fall attractions 2013 tourism special supplement

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A cooperative publication of:

COURIER PRESS

CLAYTON COUNTY REGISTER

NORTH IOWA TIMES

GUTTENBERG PRESS

FRETAKEON

Area

Fall 2013


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Page 2 Area Attractions 2013

Elkader area attractions include parks, museumsClayton County is home to numerous parks and recreation

areas that can be enjoyed year-round. Following are some popu-lar destinations located near Elkader.

Osborne Park, 29862 Osborne Road, ElkaderThe Osborne Park is located 5 miles south of Elkader on

Highway 13 and features at Native Wildlife Exhibit, walkingtrails, open shelters, Nature and Welcome Center and gift shop.The park also has a new playscape that includes a tic-tac-toeboard, checkerboard and building blocks. Several special eventsare planned annually at Osborney, including Heritage Days,

which takes place the second full weekend in October.

Motor Mill Historic Site , 23002 Grain RoadHidden in the Turkey River valley, the Motor Mill Historic

Site is a peaceful natural area that features a six-story limestoneouring mill and four related stone buildings dating from thelate 1860s.

Turkey River Park , 220195 Strawberry Point RoadLocated on the east edge of Elkader, Turkey River Park oers

the perfect place to start a canoe or kayaking adventure. Witheasy access to the Turkey River, canoeists can enter the river andspend the day canoeing to Motor Mill or Garber. Plan on spend-ing nearly two hours on the river in order to get to Motor Milland almost six hours to get to the quaint town of Garber. Both Twins Kylee and Zachary Stone, grandchildren of Larry and Margaret Stone

Elkader, and Don and Jean Storms, Clayton Center, explore a colossahollow log thats part of a new playscape at Osborne Nature Center.See ELKADER ATTRACTIONS cont. on page 3

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ElkaderThe best place in NE Iowato shop, play, eat and stay!

Aug. 31 - Sep. 2 Motor Mill Historic Site TourSeptember 7: Battlefield Band: Forward with Scotlands Past 7:30 PMSept. 14 - 15: Motor Mill Historic Site TourSeptember 26: Opera House Players present

Copacabana musical comedy. 2:00 PMSept. 27 - 28: Opera House Players present

Copacabana A Musical Comedy. 7:30 PMSept. 28 - 29: Motor Mill Historic Site Tour, Elkader

www.claytoncountyconservation.orgSeptember 29: Opera House Players present

Copacabana musical comedy. 2:00 PMOctober 3 - 5: Opera House Players present

Copacabana musical comedy. 7:30 PMOctober 10: Witches Night Out 5- 8 PMOctober 12 - 13: Heritage Days at Osborne

Conservation CenterOctober 13: Whistlin Bit Saddle Club 65th

Annual Trail RideNovember 2: Keystone Barbershop Chorus Fall ShowNovember 29-30: Opera House Players present

Christmas Classics on the Air 7:30 PMNovember 30: Elkader Chamber Holiday

Retail Open HouseDecember 1: Opera House Players present

Christmas Classics on the Air 2:00 PMDecember 2: Opera House Players present

Lori Line and Her Fab Five:Born in Bethlehem 2013 Holiday Tour

December 14: Kelly Lords ChristmasElkader Opera House

For information about a particular event, contact one ofthese sources: Toll free: 866-334-2857; 563-245-2857

[email protected]

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oats have beautiful views of Northeast Iowas limestone blusforests, and wildlife. A large shelter is also available for familypicnics and other similar functions.

Joy Springs Park , 37771 Alpha Ave., Strawberry PointLocated along Joy Springs Trout Stream, Joy Springs Park is

a great destination for any trout angler. Just a short drive westof Strawberry Point, Joy Spring covers approximately 90 acresof rolling forested land. Campers and sherman lucky enoughto discover this park will nd land and water seldom botheredby people. Within the park is a large shelter and ve primitivecampsites.

Friedens Park 16723 Chariot Rd, ElkaderThis small park is ve and a half miles northwest of Elkader

across the Turkey River from Big Springs Trout Hatchery. Thispark oers rough camping, canoe access and picnicking.

Pony Hollow Trail Hwy 13 S, ElkaderIn 2005 the Clayton County Conservation Board lime-

chipped four miles of an old railway bed that began in ElkaderIowa. Today Pony Hollow Trail is used as a hiking, biking, walk-ing, snowmobiling, and horseback-riding path. Along the traithere are three interpretive signs that explain the topographytrees, and wetlands that can be seen throughout the trek. PonyHollow Trail can be utilized throughout the year and is 4 milesin one direction with a round-trip excursion at eight miles.

ELKADER ATTRACTIONS cont. from page 2

Osborne Heritage Days are held the second weekend in October. Manyparticipants dress in pioneer-era costumes.


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While Strawberry Pointmight be most famously knownas the home of the states larg-est piece of fruit, it also boastsa thriving museum with theareas most expansive collec-

tion of dolls and miniatures.The Wilder Museums volun-teer board and small sta worktirelessly to attract visitors andengage the community in their

work. Recently, they unveiledan eort that will preserve oneof their most beloved displaysfor years to come.

Three recent StarmontHigh School graduates cre-ated a glass and wood displaycase for a 1920s miniature

farm lovingly crafted years agoby Father Robert J. Spahn, apriest who served the Straw-berry Point area. Realizing theneed for the case, former mu-seum director Angela Beekencontacted Roger Reed, anindustrial tech instructor atStarmont, to ask if one of his

Students hammer out solution for preserving display

students might be looking for

a project. Reed immediatelythought of Ethan Parker, whoagreed to take on the projectafter discussing it with his in-structor.

Ethan designed the 4x4-foot case but when it came toactually building it, he knewhe needed help. He called on

fellow students Alan Hayes

and Elliott Moses. The trio,all 2013 Starmont graduates,nished the project beforethe school year ended. Thecase is deceptively simple inappearance. The model farmsits on a table-like base; thehinged cover enables access to

the display for cleaning and

repair purposes. Theres alsoa hidden touch of whimsy:The boys axed a plaque withtheir names to the undersideof the display.

