Summer Fun 2015

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Index of Abelman Clothing and Footwear . . . . 25 ABR Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Agogeebic Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 AmercInn Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 America’s Best Value Inn . . . . . . . . . . 15 Antonio’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Arbor Vitae Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Around the Corner Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ashland Family Restaurant . . . . . . . . 21 Aspirus Grand View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Aunt Esther’s Attic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bad River Lodge & Casino . . . . . . . . . 17 Barber Road Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ben Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bessemer Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . 47 Big Valley Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Black River Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Borseth Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Branding Iron Steak House and Pub . 62 Burgers Bar and Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 C & M Oil/U.S. 2 Service Center . . . . 33 Char’s Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Chequamegon Bay Golf Course . . . . . 21 Christ Lutheran Parish. . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Citizen State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cloverland Motor Sports, Inc.. . . . . . . 31 Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Copper Peak Adventure Ride . . . . . . . 17 Creative Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 D&D Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Days Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Episcopal Church of Transfiguration . 56 Fabric Patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 G.T.C. Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Giovanoni’s True Value. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Gogebic Community College . . . . . . . . 15 Gooch’s A-1 Bar and Grill . . . . . . . . . . 61 H.O.P.E. Animal Shelter. . . . . . . . . . . 49 Haven North Condominiums . . . . . . . 25

advertisers Headwaters Polaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Heart of the North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hegg Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hillestad Daily Vitamins . . . . . . . . . . 43 Hitt’s Fine Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hobby Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Holiday Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Home Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hoop N’ Hollar Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Iron County Community Credit Union. 33 Ironwood Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 JW’s BBQ & Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Konteka Black Bear Resort . . . . . . . . 36 Koski Collision and Custom Center . . 47 Lake Gogebic Chamber of Commerce. 64 Lake Gogebic Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Lake Gogebic Outpost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Lake of the Torches Resort and Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lake Tomahawk Meat Market . . . . . . 41 Land O’ Lakes Recreation Co. . . . . . . 35 Last Wilderness Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Legendary Waters Casino . . . . . . . . . . 49 Liberty Bell Chalet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Link Smoke House Restaurant. . . . . . 23 Lion’s Den Tatoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lynn’s North Country Café. . . . . . . . . 37 Michigan State Police Wakefield Post 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mike’s Family Restaurant . . . . . . . . . 61 Moore’s Army/Navy Store . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mountain View Lodge and Gallery. . . 36 New England Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Northwood’s Accents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Olkie’s Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ontonagon Consignment Company . . 37 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church . . 56 P.I. Pub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 P.I. Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Summer Fun and Dining Guide This visitors and dining guide is published annually by the Daily Globe Inc.

Writing and Photography: Ralph Ansami, Kelsey Hansen, Larry Holcombe, Richard Jenkins, Jason Juno and Jan Tucker

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Plunkett’s Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Plutchak’s Car Quest Auto Parts . . . . 37 Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce . 63 Quality Inn of Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Range Art Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ReMax Action North Realty . . . . . . . . 13 Retreat Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rigoni’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 RJ Hoeft Construction Co., Inc. . . . . . 27 Second Street Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sidekicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Silver Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sisu Ski Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sixth Street Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Skyview Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Smokey’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 St. Mary’s of the Seven Dolars . . . . . . 55 Steiger’s Ace Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Stoney Creek Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Stormy Kromer Mercantile . . . . . . . . . 45 Sunday Lake Supermarket . . . . . . . . 29 Sylvania Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tacconelli’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Badger Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Bear Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Pines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Real Estate Store/ Z’s Place Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Root Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Timber’s Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Thoma’s Mini Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Three Eagles Gift & Smokeshop. . . . . 21 Timbers Food and Spirits . . . . . . . . . . 59 Timberline Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Uptown Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Wakefield Chamber of Commerce . . . 33 Watersmeet Trout Hatchery and Fish Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Whitecap Skye Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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estival Ironwood, a four-day gathering of reunions set around entertainment and displays at Depot Park, returns July 15-18.

Saturday night's main entertainment will be from Shotgun Kelli, a band featuring the Polkinghorne family, formerly of Hurley.

“We were very fortunate to get such high quality entertainment,” said festival organizer Will Corcoran.

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and moved to Marquette.

On the Friday night of the festival, Dorothy and the Boys will perform in the afternoon, followed by Red Higgins and the Freedom Train from 5 to 8 p.m. and Uncle Fester from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

In addition to a wide range of musical entertainment, the festival features games for the kiddies and adults alike.

The World's Largest Duck Pick is an annual event and last year featured a trout pond for the youngsters that will return this year.

Crafts shows, volleyball, pool, poker, a teen dance and antique autos from the Klassic Kruisers show are other events

that take place at Depot Park, but not all of the activities take place there.

The Miners Memorial Heritage Park, Downtown Art Place and churches also schedule events to coordinate with a weekend that many former Ironwood residents mark on their calendars for a visit.

Corcoran said the Festival Ironwood organizers have been meeting monthly and will meet every other week as the festival nears to fine-tune the planning.

For more information, visit the Festival Ironwood Facebook site or contact Will Corcoran at 906-364-5672.

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Bessemer Fourth of July

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his year’s 27th annual Bessemer Blast will be held June 26 to July 4. A 50/50 raffle, poker run and geocaching begin June 26.

There will be an area wide fish fry held Friday night of June 26 as well as the sixth annual Tree of Honor lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Pocket Park along Sophie Street.

The 27th annual Hometown Run/Walk and sixth annual Tot Trot kicks off the day on June 27 at 8:30 a.m. at Bessemer City Hall. Then from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be the 4th annual Kids Games in Pocket Park as well as face painting by Lanae Butterfly. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo in the Pocket Park at 11 a.m. The Dancin’ in the Streets free dance class starts at 11 a.m. at the BAH Studios.

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p.m. and then join in on some karaoke at JJ’s bar with the P.O.E.T.S. at 9 p.m. that night.

Sunday June 28 offers a polka dance with music by Hank Thunander at the Bessemer VFW from 2 to 6 p.m. The Bessemer Lions Club will host a chicken dinner in the St. Sebastian gym from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The seventh annual Outdoor Electronic Dart Tournament will be held June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Pit Stop Bar & Grill.

From 3 to 7 p.m. on June 30 the Bessemer VFW will be offering hamburgers and freedom fries. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Bluff Valley Park will be a fat tire bike tour. Then join in on the fun for the ½ New Year’s party on Sophie Street in front of the Pit Stop Bar & Grill at 8 p.m.

The VFW will host its fourth annual pig roast from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 1.

There will be outdoor life size beer pong set up on Sophie Street in front of Marco’s starting at 6 p.m. as well as a variety of other outdoor games with food and drink in front of the Pit Stop Bar. Marty’s Goldenaires will hold their practice out on the street starting at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 2 there will be helicopter rides from noon to 6 p.m. in the open field east of Stieger’s Hardware. A reciting of the Declaration of Independence will take place at 4 p.m. at the Gogebic County Courthouse followed by a historical walk through town.

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Firewood For Sale From page 8 4 to 7 p.m. The 24th annual Domino Fall will take place at 6 p.m. in the A.D. Johnston High School gym. A blackout dance party will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the BAH Studios. Be sure to wear neon or white!

Continuing the fun-filled day on July 2 at 6:30 p.m. the second annual chalk drawing competition will take place on Sophie Street along with face painting.

Beginning at 7 p.m. there will be an outdoor children’s dance for grades six and under along Sophie Street asPwell as the Outdoor War tournament. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. along Sophie Street will be the annual water balloon toss and then from 9 p.m. to midnight there will be karaoke.

