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Editor’s Column Dean S. Acheson

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Welcome to the Northwoods

he Northwoods that frames northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan is a great place for a visit, whether it’s for a day or two, but especially so for an extended stay as you get to know the lay of the land and its people. Beautiful scenery is coupled with lots of opportunities for recreation.

You can explore thousands of miles of marked trails. Fire up the ATV/UTV and go riding, peddle the road or mountain bike to places just beyond the horizon, or slap shoe leather (or composite thereof) on any number of paths.

The month of July is typically warm to very warm. Well, we have thousands of lakes to cool you off. The vast majority of boat

launches don’t have fees, and those that do are very reasonable.

The large chains of lakes are popular and draw lots of cruising pontoons filled with family and friends.

July is also festival crazy in the Northwoods. Arts and crafts shows abound everywhere; county fairs begin to bloom this month also. We can’t think of a weekend in which there isn’t a festival or similar event within a short drive.

The beauty of the lakes and forests and the critters that inhabit the woods inspire our local artists. Stop by a shop or gallery and take a piece of the Northwoods home with you! It won’t take long to fall in love with the outdoors. It’s easy to see the Milky Way at night; to hear loons, coyotes and perhaps wolves vocalize their presence; and to feel the lack of tension.

We’re happy to welcome you to the land they call Up North!

Inside this Issue

Editor’s Column..................................................................................................................................................................................................................Pg. 4 St. Croix Rods.......................................................................................................................................................................................... Inside Front Cover Iron County Lodging.............................................................................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Noah’s Ark Waterpark.......................................................................................................................................................................................... Back Cover

Golf Special...........................................................................................................................Pg. 62

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Counties Covered in this issue Burnett County..........................................Pg. 8 Forest/Langlade Counties.................. Pg. 11 Iron County.............................................. Pg. 15 Lincoln County....................................... Pg. 19 Marinette.................................................. Pg. 24 Oneida County....................................... Pg. 26 Polk County............................................. Pg. 40 Price County............................................ Pg. 41 Sawyer County...................................... Pg. 43 Shawano................................................... Pg. 49 Vilas County............................................ Pg. 52 Washburn County................................. Pg. 60 U.P. Michigan........................................... Pg. 65

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July 15-17 Grantsburg – World Championship Snowmobile Watercross: Over 100 competitors on snowmobiles, food, fireworks, street dances.

July 20-24 Webster – Burnett Co. Fair: 715-866-7635 or cbcfairorg.

July 20-24 Danbury – Fur Trade Rendezvous: Period skills demonstrations; food, sale of goods; wild rice pancake breakfast Sunday.

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At Grantsburg

World Championship Snowmobile Watercross in action

RANTSBURG – The thrill of racing a snowmobile on open water – and sometimes having that sinking feeling – will be experienced by racers at the 2016 World Championship Snowmobile Watercross races, Friday through Sunday, July 15-17 at Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg.

The Grantsburg Hockey Association will host the International Watercross Association-sanctioned races on Memory Lake, which will feature over 100 top competitors from the United States and Canada, each hoping to capture the world champion honors and a large cash purse.

Sleds reach up to 85 mph, and the ovals competition defies all logic when considering heavy snowmobiles are on open water.

Competition also includes antique sleds.

Watercross competition begins Friday with IWA racing action starting at noon. Racing continues at 9:30am on Saturday and Sunday, ending around 5pm Sunday with the grand finale, a 6-sled, 8-lap Pro Open thriller, which determines the 2016 world champion.

There’s lots of family fun along the lake at vendor, food and beverage booths, displays, wrist-wrestling competition, street dances Friday and Saturday night featuring top-name regional bands, and a grand fireworks display over the lake Saturday at dusk. Camping for tent, camper or motorhome is available.

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Air show at Burnett County Airport SIREN – Start your day off right with a pancake breakfast and then enjoy all the events at the annual Gandy Dancer Fly-In/ Drive-In Show Saturday, July 23 at the Burnett County Airport.

Admission is free.

Breakfast is from 7-11am at the airport, and later there are brats, tacos and sandwiches on the menu from 10am to 1pm.

The main attraction is the Gandy Dancer aerobic show at noon, but there are also airplane rides, skydivers, bounce house for kids and demonstrations of remote control planes.

The 5K trail run/walk registration begins at 7:30am at the airport or pick up a form at ERA Parkside Realty in Siren.

The airport is located at 7410 County Road K in Siren. For more information, visit gandydancerflyindrivein.com.

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Discover fascinating life of the fur traders during Fur Trade Rendezvous

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ANBURY – Check out the annual Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous set for Wednesday-Sunday, July 20-24 with plenty of opportunities for families to have fun and learn about that historic period in the late 18th Century and early 19th Century.

When the original fur traders packed their canoes with precious furs and began the arduous journey north after the long cold winter at Forts Folle Avoine, their destination was Grand Portage.

Once there they could relax as they took part in the rendezvous celebration.

Today, in an authentic re-creation at Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park, more than 100 fur trade camps will fill Sayer’s Field and Trader’s Row. Hours will be 10am to 4pm Wednesday-Saturday; 10am to 1pm on Sunday with a special wild rice pancake breakfast set for Sunday, 8am to 12:30pm.

There will be demonstrations of period skills including black powder shooting, archery and tomahawk throwing. Tasty food prepared in the fur-trade era manner is a treat. Goods offered by the traders include period clothing, furnishings, camp gear, trade silver, animal skins, jewelry and a fascinating variety of other utilitarian and decorative items.

The Historical Park is a living history site with two fur trade posts, North West Company and the XY Company reconstructed on the actual site known to be active from 1802-05, along with an authentic Ojibwe Indian Village. More information about the park is available at theforts.org.

Relive history during . . .

The Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous Wednesday thru Sunday • July 20 thru 24 Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 pm.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HAWK, KNIFE, BLACK POWDER SHOOTING & ARCHERY COMPETITIONS Demonstrations • Shop In Trader’s Row • Period Games

WILD RICE PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sunday, July 24 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Park open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., thru September 4; September - call or check website

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• General Admission – Adults, $10; 6 to 17, $6; 5 & under, FREE; Family with 2 children, $28; Seniors, Students, Military with ID, $8 • Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast – Adults $8; 6 to 12 $4; 5 & under, FREE • General Admission including Breakfast & Tour Combo – Adults, $15; 6 to 17, $11; 5 & under, FREE; Seniors, Students, Military with ID, $13

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park 715-866-8890 • 8500 Co. Rd. U Between Danbury & Webster, WI

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The Lumberjack Steam Train is a ride back in time

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AONA -- Back in 1916, the world ran on rails. The mail, food, clothes and all of the essentials of life in the Northwoods were delivered by a train. The products of the Northwoods were also delivered by trains. Logs were hauled to the sawmills and lumber to meet the needs of a growing society all were delivered by rail. Railroads and steam engines were the “hightech” of the day.

We can’t travel back in time, or can we? The Lumberjack Steam Train is still operating in the Northwoods, and a ride in one of the vintage rail cars pulled by the Vulcan steam engine can give you the feel, the smells and with a little imagination, you can travel back to that time, 100 years ago, when the Vulcan was built and started earning its keep hauling freight and passengers.

July 8-10 Wabeno – SteamUp Days: visitforestcounty. com.

July 14-16 Mole Lake – Jeep Jamboree USA: July 16 Crandon – Summerfest: 10am to 5pm, City Beach.

July 16 Antigo – Garden Tour: July 16 Laona – Lumberjack Steam Train Cowboy Reenactment: Outlaws rob the train!

July 27-31 Antigo – Langlade Co. Fair: July 28 Antigo – Water Carnival Play: Peaceful Valley Park.

July 30 Crandon – Kentuck Day Festival & Klassic Car Show: Downtown Crandon.

The 1916 Vulcan steam engine, Old 4-Spot, now known as the Lumberjack Steam Train, was built 100 years ago, and has been on the job faithfully since the day it left the Vulcan factory. These days, however, the Lumberjack Steam Train carries passengers from the depot on Highway 8, in Laona, to the Camp 5 Museum Complex.

While at Camp 5 enjoy the excellent logging museum, a working blacksmith shop, and the petting zoo. The Green Treasure Forest Tour explains modern forestry, and if you like to shop for unique items, try the Cracker Barrel Gift Store. The open-air restaurant will be serving, and this year, enjoy a piece of birthday cake to help celebrate the 100th Birthday of the 1916 Vulcan steam engine.

This year, a nine-acre corn maze is planned, and from the air, it will look a lot like the Lumberjack Steam Train!

The train leaves the depot four times a day, starting at 11am with a run every hour and the last trip leaving at 2pm. When the summer season ends on August 20, it will only be a short wait until the fall season begins on September 3 and continuing on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1.

A special time is when the cowboys visit Camp 5 on July 16 and October 1. The cowboys will be wearing vintage clothing, riding beautiful horses, and be careful, they may even rob the train!

Over 400 Vehicles!

Recently the Lumberjack Steam Train has been selected as one of the Top 10 Natural Attractions of the Midwest by Agapevoyage. com. There is a membership program that helps support this unique attraction that offers membership advantages you might like to check out.

A visit to their website can answer most of your questions and give you more information at: lumberjacksteamtrain.com. To contact the Lumberjack Steam Train, call 715-674-3414 or e-mail to: info@ lumberjacksteamtrain.com.

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Trailside Hideaway campground opens

AONA – A new campground welcomes ATV/UTV enthusiasts and others to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the wealth of recreation opportunities and attractions in the area, with easy access to the ATV/UTV trail.

Trailside Hideaway campground, open year round, is located on the Nicolet State Trail and the Rat River in the National Forest.

From there, owners Chad and Stephanie Belland say, you can enjoy your favorite trail activities: ATV/UTV, snowmobiling, walking/ running, bicycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and much more.

Each campsite is spacious and private, and has a picnic table and fire-pit. The restrooms, shower house and laundry are expected to be ready by early July. They plan to have a store, office, activity area, water hook-up, electric and dump-station.

