Brian Ortega, Olivia Jenkinson and Alexa Gravunder visited with each other before the graduation ceremony began at Wild Rose High School on May 27.
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Wild Rose High School Commencement Ceremony held May 27
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Wautoma’s Class of 2017 celebrated graduation on May 27
Having been close since middle school, these 10 friends posed for a quick photo prior to the start of the Wautoma High School Class of 2017 Commencement Ceremony on May 27. Pictured are: (back row): Hailey Struzynski, Olivia Arreola, Gabby Lois, Hannah Struzynski, Ruby Battaglia and Elli Becker; (front row): Hannah Bunde, Adi Grimm, Keara Wahlstrom and Faith Velez.
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Memorial Day celebrated throughout Waushara County on May 29
The American Legion Daniel Dopp Post 370 led the Memorial Day Parade in downtown Wild Rose.
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Wautoma and Redgranite remember the fallen on Memorial Day
The AMVETS Post 13 and Auxiliary Color Guard presented arms at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29 at Veterans Park. Pictured are: Joe Shoemaker, Patricia Slayton, Chris Walderhart, Dale Fadow, Harry Smith, Jerry Veirauch, Brian Borgens and Robert Rohde, president of AMVETS Riders.
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Samsel Ltd. to hold chainsaw safety class on June 10
Samsel Ltd. will hold Level 2 chain saw safety class on Saturday, June 10, at the Samsel Tree Farm located at W10464 Beechnut Drive, Hancock.
Class sizes are limited to 12 students and each class will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Level 1 is required before you take Level 2 training since Level 2 builds on what you learned in Level 1, plus basic maintenance is added. Directional feeling and safety continued to be emphasized.
Students interested in taking the classes should bring their own lunch, personal protective equipment, including chaps, hard hat, and gloves, and their own chainsaw. If you do not have a chainsaw, you may use the instructor’s saw.
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Redgranite approves establishing All Terrain Vehicle route in village
During a special Redgranite Village Board meeting held on May 23, the board voted to approve establishing a route for ATVs. The routes approved will connect to other routes in surrounding townships in order to provide a way for ATV riders to get to the trails in Marquette County and other trails in the western side of Waushara County.
However, the approval is pending Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approval of the proposed routes and a business-owner’s approval. Redgranite Police Chief Kyle Tarr, who has reviewed the proposed route, stressed the route can only be used to get to other township routes and to get fuel. The board also had village counsel Joan Olson review the proposed ATV ordinance, which the board also approved, with a few minor changes.
Prior to the meeting, the village held a public hearing about the Community Development Block Grant eligibility, with a presentation by Mary Wagner, with MSA finance. No one from the public attended the hearing.
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Tri-County fourth graders tour Heartland Farms
The Tri-County fourth graders recently toured Heartland Farms, Inc. in Hancock where they were able to see the state-of-the-art facilities while learning about Wisconsin crop facts, the history of and the innovative potato chip production at Heartland Farms, irrigation and drone technology, and the equipment used to till, plant, spray, harvest, and transport potatoes. Pictured are: Trevor Woods, Zachary Capps, Alex Lehouillier, Amanda Castillo, Desirae Juarez, Tessa Berger, Allayna Perez, Isabella Cummings, Alena Kaehn, Allison Leach, Omar Garcia, Geraldine Perez, Ana Paredes, Hannah Newell, Andrea Juarez, Melanie Prince, Sterylyng Selthoefner, Alexis Dugenske, A.J. Perez, Chase Schwartzman, Valerie Garcia, Jaycie Sanchez, Lily Stucker, Ayla Miller, Gatlin Keenlance, Jesus Castillo, Lawson Jelinski, Dylan Windsor, Logan Kramer, Tucker Johnston, Cali Eastling, Courtney Bauck-Hildebrandt, and Makenna Rettler. Spencer Rochon, Adrianna Cleland, Dominic Johnson, Corbyn Hamel, Frankie Rodriguez, Addison Peck, Lillian Hall, Alexa Raatz, Jazmin Elizondo, and Alexis Calderon.
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Wild Rose American Legion Memorial now in place along State Road 22
One may wonder what they would do if they acquired a decommissioned military helicopter.
Many years ago, Ted Steinke and Emil Zak of the Wild Rose American Legion approached the Wild Rose Village Board regarding the possible acquisition of a military helicopter which they thought could be used as a memorial for the area’s veterans. The question was, where could it be displayed so people could see it?
