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A Woman of Courage with a Smile Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff
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here is something special about walking in Georgia’s Bar-N-Grill, with a warm greeting and sparkling smile from owner Georgia Granfors. Her demeanor is warm and the atmosphere invites the customer to make themselves at home knowing they are welcome.
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eorgia Granfors motto for her business is “Happiness is Homemade”. Getting to know her you quickly recognize she lives her life the same way. It is easy to understand; she grew up under the influence of her Mother’s attitude. Granfors said, “I grew up in the Town of Highland, in a home without electricity and modern conveniences of the day. She taught the family how to work, garden, cook, and to care for the younger children. I was the second of six siblings.”
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he, herself became the mother of four children after moving to St Paul, living there for 40 years. She was employed with Cenex and subsequently with WipAir a manufacturer of refurbished airplanes. In 1997, she ventured into managing the Upper Deck on the Mississippi shores. She subsequently took it over. Then in 2000 she returned to the area and found retirement wasn’t her forte.
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n 2003, the previous owners of Skoglunds decided to sell. “I had the resources, and it fulfilled a dream”, she says. The clientele attracted to Georgia’s tend to be middle to retirement age. Georgia wanted to create her own specialty menu items, and designed a menu with homemade soups, hamburgers made fresh, and the biggest seller is her Grouper served daily deep fried with a light batter or grilled with seasoning. And if you are looking for a dessert to fill that sweet spot, always homemade to top off the meal or just for a dessert stop!
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eorgia describes her life to be one of being actively engaged and quite healthy. However, within a week of closing Georgia’s for the winter months in November 2015 life took an unexpected turn. She woke up and had the feeling she had awaken in a totally different space within herself. It seemed to pass, until the following weekend, when the spell recurred and she was taken to Duluth to evaluate the symptoms. It was not clear initially what was happening, however, on the second weekend a biopsy which resulted in a brain cancer diagnosis.
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he treatment was very aggressive with two major radiation treatments, chemo at home, then a break then more chemo and feeling the effects of debilitation, hair loss, nausea, weight loss and more.
ll through the process, Granfors said she remained optimistic. Her support system strong with one of her sons and granddaughter, who saw to it she made the trips to Duluth, which were frequent. Her other children came up to support her in various ways. “I kept thinking, I want to be healthy.” She practiced a mantra to “try to keep in acceptance of today, and looking forward to tomorrow.” She said, “It was a really good help for me.” (Continued on p. 4)
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In This Issue Georgia’s Bar and Grill p. 1, 16 Editor’s Note p. 3 Car Care with Sparky p. 4
A Teacher’s Impact p. 15
Vet Corner p. 21-22
Classifieds p. 23
Traveling Perspectives p. 17
Recipes p. 22
Recipes p. 25
News from Redbery p. 19
Ask a Master Gardener p. 24
Bob Burg p. 26
Tech Talk p. 5 Norvado Press Release p. 6-7 Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club p. 7 Education Feature p. 8 Worship Directory p.10 Pastor’s Corner p. 11 BAHA Museum News p. 12 Natural Connections p. 13 Stone Book Release p. 14
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A Note from the Editor - September 2016
As we go to press this month, so too are families preparing for their children to return to the school year. Some parents are watching their child begin their higher education career at university or technical colleges. We know how important it is for our children to receive the best education they can to continue to move forward and to make a difference in the world through their career contributions.
This month we are beginning our series on the educational systems in the region The Barnes Blog serves. The three school districts in our region are comprised of Drummond, Solon Springs, and Maple (Northwestern) District. Included in the area are homeschoolers. We will also be adding stories of the UW-Superior, WITC, and LCO College. We invite our readers to contribute a story sharing how a teacher impacted your life to this day. We’d love to print a story honoring teachers who made a difference in our readers lives. . Our business feature story is Georgia’s Bar & Grill in Barnes. This story really covers the brave courage of owner Georgia Granfors who found herself confronted with her mortality and still viewing life with an attitude that “Happiness is Homemade”. We are happy to add to The Reading Corner, a new column written by Redbery Book Store owner, Maureen Palmer. You will also find book recommendations and listings of various book clubs in the area. We continue to invite you, the reader, to inform us of any potential story of interest for us to follow-up on and include in our monthly editions. Without your input, we aren’t always aware of what is happening in your community. We are happy to report our coverage is broadening. The Barnes Blog will now be distributed through the Visitor’s Center at the intersection of Highways 2 and 13. We are making a point to assure our advertisers and organizations can have another advertising resource to the winter and summer tourists who visit north west Wisconsin. So sit back and enjoy your copy of The Barnes Blog, and share it with friends and family. Enjoy your September!! Maralene Strom Co/Publisher- Editor “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ...... Nelson Mandela
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Car Care with Sparky - Synthetic Oil
Submitted by Bill Kokan. Bill is the owner of Bill’s Garage in Drummond, WI
The dictionary describes synthetic oil as a lubricant consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially made (synthesized). The history of synthetic oil goes all the way back to the 1930’s, where it was used primarily for aircraft engines. Now days, all of the major manufacturers offer synthetic oil, probably the most popular being Mobil 1. Supply and demand has brought the price down to where it is affordable to the average motorist. The main advantage of synthetic oil is extended use and mileage improvement. Let’s start with extended usage. Instead of changing the oil and filter every 3,000 miles, you could double that under perfect conditions, but, you are not going to find perfect conditions in Northern Wisconsin. Dusty roads and below zero temperatures can take their toll on engine oils. What I recommend at the shop is if your vehicle is under 5 years old and under 75,000 miles, change the oil and filter every 6,000 miles. If your vehicle is over 5 years old and 75,000 miles, change your oil and filter every 4,000 miles. One of the reasons that you want to shorten the intervals on an older vehicle is that it’s about the time when other things start to go wrong and you want a mechanic under the hood more often to find the little problems before they get to be big problems. There’s another alternative to full synthetic oil, and that is a synthetic blended oil - half synthetic and half regular oil, and that is what is what we use at the shop . You get good quality at a price you can afford. So how does synthetic oil give you better gas mileage? It all boils down to viscosity. Imagine rowing a boat through a lake full of oil. The thinner the oil, the easier it is to row. The same thing happens inside of your engine to spin, thereby improving mileage. When you use synthetic oil, you can use a thinner oil, because it is made so much better. What is viscosity? Viscosity is the measurement of time that a fluid flows. The thinner the fluid, the faster it flows. Therefore, the lower the number. Multi-weight oils (such as 10W-30) are a new invention made possible by adding polymers to oil. The polymers allow the oil to have different weights at different temperatures. The first number indicates the viscosity of the oil at a cold temperature, while the second number indicates the viscosity at operating temperatures. We are all used to 10W-30 and 5W-30 and even 5W-20. Some of the newer vehicles are calling for 0W-10, so be aware of what goes into your vehicle. It’s usually marked on the oil fill cap or in your owner’s manual. Thanks so much for reading, and drive safe. Sparky Bill Kokan is the owner/operator of Bills Garage in Drummond, WI. With over 35 plus years of automotive maintenance and repair experience, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge that is essential to “keeping the wheels turning in southern Bayfield county one car at a time.”
(Continued from p. 1) Granfors says, “Mortality is a tough thing to face. But my inner faith and God helped me through. I knew I would do my best to make myself power through and work towards less medication.” She has received the good news the cancer seems to have been conquered with yet a few more tests along the way. Her attitude is one of optimism. As she mixed some sugar water to fill her Hummingbird feeders, hanging outside of the building so customers can watch them through the windows, it was evident she appreciates life. She is engaged in the natural environment, the warmth and satisfaction shared with her customers, and values her family and friends with gratitude. “So many people were so thoughtful and nice to me during this time. I want to say to you, ‘Thank-you and I Love You.’” Yes, Georgia is living up to her motto of life,
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Tech Talk - September 2016 - Pokemon Go
Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Business and Technology Manager at Norvado Pikachu, Squirtle, Charizard, the list goes on and on. These are some of the names of Pokémon that people playing the Pokémon Go game are trying to catch. This game may seem extremely silly to many people, and it is, but it is also a breakthrough in something called, “augmented reality”. “What is augmented reality?” Well, I am glad you asked! You have heard of virtual reality, where the entire location exists only in cyberspace. Augmented reality exits in both spaces, the real world and cyberspace. “Wait just a darn minute! The laws of physics say that two things cannot occupy the same space at the same time, so this must be a joke.” Nope. No Joke. But we aren’t breaking any of the laws of physics either. Augmented reality uses real world locations and imagery through the camera on your smartphone or tablet and inserts virtual characters and images into the image you see on the screen. So, in Pokémon Go, you use the camera on your phone to look around the area that you are in when you know that there is a Pokémon nearby (the game lets you know when they are near). You see the real world through your camera and the game inserts a virtual “Pokémon” at various locations for you to catch. Yes, it’s kind of silly but it’s sort of fun too. Augmented reality has been around for a long time. Apple had Facetime and the ability to distort faces or make them look like dogs or cats for a long time, this was augmented reality. But, what good is it? Well, its application in gaming is fascinating but there are practical applications as well. Doctors could give instructions in augmented reality to help people in remote locations. GPS with turn by turn navigation overlaid on a real image instead of just a virtual image. If we think about it there are many different applications that will make augmented reality a very interesting tool for the future.
