Lake Country Snapshots_June_2012

From Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties June 2012

FREETAKE ONE!

People, pictures and places

Inside:Things to do • Festive food • Calendar of events • And MoreThings to do • Festive food • Calendar of events • And More

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June 2012 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 3

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Ahh, the sweet smells of summerY

es, as you read this edition of Lake Country Snapshots, the summer season is just around the corner.

That said, you might find the food and bev-erage pages in this issue of particular interest. Fire up the grill and start cooking.

While you are at it, snap a few photos of the fun — and feel free to send a recipe to share, using the contact information listed at the end of this column.

Of course, despite what we’d like to believe, summer isn’t all fun and games. For that reason, check out the banking column on Page 8. A little money knowledge can make your summer fun more affordable and stress free.

When you think of summer sports, do you think base-ball? We’ve included the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters schedule in our calendar of events. A short drive for a night — or afternoon — of fun.

If baseball isn’t your idea of a fun afternoon or eve-ning, there are plenty of other events to enjoy, just a drive away. Check out the calendar for a plethora of activities.

And, if you want to just hang out at home, we have some features on home improvement. You might be inspired to spruce up your summer or year-round home. There are tips for growing roses and some

do-it-yourself projects to freshen up your house. After all, you can’t spend all your time on the lakes, can you?

Or maybe you can. And while you are on the lake, take a camera. Skiing, boating, swimming? We want to share your fun with other read-ers. How about some sand castles? Preserve the fun on the camera before the water washes it away. There are two ways to submit your photos — send them by mail to Lake Country Snapshots, 220 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 (be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped

envelope if you want the photos returned) or email the photos to [email protected].

Are there any features you would like to see in Lake Country Snapshots? Feel free to send us a note.

Enjoy the weather. See you next month.

Deb Cleworth

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Why not send your photos to Lake Country Snapshots? You never know — your photo might be featured on the next cover.

Send your events, photos and stories to Lake Country Snapshots, 220 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 or email [email protected]. Be sure to include contact information, where and when the photo was taken and names of all the people (if appli-cable) in the photo.

Cover photo: Greg Hitzeman shot this picture early morning recently at his dock on Lake Petenwell in Grandview Shores, Nekoosa on Lake Petenwell.

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Summer Calendar of Events

MAY» 19, 20: Badger Pro Am hosted by Wisconsin Archery Alliance, 8 a.m., Robinson Park off Apricot Street, north side of Wisconsin Rapids. No member-ship required, open to all archers, anyone can enter and win monetary pay-out. Shooters may register on site before 7:30 a.m. Saturday, must shoot both Saturday and Sunday. Spectators welcome, bring lawn chairs. $30 for fl ights, $80 for open divisions. To register or more information contact Mike Strassman at 715-834-9975.» 19: Village-wide Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Port Edwards. Coordinated by Port Edwards Business Council; countless garage sales; youth fundraisers; Port Edwards Fire Department open house; church bake sales; fun things to do and see all through Port Edwards.» 19: Master Gardeners Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Witter Field Shelter House, located on Eighth Street North, Wisconsin Rapids. Featuring nursery-grown

perennials specifi cally selected for soil and grow-ing conditions in this area; member-raised annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs; worm castings; master gardeners will answer questions.» 19: Tenth Birthday Party for the Lester Public Library of Rome, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lester Public Library, town of Rome. Activities include free plant exchange, compost demonstration, Pat Paulus, the Monarch But-terfl y Lady, children’s activities, storyteller Mary Norris, visit from Rosco P. Rafter; free birthday cake and punch; brats and hot dogs will be for sale. Contact 715-325-8990 or www.romepubliclibrary.org.» 19: Ken Lonnquist Band, 1:30 p.m., McMillan Me-morial Library, Wisconsin Rapids. Features music from their newly-released CD “Our Place and Time” with songs of history in the making from the Wisconsin governor recall. Special guests Sen. Julie Lassa and Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink. Contact 715-422-5136.» 19: Academie de la Danse Recital, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Lincoln High School

campus, Wisconsin Rapids. All tickets are reserved seating and $11. Contact 715-424-5585.» 19: Taste of the Vine & Stein, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, town of Rome. An evening of wines, steins, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, music and more, all to benefi t the Lester Public Library of Rome expansion. Purchase tickets at the library or Lake Ar-rowhead Clubhouse. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Contact Krista Akers at 715-325-3341 or [email protected].» 19: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents the comedy, “The Madwoman of Chaillot”, 7:30 p.m. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S. (off of the Rapids Mall), Wisconsin Rapids. $15. www.wrctheatre.org, 715-421-0435, [email protected]. Last performance of this show.» 20: Motorcycle Hill Climb, 7 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. race, Dyracuse Motorcycle Recreation Area, Highway O, Rome. Motorcycle riders compete for the fastest time at this American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned event. Spend a day watching riders as they “climb” to the top of the rankings. Contact 715-886-3230.» 20: Royal Event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Assumption High School, 445 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. 32nd an-nual Royal Event with fun for whole family including: Live and silent auctions; bingo; raffl es; food; vendors; kids infl atables and carnival games; bake sale; baskets; annual community fun run/walk. Rain or shine. Con-tact 715-422-0910.» 22: Preschool story time, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Lester Public Library, town of Rome. Children birth to age 5 welcome. Please call 715-325-8990 to register. Free.» 22: East Junior High Band concert, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Lincoln High School campus, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Free.» 24: Lincoln High School Symphony Orchestra concert, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Lincoln High School campus, 1801 16th St. S., Wiscon-sin Rapids. $3 adults, $2 students. » 26: N.Y.A.T. (Not Your Average Triathlon), 8 a.m. to noon, The Lure Bar & Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Nekoosa (town of Rome). A not-timed triathlon for the average person; fun-fi lled event with bike, walk and canoe/kayak events — chose one, two or all three

events to participate in; additional activities include community-sponsored booths focused on health and wellness, post-event lunch, major raffl e. Proceeds to benefi t Lester Public Library of Rome. Contact The Lure at 715-325-6555 or Diane at 715-451-1389. Cost of being in Triathlon: Team of 3 or more, $20 a person; Adult, $20; Youth 4 to 12 years old, $15; Child 3 years and younger, free.» 26: First annual “Proud to be a Veteran” State Veterans Reunion, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Robinson Park, Wisconsin Rapids. Purpose of the reunion is to try to inform all veterans about all the programs that are available to them, such as pensions, medical, educa-tion and help from service veteran organizations tell-ing them who to see and where to go for help; and to inform the public of our efforts at this information fair and community picnic. Featuring mock military boot camp, great food and drinks, fi ring of M119 howitzer, kids games, guest speakers, items for sale, music from Lincoln High and Nekoosa High bands. Contact Earl Arndt at 715-424-2210.» 26: Kayak/Canoe Tour of Mirror Lake, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., boat landing, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. A 90-minute guided tour of Mirror Lake; learn some of the geology and history of the area. Rentals are available at boat landing; please arrive 15 minutes early to rent a kayak/canoe. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 26: History of Wisconsin Dells in Story and Song, 7 p.m., Bluewater Bay Campground Amphitheater, Mir-ror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. A fun family evening of story and song telling about the area. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 29: Lincoln High School choir concert, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Lincoln High School

Master Gardeners Plant sale - May 19

Taste of the Vine & Stein - May 19

History of Wisconsin Dells - May 26


Kayak/Canoe Tour of Mirror Lake - June 16

campus, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. $3 adults, $2 students.» 31: East Junior High choir con-cert, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Lincoln High School campus, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Free.

