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Fenwood Granton Greenwood Halder Loyal
Marathon City Milan Neillsville Owen Spencer
Stratford Thorp Unity Withee
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August 20-23, 2015
Thursday, August 20
Saturday, August 22
8 a.m.-finish Junior Fair Horse Show;

Open Class Light Horses
between Halter & Riding Classes
5 p.m. Miniature
Horse Show
7-11:30 a.m. Entry for Central Wisconsin

Gladiolus Show
10-10:30 a.m. Gladiolus Show open to public
11:30 a.m. Judging of Gladiolus Show, Exhib. bldg.
8:30 a.m. Dairy Show, Junior Fair
11 a.m. 5K Fun Walk/Run
1 p.m. Dairy Show, Open Class & Finish Junior Show
1-5 p.m. Wrist Bands on Midway
6 p.m. Horse Show, Draft Horse
Hitch Classes & Drill Team
Entry Day in Hall

beginning at Noon
1-8 p.m.
Face-to-Face
Judging in Hall
7-8 p.m.
Bargain Days
Reduced prices at
beer bar, most food
stands and midway
9:30 p.m.
Fireworks
Sponsored by Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home
Friday, August 21
8 a.m. Dog Show in show ring
9 a.m. Judging of all exhibits in Hall
Entry Day for all livestock,
in place by Noon, horses by 6 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Judging of Sheep,

Beef, Goats, Cats, Poultry
& Rabbits in Park
2-5 p.m. Play Bingo in Comm. Building
8 p.m. Music on Stage at Village Square
8:45 p.m. Clothing Revue
9 p.m. Queen Coronation on Stage
Sponsored by AbbyBank & Meyer Manufacturing
Sunday, August 23
8:30 a.m. Horse Show, Draft Horse Halter Classes
Sponsored by Athens Veterinary Service
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gladiolus Show open to public

1:15 p.m. Athens Fair Parade, Old Timers Band
in parade & concert after parade
4 p.m. Release of all livestock exhibits
6:30 p.m. Awards Program &
Raffle Drawings on stage
Lots of food,
7 p.m. Release of all
drink
& entertainment
exhibits in hall
on the grounds
throughout the fair!
SUNDAY SPECIAL
ON MIDWAY
One less ticket per ride all day!
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WHATS INSIDE
PEOPLE AND PLACES
Calendar of Events.............. .......4-10
Community Festivals...............12-18
June Dairy Breakfasts.....................17
Marathon baseball............... ...........20
City/village parks.......................21-22
County maps.............................24-25
Softball tourneys.............................27
Fireworks........................................27
Rural Arts Museum........................28
Cheese Days 50th Anniversary......29
Yellowstone Trail............................31
Hooksetters fishing guide..............32
Tractor pulls..............................34-35
County parks.............................36-37
County Fairs/Athens Fair...............39
Abbotsford baseball........................41
Edgar Steam and Gas Show ...........42
The Highground............................44
Directory....................................46-47
Dairy, and so much more

People in Central Wisconsin are
proud of the areas reputation as the
heart of Americas Dairyland. From
the June Dairy Breakfasts to Colbys
Cheese Days in July to the Wisconsin
State Jersey Show in Marshfield in
August, you will find plenty of cheese
curds, cow herds and friendly farmers
during your visit here. Its no coincidence that Clark and Marathon counties are number one and two, respectively, in total dairy cows in the state.
But the area offers so much more
for summer and year-round visitors.
Nearly every weekend in the summer
months, one of our small, rural communities has some sort of festival or
signature event scheduled. These include quintessential heartland activities
like tractor pulls, burger and brat frys,
Fourth of July parades and county fairs.
Central Wisconsin also boasts dozens of municipal, county and state

parks, with places to hike, fish, ATV,
camp, or just enjoy an afternoon picnic.
Before you head out into the area,
we suggest you take a few minutes to
browse through the calendar of events
and read the descriptions of people,
places and things to do. Check out
the feature story on The Highground
veterans memorial in southeast Clark
County, Neillsville. And dont forget
to carry this guide with you wherever
you go; it includes a handy map of
Clark County and western Marathon
County to guide you from one destination to another. Keep an eye out for
all the unique shops, restaurants, lodging establishments and attractions that
make this area special.
ON THE COVER
A collage of images from last years summer fun season, including carnival rides, live music performances, and
the always popular pedal pulls for kids. This summer offers many of the same attractions in Central Wisconsin.
Community
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
May 23 - Unity American Legion

Tractor Pull, Unity Ball Park.
May 25 - Memorial Day parade,
Marathon Park to VFW Clubhouse,
Wausau.
May 25 - Memorial Day services,
Klemme Park, Stratford.
Athens Village Square, area cemeteries,
Athens Community Hall.
Abbotsford Cemetery.
May 25 - Memorial Day services
and VFW charcoal chicken dinner,
Colby.
Dorchester.
Curtiss Park.
May 25 - Memorial Day parade and
services, Thorp.
Owen.
May 25 - Memorial Day parade,
Loyal.
May 25 - Memorial Day parade and
American Legion charcoal chicken
dinner, Greenwood.
May 25 - Memorial Day ceremo-
STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS, JUNE 12-14

ny, The Highground Veterans Park,
Neillsville.
May 25 - Fun Run Motorcycle Ride,
The Highground Veterans Memorial
Park, Neillsville.
May 28-31 - Marshfield Dairyfest
2015, Columbia Park.
May 29-31 - Colby Outdoor Craft
and Flea Market, Parkplace Road.
May 29-31 - Edgar Firemans Cel-
ebration, St. Johns Catholic Church,

Edgar.
May 31 - Abbotsford FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast, Dukestead Acres
Dairy.
May 31 - Granton FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast, Jakobi Farm,
Granton.
May 29-31 - Edgar Fire Dept.
Summer Homecoming, Edgar.
JUNE
June 1 - Marathon County Dairy
Breakfast, Schairer Dairy Farm,
Birnamwood.
June 2 - Stratford VFW monthly
steak feed, Stratford VFW Hall.
June 4-7 - Thorp Dairy Days,
Northside Park, parade on Sunday.
June 5-6 - Relay for Life, George
Scherer Park, Greenwood.
June 6 - Tractor pull at Gad Bar,
Medford.
June 6 - Athens June Dairy Breakfast, Veterans Memorial Park, Athens.
June 6 - Kolor for Kids Funfest,
Colby High School
June 6-7 - Wisconsin DNR free
fishing weekend.
June 7 - Stratford FFA Alumni
Dairy Breakfast, County Aire Banquet Hall.
June 12 - Stratford VFW Clubhouse Dairy Breakfast, Stratford.
June 12-14 - Stratford Heritage
Days, Klemme Park, Stratford.
June 13 - Make-A-Wish truck
convoy, Neillsville Clark County
Fairgrounds.
June 13 - Flag Day Celebration,
Legacy Stone Placement and Korean
Stone Placement, The Highground,

Neillsville.
June 13 - 4x4 Truck Pull and
Super Farm Tractor Pull, Chapman
Park, Stanley.
June 14 - Thorp Dairy Breakfast,
Penterman Farm, Thorp.
June 14 - Neillsville June Dairy
Breakfast, Boon Farms, Greenwood.
June 14 - Edgar FFA Alumni June
Dairy Breakfast, Ross-Hart Farm,
Edgar.
June 17 - Thorp Area Chamber of
Commerces Music in the Park, Yellowstone Trail Park, 6 p.m.
June 17 - June Dairy Month recipe contest, Loyal City Hall.
June 17 - Thorp Area Chamber
of Commerces Music in the Park,
Thorp Yellowstone Trail Park.
June 18-21 - ABATE of WI Summer Hummer State Rally, ABATE
Acres, rural Greenwood.
June 19 - Thorp Area Chamber
of Commerces Music at the Pool,
Thorp Aquatic Facility.
June 19 - Spencer Dairy Breakfast, Spencer Village Park Shelter.
June 19-21 - Willards 39th Annual Polka Festival, Willard Com-
munity Center.
June 19-21 - Stanley Steamer Rodeo Days, Chapman Park, Stanley.
June 19-21 - Dorchester Days,
Dorchester.
June 19-21 - Withee Days, Withee
Fairgrounds and Ballpark, Withee.
June 20 - Wisconsin State Championship Tractor Pull, Dorchester.
June 20 - Wild Rild Buzzard Buster Bike Race, Levis Mound, Hatfield.
June 20-21 - Zoofest, Blues in the
Zoo and Camping with the Critters,
Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield.
June 21 - Marathon FFA Alumni
antique tractor pull, Marathon City.
June 21 - Thorp Lions Demolition Derby, Northside Park.
June 21 - Loyal Dairy Breakfast,
Twin Oak Farm, Sabine Hartman
farm, Loyal.
June 21 - Marathon FFA antique
tractor pull.
June 27 - Hamburg Fire Department third annual antique tractor
pull at 11 a.m.
June 27 - Fireworks at dusk, The
Highground, Neillsville.
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JUNE
June 27 - Freedom Celebration
Activities, Thorp Northside Park.
June 28 - Greenwood Dairy
Breakfast, Phil and Eliza Ruzic farm,

Greenwood
June 28 - Colby June Dairy
Breakfast, Haas Farm, Colby.

