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Editor’s COLUMN Lots of winter fun in store for visitors My fortune-telling ball runs on batteries and of course they conked out just as I sat down to write my column for this issue. So I can’t tell you if the magical ice caves off Meyer’s Beach in far Bayfield County were deemed safe for visitors this winter. Last season’s ice caves became accessible after authorities said the lake ice provided safe travel. After being off limits for several years, the ice caves last winter drew a record number of visitors, in addition to national and even international coverage in the press. Travel writers sometimes are on thin ice themselves if they urge readers to visit an attraction that depends on the whims of Mother Nature and/or Old Man Winter. The Eagle River ice castle failed to materialize this year because ice on Dollar Lake was too thin when volunteers had scheduled the ice block construction. Indeed, as of this writing the famed LaBatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond was to have been moved off Dollar Lake to the World

Championship Snowmobile Derby Track Dean S. Acheson in Eagle River for the same reason. Another move, a successful one at that, was the relocation of Minocqua’s giant snowman from the Island of Minocqua to the chamber office just south of the bridge. It faces north, perhaps thanking everyone returning home for visiting the Northwoods. But rest assured despite the occasional cancellation or postponement, most events go on as scheduled. Major festivals have multiple activities so even if one event gets cancelled, there is plenty of other fun to be had. A quick check with the local chamber of commerce is also advised. Take a look inside of this issue of Action at the events that will surely delight you and your family on a visit to the land they call Up North.

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Region Communities Bayfield County................................. Pg. 5 Forest/Langlade County................ Pg. 6 Iron County......................................... Pg. 7 Lincoln County.................................. Pg. 8

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Bayfield COUNTY Hot air balloons, snowshoe races will lift the winter doldrums

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(place your event for $10) Feb. 14 Drummond – Barstool Races & Chili Feed: Food, refreshments. Black Bear Inn. March 7 Cable – Weenie Roast/ Snowmobile Speed Runs:

11:30am-2:30pm, Lake Namakagon. Snowmobile speed runs, ice bowling and outlaw drags on the ice. March 13-15 – Cable – Hot Air Balloon Rally: Lakewoods Resort. Lakewoodsresort.com. March 14 – Iron River – Polar Plunge: 11 am, Moon Lake Park. Food, campfire.

photo by Dean S. Acheson CABLE – The 2015 “Hot Air for Hearts” Balloon Rally is another reason to escape the confines of the house – cabin fever – as spectators and participants enjoy some airborne wintery fun courtesy of Lakewoods Resort on Friday through Sunday, March 13-15. The Cable resort is also headquarters for the annual Braveheart Midwest Snowshoe Racing Championships on Saturday, March 15. Balloon flights will take place mornings and evenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will fly as often as weather permits over the frozen lake. Crew members are eligible to ride along with the pilots. Flights are scheduled for 6:30am (when winds are usually the calmest) all three days and again 3pm Friday and Saturday.

Enjoy ‘Golf on Ice,’ Polar Plunge, candlelight ski/ snowshoe at IR IRON RIVER, WI – Iron River is a great winter destination with outstanding snowmobile trails, cross-country ski trails – the Afterhours Ski Trail comes to mind – and some zany activities to shake things up a bit. Enjoy an evening of free skiing or snowshoeing by candlelight on the National Fish Hatchery property located north of Iron

In addition to the balloon flights, a “glow” is scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday evening in front of the resort once darkness settles in. The tethered three-story balloons are inflated and glow with magical beauty each time the pilot ignites the propane burners. The balloon rally raises funds for the Cable Area Lions Heart Benefit. Saturday’s Braveheart series snowshoe races offers three separate races with a 10am start time on the golf course: 5K run/walk, 10K run/walk, and a mountaineering event. The latter requires a 15-pound pack or weighted vest. The Kid’s Kilo event will be held at noon. An awards ceremony and pasta buffet will follow at 4pm. Race registration is available on the website: lakewoodsresort.com.

River on Hwy. A. There will be a bonfire, marshmallows, hot chocolate and cider, but you need to bring your own equipment. The Feb. 21 event goes from 6-8pm. Birch Grove Campground is hosting “Golf on Ice” on Saturday, March 7, from 11am to 3pm. There will be food, music and raffles in addition to the golf. This is a fundraiser for the Iron River Food Shelf. A week later, on March 14, hardy souls will be gathering at Moon Lake Park for the annual Iron River Polar Plunge, starting at 11am. There will be hot dogs, marshmallows and hot chocolate served onsite with a toasty campfire. Sponsored by the police department and the chamber of commerce.

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Forest/Langlade COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 14 Pickerel – Pickerel Fun Day & Plunge Jump-in: 8am-5pm. Pancake breakfast at Rescue Squad Building 2; food, refreshments & raffle all at Jerry Schuh’s Sportsmen’s Lodge, Pickerel Lake.

Feb. 14 - Wabeno – Trump Lake Fish-O-Ree: 9am to 5pm, Trump Lake pavilion. Fishing contest, raffles, food. Feb. 21-22 Antigo – Sled Dog Races: Start near Culver’s. Various sled dog race classes, food. Witrailblazers.org. March 14 Pickerel – St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Noon start near Country Inn. Food, dance.

Trump Lake Fish-O-Ree set WABENO – The 53rd annual Trump Lake Fish-O-Ree will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 on the 162-acre Trump Lake. Activities begin at 9am and go until 5pm, both on the lake and in the heated pavilion. Concessions will be available at 10am. The American Legion and Wabeno Lions Club are joint sponsors of the Fish-O-Ree on Trump Lake, which is one and one-half miles north of Wabeno on Hwy. 32. Watch for signs. The two organizations use proceeds from the day to support their many programs and local groups. A lucky person will go home with $500 cash if he or she holds the winning ticket in their raffle held in conjunction with the fishing

tournament. Eight other prizes will be awarded in the raffle drawing, which will take place at 4:30pm in the pavilion. Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest and second largest bass, northern, walleye, bluegill, crappie and perch registered that day. For more information on the fishing tournament, call Paul at 715-674-4477 or Terry at 715-473-2408.

Downhill skiing, snowboarding & XC skiing offered at Kettlebowl Ski Area BRYANT – The Kettlebowl Ski Area is a publicly owned facility providing great slope opportunities for downhill skiers and skateboarders along with a cross-country ski trail. Featuring five ski runs, the winter sports area is located at a kettle hole moraine in the Crocker Hills on Hwy. 52 about 15 miles northeast of Antigo. Hours generally are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and during holidays from Christmas through March. The slopes are machine-groomed with the longest of the runs listed at 1,420 feet, and with a vertical drop of about 200 feet. The facility

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Kettlebowl Cross-Country Ski Trail This 4.3-mile long trail located at the Kettlebowl Ski Area includes three loops. The topography includes high ridges and rolling hills. The first part of the trail is a gradual climb followed by a loop along the Ice Age Trail and highlighted at the end by an exciting downhill run. Facilities include a parking area, restrooms and a warming shelter with concessions. The vast forests featuring hills, kettles, and unmatched scenery makes Langlade County a great destination for cross-country skiing. There are three public cross-country ski trails in the county in addition to the Kettlebowl trail, but you can also create your own trails anywhere on county forestlands.

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Iron COUNTY Snowshoe race will be on the Gile Flowage

Hurley – Let the snowshoes fly say the sponsors of the second annual Hurley Fireworks Snowshoe Race on Saturday, Feb. 7. Proceeds will go toward the fireworks show sponsored by the Hurley Fourth of July Fireworks Committee.

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(place your event for $10) Feb. 14 Mercer – Mercer SnoGoers Breakfast: 7:30-11am at Gateway Lodge. Feb. 21 Mercer – Mercer Lions Ice Fishing Jamboree: Feb. 28 – Mercer – Claus Kraetke Memorial Ice Fishing Jamboree: 7am-4pm. Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. 715-476-2555.

The 5K snowshoe run/walk is timed and will take place on the Gile Flowage. The $26 registration fee includes a t-shirt, and food at the “after” party as well as the cover charge. There will be music and bonfire at the Gile boat landing to welcome participants and spectators. The race gets underway at 2pm. The will be live music by Brad Emanuel from 2-6pm at the American Legion in Hurley, followed by Whitehouse Players from 7-11pm. The activities there are open to the public with a cover charge. There’s also a dart tournament at the American Legion, starting at noon. Registration forms are available at the Hurley Chamber, Stutzy’s Pub and SNAPFitness, or online at Hurleywi.com.

Fishing tournaments await anglers MERCER – The Mercer Lions invite everyone – fishing buddies, families, solo souls – to their annual Ice Fishing Jamboree on Saturday, Feb. 21. It will be a fun day out on the frozen water of Grand Portage (Tank) Lake. In addition to the fishing contest, there will be raffles and games throughout the day from 11am to 5pm. They will be serving food, refreshments and hot coffee and hot chocolate. Headquarters will be the pavilion at Carow Park, Hwy. J. Cash prizes for the top three places in the fish categories and a consolation prize for the smallest fish caught. If you need more information, give Max Ackerman a call at 715-476-0166.

The following Saturday, Feb. 28 is the Claus Kraetke Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Association. This tournament will be headquartered out of Donner’s Bay Resort on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage from 7am to 4pm. Cash prizes will be given for the largest fish (3 places) in several categories of walleye, northern, bass, perch and crappie. Hot food, warm and cold beverages and tickets for many raffles will be for sale inside the heated tent. The resort is located just off of Hwy. FF between Mercer and Butternut at 2974 Hiawatha Road. Call the resort at 715-476-2555 or visit turtleflambeauflowage.com for additional information.

