities to offer including aerobics on Tuesday and Thursday, yoga-sculpt on Monday and Wednesday, and line dancing on Friday morning. They also have a billiard league, open to anyone who enjoys the game. The league meets on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. The center has a very large lounge area, including books, magazines and puzzles. It’s also where the members gather to play bridge and pinochle on Monday afternoon, cribbage on Wednesday and sheepshead on Thursdays. One Saturday a month a group meets to play various card games, like poker. The lounge has a VCR, a computer with internet access and a printer. You can choose to just sit and visit, and coffee and snacks are available. The senior center is one of only three centers totally selfsupported. They are funded through annual membership dues and donations from individuals and the surrounding communities. Bingo sessions add to their fundraising efforts. The center utilizes its members, and volunteers, from the surrounding communities. Without these combined efforts, the center would not be able to exist. The center also is a wonderful facility for the community’s
use. It is open to group events such as family gatherings, anniversaries, wedding receptions and so much more. There is a rental cost which includes the use of the main hall, and the use of the kitchen facilities. The center also rents the large lounge area for smaller meetings or gatherings. The center serves as the meal site for the Department of Aging. Monday through Friday, where nutritional meals are served at Noon. Everyone is welcome to join the center and new members are always welcome. The center is a very important part of the community. The age requirement is 50 years or older; however, that doesn’t mean if you are younger, you can’t stop by and say hello.
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Wautoma Lions Club active year-round Lions have been actively donating for 82 years now in Wautoma with funds earned from their annual Duck Race held during Augustfest, the annual Golf Tournament held the weekend after Mother’s Day, and multiple brat fries held throughout the summer. The Golf Tournament is a two-day stroke competition, one day at Waushara Country Club and another at Two Oaks Golf Club. The second day concludes with dinner and awards at Silvercryst Supper Club. Many family and friends choose to make this outing an annual vacation/reunion and we hope you will add it to your list of activities. Entries are available at Waushara and Two Oaks Country Clubs as well as Wautoma Lions, P.O. Box 822, Wautoma, WI 54982. At Augustfest, the duck race starts with the purchase of a numbered duck ticket. Hundreds of rubber ducks are dumped into the river off the bridge on Main Street where adults and kids can follow them down stream to the finish line in the park on Elm Street. There are over 50 cash and prize awards, plus a gift for the last place duck.
These events are the Wautoma Lions major fundraisers, which allow the Wautoma Lions to support area youth activities, aid the visually impaired, send deserving children to Lions summer camp, and provide funding for the Wisconsin Lions Eye Bank. New members are always welcome. President: Rick Rychtanek, 920-787-7623; vice president: Jon Krueger, 920765-1417; treasurer: Gordon Marks, 920-787-3631; secretary: Shane Longsine, 920-787-9049.
St. Joseph’s Church, Wautoma, to host annual Christmas Boutique Oct. 18 and 19 The members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church are preparing for the annual Christmas boutique. It will take place at 364 S. Cambridge St. on Friday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The boutique will feature spectacular holiday table displays in the parish hall and craft fair will be open all day Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The craft fair, bakery and basket silent auction will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drawing for baskets is 4 p.m. Saturday. In the parish center across the parking lot, you will find the boutique shops well stocked with beautifully decorated Christmas cookies and all kinds of other baked goods, crafts and gift baskets for raffle. The crafts are really special and the plant room and second time around room always have lots of bargains.
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Wautoma Holiday Tour of Homes to be held Nov. 16 Wautoma Main Street will be hosting the 20th Annual Tour of Homes on Saturday, Nov. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. If you live in the Wautoma area and would like to open your home to the tour, please call 920-787-0080 or 920-7872182. Each year we are so fortunate to have residents decorate and open their homes for the tour. The homes are assisted with floral arrangements and plants from Pioneer Floral and Floral Expressions by Renee, Wautoma. Prior to the tour, beginning at 9 a.m., the Wautoma Woman’s Club will host their annual Holiday Cookie Sale at the World War II Memorial Building on the corners of Hwys. 21/22 and 73. A luncheon will be catered by Moose Inn prior to the tour at the World War II Memorial Building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon and the tour are available at the World War II Memorial Building the day of the tour. Local vendors will also have booths featuring gifts, crafts, and holiday decor from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great way to start your holiday shopping. Call 920-787-2182 if you would like to be a vendor or have questions concerning the luncheon.
10,000 people turn age 65 every day. Have you thought about your needs as you grow older? Let us help along the way. Volunteer Opportunities Senior Dining Centers, Home Delivered Meals, Nutrition Counseling Transportation to Medical, Shopping, Other Caregiver Support, Respite Assistance, Home Modification and other In-Home Support Public Benefit Assistance, SeniorCare and Medicare Part D Counseling, Legal Support Fall Prevention, Medication Management Information & Assistance with County Resources and Services, Long-term Care Needs
WAUSHARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES (920) 787-0403 or 1-877- 364-5344
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Plan to enjoy family festivities at Augustfest on Aug. 9 & 10 in Wautoma The schedule is complete and Wautoma will be alive with fun and entertainment for the family on Friday, Aug. 9 with a Street Dance. Music will be provided by Just Cruisin. On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Fun in the Sun begins at 9 a.m. and activities will wrap up by 4 p.m. A service offered for the third year, sponsored by Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce, is a shuttle service that will be running from Wautoma High School, located on Hwy. 22 South, to Augustfest events in Wautoma. Make it easy, park your car, ride the free shuttle, enjoy Augustfest events and take the shuttle back to your car. While at the high school check out the second annual Outdoor Fest sponsored by the chamber. This event will be held in the gym and there will be sports from hunting and fishing to shooting. For the sports enthusiasts this will be a fun event and gives Augustfest one more venue for families to enjoy. Begin your day with donuts made by the Waushara - Wautoma Senior Citizens for sale inside the WWII Memorial at 9 a.m. Buy one donut or a dozen and enjoy a cup of coffee while you plan your day of fun. Also inside the WWII Memorial, there is a spectacular quilt show that features some of the most beautiful handmade quilts you will ever see. The American Legion Auxiliary will also have a booth inside the Memorial Building just across from the donuts. They will feature homemade goodies from jams and jellies to sandwiches. A silent auction completes the venue inside the WWII Memorial where you can bid on over 50 items that have been donated by area businesses to Augustfest. All funds raised from the auction are used to fund the activities for Augustfest 2013. Any additional funds are donated back to the City of Wautoma for the street lighting project that is nearly paid off thanks to those who have supported Augustfest. The Rural Rembrandts Art Show will be part of Augustfest. You can browse and enjoy the work of talented artists from the area and some of the artists will have some of their works up for sale. For the third year the Cardboard Boat Race will be held on the Wautoma Millpond by the library park at 1 p.m. Travis Talbott of Naomi House is in charge of the race and if you would like to construct a cardboard boat and participate, please call him at 715-570-5984 or call the Argus and we will e-mail you the poster and entry form. There is still time to build a boat and participate. The construction, of course, is cardboard with duct tape on the corners and the boat must be operated by a person and they can use oars, paddles, or their hands to propel the vessel. This event will be a fun one for participants and spectators. Spectators will be able to see the entire race from bleachers loaned to us by the county. The Wautoma Lions Club, which has supported Augustfest each year with the duck race, will dump their ducks into the White River on Main Street at 3 p.m. Duck tickets are available at the Farm Market, Grimm’s, and
Copps Food Center or from any Lions member. On Saturday tickets will be for sale at the booth parking lot and in the booth adjacent to Park Place. This year the Lions will distribute over 80 prizes. A purchase of a duck could leave you in the money or enjoying one of the many donated gift certificates or items. Don’t miss a chance to support the Wautoma Lions by buying a duck or several ducks to increase your chances of winning. The Lions also have a Green Bay Packer football signed by the World Champion Green Bay Packers, which someone attending this year’s Augustfest will own by putting in a silent bid at the Lions Club booth in the library park. Free pony rides for the kids will again be featured in the lot adjacent to the American Martial Arts on Main Street. Berry Patch Ponies will be bringing in several ponies and the free rides will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A bouncy house will be sponsored by the Wautoma Rotary and will be located in the Scott St. Parking Lot. The bounce house is free to all kids. Augustfest will host a polka band under the tent at the Scott Street Parking Lot. Food will also be available. The Wautoma Library and Friends of the Library will be holding their annual bake sale and book sale. Enjoy some great bakery and pick some good reads at reasonable prices. The Village of Learning will be doing face painting and kids games in the library park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be crafts galore as Augustfest will have the most crafters ever at this year’s Augustfest. Take time to browse and collect some of your favorite things at this year’s Crafts and Artisan booths in the library parking lot. Diane Singletary is in charge of the craft fair and can be reached at 920-787-2876 or 630-263-4845. Entertainment will include Magician Ryan Radke walking throughout the crowd entertaining kids and adults. Live music throughout the day in the library park will be provided by Kaydee Music, Wautoma. Culver’s will be serving sundaes and cones, A&W will serve root beer, floats, and popcorn, enjoy corn on the cob at the Wautoma Methodist Church stand, Wautoma Kiwanis will be serving sandwiches and beverages, and there will be kettle corn, all in the library parking lot. Pizza by the slice will be served at Christianos restaurant. Tent sales will be held at the Farm Market and sidewalk sales will be held at Ace Hardware and throughout Wautoma. There will be bargains galore. Businesses and civic organizations are the reason that Augustfest is a great annual event. Plan now to attend Augustfest. It is a family event that offers something for everyone and many of the events for kids are free. For more information call (920) 787-0080 or 920-572-9333 or check out the webpage at www.augustfest.org for a complete schedule and map of the events.
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Wautoma Public Library offers many services Location: 410 West Main St. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; except Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday closed. Phone: (920) 787-2988 Fax: (920) 787-7786 Website:www.wautomalibrary.org The Wautoma Library collection numbers over 32,600 items, including books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, books on CD, videos, DVDs, CDs and cassettes. It is part of the Winnefox library System and the shared online catalog gives library patrons access to more than a half-million items
Wautoma Area Woman’s Club active in community The motto of the club is “Why Stay We on Earth If Not to Grow.” The Wautoma Study Club was organized Nov. 17, 1908, primarily as a study group to increase the knowledge of individual members. In 1924-1925 the club decided to rewrite its constitution and by-laws and change its name to Wautoma Woman’s Club. The club has for its objective the improvement of its members and the advancement of good works within the Wautoma area. Wautoma Area Woman’s Club meets the second Monday of the months of September, October, November, March, April and May at 1 p.m. at the Wautoma Public Library meeting room unless another place and time is indicated. A guest speaker is invited to make a presentation at each meeting on a subject of interest to the members. The Wautoma Public Library was one of the club’s early projects and the Woman’s Club continues to make a monetary contribution once a year. Some of the members volunteer to work at the library. Other community projects that the club supports include McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center, Badger Girl State, Community Christmas Project, Blue Ribbon Kids Day, Scholarship, Habitat for Humanity, Post Prom Party, Smiles, Back to School Bash, and Ann’s Hope Foundation. They also conduct an Art Contest for 7th and 8th grade students at Parkside School. Winners are given ribbons and a monetary prize. Fundraisers for the club include brat fries and a cookie sale in conjunction with the Tour of Homes. New members are welcome. If you would like more information about the club, please call Nancy West at 920-7872455.
on the database. If you have internet access at home, you can search the online catalog and reserve materials owned by any of the Winnefox libraries by visiting the library website, www. wautomalibrary.org. Likewise, you can also download e-books, and audio from our website. Plus, your Wautoma Library card can be used at any of the 30 system libraries that are automated. Equipment available for public use includes a typewriter, fax machine, photocopier, magnifier, computer for word processing and 10 internet-accessible computers. They also have wireless access for patrons who wish to bring their own laptop computers to the library. The Wautoma Public Library provides free internet access to adults 18 and over. Children under the age of 18 may use the internet with a parent’s permission slip. During the school year, the library has toddler story time on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for 3 to 5 year olds. The library has a summer reading program for ages 5-12, with weekly programs that feature performers and craft projects. It also offers reference service and readers’ advisory service. During the year, a variety of adult programs are offered, such as our annual Holiday Open House, hosted by the Friends of the Wautoma Library. The Friends have an annual book and bake sale in conjunction with Augustfest, and used books, magazines and videos are available for sale any time in the Book Sale room. They have funded many projects in the library, such as the reading bench in the children’s room, DVD storage towers and custom-built bookcases. The Wautoma Public Library is a free and vital community resource, providing everyone in the community opportunities to learn, discover, explore, grow and dream, come in and check them out.