Dr. Leo Carlson is the Business and Technology Manager at Norvado. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern St. Paul. You can find more of Dr. Carlson’s information at www.linkedin.com/in/leocarlson
Norvado Rallies to Maintain Communication to Devastated Residents Submitted by Karina Thompson, Marketing Assistant/PR Coordinator at Norvado
On July 11 and again on July 21, 2016 several counties in northern Wisconsin, including Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Sawyer, were hit by severe storms causing flooding, power outages to thousands, damage to buildings, roads and bridges, and claimed the lives of several people. Through all of the destruction though Norvado’s systems stayed strong. On July 12, 2016 Governor Walker declared these counties to be in a state of emergency and directed the Wisconsin National Guard and other state agencies to assist those in need. Damages have been assessed and repairs are estimated to cost in the tens of millions of dollars. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported over 40 road closures, most of which have been reopened. According to a press release from the WisDOT on August 1, 2016, portions of US 63, WIS 13, WIS 122, and WIS 169 still remain closed, and they caution drivers to travel carefully in these areas. All road repairs are forecasted to be completed by September 2016. Although Norvado services were affected during the storms, several factors came into play ensuring that customers felt minimal impact. According to Norvado’s Director of Operations, Jeff Lee, “due to Norvado being 100% underground construction and recent methods of utilizing directional boring methods to go deep under rivers and creeks has paid a dividend in very little damage to our main infrastructure and no major outages were experienced. (Continued on p. 6) Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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(Continued from p. 5) We did sustain several individual outages due to flooding, lightning, and power outages/surges at customers’ premises scattered around the counties over the period of the two storms, and our staff worked diligently to restore those as the water resided and/or as the power came back on.” Over 20,000 residents were without power and many without cell phone communication after the storms. Norvado saw call volume nearly double as residents picked up their landline to call for assistance, get storm updates and contact family and friends. Norvado CO (central office) sites endured power outages that lasted for days, but staff were able to keep phone and internet services online with the use of generators. Norvado’s Operations Support Manager, Lisa Olby, states, “A large amount of our service area was without power, as well as many of our sites, which were kept working with generators fueled up by our techs until commercial power was restored. The response was amazing, and twice in three weeks Norvado techs worked diligently and tenaciously, all hours of the day and night, until customers had their services restored.” Since July 12, 2016 a dozen Norvado field technicians have invested over 320 hours of overtime to repair any damages caused by the two storms, including responding to approximately 100 on-site customer troubles. Norvado’s four-person Service Department also played a key role in trouble resolution by fielding customer calls and solving issues remotely and coordinating, dispatching and working with technicians in the field. The storms on July 11 and 21 caused significant damage, the largest to be seen in northern Wisconsin in many years, but with Norvado’s preparatory actions and swift adjustments thousands of area residents and businesses were able to remain connected. To learn more about this topic please contact the Norvado Corporate office at (800) 250-8927 and request to speak with the Marketing department or email marketing@norvado.com. About Norvado Norvado is headquartered in Cable, Wisconsin and offers local and long distance telephone, Internet and television services, and home monitoring and automation. Norvado also provides business technology solutions for companies large and small throughout Northwestern Wisconsin. To learn more about Norvado, visit www.norvado.com.
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Discovery Wisconsin filming Gordon MacQuarrie 3 day Tour Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff
Dan Small (a huge MacQuarrie Fan) of Discover Wisconsin and his film crew will be filming the Down to Earth Tours Gordon MacQuarrie 3 day tour on Sept 9-11, according to Dave Thorson guide and storyteller of Down to Earth Tours. Discover Wisconsin will bring the MacQuarrie story to viewers across Wisconsin and states hosting the show. The three-day event begins with a Meet and Greet on Friday Evening at the Buck n Bass Resort for a Walleye Fishfry, A MacQuarrie slide show on Saturday Eve after BBQ dinner. The tour includes going to BAHA to visit the MacQuarrie display, with additional tours to learn about the man, spots that inspired his stories in the Milwaukee Journal and other outdoor magazines. A pontoon tour on the Middle Eau Claire Lake to visit his home. MacQuarrie began his journalism career with the Superior Telegram. For more information: http://downtoearthtours. com/event/macquarrie-country-pilgrimage-discovery-tour/
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Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club News Submitted by Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club
BAT HOUSES / PICK UP DATE: Because we have received a number of requests for bat houses from those who missed out on the first two building projects, we built 40 more bat houses this past fall. If you requested a bat house, you can pick it up at the Norma J. Stone Conservation Club Building next to the Barnes Town Hall on Saturday, September 3, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. We built extra bat houses, so even if you did not request one and have not gotten one from our previous builds, you can stop by for one at that time. If you cannot pick up your bat house on September 3rd, contact Jerry Kaiser (715-376-2732) to make other arrangements. Each bat house comes with instructions and guidelines to help you have a successful bat house! KIDS DON’T FLOAT Project: This is a Wisconsin DNR sponsored project that supplies loaner life jackets storage boxes at public boat landings around the state. The DNR provides all the materials to build the storage units and then work with local organizations to provide the construction, maintenance and placement of the units at the local boat landings. Last summer the ECLCC’s first unit was placed at the Middle Eau Claire Lake Landing and due to the success of the program the club agreed to work with the DNR to provide a 2nd unit at the Lower Eau Claire Landing this year. The units were in place prior to Memorial Day. Plans are being made to build a 3rd unit and it will be placed at the Upper Eau Claire Lake Landing next spring. These units are placed prior to Memorial Day and removed after Labor Day. The club is responsible for the care and maintenance of the units while the DNR supplies all needed supplies including the life jackets. If you are ever boating on these lakes and you find you are short of life jackets or don’t have the proper sizes for your passengers, (all sizes are provided), you are invited to borrow one from the Kid’s Don’t Float life jacket loaner boxes. This is a really great program and we hope you will remember “Kids Don’t Float”!! Ongoing Projects supported by ECLCC • ECLCC plans to continue to fund and provide club member labor for the “sticks in the water” projects, as winter ice conditions permit and trees become available. A number of locations have been identified on the Upper Eau Claire Lake as suitable sites, and new shoreline locations are needed for future “sticks” projects on other area lakes. Contact Scott Toshner at the DNR office in Brule if you have a shoreline site that could be used for a “sticks in the water” habitat. • Maintain and fund the Barnes rifle and archery range located off County Road N. The heavily used range requires regular clean up and target repairs, work done by ECLCC members throughout the year. The ECLCC provides financing for the materials needed for range upkeep.
• Maintain loon-nesting platforms on area lakes. This year we had a successful hatch on the Upper Eau Claire Lake plat form.
• Place and remove the shallow water warning buoys on the Middle Eau Claire Lake.
• Assist with the cost of swimming lessons when classes are offered.
• Maintain and monitor Smokey Bear Safety / Fire Danger signs located on town roads. Please remember that burning permits are required. NOTE: It is important to have your written and signed annual burning permit available while burn ing and follow all restrictions listed on both sides of the permit. You can also call 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876) for Daily Restrictions or visit this DNR Web site for all burning permit information. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ForestFire/
• Donate to events and organizations in line with the club’s mission. Visit the Drummond library to check out some of the nature/conservation related books and materials purchased with ECLCC donations. This year, 2 trail cameras were pur chased for patrons’ use. Check out one of these cameras to see what wildlife visits you at night.
• Support students seeking post-secondary education in conservation-related fields by providing a $500 scholarship.