One thought was to place it on a corner piece of land along State Road 22 and 18th Road in front of the Wild Rose Lions Club Building as people entered the village from the southwest corner. In checking with the State Department of Transportation, there wasn’t enough room there for the helicopter to be off the state road right-of-way, and the Lions used the rest of the land for Wild Rose Days and to promote other activities held on the premises.
Another thought was to place it somewhere at Roberts Park on River Street, but the village was concerned with possible security and liability issues if the helicopter was placed there. (The park has continued to be developed and utilized more since then.)
So the Legion Post was turned down again. In the meantime, the Vietnam War Bell Att-1 Huey Cobra attack helicopter was acquired, and Emil Zak designed a trailer to place the chopper on and pulled it through parades. Along the way the Wild Rose Airport Association allowed the helicopter to be displayed at the Wild Rose Idlewild Airport for the June fly-ins. Later an agreement was reached so it could be housed there as well. Those who attended the fly-ins were certainly interested in the piece of American history.
Over time the helicopter was placed near the entrance of the airport, and it was thought that it could be displayed there permanently by setting it on a cement slab. But, things happened and it became clear that the helicopter would need to be removed from the area, despite the airport being owned by the village. (The village was not the party involved with the decision to move the helicopter.)
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"Bill Weir: States of Change" to Saturday on CNN
"Bill Weir: States of Change" will air this Saturday at 9 p.m. EST (8 p.m. CST) on CNN. The show will feature some video elements from Weir's trips to Wisconsin and Oklahoma, including the visit to Wautoma. The one-hour film will also be available to stream on CNN Go tomorrow.
To view a trailer, visit http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2017/05/25/states-of-change-homecoming-orig...
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UW-Extension to teach jam making at Wild Rose Library
Taylor Engelke of the UWEX will teach a short course on Making Freezer Jam beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Wild Rose Community Center, 500 Division St., Wild Rose.
“Freezer jam is a simple, but delicious way to save some of those fresh strawberries that are coming soon to enjoy year-round,” said Engelke. “The jam will keep for months in your freezer.”
To be a part of the class, please sign up at the Patterson Memorial Library in person, or call (920) 622-3835. Space is limited.
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Silent auction to feature crystal necklace
This silver-plated Preciosa Crystal necklace will be one of the many donated items in the silent auction at the Sunday, June 25, fundraiser for Holly Maes Kallestad. Holt’s Fine Jewelry and Mike and Dawn Kelley donated the necklace. The Holly Maes Kallestad Benefit will be held at the Moose Inn from 1 to 5 p.m. and will include a buffet meal, a bake sale, a raffle, music on the deck, a golf ball drop and a volleyball tournament.
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Milty Wilty’s 70th anniversary segment featured on WFRV Green Bay
WFRV Green Bay Channel 5 news anchor and reporter Millaine Wells interviewed Milty Wilty Drive-In Owner Cindy Sommer on June 1 for a segment that aired on June 5. The drive-in is celebrating its 70th anniversary this summer.
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Black Hawk Folk Society seeks artisans for music festival
Black Hawk Folk Society will present its 30th annual folk music festival on Saturday, July 8, in Mt. Morris Town Park on County Highway G in Mount Morris.
The folk festival includes select arts and crafts fair. If you are an artisan or crafter interested in setting up a booth to demonstrate your skills and sell your handcrafted items, please visit www.blackhawkfolk.org to review and download a registration form or contact Judy at (608) 586-4317 or locustview@maqs.net. The registration fee includes two adult admissions to the festival.
Additionally, musicians are welcome to sign up for an open mic session. This popular feature kicks off the festival, running from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Those interested should contact Guy at (715) 228-3662 or gk500@uniontel.net for more information about the open mic or to be scheduled.
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Wild Rose High School Girls 4x200 Relay Team wins first at State
The Wild Rose 4x200 Meter Relay Team, consisting of Olivia Jenkinson, Olivia Bennot, Maya Dix and Ashley Caswell, celebrated their first place victory at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 State Track & Field Finals on June 3 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The team finished with a time of 1:46.57. Second place went to Lourdes Academy and Reedsville took third place.
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9th annual Taste of Wautoma set for Wednesday, July 12
The Wautoma Public Library Fundraising Com-mittee is in the midst of planning the 9th annual Taste of Wautoma. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, at the World War II Memorial Building in downtown Wautoma.
All proceeds will go toward reducing the remaining of the cost for the library remodeling, which is approximately $241,495. The past eight Taste of Wautoma events have raised about $46,445.Your continued support is appreciated. Several area restaurants will set up stations to allow ticket holders the opportunity to sample the fare of each restaurant.
If you are interested in having a vendor space at the event, but have not already been contacted, it is not too late. For more information, please contact Nicole Overbeck at (920) 787-2988.
