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Fore Goodness Sake, Ice Golf Returns to Minocqua
MINOCQUA – Golfers of all skill levels, and even non-golfers, are invited to take part in the Minocqua Ice Golf Tournament on Lake Minocqua on Saturday, March 20. The charity event raises funds for local non-profits and other good causes. The tournament, which typically draws over 200 participants and spectators, aims to bring the community together one last time before the winter ends. All you need to bring is a golf club, as they provide the tennis balls. “This year, more than ever, we need a reason to gather, responsibly, and help out causes that are in need of funds,” said Rhiannon Cira, event organizer for the Yacht Club. “We are lucky to have great ice this year for this event!” All proceeds from the tournament, organized solely by the Yacht Club this year, will be donated to Dr. Kate’s Hospice, Lakeland Food Pantry, the Danielle Gorectke Scholarship Fund, and Wounded Warriors. Hole sponsorship and raffle baskets are available for this year’s event and all proceeds will benefit the local charities listed. The entry fee is $20 per person, and teams of four will compete. Registration begins at 11 a.m.; the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. There will be a variety of attractions during and after the event such as raffles and a trophy ceremony. Brad Emanuel is set to play during the event, which will take place on the east side of U.S. Highway 51, where 18 holes will be set up for the event. Food and beverages can be purchased outside as well as a full menu for indoor dining, drink specials, and a beer cart on the 9th hole. For more information, call the Minocqua Yacht Club at 715-356-1366.
MINOCQUA – Join the hundreds of “fools” out for a good time on Saturday, April 3, when the Only Fools Run at Midnight foot race sets off in the dark. The event will be held at the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) in Minocqua. The 5k begins promptly at 10 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for registration and socializing before the event. There will be prizes and games for the kids. The Fools Fashion Show is at 8:30 p.m., with awards for Best Dressed Fool and Best Dressed Groups of Fools. Music, snacks, and beverages will be available to all who register for the event. You can also take pictures in front of the giant Running Fool located near the finish line.
Money raised at this event will be donated to the LUHS sports teams and clubs. To register and for more information, visit minocqua.org.
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Grab the Net: It’s “Fish On!” Tournament Time
We’ve netted a pair of fishing tournaments for our readers to consider for a trip to the Northwoods or if you are already here. The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and Rob Manthei’s Guide Service are hosting their fifth annual Fishing with the Stars tournament on Saturday, May 15. Fishing hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., which gives you plenty of time to cover your lake (St. Germain area lakes and any other Vilas or Oneida County lake). Eligible species are bass, walleye, pike, and panfish. All anglers will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a day fishing and filming with Fishing Legends’ Manthei or Pete Maina or John Gillespie. First, second, and third place winners from the Saturday tournament will get additional chances to win the raffle. Three lucky names will be chosen to spend a day on the water Fishing with the Stars on Sunday, May 16, on an area lake For more information, including registration, go the chamber’s website st-germain.com or call 715-477-2205. Register by April 19 to be guaranteed a tournament gift. We’re bullish on this next tournament event. The Post Lake Memorial Day Weekend Bullhead Fishing Tournament will be the weekend of May 28–30. Headquarters is the Post Lake Improvement Association building, W8684 County Road K, Elcho. Tournament lakes are Upper and Lower Post Lakes. As the name says, it’s just for bullheads—the more, the better. And no catch-and-release! The intent is to remove bullheads from You can fish anytime Friday to the weigh-in at noon Sunday at the PLIA pavilion. No registration required; valid fishing license for adults. Prizes for the most total weight caught. Cash is awarded to adults for first, second, and third places. A boy and a girl, 15 years and younger, are eligible for a prize for heaviest weigh-in of catch. Some of the catch will be smoked and eaten. The rest will be given to the REGI Raptor Education Center for food for their birds. They are hoping to have the raptor center bring a few of their resident birds for an educational session.
