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FREETAKE ONE!
Deer hunting campDeer hunting campTreats and tricks for a happy
holidayTreats and tricks for a happy holidayRome remembers
veteransRome remembers veterans
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Lake Country Snapshots, published by the Wisconsin Rapids
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RapidsOfce hours are: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Serving the folks who live, visit, and play in Adams and Juneau
counties.Serving the folks who live, visit, and play in Adams and
Juneau counties.
Tis the season for leaves, turkey, and snow.
That means this is the last Lake Country Snapshots until
spring.
That doesnt mean residents in Adams, Juneau and South Wood
County will be at rest.
In fact, for some, winter an opportunity to enjoy more of the
outdoors.
The Rome Sno-Bandits worked hard to get snowmobile trails ready
for the season. Many hours were spent cleaning the trails of
rubbish so club members and others can enjoy riding the miles this
winter. Check out their story on Page 5. Now is the time to spend
time tuning up your snowmobile.
There are events throughout the winter several which are listed
in the calen-dar on Page 4. In addition to the Rome
SnoBlast event, there are activities for those who prefer to
stay. The cold weather might be a great time to learn a new game
like bunco, or a hobby like wood-carving.
Of course, holidays reign supreme during this time of year, and
in this issue, there are
decorating and party ideas. Use some of natures elements to
decorate your home and outdoors. Check out the suggestions on Page
6 and Page 12.
This time of year, deer hunting is a popular sport. Mark Walters
of Necedah shares his views on deer camp on Page 13. His story
could bring back memories
for some and entice others to venture out into the woods. As
hunters don their bright orange apparel, remember to stay safe.
Enjoy the hunt and good luck.
Speaking of hunting, holidays and out-door fun, remember to grab
your camera and capture the fun of ventures. Wed love to share your
bounty with readers in our spring issue. Skiing? Snowboarding?
Snowmobiling? Snowmen? Pictures, pic-tures, pictures, and
pictures!
Enjoy your winter. Well see you when the snow melts.
Deb CleworthContent editor
Lake Country Snapshots
Cover photo: Sharon Mundt of Lake Sherwood caught this shot of a
sunset.
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].
Enjoy winter well be back in the spring
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Calendar of EventsNOVEMBER
18: All-you-can-eat spaghetti supper. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. United in
Christ Lutheran Church, 1857 Highway Z, Dellwood. Adults, $7,
children, $3, Children ages 5 and younger, free.
19: Romemakers Home and Community Educators Club Holiday Craft
Fair. Lunch will be available for purchase. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rome
Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive. Call 715-325-6244 for more
information.
19: Autumn Home Party Show. Rapids Mall, 555 West Grand Ave.,
Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com.
19: St. Francis of Assisi Parish 60th annual Hunters Dinner.
Includes turkey, homemade dressing, real mashed potatoes, gravy and
all the trimmings, homemade pie and beverages. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $9
for ages 12 to adult, $4 for ages 5-11 and free for children 4 and
younger. Carry-outs will be available. 2001 S. Main St., Necedah.
Call 608-565-2528 for more information.
22: Energy Assistance applica-tions accepted from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive.
24: Thanksgiving
25: Rekindle the Spirit. Enjoy carols, hot chocolate, and
cookies, visit with Santa, roast marshmallows and check out the
Holiday Gift Gallery at the Cultural Center. Downtown Wisconsin
Rapids, 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., 715-423-1830.
26 Autumn Community Show. Area church, school, and nonpro t
organizations will be in the mall all day selling their products
including many hand-made, handcrafted, and home baked products to
raise funds for their organizations. Rapids Mall, 555 West Grand
Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com.
DECEMBER 3: Christmas in Rome: 6 p.m. tree lighting, hot
chocolate apple cider cookies Santa-delivered treat bags, Rome
municipal building
31: Lake Arrowhead New Years Eve Celebration featur-ing
entertainment by Rumours. Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse. Open to the
public. Free dance. For dinner reservations or more information,
call 715-325-3341.
JANUARY
6: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
Camelot on the Lake. For more information, call 715-325-2904.