JUNE» 2: Kids Fishing Day — Fishing for Fun! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, 4 miles west of Necedah off Highway 21. Learn to fi sh and fi shing derby. Contact 608-565-2551.» 2: Nature hike, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., park offi ce, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. An hour hike around Mirror Lake. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 2: Fourth annual Big Feet Little Feet Family Fun Walk/Run to Tackle Obesity in Wood County, 9 a.m., South Wood County Park, Lake Wazeecha open shelter near Red Sands Beach, South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids. Registration from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.; special guest race at 8:45 a.m.; walk/run starts at 9 a.m. Cost: $10 per individual; $30 for a family or team of four, and $7 for each addi-tional member; no cost for children younger than 3.» 2: Law Enforcement and Summer Safety Day, 10 a.m., Rapids Mall, 555 West Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Contact 715-421-3500.» 2: Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Sands Beach, South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids. A fun-fi lled day with 20 hands-on activities ranging from canoeing, archer, compass reading, animal calling/hunting/trapping, shooting sports, camping, kite fl ying and more. Each of the fi ve shooting sport stations participants will receive one-on-one instruction. Every child must attend 45-minute “Hunter’s Education” session in order to participate in the different shooting activities, sessions at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1 p.m. First 150 regis-trants will receive a free backpack. Hot lunch provided.» 2: Brat fry, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Villa Pines Living Center, 201 S. Park Ave., Friendship. Fundraiser for Villa Pines Living Center American Cancer Society Relay For Life team.» 2 and 9: Universe in the Park, begins around sunset, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. Students from UW-Madison Astronomy Department will present slide

show, discussion and question-and-answer session on new discoveries or current topics; telescopes are set up to view the moon, planets, star clusters and more. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 5: Friends of the Rome Library Bake Sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. Proceeds go to the Rome Library Expansion Fund.» 8 and 9: New Lisbon City Wide Garage Sales. Lists of sites will be available on the chamber website www.newlisbonchamber.com, and in local businesses. Contact 608-562-3555.» 8, 9 and 10: WRYSA Boys Baseball Invitational, Mead and Kellner Fields, Wisconsin Rapids. Teams from Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin will compete. More information 715-325-3595.» 9: Nature Geology Hike into Ish-nala Gorge, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., boat landing, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. Join the natural-ist and see Cambrian sandstone cliffs, woodland animals, ferns and other fl ora. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 9: Pioneer Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Historic Point Basse, Nekoosa. Ethnic music, dancing, crafts, games, and demonstrations are just a sample of the fun activities led by re-enactors and artisans at the Pioneer Festival. Contact 715-423-3120.» 9: Juneau County third annual Dairy Best Breakfast and Farm Tour, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Bell’s Udder Farm, N6689 County Road H, Camp Douglas. All you can eat breakfast includes homemade pan-cakes, scrambled eggs, fresh pork sausage, squeaky cheese curds, coffee, milk, cranberry juice, FFA shakes. Farm tours; vintage tractor display; hay rides, little farmer contest; sawdust pile for kids; craft-ers and vendors; DJ music; animals. Breakfast costs $8; children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket. Contact 608-847-9329 or [email protected].» 9 and 10: Hills of Juneau County Tractor Show, 7 a.m. open-ing, Bass Hollow Park, County Road K, Mauston. Ridge Runners host this annual tractor show with food stands, hay rides, tractor barrel race, mini barrel race. Contact Jen-nifer Luke at 608-853-0908 or Carl at 608-547-8658.» 14: Adams Community Band Concert, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friendship Village Park, Friendship.

Bring your own chairs.» 16: Kayak/Canoe Tour of Mirror Lake, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., boat landing, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. A 90-minute guided tour of Mirror Lake; learn some of the geology and history of the area. Rentals are available at boat landing; please arrive 15 minutes early to rent a kayak/canoe. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 16: Timber Wolf Alliance, 7 p.m., Bluewater Bay Campground Am-phitheater, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton. A family-orientated program about wolves in the Great Lakes region and across the U.S. presented by volunteers from the Timber Wolf Alliance. Supported by the Friends of Mirror Lake. Contact 608-254-2333 or [email protected].» 16: Refuge Wildlife Series: Black Bears, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Visitor Center, Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, 4 miles west of Necedah off Highway 21. Learn about black bears on the refuge. Contact 608-565-2551.» 17: Rome Classic Car, Bike and Snowmobile Show, 9 a.m. registra-tion, 3 p.m. trophy presentation, Alpine Village Business Park, Town of Rome. Contact 715-325-6833 or www.romesnobandits.com.» 21 to 24: Cranberry Blossom Festival, Wisconsin Rapids. Join us for a series of more than 20 events including live music, parade, arts and crafts shows, cranberry blos-som tours, and, of course, culinary treats featuring Wisconsin’s tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry. View all the events at Blossom Fest.com.» 22 to 24: Grim Natwick Anima-tion Film Fest, McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids. Contact Betty Boop Festival Wisconsin, P.O.

Box 732, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. 54495-0732; or 715-323-1092 or [email protected].» 23: Bingo Event, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rome Municipal Build-ing, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. Children’s games 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo and cash bar 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn, baked goods and other snacks will be for sale.» 23: Refuge Wildlife Series: Bobcats, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Visitor Center, Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, 4 miles west of Necedah off Highway 21. Learn about bobcats on the refuge. Contact 608-565-2551.» 23: Night Hike and Evening Program, 7 p.m. evening program, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. hike, Kiosk picnic shelter, Roche-A-Cri State Park, Friendship. Learn about the forest at night and take a hike along a tiki torch-lit trail. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Roche-A-Cri. Contact 608-565-2789.» 30: Patriotic Days at Castle Rock, all day, Castle Rock County Park, County Road Z, Friendship. Spon-sored by Castle Rock Lions Club, food stands all day and fi reworks at dusk.» 30: Pie and Ice Cream Social, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lions Park, Adams. Homemade pie and ice cream with proceeds help support the Adams County Humane Society. Cost $2 slice of pie; $2.50 slice of pie with ice cream. Contact Lynn Moen 608-339-8286 or www.adamscoun-tyhumanesociety.org.» 30: Rome Friends of the Library Sweet Treats at the July 4th Celebration, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (or until sold out), Sherwood Lodge, 1146 W. Queens Way, Town of Rome. All proceeds go to the Rome Library Expansion Fund.» 30: Adams County Hazardous

Waste Clean Sweep & annual Half-Price Tire and Appliance Round-up, Agriculture Clean Sweep, 8 a.m. to noon; Household Clean Sweep, 9 a.m. to noon, Adams County Landfi ll.

