HARSHAW - Students at Northwoods Community Elementary School show appreciation for the grandparents in their lives.
Each grade presented why they appreciated their grandparents through artwork, stories, and even a song.
Fourth grade teacher Mrs. Young helped put today's events together. "We just want the grandparents to feel that they are special and that they are a big part of our lives in this community."
Elizabeth Boehm, 5th grader, describes her project. "We made a picture of wildflowers using crayons and water colors."
The students then got their grandparents on their feet and boogied down to a folk tune.
Jaxson Klitzka, 5th grader, understands what grandparents day is all about. "Very kind, and nice, and caring, and I say they are very energetic because they work for your love and respect."
Many people celebrate national Grandparents Day the Sunday after Labor Day. This year's was September 11th.
STATEWIDE - Camping in the Northwoods just got a little more high-tech, thanks to a new website and iPhone app. You can download the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest app on your iPhone.
The app lets you see what campsites are available, and reserve your spot online. It also gives information about trails and other activities in the area.
In the “old days” travelers could always call ahead about site availability, but by the time out of town visitors arrive, they might be full.
MINOCQUA - “This disease is called the great imitator for a good reason,” says Jeff Waite.
Lyme disease can be good at hiding.
“Lyme disease is a bacterial type infection spread by a spiral keet, which is also considered a parasite. And it can be carried in the spit glands and intestinal track of ticks in this area. Particularly the deer tick," said Dr. Kurt Landauer.
EAGLE RIVER - The initiative will help to rebound what's thought of as a suffering walleye population by adding hundreds of thousands of the fish to Wisconsin lakes.
The project could improve fishing for the state's most popular game fish and tourism in the state. George Langely, a local fishing guide at Eagle Sports bait shop in Eagle River, says walleye fishing isn't what it used to be.
"The walleye population has pretty much suffered in the last twenty years and it's really nice to see Madison recognizing that and taking some steps to do something about it. It will take a while but it's a great start."
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