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Julie Friermood’s Lens Recognizes Nature’s Details Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff
Log Cabin - Photograph by Julie Friermood of Country Roads Photocards and Photography
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entered the driveway noticing Julie Friermood working in her backyard. She greeted me at the gate with a warm “welcome to my studio”. The large backyard stretched behind her home sloping into a small valley bordered with forest. A large fenced in wild flower garden with some vegetables hosted butterflies, bees, and a variety of insects busily going from blossom to blossom nourishing themselves with nectar while pollinating. I discovered her studio attracted a variety of wild animals from small furry nut gatherers to deer, bear, raccoons, and other wildlife. Birds of every variety graced the trees and feeders. Yes, a perfect setting for this retired driver’s physical education teacher to full-time photographer with the eye of a trained observer of details.
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riermood has been a photographer since a child. She purchased her first 126 film camera when she was a young Girl Scout in grade school. She earned the money to purchase it doing various tasks for others. Then she moved up to a 110 film camera. This began her fledgling love for the camera and photography during the 1960 – 70’s. As technology improved, she purchased her first 35mm camera in the 1980’s. She has every camera she’s every owned. Today, of course, her equipment is high tech digital.
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he discovered her photography was admired by family, friends, and even strangers, and began displaying her photography in various venues from county fairs to garage sales. She found people would pay for her, so began creating photo cards and began to sell in the area around Cable WI.
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hough she loved photography, her career led her into teaching. For 30 years she taught in the Drummond School District in physical and drivers education as well as in other school districts. Her camera never was far from her free time between work and family. It was in 2006, when she was sharing with her family about her photography, the question was asked, “when are you going to make it a business?”
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hat bit of wise encouragement and recognition of her photography skill and value led to the creation of Country Roads Photocards and Photography. She says, “it’s creation is based on her late sister-inlaw Debbie’s love for John Denver’s music and song, ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’”.
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Albino Deer Courtesy of Country Roads Photocards and Photography
n her home studio, her photos are well organized and displayed. Friermood feels the northern area of Wisconsin gives her the perfect “outdoor studio” to capture the country roads, landscapes, wildlife, and even pieces of history in old barns, farmhouses, and relics left unused. She shares she and her husband enjoy riding the back roads and among her favorite photo subjects are historical finds. She says, “I also enjoy capturing those special moments in life for someone to cherish.” And even while her husband enjoys a day of hunting, she too enjoys the hunt for those perfect photos she shoots with her camera.
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hile viewing her photographs she commented feeling her years as an educator in physical and driver’s education has contributed to her meticulous detail orientation as a photographer. She explained she learned to be consciously aware, at all times, of her surroundings as a focused driver and teaching young drivers. She recognizes how important it is for drivers to be aware of surroundings, sudden changes in environment, and the details that could impact a driver’s attention or distraction. Yet, this awareness has proven to be the very asset to her ability taking photos for a viewer to see what would have been unseen before.
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riermood shares, “One my rewarding moments was receiving a state award in a Facebook contest sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion online photo contest for a photo taken at a dear friend’s service.”
“There are times you’re going to miss that “award winning” pic-
ture because sometimes you’re just in awe when something catches your eye and you just have to stand and watch it,” she said. Julie says, “In my opinion, I feel every picture I take has a story and I enjoy being able to share the story or history of a moment or location that’s been captured with customers.”
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ulie knows it takes a lot of photos to get that photo with “wonderful results, surprises or disappointments.” Yet, skills are developed through “practice, being patient, and becoming a student once again through studying and observation.” Her gift of photography reaches many who wish to have a window of the outdoors on their walls to enjoy.