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Lincoln COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 28 - Tomahawk – Ice Fishing Jamboree: 9am-3pm. Boat landing headquarters off Hwy. CC. Door prizes, raffles. 715-493-1656. Feb. 28 - Tomahawk – Polar Plunge:

Activities start 11am with plunge at 1pm. SARA Park boat landing. Benefits Kinship chapter. 715-453-1910. March 21 - Tomahawk – Taste of Tomahawk: 1-5pm, Inshalla Country Club. Food and beverage tasting. 715-453-5334. April 17-19 - Merrill Central WI Concertina: Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes. Polka music, dancing, food.

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‘Come on in, the water’s fine!’ TOMAHAWK – Welcome to the annual polar plunge in Lake Mohawksin hosted by Kinship of Tomahawk on Saturday, Feb. 28. Headquarters will be SARA Park on the city’s west side. The free activities start at 11am, with donations to Kinship welcome. The plunge will begin at 1pm followed by the awards presentation. All plungers who raise a minimum of $100 on pledges will receive a plunge t-shirt. Raise $300 and receive a t-shirt and a long sleeve t-shirt. Raise $500 and receive both t-shirts and a hoodie. Or maybe you’re too chicken to plunge but still want to raise money for Kinship, collect “Too Chicken” pledges. The top pledge getter takes home the “Too Chicken” trophy. Pledge sheets are available at the Kinship office, Tomahawk Leader and Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce. Call executive director Patti Hilgendorf at 715-453-1910 to sign up to plunge or for more information about becoming a mentor.

photo by Dean S. Acheson Kinship of Tomahawk is a private nonprofit organization that improves lives by enlisting adults – individuals, couples and families -- to mentor children ages five to 15 who need a good role model as a positive influence on their lives. Each week, the volunteer shares at least an hour with the child, arranging activities that both can find enjoyable.

Sno-mo club to host sled raffle drawing, ‘Winter Celebration’ TOMAHAWK – The Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club not only maintains nearly 300 miles of state-funded trails in Lincoln and Oneida counties, but they also sponsor and support a number of events throughout the year – sometimes even when there’s not snow on the ground! Among their many events is the snowmobile raffle drawing for the 2015 Ski-Doo MXZ 600 on Saturday, Feb. 14. The event will take place at Oak’s Pub, N11497 Short Road, which is north of Tomahawk just off Hwy 8. Starting at noon and until 4pm, there will be a cookout with hamburgers and brats, wheel spin and paddle raffles. The sled drawing will take place at 3pm. For more information or ticket locations, call 715-453-6271. Then on Saturday, March 14 is the club’s “Winter Celebration” at the Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk. Cocktails will be at 5pm, dinner at 7pm. The grand prize drawing is for $1,000 in

“chamber bucks.” There will be door prizes, a silent auction, raffles and more. For tickets, contact Brian at 715-612-4059. Check Action’s website UpNorthAction.com for complete details on their other events as well as those by other groups. You’ll find that the UpNorthAction.com calendar is the most complete listing of events in the Northwoods!

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(place your event for $10) Feb. 14-15 - Rhinelander – Lions Fisheree & Winter Festival: 7am to 3pm both days, Boom Lake and the Rhinelander Flowage: winter adventure race 10am Saturday, snowshoe race. Feb. 21 - Lake Tomahawk – Vintage Snowmobile Show & Ride: 9:30am. Sponsored by New-Tom Sno Fleas. Snowshoe baseball game, groomer rides, raffles, vintage sled show and ride. Feb. 28 - Minocqua – Loop Around the Lake: 5:30-8:30am. Held on Lake

Minocqua. 2K, 5K & 10K events. Feb. 28 - Minocqua – Photo Gala: Campanile Center for the Arts. Photo competition sponsored by Northwoods Wildlife Center. 715356-7400. Feb. 28 - Woodruff – Carrol Lake Ice Fishing Tournament: 7am to 3pm. Door prizes, raffles, prizes for largest fish. 715-356-6961. March 7 - Minocqua – Best Ball Ice Golf Tournament: 11am registration, noon start. Lake Minocqua. April 11 - Minocqua – Only Fools Run at Midnight: 7pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday, headquarters at high school. Walk/run at midnight. Costume contest, awards. Spaghetti dinner 5-7pm at American Legion Hall.

Golf-on-ice benefit welcomes all skill levels MINOCQUA – The 13th annual “Best Ball” Ice Golf Tournament puts Old Man Winter on notice that his days are numbered because we are not, simply not going to succumb to “cabin fever.” We play a mean game of golf, and come Saturday, March 7, we plan to be out with the rest of the crazies doing our best for a hole in one on frozen Lake Minocqua. The 36-hole course will be laid out on the ice from the “Aqua Bowl” in front of The Thirsty Whale, under the Hwy. 51 bridge, past Albee’s Yacht Club and a ways down the straightaway of the lake. The two taverns jointly sponsor the tournament with all proceeds going to benefit local charities. Local businesses help in the effort by sponsoring each hole and contributing raffle prizes. By all means, those with moderate – or none at all – golf skills are welcome to join in the fun. The tournament is organized with four-person teams with each member having one club and one

Only Fools Run at Midnight MINOCQUA – Offhand, we’re not sure when the first “Fools Run” took place. Maybe when the royal court jester bombed with a really awful joke in some king’s court and had to flee for his life? We do know that the April 11, 2015 “Only Fools Run at Midnight” will be the ninth such event in Minocqua. There will be festivities leading up to and after the midnight run. The run typically attracts a thousand or more people; albeit last year’s foul weather dampened the turnout. But, hey, they still had lots of fun and so will you in this silly event no matter the weather. The fun begins at 8pm Saturday and ends at 2am the following morning, all at the Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua. Silly is one of the keywords here: yeah, the winners get their

photo by Dean S. Acheson tennis ball. Entry fee is $20 per person. There is a free meal for players after their round of golf along with lots of raffle prizes (raffles are open to spectators also). Registration begins at 11am with a shotgun start at noon. Upwards of 340 golfers have turned out for this event, with dozens of spectators. For more information, and to register in advance, stop at the Yacht Club (715-356-1366) or the Thirsty Whale (715-356-7108).

accolades, but it’s the crazy costumed folks that will draw the most applause. The usual Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman costumes are there, but also lots of other crazy getups. But now for some down to earth info: Both the 5K run/walk and 10K run are chip timed events with overall awards and medals in age divisions for serious runners. The course uses streets and the Bearskin State Recreation Trail. Entry fee is $30 for adults; $20 for those 18 and under ($2 off using online registration.) You can register by going to Minocqua.org and following the links. There’s a spaghetti dinner and sundae bar from 4-7pm at the American Legion Hall, open also to the general public. Onsite registration begins at 8pm at the school. Later on, if you’re getting sleepy, the eyes will open wide when the “Fools Fashion Show” gets underway at 10:30am. There’s a post run Fools Feast beginning at 12:15am followed by the award ceremony at 1am.

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LAKE TOMAHAWK – Punch through the winter doldrums with a visit to Lake Tomahawk, site of the fifth annual New-Tom Sno Fleas vintage sled show and ride on Saturday, Feb. 21. The day’s events begin at 9:30am in downtown Lake Tomahawk and are geared for vintage sled owners and riders, but modern sleds are equally welcomed. Other activities include a snowshoe baseball game and vintage sled rides beginning at 1pm, big-ticket raffles and other raffles, and groomer rides – a treat that young children especially love. There will be food and refreshments throughout the day. Find your old snowsuits, dust off those old sleds and join other riders for a day of fun and to reminisce about the early days of snowmobiling. Vintage sled show registration starts at 9:30am in the parking area across from Smiley’s Pub and Shamrock Bar along corridor trail #17, adjacent to Hwy. 47.

After the awards presentation concludes at 2pm, members will start up the sleds and go for a short ride on local club trails. The ride will include a stop at a scenic overlook to enjoy the warmth of a fire and more socializing. Perhaps even another game of boggie wheel toss!

There is a $5 fee per sled registration with a $15 maximum if you bring multiple sleds. There will be various trophies and awards including, Best of Show, Best Original, Most Unique, Oldest Sled to complete the ride and for best vintage snowmobile suit.

Proceeds will go toward the snowmobile club in their efforts to provide smooth and well-marked trails for all, as well as for Lake Tomahawk children and the Snow Shoe Baseball program. For more information, send an e-mail to petetatro-494@gmail.com.

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Campanile Center for the Arts 131 W. Milwaukee St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-9700 campanilecenter.org All-inclusive arts center, offering classes in voice, guitar, painting, etc., local and touring musical and theater performances. Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce 8216 US Highway 51 P. O. Box 1006 Minocqua, Wisconsin 54548 macc@minocqua.org Minocqua.org Complete Visitor Center: area info, Memberships listing, recreation, area attractions, lodging maps plus brochures

Hazelhurst Pub 6617 U.S. Hwy. 51 S. Hazelhurst, WI 54531 715-356-9400 hazelhurstpub.com Sandwiches, pizza, best burgers around, great craft beer selection, outside seating. Mama’s Supper Club 10486 Hwy. 70 West Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5070 Italian and American cuisine serving nightly at 4:30pm. Welcoming locals and travelers since 1954. Minocqua Brewing Co. 238 Lakeshore Dr. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-2600 minocquabrewingcompany.com Main restaurant and Brewpub in lower level; Divano Lounge in upper level. Handcrafted beers, live music.

