Presents BANDS AT THE WEST END OF WISCONSIN AVE TOMAHAWK FALL RIDE. Fri., Sept 15th, 7 pm - 11:30 pm

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3 2 Presents BANDS AT THE WEST END OF WISCONSIN AVE TOMAHAWK FALL RIDE Fri., Sept 15th, 7 pm - 11:30 pm Sat., Sept 16th, 6 pm - 10:30 pm NEW OWNERS CRAIG & WENDY WISH ALL A SAFE RIDE GIVEAWAYS!!! 2 COOLERS OF BEER PER NIGHT (approx. 60 cans of beer) REFILLED FREE at 2007 Fall Ride. At the end of Wisconsin Ave FR06 THE100

4 3 Rumble in the Northwoods: Fall Ride reaches quarter century milestone By Abigail Wix Tomahawk Leader Reporter Can you feel the rumble? Do you hear the roar? Then it must be the steady thunder of thousands of motorcycles on the streets of Tomahawk as 40,000-plus visitors gather for camaraderie among bikers and locals alike during the 25-year milestone Tomahawk Fall Ride Sept A quarter of a century of history in the making, the 2006 Ride celebrates years of riding, friendship and fund raising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). To observe the historic 25-year marker, a special unveiling of a Tomahawk Fall Ride envelope with commemorative 25 th anniversary cancel, along with the newly-released Harley- Davidson motorcycle postage stamps, will take place Thursday, Sept. 14. Representatives from the United States Post Office, Harley-Davidson and MDA will be on hand at the Tomahawk Post Office on West Wisconsin Avenue for the 10 a.m. revealing. The commemorative envelopes will be available for purchase at SARA Park throughout the four-day event. Riding for MDA, community The motorcycle rally is all for a good cause: It benefits the Ride s longtime charity, MDA. The event is the largest motorcycle gathering in the state and the biggest fund raiser for that cause in northern Wisconsin. The venue has raised more than $1 million for families living with neuromuscular diseases in Lincoln County since 1983, when organizers of the Fall Ride began donating to MDA. More than $117,000 was raised in 2005 alone. Proceeds make up about one-third of the MDA North Central Chapter s annual budget. Monies raised during the Ride provide care and research for clients within that chapter, which includes clinics in Green Bay, Marshfield and Marquette, Mich. Volunteer chapters are located in Wausau and Green Bay. This is the 25th anniversary of the Fall Ride and on behalf of MDA, we are very excited about that, observed MDA Divisional Field Representative Lisa Lodde. The Tomahawk Fall Ride is the largest fund raiser for MDA in northern Wisconsin and we re always grateful to visit Tomahawk, the community, business and riders and we re grateful to everyone who helps MDA. The Ride also creates a significant economic impact on local communities. According to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, there was $20 million in direct spending during the 2005 Tomahawk Fall Ride, creating an overall economic impact of $140 million. Last year marked the first rally that was manned by MDA. Continued on Page 4

5 4 FALL RIDE MILESTONE Continued from Page 3 Where the fun is at Thursday, Sept. 14 For the first year, MDA is opening Fall Ride activities at SARA Park Thursday, Sept. 14 at noon with MDA activities including live entertainment, Harley-Davidson demo rides, Harley-Davidson traveling museum, fun runs, food and refreshment stands, merchandise sales, children s attractions, fashion show, silent auction, MDA information booth, Wisconsin State Trooper motorcycle safety demonstrations and other entertainment. We re excited to be opening on Thursday. This is what people have asked for and we hope it meets their needs, Lodde said. In the evening, head to the SARA Park boat landing as the Tomahawk Chamber and Tomahawk Downtown Business Council welcome motorcyclists for their fifth annual River Rendezvous with brats, live music and a waterside bonfire. Friday, Sept. 15 MDA activities kick off Friday at SARA Park with raffle motorcycle ticket sales. For $2 per ticket or $10 for six tickets, participants can take their chances at winning a 2006 Harley-Davidson Ultra Electric Glide Classic valued at $20,000, and a 2006 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster priced at approximately $7,000, both custom painted. Tickets are sold by MDA and all proceeds benefit that organization and can be purchased until the raffle drawing Sunday. Activities are packed with a caricature artist, food vendors, refreshments, live music, children s activities, silent auction, fun runs, Harley-Davidson traveling museum, event pin sales, leather, clothing, jewelry, MDA information booth, leather sewing, Harley-Davidson vendors, Sturgis souvenirs and more. The Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet also will be available for anyone with a valid motorcycle license who is looking test drive a variety of 2007-model-year Harley- Davidson motorcycles. Get a firsthand look at how Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts are made during the Harley-Davidson Open House at the Tomahawk operations facility on Kaphaem Road or Somo Avenue Friday and Saturday. Bubba Blackwell, American daredevil, will perform two live shows Friday and Saturday at the Kaphaem plant. Wisconsin State Patrol officers will put on skills demonstrations during the Kaphaem Road Harley- Davidson Open House as well as at SARA Park. Thunder Parade The streets will rumble Friday night with the sound of thousands of motorcycle engines during the Thunder Parade. Everyone is invited to participate in the 18-mile jaunt and can meet at the Tomahawk Elementary School parking lot on Kings Road by 5:30 p.m. A special dedication of the school district s gym floor is slated. Blessing of the bikes, along with a performance of the National Anthem, is at 5:55 p.m. with the parade rolling at 6 p.m. Visually-impaired riders participating Continued on Page 6

6 5 WELCOME RIDERS TO THE... Tomahawk Fall Ride 2006 WATCH FOR FALL RIDE PICTURES ONLINE AT Official Guide Published by the Tomahawk, WI Lincoln County s Official Newspaper

7 6 FALL RIDE MILESTONE Continued from Page 4 in the Blind Ride, hosted by the Tomahawk Lions Club and Northern Lights Harley Owners Group, meet at 5:30 p.m. The route travels east on Kings Road to County Road D, then to County Road H and north to County Road A, west to the intersection of County Road A and North Fourth Street and right onto Wisconsin Avenue through downtown Tomahawk. The parade draws hundreds of motorcyclists a record 2,800-plus in 2005 who proudly cruise their bikes past thousands of onlookers and well-wishers along the route and downtown crowds. Immediately following the parade, live music will kick off on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown. Street dances are planned and sponsored by the Downtown Business Council and Tomahawk Chamber. Open intoxicants downtown are prohibited before 5 p.m. and after midnight, and are not allowed in any other areas of the city. Saturday, Sept. 16 Activities continue Saturday morning with a pancake breakfast feeding hungry bikers at SARA Park beginning at 8 a.m. Attendees can expect to see Big Dale s Raffle along with pin sales, official Tomahawk Fall Ride shirt sales, food and merchandise vendors, caricature artist, live remote radio, Harley-Davidson traveling museum, silent auction, fun runs, live music, Demo Fleet, raffles and MDA information booth. A second chance to visit the Harley-Davidson Open House at Kaphaem Road or Somo Avenue will present itself, along with the opportunity to see Bubba Blackwell and the Wisconsin State Patrol riding demos. Wisconsin Avenue will be closed to vehicles Saturday night as bands perform at both ends for the street dances. Open intoxicants downtown are prohibited before 4 p.m. and after 11 p.m., and are not allowed in any other areas of the city. Sunday, Sept. 17 A pancake breakfast will start off Sunday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. at SARA Park. Other activities include the Demo Fleet, MDA information booth, vendor sales, children s area, silent auction, Harley-Davidson traveling museum and event pin sales. The drawing for the two raffle bikes will conclude all SARA Park activities at noon. For a complete activity listing, refer to Pages Watch for latest Fall Ride info Check for Fall Ride updates, a copy of this official Fall Ride guide, other information and pictures from the Fall Ride 2006 on the Tomahawk Leader Newspaper website at The Leader also sponsors a business/event directory with places to stay, dine and shop at Fall Ride information also is updated by the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce at or by calling or

