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They are extremely nocturnal. —Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER WATCH FOR THE 22001155 HHEEAADDWWAATTEERRSS AARREEAA GGUUIIDDEE Coming April 2015 Eagle River Eagle Permit No. 13 No. Permit NOTE: To update or add information or to have your PAID U.S. Postage U.S. ECRWSS business represented, call (715) 479-4421. STD PRSRT N O R T A P L A T S O P © 2014 page page This 2014 Head waters Area Guide is published by 17 37 Eagle River Publi cations Inc. EDUCATION GROUPS of Eagle River, Wis., (715) 479-4421. All contents are developed under the auspices of Eagle page River Publications, which is solely respon sible for those 27 contents and which reserves CHURCHES all rights. © 2014 Vilas County News-Review INDEX SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Cemeteries ........................................................................69 Lawmakers........................................................................70 Chambers of Commerce ...................................................65 Libraries............................................................................45 Churches ...........................................................................27 Licenses...........................................................................108 Conservation.....................................................................79 Media.................................................................................85 Day-Care Centers .............................................................88 Museums...........................................................................33 Education ..........................................................................17 Oneida County..................................................................97 Events .................................................................................7 Public Forests ...................................................................81 Forest County .................................................................108 Recreation .........................................................................73 Groups...............................................................................37 Seniors...............................................................................89 GUIDE TO SHOPS, SERVICES...........................106 & 107 Services .............................................................................43 Help Lines.........................................................................88 Transportation..................................................................21 Hospitals ...........................................................................47 Utilities .............................................................................23 Industry.............................................................................87 Vilas County .....................................................................90 Lakefront...........................................................................25 ZIP Codes ..........................................................................22 PAGE 6 - ’14 GUIDE One of the Biggest Rental Fleets in the Northwoods! Get Equipped for Fun in the Great Outdoors • Jayco-Keystone • Misty Harbor Pontoons • Ranger Boats • Travel Trailers • Premier Pontoons • Crestliner • Fifth Wheels • Mercury-Yamaha-Evinrude • Glastron Runabouts SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS Hwy. 17 North, Rhinelander, Wis. — across from Menards 715-362-3535 Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.shoedersmarine.com • [email protected] Electrical • Refrigeration • Heating Residential • Commercial • Industrial 1029 E.Wall St., Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-6919 • 1-800-359-0286 ’14 GUIDE - PAGE 7 EVENTS The North Woods is recognized across the Midwest as a recreation paradise, offering boating, hiking and bicy- cling, camping and golfing in the summer; hunting in the fall; snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snow- shoeing in the winter; and, of course, fishing the year- round. Besides the many recreational activities, most commu- nities and nonprofit organizations in Vilas and Oneida counties plan family-oriented events for residents and vacationers throughout the year. The activities range from art, antique and quilt shows to summer, fall and winter festivals. Most of the events include fun for all ages, plus plenty of food and refresh- ments. The following list of activities was compiled by the Vilas County Tourism & Publicity Department. See more detailed stories in this publication or the Vilas County News-Review as the event approaches, or check with local information bureaus for more details (dates and times are subject to change). APRIL April 24, Taste of the North, The Waters of Minocqua will host this culinary event featuring more than two dozen North Woods chefs competing for top honors from 6 to 9 p.m. Phone (715) 356-5266. MAY May 2-4, Spring Stampede, The Sayner/Star Lake Lioness Club will host its 17th annual event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community building featuring to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Phone rubber art stamp and scrapbooking exhibits. Phone (608) 752-6677. (715) 542-3789. May 24, Sidewalk Sale, This indoor and outdoor sale May 3, Dance Recital, The 22nd annual Danceworks will be at businesses in downtown Eagle River from 9 Unlimited recital will be at Northland Pines High a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (715) 479-7656. School with performances at 1:30 and 6 p.m. Phone May 24, Garage Sale, A community-wide garage sale (715) 891-0946. will be held at the Sayner Community Center from 9 May 3, Fishing Opener Breakfast, The all-you-can- a.m. to 2 p.m., with approximately 20 vendors at one eat breakfast will be at Sunrise Lodge in Land O’ site. Phone (715) 891-6334. Lakes from 8 to 11 a.m., with proceeds used for fish May 24, Classic Car Show, A car show with more than stocking and lake improvements. Phone (715) 547- 75 collector vehicles will be at the Woodruff Town 3684. Hall grounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone (715) 356- May 9-10, Birding Festival, The 10th annual Birding 9421. Festival will be at North Lakeland Discovery Center May 24-25, Summer Launch, The Land O’ Lakes in Manitowish Waters. Phone (715) 543-2085. event will feature food, music and fun with mer- May 10, Journeys Marathon, The 18th annual Jour- chants and vendors participating from 10 a.m. to 3 neys Marathon will feature a full marathon, half- p.m. Taste of Land O’ Lakes is planned downtown marathon, power walk and 5-kilometer fun run. Race Sunday. Phone (715) 547-3432. festivities will take place at Riverview Park in Eagle May 24-25, Craft Fest, Strawberry Fest Craft Show River. Phone (715) 479-6400. will be at the Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle Riv- May 16-18, Walleye Tournament, Presque Isle will er from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Phone (715) host this tourney on five area lakes, featuring cash 675-6201. prizes and a fish fry lunch. Phone (715) 686-2910. May 25, Sled Roundup, The Classic Sled Roundup May 23-25, Gun Show, The Eagle River Gun Show will Show and Swap will be at St. Germain Community be at the