The campground is located one mile south of Laona on Highway 32 to Runny Waters Road. For more information, call 715-8890380 or visit trailsidehideaway.com.

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Bunda pursues wooden boat restoration with passion

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RANDON – A Crandon man is working tirelessly to keep the iconic wooden boat – well represented by Chris-Craft, Garwood and others -- a welcome sight on northern Wisconsin lakes and elsewhere.

Steve Bunda is a restoration expert – one of the few professional Boatwrights around who can do a complete restoration on these boats of yesterday. He’s passionate about his business, Bottoms Up Antique Boat Restoration that keeps these precious boats running in good condition.

The work takes place at his immaculate 5,000-squarefoot workshop just a couple miles from his home on Lake Lucerne. An 8-ton traveling bridge crane allows him to flip boats bottom up so he can work on them easily and safely.

“Our specialty is Chris-Craft runabouts and utilities,” he said. They were made from 1926 to 1963 at which time Chris-Craft switched to fiberglass construction. “We also do work on other wooden boat manufacturers, such as Garwood, Hacker-Craft and Century.”

Keeping it special “Each of these special boats is handmade,” Bunda said. “Each boat is a little different. Each has a soul.”

And a voice.

The low, meaty rumble from the 6-cyclinder flathead engines is as sweet and recognizable to wooden boat aficionados as the distinctive sound of a Porsche or Masertati roaming the roads is to a motorhead.

Craft 17-foot Deluxe purchased in 1990 and a 1936 Chris-Craft 19.5-foot Custom runabout that he also restored. Since then, he’s acquired several other Chris-Crafts. His early restoration work got noticed.

“Then people started asking me to start working on their boats,” he said. From there, a boat restoration business bloomed. He closed down his Lake Country Remodeling business and went full-time boat restoration, moving to Crandon eight years ago with his wife. He was familiar with the area as his family was third-generation summer residents there. He built the shop about 10 years ago.

Restoring requires time Restoring a wooden boat is no easy task. Foremost is informing the client about the extent of work needed, the cost, and finding out what the boat will be used for: at the lake cottage, for boat shows, as a family heirloom, or for investment purposes.

Unknown problems can lie under the gleaming varnish that covers the mahogany planked boat. After a thorough inspection, including probing for weak boards with an ice pick, Bunda starts with the foundation of the boat – the bottom. Manufacturers of that era figured if customers got 7-10 years without needing repairs of the bottom, they were doing well.

“The bottoms originally had canvas between the inner and outer layers.” The canvas soaked up moisture and kept the wooden surface tight.

Today, Bunda swears by 3M’s 5200 marine adhesive sealant that doesn’t require soaking of the boat.

“The look of the wood boat never really goes out of style,” he said. With their rich, full grain mahogany exteriors, sleek lines and gleaming chrome, they could be in an art museum. They’re often used as props for high end product advertisements.

After the boat bottom is restored, any topside work is undertaken. That might include plank replacement, along with rechroming of hardware and restoration of gauges. (There are few gadgets in these boats, however.)

Today, wooden boats can still be seen carving a wake across the lake. The ride is smoother than fiberglass boats in choppy water because the boat bottom flexes, Bunda says. Most wooden boats still have their original engines.

It can take up to a year to do a full restoration with new wood, stain, varnish – a dozen or so coats -- interior work and restored original engine.

“There are no shortcuts to perfection,” he says on his website, antiqueboatrestoration.com.

Wooden boats from that era are classified as antiques if manufactured before World War II; those afterward are classics (up until about 1965). There are reproductions of some wooden boats.

The results can be breathtaking, even drawing a crowd when the owner stops to gas up the boat.

Bunda’s own 22-footer, named “Laurie Beth” for his wife, took first place in the Antique and Classic Boat Society event held in Lake Geneva a number of years ago.

“Half of our customers or more have family heirloom boats purchased new by a great uncle or grandfather,” he says. Many saw limited water time as they were used only when families were on vacation in northern Wisconsin.

Bunda first two wooden boats were a 1946 Chris-

Bunda says owners of these classics and antiques feel a real responsibility to maintain the vessels in pristine condition so that future generations can enjoy seeing them.

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LUMBERJACK STEAM TRAIN to The Historic Logging Camp!

2016 Season

June 23 - August 20

Mon - Sat • Closed Sunday Open Rain or Shine Train Times: 11am, Noon, 1 & 2 pm

2016 Special Events

Cowboy Reenactment: July 16 & Oct 1 Fall Festival: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1 Haunted Slaughter House: Sept 17, 24 & Oct 1 Celebrating 100 Years of the Vulcan Steam Engine 1916-2016

• Logging Museum • Blacksmith Shop • Forest Tour • Country Store & More!

5068 U.S. Hwy. 8 & 32 | Laona, WI | (715) 674-3414 On the National Register of Historic Places

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Iron County Loon Day -Art/craft show and much more MERCER – Come join the fun and feather your nest with great finds at Mercer’s 36th annual Loon Day Art/ Craft Show on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 9am to 4pm, downtown Mercer. There’s a street dance with music by The Ted’s on Tuesday night, Aug. 2 in front of Heart of the North, also.

Loon Day showcases over 250 vendors, selling original arts and crafts ranging from birdhouses, to paintings, to photographs and much, much more.

In addition to the art/craft show, there will be a flea market, live music, sidewalk and bake sales, face painting for kids, food, demonstrations and the Mercer Lions’ dunk tank and food booth at the Century Pocket Park. The awardwinning Lakeland Barbershop Chorus will be performing from 11am to noon in front of Heart of the North.

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July 11 Mercer – Culpepper Merriweather Circus: 5pm & 7:30pm show times. Carow Park.

July 21-23 Gile – Rollin’ Iron Bike Fest: Food, drinks, raffles, street bands, poker run.

July 29 Aug. 14 Hurley – Iron Co. Heritage Days: Parade July 30.

July 30 Mercer – Garden Tour: 10am to 4pm, self-guided. 715476-2389.

Aug. 3 Mercer – Loon Day: Art & craft show, loon calling contest (12:30pm), food, dunk tank.

Aug. 4-7 Saxon – Iron Co. Fair: ironcountyfair.org.

Aug. 6 Mercer – Turtle River Duck Race: 11am festivities start with duck race at 1pm. Rugger’s Landing.

Adult and children can rev up their vocal chords and try to win trophies at the famous – and always entertaining! -- Loon Calling Contest at 12:30pm, also in front of the Heart of the North.

5K Color Fun Run/Walk Held in conjunction with Loon Day will be the 5K Color Fun Run/ Walk sponsored by the Mercer Leo Club, a youth affiliate of the Mercer Lions Club.

The event starts at 8am at the MECCA cabin, 4686N Fierick Road, Mercer. Donation of $5 per participant is appreciated. For more information, call or text Ravin at 608-290-1949 or visit mercer.k12.wi.us.

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Let Hawk’s Nest guide you to best paddle, float water

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AGLE RIVER – The Manitowish River is an enjoyable trek for quiet water canoeists, kayakers and fishermen. No one has a more intimate working knowledge of the Manitowish than Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters. But their knowledge of the best places to paddle and relax on Northwoods water routes doesn’t stop there.

Decades of outfitting experience by owners Dave and Sue Pucci help ensure a pleasurable time exploring the Wisconsin, Manitowish, Trout, Bear and Flambeau rivers as well as the Rainbow and Turtle-Flambeau flowages.

Kayak, canoe, tube, raft and canoe trailer rentals are available at each of their two convenient bases in Vilas County – on Highway 70 East between Eagle River and St. Germain, and on Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters.

They can accommodate large groups as well as families. Trips range from 1-3 hours (pack a lunch and picnic along the way) to all-day and overnight, or you can opt for the six-day, five-night wilderness high adventure trip.

trips. Their shuttle service will take you either to the starting point on the river or back to the base camp where you left your vehicle securely behind.

Outfitting trips The complete outfitting trips include food and gear. One of the favorite places for overnight trips is the famed Turtle-Flambeau Flowage – said to mimic the Canadian experience. For canoe camping information on the Turtle-Flambeau, contact their Manitowish Waters location.

Abundant wildlife including eagles, loons, ospreys and deer can be seen along the way. Excellent fishing is found on the Wisconsin and Manitowish rivers and the two flowages.

For the Eagle River base call 715-479-7944 and for Manitowish Waters 715-543-8585, or 800-688-7471 year round. Open seven days a week, 9am to 5pm. For more information, visit hawksnestcanoe.com or e-mail info@hawksnestcanoe.com.

Canoeing Enjoy the most popular 2-3 hour trips or 1-hour trips. These trips include a 17-foot or 19-foot aluminum canoe, 17-foot Old Town 169 or Old Town Penobscot canoe, paddles, life vests and shuttle.

Kayaking Experience faster trips in open cockpit solo Old Town Otters, 2-person Old Town Loon 160Ts or 15 or 17-foot solo touring kayaks. The 2-3 hour trips or 1-hour trip include the kayak, paddles, life vests and shuttle.

Tubing & rafting They have 2, 6 and 8-person rafts in addition to tubes for 2-3 hour

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Lincoln County Brigadoon announces ‘Out in the Country’ fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warriors

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RIPOLI – Mark your calendar for the “Out in the Country” event that will pair tasting of Brigadoon’s delicious wines with a fundraiser for our U.S. military veterans. It’s scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6 at Brigadoon Winery in Tripoli with hours from 10am to 4pm on the beautiful winery grounds.

“We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a beautiful day,” said a winery spokesperson.

There will be arts and crafts booths and food on the winery grounds. Relax on the deck with a deli tray and a bottle of wine or beer. Enjoy the tasting of their award-winning wines and have some gourmet ice cream with a delectable slice of cake.

This event is being held in conjunction with their annual fundraiser for veterans. Admission is $20 for adults 21 and older. ID will be required. Those under 21 admitted free. Tours of the winery will not be held that day.

Half of the admission fee and 10 percent of all wine sales that day will go to the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA).