June 28 - Annual Park Benefit,
Granton Community Park.
JULY
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July 1 - Greenwood Chamber Concert in the Park, George Scherer Athletic Park, Greenwood.
July 2-5 - Wausau Area 4th of July
Celebration, Marathon Park, Wausau.
July 3 - Fireworks at dusk, Russell
Park, Hatfield.
July 3-5 - Hatfield Independence
Day Celebration, flea market, craft sale,
fireworks, Thunderbird Village.
July 3-5 - Class C Mens Softball
Tournament, George Scherer Athletic
Field, Greenwood.
July 4 - Fireworks and music,
Northside Park, Thorp.
July 4 - Athens 4th of July celebration at Veterans Memorial Park with
live music by the Jerry Schmidt Band.
July 4 - Greenwood Fireworks,
George Scherer Athletic Park.
July 4 - Independence Day Celebration, The Highground Veterans Memorial, Neillsville.
July 4 - Abbotsford Fourth of July
fireworks, Red Arrow Park, Abbotsford.
July 4 - Loyal Fourth of July fireworks and softball, Westside Park.
July 4 - Fireworks, Clark County
Fairgrounds, Neillsville.
July 4 - Mosinee 4th of July Festival,
parade, fireworks, and Firecracker 5K
Run/Walk, River Park.
July 4 - Fireworks, Marshfield,
Marshfield Fair Park.
July 4 - Mid-Season Championship, Central Wisconsin Raceway, east
of Unity.
July 7 - Stratford VFW monthly
July 8 - Greenwood Chamber Concert in the Park, George Scherer Ath-
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July 9-12 - Wausau Balloon Rally &
Glow and Big Bull Falls BBQ Ribfest,
Wausau Municipal Airport.
July 10 - Central Wisconsin Got Talent Contest, George Scherer Athletic
Park, Greenwood.
July 10-12 - Neillsville Heritage
Days, downtown Neillsville.
July 10-12 - Owen Junior Fair, Mill
Pond Park, Owen.
July 11 - Old School Marketplace,
flea market, crafts and music, Owen.
July 11 - Owen antique tractor pull

at Owen Junior Fair.
July 11 - Legacy Stone Placement,
Park, Neillsville.
July 15 - Greenwood Chamber
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Athletic Park.
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JULY
July 17-19 - Colby Cheese Days,
downtown Colby.
July 17-19 - Athens Mens Fast Pitch
Tournament.
July 17-20 - Greenwood Lions Little
League Tournament, George Scherer
Athletic Park.
July 18 - Colby Cheese Days tractor
pull, downtown Colby.
July 18 - Jamison Kampmeyer Memorial 5K/10K Walk/Run, downtown
Colby.
July 18 - Halder Lions 24th Annual

Tractor Pull, downtown Halder.
July 19 - Otter Lake Charcoal Dinner, Otter Lake, day use park, Stanley.
Athletic Park.
July 24-25 - Hub City Days, downtown Marshfield.
July 24-26 - Greenwood Lions/
Clark County 4-H Club softball tournament, George Scherer Athletic Field,
Greenwood.
July 26 - Slovenian Picnic, Willard
Community Center, Willard.
July 26 - Stanley Lions Watermelon
Festival, Chapman Park, Stanley.
Athletic Park.
July 30-Aug. 2 - Bicycle Tour and
Celebration Picnic, The Highground
Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville.
AUGUST
Aug. 1 - Chili Fremont Fire Department Street Dance, Music featuring
the Vic Ferrari band, free rough camping, Chili.
Aug. 1 - Legacy Stone placement,
Park, Neillsville.
Aug. 1 - Wausau Triathlon, Woodson YMCA, Wausau.
Aug. 1 - Boomtown Snochasers
Snowmobile Club and Curtiss Lions
antique tractor pull, followed by a truck
and tractor pull, Curtiss.
Aug. 1-2 - Curtiss Corners Quilt
Show, Curtiss Community Hall.
Aug. 1-2 - Hatfield Fun Days Flea
Market and Craft Show, Hatfield.

Aug. 2 - Alzheimers Benefit Outing, Neillsville Country Club.
Aug. 2 - Branstiters Old Streets of
Greenwood Museum open, Greenwood.
Aug. 2-8 - Spencer citywide Garage
Sales, village hall and businesses.
Aug. 4-9 - Wisconsin Valley Fair,
Marathon
County
Fairgrounds,
Wausau.
Aug. 4 - Stratford VFW monthly
Aug. 5-9 - Clark County Fair,
Neillsville.
Aug. 6 - Pie in the Park, Spencer Li-
ons Shelter.
Aug. 7 - Relay for Life, Chapman
Park, Stanley.
Aug. 7-9 - First City Days, Red Arrow Park, Abbotsford.
Aug. 8 - Colby Pullers Club truck
and tractor pulls.
Aug. 8 - Edgar FFA Alumni antique
tractor pull, Oak Street Park, Edgar.
Aug. 13 - Greater Mosinee Golf
Open, Indian Head Golf Course.
Aug. 14-15 - Ride to Remember
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AUGUST
Neillsville.
Aug. 14 - Brad Bauer Memorial 5K
and Fun Run, with live music, Spencer.
Aug. 14-16 - Brad Bauer Memorial
mens softball tournament, ARC Park,
Spencer.
Aug. 14-15 - Big Bull Falls Blues
Fest, Fern Island Park, Wausau.
Aug. 15-16 - Midwest Freestyle
Championships, Whitewater Park,
Wausau.
Aug. 16 - Summer Fest 32, Holy

Rosary Parish, Owen
Aug. 19 - Thorp Area Chamber of
Commerces Music in the Park, Yellowstone Park.
Aug. 20-23 - Athens Fair, Veterans
Memorial Park, Athens.
Aug. 21-23 - Tractor pulls at 525
snowmobile race track, Rib Mountain.
Aug. 21-23 - Fenwood Lions womens softball tournament, Fenwood.
Aug. 26-30 - Loyal Corn Festival,

downtown Loyal.
Aug. 28-30 - Fenwood Lions mens
softball tournament, Fenwood.
Aug. 28-30 - Central Wisconsin Antique Steam & Gas Engine Club Show,
Kurt Umnus Farm, CTH N, Edgar.
Aug. 29 - Spankys Run 10K/5K
races, Wisconsins Road Racing Championships, Loyal.
SEPTEMBER
Greenwood.
Sept. 7 - Labor Day Parade, Wausau.
Sept. 8 - Fall Sports Show, vendors
for bows, tree stands, ammunition,
raffles, etc., Abbostsford.
Sept. 10-13 - Granton Fall Fest,
Downtown Granton.
Sept. 11-13 - Wisconsin Trappers
Association Rendezvous, Marshfield
fairgrounds.
Sept. 12 - Greenwood 2K and 5K
Run/Walk.
Sept. 12 - Greenwood End of Summer Fest and Street Dance, George
Scherer Athletic Park.
Sept. 12 - Meditation Stone Placement and Legacy Stone Placement,

The Highground, Neillsville.
Sept. 12 - Riplinger antique tractor
pull, downtown Riplinger.
Sept. 13 - Loyal Car & Motorcycle
Show, Loyal American Legion.
Sept. 17 - Harvest Dinner, Our
Saviors Lutheran Church, Stanley.
Sept. 17-20 - Horse Sale, Clark
County Fairgrounds, Neillsville.
Sept. 19-20 - Maple Fall Fest, Wildwood Park, Marshfield.
Sept. 22-23 - Diversity Day, The
Highground, Neillsville.
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Sept. 1 - Stratford VFW monthly

Sept. 2-7 - Central Wisconsin State
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Sept 4-7 - Hatfield Giant Labor
Day Weekend Flea Market and Craft
Show, Thunderbird Village.
Sept. 4-7 - Marathon Fun Days,
downtown Marathon.
Sept. 5-7 - Granton Fall Festival,
Granton.
Sept. 6 - Indian Summer Fest,
Main Street, Owen.
Sept. 6 - Branstiters Old Streets
of Greeenwood Museum open,
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A flurry of familyUN friendly festivals
Community festivals are a long-standing tradition in

central Wisconsin. They provide an opportunity for residents to celebrate pride in their town as well as reconnect
with their neighbors. Many people who grew up here
come back for these festivals, making the gatherings one
big community reunion.
Each festival has its own unique features: a bed race, a
cheese curd throw or even a golden ear of corn hunt, but
each is designed to entertain people of all ages and interests. Following is a listing of area weekend festivals and
what you can expect when you visit.
EDGAR FIREMANS HOMECOMING
May 29, 30 and 31

Main events: Live bands, carnival midway; Friday: live
music; Saturday: fun run challenge, breakfast in the park,
kiddie parade, live music; Sunday: BBQ chicken dinner,
parade, petting zoo, live music
On the menu: BBQ chicken dinner, dairy breakfast
and beer garden.
THORP DAIRY DAYS
June 4, 5, 6 and 7
Main events: Carnival rides, music, youth baseball
tournament; Thursday: Miss Thorp coronation; Friday:
Badger State Dirt Flingers; Saturday: Thorp Fun Run,
cheese, wine and sausage tasting; truck and tractor pulls;
EDGAR FIREMANS HOMECOMING, MAY 29-31

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Antique Tractor Pull

Registration at 4:00 p.m.
Pull starts at 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENTS
KIDS GAMES
MUSIC
Vintage Snowmobile Show

ATV Pulls - 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Car Cruise - Line up at 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENTS
Church in the Park

Breakfast - 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
BBQ Chicken Dinner at Noon
Pedal Pulls
Fire Truck Rides
Check us out at the Abbotsford/Colby Area Chamber website
www.abbycolbyareachamber.org
13-165960
FOOD & BEVERAGE STANDS
FUN FOR EVERYONE!
for more information contact

715.574.5093 or 715.613.6094
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JUNE 4, 5, 6 & 7
AT THORPS NORTHSIDE PARK
Located North of Hwy. 29 on Hwy. 73
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
7:30 p.m. Miss Thorp Coronation

at Cindys Hall
12 p.m. THORP DAIRY DAYS PARADE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
1 p.m.
Bar Stool Races Following Parade
2 p.m.
Cynor Classics Polka Band
3:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull (Registration at 2:30)
7 p.m.
Badger State Dirt Flingers

(Rain Date Sunday)
7:30 p.m. Music by DJ Dinka
(Chris Halenka)
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
8:20 a.m.
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Theme: ITS ALL ABOUT THE COWS
Youth Baseball Tournaments

All Weekend
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in front of Dunamis Fitness & Therapy
(www.thorpfunrun.weebly.com)
11:00 a.m. Cheese, Wine & Sausage Tasting
1 p.m.
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Continued from page 12
Sunday: parade, barstool races, kiddie tractor pulls and
polka music.
On the menu: Saturday dairy breakfast, hamburgers,
brats, hots dogs, corn dogs, onion rings, French fries,
fried cheese curds, nachos, charcoal chicken and homemade pies.
STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS
June 12, 13, and 14

