ARROWHEAD PIER
On a sunny, but chilly morning on the shores of the St Louis River at the west end of Belknap Street in Superior, the Chamber Ambassadors along with City of Superior Mayor David Ross, Parks & Recreation Directory Mary Morgan, members of the Common Council, and Citizen-Volunteer Extraordinaire
Ray Kelm took part in the celebration of the grand opening of the new Arrowhead Pier.
The newly renovated recreational area allows easy access for not only fishing for the big ones but also for boat launching or maybe just sitting in the sun on one of the many benches along the Pier.
The oldArrowhead Pier was a remnant of a bridge (originally constructed about 1929) that once led motorists from Wisconsin to Minnesota. In 1987, it was established as a fishing pier and recreational area. In 2005, an engineer’s analysis recommended re-building the pier.
With public input, generous grants and donations from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Recreational Boating Facilities Program, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, the Douglas County Fish & Game League, Western Lake Superior Trolling Association, Lake Superior Steelhead Association, Muskies Incorporate-Lake Superior Chapter, and an allocation from the Superior Common Council, the Arrowhead Pier has been rebuilt and the surrounding recreational complex renovated.
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Chamber Ambassador Angie Mack, National Bank of Commerce; Parks & Recreation Director Mary Morgan; City of Superior Mayor David Ross.
ART IN THE ALLEY MARKETPLACE
Tami and Dan Edmunds have opened a bright new second location in the Trade and Commerce Marketplace Building. ART in the Alley ~ Marketplace features Dan's pottery and Tami's jewelry, paintings, mixed media and mosaics. The original store has been converted to an expanded Bead Gallery, while still featuring Tami and Dan’s art.
It also carries select work from other talented local artists, including Tonja Sell, Carol Brown, Travis Melin, Terry Millikan, Pat Lenz, Trish Waltman, Christine Ostern, Sherry, Murray, Peachie, Nancy Wolfe, Dean Brown, Janie Campbell , Roxanne DeMeyer, Jeremy Berger, Sara Blanck, Lisa Casperson and Teresa Kolar. These local artists represent photography, painting, mixed media, pottery jewelry, vision art, stained glass, mosaic and much more!
The new store also boasts a large classroom. Take a class and create some fun!
Stop by 1323 Broadway Street, Superior, and see ART in the Alley ~ Marketplace’s unique mix of local art, fair trade merchandise and unique clothing and home décor items.
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Art in the Alley ~ Marketplace owners Dan and Tami Edmunds and Chamber Ambassador Mary Kehoe, McDonald’s Restaurant East End (center).
BIG APPLE BAGELS
Yes! Big Apple Bagels has reopened. Owners Dean and Jane Minardi have renovated the space and offer a brightly-colored, relaxed-atmosphere space with more seating, scrumptious bagels, gourmet muffins, gourmet, specialty and breakfast sandwiches and your choice of hand-roasted coffee, a variety of specialty coffee and expresso, refreshing smoothies and soft drinks.
Short on time? Call ahead, and they will have your order ready for you. And if you need catering services, Big Apple has boxed lunches, deli sandwich platters, bagel bites and cream cheese, and coffee-to-go boxes
Stop in at 1224 Belknap Street, Superior, or call 715-718-0051. Big Apple Bagels is open seven days a week: Monday~Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; and Sunday, 7:00AM to 2:00 PM.
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Big Apple Bagel owners Jane and Dean Minardi and Chamber Ambassador Rani Gill, City of Superior.
CENTRAL PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
On a slightly-cool and windy day, the community along with members of the Community Youth Project Group which brainstormed the project with the course designers, course sponsors, City of Superior representatives and The Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the grand opening of the Central Park
Disc Golf Course.
If you’ve thrown a Frisbee sometime in your life, you will fall in love with disc golf. Played with discs of assorted sizes and thicknesses, the game is played with rules similar to golf—players try for the fewest throws into a basket. Whether or not you are young or not-so-young, this game will be addicting.
