2009 Life the way it’s meant to be Published Tomahawk, WI
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2009 Life the way it’s meant to be Published Tomahawk, WI
Life the way it’s meant to be Published by the Tomahawk, WI www.tomahawkleader.com 2009 The Tomahawk Lions Got Tickets? WOW09 TOM925 BEST WESTERN LAKE-AIRE Your hosts: Jim & Paula Fieri • Large Sun Deck • Boat Docking • Gas Grill • Cable TV • Swimming Beach • Refrigerators, Microwave & Coffee Makers in all Rooms • Continental Breakfast • High Speed Internet For Reservations CALL: 715-453-5189 or 1-800-984-5400 For More Information WRITE: Best Western Lake-Aire N11925 Cty. Road L Tomahawk, WI 54487 Got Tickets? 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The celebration gets underway early, as the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its 30th annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SARA Park Friday, July 3. The fair will feature everything from handmade crafts to clothing, and local nonprofit organizations will have food and refreshments available. The Tomahawk Lions Club is sponsoring live music in among other entertainment. The Lions Club announces the return of an old tradition, a Pow Wow Queen. The winner will be crowned at the Kwahamot Old-Timer’s Show at 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, and will make other appearances Saturday during the Pow Wow Days Parade and Kwahamot water ski show. Later Friday evening, live entertainment spills into the streets of downtown as the band, The Britins, performs at the annual Music on Main concert. Sponsored by the chamber and Tomahawk Main Street Inc., the concert will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs. Food and refreshments will be available. Following the late evening concert, things get underway bright and early Saturday morning, with registration for the annual 5/10k runs at Veterans Memorial Park from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., with races set to begin at 9 a.m. At the conclusion of the races a variety of children activities will be held at the same location beginning at 10:30 a.m. Among the contests that will take place will be running and burlap bag races and the much-anticipated frog-jumping contest. Lions members will fire up the grills early t h a t h o l i d a y m o r n i n g and begin serving their famous barbecue chicken in the downtown starting at 10 a.m. Additional food and beverages also will be available. It all leads up to the big parade, which starts at 1 p.m. The annual Pow Wow Days parade will make its way along side streets, Fourth Street and then downtown. It will be followed by the Tomahawk Volunteer Fire Department’s water demonstrations. The party moves down to SARA Park after the parade and downtown activities. Starting at 2 p.m., the Lions Club will host karaoke, hula hoop contests and many more events for all ages. A number of other children’s activities will take place, as well as raffles and other entertainment for adults. Food and refreshments will be available. Attendees are encouraged to stay at SARA Park to watch the annual fireworks show taking place at dusk. Another good viewing location is at Kwahamot Park, which will be the site of a waterski show leading up to the grand finale. For more information on the many events taking place during Tomahawk’s July 4th Pow Wow Days celebration, check the Lions web site at tomahawklions.org, the Tomahawk Leader Internet Edition at www.tomahawkleader. com (also watch for pictures there afterwards!) -Tomahawk Leader File Photos 2 Tomahawk Leader Largest northern motorcycle rally WOW 2009 Come feel the rumble: Tomahawk Fall Ride Sept. 17-20 Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] For the 28th consecutive year, the Tomahawk Fall Ride will transformed the small city of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, from a home of just over 3,500 citizens into a motorcycle mecca of tens of thousands – as many as 40,000 in the recent past. The Fall Ride is the largest motorcycle rally in northern Wisconsin and a huge fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Notably, the motorcycle-driven event has raised more than $1.5 million for families living with neuromuscular diseases during its tenure. The annual rally raffle features two brand new custompainted 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycles up for grabs. First prize is a 2009 Ultra Classic Electra Glide, while second place is a 2009 Sportster. Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20 and are Fall Ride Continued on Page 3 HAR250 WOW09 By Abigail Bostwick WOW 2009 Fall Ride Continued Shown here, the 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster that will be raffled off during the Fall Ride rally. available at area businesses and SARA Park during the Ride. Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 17-20, SARA Park Ongoing events at SARA Park on West Somo Avenue include: •Harley-Davidson 2010 demo fleet starting Thursday at 9 a.m. Hours are until 3 p.m., except Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon. Take a test ride on Harley’s latest and greatest with a valid driver’s license. •Harley-Davidson traveling museum. •Official Tomahawk Fall Ride and Tomahawk HarleyDavidson merchandise. •Children’s attractions, games, prizes and raffles. •Official Harley Owners Group pin stop. •Refreshment stands, food vendors, merchandise vendors. •MDA information booth. Additional daily events include: Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., SARA Park •Live music by Cool Hand, 2-6 p.m., SARA Park •Live entertainment by Jackyl. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27 at the door or $22 in advance from participating businesses. •Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce brat fry and bonfire, 6-9 p.m., SARA Park. Free live music. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., SARA Park 3 Tomahawk Leader •Live music, Annie Rose Band, 1-5 p.m. •Fun Runs – take a ride on your motorcycle through the scenic Northwoods on one of three rides. Stop at various business sites along the way and enter a drawing to win cash prizes (announced Sunday at noon). Cost is $10. Sign up at SARA Park. •Fire sale. Find Harley-Davidson merchandise for smoking hot deals. •Pick Your Pins. Pins from various events from various years. Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations Roll into Tomahawk’s premier Harley-Davidson Kaphaem Road plant, where there will be an open house event Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There also will be an ABB RoboSketch display and traveling Harley-Davidson museum.. The ABB Robotic Semi Truck will be onsite. This custom-equipped truck will give attendees a glimpse into the world of robotics. Food and beverages will be available. Thunder Parade Heads Downtown Meets at the Tomahawk School District on School Road at 5:30 p.m. and traverses a ride through the Northwoods, ending downtown with thousands of spectators along the way. The Tomahawk Lions Club invites the visually impaired to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle through the Thunder Parade in the “Blind Ride.” Call Orrin at 453-7106 for more information. Downtown Street Dances Following the parade, the main street of Tomahawk shuts down for live music on both ends of the streets as well as food and refreshments. On the east end, Powered Guitar Luedke and Blue Max will perform. On the west end, listen to Oil Can Harry. Open intoxicants in the downtown are prohibited on Friday and Saturday before 5 p.m. and after midnight. Open intoxicants are not allowed in any other public areas of the city. Tomahawk police and other law enforcement will strictly enforce this rule. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., SARA Park •Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. •Live music, Mean Tooth Grin, 1-5 p.m. •Fun Runs – take a ride on your motorcycle through the scenic Northwoods on one of three rides. Stop at various business sites along the way and enter a drawing to win cash prizes (announced Sunday at noon). Cost is $10. Sign up at SARA Park. •Live auction, 2 p.m., win great Harley prizes. •MDA’s Big Raffle. Buy tickets to win hundreds of Harley prizes. •The Fire Sale and Pick Your Pins will again be underway. Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations It’s the last chance to tour the Kaphaem Road plant during the open house event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Saturday Night Downtown Street Dances On the east end, hear Sassy Magoo, then head to the west head to listen to The Toys. Open intoxicants rules again apply. Sunday 9 a.m.