WWIA serves our nation’s combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing worldclass outdoor sporting activities as a means to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors.

Proceeds will directly support WWIA events at Camp Hackett, 410 bountiful acres of land located approximately 20 miles from the town of Phillips in Price County.

Brigadoon is located at 2170 Clifford Rd., Tripoli, off Highway 8 West. Call 715-564-2280 if you need more information about the fundraiser.

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July 9 Gleason -- Mud Bogs: Lions Park.

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July 9 Merrill – Tractor Pull & Antique Tractor and Car Show: Merrill Festival Grounds: Noon – antique tractor pull and antique tractor & car show; 6pm main event tractor pull. Merrill Festival Grounds.

July 20-24 Merrill – Lincoln Co. Fair: Fairgrounds. Animals, 4-H projects, rides, food, main stage entertainment.

July 30 Tomahawk – Timber Shrine Benefit Water Ski Show: 8pm, Kwahamot Bay. Aug. 3-6 Tomahawk – Antique Outboard Motor and Boat Show: 8am to 5pm, SARA Park.

Aug. 5-6 Tomahawk – Street Sales/Sidewalk Sales: Wisconsin Avenue and North 4th St. Aug. 5-7 Merrill – Softball Tournament: Co-ed tournament.

Traditions Consignment Antiques Home Furnishings

214 West Wisconsin Avenue Tomahawk, WI 54487

715-224-2240 TraditionsEtc@hotmail.com

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Take in a free ‘Music on the River’ concert

OMAHAWK -- Tomahawk’s Music on the River (MOR) is celebrating its ninth annual summer concert series this year.

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OPEN DAILY AT 11 AM Happy Mon-Fri Half Price Drinks hour 2-5 PM Rail & Tap Beer

Weekly free concerts are held Wednesday nights from 6-8pm at Veterans Memorial Park. Concert attendees are invited to come by car, foot or boat and bring lawn chairs, picnic suppers and coolers. SARA Park’s indoor arena will be used in the event of rain. The July schedule and artist lineup are as follows: • July 6: Hip Pocket: 10-member band playing classic rock, R&B, contemporary big band and so much more. 2016 WAMI nomination.

• July 13: The Jimmys: Award winning 8-piece band featuring horns, guitars, dynamic keys and hot rhythm section. Nominated for 4 WAMI awards in 2016.

• July 20: The Del Rays: 4-piece band playing classic rock & roll from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

• July 27: Johnny and the MoTones: Hailing from Wausau, this group brings the best in blues R&B with soul.

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Lincoln County Fair announces grandstand entertainment

ERRILL – Bring the family to the 128th annual Lincoln County Fair in Merrill for hours of fun and excitment. Fair dates are July 20-24. There will be animal judging, midway thrills, exhibits, entertainment, carnival rides, food and grandstand entertainment.

Admission to the fair is free. The fairgrounds are located on the east side of Merrill, 2001 E. 2nd Street.

Grandstand entertainment -- All shows start at 7pm unless otherwise noted. There is an admission fee with children under 5 admitted free.

Wednesday, July 20 -- Sound Exchange 7-8:30pm - An A-cappella ensemble performing a range of favorites from oldies and classic rock, to country and Top 40.

Thursday, July 21 -- Caroline Kole - This 18-year-old is a rising country music performer from Florida who has been performing since age 10. Most recently she was the opening act for Reba McIntyre.

Friday, July 22 -- Hotel California - Original Eagles Tribute Band Saturday, July 23 -- US FMX National BMX/Moto Cross stunt show Sunday, July 24 -- LCFA Demolition Derby (6-8pm.)

Beer tent -- All entertainment begins following the close of grandstand entertainment between 8pm and 8:30 pm nightly.

Wednesday, July 20 – America’s Party Band - Local 5-piece band from Merrill playing a mix of Classic Rock, 80s and 90s.

Thursday, July 21 - TBA Friday, July 22 - Geoff Landon - Country music performer from the Milwaukee area who has been a fixture of the fair since 2002.

Saturday, July 23 - Hyde -- 5-piece classic rock band from the Fox Cities.

Sunday, July 24 - Ripple Effect -- 3-piece country and classic rock acoustic band from West Allis. Will play two shows from noon5pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Marinette County Calendar

July 9 Peshtigo – Communitywide Rummage Sale: July 8-10 Marinettee – Logging & Heritage Festival: Stephenson Island. 5K run, crafters, parade, car show, fireworks on Saturday.

July 16 Marinette – Garden Walk: 9am to 4pm, self guided tour of private and public gardens.

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July 27 Peshtigo -- Movie in the Park: Free movie, Badger Park. Show begins at dusk.

Aug. 6 Marinette – Art in the Garden: 9am to noon. Harmony Arboretum, N3890 County Hwy. E. Aug. 11 Marinette – Prairie Walk: 6-8pm. Harmony Arboretum, N3890 County Hwy. E.

Logging & Heritage Festival features lumberjack shows MARINETTE – The sixth annual Marinette Logging and Heritage Fest will be from 10am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday, July 8-10, with events held on beautiful Stephenson Island, Marinette.

The festival celebrates the legacy of the lumbering era and the history, heritage and growth of the area. A free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes from Angeli’s-Menominee to Stephenson Island both days so parking will be easy.

Friday events Take the family to Friday night’s free movie on Stephenson Island, which kicks off the weekend of fun. The Minions movie will be shown on a large pavilion screen at dusk. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and enjoy the show! Popcorn and light refreshments will be available.

Friday’s line-up also includes a fish boil and Menominee Nation Dancers from 3-7pm at Red Arrow Park.

Saturday events: The Ella Smetana 5K Memorial Run/Walk begins at 8am Saturday at the Welcome Center. The “River Cities Charity Ride,” with a parade of motorcycles, leaves at 10:30am through Main Street and down Riverside Avenue. Saturday night, enjoy the fantastic fireworks show at dusk.

Special attractions include the Great Lakes Timber Show from Hayward with shows at noon, 3pm and 6pm Saturday.

Sunday Sunday events include the parade at noon down Riverside Avenue, with the local high school band and several Shrine motor groups.

Rediscover the car of your dreams at the Riverside Car & Bike Show from 1- 4pm Sunday on Stephenson Island.

And more There will be food vendors, interactive exhibits, arts & crafts vendors, games and inflatable bouncers for the kids, carriage rides and adult sporting events. Be sure to visit the Logging Museum and take time for children’s crafts, genealogy information, tree identification and displays by the WI Trappers Association, all in the information tent.

Enjoy the sounds of “Senior Moments” and “Goodfellas” on Saturday afternoon and the “Outlaw’d” at 7pm Saturday night. “The Cougars” will play on Sunday afternoon.

For more information, visit marinetteloggingandheritagefestival.com.

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Calendar July 2 Cassian – Chicken

BBQ: 11am to 5pm. Food, raffles, prizes and entertainment, car show. Fundraiser for the Cassian Volunteer Fire Dept.

July 2 Minocqua – Muggy Buggy 5K & Muggy Buggy X Mud Run: 9am, Minocqua Winter Park. 715-356-3309 or minocquawinterpark.org.

July 7-10 Rhinelander – Hodag Country Music Festival: National acts on Main Stage, food and merchandize vendors, camping. 715-3691300 or hodag.com.

July 9 Minocqua – Island Art Walk: 8am to 3pm at Torpy Park and Campanile Center for the Arts. 715-892-1204 or lakelandkiwanis.com.

July 9 Woodruff – Family Fun Day: noon to 8pm at Holy Family Catholic church. 715356-5266 or holyfamilywoodruff.org.

July 15-16 Minocqua – Gem & Mineral Show: 10am to 6pm Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday. Buy, sell, trade, seminars. 715-477-2519 or lakelandgemclub.com.

July 16 Minocqua – Garden Walk & Ice Cream Social: 10am to 4pm at local gardens.

715-356-9490 or ministry-

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July 16 Minocqua -- Bear Cupboard Run: 7:30am Bearskin State Trail. Cubby Run, 5K run/walk, half marathon. 715-358-2222 or bearcupboardrun.org.

July 23 Pelican Lake – Power Boat Races: Gerrit’s Lakeview Inn. July 29-31 Minocqua – Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show: The Boathouse.

715-356-5266 or Minocqua. org.

July 30 Minocqua – Mike Ross Memorial 5K Run: 8:15am, Bearskin State Trail.

715-356-3861.

July 30 Minocqua – LdF Lions Brewfest: 1-5pm, Torpy Park.

July 30 Three Lakes – Rendezvous/Vintage Thunder Grass Drags: Aug. 3 Rhinelander – Redikulus Dae: Aug. 4 Minocqua – After Loon Delight Arts & Crafts Fair: 9am to 4pm, Torpy Park.

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Rhinelander – Oneida County Fair: Pioneer Park. Carnival, live music, games, exhibits.

Aug. 5 Minocqua – Ladies of the Lakes Quilt Show: 10am to 4pm at the high school.

Dragon Boat Festival offers fun for all ages

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INOCQUA – Colorful dragon boat races are coming to downtown Minocqua later this summer, adding a new festival event to this resort community for residents and visitors to experience. It’s one you will not want to miss!

The Howard Young Foundation (HYF) is sponsoring the 2016 Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival, with races set for Saturday, Aug. 20 on Lake Minocqua. Festival hours will run 8am to 3pm. About 30 teams as of this writing have field teams to man the eight dragon boats that will be available.

Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and one steerer in 45-footlong dragon boats will race a 300-meter straight, point-to-point course in front of Torpy Park. The International Dragon Boat

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Dragon boat racing has its roots in Chinese culture dating back some 2,000 years. Today, it’s one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world.

In addition to races, there will be entertainment, children’s area sponsored by the Northwood’s Children’s Museum, live music on stage, food and drink vendors in the food court including the Dragon Breath beer garden, souvenirs, opening ceremony at Torpy Park, parade of teams, and the awards and closing ceremony. To register and for more information, visit minocquadragonboat.com.

