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Open house January 9, 2020 for property owners in Cedar Creek/Cedar Lake floodplain

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December 18, 2019 - Washington Co., WI  – Washington County is hosting an open house for property owners on new floodplain mapping changes coming for the Cedar Creek/ Cedar Lake area.    There are over...
Christmas cookies

Rosemary Butter Sandwich Cookies with Orange Blossom Water Buttercream Filling | By Ann Marie Craig

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Washington Co., WI - Rosemary is the perfect foil for the sweet buttercream. Mmmmm. Wouldn't you love these on your Holiday cookie plate? Christmas is coming, and at Century Farmhouse that used to mean baking...
PRD annual meeting 2019

VIDEO | Rebroadcast of the annual PRD meeting, Aug. 28, 2019, at Town of...

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August 28, 2019 - Town of West Bend, WI - There was a huge turnout Wednesday night at the Town of West Bend Town Hall for the annual Protection & Rehabilitation District (PRD) meeting. A...
Century Farmhouse

A little history on Century Farmhouse | By Ann Marie Craig

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August 4, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - Century Farmhouse is a real place.   In 1885, my great-grandparents, Charles (Carl) and Anna Wagner, purchased a farm and hand-built log home on property in Washington...

Obituary | Edward G. “Porky” Bergmann, 81, of Big Cedar Lake

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July 29, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Edward G. “Porky” Bergmann, 81, of Big Cedar Lake, former resident of Slinger, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Froedtert Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, surrounded...

Timmer’s on Big Cedar Lake – 1953 Folk Art by Beryl Timmer

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July 7, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - In October 2014 a hand-painted mural by Beryl Timmer was rehung at Timmer's Resort. The mural depicts some of the common items around the property...
W Sheriff

Child drowns in Big Cedar Lake | By Washington County Sheriff

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July 4, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - On July 4, 2019, at 2:05pm, Washington County Deputies along with Lifestar Rescue and Slinger Fire Department were dispatched to an address in the 4900 block of...

Century Farmhouse Notes: A Neighborhood Parade Celebrates the 4th! | By Ann Marie Craig

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July 4, 2019 - West Bend, WI - The sun is shining on the chairs lined up along Wagner Lane and Kenny Drive, and excitement thrums through the late morning air. Red, white, and blue...

Stay alert! Turtle crossing season in Washington County

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June 3, 2019 - Washington Co., WI -  Watch out for turtles. Had my first rescue of the season Sunday. Maybe he's totally got this all figured out but I just felt the need...
Century Farmhouse

Making peat pots for Mother’s Day | By Ann Marie Craig at Century...

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May 8, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI -  In just an hour or so, you can create unique and inexpensive packaging for a small gift, perfect for the little treat you're giving Mom...
Springtime wreath by Ann Marie Craig

The Sunday Project – A springtime wreath from the Century Farmhouse woods |...

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April 21, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI -  A pretty springtime wreath made with twigs and branches foraged from the Century Farmhouse woods and fields, this pretty wreath will grace the front door...
Big Cedar Lake, PRD

PRD reviews possible survey questions for boaters on Big Cedar Lake

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Feb. 25, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - The District Committee for the Big Cedar Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District met February 11 to start the process on a possible boat/water survey on...
Ice and snow

The icy sidewalk-driveway dilemma. What is your strategy?

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Feb. 10, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - Mother Nature is to blame for this and there are just no two ways about it. Last week after a polar vortex moved through southeastern Wisconsin there...
A successful day of fishing at the 20th annual Nabob Prairie Rider Fisheree! Thank you fishermen/women.

Winners from annual Nabob Prairie Riders Fisheree

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Jan. 11, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - A successful day of fishing at the 20th annual Nabob Prairie Rider Fisheree!     Walleye Brad Handel 24 ½ Aaron Sterman 24 ÂĽ   Bass Aaron Nadelhoffer 18 Aaron Nadelhoffer...
Polar Bear Plunge on Big Cedar Lake

VIDEO | Polar Plunge 2019 on Big Cedar Lake | By TnF Videos/Rachel...

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https://vimeo.com/309017644 Jan. 1, 2019 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - The ice 3 to 4-inches thick for the 6th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Big Cedar Lake. Video courtesy TnF Videos/Rachel Womack. There were 27 brave souls...
Timmer's Resort on Big Cedar Lake has been sold

Timmer’s Resort has been sold

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Dec. 14, 2018 – Big Cedar Lake, WI – There's a new owner for Timmer's Resort on Big Cedar Lake. It was August 23, 2018 when the story ran on WashingtonCountyInsider.com that George Prescott and his wife...
Timmer's Resort on Big Cedar Lake

Timmer’s Resort at Big Cedar Lake | By Barbara Johnson

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Dec. 8, 2018 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - In 2015 Barbara Johnson published a book about Timmer's Resort. 'Timmer's Resort at Big Cedar Lake ...a journey through time.' The hardcover coffee table book is filled...
Timmer's Resort on Big Cedar Lake

Timmer’s Resort at Big Cedar Lake | By Barbara Johnson

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Dec. 1, 2018 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - In 2015 Barbara Johnson published a book about Timmer's Resort. 'Timmer's Resort at Big Cedar Lake ...a journey through time.' The hardcover coffee table book is filled...
Timmer's Resort

Timmer’s Resort at Big Cedar Lake | By Barbara Johnson

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  Nov. 30, 2018 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - In 2015 Barbara Johnson published a book about Timmer's Resort. 'Timmer's Resort at Big Cedar Lake ...a journey through time.' The hardcover coffee table book is filled...
Timmer's bakery/smokehouse

History Note: Summer Kitchen at Timmer’s Resort | By Barbara Johnson

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Nov. 29, 2018 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - The Timmer Bakery/Smokehouse (summer kitchen) was an important asset to the Timmer Hotel and Resort in its early years.       The bake oven allowed the staff to prepare...