-noon at SARA Park •Ride concludes at noon with drawings for two raffle bike winners and Fun Run winners. Bubba’s Big Party Stop out at Bubba’s Big Party at Nokomis Community Park on County Road L north of the city for vendors, live music, car show, lawn tractor races, custom car show, custom cycle show and much more. National headliner Edgar Winter is slated to perform Saturday night. Regional bands such as Slab, Black Frog, Tuck Pence, Irene Keenan and more also are scheduled on stage. Keep up-to-date on Fall Ride info: www.tomahawkleader.com Check for updates, information and pictures at the Tomahawk Leader website, www.tomahawkleader.com. Watch for additional information in the Tomahawk Leader Official Fall Ride Guide, published the weeks prior to the event. The Guide will be available at advertiser outlets, the Leader office, 315 W. Wisconsin Ave., and online. For information on places to stay, dine and shop while in the area, visit www.traveltromahawk.com. And, don’t miss scenes from the 2009 Ride posted afterwards in our online Photo Album at www.tomahawkleader.com. 4 Tomahawk Leader WOW 2009 Lions Club Thrilla on the Grilla rib fest returns for second year By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader City Editor [email protected] Coming off a first year in which thousands of dollars were raised for area charities and countless mouth-watering ribs were consumed, the Tomahawk Lions Club is hoping the second annual Thrilla on the Grilla rib cook-off will be even bigger and better. As the event enters its second year, the Lions Club is looking to build on the successes of last year’s undertaking while tweaking the rib-off slightly to create an even more entertaining afternoon. New this year, the Thrilla on the Grilla will include 12 locally sponsored grills compared to the six that previously took part. Along with using their own recipe, contestants will be providing their own ribs this year to add some additional variation to the contest. Added picnic table seating will be made available and the event grounds will be expanded to two blocks in the downtown to provide more room for attendees. Not new this year, the Lions Club will again be charging $12 per ticket and will limit the number sold to 1,000. And proceeds raised from the family-oriented rib cook-off will continue go toward supporting local non-profit organizations. The 12 local businesses that will sponsor grills this year include Nelson’s County Market, Silver Birch, Bambino’s WOW09 MAH200 Pizza and Grill, Loaders, Northwoods Lube and Oil, The Rodeo Saloon, Snappers Bar and Grill, Big Moose Supper Club, PCA, HarleyDavidson and the Tomahawk Volunteer Fire Department. Billy Bob’s Sports Bar and Grill will defend its title as the baron of bones and sultans of sauce. “The whole event is charity oriented, and the Lions Club is putting on the event as a way to give back to the community,” said Tom Kelley, Lions Club president. “Plus, who doesn’t enjoy getting together with family and friends to enjoy the best ribs available in the area!” The second annual Thrilla on the Grilla will allow participants, who will get a sampling from each grill, to vote this year. Judges will also rank ribs as part of the cook-off for the title of best rack of ribs in the Tomahawk area. Tomahawk American Legion Post 93 will again be cooking beans and cole slaw. Tomahawk Main Street Inc. also will have available corn on the cob and snow cones. Live music will be performed in each block during the afternoon. Local businesses also will host the citywide street sale, Totally Tomahawk, throughout the day. The second annual Thrilla on the Grilla rib cook-off will take place in downtown Tomahawk on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those wanting to attend are encouraged to get their tickets in advance. Tickets are available at participating businesses and at the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce. WOW 2009 Tomahawk Leader 5 Park, bike, hike it: Area places to offer all kinds of fun By Abigail Bostwick Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] There’s so much to do in the greater Tomahawk area, and so many places to see. Whether it’s a day of family fun at the park, a long hike or bike ride, this Northwoods destination has it all. Here are just a few options to choose from: Lincoln County •Bearskin/Hiawatha Trails – Formerly rail beds, these trails are packed with granite and perfect for family hiking and biking. The Bearskin runs 18.3 miles south from Minocqua to near Tomahawk; the Hiawatha runs north from Tomahawk six miles. Access the Hiawatha in SARA Park on West Somo Avenue in Tomahawk, and points along North Fourth Street and in the Nokomis area. •Bradley Park – City of Tomahawk founder William H. Bradley wanted to see this 100-acre piece of land preserved for the city’s citizens and visitors. Trails meander through stands of hardwoods and tall, virgin timbers to Lake Mohawksin. There are picnic facilities, grills, playground, boat landing, shoreline fishing opportunities. Stocked kids’ fishing lake (catch and release fun for youngsters); handicapped pier. The park’s shelter house was built in the 1930s and features a stone fireplace at each end. Pavilion available. Walking trail to peninsula point. West side of Tomahawk off West North Avenue. •Veteran’s Memorial Park – Bring a picnic to this park along the Wisconsin River where a memorial to all the branches of the nation’s military service proudly stands. There also are a playground and restored Army tank, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, grills, restrooms, public fishing pier. Free water ski shows by Kwahamot Water Ski Club every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night in summer months. The 2009 summer season also will host weekly Music on the River, Wednesday nights, July 2-Aug. 6. Off North Fourth Street in Tomahawk. •Tomahawk Riverwalk – Scenic walking path with bridges winding along Wisconsin River. Between Tomahawk Public Library and North Fourth Street. Tomahawk Girl Scouts enhanced library end with cul-de-sac flower gardens. •SARA Park Activity Center – Go out to the ballgame at this popular athletic area. It has baseball diamonds, a volleyball court, playground, restrooms, changing rooms, showers; indoor recreational area with a hockey/ice skating rink/arena. Dog park opened summer 2008. Take a swim at the sandy beach; swim at own risk, no lifeguard on duty. The activity center rental /camping available from City Hall (453-4040). Weekly bingo games hosted on Wednesdays. Rustic camping available. Access Hiawatha hiking/biking trails. Off West Somo Avenue in Tomahawk. •Washington Square/Toddler Park – The youngsters will enjoy the playground with gazebo, restrooms. Summer flea markets on Thursdays. A log historic museum is onsite and an old school museum is across the street. On Fourth Street adjacent to Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce office. •Pride Park – Playground, baseball field, outdoor ice skating rink, basketball court, tennis court, skateboard park. Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue, Tomahawk. •Frenchtown Park – Play/picnic area, tennis courts, baseball field, winter sledding hill, swimming at end of Mary Street. Anna and Wilson Streets, off Hwy. 86 West, Tomahawk. •Water Works Park – Scenic picnic area, small pond. State Hwy. 86 West, in city limits, Tomahawk. •New, Unnamed Trail – Developing trail north of Tomahawk School District off Kings Road extends southerly to behind Railway Street by new City Garage, Tomahawk. •Kahle Park – Playground, baseball fields, tennis court, open shelter. County Road S, off Hwy. 107, Tomahawk. •Spirit Flowage Beach & Pride Pond – Picnic area, boat landing, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) mill also supports nearby Pride Pond, an 84-acre site with trail system for environmental education and nature appreciation. Hwy. 86 West to County Road E, Tomahawk. •Camp New Wood Park – Hike along the Wisconsin River where eagles soar, deer wander and wildflowers grow. Playground, picnic area, boat landing, water pump, primitive restrooms, rustic camping. Access statewide Ice Age Trail. Site of Civilian Conservation Corps camp active in 1930s. Off State Hwy. 107, approximately 17 miles south of Tomahawk. •Underdown Recreation Area – Enjoy 4,600 acres of the Northwoods. More than 33 miles provide recreation for hikers and bikers. It is also a horsemen’s park with various horse trails. Campsites are available. Access the statewide Ice Age Trail. When the snow falls, traverse the terrain on 5-, 12- or 18-mile cross-country ski trails. Take U.S. Hwy. 51 to County Road J, to Copper Lake Road, Irma. Trails Continued on Page 6 6 WOW 2009 Tomahawk Leader Trails Continued from Page 5 •Grandfather Falls Recreation Area – Great area to hike, fish or canoe. Access the statewide Ice Age Trail. Eight miles south of Tomahawk on State Hwy. 107. •Otter Lake Park – A 20-acre recreational facility; 25 primitive camping sites, picnic area, swimming beach, changing house, ADA restrooms, nature trail, cross-country ski trails around lake. Boat landing for non-motorized boats only. Take County Road D east of Tomahawk to County Road H. Turn on Stevenson Road to Otter Lake Road. •Prairie Dells Scenic Area and Haymeadow County Park – If it’s trout you want for dinner, break out the fishing poles at this Prairie River-area park overlooking the Prairie Dells waterfall and a 60-foot granite formation. On State Hwy. 17 south of Gleason. •Council Grounds State Park – This State Park near Merrill offers a public boat landing, biking and hiking trails and campsites, as well as fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Northwest of Merrill off State Hwy. 107. •Gleason Community Park – Baseball field, volleyball, picnic facilities, restrooms, shelter. Site of community events, from snowmobile racing to Gleason Days. Downtown Gleason on State Hwy. 17. •Harrison Hills Recreation Area – ATV trail, camping, picnic area, fishing, walking trails, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, swimming, boat landing. County Road D east of Tomahawk. •Lincoln County Forest – Some 180,000 acres of forest in Lincoln County feature various opportunities for hiking, biking, wildlife-viewing and hunting as well as cross country skiing, snowshoeing and more. WHOLESALE CARPETS & TILE Serving the Tomahawk area for Quality Carpeting g Vinyl g Wood Floors g Ceramic g 28 years Window Coverings g Area Rugs g Custom Blinds g WOW09 WHO200 WHOLESALE