2015 spring summer recreation guide
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Frequently check The Star News website, www.centralwinews.comwww.centralwinews.com,orthe Medford Area Chamber of Commerce website, www.medford-wis.comwww.medford-wis.com,for updates to this calendar.Frequently check The Star News website, www.centralwinews.comwww.centralwinews.com,orthe Medford Area Chamber of Commerce website, www.medford-wis.comwww.medford-wis.com,for updates to this calendar.
May EventsMay EventsHistoric St. Anns, Town of Greenwood
will have aRummage and Bake
Rummage and BakeSaleSaleon Saturday, May 23. For moreinformation, contact Helen Dums at
715-427-5814, Greg & Sue Thums at
715-427-5828 or Sandra Thums at
715-427-3779.
German Settlement History will hold
its 11th annualBarn Dance
Barn Dance &Silent AuctionSilent Auctionon Sunday, May 24from 7 p.m. until midnight at the
Darrel and Luann Lind farm, N1169
German Settlement Rd. in the town
of Spirit. Dance in the haymow with
music by DJ Eric Gladson That 1
Productions. For more information,
visit http://germansettlementhistory.org/.
The Lublin American Legion will host
aBarbecue Chicken Dinner
Barbecue Chicken DinneronSunday, May 24. Serving starts at 11
a.m. For more information, contact
Sue Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
Rib Lake American Legion Lehmann-
Clendenning Post 274 will honor
service men and women with a
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day CeremonyonMonday, May 25. Ceremonies will be
held St. Peters Church at 9 a.m., St.
Anns at 9:30 a.m. and in Rib Lake at
10:30 a.m.
AMemorial Day Service
Memorial Day Servicewill be heldMonday, May 25 at the cemetery of
Historic St. Anns, Town of Greenwood.
A social hour will follow the service.
For more information, contact Helen
Dums at 715-427-5814, Greg & Sue
Thums at 715-427-5828 or SandraThums at 715-427-3779.
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Please note: this map is constantly updating. Map courtesy of http://www.co.taylor.wi.us/atv trails/Please note: this map is constantly updating. Map courtesy of http://www.co.taylor.wi.us/atv-trails/
Trails for funTrails for fun
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Pot Belly Pub & Grill
Downtown Whittlesey
on the Rail Trail
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Every Friday 11am-9pm FISH FRY- Cod, Walleye & ShrimpEvery Saturday 5pm-9pm BBQ PORK RIBS
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EverySunday
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akfast
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Open April-November Spring Hours: Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Summer Hours: Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Tuesdays
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May EventsMay EventsThe Landua Jensen American Legion
Post 147, Medford VFW Post 5729
and the Disabled American Veterans
will hold aMemorial Day Program
Memorial Day Programand
Legacy Wall DedicationLegacy Wall DedicationonMonday, May 25. at the Veterans
Memorial Flag Field in Medford
starting at 10:30 a.m. The program
will honor those who gave their lives
for our country. Transportation will
be available from the Medford Public
Library parking lot for the elderly and
handicapped needing assistance to
get to the site.
The Jump River Hugh Warner VFW
Post 2977 and Auxiliary will conduct
Memorial Day ServicesMemorial Day Serviceson Monday,May 25 at the clubhouse at 9:30a.m., LaFollette Bridge in Jump River
at 10 a.m., Hannibal Cemetery at
10:30 a.m. and Mt. Nebo Cemetery
in Jump River at 11 a.m. Following the
ceremony, the Jump River Community
Center will serve a Baked Chicken
Dinner at the center from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m.
TheNorthcentral PRCA Rodeo
Northcentral PRCA Rodeowill be held Friday and Saturday, May
29-30 at the Brecke Rodeo Grounds
west of Medford on Hwy 64. For more
information, contact Brenda Sommer
at 715-678-2031.
June EventsJune EventsThe Medford Area Chamber of
Commerce will hold its Ambassador
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournamenton Monday, June1, at the Black River and Tee-Hi golf
courses in Medford. The tournament
is open to teams of four golfers.
For more information, contact thechamber office at 715-748-4729.
The public is invited to participate in
a Rosary ServiceRosary Serviceon Monday, June1, at 7:30 p.m. at Historic St. Anns,
Town of Greenwood.
AFree Fishing Weekend
Free Fishing Weekendwill beheld Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7
throughout Wisconsin. All bodies of
water are free to fish without a license
or stamp(s), including state waters of
the Great Lakes and rivers bordering
Wisconsin. Size and bag limits still
apply. Residents and non-residents of
all ages can fish for free both days.
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Going for a driveGoing for a drive
Rustic Road No. 1 is located a few miles north of Rib Lake and takes travelers on rolling gravel roadsRustic Road No. 1 is located a few miles north of Rib Lake and takes travelers on rolling gravel roadsaround scenic lakes. The wooded roadsides make for a spectacular drive all year long but the road
around scenic lakes. The wooded roadsides make for a spectacular drive all year long, but the roadbecomes especially scenic in the fall and is a must see during any fall color ride.becomes especially scenic in the fall and is a must see during any fall color ride.
pays the cost of furnishing and installing RusticRoads marking signs.
An officially designated Rustic Road shallcontinue to be under local control. The county,city, village or town shall have the same authorityover the Rustic Road as it possesses over otherhighways under its jurisdiction.
Rustic RoadRoadContinued from page 6
Rustic Roads are maintained by the county andare a mixture of gravel and paved roads. Whenheading out for a ride on a Rustic Road, be sure to payattention to the weather. Gravel roads can get dustyin mid-summer, especially during dry spells, and aresubject to potholes and other types of wear that anyroad in a northern climate will experience.
What is a Rustic Road?What is a Rustic Road?To qualify for the Rustic Road program, a road:
should have outstanding, natural features along its borders such as rugged terrain, nativevegetation, native wildlife, or include open areas with agricultural vistas which singly or incombination uniquely set this road apart from other roads.
should be a lightly traveled local access road, one which serves the adjacent property ownersand those wishing to travel by auto, bicycle, or hiking for purposes of recreational enjoyment ofits rustic features.
should be one not scheduled nor anticipated for major improvements which would change itsrustic characteristics.
should have, preferably, a minimum length of two miles and, where feasible, should provide acompleted closure or loop, or connect to major highways at both ends of the route.
The maximum speed limit on a Rustic Road has been established by law at 45 mph. A speed limit as lowas 30 mph may be established by the local governing authority. Remember the purpose of a rustic road isnot to speed to your destination, but to enjoy the view.
Taylor County has the distinction of being the first with a Rustic Road. Rustic Road 1 was dedicated in1975. A historical marker alongside the road commemorates the designation. R-1 crosses through hillsand valleys created by the last Wisconsin glacier nearly 12,000 years ago.
