Lake Country Snapshots

From Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties

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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

DEB CLEWORTH

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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

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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)


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.

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Cinnamon, Spice and Iced TeaThis recipe offers a tasty twist on a

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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.

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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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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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A great way to celebrate Christmas holidays is to bring alive the joyful spirit of Christmas right in your

home. Make some thoughtful efforts and decorate your home in a manner that will help you and your visitors cherish the joy-ous Christmas spirit. You can exploit your own creativity and present an innovative new look to your home. In case you are short of ideas and looking for tips on how to decorate your home for Christmas, here are some home decoration ideas just for you. Advance Preparations for Christmas Decoration

While final decoration touches usually are given in the last week, a lot of work needs completed before the holiday. This includes getting rid of the junk in your house and thoroughly cleaning up every area. Christmas Indoor Decoration Tips

To bring alive the Yuletide spirit an effort must be made to decorate every area of the house. However, extra attention should 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

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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.

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lage of old Christmas cards and pictures. Decorate with colorful candles. Place color glass balls, marbles ,or even

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Use room fresheners, aroma candles and flowers for fragrance to please your senses. Christmas Outdoor Decoration Tips

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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.

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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

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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