July 3 kicks off with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 9 a.m. downtown followed by a salad luncheon at the Sharon Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The helicopter rides will be back for a second day from noon to 6 p.m. The 24th annual street bowling will take place at 5 p.m. along Sophie Street followed by a performance by the Bessemer High School band at 6 p.m., the 27th annual Simon Says at 6:30 p.m., the Derrick Brown Memorial Sling Shot Water Balloon Launch at 7 p.m. and then the Street Dance begins at 9 p.m. The poker run ends at midnight.

The day of Saturday, July 4, begins bright and early with Poncho’s memorial salute at 6 a.m. Helicopter rides begin again at 10 a.m. and a children’s parade begins at 1:30 p.m.

At 2 p.m. the Bessemer Volunteer Fire Dept. will host an open house and the geocache dash also ends at this time.

The Bessemer High School band marches the parade route beginning at 6 p.m. and a fly over of a Piper Cherokee 180 and a Piper Cherokee 140 will take place.

The Bessemer’s Giant 4th of July Parade begins at 7 p.m. and the 50/50 raffle closes. The winning number is to be announced at the end of the parade.

Following the parade all the events for the rest of the evening are at Massie Field, including the Marty’s Goldenaires concert and Thunder on the Mountain fireworks display.

The week caps off Sunday, July 5, with the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast & Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle 746 silent auction and bake sale at 7:30 a.m. Helicopter rides will have their last day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

And new this year for the entire week is the Bessemer 4th of July Selfie Challenge. There will be 10 categories. Winners of each category, as well as an overall winner, will be chosen.

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Memorial Day Weekend ATV Rally

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he 30th annual Memorial Day Weekend ATV Rally in Iron County is set for May 21-24.

Co-sponsored by the Hurley and Mercer Area chambers of commerce, the weekend is filled with motorized fun and events for both riders and spectators.

Iron County offers 200 miles of trails with access to many scenic areas including waterfalls, breathtaking views of Lake Superior, the Penokee Mountains and more.

Officials are looking for help to make history at this year’s parade. There is currently no record in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest UTV parade and the Memorial Day Weekend Rally will be going for the record.

Line up for the parade starts at 4 p.m. on May 22 with the UTVs lining up first and all ATVs after. The actual parade will start at 7 p.m.

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on-site registration as well. This event is free to participate and open to everyone.

The weekend events also includes a poker run of over 30 participating businesses from Saxon and down to Mercer.

It runs from May 21 up to the 24. Registration can be found online and late registration will be accepted at the Hurley Chamber on May 21 and 22.

Anyone can participate in the poker run, with or without an ATV/UTV. The grand prize this year includes a six-hour fishing or leisure cruise for up to six people out of Saxon Harbor.

Music and dancing will be after the parade in front of Z’s Cheese Haus.

Also new to this year’s event is the Iron County Selfie Contest. There will be a list of places to catch a selfie at with a branded hashtag in order to qualify for the grand prize, which will be a getaway weekend in Iron County, provided by North Star Beverage Co. For those ATVers who are looking for a challenge for both themselves and their machines, the famous Mud Pit will be held at the Iron Horse Trail in Hurley

on Sunday.

The event is put on by the Hurley Fire Department and offers an adventure for both riders and spectators. Food, beverages, DJ music and raffle paddle games are available throughout the day. Registration for the mud run will begin at noon, with racing set for 1 p.m.

During this year’s rally, all riders will once again be able to stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner at just about everywhere in the county during the four-day event. Eating establishments throughout the area will be offering daily specials.

Music and dancing will also be featured at many taverns and lodges throughout the county.

Memorial Day is once again set aside for ATVers to get out and ride the county’s routes and trails.

For more information about the Memorial Rally Parade, the Guinness Record, or any other rally details, call the Hurley Chamber at 715-561-4334, the Mercer Chamber at 715-476-2389, or check out the website at hurleywi.com.

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he Iron County Fair in Saxon, Wis., returns for its 88th edition, July 30 to Aug. 2.

Billed as a "good old county fair," there are activities and exhibits for all ages, from carnival rides and a mud run to a pie auction Sunday afternoon.

The fair will again be a part of the Iron County heritage Festival, which packages many events under one umbrella in late July and August.

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The fair has returned to its roots and that is reflected in an antique tractor show that is a highlight of Sunday's event.

The Red Clay Classic Mud Run on Saturday afternoon draws competitors from throughout northern Wisconsin and the sunday Old-fashioned horse pulling contest is a priority for many fair-goers.

A livestock auction, 4-H horse shows

and plenty of musical entertainment for all three days on other popular events.

Food booths and refreshments are also available.

To get to the fair from Ironwood or Hurley, take U.S. 2 west to Saxon, then turn left at either the County Trunk B intersection or the Wisconsin 122 intersection.

There will be signs in both locations in both locations advertising.

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Gogebic County Fair

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he Gogebic County Fair is drawing nearer to its centennial celebration.

This year's fair, the 94th edition, is scheduled for Aug. 13-16.

The fairgrounds are off Cloverland Drive on the west end of the city.

The fair is in the planning stages and the fair board is working on scheduling events and hiring entertainment.

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This year, a season's pass will cost $30, or attendees may pay the single day rates of $12, except for Thursday, when the cost is $10.

The passes obtained at the gate allow fair-goers to all of the entertainment acts for free and also free carnival rides.

Each year, the board works hard to find new and exciting entertainment, while also keeping long-time traditions,

like harness racing, and other popular events on the schedule.

As always, volunteers make the annual fair a success and people interesting in helping out may complete a form on the fair's website.

For more information as entertainment unfolds, visit gogebiccountyfair.com, or call 906-6634045, ext. 620.

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It involves an 800-foot chairlift ride to the top of the hill, and an 18-story elevator ride to the main observation deck near the top of the world’s largest ski flying platform.

From the main observation deck, or from the very top of the ski structure, one can overlook more than 2,500 square miles of the Lake Superior basin and see a flyer’s perspective of what it takes physically and mentally to strap on a pair of eight-foot skis, accelerate to 65 mph down the 469-foot inrun, and with a leap of faith, soar more than 600 feet down to the bottom of the hill.

The view from atop Copper Peak is untainted by development. On a clear day it is possible to see 85 miles across Lake Superior to northern Minnesota near the Canadian border.

Observe historic landmarks ad the Apostle Islands (40 Page 16 – Summer Fun & Dining Guide

miles to the northwest), Isle Royale (80 miles north-northeast), the Porcupine Wilderness State Park (25 miles northeast), the Gogebic-Penokee Range (to the south) and downhill ski area.

Fall color, as viewed from Copper Peak, can contend with any place in the world. It usually peaks around the last week in September and/or the first week in October, when the chairlift is most often ridden.

Copper Peak is a registered Michigan historic site and a member of the Western Upper Peninsula Heritage Trail Network. The network contains some 70 of the most scenic and historic sites in the western counties of the Upper Peninsula.

Copper Peak is located 10 miles north of Bessemer on Black River Road (County Road 513).

The adventure ride is open daily from mid-June to Labor Day. For more information visit the website at copperpeak.org.

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estivale Italiano is set for Saturday, Sept. 5, on Silver Street in downtown Hurley and features plenty of good food and musical entertainment.

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market are scheduled as well as a performance by Marty’s Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps and other live music.

The event features food booths, kids’ games, a spaghetti-eating contest and demonstrations by the Hurley Fire De-

partment.

The festival is based on Hurley’s rich Italian heritage.

For more information, call the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-5614334 or visit hurleywi.com.

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The area is the only Great Lakes harbor run by the U.S. Forest Service.

It has many scenic hiking trails that lead nature lovers from the harbor, near the lake or through hardwood

spectacular view from a bluff overlookforests.

Explore the area to see any of five ing Lake Superior.

The area also has a bridge that exwaterfalls, or just lounge around on its tends over the Black River, which consandy beaches.