Timms Hill National Trail, connecting the nearby Ice Age Trail with R-62 and Timms Hill ObservationTower nine miles to the north, is open year-round for hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. A public beach is
located at South Harper Lake.
Rustic Road 1 is located in northeastern Taylor County between Hwy 102 and CTH F near Rib Lake.The surface is gravel with heavy vegetation coming up to the road on both sides. The rolling hills give aglimpse into the past of this glacial landscape.
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June EventsJune EventsEsadore Area Lake Association and
the Taylor County Sportsmans Club
will hold a Youth Fishing ClinicYouth Fishing Clinic(anyone welcome to participate) on
Saturday, June 6. Registration is from
8:30 to 9 a.m. at the High View Inn
and open to the public at no charge.
For more information, contact Deb
Berry at 715-785-7838.
The annual Town and CountryTown and CountryDairy BreakfastDairy Breakfastwill be heldSunday, June 7, at the Taylor County
Fairgrounds located on the corner
of Hwy 13 and Hwy 64 in Medford.
Serving runs from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
The Riverside 4-H Club will host a
Dairy Days BreakfastDairy Days Breakfaston Sunday,June 7 from 8-11 a.m. at the Jump
River Community Center. Menu
includes pancakes, sausage, cheese
curds, ice cream with cornflakes
and fresh strawberries.For more
information, contact Patti Smith at
[email protected] or visit www.
jumpriverwisconsin.com.
The Elk River String BandElk River String Bandwillreturn to Historic St. Anns, Town of
Greenwood, on Saturday, June 13.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For
more information, contact Helen
Dums at 715-427-5814, Greg & Sue
Thums at 715-427-5828 or Sandra
Thums at 715-427-3779.
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Free spiritsspiritsContinued from page 8
Free Spirit Clubhouse. The post-ride party will be wherepoker hands are turned in and prizes awarded.
Last year riders from Medford, Abbotsford, Owen,Gilman, Stetsonville, Dorchester and Merrill participatedalong with riders from Tomahawk, De Pere, Milwaukee,and as far away as Minnesota.
Brahmer said she is always trying to build off ofthe past and bring something more to the event. Againthis year, the event will include sponsor a pet withlaminated pictures of pets for riders to wear. At the topof the picture it says Im riding for and on the bottomof the picture are the pets names.
While the Critter Cruiz is sponsored by a motorcycleclub, it is open to any street legal vehicle. Registration isfrom 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Free Spirit MotorcycleClub Clubhouse at Hwy 102 and 13. The ride leaves at
noon.
of miles of scenic roads throughout the county.
For those who want to help out a cause while
taking a ride, there are a number of organized ridesin the area. One of the these rides is the annual CritterCruiz which will be held on Saturday, July 25.
The event is now in its 6th year and has raisedthousands of dollars to help support the TaylorCounty Humane Society.
Deb Brahmer, of Bogeys Bar in downtownMedford, is the head organizer for the event and lastyear they had more than 70 registered riders. It issponsored by the Free Spirit Motorcycle Club.
Registration includes a ticket for a door prize,meal and music. The event includes a poker run withstops at area taverns, and ends with a party at the
Get your motor runningGet your motor running
Taylor Countys highways and back roads are wide open and welcoming to motorcycle riders The countysTaylor Countys highways and back roads are wide open and welcoming to motorcycle riders. The countys
low population and wide open spaces means no congestion to interfere with enjoying the ridelow population and wide open spaces means no congestion to interfere with enjoying the ride.
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June EventsJune EventsThe Pirate TriathlonPirate Triathlonwill be heldSaturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. at the
Miller Dam boat landing. The event
begins with a 2.5-mile run along
Miller Dam, followed by a 2.5-mile
canoe or kayak trip down the flowage
and ending with a 15-mile bike
ride back to the boat landing. The
pre-registration deadline is June 1,
but participants may register the day
of the event. For more information,
contact Sue Breneman, Western
Taylor County Tourism Committee, at
715-447-8147 or 715-202-3544 or
e-mail [email protected].
Gilman Dairy Days
Gilman Dairy Dayswill be held
Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21in Gilman Village Park. On Saturday,
a dairy breakfast will be served;
inflatables, face painting and balloon
art.; cow milking contest, along with a
cow pie contest; Gilman Majors Little
League baseball game at 1 p.m.; wine
and cheese tasting, music from noon
to 4 p.m. EMS and fire department
open house, Aspirus medical flight
team from 12:30-2:30 p.m., touch-
a-truck fundraiser. Sundays events
include a church service; barbecue
chicken dinner at 11 a.m.; inflatables,
face painting and balloon art; and
Readers Are Leaders celebration at
1 p.m. For more information, contact
Sue Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
The Western Taylor County ExpoWestern Taylor County Expowill be held Saturday, June 20 from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the Riverwalk
at Gilman Village Park. Businesses
will display a large variety of products
and services located in WesternTaylor County. Displays, product
demonstrations, sampling and sales.
For more information, contact Sue
Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
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You can follow the sounds of laughter and
splashing to find the newly renovated Medford citypool.
After undergoing an $850,000 face life, therenovated and expanded pool opened in June 2014and drew hundreds of people from around the region.
The zero-depth entry pool includes a large,shallow play area with water jets, slides, dump bucketsand other youth games. Giant umbrellas protect thoseon the deck area from the hot sun.
The focal point of the new pool is a spiral slidelocated at its midpoint. The slide gets constant usefrom the young, and young at heart. Basketball hoopsin the pool provide recreational outlets for older kids.
The deep end features a low diving board anda climbing wall. The 10-foot climbing wall challengesyoungsters to see how high they can climb beforejumping off into the pool.
In its first summer, the pool, which is located onWheelock Ave. on the south end of the Medford CityPark, drew thousands of people looking for some wetand splashy fun in the sun.
The city pool is open seven days a week throughthe summer months. It is open for adult swim from12:30 to 1 p.m. each day and then to all ages from1 to 8:30 p.m. each day. The pool closes from 4:15to 5:30 p.m. to allow lifeguard staff to have dinner.At just $3 for adults, $2.50 for grade-school age
children and five and under free, a trip to the Medfordcity pool is a great value for those looking for safeand fun ways to beat the heat this summer. The cityalso offers punch cards and season passes for thosecoming throughout the summer.
As much as the pool renovation and expansionproject looks to the communitys future, it also built onthe past. What was started almost 60 years ago is
Splash downdownSummer fun at the renovated city pool
being improved upon now, said Medford Mayor Mike
Wellner.The pool dedication ceremony was held last
summer. It came almost 59 years to the day after thecity council authorized a community coalition to build apool in the city park.
The journey of this pool began in June 1955when a committee of local volunteers representingover 14 different clubs and organizations formed aswimming pool committee, Wellner said.
