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Editor’s column Northwoods offers natural beauty, great hospitality Whether it’s cheering the star-studded stage of the Hodag Country Fest in Rhinelander or camping under the star-spangled skies of remote northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan, there’s a place for you and your family in the great Northwoods this year. May and June are ideal times to visit here: the days and nights are comfortable; the busy tourism season that describes July and August is yet to arrive so the wait-time for a table or a favorite attraction is short or probably non-existent, and most lodging facilities have openings. Couple that with the great hospitality that the Northwoods is known for and you have a winning combination for vacations or day trips. Photography is one of my passions, so spring rewards us “snappers” with opportunities to photograph nesting birds and newborn fawns, but please keep your distance and back off if there are any signs of stress. (If you see black bear cubs, I would suggest backing away rapidly as Momma Bear is sure to be close!) On a more benign note, during spring and early summer forests in certain areas here are blanketed by the robust white trilliums, and along roadsides can be found the beautiful wild lupine, especially in Iron County, WI and UP.

I urge you to take part in nature programs and tours to better acquaint yourself with the wonders of the Northwoods. It’s one thing to admire a plant, frog, bird or quirky piece of geography, but a whole lot more interesting to know that those beautiful flowers are lupines, that frog is a wood frog and not a leopard frog, the bird you’re watching is an endangered Black Tern, and that ridge formation is called an esker.

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Northwoods businesses have recreational opportunities to match almost any enthusiast’s desire. You might fancy sipping a favorite drink as you watch the golfers tee off at one of the numerous golf courses in the Northwoods. Hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails are spread across the top of Wisconsin and into the UP. Paved and unpaved bike & hike trails thread the forests. From zip lines to water skiing, our piece of paradise in known for having fun from morning ’till night. Of course, the eyes have to close sometime. Rest easy. The Northwoods have plenty of places to stay with prices to match your budget. Tomorrow will be another day of exploring the wonders in the land they call “Up North.”

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Championship smiles at Northwoods’ golf courses

But how about a pair of majestic eagles flying overhead or the wandering white-tailed buck to test your concentration! The incredible fresh air that is sifted by the towering red and white pine trees. The lack of urban noise and stress. The short wait to get onto the course. Affordable rates and reasonable meal prices. We have those all in abundance in the Northwoods. Golfers lured to the Northwoods have a choice of any number of golf courses, both 9 and 18 holes, so while you may have a favorite one or two, there are plenty of other nearby courses to test your game. Courses are friendly to beginners and women, while remaining challenging to those with low handicaps. Some courses date back decades with historic clubhouses, while others have been created or expanded in recent years. Now’s the time to reserve a tee time with your golfing buddies and hit the course! Men’s, women’s, senior and couples leagues are available. Later, it’s time to kick back and relax with the 19th-hole experience. The clubhouse is where you will also find great food, favorite drinks (including microbrews that have surged in popularity in recent years) and a spirited discussion about your, and especially your partners’, recently finished round of golf. If you have young children or teens along, set them loose on the always-fun mini-golf courses and disc courses in the area. It’s where the kids can usually outplay dad and mom. And, when it’s time to close the eyelids – we have lots of comfortable lodging choices – you will dream of that holein-one you will hit tomorrow!

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

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Ashland county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 14-16 Ashland - Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival: More than 100 activities and field trips. Birdandnaturefest.com. June 20 Madeline Island Apostle Islands Inline Marathon: Held on relatively new pavement. Includes ALMT -- A Little More than Half Marathon; Mad Fun Skate, food Apostleislandsinline.com.

Small wildlife refuge with a big purpose ASHLAND -- Most visitors to Wisconsin are familiar with the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge but it’s only one of eight such national refuges in Wisconsin, including one in the far north. Established in 1999, Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a coastal wetland at the head of Chequamegon Bay, three miles west of Ashland. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the Whittlesey Creek NWR to protect and restore the lower portion of Whittlesey Creek and the coastal wetlands along the lakeshore of Chequamegon Bay in Lake Superior. The local NWR headquarters housed in the nearby Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is where visitors can learn about the refuge and its goals. One of the current restoration efforts includes the stocking of coaster brook

trout, once common in Lake Superior. At just under 100 acres the refuge will eventually total 540 acres, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plans. Numerous activities are allowed in the refuge including wildlife viewing and photography, hiking, canoeing, fishing and hunting. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope, field guides and a camera to enhance your visit. Early morning and dusk are the best times to view wildlife. Certain restrictions apply for some activities. For more information, call (715) 685-2678. The refuge is located along Highway 13, just north of the junction with U.S. Highway 2. Easiest access to the refuge is through the Great Lakes Visitor Center. Follow the signs to the Visitor Center.

Prentice Park is perfect for vacationers ASHLAND -- Although it has been called many different names since it was first given to the City of Ashland in 1921, Prentice Park is one of Ashland’s largest parks and to this day, has everything you and your family are looking for to while away an afternoon filled with activities and nature exploration.

Almost everything you might need for outdoor recreation can be found in the shops and stores of Ashland. You can rent or buy mountain bikes, camping equipment, coolers, fishing tackle and bait, tents, ATVs, canoes, kayaks and other boats, tennis equipment and so forth.

Nestled back a short ways from U.S. Hwy. 2 and adjacent to Lake Superior, the park features 100 acres, including nature habitat for migrating birds, nesting grounds for swans, old forest, hiking trails, several artesian wells with the best spring water in the world, picnic area, playground, pavilion and volleyball court. There are 19 camping sites complete with electrical hookups, perfect for tenting or a small pop-up camper.

For more information on Prentice Park, or for more information on what Ashland has to offer your family, visit the Ashland Chamber of Commerce at visitashland.com, or call them at (715) 682-2500. Contact the Ashland Historical Society at (715) 6824911 or visit their website at www.ashlandhistory.com.

You will also be within a few feet of the Fish Creek Sloughs and Ashland’s “Waterfront trail” that takes hikers and bikers from the east side to the west side of town along the southern shore of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. Consider the history that comes along with this great city and Prentice Park. Prentice Park was the site of an old Indian settlement called Equadon. This translates into “settlement near the head of the bay.” So, whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, weekend warrior, history buff, or simply looking for a great day trip, Ashland has got you covered.

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Burnett county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 9 Grantsburg - Adventure Triathlon: Begins at Crex Meadow Wildlife Area. 18-mile bike, 3-bike kayak, 8-mile run. Youth tri follows. Grantsburgchamber. May 24 Webster Lions Chicken BBQ June 6 Grantsburg - Big Gust Days: Car, tractor and motorcycle show; 5K/10K run/walk, family activities. Grantsburgchamber.com. June 19-20 Alpha - Dairy Days: At Burnett Dairy. Samples of food, wine, etc. petting zoo, pedal pull, kids activities; tractor show, more. June 19-21 Danbury - Yellow River Echoes: At Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Re-enactors, fur trade era games, food. Theforts.org.

Dairy cooperative to host Dairy Days

ALPHA – Love cheese, wine and free samples? Head on over to the Dairy Days at Burnett Dairy located in small-town America – Alpha to be exact – where your mouth will be watering in no time flat. That’s because they will be handing out lots of free samples of delicious food during this free admission event.

There is a host of activities for young and old to enjoy. For the kids there is a petting zoo, bounce house, pedal pull (1pm Friday and 11am Saturday), corn pit, coloring station and more. There is a tractor show, chainsaw carving as well as a tour of the cheese factory viewing room (on the hour).

Dairy Days will be Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 and is hosted by the Burnett Dairy Cooperative, 11631 State Road 70, located five miles east of Grantsburg.

Visitors will also enjoy live music and can enter a drawing to win prizes.

Freebies include samples of their award-winning artisan cheeses, ice cream, milk, pop, popcorn, bistro samples of pizza, sandwiches and homemade fried cheese curds, salsa and fudge! For the 21-and-older folks, there are also samples of wine. If the tummy wants more, there are local vendors selling mini donuts, homemade breads and more along with 4-H and FFA food stands.

Can’t make it for Burnett Dairy Days? Not to worry. The retail cheese store, general store and bistro are open daily with indoor and outdoor seating. The store is stocked with 100 varieties of cheese and more than 100 varieties of wine, along with lots of delicious products from area food and beverage companies. The general store also has the area’s best selection of craft brews. Check out burnettdairy.com for more information.

Adventure Triathlon open to adults and youth GRANTSBURG – Take a journey through nature when you enter the third annual Adventure Triathlon on Saturday, May 9 at Memory Lake Park, Grantsburg. The organizers say last year’s youth triathlon was a huge success and they are bringing it back for the second year.