Wautoma’s Augustfest 2013 FRIDAY, AUG. 9
STREET DANCE Music by Just Cruisin
Under the Tent at Scott St. Parking Lot
SATURDAY, AUG. 10 •Kids Games •Silent Auction •Clowns •Polka Band •Book Sale •Bake Sale •Rural Rembrandts Art Show •Duck Race •Crafters & Artisans •Quilt Show •Music throughout the Day •Cardboard Boat Races •Store Specials throughout Wautoma •And Much More!
Sponsored by Wautoma Main Street and the City of Wautoma. For more information call 920-787-3334 or 920-787-0080.
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Cindy Dahlke, Terry Fargao, Wayne Winter, and Chuck Brewer flipped hot pancakes at the June 24 Waushara County Dairy Breakfast held at Kristopher Peterson held his son, Karter, before Karter competed in the Little Farmer Competition at the Waushara County June Dairy Breakfast at the Sorenson farm. Hillview Jersey Inc. Farm. The breakfast also included ham, cheese, hash browns, real maple syrup, and honey.
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Kelsey Michalski and her mom, Jessica, grinned after Kelsey won third in the Little Farmer competition at the June Dairy Breakfast on June 24.
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Caitlyn Kolter and Erin Fugate served orange juice at the June Dairy Breakfast that took place in the new shed at Hillview Jersey Inc. Farm.
Hope Lutheran Church to hold Country Fair June 29
Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma, will hold their annual Country Fair with a Norwegian Flair on Saturday, June 29. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Enjoy shopping the selection of beautiful arts, crafts, quilts, bakery including lefse, rosettes, and krumkake, a giant bake sale and more. Bakery demonstrations include Norwegian lefse, rosettes and krumkake. Also many delicious bakery items make for one the largest bake sales in the county. Lunch will be served including homemade strawberry shortcake for dessert. Jayden Kanaman cuddled a very cute kitten at the Waushara County June Dairy Marian Czarnecki served various types of cheeses to the hungry public as they waited Breakfast. The barn was also open where kids enjoyed seeing Jersey cattle. The Hope in line to eat at the June 24 Dairy Breakfast. Lutheran Fair has something for everyone.
Faith Parker blew up a “got milk” balloon for David Ceaglski.
Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day celebrates families April in Waushara County wouldn’t be complete without Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, an annual celebration of families. If fire trucks and ambulances, bouncy castles, clowns, petting zoos, face painting and good old fashion fun are things your Makayla Munter, Kira Jensen, and Ian Duff scooped delicious vanilla ice cream, served with chocolate syrup or cranberries at the Waushara family would enjoy, the 21st annual Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day is Jake Mongan, Micah Brooks, and Connor Mongan entertained guests by walking around wearing dairy County June Dairy Breakfast on June 24. a free event you won’t want tocostumes. miss. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Waushara County June Dairy Breakfast will be held on Parkside School - 16th Avenue in Wautoma. Sunday, June 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Waushara Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day features on-stage entertainment, County Fairgrounds, Wautoma. hands-on activities and educational exhibits for parents The breakfast will include pancakes, real maple syrup, For Current Events and Activities, visit:County honey, ham, hash browns, cheese, milk, coffee, juice, ice cream and children. The event is organized by Waushara Department of Human Services Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day and cranberries. Committee. The family fun and resource fair is held annually Activities include: animal display, little farmer dress-up during National Child Abuse Prevention month. contest, introduction of past farm hosts, music and door prizes. For more information, contact Jan Novak at 920-787-6600 Come early, eat and sit and enjoy the music and fellowship. or 1-888-250-4331 or email Call Bill Deppe at 920-229-5547 for information. Join Usjan.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us. on Facebook
Waushara County Dairy Breakfast to be held June 30
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Watershed Lake Council strives to restore area waters The Waushara County Watershed Lakes Council, Inc. (WCWLCI) was established in 1996. The WCWLCI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and restoring the waters of Waushara County. There are 112 rivers, lakes, and streams in Waushara County, ninety-six of these bodies of water are named. The WCWLCI is compris-ed of Lake Districts, Lake Associations and individual residents of Waushara County who meet quarterly each year in the Waushara County Courthouse. Guest speakers do presentations on topics of interest to the WCWLCl members. These meeting are open to the public. The WCWLCI works extensively with the UW-Extension office, the Waushara County Land Conservation Department, and the Department of Natural Resources to achieve our goals. The WCWLCI is an active participant in the Quad County Aquatic Invasive Species (A.I.S.) Grant Program, which covers Waushara, Marquette, Portage, & Adams Counties. The WCWLCI is the only council of its kind in the State of Wisconsin to offer a Environmental Education Program. This program is available to any Waushara County group, organization, classroom study or individual. This program provides financial donations from the WCWLCI to help residents and the youth of Waushara County learn more about conservation, environmental and water issues of this central Wisconsin treasure, Waushara County. The Board of Directors of the WCWLCI for 2013 consist of the following: president, Michael Geier; vice president, Gary Wisbrocker; treasurer, Bill VanDongen; secretaries, Francie Rowe, Mel Heaney, Barb Bartel and Marty Wilke. Should you wish to contact the WCWLC, you may e-mail wcwlc34@gmail.com.
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Habitat for Humanity Annual Christmas Tree Raffle to begin Nov. 16 The 11th Annual Waushara County Habitat for Humanity Christmas Tree Raffle will begin on Saturday, Nov. 16. Approximately 16 artificial Christmas trees of various sizes and shapes will be donated, “adopted,� and decorated by area businesses and individuals and will be on display at the WWII Memorial building in downtown Wautoma and at various businesses. Individuals who wish to win any of the trees can purchase raffle tickets at the WWII Memorial building and at businesses that sponsor trees. Several weeks later (date not yet scheduled), there will be a drawing held for each tree, with winners being notified by telephone or mail and will be posted in the Waushara Argus newspaper. Proceeds from the tree raffle will be used by Waushara County Habitat for Humanity to further their work, creating affordable housing for eligible families. For more information about the tree raffle, contact chairman, Sherry Kelley at 920-787-3267.
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Waushara County’s HCE offers educational programs and community service projects HCE stands for Home and Community Education •April 18 “International Dinner” - Featured Country
Organization, Inc. HCE is a non-profit, educational and charitable organization that is linked to larger state, national and international organizations. Its roots come from the 1960’s Homemakers groups that were started by the University of Wisconsin-Extension. The objectives of the organization are to provide educational programs and activities for members and community residents that will meet current and future social, economic, and environmental needs. HCE members volunteer their time and talents for different projects. One significant venture is the Bookworm’s™ Early Literacy Project. For this project, HCE raises funds that are used to purchase new books to support early reading and quality family time for low-income children. HCE readers volunteer their time to read the books once a month to the children at the Wautoma Early Learning Center and the Wild Rose Early Childhood class. Then, each child receives a free book to bring home and share with his/her family. HCE schedules and hosts both educational and fun programs, such as craft/sewing days, December’s Christmas Potluck, February’s Sweetheart Tea, March’s International Dinner, as well as special workshops and trainings like Chair Yoga, The Red Dress Heart Health Campaign, Breakfast for Your Brain Memory Enhancement, Clutter Busting, and the summer cultural trip, just to name a few. In addition to educational programs and community service, the seven individual HCE clubs in Waushara County provide its members with: •A sense of being a part of something far-reaching, with positive goals. •An opportunity to work and play with others. •An opportunity to gain personal satisfaction. •A feeling of being wanted. •A chance to give of one’s talents. •A chance to use or to develop new skills and talents. •An opportunity to stay active and involved in the community. •A sense of contribution to the community and neighbors. All of HCE’s events are open to the general public, and both men and women are included. For more information about HCE and when their events are scheduled, please contact the UW-Extension office at 920-787-0416. HCE coming events in 2013: •Feb. 14 “Sweetheart Tea” - Tea, coffee, dessert and entertainment. Free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the demonstration room, courthouse. Call ahead to let us know you are coming. 6 to 8:30 p.m. 920-787-0416 •Feb. 16 “Community Sewing Day” - Come work on one of your projects or pick a project from one of our patterns. This is a free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the Wautoma Library. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead and let us know you are coming. 920-787-0416 •March 16 “Community Sewing Day” - Come work on one of your projects or pick a project from one of our patterns. This is a free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the Wautoma Library. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead and let us know you are coming. 920-787-0416 •March 19 “Gardening with Aches and Pains” - Hosted by the Waushara Gardeners. This is a free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the Wautoma Library. The program is offered two different times: 1 and 6 p.m. Call ahead and let us know you are coming. 920-787-0416
is Croatia. Presented by Thomas Williamson, held at the demonstration room, courthouse. There is a cost for the dinner, and pre-registration is required. Call ahead for more information 920-787-0416. •May 21 “Pets Keep Us Healthy & Happy” - A program about the benefits of living a life with pets. This is a free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the Wautoma Library. The program is offered two different times: 1 and 6 p.m. Call ahead and let us know you are coming. 920-787-0416 •Sept. 19 “Volunteers Build Capacity” - Presented by Jennifer Caravella. This program talks about seeking out volunteer opportunities that best utilize your special talents. This is a free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the Wautoma Library. The program is offered two different times: 1 and 6 p.m. Call ahead and let us know you are coming. 920-787-0416 •Oct. 15 “Shara-fun Evening” - This is a potluck supper with local entertainment. This is a free event for any Waushara County resident, held at the demonstration room, courthouse from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call ahead to let us know you are coming. 920-787-0416 •Nov. 2 “Holiday Fair” - This is a free holiday craft fair put on by HCE members as an annual fundraiser for the organization. held at the WWII Memorial Building, Wautoma. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 920-787-0416 for more information. •Dec. 3 “Christmas Potluck” - This is a free potluck supper for any Waushara County resident, in the demonstration room of the courthouse, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call to let us know you are coming or for more information. 920-787-0416.
Head Start Offering Quality Pre-School for Three and Four Year Old Children in Waushara County
2 Program Options Available
Head Start Offers:
Quality Early Childhood Education with a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Caring Compassionate Staff Health and Dental Services Nutritional Meals and Snacks Services for Children *Home-Based Head with Special Needs Start services are offered Parent Involvement and in your home for 1-1/2 Leadership Opportunities hours once a week, for Family Support 32 weeks. Children and Community Resource families also experience and Referral Information a group classroom Transportation socialization or fieldtrip Fun Activities for the every two weeks. WHOLE Family CALL NOW!!! Wautoma Early Learning Center 205 East Main Street Wautoma, WI 54982 (920) 787-1567 Or visit our website at: www.capserv.org “Like” us on Facebook •Center-Based, Part-Day, Part-Year for 3 & 4 Year Olds Children attend class for 3.5 hours per day, 4 days a week, approximately 9 months a year at the Wautoma Early Learning Center.
Mission Statement: CAP Services-Head Start identifies and encourages the strengths of children and their families and assists them in moving toward economic and emotional self-sufficiency.
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CAP Services helps people build self-sufficiency CAP Services offers many programs to Waushara County residents that increase their ability to become economically and emotionally self-sufficient. The Skills Enhancement Program helps working, low income individuals acquire the skills needed to compete for higher paying jobs by assisting with the costs of tuition, books, transportation and child care. To be eligible, individuals must have incomes at or below 150 percent of poverty and be working at least 20 hours per week. The program also provides job counseling, job shadowing, and job search and placement assistance. Participants are able to obtain needed training from approved public or private educational providers. Call 920787-1422. The Business Develop-ment Program offers services to low-income people starting or expanding a business, and to expanding businesses committed to hiring low-income people. Services include one-on-one technical assistance, loan packaging, access to below-market cost space, business mentoring, loans and Internet-based technical assistance at www.vbi.biz. Call 920-787-7461. The Head Start program provides an early childhood and family development program for income-eligible families with children ages three to five. The program serves families with special needs children, ages three to five, regardless of income. Head Start provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental and mental health; nutrition; family services; and parent involvement. Both center-based and home-based options are available. Call 920-787-7742.