The Boathouse 305 W. Park Ave., Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-3999 Find us on Facebook Casual Minocqua Lake bar and grill. Live piano music. Come by lake or land!

Loon Land Trading & Twisted Root Emporium 207 Front St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5179 Two stores under one roof. Large selection of loon-related giftware, lamps, wood furniture and much more.

The Vine 203 Front St. Minocqua, WI 54548 715-614-5920 thevineminocqua.com Minocqua’s premier wine and beer lounge. A perfect place to relax and chill out. Tapas & desserts.

Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 1704 Superior St. Three Lakes, WI 54562 www.threelakes.com vacation@threelakes.com 715-546-3344 Area brochures, maps and guides available. Home to the largest inland chain of lakes in the world!

Retail/Services A La Carte Gaslight Square Downtown Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5851 alacartegiftsminocqua.com Wine racks, artwork, mirrors, lamps, lampshades, silk florals, quilts, table linens, bath accessories, gift baskets, “Made in Wisconsin.”

T.J’s Butcher Block & Market 8762 Hwy. 51 Minocqua, WI 54548 715-356-5258 New location (across from Subway). Home-smoked beef jerky, choice steaks, seafood. Brat fry Friday all summer.

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WOODRUFF – One of the favorite fishing tournaments in the Woodruff area is the one sponsored by Custom Caretaking & Landscaping, of Arbor Vitae. Last year they switched from 110acre Brandy Lake to the bigger size, 352-acre Carrol Lake. And that’s where they will be again in 2015. The second annual Carrol Lake Ice Fishing Contest will be Saturday, Feb. 28, with fishing hours from 7am to 3pm. Headquarters will be at the boat landing. Entry fee is $30 adults, children 17 and under $25. You can register the week before at the company office off Hwy. 70 East or at the boat landing that Saturday.

Prizes will be awarded for first through fifth places for the top catches of walleye, northern pike and panfish. There will be numerous door prizes and raffle prizes, including ice augers, portable ice shacks, fishing electronics, cash and much more, all to be awarded at the conclusion of the tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Angel on My Shoulder charity located in St. Germain. For more tournament information, call 715-3566961 or visit customcaretakingandlandscaping.com.

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Haunting wails of loons echo across still waters. Tall pines whisper and bow gracefully with the breeze. Nearby, children are laughing and the whine of a fishing reelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drag protesting the pull of a mighty muskie is just within earshot. And some say they can still hear the sound of a far-off train whistle blowing in the distance - - ghostly remembrance of logging days gone by. It seems a bit like heaven, until suddenly, you realize that you have found yourself in Sayner/Star Lake. The two villages, linked by a lovely seven-mile drive along rustic Hwy N and Hwy K, comprise the Town of Plum Lake. Aside from the richness of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural wilderness, Sayner and Star Lake offer an abundance of fine restaurants, a challenging nine-hole golf course, housekeeping resorts, tennis courts, pristine lakes teeming with muskie, bass & walleye, groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, paved bike trails, marked hiking trails, a fully-dressed library, an art gallery, several historical museums, and unique retail shops complete with haute couture from Paris. Truly, finding yourself in Sayner/Star Lake will guarantee a vacation youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to replicate over and over again.

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Calendar Of

Events

January

17 – Barnstormers Snowmobile Club fundraiser at Stillwaters Bar and Grill, Star Lake. For tickets and details contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952. 31 - Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Chili Dump at Patti’s Murmuring Waters, Manitowish Waters. For tickets and details contact Anita Horan at 715-5422952.

February

13-16 - Presidents Day Weekend, Downtown Sayner, sales and activities all weekend long including retailers and restaurants. 14 – Plum Lake Ice Fishing Tournament. Cash prizes, door prizes, raffles, food and refreshments. Proceeds benefit area lake improvement projects. For tickets and registration contact Will Maines 715-542-2046.

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice.

14 -Sayner Star Lake Lioness Spring Luau. Come with your flip flops for some “summer” style fun and food. Held at MarLi’s Restaurant, Highway 155, Sayner, 5-7 pm. For tickets and details contact 715-542-3789.

June

Vilas Historical Museum - Night at the Museum (Date TBD). Contact 715-542-2020 for details.

21 – Friends of the Library Hobo Dinner. For tickets and details contact the Plum Lake Library at 715-542-2020.

May

1-2 Spring Stampede. Sayner Star Lake Lioness host one of the Midwest’s largest stamping festivals. New and used stamps and supplies for sale, seminars, food and drink. Held at the Plum Lake Community Center and Shepard of the Lakes Lutheran Church. For tickets and details contact 715-542-3789.

2 – Sayner Street Fair - 10 am to 10 pm on Sayner’s Main Street and in the Community Park and Pavilion. Food and craft vendors, live music, Craft Fair (10 am -4 pm), beer tent under the Pavilion, and children’s activities at the park. Contact Jessica for details and craft show enrollment 715542-2101.

19 - Friends of the Library Taste of Tradition Event. Food and Community event that benefits the Plum Lake Library and their upcoming projects. Contact 715542-2020 for details. 21 - Plum Lake Fire and Barnstormers Father’s Day Picnic, Stillwaters, 2-dusk. Food, drink, karoke, family event. Proceeds benefit the Plum Lake Fire Department and the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club. For details contact 715-542-3652.

July

15 - Barnstormers Snowmobile Club fundraiser at Vinchi’s Hillside Inn, Sayner. For tickets and details contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

August

4 - Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks - chicken bar-bque with all the fixins, ice cream and refreshments at noon in the Sayner Community Park. Area parade at 2 pm, and fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by the Plum Lake Fire Department, Sayner/ Star Lake Lions and Lioness, and the Sayner/Star Lake Chamber of Commerce. For details contact 715-542-3789. 19 - Star Lakers Club Annual Picnic. Come join the community of Star Lake for an afternoon of food and fun in the park and at the beautiful swimming beach. Membership in the Star Lakers Club is not required. Bring a dish to pass. Centennial/Old Mill Site Park, Star Lake, noon until the beer is gone, contact Bob Munsen 715-542-2109.

14 -Plum Lake EMS Annual Benefit Dinner. Whitetail Inn, St. Germain. For tickets and details contact Kevin 715-892-1877. 25-27 – Colorama Weekend Downtown Sayner. Fall festivities and sales galore including the Annual Colorama Brunch and Raffle sponsored by Friends of the Library and Plum Lake Woman’s Club. Contact 715-542-2020 for details.

October 8 - Vilas Historical Museum - Chicken dinner, Plum Lake Community Building in Sayner. Tickets go on sale in July, limited tickets available. Proceeds benefit the Vilas Historical Museum and future projects. Contact 715-5423388 for details. 10 - Plum Lake Fire Department Annual Spaghetti Dinner. 5 pm - 8 pm. Plum Lake Community Building in Sayner. Raffle prizes and homemade spaghetti with all the trimmings. For details and tickets contact 715-892-1877.

September

6 - Star Lake Mayor’s Race, 4 pm at Stillwaters, County Road K, Star Lake. Come join the festivities that include a summer bar-b-que, karaoke, children’s and family activities, face painting and the announcement of the 2015 Honorary Mayor of Star Lake. Proceeds benefit area concerns, projects, and groups. Contact Vickie Haberle 715-5423559

30 - Sayner/Star Lake Lions and Lioness Halloween Bash. Trick or treat in Sayner, pizza and soda at the Sayner Pub, 5-7 pm. Contact 715-542-3789 for details.

November

4 - Sayner/Star Lake Lioness Harvest Dinner, MarLi’s Restaurant, Highway 155, Sayner. 5-8 pm, Dinner, raffle, Pie Auction. Contact 715-542-3789 for advance tickets and details. 15 - Christmas Fest, 10 am - 2 pm. Crafts and community activities at the Plum Lake Community Center. Sponsored by the Plum Lake Woman’s Club. For details contact 715-542-2020. 27-29, Christmas in Downtown Sayner. Enjoy the shops, refreshments and holiday spirit as the holidays officially commence at the shops and restaurants of Sayner. Contact 715-542-2884 for details.

December

11 - Santa visits Sayner. Sponsored by the Sayner/Star Lake Lions and Lioness Clubs. 5 pm -8 pm. Presents for kids ages 1-10, cookies, soup, cocoa, bonfire and sleigh rides. Contact 715-542-3789 for details.

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Experiences For

A Girls Day Out

“We all need a day to unwind with the girls.” ~Anonymous

tart your day with breakfast at the Junction Café where you’ll find high-quality, fresh and healthy alternative food options at reasonable prices in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.

boutique designed to make you look and feel gorgeous. Staff is available every day to help you mix and match your work wardrobe, find packable pieces for travel and cruises, and turn heads at your son’s or daughter’s wedding.

Let’s start shopping!

After hitting the downtown shops go east out of Sayner on County Road N to Star Lake where you’ll find the Star Lake Store, which is reminiscent of a typical General Store in America’s yesteryear, and offers a wide and eclectic range of vacation necessities.