As reported in the June 22, 1955 issue of TheStar News members of the original pool committeeincluded Mrs. Armin Lindow, Vern Standstad, GordonJacobsen, Mrs. Gordon Thielke, Dr. CE Harries, GilbertStrebig, Bill Schaarschmidt, Dr. FJ Martin, Eugene
Lamb, Mrs. Alvin Tippelt, Mrs. Lyddon Ruesch, Mrs.Nancy Doriot and Mrs. Thomas Keefe.
Melva Keefe, the only surviving member of theoriginal pool committee, attended the dedicationceremony and expressed pride in the work that hadbeen done.
Keefe had been on the committee as arepresentative of the American Legion LadiesAuxiliary, and remembers taking trips to othercommunities to check out their pools. She said atthe time she had small children and wanted to makesure they had a safe place to learn to swim. Therewas also a desire to have Medford keep up with otherprogressive communities in the state in having a citypool. Prior to the pool being built, area children wouldswim in the Black River near the city pump house tocool off in the summer. Each summer the MedfordKiwanis Club and school district would arrange to buschildren to Sackett Lake for swim lessons.
Keefe said years ago they would have neverimagined the pool like it is today and noted howlucky the community is to have leaders committed toprojects such as this.
Everything is just ducky
Everything is just ducky
A pair of children play with rubber ducks in the splash and play station at the Medford city pool. LastA pair of children play with rubber ducks in the splash and play station at the Medford city pool. Lastsummer the city opened the doors on the renovated and expanded pool which includes a zero entry playsummer, the city opened the doors on the renovated and expanded pool which includes a zero entry playarea a climbing wall and a large slide.area, a climbing wall and a large slide.
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June Events
June EventsThe Westboro Conservation Club will
hold aFishing Contest
Fishing Conteston Saturday,June 27 at Mondeaux Dam. There will
be a childrens casting contest at 1
p.m. For more information, contact
Bob Pipkorn at 715-427-5614.
New Hope Presbyterian Church in
Hannibal will host its StrawberryStrawberrySupper
Supperon Sunday, June 28 at thechurch. For more information, contact
Sue Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
July EventsJuly EventsThe public is invited to participate in a
Rosary Service
Rosary Serviceon Wednesday, July1, at 7:30 p.m. at Historic St. Anns,
Town of Greenwood.
Strawberries Cream Glo Run
Strawberries & Cream Glo RunFun RunFun Runwill be held Friday, July3 at Shelter No. 2 at Medford City
Park. The approximately three-mile
route follows the Riverwalk around
the Millpond before ending back at
the shelter. Registration starts at 7
p.m. and the fun run begins at 9 p.m.
For more information, contact Brian
Wilson at 715-748-2408.
The Strawberries CreamStrawberries & CreamFestivalFestivaland Fourth of JulyFourth of JulyCelebration
Celebrationwill be held Friday andSaturday, July 3-4. There will be
activities for children and adults to
enjoy all at Medford City Park. Live
music, games, childrens parade, lots
of food and refreshments available.
Fireworks display will begin at dusk
on July 4.
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Tee timetimeJack Munson was the club professional when the
course opened in 1934 and he later served on the
first board of the Tee Hi club. Caddies were employedfor 25 cents per round in the early days. The boys hadto put in 40 hours of picking rocks off the course toqualify as caddies in the early years.
I think its an asset to the community, Budzinskisaid. It adds to the quality of life here to have achoice of two courses and community facilities like theswimming pool. When new people come to town, thisis one of the places they are shown.
For those looking for more of a challenge, BlackRiver Golf Course offers plenty of fun on its nineholes located on CTH O on the south end of Medford.The golf course opened in 1992 and the new proshop and bar opened in 2006, atwhich time they
reconfigured the holes.
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COLOR RUNCelebrating at the end of the Color Run. The race is held each fall and is one ofmore than a dozen local running events which vary from competitive to just for fun.Running events include the Pine Line Marathon held each spring, the Gilman DairyDays Triathlon held in June and other local 5K and 10K races.
Black River Golf Course is a scenic coursesurrounded by trees. The fairways are doglegconfigurations and the greens are undulating. Waterhazards in the form of three ponds and a creek are
located on two different fairways.
The course length is 2,043 yards with a slope of127 off the blue tees. The slope is a rating of thedifficulty of the course, with a rating of 113 beingconsidered a standard level course. The clubhousecan be contacted at 715-748-5520 to schedule teetimes.
In addition to the two courses in Medford, thereis a five-hole course at Whittlesey Lions Park locatedon Ballfield Drive in Whittlesey. This course offers agreat recreational golf outing while having a nearbyplayground and ball field facilities. The recreationalcomplex is located adjacent to the Pine Line Rail Trailand includes camping facilities. It is located about five
miles north of Medford off of CTH M.
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July Events
July EventsThe Jump River Lions Club will sponsor
aFourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July Celebrationand Paradeand Paradebegins at 11 a.m. onSaturday, July 4 at the Jump River
Community Park. Activities include
mini-rod truck pull, horseshoe
tournament, kids pedal tractor pull,
games, food and refreshments,
music in the evening, and fireworks
at dusk. For more information,
call 715-427-3645 or visit www.
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Perkinstown Fourth of July
Perkinstown Fourth of JulyCelebration and ParadeCelebration and Paradewill be heldon Saturday, July 4. There will be food
and refreshments, games. raffles,
and a parade. For more information,contact Sue Breneman, Western
Taylor County Tourism Committee, at
715-447-8147 or 715-202-3544 or
e-mail [email protected].
The Chequamegon Wildlife and
Recreation Club will host the
Perkinstown Outhouse RacePerkinstown Outhouse RaceonSaturday, July 4 at the Perkinstown
Park. For more information or official
rules, visit www.cwrclub.com.
TheEsadore Lake Association
Esadore Lake AssociationAnnual MeetingAnnual Meeting will be held onSaturday, July 4 at the High View Inn
boat launch.
Hope Hospice & Pallative Care
will hold its3 th Anniversary
30th AnniversaryCelebration and FundraiserCelebration and FundraiseronSaturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. at the Whittlesey Lions Park.
Activities include raffles, golf outing,
bean bag tournament and childrens
games. Food and refreshments will be
available throughout the day. For more
information, call the Hope Hospiceoffice at 715-748-3434.
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How sweet it issweet it isOn Saturday, April 25, the Taylor County Lions and
Lioness will be hosting their 3nd Annual Maple Festival.It will be held at the Taylor County Fairgrounds, locatedat the intersection of Hwys 13 & 64 in Medford.
With the sugar maple being the Wisconsin StateTree, the celebration will focus on attributes of themaple tree, which include maple syrup production,maple flavored food products, wood crafts, tourismand green space beautification. Maple syrup judging,cooking with pure maple syrup, a contest for bakingand cooking with maple syrup and maple syruptapping techniques are just a few of the days events.The Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest aboundswith sugar maples and Taylor County is home to manysugar shacks that process maple syrup.