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Race organizers added more terrain variety to the bike/run routes. The first wave of the adult tri takes off at 9am Saturday from Memory Lake. They will get to explore northwest Wisconsin’s beautiful outdoors by biking (off-road bikes recommended) 18 miles For more information about registration, fees and schedules, visit through Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, followed by a 3-mile kayak, canoe or SUP on Phantom Lake in Crex Meadows and then an 8-mile run from Crex Meadows back to Memory Lake. The youth triathlon has divisions for male/female, ages 9-11 and 12-14, with individual and relay team competition. Taking place directly after the adult tri, the youth competition consists of a 2-mile bike, half-mile paddle and one-mile trail run. Each participant will receive a free Tshirt.

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‘Yellow River Echoes’ showcases fur trade era

DANBURY – Journey back into America’s storied past with a visit to Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park near Danbury during their annual “Yellow River Echoes” event Friday through Sunday, June 19-21. “Echoes” re-enacts the life of fur traders and their Ojibwe neighbors known to have been active during the North West and XY Company’s residence here from 1802-05. View a “working fur post” atmosphere in and around the North West and XY Company posts. Visit an Ojibwe village, and observe the campsites of re-enactors as they prepare food, participate in fur-trade era games and demonstrate skills. There will be a wild rice pancake breakfast from 8am to 12:30pm June 21. Tours are available May through September. For more details, call 715-866-8890 or visit theforts.org.

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Family Fun on the Gandy Dancer Trail By Mike Kornmann

oday, the Gandy Dancer Trail is a hiker/biker friendly crushed limestone trail running from Danbury to St. Croix Falls, WI (47 miles). A former railroad, history is remembered in the name “Gandy Dancer.” Hand crews, who built and maintained the tracks, used railroad tools manufactured by the Chicago-based Gandy Tool Company. Often the crews used vocal and mechanical cadences to synchronize the swinging of their hand tools or the movement of their feet. Hence the name “Gandy Dancer” reminds us of the past crews who built the railroads. The Gandy today is a core trail for visitors and locals providing an experience of solitude and safety. State Trail passes (bicyclists require passes, hiking is free) are available on-line and locally and provide access not only to the Gandy Dancer Trail, but several other state trails too. Along The Trail Danbury – Danbury is the northern end of the hiking/ biking section of the Gandy Dancer Trail. Whether you start or end your trip here, there are great places to visit. The Log Cabin Store provides sporting goods, food, and ice cream. The store has been around since 1979 and provides visitors and residents great customer service. Art enthusiasts will love local art at Cabin Fever Pottery located next to the trail. This end of the trail is also home to the Jordan Buck Heritage Hike. The northern 1.3 miles of the Gandy is the site of the record whitetail deer known as the Jim Jordan Buck. Hikers and bikers alike can re-live Jim Jordan’s legendary hunt as they cross the Yellow River. A replica shoulder mount of the buck is available for viewing at the Crex Meadows Education Center in Grantsburg. Pick up a free Jordan Buck commemorative guide at the Log Cabin Store or Crex

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Meadows to learn about the entire legendary story. Webster – The trailhead in Webster is a must stop for families. It has a playground, tennis courts, and skate park. Hikers and bikers always like to stop on Main Street for a locally roasted cup of coffee or ice blended coffee. Fresh Start Coffee Roasters also provides breakfast and lunch and has an outdoor patio with a wall mural. Coffee is always better with a book and Gandy Dancer Books provides an incredible selection. Explore their inventory for that rare book or some of your all- time favorites. Siren – Siren, Swedish for lilac, provides a variety of eating establishments, lodging, and shopping opportunities. You can stay at one of three hotels and a Bed and Breakfast here and start your ride on the Gandy. Shopping opportunities include venues for preserving your trip memories at the scrap booking store Making Memories and More and purchase something for your home or children at the Syren General Store. After lunch you can head either north to Webster and Danbury or south towards six more communities in Polk County. On To Interstate State Park – The southern terminus is anchored by Interstate State Park. Camping and hiking is available and the state park provides another destination along the fabulously family friendly Gandy Dancer Trail.

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Iron county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 21-24 Mercer & Hurley - Memorial Weekend ATV/UTV Rally: Poker run, UTV & ATV parade at 7pm Friday, mud pits, food, more. May 22 Mercer - Claire d’Loon’s aMAYzing Birthday Bash: The 10am start includes loon calling performance, parade at 11am, fashion show and luncheon, kids activities. Mercercc.com.

June 13 Mercer - Mercer Bird Festival: 7am to 4pm, Carow Park. Bird watching tours, nature hikes, bird-banding demos. June 13 Mercer - Lupine Junefest: 9am to 3pm, Carow Park: Bike tours, classic car show, carts and crafts show, music, food, more. 715476-2389.

More to love at Lupine Junefest & Mercer Bird Festival MERCER – According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, there are 47 million engaged birdwatchers – “birders” – 16 years and older in the United States. The folks over at the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce believe any number of them would welcome the idea of a vacation or day-trip to Mercer to view the feathered friends found in the Northwoods. So they designed a day of birding activities to be held in conjunction with their Lupine Junefest. The inaugural Mercer Bird Festival on Saturday, June 13 will offer bird watching tours, nature hikes, bird banding demos, live bird displays and programs, birdhouse building (contest also) and informational displays. Hours are 7am to 4pm at Carow Park, 2503 W. Hwy. J. There is limited space in some activities so register early. Cost is $10 to participate in all birding events, except for the eaglebanding trip, which is an additional $10. Kids 12 and under get to

participate free. The deadline to enter a birdhouse for the contest is 11am, June 13 at Carow Park.

Lupine Junefest Enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods during the blossoming of the Lupine wild flowers. To celebrate these popular wildflowers, the Mercer Chamber is hosting their ninth annual Lupine Junefest Saturday, June 13 at Carow Park. Participants can choose to go on a bike tour of 10, 26, 28 or 50 miles in length. Other events that day include the classic car show, arts and crafts show, kids activities, silent auction, music, food and information booths. Hours are 9am to 3pm, rain or shine. Proceeds will be used for biking trails in the Mercer area. For more information about these two events, call the chamber at 715-476-2389.

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You have an invite to Claire d’Loon Birthday Bash MERCER – Mercer’s iconic loon statue, Claire d’Loon, has finally found her voice again – and the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce is throwing a birthday bash for her on Saturday, May 16. She was unveiled on May 22, 1981 to commemorate Mercer’s claim as the “Loon Capital of the World.”

19 Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett will be the guest speaker for the event. Past participants of the loon calling contest will give a special performance. Then at 11am, the parade of floats will take place through the downtown to the community center. Activities at the community center from 11:30am to 1pm include the Lioness annual fashion show and luncheon. Ticket are $15 for adults, $10 for students. Clarie d’Loon’s cousin, “Kelly,” will greet visitors and accept “gifts” on behalf of Claire. Over at the Mercer Library, there will be kids activities and birthday games. For more information about the day’s events, call 715-476-2389 or visit mercercc.com.

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Claire d’Loon’s aMAYzing Birthday Bash includes a parade and activities for children and adults. The 34th annual birthday bash begins at 10am with the unveiling of the new, interactive voice box for Claire d’ Loon. The 16-foot tall, 2,000-pound statue in front of the chamber office has been without a voice box for many years.

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Don’t miss the Memorial Day ATV/UTV Rally MERCER & HURLEY – They’re going to attempt a run at the “Guinness World Record” for an UTV parade during the May 2124 Memorial Weekend “Veteran’s Salute” ATV/UTV Rally in Iron County, co-sponsored by the Mercer and Hurley chambers of commerce. The 30th annual ATV-UTV Rally offers lots of fun events and of course more than 200 miles of ATV/UTV trails to enjoy, including scenic vistas, waterfalls and most likely a run through a mud

puddle or two. Throughout the weekend there will be live music, a down-and-dirty mud pit competition and of course the food and hospitality that Iron County, WI is famous for. With your registration for the poker run, you get the poker run sheet and a commemorative bandana. Late registrations are available Thursday and Friday at either chamber office. The top three hands will receive a big payback! The “Guinness” UTV parade starts at 7pm sharp, Friday. Of course, ATVs are welcomed in this parade; they just won’t count for the Guinness UTV record attempt. The Hurley Fire Department is again sponsoring its famous mud pit competition on Sunday. ATV registration begins at noon. There will be mud slinging ATV drag races, DJ music, food and refreshments and raffles. The mud pit is located on the Iron Horse trailhead, at 5th Avenue and Hwy. 77, behind Z’s Cheese House. For more information visit the Hurley Fire Department website at hurleyfiredepartment.com. Rally wrap up party will be Sunday starting at 6pm at Timbers Food and Spirits. For more information about the weekend events, call the Mercer Chamber at 715-476-2389 or the Hurley Chamber at 715-476-4334.