Just down the road from the café you’ll find Red Door Relics where owners Sam and Jeannie Patterson comb the countryside searching for antiques, memorabilia, and other treasures to sell at reasonable prices in their eclectic, colorful storefront. “Nostalgia and vintage flavor is what we’re hoping to achieve with every treasure we bring to our customers.” Next head across the street to Traditions, where you’ll find a wide selection of items that depart from the traditional “Northwoods flavor.” It is a full-service gift and home furnishings boutique offering a wide selection. After looking for things for your home head next door to GreenWeavers to find a wonderful outfit for your next special occasion. GreenWeavers is a women’s clothing

Across the street you’ll find the The Old Milltown Depot & Gallery that is located in a restored Star Lake’s original 90-year-old one-room schoolhouse that houses a gallery/ gift shop and museum where people can come and view historic pictures of Star Lake. By now you have worked up an appetite, give the guys a call and have them meet you at Vinchi’s Hillside Inn, famous for its thin crust pizza. Vinchi’s also has a complete dinner menu, featuring a special every night!

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Experiences For

The Hiker

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein

tart the day in Star Lake enjoying the various options on the Tramper’s Trails. Then head to the Star Lake Interpretive Trail, which requires a State Trail Pass. The trail has interpretive signs along the way with part of the trail on a peninsula that juts out into Star Lake. Now that you have worked up an appetite head to the Star Lake Store and get items for a picnic lunch. Don’t forget to get yourself a Keurig coffee to go. Continue to enjoy the view of Star Lake by eating your lunch at Old Mill Site Park. Just ask for directions at the store. Rested and ready to go head to Sayner and drive through town. Not long after town there are two great hiking areas

for you to explore. Razorback Ridges consists of 12 miles worth of scenic trails featuring different terrains. Just a little further on down the road is the Fallison Lake Trail, which is a beautiful, very hilly trail with a spectacular view of Fallison Lake. Booklets on wildlife, flora and trail history are available from the DNR Trout Lake Office and at the trailhead. Loops of .5, 1.0, 2.0 and 2.5 miles are available. Dinner is on the horizon for you after all the fresh air you have enjoyed. Return to Sayner to The Sayner Pub, a fullservice sports bar offering a complete menu of sandwiches, salads, signature pizza, and great burgers. The “Pub” also offers a full-service bar.

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Experiences For

The Cyclist

If you own a bicycle, you don’t need a therapist.” ~Anonymous

he day awaits you with boundless miles of biking trails. The Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail offers 45 miles of paved trails that are simply lovely. Only six feet wide in most places, the pavement is ensconced by trees and shrubs, with flat to manageably hilly terrain. As a result, bikers can go out for an hour or all day and have plenty to do and explore. But beware: on a trail this enjoyable, you may not want to turn back. Don’t have a bike? Not a problem; Up North Traders, located on Main Street in Sayner, has bikes to rent. Morning ride Start your day purchasing your bike trail map at Sayner Mobil Express. Get someone to drive you to Boulder Junction and drop you off in the parking lot by the Chamber of Commerce. Begin your bike ride heading south out

of town. When you reach the North Trout Lake Campground be sure to take the .6 mile loop ride where you’ll find drinking water and restrooms. Continue on your journey and you find yourself in downtown Sayner in time for lunch. Choose between Sayner Pub or The Junction Café. Both are located just off the bike trail. Afternoon ride Head back out of town the way you just came and head to Razorback Ridges. Here you will experience a different type of ride on the 30 miles worth of mountain bike trails. Be sure to choose a Wednesday or a Saturday to enjoy your bike ride because you can end your day enjoying the Plum Ski-ters water ski show at 7 PM located at Statehouse Point a short 2.5 miles down Razorback Road.

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A Summer Outing

“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” ~ Charles Bowden

egin your day with a round of golf at Plum Lake Golf Course located on the south shore of Plum Lake. Founded in 1912, it is the oldest 9-hole golf course in Wisconsin, featuring a turn of the century clubhouse, wrap around porch, and beautiful view of the lake. Next have a late breakfast or early lunch at the Junction Café where you’ll find high-quality, fresh and healthy alternative food options at reasonable prices in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Let’s head out onto the water, but first you’ll need a canoe or kayak which are available to rent at Up North Trad-

ers, located on Main Street in Sayner. Next you’ll need to choose from the wonderful lakes in the area to paddle on. Refer to the map in this booklet. If a canoe or kayak is not your cup of tea, head over to The Star Lake Store where you can rent a boat and motor on a trailer. Errington’s Resort also has boats on 8 lakes in the Star Lake area that are available for rent. Are you hungry yet? What a better way to end the day outdoors than with some great pizza. You’ll find some of the best pizza in the Northwoods at both Vinchi’s Hillside Inn and The Sayner Pub.

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Experiences For

A Rainy Day

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo

on’t let the rain keep you from exploring the Northwoods; there are still many things to do. • Over at the Plum Lake Library young and old can find something to pique their interest. • Enjoy the pleasant adult reading room area with comfortable chairs for relaxing or tables for reading, studying or reference work. Take advantage of our technology department. We offer state-of-the-art computers and high speed Internet access to help with research. The children’s room provides a wonderful array of stimulating toys and activities for children to enjoy in the library as well as a wonderful selection of books, videos or toy kits to check out. • Be sure to stop by on Wednesday mornings as 10 AM is Pre-school story hour for stories and crafts. • Thursday summer reading program offers an assortment of activities for children from magicians to live animals and performers. Times vary be sure to check out their website at sayner.wislib.org/.

• Go to the Vilas Historical Museum that was founded in August of 1959 by Mabel Sayner Dewitt (daughter of Orrin Sayner for whom the town was named). The museum contains more than 40,000 items portraying the history of Vilas County and the surrounding area, an extraordinary collection of snowmobiles, including the original machine built by Carl Eliason in 1924. A small gift shop features books by local authors and old fashioned toys. • In Eagle River there is the Northwood’s Children’s Museum & Discovery Toy Store. Check out their website to see all that they have to offer: www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com/. • Don’t miss the chance to enjoy all the shops in Sayner/ Star Lake area and the neighboring communities. • Check out the movie schedule at Lakeland Cinema in Woodruff or Vilas Cinema in Eagle River. Their website is: www.conwaytheatres.com/. • Go back to simpler times and take the opportunity to enjoy a card or board game as a family.

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A Family Outing

“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.” ~Michael J. Fox Full Day Option

ack a picnic lunch and head to Bond Falls. Bond Falls is one of those “best kept secret” spots on the Western Upper Peninsula that you want to make sure you do not miss. This beautiful waterfall is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River near Paulding. Although it does not get the “press” of more famous U.P. waterfalls, Bond Falls has a large following of admirers and had even been part of a calendar listing the most scenic natural places in the world! After viewing the falls enjoy your picnic lunch in the picnic area. Be sure to enjoy an ice cream cone at the Bond Falls Outpost. After lunch it’s time to head back to Sayner and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, one of the cleanest, clearest, safest swimming beaches in the Midwest, Crystal Lake lives up to its name. The lake is just 5 miles west of Sayner, and the entire lake and surrounding beaches, picnic areas and campgrounds are State-owned public property. At just under 90 acres in size and a maximum depth of 67 feet, the deep clear water takes until late August to warm up in the summer. A favorite for scuba divers as well as recreational

swimmers, Crystal Lake beach is perfect for families of all ages. Come and play all day. You no doubt have worked up quite an appetite with swimming all afternoon. Head back into Sayner and enjoy dinner at The Sayner Pub, a full-service sports bar offering a complete menu of sandwiches, salads, signature pizza, and great burgers. The “Pub” also offers a full-service bar. Half Day Option Visit Funny Farm Fisheries to see how good of a fisherman you are. No license is required to fish for rainbow trout in crystal clear ponds for the catch of a lifetime. You keep what you catch and they’ll clean them and pack them on ice for you to take home for a small fee. Fishing gear and bait are provided free of charge. Next head to the ball park for an afternoon of family fun. Tennis courts, ball diamond and a playground are available for your sporting pleasure. Enjoy dinner at The Sayner Pub. Then head to Statehouse Point a short 2.5 miles down Razorback Road off Hwy. N to enjoy the Plum Ski-ters water ski show at 7 PM (Wednesdays and Saturdays).

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Experiences For

An Adventurous Day

“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

et ready for 2.5 hours of excitement with a thrill ride at Northwoods Zip Line just south of Minocqua. The zip line is the newest and most exciting attraction in the Northwoods and perhaps all of Wisconsin. The tour was designed in and around northern Wisconsin’s trees... making it a TRUE CANOPY TOUR! The tour is an interpretive experience designed with the thrill seekers, nature lovers, and families in mind...a fun time for EVERYONE! You will travel down 8 zip lines and walk across 6 adventure bridges; totaling more than 1 mile of on-line fun. You’ll soar over ravines, through valleys, into and out of 100’ tall white & red pine trees, and end on a 1,000 foot lake crossing zip. Return to Sayner/Star Lake via St. Germain and test your driving skills on the go-carts. Are you hungry yet? Catch some lunch at The Junction

Café before going out for the afternoon with fishing guide, Mike Errington. Mike has been a guide in the area for over 25 years. He fishes over 280 different lakes in the area. Vilas County consists of over 1300 lakes to explore. The day isn’t over yet, more adventure awaits you. Enjoy the wonderful homemade broasted chicken dinner and Bloody Mary bar at Mar-Li’s Bar and Restaurant. Then head up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to witness the Paulding Light. The Paulding Light is a light that appears in a valley that lies outside of Paulding, Michigan. Reports of the light have appeared since the 1960s, with popular folklore providing such explanations as ghosts, geologic activity, or swamp gas. In 2010, Syfy Channel’s Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files conducted a paranormal investigation and concluded that the Paulding Light was unexplained. Will you be lucky enough to see the light?

