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SNAPSHOTSLake CountryFrom Adams, Juneau and South Wood counties
Winter 2010-11
Inside:DECEMBER THROUGH APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTSDECEMBER THROUGH APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ADAMS-FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDARADAMS-FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR
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Holiday decorations were just starting to show up as we pre-pared to go to press with the last Lake Country Snapshot issue for 2010.Not to worry — af-ter our own winter hibernation, we’ll be back in late April with our May 2011 issue.
Of course, that doesn’t mean Ad-ams, Juneau and south Wood county residents will be sleeping the winter away.Just one glance at the calendar in this issue, and readers can see the bevy of events and activi-ties set for the next
few months.There are sports events, community gatherings, and out-door activities. Take pictures of your holiday gath-erings and share them with others in our spring issue. Are you an outdoors person? Catch a shot of the fi rst good
snowfall, your ski or snowmobile out-ing — or the family having fun in the snow.If you aren’t the out-doors type, but want to fi ght off the win-ter doldrums, take part of bunco or join the Rome Wood-carvers. The groups meet at the Rome
municipal building every week.If you are an avid reader, why not send us a review of a book you’ve read on a cold, blustery, winter night.Send us those pic-tures and articles for publication in the May issue. In the meantime,
have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Stay warm, stay safe, stay happy.See you in the spring.Deb CleworthContent editorLake Country [email protected]
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Winter Calendar of EventsNovember
20 “Old Fashioned Christmas” Fair, 9
a.m. Rome Municipal Building. Crafts, bake sale, raffl e, refreshments. A donation for the food pantry requested for en-try to the event. 1156 Al-pine Drive. Sponsored by: Romemakers H.C.E. Club. 715-325-8013.
20 Annual deer hunter’s dinner at St. Joseph’s
Center, 151 E. State St., Adams. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $8.50 adults, children, 10 and younger, $6.50. All-you-can-eat Swiss steak dinner, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans and cole slaw, rolls, des-sert and beverages. 608-339-3485.
22 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
23 Energy assistance application accepted,
2 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
23 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
24 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
25 Happy Thanksgiving
27 “Home for the Holi-days.” Enjoy a day
in Adams-Friendship. Visit with Santa, get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Home for the Holidays Parade at dusk followed by the Friendship tree lighting ceremony at the Adams Courthouse. Call 888-339-6997 for more information.
27 Rome Idol Contest, Camelot Lodge. Can
you sing? Join the fun and participate in the Rome Idol Karaoke Singing Contest. Semi-fi nals run through Jan. 8. $5 regis-tration fee with 100 pay back. 298 Leisure Lane, Rome. Call for times and registration forms. 715-325-5093.
29 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
30 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
December
1 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more
information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
2 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
3 Christmas Cookie Sale, 9 a.m. Moundview Me-
morial Hospital & Clinics, Friendship. Sponsored by Partners of Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clin-ics (608) 339-3331.
3 Rome Idol Contest, Lake Arrowhead
Lodge. Can you sing? Join the fun and par-ticipate in the Rome Idol Karaoke Singing Contest. Semi-fi nals run through Jan. 8. $5 registration fee with 100 pay back. 1195
Apache Lane, Rome. Call for times and registration forms. 715-325-3341.
4 Annual Holiday Hap-penings luncheon.
Unique table settings
and program. Located at St. Joseph’s Center in Adams. Sponsored by Adams County Historical Society. 608-339-7732.
4 Christmas in Rome. 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
with Mrs. Claus and her elves. Story time and fun activities follow. Lake Ar-rowhead Restaurant. Call 715-325-3341 for reser-vations.
4 Christmas in Rome, noon. Sleigh rides, chili
challenge and more at the Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 6 p.m. Christmas tree light-ing. Enjoy treats, a bon-fi re and holiday songs. Sponsored by the Rome Community Auxiliary and Rome SnoBandit Club. Rome Municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013 or 715-325-3910.
6 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Build-
ing, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
7 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
Submitted by Pamela Koeshall
December 2010 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 5
8 Holiday appreciation tea. McGowan House in
Friendship. Call 608-339-7732.
8 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
9 Juneau County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club
Christmas Pot Luck, 5:30 p.m. All meeting open to the public. For December, we will be having a Christmas pot luck, so bring a dish to pass. Networking and hors d’oeuvres. The “I & E Club” invites businesses and the public to join them at the meeting.
Lemonweir Valley Tele-phone Company building,
127 Highway 12/16, Camp Douglas. www.juneau-county.com/economic. For more information, contact Terry Whipple, JCEDC ex-ecutive director or Kris Yager, outreach coordinator at 608-427-2070 or 888-898-2550.
9 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome municipal
building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
11 Rome Idol Contest, The Lure Bar & Grill. Can
you sing? Join the fun and participate in the Rome Idol Karaoke Singing Contest. Semi-fi nals run through Jan. 8. $5 registration fee with 100 pay back. 1735 Archer Lane. Call for times and registration forms. 715-325-6555.
11 and 12 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Treats and Treasure event.
Bakery, new and gently-used items. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 7 a.m. to noon Dec. 12. 807 W. Lake St., Friendship. 608-339-3485 or [email protected].