Recent Starmont graduates Alan Hayes, left; Eliott Moses, center; and Ethan Parker, right created a display case fothe 1920s miniature farm exhibit at the Wilder Museum in Strawberry Point.

See WILDERcont. on page 7


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SeeANTIQUES cont. on page 6

Elkader is the desintation for antique lovers. The town hasseveral shops lled with yesteryear gems. Heres a look at justa few.

If you cant nd a treasure at Turkey River Mall, youre notlooking hard enough. The shop oers a dizzying array of an-tiques, gifts, crafts and primitives displayed over 14,000 square

feet of space. Owner Becky Dietzler estimates that upwards of200,000 individual items are available for purchase.

We have everything here, she said. Theres so much vari-ety and I believe thats whats made us so successful. We appealto lots of dierent people.

The numbers support Beckys claim: More than 139,000 cus-tomers have walked through her doors since she started keepingtrack in July 2005.

People come from everywhere, Becky continued. A cus-tomer once traveled all the way from California just to buy atramp art-style china cabinet that she saw on our web pages. Itreally is amazing to learn how people nd their way here.

Recently, a woman from Guttenberg stopped in on the rec-ommendation of a co-worker.

My friend asked me if I ever shopped in Elkader, and myrst reaction was Elkader? Really? the woman said. But thisplace is incredible.

Beckys vendors share her customers enthusiasm for thestore.

I do really well here, said Shirley DuCharme, who sold an-

tiques in Wisconsin before leasing two spaces at Turkey RiverMall. The trac is amazing.

Located at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets, the build-ing that houses Turkey River Mall was originally a hotel. Itopened for business in 1897 and operated until around 1978.

A gentleman once told us that the alley door here was thebusiest door in town, Becky said. People would come in, goto the caf for breakfast, stop by the barbershop to chat, pass

Deborah Wall-Schmidt, co-owner of Once Was, Elkader, is trying new marketing strategies like an exhibit at the 2013 Clayton County Fair.


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through the lobby and into the pharmacy where theyd order aDouble Dustychocolate ice cream with chocolate malt pow-derand then theyd do it all over again the next day.

All of the aforementioned businesses were simultaneouslyhoused at the old hotel.

The building was nearly empty when Becky and her husband,

Tim, purchased it in 2004. The upper oors hadnt been usedin years.

We bought it with another business in mind, said Tim.Some of that worked out and some of it didnt. We were think-ing about what to do next when Becky dreamed up the idea ofan antiques mall. Shes the reason for our success.

Tim handled the logistics of the renovation. The buildingwas gutted and put back together again, Tim said. It has newwiring, plumbing, air conditioning, new oors and more than 70new windows. Becky was in charge of procuring vendors.

I went to craft shows and picked up business cards or askedpeople at antique shows if they wanted to expand, she recalled.

Her strategies worked. Today, the mall has 70 vendors and a

waiting list of 20.Turkey River Mall is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. The store is closed onlythree days a year: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

In addition to Turkey River Mall, antiques are also sold atArchive and Once Was. Both are relative newcomers to theElkader retail scene. Archive, locally owned by Michelle Gif-

ford and Sara Asche, opened a year ago. Once Was opened thissummer in temporary quarters at the corner First and BridgeStreets. Owners Deborah Wall-Schmidt and her husband RogeSchmidt are renovating the former Lutz Locker building and

will eventually relocate there. Until then, the couple is exploringinnovative ways to spread the word about their business, including a recent exhibit at the Clayton County Fair.

ANTIQUES cont. from page 5

Goods from more than 70 vendors are displayed over the 14,000 square feetthat comprise Turkey River Mall, an old hotel converted into retail space byowners Becky and Tim Dietzler.


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Museum Board Member Sue Meyer said that funds for thework can from private donations and proceeds from the museums aluminum can redemption box. She added that the board

would like to consider cases for other displays as interest andfunds permit.

We need to sustain the life of these displays as long as possible, and this is the best way to do it, she explained.

In addition to its miniatures, the Wilder Museum also hasover 800 dolls on display. Other artifacts include an impressivearray of military uniforms and weaponry from every conicsince 1776. Also featured are Victorian art glass and furniture

letters from well-known public gures and hundreds of worksof art by Impressionist artist Myrwyn Eaton, a Strawberry Poinnative.

A more recent addition to the museum is a ve-story Colonial dollhouse that opens from the front to reveal 17 fully furnished rooms. The house, which took more than two years tocomplete, stands eight feet tall.

The Wilder Museum is open weekends in September andOctober, and other times by appointment.

WILDER cont. from page 4

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A mobile application for state parks developed through theIowa Parks Foundation was recently unveiled by Governor Ter-ry Branstad. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has

also developed a program, Healthy and Happy Outdoors (H20)that allows Iowans to nd more than 30 types of outdoor activi-ties at more than 1,600 state and county parks and recreationareas.

As someone who visits all 99 counties in Iowa, I can person-ally attest to not only the natural beauty of our state, but alsothe tremendous options we have here to nd healthy outdoorrecreational opportunities no matter where we live, said Brans-tad.

In addition to its state-of-the-art GPS technology, the IowaState Parks & Recreation Guide provides plenty of other toolsthat make exploring the great outdoors a breeze. Visitors candecide which park to visit by using a comprehensive list of ac-tivities or by searching for a park within a particular region.The Calendar of Events is updated in real time and will informapp users of all the upcoming events for each Park. Park rulesand regulations are a click away, which is especially helpful toanglers and sportsmen. Planning an extended visit to Iowasrolling hills, glistening lakes, or sprawling prairies is easy with afew quick clicks using the app to secure overnight reservations.

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By Molly Moser With the 2012 reconstruction of the Turkey River Bridge complete,Motor Mill Historic Site is even more a sight to behold. While thebridge is open year-round, guided tours of the mill, related buildings,and town site are available from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m on Sept. 14-15and 28-29. Knowledgeable guides bring Motor Mill's history to life,from its beginnings in the 1860s to present-day projects.

John Thompson of Elkader, John Dickinson of Dubuque, andJames Crosby of Garnavillo initiated the building of the mill, whichhad all the bells and whistles of its time. A six story structure madefrom stone quarried atop the adjacent blu, Motor Mill was driven bythe Turkey River and four turbines. Three of the turbines turned themill stones, and the fourth powered the other equipment in the build-ing. The Mill ran for just under 20 years.