If you utilize the pontoon trailer rental, please note that we have raised the rental rate:$25 for 4 hours and $50 for 8 hours. These fees cover the costs of parts and the person hired to maintain the trailers. The trailers are stored at the Webb Realty Office on Hwy N in Barnes, across from the Trading Post. If you have any questions relative to trailer rental, call Greg Martin, 795-2015. Rental fees can be paid by placing the money in the slot provided at the Webb Realty Office or at the Trading Post. If you damage a trailer, we ask that you estimate what the repairs might cost and make an additional donation to cover those repairs. Also, please let Greg Martin know of repairs that need to be made. With your help we can keep the fees for pontoon trailers as low as possible. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Educator Feature - Solon Springs School District’s Teacher Support Staff, Outdoor Educator Julie Fromm in her own words… Submitted by The Barnes Blog Staff
(Editor’s note: We are all aware school districts have had to become more creative in meeting the budgetary needs of the district and students. District administrators, boards, and the educators have taken steps to cut their budgets, realign class offerings and still include mandated state additions often unfunded. Despite these challenges, we begin a series of how educators have implemented some creative teaching in the curriculum and offered their students learning to enhance their specific learning styles and encourage active participation)
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What motivated you to become a teacher/support person to serve students in the local school district? (An experience, favorite educator/support staff who influenced you, a calling, etc)
Ever since I was young, the outdoors was calling. It is my favorite place to be...a peaceful place to explore, learn, and think. Joining the staff at Solon Springs School District opened up an opportunity to share my love of the outdoors with students. We live in an amazingly diverse area, and it is wonderful to open other’s eyes to it.
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What are some innovations, programs, etc., that are in the programming, your classroom, etc because of your influence or work to start?
Although we live, work, and play in the north woods of Wisconsin, I am amazed that many children have never spent time in the woods, hiked the North Country Trail, gone ice fishing, or planted a garden. These are some of the opportunities we decided to share with students in Solon Springs. The 7th/8th grade Outdoor Education classes built a wonderful hiking trail on school property this past year. Each spring elementary classes hike and explore a different, local section of the North Country Trail. February brings the chance to get students out ice fishing on Lake St. Croix. Thanks to a grant from Whole Kids Foundation, we were able to build and plant a school garden. Once a week, we focus on the outdoors in our after school program.
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What victories have you seen as a result of your efforts/team that has made a difference to student/s?
I think students enjoy the opportunity to get outside. They do spend the majority of their days inside, so any chance to get out and breathe fresh air, feel the sun on their face and wind in their hair is a bonus. When I hear that kids have gone home and brought their parents back to hike the trail, or tried to grow something at home, or told their parents about a wild flower they learned, I consider that a victory. Anytime a student takes what they learned home and shares it with others, I think that’s the key.
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Describe some of the challenges you’ve faced with students, funding resources, etc.
Surprisingly, the largest challenge is finding time in the day to get outside. It is quite simple to walk out the door and learn, but it is tough to figure out how to fit this curriculum in with all of the other academic subjects. The Wisconsin Green Schools Network (WGSN) has been supportive in providing time and tools for our school trail and garden. The garden project fell under a grant received from the Whole Kids Foundation. Funding can be a challenge. It does not come easy. A person must go out and look for it, but money is there if you are willing to apply for grants. Some of the best and most meaningful projects are free, however.
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If you had a magic wand, what would you bring into the educational system that would improve the education of the students, (within district, CESA, State)?
If I had a magic wand, I would want to individualize learning for each and every student. All children are different. Certain styles are optimal for some, but not others. Each student is special and deserves individual treatment. I love being part of the connection with the outdoors. It is a natural way to learn for many. Everyone experiences some stress, including children. I believe being active outdoors definitely helps to relieve this issue.
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What do you want every parent, grandparent, caregiver to know about education for their child? What kind of support do you want from those same people to help make education for children to prosper.
I would like every guardian to know teachers care very much about bestowing students with the knowledge and experience they need to be successful in the future. A teacher is a special type of person who touches the life of each student and strives to teach children not only academics, but also how to function effectively in whatever situation (Continued on p. 11)
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Local Church Directory
If you would like your church added to our directory of worship services available in our area, please email us at christie@thebarnesblog.com with your church information. St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Country Peace Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran Chapel
Gordon First Presbyterian
Brule Presbyterian Church
Living Hope Community Church
Solon Springs First Presbyterian
Lake Nebagamon First Presbyterian
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Barnes Community Church
Cable Congregational United Church of Christ
Father Gerald Willger 13645 County Highway M, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3855 (Cable) 715634-2867 (Hayward) E-mail: haystjoe@centurytel.net Worship Time: 8:30 am Sundays 8:00 am confession Rev Richard Blood 14465 S. Antoine Circle, Gordon, WI 54838 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Email: pioneerparish@centurytel.net Worship Service: 9:00am
Rev Richard Blood 9243 E. Evergreen Solon Springs, WI 54873 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Email: pioneerparish@centurytel.net Worship Service: 10:30am
Phil Markel, Pastor 13713 W Thannum Fire Lane Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-934-5000 Home: 715634-0506 E-mail: pandkmarkel@gmail.com Website: www.calvarynorthwoods.com Worship Service: 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Sunday
First Lutheran Church
10680 Main St, Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-634-2141 Website: http://www.firstlutheranhaywardwi. org Worship Service:8:15am
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Rev Richard Blood 4694 S. County Rd. A Superior, WI 54880 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Email: pioneerparish@centurytel.net or pioneerparishoffice@gmail.com Worship Service: 11:00am
Reverend Brian Weber 13520 Spruce Street, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3417 / Cell: 517- 6144236 E-mail: pastor.weber@hotmail.com Worship Time: 8:00am Sunday
Rev Richard Blood 5810 S. Country Rd. H Brule, WI 54820 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Email: pioneerparish@centurytel.net Worship Service: 9:15am
43170 Highway 63, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3712 E-mail: church@hope4cable.com Website: www.hopeforcable.com Worship Time: 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Worship
Fr. Andrew Ricci Pastor, Fr. Adam Laski Parochial Vicar 11648 E Cty Rd B Lake Nebagamon, WI Office 715-374-3570 Email: stanthonyln@gmail.com Mass Times: Sunday 11:00am, Thursday 8:30am
Rev Richard Blood 6880 S. 1st Avenue West Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson (Lay Preacher) 715-790-1863 Email: pioneerparish@centurytel.net Worship Service: 8:00am Reverend Jon Hartman, Pastor 3200 County Rd. N Barnes, WI 54873 Church Office: 715 795 2195 E-mail: bcc1@cheqnet.net Website: www.BarnesCommunityChurch.com Worship time Adult Bible Study 9 a.m., Sunday Worship service 10:30 a.m. (1st Sunday of the month is Communion) 2nd Sunday Hymn sing 10:15 a.m
Hayward Wesleyan Church
Mark Wilson, Senior Pastor 10655 Nyman Ave, Hayward, WI 54843 Church Office: 715- 634-4613 Email: mark@haywardwesleyan.org Website: www.haywardwesleyan.org/ Worship time 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Reverend Philip Milam 13445 County Highway M, Cable, WI 54821 Church office: 715-798-3066 Home: 262-4700736 E-mail: pastorphil15@outlook.com Website: www.cableucc.org Worship Service: 10:00am Sunday
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor Mark D. Triplett 10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843 Church office: (715) 634-2260 E-mail: Pastor@TrinityLutheranChurchHayward.org Website: www.trinitylutheranchurchhayward. org/home Worship Service: 9:30am Sunday
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Pastor’s Corner - Is God Really Interested in Me? Submitted by Pastor Phil Markel of Calvary Baptist Church in Hayward, WI
The Bible tells us that God is interested in “...fowls of the air...” (Matthew 6:26), and “...the lilies of the field,” (Matthew 6:28). The Lord who created these things (Genesis 1:1), and is sustaining His Creation (Colossians 1:1617) is definitely interested in YOU. You may feel insignificant and unwanted, but God the Father wants you to be His child. In fact, the Lord is SO concerned about you, that every hair on your head is numbered (See Matthew 10:30). Now for some folks, that may not be much of a problem, but nonetheless, God is concerned about each and every one of us. One bible verse that expresses God’s concern and interest for you is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” When God speaks of “..the world...”, that includes YOU! This verse is speaking of ALL mankind. God loves YOU! In fact, He loves you so much that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to die on Calvary’s Cross for your sin. Jesus Christ was nailed to the Cross and paid the penalty demanded by God the Father for sin. The moment you receive (for believing is receiving) Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, you will have everlasting life. When you receive Jesus Christ into your heart, that means you will escape eternal ruin (perish) and become one of God’s children (John 1:12). Yes, God is interested in you. Please ask Him to save you, then you’ll have the joy of salvation and a friend that “sticketh closer than a brother.” Pastor Phil Markel is the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Hayward , WI. 13713 W. Thannum Fire Lane, Hayward, WI. Service times on Sunday are Sunday School at 9:00am and Worship service at 10:00am. Children’s church is available for children ages 4-10, and nursery for children ages 0-3. If you have a need, or are looking for a church home, we would love to have you visit our church. If you have any questions about the Lord Jesus Christ, or our church, please feel free to call 715-934-5000.