Main events: Carnival rides, dance groups, water
fights, live music, fireworks, raffle drawings, bed races,
historical displays, car show, 3K and 5K fun run, ATV
pull, ecumenical church service, parade.
For the kids: Youth games and activities, youth parade,
kiddie carnival rides and more.
On the menu: Dairy breakfast, Scandinavian fish boil,
charcoal chicken dinner, German pig roast, beer tent and
other food tents.
DORCHESTER DAYS
June 19, 20 and 21

Main events: Wisconsin State Championship Tractor
Pull, NTPA pull, truck pull, live country and rock music,
carnival, car show, street dances, horseshoe tournament,
beer pong tournament, fireworks, beer tent, Sunday parade and more.
For the kids: Carnival rides, pony rides and more.
On the menu: Sunday charcoal chicken dinner, burg-
DORCHESTER DAYS, JUNE 19-21

See FESTIVALS/ Page 16
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42nd Annual
NORTH CENTRAL
WISCONSIN
ANTIQUE STEAM &
GAS ENGINE SHOW
WORKING
DEMOS
ADMISSION
Adults: $7/day Under 12: Free
Gates open 6:00 a.m.
Working demos approx. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Field Demos Saturday
Huge Parade Sunday 12:00 noon
Steam engines plowing after the parade
Live Music
Spark Show Saturday Night
Camping Available Free Parking
Free Shuttle Wagon Rides
ENTERTAINMENT
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FRIDAY EVENING
7-11:00 p.m. Sugarbush Boys*
7-11:30 p.m. Ledwest**
SATURDAY
3-7 p.m. Ernie Stumpf*
7-11 p.m. Golden Aces*
3-6 p.m. The Blend**
7-11:30 p.m. Stray Pony**
Kurt Umnus Farm Edgar, Wisconsin
August 28, 29 & 30,

30, 2015
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Special Attractions:
Plowing with Steam Engines and Steam Power

Sawmill Model Steam Engines Gas Tractors Crawler Tractors
Threshing Machines powered by Steam Engines and Gas Tractors
Teeter Totter for Steam Engines Shingle Mill
Stone Crusher Resawmill Blacksmith Shop Log Cabin
Old Gas Station Rural School House And Much More!
Consignment Auction:
Friday, August 28, 9 a.m.
Selling Farm Related Items in 2 Auction Rings

Contact North Central Sales of Antigo at 715-623-5753.
Large Flea
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Over 435 Vendors
For more information, contact
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Dana Hubacek at 715-505-5351
or Greg Szemborski at
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Plus Commercial
Vendors Area
SUNDAY
9 a.m. Church Service
Chuck Thiel and Jolly Ramblers*
2-6 p.m. Chuck Thiel and Jolly Ramblers*
11a.m.-4 p.m. KT Country**
Show Grounds: W4255 Hilldale Dr., Edgar, WI 54426

Directions: 16 mi. W of Wausau on Hwy. 29 to Cty. Hwy. H.
3 mi. S to Cty. Hwy. N, 2 mi. W on Cty. Hwy. N.
*Red Shed **Outdoor Tent
www.edgarsteamshow.com
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ers, carnival food and other concessions.
WITHEE DAYS
June 19, 20 and 21

Main events: Kids games, food
and beer stands; Friday: softball, bingo, live music; Saturday: breakfast at
the ballfield, kids run, adults 5K/10K
run/walk, classic car show, bingo,
live music, coronation of Miss Withee; Sunday: church service, BBQ
chicken dinner, softball championship, wagon rides, parade, live music.
NEILLSVILLE HERITAGE
DAYS
July 10, 11 and 12

Friday: Miss Neillsville queen
coronation, Loyal Mini Riders pull,
wine and cheese at Tufts Mansion,
kids movie night; Saturday: Mormon
Loggers Area; pancake breakfast; jail
museum tours, A Taste of Heritage
at Tufts Mansion, blind volleyball,
best burger and bean bag contests,
live music; Sunday: chicken dinner,
live music, Buck-A-Duck, parade,
NASCAR racing, raffle drawing.

For the kids: Little Miss Neillsville pageant, mystery hunt, penny
scramble.
Owen Jr. Fair
July 10, 11 and 12

Main events: Carnival rides, food
stands, volleyball, tractor pull, fireworks, ATV pull, parade, citywide
garage sales, crafts, music and flea
market.
COLBY CHEESE DAYS
July 17, 18 and 19

Main events: ATV, lawnmower,
tractor and truck pulls, Jamison
Kampmeyer Memorial Fun Run,
3-on-3 basketball tournament, professional lumberjack show, softball
tournament, Rural Arts Museum,
Sunday parade, live music, large carnival midway, bingo, craft sale, flea
market, hot dog eating contest, talent
contest.
On the menu: VFW charcoal
chicken feed, deep fried cheese
curds, bison burgers, homemade
pies, malts, shakes, free cheese.
FIRST CITY DAYS
Aug. 7, 8 and 9
Red Arrow Park, Abbotsford
Main events: Friday night stock
antique tractor pull; Saturday: vintage snowmobile show and swap;
ATV pulls, sock hop and car cruise;
Sunday: church in the park, car,
truck and motorcyle show, music,
bingo, polka music and more.
For the kids: Kids games, pedal
pulls and fire truck rides.
On the menu: Sunday breakfast,
BBQ chicken dinner, food stands,
beer stand and more.
ATHENS FAIR
Aug. 20, 21, 22 and 23

Main events: 4-H exhibits, carnival; Thursday: horse shows and fireworks; Friday: dog show, livestock
judging, bingo, live music, clothing
revue and queen coronation; Saturday and Sunday: 5K fun run/walk,
gladiolus show and sale, horse shows
and parade.
See FESTIVALS/ Page 18
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2015 JUNE DAIRY BREAKFASTS

ABBOTSFORD
FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast
Dukestead Acres Dairy
W1208 Willow Rd., Abbotsford
Sunday, May 31
7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
GRANTON
Jakobi family farm
N6863 Romadka Ave., Granton
Sunday, May 31
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ATHENS
Veterans Memorial Park
STH 97, Athens
Saturday, June 6
7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
STRATFORD
Country Aire Banquet Hall
Corner of STH 97 & CTH P
Sunday, June 7
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
MARATHON COUNTY
Partnership for Progressive Agriculture and Marathon County
Marathon County Park/Fairgrounds
Wausau
Sunday, June 7
7 a.m. to Noon
NEILLSVILLE
Boon Farms
N6634 STH 73, Greenwood
Sunday, June 14
7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
THORP
Sander and Amy Penterman farm
N13851 Gorman Ave., Thorp
Sunday, June 14
7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
MORE THAN A MOUTHFUL - A little girl enjoys a hearty meal at last

years Abbotsford FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast, which will take place at
Dukestead Acres Dairy on May 31 this year.
EDGAR
Ross-Hart Farms
4841 CTH S, Edgar
Sunday, June 14
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SPENCER
Chamber Dairy Breakfast
Friday, June 19
Spencer Lions Shelter
5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
LOYAL
Saturday, July 11
Jeremy and Katie Haas farm

H4355 Elm Rd., Colby
Sunday, June 28
7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
GREENWOOD
Phil and Eliza Ruzic farm
N9031 Sidney Ave., Greenwood
Sunday, June 28
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 12
5-6:30 p.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
ALL DAY:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo
Chamber Business After 5
Chicken at Legion
Mormon Loggers Area
6:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Info, games, crafts, genealogy Danish Peasant downtown gazebo
Queen Coronation
7 p.m.
7:30-10 a.m. Pancakes at Legion
Noon Buck-a-Duck
Loyal Mini Rodders at the Legion
9 a.m. Golf
1
P.M. PARADE
8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour Jail Museum
2:30-6 p.m.
D.J. The Haze
11 a.m.-3 p.m. A Taste of
Fun
for the kids
Heritage
at
Tufts
Mansion
5-8 p.m.
Mystery Hunt, Penny Scramble
1 p.m. Blind Volleyball
Wine and Cheese at Tufts
2 p.m. Best Burger
Kids Movie Night
4 p.m. NASCAR Racing
5
p.m.
Bean Bag Contest
Shuttle service every day
3-6
p.m. Fab Five, main tent
8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
from high school parking
6 p.m. Raffle drawing
lot to Schuster Park
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COLBY
Food, drink and

activities every day
Neillsville
Heritage Days
Twin Oak Farm, Sabine Hartman
W44288 Rock Creek Rd., Loyal

Sunday, June 21
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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tals.
On the menu: Charcoal chicken
dinner, breakfast, pork roast, cheese,
brats, burgers and a beer garden.