The Family Resource Center offers a variety of services to families, including parenting training, adult and youth anger management programs, referrals to community services, and a children exchange program for separated or divorced parents. Call 920-787-1582. Domestic Abuse Victim Services provides a crisis line (800-472-3377), emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal and other advocacy (including court accompaniment), support groups for victims of domestic violence and their children, and a program for abusers. Victims or people who know of victims can call 920-787-3889 for confidential, no charge assistance. The Home Buyers Assistance Program helps low- and moderate-income households buy their first home by providing funds for down payment and closing costs. Assistance is provided in the form of a deferred loan due when the property is sold or when it is no longer the primary residence of the original qualifying household. Call 920-787-3949. The Weatherization and Housing Rehabilitation Program installs energy conservation measures in the homes of lowincome households to save energy and reduce costs, and provides loans for housing rehabilitation. The mix of measures is customized for each house. Some common services include attic and sidewall insulation, air leakage reduction, water heater insulation, and roof, siding and window replacement. Most households that receive energy assistance qualify for the program. For Weatherization call 715-343-7145. For Housing Rehabilitation call 920-787-3949.
Fellow Wisconsinites. Take it from us!
“We Like Living and Working in Waushara County!” We’d like to introduce ourselves. We’re Mid-State Supply, a distributor of plumbing, heating and electrical supplies; and our headquarters has been located in Wautoma since 1948. We employ over fifty individuals who make their home here, and work to better their community with volunteer efforts in area clubs, churches and civic organizations. We’ve chosen to remain here in Central Wisconsin because we like what we see. Family values are strong, the cost of living is low, violent crime is non-existent and the work ethic is good. We also enjoy the beauty that exists in each of nature’s four seasons...a secret that we’d like to share with you. So next time you get fed up with your current lifestyle, come experience the good life here in Waushara County; whether your interests lie in business or recreation.
FMid-State SupplyF A Division of Yellow Thunder Corp. Working with the Professional Contractor since 1948
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Explore six state natural Prior to European settlement, Wisconsin contained a mosaic of natural communities, ranging from prairies and oak savannas in the south, to pine forests and boggy wetlands in the north. In all, more than 75 unique types of natural communities made up Wisconsin’s landscape of the early 1800s. Over the decades since intensive settlement began, the quality and extent of those communities have been extremely reduced by urbanization, agriculture, industry, and by the ecological impact of fire suppression and the spread of exotic plant species. The last remaining vestiges of our native landscape are called natural areas. By 2002, its 50th Anniversary year, the State Natural Area (SNA) Program had grown to nearly 400 sites encompassing more than 150,000 acres of land and water. SNAs are found in 70 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and range in size from less than one acre to more than 7,700 acres. Six of these sights are located in Waushara County. They are Bass Lake Fen, Plainield Tunnel Channel Lakes, Upper Fox Headwaters, Karner Blue Meadow, Lunch Creek Wetlands and Mecan Springs. The Lunch Creek Wetlands is State Natural Area No. 333 Waushara and has 567 acres. Access is from the intersection of Highways 73 and 21 in Wautoma–go south and west on 21 2.6 miles, then south on County Y about 2.0 miles to a DNR parking area east of the road. Follow Lunch Creek downstream to the wetlands. Lunch Creek Wetlands contains one of the most diverse and species-rich sedge meadows in Wisconsin situated within
a mainly undisturbed watershed, an uncommon occurrence in Wisconsin. This large wetland complex is free of exotic species and dominated by fen and sedge meadow communities, containing a total of 115 plant species. A fen-like meadow emanates from the uplands and upland islands surrounding the lower areas. The area also provides ideal habitat for grassland and wetland birds, such as the northern harrier, a species of special concern in Wisconsin. Over 5,000 sandhill cranes roost here in October and early November. The Bass Lake Fen is State Natural Area No. 178 and is 77 acres. Access is from the intersection of State Highways 22 and 73 in Wautoma, go south on 22 4.4 miles, then east on County Highway YY 0.9 mile to a parking area south of the road. Walk south on the access lane 0.75 miles to the north shore of lake. Bass Lake features a 20-acre calcareous fen located on the undeveloped shore of Bass Lake. The fen is exceptionally diverse with many small springs, openings, and ponds providing a calcium-rich habitat that supports 125 species of plants. The five-acre Bass Lake is a clear fertile lake, some 27 feet deep, with a sandy marl bottom and a population of fern pondweed, a species not usually found in south or central Wisconsin. The lake has a good warm water fishery and is an important waterfowl area. Sandhill cranes, which nest nearby, use the area extensively. The Upper Fox Headwaters is State Natural Area No. 265 and is 195 acres. Access for Chaffee Creek Meadow, from the junction of Highways 21 and 39/51 in Coloma, go south on
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areas in Waushara County 51 3.8 miles to rest area 81. Access is available via the Ice Age Trail on the west end of the rest area. Walk northeast into the site. For Caves Creek, from the junction of County Highways A and E in Lawrence, go north on A 1.7 miles, then continue north on 4th Avenue 1.7 miles. Park along the road and walk east into the site. The Upper Fox Headwaters contains three distinct units: Zinke Lake, Upper Chaffee Creek Meadow, and Caves Creek. Zinke Lake is a small hard water spring lake with a tamarackdominated shore. Upper Chaffee Creek Meadow contains a wetland complex of fen, wet-mesic, and wet prairie with over 100 native plant species present. Running through the site is Chaffee Creek.. Caves Creek contains spring seeps and runs, a two-acre spring pond, sedge meadow and tamarack swamp, and oak barrens. The Karner Blue Meadow is State Natural Area No. 327 and is 40 acres. Access from the intersection of Highways 22 and A north of Wild Rose, go east on County A 3.0 miles, then south on 22nd Avenue 0.5 miles to a parking area in the southeast corner of the site. The Karner Blue Meadow features a dry sand prairie that is home to a strong population of the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis). The Karner blue is one of many plants and animals native to the sandy oak savannas and dry prairie habitat that have declined dramatically over the past several decades. Historically, the Karner blue occurred from eastern Minnesota, across the Great Lakes and into New England but has now disappeared from numerous states due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and a lack of natural disturbance, such as wildfire. The Karner blue is restricted to habitats that contain wild lupine, a beautiful purplish-blue flowering plant -the larval butterflys only food plant. The Mecan Springs is State Natural Area No. 370 and is 111 acres. Access is from the junction of Highways 39/51 and 21 in Coloma, go east on 21 2.6 miles, then north on GG 2.0 miles, then west on Chicago Road 0.3 miles to an access lane and parking area on the left side of the road. Situated in the bottom of a moraine depression, Mecan Springs protects the large clearwater springs which are the headwaters to the Mecan River. A Class I trout stream, the Mecan River system contains some of the finest trout streams in central Wisconsin Sandhill cranes, northern bobwhite quail,
and two rare birds - the state threatened red-shouldered hawk and federally threatened bald eagle use the area. In the past year frequent siting’s of Bald Eagles and Red Shouldered Hawks has proven that these natural areas continue to be areas of interest to naturalist and hikers alike. The success of these rare birds in these area shows Waushara County residents how precious their state natural areas are.
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Family Health/La Clinica: serving more communities and more people 2013 marks Family Health/La Clinica’s (FHLC) 40th Anniversary delivering primary health care services to central Wisconsin. Since 1973, FHLC has delivered an ever growing array of medical, dental, behavioral health, WIC, health education, and other health enabling services to thousands of people in Waushara and surrounding counties and to thousands of migrant and seasonal farm workers around the state of Wisconsin. From its main site located in Wautoma, FHLC is non-profit organization governed by a voluntary community board of directors, a majority of whom are consumers who use its services. The organization was established to meet the unmet health needs of people, regardless of their insurance or income status, cultural background, or primary language. FHLC participates in virtually all health insurance plans, serving the central Wisconsin area and welcomes patients with Medicare, Medicaid, or BadgerCare insurance. Through grants and contributions it receives, Family Health also has an Affordable Care Program, in which it provides primary health services to uninsured and low-income people. Making primary health care affordable and accessible to vulnerable people is FHLC’s mission. While addressing this much broader mission, FHLC continues to operate specific programs and services targeted to migrant and seasonal farm workers in Wisconsin. FHLC is all about addressing unmet health care needs. Responding to a request from Adams and Juneau County, Family Health worked with those communities on a plan to address a critical unmet need for oral health services for thousands of residents in that service area. As a result, the Mauston Dental Center, a brand new facility to serve the oral health needs of Adams County, Juneau County, and surrounding areas was opened in 2010. With over 6,000 square feet Mauston Dental Center has 12 operatories, four dentists, and two hygienists. FHLC is currently working with people in Green Lake, Marquette, an Waupaca Counties to determine whether similar expansion of oral health services can be developed for those areas. Family Health / La Clinica continues to improve access and quality care for its patients and caregivers through information systems that are improving health outcomes for its patients. Having operated an electronic medical record system for six years and includes digital/computerized x-ray images and a paperless dental electronic records system, FHLC is working with the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association in development of a “data warehouse.” This would allow the organization unprecedented access to quality of care information which will allow FHLC to further improve patient outcome, particularly for those with chronic diseases. The center’s electronic systems have also facilitated “Open Access” scheduling for medical services, allowing people to get the care they need when they need it, not when it’s convenient for the doctor. Despite this venture into this cutting edge, high tech, digital world, FHLC’s Board of Directors and staff remain dedicated to their more personal mission and caring relationships with people. By the end of 2012, FHLC completed an overhaul of its computer and network infrastructure, which allows it to launch a website that will eventually have with links to portals that will allow individual patients access to their own health information as well as facilitated communication and ac-
cess to their doctors and other caregivers through e-mail. “FHLC’s non-profit mission is health care for all,” explained Ted Kay, President and CEO of the center. “We accomplish this mission by reducing or removing barriers to care and then by providing high quality care through participation in disease collaboratives designed to continually improve healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.” Through its Prescription Drug Assistance Program, the center staff helps eligible patients get free drugs from drug companies. In 2012, FHLC once again helped its patients receive over $600,000 worth of free medicines from drug companies. There is no charge to the patient for this service. “Just because we are a non-profit doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be a well-run business,” says Kay. Being an effective and efficient business and provider of health services helps to stretch, and make best use of the federal, state, and private grant resources it has available. This allows the Center to serve more people with more services and make them more affordable at the same time. “We deliver the same high quality services to migrant farm workers and other vulnerable people as we do to our most well-insured patients,” said Kay. “FHLC’s Board and staff work hard to make primary care more accessible to people by breaking down financial, language, cultural, and other barriers that many people in our community encounter when trying to get health services.” Family Health / La Clinica accepts most insurance plans available in the central Wisconsin area and welcomes patients with Medicaid, BadgerCare, or Medicare. Whether insured or not, FHLC’s Affordable Care Program discounts out-of-pocket costs for those families with limited incomes who struggle most in paying health care bills-discounts are based on family size and income. “This program benefits families with limited incomes and can help the elderly who are on fixed incomes,” says Kay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Medicare deductibles are waived entirely for those with Medicare, and for those Medicare patients who qualify based on their income, FHLC can provide additional discounts to any out-of-pocket ‘co-pay’ amount the patient is usually required to pay. “People who aren’t sure if they qualify for discounted fees should call us,” says Kay, “With just a little information, we can make that determination. There is no obligation – people do not need to be a patient to see if they qualify for a discount based on their income.” FHLC will be changing center hours starting in January 2013, opening earlier each day and staying open later. It is hoped this will help to better accommodate working families. Through FHLC, patients have access to the Center’s referral network of over 200 health care specialists, including Riverside Hospital in Waupaca, St. Michael’s Hospital and Ministry Medical Group in Stevens Point, Marshfield Clinic, and Berlin Hospital, just to name a few. FHLC is located in Wautoma next to the water tower on South Townline Road. If you would like more information, or a tour of our facility, please call 920-787-5514.