(Continued from p. 9) They are dealt. It is imperative to connect what’s happening at school to life at home. Question what is being read, how homework is going, what is being taught. Encourage your student to ask questions. We are all responsible for our own education.
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Sum up what your personal philosophy regarding education in order to achieve the highest goals for each student you serve.
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I think children need to be comfortable to learn. They need to feel accepted and important. Students also need to be challenged. Set the bar high, and expect students’ to reach it. I am usually more impressed with the outcome of challenging tasks versus simple ones. Lastly, giving children the opportunity to connect the dots outside of school walls is crucial for learning to come full circle.
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What would you want readers to know about teaching, school curriculum, challenges, or any other topic close to your heart.
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There is an outdoor deficit in school curriculum. I would like to challenge teachers to take their studies outside. Taking a classroom out the door engages the mind and connects learning to the bigger picture. Education is nothing without experience. There is a disconnect with nature and once this gap closes, our society will begin to live sustainably.
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BAHA: A History of Mail in Barnes Submitted by the Barnes Area Historical Museum Board
As you enter the BAHA Museum, on your left by the registration desk and guest book is an old wooden post office front. It was in the Town Hall for a while so is a familiar sight to some of us but how many understand its role in early mail service in Barnes? There were two other early post offices in Barnes: George S. Barnes had one named Annita in his store beginning in 1909. George’s son Horace was the carrier who brought mail three times a week from Iron River. George Barnes died in 1921 and presumably the post office closed about then. There was also a post office in the small homesteading community of Bingo in the northern part of the town. That community dwindled due to drought in the 1930s and burned in 1936. Beatrix Howard was a retired milliner from Chicago and France who retired to Barnes for her health and to be near her brother, Mr Fletcher, who lived on Idlewild Lake. She was distinctive in appearance, with a hunched back and limp from a previous carriage accident. Mrs Howard lived on Lake Road, about a half mile west of what’s now Hwy 27. Her home later became Hilltop, a small convenience store then a supper club. There she kept goats for milk and had the “Fresh Air” post office. Fresh Air mail operated until 1936. Mail was delivered three times a week from Gordon and outgoing mail was picked up at the same time. Of course, many town residents wanted mail delivery to their homes and Mrs Howard assisted the town chairman with negotiations. Gordon didn’t want to expand the existing route beyond their single delivery to the border of Barnes (near the current Y-Go-By). Drummond was approached but the postmaster there didn’t want to add a route for Barnes. Solon Springs postmaster Nicholas Lucius Jr. was more receptive and established a “Star Route” which means that the mail was delivered by a private contractor who bid for the opportunity and had some choices in transportation and delivery schedules. At first, mail was delivered three times a week. Eventually (1940s?) daily mail service was added in the summer months, and then throughout the year. In 1970, Star Routes were renamed to HCR (Home Carrier Routes). Barnes still gets mail through Solon Springs but we now have regular delivery with 2 mail carriers. For some time, the Drummond Bank acted as a Postal Substation but that closed this spring due to low usage. Next to the Fresh Air post box in the BAHA museum are some examples of envelopes bearing the Fresh Air postmark and some correspondence including a letter which references the proposed new mail routes. Following Labor Day, the BAHA museum will be open only on Saturdays 10:00 – 3:00. We also have a new Mystery Item for you to guess; you can see a picture with this article. Come to the museum to see it in person and leave your guess in a jar to win a small prize. We’ll reveal the answer in a future column. BAHA recently hosted a very successful seminar in which students from the University of Wisconsin helped people transfer photographs, VCR tapes, cassette tapes, and various other older media into digital format (on USB drives). We’ll be scheduling another one soon so take some time to gather together your materials and watch for the new date, hopefully in October. BAHA welcomes donations and loans of items with historic significance. Please bring them to the museum during our work days on Tuesday mornings 9:00 - noon, or come over and discuss them with us. We will no longer accept rummage items as we’re not planning any further yard sales. The museum will host a book signing on Saturday, September 10 during our normal hours of 10:00-3:00. Barnes resident James Hardy will sign copies of his young adult mystery novel “Death in the Forest” which is set in voyageur times. We welcome new volunteers to help staff the museum. We have written instructions for our 2 1/2 hour shifts and will make sure to assign new volunteers with experienced ones. Contact Paula Greenspan 715-795-2936. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Natural Connections - Packing for a Trip
Submitted by Emily M Stone Naturalist/Educator at the Cable Natural History Museum Mind racing, I drove through the crisp, clear, late-summer sunshine. I knew that red maples flamed in the swamps and the ditches were golden with sunflowers and senescing bracken ferns. I didn’t notice them. All morning I’d been darting around the house like crazy, packing for a trip to the Boundary Waters. Now, I was on my way into town for one last round of forgotten things. Suddenly, a flash of black and white snapped me into the present. A medium-sized bird with long, pointed wings and a short, compact body darted above the road. One white stripe across each dark wrist flashed as it dove and swooped erratically. Soon a second, a third, and several more acrobatic birds appeared in the clear, blue airspace above trees, homes, and the Namekagon River. The diet of common nighthawks consists almost entirely of flying insects. There’s a good reason that their fall migration has started just when I’m embarking on a wilderness expedition. As the bugs die off, canoe camping becomes more pleasant, and the nighthawks must move on. In addition, nighthawks (and humans) are unable to go into torpor on chilly nights, so must carefully avoid temperatures too cold for their respective down coverings. Just as the shortening days and crisp nights trigger nighthawks and other birds to start their migrations, this weather triggers my itch to launch a canoe onto some wild chain of lakes. I love preparing for canoe trips in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota. I weigh out the portions of dried pea soup mix (4 oz. per person), measure out the macaroni noodles (1 cup per person), and thoughtfully pack a little bottle of hand sanitizer in the bag with each roll of toilet paper. Once I’m on trail, a few handfuls of late-ripening raspberries or blueberries, or a steaming cup of sweet gale tea will supplement the dried foods. Nighthawks use a similar strategy. Like most birds, they build up stores of fat to fuel their trip, but they also stop and snack on local foods along the way. Their beaks look tiny, and hardly protrude beyond their heads, but open into cavernous mouths, well-suited to scooping insects up mid-air during their buoyant, spurtive flight. Nighthawks are attracted to clouds of insects that gather around streetlights at dawn and dusk, but seem to hunt by sight and can’t forage after dark. Only because of migration did I get to see this flock in broad daylight, and so close to the ground. For several days I’d been making my own spurtive flights up and down the stairs, to the kitchen, my bedroom, and back to the basement, rounding up gear and checking the list twice. Seeing these birds gave me some much-needed perspective. While my trip will only last four days and cover 400 miles driving plus 20 miles paddling, nighthawks have one of the longest migration routes of all North American birds. From northern Canada, they travel 2,000-6,000 miles south to their winter range in Argentina. I’ve started to look forward to seeing their migration as I’m coming or going from a wilderness trip. Last year at about this time we saw clouds of nighthawks migrating along Lake Superior as we drove back from Grand Marais. This year, the migration watchers at Hawk Ridge in Duluth already counted 4,140 nighthawks on August 14, and 2,020 more on August 15! These birds will arrive on their wintering grounds in October, spend a few months, and by the end of February, they’ll head north again. Nighthawks are one of the latest arriving spring migrants, due again to their intolerance of cold and need for flying insects. Last June, students on the Wisconsin Master Naturalist course spotted a nesting nighthawk during our banding expedition in the Moquah Barrens. The bird flushed, or we never would have seen it. Two speckled eggs in a scrape—no nest—lay revealed on the barren, recently-burned earth. Mama sat nearby, camouflaged perfectly as she perched along a branch surrounded by ferns. Just 50 days after hatching, those chicks must be full grown and ready to take their first trip south. Tomorrow morning at dawn, a van full of wilderness travelers will head north. In the gray morning light, we’ll be crossing paths with flocks of nighthawks flying south. Safe travels to all. Special Note: Emily’s book, Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature through Science and Your Senses is here! Order your copy at http://cablemuseum.org/natural-connections-book/. For over 45 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable, WI! Our new phenology exhibit: “Nature’s Calendar: Signs of the Seasons” is now open. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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New book reveals surprising facts about your neighbors - Discover fascinating secrets about the Northwoods wildlife, plants, and geology all around us with local author and naturalist, Emily M. Stone. The Cable Natural History Museum and Green Darner Media are thrilled to announce the release of a new book about Northwoods nature. Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature through Science and Your Senses contains stories about the smell of rain, cheating ants, photosynthesizing salamanders, and more. The award-winning author, Emily M. Stone delves deeply into the surprising science behind our Northwoods neighbors, and then emerges with a more complex understanding of their beauty. While this book contains many of your familiar friends, through Stone’s research and unique perspective, you will discover something new on every page and around every bend in the trail. In a fun twist, each chapter in Natural Connections begins with a whimsical line drawing created by a child or adult volunteer. A community of over 45 individuals, from five-year-olds to professional artists, contributed their talent to this project. “This book will enrich the life of anyone who lives in the Northwoods. I expect to go back to it many times, and every time, to be surprised while learning something more.” —John Bates, naturalist and author of seven books on the Northwoods “Emily Stone’s writing reminds those of us who have read him (and taught about him) of Aldo Leopold. How wonderful for all of us to have your fresh and new observations following in that great tradition.” —Bob Jacobel, professor of physics and environmental studies, St. Olaf College
Emily M. Stone is a naturalist by birth, training, profession, and passion. Her childhood spent as a “mud and water daughter” in northeast Iowa led to a degree in outdoor education from Northland College and a Field Naturalist Masters from the University of Vermont. As the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum in Cable, Wisconsin, Stone writes a weekly “Natural Connections” column published in more than a dozen local and regional newspapers. The best of those columns now comprise the chapters of her first book. She recently earned three Excellence in Craft awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America for her writing. Several upcoming events will help celebrate the Natural Connections book. The main event is a book launch party at the Cable Natural History Museum on Saturday, September 24. At 2:30 p.m. the child and adult volunteers who illustrated the book will receive recognition. At 3:30 p.m., Stone will give a book reading. Refreshments will be served. In addition, Stone will present a talk based on her book at the Madeline Island Museum in LaPointe, WI, on August 31. Redbery Books in Cable, WI, is hosting a book signing on September 17. Stone will be signing books at Northland College’s Fall Festival on September 23. Natural Connections books are $18.96 each, and can be purchased at the Cable Natural History Museum or http://cablemuseum. org/natural-connections-book. Due to the generosity of underwriters and donors, all proceeds from the book will support children’s nature education at the Cable Natural History Museum. For More information about Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature through Science and Your Senses, please visit www.cablemuseum.com or contact The Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or emily@cablemuseum.org/
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Teachers Making a Difference - A Lifelong Impact Submitted by Maralene Strom
(In keeping with the theme of this months blog, I share with you some thoughts of a teacher in high school who continues to impact me today. I graduated from Northwestern HS, Maple in 1964. During the 70’s I was elected to the school board as the first woman seated and remained for 10 years resigning for a change in my life. Both of my children graduated from the school as well.) I remember my elder sister, seven years my senior, talking about her English teacher, Miss Tarter. She also coached forensics. What I remember was my sister telling my mother Miss Tarter expected high performance from her students and could be very stern. So when I entered my freshman year, I was quite nervous knowing Miss Tarter would become my English teacher. Since my sister achieved “A’s” in her class, I was hoping I could do the same. Yes, Miss Tarter’s demeanor seemed stern with high expectations from her students. Papers were to be turned in following a strict protocol. The excuse you forgot something in your locker or at home would result in a very stern frown with pursed lips and the words, “you know better than that to come unprepared to class.” As the months passed, it was evident Miss Tarter really had a soft heart. She never rejected a student’s need for help. There were classes when she shared her experiences like a living history book. One of the assignments I will never forget was to write a paper after reading a biography or autobiographical book. To this day, this assignment sticks to me. I read Anne Franks Diary. The impact of that book later led me to continue to write research papers on the Third Reich and the impact of that regime on the world well into my college career. As I wrote the paper, I found myself in tears at times at the horrors of the time. Other times I was angry and I’d even have nightmares about it. At the same time, I marveled at the articulate courageous girl who was about the same age as I. In the paper, I wrote how the story was affecting me emotionally, and quoted Frank’s wisdom about the times and people as she still saw humanity with compassion. At the same time, I questioned “would I have been so courageous as she had been or seen some kind of hope.” My mother was a nurse at St Mary’s ICU unit during that time. One of her friends was a survivor from one of the death camps. She would visit us, and I shared with her I was writing the paper and she pulled up her sleeve and showed me her tattoo ID number from her incarceration in the camp. She was among the prisoners who was released by allied troops. I shared her information in my paper. When Miss Tarter handed back our papers, she asked me to remain behind when class dismissed. My first reaction was, “oh no, did I blow the assignment?” However, Miss Tarter told me something I will never forget. “Maralene, your paper is excellent in all the forms expected. What I want to tell you today, is NEVER forget what you learned from Anne Frank’s book. Remember all the emotions you experienced in writing this paper. See people you meet, good or bad and see them through the eyes you experienced through Anne’s eyes. I don’t know where your life will lead you, but make sure you remember not to hate. And then she said, “I’ve seen too much hate in my lifetime, remember to see somewhere is the glimmer of God in every soul.” She was also my forensics coach and I was fortunate enough to go to state and get gold medals. Yet, they are not what really mattered. I learned to speak before groups and in my adulthood I’ve been able to speak and sing in groups of 20 to 500. I always credit Miss Tarter for giving me the foundation of being able to see through the eyes of others and to share messages about diversity, recovering from loss, connecting businesses across cultures, and most of all to
“Look for the glimmer of God in every soul.”
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Town of Barnes Bulletin Board
Submitted by Judy Bourassa Town of Barnes Clerk/ Treasurer
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The Town of Barnes Offices will be closed Labor Day, September 5th. There will be a Regular Town Board Meeting on the Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30pm Find Town Notices, Meeting Agendas and Minutes at polling locations around Barnes - Locations include Chippewa Valley Bank, Town Hall and the website
Town Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - Noon No Afternoon Hours 3360 County Hwy N, Barnes WI, 54873
Barnes Transfer Site and Recycling Center
Hours: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 8:00am-2:00pm (April 1st - October 31st)
The transfer site is located just east of lake rd on cty hwy N in Barnes. Questions, please call 715-795-2244 Fees: $2.00/Each Standard Kitchen Bag (13gal) $3.00 for Each Large Bag (approx. 33gal) Recyclables are FREE to drop off Note: All Batteries are Now Being Accepted Payment: Cash and Check are Accepted
For questions, please contact the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer, Judy Bourassa, at 715-795-2782 during Town Office Hours.