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9 READY TO RIDE? 2007 H-D Demo Fleet s in town y Abigail Wix omahawk Leader Reporter wix@tomahawkleader.com Swing your leg over the saddle of a legend as Harleyavidson brings its 2007 motorcycle lineup to town in he Tomahawk Fall Ride Demo Fleet. Each year, the otor company showcases its latest and greatest, giving nthusiasts the chance to take their bike of choice on the oad. Earlier this year, Harley-Davidson introduced four new odels, including the debut of the new Twin Cam 96, -speed Cruise Drive transmission together on all the ouring, Softail and Dyna families. The new engine, which ill only be available with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Continued on Page 9 8 N11790 Cty. Hwy. L, Tomahawk BEER & LIQUOR GROCERIES & VIDEO RENTALS ATM FISHING HEADQUARTERS GAS 24 HOURS - (WITH CREDIT CARD) FR06 KRA100 Home of the Deep Dish Omelet Breakfast Restaurant 1302 N. Center, Merrill, WI FR06 CHA260 LLC Served All Day Mon. & Tues. 5 A.M.-10 P.M. Wed. Thru Sat. Open 24 Hours Sunday til 10 P.M.

10 Demo Fleet Continued from Page 8 Injection, offers a 9 percent increase in displacement and up to a 17 percent increase in torque over the Twin Cam 88/88B engine it replaces. It also features a number of design enhancements, making it a more powerful, reliable and smoother ride, according to Harley-Davidson Program Manager-Big Twin Power Train Skip Metz. New motorcycles for 2007 include two VRSC models, the all-new FXSTC Softail Custom and a limited edition model celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the Sportster introduction. Staffed by Harley- 50th Anniversary Sportster Davidson employees from around the country, the Demo Fleet is available at the Tomahawk Fall Ride Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SARA Park, West Somo Avenue. Anyone possessing a motorcycle license who signs a release form can test-drive any bike in the 2007 lineup. Here s what you can expect to see in the fleet: Continued on Page 11 WELCOME BIKERS! Friday - Fish Fry & Fish Specials Saturday - Prime Rib & BBQ Ribs Sunday - Broasted Chicken & Porterhouse Steak All Day 11:00 a.m. Barb & Fred s 6077 Hwy. Y, Hazelhurst BAR151 FR06 BEST WEST ERN LAKE AIRE Your hosts: Jim & Paula Fieri Large Sun Deck Boat Docking Gas Grill Beach Cable TV Swimming Free High Speed Internet For Reservations CALL: or For More Information WRITE: Best Western Lake-Aire N11925 Cty. Hwy. L, Tomahawk, WI FR06 BES200

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12 Demo Fleet Continued from Page 9 The new FXSTC Softail Custom reprises the styling cues of the classic chopper with a 200mm rear tire, king and queen seat and Bobtail rear fender. The FLSTF Fat Boy is refreshed and reloaded for 2007, with FXSTC Softail Custom new wheels and styling details, a new 200mm rear ire and the performance of the Twin Cam 96/B engine and -speed Cruise Drive transmission. Other Softail models ill include the: FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic, FLSTN oftail Deluxe, FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic, FXST oftail Standard, FXSTB Night Train, FXSTD Softail euce and FXSTSSE Screamin Eagle Softail Springer. The FXDC Dyna uper Glide Custom is edesigned to enhance ts aesthetic appeal ith additional chrome nd custom features, ncluding a new two-up, ibbed seat, Fat Bob fuel ank and a mini-pullback andlebar. Other Dyna odels you can take for a spin include the: FXD Dyna uper Glide, FXDB Dyna Street Bob, FXDL Dyna Low ider, FXDSE Screamin Eagle Dyna and FXDWG Dyna ide Glide. The Touring family, which offers plenty of features nd style for the open road including the new Twin Cam 96 ngine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and redesigned ir cleaner, will include the: FLHR Road King, FLHRC oad King Classic, FLHRS Road King Custom, FLHRSE3 creamin Eagle Road King, FLHT Electra Glide Standard, LHTC Electra Glide Classic, FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra FLHRS Road King Custom FXDC Dyna Super Glide Glide, FLHTCU, F L H T C U S E 2 Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHX Street Glide and FLTR Road Glide models. The Sportster is celebrating 50 years of street-inspired style in 007. With a special 50th anniversary model, new standard lectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, new handlebar Continued on Page 12

13 Demo Fleet Continued from Page 11 iring and gauges, reduced clutch and brake lever effort nd increased performance on XL 883 models, the 2007 portster family of eight models is ready for the street. portsters available for a cruise will be the: XL1200C portster 1200 Custom, XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low, L1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster, XL50 50 th Anniversary portster and XL883L Sportster 883 Low models. Look for these Buells as well: the Blast, a ightweight yet powerful bike with refined agility to satisfy the performance expectations of the most experienced motorcyclists, XB12R Firebolt, XB12Ss Lightning XB12S(cg) Lightning, XB9SX Lightning and XB12X Ulysses. Harley-Davidson ill offer 17 new color combinations for The demo fleets are slated Friday and Saturday from a.m. until 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon at SARA ark. (One coupon per person.) FR06 Charlie s Self Service 434 S. Tomahawk Ave., Tomahawk, WI Open 5:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m Hour Pay At The Pump Shell 93 Octane Premium Snacks, Gas, Oil, Beverages & Supplies CHA150 FR06

14 13 Riders BREAKFAST $ 6 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Pancakes Juice & Coffee Sat., Sept. 16th 7-11 a.m. Directions: Lake Tomahawk 8 miles east of Minocqua 51 N to D take a right, ahead 8 miles LAKE TOMAHAWK LIONS CLUB FR06 PPD100 ATM Locations Drive thru at the Main Bank (227 W. Wisconsin Ave.) & Inside Nelson s County Market (North Fourth Street, Tomahawk) 227 W. Wisconsin Ave. Tomahawk, WI citizensonline.com FR06 CIT280

15 14 Tomahawk REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES MDA Riders Schedule of Events /17 - Venison Feed 11/25 - Northern Lights Christmas Parade /24 - Taste of Tomahawk 4/7-4/8 - WJJQ Home Show 5/11 - Chamber Spring Swing 5/27 - Main Street Memories Car Show 7/3 - Chamber Annual Craft Show 7/3 - Music on Main 7/4-4th of July Pow Wow Days 7/20 - Chamber Annual Golf Outing 9/13-9/16 - Tomahawk Fall Ride Dates are subject to change. Tomahawk...Naturally! Where www means water woods wildlife FR06 TOM200

16 15 Make Tracks......to Hodag Country. With family fun, year-round outdoor sports and a vibrant community. It s what the Northwoods is all about! Stop in to visit the Hodag! 450 W. Kemp Street (Business Hwy. 8) Rhinelander, WI Free Visitors Guide FUN or rhinelanderchamber.com FR06 RHI400 THE HEART OF HODAG COUNTRY Accessible by Boat/Snowmobile/Car/Motorcycle Welcome Bikers Overlooking Beautiful Lake Nokomis Entertainment Fri. & Sat. Appetizers & Pizza 2 a.m. Full Menu 11 a.m.-10 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 3-6 P.M. MON. -THURS. 50 OFF ALL DRINKS 25 OFF ALL TAPS Hours: 11 a.m.-close, Every Day 2200 Cty. L, Tomahawk, WI On Lake Nokomis FR06 R&R200