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Snowmobiling popular in Waushara County Snowmobiling is a popular winter sport in Waushara County with over 300 miles of trails. The state funds 285 miles of these trails, while the remaing miles are club trails. Thirteen local snowmobile clubs are orginized in the county including: Aurora Sno Blazers, Berlin River Riders, Coloma Pathfinders, Eureka Beltbusters, Hancock Snogoers, Metz Ridgerunners, Mid State Snow Drifters, Neshkoro River EZ Riders, Poy Sippi Hillclimbers, Richford Ridge Riders, Sawdust City Tree Dodgers, Tri-County Drifters, and Wild Rose Sno Rovers. Each club sends one representative to meetings of the County Snowmobile Association. These clubs are responsible for getting trail easements from landowners, signing and maintenance of trails, and grooming trails. Waushara County Parks Superintendent Scott Schuman said, “The Waushara County Snowmobile clubs ask that riders remain on trails. Please respect those landowners who generously allow access across their property for snowmobile use.” For more information on snowmobiling in beautiful Waushara County, call Schuman at (920) 787-7037. Snowmobile trail conditions are also reported on the Waushara County website at: www.co.waushara.wi.us/parks.htm.
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Enjoy the Waushara County Fair Aug. 15-18 The Waushara County Fair will be held at the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma from Aug. 15-18. This annual event is designed to have great appeal for citizens of all ages. The primary goal of the fair is education. Youth, through their 4-H activities, spend the year learning and developing a wide variety of projects that will be judged at the fair. They include livestock projects, horsemanship, animal exhibits, plants and soil projects dealing with flowers and house plants, nature, space, shooting sports, photography, and many others that are explained in the 2013 Premium Book, which will be available at the Waushara County Courthouse in June. The second goal of the fair is to be a social event where friends and families meet and mingle with others. There is the fun of looking, smelling, touching, questioning, and experiencing new ideas. There is also the excitement of the competitors, the Junior Livestock Auction, the great variety of foods, games and rides, all for the purpose of enriching the lives of those attending. Plan on attending the fair this August and better than merely attending, be a participant in the action by entering the competitions and the activities available for all ages. Judging continues throughout the weekend. Nightly entertainment includes: Thursday, tractor pull; Friday, truck pull; Saturday, entertainment TBA; and Sunday, demolition derby.The Invitational Draft Horsehitch Show. For more information call the Waushara County Fair at 1-920-6470694 or go the the web site wausharacofair.com.Â
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Waushara County Habitat for Humanity “Swing Into Spring” event to be held March 9 Waushara County Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual “Swing Into Spring” dinner-dance fundraising event on Saturday, March 9 at Camp Lakotah’s Friendship Lodge, which is just outside of Wautoma, off of Highway 21 east. The event will include cocktails, appetizers, dinner, and dessert, all prepared by area “chefs,” live music for dancing, a silent and live auction, and other activities and entertainment. There will be seating for 160 people. The menu coordinator and one of the “chefs” for the event, John Van Amerongen, has been working with his menu committee and plans to use, as much as possible, products grown or produced in the area or Wisconsin to create a gourmet meal for guests who attend the event. “This will be the dining event of the year,” said Barb Dalton, co-chairman of the event. Proceeds from “Swing Into Spring” will be used to continue the work of Waushara County Habitat for Humanity, creating affordable housing for eligible families throughout Waushara County. For more information or reservations, contact Barb Dalton at 920-787-1371 or Judie Batterman at 920-787-2776.
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Waushara Ice Age Trail Chapter events bring hikers out on the trails Millions of years ago when sheets of ice covered a large portion of the earth in a prolonged deep freeze, prehistoric features of the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail (IAT) emerged. As the earth warmed, glaciers began to melt and retreat, leaving distinctive glacial features behind. Huge depressions later called “kettles” were scoured out of the earth by melt-water. Hills or short, steep ridges of stratified sand or gravel called “kames” were deposited by the ice mountains as they moved toward extinction along with the last wooly mammoth. Due to the far-sighted vision of the late Ray Zillmer, in 1958 an Ice Age Glacier National Forest Park was proposed to mark the furthest advance of the last glacier in Wisconsin. Since then, the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) has been established to oversee development of the proposed 1,200 miles of trail that will meander across the state from east to west. The Ice Age Trail has 600 miles of off road trail and 300 miles of trail that has been certified by the NPS as part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the NPS, funding for land purchases for trail development throughout Waushara County has expanded the options for trail location and other recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The Waushara County Ice Age Trail Chapter was established in 1999. The number one goal of the chapter is to preserve glacial features along the trail in Waushara County. It is also an excellent recreational opportunity for people to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Some private lands may be closed during the gun deer season. It is a footpath, therefore no vehicles, bicycles, or horses are allowed on the trail. The
Waushara Chapter has 90-100 households as members. There is currently over 39.8 miles on a mapped route from Chaffee Creek on the South to Heffron on the North. Nineteen and a half miles are completed off-road trail and 20.3 miles are on road connector routes. Since the chapter’s beginning, land totaling 913 acres has been purchased utilizing a combination of Federal and State Stewardship funds. This land is for the trail and can be used for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and bird watching. Check with property owners for hunting regulations. Without the trail in Waushara County, this land acquisition would not have happened. Today, the glaciers have gone from Wisconsin, but the path left behind forms one of the most unique hiking trails in the United States. The popular IAT Candlelight Event each February allows participants to hike, ski and/or snowshoe. The event will be held at the Bohn Lake segment on Feb. 4. Trails through the woods are lit with hundreds of candles and offer a magical experience for all participants. Complimentary chili, beverages and sweets are included in the registration. For more information contact Waushara County Chapter Coordinator Randy Lennartz at 920-787-2333. There is a scenic 1/4 mile wheel chair accessible trial spur located on the Bohn Lake State Ice Age Trail Area that overlooks Bohn Lake and the Ice Age Trail. For more details about the IATA and the Waushara County Chapter go to www.iceagetrail.org.
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Waushara County Historical & Genealogy Society Museum The Waushara County Historical Museum is located at 221 S. Saint Marie St., Wautoma. It is open for research Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and open for tours Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. It is usually open on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. during May through October. Please call the museum at 920-787-7584 to make sure it is open during those weekends. Group tours of the museum can be arranged by calling the curator Bruce Runnels at 920787-3033. Special events include the Halloween open house when the museum and attic are decorated for Halloween with special effects and oldies record hops are held in the attic. The museum is open for the cookie walk in November and the Christmas open house is held the second Saturday in December. Actual dates and times will be announced in the Waushara Argus. The museum also features a thrift shop and rummage sale area in the jail section of the museum. The rummage sale is open when signs are out and during tour hours. Information on the Waushara County Historical Society may be found on the following websites: •http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1159486 •http://www.yelp.com/biz/waushara-county-historicalmuseum-wautoma •http://wausharamuseum.angelfire.com/wausharamuseum/ •http://www.linkedin.com/pub/waushara-museum/1a/a9/ b60, and the e-mail address is wausharamuseum@yahoo.com. Contact The Waushara County Historical Society, PO Box 616, Wautoma, WI 54982-0616 for information about yearly memberships.
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Waushara County Farm Fresh Producers
Vegetables G & P Farms - Gary & Patricia Humphrey N3862 County Road FF, Hancock, WI 54963 Product: Pumpkins, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes
Jack’s Fresh Produce - Jack Buchanan W11975 County Road GG, Hancock, WI 54943 Product: Tomatoes, cabbage, sweet corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, 5 kinds of peppers, pickling pickles, zucchinis, slicing cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins Decker Family Vegetable Farms - Dave & Dee Decker N2320 22nd Lane, Wautoma, WI 54982 Product: Wholesale retail asparagus, beans, peas, onions, cabbage, zucchini, beets, carrots, dill, tomatoes, peppers, pickles, bicolor sweet corn, apples, squash, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, potatoes (russet, white, red, blue, Yukon, finger, sweet potatoes) Robert A. Heath Farms, Inc. - Robert or Heidi Heath 1453 1st Ave., Coloma, WI 54930 heath@uniontel.net 715-228-4106 Product: Assorted varieties of peppers, zucchini, and Bob’s Sweet Corn (minimum quantities required) Heather Cool - N1472 29th Ave., Berlin, WI 54923 Product: Beans, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, acorn, buttercup, and butternut squash, carrots, lettuce, Swiss chard, radishes, blackberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, pumpkins, dill, parsley, basil, cilantro, other possibilities from year to year Lee Chase - W970 Archer Dr., Fremont, WI 54940 Product: Peppers, beans, beets, watermelon, tomatoes, peas, Swiss chard, muskmelons, potatoes, sweet corn, carrots, cucumbers, onions, radishes, pumpkins, Indian corn KT Enterprises - Terry & Kathy Schmoldt W758 Akron Rd., Weyauwega, WI 54983 Product: Onions, potatoes, beans, peppers, Brussels sprouts, squash, tomatoes, dill, garlic, lettuce, eggplant, kohlrabi, asparagus, radishes, melons, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, beets, carrots
Gramma Miller’s Farm Market N4317 Elizabeth Lane, Hancock, WI 54943 Product: Carrots, potatoes, peas
Lauritzen, Inc. - Jeff Lauritzen E1475 Dayton Road, Waupaca, WI 54981 Product: Cucumbers and potatoes
Volkening Farm - Dale & Donna Volkening W6401 Bighorn Lane, Wautoma, WI 54982 Product: Strawberries (You pick, we pick), sweet corn, fingerling potatoes, red & yellow onions, zucchini, green beans, yellow beans ,tomatoes, winter squash, hot peppers, green peppers, carrots, cantaloupes, pumpkins and gourds Russell Farm Market - Bill & Chris Russell W13591 State Road 73, Plainfield, WI 54966 Product: A variety of fruits & vegetables: strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers (several varieties), onions, squash, green beans, carrots, beets, cabbage, etc. Tammy Kretzmann N4375 Mill St., P.O. Box 108, Poy Sippi, WI 54967 Product: Organic vegetables, garden plants and herbs. All seeds are non-GMO and heirloom. Lettuces, rhubarb, radishes, carrots, Swiss chard, beans, garlic, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow summer squash, eggplant, bell peppers, fennel, oregano, basil, dill, parsley,
chives Flyte Family Farms W13602 Cottonville Ave., Coloma, WI 54930 Also: Adam & Carrie Flyte W13450 Cottonville Ave., Coloma, WI 54930 Products: For Flyte Family Farms - Specialty is fresh market vegetable and melon production; beans, kohlrabi, beets, muskmelon, blueberries, peppers (green & yellow, sweet, hot, banana & jalapeno), popcorn, cabbage, pumpkins, carrots, onions, cucumbers (slicing, pickling and hydroponic), sweet corn, decorative Indian corn, strawberries, dill, sweet potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes (hydroponic and field), watermelon, gourds, squash (acorn, butternut, buttercup, hubbard and spaghetti) and zucchini. Also home grown broiler chickens. Visit www.flytefamilyfarm click on “locations” for current farm stand locations. D & S Farms - Dale & Sara Bruss N3522 County Road SS, Pine River, WI 54965 920-987-5399 Product: Beef, chickens, eggs, seasonal produce, pumpkins
Meat and/or Eggs Richard & Jean Smith N5382 36th Dr., Fremont, WI 54940 Product: Eggs and Angus beef
The Big W Ranch - Mark & Candy Wegner W4987 Badger Dr., Redgranite, WI 54970 920-622-3858 Product: Beef – halves or ground; Black Angus & Hereford, all pasture fed Rural Heritage Farm - Roger & Charlene Stratton W11210 Brown Deer Dr., Hancock, WI 54943 Product: We raise Belted Galloway beef cows from Scotland. They are lean meat, high in Omegas, sold in quarters and halves. They are pasture fed, no hormones or chemicals. The Polish Ponderosa - Lennie & Julie Nowakowski N982 County Road X, Berlin, WI 54923 920-290-1684 Product: Pasture raised beef, buffalo, chicken and eggs sold in store on the farm. Kay Williams W2226 County Road Q, Berlin, WI 54923 Product: We sell lamb for their meat and their wool. We also sell breeding stock. Our lambs are grain fed and naturally raised without hormones or unnecessary drugs for unnatural growth.