Local Book Groups/Clubs Courtesy of www.redbery.com
The below groups meet at Redbery Books, downtown Cable, unless otherwise noted. T.H.U.R.S. (The Highly Unusual Reader Society) book club meets the second Thursday each month at 3:00 p.m. Word of Mouth book club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Chapter & Verse, a book club for adults who enjoy children’s literature, meets the third Wednesday each month at 5:00 p.m. Men’s Book Discussion group meets at 6:30 p.m., usually a Friday in the Rivers Eatery. Check the event calendar for exact date, time and location. Get a Clue book club, a collaborative effort between Redbery Books and the Forest Lodge Library, meets quarterly on the first Tuesday of the quarter. 1001 Books selects from books in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, an eclectic selection of critical essays, beautiful illustrations, and detailed quotes. 1001 Books does not meet at Redbery Books and is not accepting new members. Memoirs & Biographies Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 10AM. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Traveling Perspectives Submitted by Paula Greenspan
Here in northern Wisconsin, we tend to think of cars and trucks as our main option for travel. I’ve enjoyed experiencing various other forms of getting around even when they’re slower or less comfortable. In many places, only the fairly wealthy people have cars. Most middle-class people have a motorbike, and most of those are small ones – what we’d consider a motor scooter. When that’s the transportation for your whole family, it’s not surprising that I’ve often seen motorbikes loaded with 3 or 4 people or even more. Young children stand in front of the driver, passengers squeeze on behind, and babies are carried on people’s backs. For those who can’t afford an automobile taxi, you may find a motorbike to take you where you’d like to go. I suggest you negotiate with the driver first or you may find that the price is more than you wanted to pay. And etiquette says that you can’t negotiate after services are received! You must trust your luck, though, on the driving skills. I’ve never seen special licenses for them. And some have helmets for the passengers while others don’t. On one hilly ride, my young driver was going along quite sedately when we were passed by 2 speeding girls on their own motorbikes. I guess testosterone or male pride kicked in because he suddenly became quite the daredevil including narrowly missing a chicken who was trying to cross the road. I was happy to be wearing a helmet that day, just in case! In many towns and cities, there’s another type of motorbike taxi. They go by many names depending on the country or locale, including tuktuk, auto rickshaw, and bajai. They can be a sidecar attached to a motorbike or a small 3-wheeled vehicle with motorbike steering and engine. Again, I strongly recommend agreeing on the price first. The good news is that they’re usually licensed. The cautionary advice says that the testing may not be very rigorous. If you’re the nervous sort, well, hmmm. Perhaps you should stay away from local transportation and pay for a more expensive car taxi. Another common option is a small van which stops to pick up new passengers whenever someone waves it down. In various countries, they may be called bemo, microlet, angkot, song-taew, mini bus, or other names. They may have loud music blasting, and they may get very crowded as the driver picks up more and more people. The seats are usually very hard but they’re almost always both cheap and entertaining. I’ve ridden with people carrying pets and small livestock, and people with large shopping bags. In some places, bicycle-powered rickshaws, aka pedicabs or becaks, are common. They’re quite a bumpy ride but a great option if caught out in a rainstorm or feeling ill but needing to get somewhere. The drivers are unlikely to speak English but do know their way around their neighborhoods very well and may act as informal information posts and security guards. I think the most interesting becak ride I’ve had was with a very large friend carrying a caged snake. The three of us were squeezed in tightly and the driver was quite confused. It’s also great to rent or own a bicycle. No license is needed and you can choose your route independently. My favorite was a tandem bicycle that I shared with a friend and co-worker. I was too short to reach the pedals in the front so he always got to steer but we had great fun exploring. I’ve covered quite a few options and haven’t mentioned larger buses, planes and other air travel, trains,various types of boats, or riding on elephants. Although I’ve done those and more, I’ll save discussing them for another day. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Barnes Calendar of Events
Submitted by Barnes Town Clerk/Treasurer Sept. 3
VFW Post 8329 Splatter Board .22 SHOOT Noon at VFW Hall. Food & Beverages available. Smoking Pavilion. VFW & Auxiliary: 715-795-2271
Sept. 3 VFW Post 8329 Auxillary Bake Sale 10:00am until gone - inside VFW Hall. Auxiliary: 715-795-2271 Sept. 5 Labor Day Holiday – Town Offices Closed. Sept. 5 Barnes Lions Club Meeting at 6:00pm at Maki’s Restau rant. Lions Club: 715-795-2047
Cable Natural History Museum (Cable, WI) Phone: 715-798-3890 Sunday/Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00 Website: www.cablemuseum.org Address: 13470 County Hwy M Forest Lodge Library (Cable, WI) Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 6:00 Phone: 715-798-3189 Friday:10:00 - 5:00 Website: www.cable.wislib.org/ Saturday: 10:00 - 3:00 Address: 13450 County Hwy M Sunday: Closed Drummond Public Library (Drummond, WI) Sunday/Monday: Closed Phone: 715-739-6290 Tues/Wed/Fri: 10:00 - 5:00 Website: www.drummond.wislib.org/ Thursday: 10:00 - 6:00 Address: 14990 Superior Street Saturday: 9:00 - 1:00
Sept. 7 Friends of Jesus Group 4:00pm at Barnes Community Church, K-grade 6, check the church website for details Sept. 10 Annual Ladies Salad Luncheon Noon at Barnes Commu nity Church: 715-795-2195 Sept. 10 PPOA Firewise Chipping Day. For information call 715-795- 2542 Sept. 12 Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes Area Board Meeting 1:30-3:30 pm. Location: Barnes Town Hall Sept. 14 Friends of Jesus Group 4:00pm at Barnes Community Church, K-grade 6, check the church website for details Sept. 15 Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA) meeting 9am at New Museum BAHA: 715-795-3065 Sept. 17 VFW Post 8329 Raffle Noon at VFW Hall. Door prizes every ½ hour, Raffle Drawing at 3pm. Food & beverages available. Smoking Pavilion. VFW: 715-795-2271 Sept. 19 Eau Claire Lales Conservation Club (ECLCC) 7pm at VFW Post. ECLCC: 715-795-2389 Sept. 19 Potowatomi Facilities Close for the Season PPOA: 715-795- 2542 Sept. 20 Gordon Barnes Garden Club 1:30pm at Barnes Town Hall: Call 715-795-2004 Sept. 20 Regular Town Board Meeting 6:30pm at Barnes Town Hall: 715-795-2782 Sept. 21 Friends of Jesus Group 4:00pm at Barnes Community Church, K-grade 6, check the church website for details Sept. 24 Sept. 24
PPOA Board Of Directors Meeting 9am in the Wanigan. PPOA: 715-795-2542 Fall Harvest Music Fest 7pm at Barnes Community Church: 715-795-2195 (check church website)
Sept. 27 VFW Post 8329 6pm at VFW Hall. VFW: 715-795-2271 Sept. 27 VFW Post 8329 Auxillary 6pm at VFW Hall. Auxiliary: 715-795-2271 Sept. 28 Friends of Jesus Group 4:00pm at Barnes Community Church, K-grade 6, check the church website for details
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News from Redbery Books - September 2016
Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff and Maureen Palmer, Owner of Redberry Books in Cable, WI
There are lots of exciting things happening in September at Redbery Books, your local independent bookstore located in downtown Cable! James Campbell, author of Braving It: A Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey Into the Alaskan Wild, will be at Redbery Books and Rivers Eatery on Saturday, September 10, at 5:00 pm. Campbell, along with his daughter Aidan, will give a multimedia presentation of their journey to the far reaches of Alaska, as told in their gripping memoir. “Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to only a handful of people, is a harsh and lonely place. So when James Campbell’s cousin Heimo Korth asked him to spend a summer building a cabin in the rugged Interior, Campbell hesitated about inviting his fifteen-year-old daughter, Aidan, to join him: Would she be able to withstand clouds of mosquitoes, the threat of grizzlies, bathing in an ice-cold river, and hours of grueling labor peeling and hauling logs? But once there, Aidan embraced the wild. At turns poignant and humorous, “Braving It” is an ode to America’s disappearing wilderness and a profound meditation on what it means for a child to grow up and a parent to finally, fully let go.” Campbell is also the author of The Final Frontiersman and The Ghost Mountain Boys. Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum, will sign copies of her new book Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature Through Science and Your Senses on Saturday, September 17 at Redbery Books. “At the heart of this book is Emily’s passion for sharing her discoveries with both kids and adults. Join her on a hike, paddle, or ski, and you’ll soon be captivated by her animated style and knack for turning any old thing into a shining bit of stardust. In stories about the smell of rain, cheating ants, photosynthesizing salamanders, and more, she delves deeply into the surprising science behind our Northwoods neighbors, and then emerges with a more complex understanding of their beauty. Themes like adaptations, symbiotic relationships, the cycles of nature, and the fluidness of life and death float through every chapter. While this book contains many of your familiar friends, through Emily’s research and unique perspective, you will discover something new on every page and around every bend in the trail.” – from the Cable Natural History Museum website September 23 & 24 is Fall Fest in Cable. Redbery Books will host local author Jim Brakken on Saturday, September 23 at 10am. Brakken will sign copies of his new book The Annotated Early Life Among the Indians: The 1892 Memoir of Benjamin Armstrong a firsthand portrayal of 19th century Ojibwe life and Armstrong’s valiant service to his Native friends. “When the U.S. government reneged on promises of food and supplies agreed upon in the Treaty of 1842, over 400 of Chief Buffalo’s people perished from starvation,” said Brakken. “On the verge of war over these U. S. treaty violations, Armstrong interceded, taking Chief Buffalo, Chief O-sho-ga, and four other Ojibwe men to Washington to meet with President Millard Fillmore. They left La Pointe by canoe in June 1852, and returned with the president’s promise of government cooperation and a new treaty, thus avoiding a devastating war. Armstrong was rewarded by the chiefs with his choice of one square mile of land. He chose what is now downtown Duluth and Park Point.” Brakken adds his own written commentary and notes that offer context and clarification to Armstrong’s memoir. Because only a few original copies of Armstrong’s book remain intact, this annotated edition promises to secure the future availability of his life story.”
