Community Christmas Dinner

Grace Lutheran Church in Elroy will host its Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner Saturday December 25th at Noon. The meal is open to anyone who would enjoy a good turkey dinner and homemade pie. There will be worship service at 11AM before dinner.

The team at BuyWisconsinLand.com: Roy, Lance, Jerry, Mike and Shelley, wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.

Discovery of Town of Finley History

Article by Cara Spoto wisconsinrapidstribune.com

Sixty years ago, retired Washington state prison official Bob Freeman found a small leather trunk in a home he bought in Walla Walla, Wash.
About 19 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 11 inches in height, the trunk bore the inscription: "CARLTON H. FINLEY PITTSVILLE, WIS. / CRUSADE COMDY. 17.K.T./ Stevens Point. Wis."
Impressed by the quality of the little trunk, Freeman gave it to an inmate at the Washington State Penitentiary where he worked to see whether the man could work the leather back to its original state.
"He had it in his cell for some six months bringing it back to reality," Freeman, 86, recalls.
About two weeks ago, Freeman contacted the Stevens Point Journal hoping to find out who Carlton H. Finley was.
Full Story Antique trunk found in Wash. opens door to local history

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Santa Will Be Here Saturday Morning

If you want to see Santa - he will be visiting Juneau County December 4th.

At 8:30AM you will find him and Mrs. Claus enjoying a Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall in Wonewoc. You can enjoy a good meal and have your picture taken.

Then at 10AM Santa will be ready to hear your Christmas wish lists and bring your camera for pictures with the kids on the Stage at the New Lisbon High School.

♫It's begining to look a lot like Christmas...♫

Do you like Spaghetti?

If you like spaghetti, this is the perfect time to be in Juneau County!

Thursday November 18th will be the 1st Annual Gong Show/Spaghetti Supper at the New Lisbon High School Gym. Dinner will be at 5:30PM followed by the show at 7PM. Advance Tickets - Adults $5 Children(under 10) $3, and at the door Adults $7 Children $4.

Still hungry?

Friday November 19th you can enjoy an All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood from 4PM-7PM. Free will offering, and hunters are welcome.

Delizioso!

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Hunting Season

The Annual Whitetail Deer Gun Hunting Season is nearly here. And Juneau County has plenty of places where you can hunt.

For some deer-cam shots and general information about the area Hunting Adventures in Juneau County

Here's a map of public hunting grounds, from the Juneau County website Public Hunting

Hunting is allowed at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, and no federal permit is needed. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Flyer

If you have questions about licensing or regulations check out the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources site WI DNR

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Mauston Pumpkin Bash

Want to show off your pumpkin carving skills? Or make a cool scarecrow? Or are you great at baking pie? Maybe you just want an excuse to get into your Halloween costume early?

This Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th will be the 5th Annual Original Mauston Pumpkin Bash at Veterans Memorial Park on Division Street in Mauston.

Events will begin with the 3rd Annual Mauston Pumpkin Dash, a 5k run-walk, as well as a Half Marathon and "Spooky Sprint" for kids at 8AM Saturday. If you don't feel up to a run, you will loads of fun: inflatable rides, pumpkin painting, tug-o-war contest, games for kids, a haunted house, wagon rides, paintball course, crafts for sale and much more.

Don't forget the Parade - it begins at 6PM through downtown Mauston.

For a complete list of events and contests visit maustonpumpkinbash.com

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River of Memories Rendezvous

Imagine being on the banks of the Lemonweir River in the early 1800s. What would life have been like? Find out for yourself during Mauston's River and Memories Rendezvous and Fall Festival October 8th to 10th.

See history at the camps along the river, enjoy delicious food, see handmade crafts, play games and contests, hear live music and more. Take a trip back in time and bring the family for a weekend of fun.

For more information check out this flyer 2010 River of Memories Rendezvous and Fall Festival

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Haunted Halloween Has Begun in Mauston

Beware! Haunted Hay Rides and a Spooky Corn Maze await you at the Red Ridge Ranch, Highway 82, Mauston.
You can also find Pumpkin Painting, a Petting Zoo and a Moon Walk, if you don't like all things scary.
For information on times and events visit www.redridgeranch.com/halloween.htm

Whooping Crane & Wildlife Festival

This Saturday, September 18th the Necedah Lions Club will be sponsoring the 10th Annual Whooping Crane and Wildlife Festival at Lions Park, Hwy 80, Necedah, starting at 7AM.

Join in the 10K run, or if you prefer, the poker run! There will be a narrated tour of the Necedah Wildlife Refuge, exhibits, crafts, children's activities, food and entertainment.

For more information see Necedah Whooping Crane Festival

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Medals for a Mauston Soldier

By Gail Boehm for the Juneau County Star Times

Heroism for some just seems to be all in the line of duty. At least that is the attitude of Derrick T. Sailer, Staff Sergeant E6, United States Army, 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles.

According to the Wisconsin Army National Guard, on April 28, during his third overseas combat tour, Sailer was awarded the Combat Action Badge and an Army Commendation Medal for heroic actions in the face of the enemy.

Full Story Mauston soldier awarded medals for courage

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Juneau County Fair

The new Fairest of the Fair has been crowned, so get to Mauston August 18th-22th and congratulate Miss Brittney Hartji!

The Juneau County Fair also includes tractor pulls, a rodeo, games, lots of animals, 4-H gymkhana, demo derby, draft horse pulling, softball and a parade on Sunday.

Lots of family fun. For more details for times and prices see juneaucountyfair.com See you at the fair!

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Get Out and Ride - Your Bicycle!

