Monthly Archives: May 2009

Bike Trails

Why Do YOU Ride?

May 26, 2009 – 11:11 pm

We had some wonderful biking people who rode the Sparta-Elroy State Bike Trail over the long weekend. We also found out we had a very special Women guest that is part of “TREK’S 2009 Women Who Ride contest winners”. Mary Strupp is one of the five women. She got her first new bike at age 44, completed her first triathlon at age 54, and started a new business opportunity at 64. A Milwaukee native, Mary has lived in eight states, is a mother of two, and a grandmother of four. You can follow Mary and the other 4 women stories at http://www.trekbikes.com/women/news_events/news/article/1457/2009/04/01/trek_announces_2009_women_who_ride_contest_winners/Mary motto for tackling just about anything is: Be there. Be involved. Be positive. Be happy. Future stories by the 5 women will be found at this link http://www.trekbikes.com/women/women_who_ride/

Thank you for staying with us Mary and the rest of your friends this past weekend.

We Loved your B&B, everything was VERY special ~ Mary S.

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Authors

Amish Insight- Wisconsin Author Writes in Minnesota

May 18, 2009 – 10:31 pm

The New Berlin author of five non-fiction books sharing his two decade experience with Amish, Mennonite, and Hutterites has written Anabaptists in Minnesota: Amish, Mennonite, and Hutterites, to be published in June 2009. Richard Lee Dawley, the author whose mission is to educate non-Amish about these often-misunderstood people, also leads day tours to five Wisconsin Amish and Mennonite settlements answering questions to reduce misunderstandings sometimes reinforced by the plethora of fiction books with settings in Amish settlements.The 240 page paperback book includes 20 color photographs taken on the 2008 research, and sells for $12.95 in three dozen Book World stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Signed books are available from Amish Insight, 2249 S. Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151Contact the author at dawley@voyager.net or call 262.797.1858.

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Area Recreation

Hot off the Press “Sparta Concerts In The Park”

May 16, 2009 – 10:18 pm

Sparta Evans-Bosshard park 7 pm Concerts In the Park on Wednesdays in June, July & August.
Entrance on East Ave. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy music under the stars! In case of inclement weather, concerts, will be held at Sparta Meadowview School.
June 3 Sparta High School SHE-vocal Jazz-Jazz Band
June 10 Studebaker 7
June 17 Community Band & Choir
June 24 Greg Balfany Jazz Sextet
July 1 451st Army Band
July 8 Orange Bloosom Special
July 15 Ladies Must Swing
July 22 Ring of Kerry
July 29 Grumpy Old Men
Aug 5 the Executives
Aug 12 Tom Pease
Aug 19 DeCapo Band
Come and have fun and Support Sparta!
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Authors

Local Author writes Book on Amish

May 16, 2009 – 1:06 am

Local author and entrepreneur Kathy Kuderer has written a book based on her experiences of working with the Amish community in the Cashton, WI area.
The book, which is titled Down A Country Road with the Amish, is named after her gift shops and tour business. “Down a Country Road”.
The book features the history traditions and customs of the local Amish community, as well as Kathy’s experience of building a business working with the Old Order Amish over the past 15 years.
The new book shares everything from what an Amish home is like, to courtship and marriage practices, as well as clothing styles, schools and more.

For more information about Kathy Kuderer’s book or business call 608-269-0033.

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Golfing

Golf Wisconsin Weekend

May 9, 2009 – 5:35 pm

20% off lodging with a two nights stay with this special.
Looking for an excuse to get away with friends for a golf weekend? Take advantage of the sixth annual Golf Wisconsin Weekend, May 30 and 31. Sparta’s River Run Golf Course is just a few blocks from the B&B. 18 Hole Facility, Open to the Public. Par 3 Located at 1210 E. Montgomery Street. Call (608) 269-3022
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Biking

Bike to Work Week May 11-15

May 8, 2009 – 10:14 pm

Be Green and Be Fit…Ride your bike to work!
Stop by the Sparta Chamber Depot and get your Green-To-Go Pass! Register to win a prize by bicycling to work!
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Authors

Author stays at our B&B, and Writes Article

May 8, 2009 – 10:09 pm

Author stays at our B&B, and Writes Article
Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sparta, WisconsinFranklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast is a beautiful Queen Anne located in Sparta, Wisconsin, the biking capital of America.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1707629/franklin_victorian_bed_and_breakfast.html?singlepage=true&cat=8

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