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A Snowy Day

“The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?” ~J. B. (John Boynton) Priestley

here’s nothing like a snowfall in the Northwoods with the snow gently dropping to the ground and resting on the pine trees. We have so much to offer to help you enjoy the snow. • Set your wintery journey in motion by taking advantage of the boundless cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. Head on over to Razorback Ridges that has scenic trails featuring different terrains for beginner to expert skiers. System is maintained by the Sayner/Star Lake Lions Club. After that enjoy The Star Lake Nature Trail where you can find interpretive signs along the way with part of the trail on a peninsula that juts out into Star Lake. Visit www.vilaswi.com/outdoor-fun/cross-country-skiingsnowshoeing/ for printable maps of all the area trails.

• If speed is more your style then you will be glad to hear that Sayner is the birthplace of the snowmobile. Don’t forget to check out the miles of wonderfully groomed trails in the area. The Sayner-Star Lake Barnstormers is our local snowmobile club. Check out their website saynerbarnstormers.com/ for more snowmobile information. And if you get hungry along the way, no worries! The trail system has great signage that will lead you to many wonderful eating establishments. • Don’t forget about the ice fishing. With all the great lakes in the area you are sure to catch fish. One of the local resorts, White Birch Village, has ice fishing packages available.

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Experiences For

The History Buff

“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” ~Pearl Buck

pend a day experiencing the rich history of our area.

Begin your day at the Vilas Historical Museum that was founded in August of 1959 by Mabel Sayner Dewitt (daughter of Orrin Sayner for whom the town was named after). The museum contains more than 40,000 items portraying the history of Vilas County and the surrounding area, an extraordinary collection of snowmobiles, including the original machine built by Carl Eliason in 1924. A small gift shop features books by local authors and old fashioned toys. Down the road a little is Eliason Lumber and Hardware, the birthplace of the modern snowmobile, and the location of one of the oldest and most unique stores in northern Wisconsin. Check out their storefront window display where you’ll find many antique collectables including a player piano and snowmobile. Be sure to stop inside as Jona loves to share Sayner’s history and stories. Next it’s time to hit the road to Star Lake and explore the

rich logging history at The Old Milltown Depot & Gallery. The logging companies came to the Star Lake area in the late 1880s and by 1907 had cut down most of the trees and left just a few remnants behind. The Star Lake Mill alone took over four hundred million board feet of logs out of the Star Lake area. Just down the road is the picturesque Fredrickson bait shop, made of an old boxcar, which sits on the shores of Star Lake just as it has for 75+ years. The bait shop has been an integral part of the Star Lake community and has been painted and photographed by many people over the years. End your journey through history by having a memorable dinner at the Hintz’s North Star Lodge. Hintz’s North Star Lodge on Star Lake was built in 1894-95 as a home and retreat for railroad and lumber company officials and guests. The Waldheim Room, where dinner is served, is one of the two remaining original buildings still standing on the property.

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nglers who cast their baits across the rich waters of Sayner/Star Lake’s fishing lakes are likely to return to shore either with fish-filled live wells or a trophy muskie large enough to mount. And when those anglers tell Sayner/Star Lake fish stories, they’re probably true.

fish story

“The combination of Plum Lake, Star Lake and Razorback Lake gives this community the best smallmouth fishing in America,” says Mike Errington, a licensed guide based in Star Lake. “And if you’re looking to catch a muskie, the population in the Irving, Ballard, and White Birch lake chain is just incredible. Encompassing 7,554 acres of water, Sayner and Star Lake are located in the headwaters of two drainage basins – the Manitowish River basin flowing to the west and the Wisconsin River basin flowing to the south. The two communities, which comprise the Town of Plum Lake, offer 31 boat landings, as well as 50 named and 95 unnamed lakes. Beneath the surface lies an abundance of smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, perch, northern pike, and of course, muskie. Several smaller streams are managed for trout, with Sayner’s Plum Creek receiving the most attention from trout anglers.

Teeming with fish

Partly due to the 18-inch minimum required to keep a smallmouth bass or walleye (a regulation imposed by the Department of Natural Resources to control crayfish populations in the Town of Plum Lake) and partly due to the simple fact that small-mouth bass and walleye thrive in the cold water temperatures of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the fisheries in the Town of Plum Lake are teeming with fish, and the smallmouths are getting “huge,” Errington says. “This summer, I caught 16 smallmouths over six pounds and two of those were over seven pounds,” he says. Aside from trophy muskies and smallmouths, which often appeal to more experienced anglers, Plum Lake’s fisheries also offer an abundance of panfish that most children and beginners can catch easily. “Sayner/Star Lake is a great place for a family-fishing getaway,” says Errington. Now that’s one fish story you can count on.

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Step Out of the Box at GreenWeavers Nestled in the little town of Sayner, WI, GreenWeavers is as “in vogue” as any urban boutique

t GreenWeavers, women shopping for the latest in fashion trends will find the latest in haute couture from Paris, Italy, Montreal, and the U.S.

“We love assisting our customers in finding just the right apparel to suit their body type and palette, whether it’s for a special occasion, or just comfortable, everyday wear,” says Wendy Kimbrell, GreenWeavers owner.

Located in the center of town on Sayner’s Main Street, GreenWeavers Gift & Apparel boasts more than 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space, and a huge inventory of women’s apparel not found at department stores. “We travel worldwide to ensure that our styles are not the average styles you find in the malls,” Kimbrell says.

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with elegant, stylish fashions from around the globe. Apparel for reunions, parties, conventions and cruises is vast and varied, and when it comes to weddings, GreenWeavers is ready to oblige.

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Every day wear abounds at GreenWeavers, which provides pants, jackets, sun dresses, coats and business attire for women wishing to spruce up their work and play wardrobes

The boutique’s wedding apparel, targeted to mother-of-the-bride and motherof-the -groom shoppers, is designed to make every attending female shine.

“We want to make sure that the matriarchs of the family look stylish and contemporary at their childrens’ weddings,” Kimbrell says. “We’re all about stepping out of the box, and looking gorgeous everywhere you step. ” GreenWeavers also offers shoes, jewelry, hats, belts, purses, and gifts, as well as sound fashion advice for shoppers wanting to make the most out of their wardrobes. Says Kathy Nelson, GreenWeavers sales associate, “While we encourage you to push your fashion boundary to become a better, more stylish version of yourself, we always offer honest advice and never try to sell you clothing that does not look fabulous on you. “Further, we assist you in finding garments that accent the finer attributes of your body type, and offer fashionable couture in all sizes.” Sizes at GreenWeavers range from Extra Small to Double Extra Large, so that women of all shapes and sizes can make the most out of what the boutique has to offer. And they do make the most of them. Chicago resident Loretta Pierson, for instance, travels to GreenWeavers twice annually to update her business-oriented work wardrobe.

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“I’ve been shopping for my clothes at GreenWeavers for 13 years now, and I simply won’t buy clothes anyplace else,” Pierson says. “Why would I?”

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Business Directory ATTRACTIONS

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

Funny Farm Fishery 2916 Plum Lake Drive Sayner, WI 54560 715-499-7135 www.funnyfarmfisheries.com See Page 26

Friends of the Plum Lake Library Northwoods Association of Realtors Plum Lake Woman’s Club

Northwoods Zipline 7849 Hwy 51, • Minocqua, WI 54548 844-Zipping www.northwoodszipline.com info@northwoodszipline.com See Page 24 Plum Lake Golf Club 3160 Clubhouse Rd. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2598 www.plumlakegolf.com See Page 28 Plum Lake Public Library 8789 Peterson St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2020 E-mail: ida@plumlib.nwls.lib.wi.us www.sayner.wislib.org See Page 28 Plum Ski-ters PO Box 404 • St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 612-3027 Vilas Historical Museum 2889 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3388 See Page 20

DINING Hintz’s North Star Lodge 715-542-3600 hintznorthstar.com See Page 22 Mar-Li’s Bar, 2530 State Hwy 155, Sayner WI 54560 715-542-4255 See Page 28 Sayner Pub 2962 Main St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3647 www.saynerpub.com See Page 27 The Junction Café 2879 State Hwy. 155 St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 542-2228 Vinchi’s Hillside Inn 8065 Cty Hwy N East • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2240 See Page 27

LODGING Bowman’s Pine Hollow Cottage On Plum Lake • (847) 275-4744 Cropsey Vacation Rentals P.O. Box 356 • St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 542-2172 • (800) 450-7200 www.cropseyvacationrentals.com See Page 20 Errington’s Resort 8028 Hwy. K • P.O. Box 1152 Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3646 E-mail: debbie@erringtonsresort.com www.erringtonsresort.com See Page 31 Hintz’s North Star Resort 7933 Waldheim Road Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3600 www.hintznorthstar.com See Page 22 Plum Gate Resort 3047 Plum Lake Dr. Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2224 E-mail: pnm@nnex.net www.plumgateresort.com See Page 22

Jim Tait Real Estate Minocqua: (800) 677-8248 Boulder Junction: (877) 385-2077 www.jimtaitrealestate.com See Page 25

RECREATIONAL SALES, SERVICE & RENTALS Barnstormers Snowmobile Club www.saynerbarnstormers.com See Page 24 Star Lake Store 7697 Cty Hwy. K Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-2548 • (715) 542-3464 See Page 25

Chances R Satellite Sales & Service 2616 St. • Hwy 55 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3367 E-mail: chancesr@hughes.net

Earth Sense Energy Systems 2977 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2788 www.upnorthtraders.com See Page 21

First National Bank of Eagle River 240 Hwy. 70 • St. Germain, WI (888) 479-5201 www.fnb-eagleriver See Page 24