Wisconsin has some of the greatest bike tour trails in the Country. And a great place to start your ride is in Elroy, where three wonderful trails: the historic Elroy - Sparta trail, the '400' trail and the Omaha trail begin. No bike? No problem. Elroy even has a bike rental shop.

For more information on Elroy and the bike trails visit www.elroybiketrails.org/

To learn more about these Wisconsin bike trails visit:
www.elroy-sparta-trail.com/
www.great-trails.com/omaha.shtml
www.400statetrail.org/

Corn Crop is Looking Good

The saying has it that farmers wish for corn that's at least knee-high by the Fourth of July.

Who says wishes don't come true?

"I think there's some fields that are shoulder high," said Craig Saxe, University of Wisconsin-Extension agricultural agent for Juneau County.

Full Story By Peter Rebhahn wiscnews.com/juneaucountystartimes/

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113th Annual Elroy Fair

This weekend - Thursday June 24th to Sunday June 27th - head over to Elroy's Schultz Park on Highway 80/82 for the the 113th Annual Elroy Fair. Activites include music, food, exhibits and judging, petting zoo, demo derby, bull riding, carnival rides and games and so much more.
For a complete schedule of times and events click here Elroy Fair

Juneau County's June Dairy Best Day

Imagine...all you can-eat-breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, milk, orange juice, and coffee. You'll find this, family fun events including hay rides and a petting zoo, and information on dairy operations and agriculture at the June Dairy Best Day June 5th at 8AM in Veterans Memorial Park in Mauston. Tickets are $6 in advance from the Chamber of Commerce or $8 at the door, children 5 and under eat free with paid adult.
More details can be found on the City of Mauston website Juneau County's Dairy Best Day
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Ancient Effigy Mounds

Indian Mounds Park is the site of several effigy mounds including a rare flex-legged running panther, a linear mound and several round or oval burial mounds. These mounds were created by the Woodland Culture people, ancestors of the Ho-Chunk, who lived throughout this area from 499 BC to approx 1500 AD. Indian Mounds Park is located on Indian Mound Road, south of New Lisbon, off Highways 12 and 16 and is maintained by the New Lisbon Lions Club. The Effigy Mounds are listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

For more information: New Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce Indian Burial Mounds
See photos at WisconsinMounds.com New Lisbon Indian Mounds Park

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Look out for the Bears

Kurtis Hodges was driving west on Highway 21 in Juneau County between Necedah and Shennington shortly before midnight when he spotted a disabled semi truck.

Since his step-father, Mike Smith, owns Mike’s 24-Hour Mobile Repair towing service, Hodges naturally pulled over.

“He told me, ‘I think I just hit a bear,’” Hodges said. “You don’t hear that kind of thing around here.”

Full Story - Bears wander onto area highways, from the Tomah Journal

Hunting at Buckhorn State Park

From the Juneau County Star Times: Twenty-nine of 31 Juneau County residents who voted endorsed a plan to allow gun deer hunting in a part of Buckhorn State Park, according to ballot totals from the state Department of Natural Resources.
The question was one of 96 voted on at simultaneous sessions of the 2010 DNR's Spring Fish and Wildlife Rule Hearing and annual Wisconsin Conservation Congress Meeting in each of Wisconsin's 72 counties April 12.
Full Story County voters give green light to Buckhorn deer hunt

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Local Artists on Display at Gallery Reopening

The Hickory Hills Arts Association will be displaying works by Local Artists April 23rd at 7:00 at the Burr Oak Winery, N5873 Hwy 12 & 16 in New Lisbon. Some items will be available for sale.
Find more information www.burroakwinery.com/thegrainery.html

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Elroy Easter Festival

Saturday April 3rd head to the Elroy Easter Festival. There will be an egg hunt, pancake breakfast, parade, pie baking contest, costume contest. Wear your Easter Bonnets and march in the parade!

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter

Canoeing and Kayaking

If canoeing and kayaking is your thing, you need to visit juneaucounty.com. The site now has information on the waterways in Juneau County and links to maps of canoeing and kayaking trails. This is definately "worth a closer look".
Canoeing and Kayaking Juneau County

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Wisconsin National Guard Museum

The Wisconsin National Guard Museum is located at historic Volk Field - Camp Williams, near the village of Camp Douglas. It honors the service of our brave men and women and as well as the history of the National Guard.

The museum is open year round 9-4 Wednesday-Saturday and 10-2 Sunday. For tours or more information call 608-472-1280.

Gun Show in New Lisbon

The New Lisbon Sports Club will be hosting a Gun Show February 19th - 21st at the American Legion Hall on Highway 80.
There will be Guns, Coins, Fishing items and Food. Admission is $3 at the door.
For more information contact: Dennis Gosda 608-562-3808, Jason Gosda 608-547-8458, Ronda Gosda 608-562-3790 or BJ Keating 608-562-5224.

Final Members Of National Guard Return Home

JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s largest National Guard troop deployment since World War II is officially over. Full story Final Members Of National Guard's 32nd Return Home - Newsradio 1360

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National Guard soldiers return to Wisconsin

Hundreds of soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard returned home to Volk Field in Juneau County Thursday night.
Eager and excited families got their first glimpse of loved ones after a year long deployment in Iraq. Full Story Hundreds of National Guard soldiers return to Wisconsin - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

Help the victims of the Earthquake in Haiti - American Red Cross

Mayor's Chili Cookoff

The place to taste some great chili and help a worthy cause.

Mayor's Chili Cookoff
Saturday January 23rd from 11 A.M.-2P.M at the New Lisbon City Hall.
To benefit the New Lisbon Food Pantry.

More details Mayor's Chili Cookoff

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