For the kids: Kiddie carnival rides,
animal displays, games.
On the menu: Dinners sponsored
by local churches, cheese curds, carnival food, ice cream, hamburgers,
hot dogs, homemade soups, pies and
desserts and beer garden.
GRANTON FALL FESTIVAL
Sept. 11, 12 and 13

Friday evening truck/tractor pull,
queen coronation and Ag Olympics; Saturday: fishing contest, frogjumping contest, pedal tractor pull,
paintball tournament, flower judging and truck/tractor pull; Sunday
parade. Midway rides on grounds
all weekend. Music throughout the
weekend
LOYAL CORN FESTIVAL
Aug. 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30

Main events: Midway rides, citywide garage sales.
Wednesday: Little Miss Loyal
Corn Fest coronation; Thursday:
ecumenical church service; Friday:
coin scramble, horse pull, pedal pull,
Badger State Dirt Flingers and Loyal
Mini Rodders, live music; Saturday:
Spankys run/walk, bingo, bean bag
tournament, recipe contest, truck
and tractor pulls, DJ music; Sunday:
breakfast in the park, parade, historical society museum open, bingo.
On the menu: All-you-can-eat
corn on the cob with Corn Fest button, ice cream, refreshments served
by civic and church groups and concessions.
LOYAL CORN FESTIVAL

AUG. 26-30
Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7
Main events: Golf tournament,
fun run, carnival, live music, fireworks, car show parade, three-onthree basketball tournament, raffle
and square dancing.
For the kids: Kiddie parade, carnival rides, games, football fundamen-
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Main events: carnival rides, 3-on3 basketball, soccer, craft sale, Lama
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COLBY CHEESE
DAYS 2015
Home of World Famous Colby Cheese
Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Friday,
July 17, 18, 19
Wisconsins Real
Cheese Parade Noon Sunday
FREE CHEESE at the Chamber Food &
Beverage Stands
Join Us For 3 BIG Nights
Live Bands Fri. & Sat. 9-1, Sun. 7-11

Friday Feedback; Saturday Vince
Anthony; Sunday - Rattlesnake & Eggs
Professional Lumberjack Show ATV Pulls Hot Dog Eating Contest Talent Contest
Large Midway with Rides & Games Cheese Days Food Court Great Eats Pedal Tractor Pull
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Saturday: Noon - 10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
1st Street, Abbotsford

(near City Hall)
Music
Friday & Saturday night
8 p.m - Midnight
Sunday - Polka
Parade
Sunday at Noon
For more info on these events, contact the Chamber of Commerce 715-223-8509 or email: info@abbycolbyareachamber.org
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MARATHON POST 469 LEGION BASEBALL

2015 SCHEDULE
Monday, June 8
Thursday, June 11
Friday, June 12
Monday, June 15
Thursday, June 18
Friday, June 19
Monday, June 22
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Monday, June 29
Thursday, July 2
Monday, July 6
Thursday, July 9
Friday, July 10
Monday, July 13
Thursday, July 16
Friday, July 17
Wednesday-Sunday, July 22-26
Wednesday-Sunday, July 29-August 2
Rock Falls at Marathon

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Antigo Jr. Legion at Marathon
Marathon at Mosinee Legion
Marathon at Nekoosa Legion
Rib Lake at Marathon
Wittenberg at Marathon
Minocqua Legion at Marathon
RSW Jr. Legion at Marathon
Marathon at Tomahawk Legion
Marathon at Antigo Jr. Legion
Mosinee Legion at Marathon
Marathon at RSW Jr. Legion
Marathon at Rib Lake
Medford Legion at Marathon
Nekoosa at Marathon
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Class A Legion State Tournament
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Park your car and stay awhile

The cities and villages of Clark and
Marathon counties feature many outdoor recreation opportunities. Make it
an afternoon with a picnic and hiking,
or take a whole week to explore the area
while staying at one of the many campgrounds.
DORCHESTER PARK
This beautiful 43-acre park is the
site of the S.S. Dorchester Memorial, honoring more than 600 men who
died on the ship in World War II. The
park offers camping, tennis, volleyball,
basketball, horseshoes and biking. The
10-acre lake has been refilled after dam
repairs a couple years ago. Located right
in the village of Dorchester, the park is
a community gathering site for softball
tournaments and youth activities.
ABBOTSFORD PARKS
The City of Abbotsford maintains
four parks, which include several shelters available for rent and lots of places
to play. Red Arrow Park boasts one of
the areas premier baseball diamonds,
plus a playground and Lions shelter.
Shortner North Park includes 40 acres
with opportunities for camping, fishing and picnicking next to two ponds.
Shortner South has playground equipment and a shelter with restrooms
available for rent. H.K. Christensen
Park, in the center of the city, offers
more playground equipment and plenty of space for a picnic.
COLBY PARKS
The City of Colby boasts three parks
for all sorts of activities. Daltons Park,
often referred to as South 6th Street
park, is on the west side of town
and features play equipment, a picnic
shelter and ball field. East Street Ball
Park has a fenced-in playing field with
bleachers, dugouts, scoreboards and an
announcers stand. Theres also a concession stand with restrooms and adjacent picnic shelter, sandbox and play
equipment. An off-street parking lot
and picnic area makes it a perfect setting for summer leagues. Central Park,
located in the middle of Colby, features
a basketball court, two tennis courts
and play equipment with sandboxes.
Two large shelters and two small shelters with picnic tables are also available
for those who want an in-town picnic.
The south block of this park is home to
the Colby Historical Marker.
ATHENS PARKS
The Village of Athens maintains lots
RED ARROW - Red Arrow Park in Abbotsford hosts city league baseball
games, including a July 4 contest between current and veteran players.
of green space, including four parks, a
sporting range, ball diamonds and village forest.
In the villages center, Memorial
Park has a shelter with blacktop floor,
camping hookups, grills, picnic tables,
modern playground equipment and a
memorial site which includes an army
tank. In the winter the shelter is flooded to make a skating rink.
Erbach Park is a 16.2 acre area located on the north side adjacent to Black
Creek. This land was donated for park
space and has been extensively developed in recent years. Currently this
park includes a beach area, restrooms,
shelter with kitchen, playground
equipment, nature trails and volleyball
courts.
EDGAR PARKS
Known as the Village of Parks, Edgar has a well-established communitywide system of parks and recreational
facilities.
Oak Street Park is located on N.
Third Ave. At eight acres, the park facilities include two shelters, picnic tables,
grills, horseshoe pits, grass volleyball
court and playground. This park is also
home to the Pioneer Log Cabin, a local historical building once occupied by
early settlers to the area.
Edgar Softball Park is located at First
Ave. and Lutz St. This recreation area
includes a lighted softball field, concession stand, picnic tables and playground.
At the northwest corner of the village, Minnow Ponds Park is a 10-plus
acre park that contains four spring-fed
ponds which were initially developed
for raising minnows. The park facilities
include a shelter, changing area, grills,
picnic tables, playground, volleyball
court and walking/jogging trails. A 1.75

acre pond with a sand beach has been
developed for swimming.
Shortner Athletic Park is on the
south bank of Scotch Creek, just east
of Third Avenue. The park features a
lighted blacktop basketball court and
soccer field, as well as a sandbox and
playground toys.
Scotch Creek Park is a one-acre park
on the north bank of Scotch Creek, just
west of Third Avenue. Facilities include
a shelter with picnic tables, sand volleyball court, tether ball and playground.
LOYAL PARKS
The Loyal Westside Community
Park is a former Clark County facility
that was deeded over to the city several
years ago. It has spacious grounds and
is home to the Loyal Veterans Memorial Project, a collaboration of Loyal
American Legion Post 175 and the
School District of Loyals eighth grade
classes. It contains monuments to the
communitys servicemen and women
and individualized bricks that carry the
names of local people who have served
in the armed forces. The park has a
community softball diamond, sand
volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a disc
golf course, a large shelter that can be
rented out for special occasions, a playground, outdoor grilling facilities and
restrooms. It is adjacent to the 4-hole
public golf course owned by the school
district.
The Loyal Eastside Park is located
just east of the American Legion Hall
and features a large pond on Bear
Creek that is stocked with trout each
spring. It also has playground facilities
and a shelter, and an ice skating rink
is maintained each winter. The citys
South Park is located at the corner of
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Main and West streets and contains a
large playground area.
MARATHON CITY PARKS

The Village of Marathon City has
three parks. Veterans Park on Fourth
Street features shelters and other new
facilities. Youth baseball and softball are
played there, and the annual Marathon
Fun Days is held annually on Labor
Day weekend.
Water Tower Park is located at the intersection of STH 107 and Town Road
and features a small shelter and playground. Lions Park has a playground
and volleyball courts. Its location along
the river provides hiking trails leading
to the swinging bridge.
STRATFORD PARKS
Klemme Park on North Third Avenue is the heart of Stratfords recreational activities. Besides the outdoor
performance stage, the park also has
a pavilion, sheltered picnic area, childrens playground and restrooms. The
Klemme Reserve on East North Street
features a heated indoor pavilion with
large sheltered picnic area, playground
and plenty of green space for outdoor
games. Wooded hiking trails are also
available.
Connor Recreation Area (Lions Ball
Park) on East Elm Street has a softball
diamond, tennis and volleyball courts
and a playground area with restrooms.
SPENCER PARKS
The Spencer Village Park contains a
large, enclosed Lions Club shelter that
is used for various public and private
events throughout the year. It has a
large playground area, an outdoor gazebo and restrooms.
The Spencer Area Recreation Club
(ARC) Park, located on N. LaSalle
Street, has a community softball diamond and playground area. It is home
to the large annual Brad Bauer Memorial Softball Tournament during the
third weekend of August.
GREENWOOD PARKS
George Scherer Athletic Park on
Greenwoods south side is home to a
community softball diamond with enclosed stands and a large concession/
outdoor grilling area. It also holds the
Grassland Bandshell, a facility constructed four years ago for community
music and other events. It has a large
open shelter and open park area, and
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Theres also a playground, a large shelter and softball diamond, which provide a venue to play, eat food and enjoy
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WHEN & WHERE TO SEE FIREWORKS IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN THIS SUMMER
JUNE 13
STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS,

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AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS

May 22-24 - Withee Mens Tournament.
Call Corrie Bottlemy at 715-613-4899.
June 19-21 - Dorchester Days 16-team
mens slow pitch tournament, Dorchester
Village Park. Call Jamie Kaatz at 715-6546103.
June 19-21 - Withee Days co-ed softball
tournament. Call Corrie Bottlemy at 715613-4899
July 3-5 - Class C Mens Softball Tournament, George Scherer Athletic Field, Greenwood. Call Jim Learman at 715-937-0246.
July 10-12 - 11th Annual Greg Untiedt
Memorial co-ed slow pitch tournament,
Green Grove Athletic Park, Atwood. Call
Craig Bottlemy at 715-613-2597 or Eric Alger
at 715-829-4101.
July 17-19 - Colby Cheese Days 16-team
mens slow pitch softball tournament, Colby
city diamond. Call Robbie Smazal at 715223-4654.
July 17-19 - Athens Mens Fast Pitch Tournament. Contact Doug Brodziski at 715-2579091.
July 27- Aug. 2 - Fenwood Lions mens
softball tournament, Fenwood, call Jerry
Werner at 715-352-2971.
Aug. 6-9 - Fenwood Lions womens softball tournament, Fenwood, call Jerry Werner ON THE BALL - A player fields the ball with his bare hand at last
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July 17-19 this year.
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Rural Arts Museum focuses on depot

