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Park Falls dog wins at Westminster
PARK FALLS — The Kozak family of Eisenstein have the top American water spaniel in the country. And they have the hardware to back it up. Their dog, Smokey, was awarded Best of Breed on May 14 at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Queens, New York. Smokey, who turns 4-years-old in August, has held the title for three years running. Smoky is the fifth generation of his...
BEST IN BREED: Park Falls dog wins at Westminster
PARK FALLS — The Kozak family of Eisenstein have the top American water spaniel in the country. Their dog, Smokey, was awarded Best of Breed on May 14 at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Queens, New York. Smokey, who turns 4-years-old in August, has held the title for three years running. Smoky is the fifth generation of his breeding stock and is not the first to get to Westminster but is the first to win “the big prize,” not just winning the...
Migratory songbird migration underway in Price County
Migratory songbirds are now returning to Price County from their wintery grounds in Central and South America. This is a sign that spring has finally arrived and the air is filled with bird song once again after a long, unusually warm, mostly snowless winter. Many migratory birds have already arrived and more are expected to stop or continue on their way further north. The warblers, sparrows, kinglets, blue birds and grosbeaks have already arrived. It is now time to get out the oriole and hummingbird...
Glidden, Butternut senior menu
The Ashland County Senior Nutrition Program menu for May at the Sanborn, Mellen, Glidden and Butternut meal sites. May 1: Sweet and sour meatballs, brown rice, tomato and cucumber salad, Asian blend vegetables, pineapple. May 2: Lasagna, romaine side salad w/cucumbers, tomato wedges, ranch dressing, peaches. May 6: Italian meatballs with marinara on penne pasta,...
Price County Senior Dining Menu for May
The Price County Senior Dining menu for May at the Phillips, Ogema, Kennan, Brantwood and Park Falls meal sites. All meals include bread, butter and milk. Menus may change. Reservations and cancellations are required by 1:30 p.m. the serving day before the meal by calling the meal site. Phillips Site Manager: Marlys Dobson, 715-339-5301 or 715-332-5448; Ogema Site Manager: Phil Youngs, 715-767-5130 or 715-428-2924; Kennan Site Manager: Kristen Hartmann, 715-474-3325 or 715-428-2559; Brantwood Site Manager: Sally Ellis, 715-564-2569 or 715-564-2447; Park Falls Site Manager: Dawn...
Stylist hosts ‘Project Prom’
Shelbe Wegner, owner/stylist at SDW Styling in Park Falls has launched an initiative for young people to fully enjoy a high school prom experience without spending an arm and a leg to do so. The first local Project Prom took place April 6, the day of Chequamegon High School junior prom. It was a free event for young people who came to SDW to get their hair, makeup and basic nails done. Wegner donated all aspects for the event, including time, products, swag bags and...
Peaceful Gathering to host Guest Chef events
The monthly Peaceful Gathering community meals were started 15 years ago with the goal of bringing people together and strengthening the community through fellowship and a delicious meal. The menus are not announced until the night of the meal to keep the focus on community rather than food, according to organizers. As a group of home cooks the Peaceful Gathering volunteers take great pride in preparing a delicious family style meal for our community. Starting April 30, the Peaceful Gathering will be inviting guest chefs,...
Price County April Senior Dining Menu
The Price County Senior Dining menu for April at the Phillips, Ogema, Kennan, Brantwood and Park Falls meal sites. All meals include bread, butter and milk. Reservations and cancellations are required by 1:30 p.m. the serving day before the meal by calling the meal site. April 1: Crispy chicken sandwich with lettuce, potato salad, marinated vegetables, melon. April 2: Barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, sliced carrots, fruit cobbler. ...
Resort campground expansion permit delayed
PHILLIPS — The Price County Land Use Committee postponed a decision on a conditional use permit application of a Fifield resort to expand its seasonal campground at their March 21 meeting. The decision followed an hour long public hearing where neighbors presented concerns. By a voice vote the committee postponed the matter until the next meeting on May 23. The postponement was to provide Jason and Angie Carlson, owners of Moose Jaw Resort LLC, to compile more information regarding the precise location of the campsites,...
Catkins plans April fundraiser
Catkins Animal Rescue, Inc., has scheduled their annual spring fundraiser and will present the “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog” Elvis Tribute Show from 7 to 9 p.m. April 20 at the Park Falls American Legion Post 182 at 274 3rd Ave N. The Elvis show stars John Hardginski of Appleton, who has performed his family-friendly trip down memory lane for over 12 years. His performances include authentic reproduction costumes and he always has a few scarves to give away. Tickets are $25 and available online by searching Catkins Animal Rescue on Facebook or call Tanya at 715-762-0122. If the show is not sold out in advance, tickets will be available at the door starting at 6 p.m. Catkins is a a 501©3 nonprofit organization and volunteer-powered no-kill shelter dedicated to helping pets in need across the Northwoods.
Spring weight restrictions to expire
The Price County Highway Department announced Wednesday that pursuant to Wisconsin statutes the seasonal weight limit restrictions on county highways will expire effective 9 a.m. Monday, April 1. The notice applies to lettered county highways only. Contact the maintaining municipality for information regarding weight restrictions on other roads.
Wolf plan varies by zone
The next steps for Wisconsin’s management of the state’s wolf population are coming into focus. Legislation to establish a statewide population goal within the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wolf plan passed earlier this year in the Wisconsin Senate and the State Assembly, and is now awaiting consideration from Gov. Tony Evers. The DNR recently published a revised wolf plan based on the work of the state Wolf Management Committee...
‘Bad River’ documentary to screen at Park Theater
The Park Theater was selected among the regional theaters for the national March premier of the documentary film, “Bad River,” written and directed by filmmaker Mary Mazzio and narrated by Indigenous activist and actor Edward Norton. The Park Theater will screen “Bad River” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday March 15-16, at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at 159 2nd Ave N Park Falls. The film chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and its ongoing fight for sovereignty,...
Shutterbugs unite! Price County Photo Group forms
PHILLIPS — A new photographers group is forming in Price County and is designed for the new and experienced camera users, phone and standard digital, as a way to share knowledge, plan classes and trips, and help to showcase their work. Price County Photo Group meets in the studio building of the Wisconsin Concrete Park at N8236 State Highway 13 just south of Phillips. Follow the group Facebook page of the same name for posted meeting dates and other events. ...
Price County Senior Dining Menu for March
The Price County Senior Dining menu for March at the Phillips, Ogema, Kennan, Brantwood and Park Falls meal sites. All meals include bread, butter and milk. Reservations and cancellations are required by 1:30 p.m. the serving day before the meal by calling the meal site. March 1: Sloppy Joe, potato salad, coleslaw, pumpkin bar. March 4: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, tropical fruit. ...
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