Julie Friermood - Country Roads Photocards and Photography
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he invites you to bring the beauty, detail and colors of nature surrounding us here in Northern Wisconsin through the products available. Visit Julie Friermood’s Country Roads Photocards and Photography to purchase through her studio, local craft fairs, area businesses and via www.crphotocards.com and Facebook. Email: crp@cheqnet.net Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
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A Note from the Editor - October 2016 Wow, I can hardly believe this is our 10th edition! What an adventure as we have moved forward to bring the area a publication featuring businesses, organizations, and people who make a difference in the communities they serve. In this issue, one of our feature stories is Julie Friermood, a talented photographer who a mere 10 years ago started her own photography business Country Roads Photocards & Photography. While she lives in Cable, WI, her studio expands across NW Wisconsin with subjects ranging from wildlife, relics and old buildings, and making memories for individuals and families at special events. Her story is one of seeing the details of the area through the lens of her camera. Sometimes we think to find ethnic based dinners out we have to go to the big city. However, this month you will discover Brule, WI has been the location of an authentic Italian restaurant the Round Up North, owned by Linda and Joe Scaccia. This story is fascinating one - how an Italian restaurant with Chicago roots finds its way to NW Wisconsin coming full circle because of Linda’s connection to own family in Oulu Wisconsin. We also covered the Down to Earth Gordon MacQuarrie Tour led by Dave Thorson. His article is really a great piece of history about MacQuarrie who started his journalism career in Superior, later writing outdoor pieces as a regular columnist for Milwaukee Journal and other outdoor publications. His love for NW Wisconsin and the sites he integrated into his books from around Barnes waterways & forests really put the area on the map. He made his summer home on the Middle Eau Claire Lake. Added to that story is the stop made at the Barnes Area Historical Museum to see not only the MacQuarrie Room, but the museum. Dan Small, host of Outdoor Wisconsin for Milwaukee Public Television and his crew filmed part of the tour at the museum interviewing the volunteers who hosted the tour group’s visit. You will find our regular columns, community notes and more in this month’s edition. As many of you are aware, November’s Issue will be published under our new banner, Forests & Lakes Monthly. It is a decision that was not easy to come to, however, we found for us to serve our readers and advertisers we needed to appeal to the coverage area with an inclusive banner. We won’t be changing our content nor our mission to serve the area. Our goal is to provide businesses, organizations and communities with a vehicle to promote their services to the area and to the many seasonal visitors. We know visitors are looking for opportunities to enjoy lodging, restaurants, unique stores featuring local artists and writers, services, and historical sites.
As always, we ask for you to let us know about events, business news, interesting stories of local residents or history. We also want to feature some of YOUR favorite recipes in our recipe column. So for November, we would like to see some favorite Thanksgiving or ethnic based recipes your family and friends enjoy at this time of year. Enjoy, Maralene Strom, Editor mcsbiz@aol.com or 715-579-9768 “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
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...In this issue... Julie Friermood Country Roads Photocards and Photography p. 1-2 Editor’s Note p.3 Tech Talk p. 4 Car Care with Sparky p. 6 Town of Barnes Regional/Town Info p. 8
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Pastor’s Corner p. 10
Traveling Perspectives p. 17
Gordon MacQuarrie Tour p. 25
Beyond What I See Exhibit p. 10
Art Events & Local Book Clubs p. 18 - 19
Classifieds p. 26
Natural Connections with Emily Stone p. 13
Featured Educator Jennifer Vik p. 21-22
BAHA News p. 14
Round Up North Feature p. 23
Embracing Life’s Changes p. 15-16
Ask a Master Gardener p. 24
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Tech Talk - October 2016 Bitcoin - Is it Real Money? Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Business and Technology Manager at Norvado
Anyone who has ever been a victim of “Ransomware” is familiar with the use of Bitcoin as the currency of choice to pay the “ransom.” It is easy to understand why, Bitcoin as a currency is virtually untraceable. In other words, it is a lot like paying for something in cash except that Bitcoin is not real money, it is digital or “virtual” currency. Kind of cool or kind of scary depending on how you look at it. Bitcoin was first envisioned by a person calling themselves, Wei Dai back in 1998. At that time, it was called “cryptocurrency”. It was not until 2009 when the concept was finally proven and the first standards were written, that the term bitcoin came about. (bitcoin.org) “Interesting history lesson but, how does it work?” I am glad you asked! The Bitcoin network uses something called the “BlockChain” ledger to keep it secure and make it work. The Block-Chain is a ledger much like the ledger used in accounting only it is digital. It keeps track of