River Bend Trail: The Latest Attraction to the City of Parks
MERRILL – The progressive city of Merrill offers a lot to vacationing families. The attractions include the historic and beautiful downtown courthouse, its many parks (including Council Grounds State Park just north of the city), trout fishing on area streams, a summertime rodeo, and hiking and biking trails. Among those hiking and biking trails is the River Bend Trail, which mostly follows the Wisconsin River on its north banks. The River District Development Foundation spearheaded the trail development. It raised over $1 million to initially purchase and develop over 1.25 miles of old railroad corridor from Canadian National. Paving began in 2014 and is continuing today with the recent paved addition from Cooper Street to Pine Ridge Avenue. To date, the trail covers almost 7 miles. The latest addition allows the River Bend Trail to connect Council Grounds State Park/Merrill Area Recreation Complex to the Pine Ridge Shopping Area. Trail users will see the renovated Nicklaus Bridge over the confluence of the Prairie and Wisconsin rivers, scenic rest areas with benches, interpretive education panels, wayfinding signs, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities, bike stations, and access to the beautiful Wisconsin River that hasn’t been possible for over 100 years. Several historical markers denote the history of the City of Parks from its start as a logging settlement called Jenny Bull Fall. One panel shows with pictures the flood of 1912, caused by a rainstorm that dumped 15 inches of rain over 28 hours! The flood took out the dam and caused the powerhouse to shut down. The trail can be accessed from the main trailhead located at the end of South Park Street, from the east at the corners of Cooper and Logan streets, from Polk Street behind Thorogood Outlet by Weinbrenner Shoe Company, and from the west by the bridge on West Main Street near Cottage Street. Parking is available at the trailhead and by Thorogood Outlet by Weinbrenner Shoe Company. Dogs are allowed, and dog waste dump stations are provided on the trail.
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This project received a technical assistance grant from the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation (RTCA) Assistance Program of the National Park Service.
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Phelps Maple Syrup Fest Is a Springtime Treat
PHELPS – There’s no sweeter time after a long winter than the arrival of spring. The warmer daytime temperatures (along with cool nights) will get the maple trees busy with sap production. Did you know Wisconsin is fourth in the nation in the production of maple syrup? To celebrate, the community of Phelps welcomes you to come sample the many treats they have in store for you during their annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest on Saturday, April 10. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission. During the 10th annual event, headquartered at the Phelps Chamber of Commerce, there will be guided tours of local sugar bushes with hands-on tree tapping for all ages and demonstrations on how sap becomes delicious maple syrup. There will be children’s activities, maple syrup and honey displays, and maple treats. You can even make some of that delicious maple taffy in the snow! Visit the Maple Café for specials (maple sticky buns are our menu favorite!). Treat your sweet tooth later on with a purchase of locally made maple syrup. Please note that $1 from each bottle sold goes to the Phelps Maple Syrup Fest Scholarship Fund. Be sure to sign up for one of the fun, educational classes related to maple syrup and honey. Don’t forget to get a raffle ticket for the grand prize drawing. The Phelps Chamber of Commerce is located at 2429 Hwy. 17. The community is located on the eastern end of North Twin Lake, less than 20 minutes north and east of Eagle River via Highway 17 in Vilas County.
Take a Step Back in Time at Old Fashioned Plow Day
ANTIGO – Members of the Northwoods Tractor Club aren’t ready to let the early days of farming fade away. Each year, they set aside a day to show off the mechanical workhorses of yesterday—innovative machines that were the technological leaders of that era. Old Fashioned Plow Day is just a bushel basket of fun for the family. Upwards of 2,000 people show up for this event, said one of the organizers. This year’s event will be on Saturday, May 1. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The event will showcase dozens of working antique tractors, old machinery displays, barrel train rides for the kids, petting zoo, live music, raffles, and drawings. There will be tractors plowing, antique engine demonstrations and displays, chainsaw carver demonstrations, and a tractor parade at noon featuring an Allis-Chalmers model. “[Allis-Chalmers] was one of the pioneers of the Industrial Age in America and around the globe,” according to the American Business History Center. “Allis-Chalmers built the engines that ran our factories: in 1900, they were perhaps the largest maker of steam engines in the world. Over time, they expanded into almost every type of engine and machine. The Wisconsinbased company made everything from giant turbines for power plants to the more familiar orange farm tractors.” Don’t worry about packing lunch, as they will have brats and burgers and refreshments on the grounds. The event will be held at the Polar Recreation & Ball Park, N2760 County Highway S, 2.75 miles south of Highway 64, east of Antigo.
