July 18, 2012

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VILAS COUNTY

NEWS-REVIEW

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Lifestyle

(715) 479-4421 WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012

vcnewsreview.com

EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521

Heritage Fest to begin Friday

Patrick Requa of the Anderson family home and chapel shared information about the Phelps homestead with Helen Adams

Murray during a bus tour of three homes and an inn sponsored by the Phelps Historical Museum. —Photos By Sharon Gifford

Historical museum sponsors tour of famed Phelps homes BY SHARON GIFFORD PHELPS CORREESPONDENT

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the connectivity of the four establishments, their original owners and accomplishments that made Phelps a better place,” she said. Among those assisting the Phelps Historical Museum in the event were Kathy Scarbrough of the Christiansen home; the Requa family, including Charley, Pat and Tuckey of the Anderson home and chapel; the DiMarcos of the former Frankenthal home; the McClures of Hazen Inn; Dan and Lisa Volkmann who supplied buses; drivers Sharon Gifford and Jan Samuelson; Sand Lake Pub; Wolf Track Design; Ted and Lou Ann Pasternak, who provided signs; and Phelps Congregational United Church of Christ, which provided parking. “We want to make sure they know how grateful we are for making our historical home tour a success,” said Nystrom. Hazen Inn, currently To MUSEUM, Pg. 2B

Reflections By Mary Friedel-Hunt

The Northwoods Heritage Festival will feature a variety of performances throughout the day, including cultural dance, exhibitions, children’s entertainment and nightly heritage bands, according to chamber Executive Director Skip Brunswick. “Other activities will include a variety of food and beverage services, including beer and wine from various heritages,” he said. “There also will be interactive powwow, North Woods educational programs, bingo, specialized crafts, food cook-offs and more.” An opening ceremony will include a parade through town at 2:30 p.m. followed by the Heritage Parade of Flags through the festivalgrounds accompanied by the national anthems of each country. The event hours will be Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a $5 admission charge (children 6 and younger will be free) to cover entertainment costs. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Three Lakes High School scholarship program.

Luminaria orders taken for 2012 Relay For Life

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The Phelps Historical Museum recently hosted a tour of an inn and three historical homes in the Phelps area. The bus tour included Hazen Inn owned and operated by Joel and Janet McClure, the Christiansen home, the Frankenthal home owned by Steve and Jacqui DiMarco and the Anderson family home and chapel owned by the Requa family. Pauleyn Nystrom, president of the Phelps Historical Museum, said it was an exciting day for everyone involved. “It was a day to be remembered by a special group of history buffs, who all gathered together to fill two school buses and view three historic and prestigious homes and an inn,” she said. Nystrom said one of the museum’s goals is to bring honor back to those who have paved the way in Phelps. “Our eyes were opened to

The Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center will hold the Northwoods Heritage Festival, a new two-day cultural and family event, this Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, at the Three Lakes High School athletic field. The event will focus on community and family, while providing various and educational activities. A major theme of the Northwoods Heritage Festival will be considering how past generations have shaped the present community. The festival will take visitors through a journey of German, Polish, Native American, Wisconsin and national heritages through traditional foods, crafts, demonstrations, dance, music, live entertainment and cultural history exhibits. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample various foods and desserts, while seeing performances and shopping for crafts, art and clothing. There will be four fully decorated 40-foot by 60-foot pavilions where each nationality will showcase their heritage and traditions.

During their tour of the Anderson home, three guests paused to view a historical newspaper clipping.

The 2012 Northwoods Relay For Life, set for Aug. 34 in Eagle River, will hold its traditional luminaria sale. Different this year from years past is that organizers ask participants to donate canned goods to add weight to the bags rather than use the traditional sand. This allows organizers to partner with area food pantries. The canned goods will then be collected Saturday morning after the closing ceremonies. Canned goods donations can also be dropped off at Sally & Jo’s Impressions hair salon on Division Street or at WERL-WRJO radio station on North Railroad Street. Donation dropoffs and pickups can also be privately arranged with Donna Martens. The candlelit bags printed with messages will line the walking track at Northland Pines High School following the ceremony at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. “This is a very moving

time during the Relay For Life. These bags are a reminder that we are here so that those who face cancer will be supported, that those who have lost their battle will not be forgotten and that, one day, cancer will be eliminated,” said luminaria coordinator Donna Martens. Luminarias are available for a minimum $5 donation. “It is important to get orders in as early as possible so that there is time to prepare the bags,” said Martens. All messages will be read at the ceremony. Orders will be taken until the time of the ceremony. To order a luminaria, the community is asked to use the form in the Vilas County News-Review, or to call Martens at (715) 479-7724. The luminaria ceremony sponsor is Waldmann Construction Inc. in St. Germain. “As these luminarias glow through the night, they represent our shared visions for a cancer-free future,” concluded Martens.

Iraq War veteran and his family awarded vacation in St. Germain ___________

A time of transition Today is a big day in my life. I sent my last issue of my publication to press yesterday and so begins a period of retreat for me. As I look back on the past two years, I realized that since Bill died I have not really taken a break or stopped pushing myself. Bill got sick six years ago and died two years ago and I come to this day completely worn out and in need of a long break. That break begins on July 17. I approach this break with mixed feelings. In the past two years I have put my 40-year practice (as a psychotherapist) on hold; have lost my husband who was the love of my life as well as my co-worker; and now I am selling my publication. All of these goodbyes leave me feeling rather vulnerable and, well, without some of the essentials that have defined me for a long time. Thus begins a time of transition for me and I am going to do what most people do not do in their life transitions — I am going to take a break, look at my life, at myself, and gain back some energy that caregiving and grief have stolen from me. I say that most people do not take time when change comes into their lives because it is true. We tend to move from house to house, job to job, lifestyles such as single to married or childless to parent and do not take much time, if any, to sit back and ponder, mull, adjust and allow ourselves to say goodbye to what was and welcome what will be. We live in a society that is in a hurry. Like the rabTo REFLECTIONS, Pg. 3B

BY WALLY GEIST ST. GERMAIN CORRESPONDENT

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“My brother, Tom, and I decided in February of last year to show our appreciation to a veteran for all they do and put on the line for us and our country. We thought maybe there was a vet who would like a peaceful vacation in the North Woods,” said Ken Jackson, of Jackson’s Lakeside Cottages in St. Germain. The Jacksons didn’t know where to begin their search for a veteran to bring to the North Woods. Jackson continued, “My friend, Kurt Nimmer, originally from Eagle River, now lives in Green Bay and was stationed in the war zone in Iraq. He suggested Greg Meier who served in his supply unit.” Nimmer told the Jacksons Meier’s story. “Meier’s last IED (improvised explosive device) attack was followed by mortar fire. His survival is a true miracle and he earned the nickname “Bomb Magnet” in his unit for all the times he was the target of insurgent weapons. You see, To VACATION, Pg. 2B

Greg Meier and his family enjoyed a North Woods vacation at Jackson’s Lakeside Cottages in St. Germain. Pictured with Meier and

his wife, Ava, are, from left, Jackson, Kollynn, Jennifer and Maverick. —Photo By Wally Geist


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