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Gear Up for Ice Cream in Gleason

GLEASON - At the edge of Harrison Hills and near the Prairie River, Gleason, Wisconsin - also known as the Trout Fishing Capital of the World- is a hidden gem of amazing outdoor recreation. Here, visitors and locals enjoy the many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature!

As a part of your busy day exploring, be sure to stop by 17 Scoops. This family-owned business offers up Breakfast and Lunch items, plus, of course, Ice Cream! Get your Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in cups, cones, shakes, malts and more! Get your sundae fix with options such as the Tackle Box Zanzibar/ Oreo Sundae, S’more to Love Sundae or build your own treat! Be sure to plan many trips during June’s Dairy Month!

Are you a true ice cream lover?! Take part in the 17 Scoops Challenge in which teams of two are challenged to eat 17 scoops of Super Premium Ice Cream for a chance to win t-shirts, prizes and bragging rights. In a hurry? Be sure to order ahead online at 17scoops.com and bring your smoothie, wrap or Gleason dog home with you (so many options available!). Pick up your Ice Cream Pie and Ice Cream to Go which is available in pints, quarts and half gallon options.

No matter your preference, you’re sure to find satisfaction at 17 Scoops in Gleason. 17 Scoops is located at N5336 WI-17 in Gleason.

Celebrating 70!

WOODRUFF - Have you heard the story of the “Million Penny Parade,” or high school geometry teacher Otto Burich, who was the force behind the 1953 parade, or Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb, widely known as the “Angel on Snowshoes?”

It’s all spelled out at the Dr. Kate Museum in Woodruff. Nearby at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Hemlock Street, is the “World’s Largest Penny,” which was constructed to commemorate the success of the “Million Penny” campaign in 1953 to raise funds to construct the original local hospital. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Million Penny Parade!

Special events to celebrate this occasion on Saturday, July 15, include a parade, classic car show, kid’s activities, food vendors, beer and music provided by Richie Yrkovich and his polka band. There’s more to see at the museum, including items about the Arbor Vitae-Woodruff grade school and about the town of Woodruff itself.

The Dr. Kate Museum is located at 923 2nd Avenue in Woodruff and is open during the summer months on Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more information on the exciting 70th Celebration visit drkatemuseum.org.