17 Post Office puts mark on Tomahawk Fall Ride 16 By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader Reporter It should be no surprise the Tomahawk Post Office is taking part in the 25 th annual Fall Ride after all, motorcycles were once used to deliver the mail. To commemorate the partnership and the Ride s quartercentury mark, the Post Office, 311 W. Wisconsin Ave., will be hosting a ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. As part of the celebration, a first-day cancellation will be unveiled. The pictorial cancellations are postmarks offered by the Postal Service to commemorate local community events, such as fairs, conventions or other types of local celebrations. They re initiated by sponsors and organizers of events and may feature words and/or graphics relating to those events. The hatchet-shaped cancellation (pictured above) will feature the words Tomahawk Fall Ride and MDA. It also makes note of the 25 th anniversary. According to Tomahawk Postmaster Teri Cernoch, the cancellations will be available for 30 days after the unveiling. Collectors from across the United States will be sending stamps and envelopes for cancellation, she said. The cancellations are a one-time deal created for collectors and the event. Attendees wanting to take home the historical marking also will have the chance. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will be selling cachets envelopes with decorative emblems and American motorcycles commemorative stamps that will be marked with the cancellation. Four motorcycle stamps were recently unveiled during the 66 th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The 1918 Cleveland, 1940 Indian Four, 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and circa 1970 Chopper stamps mark the first time a motorcycle has been used as a pictorial by the Postal Service. The ceremony will allow us the opportunity to promote the stamp and 25-year history of the Fall Ride, Cernoch said. Overall, it should be a very good time. The Sept. 14 ceremony also will feature Harley- Davidson memorabilia and a 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, like the one featured on one of the stamps, will be on display. Guest speakers will mark the event including one who took part in the first Tomahawk Fall Ride.

18 17 Harley-Davidson plant tours See what it takes to bring legends to life Bubba Blackwell stunt show to boot By Abigail Wix Tomahawk Leader Reporter High altitude is not just a hobby for American daredevil and world record Harley-Davidson motorcycle jumper Bubba Blackwell it s a lifestyle. His stunts will be featured at this year s Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations Open House, along with tours of the Kaphaem Road and Somo Avenue plants. Plant tours Friday and Saturday Tours during the Tomahawk Fall Ride weekend are slated Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at both facilities. The Kaphaem Road plant, Tomahawk s newest Harley-Davidson facility, houses a windshield department, sidecar manufacturing area, injection mold hall, and direct-to-dealer and original equipment paint shop with one robotic and two manual paint lines. Food and refreshments will be sold, with all monies going to Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). A complete meal featuring Johnsonville products will be available for $5. There also will be T-shirt sales and state police riding demonstrations. The Somo Avenue plant, Tomahawk s first Harley- Davidson operation, features an original equipment paint shop with four robotic paint lines. Refreshments will be served and T-shirts will be Continued on Page 18

19 18 Plant tours Continued from Page 17 available for purchase. Bubba Blackwell: American Daredevil Get ready for stunt motorcycle-riding action Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Kaphaem Avenue facility. All shows are free of charge. Blackwell s love of motorcycles dates back to the age of 5, when he started on a mini-bike, according to his web site, After growing up with a series of bikes that got progressively bigger, Bubba gave motorcycle racing a shot, and he rose to obtain numerous national titles in the sport. Following a couple of serious accidents on the racing circuit, the daredevil decided to try his hand at stunt shows and has thrilled audiences ever since jumping cars and semis. Bubba s factory-sponsored stunt shows now keep him with at least one wheel on the ground promoting his favorite Buell motorcycles in a street fighter style show. BIKE RAFFLE In Parking Lot Of The Silverado Company, 705 N. 4th St., Tomahawk Tickets $20 each or 3 for $50. MasterCard and Visa accepted. GRAND PRIZE: 2007 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2nd to 5th Prize...$1,000 6th to 15th Prize...$500 16th to 25th Prize...$100 26th to 45th Prize...$50 Proceeds To Build A New Community Center In Marytown, WI WELCOME BIKERS! GOOD DRAWING DECEMBER 15, 2006 (lic. # R A-60570) FR06 PPD100 TIMES Breakfast (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) Quick Omelet Breakfast Build Your Own Bloody Mary s 8 a.m. Jeff & Kay Teal Welcome You OAK S PUB Hwy. 8 Just West Of The Wayside COLD BEER FR06

20 19 Rolling art: Jesse Hunter Meet custom raffle bike painter By Abigail Wix Tomahawk Leader Reporter Jesse Hunter has always liked art. Even as a child, he could be found drawing or painting. Today, committing to that talent has paid off, says the Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations new product technician, custom painter of this year s Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) raffle motorcycles for the Tomahawk Fall Ride. Hunter, a Rhinelander native, spent 10 years in the military after high school before returning to the Northwoods where he hooked up with a job at the Harley- Davidson Somo Avenue plant in Tomahawk. Having owned his first motorcycle at the age of 13 and a Harley- Davidson since 1983, the position with the motorcycle company intrigued him. Enter Hunter s artistic abilities. The artist was a painter at the Somo facility for about three years and he also worked in parts assembly, attempting to learn the whole process of the plant, he Continued on Page 20 Contributed Photo

21 20 Custom Bike Painter Continued from Page 19 noted. Custom paint started coming on the scene for Harley-Davidson around 1999 to 2000, Hunter observed. With a job opening in the field right here in Tomahawk, Hunter glided into his creative niche. He is now a new product technician at the newest local Harley-Davidson plant on Kaphaem Road. Hunter had already dabbled in custom painting. As a teen, he worked at a vehicle body shop and picked up on the trade. In the late 1970s, he gave a motorcycle an original look for the first time. Snowmobiles, helmets, snowboards, golf clubs, shotguns just about anything that paint will stick to followed with flares of Hunter s artistic edge. Coming up with ideas to depict in paint isn t too difficult, he notes. I try to find ideas they like and get as much information as possible, Hunter said. I haven t had an unhappy person yet. When the Tomahawk Fall Ride rolls into town, attendees can witness Hunter s work on two Harley- Davidson motorcycles being raffled for MDA proceeds. He s volunteered his time and talent for the last five years. It s a good cause, he relayed. Since Hunter has no way of knowing the new owner before he puts brush to metal, he sits down with a blank sheet of paper and pencil, and starts sketching potential designs until something comes along that I like. This year s bikes are a 2006 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide featuring an orange, black and white theme, and a Sportster with a blue and metal scheme. It s something that I m good at and like to do, Hunter observed of custom painting. You start with a black gas tank and you end up with flames and skulls. It s amazing what you can do. Harley-Davidson has fully supported Hunter s position, he said. The company has sent him to air-brushing school that featured a world-renowned artist. Hunter also recently completed his computer graphics degree at Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander. Normally I would draw things like fine lines by hand, he said. Now, I can do it all on computer. It saves a lot of time. Harley-Davidson has been good to me and enabled me to get into this training.

22 21 ALL THE Ingredients FOR A GREAT FALL RIDE Fresh, Hardwood Smoked Meats Deli Fresh Chicken Complete Deli & Bakery Full Service Liquor Dept. 990 North 4th Street Tomahawk, WI Phone # FR06 LEM100 Welcome Bikers! Friday Specials Pan fried cod Broiled walleye Shrimp specials Meals include: Bread, coleslaw and choice of french fries or potato salad Saturday Mexican Specials Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. ~ noon-close Tues. & Wed. ~ 4 p.m.-close Sat. ~ 11 a.m.-close Sun. ~ noon-7 p.m. Dining room available 7 days a week. Henkel s Town Pump Bar & Grill 7161 Hwy. 8, Rhinelander, WI Only 15 minutes from downtown Tomahawk FR06 HEN100