Specialty Buzz and Marcia Vahradian (“V’s Bees”) W13044 County Rd O, Plainfield, WI 54966 Product: Honey Myron Caves W13044 County Rd O, Plainfield, WI 54966 Product: Shitake mushrooms
Eisch Crop & Soils Consulting LLC - Shawn & Lisa Eisch N45054 County Road MM, Wautoma, WI 54982 Product: Pumpkins
Dan Mielke N4727 State Rd 22 Wautoma, WI 54982 Product: Strawberries and raspberries
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History of the Waushara Argus The Waushara Argus dates back to 1859. It is the oldest business within the county that has continued under the same name. The Waushara Argus was established as the Waushara County Argus, at Pine River, in March, 1859 by D.H. Pulcifier & Company, who, in the following May, moved it to Wautoma. J.W. Rist & Company became the proprietors in the fall of 1859. March 1, 1863, the name of the paper was changed to The Waushara Argus, dropping the word County. The owners that followed Rist included: W.C. Webb & Company, 1860; Hall & Stowers, 1861; A.P. Lackerby & Stowers, 1862; and in 1865 W.S. Munroe succeeded Lackery, and control of the Argus passed to R.L.D. Potter in 1867. In 1872 Munroe became the sole owner again. J.T. Ellarson became editor and publisher Aug. 13, 1880. The owners in 1890 were Ellarson & Berray. An April, 1883 news item in the Argus denoted a new concept of ‘modern living,’ to quote: “The cows are no longer allowed to roam at large in Wautoma as they had in the past foraging for grass and water. With this in mind, Will Johnson plans to solve the Wautoma milk problem by establishing a milk route.” Wautoma was incorporated as a village in 1901 and became a city in 1940. Wautoma, as did many of the young and growing communities of that period, had disastrous fires. “After the midnight fire of April 29, 2901, the third in a series that came in swift
Waushara County Zip Codes & Phone Numbers
ALMOND............................................................ 54909 (715) 366-7141 BANCROFT........................................................ 54921 (715) 335-4445 BERLIN............................................................... 54923 (920) 361-0360 COLOMA............................................................ 54930 (715) 228-3151 HANCOCK.......................................................... 54943 (715) 249-5104 NESHKORO........................................................ 54960 (920) 293-4982 PINE RIVER........................................................ 54965 (920) 987-5403 PLAINFIELD...................................................... 54966 (715) 335-6741 POY SIPPI........................................................... 54967 (920) 987-5388 REDGRANITE.................................................... 54970 (920) 566-2870 SAXEVILLE........................................................ 54976 (920) 622-3544 WAUTOMA........................................................ 54982 (920) 787-2520 WILD ROSE........................................................ 54984 (920) 622-3406
succession, the old grist mill and the early Argus newspapers office were the only buildings which escaped destruction. The fire traveled from Bean’s Lincoln House on St. Marie Street, and thence westward down both sides of Main Street.” In 1884 the Argus was offered to subscribers for $1.50 per year. In September, 1935 the rate was changed to $2.00 per year. Recent owners include Gordon Culver, Ray Hansen and Howard Sanstadt. Murray Cohen of the Delphos Herald, Delphos, OH, purchased the Waushara Argus from Howard Sanstadt in 1977. The Waushara Argus is published on Wednesdays, and presently has a circulation of 6,000. It is published in a broadsheet format in two sections with full process color available in both sections. The Argus is a part of Wautoma Newspaper, Inc., which also publishes a tab format total market coverage product under the name Central Wisconsin Resorter. The Central Wisconsin Resorter was a summer paper until late in the 1980’s when it became the answer to a Total Market Coverage paper.. It is now mailed to every home in the county and homes in Marquette County and published each week on Fridays. Mary Kunasch is publisher of the Argus and Resorter, and has been at the Argus since September of 1967. For a bit of interesting information: “ARGUS” means creature of many eyes - all knowing.
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Waushara County Service Organizations Many organizations help serve the people of Waushara County. These organizations include: SENIOR MEAL SITES/CENTERS •Coloma Meal Site, Anna Follett Community Center, 155 Front Street, Coloma, WI 54930, (715) 228-3145. •Hancock Meal Site, Hancock Community Building, 420 Jefferson Street, Hancock, WI 54943, (715) 249-5872. •Plainfield Meal Site, Plainfield Senior Center, 114 West Clark Street, Plainfield, WI 54966, (715) 335-6735. •Poy Sippi Meal Site, The House Next Door, W2306 Prospect St., Poy Sippi, WI 54967, (920) 647-0066. •Redgranite Meal Site, Redgranite Civic Center, 202 Pine River Street, Redgranite, WI 54970, (920) 566-2844. •Wild Rose Meal Site, Patterson Memorial Library, 500 Division Street, Wild Rose, WI 54984, (920) 622-3835. •Saxeville Meal Site, Saxeville Town Hall, Corner of Hwys. A and E and Archer Road, Saxeville, WI 54976. •Waushara/Wautoma Senior Center/Meal Site, W8220 Cottonville Ave., Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-2055. •Berlin Senior Center, 123 E. Park, Berlin, WI 54923, (920) 361-5422. LIBRARIES •Berlin Public Library, 121 West Park Avenue, Berlin, WI 54923, (920) 361-5420. •Patterson Memorial Library, 500 Wisconsin Street, Wild Rose, WI 54984, (920) 622-3835. •Coloma Public Library, 155 Front Street, Coloma, WI 54930, (715) 228-2530. •Plainfield Public Library, 126 S. Main Street, Plainfield, WI 54966, (715) 335-4523. •Poy Sippi Public Library, PO Box 345, Poy Sippi, WI 54967, (920) 987-5737. •Redgranite Public Library, 135 W. Bannerman Avenue, Redgranite, WI 54970, (920) 566-0176. •Wautoma Public Library, 410 W. Main Street, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-2988. •Hancock Public Library, 114 S. Main Street, Hancock, WI 54943 (715) 249-5817.
•Leon-Saxeville Library, N4715 County Road E, Pine River, WI 54965, (920) 987-5110. • Ethel Everhard Memorial Library, 117 E. 3rd Street, Westfield, WI 53949, (608) 296-2544. • Neshkoro Public Library, 132 S. Main Street, Neshkoro, WI 54960, (920) 293-4026. • Almond Public Library, 122 Main Street, Almond, WI 54909, (715) 366-2151. • Montello Public Library, 128 Lake Court, Montello, WI 53949, (608) 297-7544. SCHOOLS •Berlin Area Schools, 295 East Marquette St., Berlin, WI 54923, (920) 361-2004. •Tri-County School District, PO Box 67, Plainfield, WI 54966, (715) 335-6366. •Wautoma Area School District, 556 S. Cambridge Street, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-7112. •Wild Rose School District, 600 Park Avenue, Wild Rose, WI 54984, (920) 622-4203. •Westfield Area School System, N7046 Cty. Rd. CH, Westfield, WI 53964, (608) 296-2107. •Weyauwega-Fremont Schools, 410 Ann Street, PO Box 580, Weyauwega, WI 54983, (920) 867-2148. LIONS CLUBS •Wautoma Lions Club, PO Box 822, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-3898. •Coloma Lions Club, President, PO Box 161, Coloma, WI 54930. •Hancock Lions Club, Hancock, WI 54943. •Plainfield Lions Club, PO Box 260, Plainfield, WI 54966. •Poy Sippi Lions Club, Poy Sippi, WI 54967. •Redgranite Lions Club, Jerry Seig, 310 Pine St., Redgranite, WI 54970, (920) 566-4683. •Wild Rose Lions Club, 1100 S. Main Street, Wild Rose, WI 54984, (920) 622-4121. KIWANIS CLUBS •Wautoma Kiwanis Club, PO Box 1037, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-4322. •Wild Rose Kiwanis Club, PO Box 138, Wild Rose, WI 54984.
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OTHER CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS •Association Retired Teachers, PO Box 15, Wautoma, WI 54982. •Coloma Area Historical Society, PO Box 245 Coloma, WI 54930. •Waushara Cty. Ext. Homemakers, PO Box 487, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-0416. •Waushara Historical Society, Marv Wagner, Jr., President, PO Box 990, Wautoma, WI 54982. •Wautoma Area Garden Club, Wautoma, WI 54982. •Shar-A-Gardeners, UWEX Master Gardeners & Community, PO Box 487, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-0416. •Order of Eastern Star 198, PO Box 642, Wautoma, WI 54982. •We Really Kare Fishing Club, PO Box 110, Wild Rose, WI 54984. •Masonic Lodge, PO Box 106, Wautoma, WI 54982. •Wautoma Rotary, Russ Nero-secretary, PO Box 1045, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-4598, www.wautomarotary.com. •Wautoma Area Woman’s Club, Adaline Robbins, President, Wautoma, (920) 787-4019. •Rural Rembrandts, Geri Dobs (920) 787-4568 or Audrey Bunchkowski 920-293-8969. •AARP, PO Box 1050, Wautoma, WI 54982, Neil Hart, President, (920) 293-4890. •Waushara County Archers Association, Mike Hanley PO Box 456, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-4967, •CHN Volunteer Services, Volunteer Coordinator, Berlin Memorial Hospital, 225 Memorial Drive, Berlin, WI 54923, (920) 361-5522. •Wild Rose Hospital Auxiliary, PO Box 243, Wild Rose, WI 54984. •Waushara County Farm Bureau, Lynn Reiner, Secy. PO Box 4, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-4664. •Waushara Convention and Visitors Bureau, PO Box 61, Wautoma, WI 54982, Directors Kit Kudukis and Judy Downie, (920) 787-3488. •Mid-State Snowdrifters, PO Box 1004, Wautoma, WI 54982. •Main Street Program, Mary Kunasch, Waushara Argus Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-3334. •Waushara Industries, PO Box 590, Wautoma, WI
54982, (920) 787-4696. •Knights of Columbus, PO Box 723, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-2970. •Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 65, Wautoma, WI 54982, Linda Freudenthal, President, Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-3488. •Waushara County Habitat for Humanity, 345 S. Cambridge St., Wautoma, WI 54982, (920) 787-2888. VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS •Hancock American Legion, John Brown, Commander, PO Box 267, Hancock, WI 54943, (715) 249-5713. •Plainfield VFW, Joe Farago, 606 W. Poplar St., Plainfield, WI 54966, (715) 335-4787. •AmVets Post #13, 820 Division Street, Redgranite, WI 54970, (920) 566-2740. •Wautoma American Legion #317, World War II Memorial Building, Wautoma. •Wild Rose VFW Post #9502, PO Box 373, Wild Rose, WI 54984, (920) 622-3835. •Plainfield American Legion, Plainfield, WI 54966. •Redgranite VFW #10662, James Cutts, Commander, N3520 County Road E, Redgranite, WI 54970, (920) 566-2216. •Dakota-Richford American Legion #163, Wautoma, WI 54982. •Neshkoro Joseph Kresic, Jr. VFW Post 10802, N1139 20th Lane, Neshkoro, WI 54960, (920) 293-5009.
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Coming Events JANUARY TUESDAY, JAN. 1 1 p.m. Annual Red Fox Polar Plunge. Proceeds to benefit breast cancer research.
FEBRUARY SATURDAY, FEB. 23 Metz Ridgerunners Annual Winterfest held on Lake Poygan, off the shores of Tustin. 14th Annual Radar Run, Winter Poker Run Card, raffles. For more info www. metzridgerunners.org, call 920-446-2293 or Facebook.
MARCH SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Waushara County Habitat for Humanity annual “Swing Into Spring” Dinner-Dance fundraiser at Camp Lakotah. Contact Barb Dalton at 920-787-1371 or Judie Batterman at 920-787-2776 for more information or tickets. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Waushara County Master Gardeners Association (Shar-a-Gardeners) Garden Seminar, “Gardening in Tune with Nature” at Wautoma High School. For information, please contact the UWEX office at 920-7874016.
APRIL SATURDAY, APRIL 6 8:30 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids Day at Parkside School, Wautoma. For information call Jan Novak 920-787-6600 or 888-250-4331. jan.street@co.waushara.wi.us. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 12-14 WOW Weekend sponsored by Coloma Area Business Association. Contact Donna 715-228-2112.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. 6th Annual Red Cross HEROES Musicales fundraiser for local disaster relief at the home of John and Vicki Jenks, W7675 County Road A, Wild Rose, 920-622-3152 for advance tickets. Featuring Cody Clauson Trio, In One a Chord, and Dan Dance Trio. Food, refreshments, silent auctions. SATURDAY, APRIL 27 5th Annual Jailbreak Marathon at Waushara County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Waushara County CrimeStoppers.