CARPETS & TILE 1326 North 4th St., Tomahawk, WI (715) 453-4248 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-12 Or by appointment •Tug Lake Recreational Area – Shallow, sandy beach, playground, sheltered picnicking areas, ADA restroom/ changing house, fishing, boat landing. Take County Road J exit from U.S. Hwy. 51 at Irma, west to Pier Street, then south on Pier Street to Tug Lake Road. •Memorial Forest Park – This 920-acre wildlife habitat area has walking trails, wetlands and public hunting grounds. Off County Road R north of Merrill. •Ice Age Trail – Hike the hills and valleys the glacier left behind on Lincoln County’s Northwoods Chapter segment of the Ice Age Trail. The Harrison Hills, Grandfather Falls and Underdown segments of the trail are completed. Find trail entrances at any of these three locations. •Lincoln County Snowmobile, ATV Trails – More than 44 miles of ATV trails invite enthusiasts. Visit the Harrison Hills area for a ride through rugged, glacial terrain or take a trip down designated town routes. Trails are open year round except in April, October and November or during snowmobile season when the temperature is above 28 degrees. There are about 400 miles of snowmobile trails in Lincoln County. Find a trailhead near SARA Park in Tomahawk. •Theisen Park – Baseball fields, playground, shelter. County Road N, off County Road L, Heafford Junction. •Crystal Beach – Swimming beach, changing rooms, picnic area. County Road L, to County Road N to Beach Road, Heafford Junction, north of Tomahawk. Oneida County •Lake Nokomis – Lake Nokomis is part of a 3,916-acre water chain including the Tomahawk River, Rice Flowage, Bridge Lake and Deer Lake. The area on and around the lakes offers public parks, resorts, campgrounds, boat rentals, boat landings and restaurants. Travel west on U.S. Hwy. 8 and turn right on County Road L to find the Lake Nokomis area. •Nokomis Community Park – Baseball fields, batting cages, playground, covered pavilion, horseshoe pits, volleyball, basketball court, restrooms, hiking trail, lawnmower race track. County Road L, Nokomis. •Mary’s Park – Mary’s Park in the town of Nokomis is dedicated in memory of Mary Muckerheide, an active resident WOW 2009 Tomahawk Leader and fire department volunteer. The 20-acre park features over a mile of hiking trails, an enclosed dog-running facility, eight nature-interpretive spots along the trails. Take County Road Y off Hwy. 8, turn right on Tomanok Road, left on River Road. •Willow Reservoir – Offers Canadian wilderness experience right in Wisconsin; 6,000-plus acres of top walleye fishing with more than 90 miles of rugged, deepforest shoreline. Beckons fisherman, hunter, hiker, canoeist, naturalist; loons, eagles, lots of wildlife. Boat landings, picnic area, campground; water level fluctuates during year. Western Oneida County, Hwy. 8 to County Road Y to Willow Dam Road. •Almon Park – Wooded boardwalks take visitors through this 80-acre unique northern bog area. Fishing, swimming, picnicking. South of Rhinelander off County Road G. Take Lassig Road to Hixon Lake Road. •Washburn Lake – Twelve miles of mountain biking trails. Trails range from beginner to intermediate to advanced. In winter, bring cross country skis. Turn off Hwy. 8 onto Crescent Road, left on County Road N until Washburn Road. •Townline Park – Swimming beach, picnic area and boat landing. Townline Lake on County Road K in Oneida County. •Oneida County Forest – Oneida County’s 82,000 acres of forestlands have a myriad of logging roads that make for excellent hiking and wildlife viewing experiences. In winter, there are groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoe trails. •Oneida County Snowmobile, ATV Trails – Some 30 miles of ATV trails exist in Oneida County. Head out to the Little Rice trails north of Tomahawk and take a ride through the forest and Willow Flowage area. There also are trails in the Enterprise area west of Rhinelander. Snowmobilers can enjoy about 900 miles of trails. Price County •Spirit Falls Scenic Area – Picnic spot, small waterfall, fishing. Off Hwy. 86, Spirit Falls, west of Tomahawk, access on Spirit Falls Avenue, easy walk. •Timm’s Hill – Timm’s Hill in Price County is Wisconsin’s highest point at 1,951 feet and offers a breathtaking view of forested landscapes from its observation tower. Picnic area, open shelter with electricity (call 715-339-6371 to reserve), playground, vaulted toilets, beach. Fish, hike, bike, 7.5 miles of cross-country skiing and snowmobiling with lighted portion (call 715-767-5287) or take an auto tour. Fishing on Timm’s Lake and Bass Lake, latter has public fishing pier, boat landing. Off State Hwy. 86 near Ogema, about 24 miles west of Tomahawk, left on County Road C about half mile, left on Rustic Road 62 about half mile. •Price County Snowmobile, ATV Trails – Enjoy over 550 miles of groomed trails through the Chequamegon National Forest directly accessible from Phillips and the surrounding area. Price County boasts some of the best riding throughout the state. For ATVs, there is a 74-mile trail between Park Falls and Rice Lake and a 38-mile trail in the Flambeau River State Forest. Northbay Pharmacy, Inc. 7 Prompt, Professional Prescription Service 453-5996 Using a computer, we keep a profile of all prescriptions you have with us. 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Meander along this drive where hardwoods bend over the dirt road along the Newwood River and through granite outcroppings. Stop at the Bill Cross Rapids Wildlife Area for a glimpse of eagles, osprey, deer, wolves, mink and otter. Copper School, a historic one-room schoolhouse, is at the southern end to admire. The road begins and ends off County Road E about five miles west of Merrill on State Road 64. •Oneida County State Rustic Road R-58: Another state-named Rustic Road, this journey travels down Blue Lake Road near picturesque lakes and forests. The route crosses the Tomahawk River and continues along Mercer Lake Road. Go west from US Hwy. 51 to Mercer Lake Road to find this cruise. •State Hwy. 107: You’ll never guess what’s behind that next turn as you travel along the rushing Wisconsin River on State Hwy. 107. This approximate 15-mile drive from Tomahawk to Merrill (or vice versa) features varied forests, abundant wildlife and fields. Turn off County Road S south of Tomahawk to start the tour. •Timm’s Hill County Park and Recreation Area: Your Complete Four Season center for • Motorcycles •Watercraft • Boats • Docks • ATV’s • Outboard Motors • Snowmobiles • Spyder Rentals for every season, every need. 6 9 3 N . F o u r t h S t. Tomahawk, WI 715-453-5373 P.O. Box 285 • Tomahawk, WI 54487 www.tomahawksportscenter.com [email protected] WOW 09 TOM560 Wisconsin’s highest geographical point at 1,951-feet offers spectacular views of the area’s natural wonders. The roads leading to the top are scenic and unique. Climb the observation tower or hike the walking trails for a full experience. Timm’s Hill is located 23 miles west of Tomahawk off State Hwy. 86 near Ogema. •Harrison Hills: Winding roads through rugged topography, rolling hills, valleys and lakes and streams await you in the Harrison Hills. This is the territory formed when the last glacier retreated and left behind a landscape amazing to the eye. Travel east off State Hwy. 51 to County Road D, then head east to County Road B to witness the beauty. The journey ends near Gleason. Perfect pedaling in the Northwoods By Abigail Bostwick Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] Discover Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas counties via bicycle and take in the many spectacular sites – from rolling hills and valleys to rugged landscapes and lakes, these Northwoods destinations are made to be seen on two wheels. Endless miles of biking opportunities are promoted through the “Trek the Northwoods” campaign. Take a look at www.northwoodsbiking.com or visit area chambers to learn more and obtain maps. Here are a few local trails sure to please pedalers: •Lincoln County has a “Scenic Bike and Auto Tour” route that includes stretches near the Harrison area and Wisconsin River. •The Hiawatha/Bearskin Trail is perfect for families. The trail is made of compacted granite, following an abandoned trail bed. The 6.6-mile Hiawatha trailhead can be accessed at SARA Park in Tomahawk. Travel north to meet (plans are being finalized to connect) Oneida County’s Bearskin Trail for 18 additional miles of biking fun. •Mountain bikers, this is the perfect area! The Underdown Recreation Area is set to challenge you with a six-mile ride through pristine woodlands of Lincoln County. Expect some demanding riding, but don’t forget to stop and smell the wildflowers in this remote, scenic locale. The Underdown is located on Copper Lake Avenue off County Roads J or H south of Tomahawk near Irma. •Council Grounds State Park is a great biking destination located along the Wisconsin River, just off State Hwy. 107 near Merrill. Seven miles of trails wind through tall stands of pine. •Climb to the top of Wisconsin on the state’s highest point, Timm’s Hill. •Southeastern Price County has several stone bridges for the biker interested in local history. This bike tour traverses 45 miles of charming countryside by farmsteads and over four unique stone bridges from the 1900s. WOW 2009 9 Tomahawk Leader Community Calendar ONGOING EVENTS TO ENJOY •Kwahamot Ski Shows – Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Shows are free but donations accepted. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., Kwahamot Bay, off N. 4th St. •Farmer’s Market – Every Thursday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., through late October on Third Street (between alley and Wisconsin Avenue). •Tomahawk Flea Market – Every Thursday through Sept. 3, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., back side of Washington Square, Fifth Street between Lincoln and Washington Avenues. Small vendor fee supports Tomahawk Girl Scouts. Public free. Information: 453-4439, 543-1398. •Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations Tours – Weekdays through late August, free tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 211 Kaphaem Road facility, off Hwy. 86. Must be at least age 12. No open-toed shoes. First come, first served. Gift shop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 877-883-1450. •WaWui Bingo – Wednesdays, SARA Park, West Somo Avenue. Doors open 5:30 p.m., cards on sale 6 p.m., games start 7 p.m. •Tomahawk Summer Youth Recreation Program – Weekday activities, trips. Contact Tomahawk City Hall, 4534040. •Tomahawk Speedway Races – Every Friday night June through Sept. 5. Pits open at 5 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., hot laps at 7 p.m. and races at 7:30 p.m. Information: 891-2901 or www.tomahawkspeedway.com. •Tomahawk Historical Society Displays – Log cabin and “Old Kindergarten Building” on East Washington Ave. open June 16 to Aug. 22, TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Information: 453-3628. •Summer Outdoor Worship – Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Schaefer’s Wharf, County Road L on Lake Nokomis, through Labor Day weekend. Presented by Grace Lutheran Church. Bring chair, blanket. Rain location: Nokomis Park pavilion, north on County Road L. Information: 453-4066. •Wisconsin River Cruises – Afternoon sightseeing and sunset dinner cruises aboard Wilderness Queen on Wisconsin River in Rhinelander. Information: 369-7500, www.WisconsinRiverCruises.com. •HAVEN Bingo – Sundays, 7, Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave., Merrill. Information: 536-1300. •Merrill Historical Society Museum – 102 E. Third St., Merrill. Information: 536-5652. •Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum – Franklin and 12th Streets, Wausau. Information: 845-7010, www.lywam. org, [email protected]. •Lincoln County Sports Club Montly Meetings – Fourth Thursday of September, October. In November, held second Thursday. Begins at 7:30 p.m., Lincoln County Sports Club off County Road K on Schultz Spur Road between Merrill and Tomahawk. Interesting topics/speakers, door prizes. All welcome. Information: 536-6979. For an extensive, updated list of events going on in the Tomahawk/Northwoods area, check the Tomahawk Leader or visit www.tomahawkleader.com. For places to stay, shop and dine, check out www.traveltomahawk.com. JULY •Music on the River – Wednesday, July 1, 6-8 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park (rain location SARA Park). Music by Copper Box. Bring lawn chairs, picnic. Family Night cookout, prizes. Free admission. Information: 453-7508. July Events Continued on Page 10 KeepHERE in touch... AWAY OR State and National Award-Winning Hometown Newspaper available by mail delivery to home or office and on newsstands throughout the area. Also visit our INTERNET EDITION • News • Map Service • Business Directory • Photo Album • Fishing and Snowmobile Reports • Calendar of Events & much more! www.tomahawkleader.com WOW09 RII100 315 W. Wisconsin Ave., P.O. Box 345, Tomahawk WI 54487 • 715-453-2151 10 WOW 2009 Tomahawk Leader July Events Continued from Page 9 •Outdoor Festival – Wednesday, July 1, T.B. Scott Public Library lawn, Merrill. Information: 536-7909. •Arts and Crafts Fair – Friday, July 3, 9 a.m.3 p.m., SARA Park. Sponsored by Tomahawk Chamber. Local entertainment provided by Lions Club. Information: 453-5334, 800-569-2160. •Music on Main – Friday, July 3, 7-11 p.m., West Wisconsin Avenue, downtown Tomahawk, featuring music by The Britins. Sponsored by Tomahawk Chamber, Main Street Program. $2 admission for adults, $1 for children. Bring lawn chairs. Information: 453-5443. •Kwahamot “Old-Timers” Ski Show – Friday, July 3, 8 p.m., Kwahamot Park, off North Fourth Street at bridge. •July 4 Pow Wow Days in Tomahawk – Saturday, July 4 tradition. Includes 1 p.m. parade through downtown. Also 5k and 10k runs at Veteran’s Memorial Park, registration 7:30-8:30 a.m., races at 9 a.m.; kids’ games at Memorial Park; Lions chicken barbecue, beginning 10 a.m., downtown; fire department water fights follow parade; karaoke kids’ idol contest, kids’ games, merchandise raffles, SARA Park, beginning 2 p.m.; Kwahamot water ski show, 7:30 p.m., Kwahamot Park; fireworks at dusk, visible from SARA Park and Kwahamot site. •ATV Pull for Children’s Miracle Network – Saturday, July 4, noon registration, pull starts at 2 p.m., Clover Club Bar and Grill, Irma. Sixth annual fund-raising event for CMN and Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Marshfield. Classes to include stock ($10) and modified ($15). Put on by Central Wisconsin ATV Pullers Association. Food, refreshments, raffles. Free admission. Information: Patti and Jim Dremler, 453-8038 or 432-8038. •Talent on Tuesdays at Tomahawk Public Library – Tuesday, July 7. Kevin McMullin, musician, storyteller performs, 10:30 a.m. Information: 453-2455. •Music on the River – Wednesday, July 8, 6:308:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park (rain location SARA Park). Music by House of Grace. Bring lawn chairs, picnic. Free admission. Information: 453-7508. •Visitor Appreciation Day – Wednesday, July 8, Council Grounds State Park, off Hwy. 107, Merrill. Free park admission all day. Merrill City Band and Lincoln Squares performing at beach area in evening. Information: 536-8773. •Fantastic Fridays at Tomahawk Public Library – Friday, July 10, creative fun for older kids. “Sidewalk Chalk Fest,” 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Information: 453-2455. •Movies in the Park – Friday, July 10, “The Love Bug,” at dusk, SARA Park. No charge. Information: 453-1872. •Gleason Lions Mud Bog Race – Saturday, July 11, noon, Gleason Lions Park, South Bradley Street, Gleason. See 4x4 trucks compete in measured, timed races through 300-foot mud pit. Food, beverages on grounds. Information: 873-4515, 536-8743. •Music on the River – Wednesday, July 15, 6:308:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park (rain location SARA Park). Music by The Gaedtke’s. Bring lawn chairs, picnic. No admission fee. Information: 453-7508. July Events Continued on Page 11 We’ve got something to roar about! Tomahawk Lions Club Pow Wow Days Welcomes all to our annual friday, July 3 Tomahawk Chamber Annual Arts & Craft Show SARA Park - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. Tomahawk Lions Opening Ceremony Pow! Wow! Queen Coronation Food/Beverage/Popcorn Stands • Entertainment saturday, July 4 Veterans’ Memorial Park 5k/10k/Fun Run (races @ 9 a.m.) • Kids’ Games Downtown (10 a.m. ) Chicken BBQ/Food/Beverage/Popcorn Stands • 1 p.m. – Parade SARA Park (2 p.m. ) Merchandise Raffle Ticket Sales • Food/Beverage/Popcorn Stands All Ages Karaoke Contest/Hula Hoop Contest Kids’ Games • Dunk Tank Merchandise Drawing - 7 p.m. • Fireworks - Dusk Come early, there’s lots to do! Get a good seat for the fireworks! WOW09 TOM925 All events sponsored by Tomahawk Lions Chicken BBQ Hamburgers Brats Beer & Soda Community service, spirit and friendship serving and helping Tomahawk since 1948 WOW 2009 Tomahawk Leader July Events Continued from Page 10 •Lincoln County Fair – Wednesday-Sunday, July 15-19, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill. Among the many events: National Federation of Professional Bull Riding, mud volleyball, live music, catch-a-pig contest, demo derbies, midway, 4-H displays. Free admission. Information: 536-5212, www.lincolnco4hfair.com. •Fantastic Fridays at Tomahawk Public Library – Friday, July 17, creative fun for older kids. “Ice Cream Reading Challenge,” 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bring own book. Read for 30 minutes, earn ice cream. Information: 453-2455. •Tomahawk Chamber’s Annual 4-Person Golf Scramble – Friday, July 17, Inshalla Country Club. Dinner follows 18 holes. Prizes, raffles, free beverages on course. Information: 453-5334. •Pontoon Poker Run – Saturday, July 18. Hosted by Northwoods Riders. Information: 453-1080. •Outdoor Adventures – Monday, July 20-Saturday, July 24, Smith Center, Merrill. For boys, girls ages 10-14. Cost is $70 and includes transportation for field trips. Information: 536-7313. •Talent on Tuesdays at Tomahawk Public Library – Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. Eileen shares, “Toads,” teach a toad to sing a song using sign language and meet a real toad. Information: 453-2455. •Music on the River – Wednesday, July 22, 6:308:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park (rain location SARA Park). Music by Hand Picked Bluegrass. Bring lawn chairs, picnic. No admission fee. Information: 453-7508. •Fantastic Fridays at Tomahawk Public Library – Friday, July 24, creative fun for older kids. “Book/Movie Day,” 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. Read “Stormbreaker,” by Anthony Horowitz, watch the movie, eat pizza, discuss similarities. Information: 453-2455. •Tomahawk Relay For Life – Friday, July 24, Tomahawk School District. Walk to raise funds for American Cancer Society. Luminaries honor those who have had cancer and those lost to cancer. Information: 1-877-423-9128. •Kids’ Summer Fishing Contest – Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Memorial