14: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
Trails End Bar and Grill, 1497 Alpine Drive Rome. For more
information, call 715-325-2904 or 715-325-9898.
21: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
Lake Arrowhead, Rome. For more information, call 715-325-2904.
27: Snowshoe birding. Natural-ist-led snowshoeing and birding
hike. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located two
miles north of Highway 21 on Headquarters Road, four miles west of
the village of Nece-dah. For more information, go to
www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah; email [email protected] or call
608-565-2551.
28: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
Sherwood Lodge, 1146 E. Queens Way, Rome. For more information,
call 715-325-2904 or 715-325-9898.
28: Story time snowshoe. Fire-place tales and snowshoe hike.
2
p.m. to 5 p.m. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is
located two miles north of High-way 21 on Headquarters Road, four
miles west of the village of Necedah. For more information, go to
www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah; email [email protected] or call
608-565-2551.
FEBRUARY
3: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
Romanos Pizza and Pub, 108 Highway Z. For more informa-tion, call
715-325-2904 or 715-325-6700.
11: Sweetheart Snowshoe. Naturalist-led showshoe hike with your
valentine. Optional poetry reading. 7 p.m.. Necedah National
Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located two miles north of Highway
21 on Headquarters Road, four miles west of the village of Necedah.
For more information, go to www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah; email
[email protected] or call 608-565-2551.
11 to 13: Lake Arrowhead Winterfest/SnoBlast. Fun for the entire
family. New this year is the Door County Sled Dogs Team. For more
information, go to www.lakearrowhead-golf.com.
18: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
The Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. For more
information, call 715-325-2904 or 715-325-6555. 25: Cabin fever
event at Nece-
dah National Wildlife Refuge. Indoor and Outdoor activities to
beat the winter blues. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Necedah National Wildlife
Refuge. The refuge is located two miles north of Highway 21 on
Headquarters Road, four miles west of the village of Nece-dah. For
more information, go to www.fws.gov/midwest/nece-dah; email
[email protected] or call 608-565-2551.
25: Rome Karaoke Idol contest qualifying contest. $5 entry fee.
Cruisers by the Lake, 386 Highway 13 S., Rome. For more
information, call 715-325-2904 or 715-325-2030.
MARCH
9: Owl Prowl. A chance to check out the activity of the Great
Horned Owls. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The
refuge is located two miles north of Highway 21 on Headquarters
Road, four miles west of the village of Nece-dah. For more
information, go to www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah; email
[email protected] or call 608-565-2551.
30: Wisconsin Junior Duck stamp judging. 8 a.m. to noon. Necedah
National Wildlife Ref-uge. The refuge is located two miles north of
Highway 21 on Headquarters Road, four miles west of the village of
Necedah. For more information, go to www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah;
email [email protected] or call 608-565-2551.
ONGOING EVENTS Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive,
RomeBunco: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. MondaysTuesdays, and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
FridaysWood carvers: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursdays
Send calendar events to Deb
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short description, time and
place, any admission fees, and
a number, email or website
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line for the May 2012 issue,
publishing April 20, is April 6.
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ROME The Rome Sno-Bandits started in the late 1960s when about
eight couples from the Rome area decided to form a club and call
themselves the Bentley Hillbillies Snowmobile Club. The Bentely
Hills moniker was connected to the rolling hills of the Rome area.
They originally would meet at the Hideaway supper club on the
Petenwell flowage. The group that would meet for rides did not have
the luxury of the trail system we have now.
We really had some great rides without the benefit of trails
like there are now we made our own one founding member was quoted.
The Bentley Hillbillies were instrumental in laying the founda-tion
of what we know now as our trail system. As the sport and the club
grew it was decided to change the name of the club to the Rome
Sno-Bandits. On March 9, 1978, the club was granted incorporation
as the Rome Sno-Bandits by the State if Wisconsin.
The Rome Sno-Bandits held their meeting and met at Trails End
Bar and Grill, according to former bar co-owner Yvonne Hoffman. To
this day, Trails End is still the home of the Rome Sno-Bandits.