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Hot Spots and Allergies - Even Pets Aren’t Immune. Submitted by Monica Brilla, DVM of Northland Veterinary Services in Iron River, WI
For many dogs summertime means romping through the woods with wild abandon and taking refreshing swims in the lake. For some dogs however, summertime brings itchy skin and paws, ear infections and what are commonly known as “hot spots” which are moist skin infections that spread quickly. Most of these problems are caused by seasonal allergies to the different trees, grasses and weeds in our area. Dogs can also be allergic to ingredients in their food and even house dust mites. Figuring out what is causing the chronic, recurrent medical conditions takes time and effort but is well worth the relief to your dog. It is recommended to allergy test your dog during or right after their worst seasonal reaction. These results will be the best reflection of all of their environmental allergies. After determining what your dog is allergic to, customized immunotherapy can be started to desensitize the pet just as is done with people. There are both oral drops that need to be given daily or injectable forms that can eventually be given periodically based on the pet’s response. Immunotherapy takes time to start working so expect that it may not be fully effective until next year’s allergies roll around. While waiting for the allergy test results and the immunotherapy to start working there are medical options for controlling the allergy symptoms. Recent research showed that histamine which plays a large role in human allergic responses plays a very small role for dogs and cats. That makes sense to many of us that have tried to use antihistamines for our pets and found they worked only a little or not at all. While doing this research, a new medication, Apoquel, that interrupts the allergy response in dogs was developed and has proven to work extremely well. It starts to work 30 minutes after being given and has no effect on future allergy testing. The only downside of this new medication is the cost. (Continued on p. 22) Volume 8 Issue 9 September. 1,2016
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(Continued from p. 21) We still have our old standbys for managing allergy symptoms. Prednisone, a steroidal anti-inflammatory, is inexpensive but has the potential for significant side effects. It needs to have the dosage tapered over time and will interfere with allergy test results, so the pet has to be off of it for at least 6 weeks before allergy testing which is not always easy to do. Another veterinary only product, Atopica, can also be used but needs to be started several weeks before the allergies start to be effective. It can also be expensive for larger dogs and have some potential side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea but does not interfere with allergy testing while on the medication. Since there is no highly accurate test for food allergies, a hypoallergenic diet trial must be conducted. This means feeding your dog a food made up of protein and carbohydrates they have never eaten before such as duck or salmon and potato or pea. I, personally, have seen dogs already allergic to chicken, lamb and rice so just because the food says it is “grain free” doesn’t mean that your dog won’t be allergic to it. During this diet trial, which should last at least 4-6 weeks and maybe as much as 8-12 weeks, also be sure to not give any other treats or medications that may have ingredients that need to be eliminated. For a small percentage of dogs, a hydrolyzed diet may need to be utilized. Hydrolyzed diets have had the proteins biochemically broken down into smaller units so the body doesn’t react to them. Your veterinarian is your best source of information and guidance for the management of your pet’s allergy symptoms. Nothing makes us feel better than helping your pet feel better.
Maralene C Strom Creations Pre Order of New Book is Now Available Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff
Maralene C Strom Creations announced that the latest photo book is available for pre order beginning September 1, 2016. In her second book, “Messages from Nature”, Maralene, once again, takes the viewer on a serene journey through gorgeous landscapes, sprawling views, and the breath taking beauty in nature that surrounds us all, should we only stop to look. Both of Maralene’s photo books, “Mt Shasta Reflections: Wisdom from t he Voice of the Mountain” and “Messages from Nature” are $45 each. To order your copy, please contact Maralene Strom at 715-579-9768 or via email at mcsbiz@aol.com. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Lake Superior Tutoring Center for Dyslexic Children and Adults Hosts Annual Picnic and Share Success Stories Submitted by The Barnes Blog Staff
Families and supporters of the Lake Superior Tutoring Center gathered Aug 4th for their annual picnic to enjoy good food and share student success stories. All the food was generously donated by Subway, Rustic Roost, O’Brien’s C-Store and Iron River Foods. The mission of the Lake Superior Tutoring Center for Dyslexic Children and Adults, Inc. is to educate the communities in Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas Counties about dyslexia and actively seek out, evaluate and provide a scientifically proven, research based reading and spelling program to the individuals who need it. Lake Superior Tutoring Center is committed to increasing awareness of what dyslexia is and how it may present so that it can be recognized as the gift that it is and not a disability as commonly perceived. People with dyslexia will benefit from increased awareness by not being categorized as having problems learning but instead being recognized for the strengths they bring to their communities and work places. Our second objective is to work with the area school districts to create early intervention programs that help identify those children who may have trouble learning to read due to dyslexia in Kindergarten, first and second grade with a highly reliable and accurate assessment. Our third objective is to identify both adults and children who are experiencing difficulty in reading, writing and spelling, again due to dyslexia.. These services are provided at no charge. For more information contact: Lake Superior Tutoring Center For Dyslexic Children and Adults 8560 Topper Road, Iron River, WI 54847, (715) 292-8777, Let us know you are calling about the Lake Superior Tutoring Center. info@lakesuperiortutoring.org Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Ask a Master Gardener…September Native Plants of the Month Blazing Star (Liatris ) Submitted by Marianne Mueller, Master Gardener, M&M Greenhouse, Barnes, WI.
Eight species of Blazing Star grow well in our area. Members of this perennial plant family will grow from one to five feet tall with about a two foot spread, depending on the species. The central stem is fairly stout, with numerous ridges along the length, and usually covered with scattered white hairs. The grass-like leaves near the base of the plant are up to 10” long, but only about ½” wide. The leaves become shorter and narrower as they ascend the stem. With smooth edges and a prominent central vein, there are quite a few of them alternating around the stem. The undersides of the leaf and the central stem often have a whitish appearance. Blazing Star blooms in late summer through fall with a flower spike nearly half the height of the plant. A spike of rose-purple, cylindrical, stalkless, densely crowded flower heads make up the inflorescence. Stamens and styles protrude from the purple tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance. Each flower head is about ¼- ½” across, made up of 5-10 individual small flowers. Blazing star preferred growing conditions run the gamut of full sun to part shade, moist loamy to dry rocky soil, depending on the variety. Liatris is pretty much pest and problemfree, drought and deer resistant. The flowers are pollinated by long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers. Bee visitors include honeybees, bumblebees, Little Carpenter bees, Miner bees, and large Leaf-Cutting bees. Butterfly guests will include Monarch, Painted Ladies, Silver-spotted skippers, Swallowtails, Whites, Sulfurs, and others. Liatris flowers are at home in wildflower meadow plantings next to black-eyed Susans and coreopsis as well as in cottage gardens, where they will delight butterflies. Their hardiness and low maintenance also make them a welcome addition to a rock garden where they can mingle with baby’s breath, Shasta daisy, Prairie Smoke and dianthus. Plant Blazing star in the garden where you can surprise visitors with its tall flower spikes and where you can easily see the butterflies that will frequent the flowers. Its unusual characteristic of blooming from the top down makes the blazing star an excellent choice in fresh-cut flower arrangements. By merely pruning the top dead flowers, fresh flowers are just a snip away. Crafters will appreciate adding dried Liatris to wreaths and garlands: Harvest the flowers at the peak of blooming, strip off the leaves and stems, and hang the flowers upside down in a dry room. Blazing Star may not offer fragrance, but they will satisfy three of your other senses: the purple blooms will provide an exclamation point in the garden, your ears will be buzzing with the sounds of happy bees, and your fingers won’t be able to resist rifling through the late summer blooms! Finally, a note for those of you who read last month’s article: although I couldn’t find a definitive USDA zone for last month’s plant, Blue Sage, Arlyn has had this plant in his Cable garden for six-plus years, and it has performed beautifully for him. So, I guess that my uncertainty has been put to rest – it’s going in! Marianne Mueller, Master Gardener, M&M Greenhouse, Barnes, WI. Please continue to send your questions to alston@cheqnet.net. Please reference “MG” or “Master Gardener” in the subject line to insure that the junk mail filter doesn’t swallow it up! We will get to all your questions in future issues.
