15th Annual Turtle Dunk

Get ready to jump in the lake and raise money for the American Cancer Society.

The 15th Annual Turtle Dunk will be on New Year's Day at the Dirty Turtle in New Lisbon. Activities begin at 11AM with the Dunk at Noon. There will also be a Chili Cookoff, bingo, raffle and games.

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A Top Ten Buck taken in Juneau County

November 24th was a lucky day for a Milwaukee hunter near Lyndon Station.  His buck had a "green score" of 202 1/8, but the official score won't be know until the drying period is over.

Check out the photo and read the story by Peter Rebhahn, Juneau Star-Times

Milwaukee resident Robert Gramoll knew he’d shot a big buck when he pulled the trigger of his .30-06 about 2 p.m. Nov. 24.

But Gramoll wasn’t sure how big until he climbed out of his tree stand on private property near Lyndon Station and got close to his kill.

“I come up to it, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God!’” Gramoll said.

The 15-point rack on Gramoll’s deer is almost certainly a Juneau County record for a typical whitetail deer killed with a firearm and probably will rank among the 20 largest killed in Wisconsin, according to the man who will measure it for the record book.

Full Story MONSTER BUCK: Deer taken in Juneau County probably biggest on record

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Holiday Fun

It's that time of year, with twinkling lights and red and green decorations.  Here are some events that will help you ring in the holiday spirit.

Saturday December 1st is the Lioness Craft Fair from 8AM to 2:30PM with a visit from Santa 10AM-Noon at the New Lisbon High School.  Then head to Mauston for the Annual Parade of Lights starting at 6PM; this year's theme is "Festival of Trees.

Sunday, December 2nd enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 8AM to Noon at the Elroy Legion Hall. Kids 8 and under are free. But don't be late, Santa and Mrs. Claus have to leave by 11AM.

Saturday, December 8th from 8AM to Noon is the Annual Cookie Walk/Christmas Fair at Mauston United Methodist Church. Yum!

And Sunday December 9th don't miss the CP Rail Annual Holiday Train Stop in Mauston at 4:30PM. Bring non-perishable food items.  See more info on their website Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

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Wooded Land for You

This weekend marks the beginning of the 10 day Whitetail Deer Gun Season in Wisconsin.  Blaze Orange will be everywhere!  Wouldn't it be great to have wooded property of your own?  A place to hunt, hike, ATV?  A place to bring the family together?

Check out land listings for Juneau County and across Wisconsin, and find that perfect vacation getaway or hunting land for you.

Good luck to all the hunters this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Night Hike

Enjoy the "Evening Sights & Sounds of the Refuge", a night hike November 10th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.  Join the event on their Facebook page Night Hike

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Pumpkin Bash

It's Pumpkin Bash time in Mauston!  October 20th and 21st from 10AM to 5PM head to Veterans Memorial Park for lots of great family fun and activities.

This year the Mauston Dash is the 2012 Prime Time Jimmy Kline Run/Walk for Cancer. Early registration is Friday October 19th 5PM-7PM at the Mauston City Hall or register race day 7AM-8:30AM at the Park. Get all the details here 2012 PTJK Walk/Run For Cancer

 If you're not running Saturday morning, head to the Pancake Breakfast at 7AM. Other events for the day include snowmobile races, a baking contest, a chili cook-off, costume contest, Trunk-N-Treat, and the Great Pumpkin Parade at 6PM.

Sunday you can enjoy ATV races, Pumpkin Slip-n-Slide, pumpkin throw, pumpkin launch, pumpkin car race and an ugly veggie contest.  Both days include a horse show, city tours, kids games and rides, pumpkin painting and carving, a haunted house and more. Admission and parking are free!

Visit the City of Mauston website for more details 2012 Mauston Pumpkin Bash or check out the event flyer Mauston Pumpkin Bash

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Haunted House in Elroy

October 12th-13th, October 19th-20th and October 26th-27th are the dates to visit Swamp Manor, Elroy's Haunted House in Schultz Park. 