Park. Sponsored by Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited. Information: 453-8753. •41st Annual Timber Shrine Benefit Ski Show – Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m., Kwahamot Bay. Benefits Shriner’s hospitals. Information: 453-1869. •Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation Golf Outing – Sunday, July 26, 12:30 p.m. registration, start 2 p.m., Edgewater Country Club. Steak dinner, beverages on course, prizes. Information: 453-7770. •Music on the River – Wednesday, July 29, 6:308:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park (rain location SARA Park). Music by Merrill City Band. Bring lawn chairs, picnic. No admission fee. Information: 453-7508. •30th Antique Outboard Motor Show – Wednesday, July 29-Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, SARA Park. Antique boats, motors, displays, swap meet, boat house sale. Biggest show in country, hosted by Northwoods Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc. Information: 536-5649. •St. Mary’s Summer Festival – Friday, July 31- 11 Sunday, Aug. 2, parish grounds. Begins with fish/shrimp boil Friday. Kids’ games, food, live music, karaoke, Saturday. Polka mass, dance, food, Sunday. Information: 453-2878. •Movies in the Park – Friday, July 31, “Jumanji,” at dusk, SARA Park. No charge. Information: 453-1872. AUGUST •Thrilla on the Grilla – Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.6 p.m., downtown Tomahawk. A Tomahawk Lions Club fundraiser for charities. Dozen grills cooking rib slabs. Tastes, $12; limited advance tickets at businesses, including Tomahawk Leader, Tomahawk Chamber, PCA, Harley-Davidson. •Totally Tomahawk Street Sales – Saturday, Aug. 1, Wisconsin Avenue, North Fourth Street. •Spirit Reservoir Association Annual Minnow Race and Picnic – Saturday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m. races, 3 p.m. picnic. At Norma 2’s on Hwy. 86. Silent auction, drawings, games, food. Fun for all ages. All welcome. •St. Mary’s Summer Festival – Through Sunday, Aug. 2, St. Mary’s Church. Raffles, food, music. Information: 453-2878. •Zion Lutheran Church 100 Year Celebration – Sunday, Aug. 2, Brantwood. 10 a.m. worship, old photo display, food, fellowship. Information: 564-3241. •Music on the River – Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:308:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park (rain location SARA Park). Music by Jazz Works. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs, picnic. Information: 453-7508. •30th Annual Allan Soward Memorial Softball Tournament – Friday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 9, Ott’s Park, Merrill. Merrill Fire Department sponsors fundraiser for MDA. Free to visitors. Entry fee is $100 per team. Limited to first 16 teams. Co-ed. Also home run derby, kids’ softball game, concessions, silent auctions, raffles. Information: 536-3068; 536-2233. •Forever Elvis…The Spirit Lives – Saturday, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Inshalla Country Club. Show/dinner tickets, $30. Show only, $20. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets at Tomahawk Chamber. Information: 453-3130. •Lawnmower, Barstool Races – Saturday, Aug. 8, Nokomis Community Park. Time trials, 4 p.m., races, 5 p.m. Food, beverages, raffles. Information: 612-2947. •Battle of the Bands – Sunday, Aug. 9, Inshalla Country Club. Information: 453-7567. •Movies in the Park – Wednesday, Aug. 14, “Pirates of the Caribbean,” at dusk, SARA Park. No charge. Information: 453-1872. •Oneida County Fair – Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 14-16, Hodag Park, Rhinelander. Events include: 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, entertainment, horse show, Ag Olympics. Information: 365-2750, visit www.oneidacountryfair.com. •Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club Golf Outing – Saturday, Aug. 15. Information: 453-2768. •Tomahawk Airport Fly-in – Sunday, Aug. 16, 7:30 a.m. breakfast. Balloon release for Children’s Miracle Network. Information: 453-5491; 453-3482. August Events Continued on Page 12 12 Tomahawk Leader August Events Continued from Page 11 •Price County Fair – Wednesday-Sunday-Aug. 1619, east of Phillips on County Road H. Activities include: free carnival rides, exhibits, horse shows, 4-H shows, team penning, demo derby, tractor pull, dancing, petting zoo, talent contest, chain saw carving, bingo, food, much more. Information: www.pricecountyfair.com. •Movies in the Park – Wednesday, July 21, at dusk, SARA Park. No charge. Information: 453-1872. •Somo Fish and Game Club Poultry and Fun Shoot – Sunday, Aug. 23. Information: 453-3713. •Spirit of Brantwood – Friday, Aug. 28-Saturday, Aug. 29, 25 miles west of Tomahawk on US Hwy. 8. Live bands Friday and Saturday. Over 100-mile bike ride Saturday morning. Bison feed Saturday. Funds donated to Kippenberg Creek Kids. •2nd Annual Kwahamot All-Star Ski Show Challenge – Saturday, Aug. 29, all day event, Kwahamot Bay. SEPTEMBER •Merrill Labor Day Parade and Celebration – Monday, Sept. 7. Parade begins 10 a.m., West Main and State streets, Merrill, goes to Lincoln County Courthouse. Classic car show, tractor pull, farmers market, flea market, Habit for Humanity Auction, games, entertainment follow at Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Information: 536-7313. •23rd Annual Tomahawk Fire School – SaturdaySunday, Sept. 12-13, headquartered at SARA Park complex with classroom and hands-on training throughout the area. One of the top fire schools in the TO M AH AW K J U N C T I O N LLC A supplier of Earth sense energy products WOW 2009 state/Midwest with instructors from around the country. Information: 453-7042, 453-8622, 966-0146; registration: www.tomahawkfd.org. •Riverside Rendezvous Bonfire and Brat Fry – Thursday, Sept. 17, evening, SARA Park. Free live music, bonfire, beer, brats. Sponsored by Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce. Information: 453-5334. •28th Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA – Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 17-20, throughout Tomahawk, headquartered at SARA Park. Motorcycle rally and fund raiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Attractions include demo fleet of upcoming model Harley-Davidson motorcycles; traveling Harley-Davidson museum; tours of Tomahawk Harley-Davidson plants; Friday night Thunder Parade with thousands of cyclists; downtown street dances/live music Friday and Saturday; vendors; fun rides through the Northwoods; raffles/raffle bikes; and much more. Nationally-recognized band Jackyl performs Thursday night, 7 p.m., SARA Park. Check www.tomahawkleader.com for future details and www.traveltomahawk.com for places to stay, dine, shop and otherwise patronize while in town. Tomahawk Leader publishes and will post Tomahawk Fall Ride Official Guide prior to event. •Bubba’s Big Party – Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 16-20, Nokomis Community Park, County Road L. Some of the events include live music featuring Confederate Railroad, Edgar Winter, Slab, Black Frog, Tuck Pence, Irene Keenan and more; early bird parties with free music, bonfire, beer; vendors; lawn tractor and barstool races, pancake breakfast, Christian Motorcycle Assn. daily church services; custom motorcycle show; blood drive; experimental aircraft flyovers. Information: www.tomahawkfallride.com. OCTOBER •Chamber Dinner – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Inshalla Country Club. Live entertainment, dessert raffles, prizes. Information: 453-5334. •Annual Kinship Banquet – Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Rodeway Inn and Suites. Tickets $25 for dinner. Cash bar, raffles, silent auction, dessert auction. Information: 453-4702. NOVEMBER Keeping cool and comfortable this summer just got a LOT more affordable! Act now and get a $200 discount, good toward any SunSetter Retractable Lateral Arm Awning - America’s #1 best-selling awning. For as little as $979, you can add a gorgeous SunSetter Awning to your home and enjoy the outdoors anytime you want. A SunSetter keeps your deck up to 20 degrees cooler. It opens and closes in under 60 seconds, providing instant protection against the hot sun, light showers and up to 99% of harmful UV rays. Call today. Free in-home consultation. Call Now - Awning Sale Ends Soon! George & Trisha Dalbec, owners Tomahawk Pellet Stove Junction, LLC 422 W. Wisconsin Ave. • 715-453-5225 www.pelletstovejunction.com WOW09 PEL100 •44th Annual Venison Feed – Friday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. until gone, downtown Tomahawk. A unique tradition to welcome hunters. Information: 453-5334, 800-569-2160. •Northern Lights of Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland – Saturday, Nov. 28, downtown Tomahawk. Kicks off the Christmas season. Free movie at Tomahawk Cinema, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Winter Wonderland with decorated Christmas trees, hot cocoa, fire. Visit by Santa. Sponsored by Tomahawk Chamber. Information: 453-5334. DECEMBER •Merrill Holiday Parade and Lighting of Courthouse Holiday Lights – Saturday, Dec. 5. Parade begins 5 p.m. Afterwards 50,000 lights turned on at Courthouse. Information: 877-907-2757, www.merrillchamber.com. For an updated list of events going on in the Tomahawk/Northwoods area, check the Tomahawk Leader or visit www.tomahawkleader.com. For places to stay, shop and dine, check out www.traveltomahawk.com. WOW 2009 13 Tomahawk Leader Wonderful… Outstanding… What can make a difference in your life… legge t o r o assignments and reference work. Our Outreach Program for those people young and old who cannot walk through our doors but would like library materials has been greatly appreciated. To keep up with the times Tomahawk Public Library has added a web page http://wvls.lib.wi.us/TomahawkPL/. Check out our website for current information on library recommended sites and programs. Our website is updated monthly. Our automated library system allows patrons in Tomahawk to share the library materials in 30 other WVLS libraries. The online catalog allows our patrons to place holds on these materials at home on the Internet or at the library, and have them sent to our library for their use. Patrons now may access their account, check on library materials they have out and renew these materials if necessary from home. Newly formed is the Friends of the Tomahawk Public Library Group and our Adopt-a-Shelf program. Please contact the library for more information about joining the Friends Group. The Tomahawk Public Library continues to look to the future, with expanding services to Tomahawk and the surrounding community. Please come visit us at 300 W. 