RHINELANDER - An old club seems to be making a comeback in a Northwoods city.
The Rhinelander Area Optimist Club helps out kids in the community through events, sporting activities, and also educational opportunities.
A previous Rhinelander chapter lost its footing. But former Rhinelander Mayor Kevin Jenkins brought back the idea. New president Dave Mannikko is taking charge. "We were established June 26th of this year. There used to be a club long ago but it got kind of restarted and reinstated this year, and we've been going strong ever since."
The club is sponsoring an open skate for families this coming Saturday at the Ice Arena in Rhinelander.
The cost is free, but they do ask for a non-perishable food item for donation to the Rhinelander Food Pantry. "As we're getting near the holidays, it's always good to give to the food pantries." Says Dave Mannikko, "It's not necessarily a requirement, but we thought it would be nice to have a little something extra there to."
The event will take place from 5 to 6:30 in the evening. You can find out more information about the free skate by tuning in to our Live at Five interview this coming Friday.
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."
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.
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.
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