each Bitcoin transaction ever processed, this allows each Bitcoin users computer look at the ledger and validate the transaction. Each transaction is validated by digital signatures that correspond to the address of the person requesting the bitcoin. So… are you confused yet? Remember the old term “cryptocurrency?” Crypto means hidden or secret. If it was simple, it would not be valuable at all. Suffice it to say, Bitcoin does work as a currency for making purchases online and it is becoming more and more popular and not just with the criminal element. It is virtual, and you cannot touch it but you can purchase it, at the time of this writing, 1 bitcoin is worth just over $600.00 on the Bitcoin price index. If you would like to learn more about bitcoins and the economics behind the concept take a look at www.bitcoin.org Amazing and somewhat scary but a very interesting digital currency. Dr. Leo Carlson is the Business and Technology Manager at Norvado. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern St. Paul in MN and Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. You can find more of Dr. Carlson’s information at www.linkedin.com/in/leocarlson
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Car Care with Sparky - Customer’s Bill of Rights Submitted by Bill Kokan. Bill is the owner of Bill’s Garage in Drummond, WI
This month, we’ll be discussing what the customers should expect from the shop owners. 1. First and foremost, is respect, no matter who you are or how much money you have. Everyone is entitled to respect. 2. A willingness to help out when the customer needs it most - even after hours or on a Sunday - is very important. 3. The shop should be clean and organized and your car should be as clean as when it came in and not smell like smoke. 4. If you were promised a completion time, every effort should be made to adhere to that time table. It doesn’t always work that way, so the shop owner should at least call and let you know if there is a delay. 5. The shop owner should know what his mechanics are capable of working on and not let his people get in over their heads and start practicing on your car. In all fairness however, it’s really hard to keep up with the ever changing technology of today’s cars, no matter how many classes you go to. 6. All warranties on parts or labor should be adhered to without complaint - No if’s, and’s, or but’s. 7. Now we get to the hardest part, an estimate of what it’s going to cost to fix your car. Sometimes, it is straight forward and easy, and sometimes it is almost impossible and the shop owner should know when not to make a guess. 8. The shop owner should be willing to give a good explanation of what was done and why, without being condescending. 9. Last, but not least, give the customer a pretty good calendar, some time in November or December. In the service industry, the customer is everything. Thanks, and Drive Safely, 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.”
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Regional Poetry Reading October 16th Submitted by Diana Randolph and CHARAC
The public is invited to attend a poetry reading on Sunday, October 16, 2:00 p.m. at Art Market 63, located one mile south of Cable. Regional poets published in the 2017 Wisconsin Poets’ (Desk) Calendar will share their works. The poets who were invited to read are Dale Chelsey – Ashland Naomi Cochran –Hayward Jan Chronister –Maple John Leighton – Hayward Peggy Trojan – Brule Susan Niemela Vollmer – Rice Lake Deborah Rasmussen – Duluth Andree Gravely – Minocqua. Prior to the featured poets, audience members will be invited to read one or two poems. Calendars and books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served after the readings. This event is sponsored by the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council. For information, contact Diana Randolph at 715-798-3619.
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Town of Barnes Bulletin Board
Submitted by Judy Bourassa Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer
Dates to Note: • Open Book session scheduled on Monday, October 10th, from 3:00 - 7:00pm • There will be a Regular Town Board Meeting on the Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30pm • Budget meetings will be held every Thursday in October at 4:00pm at the Town Office. • Find Town Notices, Meeting Agendas and Minutes at polling locations around Barnes - Locations include Chippewa Valley Bank, Town Hall and the website • Board of Review is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th beginning at noon Voting Information: • In-person absentee voting begins September 19th thru November 4th from 8:00am - noon, Monday thru Friday in the town office • The General Election is Tuesday, November 8th. Tax Information: Property tax bills will be going out soon, so if you have had a name change or change of address now is the time to get your tax bill updated to your current information. It’s easy to take care of by contacting the Real Property Lister/Tax Deed office at the Bayfield County courthouse at 715-373-6132 or you can email Lynn Divine at ldivine@bayfieldcounty.org or Perry Shuga at pshuga@bayfieldcounty.org. They will give you fast, efficient service! Town Office Hours and Location: Monday - Friday 8:00am - Noon No Afternoon Hours 3360 County Hwy N, Barnes WI, 54873 For questions, please contact the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer, Judy Bourassa, at 715-795-2782 during Office Hours.