Be there between 7PM-11PM, and for just $5 you will get twenty minutes of thrills and chills going through mazes and Halloween scenes.  On October 27th from 1PM-3PM there will be a children's matinee with friendly monsters for lighter Halloween fun.

See the link at the City of Elroy website Swamp Manor - Elroy Haunted House

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Red River Ranch Halloween

It's definitely fall outside, and that means it's time for Halloween fun to begin at the Red River Ranch in Mauston.

Starting Saturday September 22nd through Halloween night, you can enjoy family friendly fun from 10AM-5PM.  There is a Corn Maze and a Hay Maze, Pumpkin Painting, a Petting Zoo and a Tractor Drawn Hay Ride. Saturdays and Sundays there will be a Horse Drawn Hay Ride to the pumpkin patch. And on Friday and Saturday Nights beginnng October 5th enjoy the Haunted Corn Maze or Haunted Hay Ride beginning at dusk.

Get all the details at the Red River Ranch website Red River Ranch Halloween

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A Flag flying for every fallen veteran

One man in Juneau County has started a project to make sure an American Flag flies at all cemeteries where a Veteran rests.  See this story from the Juneau County Star Times and then visit his Facebook Page if you'd like to help.

In May, a Vietnam War veteran found a disturbing sight that spurred him to action.

While visiting the Marion Town Cemetery on old Highway 71 between state Highway 82 and 26th Avenue near Mauston, Russell LaMarche, 65, noticed that the pole holding the American flag had snapped in half and the flag was torn and lying on the ground.

“I removed the flag for proper retirement,” LaMarche said. “It really aggravated me that veterans were buried there and no flag was flying in honor of all of those who served. There is a veteran named Rubin Rounds of the War of 1812, and Civil War veterans buried there.”

Full Story Veteran aims to honor fallen comrades

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Head to Hustler This Weekend

It's time for Huslerfest 2012, a great weekend if you like to watch, or participate, in a little friendly competition.

This year there is a Supercross Bike Race, an 11 mile and 23.9 mile Bike Race, a cake walk, a pie eating contest, a nail driving contest, a horseshoe tournament, a chicken poop contest, a bale throwing contest, a log sawing contest, hog scramble and more.  Fun for yound and old alike this Friday through Sunday. 

Find a list of all the events and times here Hustlerfest

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2012 Juneau County Fair

This year's Juneau County Fair will be August 15th-19th at the Juneau County Fair Grounds in Veteran's Memorial Park in Mauston.

But the fun doesn't wait for Wednesday to begin - Sunday August 12th is the Junior and Open Dog Show at 1PM.

This year's Grandstand events include a Rodeo Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30PM, Truck and Tractor Pull Friday 7:30PM, Car and Truck Demo Derby Saturday 4PM, and Sunday the ever popular Combine Demo Derby at 3PM.

See all the events and times on the Fair's website Juneau County Fair

Loads of great events, good food, music, fun at more.  This year's theme says it all "Come and enjoy yourself at the Fair"

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2012 Relay for Life and Chicken Supper

Today is the last day to sign your team up for Relay for Life of Juneau County, which will be held this Friday, July 27th, at Mauston High School starting at 6PM.  Vist the Relay for Life website for more information or to make a donation 2012 Relay For Life of Juneau County

And come early on Friday - the Mauston Community Band will perform Friday 5PM-6PM at the Mauston High School Track.  There will also be a Chicken Barbeque Supper from 5PM to 8PM on the track. Advance tickets/$8 at the gate/$9 - drive up carryouts available.

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Several Benefits this Saturday

July 14th enjoy some good food and help raise money for some great causes.

From 8AM-4PM the Moose Lodge in Mauston is hosting the Community Awareness Rummage and Bake Sale.  Proceeds benefit "Grateful Hearts" and the area's homeless.

A Brat Sale is being held at the Village Hall in Necedah starting at 10AM.  Proceeds go for expenses for Shannon Rattunde's trip to the International Powerlifting Federation's Sub-Junior World Championships in Poland.