13 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
14 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
15 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
16 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
17 Rome Idol Contest, Romano’s Pizza Pub.
Can you sing? Join the fun and participate in the Rome Idol Karaoke Sing-ing Contest. Semi-fi nals run through Jan. 8. $5 registration fee with 100 pay back. 108 Highway Z, Adams. Call for times and registration forms. 715-325-6700.
20 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
21 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
22 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
23 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
25 Christmas
25 Salvation Army Christmas dinner.
Noon, community cen-ter, Community Center at noon. Make reservations by Dec. 12. Call 608-339-4251. 569 N. Cedar St., Adams. Free will dona-tions accepted.
27 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
28 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
29 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-
pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
30 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
31 New Year’s Eve party. Lake Arrowhead. 5
p.m. to 9 p.m. Special buffet. 1195 Apache Lane, Rome. Music by Rumours beginning at 8:30 p.m. No cover. 715-325-3341 or www.lakearrowhead-golf.com.
31 New Year’s Eve party, Grand Marsh Com-
munity Center, 629 Mason St., Grand Marsh. Cock-tails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. $15 per person includes meal and two drinks. Music. Non-dinner admission also available. Call 608-339-7657 or
608-434-0796 for more information.
January
1 Annual Polar Bear Jump, 1 p.m. Lure Bar
and Grill. Proceeds benefi t Children’s Miracle Net-work. 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. 715-325-6555.
1 15th annual Turtle Dunk. Take the plunge
for cancer. Events include bingo, chili cook-off, raf-fl es, and “The Dunk.” Priz-es, food. Bring a crock pot of your favorite chili to get judged for prizes. Call The Dirty Turtle at 608-562-5931 to get your pledge sheet ( you do not have to jump to participate) and more information. The Dirty Turtle, W5250 N. Osprey Drive, New Lis-bon. www.dirtyturtle.com; 608-562-5931.
Photo submitted by Pamela KoeshallDog sled rides are part of the Lake Arrowhead SnoBlast Winterfest, set for Feb. 11, 12 and 13.
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1 Rome SnoBandit Poker Run. Beginning of the
month-long event. 9 a.m. E-mail [email protected] for complete details.
3 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Build-
ing, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
4 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
5 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
6 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
8 Second annual Chili Contest. 2 p.m. Judg-
ing begins at 3 p.m. $5 entry fee with 100 percent pay back. Camelot Lodge, 298 Leisure Lane. 715-325-5093.
8 Rome Idol Contest fi -nals. The fi nal night
in the Rome Idol Singing Contest. Join us for the fi -nal evening of the singing
contest. Lake Arrowhead. 1195 Apache Lane, Rome. 715-325-3341.
10 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
11 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
12 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
13 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
17 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
18 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
19 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more
information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
20 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
23 Pancake breakfast. 8 a.m. until noon, St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, 807 W. Lake St., Friend-ship. 608-339-3485 or [email protected].
24 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
25 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
26 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine
Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
27 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
29 Lacey Lew Snow Golf Benefi t. Proceeds go
to the Leukemia Founda-tion. Camelot Lodge, 298 Leisure Lane. 715-325-5093.
29 Tri-City Children’s Dream Foundation
Lawnmower Races. 2 p.m. The Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. 715-325-6555. For information on race par-ticipation, cal JR at 715-886-5111.
30 Castle Rock Bassmas-ters annual fi sheree
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December 2010 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 7on Friendship Lake. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 608-547-5033.
31 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
February
1 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
3 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
3 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
4 Cabin fever days at Ad-ams-Friendship down-
town busiesses. 608-339-6997.
5 Cabin fever days at Ad-ams-Friendship down-
town busiesses. 608-339-6997.
5 Rome SnoBandit Poker Run continues. Meet
at 1 p.m. at Trail’s End Bar and Grill, 1497 Alpine Drive. E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or call Larry Halver-son at 715-325-6833 for complete details.
5 The Chocolate Affair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adams-
Friendship Middle School. Benefi ts the Friends of the Library. 608-339-7262.
6 A “Romen” Super Bowl. Super Bowl celebrations
at the following: Camelot Lodge, 298 Leisure Lane,
715-325-5093; Lake Ar-rowhead, 1195 Apache Lane, 715-325-3341; Lake Sherwood, 1146 W. Queens Way, 715-325-2636; Trail’s End Bar and Grill, 1497 Alpine Drive, 715-325-9898; The Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, 715-325-6555; and Romano’s Pizza Pub, 108 Highway Z, 715-325-6700.
7 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Build-
ing, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
8 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
9 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
continues, beginning at 10 a.m. All day event in-cluding refreshments, children’s games, raffl es, clowns, snow volleyball, dog sled rides, magician, auction, winter fi reworks and music. 1195 Apache Lane. 715-325-2904.
www.lakearrowhead-golf.com for schedule.
12 Tri-City Children’s Dream Foundation
Lawnmower Races, art of SnoBlast. Registration at noon. Races start at 2 p.m. For information on race participation, call JR at 715-886-5111.