Motor Mill Foundation board member Ellen Collins of rural Elkad-er explained that much of the knowledge about the Mill has comefrom old photographs of the site and the ongoing research into thejournals of co-founder James Crosby. To nd the real history, we havememory meetings where we invite older people from the area, saidCollins. During meetings, stories are told about the Mill and may trig-

ger memories from others in attendance.Almost 12,000 volunteer hours have been recorded in eorts to

preserve Motor Mill. In April, Motor Mill was awarded the Silos &Smokestacks Peoples Choice Site of the Year award, as well as theaward for Outstanding Preservation in Agriculture. These awards area testament to your spirit in making sure that others get to experiencethese sites in the future, said Candy Streed of Silos & Smokestacks.

Motor Mill: Stories in Stone

Tours of Motor Mill are given throughout September, but visitors candrive through the historic site any time of year for spectacular fal

scenery along the Turkey River. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

Visitors to Motor Mill may camp, canoe, and geo cache. In additionto scheduled tour weekends, group tours are available by appointmentMotor Mill is located on Galaxy Road, just outside of Elkader. To ndout more, go to www.motormill.org.


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by Shelia TomkinsGuttenberg will celebrate its German heritage during its

23nd annual Germanfest celebration which begins Friday eve-ning, Sept. 20, and continues throughout the day on Saturday,Sept. 21. This years line-up of musical entertainment is excep-tional from beginning to end.

Friday NightThis years event will kick o with a meal featuring roast

pork; serving starts at 5:00 p.m. in the festival tent located indowntown Guttenberg. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., enjoy livePolka music by Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen.

Dont miss the large open air market which begins late Fri-day afternoon and continues throughout Saturday. It will fea-ture many art & craft vendors with unique oerings.

Saturday EventsSaturday morning events include a 5K walk/run sponsored

by Guttenberg Municipal Hospital for men, women and chil-dren. Registration is from 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. in the east parking lotof the hospital, 200 Main Street.

The Guttenberg German Band is the centerpiece of musi-cal entertainment Saturday. The local group initiated the rstGermanfest in 1990. They will play at scheduled times through-out the day.

Other musical entertainment includes Lyle Beaver, UNIFolk Dancers, The Silbertaler Trio, Dubuque Cloggers, Ren-egade Cloggers, the Clayton Ridge State Championship Drill

Team, The Lovehandles and more.Saturday evenings headliner is Street Talk, featuring clas-

sic sounds of the 70s and 80s including rock, country and pop,with lead singer Adam Beck taking the stage at 7:00 p.m.

The celebration will have some new features as well as favor-ites from previous years. Princess Heidi and her Opa and Oma(grandpa and grandma) will circulate throughout the crowdthat day. Dont miss the Wiener Dog Dash and other family fun

activities. Horse and Carriage Rides will be available throughhistoric Guttenberg on Friday and Saturday, weather permit-ting. Youngsters will enjoy inatables, kiddie train and otheractivities.

The You Be the Judge Beer and Winemaking Contest willbe held from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Festival-goers maypurchase a ticket for the afternoon of tasting for $5. A brat-eating contest will take place at 2:30 p.m.

The main festival tent will oer Domestic and Germanbeers, including the same authentic beers served at Oktober-

Guttenberg celebrates its heritage at annual Germanfest

Folk dancers from the University of Northern Iowa are a popular at-traction at Guttenbergs Germanfest. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

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Be sure to visit the information booth the day of the festivafor time schedules and more information on activities.

Germanfest has a website: www.germanfestinguttenbergcom. Check it out to learn more about this years celebrationor nd it on Facebook at Guttenberg Germanfest.

For further details, call 563-252-3820; the oce of Gutten-berg Development & Tourism toll-free at 877-252-2323.


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By Melissa Spielbauer CombsStoneeld Historic Site is a museum of agricultural history and vil-

lage life open May 25 to October 6. The museum is located one milenorth of Cassville, Wis. Daily guided tours include the farmhouse onthe 1901 farmstead, Governor Nelson Dewey Estate and farmers storein the rural farming village.

The Cassville Car Ferry is a connection between Iowa and Wiscon-sin, taking people back and forth across the Mississippi. On the Iowaside, take Highway 52 to Millville, (south of Guttenberg), turn ontoC9Y and watch for directional signs.

Stoneeld is located on land once part of Governor Nelson Deweysagricultural estate. It was developed in the 1860s and consisted of2,000 acres. In 1936 the farm became part of the Nelson Dewey StatePark. In 1952 the Wisconsin Legislature established the State Farm andCraft Museum to be located on Deweys Stoneeld and administeredby the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Stoneeld Village opened in 1961 and now has approximately 30buildings, including a school house, blacksmith shop, rehouse, andsaloon.

In 1971 a new building, raised on the foundation of Deweys originalsheep barn, opened as the State Agricultural Museum. Today it housesWisconsins largest collection of farm tools, models, and machinerydetailing the states agricultural past.

Part of the collection is the 1900 McCormick Auto-Mower, the old-est tractor in North America and the 1932 Allis-Chambers Model U,the rst rubber-tired tractor.

Stoneeld continues to enlighten visitors about turn-of-the-centurytechnology and the agricultural community.

Horse-Drawn Days will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can step back to a time before steam engines ortractors arrived on the farm, when horses did all work. Farmers usedhorses to plow the elds in the spring, harvest the crop in the fall, haul

goods to town and transport people. Demonstrations throughtout the

Relive the past at Stonefeld Historical Site in Cassville

One display at the Stonefeld Historical Site is a horse drawn planterHorse drawn days will be Saturday, Sept. 21. Demonstrations wil

include plowing, log cutting, blacksmithing, and sorghum making(Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer Combs)

day include plowing, log cutting, blacksmithing, sorghum making, andmore.

For more information about Horse-Drawn Days or the site call 608725-5210 or e-mail: stoneeld @wisconsinhistory.org.