The days events start at 7 am with a pancakebreakfast - topped with pure maple syrup andsupplemented with maple sausage provided by JonesDairy Farm.
Crafters will be present with many of their itemsfeaturing products from the sugar maple. There will bea maple syrup judging contest, a baking and cookingcontest and a cooking demonstration showcasingproducts using maple flavoring. There will also bedemonstrations on tapping maple trees and dealersdisplaying items to get you started in tapping yourown maple trees.
Other features of the day include the 29th annualPine Line Marathon; an antique tractor display; foodstands featuring maple flavored products; variety ofmusic throughout the day; and serving of the uniquemaple flavored root beer floats. The Taylor CountyLand Conservation department will be on site witheducational information on the benefits of preservingour trees and land. Door prizes will include the givingaway of 300 three-year old sugar maple trees.
Childrens activities include face painting, balloonart, parade of floats for school age children fourththough sixth grades, archery tournament, photocontest, scavenger hunt, and photo booth.
Activities for young adults include: Ziggy
EntertainmentUnique to the Maple Festival will be Lions raffles
throughout the day. On sale during the festival will bethe first edition of the Lioness Cooking with Maplecookbook and Maple Festival t-shirts will be availablealso.
This event is a collaborative effort of the Gilman,Jump River, Medford, Rib Lake and Whittlesey Lionsclubs, along with the Gilman Lioness. Monies raisedduring this event support many of the communityprojects the clubs participate in as well as state andinternational Lions and Lioness projects.
Maple Fest celebrates trees impact in Wisconsin
Heritage of the sugar mapleHeritage of the sugar mapleThe sugar maple (Acer saccharum) was designated the state tree of Wisconsin in 1949. The designationof the tree has helped grow the economy of Wisconsin in several areas. Sometimes called hard maple, thesugar maple is one of the largest and more important of the hardwoods. Sap from the trunks of sugarmaples is used to make maple syrup. Sugar maple trees seldom flower until they are at least 22 years old,but they can also live 300 to 400 years.
Sugar maple tree trunks are tapped early in the spring to collect their sap. It is a fairly simple process.You drill a small hole an inch and a half into the trunk of the tree, insert a spout and place a bucket or bagunder it to catch the sap. The sap is boiled into syrup, or concentrated further with evaporation to producemaple sugar. Thirty-four gallons of sap are required to produce one gallon of maple syrup (or eight poundsof maple sugar).
Many products can be made from the whole tree: fine furniture, cabinets, flooring, sports courts andguitars. According to the Sweetwater Company, the maple is especially good for electric guitars because itsnormal flat sound is a blessing in disguise when the guitar is played loudly.
One of the largest impacts the sugar maple tree has for Wisconsin is tourism. Every fall thousands ofpeople tour the forests and woodlands of Wisconsin to view the spectacular leaves of sugar maple treesturning their brilliant colors of red and gold.
Come celebrate the heritage of Wisconsins state tree at the Taylor County Lions and Lioness MapleFestival.
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July EventsJuly EventsA Kids Panshing ContestKids Panfishing Contestwillbe held on Saturday, July 11 at
the Little Spirit Lake boat landing,
seven miles east of Rib Lake on Hwy
102. The event runs 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Registration fee of $3 includes
registration gift and a meal. Age 15
and under, games, prizes and raffle.
Prizes for fish caught. Burgers, hot
dogs and refreshments available to
the public. For more information, go to
www.spiritlakeassoc.org.
The Price County Antique Association
will host its Antique and TractorAntique and TractorExpoExpoon July 11 from 9 a.m. to6 p.m. one mile east of Phillips
on CTH H. There will be a largedisplay of antique tractors and
machinery, blacksmith and other
demonstrators; kiddie pedal tractor
pull; pie/cake and silent auctions;
square dancing; tractor parade.
Vendor tables, food, beverages and
live music all day. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.
pricecountyantiqueassociation.org.
A Little League TournamentLittle League Tournamentforages 9-10 will be held Friday and
Saturday, July 17-18 at the Whittlesey
Lions Park. For more information,
contact Mike Roiger at 715-748-
2541.
From July 18-26, Novena to St.Novena to St.Ann and Rosary
Ann and Rosary will be held daily at7:30 p.m. at Historic St. Anns, Town
of Greenwood.
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are located in the Chequamegon National ForestsMedford District. Seven campgrounds are locatedwithin the forests boundaries.
The largest campground in the nationalforest is the 78-site Chippewa Campground onthe Chequamegon Waters (Miller Dam) Flowage.Campsites can accommodate RVs. Two swimmingbeaches, a boat ramp, a playground, the trailheadfor the Perkinstown Motorized Trail, a trailer sanitarystation and a fish cleaning station all are accessiblehere. Campsites include a parking spur, fire grill,picnic table and tent pad. Four sites are accessiblefor persons with disabilities. Three campground loopshave hot showers and flush toilets. One loop hasaccessible vault toilets and running water. Sites maybe reserved through the campground reservationsystem.
The Mondeaux Flowage is a 416-acre flowagewith walleye, bass, northern pike and panfish. Fourof the forests campgrounds can be found on theflowage.
A popular spot on the Mondeaux is SpearheadPoint on the western shore of the flowage. The 27-
unit campground offers a boat access. Drinking waterand vault toilets are provided. The Ice Age NationalScenic Trail is easily accessed from the campground.Sites may be reserved through the campgroundreservation system.
Eastwood Campground is located on the eastside of the flowage. The 22 campsites include parkingspurs, fire pits, picnic tables and tent pads. Drinkingwater and accessible vault toilets are available.Sites may be reserved through the campgroundreservation system.
The Westpoint campground is located one milesouth of Spearhead Point. It has 15 sites. Campsiteshere have a parking spur, fire pit and picnic table.
Drinking water and accessible vault toilets areavailable.
Just to the south of Westpoint lies Picnic Point withfour sites equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. TheIce Age Trail also passes near this campground. A boataccess, vault toilet and drinking water are provided.Sites may be reserved through the campgroundreservation system.
North Twin Lake is a 33-acre lake just to the southof the flowage that reaches a depth of 62 feet. Bass,northern pike and panfish call its waters home.
The North Twin Lake campground is a quiet andsecluded campground with five campsites. Each sitehas a parking spur, fire pit and picnic table. A boat
access, drinking water and vault toilets are provided.The forests seventh campground is on Kathryn
Lake, just outside of Perkinstown. This facility haseight campsites equipped with fire pits and picnictables. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.Boat access and a small beach are available alongthe 62-acre lake. Fishing opportunities for panfish areavailable.
Most national forest campgrounds open on April27 and close October 31.