There is also a picnic area, several tains fish migrating from the lake.

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A campground with a dump station, able to chase down trophy salmon or fresh water and 40 campsites, offers a troll for trout.

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The Ironwood Chamber of Commerce purchased one for $10,000 in 1964. The Hiawatha statue was manufactured by Gordon Industries of Minneapolis and transported 230 miles on a flatbed truck to its current location at the end of Burma Road in Hiawatha Park on June 25, 1964.

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ated peace among Native American tribes and is credited for forming the Iroquois nation.

Hiawatha was hoisted to a standing position by a mining crane and is supported by 55 yards of concrete and 5,000 pounds of steel reinforcements. The statue is made to withstand winds of 140 mph.

The first annual Hiawatha Days were held July 15-19 in 1964 and included events like concerts, a battle of the bands,

a rodeo, downtown carnival, softball game, a clown troupe and authentic Ojibway dancers from Lac du Flambeau, Wis. The Ironwood Chamber of Commerceoffered a 50th birthday celebration for the Hiawatha statue in July 2015 as part of Festival Ironwood.

The Native American chief still stands tall just south of downtown Ironwood welcoming visitors.

For more information, visit ironwoodchamber.org.

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Porcupine Mountains Music Festival

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rganizers have been busy getting ready for the 11th annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies. The festival is held annually on the weekend before Labor Day weekend — this year’s dates are Aug. 28-30.

The festival is held at the winter recreation (ski hill) area of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County. It was the very first music festival ever to be held in a state park in Michigan.

The festival celebrates a wide variety of musical styles including Americana, folk, blues, rock, country bluegrass and more. It features up close and personal performances by nationally touring acts as well as regional acts on two outdoor stages — the Peace Hill stage and the Singing Hills stage. A third acoustic stage is set up in the Busking Barn Page 22 – Summer Fun & Dining Guide

where amateurs and professionals play in a casual setting.

As of press time, these performers have been booked with more to follow: Ruthie Foster, Scottie Miller Band, Ana Egge, The Ragbirds, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys, The Dupont Brothers, Billy Strings & Don Julin, The Dead Pigeons and Tin Can Gin. Children’s activities are held throughout the weekend along with performer workshops.

Food and drinks are available for purchase in the ski chalet.

The three-day event is staffed by over 100 dedicated volunteers, including a first aid center on site and ambulance services are available.

The Gogebic Community College is involved in the ski hill management of the Porkies. Last year attendees were

provided with the opportunity to enjoy chair lift rides during the event and the coordinators plan to continue it for this year’s event.

This is a rain or shine event and tickets can be purchased at a discount price through the end of May. Beginning June 1, tickets are sold at full price with discounts given to seniors and teens and special pricing is available for children.

The Friends of the Porkies were awarded a grant of $16,500 from the state of Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs to help with this year’s festival. The grant was awarded through a peer review process and was one of 494 applications to compete for the MCACA fiscal year 2015 funding.

For more information on performers, lodging and ticket prices, visit porkiesfestival.com.

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Iron County Heritage Festival

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ron County celebrates its heritage with a big bash, featuring over two weeks of events, including parties, golf outings, a marathon and a county fair.

The Iron County Heritage Festival runs from July 24 to Aug. 9. The festivities kick off with the Hurley Quarterback Club’s Scramble and Golf Tournament at Eagle Bluff, featuring 75 two-person team on Friday, July 24.

Also on Friday, the Iron County Historical Society has an open house.

Saturday, July 25, is a big day for the festival which includes a parade down Silver Street, the Education Foundation open house and brunch and Distinguished Alumni and Friends award ceremony followed by the Hurley High School Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony.

To enter the 2 p.m. parade, contact the Hurley Chamber office. The theme for this year’s parade is “Hurley Pride.”

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walking tour of Hurley’s tavern district.

Following the parade, there will be the annual Hurley High School All Class Reunion at 6 p.m. at Sharon’s Coffee Company on Silver Street. The reunion includes a 50/50 raffle and proceeds benefit the Hurley School and organizations like Last Blast and a scholarship for a graduating Hurley senior.

The Range Art Association will hold it’s annual art show at the Iron County Memorial Building in Hurley July 24-26.

On July 27, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley is hosting its annual bazaar on the church grounds, starting at noon. The event features food, beverages, kids’ games, bingo, bake sales and raffles. For more information call the church office at 715-561-2606.

The Northwoods Art Tour is set for July 25-27, with one of the stops on the list in Mercer. For more information, visit northwoodsarttour.com.

The annual Iron County Fair takes

place in Saxon July 30 to Aug. 2.

Another part of the festival is the annual Loon Day celebration in Mercer on Aug. 5, drawing thousands for a craft fair, music and other events.

The festival then ends with the annual Paavo Nurmi Marathon on Saturday, Aug. 8. Registration and packet pickup will be Friday at the Hurley K-12 School from 3 to 7 p.m. Also that evening at the school will be the kids run at 5:30 p.m. and the 5k Color Run at 6 p.m. The torch lighting ceremony will be held in downtown Hurley at the start of the Iron Horse Trailhead. Music starts at 7 p.m., with the lighting at 8 p.m.

Races start Saturday morning with the relays and full marathon in Upson at 7:30 a.m. and the half marathon in Gile at 8:30 p.m. First place finishers of each division and age group will receive a medal made by students from the Northwoods Manufacturing — a student-run business at the Hurley High School.

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Miners Memorial Heritage Park

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iners Memorial Heritage Park is dedicated to the many folks who spent countless hours working underground within the mining areas of Ironwood. The creation of these mines resulted in the establishment of Ironwood in the latter 19th century, with the last iron ore mine closing in 1966.

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to enjoy through its 2.6 miles of trails for walking, hiking, biking, or snowshoeing and skiing in the winter months.

The trail winds through 167 acres of rustic area in the center of the city that were former iron ore mining locations, known locally as the caves area.

The park is owned by the city of Ironwood and managed by Friends of the Miners Memorial Park, which was cre-

ated to promote, maintain and improve the park. The Ironwood City Commission established the park in July 2010 at the request of FMMHP. Hikes are often hosted during the spring and summer beginning at Lorenson Field on Ayer Street in Ironwood.

Several workbees are also mustered to continue trail improvements.

For more information, visit fmmhp.com.

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Walleyes inhabit shallow water after spawning in the he expansive Gile (Wis.) Flowage offers a variety of fishing opportunities, but walleyes and monster spring and tend to move deeper during the summer months. muskies are the prime species They can readily be caught from shore in spring on bait or with There are four boat landings on the Montreal River Flowage artificial lures, like Rapalas. that is controlled by Xcel Energy.

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he annual Light’n the Night Fireworks Extravaganza will take place in Hurley over Lake Michele on July 4 starting at dusk.

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Fourth of July Committee through donations from area businesses, local organizations and residents.

Tickets for the 50/50 raffle will be available at local businesses and the

Hurley Chamber office for the months leading up to the holiday.

For more information, call the Hurley Chamber of Commerce at 715-561-4334 or visit hurleywi.com.

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The forest boasts a spectacular view of rolling hills, rivers, lakes and waterfalls, not to mention hundreds of species of wildlife.

It includes three wilderness areas: Sylvania Wilderness Area, McCormick Wilderness Area and Sturgeon River Gorge Area.

The forest encourages such recreational activities such as hunting, camping, horse-riding, fishing and hiking. Canoeing and kayaking are also encouraged on its over 500 named lakes and nearly 2,000 miles of rivers and streams.

It also includes 196 miles of hiking and backpacking trails, which are perfect for any nature walk.

The Ottawa Visitor Center, located east of the U.S. 2 and U.S. 45 intersection in Watersmeet, has been open to the public since 1971.