Barnes Transfer Site and Recycling Center
Hours: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 8:00am2:00pm (April 1st - October 31st) The transfer site is located just east of lake rd on hwy N in Barnes. Questions - 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
Calling all UFO Crafters (Un-Finished Objects)! There will be meeting October 17th and 24th at the Barnes Town Hall at 1:30pm. Beginning in November UFO Crafters will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. The group is open to any/all crafts and needlework including card making. Contact Judy Wilcox @ 715-795-3247 or Judywilcox@ cheqnet.net with questions. Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
A Note from Town of Barnes Chairperson Tom Krob Submitted by Town of Barnes Chairman Tom Krob • • •
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The Town Board has agreed once again to host the Vatten Paddlar canoe/kayak race in 2017. The date will be Saturday July 8th. The Tourism Committee hopes to add a race for electric powered craft/vessels. Bob Lang, the Road and Property Foreman has resigned and his last day will by September 29th. Bob has done a lot in the last several years to make the town roads safer for our residents and visitors. The Town Board members wish him the best of luck in the future. If you are interested in working for the Town of Barnes road crew, please check the town website for more information. The Board of Review and Open Book are being held late this year due to the total reevaluation by the Assessor. The date for the Open Book is Monday, October 10th from 3 to 7 p.m. , and the Board of Review on Saturday, October 29th from noon to 2pm.
Barnes Calendar of Events
Submitted by Barnes Town Clerk/Treasurer Oct. 3: Barnes Lions Club Meeting at 6:00pm at Maki’s Oct. 10: Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes Area Board Meeting 1:30-3:30 pm. Location: Barnes Town Hall
Oct. 17: Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club (ECLCC) meeting at 7:00pm at VFW Post. ECLCC: 715-795-2389
Oct. 18: Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm Barnes Town Hall Oct. 20: Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA) Annual Meeting & Breakfast 9am with regular meeting to follow. Oct. 25: VFW Post 8329 6pm at VFW Hall. VFW: 715-795-2271 Oct 25: VFW Post 8329 Auxilliary meeting at 6:00pm at VFW Hall. Oct. 29: Halloween Party 9:00pm - ?? at the Cabin Store
Town of Barnes Constable Report Submitted by Constable O’Keefe
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Deer Hit on Hwy 27: Driver Contacted Sheriff from home(1)
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Trespass Complaint: Bear hunting dogs running through private property (1)
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Firearm Complaint: Property owner target shooting safely on his own 12 Acres of land (1)
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September Barnes Road Report Submitted by Bob Lang Road and Property Foreman
We have had a number of accomplishments during the last month. Wallman Road is coming along nicely. We raised the road in numerous places to eliminate all of the swales and soften the angles of the hills. We should be done graveling the road by the end of this week, and then it will get a few finishing touches as time allows. We put a four inch lift of gravel on Pine Chip Drive in Potawatomi last month. We had eight trucks hauling and did the majority of it in one day. It was quite a bit of work to orchestrate, but it went smoothly. I spent a day with a FEMA project specialist and toured the damage from the July 11th storm. We cataloged the sites and started the paperwork. Hopefully we will get that wrapped up in the next few weeks. Most of our damage will be funded by the FEMA program. The Outlet Bay bridge washout is resolved and the road is back open. Chuck Jerome of Jerome Excavating was able to build an incredible retaining wall with extremely large boulders. He also designed in a spill way that will allow the water coming off of the road to find its way to the bottom of the hill. This will prevent future damage from heavy rains. Chuck also placed larger boulders at the entrance to the new culvert in Mulligan Creek on Pease Road. Although the road didn’t wash out, there was significant damage around the entrance of the culvert. The larger rock should prevent that erosion during future rain events. Scott Construction chip sealed over a mile and a half of Island Lake Road and almost two miles of Kelly Lake Road. Both of these roads were crack sealed and flex patched where needed prior to the chip sealing. This should extend the life to these roads for quite a few years.
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We have been working on Sweet Lake Road when time allows. I hope to complete the stumping on that road this week and get the road shaped and ready for gravel next week.
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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 - No Snake Oil
Submitted by Pastor Jon Hartman. Pastor Jon Hartman is the Pastor at the Barnes Community Church in Barnes, WI
Snake oil salesmen were common in the early days of our country. They went around to communities of all sizes selling Snake Oil Liniment, which they claimed was “good for whatever ails you.” I believe strongly in prayer, yet I think that we sometimes treat prayer as a kind of snake oil for the soul in times of depression or grief. It is easy for us to try to help someone going through severe challenges by just telling them to pray diligently so they will feel better, yet the act of prayer in and of itself as spiritual or psychological snake oil is not our answer when in need. True help comes not in our personal action of praying, but in the One we pray to Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). The real answer for our deepest grief or loss is Jesus, who in His love, died, rose, and continues now to pray for us. Our ultimate rest, comfort, and hope are in Him. Our own prayer is important, not as a spiritual snake oil, but because it is one way to Jesus. And not only do we find Jesus in prayer, but also in worship, Bible reading, and relationships with other Christians. No spiritual snake oil is needed. Our true remedy is the One who says to each of us, “Come to me.”