MAY THURSDAY NIGHTS MAY-SEPTEMBER Music in the Park at Bird Creek Park, Wautoma. Featuring area music groups. food and beverages avaialble. Sponsroed by Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce. SUNDAY, MAY 14 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of the White River Annual Spring Fever Fling Car and Bike Show at Stan-O-Gene Park, Neshkoro. SATURDAY, MAY 18 Waushara County Master Gardeners Association (Shar-a-Gardeners) Annual Plant Sale at Waushara County Courthouse Demo Room, Wautoma. 8 a.m. until sold out. For information, please contact the UWEX office at 920-787-4016. SUNDAY, MAY 19 Wisconsin Veterans Home Annual Open House and Old Car Show.
JUNE SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Wild Rose Idlewild Airport Annual Fly In/ Drive In includes breakfast at 8 a.m. and pig roast at 11:30 a.m. Call Mary 920-622-3201 for information. Rain or shine. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 7-9 Annual Tri-County Threshermans As sociation Show at Veterans Park, Plainfield Flea market info 715-256-1275, event info 715-323-7330 or 715-249-5510. SATURDAY, JUNE 9 10 a.m. Polka Service at Hoe Lutheran Church, Wautoma. SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Sportsmen’s Triathlon, sponsored by Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce. SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Wautoma Masonic Union Father’s Day Car and Truck Show at Bird Creek Park, Wautoma. John Jenks 920-622-3152.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 28-30 Mountain of Praise Music Festival. Swim, camp, volleyball and music at Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center. Contact Debbie Peters 920-229-4050. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 29 & 30 Coloma Lions Annual Chicken Chew. Contact Lee Flyte 715-228-3591. SATURDAY, JUNE 29 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Country Fair with a Norwegian Fair at Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma. Bake sale, demonstrations, Lefse, quilts, crafts, lunch, strawberry shortcake and more. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 7:30 a.m.-12 noon. Waushara County Dairy Breakfast at Waushara County Fairgrounds, Wautoma. Plenty of food, games for the kids, farm tours and live music.
JULY SATURDAY, JULY 5 Fourth of July Celebration. Parade, including UW Band, on Main St. Festivities at Waushara County Fairgorunds with fireworks at dusk, sponsored by Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce. www.whereupnorthbegins.com. THURSDAY, JULY 11 4-7 p.m. Mt. Morris Holden Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social. SATURDAY, JULY 13 Annual Blackhawk Folk Festival at Mt. Morris Town Park, Mt. Morris. SATURDAY, JULY 13 Waushara County Master Gardeners Association (Shar-a-Gardeners) Garden Tour, Wild Rose Area. For information, please contact the uWEX office at 920-7874016. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 6-8 p.m. 4th Annual Taste of Wautoma at WWII Building. Fundraiser for Wautoma Public Library. Tickets available at the library. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 19 & 20 Wild Rose Lions Wild Rose Days, 1100 Main Street. Call 920-229-9906 for information. SATURDAY, JULY 20 Plainfield Fire Department Jamboree at Veterans Park, Plainfield.
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Coming Events SATURDAY, JULY 20 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Rummage Sale at Waushara County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. SUNDAY, JULY 21 Rural Rembrandts Art Show at the World War II Memorial, Wautoma. MONDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 22-28 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Air Adventure Oshkosh Fly-in at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh.
AUGUST TUESDAY, AUG. 6 Waushara County Master Gardeners Association (Shar-a-Gardeners) Hancock Gardens Open House, UWEX Research Station, Hancock. For information, please contact the UWEX office at 920-787-4016. FRIDAY, AUG. 9 Augustfest Street Dance. Rain or shine. Music by Just Cruisin. SATURDAY, AUG. 10 9 a.m. “Fun in the Sun” AuguestFest, downtown Wautoma. For information call 920-787-3334. Wautoma Lions Club Duck Race. Live auction, crafts, artists, free pony rides, donut and bake sale, quilt show, book sale, kids carnival, art show, games, cardboard boat race, and more. SATURDAY, AUG. 10 Outdoor Fest at Wautoma High School. Held in conjunction with Augustfest. THURSDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 15-18 Waushara County Fair at the Waushara County Fairgrounds, Wautoma. Info 920787-0416. SATURDAY, AUG. 17 Father Marquette Day in Montello. Crafters, kids games, car show, jusic, parade and more.
SEPTEMBER SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 4-7 p.m. Spanferkel Annual Pig Roast at Wild Rose United Methodist Church, 225 Summit St. 920-622-3800. SATURDAY-MONDAY, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 Redgranite Labor Day Arts & Craft Fair, downtown park. Bannerman trail run, KidzRok at Willow Creek Park. www.redgranitewis.com. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Plainfield Annual Street Spree spon-
sored by Plainfield Business Association. Flea market and booth information 715-3354262. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 & 21 Annual Wild Rose Classic Car Cruise starts at 6 p.m. Friday at the Wild Rose Elementary School. Saturday Car Show at Roseville Plaza, Wild Rose. Fun, food, music. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 20-22 Pioneer Rendezvous Days and Gun Show at the Marquette County Fairgrounds, Westfield. TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 Business Expo at the Wautoma Airport. Sponsored by the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce.
OCTOBER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 23rd Annual Heart of Wisconsin Rug Hookers Fall Hook-in at WWII Memorial Building, Wautoma. Carol Brix 920-7877617. SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Coloma Fall Festival. Flea market, decorated scarecrows, car scavenger hunt, Coloma’s Got Talent/Open Mic. Sponsored by Coloma Business Association. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCT. 18-19 St. Joseph’s Church Annual Christmas Boutique, Wautoma. SATURDAY, OCT. 19 A+ Afterschool Program 4th Annual Reach the Peak Races. Friday pasta supper. Saturday races. For more information 920787-4577 ext. 3107. SATURDAY, OCT. 19 7-11 a.m. 3rd Annual Harvest Dance at Vaughn Hall, 55 W. Montello St. Sponsored by Montello Preservation Society. SATURDAY, OCT. 20 Plainfield Fire Department 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run. For more information contact Dan Miller 715-335-6807.
NOVEMBER SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Waushara County Habitat for Humanity Christmas Tree Raffle begins, with the drawing approximately three weeks later (date not yet set). Contact Sherry Kelley at 920787-3267 for more information. SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Holiday Tour of Homes, Wautoma/ Redgranite area.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 29 & 30 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wesfield Taste & Tour, food provided by Haystack Supper Club in front of Westfield’s Virch’s True Value on Friday. SATURDAY, NOV. 23 Wautoma Annual Holiday Parade and Cookie Walk. Parade sponsored by Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce, Wautoma. Cookie Walk sponsored by Waushara Argus.
DECEMBER SUNDAY, DEC. 18 1 p.m. Redgranite Lions Club “Bingo Bash” at Redgranite Lions Hall.
MORE EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER THRU JUNE 3 1 p.m. Redgranite Lions Club bingo at Redgranite Lions Hall. WAUTOMA AREA CHRISTIAN WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING DATES January & February - No meeting March through October - Third Monday, noon at Silvercryst. November & December - Second Monday, noon at Silvercryst. JAN. 15 thru APRIL 9 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. Master Gardener general training. There are 12 sessions. Contact UW Extension at 920-787-4016 for more information.
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Waushara County Offices Alphabetical Listing of County Offices Accounts Payable Supervisor Donna Teschner............................(920) 787-0442 Administrative/Personnel Coordinator Debra Behringer............................(920) 787-0431 Aging and Disability Resource Center............................(920) 787-6505 or..................................................1-877-883-5378 Agriculture Agent Ken Williams................................(920) 787-0413 Building & Grounds Superintendent Randall Gramse.............................(920) 787-0440 Child Support Investigator Deborah Buchholz.........................(920) 787-0400 Clerk of Circuit Court Melissa Zamzow...........................(920) 787-0441 Coroner Roland B. Handel..........................(920) 787-4515 After hours....................................(920) 787-3321 Corporation Counsel Ruth Zouski...................................(920) 787-0409 Fax.................................................(920) 787-0435 County Clerk Melanie Stake................................(920) 787-0442 Fax.................................................(920) 787-0425 Court Reporter Tara Gulbrandsen..........................(920) 787-0441 Crimestoppers...................................1-800-800-5219 Department of Aging Director Debbie Paavola..............................(920) 787-0403 or..................................................1-877-364-5344 District Attorney Scott Blader...................................(920) 787-0407 Fax.................................................(920) 787-0435 Emergency Government Tim Ganzel....................................(920) 787-6611 Fax.................................................(920) 787-6658 Emergency Services Director Brian Pothier.................................(920) 787-6531 Fax.................................................(920) 787-0423 4-H and Youth Agent Barbara Barker..............................(920) 787-0415 Family Court Commissioner Marc Bickford...............................(920) 787-3392
Family Living Educator Jennifer Caravella..........................(920) 787-0414 Highway Commissioner Tom Dahlke...................................(920) 787-3327 Fax.................................................(920) 787-4403 Human Services Director Glenn Johnson...............................(920) 787-6600 or..................................................1-888-250-4331 Fax.................................................(920) 787-0421 Humane Officer Tim Ganzel....................................(920) 787-3321 Parks Director Scott Schuman...............................(920) 787-7037 Fax.................................................(920) 787-4608 Probation Office...................................920-787-4406 Purchasing Agent Melanie Stake................................(920) 787-0442 Public Health Officer (Board of Health) Patti Wohlfeil................................(920) 787-6544 Register of Deeds Heather Schwersenska..................(920) 787-0444 Register of Probate Rebecca Gramse............................(920) 787-0448 Resource Agent Patrick Nehring.............................(920) 787-0429 Sheriff David R. Peterson..........................(920) 787-3321 or..................................................1-800-242-3377 Fax.................................................(920) 787-7685 Solid Waste Manager Scott Schuman...............................(920) 787-7037 Surveyor Jerry Smart....................................(920) 787-0459 Treasurer Elaine Wedell................................(920) 787-0445 UW Extension....................................(920) 787-0416 Veterans Service Officer William “Bill� Rosenau................(920) 787-0446 Victim/Witness Coordinator Kathy Klemann.............................(920) 787-0410 Zoning Administrator Terri Dopp-Paukstat......................(920) 787-0453
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ADVENTURE PARK Big Dog Adventure Park............................................................. 10
BOAT RESTORATION & COVERS Russ Canvas Inc...................................................................... 133
AGING SERVICES Aging & Disability Resource Center......................................... 128 Waushara Department of Aging................................................. 95
BOWLING ALLEY Dogger’s Bar & Lanes.............................................................. 109
ANTIQUES/GIFTS/SPECIALTY SHOPS Avon Boutique & Training Center............................................... 64 Candle Freak Gallery................................................................. 62 The Cinnamon House.............................................................. 132 Crock & Kettle............................................................................ 66 The Farm Market.......................................................................... 4 Field Card & Gift....................................................................... 126 Finishing Touch Antiques............................................................. 4 Floral Expressions by Renee..................................................... 63 Gold ‘n Country Gifts................................................................ 132 Kaydee Music............................................................................. 63 Maple Marsh............................................................................. 129 The Red Barn Woodcrafts.......................................................... 22 Roseville Mini Golf...................................................................... 67 Samsel Ltd................................................................................. 35 Specialty Apparel....................................................................... 62 Timber Creek Country Gifts...................................................... 132 Wadez Bike & Adventure Shop.................................................. 75 AQUATIC CENTER Berlin Aquatic Center............................................................... 127 Evergreen Campsites......................................................... 68 & 69 Nordic Wake Park.................................................................... 131 ASSISTED LIVING Heartland House.......................................................................... 6 Preston Place............................................................................... 6 Rosemore Village....................................................................... 70 Silver Lake Manor.................................................................... 105 AUTOMOTIVE Country Pride Motors............................................................... 130 Horseless Carriage................................................................... 130 Napralla Tire............................................................................. 129 Precision Collision.................................................................... 133 BAIT/TACKLE C&B Feed & Bait........................................................................ 64 Holliday Shopping Center......................................................... 129 Malchows Sport Shop................................................................ 80 Rendezvous Paddle & Sports.................................................... 39 BANQUET FACILITIES Moose Inn..................................................................................... 3 Oakwood Campsites.................................................................. 71 Silvercryst..................................................................................... 5 BICYCLE SALES - SERVICE - RENTALS Wadez Bike & Adventure Shop.................................................. 75 BOATS Blackhawk Marine...................................................................... 15 Johnson Boats & Motors............................................................ 59 Shoreline Boat Center.............................................................. 121 BOAT CHARTERS/TOURS Clearwater Harbor.................................................................... 132
CAMPGROUNDS Evergreen Campsites & Resort.......................................... 68 & 69 Flangan’s Pearl Lake Campsite................................................... 9 Lake of the Woods................................................................... 136 Oakwood Campsites.................................................................. 71 Wild West Campground & Corral............................................. 131 CARWASHING & DETAIL Wautoma Shell............................................................................. 9 CATERING Christianos Pizza........................................................................ 16 Farm Market................................................................................. 4 Moose Inn..................................................................................... 3 Oakwood Restaurant.................................................................. 71 CELLULAR PHONES CSA Central Security Alarms LLC................................................ 7 Your Wautoma Radio Shack...................................................... 65 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Waushara Area Chamber......................................... 90, 92, 94, 98 CHURCHES Church Directory............................................................... 122-124 Crossroads Family Church......................................................... 65 CLOTHING Ace Hardware............................................................................. 61 County Cupboard....................................................................... 62 The Farm Market.......................................................................... 4 Lauritzen’s Sport Shop............................................................... 67 Malchows Sport Shop................................................................ 80 Rendezvous Paddle & Sports.................................................... 39 Roseville Mini Golf...................................................................... 67 Second Time Around Shop...................................................... 126 Specialty Apparel....................................................................... 62 Two Oaks North Golf Club......................................................... 77 Waushara Country Club............................................................. 13 White Lake Country Club........................................................... 40 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Plainfield Street Spree................................................................ 51 Wautoma Rotary...................................................................... 107 Wautoma Main Street Augustfest............................................... 97 COMPUTER Radio Shack............................................................................... 65 CONTRACTORS/BUILDERS Berlin Heating & Cooling............................................................ 26 Central Heating & cooling........................................................... 64 Farago Drilled Wells, Plumbing & Septic.................................... 50 Horst Builders............................................................................. 59 John’s Plumbing......................................................................... 70 Kerschner’s Gas Service............................................................ 30 MPB Builders, Inc......................................................................... 8 Premier Custom Homes............................................................. 16 Jim Schmidt Painting LLC........................................................ 106 Norman Stefanac Concrete Professional................................... 60