Eliason Lumber & Hardware 2954 Main St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3233 • Fax: (715) 542-3534 www.eliasonhardware.com See Page 24

Meyer & Associates Insurance PO Box 267 St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 479-3949 See Page 28

GreenWeavers 2965 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2884 www.green-weavers.com See Page 29

Sayner Mobil Express Downtown Sayner, WI (715) 542-2024 See Page 27

Star Lake Lakefront Rental (262) 245-9400 E-mail: markfbrower@charter.net www.starlakehome.net See Page 20

Old Milltown Depot 7820 Cty Road K • Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3998 www.friendsofstarlake.org

Eliason Realty of the North Eagle River (715) 479-4431 • (800) 472-5222 eagleriver@eliasonrealty.com St. Germain (715) 542-3223 • (800) 472-3140 stgermain@eliasonrealty.com www.eliasonrealty.com See Page 27

Business Connection 1418 Hwy. 155 • Sayner, WI 54558 (715) 542-2881 Email: businessconnection155@gmail.com

RETAIL

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REAL ESTATE

5 Star Marketing & Distribution 409 South Park Drive • Tomahawk WI (715) 453-4511 www.5starmandd.com

Errington’s Guide Service P.O. Box 1054 • Star Lake, WI 54561 Resort: (715) 542-3646 Cell: (815) 298-1358 See Page 25

Knitt’s Hardware Hank Boulder Junction: (715) 385-2300 St. Germain: (715) 479-5930 See Page 24

White Birch Village Resort Boulder Junction, WI (715) 385-2182 www.whitebirchvillage.com E-mail:office@whitebirchvillage.com See Page 2

GENERAL SERVICES

Red Door Relics 2940 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2814 Traditions 2959 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2101 See Page 20

Squirrel Away Storage 8855 Glenbrook Ln. Sayner, WI 54560 • (715) 617-3885 St. Germain Pharmacy 252 Hwy. 70 • P.O. Box 280 St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 479-7608 • Fax: (715) 479-2763 See Page 27

CHURCHES Shepherd of The Lakes Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2903 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 614-3701 St. Mary’s Catholic Church (715) 385-2390

Up North Traders 2977 Main St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2046 www.upnorthtraders.com See Page 21

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Polk COUNTY All artwork created by local artists.

This year’s Spring Art Tour is set for the weekend of May 2-3. Hours for the self-guided tour (free) are 10am to 5pm.

Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 7 - Amery – Ice Fishing Contest:

9am to 3pm, Lake Wapogasset. 715Earth Arts of the Upper St. 338-1845. Croix Valley sponsors this Feb. 13-15 - Luck – Luck Winter Carnival annual art extravaganza. In Feb. 14 - St. Croix Falls – Candlelight addition to their individual Ski: Interstate Park. art sales, shows and classes, April 11 - Amery – Smelt Fry April 11 - Turtle Lake – Smelt Fry Earth Arts members organize April 19-25 - Turtle Lake – Earth Week and promote special events such as the Spring Art Tour and Fall Salon Art Exhibition. In all, there are five dozen or so members of this fine arts organization.

Earth Arts ‘Spring Art Tour’ welcomes visitors COUNTYWIDE – There are lots of signs heralding the arrival of spring, including those along roads and highways inviting the public to the Earth Arts Spring Art Tour. These simple, distinct Art Tour signs direct visitors to the various studios, galleries and local businesses participating in the Spring Art Tour.

With an organization this big, you can expect to see works in all media during the Spring Art Tour, including mixed media, metal work, photography, fiber, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, sculpture, glass and more. All works, of course, will be original to the artist. There will be opportunities to visit with the artists and take home some beautiful art for home or office. Some participating artists will have guest artists in their galleries or home studio or in places like the Café Wren in Luck, which will host six artists and the Red Iron Studio in Frederic, which will host another seven artists. Brochures listing the tour stops and artists are available at the Polk County Information Center and at participating artists’ businesses or homes. For more information, visit earthartswi.org where you can also view the Spring Art Tour brochure.

Luck Winter Carnival promises loads of fun LUCK – The annual Winter Carnival brings a lot of charm to the Polk County community of Luck. Seeing that Valentine’s Day falls during the carnival dates, it’s a great way to spend time with loved ones. This year’s event begins Friday, Feb. 13 and goes through Sunday, Feb. 15. They kick off the festivities with the lighting of the ice castle on Thursday night. The Queen Pageant will be held on Friday night. Saturday brings the Lions Club breakfast, followed by radar runs for vintage and modern day sleds on Big Butternut Lake, vintage snowmobiles display, medallion hunt, bingo, book sale at the library, sales on Main Street, torchlight parade (7pm) and evening dance. Not all details were available when this issue went to press, but in the past they have also had a craft fair and vendor expo, sawdust pile for the kids, raffle, 5K ski/snowshoe event and alumni basketball tournament. All ages will enjoy competing in the ice-fishing contest Sunday on Big Butternut Lake. There will be concessions on the ice and door prizes all day.

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Price COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 14 - Spirit – Ice Fishing Jamboree: 6am to 3pm, Little Spirit boat landing. 715-427-3778 spiritlakeassoc.org. March 7 - Ogema – Timm’s Hill Trudge: Snowshoe walk/run at High

Point Village. First race at 10am. highpointvillage.com 715-767-5287. March 21 - Brantwood – St. Urho/ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 4:30pm, Community Center. Food, music, program. March 28 - Phillips – Wild Game Feed: 2pm start, Birch Island Resort. April 18-19 - Phillips – Quilt Show & Exhibition: 9-4pm Saturday, 103pm Sunday. Municipal building.

Timm’s Hill Trudge will challenge snowshoers High Point Village Resort hosts the event OGEMA – From the top of Timm’s Hill in Ogema on the first Saturday in March you can see quite a distance – possibly to the end of winter. Which is our reminder that if you love snowshoeing, gorgeous winter scenery and a bit of competition, Timm’s Hill Trudge awaits you and your snowshoes. But hurry, spring is coming! The annual snowshoe race/walk will take place Saturday, March 7 at Timm’s Hill, Wisconsin’s highest geographical point. Headquarters will be at High Point Village Resort in Ogema. Choose either the three or seven mile course. The fee includes a long-sleeve t-shirt and a chili lunch after the races. Registration is from 8-9am. The 7-mile race begins at 10am, the 3-mile race is at 10:10am. Medals will be awarded to the top five finishers in each age group.

About the resort

Owners Lyle and Kathy Blomberg welcome you to discover the quiet beauty of nature, at a place where hiking, fishing and relaxation are at their best – High Point Village Resort. Open year round, the resort is a perfect vacation destination or for a weekend getaway. At the resort, you can enjoy five beautiful cabins that overlook Bass Lake, a view of Timm’s Hill, their recently expanded coffee shop — Hill of Beans Restaurant -- and a large activity lodge. Set in a tranquil and picturesque part of Price County, it’s a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Hill, perhaps even up one of the two overlook towers. Travel tip: Timm’s Hill is the perfect place to take in the fall colors! Guests can also take the kids fishing in the two stocked lakes or any of the other lakes, and use the resort’s paddleboat. After a full day of casting, hiking or biking, it’s time to gather around the fire pit, or sit on your private deck, and listen to the loons on the lake serenade you. Getting married? Exchange your wedding vows in front of the resort’s beautiful outdoor altar and take your first steps as a married couple through the enchanting arbor. The Moonlight Terrace pavilion is available with tables and chairs, and can seat up to 200 guests comfortably. The Snowshoe Lodge can accommodate smaller gathering indoors, if you wish. For more information about the snowshoe race or the resort, call Kathy or Lyle at 715-767-5287 or visit highpointvillage.com.

USA Today has rated Timm’s Hill trails as one of the best 10 best places for snowshoeing in the nation! There are cross-country ski trails and snowmobile trails in the area. There are extensive trails to hike in the warmer months, including to the top of Timm’s

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Lodging

Que Sera River Rental W6980 Highway 70 Fifield, WI 54524 715-661-1144 queserarental@gmail.com queserarental.com Located in the heart of the Northwoods on the Flambeau River. Year round rental.

Retail/Services Four Seasons Flooring 176 3rd Ave. South Park Falls, WI 54552 715-744-2800 fourseasonsflooringwi.com Home of Mohawk flooring, carpet, hardwood, ceramic, laminated, LVT, vinyl. Locally made custom lodge furniture.

St. Croix Rods Hwy. 13, north end of city Park Falls, WI 800-826-7042 stcroixrods.com Factory store with an entire line-up of St. Croix rods & reels, lures, clothing, gear, hats and accessories. Wild Woods Taxidermy Studio N14080 Flambeau Ave. Fifield, WI 715-762-2292 wildwoodstaxidermy.biz Fish mounting and repro, large and small mammals, birds, exotics, game heads. Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 400 4th Ave South, Park Falls, WI 54552 877-762-2703 * 715-762-2703 Parkfalls.com Complete visitors center: city directory, listing of membership,recreation & attractions, area maps and brochures.

