25th Anniversary of “Fragments” Vietnam Tribute

An important day at the Highground in Neillsville Saturday September 14th - the 25th Anniversary of “Fragments”, one of the most inspirational Vietnam Veteran tributes.

The program will begin at 2PM and include Tom Miller, the Highground founder, guest speakers, and the “Fragments” sculptor along with music and a Huey helicopter. See the event poster here 25th Anniversary Fragments

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Cheese and Heritage

Two big annual celebrations are being held in Clark County this weekend July 13th to 15th - Colby Cheese Days and Neillsville Heritage Days.

On Main Street in Colby you will find an ATV pull, a tractor pull, midway rides, street dances, a cheese curd throwing contest, parade, and of course free Colby cheese and lots of great food.  The Chariots of Cheese Races - 5K/10K races, 5K walk/run and 1 mile kids run - are being dedicated to Jamison Kampmeyer, a fallen Colby firefighter. Sign up for the races can be found here Chariots of Cheese

In Neillsville head over to Schuster Park for three days of music, food and fun.  There will also be an Antique Appraiser, Bed Races, Trivia Walk, baseball Tournament, and a 1 mile/5 K run. See all the events and times here Heritage Days

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Abbotsford Factory Keeps Sewing

A local man finds a way to get financing and buy the factory he worked in and saved 61 jobs. Story by Glen Moberg, Ashland Current.

A rural central Wisconsin man is being hailed as a hero for keeping the factory he worked at from shutting down, and putting 61 people out of work.

Dan Hannula walks the floor of the Abbotsford factory that's been his second home since 1976, "All of our product comes in on the north end of the building here and we have basically three production lines that run the length of the plant," he says.

Women sit behind row after row of humming sewing machines, and cut fabric as it rolls out of industrial quilters. They're making draperies, bed spreads, and pillow cases for hospitals and the biggest hotel chains in the world, like Days Inn, Super 8, Howard Johnson, Ramada, Wingates, and more.

Hannula says they do a lot of business -- 200 properties a month..

Full Story Man Buys Wisconsin Factory To Save The Jobs

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In Clark County Business Is Thriving

Clark County businesses are growing even in these tough times.  Article from the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

Go ahead, you can call it a comeback. Sheila Nyberg sure is.

I interviewed the executive director of Clark County Economic Development Corporation twice in the past two weeks about business development in her county. She gushed about how well Clark County has rebounded from the Great Recession, a positive trend she said she began seeing clearly in her area last July.

She used words and phrases like "comeback," "booming," "furious pace" and "growth" in her conversations with me and in the CCEDC annual report released this month.

Full Story Business Desk: You can call it a comeback

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Events in Thorp

Looking for some weekend activities? Head to Thorp and join in the fun.

Hungry? Sunday March 11th is the Annual Smelt Feed at the American Legion Hall. Enjoy this once-a-year feast.

Support your firefighters and dance the night away. Saturday March 17th is the Annual Firemen's Ball at Cindy's Banquet Hall.

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Support the American Legion Hall

February 11th American Legion Post 73 is hosting a Silent Auction and Dinner at the Legion Hall in Neillsville beginnng at 5PM. Come out and show your support for our veterans and have a good time.

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Holiday Events in Clark County

Friday November 25th Santa will be making appearances all over Clark County to bring in the Christmas season.

Thorp will be hosting the 4th Annual Chamber of Commerce "Hometown for the Holiday.

In Neillsville Santa and Mrs Claus will be at the Lighting the Christmas Tree at 6PM in Sniteman Town Square. Enjoy caroling, horse drawn wagon rides, refreshments and have your picture taken.

Greenwood will have the Lighting of City Hall Park 5PM-7PM including sleigh rides.  Santa will be stopping by here too.

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and have great holiday weekend. 

27th Annual Bicycle Tour

August 4th-7th is the Highgrounds 27th Annual Bicycle Tour.

There will be six routes from 180-350 miles. Starting points are Appleton, Hayward, Madison, New Richmond, Racine and Dubuque, IA. Riders may join at any point. Arrive Sunday at Noon at the Highgrounds for ceremony and picnic.

More details or to join in The Highgrounds Bicycle Tour

Camping on Lake Arbutus

Want to head in the wilderness and put your tent or RV between the trees close to a beautiful lake? The Russell Memorial Park & Campground in the Town of Dewhurst would be the place for you.

Over 200 campsites and a boat launch are here, and there are many more ammenities: picnic areas, play areas, flush toilets, fishing and trail access, laundromat, beach, shower houses, convenience store to name a few.

Find more information for reservations and permits, and a downloadable brochure at the Clark County website Clark County Forestry and Parks Russell Memorial Park and Campground

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Wisconsin Outdoor Report as of September 17, 2009

Wisconsin continued to experience some unseasonably warm and mild conditions in the last week, with no additional rainfall. Most of the state has now gone without measurable rainfall so far this September. Current fire danger has risen to moderate statewide, and a number of wildfires have been reported in the last week. Fall color is picking up with the Department of Tourism Fall Color Report (exit DNR) now listing about half a dozen northern counties at between 25 and 50 percent peak colors. Fall officially arrives next week with the autumnal equinox on Tuesday.

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