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Windows Plus............................................................................. 52 Zimmerman Woodcraft LLC....................................................... 63 CONVENIENCE MARTS Holliday Shopping Center......................................................... 129 Laurtzen’s Sport Shop................................................................ 67 Plainfield Travel Plaza................................................................ 12 Skupe’s Corner Store................................................................. 65 Wautoma Shell............................................................................. 9 COTTAGE RENTALS Blackhawk Property.................................................................... 73 Cottage Rentals.......................................................................... 56 COUNTY FAIRS Waushara County Fair............................................................. 125 Winnebago County Fair............................................................ 125 DENTISTS Family Health Medical & Dental............................................... 121 Waushara Dental Associates....................................................... 2 ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING/HEATING SUPPLIES Ace Hardware............................................................................. 61 Berlin Heating & Cooling............................................................ 25 Central Heating & Cooling.......................................................... 64 Farago Plumbing........................................................................ 50 Kerschner’s Gas......................................................................... 30 Mid State Supply...................................................................... 101 Wautoma Hardware................................................................... 11 ENTERTAINMENT Big Dog Adventure Park............................................................. 10 Harbor Bar................................................................................ 132 Jailbreak Marathon.com............................................................. 76 McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center................................. 130 Nordic Mountain....................................................................... 131 Plainfield Street Spree................................................................ 51 Princeton Flea Market.............................................................. 109 Silvercryst..................................................................................... 5 Wautoma Augustfest.................................................................. 97 FARM MARKET The Farm Market.......................................................................... 4 Farm Producers........................................................................ 110 Flyte Family Farm....................................................................... 73 Princeton Flea Market.............................................................. 109 FLORISTS Floral Expressions by Renee..................................................... 63 Prairie Nursery........................................................................... 57 FLOORING/CARPET Goodrich Home Furnishings..................................................... 127 McCartney Carpet.................................................................... 133 FURNITURE/APPLIANCES Adams Columbia Electric Coop.................................................. 91 The Cinnamon House.............................................................. 132 East Town TV & Appliance......................................................... 62 Gold ‘n Country Gifts................................................................ 132 Goodrich Home Furishings....................................................... 127 Red Barn Woodcrafts................................................................. 22 Virch’s True Value.................................................................... 133 Zimmerman Woodcrafts............................................................. 63
GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION & SERVICE Dan’s Door Service........................................................ 63, 66, 70 GAS/PROPANE Frontier FS............................................................................... 128 Kerschner Gas Service.............................................................. 30 GOLF COURSES Two Oaks North......................................................................... 77 Waushara Country Club............................................................. 13 White Lake Country Club........................................................... 40 GRAPHIC DESIGN Berlin Printing........................................................................... 126 Sign Creations & Graphic Design............................................... 65 Specialty Apparel....................................................................... 62 Waushara Argus....................................................................... 134 GREENHOUSES/LANDSCAPING/NURSERY CJ’s Land & Landscaping LLC................................................... 60 The Farm Market.......................................................................... 4 Floral Expressions by Renee..................................................... 63 Malchows Sport Shop................................................................ 80 Prairie Nursery........................................................................... 67 GROCERY STORES Country Discount Grocery........................................................ 135 El Popo......................................................................................... 7 Spring Lake Country Store......................................................... 10 HARDWARE Ace Hardware............................................................................. 61 Holliday Shopping Center......................................................... 129 Virch’s True Value Hardware................................................... 133 Wautoma Hardware................................................................... 11 HEALTH/FITNESS & BEAUTY American Martial Arts Academy................................................. 62 Berlin Aquatic Center............................................................... 127 Club Team.................................................................................. 63 Corequest Yoga....................................................................... 135 Q-tickles.................................................................................... 135 Wadez Bike & Adventure Shop.................................................. 75 HOME HEALTH SERVICES Aging & Disability Resource Center......................................... 128 HORSEBACK RIDING Wild West Campground & Corral............................................. 131 HOSPITALS CHN Berlin Memorial Hospital.................................................... 24 Wild Rose Hospital & clinics....................................................... 71 INSURANCE Martz Insurance Agency............................................................. 14 JEWELRY Candle Freak Gallery................................................................. 62 Farm Market................................................................................. 4 Field Card & Gifts..................................................................... 126 Roseville Gifts............................................................................ 67 LAUNDROMATS Skupe’s Corner Store................................................................. 65
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LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE Pete’s Lawn & Garden Service................................................ 108 LIQUOR/BEER/WINE Candle Freak Gallery................................................................. 62 Coloma Liquors.......................................................................... 33 Wautoma Shell............................................................................. 9 LODGING Blackhawk Cottages................................................................... 73 Boarders Inn & Suites................................................................ 72 Clark Agency.............................................................................. 93 Coloma Hotel & Pub................................................................... 28 Evergreen Cabins............................................................... 68 & 69 Cottage Rentals.......................................................................... 56 Lake of the Woods................................................................... 136 Oakwood Campsites & Cottages............................................... 71 Riverview B&B.......................................................................... 128 Silvercryst..................................................................................... 5 Super 8 Motel............................................................................. 72 LUMBER Samsel, Ltd................................................................................ 35 Wautoma Hardware................................................................... 11 Weekly Timber & Pul................................................................ 111 MANICURES & PEDICURES Q-tickles.................................................................................... 135 MINI GOLF Roseville Gifts............................................................................ 67 MUSIC STORES Kaydee Music............................................................................. 63 NEWSPAPERS Waushara Argus/Resorter........................................................ 134 NUTRITION Club Team.................................................................................. 63 PHYSICIANS Community Health Network........................................................ 24 Family Health Medical & Dental............................................... 121 Waushara Family Physicians..................................................... 71 PLUMBING Farago’s Drilled Wells................................................................ 50 John’s Plumbing......................................................................... 70 Kerschner’s Gas Service............................................................ 30 POOLS & SPA SERVICES H&H Pools.................................................................................... 8 PORTA POTTY RENTAL Porta-Potty Rental...................................................................... 74 PRESCHOOLS Head Start................................................................................ 100 PRINTING Berlin Printing & Office Supply................................................. 126 Sign Creations & Graphic Design............................................... 65 Specialty Apparel....................................................................... 62 Waushara Argus....................................................................... 134
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REAL ESTATE Century 21-Affiliated................................................................... 58 Century 21-Dave Kunasch....................................................... 129 Clark Agency.............................................................................. 93 Coldwell Banker-The Real Estate Group..................................... 4 Ellickson Agency........................................................................ 99 First Choice Realty..................................................................... 16 REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Clark Agency.............................................................................. 93 RENTALS Ace Hardware............................................................................. 61 Blackhawk Marine...................................................................... 15 Johnson Boats & Motors............................................................ 59 Virch’s True Value Hardware................................................... 133 Wautoma Hardware................................................................... 11 Wadez Bike & Adventure Shop.................................................. 75 Wautoma Rental......................................................................... 74 RESTAURANTS/SUPPER CLUBS Christianos................................................................................. 16 Clearwater Harbor.................................................................... 132 Culver’s...................................................................................... 65 Dogger’s Bar & Lanes.............................................................. 109 Double J’s................................................................................... 33 El Popo......................................................................................... 7 Evergreen Campsites......................................................... 68 & 69 Farm Market................................................................................. 4 Lake of the Woods................................................................... 136 Moose Inn..................................................................................... 3 Oakwood Restaurant.................................................................. 71 Red Hill Royal Cafe.................................................................... 29 Red Fox...................................................................................... 67 Rendezvous Paddle & Sports.................................................... 39 Silvercryst..................................................................................... 5 Springwater Resort..................................................................... 66 Subway-Plainfield....................................................................... 12 Taco John’s.................................................................................. 9 The Grill...................................................................................... 77 Waushara Country Club............................................................. 13 White Lake Country Club........................................................... 40 SATELLITE SYSTEMS Your Wautoma Radio Shack...................................................... 65 SECURITY SYSTEMS CSA Central Security Alarms LLC................................................ 7 SEPTIC PUMPING Farago Wells.............................................................................. 50 Kerschner’s Septic..................................................................... 30 Waushara Septic Pumping......................................................... 74 SERVICE STATIONS Holliday Shopping Center......................................................... 129 Lauritzen’s Sport Shop............................................................... 67 Plainfield Travel Plaza................................................................ 12 Skupe’s Corner Store................................................................. 65 Wautoma Shell............................................................................. 9 SKI HILL Nordic Mountain....................................................................... 131
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SMALL ENGINE & REPAIR Wautoma Hardware................................................................... 11
The Grill...................................................................................... 77 Waushara Country Club............................................................. 13
SPORTING/RECREATION EQUIPMENT Blackhawk Marine...................................................................... 15 H&H Pools & Spas....................................................................... 8 Johnson Boats & Motors............................................................ 59 Lauritzen’s Sport Shop............................................................... 67 Malchows Sport Shop................................................................ 80 Nordic Mountain Pro Shop....................................................... 131 Rendezvous Paddle & Sports.................................................... 39 Shoreline Boat Center.............................................................. 121 Two Oaks Pro Shop................................................................... 77 Wadez Bike & Adventure........................................................... 75 Waushara Country Club............................................................. 13 White Lake Country Club........................................................... 40
THRIFT STORES The Cupboard............................................................................ 62 Second Time Around Shop...................................................... 126
TAVERNS/PUBS/LOUNGES Clearwater Harbor.................................................................... 132 Coloma Hotel & Pub................................................................... 28 Dogger’s Bar & Lanes.............................................................. 109 Flanagan’s Pearl Lake Campsite................................................. 9 Lake of the Woods Campground.............................................. 136 Moose Inn..................................................................................... 3 Oakwood Bar & Restaurant........................................................ 71 Red Fox...................................................................................... 67 Silvercryst..................................................................................... 5
TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL Kubasta Tree Trimming & Removal LLC.................................... 64 Pete’s Lawn & Garden Service................................................ 108 Weekly Pulp & Timber.............................................................. 111 UTILITIES Adams Columbia Electric Co-op................................................ 91 WEBSITE DESIGN Best Author................................................................................. 54 WELLS Farago’s Drilled Wells & Pump Repairs..................................... 50 WINDOWS Windows Plus............................................................................. 52 ZOO Animal Haven Zoo...................................................................... 72
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To schedule an appointment 400 South Townline Rd Wautoma, WI 54982
Toll Free: 1.800.942.5330 Local: 920.787.5514 Visit us online www.famhealth.com
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Church Directory Immanuel Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
24th & Beechnut Ave. (4 miles northeast of Mt. Morris) The Rev. William E. Meier, Pastor 920-787-4707
Missouri Synod 420 Park Ave., Wild Rose 920-622-3280
Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Saturday After Labor Day thru Saturday Before Memorial Day Weekend 10 a.m. Worship
Crossroads Family Church
Saxeville Community Church
640 S. Water St., Wautoma 920-787-2355 www.crossroadsfamilychurch.com
(Nondenominational) W4616 Cty. Hwy. A, Saxeville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m.