In the last few years, the Colby
Rural Arts Museum has separated
itself from the Clark County Historical Society and now operates as
its own entity. That means theres always plenty of work to do and plenty
to see on its grounds just off STH 13.
The museum is home to a fully
furnished one-room country school,
complete with old-fashioned desks
and slates for writing. Local school
children have held classes there to
learn what it was like in pioneer Wisconsin. There is also an extensive antique book collection.
An original log home sits in the
center of the museum grounds. The
cabin was originally built and occupied by the Schopper family near
Dorchester. Descendants of the
Schoppers disassembled and reconstructed the home on the Rural Arts
grounds. The home is completely
furnished with original furniture.
Family members often visit the cabin and donate labor to maintain the
more-than-a-century-old structure.
SAVING THE DEPOT

Seriously in need of a facelift, the
first railroad depot in the Colby area
is being preserved by the efforts of a
group of local volunteers.
The depot was originally called
Station 51 and was constructed by
the former Wisconsin Central Railroad, which evolved into the Soo
Line.
It was located between STH 13
and the 100 block of First Street
along the railroad tracks. The 30-by60-foot building was first called a
railroad house and was used to store
household goods of incoming pioneers.
On its 100th anniversary in 1972,
the depot was moved to where it
now stands as part of the Rural Arts
Museum.
A PIECE OF HISTORY - The Colby Depot, originally called Station 51,

is one of the centerpieces of the Rural Arts Museum. When in operation, the depot was located between STH 13 and First Street, along the
railroad tracks.
The museum plans to open two
rooms in the depot this year.
PRESERVING HISTORY
The museums old schoolhouse is
used to host class visits by local children who get a chance to spend some
time in an old-fashioned one-room
classroom.
The museum also features a Heritage Building that has 11 Streets of
Yesteryear display rooms. These
include a beauty shop, bank, dental
office, millinery room, barbershop,
military room, grocery story, Colby
Clinic, candy store, and a farmhouse
with kitchen and living.
Other buildings may also be added
to the grounds such as a firehouse,
church, town hall or cheese factory.

The group is always looking for
volunteers to help. From cataloging
its inventory to moving items to designing new displays, theres plenty
of work to do. Theres also a continuous need for monetary support.
The Rural Arts Museum is operated by volunteers and benefactors
and is open the third and fourth
Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. to 4
p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor
Day and also by appointment. For
appointments, interested parties can
call Pat Untiedt at 715-223-3259.
The Colby Rural Arts Museum
group meets the first Monday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage
Building on the museum grounds.
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Cheese Days marks 50 years
THAT FIRST YEAR - Referred to as the Colby Cheese Festival, what is

now called Cheese Days, got started in 1965 with a kiddie parade and
tractor pull headlining the new event.
area cheesemakers. This dairy giveaway continued the following year,
when the new cheese festival was
merged with the VFWs carnival and
moved to July 22-24.
Several new activities were added
that second year, including motorcycle drag races, a fireworks show and
water fights put on by local firefighters. An exhibition hall was also set
up at Colbys city hall, with everything from baked goods to science
displays competing for ribbons and
cash prizes.
Record crowds were reported
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the way for an ongoing community
festival that continues to this day.
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cheese has never gone away.
This years Cheese Days is scheduled for July 17-19.
In addition to the normal slate of
events, the 50th annual festival will
feature several special activities, including three log-rolling shows, a
hot dog-eating contest to decide the
champion of Clark and Marathon
counties, and a talent contest to determine who competes at the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield in September.
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Tribune-Phonograph. It was simply
referred to as a Colby cheese festival the name didnt even warrant
capital letters at that point.
Planning for the new event happened at the old Colby Hotel, with
discussions led by Colbys chamber
of commerce, the Colby Lions and
Colby VFW, which had just held its
annual carnival that month.
That first year, the two-day festival was held Aug. 21 and 22, a full
month later than the weekend it
settled on.
Activities that first year included a
game of donkey basketball between
the Colby-Unity Little League managers and representatives of the
chamber, Lions and VFW. The donkeys brought in for the game came
with interesting Cold War-era names
like Castro and Kruschev, along
with one named after the Beatles
drummer, Ringo Starr.
A tractor pull with five different
weight classes was also planned for
the inaugural event, and according
to the Aug. 26, 1965, edition of the
paper, it was one of the largest tractor pulling contests ever witnessed
in this area. Not surprisingly, tractor pulls became a staple of the annual event, and in 2014, Colbys
city council made sure the tradition
would continue by approving a special mix of asphalt for the newly reconstructed First Street.
A Saturday morning kiddie parade
and a Sunday evening street dance
were also part of the festivals first
year, along with a large auction put
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Explore the Yellowstone Trail

Long before the roar of semis
blazed down STH 29, before that
road went from a humble Central
Wisconsin thoroughfare to a fourlane traffic pipeline, there was another well-worn road though the middle
of the state.
In the years before STH 13 merely
shadowed a railroad and connected
towns with paper mills, another path
took motorists from Wisconsins
Dairyland to its Northwoods.
Before the stoplights of STH 13
and the cheese stores along STH 29,
there was the Yellowstone Trail.
That old road paved, rerouted
and sometimes ignored has shown
resilience as the region rediscovers it
100 years later.
It was started in the early 1900s as
the first northern transcontinental
auto route, which began at Plymouth Rock on the east coast and ran
through the U.S. on its way west to
Puget Sound near Seattle. In its heyday, from 1915 to 1930, many tourists traveled along the route, named
Yellowstone, to draw visitors to the
national park with the same name, a
favorite tourist mecca of the time.
The Yellowstone Trail was a highway built to help Model Ts get out of
the mud. Since governments werent
interested in building roads at the
turn of the century, private groups
did so out of desperation. The Yellowstone Trail Association was such
a group. Its members endlessly prodded county governments to build
connected roads until they had a
good route for motorists from coast
to coast. At the time, there were no
highway numbers or signs, so citizen groups named their individual
trails and marked them with yellow
and black decals on buildings, utility
poles and rocks.
In 1918, Wisconsin was the first
state (actually, the first government in
FOLLOW THE SIGNS - In Clark and

Marathon counties the Yellowstone
Trail roughly follows Highways 29
and 13. Watch for the signs.
the world) to establish long-distance
highway routes, identify them by
number, and then use the numbers
to mark the state system of roads. By
1926, most states and many countries
had implemented the idea. This type
of marking was so well received that,
on Nov. 11, 1926, the American Association of State Highway Officials,
in conjunction with the Bureau of
Public Roads of the United States
Department of Agriculture, implemented a plan to identify interstate
routes and use the same type of identification as Wisconsin had created.
The route traveled to the village
of Curtiss along what is now Willow Road, then into town. Historic
landmarks still enjoyed by tourists include the former Norwegian
Church, the state grade school built
in 1912 and the old Curtiss Hotel
and Bar. The school operated until
the 1960s when consolidation closed
it. The building was saved from the
wrecking ball and now serves as the
newly renovated Curtiss Community Center.
In the heyday of the Yellowstone
Trail, Curtiss was a booming town
with a sawmill, three barber shops
and four taverns. At least five passenger trains passed through every day.
The late Pearl Vorland of Colby

recalled the busy Ford garage and
the bustling dances that were held
almost every weekend.
I can remember cars parked almost all the way to the Curtiss Corner, Vorland said.
The history of the Yellowstone
Trail was revisited during a dedication caravan held in May 2006. A
commemorative plaque was commissioned at Taylors Do Drop Inn
Tavern in Owen. The building features the last original remaining Yellowstone Trail marker in the state, a
repainted yellow R that directed
tourists to turn right to continue on
the trail.
Milestones in Owen include the
tavern now housing Taylors (1905),
the fancy Woodland Hotel (1906),
the original bank building (1909), the
elementary school (1907), and moving St. Katherines Church to Owen
(1914).
If youre curious and have time for
a weekend excursion, just follow the
Yellowstone Trail as it turns 102 years
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Angling for something to do

The open water is one of rural Wisconsins greatest features. It is often
what adds that final touch to a beautiful landscape. It used to be one of the
greatest sources for food in the area in
the time of our forefathers.
Professional and local fishing guide,
Phil Schweik, owns and operates his
own guide business, Hooksetters,
based out of the Wausau area. He
brings clients to waters in central and
northcentral Wisconsin for several reasons.
Around here, there are so many
more opportunities, especially in places
like Marathon County. There tends to
be a lot more fish and a lot less traffic in
the waters, he said.
Schweik started Hooksetters by pure
chance. Whether it was in college or at
work, he was always the unofficial fishing guide when he and a few buddies
would head out to fish.
Eventually, I thought, why not start
my own business? I built a website
and just got started. The first year, I
only had one client, but I also started
to compete in musky tournaments and
would win them. Once you start winning, your name tends to get out there
and thats how we grew, he said.
Today, Hooksetters has seven other
guides, along with Schweik, who work
hard to help clients have a good experience out on the water.
As for the how-tos, Schweik said it
all depends on what youre searching
for that determines your technique.
A lot of the popular game around
here include walleye, bass, panfish,
and even musky and northern pike.
So, depending on what youre looking
for, your technique is going to vary, he
said.
If youre a first-time angler, Schweik
ALL SUMMER LONG - A young angler casts his line as the sun starts to
go down on one of Central Wisconsins many great fishing lakes.
advises heading over to a game store if
you want some advice on what equipment to purchase. If youre older and
have gone fishing once or twice in your
life, but dont really want to spend a lot
of money on new equipment and/or a
boat, another option would be to seek
out a guide service if youre interested
in going fishing once or twice a year.
Some local lakes and rivers that provide good fishing and game opportunities are the Eau Pleine River, Lake
DuBay, the Rib River, Rock Dam Lake,
Mead Lake and Sportsman Lake.
Besides fishing, Wisconsins rivers
and lakes also offer another fun recreational activity. Kayaking and canoeing
are other activities that can be enjoyed
locally in Clark and Marathon counties. Schweik recommends the Rib
River as an excellent spot to float down
for the day.
Theres not a whole lot of boat traffic on the Rib compared to the Wisconsin River. And theres also quite a bit of
beautiful scenery along there, which is
nice, he said. Various lakes can also be
good for a day in a kayak or canoe.
As for Hooksetters, Schweik says
expansion is always in the plans for the
future.
As we get busier and busier, we
want to keep going with this, he said.
Schweik also started a new company
called Hookset Adventures in Eagle
River within the last year, which focuses more on a retreat aspect of fishing.
This is a neat thing to be able to do
for a living, he said. I do what I love
and share it with other people. Nothing beats getting to be out on the open
water and helping others enjoy it too.
Find out more about Hooksetters by
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Tour info, map and brochure.
Extended hours for tour only
Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m..
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www.munsonbridgewinery.com
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Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;