Take a step back in time with a wagon ride at Stonefeld HistoricalSite. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer Combs)


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by Mallory Tujetsch A ribbon of green and rocky blus, countryside elds, uniquehistorical towns and the breath-taking Mississippi, make up abeautiful scenic byway, called the Great River Road, and Clay-ton County is just one of the many stops along this breathtak-

ing journey.The Great River Road was brought into existence by federal,state and county roads that encompass the length of the Mis-sissippi River from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The path

winds along the greatest of American rivers and takes you ona ride through the heart of theMidwest 326 miles of that isIowas Great River Road. Iowasriver communities stretch fromLansing, Harpers Ferry, Mc-Gregor, Guttenberg, Dubuque,Bellevue and keeps going untilKeokuk.

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Great River Road offers ascenic Mississippi River drive

The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River in Clayton County, and takes travelers on a drive past Ingleside Park in downtownGuttenberg. (Photo by Shelia Tomkins)

Place and the Great River Road travels along the Mississippi althe way through the community. It does not matter which way

you enter the community on the Great River Road you wilbe greeted with remarkable overlooks that provide an inspiring

view of the charming river city and the nature around it.


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throw away, stated Jo Morarend in an interview with The Presslast January. Fast forward to the present: Morarend has givennew life to a building shes been renovating by opening a shopcalled Sweet Pieces.

She grew up in Prairie du Chien, Wis., where she watchedher parents ip over 50 houses. She has remodeled and restorednumerous houses herself, and for 25 years, Morarend owned andoperated an antique and upholstery shop in Prairie. She oncehad an 80-acre goat farm, where she installed 21 stanchions formilking 140 of her 365 goats. She no longer has the herd, butshe still uses goats milk to make soap. Milk is a natural mois-turizer and the goats milk has all kinds of extra vitamins, so its

good for your skin, says Morarend. She also makes soy candles,and enjoys repurposing jewelry and furniture.

Morarends interests and talents t perfectly with SweetPieces. Her handmade soaps and candles are nestled in withmany locally made or vintage items that she calls funky junk.Its a hodgepodge of everything, Morarend explains. Antique,retro, vintage just funky! She consigns jewelry and more fromlocal crafters, and renishes, repaints, or reupholsters items shends at sales.

Since the shop opened in July, Morarend says the most popu-lar sellers have been costume jewelry, found art, and sun dress-es. In the apartment-turned-shop, customers can sample local-ly roasted coee or blooming tea in the cozy kitchen, browsecollectible glassware and ceramics, and discover one-of-a-kind

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By Molly MoserLocal entrepreneur Sadie Hefel recently opened the doors to Di-

vine Current Massage and Natural Gifts, a business she says she beganwith the intention of creating a space to educate people about theirbodies, and the ability that they have to heal themselves. At Divine

Current Massage, Hefel oers a variety of massage and energy worktechniques. She also runs a unique gift shop selling natural, locally orIowa-made items.

Entering the shop is like being transported from Highway 52 tosomeplace altogether dierent. Soothing instrumental music playssoftly in the background. Exotic aromas drift gently through the air.

The separate massage room is dimly lit by warm candlelight, and onewall is covered by a large tapestry.

This feels like what Im supposed to be doing now. When I havesomeone on the table, it resonates through me, says Hefel. She be-came interested in massage therapy as an alternative method for heal-ing and enrolled in Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School in Urban-dale. Students were required to take 600 hours of coursework, butHefel went above and beyond in her calling.

I so looked forward to taking new classes, because there are so

many dierent venues for massage and energy work, she says. Bythe time she passed board exams and graduated from the two-yearprogram, she had accumulated 875 hours of coursework and clinicals.One just kept leading into another, she smiles.

Hefel was trained in many massage techniques, and taught to ad-dress specic injuries and body issues. Her menu of services includesSwedish massage, Thai massage, reexology, energy work, and more.

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She also plans to oer monthly classes to the public, like spiritual toolkit and natural health remedies for the winter months.

Divine Current Massage and Natural Gifts is located at 631 S. Highway 52 and is open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For more information, visit Divine Current Massageon Facebook, or call 563-880-7423.

Certied massage therapist Sadie Hefel demonstrates Swedish massage at her shop in Guttenberg. Swedish massages last 60 to 90minutes and Hefel recommends them for those wishing to alleviatetension or anxiety. (Press photo by Molly Moser)


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by Shelia Tomkins The Lockmasters House Heritage Museum, located on the groundsof Lock and Dam #10 in Guttenberg, is open daily from 12:00-4:00p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through the fall leaf tour season.Visitors are welcome to view exhibits that preserve the history of thecommunity, Iowas rural heritage, the lock and dam system and the

Mississippi River.The museum is located in the former house where the lockmas-

ter (or assistant lockmaster) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waspreviously required to live. The house is the last remaining lockmasterhouse on its original site on the Upper Mississippi River. It is on theNational Register of Historic Places as part of the lock and dam sys-tem.

Lock and Dam #10 in Guttenberg was completed in 1935. Therewere two houses built on the site in 1938 one each for the lock-master and assistant lockmaster. One house has been moved from thesite, but the other now serves as a museum. The Corps of Engineers,realizing the historic value of the structure, approached local citizensabout the house, and as a result, a group was formed the Gutten-berg Heritage Society to operate the house as a museum.

The museum contains many framed photos of early Guttenberg

history. In the basement is a photo display of the construction of thelock and dam and the lockmaster houses. The house is lled with vin-tage furniture, appliances, dishes and textiles from earlier eras.

A recent addition was a room that recreates the oce of the lateDr. C.W. Palmer of Guttenberg. His desk, medical equipment, medi-cine bottles and papers take one back in time to the era served by thislong-time physician.

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The Lockmasters House Heritage Museum, located on the groundsof Lock and Dam #10 in Guttenberg, preserves the heritage of community, river and rural life. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

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availability. To make arrangements for a group tour, phone 252-1531.

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By Sharon WittmanThe Upper Mississippi River Fisheries Management Station and

Aquarium in Guttenberg houses large aquariums exhibiting Missis-sippi River sh in their natural habitats along with displays showingthe history of the stocking program.