ONGOING EVENTS» Rome’s Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. Alpine Village Business Park, Town of Rome. Information at www.romewi.com.» Adams Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays. 556 S. Main St., Adams.

Contact 608-524-6343.» Wood Carvers, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Thursdays. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.» Rome Take Pounds Off Sensibly, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Rome Munici-pal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.» Rome Riders bicycle club. The purpose of the group is to share an interest in biking, promote an active lifestyle and have fun. The group is open to families and all adults. Children need to be accom-panied by an adult who is respon-sible for the child’s oversight. Call Darlene Rosencrans at 715-325-7089 for more information.» Lunch by the River, 11:30 a.m., every Thursday, Veterans Park, First Street, Wisconsin Rapids. Entertainment by local groups, food vendors.

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Cookouts provide the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family in the backyard for quality time to celebrate the season. When hosting, look to delicious, wholesome ingredients and recipes everyone will love.

One great go-to food that never disappoints is the Wisconsin potato, and with five varieties to choose from, these hearty veg-etables are easy to add to all your favorite dishes.

Get the facts about potatoes: Wisconsin potatoes offer a variety of health benefits. In fact,

one medium potato (5.3 ounces with skin) contains:» Only 110 calories, zero fat and no gluten» 45 percent of the daily value for vitamin C, 10 percent of B6

and 8 percent of fiber» As much or more potassium (620mg) as spinach, broccoli or

a bananaFind more health information, as well as recipes and purchas-

ing and preparation tips, at www.EatWisconsinPotatoes.com.

Time for ‘tatersKNOW YOUR VARIETIESThere are five different types of Wisconsin potatoes. Use this guide to purchase the right potato for your favorite dishes:» Russet: Best used for baked dishes, or when making French fries or mashed potatoes; available year-round.» Round white: Great for casseroles, gratins, soups, sal-ads or roasted; available year-round.» Round red: Best boiled, steamed, roasted or served in salads; available late summer to early fall.» Yellow flesh: Can be baked, mashed or roasted; avail-able from late summer to early spring.» Blue and purple: Great for baked dishes, microwaved or steamed; available in the fall.

Source: Family Features GRILLED POTATO KABOBS WITH LEMON HERB DRIZZLE

Prep Time: 20 minutesGrill Time: 10 minutesServings: 6

Lemon-Herb Drizzle1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as basil,

rosemary, marjoram and sage)1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt, or to tasteJuice of 1 fresh lemonFreshly ground black pepper to taste

Potato Kabobs1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed1 (12 ounce) package precooked chicken sausage,

sliced 1⁄4-inch-thick on the diagonal2 ears fresh corn, cut into 1-inch pieces1 zucchini, sliced 1⁄4-inch-thick on the diagonal

» Heat olive oil in small saucepan until very hot; remove from heat and stir in garlic. Let cool, then stir in herbs, salt, lemon juice and pepper; set aside.

» Place potatoes in medium microwave-safe bowl and cover with lid or plastic wrap. If using plastic wrap, make sure plastic wrap is not touching any ingredients and poke one small hole in cover to vent.

» Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender (cooking time may vary depend-ing on microwave). Use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave.

» When cool enough to handle, cut into large chunks. Thread potatoes, sausage and vegetables on skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with a little of herb mixture during the last few minutes of cook-ing. Remove from grill and place on platter; drizzle with remaining herb mixture.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 340; Fat: 18g; Cholesterol:

55mg; Sodium: 680mg; Vitamin C: 200 percent daily

value; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 15g; Potassium: 682mg

Source: Family Features

COOKOUT POTATOESPrep Time: 30 minutes Grill Time: 60 minutesServings: 8

Non-stick cooking spray1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced11⁄2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, very thinly sliced11⁄3 cups shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese1⁄3 cup real bacon bits1⁄3 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt

» Spray 9 x 9 x 2-inch foil pan liberally with nonstick cook-ing spray. Place half the onions, potatoes, cheese, bacon bits, bell pepper and garlic salt in pan. Repeat layers. Cover tightly with foil; grill over medium heat for 1 hour, rotating pan occasionally to avoid hot spots.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 140; Fat: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 10mg;

Sodium: 370mg; Vitamin C: 45 percent daily value; Fiber:

1g; Protein: 10g; Potassium: 720mg

GRILLED YELLOW POTATO PLANKSPrep Time: 15 minutes Grill Time: 20 minutesServings: 4

3 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh Rosemary leaves1⁄2 teaspoon salt11⁄2 pounds (about 4) unpeeled yellow potatoes, cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick slices

» Preheat grill. » Combine oil, garlic, rosemary and salt in dish. Add potato slices and turn until well coated. » Grill potatoes for 8 minutes or until soft. Turn and con-tinue grilling 10 minutes longer or until cooked through. » Remove from grill and serve.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 280; Fat: 11g; Cholesterol:

0mg; Sodium: 310mg; Vitamin C: 37% daily value; Fiber:

4g; Protein: 4g; Potassium: 718mg


A toast to rememberTips and sips for the perfect celebrationFA M I LY F E AT U R E S

— Whether it’s an engage-ment party — or a special get-together — profes-sional event planner Alison Hotchkiss knows a thing or two about creating memo-rable celebrations. As the founder-owner of Alison Events, and author of “The Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding From Afar” (Chronicle Books), she’s produced stunning weddings all over the world. Whether you enlist the help of a planner or do it your-self, Alison’s tips on enter-taining will help you make your celebration picture perfect.

» Bubbles add a festive, celebratory note to any cel-ebration. I love Cupcake Prosecco sparkling wine from Italy. It’s crisp and refreshing - an affordable alternative to pricey French

champagne yet equally deli-cious.

» Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be remark-able. The finger foods here are varied and flavorful - but they’re not hard to make. To satisfy all guest preferences, I always rec-ommend 3 to 5 appetizers including chicken, beef and fish plus two veggie options (ideally one being vegan or dairy free).

» A signature drink is a fun way to welcome guests and get the party off to a great start. The Prosecco Ginger Cocktail is delicious and memorable. I like to serve it in unconventional glassware and garnish with Persian cucumber “swiz-zle sticks” for even more impact.

» A popular alternative to the traditional sit down meal at engagement parties or showers: food stations with a range of different foods offered at each. Pair a differ-ent wine with each station to create maximum variety and enjoyment as guests taste and mingle.

» Factor in overall ambi-ance and the vibe you want for your wedding or event. Lighting is key. And when it comes to candles, more is more.

» Flavored vodka is anoth-er big trend I’m seeing right

now. Look for vodkas infused with such exotic flavors as vanilla frosting, devil’s food cake and more. And don’t be afraid to mix spirits with wine: One of my favorite concoctions is a blend of lem-ony Cupcake Chiffon Vodka with muddled blackberries, fresh mint, sparkling grape-fruit water and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon.

» It’s not only more fun to serve bite-sized cupcakes at your wedding or event, but they offer more variety and unexpected flavor combina-tions than a traditional cake.