Winter Lions Club September Fest The Winter Lions Club will be holding their annual September Fest on Saturday, September 17th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at the Wanigan in Winter, WI. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, or $25.00 at the door. Join local vendors and businesses alike! Get a taste of the area with music, local food, beer, and wine tasting. Call 715-2663851 for ticket purchase. Everyone is welcome. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
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Spiced Pear and Cranberry Cobbler
Courtesy of www.midwestliving.com Ingredients: 6 medium pears, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped (6 cups) 1 16 oz can whole cranberry sauce 1 cup fresh cranberries or 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (reserved) 1/4 cup cold butter, cut up 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons half-and-half, light cream, milk or pear nectar Whipping cream, half-and-half, light cream or vanilla ice cream Directions: Filling: 1. In a large bowl, combine pears, cran berry sauce, cranberries, brown sugar and the 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2. Transfer filling to a 2- or 2-1/2- quart casserole. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Biscuit Topping 1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, baking powder and 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until pieces are pea-size. 4. In a small bowl, combine egg, pump kin and half-and-half. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture stirring until just combined. 5. Remove casserole dish from oven. Spoon the topping into 8 mounds on top of the hot pear mixture. 6. Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center of the biscuit topping comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes. Serve warm with whipping cream. Volume 8 Issue 9 September 1, 2016
Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts
Greek Salad Pita Pockets with Grilled Chicken
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, peeled, flattened 1 medium onion, chopped 3 oz thinly sliced pancetta, chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 large bunch broccoli rabe (also called rapini; generous 1 pound), stems sliced 1/2 inch thick, tops cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup water 1 8.8-oz package dried pappardelle pasta (any pasta will work) 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus additional for serving 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Ingredients: 1lb. chicken breast cutlets Juice of 1/2 lemon (2 tbsp.) 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp. dried oregano 3 small garlic cloves, minced, divided kosher salt Black peppe 1 cucumber, seeded, quartered, and thinly sliced 1/2 pt. yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise (3/4 cup) 1/2 pt. red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise (3/4 cup) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into half moons (3/4 cup) 1/2 c. crumbled feta 1/4 c. chopped fresh mint (or parsley_ 1/4 c. pitted Kalamata olives, halved 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 whole-wheat pitas, halved and lightly toasted
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Directions: 1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, Discard garlic. 2. Add onion, pancetta, and fennel seeds to skillet; sautĂŠ until onion is tender and pancetta begins to brown, 3. Add dried crushed red pepper,then broccoli rabe stems. Cook to soften slightly, stirring occasionally. 4. Stir in broccoli rabe tops, sprinkle with salt, and 1 cup water. Cover and cook until stems and tops are tender, Season with salt and pepper. 5. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still Al Dente Drain pasta, reserving 1 C cooking liquid. 6. Add pasta to skillet with broccoli rabe and stir over low heat to com bine, addreserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if neces sary. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 cup cheese. Season to taste 7. Transfer to shallow bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve, passing ad ditional cheese separately. www.thebarnesblog.com
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Directions: 1. Place chicken cutlets in a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, and 2 cloves garlic. 2. Pour mixture over chicken cutlets and let marinate 10 minutes. 3. Heat grill pan over high heat. Remove cutlets from marinade and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, Let rest, slice 4. In a large bowl, toss cucumber, toma toes, red onion, feta, and mint 5. In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar and remaining garlic clove. 6. Slowly add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in steady stream, whisking constantly. 7. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to combine. 8. Stuff each pita pocket half with grilled chicken and top with Greek salad. Page 25
Advice for Future Leaders Submitted by Bob Burg, International bestselling author, and motivational speaker
Recently, for a magazine article on leadership, I was asked for my top three pieces of advice to future leaders: The first was to understand that Dale Carnegie totally had it right 80 years ago when he wrote in his classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People, that “Ultimately, people do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” So, if you are casting a vision to which you want others to commit, you must first commit to them; not as cogs on the way to you accomplishing your goals, but to helping them to accomplish their goals. Align your vision with their wants, needs, desires, and values. Create an environment for them to grow. Practice giving leadership. Secondly, to realize that earning trust will always be your most valuable personal asset. And, you do that by the way you commit to others genuinely and authentically. One way to accomplish this is by keeping your word, building others at every opportunity, standing for what is right, and always acting congruently with those values. As Simon Sinek says in his fantastic book, Leaders Eat Last, “Trust evolves once we have enough evidence to satisfy our brain that a person or an organization is, indeed, an honest {entity}.” Last, but certainly not least, it’s embracing the fact that leadership is never about the technology — it’s always about the people. As Geoff Colvin discussed in his terrific book, Humans Are Underrated, the more advanced technology gets and the more that machines can do that humans cannot, the more important elements such as empathy, team-building, collaboration, and interpersonal relationships (you know, those “human things”) will become. Those are our thoughts. Now, what are YOUR big three (or two, or even just one)? What advice would you give to future leaders in order to help ease their path?
Joyce Friermood Obituary (Submitted by Julie A. Sarkauskas on behalf of the Friermood family)
Joyce Elaine Friermood, age 82, of Barnes, Wisconsin, passed away May 11 , 2016at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Joyce is survived by two daughters: Shirley (Gaylon) Heise of Lake Tomahawk and Julie Sarkauskas of Barnes, four sons: Gary (Julia) Friermood of Cable; Rick Friermood of Cable; Jack (Heidi) Friermood of Dickinson, ND; Bill (Tammy) Friermood of Running Springs, CA; son-in-law Steve Roesler (Debbie) of Chippewa Falls; and 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Oleta Dusek and Arlene Flack, and a brother, Elmer White. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Debbie Roesler, and siblings; Harold White, Chet White, Joseph White, Earl White, Larry White, and Robert White. A Memorial Gathering was held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Barnes VFW Hall. Honorary Pallbearers were sons Gary Friermood, Rick Friermood, Jack Friermood, Bill Friermood, and sons-in-law Gaylon Heise and Steve Roesler. Our sincere thank you for the thoughts and prayers shared by everyone. Special thanks to all those wonderful friends who helped us, from assisting with the smallest of tasks to providing food and running errands. Mom would have given each of you a smile and a hug, the kind that could only come from her. She was the BEST mom grandma and great grandma, and she will be forever missed by us all. The Family of Joyce Friermood
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Garage Sales Advertise your Garage Sale in the Barnes Blog!
Community Events Art Events September 3 -4 - Blue Moon Art Tour
Only $15.00/Column inch. Ad Runs monthly Contact: christie@thebarnesblog .com
Now - Labor Day - Gallery on Main St.
GARAGE SALE -
MATURE LUNCH BRUNCH MONDAY - THURSDAY
Teddy Bears, Vintage High Chair, Stamping Supplies, Kelty & Camp Trails Backpacks, Yamaha Speakers, Snowshoes, and much more! 11666 Beauregard Lake Rd, Solon Springs. September 2,3,4 9:00am - ? all three days
Autos For Sale 2000 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER MUST SEE! Leather Interior. New Tires. Runs Great. Excellent Condition. No Rust. $2500.00. 715-795-2718 or 218-491-0042
The Bayfield County Aging and Disability Services, along with the Barnes Town Hall, invites everyone to join the Mature Lunch Bunch, for the lunch served Monday thru Thursday at noon at the Barnes Town Hall 3360 County Highway N. in Barnes. Suggested donation for the meal for those over 60 is $2.50. Others interested in joining us for lunch can purchase a meal for $5.05. Sign up at the meal site when you come or call Dana at 715/ 795-2495 by 1:00 pm the day before the meal.
Barnes Craft Club Meeting
Meeting Announcements Red Hat Ladies Join the Red Hat Ladies at Windsor’s in Barnes, on September 21, 2016 at noon.
Barnes Book Club Monday September 26, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. at the library in the Barnes Community Church, we will discuss The Wright Brothers by the Pulitzer Prize winning historian David McCullough. Books are available at the Hayward library, ask for the Barnes Book Club selection. Wilbur and Orville started with bicycles and ended with the first airplane, and McCullough tells us the complete story. Anyone interested in participating in a readers theater Comedy Night in October in Barnes, please call 715-816-0250. Material to be presented will be provided.
1979 FORD PLOW TRUCK 1979 Ford w/ front & rear plows, ¾ ton, 4 speed, 4WD, crew cab, new tires, brakes, 400HP rebuilt motor, 166,000. Excellent runner, good hill climber. $2000 OBO. 218-491-0042
Our numbers are growing. The dates for September and October have changed a little. We will meet on the following dates: September 19th and 26th October 17th and 24th
Monday September 22nd at 9:30am at the Barnes Community Church
1978 DODGE 100 RAM 1978 Dodge 100 Ram Truck, full size box. $300 Call 218-491-0042
After that we’ll meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month. Meetings are held at the Barnes Town Hall at 1:30pm.
Area Food Shelf Dates
Boats For Sale
Please contact Judy Wilcox @ 715-7953247 with any questions.
GET ON THE LAKE TODAY! 1978 High Rider Twin Hull, 75HP Johnson Motor. New seats, floor, carpet. Swivel seats in bow, stern for fishing. $800 OBO Call 218-491-0042 1968 CRESTLINER 1968 18ft Crestliner, 105HP Chrysler motor --$600 OBO Call 218-491-0042
Camping Gear For Sale TRUCK BED CAMPER Full size camper for full size pick-up bed, $800 OBO, Call 218-491-0042
Blue Moon Art Tour Correction
In the August edition the email address for Reg Behrends of Blue Moon Pottery was printed incorrectly. He may be contacted at bluemoon@cheqnet.net.
Add your community event in The Barnes Blog!
Contact Christie Carlson to place your ad 715-798-3572
All area residents and visitors are welcome.
Ruby’s Pantry will be in Hayward from 5:30 - 7:00pm on September 15th. Food shares are available for a $20.00. For info about Ruby’s Pantry and location please visit www.rubyspantry.org/ Cable Food Shelf September 22, 2016 11:00am - 6:00pm Cable Professional Bldg./ Corner of Hwy 63 & Spruce St. Barnes Food Shelf September 14, 2016 9:00am - 11:00am Barnes Community Church 3200 Highway N in Barnes
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