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Lincoln county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 23 Tomahawk - Main Street Memories: Kids day events including BMX and skateboard contest at 11am, Pride Park, and motorcycle show. May 24 Tomahawk - Main Street Memories Car Show: 9am to 3:30pm, downtown. Hundreds of classic and antique cars and trucks, food, DJ music. June 12-14 Merrill - Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo: County fairgrounds. Performances at 7pm Friday, 6:30pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday. Antique tractor pull on Saturday. June 13 Tomahawk - Rockin’ Tomahawk 5K/Half Marathon: 715-453-5334.

Callin’ all cowpokes, it’s time for the WI River Pro Rodeo

MERRILL – Yee Haw! Dust off your cowboy boots and tack on some spurs for the 27th annual Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo (WRPR) on June 12-14 in Merrill. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo performances are scheduled for 7pm Friday, 6:30pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday.

The entire family will enjoy all the exciting classic rodeo events, including bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, tie down roping, steer wrestling, and America’s favorite -- bull riding. The Lincoln County Rodeo Association has selected Brian Potter as rodeo clown & barrelman and Kelly Kenney to come back again as announcer. Competition for WRPR Queen also concludes this weekend with the crowning of the new queen and princess. As a bonus to rodeo attendees, the fourth annual antique stock tractor pull with free spectator admission will be on Saturday, June 13. Pulls start after the 10am weigh-ins.

There will be dances following the rodeo performances on Friday and Saturday nights. Performing at the beer stand from 9pm to midnight will be Raised Reckless. Wear your “pink” at Sunday’s “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” performance. Sales from “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” clothing and accessories at the rodeo will go to the Marshfield Clinic to be used for cancer awareness, education, treatment and research. Slack, for those unable to take part in regular rodeo, will be at 9am Sunday. Merchandise vendors sell cowboy hats and other gear, while food vendors ensure there’s not a growling stomach in the stands. Advance tickets available at ticket outlets and also from the queen contestants. The rodeo takes place at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 906 N. Center Ave. For information, visit wisconsinriverprorodeo.com.

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Lincoln County Fair attracts thousands MERRILL – The 127th annual Lincoln County Fair will spread happiness and excitement five days – July 22-26 -- with carnival rides, midway games, grandstand entertainment, and plant and animal exhibits that showcase the talents of local growers and 4-H kids just like you remembered as a kid. In addition to the above, there will be live music performances, other entertainment, animal judging, commercial displays, educational exhibits, farm equipment displays and more than 20 food

stands and vendors. You don’t have to have grown up on a farm to enjoy the dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit and exotic animals. The Lincoln County Fair is one of a select few fairs that have no admission fee whatsoever. Depending on weather, the county fair usually attracts in the neighborhood of 30,000 visitors each year. The fairgrounds are located on the east side of Merrill, 2001 E. 2nd Street.

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Get ready for a river of music

TOMAHAWK -- Tomahawk’s Music on the River celebrates its eighth summer concert series in 2015 with a six-week series of free concerts at Veterans Memorial Park during June and July. Family, friends and visitors are invited to enjoy the music played against the backdrop of the Wisconsin River. The Music on the River organizations announces fan favorite Copper Box will kick off the series on June 24. Other artists scheduled to play are the Del Rays, Elvis tribute artist Art Kistler and EP Boulevard Show Band, Reilly, The Jimmys, and Rockwell. Concerts will be Wednesday nights from 6-8pm at the park along River Street. Concert attendees are invited to come by car, foot or boat and to bring lawn chairs, picnic suppers and coolers. SARA Park’s indoor arena on West Somo Avenue will be used in the event of rain. For additional information contact Cathy Meyer at 715-453-7508.

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Schedule and artist lineup June 24: Copper Box (playing blues rock, polka, cajun and zydeco). July 1: The Del Rays (4-piece band playing classic rock & roll from the 50s, 60s and 70s). July 8: Elvis tribute artist Art Kistler and EP Boulevard Show Band. July 15: Reilly (4-piece Milwaukee band that plays a blend of Celtic rock and traditional Irish tunes). July 22: The Jimmys (8-piece band featuring horns, guitars, dynamic keys and rhythm section). July 29: Rockwell (classic rock from the 60s, 70s, and 80s).

Billy Bob’s has new owners, same great Northwoods tradition By Dean S. Acheson TOMAHAWK – The new owners of Billy Bob’s Sports Bar & Grill in Tomahawk say they were drawn to the community by the friendliness of the people, and indeed a few minutes into this interview, a couple drove up, got out and warmly greeted Kevin and Kari Atchison by name as they saunter into the establishment.

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We resumed our afternoon chat outside under a warm, cloudless April day as Kevin tended the ribs slowly approaching perfection in the large smoker. He kept a close eye on the temperature of the smoker, occasionally getting up to lift the lid and spray the “secret” mixture of spices and other ingredients onto the ribs.

said they were lured to this area, partly by the “clear, blue lakes It was rib night, and already people were filing in for the 5pm serving of the sweet, smoky goodness that rib lovers rave and gorgeous landscape.” Their two sons are also grown and on their own. about. Kevin and Kari filled me in about their background: they hail from Their Realtor introduced them to Billy Bob’s owned by Bill and Genoa, Illinois (near Rockford) where they owned two Marathon Deb Eastwood. Long story short, they fell in love with the area, convenience stores and before that, Subway restaurants. They had were enthusiastic about the thriving business and as a bonus, devisited other areas of Wisconsin looking for a cottage or home, but cided to purchase the Eastwood’s lake home also.

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25 showing me all his smoking tricks,” Kevin said of those award-winning ribs secrets. The new owners say they aren’t about to mess with the ingredients – savory home-made food including Chicago-style thin crust pizza, the six 55-inch plasma TVs, game-time food and drink specials, daily dinner and nightly specials, raffles and that laid-back Northwoods hospitality -that have made Billy Bob’s such a popular gathering spot. “Whatever our customers remembered (of enjoying) in the past here, they will still enjoy,” Kari promised.

With Bill as a tutor, Kevin dove right in to learn how to properly prepare chicken and baby back ribs – summertime signature offerings on the deck at Billy Bob’s -- in the large smoker. “Bill is

Kevin said they plan to join the local chamber of commerce, local snowmobile and ATV clubs (the bar is right on those trails), and participate in recreation league plays and poker runs. Billy Bob’s is located at N12025 Cty. Hwy. L, a bit north of Hwy. 8. They open daily at 11am.

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“We had friends back home who when we mentioned we were going to Tomahawk, they would say ‘oh yes, we heard of Billy Bob’s,’ said they had been there and greatly enjoyed the food and atmosphere,” Kevin said.

The name of the establishment will remain the same, they said, adding in their appreciation for the staff who provide great service to the customers. “The employees are wonderful,” said Kari.

Tomahawk hosts Main St. Memories Car Show weekend TOMAHAWK – The weekend of May 23 and 24 in Tomahawk will be filled with wheels – including a motorcycle show and swap meet on Saturday and the 21st annual Main Street Memories Car Show on Sunday. Tomahawk Main Street, Inc. sponsors this weekend of family-orientated activities.

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The entire historic Main Street District is closed off to through traffic Sunday for this first major car show of the season. Admission is free for spectators, who can also enjoy music from the 1950s and ’60s as DJ Brown & his Crusin’ Sounds spins the tunes, along with an arts & craft show, food vendors, Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo, prizes, raffles and much more. Saturday’s events

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Dubbed “Wheels in Motion,” Saturday’s events include a BMX bike and skateboard contest at 11am at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field in Pride Park on North 9th Street. Entry is free. Prizes will be awarded in both amateur and advanced divisions.

Sunday brings in the rumble of high-powered muscle cars as owners rev the engines to delight early arrivals. Once parked, though, they silently await the admiration of thousands of spectators. More than 300 vehicles -- spanning decades of Detroit Iron and from foreign makers -- will be on display from 9am to 3:30pm.

The motorcycle show on West Wisconsin Avenue (between 3rd and 4th streets) welcomes all makes and models. Awards will be presented in various categories, including Best of Show, Best Paint and Most Authentic. Beginning at 5pm, enjoy karaoke and a raffle at Rodeo Saloon. Lots of valuable prizes and more await participants and spectators.

At 3pm, more than 50 trophies will be awarded in 26 classes, along with several other special trophies, including Mayor’s Choice, Best in Show and People’s Choice. Those wishing to enter their vehicles for the show can do so on-line at tomahawkmainstreet.org. For more information, call 715-453-1090.