Sun. 1-4 p.m.
June thru August Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
OWEN - Come Grow With Us!
The City of Owen is a progressive minded community

www.cityofowen.com or owenwitheechamber.org
nestled along Highway 29 almost exactly between Green Check out the chamber website for other events throughout the year
Bay and the Twin Cities (2 hours), as well as between
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wausau and Eau Claire (45 minutes). Dont just drive by,
May-October
stop in and say Hi!
Farmers Market, Mill Pond Park, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
Our historic business district is making a comeback! It
July 10-11-12
Owen Jr. Fair at Mill Pond Park - Carnival
was once the center of commerce for the area and like many
(Friday night-wrist bands 5-9 p.m. & Sat. 3-7 p.m.)
communities saw the slow decline due to the larger retailFood stands, volleyball, tractor pull, fireworks, ATV pull,
ers in neighboring towns. We have turned that around and
entertainment, parade - Sunday 1:00 p.m.
are making big strides toward becoming that special place
Owen City Wide Garage Sales. For info call 715-229-2404
to do business. Come watch us grow!
July 11-12
Owens Old School Marketplace
The community has positioned
Crafts, music & flea market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
itself for growth having acquired
For info call June Roohr at 715-937-2756
land on both sides of Highway
Saturday, August 15
29, exit #122. The 71 acres
Flea Market at Mill Pond Park, 8 a.m.-4 p.m
Owen Main Street Car Show, noon
plus on the south side of the
Burn-out Contest, 5 p.m.
highway are designated as the
Clark County Agribusiness Park Saturday, September 12
Battle of the Bands
and the 30 acres on the north
Saturday, December 12
are designated for commercial
O-W Jaycees Holiday Craft Fair & Santa Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
use. Call 715-229-2404 for more information.
Email: owenclerk@cityofowen.com
19-166057
Come Grow Your Business With Us!
Sunday, March 6, 2016

0-W Lions Ice Fishing Contest, Vets Club Breakfast
and Quilt Show at the Old School.
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Pullin through central Wisconsin

Antique tractor pulls are abundant in most of central Wisconsin
throughout the summer. The pulls
start in mid-May and continue
through September, entertaining
families with the sights and sounds
of the power of antique tractors.
Summer 2015 will be no different. Most pulls are free to public
spectators. The pulls all feature
antique tractor pulling, food and
refreshments, while some also
have craft shows, kiddie pulls and
various different events for every
member of the family to enjoy.
Many pulls are sponsored by
area civic groups as fundraisers.
Most pulls features three classes, including farm stock, classic
and open class.
Farm stock is a beginners class
open to tractors that are taken
right off the farm with no modifications.
The classic division is for those
with a little more experience and
allows some modifications to the
tractor and its engine.
The final class is the open class
A PULLING MARATHON - Casey Erdman participates in last summers

Marathon FFA Alumni tractor pulls, which are scheduled for June 21 this
year.
where pretty much anything goes.
Following is a rundown of some
of the area pulls scheduled for the
summer of 2015.
UNITY
The Unity American Legion will
host truck and tractor pulls on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 11 a.m.
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PULLS
A pedal pull will start at 1 p.m.
GAD
will host its fourth annual pull this

summer on Saturday, June 27, beginning at 11 a.m. This pull will be held
on blacktop.
New this year is a tractor pull in

the far northwestern corner of Marathon County on Saturday, June 6,
at 11 a.m., at the Gad Bar on CTH
C, right off of STH 64. Antique and
classic tractor classes up to 7,500
pounds will run on a blacktop track.
The Owen antique tractor pull

will be held on Saturday, July 11,
at noon. This pull is held on a clay
track.
MARATHON FFA ALUMNI
COLBY
Held at Marathon Feeds on

STH 107, south of Marathon City,
the Marathon FFA Alumni antique
tractor pull includes food and refreshments. This pull will be held
Sunday, June 21, at 11 a.m. on a clay
track.
HAMBURG
After a 30 year hiatus, an old tradition was renewed in Hamburg four
years ago when the Hamburg Fire
Department hosted its first tractor
pull since the 1980s as part of the departments 50th anniversary.
The Hamburg Fire Department
OWEN
The Colby Cheese Days tractor

pulls will be held on Saturday, July
18, on a blacktop surface in downtown Colby. A separate dirt-track
pull will be held Saturday, Aug. 8.
HALDER COMMUNITY CLUB

The Halder Community Club
antique tractor pull, which gave
the town its trademark name, A
Small Town with a Lot of Pull, will
be held Saturday, July 18, in downtown Halder on a clay surface. Pulling will begin at 4 p.m. Food and refreshments are available.
CURTISS
The Boomtown Sno-chasers
Snowmobile Club will host an antique tractor pull Saturday, Aug. 1,
followed by truck and tractor pulls at
night. The Curtiss Lions will serve a
charcoal chicken dinner.
ABBOTSFORD
Abbotsford will host its fourth annual antique tractor pull as part of its First
City Days celebration. The pull will be
held at Red Arrow Park on Friday, Aug.
7, at 6 p.m. on a blacktop track.
EDGAR FFA ALUMNI

The Edgar FFA Alumni antique tractor pull is held at Oak Street Park, Edgar, on a blacktop track. This years pull
is slated for Saturday, Aug. 8, at noon.
RIPLINGER
The Riplinger antique tractor pull is
held on a blacktop surface. This year it
is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at
11 a.m.
CHASERS PULL - The Boomtown Sno-chasers Snowmobile Club will host its annual tractor pull Aug. 1 this year.
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Take me to the river(s)...

If youre yearning to take in central
Wisconsins waterways or want to settle
down for a picnic lunch, theres no better place to do it than a county park.
AMCO
About eight miles northeast of Athens, Amco Park straddles the Big Rib
River on CTH F. There is a water
pump and shelter as well as playground
equipment. The site is also a popular
launching site for canoeists and kayakers looking to enjoy the water downstream.
RIB FALLS
Down the river from Amco is Rib
Falls Park in the hamlet of Rib Falls
northeast of Edgar. It includes a well,
open shelter, paved path, playground
equipment, picnic area, hiking trails
and fishing areas. It is named for a spectacular set of rapids in the shadow of an
old dam.
CHEROKEE
Five miles east of Colby on the Eau
Pleine River is Cherokee Park. The
A DAY ON THE RIVER - Enjoy the view from the upper area at Big
Rapids County Park or journey down to the lower area where you can
find rope swings and swimming spots.
park features an enclosed shelter with a
kitchen, tables, electricity, a water pump
and fireplace. In a covered wing it has
grills, a fireplace and more tables. The
park also has an open field, swimming
area, playground equipment, a gazebo,

horseshoe pits and a paved path.
BIG RAPIDS
Northwest of Stratford and also on
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COUNTY PARKS
the Eau Pleine River, Big Rapids Park
has two areas. In the lower area are
picnic tables, a swimming beach and
vault restrooms. The upper area has
playground equipment, a water pump,
an open shelter, grills, tables, horseshoe
pits, a dumpster, a paved path and a
beach.
BIG EAU PLEINE

South of Marathon off STH 107, the
south unit of the park features a beach,
two open shelters with four tables, scattered picnic tables, grills, a boat landing, a water pump, nature trails and
horseshoe pits. There are 60 sites in the
campground, 24 with electricity, as well
as a firewood shelter, vault restrooms, a
recycling station and water pump.
The west unit campground has 46
sites with electricity, two firewood
sheds, a couple water pumps, two vault
restrooms, a boat landing, recycling station, picnic area and group campsite.
With more than 50 parking spaces
nearby, the beach is readily accessible.
There are also two restrooms, changing
rooms, an open grassy area, three open
shelters, two water pumps, horseshoe
ENJOY THE VIEW - Boulders peak out of the Eau Pleine River as it
passes through Cherokee Park about five miles east of Colby.
pits, playground equipment, tables and
grills.
MEAD LAKE
Fishing and camping opportunities are abundant at this Clark County
park near Willard. The campground
includes plenty of amenities, including
a boat launch, picnic area and shelters.
GREENWOOD
In the heart of Clark County is
Greenwood Park, a popular place for
family reunions and other gatherings.
The site, located west off STH 73 near
Greenwood, includes 14 campsites,
shelters, drinking water, play areas, picnic areas and fishing access.
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Fair-priced fun in Wisconsin

The end of summer means fair
time in central Wisconsin. In a sixweek stretch, enthusiasts can enjoy
four fairs in the area.
Fair season gets underway July 31
and continues through September.
All area fairs include a full junior
fair featuring livestock judging, horse
shows and a wide array of exhibits from woodworking to painting,
vegetables to photography. Each also
boasts a carnival with rides and games
for all ages as well as plenty of favorite
foods and entertainment.
WISCONSIN VALLEY FAIR

The first area fair is the Wisconsin
Valley Fair at Marathon Park, Wausau,
which is Aug. 4-9.
The annual Wisconsin Valley Fair is
one of the oldest and largest agricultural fairs in Wisconsin and is held on
an 80-acre site acquired by the Marathon County Agricultural Society in
1867.
Featured grandstand shows this
year include Switchfoot (Aug. 4), Tyler Farr (Aug. 5), Gin Blossoms (Aug.
6), Mark Chesnut (Aug. 8) and a demolition derby (Aug. 8).
Livestock judging and horse shows
will be held every day of the fair,
along with the Ag Adventure Tent,
which provides educational fun for
kids. 4-H members will showcase
their talents at the 4-H Music and
Drama Exhibition on Wednesday and
Thursday.
The Extreme Canines Stunt Show
will have three performances every
day of the fair this year. A Taste of
Marathon County demonstrations
are also planned. For a full schedule visit the fairs website at www.
wisconsinvalleyfair.com.
CLARK COUNTY FAIR