13 Lake Arrowhead Sno-Blast Winterfest con-
tinues, beginning at 10 a.m. All day event includ-ing refreshments, bingo, sheepshead tournament, 301 dart tournament, meat raffl e. 1195 Apache Lane. 715-325-2904. www.lakearrowhead-golf.com for schedule.
13 Ski jump competi-tion, hosted by Tri-
Norse Ski Club. More than 75 competitors. Noon. Dyracuse ski hill, Highway O. www.trinorse.com.
14 Valentine’s Day
14 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
15 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
16 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
17 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
19 Second annual Upper Camelot Ice Fisheree.
Starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Karaoke, door prizes. $10 entry and 100 percent pay back. Camelot Lodge, 298 Leisure Lane. 715-325-5093.
19 Radar Run and Snow-mobile Drag Races.
Hosted by Tri-City Dream Foundation. 9 a.m. regis-tration. The Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. For information on race participation, call JR at 715-886-5111.
21 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
22 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
23 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
24 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
26 Kitty Kat Snowmo-bile races, noon. The
Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. www.bigboyseries.com.
LAURA SCHMITT/Lake Country SnapshotsEmilie Anderson of Eau Claire jumps off the 52-meter ski jump at the Tri-Norse Ski Club near the town of Rome on Sunday, October 17, 2010.
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27 Pancake breakfast. 8 a.m. until noon, St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, 807 W. Lake St., Friend-ship. 608-339-3485 or [email protected].
28 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
March
1 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
2 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
3 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
7 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Build-
ing, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
8 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
9 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
10 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
14 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
15 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
16 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
17 St. Patrick’s Day
17 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
21 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
22 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
23 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
24 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
27 Pancake breakfast. 8 a.m. until noon, St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, 807 W. Lake St., Friend-ship. 608-339-3485 or [email protected].
28 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
29 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
30 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
31 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
April
4 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Build-
ing, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
5 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
6 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:45
p.m. Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
7 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
11 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
12 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
13 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
14 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
18 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
19 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
20 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
21 Rome Woodcarvers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
24 Easter
25 Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Munici-
pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. 715-325-8013.
26 Rome Woodcarvers, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rome
municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
27 T.O.P. S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:45 p.m. Rome munici-pal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. For more information, call JoAnn at 1-810-348-1025.
28 Rome Woodcarv-ers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rome municipal building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
All events subject to change.
Send calendar items to Deb Cleworth at [email protected]. Please I include date, time and address of the event, any costs, and a number, e-mail and/or website readers can call for more informa-tion. Deadline for May items is April 1.
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Autumn is the time of the year in Wisconsin when we get ready to close the
lake cabin after a summer full of outdoor activities with fam-ily members. With that in mind the Sand County Players of Adams Coun-ty presented the play, “On Golden Pond” by Ernest T h o m p s o n the fi rst two weekends in November in the Dellwood Pavilion.The story revolves around Norman Thayer and his wife,
Ethel, who have summered at Golden Pond for most of their married lives. Their relation-ship is fi lled with humorously loving pokes and jabs at each
other as they deal with Nor-man’s failing health. The cabin needs some tender loving care as does the relation-ship between Norman and his daughter Chelsea, but that is not something Nor-
man can manage. The Thayers haven’t seen their daughter in several years, so it comes as quite a surprise when she arrives for Noman’s 80th birthday celebra-tion.The cast for “On Golden Pond” included veter-an actors Tom Wetzel as Norman and Sandy Pheiffer as Ethel. Both have been cast in a va-riety of roles for Sand County Players through the years and always give excellent perfor-mances. In addition, Chelsea was played by Linda Ruhland-Stage, and Christopher Bongon
played her fi ancé, Bill Ray. Connor Downey had the role of Billy Ray Jr. Marty Klish was Charlie the mailman and Pat Sorensen was the operator.
This outstanding cast of expe-rienced actors made the play alive.Submitted by Ruth Check for Sand County Players of Adams County
Sand County Players revisit “Golden Pond”
Photo submitted by Ruth CheckThe cast of “On Golden Pond” enjoying the lakeshore.
FIND OUT MORESand County Players of Adams County started on the courthouse lawn in 1977, and has developed into a respected the-ater group.The theater group presents a minimum of two shows a year, including dinner shows.To fi nd out more about Sand County
Players of Adams County, go to the website at www.sandcountyplayers.com, e-mail [email protected] or call 608-339-3725.
Photo submitted by Ruth CheckSandy Pheiffer was Ethel Thayer and Tom Wetzel was Norman Thayer in “On Golden Pond” presented by Sand County Players of Adams County in early November.
The cast for “On Golden Pond” included Linda Ruhland-Stage as Chelsea, Christopher Bongon as Bill Ray, and Connor Downey as Billy Ray Jr.
Photo submitted by Ruth Check Marty Klish portrayed Charlie the mailman in Sand County Players November production of “On Golden Pond.”