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ANTIQUE & CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SHOW

HOSTED AT THE BOATHOUSE ON LAKE MINOCQUA July 29-31, 2016 · Benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society

This event has raised over $120,000 to help find a cure.

Friday, July 29 - Boat Check-In Starting at Noon 6:45 pm - Wooden Boat Parade - At the Aqua Bowl Saturday, July 30 - 10 am - Viewing Begins People’s Choice Voting (Today Only) Sunday, July 31 - 10 am - Viewing Begins 1:00 pm Awards Ceremony Entertainment by: Brett & Frisk · Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 2pm FREE PUBLIC VIEWING of over 50 antique & classic wooden boats - woodie cars.

Concessions available from Boathouse Staff all day FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 715-453-4511 OR EMAIL: alh@5starupnorth.com

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Federation will sanction the races. Each boat has an ornately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail in the stern. The hull is brightly painted with dragon scales. The paddles symbolically represent the dragon’s claws.

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‘Fishing for Dollars’ contest underway THREE LAKES – Somewhere in the famed Three Lakes Chain of Lakes lurks a fish with a $5,000 price tag on its head – and all those dollars could be yours if you’re lucky enough to catch it!

The Three Lakes Fish & Wildlife Association and the Three Lakes Chamber are sponsoring the 2016 “Fishing for Dollars” fishing promotion that runs through Sept. 5, 2016.

The association released 100 tagged fish of varying sizes and species in all the chain’s lakes: Long, Planting Ground, Rangeline, Townline, Round, Island, Little Fork, Big Fork, Fourmile, Medicine, Laurel, Big Stone, Deer, Crystal, Dog, Big, Whitefish and Virgin.

All tag numbers will be randomly selected to go along with each prize awarded. One fish is worth $5,000.

Two fish are worth $500 each and 20 fish are worth $10 each. Catch any one of 77 fish for a logo cooler.

Dollars” I.D. card in advance of catching the fish. The $10 cards are available online at threelakes/fishingfordollars.com or at the following Three Lakes locations: Three Lakes Chamber office, Three Lakes Shell & Convenience Store and Sunset Grill & Convenience Store.

All registered I.D. cardholders will be entered into a drawing. First prize is $500. “Fishing for Dollars” logo coolers will be awarded to 23 individuals.

When you catch a tagged fish take a photo of yourself with the fish and remove the tag from the fish. There is no need to bring the fish in.

Bring the tag from the fish, your I.D. card, your 2016 Wisconsin fishing license, a photo (you may e-mail your photo to vacation@threelakes.com) of yourself and your catch to the chamber office for prize processing.

The chamber notes it will use your photo and name for promotional purposes.

You must purchase a “Fishing for

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Gem and Mineral Show set at Lakeland Union High School

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INOCQUA – The Lakeland Gem Club will present its 48th annual Gem and Mineral Show on July 15 & 16 at Lakeland Union High School, Minocqua. Hours are 10am to 6pm Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday. Admission is free.

The show’s theme will be “The Amazing World of Jaspers and Agates.” The show will include choose-your-own geodes, which will be broken while you watch; minerals, fossils, gemstones and specimens; handmade jewelry with Mother Earth’s colors; demonstrations and seminars, fluorescent mineral display, coins, books and wildlife education (with critters!) by the Northwoods Wildlife Center.

The public is invited to bring in their rock and fossil finds to the vendors who will be happy to share information about them. Food and refreshment concessions will be available. There will be auctions, silent auctions, kids only auctions, raffles and door prizes.

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INOCQUA – Area talent will be on display when the Lakeland Kiwanis host their annual outdoor show, Island Art Walk, at Torpy Park, from 9am to 3pm, Saturday, July 9. There will be 40 to 60 artists’ booths on the park’s upper level under the trees, across from the pavilion.

In addition, there will be a student art show indoors two blocks away at the Campanile Center for the Arts on Flambeau Street. Art will be display in the lobby and also in the “Circle in the Center.”

Recommended also are stops along the way at the Park Side Gallery on Front Street and the Minocqua Museum on Flambeau Street. At the latter, you can explore the many artifacts and displays and learn about the history of the “Island of Minocqua” and the rest of the township.

Some of the Art Walk participants will demonstrate their techniques. Well-known local musician Gregg Thomas will be performing at Island Art Walk. The Kiwanis Club brat booth will be open to satisfy any hunger pangs.

The Island Art Walk is open to both amateur and professional artists whose work is original in concept and design, plus the artist exhibiting must complete all work. The artwork includes fine original crafts, paintings, drawings, stained glass, sculpture, jewelry, decorative painting, carving, basketry, textiles, woodworking, pottery and much more.

The show will be judged and ribbons and prizes awarded to the top entries.

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Special Experiences at Wildwood Wildlife Park Special Experiences at Wildwood Wildlife Park

Interactive Giraffe Feeding Encounter

Interactive Giraffe Feeding Encounter During this unforgettable experience, you can get up close and personal with one of the largest and certainly the tallest mammals in the world. When the giraffe leans down to nibble out of your hand or steal a kiss, be sure to snap a few pictures and check out the size and beauty of their heads, with their large expressive eyes crowned by long eyelashes, and long thin lips. You’ll get to see the giraffe’s purple, prehensile tongue in action. A giraffe’s tongue can actually extend to 20 inches and is used in conjunction with the lips for feeding. The strength and agility of their tongue will amaze and surprise you! This encounter really connects people to nature. For a $5.00 fee, you’ll receive a serving of tasty giraffe treats for an experience you won’t forget.

During this unforgettable experience, you can get up close and personal with one of the largest and certainly the tallest mammals in the world. When the giraffe leans down to nibble out of your hand or steal a kiss, be sure to snap a few pictures and check out the size and beauty of their heads, with their large expressive eyes crowned by long eyelashes, and long thin lips. For a fee, you’ll receive a serving of tasty giraffe treats for an experience you won’t forget.

Animal Encounter / Nursery Wildwood offers the largest interactive petting zoo in Wisconsin. Guests love the animal encounters where they are greeted by a host of animals including kangaroo, aoudad, woodchuck, Wildwood offers the largest interactive petting zoo armadillo, ferret, chinchilla, skunk, opossum, in Wisconsin.

Guests love the animal encounters degus, sugar glider, hedgehog, and many more.

Guests can touch a tortoise, love a goat, feel athey are greeted by a host of animals includwhere porcupine, cuddle a bunny, pet a skunk, or hug a Bear Juice / Trout Feeding / Koi Feeding ing kangaroo, aoudad, woodchuck, armadillo, ferret, pot-bellied pig. Offering this sensory experience ls at Wildwood Wildlife Park is a thrill for any age. Guests love feeding the bears and chinchilla, skunk, opossum, degus, sugar glider, a bottle of the special blend juices for $1. They really enjoy this special treat. promotes a positive bond between animals people. Wildwood’s knowledgeable friendly staff hand feeding “critter crackers” to the deer, camel, sheep, aoudad, pigs, and goats. hedgehog, and many more. Guests can touch a toroment so don’t forget your camera! Another awesome experience is the Trout will help you better understand the animal world. toise, love a goat, feel a porcupine, cuddle a bunny, rainbow trout. Guests can buy Trout pellets from a feed machine and toss them It’s truly an interactive learning experience!

Animal Encounter / Nursery

entire surface comes alive with a frenzy of trout. The “New Koi” pond is home to Visitors can purchase food to feed the Koi or just sit and relax in this peaceful and

pet a skunk, or hug a pot-bellied pig.

Interactive Budgie Encounter

There is always something new at Wildwood Wildlife Park, don’t forget to visit our newest popular attraction, “The Parakeet Budgie Encounter”. Visit our walk through aviary and experience up close and personal the beauty of over 500 parakeets flying around, landing on you. Visitors may buy a “bird feed stick” and have parakeets eating right out of your hand.

Animal Feeding/Bear Juice/ Trout Feeding/Koi Feeding

Feeding the animals at Wildwood Wildlife Park is a thrill for any age. Guests love feeding the bears “Bear Juice”. Buy a bottle of the special blend juices for $1. They really enjoy this special treat. Guests also enjoy hand feeding “critter crackers” to the deer, camel, sheep, aoudad, pigs, and goats. Also check out the “NEW” Flamingo Cove and Dino Dig.

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Amphitheater Programs

Amphitheater Programs

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Daily programs are held at the amphitheater where visitors learn about various mammals, birds, primates, and reptiles. We firmly believe that a little knowledge can go a long way in cultivating respect and love for animals.

Amphitheater Programs

Daily programs are held at the amphitheater where visitors learn about various mammals, birds, primates, and reptiles. We firmly believe that a little knowledge can go a long way in cultivating respect and love for animals. That's why we work hard to provide a variety of educational programs and learning experiences at the zoo!

Zoo of the Northwoods 2nd Largest Zoo in Wisconsin!

Primate & Reptile Center

Primate & Reptile Center Featuring North American, Desert & Rainforest Exhibits. Learn aboutNorth these creepy, critters North whileAmerican, visitingDesert our reptiles, Featuring & Featuring American, Desertcrawly & Rainforest Exhibits. Learn about these Rainforest Exhibits.

Learn about these and amphibians, arthropods.

Also check out the primates creepy, crawly critters and while visiting our creepy, crawly critters while visiting our reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. come nose to nose to a lemur andamphibians, hear them while the reptiles, andvocalize arthropods.

Also check out the primates and come nose sloth’s siesta all day long. to nose to a lemur and hear them vocalize Primate & Reptile Center

while the sloth’s siesta all day long.

Also check out the primates and come nose to nose to a lemur and hear them vocalize while the sloth’s siesta all day long.

Living History School House

The One-Room Schoolhouse features artifacts with interpretive information from the nineteenth century, and the first decade of the twentieth century where a single teacher taught academic basics to all grade levels.

William E. Gardner Educational and Events Center

over 55 Years Living History School House

an Unforgettable adventure

Fun For All!