The Fisheries Management station, aquarium and a supervisor'shouse were built in 1938-39 through a local, state and federal partner-ship. Contributions from President Roosevelt's New Deal programs,the Public Works Authority (PWA) and the Work Projects Adminis-tration (WPA) were used to build a hatchery and rearing ponds. Fiverearing ponds were added on Twelve Mile Island from 1939-41. The

Mississippi River sh can be viewed at Aquarium

By Sharon WittmanOriginally built in the 1800s, Rosemary's Bed & Bath is a beautifully

restored three-story brick home, located just across the street fromthe Mississippi River. Proprietor Jane Parker oers newly remodeledsuites and rooms in a modern-comfort style with wood oors, river-side windows, and glass doors to a balcony or porch, which create ex-ceptional views. Whether you just nished a day of boating, plan to go

dancing at historic Lakeside Ballroom, or made the drive to Gutten-berg to view the autumn leaves, Rosemary's Bed & Bath is the perfectplace to relax and re-energize.

Rosemary's B&B oers free wireless internet in all the rooms. Allrooms are on the second level aording comfort and privacy. There aretwo riverview suites that are perfect for families of all ages. The PorchSuite, the Balcony Suite, the Balcony Room and the Eciency Roomcan be viewed at the website, http://rosemarysbedandbath.com.

Centrally located, you will stay within easy walking distance of res-taurants and shops. If you are one of the thousands who visit Gutten-berg solely to go shing or take advantage of the abundant river beach-es, Rosemary's is within walking distance of the newly-constructedSouth Boat Marina and only a short drive from the Bussey Lake River

Access.Jane's vision is to oer a comfortable, enjoyable experience in the

welcoming spirit taught to her by her mother - Rosemary.

Rosemary's Bed & Bath offers views of the Mississippi River

Guests are welcomed into Rosemary's Bed & Bath in style with afull wall of windows and comfortable seating for visitors to enjoy theview of the Mississippi River.

National Youth Authority (NYA) provided workers to assist in survey-ing the ponds and maintaining them for several years.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added three new ponds in the1960s and in 1971 closed the hatchery and transferred the ponds to theMississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. Two years later the refugequit using the ponds and gave the hatchery buildings to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Today the basement of the aquarium building continues to be usedfor hatchery purposes. Each spring the Iowa DNR Fish Managementeam nets northern pike from backwaters and uses them to producenearly one million fry that will be stocked in waters throughout Iowa


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By Sharon WittmanU.S. Lock & Dam #10 at Guttenberg is operated by the Army

Corps of Engineers of the St. Paul District. The system of Lock &Dams was established to maintain a nine-foot channel for navigation.

The Guttenberg Lock & Dam began operations in 1937. It is a 763-feet-long concrete dam with a lock chamber, a second utility lock, fourroller gates, eight tainter gates and a 6,000-feet-long earth embank-ment with a 1,200-feet-long spillway.

Three barges wide by three barges long can be locked through atone time. The lockman lowers a line to the deckhand in order to pullthe barge's big line up and place it over the yellow button on the land-

wall. The south end of the barges is then tied down in the same way.The deckhands on duty use ve-feet-long rachets to loosen the

cable locks to separate the nine barges that t in the locks from theback barges and towboat.

The gates of the lock chamber are closed. Then the lock operatorcloses the lower valves and opens the upper valves. Gravity raises the

water level in the chamber.The lock operator

moves the barges out ofthe lock chamber with acable and winch. The linesare then placed over but-tons on the north guidewallto secure the barges whilethe rest of the barges lockthrough. Then the towboatcaptain pushes the bargestogether and the deckhandsplace the cables over thekevels between the bargesand ratchet the cable locks

tight. And the towboat isready to leave the locks andbe on its way.

View operations atLock and Dam #10

Watch the lock and dam crew go aboutthe business of winching barges throughthe locks at Lock & Dam #10 in Gutten-berg. See the deckhands on a towboat

loosen the cable locks and separate thebarges locking nine barges through at atime. (Press photo by Sharon Wittman)

by Shelia TomkinsThe community of Guttenberg was named in honor of the

Father of Printing, Johannes Gutenberg. His iconic Bibleproduced the 1450s, was the rst major book printed withmovable type and as such became a dening moment in theadvancement of Western civilization.

Only 21 original copies of the Gutenberg Bible exist. TheGuttenberg Public Library, 603 South Second Street, is fortunate to have on display a rare facsimile version which was oneof 310 sets printed in Leipzig, Germany in 1913. Visitors areinvited to stop by the library and learn more about Gutenbergand the history of printing.

Many people incorrectly assume that the Bible was printedin German. The text is Latin, the language of the Christianchurch in that era. The double columns are printed in black

with some lines printed in red. Capital letters and headingwere ornamented by hand producing what is known as anilluminated manuscript.

Johannes Gutenberg was a native of Mainz, Germany. Thefacsimile set of two volumes on display at the Guttenberg Public Library came to this community from Mainz more than 50

years ago. Some of the pages show re damage sustained during Allied bombing of Mainz during World War II. Followingthe war, Charles Millham, publisher of The Guttenberg Pressmade arrangements to purchase the set for display here.

The Bible may be viewed dur-ing regular library hours:

Mondays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30p.m.

Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.- 6:30p.m.

Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00

p.m.Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00

p.m.

Gutenberg Bible on display

A rare facsimile of the Gutenberg Bible is on display at theGuttenberg Public Library(Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)


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Continued on page 20

By Trudy Balcom

With towns as scenic as McGregor and Marquette, you canenjoy spectacular fall colors from any sidewalk or roadside.

However, there are places where the views are especially breath-taking, and even more so in the fall.

1. Pikes Peak State ParkThe crows nest overlook view of the Mississippi River at

the junction of the Wisconsin River is one of the most spectacular autumn color panoramas anywhere in the tri-state area

The mature grove of oaks and maples in the surrounding picnicarea add to the majesty of the view. There is a concession standnearby, as well as rest rooms, a playground and picnic shelterVisitors also have access to the park campground and severalhiking trails. Pikes Peak gets very busy from late September tomid-October, so expect crowds and tra c. The park is locatedtwo miles south of McGregor, on Cty. Rd. X56. For more infor-mation, visit the Iowa DNR website.