It offers environmental education programs, maps, area information, interpretive exhibits, accessible trails and an Ottawa Interpretive Association sales outlet.

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Ontonagon County Fair

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he Ontonagon County Fair will once again offer a variety of activities this year July 24-26 at the fairgrounds in Greenland.

Friday, July 24 will be Entry Day. The exhibits will open on Saturday.

There will also be a 5-kilometer race, antique engine displays and demonstrations, livestock show and kids’ games on Saturday. A mock kids’ rodeo will also be held.

Dances and other activities for Satur-

day are still in the planning stages, according to organizers.

The fair board agreed to bring back the children’s pet show this year. Kids will be able to show their home pets on Sunday.

Ontonagon County Labor Festival

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he 58th annual Ontonagon County Labor Festival will run from Friday, Sept. 4, through Labor Day, Sept. 7.

As in the past, the festival will open on Friday with a free picnic sponsored by the village of Ontonagon and a dance with Borderline and Mike Urbis.

Saturday’s Maxwell Street Day has grown extensively in the last five years. Several retailers are setting up booths on River Street for the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free appraisal of family treasures will be given by the Auction Block in Manistique.

Lip sync contest, prizes, car show and other events are also planned for Saturday.

Sunday starts early with the Aspirus Ontonagon 10-kilometer and 5K race followed by the highlight of the weekend, the Labor Festival Parade.

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and games.

Labor Festival 2014 concludes with a large kiddie parade on Monday at 1 p.m. Other events are also being planned.

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The mural, which took three and a iners Mural, located on the 100 block of East McLeod Av- half years to complete, was finished in enue in downtown Ironwood, 2012.

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Little Girl’s Point park offers places to picnic, camp and plenty of shoreline.

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Little Girl’s Point / Oman’s Creek Campers and single-day visitors alike find a lot to enjoy at the Little Girl's Point campgrounds on the shores of Lake Superior.

There are around 31 recreational vehicle sites and 31 tent sites at the Gogebic County Park that's on County Road 505, about 18 miles north of Ironwood and 11 miles from the U.S, 2 intersection at Saxon, Wis. A few campsites were lost to a major storm and erosion last summer.

The campgrounds opens May 8 and closes around the end of September.

Michigan residents pay $15 a night to camp, or $350 monthly, and the fees for non-residents are $20 and $450.

There are restrooms and there's a boat ramp at Oman's Creek.

Swimming the cool waters of Lake Superior and agate picking are two favorite summer activities for all ages.

Pets are welcome.

Little Girl's Point is named for the story of a lost girl.

Legend has it that a a party of hunters was returning from a trip, rounding the point of land now known as

Little Girl's Point, when thought they saw the form of a girl among the trees, dressed in green.

The hunters, thinking it was some girl who had become lost, beached their canoes, but on climbing the steep shore, only caught one or two glimpses of the green girl, who glided further back among the stately pines, and vanished.

For more information on the park and fees, contact the Gogebic County Forestry and Parks Department website or call 906-663-4428.

Lake Gogebic

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Located in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties, the lake is surrounded by many choices for scenic hiking, waterfalls, forests and wildlife.

The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament May 30-31. The lake is home not only to walleye, but perch, whitefish, smallmouth bass and northern pike.

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bays and streams around the lake.

For a listing of local summer events in the area, call the chamber at 888-464-3242 or visit lakegogebicarea.com.

Many lodging and camping options are available, including camping at Lake Gogebic State Park, 906-842-3341; Gogebic County Park, 906-663-4517; Bergland Township Park, 906575-8733; and Ontonagon County Park, 906-884-4255.

For those who don’t want to rough it, other lodging options include cabin rentals, motels and resorts. For more information on those, call the chamber.

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Wakefield Fourth of July

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The Wakefield Fireworks Committee has planned the annual Picnic in the Park for July 3 at the new pavilion in Eddy Park, followed by the “Lightning on the Lake” fireworks display over Sunday Lake.

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ners take one 2.8-mile lap around the lake.

Later, the big parade on July 4 passes through downtown — first the kids and then the big show, including Marty’s Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps.

Summer is a great time to be in Wakefield, especially with the beautiful natural setting of Sunday Lake, according to chamber officials.

The Eddy Park and Sunday Lake Campground will open around Memorial Day weekend.

The annual Matt Ahonen Softball Tournament will take place the last weekend in June at the softball fields in Wakefield.

The North Country 100 Bicycle Tour is scheduled for July 18.

Sunday Lake will be the site of speed boat races July 27-Aug. 2.

The Wakefield visitor center is located on M-28 at Sunday Lake. The center staff maintains daytime business hours during the summer months.

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he many rivers in the area form an abundance of waterfalls that can be appreciated by hikers. Some of the hikes travel Michigan

Black River National Forest Scenic Byway: Sightseers can spend an entire afternoon stopping at the five major falls along the Black River. The falls all have a short walking distance from each of their parking areas. The first is Great Conglomerate Falls, with a 3/4-mile walk, the farthest walk of any of the falls. To get there, head north for about 3 miles along Powderhorn Road off of U.S. 2 near Bessemer.

Take a left onto Black River Road and follow for it about 10 miles. There will be signs marking the waterfalls. The next falls, Potawatomi Falls, are 30 feet high. The falls are a short walk away from Gorge Falls, which have a 34-foot drop. Sandstone Falls are 15 feet high and Rainbow Falls are 30 feet.

Agate Falls: These 40-feet high falls are part of the middle branch of the Ontonagon River. They are located about 6.5 miles east of Bruce Crossing along M-28.

Bond Falls: The 40-foot falls are fed by the middle branch of the Ontonagon River and Bond Flowage, located east of U.S. 45 from Paulding on Bond Falls Road. Bond Falls are more than 100 feet wide and are a Michigan State Scenic Site.

Gabbro Falls: The 40-feet high falls are located on the Black River near Ramsay.

To get there, head north on Blackjack Road from U.S. 2 for about 1.6 miles, then take a left over a wooden covered bridge. Stay left for about 1/2 mile and find the falls to the east.

O Kun-de-Kun Falls: Located on the Baltimore River, these 25-feet high falls are one of the wilder falls that require a bit of hiking to visit. One of the only few plunge falls in Michigan, daredevils can actually go behind the falls but must be careful. The trailhead to the falls is about 8 miles north of Bruce Crossing on U.S. 45.

Presque Isle Falls: There are several falls located within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park along the Presque Isle River. From Wakefield, travel east along M-28 to County Road 519. Follow that road north until you pass South Boundary Road, heading into the park and to a trail to visit the falls.

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just a short distance from paved parking lots while other treks are a little deeper into the woods.

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Kimball Falls: These gently cascading rapids on the west branch of the Montreal River skirt the Kimball Town Park. The park offers picnic and play areas, as well as a nature trail. Take U.S. 2 west of Hurley, turn south on Park Road and west on Town Park Drive.

Potato River Falls: The falls are a monstrous 90 feet high, located on the Potato River in Gurney. Take U.S. 2 to Wisconsin 169 and turn south. Continue for 2.8 miles through Gurney, then turn right on Potato

commerce, the Ottawa National Forest and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park can provide maps and more information.

River Falls Road. Travel 1.5 miles until you can’t drive any farther. Rustic picnic campsites are available.

