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It was a busy weekend with the annual Fall Art Tour going from Baraboo
through Spring Green and the Dodgeville area to Mineral Point. People said
things started right off Friday afternoon with good crowds and Saturday was
tremendous. One artist said she had complaints because there wasn't
enough parking by her studio while another said she had a huge line of people
waiting to buy things. By Sunday crowds had dispersed by quite a bit,
but there were still enough people around to keep things hopping almost the
entire day. Now, with the tour running from Baraboo to Mineral Point while
things were dying down a little on Sunday around here, they may have been
busier at the starts and finishes. Above, Dodgeville's Karen Fitzsimons,
takes a break from showing off her works to chat with former Dodgeville
residents Luther and Joyce Johnson with Sheila Marmorstone (who brought
her a salad for lunch) at left. Karen's studio is her home on Clarence Street
where acrylic paintings and abstract assemblages are featured.
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Sunday was a beautiful fall day with temperatures in the high 50s. The
weather for this week is supposed to be very nice, sunny and little chance
for rain with the weekend looking great!
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Congratulations to the Dodgeville-Mineral Point girls cross country team
on winning the SWC championship Saturday at Prairie du Chien. Now
comes sectionals with the girls looking to make the trip to state for the 19th
consecutive year!
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The boys cross country team didn't fare too badly at conference either,
taking third but missing second by only one point.
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Monday evening was our "Best of" reception where we handed out
awards to all the businesses who were named "Best" by our readers. Several
of the winners were first timers with many of the "old reliables" staying on
top. For a look at all the winners and many who were mentioned, check out
the special section in this week's issue. There are "Thank you" ads and photos
from a lot of the winners, along with a complete listing. If you see our
own "Shelly Roh" she's the one mostly responsible for that production!
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This Saturday is the annual "Halloween Street Party" in downtown
Dodgeville. There will be a free movie at 12:30 - sponsored by Dodge
Theatre, followed by games for the youngsters - sponsored by Dodgeville
merchants, a haunted house - sponsored by 5th Dimension of Hollandale -
a bounce house - sponsored by Mueller Implement and photos with Sophie
the Circus Monkey, - sponsored by Lands' End.
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Also that same day, in the morning, will be the annual Mineral Point
Kiwanis and Library Halloween costume judging contest and movie at 10
a.m. at the Mineral Point Library. The annual Halloween Parade in Mineral
Point will be on Halloween (31st) Friday evening.