Looking through old newsletters, summer and winter pic-nics,
poker runs, fall hayrides and bonfires were some of the social
events held by the club. There are stories of great sum-mer
barbecue feasts at Petenwell Park, frozen deviled eggs at a fall
picnic, and individual characters that legends are made of. Dances
were popular in the mid 1970s, with bands like the Wayne Aschenberg
Orchestra. The Sno-Bandits also held yearly raffles and dances at
the Rome town hall to raise money to support the trails.
The Rome Sno-Bandits Linda Ebbe became the states first female
Department of Natural Resources safety instructor.
I stressed hand signals, as they were not even mentioned at
that time, Ebbe said. Just seemed logical to me.
Through the work of the clubs early board, the club was able to
get state funding to help with the dragging of the original trails.
The club contracted with local excavators and farmers to groom the
trails for the club. Talking with Ken Hoffman, he can remember
grooming the trails on an open cab bulldozer in sub-zero weather.
The equipment used today is designed for the sole purpose of
grooming snowmobile trail. The Sno-Bandits now own two pieces of
grooming equipment to main-tain the trail system. In 2003, a
section of trail was dedicated to the late LeRoy Pete Yanke who was
a lifetime member and trail boss for many years for the club. The
Pete Yanke memo-rial sign can be seen at the entrance to the trail
by the Lake Camelot lodge.
The snowmobiling community has these early members to thank for
having the vision and applying the hard work that has helped
develop the sport to what it is today.
The Sno-Bandits have always been involved in the community, as
well. We have always found a way to give back to the com-munity
through fundraising activities. Years ago, the club spon-sored a
Halloween haunted house for the kid in the community
as well as supporting the Fire Department Fund. We continue to
provide and set up the decorations at the Rome Town Hall for the
Holidays and bring in Santa on a fire truck for the kids to meet
after a lighting ceremony. For years the club has partnered with
the Meylor Open to help fund local charities and scholarships. We
also continue to support the MS Society and several local
needs.
The Rome Sno-Bandits have grown in many ways. We are now a club
with more than 160 members, and we now maintain about 35 miles of
snowmobile trails.
In 2008, the Saratoga Chug a Bugs merged with the Rome
Sno-Bandits. With the merger, the Sno-Bandits picked up an
addi-tional 10 miles of trail and some members of the Chug a Bugs
as new members of the Sno-Bandits.
Fundraising is the core that supports most snowmobile clubs
today. The Rome Sno-Bandits have several fundraising activi-ties
each year. Since 2001, the club has sponsored a Classic Car Show
the Saturday of Fathers Day weekend. It is held at the Rome Alpine
Village business park. This remains to be our largest fund raising
activity of the year. The Car Show has grown each year. We also
partner with the Taste of Rome com-mittee as well as hold a poker
run the month of January.
Today, the Sno-Bandits have grown to having its own website
(www.RomeSnoBandits.com) and a line of Rome Sno-Bandit apparel. The
Sno-Bandits always have fun in everything we do no matter if we are
working on trails or enjoying a club ride. The Rome Sno-Bandits is
a community based club that sup-ports the local businesses and the
surrounding area. The Rome Sno-Bandits remain to be a strong clubs
in the area.
Submitted by Gary Gevers, a member of the Rome Sno-Bandits.
SNO-BANDITS SNOWMOBILE CLUBFIND OUT MORE The Rome Sno-Bandits
meet at 10 a.m. the second Satur-day of each month at Trails End
Bar and Grill, 1497 Alpine Drive, Rome. Dues are $20 per family;
$15 per individual For more information, contact Kathy Halverson,
secretary at [email protected], write Rome Sno-Bandits, PO Box 43,
Nekoosa, WI 54457 or go to www.romesnobandits.com.
The Sno-Bandits spent many man-hours to clean up garbage that
had been dumped on a small sec-tion of our trail system. All work
on the trail system is done by volunteers. We picked up six loads
of rubbish on a short section of our trails. (Submitted by Kathy
Halverson)
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Calling all holiday party planners: You can hear those sleigh
bells ringing, cant you? Like the most earnest of elves, youre
likely doing your spirited best to balance tradition with the
unexpected. This holiday, invite a surprising guest to stir up your
seasonal soiree - iced tea.
