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With their mission calling them to serve, the congregation of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sauk Prairie took the prophecy of Isaiah to heart and turned the symbolic implements of war into implements of peace. On April 18, the congregation held a Sauk Prairie safe disposal event with Guns to Gardens and accepted donated guns.

The Annual Reedsburg Outdoor Club Kid’s Fishing Clinic was held at Plenke’s Pond in Reedsburg last Saturday. The club, with the help of several sponsors, puts on the event each year to promote fishing and teach youngsters how to fish. (Photos by Troy Matz)

Town & Country Home Appliance will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 at 101 W. Main St.

The ribbon cutting will start right away at 11, followed by the open house. Brats and hot dogs will be served from noon, and until supplies run out.

Reedsburg’s Butterfest will be extra special this year due to the nation’s anniversary.

This year’s festival is titled, Churning out Freedom: 250 Years of Red, White and Butter.

Most activities take place at Nishan Park, and admission is free unless otherwise noted.