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(place your event for $10) May 15-16 Wausau - MDA Charity Motorcycle Ride: Harley-Davidson of Wausau. Ride through Central Wisconsin. wausaumdaride.com June 12-14 Stratford Stratford Heritage Days: Klemme Park. Ethnic foods and entertainment, carnival rides and games, bed races. Stratfordheritageays.com.

June 14 Wausau – WORS Red Eye Rendezvous Cross-Country Mtn. Bike Ride: Nine Mile County Forest and Recreation Area. Kids races as well, concessions and camping available. Wors.org June 19-21 Wausau Summer Kickoff Weekend: Oak Island Park. Friday - Outdoor movie, art projects, music; Saturday - Caribbean market in the 400 Block downtown; Sunday - Classic car show, food, music in the 400 Block downtown.

Visit a special corner of the Earth WAUSAU -- Become a member of the 49 X 90 Club by visiting what may be the smallest park in the United States and the exact center of the Northwest Hemisphere. There are only four places like this in the entire world with two being under water and the other in China. But the fourth is right here in Marathon County in the town of Rietbrock, just west of Wausau, and there’s a marker showing its location and why it’s unique. The Poniatowski geographical marker denotes the place that’s halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and halfway between Greenwich Meridian and the International Date Line. It is here that the 90th meridian of the longitude bisects the 45th parallel of latitude. The site is located at 45°0′0″N, 90°0′0″W if you’re using a GPS unit. The Marathon County park occupies a mere 0.10 of an acre and features an enclosed shelter and picnic area. After you visit the site – and it’s very easy to get to -- sign the official logbook kept at the Wausau/Central Wisconsin Visitor Center. You’ll receive a commemorative coin as proof you have visited a special place! Directions: From Highway 29 West, follow the signs. Poniatowski is located in the town of Rietbrock in western Marathon County and the geographical marker is about one mile from the unincorporated town. Or 90 degrees longitude and 45 degrees latitude to be exact!

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(place your event for $10) May 23 Woodruff - Woodruff Memorial Classic Car Show: 9am to 3pm, Woodruff town hall grounds; Parade at noon. Craft show, clown and face painting, food. June 13 Rhinelander - Art on the Courthouse Lawn: 9am to 3pm. Juried art show, car show, plant sale. June 14 Three Lakes - Northwoods Heritage Fest: 11am to 9pm. Cy Williams Park. Ethnic demonstration, food booths, music. Threelakes. com.

June 19-21 Rhinelander - Rhinelander Boom Lake Log Jam: Most events Saturday. Lumberjack show, 5K run/walk, displays, live music, food. July 5 Cassian - Volunteer Fire Dept Chicken BBQ. 11am-5pm. Paddlewheel, raffle boards, food and refreshments. Car Show: 8 classes, 1st and 2nd place trophies awarded. Cassian Town Hall, Harshaw. 715282-5581.

Park in downtown Minocqua – “the Island City” -- from 9am to 3pm, Saturday, July 11. This is truly an “art walk” as the event includes suggested walking visits to two downtown art galleries, as well as to the nearby Minocqua Museum and the Campanile Center for the Arts, the latter of which is hosting a student art exhibit. The artists’ booths will be set up under the tall pine trees on the upper level of Torpy Park with the historic band shelter and Lake Minocqua’s spectacular waterfront to admire. From there, it’s a short walk to Loon Land Trading Co/Twisted Root Emporium and Park Side Gallery, both on Front Street, where works from local and regional artists are presented in a gallery setting.

‘Island Art Walk’ to showcase route to the Campanile Center, plan to stop at the Minocqua works from dozens of artists En Museum on Flambeau Street to view some Minocqua area his-

MINOCQUA – Upwards of 80 artists are expected for the Lakeland Kiwanis’ annual outdoor show, “Island Art Walk,” at Torpy 2 3rd A NNUA L MINOCQUA

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SHOW

HOSTED AT THE BOATHOUSE ON LAKE MINOCQUA

July 24-26, 2015 · Benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society

Friday · July 24 · 6:45 pm Wooden Boat Parade before Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show at the Aqua Bowl between The Boathouse and the Thirsty Whale

tory. Then it’s off to the adjacent Campanile Center for the Arts, which is hosting an indoor display of student art.

The Island Art Walk features both amateur and professional artists whose work is original in design and construction. The show includes paintings, drawings, stained glass, sculpture, jewelry, photography, decorative painting, carving, basketry, textiles, woodworking, pottery and much more. Be sure to visit the Kiwanis Club brat booth for lunch while browsing the booths. For more information about the event, call Laura Bertch at 715892-1204 or visit the Kiwanis website at lakelandkiwanis.com.

Saturday · July 25 · 8 am - 4 pm Sunday · July 26 · 8 am - 2 pm Entertainment by: Brett & Frisk · Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 2pm FREE PUBLIC VIEWING of over 50 antique & classic wooden boats - woodie cars. CONCESSIONS BOTH DAYS on the docks BENEFITING Multiple Sclerosis Society

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Find timeless treasures at Classic Car Show WOODRUFF – Even as the years go by, the public’s fondness for antique and classic cars and trucks never seems to wane. If anything, there’s growing sentiment for seeing vehicles that had such unique personalities – good and maybe not so good – that marked them as timeless Detroit Iron.

Held in conjunction with the car show, the “American Heroes” parade will begin at noon. The parade route will be southbound on Hwy. 47 from Thrall Road to Veteran’s Parkway (by the post office).

The annual event includes a craft show, clown and face painting for kids, along with food and beverages on the grounds. For more information, call 715-356-9421.

And while we mentioned America’s rich history of car and truck making, there will be a trophy class for foreign cars at this show. Classes for all range from 1900 to 2015, stocks and modified. Also on display will

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You can see any number of sentimental favorites at the fourth annual Woodruff Memorial Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 23 at the Woodruff town hall, 1418 1st Avenue. Show hours begin at 9am and end at 3pm when trophies are awarded. They are expecting more than 100 collector vehicles for this event.

be antique snowmobiles, old trucks and antique fire trucks. If you want to enter a vehicle, registration is from 8-10am. In all, there will be 50 awards presented that day in addition to Best of Show and Best of Paint.

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RHINELANDER – In June, Rhinelander offers two community celebrations jam-packed with fun things to see and do. For more information about the two events, contact the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce at 715-365-7464. First up is 29th annual Art on the Courthouse Lawn on Saturday, June 13 that showcases the talents of over 100 fine artists and artisans, along with kids activities, plenty of food, live music and entertainment. You’ll find this event on the grounds of the county courthouse and adjoining streets in downtown Rhinelander from 9am to 3pm. Held concurrent with the juried art show is a large antique and classic car show located downtown from Davenport to Brown streets, along with a Master Gardener’s plant sale.

About that Hodag

The city is home to the legendary Hodag, said to be a fearsome creature in its day (circa 1893). Today, well, it’s still pretty scary looking but perfectly harmless. There are a number of Hodag statues about town, including a larger than life-size one at the local chamber office on the far west side of the city along West Kemp Street.

Then return the following weekend, June 19-21, for the second annual Rhinelander Boom Lake Log Jam, a three-day celebration of the rich logging history of Rhinelander. Most events held on Saturday. (Sunday features a paddle race.) Enjoy the professional lumberjack shows and 5K run/walk on Saturday, logging equipment displays, live music Friday night and Saturday, more food than you can shake a corn dog at, and maybe you’ll even spot a live “Hodag” wandering about Hodag Park, where the event is held!

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Art Fair and Log Jam are popular June events

Special Experiences at Wildwood Wildlife Park

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

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

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

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Primate & Reptile Center Featuring North American, Desert & Rainforest Exhibits. Learn about these creepy, crawly critters while visiting our reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.

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Also check out the primates and come nose Featuring North American, Desert & Rainforest Exhibits. Learn nose to a lemur and hear them vocalize about these creepy, crawly to critters while visiting our reptiles, while the sloth’s siesta all day long. amphibians, and arthropods. Also check out the primates and come nose to nose to a lemur and hear them vocalize while the Also check out the primates and come nose sloth’s siesta all day long. to nose to a lemur and hear them vocalize Primate & Reptile Center

Featuring North American, Desert & Rainforest Exhibits. Learn about these creepy, crawly critters while visiting our reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.

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Living History School House

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

Living History School House

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Fun For All!

William E. Gardner Educational and Events Center

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

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

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

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Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows provide unique entertainment WOODRUFF -- Weeks before the official start of summer, Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows begins preparing for the upcoming season. 2015 will mark the 32nd year that Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows has been entertaining area visitors on Woodland Lake in downtown Woodruff. A spin-off of the famous Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows that began in Hayward, the Woodruff show features the same world-class athletes in a performance that is identical to the Hayward venue.