Alongside the wintertime warm-ups like hot chocolate and eggnog,
more hosts are add-ing a non-traditional, yet
oh-so-celebration-worthy sip to their gatherings.
Until now, this beverages ability to liven up a festive fete has
been a well-kept secret by iced tea-lovers, says Stacy Taffet,
Lipton brand. But this beloved summertime cool-er is fast becoming
a popular pour at holiday get-togethers, thanks to a dash of
cinnamon, nutmeg or apple cider.
So, wow with whats now, by serving up a new recipe featuring
100% Natural Lipton(r) Iced Tea mixed with traditional taste-making
spices. Theyre perfect for holiday partygo-ers of all ages.
Mixing up Holiday Cheer
with iced tea
Have a berry merry cosmoBlend the naughtiness of tart
with the niceness of sweet for the ultimate pink drink -
Cosmopolitans. With pomegranate, blueberry and cranberry juice, its
a sassy, classic way to cheer the holiday season.
Festivi-Tea Cosmopolitan3 servingsPrep time: 5 minutes 1 bottle
100 percent Natural
Lipton Iced Tea with Pomegranate Blueberry
3 tablespoons 100 percent cran-berry juice
3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon lime juiceCombine all
ingredients in a shak-
er filled with ice. Shake well and pour into chilled martini
glasses.
Tip: For an adult version, use 2 tablespoons vodka and 2
table-spoons orange liqueur instead of orange juice.
A fruity take on a holiday favoriteMove over, fruit cake! Theres
a new take on
festive fruity flavors. This savory and sweet recipe mixes
together simple ingredients (which you most likely have on hand)
with the delicious taste of pomegranate and blueberry.
Winter Berry Hot White Chocolate Tea4 servingsPrep time: 5
minutesCook time: 8 minutes 1 cup white chocolate chips1 cup light
cream or half-and-half (Use fat-
free half-and-half to make this dessert drink lower in saturated
fat and calories.)
1 bottle 100 percent Natural Lipton Iced Tea with Pomegranate
Blueberry
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegPlace all ingredients in a medium
saucepan
and warm over medium heat, stirring constant-ly, until chips are
completely melted, about 8 minutes (do not boil).
Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and an
additional sprinkle of nutmeg.
Tip: For an adult version, use 1/4 cup vodka or cherry brandy
instead of 1/4 cup of light cream.
Cinnamon, Spice and Iced TeaThis recipe offers a tasty twist on
a
long-standing holiday drink tradition: grog. Spice up each cup
by bringing together sweet-scented cinnamon and crisp apple
cider.
Tea-Spiced Grog6 servingsPrep time: 5 minutesStand time: 20
minutes 2 bottles 100 percent Natural Lipton
Iced Tea with Lemon1 cup apple cider or apple juice5 whole
cloves1 cinnamon stickBring all ingredients to a boil over
high heat in a 2-quart saucepan. Remove from heat and let stand
20 minutes. Strain out spices and serve warm. If desired, garnish
with sliced apples.
Tip: For spiked grog, add 1/4 cup light rum or brandy.
A sangria recipe for all seasonsThis sangria recipe is a great
go-to for
get-togethers because you can mix it hours in advance, leaving
you more time to mix with what matters - your guests.
Black Tea Sangria6 servingsPrep time: 5 minutesChill time: 2
hours 2 bottles 100 percent Natural Lipton
Iced Tea with Lemon1 cup unsweetened grape juice1/4 cup orange
juice1 small orange, sliced1 Gala apple, cored and sliced1 lime,
slicedCombine all ingredients in large pitch-
er. Chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
Tip: For an adult version of this sangria, use dry red wine
instead of grape juice.
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Mystery Dinner The Cat Screamed at Midnight, by Jack Pachuta. It
was directed by Pam Hyland and assistants, Lois Briggs and Barb
Blair. The Mystery Dinner was a fundraiser by the Home Town Rome
Players for the Lester Public Library of Rome, building expansion
fund. Thrivent Financial supplement-ed funds for this project.Photo
submitted by Penny Miller.
