Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

BUS GETS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BUS GETS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Here is Sandy Wormet from Adams County Health and Human Services during United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Small Business Phone-a-Thon on Sept. 17 at Solarus in Wisconsin Rapids. Sandy and Jan Hatton from Faith In Action of Adams County contacted small businesses in Adams County during the event for donations to this year’s campaign.

FINE K-9

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FINE K-9
On Oct. 13, Adams County Sheriff’s Department canine handler Deputy Craig Orlowski, and his partner, K-9 Deputy Kyra, received two prestigious awards from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association at a ceremony held at Chula Vista Resort.

LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Fine K-9 ...........................................................................................3 Calendar ...................................................................................... 4-5 Taking Refuge ............................................................................. 6-7 Adams Thrivent is thriving .............................................................8 Adams-Friendship Green Devils sports ......................................10 Lake Arrowhead gather to sew for kids ......................................11 Bus gets stuffed with school supplies ..................................... 12-13 Kotlowski graduates from basic training .....................................18 Romemakers HCE members make splash at state conference .

SUMMER FLOWERS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SUMMER FLOWERS
With memories of summer gone all too soon, Sharon Mundt of Lake Sherwood shares hares a photo bouquet of coneflowers, sunflower, morning glories, fushia and poppies..

Reader's Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Reader's Guide
deb.cleworth@cwnews.net.

Reader's Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Reader's Guide
Serving the folks who live, visit, and play in Adams and Juneau counties..

FISHING AREA LAKES

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FISHING AREA LAKES
Rick Herzog with his daughter holding a 21 1/2” walleye at Petenwell Lake this August..

OUT HUNTING

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

OUT HUNTING
Volunteer Phil Hayes points out shooting lanes to hunter Jim Johnson of Adams. Jim shot a spike buck during the early fall hunt, which was geared to hunters with disabilities..

GREAT CHILI DUMP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

GREAT CHILI DUMP
A couple snapshots from the “Great Chili Dump” at the Lake Arrowhead Chalet..

DECEMBER AND JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

and 5 Partners of Moundview Memorial Hospital Clinic open house. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5. In the lobby and gift shop. 402 W. Lake St., Friendship. Lots of surprises, sales and door prizes. Grab bags for kids..

LAKE PETENWELL

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

LAKE PETENWELL
Fishing poles are still and Lake Petenwell is quiet in late September..

KOTLOWSKI GRADUATES FROM BASIC TRAINING

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

KOTLOWSKI GRADUATES FROM BASIC TRAINING
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills..

DECEMBER AND JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Stamp class, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lake Sherwood Lodge, lower level, 1146 W. Queens Way, Nekoosa. $10 includes materials and supplies. Please bring your own adhesive. Call Angela July at 715- 325-1806 or e-mail at mrsjuly01@yahoo.com.

ROMEMAKERS HCE MEMBERS MAKE SPLASH AT STATE CONFERENCE

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ROMEMAKERS HCE MEMBERS MAKE SPLASH AT STATE CONFERENCE
Romemakers, a club affiliated with the Adams County Home Community Educators, had members lead the way with awards at the HCE State Conference held in Superior in September. These members earned awards that recognized the accomplishments of all HCE members.

WINTER ON THE REFUGE

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WINTER ON THE REFUGE
December is a great month at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. As far as the staff goes, it is pretty quiet and a time to take care of making plans for next year. It also is a time to look back and look at the accomplishments of this year. And there have been a lot of accomplishments.

WINTER ON THE REFUGE

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WINTER ON THE REFUGE
Bill Peterson, biologist and private lands specialist, has accepted a promotion to be refuge manager at the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas. Bill has been instrumental in the reclaiming of many of the wetland areas on the refuge as well as his work with private landowners.

VISIT, SHOP AND DINE DOWNTOWN ADAMS-FRIENDSHIP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The charming village of Friendship is home to restaurants and pubs to satisfy your appetite while shopping for the holidays or any time of year. The village has a long history, beginning in the first half of the nineteenth century.

Upcoming Events

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

• Nov. 28: Annual “Home for the Holidays” Festival 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ”Breakfast with Santa” at Adams-Friendship High School (French toast sticks and sausage, gifts and pictures with Santa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “A Night in Bethlehem” at St. Joseph Center (behind old Catholic Church) Live nativity, snacks, refreshments, free admission.

ADAMS THRIVENT IS THRIVING

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ADAMS THRIVENT IS THRIVING
On Sept. 13, the Adams community center hosted the Adams Thrivent Chapter annual meeting. There was food, entertainment, elections, prizes and a silent auction. Boards and Bamboo, an Indonesianstyle music group by former missionaries, entertained us royally.

LAKE COUNTRY WORSHIP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

LAKE COUNTRY WORSHIP
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS AREA MAP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS AREA MAP
State Park ......................................... Boat Access ........................................

ADAMS-FRIENDSHIP GREEN DEVILS SPORTS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ADAMS-FRIENDSHIP GREEN DEVILS SPORTS
Adams-Friendship Ben Pease dribbles down court as Nekoosa’s Ben Peterson runs from behind.

LADIES SEW TO KEEP KIDS WARM

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

LADIES SEW TO KEEP KIDS WARM
By noon, these ladies made 319 hats, 21 neck warmers, 35 headbands and 27 scarves. These handmade items were dispersed between the Adams County Food Pantry, Adams Count and Wisconsin Rapids Resource Centers. Some of the items will be taken to the Nekoosa Elementary and Middle Schools.

BUS GETS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BUS GETS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Thanks to everybody’s support, we were able to give backpacks filled with school supplies to 175 students this year (69 students received backpacks in 2008); and the number of school supplies collected is estimated to have quadrupled over last year’s collection.