» Be sure to have a good assortment of non-alcoholic beverages on hand as well such as bottled water, soft drinks and more to prevent dehydration and ensure that guests drink responsibly.

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PROSECCO GINGER COCKTAILYield: 12 servings, 2 glasses per serving

MELTED GRUYERE TOASTS WITH CRISP FRIZZLED PROSCIUTTOYield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving

SHRIMP FAJITAS SALAD ON CRISP FLOUR TORTILLA CHIPSYield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving

4 8-inch flour tortillas1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled11⁄2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro1⁄2 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño, or more to taste6 ounces extra small (salad shrimp) cooked and peeled shrimp, chopped (about 11⁄4 cups)3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ripe mango2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño1 teaspoon fresh lime juice2 tablespoons thin sliced green onion (scallion) tops (garnish)

» Preheat oven to 350 degrees.» Use ruler to trim tortillas into 4 large 6-inch squares. Cut 24 2-inch squares from the squared off tortillas; discard trimmings.» Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange tortilla squares on pan and spray with nonstick spray. Bake until toasted golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.» Puree avocado, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.» Combine shrimp, mango, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in small bowl.» Spread about 1⁄2 tablespoon avocado mixture in center of each toasted tortilla square. Lightly press a tablespoon of the shrimp salad in center of each. Garnish with scallion slices and serve.

Extra virgin olive oil4 slices (about 3 ounces) prosciutto, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces241⁄4-inch-thick slices Italian bread4 ounces aged Gruyere, coarsely shredded (about 13⁄4 cups)

» Heat 1⁄2 inch olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot enough to sizzle a piece of pro-sciutto.» Stir half the prosciutto into hot oil and cook over medium heat until prosciutto is crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from with a slotted spoon to a side dish. Add remaining pro-sciutto and cook until crispy. Set aside.» Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray and arrange bread slices on tray.» Top each bread slice with a round-ed tablespoon of cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven.» Stand a crispy piece of prosciutto in the center of each melted mound of hot cheese and serve at once.

11⁄2 cups water1 cup (6 ounces) crystallized ginger1⁄2 cup sugar2 bottles (750 ml)Cupcake Prosecco, chilled24 thin diagonal sliced seedless or Persian cucumber» Combine water, ginger and sugar in saucepan and bring to a boil.

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What does a Main Street bank do?Whether your money is with a small

community bank or large national bank’s local branch, the financial institution does the same thing. These depository banks accept deposits from their customers, then lend that money out to other cus-tomers seeking loans. Essentially, banks distribute funds from one customer to another. As a bank receives more depos-its and loan payments, it can make more loans. If the deposits and payments stop coming in, the stream going out drives

up. Fewer people and businesses are able to get loans to buy or create goods and services. As a result, the whole economy slows down. Sound familiar?

How do depository banks make money?In order to make a profit (which busi-

nesses need to do in order to pay employ-ees and keep the lights on), banks must charge for the services they offer. This can come in the form of service fees and overdraft charges, but the most com-mon way for banks to keep running is to charge customers for borrowing money. That’s interest. Interest rates are higher or lower depending on how risky the loan is. The greater the chance a customer won’t be able to pay back the entire loan, the higher the interest rate. The banking business model is built on taking calcu-lated risks.

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more complex than depository banks. The average American knows very little about how investment banks work. Some even go so far as to compare

the business model to a Ponzi scheme! Despite being complicated, the way investment banks make a profit is based on risk assessment, just like depository banks.

Investment banks guarantee the sale of stocks and bonds and advise corpora-tions on mergers and acquisitions, and provide supplementary services like trading derivatives, foreign exchange, equity securities and commodities. They also transfer money from inves-tors to companies looking to grow. If the company does well, the investor makes money. If the company does poorly, the investor takes a loss. It’s all about calcu-lating risk, but with an entirely differ-ent set of products and services from a depository bank.

According to a recent Rasmussen report, 51 percent of Americans lack confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking industry. If more of us learn how the system works and where our bank fits into it, that number is sure to improve.

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Jim and Cindy Suzda of New Lisbon recently were named the Town of Clearfi eld 2012 Citizens of the Year. In recognition of their community service, they were awarded a citation of the Assembly by Rep. Ed Brooks on April 18 at a reception in their honor. Jim Suzda is a 1985 graduate of Assumption High School, works as an Equipment Technician at Oakdale Electric Cooperative and has been a town supervisor since 2005. Cindy is a 1990 graduate of Necedah High School, runs several home-based businesses, has been the town treasurer and 911 coordinator since 2004 and is an election worker. They have two children, Alicia, 10, and Christopher, 6. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

RAISE THE ROOFWhat: Grand opening fundraising concert for the Adams Community Theatre Inc.When: May 18, 19 and 20Schedule: May 18: 7:30 p.m. A Touch of Bluegrass, 8 p.m. Hot’ El Jam Band and 9 p.m. The RavensMay 19: 7:30 p.m. A Touch of Bluegrass, 8 p.m. 9D Proof and 9 p.m. The Incomparable Woz and JohnnieMay 20: Noon to 2 p.m. A Touch of Bluegrass in the AfternoonCost: A suggested donation of $5 a night to help support restoration of the 1946 landmark building at 157 S. Main St., AdamsMore: Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Raffles and concessions will be available.

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The 4-H Shooting Sports project is much more than shooting targets with bows and guns.

Adams County 4-H members and their parents learned that at the Shooting Sports meeting March 13 from Norb and

Barb Yogerst, Washington County 4-H volunteer leaders. Wildlife Ecology is an event often overlooked and rarely practiced,

yet it is the only event every competitor is required to compete in. The Yogersts taught 4-H members about animal habitat, animal

tracking, identifying animals and using a compass — all key com-ponents of Wildlife Ecology and the Wildlife Habitat Education Program.

Norb taught how to identify animals in different situations and what habitats you will find different animals in. Barb demonstrated how to take a plaster cast of an animal track and how to use a compass. Some of the highlights of their presentation were being able to make our own plaster casts and take on the challenge of mastering the compass course.

“It was a great thing to learn and get involved with,” said Adams County 4-H Member Zach Olson.

Everyone had a great time and learned a lot. Thank you to Norb and Barb for volunteering their time to drive here and give their presen-tations.

For more information on Adams County 4-H or the Shooting Sports project contact UW-Extension at 608-339-4237 or check it out online at www.adams.uwex.edu.

Justin Allard is a member of Adams County Firecrackers 4-H Club.