An n u a l l y , Lake Ar-r o w h e a d
Golf Courses host the Meylor Memo-rial May Day and Meylor Memorial Columbus Day golf tournaments.Lake Arrowhead member Norman Meylor, original organizer of these two events and an avid golfer, passed away in 1996.Since his passing, son Mark Meylor and best friend Carl Landino, con-tinue the tradition of hosting these two golf events in memory of Norm. Also, in 1997, to support continuing education, a schol-arship fund was created in Norm’s memory with mon-ey raised during both golf tourna-ments.Those eligible for the scholarship are ch i l d r e n / g r a n d -children of Meylor golf event partici-pants, Lake Arrow-head members or Lake Arrowhead staff. During the last 13 years, $18,400 has been awarded through the Norman Mey-
lor Scholarship Fund.This year, we’re pleased to an-nounce seven schol-arships have been awarded. Recipi-ents were awarded $750, $500 or $300 to assist with their education costs. We
congratulate all of these students and wish them the best in achieving their education goals. The following stu-dents were award-ed a $750 scholar-ship:• Jeff Zimmerman (son of Greg and
Loreen Zimmer-man and grandson of Carl Landino) is attending North-ern Illinois Uni-versity majoring in physical therapy;• Alyson Engen (daughter of Brent and Lisa Engen and granddaugh-ter of Jerry and Mary Betker) is attending Univer-sity of Wisconsin- LaCrosse to study physical education and health with a desire to become physical education teacher.• Chelsea Sorbo (daughter of Dar-ryl and Pam Sorbo) is attending the Ripon College and plans to major in elementary educa-tion with a desire to become a teach-er. • A $500 award was issued to Nich-olas Langenhorst (son of Brian and Jodi Langenhorst and great-nephew of Norman Meylor). He is attending Iowa State Univer-sity with a goal of architectural de-sign and engineer-ing.A $350 award was provided to each of
the following:• Tristan Gross (son of William and Teresa Gross, grandson of George and Judy Gross) at-tends University of Wisconsin- White-water. He is inter-ested in a career in criminal justice or accounting.• Britney Lutz (daughter of Randy and Paula Lutz) is attending Carroll College with a ma-jor in nursing.• Eric Nigh (son of Robert and Debra Nigh) is enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madi-son. He will study for a career in elec-tr ical /structural engineering.We congratulate all scholarship recipi-ents and wish them well in achieving their educational goals. Not only has the
Meylor Scholar-ship Foundation supported continu-ing education via the annual schol-arship awards, the Meylor May Day and Columbus Day golf events have donated to the Golf to Benefi t Cancer Research charity golf event held ev-ery August at the Lake Arrowhead Golf Courses. To date we are pleased to announce $8,332 has been donated to Marshfi eld Cancer Foundation Clin-ic for continuing cancer research. We also thank the Rome SnoBandits for their contin-ued support of the scholarship.Submitted by Pamela Koeshall, recreation/community relations for Lake Arrowhead Association.
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Photo submitted by Trudy MartiMy nephews went to Brewers game this summer. Their father, Brad Marti took this picture. From left to right are Aric Marti, 15, Alex Marti, 11, Diego Baer, 5, and Aron Marti, 18. All are from Friendship.
Submitted by Trudy Marti of FriendshipOur dog, Esther, is a goofy gal. i caught her sleeping with her (human) dad’s remote between her paws.
Photo submitted by Trudy Marti of FriendshipA picture I took at our church picnic of the bridge in Friend-ship Park. Friendship Mound is in the background.
Submitted by Trudy Marti of FriendshipThis is my cat, Tiger, inside a tractor tire. She had to get off quickly when my started to leave with the tractor.
Submitted by Trudy Marti of FriendshipI love to plant morning glorys. They really exploded this year. The whole side of my house was covered with fl owers. This is a sample of what they looked like.
Submitted by Trudy Marti of FriendshipOur farm never has had irrigation before, so I took a picture of (the new system). I really like how the clouds showed up in the background.
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The charming village of Friendship is home to restaurants and pubs
to satisfy your appetite while shopping for the holidays — or any time of year. The village has a long history, beginning in the fi rst half of the 19th century. The quaint character is noticeable in countless details, from the gas lamp-style streetlights lining Main Street to the ornamentation of the older architecture. Examples of this include McGowan House and Niebull School House, home of the Adams County Historical Society, the Adams County Court-house, and the Friendship Hotel, all within an easy walk of one another. While strolling through the village, you can take the family bowling, or go antiquing and peruse the lo-cal shops.At the south end of the village is the city of Adams. Throughout the downtown area you will fi nd many types of dining estab-lishments, pubs and shops. There are sev-eral choices of ethnic foods such as the new European Deli, a pizzeria that offers dining or home delivery and Chinese Cuisine to add a variety to your pallet. Looking for a great prime rib, burger or barbecue rib din-ner? How about a world famous ham sand-wich? Do you want to start your day with the biggest breakfast in the area? Come to the Adams and Friendship area. You won’t be disappointed!It’s plain to see you’re not going to go away hungry when visiting the Adams-Friendship area. There’s much to do in the area so you’re going to need your energy. Here’s what’s happening over the next few months: In November, there is the annual Old-fash-ioned Christmas Craft Fair at the Rome Town Hall (Nov. 20), the annual Deer Hunt-er’s Dinner at St. Joseph’s Center in Adams (Nov. 20), and the annual “Home for the Holiday’s Festival from starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 in Adams. It includes “A Night in Bethlehem,” a live nativity from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. at St. Joseph Center (behind the old catholic church). There will be refreshments and there is no charge. Food pantry items are welcome. Stay for the 4 p.m. “Home for the Holidays” downtown parade, followed by the Friendship tree light-ing, a visit with Santa and more music and refreshments. December and Janu-