Chippewa Campground is open May 18 throughOctober 15. The Rustic Loop at the ChippewaCampground is open the year round, as are PicnicPoint and West Point campgrounds on the Mondeaux
The Chequamegon National Forest, Taylor CountyForest and the countys main municipalities all offer camping
opportunities for visitors to the area.
See NORTHWOODS CAMPINGon page 26
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July Events
July EventsThe Smoke Wagon BandSmoke Wagon Bandwillperform an outdoor concert on
Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at Historic
St. Anns, Town of Greenwood. Bring
your own lawn chair. The concert
will move indoors in the event
of inclement weather. For more
information, contact Helen Dums at
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The Taylor County FairTaylor County Fairwill beheld Thursday through Sunday, July
23-26, at the fairgrounds located
at the corner of Hwys 13 and 64 in
Medford. Displays of youth projects
and animals, live music, carnival, foodand lots of family fun.
Lublin Days and CentennialLublin Days and CentennialCelebration
Celebrationwill be held Fridaythrough Sunday, July 24-26. There will
be events each day including volleyball
and softball tournaments. Polka music
all weekend. A steak feed and ethnic
food on Saturday with fireworks at
dusk. A charcoal chicken dinner on
Sunday with a parade at 1 p.m. Free
locomotive rides following the parade.
For more information, contact Sue
Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
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Northcentral Classics CarShowShowwill be held on Saturday andSunday, July 25-26 in Medford City
Park. For more information, contact
Deb Berry at 715-678-2561.
German Settlement History will hold
a Potluck Picnic Open HousePotluck Picnic & Open Houseon Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Yesterday House &
Liberty School, N894 S. German
Settlement Rd. in the town of Spirit.
For more information, visit http://
germansettlementhistory.org/.
TheMedford Lions Great Rubber
Medford Lions Great RubberDuck RaceDuck Racewill be held on Sunday,July 26 in the Medford City Park. For
more information, contact Shirley
Lemke at 715-785-7573.
TheFeast of St. Ann
Feast of St. Annwill becelebrated with a prayer service and
luncheon on Sunday, July 26 at 7:30
p.m. at Historic St. Anns, Town of
Greenwood.
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Northwoods campingcampingFlowage. Most user fees are $12 to $14 per nightfor single sites. All four sites at Picnic Point can be
reserved as one large group site for $55 per day.Senior passes for persons 62 years old and older arealso available, which cover parking fees and provide a50 percent discount on camping fees.
To reserve a campsite, call Reserve America toll-free 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777 atleast four days prior to arrival. Or reservations canbe made at www.recreation.gov. Other campsites areavailable on a first come, first served basis.
A booklet containing maps of the national forestcampsites is available at the USDA Forest Serviceoffice, 850 N. Eighth St. (Hwy 13), Medford, WI 54451715-748-4875.
County campgroundsCounty campgroundsThe Taylor County Forest, located in the countys
northeast corner, has a pair of campgrounds.
The Wood Lake Park Campground is on WoodLake Avenue. There are eight primitive camping sitesavailable on a first come, first served basis. There is afire ring for each site. There is a pavilion picnic shelterby the beach area overlooking the lake and a smallplayground for children. There is no electricity at thepark. Water is available from a well with a hand pump.Restroom facilities consist of an outhouse. There ispublic access to a lake with a beach. No gas motorsare allowed.
The Camp 8 Campground is located on Camp 8Road. There are five primitive camping sites availableon a first come, first served basis. There is a fire ringfor each site. There is no electricity at the park. Wateris available from a well with a hand pump. Restroomfacilities consist of an outhouse. There is publicaccess to a lake. No gas motors are allowed.
Municipal campgroundsMunicipal campgroundsMedford has nine camping sites available alongCentennial Parkway near the Millpond in the Medford
City Park. Sites are open from May 1 until October 1.Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.User fee is $15 per day with a 14-day maximum stay.Water and electric hookups are included. Toilet facilitiesare available in the main park area. Sanitary disposalis available at the wastewater treatment plant, 603 S.Whelen Ave., from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday throughFriday and 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Rib Lake has a campground as part of LakeviewTourist Park, offering a scenic view overlooking RibLake. The park includes complete camping facilitieswith flush toilets and showers. There are 22 siteswith electrical hookups for campers, fifth wheels and
pull-behind campers. Water is available and there isalso a dump station. There are approximately 10 sitesfor tent camping, as well. Camping is on a first come,first served basis. No reservations are taken. Thecamping fee is $20 per night or $100 per week. Thecampground is open from April 15 through October31. There is a campsite host on site for most of theseason.
There are two volleyball courts, horseshoe pitsand playground equipment. Fishing piers and a publicboat landing are nearby. There is a closed-in shelterfor community events and private gatherings whichrequire a reservation and deposit fee.
Gilman has a campground which is open yearround on CTH B along the Yellow River with eightpadded and two unpadded sites. Camping fee is $5per night on a first come, first served basis. Thereare no electrical hookups. Picnic tables and fire pitsare available. Water is available from a hand-pumpyear round and toilet facilities are available, weatherpermitting.
The town of Jump River has a campground in thepark along the Jump River.
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August EventsAugust EventsThe Lake Esadore 5K RaceLake Esadore 5K Raceisplanned for August. Watch The Star
News for more information.
Senior Citizen Fishing DaySenior Citizen Fishing Daywill beheld Saturday, Aug. 1, sponsored
by the Chequamegon Wildlife
and Recreation Club. For more
information, contact Rebecca Zuleger
at 715-427-1002.
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Tournament
Tournamentwill be held Saturday,Aug. 1 at the Whittlesey Baseball
Park. For more information, contact
Mike Roiger at 715-748-2541.
The public is invited to participate in
aRosary ServiceRosary Serviceon Saturday, Aug.
1, at 7:30 p.m. at Historic St. Anns,
Town of Greenwood.
The Roosevelt Rod and Gun Club will
host a JamboreeJamboreeon Sunday, Aug. 2at the Lublin pavilion. Serving starts at
11 a.m. For more information, contact
Sue Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
Rib Lake Ice Age DaysRib Lake Ice Age Dayswill be heldFriday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9. The
community-wide celebration features
music nightly on Main Street, carnival
rides, a parade on Sunday starting at
1 p.m. and family fun for all. For more
information, contact Cindy Hanke at
715-427-3132.
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
in Gilman will host aDinner and
Dinner andBazaarBazaaron Sunday, Aug. 9 at thechurch. A dinner will be served from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by
the bazaar and auction at 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Sue
Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
Park FestPark Festwill be held Thursday,Aug. 13 beginning at 5 p.m. in
Medford City Park. Activities include
free swimming and pool games, food
stands, bounce houses, and Battle
of the Grills tailgate cook-off from
5-8 p.m. Music by The Wise Guysfrom 6-9 p.m. For more information,
contact the chamber office at 715-
748-4729.
