Good weather but little bloom for Lupine Junefest

By TOM LAVENTURE

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MERCER, Wis. — Participants of the 13th annual Mercer Lupine Junefest said warm weather and sunshine made for a great event — even if the lupine were not yet in bloom.

“This is our seventh year doing it,” said Gail Ondresky, of Mercer.

Ondresky completed the shorter 10 mile ride with her 4-year-old grandson in a tandem seat and a 6-year-old granddaughter was made the ride all on her own. Other riders opted for the 28 mile and 50 mile tours.

“It’s just tremendous,” Ondresky said. “Today was a beautiful day and you could hear the...