Make tracks to snowmobile poker run & picnic PHILLIPS – The Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club invites riders and the general public to their annual poker run and picnic. The poker run takes place Feb. 13 & 14. The picnic starts at 11am Saturday, Feb. 14. Ride the snowmobile trails or drive your vehicle to designated locations and collect cards for the best poker hand. Register at Birch Island Resort, Corner Connection, 3-Mile Corner or at the picnic. Entries must be turned in by 8pm Saturday, the time of the drawing, at Birch Island Resort, Bar & Resort in Phillips. Be sure to stop and enjoy a brat or sandwich and snacks, coffee, hot chocolate or a cold one at the picnic Saturday at Russo’s Hill on Trail #80/#12, southwest of Wilson Lake or off Carpenter Creek Road. There will be a campfire and warming house. The event is a fundraiser for the snowmobile club. With 500 miles of meticulously groomed trails and fewer riders, Price County offers many unique ways to enjoy your snowmobile adventure in the Northwoods. Opportunities include trails through the 800,000 acre Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, the Tuscobia State Trail from Park Falls to Rice Lake, the Pine Line Trail from Prentice to Medford, including a side trip to Timm’s Hill, and numerous connecting trails as well as quality food, lodging and services in area communities.

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Sawyer COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 7 - Winter – Candlelight Ski, Hike & Snowshoe: 6-9pm at the Flambeau Hills Trailhead. 715-3325271, ext. 101. Feb. 7 - Hayward – Kay Johnson Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride: Registration begins 9am at Trails End; first group ride11am. 715-

462-4566. Feb. 8 - Seeley – North End Classic XC Ski Race: norwiski.com/ northend Feb. 14 - Hayward – Family Ice Fishing Event: wfnw.net 715-6992921. Feb. 19-22 - Cable to Hayward – American Birkebeiner Weekend: Birkie.com. March 21 - Hayward – Polar Plunge: 715-634-6433.

Cheer on the skiers CABLE TO HAYWARD – The American Birkebeiner is made up of several ski events in addition to the 50K and 54K marathons, which are set for Saturday, Feb. 21, and is one of the largest cross-country ski races in North America. It is also part of the prestigious Worldloppet League. Three days of competition, Feb. 19-21, also include the Elite Sprints on Main Street in downtown Hayward, Barnebirkie, Junior Birkie and 5K/10K Family Fun Ski, Prince Haakon 12K, and the Kortelopet. Call 715-634-5025 or go to birkie.com for more information on times and dates. Skiers, whether elite or citizen, count on spectators to cheer them on as they set their sights on the finish line. Just when they think they’re fading, spectators provide an emotional lift that encourages them along their way. Watch, cheer and ring cowbells for skiers. The first group will kick off at 7:50am Saturday from the start line at the Cable Union Airport. There are four main areas in which to catch the Birkie skiers en route from Cable to downtown Hayward: START and KORTELOPET FINISH- CABLE UNION AIRPORT The Cable Union Airport is adjacent to Telemark Resort in Cable. The only way to reach the start area is to park and take a bus from the parking areas to Telemark Resort. Skiers will be given priority when loading buses.

MIDWAY AT CO “OO” & THE BIRKIE TRAIL The halfway point of the American Birkebeiner is on Co Rd “OO” at the Birkie Trail. Seeley is seven miles south of Cable or 10 miles north of Hayward on US 63 and the Birkie Trail is 3 miles east of 63 on “OO”. Spectator parking is limited, and spectators should be prepared to walk up to one-half mile or more from their cars to view the skiers. MOSQUITO BROOK ROAD – HAYWARD The Birkie crosses Mosquito Brook Road at approximately 38K for skate skiers and 42K for classic skiers into the race. Mosquito Brook Road can be reached from US 63 approximately three miles south of Seeley. Follow Mosquito Brook Road approximately 3 miles. Parking along the road is extremely limited, and spectators should be prepared to walk up to one-half mile or more from their cars to view the skiers. Please observe parking signs along Mosquito Brook Road. BIRKIE FINISH LINE – MAIN STREET, HAYWARD The Birkie finish line is in downtown Hayward on Main Street at the intersection with 4th Street. Good viewing is possible along the length on Main Street. Parking is available throughout the city of Hayward except for areas designated as no parking. It is important to obey the “No Parking” signs within the city of Hayward in order to allow emergency vehicles to have access to all areas.

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COUNTY-WIDE -- The Hayward Lakes region with its rolling hills, hardwood forests, tall pine stands and pristine lakes serves as the hub of the Sawyer County trail system – offering more than 600 miles of groomed trails. In addition to world-class trails, the region offers numerous lodging, dining and indoor recreation opportunities. A journey south from Hayward on Trail 31 takes riders across the frozen Lac Court Oreilles and along Sand Lake before joining the Tuscobia State Trail just east of Birchwood. This well-known

Tuscobia State Trail is also listed as Corridor 10 on the maps. It crosses Sawyer County from east to west passing through Draper, Loretta, Winter and Radisson, as it makes its journey across northern Wisconsin stretching from Michigan to Minnesota. Traveling southeast from Hayward, snowmobilers are treated to a tour of the undeveloped Lake Chippewa Flowage, Wisconsin’s largest wilderness lake. This focal point of Sawyer County has more than 17,000 acres of water with 140 islands and more than 200 miles of natural shoreline. Trails lead in all directions in this scenic Chequamegon National Forest region offering unlimited choices. When staying in this area, snowmobiles are the only transportation you will need since almost everything is accessible via snowmobile.

Destination Sawyer County Activities

Runamuk Rides 13679W Thannum Fire Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-0656 info@runamukrides.com runamukrides.com ATV, UTV, boat & snowmobile rentals. 2-, 4- and 8-hour and multiday guided & unguided excursions.

Retail/Services

BP Food Mart & SportShop 6547 State Road 70 Winter, WI 54896 715-266-7676 winterwi.com Providing gas, food market, Molly’s Fudge, softserve ice cream, w/ a full live bait and tackle shop. Hayward Power Sports 12305 W State Highway 77 Hayward, WI 54843 715-462-3674 haywardpowersports.com Outstanding sales & service. New and used ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, outboards, Floe docks and lifts. Mark Anthony Design Group P.O. Box 1074 Hudson, WI 54016 715-760-0188 • 715-386-2928 madesigngroup.com Mark Anthony Group, LLC. Architectural master planners and interior design consultants, catering to custom design/build lake homes.

Lynne Marie’s Candies 10411 State Rd. 27 S Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-3553 * 800-873-8343 LynneMariescandies.com Homemade fudge made from scratch and hand-dipped chocolates at Lynne Maries’ Candies in Windmill Square, Hwy. 27 S.

Lodging

Lac Courte Oreilles Lodge Hayward, WI 54843 715-558-0607 www.majestic-escapes.com Experience this charming vintage 12-bedroom lakeside retreat. Ideal vacation rental for large groups!

The Riverside Motel 10429 N. State Road 27 Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-2661 riversidemotelhayward.com Located on the scenic Namekagon River/Lake Hayward within walking distance to downtown. Mallards’ Landing Enzian Shore Drive Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-0910 mallardslandinghayward.com Award winning German built log cabins on the Namekagon River/Lake Hayward. Free use of one canoe. Check-in at the Riverside Motel, 10429 N State Rd 27.

Oak Shores 10429 N. State Road 27 Hayward, WI 54843 715-945-2511 treelandresorts.com Suites and vacation homes, 1- to 3-bedrooms, panoramic views of Chief Lake. Heated swimming pool, playground, canoes and kayaks.

Deer Run Resort 9107 N. River Rd. Hayward, WI 54843 715-462-3276 DeerRunResort-Hayward.com Friendly, family-owned resort on the beautiful Chippewa Flowage, 2 & 4 bedroom cabins, full liquor bar w/sandwiches.

Treeland Resorts 9630N Treeland Rd. Hayward, WI 715-462-3874 treelandresorts.com On the 17,000 acre Chippewa Flowage. Vacation homes, motel suites, waterfront rentals, RV sites.

Runamuk Roost 7355N Park Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 888-851-5658 info@runamukroost.com runamukroost.com Storybook vintage Northwoods lodge loaded with charm & comfort. Level lake frontage, all modern amenities, good swimming and fishing.

Recreation

Runamuk Rides 13679W Thannum Fire Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-0656 info@runamukrides.com runamukrides.com ATV, UTV (side-byside), boat & snowmobile rentals. Experience the Adventure!

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Shawano COUNTRY Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 14, 21, 28 - Tilleda -- Ice Racing: Every Saturday at 1pm on Tilleda Pond. Feb. 15, 22, 29 - Cecil -- Auto Races on Ice: Every Sunday at 1pm. March 1, 8, 15, 22 - Cecil -- Auto Races on Ice: Every Sunday at 1pm (ice dependent).

Wine and cheese tasting event SHAWANO – Grab your friends, your significant other and celebrate Valentine’s Day at the 11th annual Wine & Cheese Tasting set for Friday, Feb. 13 from 7-10pm at The Main Event in Cecil. Enjoy live entertainment and tasting of 45 kinds of wine, seven brews (beer) from Pigeon River Brewing and 25 types of cheeses. Also scheduled is a Wine Pull, raffles (including 1 in 54 chances to win 2 round-trip airfare tickets), sampling of cheese curds, silent auction items, drawings for cash prizes and more. All proceeds will go directly to Rural Health Initiative to serve the agriculture community in Shawano, Outagamie and Waupaca counties. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at door. There is also special group ticket pricing. Get your tickets today by calling 715-5241488 or e-mail shaya@rhiwi.org. This is a 21-and-older event.

Destination Shawano Country Activities

Menominee Casino Resort N277 Hwy. 47/55 Keshena, WI 800-343-7778 MenomineeCasinoResort.com Hotel, casino, restaurant, players club, gift shop, convention center, entertainment, RV sites.