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We have continued to develop our existing collection of books, children’s kits, videos, music CDs, educational CDs, “books on CD”, Playaways (digital audio books) and DVDs. We have a special teen area with special seating and lots of new books, magazines and CDs. In partnership with the Family Resource Center, we host the Thursday morning “Drop in Play Group” – a fun time with stories, crafts and interactive games. We offer a story time session for preschoolers on Tuesdays. We continue on with our monthly “Slumber Tales,” held once a month in the evenings. In the summer, we have special programming for preschool and school age children. We also offer a teen summer library reading program featuring a movie night in July. Our adult summer reading program, Lincoln County Reads is offered at both libraries in Lincoln County; the Tomahawk Public Library and the T.B. Scott Library in Merrill. Anyone 18 and over can participate in the program. The program runs from June 1 until August 31. For those people doing genealogical research, the library has a new digital microfilm reader/printer. Patrons searching our collection of Tomahawk Leader back issues and census microfilm records heavily use this machine. Our patrons may also access Heritage Quest, an electronic database, in our library or Ancestry.com via the Internet with your V-Cat patron barcode. Call us for details. The library offers five public access computers for Internet and word processing for our patrons and we now have wireless Internet available inside our building. The children’s wing has two computers with educational CD-ROMs. All computers are being well used by patrons doing papers, resumes, school WOW09 CUS100 From Tomahawk Public Library Open 7 days a week Serving Dinner at 5 p.m. Nightly Bar Opens @ 4:30 p.m. Friday Fish Fry • Saturday Prime Rib • Steaks • Shrimp • Lobster Duck • Homemade Cordon Bleu • Homemade Soup Supper Club Tomahawk, WI 54487 • 715-453-7971 Owners Bill & Bunny Kluka WOW09 BOO200 14 Tomahawk Leader WOW 2009 Tomahawk Fire, Rescue School is hot event By Abigail Bostwick Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] The 23rd annual Tomahawk Fire and Rescue School in early September heats up the town for several days of firstclass training. This year’s event will again offer two full days of training, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, with a vendor display, spaghetti dinner and entertainment Saturday night, according to the Tomahawk Fire Department. There will be an apparatus and equipment expo Saturday afternoon and evening at SARA Park where manufacturers and suppliers of fire service and safety equipment will have their latest products on display. Vendors will be on hand with numerous items as well. The evening meal benefits local Boy Scout Troop 548, with music, games, prizes and refreshments throughout the evening. Camping is available near the SARA Park Activity Center where the expo and meal will be held. Students hail from throughout the Midwest. High quality instructors come to teach at Tomahawk Fire and Rescue School from as far away as New York City and California. One- and two-day classes This year’s offerings include both two-day and one-day sessions of classroom and hands-on training. 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Experience Harley-Davidson: Tours offered all summer long By Abigail Bostwick Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] Maybe rolling down the road on your Harley-Davidson is the favorite part of your day, and perhaps you’ve always longed to see how the legendary machines come off the factory floor. For diehard fans and the curious alike, Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations is offering that very chance with free summer tours for the third consecutive year. The Tomahawk Operations facility was established in 1963 and quickly became the sole supplier of fiberglass parts for the famous motorcycles. Since then, and after several expansions, the Kaphaem Road and Somo Avenue facilities comprise 192,000 square feet. More than 400 employees manufacture plastic and fiberglass parts, including sidecars, saddlebags and windshields. Tomahawk’s Somo Avenue facility paints, assembles and ships the components to the York Vehicle Operations facility where it all comes together on original equipment motorcycles. The Diversified Products division on Kaphaem Road includes sidecar production, Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories and custom painting for unique orders. Put the kickstand down at the factory at 211 Kaphaem Rd., Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tours begin with an introductory movie before heading to the factory floor. Tours will be offered on a first-come, firstserved basis. Fully-enclosed, low-heeled shoes are required. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times and are welcome in the visitor center but are not allowed on the tour. A gift shop, open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., offers souvenirs and collectibles for purchase, including Tomahawk-specific T-shirts, bandanas and sweatshirts, in addition to mugs, hats, pins, coffee and gift bundles. WOW 2009 15 Tomahawk Leader Kids’ Fishing Contest offers fun entry for next angling generation Parents will not want to let this one get away, as the nonprofit organization Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited Inc. (TFU) hosts its annual Free Summertime Kids’ Fishing Contest in late July. For the past 20 years the organization has been holding the tournament in an effort to assure the next generation is exposed to fishing. To date, along with the winter ice fishing contest TFU annually hosts, thousands of youngsters have been reeled in to the sport through the effort. This year’s fishing contest will take place on Saturday, July 25, at Veterans Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Young anglers will Complete Automotive Repairs As Well As Front End Alignment For Your Car Or Light Truck be provided with food, a grab bag filled with fishing equipment and free bait to use during the day. Those wanting to take part need only show up at the park to register. Trophies will be provided for the biggest catches in a number of fish categories in two age groups (up to 10 and 11 through 15 years of age). Parents are encouraged to take the opportunity to spend a day fishing Lake Mohawksin with their children on the water or from shore. “Especially in today’s world, the contest provides parents the perfect opportunity to get their children away from the television and computer. They can get out and enjoy the many fishing opportunities that are available in the Tomahawk area,” said Mark Dochnahl, TFU president. Along with introducing youth to the sport of angling, TFU also promotes enhancing the fishing experience and opportunities for the public in the Tomahawk area. Past efforts have included stocking many area lakes with fish and funding several piers that now exist on area waters. 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Along with celebrating three decades on the shores of Lake Mohawksin and serving as the Antique Outboard Motor Club’s (AOMC) International gathering this year, the event will also celebrate Evinrude’s 100th year in existence. Hosted by the Northwoods Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc., the Tomahawk International Outdoor Motor Show offers attendees a journey back to when boats were still made with wood and when outboard motors all took mixed gas. Bob Dalle Ave, Northwoods Chapter president, says the international show will draw collectors from across the country, Canada and as far away as Australia to buy and sell outboard motors, parts and accessories. The event also is expected to draw many more who want to view some of the rarest outboard motors and boats still in existence today. “For some the show is a walk down memory lane,” Dalle Ave said of those who come to see the many antique boat and outboard motor combinations that will be on display inside the SARA Park hockey arena. “There always seems to be someone smiling and talking about one of the old motors they used to have.” Some will use the four-day gathering to swap, buy and Owned & Operated By Blast Electronics RadioShack® You’ve got questions. 