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CISCO CHAIN RIPARIAN OWNERS ASSOCIATION (CCROA) UPCOMING EVENTS:
  
 
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Art Impressions - Land O' Lakes Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  
 
For further information on any of the above events, please contact Helen Hayhurst at 906-358-4124 or write to hhayhurst@portup.com for articles and more information.  Thank you.  Please come and join in on the fun!!!
 

 
 
 
Home of the Watersmeet Nimrods!
WATCH for reruns of "Nimrod Nation"  previously aired
ON NOVEMBER 26,
DECEMBER 3, 10, AND 17, 2007
ON THE SUNDANCE CHANNEL 
There were eight episodes and Sundance says they will reair
every so often.  Check your TV guides.

There was more fun in the Watersmeet area this past winter with the Nimrods, since the Sundance Channel was here filming a reality show from December, 2005 through March, 2006.  They covered our team at the games, filmed what life in the U. P. is all about, and enjoyed the events that took place in Watersmeet and the surrounding area.  It was a great time, and the crew was wonderful with everyone.  What a special treat!  Brett Morgan of Sundance says that it's official.  The series aired on the Sundance Channel on November 26 and continue for the next three Mondays, December 3, 10, and 17, 2007.  Episodes 1 and 2 aired the opening night followed by Episodes 3, 4, 5, and 6 airing individually the following weeks.  Episodes 7 and 8 aired together on the last night.  Each episode is 30 minutes long.  Please stay tuned for reruns.  We hope that those who viewed it enjoyed their presentation on Sundance Channel later this year!

"Brett also said Robert Redford has labeleld the Nimrod Nation one of his 4 temple series for the year.  This allows the Sundance executives to advertise the series with the maximum amount of funds allotted to any series he promotes for this company.  If the series goes well, Morgen says he can see it being aired on other networks as well."  (Our thanks to the Watersmeet School newsletter for this update.)

"Nimrod Nation" made it's debut in L. A. in July and showed at the Grand Traverse Film Festival at the beginning of August.  Several of the local people in town that appeared in the series answered questions for the press and the public.  It has received a super response and we thank all of you that attended. 


Nimrod apparel is now available on a new website at www.nimrodnationstore.com.



Michigan Fishing Season Opener - Saturday May 1st, Trout Season opens, Sunday, May 15th, Walleye, Northern Pike and Musky opens, Saturday, May 28th Large and Smallmouth Bass opens on U.P inland waters.  For more information on fishing in Michigan visit Michigan Department of Natural Resourses site.


 

Coming Events at Bent's Camp Resort (6882 Helen Creek Road) on Mamie Lake, Highway B, Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin:

 

July 26, 2008 - NORTHWOODSTOCK!!!  Details will be posted as bands are booked...many of the same performers from past years will be back.  UPDATE:  2008 PERFORMERS WILL INCLUDE:  Prairie Smoke (Bluegrass), Bret & Frisk with Momma's Little Hippies, The JoJo Marsh Band, Rusty Young from the band Poco and Dewey Bunnell with members of America!!!  Tickets go on sale July 23rd by phone or at the baitshop starting at 8 a.m. at $25 each.  No refunds. 

August 22, 2008 - COUNTRY SINGER MICHAEL KREJCI!!  Back from Nashville - Music starting at 9 p.m.

September 12, 2008 - END OF THE SEASON FIESTA - Mexican cuisine and Margarita Specials!  Live music by Brett and Frisk starting at 9 p.m.

September 28, 2008 - CHAIN DAY - LUMBERJACK SHOW!  Three shows during the day and saw dust money pit for the kids!  Pancake Benefit Breakfast for the Land O' Lakes Downtown Development Group.  Enjoy the fall colors, too!

October 23, 2008 - WILD GAME SPECIALS!  Welcome Ruffed Grouse Participants!

October 31, 2008 - HALLOWEEN PARTY!  Live music to be announced.  Costume contest!

November 27, 2008 - Open for THANKSGIVING!  Serving regular menu along with traditional turkey dinner.  Reservations accepted for Thanksgiving.

Bent's Camp will be closed from November 30 to December 19 and will reopen on Friday, December 20, 2008 at 11 a.m.

 

 

 


PAST EVENTS IN THE NORTHWOODS        

 March 9-18, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sport Show at the Exposition Center at State Fair Park in Milwaukee.  Come and visit with our sport show staff; they'll be happy to answer any of your questions about Watersmeet and our area.  They will have lots of brochures, maps, and info.  See you there!

On January 24, 2006 the 2nd Annual Red Ball Benefit for the Land O' Lakes Historical Society was held.  The semi-formal wear and the red clown noses helped to make a fun evening for everyone.  The second year was as successful as the first year, and thanks go out to Paul and Lisa Stemen for making this a great benefit at Bent's Camp.

 

On February 18, 2006, Bent's Camp held their 3rd Annual Radar Run & Chili Benefit for the Land O' Lakes' Frosty Snowmobile Club.  There were several classes based on the various engine sizes, and trophies were given for each class including a vintage class.  The drawing for the $6000 was held after the Radar Run.  Sledders were welcome to check the speed of their sleds.  Even though it was a really cold day and weekend, it was a great day!                                

 

 

The TODAY SHOW ON January 14, 2008 "starred" the owners of Bent's Camp, Paul and Lisa Stemen!  Calls started coming in that they were there, and sure enough they were seen multiple times including when Matt and Meredith stood right in front of them.  They had a poster saying "Winning Team - The Packers and Bent's Camp".  They also said "Hi Matt, Meredith and Ann" and "Al, We need some snow!"  and "We love Land O' Lakes".  On Saturday someone was there with a sign saying "We love Watersmeet".  Until we talk to Paul and Lisa, it will be a mystery as to whether or not they were there looking very photogenic that day, too.  Way to go, Paul, Lisa, and Bent's Camp!  Hope New York was fun for you.  It was fun for us to see you there!!!!

 


OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST

VISITOR CENTER

 

 

2008 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE

July 24, 2008               Pine Martens                                                                        
                                      Jon Gilbert, GLIFWC

July 31, 2008               Wolves                                                                                
                                      Nancy Warren

August 7, 2008            Invasive Animal-Bugs                                                             
                                      Sean Dunlap, Ottawa National Forest

August 14, 2008          Fishing on the Ottawa National Forest                                       
                                     Holly Jennings, Ottawa National Forest Biologist 
                                                                                    

August 21, 2008          Trapping                                                                              
                                     Grant Emery, Michigan DNR Officer

August 28, 2008          Global Forestry                                                                      
                                     Panchita Paulete, Ottawa National Forest

We hope you were able to enjoy some of the terrific programs put on in the past and hope you'll enjoy the summer programs in 2008.  Thank you.

2006 WAS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST

Ottawa Visitor Center Programs are held on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M. (CT)

(All programs are subject to change.)

U.S. 2 and Hwy 45, Watersmeet, MI  (906) 358-4724

Website:  ottawainterpretive.org

Phone 906-358-4724

 

ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL PROGRAMS

 

Programs are sponsored by USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest in cooperation with

The Ottawa Interpretive Association

    
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Watersmeet Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 593
Watersmeet, MI 49969

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