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Highway Commissioner provides date for construction projects
Waushara County High-way Commissioner Brian Friemark recently confirmed the County F, State Road 73 to Spring Lake project would not start until 2018. Federal funds are attached to the project and it doesn’t go out for bids until the fall of 2017.
State Road 73 will be closed from Neshkoro to Princeton this week for chip sealing, with Marquette and Green Lake Counties performing the work.
Currently the highway department is paving County GG from County C to County V and also County V from the Village of Hancock to County O. The department will also be performing chip sealing throughout the month of July.
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Tri-County Threshermen’s Show to be held this weekend in Plainfield
The 29th annual Tri-County Threshermen’s Show will kick off this Friday, June 9, through Sunday, June 11, beginning at 8 a.m. each day at Veterans Park in Plainfield.
The 2017 featured tractor is the Oliver and will be on display throughout the weekend as well as many other types of antique tractors and equipment, gas engines, two steam engines, model engines, garden tractors and a threshing sawmill.
The flea market, tractor swap meet and food vendors, featuring steamed sweet corn and a pie stand, will also be available throughout the weekend.
Events families can enjoy when they stop by the Threshermen’s Show include: a pie baking contest at 11 a.m. on Saturday; and the kids pedal pull beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday; the antique tractor pulls at 4 p.m. on Saturday with the weigh at 2 p.m.; and a parade highlighting many of the tractors at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Those who are interested in going for a spin around the grounds can take a wagon ride while kids can enjoy barrel train rides.
There is a cost for admission. Veterans Park is located off Hwy. 73, one mile east of 51/39.
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Freedom Fest in Wautoma to be held July 1
The Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Waushara County’s Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 1.
The Freedom Fest parade will kick the festivities off at 5 p.m. Local organizations and businesses are invited to participate in this year’s parade, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m. on South Waupaca Street in Wautoma. Parade Participants will be given a place in line and a card to fill out for the announcer.
The event will continue on at the Waushara County Fairgrounds with food, entertainment by “Genesee Depot”, sponsored by Cooperative Care and Martz Insurance, and children’s activities, followed by one of the area’s finest displays of fireworks sponsored by various businesses and organizations. The WACC is also offering the opportunity for businesses or organizations to have a booth inside the Waushara County Fairgrounds.
This year’s festival will offer a bounce house obstacle course for children, fire trucks from the Wautoma Area Fire Department, free rides on Evergreen Campsites Chippy Express and games for kids.
There will also be a number of food stands for attendees to choose from. At dusk there will be an amazing fireworks show put on by Great Lakes Fireworks.
For more information, please contact the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce at (920) 787-3488 or wausharachamber@gmail.com.
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Springwater Covered Bridge damaged following hit and run on June 3
Two days after the Springwater Covered Bridge celebrated its 20th anniversary, a large vehicle drove through the bridge scraping the collar-joists as they passed through on June 3.
The bridge sustained damage to the collar-joists with the costs for repair yet to be determined, according to Town of Springwater Supervisor Garth Towne.
“We will repair it,” he said. “The bottom cord of the rafters was splintered and beat-up so we’ll have to see how much it is going to cost.”
With the amount of damage done to the bridge, the vehicle is believed to have sustained some type of damage as well because every rafter all the way through was beat-up or chipped.
The Town of Springwater hopes to begin making repairs within a week, depending on how quickly the town can get someone to assist with the repairs. In the meantime, Towne emphasizes the bridge itself is architecturally sound.
“Structurally it hasn’t hurt much as far as the side trusses, which is the strength of the bridge” he said. “It was just the roof rafters, so this hasn’t damaged the integrity of the bridge.”
Towne believes the Town of Springwater will look into getting help from a local carpenter to help with making the repairs.
“Nobody got paid the first time but this time we may have to hire a carpenter who is at ease 13 feet up in the air,” Towne said.
While the repairs are being made the bridge will be closed for about a week, according to Towne.
“The strength of the bridge hasn’t been hurt, just the looks, and we will repair it,” said Towne. “It will be as good new within a week or two.”
If anyone knows of any information regarding this hit and run, please contact the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department at 920-787-3321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-800-5219.
The Springwater Covered Bridge Road is located in Waushara County, between County A and Portage Road, just west of Saxeville.
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29th annual Tri-County Threshermen’s Show held June 9-11
Chris Cutts of Wild Rose operates his 1917 Steam Engine during a sawmill demonstration at the 29th annual Tri-County Threshermen’s Tractor Show at Veterans Park in Plainfield.
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