The Home Town Rome Players, with supplemented funds from
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, are donating $6,000 to the Lester
Public Library of Rome Building Expansion Fund. Funds were earned
from the Rome N Fest, Labor Day Dinner Show, and Mystery Dinner,
and were donated to the Friends of the Library. Pictured with the
check presentation are left to right: Pat Witt, President of the
Friends of the Library; Penny Miller, Home Town Rome Players; Steve
Nowicki, Thrivent Representative; and Lore Ponshek, library
director.Submitted by Barb Blair
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SUMMER SERENADE:SUMMER SERENADE:When the weather outside is
fright-ful, take a look at these photos from Sharon Mundt of Lake
Sherwood.
Sharon shares one of many beautiful sunsets on Lake
Sherwood.
Sharons grandchildren, Mad-eline Rebsamen, 12, Arlington
Heights, Ill., Alec Rebsamen, 10, Arlington Heights, Ill., enjoy fi
shing from the pier of Mundts Lake Sherwood home.
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Mundts garden was full of bright, colorful fl owers this summer,
as well.
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be paid to the decoration of the living room, as this is the place
where you will receive your guests and celebrate the holiday. Here
are some points and ideas which will help you to become more
organized and innovative in your approach to decorating your
home.
The Christmas tree is one of the most
important decorations; give it a lot of atten-tion.
You can use a lot of ribbons as a decora-tive accent. A good
idea would be to tie rib-bon bows on curtains, chairs, door knobs
or candle holder or at any other feasible place.
Place flowers natural or artificial all around your house. This
will make your home more vibrant and lively. A great idea would be
to use mistletoes and poinsettias, the traditional Christmas
flowers. You can also float flowers or petals in a large
crystal
or glass bowl. Hang traditional Christmas stockings on
your mantle, a shelf or the wall. A cute Christmas decoration
idea would
be to display teddies, dolls around the house. You can place
them together on the floor and dress the teddies using Christmas
accessories to increase the impact.
Pile Christmas books on a side table to work as a source of
knowledge and as a decoration.
For a heartwarming touch, create a col-
lage of old Christmas cards and pictures. Decorate with colorful
candles. Place color glass balls, marbles ,or even
beads in glass bowls and place it on the cocktail table or side
table.
Pay extra attention to the decoration of your Christmas table as
major activities will be centered around this table.
Use room fresheners, aroma candles and flowers for fragrance to
please your senses. Christmas Outdoor Decoration Tips
Make attempts to impress your visitors just with the look of
your house by giv-ing it an enchanting outdoor decoration.
Mesmerized with the exteriors, your guests will be tempted to move
inside your home.
Use strands of electric bulbs, or glow stars to illuminate the
exteriors.
Adorn the entrance door with beautiful wreaths.
Use light to decorate your outdoor trees or use pre-lit trees.
You also can light the pathway leading up to your house.
Hang small Christmas ornaments on houseplants to make them
appear more interesting.
Jill Livernash is an interior design consultant
with Home Furniture in Wisconsin Rapids. She
can be reached at [email protected].
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Hello friends,
Forty years ago, I was a scrawny punk in Mrs. Fitzpatricks
fifth-
grade class at Poynette Elementary School. Forty years ago, I
set my eyes on Juneau Countys, Meadow Valley Wildlife Area and the
Necedah
National Wildlife Refuge for the first time.
I have been hopelessly in love with Meadow Valley ever since day
one, and in the meantime, relocated to the area, and became a
syndicated outdoor adventures writer,
in part, so that I can play in Meadow Valley and get paid while
doing it.
Saturday, Nov. 6: High 55, low 30Yesterday, I hunted deer with a
bow
and arrow; did not see a deer and did not care.
Last night, I watched the Necedah Cardinals end what was an
excellent football season at the hands of highly skilled Lancaster
team in the third round of the WIAA playoffs.