Spring Camp Falls: The 20-feet high falls are along the west branch of the Montreal River, south of Hurley, and are also known as the Montreal Falls. From Hurley, take U.S. 51 south for 4.7 miles and turn right onto County C. Follow that for 1.5 miles and continue left on Island Lake Road for about 2.7 miles. Take a right on

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Wren Falls: (Not recommended without a 4x4 and good clearance) Located along the Tyler Forks River, Wren Falls are 30 feet high. Take U.S. 2 15 miles west of Hurley and turn left on Wisconsin 169. Travel about 5.7 miles and turn left on Vogues Road. Stay on there for about 3.5 miles. At the hairpin turn, take the center road across. One mile down the road, stay to the right at the fork and continue a few hundred yards. When leaving, take a right onto Sullivan Fire Lane.

Upson Falls: From Upson travel west on Wisconsin 77, then take a right on Park Road. The signs will guide you to the Upson Town Park where you can view the 18-foot high falls.

Border Falls

Saxon Falls: These 110-feet falls are located on the Montreal River. Drive west on U.S. 2 from Ironwood for about 10.5 miles, entering Wisconsin. Make a right turn onto County B and follow 2.4 miles, then continue on Saxon Falls Road for another 1/2 mile.

Superior Falls: At 90 feet high, the falls are fed by the Montreal River near Lake Superior. To get there take Wisconsin 122, turning north off of U.S. 2, near Saxon. Stay on 122 for 4.2 miles, crossing the Wisconsin-Michigan border. Continue another 1/2 mile, then turn left on a gravel road marked by Xcel Energy.

Peterson Falls: Located on the east branch of the Montreal River in the Hurley area is Peterson Falls. Take U.S. 2 west from Hurley for .6 mile and turn north on Center Drive. Follow the gravel road east for .3 mile; do not take any side roads. Park at the small turnaround and follow the foot path on the north side of parking area to the east. It’s about a 1/4-mile walk to falls. The larger Interstate Falls are about 1/4-mile down stream to the north.

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Mercer: Loon Capital of the Northwoods

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ig things are taking place this summer in the Loon Capital of the Northwoods. Throughout the summer, Mercer, Wis., has numerous events planned to keep everyone entertained.

lupine Junefest/Mercer Bird Festival

This year, Mercer will host the ninth annual Lupine Junefest at Carow Park on June 13. The event will feature a bike tour of the lupines, an arts/craft show, classic car show, kids activities, music, food and beverages. For more information, visit lupinejunefest.org.

This year will also be the first annual Mercer Bird Festival at Carow Park.

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There will be a variety of bird watching tours, bird banding demonstrations, bird house building, displays and information.

Online registration for both Lupine Junefest and the Bird Festival can be found on mercercc.com.

Fourth of July

The day starts with the annual Run for a Vet race, starting at 7 a.m. in Carow Park, followed by a parade through downtown Mercer at 11 a.m.

The festivities resume at the park after the parade where there will be live music, food, beverages, kids games and what some call one of the best fireworks

displays in the Northwoods beginning at dusk.

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For 36 years, Mercer has celebrated Loon Day on the first Wednesday in August. This year the event takes place on Aug. 5 with an art and craft show, live performance by the Lakeland Barbershop chorus at 11 a.m. and the famous Loon Calling Contest at 12:30 p.m.

This year the party is getting started before Loon Day even begins with a street dance in downtown Mercer the night before. The dance will take place in front of the Heart of the North with live music playing from 7 to 11 p.m.

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he end of May will mark the 24th annual Saxon Harbor Spring Classic fishing tournament, where the top trout and salmon will bring in around $5,000 in prize money.

This year's tournament is set for Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31.

That Friday will be Powderpuff competition, with the women enjoying a day out on Lake Superior.

Big and small boat classes will compete Saturday and Sunday, with around 200 people expected out on the trolling boats.

For information on registration, visit the online Saxon Harbor Boating Club site.

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There are 90 boat slips for seasonal rental and numerous transient slips available at the harbor.

Three boat landings are available and the boating club operates a boat-lift for the large trolling boats.

Water and electricity are available to boaters, as well pump-out and gasoline facilities.

There are also showers and a fish cleaning station building.

The Saxon Harbor campground has 32 electrical sites and 11 tent sites, including five rustic walk-in sites on picturesque Parkers Creek and five lakeside tent sites.

All sites have fire pits and picnic tables. There's a picturesque wood

bridge over Oronto Creek that leads to the rustic campsites along Parkers Creek.

Sandy swimming beaches are a short walk from the campgrounds.

Kids enjoy climbing the the sand banks along the shoreline.

Day use parking is allowed for a fee.

Seasonal park stickers are also available.

Reservations can be made by contacting the Iron County Forestry Department at 715-561-2697 or Saxon Harbor Boating Club at 715-893-2242.

Boat slip rates vary, based on both lengths and slip positions.

All pets must be leashed at all times and fireworks are not allowed.

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Paavo Nurmi Marathon

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he second Saturday of every August, runners converge on Iron County, Wis. The 47th Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Wisconsin's oldest marathon, is set for Saturday, Aug. 8.

The race offers a rare mid-summer marathon and is well-supported by hundreds of volunteers and spectators along its scenic course.

The Paavo starts at 7:30 a.m. in Upson, Wis., and travels through the hills of Iron County to its eventual finish on Silver Street in downtown Hurley.

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The sixth annual half-marathon starts in Gile, Wis., at 8:30 a.m. and also finishes in downtown Hurley.

The marathon continues to offer twoperson and five-person relay events.

The Paavo also continues to be a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

Ben Schneider of Minneapolis has won nine straight Paavo Nurmi Marathons. His wife, Candice, won the women's full-marathon the past four years.

Aid stations are available throughout the course. They are staffed by the Paavo's large volunteer crew that comes

back year after year.

Other events include: • Kids race, Friday evening (Aug. 7), 5:30 p.m., Hurley school.

• Show Your Colors 5K Run/Walk: Friday, 6 p.m., Hurley school.

• Torchlighting Ceremony, Friday 7 p.m., Hurley trailhead.

A link to registration is available on the marathon's website at paavonurmimarathon.com. Registration day is set for Friday, Aug. 7 at the Hurley School from 3 to 7 p.m.

See paavonurmimarathon.com for more information.

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Located at 303 Iron Street in Hurley, the Iron County Historical Society Museum opened in 1971. It exclusively displays artifacts on the history of local mining and logging communities. It is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 715-561-2244.

The old Depot Park Museum is located in downtown Ironwood. Constructed in 1892 as a railway depot, it is over over 100 years old. It currently houses a museum, featuring iron mining displays and other railroad memorabilia, and the Ironwood Historical Society research center. For more information, call 906-932-0287.

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numerous bronze tablets listing local men who served during the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I. For more information, call 906-932-5050.

The Bessemer Area Heritage Center on South Sophie Street is open Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information, visit bessemerhistoricalsociety.com.

The Wakefield Historical Society Museum boasts a classroom display, general store and mining exhibits. Its artifacts can be dated back as far as 1884. The museum is open June 23 through September 5, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 906-224-1045.

The Ontonagon county Historical Society Museum houses mining, logging, farming and marine artifacts.

The museum is open May through September, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit ontonagonmuseum.org.

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July 2 • Ramsay street dance and fireworks.

summer events May 16 • Claire d'Loon's 34th birthday bash, Mercer, Wis.

June 10 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Old Suffolk Ale House, Ironwood.

May 17 • Taste of the Northwoods, sponsored by Mercer Education Foundation.

June 13 • Old Victoria in Rockland opens for season.

• Lupine Junefest, Carow Park, Mercer, Wis.

May 20 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Maplewood Steak House, Ironwood.

May 21-24 • Memorial Day Weekend ATV Rally, Iron County, Wis. May 23 • John Jarvi Jr. Memorial Run, 8:30 a.m., downtown Ironwood.

• Porcupine Mountain State Park interpretative activities begin and run through Labor Day. May 27 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Rigonis Bar, Ironwood.