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Preparing the site for the summer performances involves maintenance to guarantee the safety of performers as well as its guests. The climbing poles that rise 60 feet into the air are inspected and pads at the bottom are secured in place. “When you are climbing that pole at record speed, the last thing you want on your mind is its stability,” states Cassidy Scheer, world champion pole climber. The log dogs on which the lumberjacks stand and swing razor sharp axes in the event called the underhand chop are checked for structural safety. The specially turned cedar logs used for the logrolling and boom-run events are pulled out of storage and replaced if necessary. The gear and equipment used by the lumberjacks is also checked for safety. Steel-toed boots, leather leg chaps, climbing belts and gaffes (the spikes on the side of a climber’s shoes) need to be in tip-top shape to protect the performers. The special leather guards that are placed over a portion of saw blades to protect children as they crosscut saw with the lumberjacks during the kid’s matinees are inspected and repaired if necessary. In addition to the lumberjack gear, the show site is prepared for the throng of summer guests that arrive with the warm weather. Bleachers, walkways and the handicap ramp are checked and the landscaping is refreshed. How about all that wood, the logs the lumberjacks saw and chop? Over 20 tons of aspen logs are hauled to the site throughout the summer. Logs need to be uniform in diameter and stripped of bark – the same guidelines adhered to in the Lumberjack World Championships. The first show of the season scheduled for school field trips is also open to the public. It’s this show that gets the team’s adrenalin pumped for the season. The staff is eager to entertain and display the athleticism they’ve worked hard to keep tuned during the winter months. With everything checked out, cleaned up and the staff eager to get another season underway, there is one element of the shows that cannot be controlled. That is the temperature of the water in Woodland Lake. “Logrolling and the boom-run are pretty darn cold events for us those first few shows of the season,” said Peter Anderson, show manager. “That lake doesn’t really warm up until the beginning of July and no matter how good you are at those events, you’re going to end up in the water at some point.”

Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show 2015 Woodruff Schedule • All shows are rain or shine with some covered seating • Show lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes • Seating is open — arrive early in peak season

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World class athletes compete in 10 different lumberjack events.

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7:30pm

June 18

2:00pm

June 20

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Peak Season Show Schedule Tuesday, June 23 – Saturday, August 22

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Kids Matinees Kids cross-cut saw with the lumberjacks & get a free souvenir – a great tradition at Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows.

Woodruff, Wisconsin Visit our website or phone for more information:

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Ticket Prices Children 3 and under – Free Ages 4 to 11 – $8.95 Ages 12 and older – $13.95 Seniors – $10.95

ScheersLumberJackShow.com 715.634.6923 Located in Woodruff, Wisconsin 2 miles north of Minocqua at Hwys. 51 and 47, 1 block right 1126 1st Avenue, Woodruff, WI 54568

If your group has 20 or more people, receive a 10% discount by making advance reservations. Phone 715-634-6923. Tickets go on sale at the ticket booth 45 minutes prior to show time. The Official Chainsaw of Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows

Hodag Country Festival packed with fun, music

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RHINELANDER – The 2015 Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander, July 9-12, will showcase some of the best country music artists and bands playing in a natural outdoor amphitheater before thousands of appreciative fans. Stars signed to perform at the 38th annual festival: Thursday -- Ronnie Milsap, Dan + Shay, Marty’s Party; Friday -- Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Cassadee Pope; Saturday -- The Band Perry, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Phil Vassar, James Otto, LOCASH and Sunday -- Neal McCoy, Chris Young, Parmalee, TG Shep-

pard, Maddie & Tee. Check hodag.com for any possible changes in the line-up. Go on-line to hodag.com or any of their ticket outlets for the advance 9-day price through midnight on July 4. You can also order by phone at 715-369-1300 during the day (closed on weekends and holidays). Check their website for ordering tickets by mail. Available also are 1-day, 2-day and children’s tickets. The festival grounds includes ample camping (from primitive to RVs), Jumbo-Tron screen, lawn chair seating, carry-in allowed,

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concessions, food and merchandise vendors and more.

Happy Hodag!

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FEATURES / ACCOMMODATIONS FREE High Speed Internet • FREE Continental Breakfast • FREE Local Calls King, Queen & Double Rooms • Handicap Rooms Available 100% Smoke Free Facility • Fax/Copy Service Available In-Room Micro/fridge, Hair Dryer & Coﬀee Maker • Cable TV with HBO Picnic Area • Truck & Bus Parking with Vehicle Plug-Ins Extended Stay & Daily Rates Available

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There will be a band playing in the pavilion every day starting Saturday, July 4. The karaoke contest will be Thursday, July 9. The finale of the regional country band contest is Friday, July 10 when bands compete for the WI State Country Band title.

Join in the fun at Northwoods Heritage Fest THREE LAKES – The fourth annual Northwoods Heritage Fest Sunday, June 14 in Three Lakes offers visitors an opportunity to pay tribute to the various heritages and cultures of the Northwoods while enjoying food, beverages and live entertainment. The Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites everybody to their event from 11am to 9pm that day at Cy Williams Park. This year they will feature German, Italian, Polish, and Wisconsin-USA cuisines, roasted corn on the cob along with domestic, Polish, Irish, Italian and German beers with wine sales by the glass, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Special food and desserts from the featured countries along with excellent entertainment is sure to please everyone, said a spokesman.

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A “Parade of Flags” ceremony features the national anthems from the countries mentioned above, along with a special USA patriotic melody. Non-stop entertainment all day and evening in the International Beer and Wine Garden Pavilion will include performances from Kinsella Irish Dancers, from Bret & Frisk with a vast repertoire of well-known artists, “Diamond Pepper” featuring “Songs of Neil Diamond” and The Big Road Band to top off the evening entertainment. The Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their tradi-

tional cakewalk. Additionally there will be a beanbag toss competition sponsored by the Three Lakes Tavern league open to twoperson teams in a 15-team double elimination. Payout is for first, second and third place teams. For more information, contact the chamber at 715-546-3344 or visit threelakes.com.

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Price county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 16 Phillips – Get Hooked on History: 10am to 3pm, Wisconsin Concrete Park. Fur trade reenactors camp, history stations, food booths, performances, music, antique appraisals. Friendsoffredsmith.org. May 24 Fifield – Lawn Mower Races: 1pm, oval racetrack. Concessions. May 24 Spirit – Barn Dance & Silent Auction: 7pm to midnight. Lind Farm. 715-564-3299. June 19-21 Phillips – Czech-Slovak Community Festival: Phillips High School. Music, dancing, food.

ATV Trail Tours promotion offers chances to win prizes PRICE COUNTY – A summer-long ATV adventure begins in Price County and ends with the “Big Fall Giveaway” at the annual Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival in Park Falls on Sept. 12, when cash prizes and other prizes will be awarded to winning ATV enthusiasts. The Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2015 Northwoods ATV Trail Tours promotion, which begins May 1. They invite riders to pick up the ATV adventure map, select one or more of the offered tours on the map, complete the designated stops by Sept. 12 and turn in their entry forms for

a chance at one of the hundreds of prizes being offered. (Need not be present for the cash prizes.) Any form of transportation may be used to complete a route, but ATVing might be the most fun. For more information, contact the chamber at 877-762-2703, ext. 225. There are four trail systems in the county that are open spring through fall including 62-mile Tuscobia State Trail, the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System, the 9.5-mile Solberg Trail, and the 15.8mile Georgetown Trail. Via the Tuscobia State Trail one can access the 38-mile Flambeau River State Forest Trail and the 56mile Dead Horse Run Trail, both in neighboring Sawyer County. Both Park Falls and Phillips allow ATV and UTV operators to use signed public roads as routes within their respective city limits. Riders can also travel on unsigned public roads, from a designated route (closest and most direct route) to their lodging, dining, business or service destination. But such vehicles are prohibited from being operated on Hwy. 13.

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Celebrate northern Wisconsin’s heritage

PHILLIPS – History comes alive and will be fun for the entire family during the annual “Heritage Days – Get Hooked on History” on Saturday, May 16 at the Wisconsin Concrete Park, just south of Phillips. Friends of Fred Smith is sponsoring the event, which will be from 10am to 3pm. They are also sponsoring an antique appraisal the same day, from noon to 3pm. (See below.) Enjoy interactive history stations for the kids, tools and skills used by early European settlements in the area, an authentic Fur Trade Era re-enactor’s camp, ethnic food booths by area churches, stage performances with five hours of continuous traditional music, singers, musical instrument makers and storytellers.

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There will also be a blacksmith shop, demonstrations of old-time food preservation methods, heritage food production and ethnic food traditions.