The One-Room Schoolhouse features artifacts with interpretive information from the nineteenth century, and the first decade of the twentieth century where a single teacher taught academic basics to all grade levels.

The Zoo’s New Educational Center is filled with amazing things to see and do. You’ll peer into the world of honeybees and witness honeybees performing their specialized duties to produce honey. Other activities Follow Us On: include; Artifacts, Microscopes, Conservation Corner, Amphibians, snake, lizard, arthropods, and insect displays.

• Hundreds of mammals, birds, reptiles & primates • Baby animal encounters • Easily walked landscaped trails • Otter colony with pools & slides • Beaver pond • Budgie Buddies Parakeet Encounter • Nature boardwalk • Exotic bird displays • Koi pond • Trout pond • Musky pond • Wildlife programs Dino Dig “Explore & Learn”

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• Feed Bears Giraffe Feeding Encounter “Bear Juice” • Whitetail Deer Encounter • Tamarin & Marmoset Hut • Wild Den Gift Shop • Hungry Bear Hut & Jambo Hut • Safari Train & Paddle Boats • Giraffe Serengeti • Dino Dig • Flamingo Cove • Educational Center • Living History Center

open 7 days a week, May 1st - mid october

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Daily programs are held at the amphitheater where visitors learn about various mammals, birds, primates, and reptiles. We firmly believe that a little knowledge can go a long way in cultivating Upa cLose & personaL! respect and love for animals. That's why we work hard to provide variety of educational programs and learning experiences at the zoo!

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Wooden Boat Show draws crowds to see classics, antiques

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INOCQUA – Plan to be in Minocqua the weekend of Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31 for the 24th annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show with headquarters at The Boathouse on Lake Minocqua. Admission is free The show draws more 50 antique and classic wooden boats, which are berthed at the extensive docks of the The Boathouse (when the boat owners are not cruising the Minocqua Chain of Lakes). On shore, you’ll find a “woodie” car or two, along with handcrafted canoes and boats.

Boat owners will take their timeless treasures out for a parade at 6:45pm Friday in the Aqua Bowl just before the Min-Aqua Bat water ski show. The boat show opens at 10am both Saturday and Sunday for public viewing. “People’s Choice” voting is on Saturday.

Presentation of trophies, including “People’s Choice,” is at 1pm Sunday.

The show celebrates the elegance, styling, craftsmanship and preservation of Chris-Crafts, Hackers, Gar Woods and other beautiful pieces of boating history.

Bret & Frisk will provide musical entertainment from 11am to 2pm both Saturday and Sunday. The Boathouse will have lunch and dinner specials with proceeds going to Wisconsin Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Proceeds from concessions and T-shirt sales will also benefit the MS Society. Donations are appreciated. For information, call Al Hanley at 715-453-4511 or e-mail him at alh@5starupnorth.com.

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Chicken BBQ, car show set at Cassian FD

Gallery hours: Thur–Sat 11am–5pm Wed (summer)

Exhibitions | Events | Education

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CASSIAN – The annual Cassian Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ fundraiser will be Saturday, July 2, with serving from 11am to 5pm at the department grounds.

In addition to the food, there will be raffles, prizes, entertainment and a car show celebrating 25 years. Registration is from 7-10am in eight classes along with a motorcycle class. Spectator voting continues until 2pm. Trophies awarded at 2:30pm.

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Top Image Scheer’s 2016 Lumberjack Show lineup, from left: Josh Passolt, Caleb Graves, Brody Fischer, Zach Ray, Jesse Ahrens and Darby Hand.

Bottom Right Image Scheer’s 2016 Lumberjack Show lineup, from left: Darby Hand, Caleb Graves, Josh Passolt, Zach Ray and Brody Fischer.

Bottom Left Image Caleb Graves takes third place in the 2015 Lumberjack World Championship Boom Run event

World-class athletes perform in Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows

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OODRUFF -- Ever wondered what makes a lumberjack a World Champion? Some of it may be inherent talent but mostly it’s training, training, training.

For the past 32 years, Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows have provided an excellent training venue for dozens of athletes to develop their lumberjack skills.

For many, their goal is to compete in the Lumberjack World Championships held annually in Hayward. Prior to being accepted as a performer in his show, Fred requires potential lumberjacks to meet certain athletic qualifications. Once hired the aspiring lumberjacks are trained in the various events before being allowed to perform in front of live audiences.

Training the aspiring lumberjacks has always been a key activity for Fred Scheer who says, “I really enjoy seeing these young people reach a skill level that allows them to compete.”

Spectators, young and old, often remark to the lumberjacks that having a role in Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows must be a really cool summer job. According to show manager Darby Hand, who will start his fifth season with the show this summer, “It’s not just a summer job, you have to stay in shape during the off season or you won’t meet Fred’s expectations in June when the show opens. You really don’t want to disappoint Fred.”

The team of Scheer’s lumberjacks for 2016 includes five young

men with a passion for athletics and competition. Darby Hand, who attends UW-Eau Claire, will compete in five different events at the 2016 LWC in Hayward this summer as will Caleb Graves who works for a tree service and does chainsaw carving when he’s not working for Scheers. Brody Fischer is a three-sport athlete at Winter High School and has set his sights on entering the pole climbing competition at the LWC in 2016. Even the show’s announcer, Josh Passolt is a dedicated athlete and plays forward for the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL. Often Fred’s star performers emerge champions in the LWC, as did Caleb Graves who earned third place in the Lumberjack World Championship men’s boom run in 2015.

What is the boom run? A series of seven logs is chained together and stretched between two docks, across a span of water. At the sound of the timer, competitors race across the log bridge, reach the opposite dock, circle a barrel and then run back across the same logs. The logs are loosely secured to each other and swing and roll as the racer attempts to run across without falling into the water. Speed and balance are keys to success in the boom run, and Caleb certainly has both.

The boom run and nine other events are featured in the Scheer’s Lumberjack Show that combines humor and athletic competition in a family friendly show.

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Polk County

Calendar

July 4 Amery – WapoBeartrap 5K Fun Run: July 8-10 Turtle Lake – Inter-County Fair: July 7-10 Centuria – Memory Days: July 15-17 Luck – Lucky Days: July 16 Balsam Lake – Classic Fishing Tournament: July 16 St. Croix Falls – Christmas in July: July 23 Clayton – Lions Brewfest.

July 28-31 St. Croix Falls – Polk Co. Fair: polkcountryfair.com.

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Enjoy an ATV outing in Polk County

OUNTYWIDE -- ATV and motorbike enthusiasts can find three ATV trails in Polk County that will provide hours of riding enjoyment. Polk County is in the heart of northern wilderness with beautiful scenery.

Cattail Trail runs from Amery to Almena for a total of 18 miles

of which 12 miles are in Polk County. Forests, farmlands, prairies, hills and various wildlife habitats surround the trail, which also passes through the Village of Turtle Lake. The trailhead is at Amery where restrooms and picnic areas can be found. Along the trail you will likely spot wildlife. The trail is a former railroad bed that runs across six bridges. The multi-use trail is open all year to ATVs and motorcycles, the latter spring through fall.

The Sterling Trail offers seven miles of closed loop wooden trail. Sterling Trail is open from June 1 to Nov. 15. Off road motorcycles and horses are not allowed.

The Clear Lake-Clayton Trail, another multi-use trail, is also open year round. It follows 11 miles of railroad trail. There is an ATV trail through the Village of Clear Lake. Off road motorcycles are allowed spring through fall.

To ride on the county trails your ATV/UTV or off-road motorcycle must be registered and licensed. An additional pass is required for out of state riders and is available at any DNR licensing station. Passes are good from July 1 through June 30 of each year.

For more information, call the Polk County Parks Department at 715-485-9278 or visit polkcountytourism.com.

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July 9-10 Fifield – Fifield Centennial Celebration & Community Picnic: Morvich Park.

Kiddy parade at noon; kids activities, lawnmower races, duck race, firework; Sunday is arts & crafts fair, kids games, parade at 1pm.

July 9 Phillips – Phillips Chain of Lakes Tri: 9am, Elk Lake Park. Swim, bike and run. Gift, buffet lunch, awards; free Steeple Chase event for kids.

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July 16 Phillips – Antique & Tractor Expo: 9am to 5pm, fairgrounds; Displays of antique items, demos, musical entertainment; activities for kids, square dancing, raffle, crafts.

July 30 Ogema – German Settlement History Picnic & Open House: 11am to 3pm, Yesterday House & Liberty School. Potluck picnic, hot dogs, brats and beverages provided, tours of buildings.

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Park Falls – Flambeau Rama: Carnival rides, sidewalk sales, live music, arts & crafts fair, car show, parade, games, softball tournament, and more.

Flambeau Rama PARK FALLS – With this issue we’re on the cusp of early August, and you will want to mark the calendar for the 64th annual Flambeau Rama celebration at Park Falls.

The four-day festival begins Thursday, Aug. 4 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Park Falls Festival Grounds, 310 5th Street North.

It features free live music each day, food court and carnival rides by Happy World Shows.

The sidewalk sales and retail promotions run Thursday through Saturday. The youth casting contest is Thursday at 10am, sponsored by St. Croix Rod. Also Thursday is the chalk-drawing contest from 11:30am to noon.

Events Friday included the sawdust dig and face painting, Family Fun Day games, and frog jumping contest.

Saturday activities include the arts & crafts fair, Northwoods Classic Car Show (next to Flambeau Hospital), 38th annual Evergreen 5k Road Run/Walk, “Chase the Eagle” kids fun run, flea market and farmers markets, “Kings of the Courts” 4x4 basketball tournament, bean bag toss, and pageant.

Sunday offers the big parade at noon, free swing dance lessons, dance contest at 3pm and lots more family activities to enjoy.

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Antique & Tractor Expo returns to Phillips

HILLIPS – The seventh annual Antique & Tractor Expo returns to the Price County Fairgrounds in Phillips on Saturday, July 16, from 9am to 5pm. The Price County Antique Association welcomes you with free admission.