July 4 • Bessemer Fourth of July parade, 7 p.m.; “Thunder on the Mountain” fireworks display, 10 p.m., Massie Field.

• “Light’n the Night” Fireworks Extravaganza, dusk, Lake Michele, Hurley.

• Marenisco Fourth of July activities, firemen’s pancake breakfast, parade, kids’ games, vendors, raffles, volleyball, softball, turkey feed, Marenisco Township Hall. Fireworks at dusk, Kimberly Field.

• Mercer Fourth of July Celebration, Mercer, Wis. With Run for a Vet Fundraiser Run, 7 a.m., MECCA trails; parade, 11 a.m., followed by food, kids’ games, live music and fireworks at dusk, Carow Park.

• Ramsay Fourth of July parade, 10 a.m.

• Sunday Lake Run, 8 a.m., Wakefield.

• Wakefield Fourth of July parade, 1 p.m., downtown Wakefield.

• Watersmeet Fourth of July parade, Picnic in the Park, 1 p.m. With floats, prizes, picnic, kids games, entertainment, fireworks at dusk.

June 13-14 • Michigan free fishing weekend.

July 8 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at parking lot behind the Iron Nugget, Hurley.

June 17 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Joanie’s Side Kicks, Iron Belt, Wis.

July 15 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Festival Ironwood.

June 24 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Pit Stop, Bessemer.

July 15-18 • Festival Ironwood, daily live music, food, kids’ games, car show, walk, run and roll and more, downtown Ironwood.

June 26-July 4 • Bessemer Blast Fourth of July celebration, daily activities, Bessemer area. bessemer4th.com.

July 17-19 • 43rd annual Marenisco Sports Club softball tournament.

May 30-31 • Lake Gogebic Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament.

June 27 • Bessemer Blast Hometown Run and Tot Trot, 8:30 a.m., Bessemer.

•Tour da Lake bicycle tour, Lake Gogebic.

June 3 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Don and GG’s, Ironwood.

June 28 • Michigan Log Cabin Day at Old Victoria, Rockland.

June 6 • Free kids fishing day at Lake of the Falls.

July 1 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., Riders’ choice.

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July 3 • “Lightning on the Lake” fireworks show, 10 p.m., Sunday Lake, Wakefield. Preceded by town picnic with live music, Eddy Park.

• Marenisco Fire Department street dance at Firehall.

July 18 • Festival Ironwood Walk, Run and Roll, 8:30 a.m., downtown Ironwood.

• 26th annual North Country 100 Bicycle Tour, 100-mile, 100-kilometer and 25-mile options, departs at 8 a.m. from Eddy Park, Wakefield. wakefield-chamber.com.

July 22 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Don and GG’s, Ironwood.

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Aug. 13-16 • Gogebic County Fair, Ironwood.

Aug. 14 Lake Gogebic Quilters Show.

Aug. 16 • Old Victoria Craft Fair.

Aug. 19 • Superior Bike Ride, 6 p.m., meet at Rigonis, Ironwood.

Aug. 26 • Superior Bike Ride, 6 p.m., meet at Pit Stop, Bessemer.

Aug. 28-30 • Porcupine Mountain Music Festival.

Sept. 2 • Superior Bike Ride, 6 p.m., meet at Hautalas, Ironwood Township.

July 24-Aug. 9 •Iron County Heritage Festival.

July 24-26 • Range Art Association art show, Memorial Building, Hurley.

• Ontonagon County Fair, Greeland.

July 24 • Hurley Quarterback Club golf tournament, Eagle Bluff.

July 25 • Hurley Education Foundation Hall of Fame induction.

• Hurley High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction.

• Heritage parade, Silver Street, Hurley.

• Mercer garden tour.

Aug. 5 • Loon Day, Mercer, Wis. • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Pub and Grub by Powderhorn.

Aug. 8 • Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Upson to Hurley.

• Mercer Lions annual Turtle River Duck Race.

• Turtle Flambeau Pig & Corn Roast, Springstead, Wis. Aug. 12 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Brewster’s, Ironwood.

Sept. 4-7 Ontonagon County Labor Fest.

Sept. 5 • Festivale Italiano, Silver Street, Hurley.

Sept. 9 • Superior Bike Ride, 6 p.m., meet at Maplewood Steak House.

Sept. 19 • Trail Marathon at Porcupine Mountain State Park.

July 27-Aug. 2 • Speed boat races, Sunday Lake, Wakefield.

July 27 • St. Mary's Catholic Church picnic, Hurley.

July 29 • Superior Bike Ride, 6:30 p.m., meet at Manny’s, Ironwood.

July 30-Aug. 2 • Iron County Fair, Saxon, Wis. Aug. 1 • Lake Gogebic Free Youth Fishing Tournament.

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horns up Marty’s Goldenaires

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reated in 1950, Marty’s Goldenaires includes men from the ages of 16 to 79. The drum and bugle corps, under director Dan Pitrone, plays various patriotic music such as “Stars and Strips Forever” and “America the Beautiful,” as well as music from the rock and swing genres like “Zoot Suit Riot” and “Wipe Out.” After World War II, Martin “Marty” Lamoreux posed the idea of creating a Bessemer Drum and Bugle Corps to

the American Legion Post 27.

The corps eventually was renamed Marty’s Goldenaires in Lamoreux’s honor.

The Goldenaires play a number of concerts over the summer months with typical appearances at local Fourth of July celebrations in Bessemer, Wakefield, Marenisco and Ramsay.

For more information, visit martysgoldenaires.squarespace.com.

Sylvania Wilderness Area

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ocated 7 miles east of Watersmeet is 18,327 acres of camping, fishing, hiking and canoeing called the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreational Area.

There are 34 named lakes in an old growth forest with a wide range of wildlife including several species of threatened and endangered plants and animals.

Camping is by permit only at either the 50 wilderness camp sites or the 48 sites at the Clark Lake campground, which is accessible by automobile.

To obtain a permit, visit the Sylvania Entrance Station or call 877-444-6777. Campsites are limited to six people.

No cans, bottles, styrofoam or non-burnable food or beverage containers are allowed. Containers of fuel, insect repellant, medications, toiletries and reusable plastic containers are permitted.

No bicycles are allowed. Dogs are only permitted if on a 6-foot leash and are not allowed at the Clark Lake beach.

Bruce Crossing Fourth of July

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ruce Crossing will host its annual Fourth of July celebration in Bruce Crossing. This year the event will be held on Saturday, July 4. The one-day event starts early with a breakfast sponsored by the VFW, followed by a car show and pie contest. The Lions Club’s annual chicken barbeque will ensure that everyone has Page 52 – Summer Fun & Dining Guide

enough to eat.

The annual parade features floats, kids and music. Following the parade the action moves to Stannard Township Park for games, a queen contest, more music and food. Organizers hope to have 3-on-3 basketball competition as well.

The celebration ends with fireworks at dusk.

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Turtle Flambeau Flowage

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he Turtle Flambeau Flowage Scenic Wilderness Waters Area is a nature lover’s vacation destination.

There are 195 islands and six boat landings on nearly 19,000 acres of water, a result of 1926 dam construction to create a reservoir in southern Iron County.

There are 66, non-reservable remote campsites that are accessible only by water, but there is also 35,500 acres of land to be explored. There are also six reservable campsites. The flowage offers five distinct trails stretching nearly 250 miles that are perfect for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and hunting. The five trails are Big Island Trail, Deadhorse Trail, Little Turtle Trail, Wilson Hills Trail and Hidden

Rivers Nature Trail, which is wheelchair friendly.

The Flambeau Flowage is known for its abundant wildlife, including eagles, deer, bear, timber wolves and moose.