ary are full of fun and festivities — just check the calendar in this issue.Many of these events occur annually. If you are planning for the following year, please check the Chamber website (www.visitad-amscountywi.com) for up-to-date informa-tion, or contact the individual event spon-sor.The Adams County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is your offi cial source for informa-tion about the Adams County area. For more information about these or other events, call our offi ce at 608-339-6997, visit our website at www.visitadamscountywi.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Adams County … fi nd YOUR place!Submitted by Kathy Kuss, a member of the Adams County Chamber and marketing committee
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Stay connected on the web• Town of Rome: www.romewi.com• Adams County: www.visitadamscountywi.com• Lake Arrowhead: www.lakearrowhead-golf.com• Lake Camelot: www. lakecamelot.org• Lake Sherwood: www.lakesherwoodassoc.com• Lake Petenwell: www.barnumbaymarina.com
Mosquito Hill events focus on
holidaysNew London—A Make It & Take It holiday gift-making workshop for children will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Dec. 4 at Mosquito Hill Nature Center. Children in kinder-garten through grade fi ve will be assisted in creating and wrapping eight gifts that will be appropriate for family members and friends. Participants will move between stations where they will receive materials and instruction for mak-ing their gifts. All activities should be completed within two hours, de-pending on the students’ age. Par-ents and grandparents may choose to drop off children and do some shopping on their own, or stay to help their children. Children six and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.The fee of $12 includes all materials and gift-wrapping supplies. Space is limited; registration and pay-ment are required before Nov. 24. To register or for more details, call 920-779-6433 or e-mail [email protected]. Mosquito Hill Nature Center is lo-cated two miles east of New London off Highway S at the end of Rogers Road. Go to www.mosquitohill.com for a complete seasonal calendar of events.Submitted by Mary Swifka for Mosquito Hill Nature Center.
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By Deb CleworthFor Lake Country SnapshotsROME — June Brain’s image was refl ect-ed on the back of the new Rome Veterans Memorial on Nov. 11 as she found her husband’s name.“My husband fl ew in W.W. II,” Brain said, her fi nger running over the engraved let-
ters.The Vet-e r a n s Day cer-emony at S p r i n g B r a n c h cemetery in Rome w a s short, but the dedi-cation of the new R o m e Veterans M e m o -
rial represented years of work from the Rome cemetery committee.“I think it’s beautiful, abso-lutely beautiful,” said Avis Graumann of Rome. “This is just awesome.” As Graumann walked around the memorial, she said her husband, William, also present at the event, fought in Korea, and the couple has two sons in the service. About 175 people turned out
for the ceremony and dedication. Flags from the military branches, lining the road in front in the memorial, fl ut-tered in the cool breeze as Rome Board Chairman Phil McLaugh-lin read a compilation of speeches throughout time.“We bless this memorial for the
action our veterans have taken,” said the Rev. Stanley Kwiencien of Woodland Lu-theran Church, Rome.“The Lord’s Prayer” is engraved into the memorial.“There was not one bit of discussion about having the (prayer) in the center,” said Mary Krenz, a Rome cemetery committee member. The cemetery is the resting place for many veterans, many designated by a small American fl ag in honor of Veterans Day.“We thought there should be a main point,” Krenz said. “(It would be) more meaning-ful for the veterans.”After the Cub Scouts from Nekoosa Pack 174 color guard laid a wreath at the front of the memorial, Pat Paulus read “A Veter-ans Day Tribute” by Joanna Fuchs.“This (poem) just seemed to speak to me,” Paulus said. “It said everything I felt.”American Legion Post No. 6, Wisconsin Rapids, presented a 21-gun salute and Russ Reinhart sounded taps to conclude the ceremony. Ron Fregien of Rome, and commander of American Legion Post No. 6 gave the
fall-out command to the Legion honor guard and thanked the crowd be-fore the gathering went to the Rome municipal building for lunch, in-troduction of veterans and entertainment.“I really appreciate the fact so many of our citi-zens turned out for this dedication and the Vet-erans service,” Fregien
said. “Very nice, very touching, and again, thank you all for coming.“It’s been a long time coming,” Fregien said about the memorial. “It was a lot of work for the committee. I’m very glad they got it. It’s a beautiful memorial.”
Rome pride reflected in new memorial
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Rome ‘Idol’ Contest is set
ROME — The fi rst-ever “Rome Karaoke Idol” contest kicks off Nov. 27 at Lake Camelot, 298 Leisure Lane, Rome, 715-325-5093.Other dates are Dec. 3, Lake Arrowhead, 715-325-3341; Dec. 11, The Lure Bar & Grill, 715-325-6555; and Dec. 17, Romano’s, 715-325-6700.There is a $5 entry fee per contestant.The fi nals are set for Jan. 8 at the Lake Arrow-head banquet hall, with 100 percent pay back in prize money to the top three fi nalists. Call each location for specifi c details.
