19 April 2023

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Lakes of the Kettle Moraine

Lakes of the Kettle Moraine


Lakes of the Kettle Moraine Accessible fishing pier, trail to dam, and shoreline fishing opportunities are within the recreation area. Paved launch for canoes and small boats. No gas motors allowed; electric trolling motors are allowed. State park vehicle admission sticker is required. Expect to catch: bluegills - abundant, but small; crappies - occasionally the highlight of the fishery; largemouth

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Can’t Miss: Campbellsport Firemen’s Picnic & Parade

Can’t Miss: Campbellsport Firemen’s Picnic & Parade


Can’t Miss: Campbellsport Firemen’s Picnic & Parade If you are looking for something fun to do while you are in the Kettle Moraine area over the Fourth of July holiday, take a drive to the scenic Village of Campbellsport located just west of the forest. The Campbellsport Fire Department’s (CFD) annual picnic and parade are always celebrated on July 3 and 4, and everyone in the village

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Let’s Go to the Fair!

Let’s Go to the Fair!


Let’s Go to the Fair! If you are visiting the Kettle Moraine State Forest this summer and are looking for some fun family entertainment outside of the woods, check out one of the nearby county fairs, which stagger their runs throughout the warmest season. The state forest borders three counties that all host fairs in the summer months. Each multi-day festival offers games, rides, food

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Kettle Moraine Area Campgrounds

Kettle Moraine Area Campgrounds


Kettle Moraine Area Campgrounds campground. The campground is centrally located in the state forest and provides easy access to the 33mile bridle trail which traverses the length of the forest. There also are two loop trails, the 2.5-mile Crooked Lake Loop and the four-mile Forest Lake Loop. All horse riders 16 years and older must have a state trail pass while using the designated bridle trails

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Rose Mary Lackas

Rose Mary Lackas


Rose Mary (Brill) Lackas, age 87, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Campbellsport after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma.Rose was born on May 4, 1935, in Ashford to John and Mary (Zweck) Brill. She married the love of her life, Don Lackas, on September 3, 1955, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Ashford.Rose filled her life with music, family and community. Growing up, she enjoyed singing and playing music with her parents, sister and brother. Rose sang in the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church choir for over 50 years. She also shared her love of music with her children. Every family vacation included campfire sing-a-longs and rowdy renditions of “My Red Wagon” during car rides. While her husband, Don, served with the Campbellsport Fire Department, Rose helped establish the CFD Auxiliary in 1980. Rose was an active part of the Christian Women’s Society and she volunteered at the St. Matthew’s Parish Center for many years. She also donated many hours of her time with the annual St. Matthew’s Fall Festival and CFD 4th of July Picnic.Rose is survived by her loving husband, Don, of 67 years; her 11 children, Bonnie (Terry) Debroux, Mary (Rod) Baumhardt, Sharon (John) Schwartz, Judy (Rick) Sarauer, Donna (Peter) Schmidt, Kay (Dave) Hensen, Lisa (Steve) Hensen, Carol (John) Mitton, Amy Lackas, Bill (Amy) Lackas and Jim Lackas; 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Eileen Petri, Rita Lackas; and many nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Rose Ann Brill and Agnes Kattevold; brother, Jim Brill; son-in-law, Merlin Soyk; niece, Sue Stanaway; and other family members.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 20, at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, E. Main St. Campbellsport. Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate and burial will follow in St. Matthews Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to time of Mass at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made SSM Health Cancer Center in Fond du Lac, who gave her strength and laughter for over nine years and SSM Health Hospice Services in Fond du Lac for providing compassion to her and her family. (https://www. ssmhealth.com/donate/wisconsin/agnesian-healthcare-foundation) Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with Guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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Party on the Pavement in Kewaskum

Party on the Pavement in Kewaskum


Party on the Pavement in Kewaskum Wisconsin’s Biggest Tuesday Bash is in Kewaskum on June 20 It’s not often that an entire village shuts down on a Tuesday just for the-heck-of-it, but this year, on June 20, the Village of Kewaskum and its residents will be whooping-it-up all day in celebration of their annual festival: Party on the Pavement. “It’s the best party on a Tuesday in

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About the Forest

About the Forest


About the Forest Trail” that ran through the Northern Unit from north to south. The Northern Unit’s glacial features set the ground work for wide diversity of biological communities and the geographical position of the forest adds to this diversity. The Northern Unit is situated along the “tension zone” which runs in a diagonal path from near Eau Claire to northern Milwaukee. The tension

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William Joseph Mayer

William Joseph Mayer


William “Billy” Joseph Mayer, 33, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital from injuries due to a motorcycle accident. He was born in Fond du Lac on August 19,1989, the son of Michael and Lori (Bassill) Mayer. Billy was a 2008 graduate of Campbellsport High School, where he was active in football, baseball and wrestling in which he was a State Champion. He was a 2013 graduate of UW LaCrosse, where he was a three-time All American in Wrestling HWT. Billy was employed at Greymont in Marblehead. He loved hunting and fishing, but mostly just being outdoors. Very important to Billy was the time spent with family and friends.Those left behind to cherish Billy’s memory include his parents, Mike and Lori; fiancée, Jennifer Mozuch and her son, Alek; sister Kim (special friend, Mark) Rowe; brother, Tim (special friend, Emily); nephews and niece, Braelon Allen, Devin Neal and Nevaeh Neal; grandmother, Joan Bassill; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.Billy was preceded in death by grandpa, Norbert Bassill; grandpa, Charles Mayer; grandma, Patricia Moon; cousin, Nick Martiny; and uncle, Larry Martiny.Visitation will be Sunday, April 23, from 3 p.m. until time of mass at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, W1562 County Road B, Eden.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, Eden. Rev. Mark Jones will officiate and cremation will follow the traditional service.Twohig Funeral home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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Kewaskum’s Independence Day Celebration

Kewaskum’s Independence Day Celebration


Kewaskum’s Independence Day Celebration Fireworks will be held at dusk on Saturday, July 3, at River Hill Park, located between Parkview Drive and Riverview Drive in the Village of Kewaskum. The rain date is July 4. The village allows folks to lay down blankets and tarps to reserve viewing spots as early as 6 a.m. on July 1, so if you have the ability to plan ahead, you better! The hill