The flowage has a number of underwater stumps and driftwood that make for an excellent fishing environment. Fishermen beware — muskies more than 50 pounds have been caught along the flowage. But the area is best known for its abundant walleye population. There are also smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, perch and bluegill.

Find all of these attractions and much more just a short distance from downtown Mercer, on County FF off U.S. 51. For more information, contact the Mercer Ranger Station at 715476-2240, or visit mercercc.com or turtleflambeauflowage.com.

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Golf courses

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olfing the courses on the Gogebic Range is an excellent way to spend a summer day.

From the panoramic views from the Skye course on Whitecap Mountains near Iron Belt to the 18 holes at the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet, there are plenty of tree-lined challenges for golfers of all levels.

The Gogebic Country Club in Ironwood (906-932-2525) offers 18 holes on a mostly flat layout, with plenty of interesting holes that offer a variety of options. Perhaps the signature hole is the dogleg par 4 No. 14, guarded by deep bunkers on both sides. A steeply-sloped green adds to the challenge.

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The long par 5 finishing hole, with a green that can be viewed from the dining area of the clubhouse, is another favorite.

At the Eagle Bluff Golf Club in Hurley (715-561-3552), the sloped greens are a challenge and the back nine can be brutal under windy conditions. Still, there are plenty of short holes that present birdie opportunities following accurate drives.

The toughest hole is the par 4 No. 11, which doglegs right. It takes a healthy drive to get a look at the green and keeping the ball in play off the tee can be tough. Five is a good score on the 420yard hole.

Watersmeet’s Lac Vieux Desert (906358-0303) 18-hole course, with its bluegrass fairways, is right next to the casino. The back nine is as challenging as any course in the area.

The Skye course (715-561-2227) provides wonderful vistas of the Penokee Range and offers 27 holes.

Tahoe Lynx near Mercer (715-4760050), offers nine holes in a wooded setting.

Other courses include the Gateway Golf Club in Land O’Lakes, Wis.; Chequamegon Bay in Ashland, Wis.; the Ontonagon Golf Club; and the Mellen (Wis.) Country Club.

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worship

directory

Area communities are home to many places of worship of various faiths. Find locations and service times below.

Trinity Lutheran (Missouri)

• E5104 Margaret St. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Saturday Night Alive; Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible study.

Wesley United Methodist

• 500 E. McLeod. Sunday, adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m., service, 11 a.m., youth group, 7 p.m.

Woodland Church (BGC)

• N10234 Curry St., Sunday Bible study, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.; fellowship to follow.

Zion Lutheran (ELCA)

• Midland and Lowell. Sunday worship with communion, 9 a.m. Parish praise service, Saturday, 5 p.m. Third Sunday, Christ Lutheran Parish joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches.

BERGLAND Calvary Baptist (Fundamental)

• Sunday, 11 a.m.; Wednesday prayer service, 7 p.m.

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Apostolic Lutheran

• 326 W. Aurora. 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service.

Assembly of God

• 2100 E. Cloverland Drive. Sunday school, 9 a.m., worship, 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian

St. Ann’s Catholic

• Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran (Missouri)

• Sunday, 9 a.m. Communion second and fourth Sundays.

United Methodist

• Sunday, 11 a.m. Communion first Sunday.

BESSEMER Christ Community Church of SDA

• Norfolk and Aurora. Open door Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday wor- • 507 E. Cinnabar. Saturday, 11 a.m., Sabbath school, 9:30 a.m.; WednesprayerDolors meeting, 6:30 p.m. MARYS SEVEN DOLORS 1/4 PG 5/1/15 2:35 PM Pag St. Mary'sday of Seven 1.4 pg SF_ST ship, 10:30 a.m., fellowship to follow.

Immanuel Lutheran (Missouri)

• Little Girl’s Point, Saturday worship, 5 p.m.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

• Superior Street. Sunday public talk, 9:30 a.m., Watchtower study, 10:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Faith Center

• 777 E. Ayer St.; Sunday prayer 9-9:30 a.m., worship and nursery, 10 a.m.; Wednesday prayer 6:15 p.m., service, 6:30 p.m., Thursday youth meetings, ages 8-12, 6 p.m., ages 12-19, 7 p.m. Services online at lfcironwood.org/tv.

Living Water Missionary Assembly

• 236 S. Mansfield. Sunday services, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic

• Marquette Street. Saturday confession, 11 a.m. to noon; Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 8 and 11 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran (ELCA)

• Airport Road. Second and fourth Sundays, 11 a.m.; Communion, fourth Sunday. Wednesdays, outdoor service, 6:30 p.m. for Christ Lutheran Parish. Third Sunday, CLP joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches.

St. Paul Lutheran (ELCA)

• 111 S. Curry. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship, 11:30 a.m.

Third Sunday, Christ Lutheran Parish joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches.

St. Simon Eastern Orthodox

ST. MARY’S OF THE SEVEN DOLORS

Frank Kordek, O.F.M.

404 Iron St., Hurley, WI 54534

715-561-2606

Services Weekday: Monday-Communion Service 8 a.m.

Tuesday-Mass 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday-ThursdayFriday Mass 8 a.m.

Services Weekend: Saturday-Vigil Mass - 4 p.m.

Sunday-Mass 7 a.m. 11 a.m.

St. Mary’s church has several involved ministries: We have a group of dedicated lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers and several lay ministers. they have an active communion distribution group for shut-ins and nursing homes and they provide many other ministries.

Salem Lutheran (ELCA)

We also have committed Pastoral and finance Councils in place.

Transfiguration, Episcopal

We also have an active Prayer Shawl Ministry.

• 226 E. Harding. Sunday, liturgy, 10 a.m.

• 333 E. Marquette. Sunday, 9 a.m. (broadcast on WJMS); Third Sunday, CLP joint worship service rotates between the four CLP churches.

• 336 E. Aurora. Sunday, 10 a.m.

We have an active music ministry, as well as a Religious Education, Youth Ministry and adult bible study.

St. Mary’s is a warm, welcoming, faith community.

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Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri)

• Sanders Road. Sunday, worship, 10:15 a.m. Communion first and third Sunday.

St. Sebastian Catholic

• Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 8:30 a.m.

MARENISCO Messiah Lutheran (Missouri) • Saturday worship, 6 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic • Sunday Mass, 8 a.m.

Sharon Lutheran (ELCA)

• Saturday service, 5 p.m.; Sunday worship, 9 a.m. with fellowship; Confirmation, Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.; Kids’ Club, Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Apostolic Lutheran

Bruce Crossing Bible Church

• Sunday 9 a.m.; adult Sunday school to follow.

Bethany Lutheran (Wisconsin) • Sunday, 5 p.m.

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First Lutheran (ELCA)

Assembly of God

ONTONAGON

• Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, youth group and adult Bible study, 6:30 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic

• Michigan Avenue and Pine Street. Daily Masses: Monday, 9 a.m.; Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.; confessions, Saturday, 11 a.m., and half an hour before each Mass.

Redeemer Free Lutheran

• Sunday, 9 a.m.

• Sunday worship, 9 a.m., Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic • Sunday Mass, 9 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran (Missouri)

United Methodist

• Sunday worship, noon. Communion, first Sunday.

United Methodist

• Sunday, 10 a.m. Weekly Communion.

BRUCE CROSSING

• Sunday School, noon, worship, 1 p.m. Communion second Sunday.

MASS CITY

St. Paul’s Lutheran

GREENLAND

• Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; Wednesday, church school, 3:30 p.m., service, 7 p.m.

Siloa Lutheran (ELCA)

• Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; church school, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

United Methodist

• Sunday worship, 11:40 a.m.

• Sunday, 9 a.m., Contemporary worship, 7 p.m.