It’s an interesting day with displays of antique items, demonstrations of corn shelling, block making, rope making and firewood processing. There will be a blacksmith demonstrating, “hit & miss” engines, antique tractors and other equipment.

Enjoy the musical entertainment from 11am to 3pm. Kids can get

free rides on the Orange Blossom Special, visit the JDJ Funny Farm Petting Zoo and have their name entered for the bike givea-way.

Everyone is invited to try the “Guess the Mystery” item contest and step up for some square dancing with caller Gary Edinger.

In addition, there will be a raffle, silent auction, bake sale, other food and beverages available on the grounds.

Crafts & vendors will also be on-site. The tractor parade is set for 3pm.

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Take a walk on the wild side HAYWARD –Wilderness Walk Zoo & Recreation Park in Hayward is a great place to take kids as they will be delighted to see all the domesticated, exotic and wild animals, attractions and fun things to do.

More than 300 animals are featured on the grounds of the 35-acre theme park. They are open seven days a week, rain or shine, including all holidays.

Parents and grandparents are more than happy to share in the fun and excitement of seeing white-tailed deer and porcupines from the Northwoods and other fascinating creatures such as the Siberian tiger, giant tortoise, camel, cougar and lemurs up close.

The white-tailed deer roam free in the park and are easy to approach and feed. There’ are baby fawns, baby lemur, baby red fox and more. Bring your camera and take lots of photos to share with the folks back home.

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July 9 Barnes -- Vatten Paddar Canoe and Kayak Races: 5 & 10 mile races. Vattenpaddar.com.

July 10 Hayward – Fly-In Breakfast Feed: 8am to 1pm, Hayward Airport.

Pancake breakfast, plane rides.

July 10 Stone Lake – Pie & Ice Cream Social: 1-3pm, Lion’s Park.

July 14-17 Hayward – Honor the Earth Pow Wow: LCO School. Music, dancing, crafts and food. Lco-nsn.gov.

July 23 Hayward – CAMBA Epic Tour: Singletrack tours from Hayward to Seeley, Cable and Namakagon. Cambatrails.org.

July 28-30 Hayward – Lumberjack World Championships: 5pm shows. lumberjackworldchanpionships. com.

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Hayward to Cable – CHARAC Art Crawl: Some 40 artists at two dozen sites.

In addition to learning about animals, visitors can feed the deer, fish and goats and pet the baby animals in the animal nursery, tour the Mystery House and can enjoy conquering the maze. Spend some time panning for gold, stroll down the boardwalk to visit the general store, blacksmith shop and other museums in Western Town or go for a walk on the woodland trail.

Tame the hunger pangs at the Crooked Creek Café, or bring a picnic (No alcohol or grills) and enjoy lunch on the grounds. Parents can herd the kids to the playground or the arcade before finishing with a trip through the gift shops.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. They have wagons you can rent.

Wilderness is considered handicapped accessible but there are no paved paths. (Natural grass, hardpan and gravel). The ticket office is open from 10am to 4:30pm. daily (the park closes at 5:30pm). Wilderness Walk is located on Highway 27, three miles south of Hayward.

Call 715-634-2893 for details or visit wildernesswalkhaywardwi.com.

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The Canoe Joust is one of the events in the Lumberjack Shows that keeps the crowd laughing.

Scheer’s Lumberjack Show grows champions HAYWARD -- If you don’t have the opportunity to attend the Lumberjack World Championships (LWC) in Hayward on July 28-30 you can see the same display of lumberjack sports by attending a Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.

In fact, you may see some of the same lumberjacks who compete in the world championships. Since its onset, Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows has been a training ground for many athletes who became world champions.

Founders of the show, Rob and Fred Scheer both claim world championship titles. Rob is a three-time world champion in the 90-foot pole climb.

Fred a four-time world champion in the men’s log roll and two-time champion in the men’s boom run.

Fred’s son Cassidy was raised in the Lumberjack Bowl where both the LWC and Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows are held. Part of Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows for 14 years, Cassidy holds three pole climbing world championships and a men’s boom run world championship.

According to Cassidy, “When you perform an event two times a day, five days a week all summer long as part of a lumberjack show, you get a lot of practice in front of a crowd. You can get really good if you put in extra time working on your personal technique.”

Dustin Beckwith, Sean Duffy (yes Congressman Sean Duffy), Roger Burger, Brian Linville and Charlie Fenton are just a few more Lumberjack World Champions who learned their skills as performers in Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows.

The LWC in Hayward isn’t the only world-class lumberjack event in which Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show performers have competed. As part of Fred Scheer’s Stihl Pro Team, Cassidy Scheer and Dustin Beckwith captured gold and bronze medals in the Superjack event at the 2005 ESPN Great Outdoor Games competition.

Fred Scheer is quick to point out that the lumberjack athletes deserve all the credit for their achievements, “I just teach them the skill, they practice and develop their own techniques – it’s really fun to watch them take off.”

Fred Scheer (center), his son Cassidy and Dustin Beckwith pose after Cassidy and Dustin win the ESPN Outdoor Games Competition. Fred has trained numerous lumberjacks to perform in his show and gone on to win various lumberjack competitions.

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Pickleball tournament on tap at Treeland Resorts HAYWARD – Guests have lots of fun at Treeland Resorts. The hosts are big on big fishing tournaments, but they also know their way around the court – the pickleball court to be exact.

They’re going to be hosting the 2016 Chippewa Flowage Pickleball Classic on Aug. 6-7 with the entire proceeds going to the American Cancer Society!

If you’re new to pickleball, you should know that pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

It combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It can be played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Players use a paddle and a plastic ball.

The tournament will include a maximum field of 80 players in an un-officiated round robin. The group will be placed in the age group of the youngest player. There are different age groups and somewhat based on skill levels. Medals will be awarded to the first three places in each division.

Registration deadline is August 1. For complete registration information go to treelandresorts.com. Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society. Mail completed registration and check to Treeland Resorts, 9630 N Treeland Rd., Hayward, WI 54843 Attn: Pickleball Tournament. For more information, contact Jeff Rankins: jeffrankins@gmail.com or call 715-462-3176

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Shawano CountRy Calendar

July 3 Bonduel – Car Show: 8am to 3pm, Village Park.

July 16 Navarino – Navarino Days: Noon to 6pm. Parade at noon, live music, auction, baseball game.

July 16 Tileda – 5K Run/Walk: 9am to noon. Shawanopathways.org.

July 21-24 Pulaski – Pulaski Polka Days: 22 bands in various locations. Parade Sunday 11am.

July 30 Embarrass – Fun Daze Celebration: 9am to 5pm, Embarrass Park. Parade at 11am, various games and tournaments, music, craft & flea market.

Aug. 6 Shawano – Mountain Bay 5K Run/Walk: Kuckuk Park. Shawanooptimistclub.org.

Aug. 12-14 Shawano – Shawano Folk Music Festival: shawanofestival.com.

Aug. 13 Shawano – Downtown Shawano Maxwell Days: shawanodowntown.com.

Embarrass River Campground and ATV Park TIGERTON -- The Embarrass River Campground and ATV Park was developed in 1998 as a model multi-purpose ATV park, which, by the way, also now welcomes UTVs. The multi-use park offers about 20 miles of terrific ATV trails that wind through the 504-acre park.

The park’s challenge area has been removed (spring 2016) in order to put in more campsites. But fear not, a new challenge area is in the works!

Trail hours are 8am to dusk. The trails are marked and are mostly hard-packed. There are some rugged sections to test veteran riders, along with a few mud pits and deep ponds for those hankering to get down and dirty!

There are a total of 48 scenic campsites, many scattered along the banks of the Embarrass River. Some of the amenities are electrical hook-ups, new shower and laundry facility, an RV dump station, potable water and firewood. (Remember, state law forbids firewood being brought into Wisconsin.) The trails are open year-round, but the campground closes around late November.

The Marathon Off-Road ATV Club holds motocross races each year at the ATV Park.

For more information regarding the park facilities and hours call 888-947-2288 or visit tigertonwis.com. The ATV Park is located one-half mile east of Tigerton, just off County Road M. Tigerton itself is located on Highway 45.

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Vilas County Calendar

July 2 Manitowish Waters – Just Tri It! Triathlon: 8:30am race start, Discovery Center.

July 8-10 Lac du Flambeau -- Bear River Pow Wow: Old Indian Village. Open to the public, admission fee.

July 14 St. Germain – Lazy Daze of Summer Festival: 9am to 3pm, Community Park. Live entertainment, ice cream socials, craft show, strawberry pie, jelly and jam competitions, petting farm, inflatables, water games and classic lawn games.

July 14-17 Manitowish Waters -- Art Show: At Community Center. Sponsored by Manito Art League July 16 Eagle River – Artarama: 9am to 3pm, Riverside Park. More than 100 artists, silent auction, live music.

July 16 Manitowish Waters – Spend the Day in Manitowish Waters: Includes Taste of Manitowish Waters: 11am to 2pm, Community Center. Sidewalk sales.

July 16 St. Germain – Car & Craft Show: 9am to 3pm, Community Park. Vintage and collectors cars, crafts, retail goods, brat fry, kids carnival (10am to 2pm).

July 23 Land O’ Lakes – Airport Day: July 28 Manitowish Waters – Wine in the Woods & Beer by the Bog: 5-8:30pm at the Discovery Center.

Themed dinner, live auction and live music. Discoverycenter.net.

July 30 St. Germain – Joe Bucher Blues Fest: 3-10pm, Community Park. Music, smoked ribs and pork butt.

Aug. 4-6 Presque Isle – Original Octoberfest: Retreat Bar. Aug. 4-7 Manitowish Waters: Midsummer Bluegrass Show: Cozy Cove. 715-543-2166 or MidsummerBluegrass.com.

Put your hands together For ‘Pig in the Pines: Bacon, BBQ & Bands’ ST. GERMAIN – The Pig in the Pines: Bacon, BBQ & Bands tradition in St. Germain has taken on a new flavor in 2016. The two-day event on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6 will celebrate everything bacon, BBQ and of course great bands with live music all day and night. Hours of Pig in the Pines are 11:30am to 10pm at the St. Germain Community Park.