2. Fire Point Overlook, E gy Mounds National MonumentHead to the E gy Mounds National Monument Visitors

Center, located three miles north of Marquette, on Hwy. 76

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you will be rewarded with a fabulous view of the river. The trailis two miles round-trip and takes about 45 minutes to hike. Formore information, visit the Effi gy Mounds web site.

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located about six miles south of McGregor, on Cty. Rd. X56.

Turn off at the sign for the Sny Magill boat landing. Sny Magillis the name of a trout stream that empties into the Mississippiat this location. The trail to the mounds begins at the north sideof the boat landing parking area.

The winding, level path follows along a string of moundsright on the riverbank in a quiet backwater area. Mound build-ers began their work in this beautiful spot almost 2,000 yearsago.

4. Bloody Run County ParkOnce youve visited the bluffs and the Mississippi riverbank,

head to a secluded valley along a stream located just a mile westof Marquette. Beautiful Bloody Run Creek wanders amongthe bluffs and meadows, reflecting the golden light of autumn.

Bring a picnic and your fishing rod, or take the kids to splash inthe shallows on a warm day.

5. The chair at a local restaurant, pub or wineryWhat could be better than relaxing with friends and family

while enjoying the fall color sright in town? Outdoor dining isavailable at several locations in McGregor, including McGregor

Beer and Brats Garden (Riverfront & Main St.), which over-looks the marina on the riverfront. Old Man River Restaurantand Brewery (123 A St.) has a rear screen porch, while the McGregor Cafe (211 Main St.) has an outdoor patio. Then thereis the front porch of Latinos Mexican Restaurant (213 MainSt.). In Marquette, buy a bottle of award-winning wine at EagleLanding Winery (127 North St.) and enjoy it in the adjoining

gazebo garden.

Continued from page 19

In the Marquette and McGregor area, visitors and locals alike can enjoyspectacular fall colors from every sidewalk and roadside.

For a full listing of events & attractions, visit our website:www.mcgreg-marq.org

May-Oct Daily Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage Tours; Friday Farmers Market,

McGregor; Froelich Museum Tours (closed Wednesdays); Friday Farmers Market,

McGregor

Aug 24 Mar-Mac Friends Helping Friends-5K Walk/Run, McGregor

Aug 31 Labor Day Parade, McGregor; Citywide Garage Sales, McG/Marq; Lions Club - 5K

Fun Run/Walk, McGregor; Flea Market, Marquette; Street Theatre

Hole in - the Sock Gang, McGregor (also Sep 28 & Oct 26)

Sep 14 Efgy Mounds National Monument-Bird Walks

Sep 21 & 22 Grape Harvest-Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette

Sep 27 Art of the Motorcycle, McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts

Oct 5 & 6 Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, McGregor; Flea Market by The Depot, Marquette

Oct 12 & 13 Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, McGregor; Flea Market by The Depot,

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Oct 19 & 20 Oktoberfest - Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette

Nov 1 - 3 McGregor Gun Show, McGregor

Nov 2 & 3 The Iowa Wine Trail, Marquette

Nov 9 & 10 Great River Road Wine Trail, Marquette

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Area amenities make roughing it easierBy Audrey Posten

While Labor Day often signals the end of camping season formany, some intrepid explorers rough it into the fall, partak-ing in the cooler weather and myriad of colors the change ofseason has to oer. For those camping near McGregor this fall,

the town oers a few stops where people can stock up on somenecessary amenities.

By the SpoonfulLocated at 221 Main St., By the Spoonfuloers campers a variety of food and beverage options.

Owner Katherine Ru carries 26 dierent types of bratsfrom Edgewood Locker, as well as dairy products like milk, icecream and cheese curds from WW Homestead Dairy in Wau-kon.

Ru also oers customers a selection of meat rubs, gourmetspreads, deli meats, fresh produce, wine and beer.

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McGregor Dollar PlusLocated at 330 Main St., this dollarstore oers a far-reaching selection of amenities, including toi-letries, paper products, cleaning supplies, kitchenware, as wellas an assortment of condiments and foods.

By the Spoonful offers a variety of food and beverage options.

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days, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.For more information, call (563) 873-3269.

White Wash LaundromatFor those who like to enjoy thegreat outdoors, but do not enjoy having their clothes smell likeit, a washing machine and dryer are just a short trip away. Located at 242 Main St., White Wash Laundromat is open 24 hoursa day, seven days a week. For more information, contact (563)873-2345.


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Art fairs and flea markets are fall tradition

By Trudy Balcom

Its a tradition: October weekends in Marquette and Mc-Gregor are all about the arts and crafts festival and the ea mar-ket under the bridge.

Bring your sense of fun and whimsy to town Oct. 5-6 and 12-13, and get ready to enjoy colorful, crisp fall days in Marquetteand McGregor.

Triangle Park in McGregor is headquarters for the arts andcrafts fair. Browse dozens of booths featuring the 100 percenthand-crafted work of area artisans. There is live music, chil-drens activities, food and much more.

Also take time to head over to Marquette for the ea market.Loyal vendors and customers come each year to see what trea-sures they can nd in dozens of booths.

When you need a break from shopping, you can take a fallfoliage cruise on the river with Maiden Voyage Cruises at theMcGregor Marina.

A meal or beverage at one of Marquette or McGregors manyestablishments makes the day complete.

These are also the weekends when many people in town hosttheir garage sales and churches have their fall dinners and ba-zaars, so keep your eyes open and check the North Iowa Timesand Courier Press newspapers for the latest advertisements.

McGregors arts and crafts festivals, held this year on Oct. 5-6 and Oct. 1213, are one of the areas biggest fall traditions. Once you have browsed thedozens of booths lled with hand-crafted work, head over to the ea market

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McGregors motorcycle mystique

By Audrey Posten

In Iowa, you always hear people say its at, that theresnothing here, said Carl Hexom, an avid motorcyclist, as wellas the owner of Crazy Carls Silver Dollar Saloon in McGregor.Thats true until you hit this part of the state. Up and down this

valley, with the views and scenery, the ride is second to none.Crazy Carls is McGregors go-to biker bar, and features at

least one ride each month. However, at the beginning of Oc-tober, Hexom ramps it up a bit, holding two ridesone the

Motorcyclists are a common sight on McGregors Main Street.

rst weekend of the month (Oct. 5-6) and the other the second(Oct. 12-13)in order to coordinate with the citys other falfestivities, like the arts and crafts festival.