At the Eagles Nest Resort in Camp Douglas there will be a benefit for Gary Everts, who was injured in a tree cutting acccident. Join in the fun sarting at 1PM, with BBQ Chicken, music and raffles.

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Firefighter's Annual Chicken Dinner

The Mauston Fire Department will be hosting their annual "Famous" Chicken Dinner Saturday July 7th from 11AM til gone (2PM) at the Mauston Fire Station on Mansion Street.  Just $9 for a delicious charcoal grilled 1/2-chicken dinner! Carry-outs available.  Come out and support the fire fighters and enjoy a great meal.

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Elroy Fair

June 21st-24th are the dates for this year's Elroy Fair!

Thursday begins with Livestock Weigh-In begining at 1PM. The Opening Ceremonies begin at 5:30PM with the Crowning of the Fairest of the Fair and at 7PM is a Horse Pull.  Friday don't miss the Bull Riding at 7PM. Saturday there will be an Antique Tractor Show 10AM-6PM with an Antique Tractor Pull at 2PM, and the Champion Livestock Sale will begin at 4PM.  Sunday begins with a Dairy Breakfast from 7AM-11AM, with a Pedal Tractor Pull at 10AM and Demo Derby at 1PM.

All four days include Pony Rides, Carnival, music, great food and lots of family fun.  Check out their Flyer for all events and times Elroy Fair...The Purrrfect Place See you at the fair.

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1989 Mauston High School Grad Bikes Coast to Coast

Former local resident lives out a childhood dream and is riding his bike across the Country.  Story by By Gail Boehm, Juneau County Star-Times

Many teenagers have big dreams. The Rev. Kent Pierce, a 1989 graduate of Mauston High School, is finally following his dream and inspiring teens by taking a 3,500-mile trek from the state of Washington to Connecticut.

“I wanted to do this in high school and then in college,” Pierce said. “I went on several bicycle trips with my family then and always wanted to go across country.”

Pierce, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Campus Ministry pastor at the University of Missouri, is riding a bicycle coast to coast for a cause. He wants to raise awareness and support for the missionary opportunities that exists on college and university campuses.

Full Story Pastor lives dream with coast-to-coast bicycle trip

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2012 WaDuShuda Karaoke Contest

Preliminary competitions for the 2012 WoDuShuda Karake Contest start this weekend.

Contestants must be 21 to enter; the entry fee is $5 and includes a t-shirt.  Music will be provided by Sound F-X Mobile DJ. 

Preliminaries will be held May 26th 7PM-11PM at Reds II -  June 2nd 7PM-11PM at Sports Page - June 9th 7PM-11PM at Shipwreck Bay - June 16th 7PM-11PM at the Dirty Turtle - June 23rd 7PM-11PM at Pine Cove.

Karake semi-finals will be June 30th the the New Lisbon American Legion Hall and the finalists will compete July 7th at the WaDuShuda celebration.

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Concert to Help Stop Bullying

Enjoy some good music and help at great cause this Friday, May 11th, when Mauston High School hosts Country Music Concert featuring Doug Stone, Sammy Sadler and Robbie Bever.  The fun begins at 6PM.

See the event poster here. A portion of the proceeds go to the Mauston School District to help prevent bullying and child abuse, and SEA of Change to help homeless children.

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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Just four miles west of the Village of Necedah lies the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.  Best known for its Whooping Crane habitat, the Refuge is filled with wildlife including beavers, porcupines, white-tailed deer, foxes, timber wolves, Karner blue butterflies, Blanding’s turtles, gray wolves and black bear. It's open year round with five established trails, several observation decks, boardwalk trails, and roads to provide opportunties for all to enjoy nature.

Visit this Sunday from 7PM to 9PM you can learn frog calls and enjoy an evening hike.