Hiking trails closed for hunting
NEW LONDON — The hiking trails at Mosqui-to Hill Nature Center will be closed from Nov. 20 to Nov. 28 for the gun deer hunting season and from Dec. 9 through Dec. 12 for antlerless deer season.Hunting is prohibited on the nature center grounds, but all private property surrounding this Outagamie County Park is hunted fre-quently. For more information, call the nature center at 920-779-6433 or log on to www.mosqui-tohill.com.
Military merits for area men
•Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Eldon S. Henthorne graduated from basic military train-
ing at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.He completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in mili-tary discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fi tness, and basic warfare prin-ciples and skills. Airmen who
complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through
the Community College of the Air Force.Henthorne is the son of Lori Henthorne of High-way Z, Arkdale, and a 2009 graduate of Adams Friendship High School.
• Army Pvt. James D. Cox graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Sys-tems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.As members of the Army’s fi eld artillery team, the course is designed to train soldiers as spe-cialists to operate the advanced fi eld artillery tactical data systems for both cannon and mul-tiple launch rocket systems. The specialists play a critical role in the safe, accurate, and lethal de-livery of the fi eld artillery’s various fi re support systems used to support infantry and tank units in combat. Skills training included methods of computing target locations using computers or manual calculations, ammunition handling techniques, and operating and performing main-tenance on related equipment, vehicles, genera-tors, and artillery tactical and data systems.Cox is the son of Dan and Cathy Cox of South Main St., Necedah, and a 2000 graduate from Necedah Area High School.
• Michael J. Schumer graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.The 32 days of training provide the best pos-sible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administra-tion and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s offi cer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenu-ity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in offi cer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.Cadets in their junior and senior year of col-lege must complete the leadership develop-ment course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.Schumer is the son of Virginia A. Hodal of 18th Ave., Necedah, and a 2007 graduate of Queen of the Holy Rosary School, Necedah.
Police get grant to hire offi cerADAMS — The Adams Police Department has received a grant from the Offi ce of Community Oriented Policing Services to hire an offi cer. The estimated amount of funds to be awarded to the City of Adams over a three year period is $219,102, according to a press release from the Adams Police Department.. This grant comes from the Offi ce of Community Oriented Policing Services.The grant was prepared by City Administrator Robert Ellisor and Chief Todd Hanson. More than 130 departments in the State of Wisconsin applied for this grant. More than 4,350 depart-ments nationwide applied for this grant; there were 1,388 grants awarded to departments for offi cers. In total, 298 million dollars was awarded.
Carlson honored at Villa Pines Laurie Carlson, administrator of Villa Pines
Living Center in Friendship received
“Administrator of the Year Award.”
The award was pre-sented by the Wiscon-sin Representatives of Activity Professionals. The organization is made up of profes-sionals from across the state employed to provide therapeutic leisure programming for those requiring health care assistance. Annually, the award is
presented to an administrator who has consis-tently given signifi cant support to the advance-ment of therapeutic activities. Carlson was nominated by the activity director at Villa Pines, Michael Boucher, along with support from the residents living there.Carlson worked her way up to becoming an administrator. She started out as a young certi-fi ed nursing assistant who worked full-time, while studying summers to become a nurse. After becoming a registered nurse she became an in-service director, then an assistant director of nursing, director of nursing, and fi nally in her current position as administrator, all at Villa Pines Living Center.She was presented the award Sept. 16 at a ban-quet held at the Ramada Inn, Stevens Point.
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Laurie Carlson
Eldon S. Henthorne
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We had a wonderful turnout for the last day of the market Sept. 17 at the Alpine Village Business Park. Mary Bowman, of Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse Restaurant, prepared two wonderfully tasty soups for us. The day was just right for enjoy-ing a warm cup of soup.Mary shared her tips about preparing soups, not based on any for-mal training, but rath-er on the experiences of growing up in a farm family, where whatever was on hand was used. Mary’s mom often had a batch of soup on the stove.Someone in the audi-ence asked Mary to re-late true story illustrat-ing how she has had opportunities to use “what was on hand.” Last season at the Ar-rowhead kitchen, 10 pounds of carrots were mistakenly placed in the freezer rather than the cooler. Rather than throwing them out,
Mary came up with quite a large batch of cream of carrot soup. Talk about making lem-onade out of lemons.She fi nds most of her soups contain three con-stant ingredients, cel-ery, carrots and onions. Those three are the be-ginning of her delicious tomato basil soup, but we could not get the full recipe from her, maybe next time. Mary en-couraged the audience to experiment, using various foods to create new twists on existing soup recipes.Mary shared that many creamed soups can be prepared to be a lighter version by substituting low-fat milk for cream and by using a fl our and butter rue to thick-en the soup stock.We have been working on plans for the 2011 Rome Farmers Park. The season will begin June 10 and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ev-ery Friday.We are planning on add-