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While tailgaiting may have started out as just agroup of friends sharing stories, brats and beveragesat the end of a pickup truck before a game, it hasadvanced far beyond those humble beginnings.
While there are still many brats and games ofbean bag toss, a trip through the parking lot at anyevent includes tailgates running the gamut of culinarytastes. From made-from-scratch pizza to shrimp tacosand sushi, anything goes at the modern tailgate.
The city of Medford is bringing that tailgatetradition home with the second Battle of the GrillsTailgate Cook-off to be held on Thursday, Aug. 12 inthe Medford City Park.
Participants in the tailgate cook-off will be able to
Tailgaiting is an art form.set up in a roped off area starting at 3 p.m. They candecorate their spot however they want and must bringtheir own grill. They are then challenged to grill up thegreatest feast they can.
Judges will be on site from 5 to 7 p.m. to watchpreparations of the feasts with winners to beselected at 7 p.m. Last year more than a dozen areabusinesses and groups participated and it is expectedto grow this year as competitors vie for a prize, andmore importantly, bragging rights to having thetailgate that reigns supreme.
The tailgate cook-off is just part of the fun goingon that day. There will be bounce houses and kidsgames, music and a free open swim held that eveningat the Medford city pool.
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RIB LAKE ICE AGE DAYSCarnival rides are just one of the many activities that draws hundreds to the annualweekend event in scenic Rib Lake.
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August Events
August EventsThe Chelsea Conservation ClubChelsea Conservation ClubFall Festival
Fall Festivalwill be held Sunday,Aug. 16. The charcoal chicken
dinner begins at 11 a.m. There
will also be a horse pull, games for
kids, refreshments available and a
horseshoe tournament. The Chelsea
Conservation Club is located nine
miles north of Medford on Hwy 13. For
more information, contact Rod Meyer
at 715-748-4613.
The Friends of the Downtown will hold
its annualChair Affair
Chair Affairon Thursday,Aug. 20 from 3-8 p.m. in downtown
Medford. For more information,
contact the chamber office at 715-
748-4729.
The Athens FairAthens Fair will be heldThursday through Sunday, Aug. 20-23
in downtown Athens. The fair features
exhibits, livestock, a draft horse show,
midway, entertainment, food, music
and a parade on Sunday.
TheWisconsin High School Rodeo
Wisconsin High School Rodeowill be held Friday through Sunday,
Aug. 21-23 at the Brecke Rodeo
Grounds west of Medford on Hwy 64.
For more information, contact Brenda
Sommer at 715-678-2031.
The Whittlesey Lions Club will host
anOutdoor Archery Shoot
Outdoor Archery Shootand Crossbow Pie Shootand Crossbow Pie ShootonSaturday, Aug. 22 starting a 1 p.m.
at Whittlesey Lions Park. For more
information, contact Mike Roiger at
715-748-2541.
September Events
September Events
The public is invited to participate ina
Rosary Service
Rosary Serviceon Tuesday, Sept.1, at 7:30 p.m. at Historic St. Anns,
Town of Greenwood.
AHighland School Reunion
Highland School Reunionwill beheld on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Historic
St. Anns, Town of Greenwood. For
more information, contact Helen
Dums at 715-427-5814, Greg & Sue
Thums at 715-427-5828 or Sandra
Thums at 715-427-3779.
The Drager Memorial SoftballDrager Memorial SoftballTournamentTournamentwill be held Fridaythrough Sunday, Sept. 4-6 at the
Whittlesey Lions Park. For more
information, contact Mike Roiger at
715-748-2541.
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Squeeze box talenttalentJust as Clark Kent is Superman, George Dums is
Mr. Concertina.
Dums, a Rib Lake area resident, performsthroughout the region from church polka masses tocommunity festivals.
Dums is well-known in concertina circles andin August 2014 he was inducted into the WorldConcertina Congress Hall of Fame at a ceremony inKewaskum.
Dums induction class included seven people.There are approximately 260 in the hall, and halfof those have passed away or are posthumouslyhonored. The hall of fame members nominateand elect the next members each year. Dums said
the organization began in 1976 to promote theconcertina as other instruments gained in popularity.
George learned to play the instrument from hisfather, Bernard, and uncle, Donald. Pa would doplaying jobs and I could catch on to the old songswhile he was practicing. Pa played 15 years until hisfingers stiffened up, George said. The best time tolearn is when you are young. You have a better ear forit and there are less distractions, he said.
George bought his first concertina, a Star Clarion,at Coles Music in Marshfield. Rib Lake native FrankGacek was another big influence on Dums. Gacekwas a member of the Milwaukee concertina clubwhen he lived there. Without Frankie, I wouldnt have
learned much. A lot of people in the hall of fame wereintroduced to concertina music by Frankie, Dumssaid.
Gaceks older brother, Jack Gacek, also knewa thing or two about being a showman. Jack was aprofessional wrestler in the 1930s and 40s, and heoften wore a concertina as a prop. Dums bought JackGaceks concertina.
The concertina originated in Germany. It is oneof the original free-reed instruments. Its not made
in Europe anymore. It immigrated with the people,Dums said.
Every button on a concertina works in two waysas it effects the sound on the push and the pull of thebellows. No two people play the same way, Dumssaid. It was introduced as a poor mans instrumentbecause you could play the bass and the melodyparts. You dont have to know music as you button a
key or a number.Dums said good concertinas hold value in the
same way a well-made violin might. It takes 400 to500 hours of labor to construct a concertina and itmight cost between $12,000 and $15,000 for a good,new concertina, he said. It never wears out if takencare of, as long as you take care, it sounds better asit ages.
While many people think of it as an ethnicinstrument, Dums said it can be adapted to a varietyof sounds. Weve got music floating around in ourhead all the time. About one third of the music I play
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Hall of famer Mr. Concertina keeps the music playing.
What is a concertina?What is a concertina?A concertina is a free-reed musical
instrument, like the various accordions and theharmonica. It has a bellows and buttons, typicallyon both ends of it. When pressed, the buttonstravel in the same direction as the bellows, unlikeaccordion buttons, which travel perpendicularlyto the bellows.
The concertina was developed in Englandand Germany, most likely independently. TheEnglish version was invented in 1829 by SirCharles Wheatstone, while Carl Friedrich Uhligannounced the German version in 1834. Various
forms of concertinas are used for classicalmusic, for the traditional musics of Ireland,England, and South Africa, and for tango andpolka music.
Mr. ConcertinaMr. Concertina
Mr Concertina George Dums leads a parade of youngsters during the annual Taylor County Lions andMr. Concertina George Dums leads a parade of youngsters during the annual Taylor County Lions andLioness Clubs Maple Festival held in April Dums was recently inducted into the World Concer tina CongressLioness Clubs Maple Festival held in April. Dums was recently inducted into the World Concertina CongressHall of Fame and is a fixture at many area festivals and eventsHall of Fame and is a fixture at many area festivals and events.