Designed by UWS students Tim Rogentine and Cody Blossom, the year-round, six-hole course starts near the intersection of Laurel Street and Gates Avenue and winds back and forth through Central Park.
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Course designers and UWS students Tim Rogentine and Cody Blossom (center with scissors); Ameri/Corps VISTA worker with Douglas County UW-Extension; Community Youth Project Group members; City of Superior Mayor David Ross; area youth; and Chamber Ambassadors, Mary Kehoe, McDonald’s Restaurant East End; Ann Marie Olson, Superior Choice Credit Union; Ann Charbonneau, WITC-Superior; Lorraine Gambeski, Ambassador Emeritus; Rani Gill, City of Superior; Denese Odermann, Ambassador Emeritus; and Jill Johnson, Arrowhead
Printing.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FARMER'S MARKET
Locally Grown Food Celebration Day
The Chamber Ambassadors joined the Douglas County Farmer’s Market in the Locally Grown Food Celebration Day held at Center City Park, Superior.
Each Wednesday from mid-June through October, the open-air Douglas County Farmer’s Market sets up their tents at Center City Park, Belknap Street and Tower Avenue, from Noon to 4:00 PM, and each Saturday on Barker’s Island, from 8:00 AM to Noon. Shoppers have the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, maple syrup, honey, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, jam, mustards and other condiments, plants, garden crafts and a variety of seasonal items.
Why buy your food locally and shop at the Farmers’ Markets: You can meet and chat with the people who grow the food; you are supporting local farmers and helping the local economy; and you are saving the environment by decreasing the carbon footprint of shipping and the amount of chemicals used to produce the food and keep it edible during shipment.
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Sue Ann Dumke, Douglas County Farmer’s Market; and Chamber Ambassador Rani Gill, City of Superior.
NORTHERN EXPOSURE BILLBOARDS
If you are looking for exposure for your business, new Chamber member Northern Exposure Billboards may have the answer for you.
The company has a number of new 12’x24’ steel monopole Illuminated signs on US Highway 2 between Wentworth and Maple. Travelers on US 2 can view the signs from both the east and west giving you added exposure.
Northern Exposure will work with you to help you advertise your message on the long-lasting vinyl boards. Call owner Tammy Sipsas at 715-372-8221or email Sipsas@cheqnet.net for more information.
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Northern Exposure Billboards owner Tammy Sipsas and Chamber Ambassador Emeritus, Pat Muttonen.
STUDIO ONE
Studio One is excited about its NEW home in the Old Post Office Building in the heart of Superior’s Business Improvement (BID) at 1401Tower Avenue (Suite 207). With the move, Photographer JoAnne Jardine now has the opportunity to photograph clients in the modern studio
or in the stately courtroom with its sleek, classic lines and beautiful lighting. Sessions are available by appointment as Joanne is out and about for on-location sessions as well as the official photographer for The Woman Today Magazine.
Studio One provides photography services for all your personal and professional needs – Babies to grads, pets, families or business portraits; special occasions such as engagements, weddings, anniversaries, holidays and business events. Studio One offers a fun way to preserve priceless memories with Children’s Quote Books, combining a photo shoot and an interview with your child to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake book about your child.
For more information, call Studio One at 715-392-2747 or visit www.studioonephotography.biz.
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Chamber Ambassadors Mary Morrow, Independent Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics; and JoAnn Jardine, owner, Studio One Photography.
WINE BEGINNINGS
Have you ever considered making your own wine at home but thought it would be too difficult and too time-consuming? Then stop at Wine Beginnings, 1705 Tower Avenue, Superior, and chat with owner Kim Moen. It’s much easier than you think.
Wine Beginnings offers everything from the beginning wine kit and juice concentrate to assorted corks and bottles for your specially crafted wines. Wine making is fun, inexpensive, and free classes are available to get you started.
Store hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
For up-to-date information about classes and specials, look for Wine Beginnings on Facebook, or email myvino@centurylink.net.
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Chamber Ambassador Emeritus Denese Odermann and Wine Beginnings owner Kim Moen.