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24 23 Merrill activities planned for this year s Fall Ride By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader Reporter jbuelow@tomahawkleader.com Over the past 24 years, riders wanting to enjoy the many activities offered during the Fall Ride never had to leave Tomahawk. Marking the 25 th anniversary of the ride, Merrill has joined in, offering an array of events on CANCELLED!!! Saturday, Sept. 16. Beginning at 10 a.m., outdoor activities will be held at the MARC Center, 1100 Marc Dr., off state Hwy Activities will include live entertainment as well as interactive activities and games. Accessories, along with food and beverages, also will be available. The outdoor festivities are free to the public and will continue until the indoor portion begins. At 6 p.m., the doors to the MARC Center will open for the headline band not known at time of publication with the show beginning at 7 p.m. A free camping area also will be set up near the center. According to Dan Wendorf, Merrill Park and Recreation Department director, the day of events will provide something for everyone. We re pretty excited and want the event to grow, in time, Wendorf said. It s beneficial to Tomahawk, Merrill and Lincoln County. It s nice to offer diverse activities. Wendorf noted the activities taking place in Merrill shouldn t be considered as competing with the Tomahawk entertainment. This gives riders something to do while they re out on their rides, he said. We want people to stop in and see what Merrill has to offer. The goal is to complement the Tomahawk events. It s A BAR (Sometimes an adventure!) 662 Grand Ave., Schofield, WI 54476

25 24 Northern Lights Harley-Davidson 1700 Hwy. 51 North Arbor Vitae, WI (715) Friday September 15, 2006 Join Us For Our 9th Annual OPEN HOUSE 10% OFF Genuine H-D Motorclothes, Parts & Accessories Excludes Already Discounted Items & Motorcycle Sales Amazing Deals On NEW 2006 & Used, Clearing out all 2006 models Saturday: FREE Pig Roast & Beverages 12:00 pm till gone Live Music From 12:00pm - 4:00pm no other discounts apply Saturday September 16, 2006 Come See Us Also At SARA Park WE WILL BE SERVING MORE FOOD THAN EVER BEFORE Friday: FREE Food and Beverages From 12:00pm Noon till gone Big Dan s Famous BBQ FR06 HAR200 Live Music By: Older Budwiser PIG OUT Hours Mon.-Wed. 9am-8pm Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-3pm After Sept. 18th, We Will Be Closed Sundays For The Winter Months.

26 25 Tomahawk Fall Ride 2006 ACTIVITIES THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 SARA Park Unveiling of newly released Harley-Davidson postage stamp and Tomahawk Fall Ride envelope with commemorative 25th anniversary cancel United States Post Office, West Wisconsin Ave. (downtown), 10 a.m. Representatives from Post Office, HarleyDavidson and Muscular Dystrophy Association on hand. Commemorative envelopes available for purchase at SARA Park Raffle motorcycle ticket sales Win a custompainted 2006 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide or a Sportster Activities, vendors, food sites Leather, clothing, motorcycle products, airbrushing, pin striping, HarleyDavidson dealers, jewelry, leather sewing, Sturgis motorcycle rally souvenirs Children s area Variety of activities for children of all ages hosted by the Christian Motorcyclist Association Tomahawk Operations Harley-Davidson merchandise Official Tomahawk Fall Ride merchandise including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins MDA information booth Live radio remote by Z104 Fund raisers for MDA Caricature artist Silent auction Bid on a variety of HarleyDavidson memorabilia and merchandise Event pin sales Official HOG event pin stop Raffles Buy tickets to win exciting prizes Fashion show Live music Frostbite, 2-6 p.m.; Vic Ferrari, 7 p.m., $5 cover charge, door prizes, refreshments Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce annual brat fry and bonfire Brats for $1, 6-9 p.m., SARA Park boat landing, live music by Irene Keenan Continued on Page 26 Tomahawk Leader Photo

27 26 Tomahawk Fall Ride 2006 ACTIVITIES Continued from Page 25 FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 SARA Park Raffle motorcycle ticket sales Win a custompainted 2006 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide or a Sportster Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet Take a 2007model-year Harley-Davidson for a ride, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities, vendors, food sites Leather, clothing, motorcycle products, airbrushing, pin striping, HarleyDavidson dealers, jewelry, leather sewing, Sturgis souvenirs Children s area Variety of activities for children of all ages hosted by the Christian Motorcyclist Association Tomahawk Operations Harley-Davidson merchandise Official Tomahawk Fall Ride merchandise including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins MDA information booth Live radio remote by Z104 Fund raisers for MDA Caricature artist Silent auction Bid on a variety of HarleyDavidson memorabilia and merchandise Event pin sales Official HOG event pin stop Raffles Buy tickets to win exciting prizes Fun Runs Tour the Tomahawk area on one of the many fun rides and win prizes Food vendors Fashion show T-shirt and merchandise sales Purchase a variety of Tomahawk Harley-Davidson shirts and the official Tomahawk Fall Ride shirts and merchandise Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum Motorcycle and safety demos See motorcycling riding demonstrations by the Wisconsin State Patrol, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Live music Full House, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Alliance, 2-5 p.m. Harley-Davidson Plants Open house and tours, and stunt riding HarleyDavidson plant tours at the newer Kaphaem Road facility and original Somo Avenue operation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continued on Page 27

28 27 Tomahawk Fall Ride 2006 ACTIVITIES Continued from Page 26 American daredevil Bubba Blackwell stunt show at Kaphaem location, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Refreshments, food and T-shirt sales. Wisconsin State Patrol motorcycle riding demonstrations, noon and 3 p.m. Evening activities Friday, Sept. 15 Thunder Parade, Blind Ride, Floor Dedication Line up at Tomahawk Elementary School between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. for those who wish to arrive early. Riders in the Blind Ride may join the Tomahawk Lions Club and Northern Lights Harley Owners Group at 5:30 p.m. Special dedication of Tomahawk School District s new gymnasium floor from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. in thanks to Harley-Davidson after the foundation donated more than $160,000 to finance the project. Blessing of the bikes, 5:55 p.m., parade rolls at 6 p.m. Route follows an 18-mile jaunt east on Kings Road to County Road D, then to County Road H and north to County Road A, west to the intersection of County Road A and North Fourth Street and onto Wisconsin Avenue through downtown Tomahawk. Everyone is invited to participate Street dances West Wisconsin Avenue. Musical entertainment will be provided by Black Frog on the east end and Oil Can Harry on the west end immediately following the Thunder Parade until 11:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 SARA Park Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Raffle motorcycle ticket sales Win a custompainted 2006 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide or a Sportster Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet Take a 2007model-year Harley-Davidson for a ride, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Live auction Harley-Davidson memorabilia, 2 p.m. Activities, vendors, food sites Leather, clothing, motorcycle products, airbrushing, pin striping, HarleyDavidson dealers, jewelry, leather sewing, Sturgis motorcycle rally souvenirs Continued on Page 28

29 28 Tomahawk Fall Ride 2006 ACTIVITIES Continued from Page 27 Children s area Variety of activities for children of all ages hosted by the Christian Motorcyclist Association Tomahawk Operations Harley-Davidson merchandise Official Tomahawk Fall Ride merchandise including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins MDA information booth Live radio remote by Z104 Fund raisers for MDA Caricature artist Silent auction Bid on a variety of HarleyDavidson memorabilia and merchandise Event pin sales Official HOG event pin stop Raffles Buy tickets to win exciting prizes Fun Runs Tour the Tomahawk area on one of the many fun rides and win prizes T-shirt and merchandise sales Purchase a variety of Tomahawk Harley-Davidson shirts and the official Tomahawk Fall Ride shirts and merchandise Fashion show Live Music The Brewin s, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Magnum, 2-5 p.m. Big Dales Raffle Win hundreds of HarleyDavidson and motorcycle-themed prizes Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum Motorcycle and safety demos See new motorcycling riding demonstrations by the Wisconsin State Patrol, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Harley-Davidson Plants Open house and tours and stunt riding HarleyDavidson plant tours at the newer Kaphaem Road facility and original Somo Avenue operation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. American daredevil Bubba Blackwell stunt show at Kaphaem location, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Refreshments, food and T-shirt sales. Wisconsin State Patrol motorcycle riding demonstrations, noon and 3 p.m. Continued on Page 29