Each mystery ride starts and ends at Crazy Carls Silver

Dollar Saloon. Hexom said the mystery does not refer to wherethe group is going, but how long the weather permits the rideto be. With good weather, Hexom said the ride includes roughly30 motorcycles.

For more information, contact Crazy Carls Silver Dollar Saloon via the bars Facebook page or by calling (563) 873-3077.

The McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts (MMCA) istapping into the areas motorcycle mystique with the exhibitThe Art of the Motorcycle, which will open Friday, Sept. 27

with an artist reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m.This special exhibit, which will be on display until Oct. 28

will feature multiple mediaeverything from paintings andsculptures to photos and collectibles.

Hexom has donated some items to the exhibit, including

some motorcycle prints and a shirt autographed by Willie GDavidson, of Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

With all the motorcyclists who ride through town and stopin here, we thought it was about time to have an exhibit, saidKathryn Mason, the MMCA summer gallery director. Its onemore thing to exhibit that relates to tourism in the community.

For more information about the exhibit, contact the MMCAat (563) 873-8912.

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Programs educate at Bald Eagle Appreciation Day

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tion Day in Prairie du Chien. The event is always held at the end of February, at the peak of the season when bald eagles can be spotted

in their outdoor habitats. For a schedule and location of programs, stop at the Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center/Prairie du Chien

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Saturday, November 2, 2 - 6 pmSupper with the Villa Louis Servants

Take part in a late-afternoon hands-on cooking workshop foradults that takes place in the Mansion Kitchen and PreserveHouse. The menu reects the ethnic diversity of the servantstaff. Reservations required.

Villa Louis - Open 7 Days a Week thru October 31 from 9:30 am to 5 pm,Guided Tours on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm

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Saturday, September 21Saturday, October 5

Saturday, October 128:30 am - 1 pm

Breakfast in a Victorian KitchenThis is a hand-on cooking workshopfor adults. Participants take a culinarytour of the late 19th century throughthe preparation and consumption of aVictorian breakfast using the foods,utensils and technology of the time.

A family style breakfast will be followed by a tour of the estate.By reservation only.

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The Carriage Classic is a stylish equine eventOn September 6-8, many people from throughout the region are

sure to attend the Midwests most elegant and lavishly appointedequine sport driving event, the Villa Louis Carriage Classic.

This year will mark the 32nd anniversary of the Carriage Classic,which is held on the Villa Louis Historic Site on St. Feriole Island,521 N. Villa Louis Road.

Some of the regions nest horses and more than 100 new andrestored carriages compete in a variety of arena and cross countryevents.

The Carriage Classic recalls the Villa Louis estates heyday as afarm for the breeding of horses for harness racing.

The Villa Louiswith much of the interior restored to its 1890ssplendornever looks better than during the late-summer equineclassic.

More than 100 drivers, their stable hands and groomsmen willcompete in a variety of classes, including obstacle courses and a crosscountry event featuring simulated hazards ranging from open waterto cork screw turns.

The Carriage Classic recalls a brief chapter in the history of the

Villa Louis, which estate founder H. Louis Dousman established in1884 as the Artesian Stock Farm. Dousman, in characteristic Victo-rian form, embraced the lifestyle of a country gentleman and beganraising ne-blooded Standardbred trotting horses on the farm, de-

veloping one of the nest stables in the Midwest.Admission for the full weekend includes tours of the Villa Louis.

Daily grounds-only passes for the Carriage Classic are also available.The Villa Louis Carriage Classic began in 1980 with a group of

local drivers gathering at the Villa Louis for a very informal driving

competition. The show has advanced over the years to become oneof the premier pleasure driving events in the United States.

Since 1985, the American Driving Society has sanctioned theshow, providing the rules and judges that o ciate the events.

For more information, contact the Villa Louis Historic Site a(608) 326-2721, visit the Villa Louis website at www.wisconsinhis-tory.org/sites/villa or visit the Carriage Classic website at www.carriageclassic.com.

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Orchard Fest, an apple-icious fun lled weekend, takes place the

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including apple slingshot, wagon rides, a petting zoo, playtime in

the Country Fun Park, apple picking and even browsing through the

Apple House retail store.

Shihatas Orchard, just outside of Prairie du Chien is a secondgeneration, family-owned apple orchard that started in 1968. Currently, they have over 20,000 apple trees located on 25 acres andabout ve acres of pumpkins. The Shihatas grow 20 dierent vari-eties of apples and harvest between 13,000 and 15,000 bushels of

apples every year.The Shihata familys goal is to provide a unique experience for theentire family that is full of good old fashioned country fun.

Besides selling picked apples, one can spend time out in the or-chard picking their own apples, hunt for a pumpkin in the areas larg-est pumpkin patch, or play in the Country Fun Park. The CountryFun Park is new this year and includes Bunnyville, a cute little townfull of bunnies; a corn box that puts any sand box to shame; a largesandbox slide; rope maze; John Deere Teeter Totter, Tractor Tire

Jungle Gym, picnic area and a petting zoo.If that isnt enough to make a trip to the orchard worthwhile, Shi

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goods plus fresh pressed pasteurized cider. One can even sample thevarious types of apples while they are in season.Orchard Fest, an apple-icious fun lled weekend, takes place the

rst weekend in October on the 5th and 6th. Lots of family activitiesare planned including apple slingshot, live music, and a food stand.

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Every September, just as theregions landscape becomespainted with the colors of au-

tumn, the Soldiers Grove parktransforms into a charmingvillage lled with visual, per-forming and culinary arts forthe Driftless Area Art Festival.Eighty select artists descendon the community and orga-nize displays of their creationsunderneath the beautiful whitetents that are arranged alongthe parks edges. A large enter-tainment tent is in the center.

This leaves a picturesque path,decorated with 150 seasonal

plants from Reads CreekNursery, to be used by thosestrolling through the festi-

val. Completing the grounds,picnic tables are scatteredthroughout, inviting event-

goers to grab a bite and enjoythe extraordinary artwork andentertainment all weekend.