4H Instructor Norb Yogerst (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS)

Barb Yogerst instructing wildlife ecology Above: Florence Johnson displays her newly created animal plaster track. Right: Plaster animal tracks created by 4H students


ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS» Adams County Firecrackers5 p.m. to 7 p.m. second Sunday of the month, Community CenterContact: Barbara Young 608-564-2477

» Arkdale Kings & Queens7 p.m. First Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, ArkdaleContact: Debbie Sparby 608-339-4473 or Lenna Hamilton 608-564-7185

» Busy Bees, FriendshipCall contact for date/time/placeContact: Nancy Akkerman 608-339-6452 or Christie Gauthier 608-339-4908

» Easton Great Eagles 6:30 p.m. first Monday of month, Easton Town HallContact: Marcia Sunderlage 608-339-0337

» Friendship Go-Getters 6:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, Friendship Congregational Bible ChurchContact: Martha Marti 608-339-3905 or Bonnie Marti 608-339-9751

» Jolly Time Beavers (Lincoln)Weekends. Call contact for meeting informationContact: Florence Johnson 608-339-6570

» New Haven Helping Hands, Wisconsin Dells6:30 p.m. fourth Monday of the month (No meetings in November and December), New Haven Community HallContact: Sandra Jensen 608-432-2269

» Northwoods Stompers 4-H Club, Rome2 p.m. third Sunday of the month, Bighorn Recreational CenterContact: Mary Gilbertson 608-778-5551

» Royal Wranglers (Wisconsin Dells)2 p.m. third Sunday of the month, usually Dell Prairie Town Hall, call for confirmationContact: Bev Gaedke 608-254-2427, Lynette Holderman 608-254-4829 or Joyce Ragan 608-253-6532

» Thrifty Pals (Oxford)3 p.m. third Sunday of the month. Call contact for locationContact: Tori Babcock 608-586-4462 or Joe Huber 608-586-5778

» Young Guns (Springville)6:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month, Springville Town HallContact: Craig Wood 608-584-5240

Above: 4H students, from left, Justin and Zach going over material

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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 Bob Fisher, InterimSunday: 10:00 am

ARKDALE

Trinity Lutheran Church1650 Church Street(608) 564-7920Rev. Terri SkildumSunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am(except Holidays)

BIG FLATS

Big Flats CommunityChurch1326 Hwy. C(608) 564-7777Pastor Milt DuntleySunday: 9:30 am

Zion Lutheran Churchof Big Flats886 Big Horn Ave.Pastor Bob Fisher, InterimSunday: 8:30 am

CAMP DOUGLAS

Bethel Baptist ChurchN9498 First Ave.(608) 427-3580Pastor Thomas BakerSunday: 10:30 am & 7 pm

St. James Catholic Church100 Bartell St.(608) 427-6762Father John Ofori-DomahSat: 6:00 pm Sun: 10:30 am

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church33458 Hwy. 21(608) 427-3114Rev. Maxine GraySunday: 10:30 am

St. Stephen’s LutheranChurch215 Douglas St.(608) 427-6592Rev. Maxine GraySunday: 9:00 am

DELLWOOD

United In ChristLutheran Church1857 Hwy. Z(608) 564-7848Pastor T. Christian NelsonSunday: 8:30 am

ELROY

East LemonweirLutheran ChurchW8943 Cty. Rd.(608) 562-3946Pastor Wendy RuettenSunday: 10:30 am

Grace Lutheran Church226 Erickson St.(608) 462-5398Sat: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church110 Spring St.(608) 462-5875Father Brian KonopaSunday: 9:30 am

Word of Grace & TruthChristian Fellowship227 Main St.(608) 462-8932Pastor Dale ToltzmanSunday: 9:30 am

FRIENDSHIP

Adams-FriendshipChurch of Christ1183 Czech Ave. • (608) 339-2645Sunday: 10:00 am

Arising Christian Church205 W. Second St.(608) 339-7766Pastor Doug SchauerSun: 10:00 am Thur: 7:00 pm

Friendship CongregationalBible Church100 S. Adams St. • (608)339-9522Pastor Richard ChurchSunday: 9:30 am

St. Joseph Catholic Church807 W. Lake St. • (608) 339-3485Father James P. McNameeSat. 5:30 pm; Sun. 8:00 & 10:30am

The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints406 E. Lake(608) 339-9655Bishop DyerSunday: 11:30 am

GRAND MARSH

First Congregational UCC2537 Franklin St.(608) 296-3255Sunday: 10:30 am

LYNDON STATION

St. Mary’s Catholic Church117 Juneau St.(608) 666-2421Father Ronald Zinkle SJSat: 8:00 pm Sun: 9:30 am

MAUSTON

Bethany EvangelicalLutheran Church701 Grove St.(608) 847-6690Pastor Dan Dibbert;Assistant John StakeSunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am

Bible Baptist Church148 Grayside Ave.(608) 847-6059Sunday: 10:45 am

Church of the Nazarene975 Nazarene Drive(608) 847-6299Pastor Michael PostellSunday: 10:45 am

Faith Christian ChurchN4691 Hwy. 12 & 16 W.P.O. Box 296(608) 847-4019Pastor Paul ShirekSunday: 8:00 & 10:30 amWednesday: 7:00 pm

Mauston Churchof the Nazarene975 Nazarene Drive(608) 847-6299Rev. Michael PostellSunday: 10:45 am

Mauston UnitedMethodist Church420 Suszycki Drive(608) 847-5964Pastor Bob KenasSun: 8:15-9:15 am; 9:45-10:45am

Our Lady of the LakeCatholic ChurchN6865 Evergreen(608) 562-3125Father Amala JosephSunday: 8:15 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church401 Mansion St.(608) 847-6054Father Cheriyan ThomasSat: 5:00 pm Sun: 8:00 & 10:30am

St. Paul’s EvangelicalLutheran Church-WELS517 Grayside Avenue(608) 847-4108Pastors: Joseph Fricke &Collin VanderhoofSunday: 7:45 & 10:30 amMon: 7:00 pm

The KingdomHall ofJehovah’s WitnessesN3540 Hwy. 58(608) 847-4551Sunday: 9:30 am

The Lighthouse Church318 E. State St. • P.O. Box 456(608) 548-6222Sun: 10:45 amWed: 7:00 pm

MONROE CENTER

Monroe CenterCommunity Church993 Hwy. ZPastor Robert ColliesSun: 10:00 am

NECEDAH

First Baptist ChurchW6295 23rd St.(608) 565-3880Rev. Dr. Vernon H. ParksSunday: 10:30 am

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic2001 S. Main St.(608) 565-2488Fr. Hector MorenoSat. 4:30 pmSunday: 8:00, 10:30 & 12:00

St. James EvangelicalLutheran Church1106 S. Main St.(608) 565-7252Rev. James LinkSun: 10:30 amWed: 7:00 pm

NEW LISBON

Bethany Lutheran Church618 W. River St.(608) 562-3807Pastor Wendy RuettenSun: 9:00 am

First Baptist Church525 South Washington St.(608) 562-3519Pastor Delbert P. OatsvallSun: 10:45 am & 7:00 pm

Lone Rock Baptist ChurchN8197 6th Avenue(608) 427-6471Pastor RayAndersonSunday: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm

St. Luke EvangelicalLutheran Church208 Allen Rd.(608) 562-3112Pastor Martin LuchterhandSun: 9:15 am

St. Paul’s Catholic Church408 River St.(608) 562-3125Father Amala JosephSat: 6:30 pm Sun: 10:00 am