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September Events
September EventsThe Oliver Lamberty MemorialOliver Lamberty MemorialBaseball Tournament
Baseball Tournamentwill be heldSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6 at
the Whittlesey Baseball Diamond. For
more information, contact Mike Roiger
at 715-748-2541.
The 55th annualProgress Days
Progress Dayswill be held Saturday and Sunday,
Sept. 5-6 in Prentice. Food and
refreshments will be available
throughout the weekend. For more
information, visit http://vil.prentice.
wi.gov/.
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in
Lublin will host a Dinner andDinner and
BazaarBazaar on Sunday, Sept. 6 at theLublin pavilion. Serving starts at 11
a.m. For more information, contact
Sue Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
The Jump River Lions Club is hosting
aTruck Pull
Truck Pull on Sunday, Sept. 6at noon in Jump River. Food and
refreshments will be served, beginning
at 11:30 a.m. For more information,
call 715-427-3645 or visit www.
jumpriverwisconsin.com.
The Gilman Fall FestivalGilman Fall Festival will beheld Friday through Sunday, Sept. 11-
13. There will be a market on Main
Street with food and crafts, exhibits,
lawnmower races, volleyball, music,
barbecue chicken dinner, cake walk
and a parade. For more information,
contact Sue Breneman, Western
Taylor County Tourism Committee, at
715-447-8147 or 715-202-3544 or
e-mail [email protected].
A Musky Fishing TournamentMusky Fishing Tournamentistentatively scheduled for Saturday,
Sept. 19 at the Little Spirit Lake boat
landing, seven miles east of Rib Lake
on Hwy 102. Two-person teams,
with a limit of 25 teams. Registration
information is available at www.
spiritlakeassoc.org.
St. John Catholic Church in
Sheldon will host aDinner and
Dinner andBazaarBazaaron Sunday, Sept. 20. Formore information, contact Sue
Breneman, Western Taylor County
Tourism Committee, at 715-447-
8147 or 715-202-3544 or e-mail
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now wasnt written for the concertina when I startedplaying. Some of the guys are playing any genre of
music, Dums said. If you have a Midi system, youcan make it sound like an orchestra.
Dums said many of the ethic groups in this areahave adopted the instrument for their songs. A lotof the old timers remember the old songs, he said.
Dums has been playing concertina for crowdssince his early days. It was a different musical scenein the area in those days. There were no DJs when Istarted playing. There was no generation gap in musicuntil rock-n-roll came along, he said.
Dums played with a five-piece band called JollyHarmony through the 1980s. Their music lives onthrough uploads to RFTV programming. Dums still
plays for events like birthdays and anniversaries,church festivals, and dairy breakfasts.
Dums likes playing old-time dance music forpeople who enjoy it. Ive played at feed mills, barns,lots of weddings and then played for their kids andanniversary parties. I truly enjoy it. Id do it all thetime, he said. Polka festivals can still draw a crowd.Those bands travel all over the country. If you cantell a joke or two, you are their best pal. I enjoy doingthat.
The longevity of his music means he plays foranniversaries of the people he serenaded on weddingnights for multiple generations of area families. Myfirst gig was at Fischers Bar on CTH D, he said. It
was a wedding. There was one light bulb in the placeand I played on the pool table. A bat flew through thereception.
Dums said it was a different era for northwoodsvenues. Youngsters learned to perform for audiences,
and big-name acts left lifelong impressions. Therewere no ID cards in those days. I played the old HighView when I was 10 or 12, he said. People hung outuntil one in the morning. They danced and listened tothe music. I never saw a fight in all my years of playinga concertina.
The shows are different now as Mr. Concertinaoften plays solo. I like to play one job a week. Winterslows down. I play the nursing homes then to keep anedge on it, he said. I usually dont go over 100 milesfor a show nowadays.
The versatility of the instrument makes it a goodfit for a group or solo show. There are orchestrationsand runs. Its all the things you can do without playingthe lead instrument. I might play three or four differentconcertinas at a performance. It depends on what Iam playing.
Dums said he taught himself the orchestrationfor his performances by listening to others. I boughtrecords at the Holiday store for $1.99 to figure outthe instrumentations, he said.
Dums said he never had much interest in playingaccordion. It didnt even interest me. It made agrinding noise and you have to be a contortionist toplay it, he said.
His other stint with a musical instrument camein fifth grade, when he played a tuba b flat
sousaphone. Practice time for novice tuba players canbe tough for everyone else living indoors. I stored itoutside and a robin built a nest in the horn, he said.
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September Events
September EventsTed and Inez SchmidtTed and Inez Schmidtwill performin concert on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1
p.m. at Historic St. Anns, Town of
Greenwood. For more information,
contact Helen Dums at 715-
427-5814, Greg & Sue Thums at
715-427-5828 or Sandra Thums at
715-427-3779.
The 56th annualChristmas Tree
Christmas TreeFestivalFestivalwill be held Saturday,Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. until midnight
in downtown Ogema. For more
information, call 715-767-5989.
October EventsOctober EventsThe Community Education and
Gilman Lioness will host a PumpkinPumpkinCarving Contest
Carving Contestin October at theGilman School. For more information,
contact Sue Breneman, Western
Taylor County Tourism Committee, at
715-447-8147 or 715-202-3544 or
e-mail [email protected].
Historic St. Anns, Town of Greenwood
will have aBake Sale
Bake Salein October.Watch The Star News for more
information.
St. Michaels Catholic Church in
Jump River will hold a Fall DinnerFall Dinneron Sunday, Oct. 4. from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the Jump River Community
Center. Menu includes chicken,
Polish sausage with sauerkraut,
parsley potatoes, vegetable and pie.
For more information, visit www.
jumpriverwisconsin.com.
A Feast of the Holy RosaryFeast of the Holy Rosarywill beheld Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at
Historic St. Anns, Town of Greenwood.
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Bird DayDayCelebrate birds at the 5th Annual International Migratory Bird Day
Celebration at Perkinstown Winter Sports Area on Saturday, May 9 from6 a.m to 5 p.m. This years theme focuses on the importance of habitatto birds.
The celebration starts at 6 a.m. with a guided bird watching walk.Two additional walks will follow - another bird walk at 7:30 a.m. and awildflower/bird walk at 9 a.m. Activities throughout the day includegeocaching, a scavenger hunt, a bird hurdles game for children andadults, and a variety of crafts for children.
Presentations will help people learn how to select binoculars and howto identify birds by sight and sound, provide information on bird feedersand birdhouses, and take a look at the services, such as insect control,pollination, seed dispersal, and rodent control, that birds provide.
All activities are free and both children and adults are invited.