ing a feature on the last Friday of each month. We will be inviting local artists, craft artisans, including Ann Prey, who will be sell her jew-elry, and food-related small businesses to sell their products. If you or anyone you know of would be interested, please let us know. Please keep our regu-lar market vendors in mind as you begin your holiday shopping. If you are looking for low fat meat for your holiday cooking or for snack options, Ione of Lowland Bison may be contacted by phone at 715-345-9532 or by e-mail at [email protected]’ of H&H Ranch missed the 2010 sum-mer market due to weather-elated damage to her production fi elds. She will be selling ever-green wreaths, swags and roping for the holi-day season. Wreaths make a great gift and she will ship along with
a card. Cherie’ will cus-tom decorate for almost any color scheme or theme. Please call her at 715-570-3236.Pat Wallace has the famous zucchini rel-ish, pear jam, jalap-eno jelly, and the photo cards, blank for you to put your own verse or printed ones from her. She also will make Christmas cards, all specially made with 100’s of stamps she has. You can pick out what you want. Pat also will be at the craft show at the Rome municipal building Nov. 20. Call Pat at 715-887-4037 or cell 715-570-0647 (cell).That delicious market coffee is just a phone call away. Mike has his usual roasts, along with holiday specials: pumpkin spice and candy cane available at $10 per pound. Just call Mike at 715-712-0249.Ron Koch has a limited supply of birdhouses, bat houses and squir-rel feeders. They would
make great gifts for this upcoming holiday season. Give Ron a call at 715-424-1386. If you talk to Ron be sure to ask him about the 10 point buck he brought home during bow sea-son.What would the holi-days be without can-dles? If you are looking for candles or soaps for your home or for gifts, Sally can be reached at 715-325-2580.For the biking enthu-siasts among you: I spotted this interest-ing outing through the University of Wiscon-sin – Stevens Point. No fi nal updates are avail-able yet, but it will be a chance to enjoy the outdoors and help sup-port local food produc-ers. The Bike-to-Barn-to-Plate charity ride is being rescheduled for April 2011. Check the website, www.uwsp.edu/centers/dining/b2b2p.asp, for later up-dates.If you know of someone
who would like to re-ceive our Rome Farm-ers Market newsletter, contact me to add their e-mail address to our list.We have begun to make contacts for spe-cial events for the 2011 season, please send along any suggestions you may have for topics you would enjoy hav-ing covered or names of possible presenters.Best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and happy holi-day season.
Submitted by Judy McCormick for the Rome Farmers Mar-ket. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Alpine Village Business Park, 251 Highway 13, Rome, late spring through early fall. Judy can be reached at [email protected].
Farmers Market ends season on a tasty note
1 medium winter squash baked at 425 degrees until
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3 Granny Smith apples, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
4 cups chicken broth
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Adams County boasts over 200 miles of state-funded, well-groomed, well marked snowmobile trails.Many Adams County businesses and res-taurants have snowmobile parking and loading areas. There are a score of snow-mobile clubs and associations. Area busi-nesses and clubs sponsor several snowmo-bile races and events during the winter months – and even a couple in summer.Detailed trail maps are available through the Adams County Chamber of Commerce and at local businesses.Source: www.snowtracks.com.
Adams County snowmobile clubs
• Dellwood-Moundview: Cheri Ross,715-323-5139• Easton Sno-Seekers: Nancy Maas, 715-228-2025• Grand Marsh Pathfinders: Roberta Hams, 608-444-2680• Jackpine Savage: Shirley Miller, 608-564-7926• Monroe Center Winter Pals: Janet Last or [email protected]• New Haven Sno Streakers: Deb Schultz 608-981-2185 or [email protected]• Rome Sno Bandits: Kathy Halverson 715-325-6833 or [email protected]
• Rustic Ridge Riders: Mathieu Labs, 630-222-0682 or [email protected]• Twin Valley Snowdrifters: Tammy Cook, 608-254-6540 or [email protected]• Call 608-339-4230 for maps and trail conditions.Trail miles: 205
Juneau County snowmobile clubs
• Castle Rock River Runners: Liz Anderson, 608-847-5425• Hilltoppers Snowmobile Club: Bernadine Downing, 608-415-1251 or [email protected]• Lyndon Knights: Renata Prellwitz, 608-253-7829 or [email protected]• Redstone Riders: John Bartz, 608-985-7179 or [email protected]• Winter Wanderers: Gregg Haunroth, 608-562-6537• Call 608-847-9389 for maps and trail conditions.Trail miles: 219
Wood County trail information• Call 715-421-8422 for trail conditions: Trail Mmiles: 266
Source: Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs, www.awsc.org
A Department of Natural Resources snowmo-A Department of Natural Resources snowmo-A bile safety class was conducted Oct. 23 and A bile safety class was conducted Oct. 23 and A 24 in Rome. The 27 students in attendance all passes and recieved their DNR Snowmobile Safety Certification. Anyone born after Jan. 1,
1985, must have a Snowmobile Safety Certificate to operate a snow-
mobile. The certificate must be carried while operating
the snowmobile, and displayed to a law en-forcement officer upon
demand. For more information on the required course, go to dnr.wi.gov/education, and click on licenses and certifications and go to the snowmobile link.Photos submitted by Gary Gevers
Department of Natural Resources snowmo-bile safety class was conducted Oct. 23 and 24 in Rome. The 27 students in attendance
all passes and recieved their DNR Snowmobile Safety Certification. Anyone born after Jan. 1,
1985, must have a Snowmobile Safety Certificate to operate a snow-
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Tim Lee, Adams County 4-H Shoot-ing Sports Project Leader and Wiscon-sin Department of Natural Resources certifi ed hunter safety instructor, is shown receiving a 30 Years of Ser-vice award from DNR Conservation Warden Bill Miller. Tim started out his hunter safety career teaching four classes a year in Rock Coun-ty and now teaches two classes a year in Adams County. According to DNR records, Tim has taught 88 classes and has had 4,536 students. Hunter safety instructors are volunteers. Next time you see one, thank him or her for their time. The next hunter safety class will be in the spring of 2011. Check the DNR website for more details.