30 29 Tomahawk Fall Ride 2006 ACTIVITIES Continued from Page 28 Evening activities Saturday, Sept. 16 Street dances West Wisconsin Avenue, downtown Tomahawk. Musical entertainment will be provided by Live at Nine on the east end and Hidden River on the west end from 7-10:30 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 SARA Park Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Raffle motorcycle ticket sales Win a custompainted 2006 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide or a Sportster. Drawing at noon Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet Take a 2007-modelyear Harley-Davidson for a ride from 9 a.m.-noon Church service The Christian Motorcyclist Association will conduct a church service at 9:30 a.m. in the entertainment tent Activities, vendors, food sites Leather, clothing, motorcycle products, airbrushing, pin striping, HarleyDavidson dealers, jewelry, leather sewing, Sturgis motorcycle rally souvenirs Children s area Variety of activities for children of all ages hosted by the Christian Motorcyclist Association Tomahawk Operations Harley-Davidson merchandise Official Tomahawk Fall Ride merchandise including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins MDA information booth Event pin sales Official HOG event pin stop Raffles Buy tickets to win exciting prizes Fun Runs Tour the Tomahawk area on one of the many fun rides and win prizes. Fun Run raffle prize drawing with three MDA Goodwill Ambassadors noon Latest Fall Ride info Check for updates, information and pictures from the 2006 Fall Ride on the Tomahawk Leader newspaper web site, Fall Ride information also is updated by the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce at com or by calling or For information about places to stay, dine and shop now or in the future, visit the Leader s Business and Event Directory at

31 30 WELCOME BIKERS Pig Roast All Day Long Saturday Sept. 16 th Come Join The Fun At BOSACKI S Serving dinners till midnight 7 days a week BOSACKI S BOAT HOUSE Just North of the Bridge Hwy. 51, Minocqua, WI FR05

32 31 FALL RIDE DATES TO 1982 A look back at first 24 By the Tomahawk Leader The Tomahawk Fall Ride rumbled to life in October 1982 with the North Country Riders Motorcycle Club. In that inaugural year, 21 riders reportedly participated. Money raised went to a charity, although not to MDA. Harley-Davidson, Inc. and the Harley Owners Group came on board in That year, about 300 riders on 160 motorcycles took part in an Oct. 8 event. Money was raised for MDA, Harley-Davidson s charity of choice, through a $2 registration fee. The total donation to MDA was $350. Participants that year went on a 90-mile ride along Lincoln County back roads. Afterwards, they were treated to free beer, brats and door prizes at the Tomahawk Harley-Davidson plant. In hopes of better motorcycling weather, the event was moved to early September in About 1,200 people on 676 cycles participated, raising $3,200 for MDA. The event moved permanently to SARA Park in Attendance estimates soared to 5,000 people and 1,500 motorcycles that year, and the donation to MDA neared $10,000. The popular bike raffle was added a year later. A 1990 Harley-Davidson Sportster was the first cycle given away and was won by a Merrill man. New for 1991 was the Thunder Parade through the Continued on Page 32 years 303 N. Fourth St., Tomahawk, WI,LLC Call us at tomahawk@vacationlandproperties.com Web page: FR06 VAC200

33 32 A look back at 24 years Continued from Page 31 streets of Tomahawk. The 10th annual ride drew an estimated 4,000 riders, even in pouring rain. Event organizers upped the ante on the raffle bike, offering a brand new Big Twin FLHS Electra Glide Sport. Raffle tickets sold well and more than $20,000 was raised for MDA. The brand new Tomahawk Harley-Davidson North Plant opened for tours during the 1995 Fall Ride. The crowd was estimated to be about 13,000 strong at its Saturday afternoon peak. All 30,000 raffle tickets were sold, and the total donation to MDA topped $80,000. To commemorate the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl championship, the 1997 raffle bike was painted Green and Gold and personally autographed by Packer Coach Mike Holmgren, a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. The donation to MDA that year topped $100,000, with more than $67,000 raised from the bike raffle alone. Attendance estimates hovered around 30,000 people and 15,000 motorcycles. About 1,600 riders participated in nature Fun Runs and 1,000 rode in the Thunder Parade. A downtown street dance following the parade Friday night was added to the list of weekend activities. The Fall Ride s 20th anniversary was observed Continued on Page 33 We Create Memories Hwy. 51 & Front Street, Minocqua, WI FR06 Continental Breakfast Indoor pool & whirlpool Walking distance to downtown shops & restaurants REVERE S Cocktail Lounge The XYZ100 FR06 AAA/AARP rates Corporate rates WELCOME BIKERS The Desperado Bar is now open Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 12 (Noon)-close Closed Mon. & Tues. Desperado Hwy. 107, Tomahawk Bar

34 33 A look back at 24 years ontinued from Page 32 Sept , The event helped commemorate the opening of the Hwy. 51 four-lane bypass. For the first time, two raffle bikes were featured. The grand prize was a Harley- Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic and second place was a Sportster. An estimated 4,000 bikes took part in the Thunder Parade which followed the northbound lanes of Hwy. 51. A candlelight vigil followed as many bikers paused to honor those who died just a few days earlier in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Continued on Page 34 RHINELANDER 668 W. Kemp Street P.O. Box 675 Rhinelander, WI Phone 715/ Fax 715/ tanderson@zmchotels.com FR06 HOL150 Owners Tony, Katy Rizzo and Staff Welcomes Fall MDA Riders Tony is no longer selling your bike but he is preparing your meal. Stop in and say Hi Hwy. 47 (Just past Post Office on Hwy. 47 E) P.O. Box 432 Woodruff, WI (715) BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-11 a.m. LUNCH 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. DINNER 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m. FREE Soda With Lunch $1 OFF All Frozen Drinks Steaks Seafood All You Can Eat Spaghetti FR06 XYZ100

35 34 A look back at 24 years ontinued from Page 33 Pennsylvania. Harley-Davidson, the parent firm, marked its 100th anniversary in big fashion in Milwaukee in The celebration spilled over to Tomahawk s 2003 Fall Ride as Harley-Davidson s Tomahawk Operations noted another important milestone 40 years of being an integral part of the company and the Tomahawk community. A Blind Ride was offered during which the Tomahawk Lions Club and Northern Lights Harley Owners Group (HOG) took 14 visually impaired persons on the 18-mile Thunder Parade. Local MDA donations totaled, $112,000. Perfect weather Sept , 2004, drew an estimated 40,000 people and 20,000 motorcycles to the 23rd annual fourday ride. Afterwards, members of the Tomahawk Fall Ride Committee announced that $160,000 was raised for MDA, including $75,000 from raffle bike sales. Reva Wiedeman, 16, Rhinelander, a six-year victim of the neuromuscular disease, dermatomysitis, was presented a Fall Ride black leather jacket and free pinstriping. Activities for the 2005 Fall Ride were organized by a Continued on Page 35 For Your Convenience ATM L O C A T I O N S Intersection of West Mohawk Drive and North Fourth Street Drive-Up Facility at the Intersection of North Fourth Street and East Somo Avenue At the Happy Snapper, on Highway 86 West FR06 TOM500

36 35 A look back at 24 years Continued from Page 34 different, but familiar organization the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the Ride s long-time charity. Perfect weather helped draw an estimated 40,000 people and 20,000 motorcycles to the 24th annual event, with about $117,000 raised for MDA. Friday night s Thunder Parade drew some 2,800 cycles. Gracie Mickelson, 10, Tomahawk, who lives with juvenile dermatomyositis, was the Ride s MDA Goodwill Ambassador. As has become the tradition, street dances were held downtown both Friday and Saturday nights. Supper Club LAKE NOKOMIS Owners Bill & Bunny Kluka Saturday Only FALL RIDE SPECIAL PRIME RIB BUFFET Serving 4 p.m.-10 p.m. *While Supplies Last.* Featuring A Large Deck Overlooking Beautiful Lake Nokomis Great Food & Drinks Casual Dress 1920s Atmosphere 2001 Indian Pine Point Rd. Tomahawk, WI FR06 BOO200 Tomahawk s Complete Super Market Liquor Cigarettes Full Service Deli Prime Rib Sandwiches Fresh Bakery Floral ATM Citizens Bank Spider s Cycle City In parking lot We Accept MasterCard Visa Discovery Debit Cards TYME Open 24 Hours 7 Days A Week 662 North 4th Street, Tomahawk FR06 NEL240