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Vilas COUNTY Calendar

(place your event for $10) Feb. 7 - St. Germain – Ride with the Champs: Tour of the Northwoods for snowmobilers followed by Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 715-5424463 or snowmobilehalloffame.com. Feb. 14 - Manitowish Waters – Winterfest Rendezvous: Rest Lake, 10am to 7pm. Ice fishing contest, games, snowmobile demos, heated tent, music, fireworks. MWsnoskeeters.com. Feb. 21 - Boulder Junction – Frozen

Tozen: Ice fishing tournament, snowshoe race, turkey bowling. Feb. 15 - Winchester – Snowshoe Stomp: 5K/10K snowshoe race, WINMAN trails. WinManTrails.com. March 7-8 - Eagle River – Klondike Days: Northland Pines High School. 9am to 4pm. April 1 - Phelps – Maple Syrup Fest: 8am-4pm, Phelps School. Tree tapping demo, craft vendors, food, tours of sugar bushes. April 18 - Manitowish Waters – Crane Count. Discovery Center. Volunteers needed. 715-543-2085 Discoverycenter.net.

Winterfest Rendezvous promises full day of fun MANITOWISH WATERS – You won’t have to get up early to enjoy the fun at the annual Winterfest Rendezvous in Manitowish Waters, but you will be tempted to stay late to take in all the activities, including a fishing contest. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club, the winter festival will take place Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9:30am to 6:30pm on Rest Lake of Hwy. W near the downtown. The lake is also trail 8 for snowmobilers. In addition to the ice-fishing contest, there will be games and snowmobile demonstrations and the appearance of the famous “Klements Racing Sausages.” Enjoy food and beverages all day long, along with music from 3-6pm – all inside a heated tent. A fireworks show caps off the winter celebration.

There will be on-site awards and the raffle drawing for a 2015 Ski-Doo Renegade Sport 600 snowmobile. Second prize is $500 cash and third is a snowmobile or pontoon boat rental package. For more information, call 715-543-2455 or visit mw-snoskeeters.com. The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club was founded in 1968 and is one of the oldest snowmobile clubs in existence today in Wisconsin. Located in the very northwest corner of Vilas County, Manitowish Waters borders the Lake Superior snow-belt country. With average snowfalls of 150 inches and over 25 miles of professionally groomed trails, the area is one of Vilas County’s top winter vacation areas.

Crane count set for Vilas County COUNTYWIDE – Keeping tabs on our feathered friends involves more than watching some species at the bird feeder. Birders are being asked to help out Saturday, April 18 for the 40th annual Midwest Crane Count (MCC). Sponsored by the International Crane Foundation, it’s said to be one of the largest wildlife surveys conducted by citizens. The MCC helps determine not only the population of cranes, but also their distribution. In Vilas County, the spotters are more likely to see and hear sandhill cranes, which are abundant in Wisconsin. But there is a possibility of spotting one or more whooping cranes. The central Wisconsin population of whooping canes is estimated at more than 100. The North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters is coordinating the crane count in Vilas County. Both beginner and experienced birders are invited. A brief training session Friday, April 17 at the Discovery Center, will run from 10-11:30am. Staff will review protocol and determine logistics. Saturday’s survey

A sandhill crane teaches its youngster how to search out tiny worms. photo by Dean S. Acheson

takes place from 5:30-7:30am. Everyone will meet back at the center to go over the results. An optional breakfast gathering after the count is planned. Those interested in volunteering should call Heather Lumpkin, research and monitoring coordinator at the center, at 715-5432085 or e-mail heather@discoverycenter.net. Registration is also available by going to DiscoveryCenter.net.

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Will Windigos show up for 5K/10K Snowshoe Stomp? (WINCHESTER) – The second annual WinMan Windigo 5K/10K Snowshoe Stomp will be Sunday, Feb. 15 on the silent sports WinMan Trail system in Winchester. The 10K race starts at 1pm, the 5K at 1:30pm. Both races are part of the Braveheart snowshoe series of racing. So, just what is a Windigo? Legends of the Algonquian peoples of the Great Lakes region describe them as half-beast creatures that can possess humans and who feast on innocent villagers during winter. The WinMan Trails traverse 1,300 acres of private and public land, and offer mountain biking, hiking, classic and skate skiing, groomed and ungroomed snowshoeing, and winter fat tire biking. The trail system is ideal for a snowshoe race due to the 8- to 14foot wide, groomed trails that “have a firm smooth surface with good width for passing. There’s also enough mileage to support a 10K race without having to repeat sections of trail,” according to the organizers. The race is for those wanting to push their times and compete as well as for the less competitive racers. Custom-made awards will go to the fastest three women and men in the 5K & 10K races. For the less competitive racers, there is a “Windigo Fur Hunters” option where participants seek out Windigos along the course attempting to snatch locks of their fur. In addition, there will be

a non-competitive kids 1K race, a big vat of fire-roasted chili, micro-beers, hot cocoa, and Windigo stories around the bonfire. To register, visit WinManTrails.com or call (877) 543-2085. The first 50 to register receive a complimentary WinMan Windigo fleece headband. Kids snowshoe entry is free; entry fees for the 5K and 10K are $25 each. The WinMan Trails are located 3.5 miles north of the Discovery Center, at the intersection of Highways W and J in Winchester.

Destination Vilas County

Food & Spirits

Gooch’s A-One Bar 6215 Cty. Rd M Boulder Junction, 54512 715-385-9288 goochsaone.com Homemade pizza, soups, steaks, seafood, grilled burgers, pasta, Broasted chicken, fish fry, nightly specials. Rustic Roadhaus 5194 Hwy. 51 S. Manitowish Waters, 54545 715-543-8500 RusticRoadhaus.com Homemade pizza, sandwiches, dinners and nightly specials. Buckets of chicken to go. Open daily.

The Bear Bar Lodge & Restaurant 10415 County Rd. W Winchester, WI 54557 715-686-2808 thebearbarlodge.com Historic Northwoods lodge bar & restaurant. Steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pasta, prime rib, fish fry, kids menu. Tribute Brewing Co. 1106 N. Bluebird Road Eagle River, WI 54521 715-480-BEER tributebrewing.com Taphouse open Tuesday - Friday 3pm - 9pm, Saturday 1pm - 9pm, closed Sundays and Mondays.

Lodging

Vilas County Camp Mishike Lodges

Harris Lake Winchester, Vilas County 715-686-7103 grallis@centurytel.net Fully furnished 2-bedroom lodges on Harris Lake. Fishing, snowmobiling, skiing. Recreation room, basketball court, play equipment. Open year round.

Recreation Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 5230 Razorback Rd. Conover, WI 54519 715-547-3639 rwtcanoe.com Canoe & kayak trips, campground, RV, tent, season, equestrian friendly, luxury house, groomed trail.

Retail/ Services

St. Germain Chamber of Commerce St. Germain, WI 800-727-7203 St-Germain.com One-stop shop for information on the area: maps, brochures, trail maps, fishing reports, event guide. Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 8305 Main St. Presque Isle, WI 54557 888-835-6508 Presqueislewi.org Your Northwoods destination for snowmobiling, fishing, boating, biking, lodging accommodations and dining. Maps, visitor guide available.

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U.P. MICHIGAN Calendar

Snowmobile hillclimb races, uphill drags

(place your event for $10) Feb. 21 - Caspian -- Snowmobile Hillclimb Races:

CASPIAN – Action-packed Mid America Championship Hillclimb races will return to Caspian, MI on Saturday, Feb. 21, setting the stage for the following week’s Wisconsin State Championship Hillclimb at Keyes Peak in Florence. Those who follow the Mid America Snow and Expert Terrain Racers (MASTERS) racing circuit will tell you that hillclimbs and its racing companion, uphill snow drags, are great family fun events to watch, and if you’re brave enough – and your sled is up to the task – great competition. The premise of the hillclimb is simple: pick a steep hill (some might say a cliff!), mark a route to the top, and set the sleds free to roar, squirm, spit snow and power their way to the top. Those riders who lose control of the sled might see it topple and roll – sometimes end-for-end – back home to the starting line. For the skilled driver who can discern a path and rap the throttle just right, he or she will crest the hill to the cheers of the fans, says MASTERS racing circuit president “Skip” Schulz. The fastest time of the ones who make it to the top determines the winner. The WI State Championship Hillcross will take place the weekend of Feb. 28 and March 1. The Michigan State Championship Hillcross at Norway Mtn., Norway, will be Saturday, March 14. Snow drags (two or more racers racing at a time) will be the following day, Sunday, also at Norway. The Mont du Lac Hillclimb will be Saturday, April 11 at Mont du Lac, in Superior. The MASTERS Hillcross and Snow Drag Championships takes place Sunday, April 12, also at Mont du Lac.

Destination U.P. Michigan Activities

Lac Vieux Desert Resort & Casino U.S. 45, Watersmeet, MI 499969 906-358-4226 Slot machines, table games, poker, bingo, live music, poker room, hotel, dining & sports bar, 18-hole golf course. Ski Brule 397 Brule Mountain Rd., Iron River, MI 49935 800-362-7853 Premier ski resort, terrain parks, Acrobag (new), lodging, rental equipment, lodging, kids center & activities.

Lodging

For a complete schedule of MASTERS races this season, visit mastersracing.com. Those desiring details on racing, may call Skip at 906-884-9101 or e-mail him at sschulz@jamadots.com.

Northwoods Motel 912 W. US 2 Wakefield, MI 49968 800-763-7644 Northwoodsmotel.com Snowmobiler/ATV. Easy access to Trail #2, ample trailer parking, 3 major ski resorts within 3 miles.

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