Today, 25 people ranging in age from 10 to 74 showed up on the
same piece of property, as we always do, to put up deer camp, talk
hunting, drink beer and generally just have a good time. There were
three generations of Cibulkas, with Tony Cibulka being the camp
elder these days.
My brother-in-law, Dick Schuster, also represented three
generations of family with his 10-year-old grandson, Austin, one of
the three 10-year olds in camp.
Back in the mid-50s, my dad started hunting here when he was
going to UW- Madison, and that is how The Red Brush Gang was born.
For 25 years, we stayed in the same canvas tent, saw gazillions of
deer and rarely killed a buck with more than a pair of spikes. If
someone killed a forkhorn
or better they were like a hero.This part of Wisconsin does
not
have the right minerals in the soil and zero agriculture which
means (at least in my eyes) an 8-pointer with a 14-inch spread is
the equivalent of an 8-pointer with an 18-inch spread in much of
the rest of the state.
What makes The Red Brush Gang different than many groups is that
we live by the compass, hip boots, and a fanny pack. After opening
weekend, the only way that we hunt is by driv-ing deer, and, with
up to 20 hunters on a drive, we have become a deer-harvesting
machine with each and everyone of us absolutely loving the
beautiful, red meat called venison
Today camp was built, firewood was cut for the season and then
the cigars were pulled out. Drinks were mixed and a non-stop
barrage of laughter and practical jokes began that would last until
3 a.m. There are people that might not think this is responsible,
considering that there are so many kids in camp.
Just about everyone here has kids in camp, and these days, all
of the for-mer kids are tax-paying Americans who love their
families, generally do not make the police report, and do a lot of
volunteering in the community where they live.
Later in the week, I sat in a tree
with the ever-present safety harness around my body (just in
case) and watched what I consider is nature at its best in
Wisconsin. Zero agri-culture, no car kills, interstates or
factories. The only tourists are gener-ally in a tent or camper,
and starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, this place has about
the same amount of human activity as the moon.
This deer season there will be the usual flood of anger with
landowners and trespassers. Two people claiming they shot the same
deer, safety issues, and, as I mentioned before, folks fall-ing out
of trees.
Before you fall into one of those cat-egories think about this,
how much do any one of those issues matter once deer season is
over? Wear a safety harness! Do not trespass!
Always check the safety on your firearm and keep your finger off
the trigger unless you plan on shooting. Always know what is beyond
your target. Most importantly take the time to keep the experience
fun and safe for kids!
Sunset.
Mark Walters is an outdoor adventure
columnist who lives near Necedah. He
can be reached at Mark Walters, N11371
16th Ave. S., Necedah, WI 54646; 608-565-
3005; or [email protected].
Another week at deer camp
MARK WALTERS
Long time Red Brush Hunter Doug Cibulka teaching the kids how to
skin a raccoon. The campfi re has always been a popular hangout for
The Red Brush Gang. Right: Building camp is a group effort for The
Brush Gang. Photos courtesy of Mark Walters
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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 Doug
SteinkeSunday: 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 Doug
SteinkeSunday: 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. Peters Lutheran Church33458 Hwy. 21(608) 427-3114Rev. Maxine
GraySunday: 10:30 am
St. Stephens 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. Patricks 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
GRANDMARSH
First Congregational UCC2537 Franklin St.(608) 296-3255Sunday:
10:30 am
LYNDON STATION
St. Marys 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. Patricks Catholic Church401 Mansion St.(608) 847-6054Father
Cheriyan ThomasSat: 5:00 pm Sun: 8:00 & 10:30am
St. Pauls EvangelicalLutheran Church-WELS517 Grayside
Avenue(608) 847-4108Pastors: Joseph Fricke &Collin
VanderhoofSunday: 7:45 & 10:30 amMon: 7:00 pm
The KingdomHall ofJehovahs 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. Pauls 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
NEWMINER
St. Pauls Lutheran ChurchN15296 19th Avenue(608) 565-7252Rev.
James LinkSunday: 8:00 am
QUINCY
St. Johns 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
WONEWOC
St. Pauls 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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