37 Open intoxicants have their place 36 By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader Reporter Attendees at this year s Tomahawk Fall Ride have one goal in mind, to have as much fun as possible. However, to insure the safety of riders and local residents, officers with the Tomahawk Police Department will be seeking out violators while enforcing Wisconsin s drinking laws. According to Tomahawk Police Chief Don Johnson, enforcing those rules has been an effort that has progressed from the experience of previous years. The last couple have run pretty smoothly, Johnson said of the Fall Ride. Our goal is to stress the point that people shouldn t be driving after they ve been drinking. Last year, the department issued six operating while intoxicated tickets during the event, equaling the number made in That s a large number for us; however, you put up to 18,000 people in the downtown area and the numbers aren t so outrageous, he said. If people choose to drink, they should make sure they have a safe ride or are at their endpoint. Options available for people who want to enjoy the night scene include having a designated driver or renting property or a motel room in the city. Lincoln County does not offer the Safe Ride Home Program, nor are taxi services available in the Tomahawk area. While the open intoxicant rules have remained the same over the past five years, the number of marker signs that show people where they can legally consume open beverages has increased. Johnson said the extra signage has reduced the number of violations. For the most part, people want to be in compliance, he said. If officers find someone with open intoxicants outside designated grounds, they may ask the offender to dump out the beverage or return to the assigned area. Violators also may be fined $160 for the offense. Areas where alcohol may be legally consumed during the Fall Ride include on public property and at all city parks which close at 10 p.m. During the event, beverages may be consumed in the sign-identified areas from 5 p.m. till midnight on Friday, and from 4 p.m. till 11 p.m. on Saturday. If people cooperate, things run smoothly, Johnson said. It makes our jobs easier in handling everyone.

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40 39 Vision guides Thunder Parade: Sight not essential for fun ride By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader Reporter For the past four years, the Tomahawk Lions Club, along with the Northern Lights Harley Owners Group (HOG), have been extending the Harley-Davidson experience to those who are visually impaired. The acceleration, wind brushing past, the rumble of the engine the liberating feel of the open road are all reasons nearly 30 Northern Light members will be taking part in Friday night s annual Blind Ride, as part of the Tomahawk Fall Ride Thunder Parade. However, the main reason for their participation is the smile it brings to their passengers faces. For Tomahawk resident Leroy Wolf, 71, who s been without vision for the last half decade, the 18-mile Thunder Parade ride is exhilarating. You meet a lot of people along the way who are cheering and having cookouts. It s a fun thing for everyone, Wolf said. I ve logged 36 miles since, after never being on a bike in my life. After this year, it will be 54 and counting. Wolf said that while he no longer can see the bikes, just being able to hear them brings back memories. It s great to see the young and old people come together for the ride, he said. Everyone gets together. It s a camaraderie thing. Mary Cahn, Northern Lights HOG member, said she is again looking forward to taking part in the ride. Normally riding is a solitary experience. We get to tell our passengers about the crowd and surroundings, and it becomes a vocal, wonderful experience, Cahn said. Each year, the ride continues to grow. They really enjoy it, and each year many come back. Orrin Kolberg, Lions Club president, noted participants come from as far as Madison to experience the ride. He estimated over 25 visually-impaired children and adults would be participating in this year s event. Many of the visually impaired don t normally get to do things like this, and it s an absolute thrill for them, Kolberg said. The smiles on the children s faces makes it all worthwhile. The Lions Club also is grilling brats and burgers to Continued on Page 40

41 P.O. Box 273 W4771 Gatewood Heights Rd. Tomahawk, WI Phone: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-4; Sun Southeast corner of Hwy. 51 & Hwy. 8, Exit #234 Firearms, Repair & Accessories, Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts, Home Furnishings, Fresh Cheese and Much More Lawn Mower, Barstool races add to Ride mix Looking for a little different form of transportation during all the festivities connected with the Tomahawk Fall Ride? Then, meander over to Nokomis Community Park, north on County Road L, for the Lawn Mower/ Barstool Races at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Admission is free. There also will be raffles, and food and refreshments will be available. The event is a fund raiser for park developments. Sight not essential Continued from Page 39 raise funds for its yearly events, including the Blind Ride. The club is serving food during the afternoon and evenings from Thursday till Saturday at Rodeo Saloon s beer garden, 22 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Blind Ride will be leading the pack during Friday s Thunder Parade. Lineup is scheduled for all parade participants at 5:30 p.m. in the Tomahawk Elementary School parking lot, 1048 E. Kings Rd. The blessing of the bikes will take place at 5:55 p.m. and the Thunder Parade will begin at 6 p.m. HISTORIC 1875 PUB FR06 STA200 Saturday 3-7 p.m. Live Music By Old Skool Full Menu Available A MDA POKER RUN STOP 124 N. Prospect, Merrill FR06 BAL100

42 41 FR06 XYZ500 This is your invitation from the Chiolinos to experience authentic Sicilian recipes that have been pleasing travelers since Come over to: Supper Club Open Daily at 5 p.m. Hwy. 70 West, 3 miles from Minocqua, WI Pizza and Dinner Carryouts Available FR06 XYZ500

43 42 $2 COULD DO IT! How to win a Harley y Abigail Wix omahawk Leader Reporter wix@tomahawkleader.com A pair of lucky $2 raffle ticket holders will ride away from this year s Tomahawk Fall Ride with brand new 2006 Harley- Davidson motorcycles. This Tomahawk Fall Ride fund raiser began 15 years ago, when one Harley-Davidson was raffled. These days, two bikes are Continued on Page Ultra Classic Electra Glide 006 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster. Tomahawk Leader Photos

44 43 How to win a Harley Continued from Page 42 put up for grabs. MDA is hosting the raffle, which is supported and sponsored by Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations. This year s first place bike is a 2006 Ultra Classic Electra Glide valued at nearly $20,000. The second-place prize is a 2006 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster with a price tag of more than $7,000. Both motorcycles feature a one-of-a-kind paint job by Jesse Hunter, product technician at Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations, who donated his time to customize the machines. All proceeds around $50,000 annually from ticket sales benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Raffle tickets are on sale for $2 each or $10 for six at area merchants. They also are available on the Fall Ride grounds at SARA Park until the time of the drawing there at noon Sunday, Sept. 17. Tomahawk Leader Photo 28 Newly Renovated Rooms Overlooking Elk Lake Two Quality Restaurants Next Door Free High Speed Internet Continental Breakfast Ample Parking MOTEL 25 & 27 TVs Conveniently located Hwy. 13 N. 5 Cottages Phillips, WI Hot Tub For Reservations: FR06 XYZ600 Skyline What Security is all about N. Fourth St., Suite 1, Tomahawk, WI (River Valley State Bank Bldg.) Visit Vicki Anderson and Dan Meschefske at our River Valley State Bank location for all your insurance needs. MAN300 FR06 Office Hours Are Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