PAYNESVILLE Our Saviour Lutheran (ELCA) • Sunday, worship, 11 a.m.

Cornerstone Christian

RAMSAY

• Saturday worship, 6 p.m.; Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m., Intercessory prayer, 8:30 a.m., children’s church, 10:30 a.m.

Grace Open Fellowship

• 9 a.m., worship, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m.

WAKEFIELD All Saints Lutheran (ELCA)

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Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church

108 S. Marquette Street • Ironwood, MI 49938 • (906) 932-0174

Weekend Masses

10:15 a.m.

Calvary Baptist

• Sunday school, 10 a.m., Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, prayer and praise, 6 p.m.

Grace Baptist

• 512 Sunday Lake St. Sunday services, 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic

Saturday at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at 8:00 and 11:00 A.M.

• Saturday Mass, 6 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 10:30 a.m.

A Catholic Elementary School for Pre-K to 8th grades. Open to students of all faiths!

• Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible

Announcing Summer Daycare at

All Saints Catholic Academy Call: (906) 932-3200 website: www.olopmi.org

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United Methodist

• Sunday service, 12:30 p.m.

WATERSMEET Immaculate Conception Catholic Bible

• Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; men’s and ladies’ Bible study, Wednesday, 6 p.m.

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St. Jude Catholic

WHITE PINE

MERCER Community Church of Nazarene • Sunday worship, 10 a.m.

• Sunday: confessions, 10:30 a.m., Mass, 11 a.m.

Faith Lutheran (Missouri)

Community United Methodist

• Sunday, worship, 9 a.m., Bible study, 10:30 a.m.

• Sunday, worship, 8:45 a.m., youth group, 5 p.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic

• Masses Saturday, 6 p.m., May-Labor Day; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.

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United Methodist

HURLEY

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Zion Lutheran (Wisconsin)

Community Christian Church

• Sunday, 9 a.m., Bible class, 10:15 a.m.

• U.S. 51 South. Sunday worship, 9 a.m.

First Presbyterian

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship, Sunday school and nursery.

• 501 Copper St. Sunday school, 10 a.m., services, 11 a.m., lunch and afternoon service following.

Range Community Bible

• Sunday school, 9 and 10:30 a.m.; worship, 9 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic

• Saturday Mass, 4 p.m., Sunday Mass, 7 and 11 a.m., Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m., Thursday, 8 a.m., Friday, 8 a.m.

• Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

PRESQUE ISLE

• Sunday, 11 a.m.

Havenwood Baptist

St. Paul’s Lutheran (Wisconsin)

Bethel Lutheran St. Rita’s Catholic

• Saturday, confessions, 3:30 p.m., Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9 a.m.

SAXON Community Presbyterian • Sunday, 11 a.m.

St. Ann’s Catholic

• Sunday Mass, 8:45 a.m.

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KIMBALL Good Shepherd Community Apostolic Lutheran

Living Hope

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m.; Thursday, Bible study, 7 p.m.

• Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Communion first Sunday.

LAND O’LAKES Hope Lutheran (Missouri)

• 1764 U.S. 45 N., just north of County B. Divine service, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Land O’ Lakes Bible Church

• Sunday school 9 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, women’s Bible study, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer service and Bible study 7 p.m.

SALEM

MANITOWISH WATERS Community Church (Presbyterian) • Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Episcopal

• Saturday: Episcopal Eucharist, 5 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, U.S. 51.

ST. PAUL

ST. JOHN’S

Our Lady Queen of Peace (Catholic)

• Masses: Sunday, 8 a.m., Wednesday, 5:15 p.m., Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, 6 p.m.

MELLEN Congregational United Church of Christ • Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic

• Tuesday, 8 a.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.; Sunday Mass, 9 a.m.; first Friday Mass, 6:30 p.m.; first Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., second through fifth Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Mellen Manor Nursing Home. Confessions, Saturday following Mass.

Immanuel Lutheran

• Sunday school 8:15 a.m.; Bible study 8:30 a.m.; regular service with Communion 9:30 a.m.

ZION – SALEM LUTHERAN C HURCH –

333 E. Aurora St., Ironwood, MI • 906-932-1510 Sunday 9am • Radio Broadcast 9am 590 AM WJMS

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E5071 Airport Rd., Ironwood Township • 2nd & 4th Sunday 11am

– ST. PAUL LUTHERAN C HURCH –

111 S. Curry, Ironwood, MI • 906-932-0601 • Sunday 10:30 am

– Z ION LUTHERAN C HURCH –

100 W. Midland Ave., Ironwood, MI • 906-932-1320 Sunday 9am, Saturday Praise Worship 5pm ELCA

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SKYVIEW LODGE

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715-686-2928

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Liberty Bell Chalet 109 5th Ave. S. • Hurley, Wisconsin

715-561-3753

Serving Lunch Monday-Thursday 11-2 p.m.

Serving Dinner – 7 Days a Week at 4 p.m.

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906-932-2101

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Hwy. W, Winchester

On Beautiful South Turtle Lake In Winchester, WI

715-686-2808 Daily Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.

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106 E. Cloverland Dr., Ironwood, MI

906-932-0555

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715-686-2480

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Hoop N’ Holler Tavern

• Located in the Beautiful Western Upper Peninsula • Spring Walleye Tournament May 30, 31, 2015 • Fall Walleye Tournament September 11, 12, 13, 2015

On the North End of Beautiful Lake Gogebic VOTED People’s Choice #1“Best Pit Stop”

• Cocktails • Tap Beer • Grilled Hamburgers & Other Food • Free Wifi • RV Sites w/Full Hook-ups • Clothing • Gas • Pontoon Rentals Furthest West Bar in Eastern Time Zone Your Hosts: George & Carolyn Maves Merriweather, MI 49949 • (906) 575-5555

• Open Year Round • 11 Fully Furnished Cabins • Bedding, towels, paper products and more provided • Cable TV/Wifi

• Boat Rentals • Ice Shanty Rentals • Live Bait and Tackle • Guide Services • Pets Welcome

• Snowmobiling with Trail Access • Close to Gas, Groceries, Food, and More!

P.O. Box 278, Hwy 28, Bergland, MI 49910 email: thetimbersresort@sbcglobal.net www.thetimbersresort.com

MOBIL GAS AND CONVENIENCE STORE *Beer *Wine *Liquor *Grocery *Snacks *Frozen Foods *Bakery *Sub Sandwiches * WIFI *Fax Machine *Seasonal Items *T-shirts * Sweatshirts *Hats

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Relax On Beautiful Lake Gogebic Phone: (906) 575-3542

Motel & Sled SPECIALS on rooms and sleds

Located right in Bergland, MI on Highway M-28

Fishing • Hunting • Skiing • Snowmobiling Direct access to Snowmobile and ORV Trails

NEW OWNER: Casey Yesney

Reservations: 906-575-3262

Antonio’s Restaurant Bergland Monday-Thursday Homemade Specials Friday - Fish Fry Saturday - Italian Sunday - Broasted Chicken Homemade Bakery and Pastries

205 Ash, Bergland, MI

554 North Street, Bergland, MI 49910 • (906)575-3241

906-575-3581

Come experience the only wood-fired BBQ in the area!

906-575-3397 BERGLAND, MI

Hwy. M-28 • 2 miles West of Bergland www.timberlinesport.com

Trail Permits • On Snowmobile Trail 1 Snowmobile, ATV & SxS Rentals

Sales, Service, Parts, Accessories, Rentals, Clothing

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LUNCH DINNER

FULL BAR TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

FRIDAY FISH FRY 4 P.M. • SATURDAY PRIME RIB 5 P.M. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11 A.M.-10 P.M. Highway M-28 • Bergland, MI • 906-365-5BBQ