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New this year, the show will feature a motor from each of the 100 years Evinrude has been in existence. “Last year we were worried about the gas prices and we had one of our best turnouts ever,” Dalle Ave said. “This year it’s the economy, but we’re still anticipating a big turnout. Either way, it’s still going to be a good time.” The Tomahawk International Antique and Classic Outboard Motor and Boat Show runs from Wednesday, July 29, through Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to stop down and view the many antiques on display Thursday through Saturday. The display is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., excluding Saturday evening as the event ends at 5 p.m. Music is in the air… Enjoy a concert on the shores of the scenic Wisconsin River with family and friends. Continuing every Wednesday through Aug. 5, free Music on the River concerts will be presented at Tomahawk’s Veteran’s Memorial Park. Those attending should bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinners and coolers, if desired. •July 1 – Copper Box: Unique blend of polka, blues, rock, country, Zydeco, 6-8 p.m. •July 8 – House of Grace: Contemporary family music from Tomahawk, 6:30-8:30 p.m. •July 15 – The Gaedtkes: Members of the local family/ extended family performing rock and roll, vocal harmony, 6:30-8:30 p.m. •July 22 – Hand Picked Bluegrass: Tomahawk-based, 6:30-8:30 p.m. •July 29 – Merrill City Band: Some 40 to 50-member strong band with big band favorites and swing standards from Merrill, 6:30-8:30 p.m. •Aug. 5 – Jazz Works: Seven-piece group from Boulder Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the entertainment will be moved indoors to SARA Park. “We are very excited about the second year of this event,” noted Music on the River Committee member Cathy Meyer. “We were so pleased with the community response last year and we feel that it will grow even more as a second year event.” Donations to offset the cost of the bands and to help plan future events are appreciated. Any individuals interested in making a donation may do so through the STAR Foundation, P.O. Box 402, Tomahawk, WI 54487. For more information, contact Meyer at 453-7508 or [email protected]. WOW 2009 Tomahawk Leader 17 Pack the pooch, Tomahawk home to newest Northwoods dog park By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader City Editor [email protected] Thanks to the newest addition to the city’s park system, every member of the family, including the four-legged kind, can now enjoy a stay in the Tomahawk area. Opened last year, the Tomahawk Dog Park features a four-acre, fenced-in parcel where both large and small dogs can socialize and be run off-leash. Located just down the road from SARA Park, the new park is open to the public year around from dusk till dawn. Included in the layout of the park, two vestibules allow holding areas where dogs can become accustomed to others before being set free inside. A half-acre, fenced-in area for small dogs is separate from a larger section that is designated for larger animals. Those using the park are asked to read etiquette signs posted outside before allowing their dogs to run off-leash. It Gear up for summer fun with free school rental equipment If you’re looking to try a new outdoor adventure this summer but don’t want to invest the money yet, then check out some of the free rental equipment available through the Tomahawk School District. Provided through a grant and community match funds, around 40 male and female Trek mountain bikes, 30 kayaks and 15 canoes are available for public use this summer. To make sure more residents have access to the outdoor equipment, the district is again capping the checkout period to one week or weekends depending on demand. Users will be required to sign an agreement form at the time of checkout to insure equipment is returned undamaged and in a timely manner. Equipment may be checked out from the storage shed next to the Tomahawk High School between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Fridays. Users will be required to sign the contracts at the time of checkout. also is recommended pet owners enter the park and pick up after their dogs during use. The Tomahawk Dog Park provides shade pods where owners and dogs can relax out of the sun. Drinking water is available for animals and owners are asked to bring their own watering dishes. Waste bags to pick up after pets are available. Opened last summer, the Tomahawk Dog Park was constructed through fundraising efforts and donations from area supporters, who are recognized on a thank-you sign posted at the entry. A $2 daily use donation is requested to cover maintenance and upkeep expenses. Annual passes are also available for $20 per dog. While the dog park is open for public use every day of the week from dusk till dawn, organizers have established a time when many gather to socialize their animals. Depending on the Green Bay Packer schedule, the group typically meets on Sunday afternoons following the game. Along with the Tomahawk Dog Park, Mary’s Park in Nokomis also provides a half-acre, fenced-in dog park for public use. The park also features walking trails where dogs can be walked on-leash. Mary’s Park is located on River Road in Nokomis (take County Road. Y to Tomanok Road, turn right and then head left on River Road for approximately one-fifth mile). The Tomahawk Dog Park is located at the end of Somo Avenue on Lake Mohawksin, just past SARA Park. Don’t miss next year’s Main Street Memories Car Show! May 23rd, Downtown Tomahawk WOW09 TOM500 18 Tomahawk Leader WOW 2009 Fun at the fair! Lincoln, Oneida, Price counties By Abigail Bostwick Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] WOW09 ACE200 They only come around once a year, so don’t miss a spin on the Ferris wheel, puffs of cotton candy and entertainment galore at the Lincoln, Price and Oneida county fairs this summer. Lincoln County “Where Town and Country Meet” is the theme for this year’s Lincoln County 4-H Fair at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Merrill July 15-19. Gate admission is free. Watch for events to be announced as the fair draws nearer. Among those scheduled include: •Wednesday, July 15 – Mud volleyball tournament, 6 p.m.; music by Frontier, 7 p.m. •Thursday, July 16 –Mud Volleyball Tournament, 6 p.m.; catch a pig contest, 7 p.m.; music entertainment, 7 p.m. •Friday, July 17 –NFPB Championship Bull Riding, 7 p.m.; music by Shameless, 7 p.m. •Saturday, July 18 – Mud volleyball tournament championship rounds, noon; NFPB Championship Bull Riding, 7 p.m.; music by Geoff Landon and the Wolfpack, 7 p.m.; •Sunday, July 19 – Demolition derbies, 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; live music by Rock Island Band, 5 p.m. Advance tickets for unlimited rides will go on sale at various locations in Merrill and Tomahawk in July. Specials also are offered each day at the fair. Rainbow Valley Rides will put on carnival rides starting Wednesday afternoon. Great food and entertainment are promised throughout. Youth from throughout Lincoln County will exhibit thousands of entries, including animals, photography and art. An additional Open Division has other exhibitors with thousands of displays. For more information, log on to www.lincolnco4hfair.com or call 715-536-5212. Oneida County Have fun at Oneida County’s “old-fashioned fair” in Rhinelander Aug.14-16. The fair has moved this year to the Pioneer Park Historical Complex. There is no gate entry fee. Look for extensive 4-H craft and animal exhibits, senior citizen exhibits, carnival rides and entertainment daily. Thursday also is judging day. Thursday through Saturday events will include a horse show, Ag Olympics, family fun day, inflatable carnival, entertainment and local crafters. The fair will run from noon until midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information and an updated schedule closer to the event, visit www.oneidacountyfair.com or call 365-2750. Price County The traditional Price County Fair is Aug. 12-16, east of Phillips on County Road H. Carnival rides and center stage entertainment are free with a $7 daily admission. The entertainment schedule is wide, with a demolition derby, DJs and live bands, team penning, kiddie tractor pull, chain saw carving, animal market, 4-H exhibits, talent show, rodeo, horse mounted shooting and more. Visit www.pricecountyfair.com for more details. WOW 2009 19 Tomahawk Leader Free classic movies showing in SARA Park this summer By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader City Editor [email protected] Those wanting to see the big screen under the bright stars have the opportunity to do so this summer as Movies in the Park makes its debut in Tomahawk. Presented by the newly-formed non-profit Majestic Oaks Foundation in partnership with the Blue Line Club, Movies in the Park features a series of classic movies being shown on Friday nights through August. The first two were shown in June and four more are still planned. All movies are free to the public and are being funded through area business sponsorships. The 12-foot-by-18-foot screen and surround sound being used to show the movies are being provided through a business out of Duluth. Proceeds from concessions (carry-ins are not allowed) will go toward supporting the non-profit Blue Line Club and the newly formed Majestic Oaks Foundation. The Majestic Oaks Foundation was founded to promote youth in the community and benefit the growth and attractiveness of Tomahawk. The organization’s mission statement includes serving as a community chest for advancements that enrich the spirit of Tomahawk. Movie-goers need only bring lawn chairs, a blanket and some bug spray to enjoy Movies in the Park. Showings begin at SARA Park at dusk on Friday nights. In case of inclement weather, films will be shown inside the hockey arena. Event organizers note the Movies in the Park were designed to provide youth and the community alike something unique to attend this summer. The series is also expected to be a major fundraiser for the volunteer organizations. The next movie in the series that will be shown takes place at SARA Park July 10. The movie is one of two moviegoers themselves have selected to be shown this summer. The remaining showings include ‘Jamanji’ on July 31 and another audience-pick on Aug. 14. The Movies in the Park series will conclude Aug. 21, with the 1968 classic ‘Love Bug.’ Rev your ride to amazing ATV, snowmobile destination Tomahawk Leader Assistant Editor [email protected] Where do you want to go? Through wooded wilderness of hardwoods and pine during a warm summer day? Or in a winter wonderland of white fields and across frozen lakes? The Tomahawk area has it all in way of ATV and snowmobile trails. Area chambers have maps and more information to plan your next trip. ATV Trails Lincoln County has more than 44 miles of state-funded summer ATV trails and an additional 1.66 miles of trail on county forest roads. The county’s forestry department maintains the state-funded ATV trails, most of which are on county forest property. Lincoln County also has many ATV routes on town roads. Each township decides which to open for such traffic and posts them, so watch for proper signage. The Harrison Hills ATV Trail east of Tomahawk takes ATV enthusiasts through Wisconsin’s scenic, rugged, glacial terrain. The two-way trail is open all year with the exception of April, October and November or during the snowmobile season when the temperature is above 28 degrees. In winter, ATVers can travel about 196 miles of this trail. A trailhead and main access point is located on Turtle Lake Road off County Road J in Gleason. Additional access points, including a shelter, are located off County Road B. In Oneida County, riders will find 25 miles of state-funded trails and another five miles of club trails. Most trails are on county forestland, while some are on private property. The Little Rice ATV Trail, approximately 20 miles in length, is located north of Tomahawk in the towns of Tomahawk and Little Rice. Trailheads are available at various resorts and establishments. Snowmobile Trails When the snow falls, Lincoln County transforms into a mecca for snowmobilers. There are more than 400 miles of groomed trails in Lincoln County alone, which connect to hundreds more statewide. The county has around 300 miles of state-funded trails in addition to 100 miles of club trails. Lincoln County also has about 200 miles of winter ATV trails. Parking is available at SARA Park in Tomahawk and a Park and Ride on County Road S near US Hwy. 51 south of the city. Connecting to Lincoln County snowmobile trails are about 900 miles – 450 state-funded and 450 club-funded – of maintained snow tracks in Oneida County. Oneida County’s trails flow through hardwood and pine forests, low-lying bogs with spruce and tamarack and lakes and fields. Keep up to date on Lincoln, Oneida and Price County trail conditions 24 hours a day with the Tomahawk Leader Trail Reports at www.tomahawkleader.com. The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce also sponsors a hotline at 1-800-569-2160 for local information. Get the Facts Riders can learn more about motorized trails and obtain maps in Lincoln County by logging onto www.co.lincoln. wi.us or by calling the Forestry Department at 715-536-0327. In Oneida County, visit www.co.oneida.wi.us or contact the Forestry Department at 715-369-6140. Bulk & Mulcphost Com Clearance Sale on Now! Extended Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-6 Sat. - Sun. 9-4 Great Savings on • Annuals • Perennials • Containers • Hanging baskets & more We Grow Our Own! N10856 Cty. Hwy. A 715-453-4143 WOW09 CER400 By Abigail Bostwick Tomahawk 20 Tomahawk Leader WOW 2009 It’s an adventure: c Inaugural Northwoods o Is Made Easy in Tomahawk Road Trip Whether your chosen mode of transportation is motorcycle, automobile, ATV, bicycle or snowmobile, the FAMILY TRADITIONS l first-ever Northwoods Road Trip spanning contains an for everyone. (See cover picture on next page.) l adventure Join the year-long Northwoods Road Trip – a multitude of with a chance to win prizes at the end. e destinations, “Road trippers” travel around the Tomahawk area, filling their “Northwoods Road Trip Passport” with a stamp from each participating sponsor. c Passports are on sale for $5 each, and will be available RTHERN BEAR throughout the year at many of the sponsor locations and the O N t Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be awarded in June 2010. Road Trippers AN filling 25 percent of the passport will be eligible for bronze L i level prizes, TIQUE MAL 50 percent for Silver level, 75 percent for Gold level, and for the die-hard road trippers filling the entire book, b Platinum level. Proceeds benefit the Tomahawk STAR Foundation, which serves the Tomahawk area by acting as a community chest Been Around The Block l for businesses and individuals by making charitable grants 25 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tomahawk to community groups, clubs and non-profit organizations that 715-453-6000 e contribute to the health and vitality of the Tomahawk area. antiques Farmers Market makes move to downtown Two unique Stores Those looking for fresh homegrown produce will have to Finding Treasures From The Past New & Used Furniture, Gift Items Antiques & Collectibles 214 W. Wisconsin Avenue Tomahawk - (715) 453-8462 Downtown Tomahawk 205 W. Wisconsin Ave. • 453-6552 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4 Open Daily Under One Roof! Tomahawk Surplus Store Distinctively Different Clothing eJewelry eGifts eScarves ePurses eSunglasses e Find something truly unique for giving or keeping! Downtown Tomahawk • 715-453-3676 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK WOW09 TOM580 SIL200 • Outdoor Clothing & Gear for ALL Seasons • Military Surplus • Packs & Bags • Canvas Bags • Knives • Sleeping Bags • Carhartt Work Clothes • Georgia & LaCrosse Boots • Printed T-Shirts • Wool Blankets www.tomahawksurplus.com look no further than downtown Tomahawk this summer as the local farmers market has set up shop. Running through the end of October, growers will have available the freshest produce from their gardens in the Tomahawk area. “Farmers go out and pick the night before, or the morning of, so when we say it is the freshest produce available, we mean it,” said local grower Karen Olson, who’ll be among farmers at the market this summer. “We’re hoping the market will be a social event, where people come to meet others and buy produce. We think it will be a win–win for everyone. We’re looking forward to having a lot of fun.” Depending on the season, farmers will have available everything from vegetables and fruit to fresh-cut flowers and locally-made pure maple syrup. The market will continue to change and provide different produce as the growing season progresses. As part of the event, several downtown businesses will also be providing sales on merchandise as part of a Thrifty Thursdays promotion. The section of Third Street between West Wisconsin Avenue and Somo Avenue will be closed for the farmers market each week. The farmers market takes place each Thursday morning starting at 7 a.m. Produce will be available until farmers sell out. WOW 2009 19 Tomahawk Leader Log onto the Tomahawk Leader Internet Edition at www.tomahawkleader.com for news items, calendar of events, Message Board comments, popular Photo Album, classified ads and a handy business directory. Filling Your Health Care Needs STOXEN PHARMACY Serving the Tomahawk Community for over 30 Years! Stop in for more than just your prescriptions... 4 Allergy Medications & Relief Products 4 Sunblock Lotions 4 Sunless Tanning Lotions 4 Insect Repellents 4 Insect Bite Relief Products 4 Greeting Cards 4 Photo Developing 4 Fade-Proof Digital Prints 4 And So Much More!! Stoxen Pharmacy 12 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tomahawk For information about the Northwoods Road Trip Passport, refer to story on the previous page. 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Exhibits FEATURE: v v v v v 2010 March 20 Taste of Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce For more information on community events, visit our website at www.gototomahawk.com, call us at (800) 569-2160 Tomahawk Life the way it’s Meant to be. 453-3110 The Tomahawk Historical Society 2009 July 3 July Arts and Crafts Fair and Music On Main July 17 Chamber Golf Tournament Sept. 17 Bonfire and Brat Fry at SARA Park Sept. 18-20 Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA Nov. 20 Tomahawk Venison Feed Nov. 28 Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland Tomahawk WOW09 STO200 The Tomahawk Chamber works for our Members and the community in a variety of ways including: •Community events and activities •Community and economic development to promote business expansion and retention •Chamber Bucks Program •Targeted marketing opportunities •Advocacy with local, state and national legislators •Office services •Training programs We are dedicated to serving our members and the community in the development, promotion and advocacy of tourism and business in Tomahawk and the surrounding area. 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