Get more information about the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge on their website fws.gov/midwest/necedah

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New Lisbon Library Celebrates 75 Years

Ever wonder what the New Lisbon Memorial Library would look like if it were made of 1000 Legos? Help the New Lisbon Library celebrate 75 years by purchasing a Lego brick for $75 as a fund raiser for their building and renovation project. 

Join in all the fun at the Library - visit their website for activities and more fund raisers New Lisbon Memorial Library

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Easter Events in Juneau County

It's almost time for the Annual Visit from the Easter Bunny!  Here are some events around the county your family can enjoy.

 

March 31st 9AM - Easter Egg Hunt at Festival Foods in Mauston.

 

April 7th 7AM-11AM - Pancake Breakfast at the Ambulance Station in Elroy. Free event, free will donations accepted. Proceeds will be used to purchase EMS equipment and continuing education.

 

April 7th 10AM - Lion and Lioness Clubs Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park in New Lisbon.

 

April 7th 10AM - Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale at the Lone Rock School in Camp Douglas. Bring a basket! 

 

April 7th 10AM -  The 34th Annual Beta Easter Egg Hunt at the Necedah Veterans Memorial Hall.  Admission $1. Includes hot cocoa, punch and donuts.

 

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

Looking for an Irish meal this Saturday? Head to the New Lisbon Legion Hall for their Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner from 4PM to-6:30PM. Don't forget to wear green.

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~Irish Blessing

Happy St Patrick's Day!

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Cabin Fever Day

Need to get out of the house and have some fun?  WMMA's Annual Cabin Fever Day is just what you need!

Saturday March 3rd head to the Wonewoc Legion Hall for family activities from 11AM-7PM.  Events include:  Chili and Bar-B-Q Cookoffs, Bingo for kids and adults, a Meat Raffle and a Talent Show with a top prize of $100. 

Be sure to visit their Facebook page for more information WMMA's Annual Cabin Fever Day in Wonewoc, WI

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Homemade Sled Race

The Woodside Ranch in Mauston is hosting a Homemade Sled Race Saturday February 18th at 11AM.

Build your most creative sled and be ready to ride down the ski hill. Entry fee is $5 plus a non parishable food item for the local food pantry.  Prizes awarded in multiple categories at the after race party in the Trading Post.  Get direction on their website The Woodside Ranch

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New Lisbon Bowling Tournament

Join in the fun for a good cause. The New Lisbon Chamber Annual Bowling Tournament will be held this Saturday February 4th 4PM at Hooterbowl in Hustler. $15 per four person team, and half the money will be donated to the New Lisbon Food Pantry. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

Reserve your team's spot by contacting Hooterbowl Hooterbowl on Facebook or the Chamber office newlisbonchamber.com.

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Information for Dairy Farmers

Informational Meetings are being held around the area for Dairy Farmers. Story by agriview.com

The Central Wisconsin Agriculture Specialization Team is sponsoring dairy meetings throughout Central Wisconsin. The dates and locations for meetings are: Feb. 21 at the Elroy American Legion Hall, 402 E Franklin Street; Feb. 29 at the Junction City Community Hall (Highway 10, Fire Station) and March 6 at the Plover Elizabeth Inn, 5246 Harding Avenue (Hwy. 54 and I39 Interchange). The program runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topics include: Dairy Marketing 101; Maximizing Cow Comfort; Cull Cows or Cull Heifers? and TMR Management Practices.

Full Story Central Wisconsin dairy series runs Feb. 21-March 6

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Kim's Floral and Gifts Expands

Kim's Floral will now offer tuxedos and men's accessories. Story from the Star-Times

Kim's Floral and Gifts recently expanded to provide classy clothes for men in addition to being a full-service florist. The shop in Mauston now offers rental tuxedos, accessories and corsages to men of all ages.

"We offer tuxes for proms for the schools in the area," owner Kim Murphy said. "We will go right into the school, have them [teenaged boys] measured, order their tuxes and a corsage if they wish and they return the tux back to the school." She said she or coworker Sharon Monzer will pick up the rentals on the Monday after prom.

Full Story Flower shop is no longer just tip toeing through the tulips

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