UnitedMethodist Church116 W. Bridge St.(608) 562-3811Pastor JurySun: 10:45 am

NEW MINER

St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchN15296 19th Avenue(608) 565-7252Rev. James LinkSunday: 8:00 am

QUINCY

St. John’s Evangelical-LCMS2823 Hwy. Z(608) 339-7869Pastor T. Christian NelsonSunday: 10:15 am

ROME

Lakes Area Christian Fel-lowshipRome Town Hall(715) 325-6026Rev. Delbert RossinSunday: Informal Worship9:30 am (bring lawn chairs)

Woodland Lutheran Church(ELCA)280 14th Avenue(715) 325-3686Pastor Stan KwiecienSunday: 9:00 am

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St. Paul’s EvangelicalLutheran119 Southeast St.(608) 464-3212Pastor Kevin CortezThur: 7:00 pmSunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am

UnitedMethodist Church208 N. East St.(608) 464-3942Pastor LaVerne LarsonSunday: 11:00 am

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IF YOU GOWhat: Not Your Average TriathlonWhen: 8 a.m. on-site registration; 9 a.m. event start, May 26Where: The Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, RomeCost: $25 adults; $15 youthMore info: www.romepubliclibrary.org; 715-451-1389 or 715-325-6555

Inaugural event will raise funds for libraryROME — Riding a red, one-speed, used

bicycle with balloon tires does not qualify a person for an Olympic-style triathlon; nor does climbing into a 10-year-old kayak or canoe and paddling only if the waters are safe. Walking or running on a gentle road or trail alongside a beautiful lake might.

The first N.Y.A.T. — Not Your Average Triathlon — is set for May 26 at The Lure Bar and Grill and Barnum Bay Yacht Club, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. N.Y.A.T. is an event sponsored by the Friends of the Lester Public Library of Rome.

The fee for adults is $25 and $15 for youth. All events will start and end at The Lure Bar & Grill. Throughout the event, on the green surrounding the registration area, booths will be available for businesses and local health related groups to promote their product and services.

N.Y.A.T. is designed to provide an enjoy-able Olympic atmosphere with a multitude of options. A person can choose one, two, or all three events to participate in. Awards will be presented to all entrants and there will be no timing of the events.

Walkers or runners can choose between a one-mile trail on blacktop and a three-mile trail on multiple surfaces that includes a section along-side the shoreline of Lake Petenwell.

Bicyclists have the option of biking three to 10 miles on all blacktop surfaces through wood-ed subdivisions, with an option to rest at a local park alongside Lake Petenwell.

Instead of splashing into cold waters wearing an Olympic swimsuit, individuals will enter a kayak or canoe, in comfortable clothing, and paddle one to three miles along the Lake Petenwell shoreline. The route and direction will depend on weather and wind direction the day of the event.

A raffle drawing for two tickets to a Green Bay Packers home game and a sec-ond drawing for two tickets to a University of Wisconsin Badger home football game will be held following the events.

Registration forms and more information are available at the Lester Public Library of Rome website at www.romepubliclibrary.org. Raffle tickets are available from mem-bers of the Friends of the Rome Library and at The Lure Bar & Grill.

Dianne Genz of Rome is the chairwoman

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Sunday, April 29High 71, low 42I was extremely excited for

this trip as I pulled into the h a r b o r a t Sheboygan with my MirroCraft in tow and my trusty pup Fire sitting beside m e . T h a t e x c i t e m e n t was increased tenfold when two boatloads of fishermen pulled up to the landing with

20 salmon that had been caught between five fishermen.

It was noon, and I had until noon the following day to kick some salmon butt. I pried every bit of info I could from these guys and was told to head down to Anglers Avenue, which is a local sport shop in town and pick up some Pro King as well as Stinger spoons.

With great enthusiasm I idled out past the breakwall and began setting three lines, well aware that I would be icing my first king salmon any minute.

Two hours later, I had been trolling among a group of about 20 boats and had yet to see a net go down. That did not mat-ter, as I knew that the salmon had taken a siesta and that they would be very hungry later in the afternoon and early evening.

While trolling, I had plenty of positive things to think about and one of them was a late dis-covery that Selina’s turkey actu-ally had a double beard and the second one was 7 inches long.

By 6 p.m., there was only one other boat as far as the eye could see and I still had yet to see a net go down. I tried

an assortment of spoons and crankbaits and let me tell you folks that checking lines in two-foot seas in a small boat is not an easy task. I actually tied the steering wheel up so that the boat would go some-what straight and that helped a bit. Later in the day, when it became obvious that if I fell

overboard no one was going to be there to help me, I did all of my work on my hands and knees.

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was gonna fill the cooler in the morning.

I had the pleasure of meeting Greg Vandekreeke and Scott Beaumont at the fish cleaning table tonight. These guys were in the other boat, fish this area

a lot, and were getting ready to pull their lines after what seemed like a fishless outing when three rods got smacked and their end result was a triple on kings including a four year old in the 15 pound range.

I retired for the evening to the confines of the Chevy Hotel, which is my ’96 pickup truck that just happened to reach the 300,000-mile mark today.

Monday, April 30High 73, low 43I was on the water at first

light this morning and was completely alone for two hours, other then my pal Fire! It was cloudy, there were large rollers, which meant all work was com-pleted on my hands and knees and I was not catching fish.

My enthusiasm did not fade but the clock was ticking and I had a little girl named Selina to pick up from school at 3 p.m. My luck changed on the final pass when a green glow in the dark spoon made by Pro King was engulfed by something from the deep. I was loving life as I fought my trophy, tried to keep from falling out of the boat and planned how I would net the monster.

Reality struck when my line broke between the planer board and the spoon and my line went limp! Another dose of reality hit me like a rock in the face when my 40 horse Mercury quit running, I was in high seas and very alone. Upon further exam-ination, I discovered that my gas line had sprung a serious leak. I found a very used wad of duct tape in the bottom of the boat, did my best to wrap it around the gas line and made it back to the launch.

I may not be ready to become a charter boat captain. Possibly I need a new truck! I probably could use an upgrade on my boat, but by God I sure like my job!

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4-year-old salmon are generally smoked or canned

Left to Right: Scott Beaumont and Greg VandeKreeke with a nice salmon caught on Lake Michigan near Sheboygan! (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS)

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Amazingly, there are those who never develop a taste for aspara-gus, let alone look for it growing wild. For we that do, it’s doubly

amazing how crazy we are for the stuff and not just because it’s so tasty. It’s the thrill of the hunt! From mid-May on, our treasure hunt for asparagus goes all out. We can hear those beautiful green spears calling, “Come find us…if you can!”

It’s not easy. They’re cagey at conceal-ing themselves from even us veteran hunters and they’re tougher yet on begin-ners. My wife had never tried looking for them. One day while riding our bikes, I spotted some spears hiding beside the road.

“Stop, Ruthie! There’s some asparagus!” She shook her head. “I don’t see it!” (Asparagus cleverly grows where it’s

hard for untrained eyes to see it).When I pushed the grass aside to reveal

the spears, she laughed delightedly, “They’re beautiful!” Same as any fledg-ling hunter at discovering their first ones, she was suddenly itching to find more. “How did you see them?”