Antique appraisal Mark Moran, a former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, will be appraising antiques brought to him during Heritage Days. A portion of the $15 appraisal fee will be donated to the Friends of Fred Smith for educational programming. Pre-registration is required. Excluded items are all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; and Beanie Babies. Questions about objects not covered in the list above may be submitted to Moran in advance at 715-281-5060 or moranm1953@ gmail.com. Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donation, which require a certified appraisal. Admission to Heritage Days is $5 per vehicle. Wisconsin Concrete Park is located at N8236 S. Hwy. 13, one mile south of Phillips. For more information, call 715-339-7282.

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Sawyer county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 2 Winter - Smelt Fry: At Winter Fire Department Hall. May 8-10 Hayward - Treeland Bass & Walleye Tournament: Treeland Resort. Seminars, brat & steak feed, picnic, boat demos, awards. Treelandresorts.com. May 23 Winter – Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Faire: Main Street, car show at Winter School. May 15-17 Hayward - Northern (fishing) Encounter: Musky Tale Resort. Northern pike fishing tournament. Muskytale.com. June 25-28 Hayward Musky Festival: Sidewalk sales, street dances, arts & crafts, carnival, fishing contest, Musky Run, basketball tournament, parade at 1pm Sunday. Muskyfestival.com. June 27 Hayward – Sawyer Co. Dairy Breakfast: 6:30-10:30am at fairgrounds, Hwy. B. Pancakes, strawberries, ice cream, and more.

Mt. Borah Epic celebrates mtn. bike trail CABLE and HAYWARD -- The Mt. Borah Epic mountain bike race was created in 2013 as a way to showcase the newly competed 30 plus mile linear singletrack between Cable and Hayward and at the same time raise additional funds to support the CAMBA trails. This year’s Mt. Borah Epic will take place on Saturday, May 30. Presented by the Mt. Borahl Foundation, all net proceeds from the event will be donated to CAMBA. To learn more about this signature event, visit mtborahepic.com. The 32-mile Epic starts in Cable and finishes at Hatchery Creek Park in Hayward. New this year is a 16-mile Half Epic that starts at County Hwy. OO in Seeley and finishes at Hatchery Creek Park. Miles upon miles of pristine single track define the Mt. Borah Epic race course. The challenge will require riders to surf through smooth banked turns, navigate across bumpy rock gardens, and surge through pine groves as the sunlight breaks through the treetops. The course offers an experience difficult to replicate in most mountain bike races nationwide and will leave riders grinning from ear to ear upon finishing. The 2014 race was won by Rotem Ishay (Team Jamis) in a record-breaking time of 2:17.45.

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Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show 2015 Hayward Schedule • All shows are rain or shine with some covered seating • Shows last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes • Seating is open — arrive early in peak season

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More than a demonstration, the show features a competition between two lumberjack teams as they do 10 different events, logrolling, pole climbing and crosscut saw among them. Cheering the teams on gets the crowd involved in the show which is a key element in family entertainment, and a little down home humor keeps everyone chuckling.

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Peak Season Show Schedule Monday, June 22 – Saturday, August 22

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Lumberjack show is an enduring tradition

HAYWARD -- Fred Scheer can’t help but reflect on the long history of his Lumberjack Shows in Hayward, as he prepares for the upcoming 34th season. He and his brother Robert created the original show in 1981, incorporating events from the Lumberjack World Championships.

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

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Ticket Prices

Children 3 and under – Free Ages 4 to 11 – $8.95 Ages 12 and older – $13.95 Seniors – $10.95

The original venue for the show in 1981 was a small dock on the shore of Lake Hayward behind what was then called Windmill Square. There the show’s lumberjacks delighted small crowds and soon it became apparent the production needed more space. With encouragement from Tony Wise, the legendary Hayward promoter, Fred and Robert Scheer moved the show to its present location, Lumberjack Village. Fred is now the sole owner of Fred Scheer Lumberjack Shows and the Lumberjack Village. Training young athletes to be lumberjacks is still a fulfilling role for Fred. Through the years many lumberjacks have come, performed and moved on to other careers. Numerous world champion logrollers, pole climbers and boom-runners had their start as apprentices in Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show and the cast has always included world champion lumberjacks. A world champion log roller himself, Fred occasionally delights audiences by personally participating in a show. For all the years Scheers Lumberjack Shows has been in Hayward, it continues to draw crowds. One might say that a visit to northern Wisconsin isn’t complete without seeing a Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.

If your group has 20 or more people, receive a 10% discount by making advance reservations. Phone 715-634-6923 Tickets go on sale at the ticket booth 45 minutes prior to show time. Pre-buy tickets for any show at the Lumberjack Village Namekagon Cone or Mini-Golf.

Buy a Village Pass and save $2.00 per person on the Show and MiniGolf combined. Fred Scheer (center), his son Cassidy and Dustin Beckwith pose after Cassidy and Dustin win the ESPN Outdoor Games Competition. Fred has trained numerous lumberjacks to perform in his show and gone on to win various lumberjack competitions.

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World class athletes compete in 10 different lumberjack events. Kids’ Matinees Kids cross-cut saw with the lumberjacks & get a free souvenir – a great tradition at Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows! Buy a Village Pass and Save $2.00 per person on the Show and Mini-Golf combined.

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Hayward’s Premier 18 Hole Mini-Golf Opens Mid-May 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Daily

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Glow Golf - Wednesday and Saturday nights July 1st through Labor Day.

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Opening May 22 Serving Lunch & Dinner, Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - Close (Open 9am Sunday for Breakfast) Phone (715) 634-5115

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Musky Festival is Hayward’s largest celebration HAYWARD – The Musky Festival is Hayward’s largest community festival celebrating Wisconsin’s Northwoods and its time-honored fishing tradition. Musky Festival takes place the weekend following Father’s Day weekend each year in downtown Hayward. This year the 66th annual festival will be Thursday-Sunday, June 25-28.

The weekend includes the crowning of the Musky Festival Queen, sidewalk sales, large handmade arts & crafts show, live music, carnival, children’s games, mouth-watering food booths, 5K/ Run/ Walk and 10K Run (Sunday) as well as a Minnow Run for those 12 and younger In addition, there is a catch & release fishing contest, fishing photo contest, a carnival and large street dances featuring Midwest known music groups on Friday and Saturday nights. The weekend concludes with the Grand Parade at 1pm Sunday down Main Street.

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Shawano country Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 15-17 Keshena - Gathering of Warriors Pow Wow: Woodland Bowl. May 22-25 Gresham - Lions Memorial Weekend Horse Trail Ride: Upper Red Lake Road.

June 13 Shawano – Jumpin’ June Jamboree & Car Show: 9am to 4pm, Main Street. Food, music, vendors. 715-853-3775. Rhubarb Festival: 10am to 3pm, Heritage Park. Rhubarb food, museum tours. July 11 Tilleda - “Soggy Bottom” 5K Run/Walk: 9am start. Runningintheusa.com.

Tilleda welcomes ‘Soggy Bottom’ 5K Run/Walk TILLEDA – Don’t know if the Soggy Bottom Boys (Oh Brother, Where Art Thou) will be there, but you can join in on the fun at the third annual Soggy Bottom 5K Run/Walk at 9am, Saturday, July 11 at Tilleda. “Connect with family, make new friends and get fit in the great outdoors,” said a spokesperson for the Tilleda Advancement Association, the event sponsor. Proceeds will benefit the Tigerton Area Ambulance Service. First time runners will appreciate the relatively smooth flow of the course, while experienced runners may find the occasional grades challenging their faster pace. Participants will be routed on paved town roads through beautifully wooded areas on a mostly shaded course. All participants registered prior to June 21 will receive custom printed athletic shorts with the Soggy Bottom logo. Visit runningintheusa.com to register online and other information, including the fee schedule. Forms can be downloaded from shawanopathways.org. On-site registration is 7:45-8:45am at Annie’s Campground, W12505 Roosevelt Rd., Gresham. A shuttle will take participants to the start line in Tilleda. This is not a chip run, but there will be a counter clock at the finish line. Medals for first through third place in each age division will be presented. Refreshments and a drawing for prizes will follow the event. Tilleda is located 15 miles west of Shawano and 13 miles east of Wittenberg, just north of State Hwy. 29 on County Road D.

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Vilas county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 9 Boulder Jct. to Eagle River - Journey’s Marathon: Also, half marathon, power walk & 5K. eagleriver.org. May 8-9 Manitowish Waters – Northwoods Birding Festival: Discovery Center. Field programs, keynote presentations. Discoverycenter. net. May 15-17 Presque Isle - Walleye Tournament: presqueisle.com or 888-835-6508. May 16 Boulder Junction - White Deer Triathlon: 9am start followed by party, cookout, music. boulderjct. org. May 24 St. Germain - Classic Sled Round Up: 8am to 5pm, Community Park. Antique and vintage snowmobile show, swap meet, music and food. June 6 St. Germain - “Walk in the Woods” Art Fair: 9am to 3pm.