45 44 Tomahawk Leader Photo Welcome to Tomahawk bikers, visitors By Abigail Wix Tomahawk Leader Reporter Welcome to Tomahawk, home to 3,770 residents who love the city s forested landscapes, miles of waterfront and abundant wildlife. Tomahawk, founded by William H. Bradley, is celebrating its 120-year birthday in Bradley was the first to erect a dam here, with a paper mill to follow, the city s first industry. He also was instrumental in establishing the first school and had shares in the Marinette-Tomahawk Railway. Bradley was known as a man of public spirit and donated land for churches and parks. Bradley Park, with more than 1,000 acres of pristine virgin pine, is one example of a generous donation to the city. Nestled in the Wisconsin s Northwoods, Tomahawk strikes a balance between catering to tourism, with unique small businesses and recreational opportunities galore, and holds its own with industry, serving as home to two Harley-Davidson Motor Co. factories, Packaging Corporation of America, Louisiana-Pacific, Northland Stainless and Daigle Brothers and several others. The city offers a 4-year-old kindergarten through 12 th grade public school system as well as a private elementary school for its families. Look to any of the city s nine parks for a place to picnic, fish, swim or play sports. Home to more than 15 lakes and flowages, the region is an angler s paradise. More than 400 miles of snowmobile trails in the area entice travelers in the winter, while around 40 miles of ATV trails beckon enthusiasts in the summer and fall. For information on places to stay, dine and shop, along with an updated Community Calendar, visit the Tomahawk Leader s online Business Directory:

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47 Circle of Joy offers Wellness Fair 46 By Kathy Tobin Tomahawk Leader Editor Circle of Joy, located on a 69-acre farm on Hwy. 17 North, Merrill, will host its first Wellness Festival Thursday through Sunday, Sept , in connection with the Tomahawk Fall Ride. The site also is a stop on the Ride s Poker Run. Circle of Joy is a wellness center associated with Visions Counseling, a non-profit ministry, according to owner Wendie Martell, who has roots in Tomahawk. The festival is designed to welcome everyone who has an interest in health, especially in complementary medicine such as aromatherapy, massage and chiropractic healing, Martell said. It will be a gathering place for people in recovery, to connect those on the Fall Ride with local groups. The event will also feature dance exercise and Christian music. It will be a cultural celebration as well, with Native American storytelling flute and drumming, and Universal Dances of Peace. Food stands, displays and practitioners hours will be from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, with an open 12-Step speaker meeting at 1 p.m.; Nia (dance exercise): Global Unity at 3 p.m.; bands at 4 and 5 p.m.; and bonfire and drum circle or native storytelling and flute music at 7 p.m. Vendor hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A 16-Step empowerment recovery meeting will be held at 10 a.m. and 12-Step open/speaker meetings at 1 p.m. both days; Nia: Spirit Song and Sky Dancing at 3 p.m., respectively; and evening entertainment. Time is allotted to participate in the Fall Ride Thunder Parade Friday evening. The weekend will close Sunday with a 10 a.m. praise and worship concert by Merrill vocalist Deb Merkel, followed by an inspirational message with Dave Hass, a motorcycle evangelist from Minnesota. A healthy food potluck will be held at noon, with prizes for nutritious and delicious recipes. Circle of Joy is alcohol, tobacco, sugar, caffeine and refined flour-free. The facility is located a half mile north of County Road G on Hwy. 17. For more information, call Martell at

48 47 Representing MDA: Goodwill Ambassadors By Abigail Wix Tomahawk Leader Reporter It s what the Tomahawk Fall Ride is all about: Helping families dealing with muscular dystrophy. This year, three Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Goodwill Ambassadors will spread the word about MDA and its mission to stop neuromuscular diseases: Grace Mickelson, 11, Tomahawk, Emilee Lund, 11, Antigo, and Reva Wiedeman, 18, Rhinelander. We caught up with two of them: Grace Mickelson, 11, Tomahawk Tomahawk s own Gracie Mickelson was first diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JM), a form of muscular dystrophy, in 2000 when she was 5 years old. While the first years were tough on the young girl, today, Gracie says, I m feeling fine. Gracie is in sixth grade at Tomahawk Middle School. She has an avid interest in drama and portrayed an orphan on the Grace Mickelson stage of Oliver at Northern Lights Playhouse in Hazelhurst this summer. Gracie also enjoys cross country, softball and spending time with her cat, Palchard. I like seeing some of the different people that come around and the people that come to ride their Harleys, Gracie observed of her favorite Fall Ride ongoings. She also likes visiting with her friends who have neuromuscular diseases, the same friends she sees at the annual MDA Summer Camp. The Thunder Parade, where she rides on a motorcycle, is another of Gracie s favorite Fall Ride events. Emilee Lund, 11, Antigo Emilee Lund was diagnosed with limb-dirdle at birth. She is now a sixth grader at Antigo Middle School where she enjoys art. The youth also has a passion for swimming, traveling with her family and animals. I like to ride on the motorcycle, Emilee said of fun she s had at the Tomahawk Fall Ride. MDA Camp offers a time for Emilee to see her friends including Gracie who also have forms of MD. She likes meeting up with them during the Ride as well.

49 48 A Downtown Wisconsin Ave. S Thunder Parade Friday Night - Will line up at 5:30 p.m. at the Tomahawk School District complex on East Kings Road and roll at 6 p.m. The parade route will cover about 18 miles, heading east on Kings Road to County Road D, then to County Road H, then north on H to County Road A. From A, the parade will continue south on North Fourth Street to Wisconsin Avenue. WELCOME BIKERS! GAS YOUR HOG HERE AND GET $ 1 00 OFF Merrill MERRILL (w/ $7 min. gas purchase) MOTORCYCLES ONLY Thurs.-Sun. (Sept ) FR06 XYZ N. Center Ave. (Exit K From Hwy. 51) Merrill

50 49 Commemorate the 25 th anniversary of the Tomahawk Fall Ride with a special commemorative pin, available around Tomahawk at local businesses and the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce. The pewter pin is dated 2006 and features a motorcyclist riding among pine trees. Cost is $5 per pin. Proceeds will help defray costs for this year s Ride. Full service restaurant with indoor eating and drive-thru WELCOMEW E BIKERS! 1329 N. Fourth St., Tomahawk, WI WELCOME BIKERS! Boomba Bar Amoco fuels Pay at pump with credit card 24 hours a day Diesel Fuel Gas & Convenience Store Laser Wash 4000 Touchless Car Wash Statewide Poker Run Stop ABATE Region 5B Summer Long Poker Run Stop Saturday Morning Breakfast 8 A.M.-11 A.M. All you can eat All day Saturday Burgers & Hot Dog Plates along with special Weekend Menu Hwy. 8 to Cty. Y (straight on Old Hwy. 8), Tomahawk FR06 AMO200 MCD150 BOO100 FR06

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52 51 Harley-Davidson $166,000 donation floors community By Jed Buelow Tomahawk Leader Reporter Harley-Davidson s $166,000 donation to replace the gym floor in the Tomahawk Elementary School fieldhouse will go a lot farther than just preventing twisted ankles and knees. The new wood-based floor, which replaced a rubber-based floor, also will improve students performance in the classroom, says Al Prosser, Tomahawk School district administrator. The old floor was causing injuries and the new one will eliminate many of those, he said. We ll see a positive spinoff in the classrooms because of this. It s really one fantastic gift. The new floor replaces the rubber flooring installed in The former floor was five years past its expiration, and in some areas, the concrete below the 1/8-inch of rubber was exposed. Not only does it provide additional padding, it also allows athletes feet to slide which should reduce the number of twisted ankles previously experienced. Students and adults are excited about it, Prosser said. Tomahawk has a tradition of solid support from its donors. This is another example of that wonderful relationship. Harley-Davidson Plan Contributions Committee members, along with local Hatchet Booster Club members, helped secure funding for the project. Harley-Davidson Foundation of Milwaukee awarded the $166,000 grant after committee members made a presentation at corporate headquarters. We were speechless when we heard the news. We re really blessed to have Harley-Davidson here, said Dave Duncan, Hatchet Booster president. I refer to it as the gorgeous jewel of the northwest. Duncan said the new floor benefits more than just the students, elementary through hig school, who practice and play on its surface. He noted the gym is open to the public, and each year over 1,500 student athletes use the fieldhouse. It s amazing to have a company this big in a small community. We re like family, Duncan said. I can t say enough how big of dividends this will provide down the road. This will make a world of difference for generations of children. It s just awesome. An open house will take place on Friday, Sept. 15 at 5:15 p.m., for viewing of the new fieldhouse gym floor. Following, the Thunder Parade will begin at the Tomahawk Elementary School parking lot on Kings Road at 6 p.m.