I shared some hard-gained wisdom; its lighter shade of green makes it stand out, watch for old dried stalks where new ones are popping up, et al.

Once she developed her asparagus eye, she was off and running.

“There’s some!,” she said. She was instantly off her bike and cut-

ting like crazy. It got to be the same as we drove.

“Over there!” she’d shout. We’d screech to a halt and race each

other into the weeds for the stuff. I did say “race”? We-asparagus seekers

are competitive, you see. This explains why we’re also fiercely possessive. Once we find a good hunting ground, we’re incensed at seeing others on our road picking our spears! We often refuse to even tell friends where we find it. I once made the mistake of asking my good pal Jim where he found his. He just walked away shaking his head and laughing.

I violated the secrecy rule last year when Ruthie talked me into leading her beginner friend to one of our treasured areas. I drove on ahead and flagged the spears I saw by slipping little white enve-

lopes over their heads. (I did mention we were pretty nuts with this, didn’t I?) Ruthie and Linda were following a ways back, so I cell-phoned to see if they were finding them.

“Linda’s so excited about your flagged spears! She’s cutting merrily away!”

After circling around to see how they’d done, I saw flags they’d missed, so I called to razz them about it.

Ruthie laughed, “Really? Well, dear, Linda just found some un-flagged ones you missed!”

I knew we had just added yet anoth-er member to our crazed ranks. And so, should you chance to see people alongside the road and up to their knees in weeds yelling and waving to each other, it’s just us hunting those lovely spears. If you want to join our zany crowd, I guess I could give you a hint as to where you might find some. Just head east on high-way M and then ...?

Whoa, what am I saying! On second thought, just get out there and start look-ing! Heh! Maybe you’ll get lucky!

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By Deb CleworthFor Lake Country Snapshots

The log cabin look of Nancy’s Antique & Gift Nook on Highway 13 S. in

Wisconsin Rapids is quaint enough to catch the attention of a passer-by.

Nancy Shore, 65, of Wisconsin Rapids, opened the shop in November for a cou-ple of months. She reopened it May and will be open until December.

Shore retired nine years ago after about 20 years as a personal banker for WoodTrust Bank, Wisconsin Rapids. While she and her husband spend winters in Arizona, Shore said her ongo-ing love for antiques couldn’t be kept at bay.

“I’ve been in antiques for about 20 years,” Shore said. “I decided to buy my own place instead of renting spots.”

So Shore set up shop next to her daughter Misty Nelson’s restaurant, Misty’s Menu.

It’s been a good, working relationship, Shore said.

“We’re joined at the hip,” Shore said.

Customers can grab a bite to eat and walk next door to shop.“I kind of tag it as a one stop eat and shop,” Shore said.

A garden area is between the restaurant and the antique store, and garden art is for sale, as well.

Shore carries a variety of

items in the shop, from new objects to very old pieces, and even some small pieces of used furniture.

“I have a liquor license, so I carry wines; right now I have Door County wines,” she said.

“It’s isn’t a real big shop, but there’s a lot in there,” Shore said. “It’s packed.

“When you walk through, you have to walk through a couple times, because there is so much in there.”

The shop also will carry sea-sonal items, Shore said. While she mainly runs the store herself, she does have friends who help out in her absence.

Shore finds her unique store items from all over the coun-try — and even Mexico.

“You never know what’s going to show up, because I am always looking, always buying and always keeping it interesting,” Shore said.

Shore doesn’t blink an eye about starting a new business at age 65.

“My husband and I both like to stay active,” Shore said. “We’re not ready for the rock-ing chair.

“We’ll do that when we’re 90.”

Nancy’s Antique & Gift Nook is located at 9041 Highway 13 S., Wisconsin Rapids. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily May through December, with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Call 715-570-7933 for more infor-mation.

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Prep softball: Adams-Friendship continues winning waysBy Mark MassogliaFor Lake Country Snapshots

Apparently, it doesn’t matter what the playing surface is to the

Adams-Friendship girls.All they do is win.Less than two months

removed from South Central Conference and WIAA regional titles and a Division 3 sectional tournament appearance in basketball, the softball team — with eight girls on the roster from the basketball squad — is mak-ing noise on the diamond.

“I stepped into a program that starts the girls playing together at a young age and it’s showing now,” second year A-F coach Dennis Hazel said. “This is an established program and this group is taking it to another level.”

That experience has paid off.

“As a senior, it would

mean the world to me and the whole team to win the conference title,” said short-stop Kayla Hazel, who is one of three seniors who were on the Green Devils’ basketball conference championship team. “It would be exciting to accomplish that goal.”

Added senior second base-man Haley Roenneburg, “It’s fun to be successful in

both seasons and to be play-ing with a lot of the same people. We had a great win-ter season and it’s exciting to be successful in the spring, too.”

Those two, along with senior catcher Hannah Pease, were on the regional championship team in 2009 and the SCC championship team in 2010, and are the

leaders of the squad.“The girls who played on

the basketball team came to softball with that same winning attitude and expect to win,” coach Hazel said. “They’ve grown accustomed to winning and push every-one to be the best softball team we can be.”

And the wins, like on the hardwood, have come in dominating fashion. Before the middle of May, the Green Devils recorded three shut-outs and won by at least 10 runs four other times.

In conference games, the Green Devils have outscored the opposition 97-15.

“We play as a team so well,” Kayla Hazel said. “Opposing teams try to find a weak link, but I think we’re all such strong play-ers that we don’t really have one.”

The coach is confident in the entire lineup and also believes in the strength of

the Green Devils hitting from top to bottom.

“From No. 1 to our ninth hitter, everyone has been getting solid hits and get-ting on base one way or another and that’s how we win,” coach Hazel said.

It certainly doesn’t hurt for Hazel or basketball coach Loren Ebert to have

a talented freshman like Emma Roenneburg, who is the starting pitcher and was the leading scorer on the basketball team.

“It’s really encouraging knowing we have young tal-ent and that the young girls will learn from our seniors to carry on our tradition for years to come,” Hazel said.

Adams-Fiendship freshman Emma Roenneburg fields a ground ball dur-ing practice, while her sister, Hailey Roenneburg backs her up at second base. (MARK MASSOGLIA/

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Adams-Friendship senior Hannah Pease, center (in pink), and her teammates joke around between drills at practice on Tuesday. The Green Devils girls are gunning for their second SCC title after winning basketball during the winter season. (MARK MASSOGLIA/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)

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Nekoosa Walleye Days wrapped up another year with the Jim Freeman Memorial

Charity Challenge on May 2 at the boat landing named in his honor.

This year’s event had very special meaning for 17 disadvan-taged children from all over our state. The Nekoosa Walleye Days Committee partnered with the United Special Sportsman Alliance and in turn, paired children with special needs with anglers for a fun-filled day out on the Wisconsin River.

Many fish were caught and tales told as the day wore on and the sun got hotter. Tommy O’Mally, Nekoosa, out fishing for the very first time, teamed up with Terry Stake and Dave Thiele. Tommy ended his day with a whopping total of 36 white bass! Not a bad take for a beginner! Tommy asked to take one fish home as a pet but he opted for a trophy instead.