Lunch will be available on site. For more information and acomplete schedule, go to the Chequamegon Bird Club website, www.chequamegonbirdclub.org, email [email protected]. TheBird Day Celebration is hosted by the Chequamegon Bird Club. Majorsupporters include the Taylor County Sportsmans Club and the TaylorCounty Tourism Committee.
International Migratory Bird Day celebration, Saturday, May 9
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OGEMA CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVALRunners kick off the parade in the Run to the Peak from Ogema to Timms Hill.
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April Events
April EventsA Blood DriveBlood Drivewill be held the firstWednesday of the month (April 1, May
6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2,
Oct. 7) from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the
Medford Fire Hall, 844 W. Broadway.
Blood donations take approximately
one hour. Appointments are preferred
but walk-ins are always welcome. To
schedule an appointment, call Aspirus
Medford Hospitals programs and
events line at 715-748-8762.
Taylor County SnowmobileTaylor County SnowmobileClubs Association Meeting
Clubs Association Meetingwill beheld April 2 at 7 p.m. with the Rock
Dodgers serving as the host. This
schedule is subject to change.
The Northwoods Riders Snowmobile
Club will host an All You Can EatAll-You-Can-EatFish FryFish Fryon Friday, April 3, at ZondlosBallroom at the corner of Hwy 102
and CTH C in Rib Lake. Carryouts are
available.
Polka FestPolka Festwill be held Saturday,April 11 from 1-9 p.m. at the Jump
River Community Center. Music by
Hocus Pocus and Cynor Classics. Food
and refreshments will be available.
For more information, contact Dick
Stewart at 715-452-5369 or visit
www.jumpriverwisconsin.com.
Friends of the Library will hold a
Spring Book SaleSpring Book SaleApril 15-18. Thesale is open to Friends only April
15 and for the general public April
16-18. Bag sale Saturday. Donations
of books accepted any time at the
library entrance. For more information,
contact the Frances L. Simek
Memorial Library at 715-748-2505.
The Medford Kiwanis Club issponsoring Big Ticket BingoBig Ticket BingoonFriday, April 24 starting at 7 p.m. at
Medford Area Senior High School.
The Pine Line MarathonPine Line Marathonwill takeplace on April 25 in the Medford
City Park. There will be a 26.2 mile
marathon, half marathon, relay, 5K
run/walk and a childrens fun run.
Registration available starting January
1 by calling 715-748-4729 or sign-up
online at medfordwis.com.
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Tee timetimeAfter 80 years, Tee Hi Golf Course in Medford
remains a family-oriented recreational facility as juniorgolfers learn the game along side older generationswho learned the game in the days of wooden drivers.Its a family-friendly course, said Brian Thomas,who learned the game while growing up in theneighborhood. It doesnt deter the average golfer.
Thomas is now the president of the nine-person board of directors which runs the for-profitcorporation that owns and maintains Tee Hi.
Good work by the groundskeepers, reasonableprices and a length and location which make itattractive for a round before or after work, continueto serve the golf course well. Tee Hi manager SteveBudzinski said usage was up 30 percent last summer.
On July 1, 2014, the club marked the 80thanniversary of its formation. It is located a block offHwy 13 on Tee-Hi Place in the city of Medford. Theexecutive style nine-hole course is in a residential areawhich lends to its family-friendly atmosphere.
A popular youth program is held during thesummer months. The program connects kids withveteran golfers who teach lessons, then superviseplay.
Like todays juniors, Thomas found the golfcourse a safe and fun place to meet friends duringthe summer. He said his generation of players wouldplay all morning and then move on when adults came
for their tee times. I started when I was a kid. I grewup on a golf course, he said. Wed golf until themanager sent us home. On some Tuesdays it was 36or 45 holes.
Justin Zirngible is another golfer who went fromyouth golfer on the course to polished adult. Even with
Tee timeTee time
Plenty of opportunities to hit the greens in Taylor County
The City of Medford has two nine-hole golf courses in the city limits. Tee Hi is an executive course perfectThe City of Medford has two nine-hole golf courses in the city limits. Tee Hi is an executive course perfectfor those seeking a shorter game and Black River Golf Course is for those looking for more of a challenge.for those seeking a shorter game, and Black River Golf Course is for those looking for more of a challenge.
a strong handicap, he said the course still challenges
him after 27 years of play. There are smaller greensand you still have to putt, he said.
The course also appeals to seniors, women,and those who want a quick game built around shotmaking. There are leagues for men, women, couples,seniors and senior couples. Memberships can bepurchased and individuals can book rounds. Its agreat value for golfers, Budzinski said.
The course was on the edge of the city in 1934,but is now a landlocked park space near the center.While its length is set, improvements to the course,such as the bathrooms/storm shelter, total courseirrigation, new seniors tee boxes, and a strong treeplanting program, keep the course in good shape.
A new patio next to the clubhouse gives groups andgolfers all-weather options for enjoying an outing.Budzinski oversees a full pro shop at the facility. Thecourse has entered the computer age as tee timescan be booked online and the pro shop is kept efficientwith the help of a computerized system.
Tee Hi Golf Course is one of two golf courseslocated in the city of Medford. Black River Golf Coursewas developed more recently. The course, whichis now known as Tee Hi, saw its first official roundsplayed on July 1, 1934. It fell into disrepair duringWorld War II, but in 1947 the city sold the propertyto the trustees of the Tee Hi Golf Club. The firststockholder meeting was held July 2, 1947.
The Tee Hi property was the communityfairgrounds in the early days of the city. The originalTee Hi course was built using the remaining layout ofthe first nine hole course. Tee Hi was six holes andmeasured 1,655 yards. The planning for adding threemore holes began in 1958 and were completed by1962. The clubhouse was also started in 1958.
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April Events
April EventsThe Taylor County Lion/Lioness are
sponsoringMaple Fest
Maple Feston April 25from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor
County Fairgrounds. A pancake
breakfast will be served from 8-11
a.m. There will be craft and display
exhibits; childrens activities; cooking,
maple syrup production and chain
saw sculpture demonstrations; baking
contest and maple syrup judging;
food and beverage stands; and
music throughout the day. For more
information, contact Dave Lemke at
715-785-7573 or [email protected],
or Ken Klahn at 715-512-0018 or
The Stetsonville Fire Department willhold its annual Pancake BreakfastPancake Breakfaston Sunday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. For more information, contact
Mike Danen at 715-678-2818.
The Sheldon Community Club will
host aCanoe Race
Canoe Raceon Sunday, April26 at 9 a.m. Race will be from the
wayside in Jump River to Hailey Park
in Sheldon. For more information,
contact Phil Snyder at 715-452-5639
or visit www.jumpriverwisconsin.com.
May Events
May EventsThe Jump River Fire Department will
hold aSmelt Fry
Smelt Fry on Friday, May 1at the fire hall. Serving will