This years ninth annualDriftless Area Art Festival willbe held Sept. 14 and 15 atBeauford T. Anderson Park inSoldiers Grove, at the intersec-

tion of State Highway 131 andCounty Road C. Spend a fewhours strolling through theexhibits. Taste some local fareand sip some local wines. Lis-ten to some great music. Takehome some ne art and nememories. Hours are Saturday

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The concept for the festival

was born when the CrawfordCounty Tourism Council andCommunity Development

Alternatives got together tocome up with plans to increasetourism in the county. Theyrealized the great number ofartists in the region and thatthere are very few outlets forthem.

We decided an art festivalwas within our capabilities,stated Jerry Quebe, the pres-ent event co-chair. But we

wanted to do what we couldto make ours unique from theothers. There are over 200 artfestivals in Wisconsin, not tomention those in Minnesotaand Iowa.

As it has turned out, whatsets the Driftless Area Art Fes-tival apart is its focus on theremarkable, one-of-a-kind andpeculiar.

Were not an arts and craftsfair, he explained. We acceptjewelry, pottery, woodworking,

and the kinds of media youmight nd at a fair, but we tryto fall more toward the nearts. For example, we dont ac-cept jewelry thats made by as-sembling someone elses beads.We look for the materials thatare handmade and select ex-

Perfect weather on both days attracted record crowds in 2012.

Jamie Heiden has been named the "People's Choice Award" winnefor three years in a row.

Driftless Area Art Festival transformsSoldiers Grove park into colorful art village

hibitors based on their distinc-tive artistic content.

The festival has grown everyyear since it began. In its rstyear, about 2,000 attendedand around $20,000 in art wassold. In 2012, over 5,300 peo-ple showed up and artists sales

were about $108,000.We started out in Sugar

Creek Park in Ferryville. We

chose that location because ofits proximity to Highway 35,but as our attendance grew,

we also grew out of that loca-tion, Quebe said. We pickedthe new location because it hasample parking, a pavilion onthe grounds and a campgroundnearby.

In addition to the sheer sizeof the fest, the event has also

grown stronger in terms of ar-tistic caliber.

These people are profes-

sionals. Theyre the real deal,Quebe added.For each festival, 80 artists

are selected by a jury, com-prised of local professionalartists and the Art FestivalCommittee. In recent years,there have been 100 to 110applicants. Among the 80 cho-sen, 20 to 25 percent are newartists each year. This pushesapplicants who may not be ac-cepted to go back and reexam-

ine their work, thus improvingthe quality of the exhibitions

year after year.Selection begins in Janu-

ary. Artists apply by submitting four images of their workand one image of their boothdisplay, which must contain asignicant amount of art. Thejury considers the applicantsand advises artists of their se

lection, providing feedback asrequested.Jury selection is a blind

process. Digital presentationsof the work are reviewed andartists are picked based on thejurys desire to have a varietycreations at each festival. If, forexample, there are a lot of jewelry entries, they must be whittled down to a smaller numberin order to create a good balance with the other medias

Our jury takes great pride

in assuring a quality festivalOne year, we only selected 75artists because we didnt feestrongly about some of the creativity, Quebe said.

When it comes to the performing artists and food vendors, the jury takes a breakBut the committee still verymuch considers quality whenhand-picking from those inter

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ested in being a part of the fun.For the entertainment, the festival focuses mostly on music,

but it has showcased regional poets and theatre groups and isopen to other ideas. Usually four performers are chosen.

For the food and drinks, seven culinary artists are pickedto sell their products at the fest. More or less may be welcomedbased on attendance estimates. Indulgences sold have included

wine, beer, coee, pastries, crepes, and wood-red pizza as well asvarious mouth-watering entrees from the Dog House and Craw-ford County Restorative Justice booths.

We ask all of our food vendors to provide organic compo-nents and we really stress locally grown, Quebe noted.

Aside from the adult fun, the KidsArt Gallery tent is a populardestination at the fest. The work of students from all parts of theDriftless Area is displayed, and awards are distributed to rst-place winners in three age groups. The rst-place artwork is thensold at a Spring Gala auction each May, with 100 percent of theproceeds going back to those kids school art programs.

In addition, young artists attending the festival are encouragedto create art in the Kids Creativity Zone.

To help cover the current $65,000 budget associated with thefestival, artists pay jury and booth fees and food vendors pay aportion of their proceeds back to the committee.

Of course, sponsoring partners cover a great deal of the costs aswell. In addition to CDA being a founding partner, Peoples State

Bank is a presenting partner that has been assisting since the rstyear. The village of Soldiers Grove and the Soldiers Grove Com-munity Development Corporation sponsor the artists receptionprior to the fest. Wisconsin Public Radio is a publicity partner.

Furthermore, the Art Festival Committee of about 20 peopleand other local volunteers give 3,300 hours of volunteer timethroughout the year toward the fall event.

We have a very dedicated group which takes on the variousresponsibilities, Quebe stated. We manage to be organized andaccomplish things when they need to be done. These are just goodpeople. Of course, were always looking for more volunteers.

So as you consider fall destinations, keep in mind that theDriftless Area Art Festival promises to add a splash of culture to

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ART FESTIVAL, from page 27

Join historic gures from Villa Louis past for an evening oftrick or treating among costumed interpreters during the annu-al Halloween at the Villa Louis event, Saturday, Oct. 19. Treatsand souvenirs such as arrowheads, Native American braceletsand pencils will be handed out to children who visit the manybuildings at the Villa Louis. Historic facts and stories will also

be told by the interpreters.Last year, Michael Douglass, the former site director, wasdressed up as a soldier at the block house, we had a nun andpriest stationed in the fort, and we had two witches at the Bris-bois House who gave some kids a good scare, said Susan Wit-ters, a spokeswoman at Villa Louis.

Halloween at the Villa Louis is held from 6 to 8 p.m. Allyoung participants should report to the visitors center rst,and workers will direct them along a luminary-lit path to thedierent buildings. There is a small fee per family for the event.

Everyone wants an older house in which to tell ghost stories.This is just a good time trick-or-treating with stories both realand for fun, Witters said.

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tegic location near the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Prairie duChien is the scene of many events of national signicance, beginningwith Marquette and Jolliets visit in 1673.

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