Casey Tiffany from Nekoosa was paired with anglers Todd Nieman and Chris Stimac. Everyone on the water realized rather quickly that Casey had hooked into something big when they all heard his shouts of excite-ment as he battled the huge fish. Casey was awarded a trophy for the largest fish caught that day, a 15-pound carp.

Wesley Johnson from Spencer won a very nice rod and reel combo for registering the largest

walleye of the day, an 18 1/2 inch beauty. He was paired up with Dan Vukovich and Steve Finch.

It was a memorable day indeed as the river gave up fish of all kinds to participants. At 4 p.m., folks all gathered by the boat docks at the conclusion of the con-test. The day’s catch was shared with onlookers as fish were drawn from live wells and held up for photos. Afterwards, awards were presented and a full meal pre-pared by Nekoosa’s Piggy Wiggly which was truly enjoyed by all. A surprise appearance was made by three young sisters from Reeseville when Dale, Debbie and Delores Casperson entertained the group of weary anglers with song.

Reaching out to this group of young kids reminded us all that day of how important we are to one another and that, with a little effort, an incredible impact can be made in the lives of others.

Proceeds from Wednesday’s event were generously donated to the USSA kids by this year’s winners Dan Vukovich and Steve Finch. Brigid O’Donoghue, found-er for USSA was present to accept the donation. O’Donoghue plans to hold the funds in an account to help support next year’s event.

Submitted by Tim Radtke of

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Participants in Nekoosa’s Walleye Days charity challenge (PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY TIM

RADTKE) Top: A fishermans hat is filled with past buttons from the Nekoosa Walleye Days. (CASEY LAKE/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)


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Here are Shiffer’s top five rose gardening tips for gardeners of all experience levels:

Plant and fertilize early. Consider planting new rose bushes in early spring. “Both new and existing rose plantings will need to be fertilized

at this time,” Shiffer said.He recommends applying a slow-release fertilizer surround-

ing the base, such as the GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food, which is formulated with essential macro and micro nutri-ents that provide extended feeding for up to 12 weeks. Research reveals it helps to produce superior plant growth, improve plant health and vigor, and increase buds, blooms and plant yield. After fertilizing, thoroughly water your roses. If desired, you can apply two inches of mulch around the plant.

Avoid over watering. “You should water roses sparingly throughout the very hot

season,” Shiffer recommended. “The biggest mistake people make when water-ing is to water from overhead with a hose, instead of at ground level,” Shiffer said. Watering from above, Shiffer explains, can cause black spots to appear on the petals and throughout the day. As the heat intensifies, the water on the petals promotes fun-gal growth. To avoid this, water at ground level first thing in the morning.

Prevent black spot While good watering techniques can prevent fungal growth, for some gardeners, a

humid environment can still lead to the same problem. “Treat black spot using a fungicide spray application on the plants every two

weeks,” Shiffer said.

Prune for increased plant growthTo encourage rejuvenation and growth from your rose bushes, be sure to dead-

head through September. Count from the blossom down to the fifth leaf and make an angled cut.

Maintain throughout each seasonRegardless of variety, roses require year round maintenance. Use this calendar as

a guide to care for your rose bushes: » March: Thin out the plantings; cut them back to 8-or 12-inches in length. » April: Beginning in late April or early May, fertilize roses with a slow-release

fertilizer that will last for three months, such as GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food.

» May to October: Use spray application on roses every two weeks. From June to September, deadhead your plantings, so they will push new growth.

» September: Remove rose petals without cutting the bulb off completely. » November: Cut all roses back for the winter to 32-inches in height.

For novice gardeners, Shiffer recommends starting with star roses or knockout roses, as they are among the most disease and insect resistant.

“They come in many different colors and produce blooms throughout the year,” Shiffer said.

To discover more about Hershey Gardens, visit www.hersheygardens.org and to learn about GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food, other plant-specific formulations, and find more gardening tips, go to www.greenviewfertilizer.com.

Source: Family Features/Hershey Gardens in Hershey, Pa.With a little tender, loving care, beautiful gardens are just a green thumb away. (FILE PHOTOS)


Do-It-Yourself Home Projects Help You Save

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Repaint the wallsOne great way to update your home with-

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To save even more, simply update the paint on doors, cabinets and crown mold-ing, rather than the walls. Likewise, you can paint an accent wall along a hallway, or within your kitchen or living room, rather than the entire space.

Replace hardwareIf you’d love to renovate, but it’s simply

not in the budget for this year; make small updates now that you can incorporate into later construction projects. One small trick is to replace the hardware in highly traf-ficked areas, such as the kitchen or the bath-room. Replace cabinet handles or knobs and drawer pulls. While replacing hardware, make sure to give your door hinges and drawer tracks a good oiling to prevent squeaking.

Give your car a tune-upWhen it comes to saving, learning how to

maintain your vehicle can go a long way in terms of managing your household budget. Remember, you should change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles or three months. Check out www.ehow.com for videos on how to check, fill or change your oil and other auto maintenance tips. For quick cleanup post tune-up, use Grime Boss wipes to remove oil and grime from your car, your surfaces, and even your hands.

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Jeanne Osgood of Romemakers presenting the $550 check to Gail Schultz, FAAC direc-tor, and FAAC board member, Donna Turcany. Wine Etc Benefit (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

ROME — Many guests enjoyed tasting six differ-ent wines, several kinds of cheese, specialty choc-olates, and appetizers pro-vided by Lake Arrowhead Golf Club at The Wine Etc. Benefit, held May 5, at Lake Arrowhead club-house.

To add to the ambi-ance of the event music was provided by the group called “The Two of Us.” Their melodious tunes complemented the easy conversations that occurred among the par-ticipants.

Fawn Creek Winery provided the wine for the wine tasting and Cory Lesperance was the knowledgeable wine expert on hand. Hwy 13 Liquor and Cheese, and Stoneridge Market of Wautoma, with partial funding from Adams Co.

Dairy Promotions and Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, supplied the deli-cious variety of cheeses.

I n a d d i t i o n , L i l C h o c o l a t e s o f f e r e d samples of their unique truffles which are packed wi th fresh /seasona l Wisconsin ingredients.

The basket raffle gener-ated a great deal of inter-est among the guests. More than 30 baskets were prepared and pack-aged by donors through-out the county. Many people bought tickets in anticipation of winning the basket of their choice.

Gary Zarcone, one of the FAAC volunteers, explained his hobby of making wine. He initially became interested in wine making because his Italian grandfather was an ama-teur winemaker. His next step was to take a class

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Jeanne Osgood, on behalf of the Romemakers, presented a $550 donation to Gail Schultz and Donna Turcany. The donation was possible due to funds gen-erated by the proceeds of a bake sale and matching grant by Thrivent of $150.

The generosity of the people in our communities is amazing as was dem-onstrated by the success of this event for Faith In Action of Adams County. This completely privately funded organization will thrive and will continue to support the residents of Adams County who are in need.

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