See all your favorites at Classic Sled Roundup ST. GERMAIN – From running them in snowmobile races, to using them to ice fish, to restoring and displaying them at the Snowmobile Hall of Fame’s annual Classic Sled Roundup, owners of antique and vintage snowmobiles refuse to see them die. Well, if they do die they’re easy and inexpensive to fix and to get them running again! All joking aside, the Classic Sled Roundup on Sunday, May 24 in St. Germain is an ideal place to see all the classic sleds from the 1960s and ’70s. Many have been painstakingly restored. All proceeds will benefit the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain. Visit snowmobilehalloffame.com for more information about the non-profit organization and photos from past Roundups. Hours of the show, presented by Arctic Cat of Thief River Falls, Minn., are 8am to 5pm in the spacious St. Germain Community Park on the west side along Hwy. 70. You will see just about every make and model of antique and vintage snowmobile that’s been built. Awards for first and second place will be presented in many classes at 3pm. The Vintage Sno-Pro Master Series Award and the Best of Show are the coveted awards.

Art show and sales, wine sampling, cheese tasting, live music. June 13 Land O’Lakes - 5K & 20K Trail Run: Conserve School. Greatlakesendurance.com. June 13-14 Conover “The Callie”: Canoe & kayak races at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours. Cookouts, prizes, awards, auction. 715547-3639 or rwtcanoe.com. June 13-14 Eagle River – Spring Classic of Champions: Musky tournament. 715-547-3340. June 28 Conover – Taste of Conover: 11am to 3pm, town park. 715-479-5757. June 28 Presque Isle - Presque Isle Country Fair: 10am to 4pm. Pie baking contest, canoe races, frog and turtle races, 5K/10K races at 8:30am, food, arts and crafts, live music. June 28 St. Germain - Independence Day Celebration: 5K fun run 8:30am, parade 1:30pm, fireworks at dusk. Craft and vendor fair, music, rides, games.

to buy tickets for the restored snowmobile that will be raffled off that day. For more information, call 715-542-4463 or visit snowmobilehalloffame.com.

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All brands – vintage and antique – are welcomed. Register your sled for $5 with a maximum fee of $25 for multiple sleds. Registration begins at 7am. There’s also a very large swap area and if you want to sell items, it’s $20 for a standard size area. R&R Motorsports of Hazelhurst will bring new Arctic Cat snowmobile and ATV models for display at the show. The Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club of St. Germain will have food for purchase, and there will be music throughout the day. Be sure

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Winged wildlife attracts ‘birders’ to Birding Festival

Learn from experts in the field of ornithology, improve your birding skills through field trips to local birding hotspots (“Birding by Canoe” is one option!) and see birds up close through bird banding demonstration.

MANITOWISH WATERS – World-famous beauties love to spend the warmer months in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. They’re not runway models, but rather winged wildlife ready to pose for you and your camera – if you are stealthy and patient. You can see them in their natural habitat during the Northwoods Birding Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 8 & 9, an excellent opportunity for bird enthusiasts of all levels to celebrate birds while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow birders.

The event also features a keynote presentation on the Wisconsin Stopover Initiative at 12:15pm, Saturday by Ryan Brady, coordinator of the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative. He will explain the ways you can create habitat for migratory birds. The Bird Festival is being hosted by the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, with partners the Discovery Center Bird Club and the chambers of commerce at Manitowish Waters and Presque Isle. For more information, call the Discovery Center at 877-543-2085 or train your binoculars on discoverycenter.net.

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This year’s 11th annual Northwoods Birding Festival includes a Friday night presentation by Kevin Kenow, U.S. Geological Survey wildlife biologist, who will talk about the latest research on migration and foraging patterns of common loons breeding in the Upper Midwest.

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Solstice Festival welcomes bicyclists MANITOWISH WATERS – Ride and explore Manitowish Waters during the inaugural Solstice Festival, a bicycling event on June 20 and 21 that showcases the town’s recent addition to its paved bicycling trail and other riding opportunities in the Northwoods.

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That Sunday is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The Solstice Festival now marks the official start to the summer cycling season in Manitowish Waters. There are two facets to Solstice Festival: the first is a “Family Fun Ride” on Saturday. Designed for family fun, registration and check-in is at 9am at Koller Park. Participants will set off at 9:30am with rest stops and activities along the 12-mile route. However, riders can chose to ride as little or as much of the route that they wish.

tury Ride (100 miles) or Half-Century Ride. Century riders will register and check-in at 8am with the ride at 9am. Registration and check-in for Half-Century riders is at 10am with the riders setting off at 11am.

The organizers have scheduled pit stops in Presque Isle, Boulder Activities include exploration at Discovery Center, a scavenger Junction and Sayner with water, food and restrooms available. hunt at Camp Jorn YMCA and “Follow the Buck” at North Lake- Road support is also provided. land Elementary School. Then at 12:30pm, riders are invited back There’s a Party in the Park” at Koller Park beginning at 2pm. to Koller Park for “Picnic in the Park.” There will be a cookout, Live music featuring Strum N Drummer, food and beer is also music, games and swimming opportunities. The picnic is free for available. At 4pm, everyone is welcomed for the weekly “Music youth 12 and under. in the Park” performance. Dedicated riders are invited to Sunday’s “Solstice Road Ride,” Early bird registration deadline with reduced fees and commemostarting from the Manitowish Waters Community Center using rative apparel is June 12. For more details, visit 2015SolsticeFesvarious roads along a scenic route. They can choose from a Cen- tival.com.

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PI Country Fair serves up menu of old-fashioned fun

crafts, food and much more.

PRESQUE ISLE – Stroll up and down Presque Isle’s Main Street during the 38th annual Presque Isle Country Fair on Sunday, June 28 and enjoy an old-fashioned hometown atmosphere with live music by Strum & Drummer, games, arts and

The day’s events begin at 10am and officially end at 4pm, but feel free to continue the fun beyond that, says the Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce, the sponsor of Country Fair.

Lace up your running (or walking) shoes for the 5K/10K Last Wilderness Run that begins at Pipke Park. They welcome runners, joggers, walkers, strollers, leashed dogs and even youngsters under age 10 who run for free if accompanied by a registered participant over 16. The route takes participants past the community’s historic rearing ponds and through pine, hardwood and river-lined back roads. The run begins at 8:30am. For race registration and other information about events, visit presqueisle.com or call 715-686-2910.

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It’s a time for friendly competition between family members and friends in the pie baking contest, ice cream and pie eating contests, canoe races and everybody’s favorite, the frog and turtle races.

‘The Callie’ Canoe and Kayak Race enters 11th year CONOVER – “The Callie” in 2015 promises to be another great canoe and kayak race for paddlers who are looking to support a special cause – raising money to benefit pediatric brain cancer research – in the name of Callie Rohr who lost her battle with the cancer in 1999, just days away from her 10th birthday.

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Officially known as the Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe & Kayak Race, the 11th annual fundraiser the weekend of June 13 & 14 encompasses competition paddling the headwaters of the historic Wisconsin River, along with a cookout, auction, awards and a pig roast. This twisty stretch of the Wisconsin features clear water in a remote area with little to no development on the shores. The race is well suited to all paddler and there is a place for everyone. There are also no rapids to worry about, thus ideal for parents with children or first-time paddlers, plus it is the prettiest section of the river. What could be better, paddling a beautiful section of a historic river, raising awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumors and having a great time while doing all of it! Headquarters for the races is Rohr’s Wilderness Tours (RWT) in Conover. Recreation and Stock boat racers will start at 10am Saturday from RWT, completing half of the race that day and finishing the remainder on Sunday. Pro paddlers will do the 26-mile marathon in one day beginning 8am Sunday also from RWT. The

3-mile “Paddle for a Cure” race takes place Sunday. All racers finish Sunday at the Eagle River Inn where there will be a pig roast, auction and awards ceremony. The latter is open to the public. RWT is owned and operated by Callie’s parents, Jeff and Marcia Rohr, who conceived the races as a living memorial to their daughter. Since its inception, “The Callie” has raised more than $124,000 to benefit pediatric brain tumor research, now at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Research Center. For more information about the race, to donate, or to volunteer call 715-547-3639 or visit rwtcanoe.com.