Beyond What I See Exhibit Opens Thursday, October 13th at the Drummond Public Library Submitted by Mimi Crandall and the Drummond Public Library
The first formal exhibition of intensely mystical images drawn by artist Elizabeth Windett begins with an opening celebration Thursday, October 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Drummond Public Library. Beyond What I See is an installation of over 30 realistic and abstract works in graphite, charcoal, colored pen and pencil. Beyond What I See opens Thursday, October 13 at the Drummond Public Library The Drummond Public Library is hosting the first formal exhibition of the very intensely mystical images drawn by artist Elizabeth Windett beginning with an opening celebration Thursday, October 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Beyond What I see is an installation of over 30 works in graphite, charcoal, colored pen and pencil. Windett brings into sharp focus the complex and sometime contradictory emotions she sees in the photo images or from abstract reflections she has selected to draw. These are not simple sketches, but rather studies that make seductive visual statements. Artist Windett will explain the sharp and critical focus and process she brings to each of her drawings during the presentation at 4:30 p.m. on October 13. Windett was born 28 years ago in Rockford, IL, then grew up in southeast Wisconsin. She has been drawing since she was 3 or 4, but did not begin to realize she had a special talent for graphite & charcoal portraits until high school age. She was drawn into a photo of Kurt Cobain that was printed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of his death, She studied the photo of the rock legend and created her own image from it. The drawing was very successful. Since then, her focus has been to draw black and white images.. She moved to Ashland, Wisconsin to attend Northland College ten years ago. Her intention was to study mathematics and astrophysics. Halfway through college, she changed her direction 360 degrees and majored in eastern religious studies with a philosophy minor. Liz Windett’s approach to new encounters of both the feelings within herself and experiences in the external world is a much more intense and deliberate method than most of us follow. She carefully studies the new event. Windett explained that she suspects that this very conscious study enhances her ability to (Continued on p. 11) Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
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mimic, through drawing, what she perceives in a photo or during her own meditation. She chooses to reproduce images from a photo that arrest her interest through sheer beauty or maybe peculiar composition. Liz has expanded her artistic voice using micron pens, markers, and watercolor pencils in abstract work that draws from her mindful reflections during meditation. In order to describe her sense of purpose while drawing from a photo or meditative reflection, Windett offered an example to help clarify the depth of intent when she studies a new experience: Liz reported,” I have hand-transcribed the Bhagavad Gita 14 times and counting; I do this because the text and its true meaning are so sublimely subtle and beyond comprehension, that the way I feel I can most closely taste it (without meditating, of course!) is through the act of reproducing it with my own hands. I rewrite a text that has already been written and I draw images already captured by a photographer. In the process, I become totally engulfed by what captures my attention. It is my goal to bring the viewer into this same realm where I operate all day, humbled and stupefied by the beauty that saturates every single moment from birth to death. “ “It is my own loneliness here in this overwhelming state which compels me to create art and to draw others into this awareness with me,” said Windett. “ I’m excited and open myself up to a very vulnerable state while displaying my art publicly. What’s most important to me is to share my perception of the world; it is my own religion.” Visit the Drummond Public Library to view this exhibition of powerful and dramatic images that demand our attention on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays until 6:00p.m. and Saturday 9:00am to 1:00p.m. The exhibit will be on display through January 5, 2017. For more information, please call 715-739-6290.