NECEDAH — As the winter heating season gets underway in the central Wisconsin area, peo-ple who heat their homes with wood will be looking for an eco-nomical source of fi rewood. Necedah National Wildlife Ref-uge has offered woodcutting by permit within the refuge for over six years. However, the harvest of fi rewood for personal use has increased and the number of wood cutting permits issued has more than doubled the past two years, according to a press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Firewood cutting on the refuge has duel benefi t to the local area. First, it helps the refuge enhance wildlife habitat and reduces the spread of oak wilt to other oak trees. Secondly, it provides a ben-efi t to the public to enjoy the out-doors while offering an alterna-tive fuel for winter heating. Due to the permit demand and condi-tion of habitats on the refuge, the staff wants to best provide for long-term needs and will review and revise this use before 2011 permits are issued in January. The refuge currently is revis-ing its fi rewood cutting policy and welcomes public input. The refuge currently is reviewing permitting p r o -
grams operated by other public land managers and would also like the public to comment and / or suggest improvement to the fi rewood cutting policy. Comments and suggestions can be sent by e-mail to [email protected] or by writing to: Refuge Manager, Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, W7996 20th St. W., Necedah, WI 54646. Com-ments should be sent by Dec. 10, as the policy review must be completed before the issuance of new permits. Necedah National Wildlife Ref-uge was established in 1939 as a refuge to migratory birds and wildlife. The site covers almost 44,000 acres near Necedah and includes oak savanna, wetlands, and pine-oak forests. The refuge is open sunrise to sunset 365 days a year. The of-fi cefrom 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through November, federal holidays. The offi ce is located off of Highway 21 four miles west of the village of Necedah or 18 miles east of Tomah. Turn north onto Headquarters Road. Follow Headquarters road for two miles and follow signs to the Refuge Offi ce parking lot. For additional information on the natural and cultural history of Necedah National Wildlife
Refuge, go to www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah. For additional infor-
mation please call 608-565-2551.
Firewood cutting policy change at Necedah Refuge
Hunter Safety
Submitted by Scott Young, certifi ed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hunter safety instructor
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ADAMS — National 4-H Week was celebrated Oct. 3 to 9. The Adams County 4-H groups recog-nized the week with the annual 4-H Super Satur-day event Oct. 9 at the middle school. In Adams County, more than 200 4-H members and 100 volunteers are involved in 4-H. Many of these members connected with the community by offering a free program to all youth in kindergar-ten through high school. Super Saturday is a great way to offer a taste of the 4-H program to the community. Youth were able to gain hands on experiences in a variety of 4-H projects. “It’s amazing to see the kids eyes light with excite-ment as they are creating a bird house, crafting a photo frame or making a beautiful piece of jewelry to take home,” said Adams County 4-H volunteer and Super Saturday organizer Karen Bays Mur-
phy. “Our 4-H volunteers and parents that donate their time and talents for that day are terrifi c.“I think the instructors end up having as much fun as the kids, which is wonderful to see,” Bays Mur-phy said. “And a big thank you to the community for the support they give not only to this event, but also to the 4-H program in Adams County.”4-H is a community where more than 6.5 million young people learn leadership, citizenship and life skills. Learn more about the 4-H adventure at WI4H.org.
Jennifer Swensen is the 4-H youth development agent. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in Adams County, contact Jen-nifer Swensen, 4-H Youth Development Agent, at University Cooperative Extension, Adams County at 608-339-4237 or [email protected].
Adams County youth celebrates 4-H week
Photos submitted by Jennifer SwensenMembers working on making their scarecrow for a 4-H Week promotion.
The county-wide shooting sports project had everyone working on a service project by building wood duck boxes.
A 4-H member poses with his calf.
Easton Great Eagles 4-H Club enjoying the county wide trip to the Mississippi River Museum
ADAMS
Adams Assembly of God2202 Hwy. 13 South(608) 339-3878Rev. Mark StevensSunday: 10:00 am; 6:00 pm
Faith Baptist Church150 Goggin St. •P.O. Box 279(608) 339-2678Rev. Steve PoludniakSunday: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church(Missouri Synod)243 North Linden St.(608) 339-6102Pastor John R. KrebsSun: 9:00 amMon: 7:00 am
Trinity CongregationalChurch148 N. Grant St.(608) 339-6717Pastor Richard CorningSunday: 9:00 am
Trinity Lutheran Church110 S. Grant St.(608) 339-3515Pastor Doug SteinkeSunday: 10:00 am