The Clark County Fair, held Aug.
5-9 at the fairgrounds in Neillsville,
provides enjoyment for all ages.
With numerous 4-H exhibits,
displays, a carnival and grandstand
shows, this isnt an event to be
missed. Spectators can catch exhibit
and animal judging all five days.
Wednesday boasts opening ceremonies with the Miss Clark County
contest. Other feature events are
an ATV pull, truck pull, antique car
show, draft horse show, carnival rides,
and a demolition derby. There is also
lots of live music, great food and a fun
time to keep visitors busy all fair long.
THE WORLDS FAIR - A woman displays her dairy cow at last years
Athens Fair, scheduled for Aug. 20-23 this year.
ATHENS FAIR
Athens is the home of the biggest
little fair in Wisconsin which will be
held Aug. 20-23 this year.
Things get going Thursday with
the opening of the midway and 4-H
exhibits. A miniature horse show is
planned for the opening evening, followed by fireworks, which will explode at dusk and are viewable from
the fairgrounds.
Friday will feature a dog show in
the morning, followed by livestock
judging and bingo in the afternoon.
Live music will start that night, followed by a clothing revue and the fair
queen coronation.
Saturday will kick off the Central
Wisconsin Gladiolus Show, plus a
Dairy Show and Junior Fair Show. A
5K fun run/walk starts at 11 a.m., and
Saturday is the draft horse show.
The fair wraps up on Sunday with
a parade, followed by musical performances by the Old Timers Band on
the Village Square. An awards ceremony will finish off the fair. An open
beer garden provides refreshments all
weekend long at the Athens Fair.
CENTRAL WI STATE FAIR

This year, the fair season wraps up
Sept. 2 - 7 with the Central Wisconsin
State Fair in Marshfield.
Grandstand shows this year include Central Wisconsins Got Talent (Sept. 2), Howie Sturtz (Sept. 3),
TONIC (Sept. 4), WPTA Truck and
Tractor Pull (Sept. 5) Thousand Foot
Crutch (Sept. 6) and bullriding and
demolition derby (Sept. 7).
Family Entertainment Tent activities include the Main Street Conservatory of Dance (Sept. 2); sheepshead
tournament (Sept. 3); Hub City Jazz
and Spicy Tie Band (Sept. 4); Magic & Mayhem, Central Wisconsin
Country Dancers, 513 Free Band, and
karaoke with Lonie G (Sept. 5); Unclaimed Freight, Red Higgins & the
Yankee Train, A Girls Journey, and
MPK Celtic Christian Band (Sept. 6).
In addition to carnival rides and
4-H animal judging, activities include
a petting zoo, llama show, kids tractor
races and a draft horse show.
For a schedule of events at
the fair, visit the website at
www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com.
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6 p.m. Bouncy Houses,

Houses, kids games, food and beer stands open.
Softball games begin. 7 p.m. Bingo in the Alfa Holm Pavilion
7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Music by Cowboy
Cowboy Bob (Bob Mengel)
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
6 -11 a.m. Papa Joes Breakfast at the softball field area
8:30 a.m. House of Friends Kids Run 9 a.m. Adults 5/10k Run/Walk
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Central Wisconsin Classics Car Show.
All day- Co-ed Softball 6 p.m. Kids games open 7 p.m. Bingo
Noon- Food and beer stands open
7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Music by The Dilligaf Band
9 p.m. Coronation of Miss Withee 2015
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
10 a.m. Worship and Praise church service in Alfa Holm pavilion

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lions BBQ Chicken Dinner - Lublin Legions chicken
11:30 a.m. Co-ed Championship Softball Game
12 to 5 p.m. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides offered by Stuttgen Stables
2 p.m. Parade 3-6 p.m. Music by The Young-Old-Timers Band
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ABBOTSFORD MUNICIPAL BASEBALL TEAM

2015 SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 31
Sunday, June 7
Wednesday, June 10
Monday, June 15
Friday, June 19
Sunday, June 21
Monday, June 22
Thursday, June 25
Sunday, June 28
Wednesday, July 1
Saturday, July 4
Sunday, July 5
Wednesday, July 8
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Wednesday, July 15
Friday, July 17
Sunday, July 19
Wednesday, July 22
Friday, July 24
Sunday, July 26
Saturday, August 1
Aug. 7-9
Aug. 14-16
Abbotsford at Westboro
1:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at Tomahawk
1:30 p.m.
Whittlesey at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at Marshfield
7:30 p.m.
RSW at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Rock Falls at Abbotsford
1:30 p.m.
Pittsville at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Marshfield at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Merrill at Abbotsford
1:30 p.m.
Taylor County at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Past teams vs. present
7 p.m.
Abbotsford at Whittlesey
1:30 p.m.
Abbotsford vs. Merrill site TBA
7:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at Pittsville
1:30 p.m.
Greenwood at Abbotsford
1:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at Whittlesey
6:30 p.m.
Tony at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Spirit at Abbotsford
1:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at RSW
7:30 p.m.
Rib Lake at Abbotsford
7:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at Rib Lake
1:30 p.m.
Abbotsford at Wausau
1:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Baseball Association Semi-Finals TBA
Wisconsin Baseball Association Finals at Haugen TBA
*Home games are played at Red Arrow Field in Abbotsford

Additional games may be scheduled as the season progresses.
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Steam dreams are realized

There are some who dream of
steam.
These are the men and women
who will bring steam-powered tractors from the early 20th Century to
this years North Central Wisconsin
Antique Steam and Gas Engine Club
Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28, 29 and 30.
The event is located on CTH N in
the town of Wien two miles west of
the CTH N/H intersection.
The show will demonstrate plowing and threshing with steam engines.
A steamer will also power an old-fashioned sawmill. Show-goers will see a
log cabin, rural schoolhouse, shingle
mill, stone crusher, blacksmith shop,
old gas station, and a display of over
400 classic, gas-powered antique tractors.
The event will feature a flea market with hundreds of vendors and a
consignment auction of farm-related
items on Friday, Aug. 28, starting at 9
a.m.
There will be farm equipment parades on Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m.
Live music for dancing is scheduled. Featured bands will include
Ledwest, The Blend, Stray Pony and
STEAM POWERED - This Case steam-powered engine takes its place in

a tractor parade at the 2014 North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and
Gas Powered Tractor Clubs annual show in the town of Wien.
KT Country.
The event offers food and refreshments, as well as a tractor powered
shuttle service. Camping is available.
There is a Sunday church service.
For more information, contact

Dana Hubacek at 715-505-5351 or
Greg Szemborski at gregsz2001@
yahoo.com.
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Take the Highground

A few miles west of Neillsville along
U.S. Highway 10, there exists a place
where hundreds of veterans have
come home from their past experiences in combat. The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is first and foremost a place of healing, a site dedicated
not only to the memory of human conflict, but to the women and men who
lived through it and either came home
scarred, or never came home.
Founded in 1984, The Highground
is the result of a promise that Vietnam
veteran Tom Miller made on a battlefield in southeast Asia in 1965. His
mortally wounded friend; literally dying in his arms, Miller vowed at that
moment that his buddys death would
not go unremembered. Nineteen years
later, Miller and a group of like-minded individuals selected the scenic moraine area west of Neillsville as the spot
that would be developed to fulfill that
long-ago promise.
After the Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project was first incorporated in 1984 and the 146-acre
site purchased, development began
in stages, as money allowed. The first
feature a 70-foot pole on which the
American flag would fly was dedicated in 1986. Two years after that, the
attraction that is still a centerpiece of
the park a Vietnam memorial statue
called Fragments was installed and
dedicated.
Fragments is a complex piece and
is placed at the apex of The Highgrounds main plaza. Cast in bronze,
the statue features a female figure holding a poncho that signifies the burden
of the 1,244 Wisconsin servicemen
who died in Vietnam. The name of
each of those men is inscribed on bundles of bamboo-shaped bronze rods
that are mixed with wind chimes. The
individual names are never meant to be
read, but to be heard over the hillsides
as the wind blows. The 25th anniversary of Fragments was marked with a
special event in 2013.
Of the individual soldier figures in
the statue, none is complete. Rather,
they are meant to flow into one another, as does war, each dependent on the
next. A rifle in the statue is turned upside down, a symbol that a Medivac is
needed. A piece of orange glass embedded in the rifle signifies Agent Orange,
a chemical used in Vietnam that cost
many soldiers their health and lives.
Other memorials were added after
the first main dedication in 1988. An
Earthen Dove Effigy Mound was built
just west of the plaza apex in 1989, with
SACRED GROUND - A veteran sternly salutes during a Memorial Day

ceremony at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park near Neillsville.
soil from each of the states 72 counties
brought to the site to become part of
the mound. The following year, a Gold
Star Tribute made of living shrubbery
was dedicated to the east of the apex.
In 1992, The Nurse and The
Doughboy were dedicated as tributes
to the women who tended to the casualties of war, and to the veterans of
World War I. A World War II memorial
became a permanent part of The Highground in 1993.
Native Americans found their spot
at The Highground in 1995 with the
dedication of the National Native
American Vietnam Veterans Tribute. In
2006, a meditation garden, Ascension
of Doves and Fountain of Tears features were added, and in 2007, a tribute
to veterans of the Korean Conflict was
added. A Persian Gulf Tribute is under
construction.
Other features have also been constructed at The Highground since its
inception a timber frame building
that houses a store and offices, a wooden beam shelter that houses a Liberty
Bell replica, a walking trail system, a
treehouse that is accessible to persons
with disabilities, and finally, a Learning
Center where educational functions
and a library are housed.
On the walkways of the main plaza
can be found hundreds of Legacy
Stones purchased by families and/or
groups in honor of loved ones who

have served in the armed forces. Legacy
Stones are available for purchase, and
are installed during several placement
days scheduled during warm weather
months. A limited number of Meditation Stones are also available. They
are of red granite and are placed in one
of the four rooms of the meditation
garden. A limited number of Korean
Stones are being sold now, and will
be made of polished black granite and
placed along the entrance to the Korean
Tribute.
The Highground is open to the public 24-7. The information center and
gift shop are open daily from 10 a.m.-5
p.m., and volunteer porch-greeters are
on hand to help visitors interpret the
tributes. Special events are held each
Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of
July and Veterans Day, and The Highground hosts numerous school and
civic groups throughout the year.
Other special events are an annual
bicycle tour and motorcycle rally in
July and August, a Diversity Day in
September and a chili cook-off and car
show in October.
The Highground is located on U.S.
Highway 10 three miles west of Neillsville. It can be reached at 715-743-4224
or at highgrnd@tds.net. For more information, visit www.thehighground.
org.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY
AGRICULTURE
DENTISTRY
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BOBS DAIRY SUPPLY, INC ...............23
MARATHON FAMILY DENTISTRY.........30
BUSKA RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS

BUSKA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC .....5
700 E. CENTER AVE., DORCHESTER
981 BLUE STONE LANE., MARATHON
CLOVERDALE EQUIPMENT ................37

N13835 CTH E, CURTISS
EVENTS
BILLS TIRE & SERVICE, INC.............40

HWY. 13 SOUTH, COLBY
ROTHSCHILD/WAUSAU & EAU CLAIRE
UNITED FCS ....................................42

600 S. 8TH ST., MEDFORD
ATHENS FAIR .................................2
GIFTS
AUGUST 20-23
AUCTIONS
OWEN JUNIOR FAIR ........................7
GAUGER VENTURES, LLC................47
LOYAL CORN FESTIVAL ...................10
506 N. MAIN ST., LOYAL
AUTO REPAIR/SALES
C&J AUTO & MACHINE.................30
123 S. MAIN ST., LOYAL
D&A AUTOMOTIVE & LIGHT TRUCK

SALES & SERVICE INC.....................5
B4359 STH 13, UNITY
BRICKNER MOTORS........................45
16450 CTH A, MARATHON
BANKING
ADVANTAGE COMMUNITY BANK........8
DORCHESTER, EDGAR, MOSINEE & WAUSAU
JULY 10-12
AUGUST 26-30
FIRST CITY DAYS ...........................12

AUGUST 7-9
THORP DAIRY DAYS .......................13

JUNE 4-7
NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN ANTIQUE

STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW .........15
AUGUST 28-30
NEILLSVILLE HERITAGE DAYS ............17

JULY 10-12
ABBOTSFORD FALL FESTIVAL ............19

AUGUST 11-13
COLBY CHEESE DAYS .....................19

JULY 17-19
EDGAR FIREMANS CELEBRATION ......26

MAY 29-31
CAMPING
TERRACE VIEW CAMPSITES...............5
W5220 TERRACE VIEW RD., TOMAHAWK
TAYLOR COUNTY FAIR ....................28

JULY 23-26
GREENWOOD SUMMER FEST ............32
SEPTEMBER 12
CHEESE & DAIRY
WITHEE DAYS ..............................40
MULLINS CHEESE.............................5
HOLY ROSARY SUMMERFEST, OWEN ..43
598 SEAGULL DR., MOSINEE, WI
JUNE 19-21
AUGUST 16
HOLLANDS FAMILY CHEESE, LLC.....14

200 WEST LIBERTY DR., THORP
GRASSLAND DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC....38

N8790 FAIRGROUND AVE., GREENWOOD
NORTH HENDREN CO-OP DAIRY CO..40

W8204 SPENCER RD., WILLARD
COMMUNITIES
AMERICAN LEGION POST #73..........11
#6 BOON BLVD., NEILLSVILLE
CITY OF OWEN.............................33
GATEWAY TO THE NORTHWOODS
CONSTRUCTION
S.D. ELLENBECKER INC...................13
1222 MOUNT VIEW LANE, ATHENS
STRATFORD BUILDING SUPPLY............38

STRATFORD
BRUCE MOUND BUILDERS, LLC........45

W2843 OAK RD., CURTISS
FUEL/CONVENIENCE
CURTISS TRAVEL CENTER....................9
HWY. 29, EXIT 127, CURTISS
ABBYLAND C-STORE.........................9
CREEKSIDE CONVENIENCE................38
132 W. 3RD ST., OWEN
CENTURIES ON MAIN......................30
105 N. MAIN ST., GREENWOOD
DJS METAL ART...........................34

602 E. MILL ST., WITHEE
GREENHOUSE/PRODUCE
BRIGHTON BLOOMS GREENHOUSE......22
CTH P, EAST OF UNITY
TENDERSHOOTS GARDENS AND

GREENHOUSE, LLC........................30
STH 73, SOUTH OF GREENWOOD
FRENCHTOWN GREENHOUSE, LLC.....31

N15315 FRENCHTOWN AVE., WITHEE
BLACK RIVER ORCHARD...................34

N14252 CTH O, WITHEE
POSY PATCH GREENHOUSE &

GIFT SHOP...................................40
N11839 STH 73, OWEN
MORNING GLORY GARDENS.............40

6865 STH 97, FIVE MILES NORTH OF ATHENS
HEATING & COOLING

JAKEL PLUMBING, HEATING &
ELECTRICAL, INC................................6
800 W. BUS. HWY. 29, ABBOTSFORD
HORSEBACK RIDING
WILDERNESS PURSUIT.........................45
N5773 RESEWOOD AVE., NEILLSVILLE
INSURANCE
COMMUNITY INSURANCE AGENCY......36
STANLEY & WITHEE
WITHEE MOBIL MART.....................41
INTERNET
212 DIVISION ST., WITHEE
PROVISION PARTNERS.....................43
HWY. 13, COLBY
SCHAETZL OIL CO..........................43

425 MUELLER ST., ATHENS
COUNTRY WIRELESS........................43
WWW.COUNTRYWIRELESS.COM
LAWN CARE
CENTRAL WISCONSIN CO-OP ...........20
STRATFORD
CENTRAL WISCONSIN COUNTRY STORE...20

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LODGING
PUBLISHING
SHOPPING
RODEWAY INN & ABBY INN.............16
TP PRINTING CO...........................10
103 W. SPRUCE ST., ABBOTSFORD
ROD & STAFF PUBLISHERS...............22
BAESEMANS SHOES............................30
ABBOTSFORD
MEATS
H3590 ELDERBERRY RD., COLBY
MEDICAL
REAL ESTATE
CENTURY 21 DAIRYLAND REALTY......43
114 N. 4TH ST., ABBOTSFORD
RESTAURANTS
ASPIRUS FASTCARE .......................18

EAST TOWN MALL, ABBOTSFORD
SMALL ENGINES
W6053 CTH X, WITHEE
RAYS MARKET..............................48
BROADWAY THEATRE.......................18
HWY. 64 WEST, MEDFORD
CLARK COUNTY REHABILITATION & LIVING

CENTER.............................................7
W4266 CTH X, OWEN
110 E. FRONT ST., CURTISS
WIESE REPAIR & SERVICES, LLC.......33

803 BUS. HWY. 29 E., ABBOTSFORD
BB SMALL ENGINE.........................40
N14341 CTH D, OWEN
SPORTING GOODS
MULLIGANS BAR & RESTAURANT.........7

OWEN
ABBYLAND RESTAURANT & DELI..........9

COZY CORNER CAFE......................29
NURSING HOMES
WALTERS REPAIR SERVICE................22
RUMOURS SUPPER CLUB....................5

144 N. MAIN ST., LOYAL
MOVIE THEATER
1002 S. THIRD AVE., WAUSAU
DOWNTOWN OWEN
MCDONALDS...............................33
O-W SPORTS & LIQUOR.................30

CTH X AND MAIN ST., OWEN
ALL SEASON SPORTS N ARCHERY..42

415 W. HWY. 10, NEILLSVILLE
WILLIES RV..................................29
BLOOMER
MEDFORD, ABBOTSFORD, THORP, STANLEY
KURT N JOS...............................45
668 MARATECH AVE., MARATHON
PHARMACY
TREE CARE
O-W HEALTH MART............................7

514 DIVISION ST., WITHEE
BERANS AFFORDABLE TREE TRIMMING

SERVICE, LLC...............................22
122 S. 4TH ST., ABBOTSFORD
TAVERNS
MIDWAY BAR................................18
WITHEE
DONS LITTLE CLUB........................43

WEST HWY. 98, SPENCER
WINE
MUNSON BRIDGE WINERY...............33
W6462 BRIDGE RD., WITHEE
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H3590
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35
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turn East at the
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August 20-23, 2015

8 a.m.-finish Junior Fair Horse Show;

7-11:30 a.m. Entry for Central Wisconsin

Entry Day in Hall

12:30 p.m. Judging of Sheep,

Sponsored by AbbyBank & Meyer Manufacturing

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gladiolus Show open to public

One less ticket per ride all day!

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Dairy, and so much more

Central Wisconsin also boasts dozens of municipal, county and state

103 W. Spruce St., PO. Box 677,

Co-Publisher Kevin Flink and

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May 23 - Unity American Legion

STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS, JUNE 12-14

ebration, St. Johns Catholic Church,

Stone Placement, The Highground,

See CALENDAR/ Page 6

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ACE VIEW CAMPS

From returning SnowBirds to the last Kayak outing

LIGHT TRUCK SALES & SERVICE INC.

Serving the community

24 HOUR TOWING AVAILABLE

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Breakfast, Phil and Eliza Ruzic farm,

Breakfast, Haas Farm, Colby.

COLBY CHEESE DAYS, JULY 17-19

July 11 - Owen antique tractor pull

See CALENDAR/ Page 8

PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL

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Owens 68th Annual Junior Fair-July 10-11-12, 2015

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July 18 - Halder Lions 24th Annual

Market and Craft Show, Hatfield.

See CALENDAR/ Page 10

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