Feast on everything pig including pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ, succulent ribs, pork kabobs, bacon wrapped appetizers and gourmet ham sandwiches.

Making your taste buds dance with anticipation will be these rib vendors:

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BBQ King Smokehouse, Croix Valley Foods, Pig In! Pig Out!, Pigtails BBQ Company, and Texas Outlaws BBQ. There will be kettle corn, deep-fried cheese curds and the Lions Club sweet corn also.

Enjoy activities for all ages both days including Big Kid Trike Races, a boot camp inflatable obstacle course, tasting contest and comic magician Jerry Frasier.

The inaugural 5K Bacon Dash starts at 6pm Friday, Aug. 5.

This 3.2-mile trail run/walk starts and finishes on the Pig in the Pines festival grounds and winds though beautiful Northwoods trails. The Bacon Dash is followed by a concert under the stars at the Pig in the Pines Bacon Bash. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and free admission into the Bacon Bash. Go to st-germain.com to register. For more information call the chamber office at 715-477-2205.

The musical line-up is sure to please: Friday -- Mike Schneider Polka Band noon to 2:30pm, Kyle Mertz Band 3:30-6:30pm, Road Trip 6:30-10pm; Saturday – Brian McLaughlin 11:30am to 1pm, Liam Ford Band 2-5pm, Hyde 5-8pm, and headliner Head East 8:30-10pm.

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AGLE RIVER – The upper reaches of the Wisconsin River – the “hardest working river in Wisconsin” because of its hydroelectric power generation – is also popular for paddling, floating and fishing. And, when it’s time to find equipment to rent or a fishing guide, turn to Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters.

Kayak, canoe, tube, raft and canoe trailer rentals are available at each of their two convenient bases in Vilas County – on Highway 70 East between Eagle River and St. Germain, and on Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters.

Decades of outfitting experience by owners Dave and Sue Pucci help ensure a pleasurable time exploring the Wisconsin, Manitowish, Trout, Bear and Flambeau rivers as well as the Rainbow and Turtle-Flambeau flowages.

They can accommodate large groups as well as families. Trips range from 1-3 hours (pack a lunch and picnic along the way) to all-day and overnight, or you can opt for the six-day, five-night

wilderness high adventure trip.

Canoeing Enjoy the most popular 2-3 hour trips or 1-hour trips. These trips include a 17-foot or 19-foot aluminum canoe, 17-foot Old Town 169 or Old Town Penobscot canoe, paddles, life vests and shuttle.

Kayaking Experience faster trips in open cockpit solo Old Town Otters, 2-person Old Town Loon 160Ts or 15 or 17-foot solo touring kayaks. The 2-3 hour trips or 1-hour trip include the kayak, paddles, life vests and shuttle.

Tubing & rafting They have 2, 6 and 8-person rafts in addition to tubes for 2-3 hour trips. Their shuttle service will take you either to the starting point on the river or back to the base camp where you left your vehicle securely behind.

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Abundant wildlife including eagles, loons, ospreys and deer can be seen along the way. Excellent fishing is found on the Wisconsin and Manitowish rivers and the two flowages.

For Eagle River base call 715-479-7944 and for Manitowish Waters 715-543-8585, or 800-688-7471 year round. Open seven days a week, 9am to 5pm. For more information, visit hawksnestcanoe.com or e-mail info@hawksnestcanoe.com.

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Mark your calendar for the World Championship UTV & ATV Derby EAGLE RIVER -- Elite racers, amateurs and professionals from all over North America, will be returning for the second annual Trig’s Smokehouse World Championship Side x Side UTV & ATV Derby on Friday through Sunday, Aug. 19-21.

There will be three days of intense championship stock and modified racing for all classes on a challenging closed course track as well as oval racing. It will take all the skills and stamina possible for racers to win, as well as a test of the machines themselves as they soar over the jumps and around the tight turns of the course. Every racer will be striving to become a World Champion.

There will be $1 hot dogs, beer and soda available both evenings at designed times. Sunday night will be the wind-up with trophy and awards presentations in the Expo Hall.

For tickets and more information call 715-479-4424 or visit DerbyTrack.com or e-mail info@derbytrack.com.

But there is more to this than racing: Race, play and stay all on the AMSOIL World Championship Track grounds. Camping right on the Derby grounds puts everyone where the action is. Also, trackside motor home parking overlooking the entire bowl, with electric hook-ups are available. There will be a high stakes Poker Run taking place Saturday through the beautiful northern Wisconsin trail system.

A large number of manufacturers, dealers, and after market suppliers will display their products. A select number of those manufacturers will offer demo rides on their newest models. A swap meet area will be set up for attendees to wheel and deal on bargain-priced items. Enjoy the live bands, food and beverages in the Expo Hall beer garden and around the Derby grounds.

The Friday night Firecracker Show will feature the always-exciting Freestyle Power Sports Show under the lights. Saturday night will be highlighted with the Side x Side, UTV and ATV timed Mud Runs for all racers. Also included again this year will be the timed spectator “Dash for Cash” run for all ages, all under the lights.

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Presque Isle has an outdoor advantage PRESQUE ISLE – Earn your Explorer’s badge with a trip to Presque Isle -- “Wisconsin’s Last Wilderness.” French explorers discovered this area flush with 192 lakes and blessed it with that name, meaning “almost an island.”

Today, the pristine waters and unspoiled forests offers outdoor recreationalists plenty of opportunities for having fun. There’s excellent fishing, sandy shorelines, a canopy of pine and hardwood forests to camp under and to count the millions of stars.

There’s big water for boating and sport on the Presque Isle Chain of Lake. Canoe and kayak paddlers enjoy the area’s numerous smaller lakes and rivers. Or stretch the legs on paved and rugged bike trails, including logging roads and nature trails.

Presque Isle lies adjacent to Michigan’s sprawling Ottawa National Forest and within Wisconsin’s 200,000 plus acres of the Northern Highland State Forest.

Fireman’s Picnic Reserve the first Sunday in August (Aug. 7 in 2016) for a trip to Presque Isle for the annual Fireman’s Picnic, sponsored by the Presque Isle Fire and EMS Services. The hometown parade with a float competition is at noon with the picnic to follow.

There will be brats, corn, refreshments, raffle prizes, kids games, live music and the kids’ smokehouse, where they can learn about fire safety at home. Kids get to sit in the fire trucks and by the looks on their faces at past events, it’s a real treat.

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‘Lazy Daze of Summer’ Festival ST. GERMAIN – The Vilas County community of St. Germain invites everybody to celebrate summer days the old-fashioned way during their second annual Lazy Daze of Summer Festival on Thursday, July 14 at the St. Germain Community Park. Admission is free.

From 9am to 3pm the park will be filled with live entertainment, ice cream socials, a craft show, and the strawberry pie, jelly and kids trailmix making competition.

There will be lots of fun activities for the family including a mini petting zoo by Ms. Margie’s Farm Animal Encounter, bounce house for kids, face painting, squirt gun boat races, potato sack races, water games and classic lawn games, such as bean bag toss.

There will be food, including the Lion’s corn roast, as well as live music.

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Washburn County Calendar

July 1 Shell Lake – Eric Koskinen: 7pm, The Potter Shed. Pure country singer/songwriter.

July 2 Shell Lake – Fine Arts Festival: 10am to 4pm.

Juried event.

July 7-10 Spooner – Heart of the North Rodeo: Performances daily, plus parade and barbecue on Saturday.

July 8 Shell Lake – The Morton Sisters: 7pm, The Potter Shed. Modern folk, Americana and Indie pop by sister trio.

July 14 Shell Lake – Auralai: 7pm, The Potter Shed.

Classical cello, with pop-esque rhythm.

July 15 Shell Lake – The Federales: 7pm, The Potter Shed: Pickers & fiddlers, playing classic country for the modern world.

July 22 Shell Lake – The Fattenin’ Frogs: 7pm, The Potter Shed: Music of the juke joints & hootenannies of yesteryear.

July 23 Shell Lake – Shell Lake Triathlon: 8am start.

Tempotickets.com/shelllaketri2016.

July 28-31 Spooner – Washburn County Fair: wasburncountyfair.com.

July 29 Shell Lake – The Last Revel: 7pm, The Potter Shed: Front porch Americana.

Shell Lake Fine Art Festival, sailboat regatta

SHELL LAKE – The 14th annual Shell Lake Art Festival will be Saturday, July 2 in Shell Lake’s Memorial Park on Hwy. 63. The hours of the art fair are 10am to 4pm. There is plenty of free parking and free admission.

Nearly three dozen local and regional artists will be displaying and selling their art work, including paintings, carvings, wood work, jewelry, leather, ceramics, weaving, printmaking and much more. There will be live music during the festival.

The juried Art Festival is held in a beautiful setting amongst the trees and it’s near the lake so you can enjoy the sailing regatta, scheduled from noon to 4pm. You may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket to watch this colorful event held on Shell Lake.

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Catch all the action at Heart of the North Rodeo

racers from around the Midwest compete in the bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and team roping events. A number of future cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in the “mutton bustin’” event.

SPOONER – You’re guaranteed to see top-ranked competitors vying for points and prize money at the 63rd annual Heart of the North Rodeo set for Thursday-Sunday, July 7-10 (rodeo performances first 3 days) at the Washburn County Fairground in Spooner.

Rodeo performances at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday with live music at 10pm. The parade will be Saturday at 1:30pm featuring more than 100 units: bands, floats, horses, fire trucks, politicians and more. On Sunday there’s a 7am breakfast and 9am cowboy church service, both at the Rodeo grounds.