Pastor Rod Chapman 715-256-9116 www.saxevillecommunitychurch.net
Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
WELS 335 W. Prairie St., Wautoma 920-787-3856 www.wautomapeacelutheran.org Worship: Sunday 9 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Spiritual growth opportunities for all ages - call for more information! Handicapped Accessible Pastor Roger Riedel
Mt. Morris Holden Lutheran
N3388 State Rd. 152, Wautoma
West Holden Lutheran
N4256 County Rd. MM, Wautoma Call for service times at 920-787-3187 or email holdenparish@centurytel.net www.holdenlutheranparish.org
Family Ministry Night Wednesday 6 p.m.
Church Directory Redgranite First Congregational United Church of Christ 887 Bonnell Ave., Redgranite 920-566-4666 www.uccredgranite.net
Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
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Catholic Churches St. Mark’s
S. on Church Ave. off Hwy. 21 in Redgranite Masses: Sat. 4 p.m. & Sun. 8:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
W. on Liberty St. off Hwy. 49 in Poy Sippi Mass: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Office phone: 920-566-4442 www.stmarksacredheart.com Festival dates: June 8th & 9th, 2013
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church WELS 330 Foster Rd., Redgranite 920-566-4212
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Monday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Greg Sluke
Zion United Methodist Church
200 East Bluff St., Neshkoro Pastor Aaron Alfred Worship Services 8:45 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments 2nd Sunday Winter months we have a small but GREAT Choir. If you are visiting or new in our area and looking for a CHURCH HOME please come and join us. WE ARE A FRIENDLY CHURCH & WELCOME YOU. COMPLETELY HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.
Mt. Morris - Vacationland Worship - Mt. Morris (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Chapel in the Pines
24th & Beechnut Ave. (4 miles northeast of Mt. Morris)
W6225 Bighorn Lane (1 block west of Hwy. 152)
Saturdays 6:30 p.m.
Sundays 8:30 a.m.
The Rev. William E. Meier, Pastor 920-787-4707
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Church Directory Hope Lutheran Church ELCA 301 E. Mt. Morris Ave., Wautoma www.hopelutheranwautoma.com 920-787-3920
9:00 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (June-August) 6:30 p.m. Thursday Outdoor Worship “Hope Is The Anchor Of The Soul”
Trinity Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod Corner of S. Scott and West Elm Streets, Wautoma 920-787-2891 Sunday Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday Adult Bible Class 10:30 a.m.
Providence Bible Church Meets at Mt. Morris Community Center Sunday at 10 a.m. Expository Preaching verse by verse Sunday 10 a.m. Pastor Brendan Ganser, 920-410-8033
Waushara Community Church N2126 - 22nd Avenue Wautoma, WI 920-787-7148 website: wausharacommunitychurch.net Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30am
Grace United Methodist Church
N2133 Southgate Terrace, Wautoma www.graceumcwautoma.org 920-787-4668 Sunday Worship Services: Contemporary at 8:45 a.m. Traditional at 10:30 a.m. Christian Education classes & groups for all ages during the week.
St. Mary’s Chapel
(Episcopal) N2616 Bugh’s Lake Rd., Wautoma Holy Communion: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Thomas H. McAlpine, Rector St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ripon 920-748-2422
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Waushara County Fair Aug. 15-18
Winnebago County Fair Aug. 6-11
At Waushara County Fairgrounds
At Sunnyview Expo Center
Purchase Your Tickets Online: www.winnebagocountyfair.org
2013 County Fairs
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225 Webster St., Berlin - Behind McDonald’s
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Mon. & Fri. 8-8, Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 8-5, Sat. 8-4
HOME FURNISHINGS
“Everything For Your Home” Highway 49 South - Berlin, WI 54923 Phone: (920) 361-3535 • 1-800-361-3534
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•Flexsteel Furniture Gallery •Five Star Mattresses •La-Z-Boy Reclining Furniture •Vaughan Bassett Bedrooms •Complete Flooring Department •Custom Window Treatments •Accessories
Come See What Goodrich’s Has To Offer...
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Neshkoro - The old Mill TowN www.neshkorowisconsin.com
219 W. Wall St., NeShkoro (920) 293-4423 MarilyN Brockopp, iNNkeeper
SERVING •NESHKORO •GREEN LAKE •WAUTOMA & SURROUNDING AREAS
a division of GROWMARK, Inc.
Lodging Where We Cater to You
Neshkoro Service Center 612 S. Main Street, Neshkoro Phone: 920-293-4889 1-800-793-4889
Free Wireless www.theriverviewbnb.com Call or email for reservations: rivervu_marilyn@charter.net
ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPANE GAS NEEDS
Information & Assistance Information and Assistance Specialists provide you with knowledge about services, solutions for disability, and longterm care issues such as living arrangements, health, adult protective services, employment and training for people with disabilities, home maintenance, nutrition, Social Security, and other publicly funded programs.
Health and Wellness Today there are many ways that someone can stay healthy and avoid injury even if a person is getting older or living with a disability. The ADRC can make connections for you that will support your best possible health and safety. There are numerous health and wellness programs offered through the ADRC regarding fall prevention and self-management.
Long-Term Options Counseling Options Counselors offer information about the choices that are available to meet your long-term care needs. An Options Counselor discusses factors to consider when making longterm-care decisions.
Vital Connections If you or someone you know is at risk of abuse or neglect, losing housing or heat, the Resource Center is there to help connect you with someone who will respond to your urgent situation.
Benefits Counseling Benefits Specialists can provide accurate and current information about private and government benefits and programs that you may be entitled to receive. Benefit Specialists can cut the “red tape” when people run into problems with Medicare, Social Security, and other benefits.
Help Paying for Long-Term Care ADRC’s are the entry-way to publicly funded long-term care programs. The Resource Center will help assess your level of need for services and ensure that you are eligible. They can provide information about all the options available and help you select the solution best for you.
For more information call your local ADRC toll free at 1-877-883-5378, or visit us on our website at www.adrcinformation.org Adams County 569 N. Cedar St., Suite 4 Adams, WI 53910
Green Lake County 571 County Road. A Green Lake, WI 54941
Marquette County 428 Underwood Ave. Montello, WI 53949
Waushara County 209 S. Ste. Marie St. Wautoma, WI 54982
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I bought my first property in Waushara County in 1972 and like many Buyers today it was my up North hunting and fishing cabin. In 1975 I moved to the area and started to work for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in fish management. While working for the DNR I gained valuable knowledge in the area’s lakes, rivers and public hunting grounds. In 1990 I started my present career in Real Estate. I have been a full time agent since 1990 specializing in lake property and vacant land parcels. I am married with three children and six grandchildren. I enjoy hunting, trout fishing, golfing and walking.
If you’re looking for that special property let me place my 37 years of experience in dealing with Waushara County property at your disposal.
CALL DAVE KUNASCH
920-240-6355
Email: dkunasch@c21affiliated.com
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Hwy. 22 South in Montello
608-297-7170 “A Trip Worthwhile”
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GUNS-Buy, Trade or Sell •Bennalli •Remington •Ruger •Stoeger
Over a hundred Artists to choose from. Local Artists Sam Timm, Jerry Gadamus and Alanna Thays Custom Framing, Pottery, Cabin Décor, Sculptures, Greeting Cards, Lazy One Clothing and much more!
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FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR
Check Out Entire Inventory, Prices & Details Online www.countrypridemotors.com
CALL FOR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE QUOTES
Commercial Business Welcome COMPLETE AUTO CARE W7597 State Rd. 21 & 73 Wautoma
W7595 State Rd. 21 & 73 Wautoma
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•Reproduction Furniture •Primitives •Candles •Furniture •Johnston Benchworks Upholstery Visit Us At cinnamonhousewaupaca.com Store Hours: January - April: Friday - Sunday 10 - 5 May - December: Open Daily 10 - 5
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Gifts for Every Reason and Every Season www.timbercreekgiftshop.com
N2707 County QQ Waupaca, WI 54981
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Winter Hours: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., January through March
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We Carry Maytag, Amana & Whirlpool Appliances A Full Line of Hardware
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Waushara Argus & Resorter
See what Waushara County has to offer all year. Visit us online and subscribe today! www.wausharaargus.com
PO Box 838, Wautoma, WI 54982
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920.787.7800
Cathy Favelle Aesthetician & Certified Yoga Instructor
www.corequestyoga.com •Yoga & Fitness Classes •Personal Training •Ballroom Dancing Classes •Wellness Workshops •European Spa Facials •Body Wraps •Waxing Services •IMAGE Professional Skincare
Kathy Khin Licensed Manicurist & Nail Technician
920-647-0888 205 E. Main St., Entrance 3 Wautoma, WI 54982
•Manicures •Pedicures •All Forms of Nail Enhancements •Facial Waxing
205 E. Main St., Entrance 1
Both Businesses Located Inside the CAPsell Building
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•A salvage grocery store •We now have cold foods, milk, butter, eggs, cheese (brick or slices), cottage cheese, sour cream & bread •We sell perfectly good food for a lot less money •We don’t sell any alcohol or tobacco related products •If it’s canned, boxed or bagged we’ll probably have it NEW TRUCK LOADS ARRIVING FREQUENTLY 100% GUARANTEED! NOW ACCEPTING FOOD STAMPS!
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Located 3 miles west of Wautoma, Between Wautoma & Coloma (right next door to Yoder Auction Center) www.countrydiscountgrocery.com
Call for Hours OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
$4.50 is too much to pay for a box of cereal when minimum wage is just barely over that. $1.50 & $2.00 sounds better.
Lake of the Woods Campground
Open Year Round !
Lake of the Woods Campground, 8 miles south of Wautoma WI, is central Wisconsin’s "”Summer Fun Destination”" located in scenic Marquette Co. We are just an hour from the Fox Valley and just over an hour from the Madison area. Our 122 wooded acres provide room for all your favorite activities.
Seasonal Sites Now Available
Beautiful, Fully Furnished Cabins
Year Round Cabin Rental’s
Heated Swimming Pools
Lake of the W oods Campgr ound
• Fully stocked store • LP Gas • Laundry & game room • Snack bar • Lounge/restaurant • Large playground • Swimming pools • Outdoor movie theatre • 18 hole mini golf • Shuffleboard/basketball/tennis courts • Baseball field • Large pavillion • Boat rentals on the lake and canoe trips down the famous Mecan River • Themed weekends offering activities for the whole family to enjoy!
N9070 14th Ave, • Wautoma, WI 54982 • Tel. 920.787.3601 • 888.919.9109 www.lakeofthewoodswi.com • e-mail: lakeofthewoods@diparks.com
• Snowmobile Trails In Park • Open For Deer Hunting!