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Walleye anglers to compete for awards

PRESQUE ISLE – For nearly a quarter century fishermen have been coming to the wilderness lakes of Presque Isle to take part in a spring tradition provided by the Presque Isle Walleye Tournament, which is sponsored annually by the Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce. This year marks the 24th year of the catch-and-release event, which will be May 15-17. The weekend will be filled with excitement as anglers vie for the top spots on the leader board. Tournament lakes are Little Horsehead, Big Horsehead, Oxbow, Presque Isle, Averill and Van Vliet. Early registration is encouraged as they cap the total number of participants at 65 to make it manageable and fun for all. Registration forms are available on the calendar page of the chamber’s website: presqueisle.com. Or, call 888-835-6508 for more information. Orientation will be at 10am that Friday at the Presque Isle Community Center. Tournament rules will be covered at that time, or if you want a copy earlier than that, call Reenie at 715-686-2910 or e-mail presqueisle@centurytel.net.

Of course, just being on the water after a long winter, taking in the natural splendor of the shorelines, watching eagles soar and enjoying the local hospitality is worth the price of admission!

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Fishing hours are noon to 8pm Friday, 7am to noon and 3-8pm Saturday and 7-11am Sunday. The awards presentation and free luncheon will start at about noon Sunday. Even if you don’t score an award for largest walleye or runner-up status, you’re almost certain to land one of the many door prizes!

Washburn county Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 23 Spooner - Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum Opening Event: 11am to 4pm, museum: live music, canoe and wooden boat show, tours, demonstrations and open house. Food. 715-635-5002. Railroad Memories Museum Brat and Hot dog Feed: 10am to 5pm at the museum.

June 7 Spooner - Badger Car Show: 7am to 3pm, fairgrounds. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. show; swap meet, flea market and crafts. June 13 Spooner - Tri-County Dairy Breakfast: 6:30-11am at fairgrounds. Face painting, petting zoo, silent auction, door prizes, horse & wagon rides, music. June 20 Spooner - Railroad Heritage Festival: 10am to 5pm at museum. Museum tours, miniature train rides and hobo stew feed. 715-6353325.

Camping opportunities abundant Whether you’re towing a trailer or toting a tent, there are many camping opportunities in Washburn County. In addition to the privately-run facilities, the county-owned camps include the following: Sawmill Lake Campground: Washburn County operates a campground on Sawmill Lake, approximately eight miles north of Birchwood. The secluded campground is within a county forest primitive area. It is surrounded by many small kettle moraine glacial lakes, which are connected by a canoe portage system. The campground has 25 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. No electricity is available. Facilities include a dock, open-air shelter, vault toilets, and hand pumps for water. A boat launch is located on Sawmill Lake, although motors are not allowed on this lake. Totogatic Campground: The Totogatic Campground is located in the northwest part of Washburn County, on the Minong Flowage approximately eight miles west of Minong. The campground has 71 sites, most of which provide electricity. Nearly one-half of the sites provide direct access to the flowage. Campground facilities include a beach, boat ramp and dock, fish cleaning station, picnic areas, flush and vault toilets, dump stations, water, firewood, and a public telephone. A park ranger resides on site. Leisure Lake Youth Camp: The county owns a lodge and several cabins on Leisure Lake northwest of Trego. The camp is available for use on a reservation system. The Youth Camp gives first priority of use to Washburn County youth groups and outside youth groups as a second priority. This beautiful facility provides an excellent opportunity for recreation and education for children and young adults. There is a ball field, picnic area, and beach. A self-guided nature trail adds to the experience of this camp. Davis Flowage primitive boat-in campsites: The Davis Flowage is located three miles north of Stanberry near the intersection of Hwy. M and Hwy. 77. This 250-acre body of water is a shallow flowage completely surrounded by county forest. The flowage was restocked with walleye, northern pike, and panfish in 2000. Access to the flowage is from a boat landing along Chippanazie Road on the east side of the flowage. Entrance to the flowage is gained after a short float down Chippanazie Creek (200 yards). No other motorized access to the Davis Flowage exists. Two primitive campsites just off the dike on the west end of the flowage were built in 2000. The sites contain a picnic table and fire ring, and both offer a scenic view of the water. County forest camping: Camping on the county forest is allowed with the prior permission of the forest administrator and with a tent or lesser facility. Day use areas: The county forest has picnic areas at the Slim Creek Flowage, Leisure Lake, Harmon Lake, and Totogatic Park. There are boat landings on Slim Creek, Leisure Lake, Harmon Lake, Loyhead Lake, Wolf Lake, Sawmill Lake, Big McKenzie Lake, Spider Lake, Elbow Lake, Long Lake, and at the Birchwood dam.

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U.P. Michigan Calendar

(place your event for $10) May 16 Iron River - Pancake Feed: 8-11:30am, Senior Center. May 30-31 Lake Gogebic - Spring Walleye tournament: Cash prizes for top finishers. LakeGogebicArea. com or 888-464-3242.

Ghost town beckons history buffs ROCKLAND – Now under restoration, “Old Victoria” is a picturesque ghost town located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that everyone should put on his or her 2015 itinerary of “things to see while Up North.” At one time, upwards of 80 houses were occupied by various ethnic families employed at the Victoria Copper Mine. In addition to the Finns, other European immigrant miners were Croatian, Austrian, Italian, Canadian, Swedish and Cornish. Today, only a handful of hand-hewn log structures remain. Restoration of two boarding houses, a single-family dwelling and a bachelor’s quarters have been completed, and others are in the midst of reconstruction in a location formerly called Finn Town. A tour guide takes visitors through the rooms furnished with period antiques reminiscent of the men and women who once lived here. Visitors will hear of the hardships endured by these pioneers of the Copper Rush. Tours take place daily from 11am to 5pm from Memorial Day weekend through the fall color season.

ing handcrafted arts & crafts, music and food. Enjoy cinnamon rolls and coffee cooked on the old cook stove. Old Victoria is located four miles southwest of Rockland on Victoria Dam Road in Ontonagon County. Watch for the sign on Highway 45 in Rockland.

Musuem visit For more information on the Victoria Copper Mine, the Ontonagon Boulder, Victoria Hydroelectric Dam, the famed unique Taylor Hydraulic Air Compressor, the prehistoric mining pits, and two of the richest copper mines in the country (the National and the Minnesota mines), visit the Rockland Historical Museum at the library in Rockland. The museum is open Memorial Day through fall color season from 11:30am to 4:30pm. Telephone 906-886-2821.

Old Victoria is also near where the famous “Ontonagon Boulder” was discovered in the Ontonagon River. The boulder is now resting in the National Museum of Natural Science at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Mark your calendar for a return the third Sunday in August for their arts & crafts fair, featur-

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North Country 100 has three route options WAKEFIELD – The 26th annual North Country 100 bicycle tour will take place Saturday, July 18 with three distance options offered: 25 miles, 100 kilometers or 100 miles. Riders will travel over rolling terrain, past lakes and forests while enjoying the wildflowers and scenery of the Upper Peninsula. Routes for the 100-mile and 100-kilometer are designed with more experienced riders in mind. The 25-mile route follows a moderate terrain. All three tours are open to any rider age 12 and older, so riders should keep in mind their own limits. The start/finish line is the East Pavilion on the north side of Sunday Lake, Wakefield. Ride start time for the 100 mile and 100k is 8am (CST) and the 25-miler is at 8:45am.

For more information: e-mail NC100@wakefieldmi.org or call the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce at 906-224-2222 or visit wakefield-chamber.com.

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Early savings if you register by July 2. Registration fee includes commemorative T-shirts, maps, route markings, check points, fresh fruit and refreshments. A meal is provided after completion of tour at East Pavilion. Courtesy vehicles will cover the route.

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

DAP hosts Smithsonian’s ‘The Way We Worked’ exhibit

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IRONWOOD – The Downtown Art Place (DAP) in downtown Ironwood is hosting the Smithsonian’s “The Way We Worked” traveling exhibit. Admission is free. The exhibit will be there until May 31 and open from 10am to 5pm during the exhibition. DAP is a regional visual arts center that promotes and sustains the creation and appreciation of the visual and cultural arts. Summer hours of the DAP Gallery & Gifts are Thursday-Saturday, 11am to 5pm, and open during special theatre and other community events. Visitors can view the Smithsonian “Museum on Main Street Exhibition” along with many other exhibits and historically inspired art, as well as a Longyear mini-exhibit on loan from the Marquette Regional History Center. For more information about related events, exhibits across the Gogebic Range and northern Wisconsin and other presentations, visit downtownartplace.com. “The Way We Worked” is adapted from an exhibition developed by the National Archives and promoted by the Smithsonian Institution. “The Way We Worked” explores how work became a central element in American culture. It traces the many changes affecting the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years, including the growth of manufacturing and increasing use of technology. The exhibition draws from the National Archives’ rich collections of historical photographs, archival accounts of workers, film, audio and interactive displays to tell the compelling story of how work impacts Americans’ lives.

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