Since 1954, the Spooner Rodeo has been bringing thrills, spills and outright excitement to the fans as cowboys and women barrel

There will be food and merchandise vendors onsite. For more information call -800-367-3306 or online spoonerrodeo.com

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Championship smiles at Northwoods’ golf courses

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hat separates golf courses in the Northwoods from those found elsewhere? Here, as in the metro areas, you will find the same carefully manicured greens, plush fairways, attentive staff and knowledgeable pros, along with clubhouses featuring your favorite drinks and food and full-service pro shops when it’s time for a new club.

But how about a pair of majestic eagles flying overhead or the wandering white-tailed buck to test your concentration!

The incredible fresh air that is sifted by the towering red and white pine trees. The lack of urban noise and stress.

The short wait to get onto the course. Affordable rates and reasonable meal prices. We have those all in abundance in the Northwoods.

Golfers lured to the Northwoods have a choice of any number of golf courses, both 9 and 18 holes, so while you may have a favorite one or two, there are plenty of other nearby courses to test your game. Courses are friendly to beginners and women, while remaining challenging to those with low handicaps. Some courses date back decades with historic clubhouses, while others have been created or expanded in recent years.

Now’s the time to reserve a tee time with your golfing buddies and hit the course! Men’s, women’s, senior and couples leagues are available. Later, it’s time to kick back and relax with the 19th-hole experience. The clubhouse is where you will also find great food, favorite drinks (including microbrews that have surged in popularity in recent years) and a spirited discussion about your, and especially your partners’, recently finished round of golf.

If you have young children or teens along, set them loose on the always-fun mini-golf courses and disc courses in the area. It’s where the kids can usually outplay dad and mom. And, when it’s time to close the eyelids – we have lots of comfortable lodging choices – you will dream of that hole-in-one you will hit tomorrow!

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July 1-4 Amasa -- Amasa’s 125th Anniversary Celebration: Saturday’s events include 5K run/1mile walk; parade, strawberry social. For other events, visit iron.org.

July 13 Iron River – Picnic in the Park: 4:30-6:30pm. Chamber grounds. Meet-n-greet with the Budweiser Clydesdales.

July 13-16 Ironwood – Festival Ironwood: Depot Park: Food, crafts, music, car show.

July 16 Wakefield – North Country 100 Bicycle Tour: 3 tour: 25 mile, 100 kilometers and 100 mile.

July 23 Crystal Falls – Harbor House Museum Social: 10am to 2pm.

July 23-24 Greenland -- Miner’s Revenge Mtn. Bike Race: DH race noon & XC race at 5pm and 5:10pm; enduro race Sunday at 10am.

Aug. 25-28 Ironwood – Gogebic County Fair: Sept. 22-25 Bessemer – Pumpkin Fest: ed by an iron decagonal beacon house, which housed the firth order Fresnel lens and light.

Plan a trip to Ontonagon Lighthouse ONTONAGON – The Ontonagon County Historical Society owns the handsome Ontonagon Lighthouse located in the town of the same name.

The structure is filled with period furniture. A winding, cast iron staircase takes visitors to the lantern room at the very top.

Unfortunately, none of the levels are handicap accessible and the final climb can be a bit demanding on weak knees.

The Historical Society also owns and operates the Ontonagon Historical Museum in downtown Ontonagon. This may be one of the best small-town museums you’ll ever see.

Lighthouse tours are available May through September, MondaySaturday, at 11am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm, originating at the Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum at 422 River Street. Sunday tours are at 11am and 1:30pm.

There are thousands of fascinating artifacts that speak volumes of the shipping, mining and logging eras. Housed here also is a replica of the Ontonagon Boulder, a 3,708-pound copper mass that sparked a copper rush in the Upper Peninsula in the mid1800s. The original boulder is at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Built in 1866, the lighthouse was officially decommissioned in 1964. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October 1975. The light tower is three stories high and is surmount-

The museum is open Monday-Saturday, regular business hours EST. Lighthouse tours given twice a day during the summer.

Call 906-884-6165 for details or visit ontonagonmuseumorg.

Chair Lift & Elevator Ride • Ironwood, MI • #1 Attraction in the Upper Peninsula • World’s Largest Ski Jump - 26 stories • Midwest’s premier vista - overlooks 2,500 square miles • See three states • Michigan Registered Historical Site • Gift and souvenir shop

Weekends only, Memorial Day weekend to mid-June Wednesday - Sunday from mid-June to mid-October See website for times and admission prices.

Visit www.copperpeak.com or call 906.932.3500 for details.

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Tour the Upper Peninsula by bicycle WAKEFIELD – Discover the great wild outdoors that is the Upper Peninsula by going on one of the tour routes offered by the 27th annual North Country 100 Bicycle Tour on Saturday, July 16.

The 100-mile and 100K tours will start at 8am (C.D.T.) and the 25-mile tour at 8:45am from the East Pavilion on the north side of the lake. The finish is also at the East Pavilion.

The tours begin at Sunday Lake in Wakefield for a ride through the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Riders will travel over rolling terrain, past lakes and forests and enjoy the wildflowers and scenery of the Upper Peninsula.

Your fee includes a commemorative T-shirt, maps, route markings, check points, fruit and refreshments. A meal is provided after completion of tour at East Pavilion. Courtesy vehicles will cover the route. But be sure to have your own water bottles, tire pumps and tire repair supplies.

Routes for the 100 mile and 100 kilometer are designed with more experienced riders in mind. The 25-mile route follows a moderate terrain. All three tours are open to any rider age 12 and older, so riders should keep in mind their own limits.

Registration for the 100 mile ends July 8, and at least 10 riders must be signed up in order to hold this tour. For more information, call the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce at 906-224-2222.

Registration is available through wakefield-chamber.com.

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Pentoga Park is an interesting, beautiful park CRYSTAL FALLS -- Small wooded structures – known as “spirit houses” -- protect the historical Indian burial grounds that can be found in Iron County’s Pentoga Park, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The park is a jewel of Iron County, MI. It has everything you want in a public park, including well-groomed grounds and very clean. It also includes the burial grounds of the ancient Ojibwa bands that date back to the 1800s.

The burial grounds were once part of a large Indian village on the southeastern shore of Gaa-namegosikaag, today known as Chicagon Lake. Iron County purchased land for the park in 1924 and has preserved and protected the Native American burial grounds since then.

Fishermen will find bass, muskellunge, lake trout and walleyes throughout the year. An old Indian trail leads to the Brule River three miles away.

The park’s 135 scenic campsites offer water and electrical hookups. There are hot showers, changing/bath house, pavilion, a sanitary dump station and lots of shade. Supplies for shuffleboard, horseshoes and volleyball, in addition to firewood, are available at the entrance booth. The park store is open daily and the concession stand at the beach area is open during good weather.

Directions: Take Country Road 424 off either US 2 (go west) or M189 (go east), or by taking Pentoga Trail south off UW 2 west of Crystal Falls. For more information call 906-265-3979 or visit pentogapark.net.

Pentoga Park is located between Gaastra and Alpha on County Road 424. The park has a large grassy area, updated playground equipment, beach, beach house, pavilion and campground. Daily/season admission fee. The 1,100-acre Chicaugon Lake is unusually deep (115 feet at its deepest).

It becomes an active playground for boaters, water skiers and swimmers in the warmer months. Wintertime finds ice fishermen drilling holes to place tip-ups and to jig lures and minnows.

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Stay a while longer in Iron County, MI

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o matter the season, there’s always a reason to stay longer in Iron County, MI. With numerous opportunities for great fishing, boating, mountain biking and road cruising, nature trails, bird watching, camping, star gazing, swimming, or simply relaxing in a hot tub, you’ll be tempted to book another night’s stay.

The beauty of the Northwoods has to be experienced in person: incredible panoramic views, clear night skies, magnificent red and white pines that tower over the landscape, streams and brooks gurgling as the pristine water winds its way through the woods, and waterfalls straight out of a storybook.

Iron County is flush with lakes and rivers – more than 300 major lakes and numerous smaller water sites. Well-known rivers such as the Paint, the Net, the Brule and Iron offer fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities.

Iron County has places for the whole family to stay in Iron River, Crystal Falls and Amasa. Accommodations range from Iron River hotels, lakefront motels, lodging and resorts like Ski Brule Village. Amenities range from pampered stays to rustic camping.

Now’s the time to discover why ShermansTravel selected the Upper Peninsula as one of the Top Ten Summer Destinations in the World. And Iron County is in the heart of the action!

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Alligator Eye & Plymouth Open Pit Mine LAKE GOGEBIC – Visitors can find lots of recreational activities when they journey to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The area boasts a number of wonderful waterfalls, which are scenic throughout all four seasons.

Any number of hiking possibilities exists, several of them centered on those beautiful waterfalls. But to really see the countryside, visit the Alligator Eye Scenic Overlook near the south end of Lake Gogebic on M-64. The face of this rock looks like an alligator’s eye, giving the hill its name.

It’s a mildly challenging, one-half mile hike (trail is a foot path) to the crest of this prominent, scenic igneous rock outcrop, which rises 300 feet above Lake Gogebic. The quartz veins found on this site were the focus of quarrying efforts by ancient miners, nearly 3,500 years ago. The quartz was used for the production of tools.

To reach Alligator Eye, exit U.S. 2 onto M-64, then north 6.7 miles; or 1.3 miles north of Gogebic County Park. Parking is on

an extended paved shoulder of the road; trailhead sign is small.

Call 906-575-3265 for more information.

WAKEFIELD -- Another site to visit is the Plymouth Open Pit Mine, 7,600 feet long, an average of 900 in width and a maximum depth of 360 feet. The water depth is now approximately 325 feet.

It began operations about 1913 and shipped out a total of 16.9 million tons of iron ore before closing in 1952. It was the only open pit mine in operation on the Gogebic Range.

It’s located between Wakefield and Ramsay on Old U.S. 2. From the junction of U.S. 2 and M-28 in Wakefield, travel south one mile, south through the business district of Wakefield, turn west on Old U.S. 2, travel 3 miles to Plymouth Mine Road, turn right for about 100 yards. Alternate route: three-fourths of a mile east of Ramsay on Old U.S. 2. For more information call 906-5753265.

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