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54 53 The WELCOME BIKERS TO THE TOMAHAWK FALL RIDE COME JOIN US THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME BY CHOICE HOTELS Blues Booze & BBQ OFFICIAL MDA POKER RUN STOP. ABATE REGION 5B #48 SUMMER LONG POKER RUN FRIDAY NIGHT: MJ THORTON BLUES TRIO SATURDAY: MERCURY RISING FROM GREEN BAY 1-5 p.m. 4TH FLOOR 6-10 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY ALL YOU CAN EAT PERCH Fri P.M. Brats, Burgers & BBQ Sun. Bloody Mary Bar 11:30-3 All Bikers Welcome! FORMERLY THE HAZELHURST PUB LOCATED AT HWY. 51 AND HWY. D IN HAZELHURST 20 MILES NORTH OF TOMAHAWK ON HWY Full Breakfast Buffet Sat. & Sun a.m. $6.95 FR06 BBQ Sat., Sept. 16 Only 4-11 p.m. Sandwiches BBQ Pork Chicken Full Bar & Beverage Service Open Swim $5 per person 1738 East Comfort Drive, Tomahawk, WI (Off Hwy. 86) Tel: Fax FR06 COM225

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56 N 9TH ST PINE RIDGE LN NORTH FOURTH ST S 4TH ST CEMETERY RD E 8TH ST CHARLOTTE ST BRADLEY FARM RD CHANDLER ST R Ì COUNTY Y ROAD TO COUNTY L ROAD Ì Muskellunge CASH RD 2 W MOHAWK DR E MOHAWK DR BOWEN RD NORTH FOURTH ST V V V E RIVER AV V E PROSPECTAV E LINCOLN AV E WASHIGTON AV E WISCONSIN AV S 5TH ST BIRCH WOO D AV DEER PARK RD S 6TH ST Wisconsin River N 7TH ST Somo 12 Plant 10TH ST PARK AV?é CHARLENE AV CHARLES AV CHERYL AV KING RD HENRY ST PLANTA TION AV SOUTH VIEW DR SCHOOL RD E ACRES CR COOKS CR VOERMAN ST 51 North CEDAR AV SPRICE AV KING TO 51 Kaphaem RD 13 To Kaphaem Plant AMORY DR HILLCREST DR K RD NT ST BRIEF ST Ir The information depicted on this map is a compilation of public record information including aerial photography and other base maps. No warranty is made, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information used. The data layers are a representation of current data to the best of our knowledge and may contain errors. It is not a legally recorded map and cannot be substituted for field-verified information. Map may be reproduced with permission of the G.I.S. Division in the Lincoln County Land Information and Conservation Department. Errors should be reported to the address, or phone provided. THIELER DR Address: Att: Scott M. Galetka Land Information and Conservation Department 1106 East 8 th Street Merrill, WI Phone: (715) Sgaletka@co.lincoln.wi.us Copyright 2006 Produced b & Grill 14 tion Stores 15 Edge 16 rel 17 awk Lions Club 18 ahawk Foods 19 Store 20 rance 21 /bp Amoco Fuels 22 dical Group 23 unty Market 24 n Pik s Pub 27 RR Gators 28 Riiser Store 29 Rodeo Saloon 30 Statton s General Store 31 Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce 32 Tomahawk Community Bank 33 Tomahawk Leader 34 Tomahawk Lodge Resort & Supper Club 35 Treehaven 36 Ulterior Motives 37 Vacationland Properties-Tomahawk 38 Watering Hole 39

57 FR06 PPD100 Welcome Bikers LIVE BANDS 9 P.M.-1 A.M. Friday, Sept. 15 FROSTBITE Saturday, Sept 16 COFFIN DOCTORS Noon on Thursday(09/14/06) 9:00 a.m. on Friday & Saturday (09/15-16/06) 9:00 a.m. on Sunday (09/17/06) Ulterior Motives Of Manson Lake 8345 US Hwy. 8W, Rhinelander, WI /2 way between Tomahawk & Rhinelander, East off Hwy. 51/ I39 FR06 ULT100 Highway 51 In Hazelhurst Wed.-Sun. 7 a.m.-close 7 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m. - Close Thursday Pork Roast Special $7.95 Friday 6 different fish specials Saturday Prime Rib, Duck Sunday Serving 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. All-U-Can-Eat Chicken $7.95 Lunch Specials Available 11-4 Dinners Include Soup or Salad, Potato, Homemade Bread, & Kneecap Bar Specials New Owners WELCOME BIKERS All Bikers Welcome! LIVE MUSIC SAT. 8-MIDNIGHT Serving Breakfast Fri., Sat. & Sun. 8-11a.m. Serving Lunch/Dinner 10:30am-10 p.m. Friday Fish Fry Saturday Rib Special AIR BRUSH TATTOO ARTIST!! All Day Fri. & Sat. FR06 DIA250 FR06 HAP100 Located on the Wisconsin River - Hwy

58 Where the hills begin & good people stop in WELCOME BIKERS! Friday Night Special: FISH FRY Saturday Night Special: CHIMICHANGA S Homemade Pizzas N10002 Cty. Rd. B, Harrison Hwy. 86/D East 10 miles to Harrison Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-close Serving Food Daily. Carryouts Available. Formerly Herb s Country Tap FR06 HAR500 Serving Lunch Daily Craving Great Mexican... Try These Baja Beef Burrito Sante Fe Chicken Burrito Chimis and the BEST Chicken or Steak Fajitas In Wisconsin WELCOME BIKERS The BEST Margaritas in the North! Official Poker Run Stop 356-BEER Hwy. 51 & Y, Hazelhurst Open 7 days a 11 a.m. FR06 WAT400 Older Budwiser Thurs. & Fri. (Sept. 14 & 15) The Jerry Henry Band Sat., Sept. 16 W4011 County Rd. A on Lake Alice East of the bridge Tomahawk, WI FR06 K&K100

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60 m ov i n g H E A LT H C A R E forward When you need health care fast, count on the team at Sacred Heart Hospital and Ministry Medical Group. E M E R G E N C Y RO O M: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week WA L K-IN H O U R S: Saturday 8:00 am to 11:00 am 401 West Mohawk Drive, Tomahawk ministryhealth.org CONNECT TO EMERGENCY SERVICES IN: Eagle River Rhinelander Woodruff SAI250 FR06

61 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. TOMAHAWK OPERATIONS WELCOMES YOU To The 2006 TOMAHAWK FALL RIDE & Open House For MDA FR06 HAR250 Merrill s Finest One Stop Destination Merrill (Corner of Hwys. G & K), (1/2 mile south on K from Hwy. 51) BRING IN YOUR FALL RIDE GUIDE for $ 2.00 OFF A DINNER Expires 09/30/06 SPECIALS éfriday Fish Fry/ Surf & Turf ésaturday Prime Rib/Steak Dinners ésunday BBQ Rib Dinners Live Entertainment EVERY WEEKEND WELCOME BIKERS! FR06 XYZ600

62 706 N. Fourth St., Tomahawk Special Fall Ride Hours 5:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. Friday & Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday Gas Groceries Beer AUT200 FR06 ROCK, ROLL & RIDE Saturday, Sept. 16, a.m.-6 p.m. INSIDE EVENTS OUTSIDE EVENTS CANCELLED!!! Food Bikes Beer Bands Swappers FREE All Outside Events Camping Saturday Night For visitor s information call the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce toll free at or visit MAJOR CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON. Check our website for updates on inside show. or call Doors open at 6:00 concert starting at 7:00 MARC (Merrill Area Recreational Complex) 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill (Located right on Highway 107) Merrill, WI Welcome Bik ers