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Natural Connections - Water Smartweed
Submitted by Emily M Stone Naturalist/Educator at the Cable Natural History Museum I heard a lovely quote recently, from French philosopher Albert Camus. He wrote: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” It seems to be a fair sentiment as golden leaves brighten cool, damp days. But fall has plenty of real flowers to brighten its days, too. In particular, I’ve been noticing a dark, stagnant pool just filled with hot pink flowers that rise above the glossy reflections of scarlet maple leaves. It’s on my way to work, so I’ve stopped a couple times with my camera when the evening light slants onto the scene with a particularly warm glow. The flowers belong to a wetland plant called water smartweed, Persicaria amphibia. Its genus name, Persicaria, refers to peaches, and was bestowed because the oblong shape of its leaves resembles those of a peach tree. Amphibia is an even more telling part of its name. Amphibious, of course, means living in both land and water. Most plants choose one or the other and specialize. Water smart weed is so canny that it can change form to thrive in either habitat. Currently, all the smartweed plants I’ve noticed when stopping to admire my roadside pool are fully aquatic. They have oblong leaves with blunt tips that float on the surface, and short, thimble-shaped clusters of shocking-pink flowers that rise above the water on smooth stems. I’m not surprised to see the aquatic form, since this particular pool rises and falls with rain events, and this summer we’ve had record precipitation. In some years, I’ve noticed this pool go almost completely dry by the end of summer. It makes sense, then, that a plant that can thrive in either a full wetland or mud would be successful here. Its success isn’t limited to Wisconsin; water smartweed is widely distributed across the country. The first time I encountered water smartweed, my graduate school botany class was tramping along the shore of Lake Champlain in Vermont. There, on the edge of the muck just barely accessible without rubber boots, we found the plant’s terrestrial form. The thick patch of smartweed stood a few feet tall on gangly stems with hairy, wavy-edged, sharp-pointed leaves and long, slender flower spikes. I never would have guessed that the floating plants in my pool and that gangly patch in the mud were the same species (for many years they did have different names), but modern botany has exposed their shape-shifting secret. My definition of adaptation is “something a living thing has or does that helps it survive in its habitat.” Water smartweed adapts to both its habitats. You may think that this makes it “smart,” and it would be logical to assume that’s the source of its common name. The truth is much funnier. According to the U.S. Forest Service’s plant of the week website, “the term smartweed is thought to be a more sanitized version of the original word “arsmart” for the use of the plant in medieval times to relieve itching and swelling of the human posterior.” This hot pink flower has many ways to brighten your day… Many groups of humans throughout its wide range have found the roots, stems and leaves of water smartweed useful for medicine and its seeds useful as food. Waterfowl, marsh birds, song birds, and upland game birds also eat the seeds. In addition to those common uses, scientists have even discovered that smartweed accumulates trace amounts of gold. Perhaps that’s why these striking flowers shine so brightly in the slanting rays of the shortening days of fall. Oh, Albert…I’ve changed my mind. Autumn doesn’t need to be a “second spring.” It has treasures all its own. 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.
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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, the first room or hallway is dedicated to a traditional activity for these north woods – fishing! But there’s more to our exhibits than meets the eye so here are some behind-the- scenes fish stories. The Malo Musky was a world record-sized fish caught in the Middle Eau Claire Lake but not successfully registered. It’s currently on display at Dunrovin east of Hayward but we hope to eventually get a replica in the BAHA museum. In the meantime, we have pictures and information put together by member Kurt Kuhlman. Fred Barnes rode along with his father to see that musky just after it was caught; he remembers that it was very bloody and slimy. It must have put Malo Musky caught in Middle Eau Claire Lake up quite a fight, and perhaps been clubbed or gaffed in the struggle. Another community member says his impression of the fish was that it looked like a fat, round sausage with fins. Recently we received a new donation from Ted Caiazza of the largest walleye ever caught in Pickerel Lake. The mount was left behind with the cabin he purchased and was in poor condition. Again, locals say that there’s a story behind that catch: the children had been playing by the lake when they came running into the cabin saying there was a huge fish in the shallows. When adults went to check, this walleye was there. It had swallowed another smaller walleye but the fins had caught in its throat and it could neither finish swallowing nor spit it out. It was netted and mounted but without its fatal prey. We think it would have made a great display to have both but it’s fun just to know the tale. While researching captions, we wanted to know about early fish stocking in Barnes. The DNR shares their records online back to 1972. Scott Toshner at the DNR was very helpful and shared the paper records they have on hand but more complete records had been done away with so he connected us with Dennis Pratt, a retired biologist from Superior who had found older log books at the Wisconsin Historical Society and photographed all the pages for Bayfield and nearby counties. They kindly shared those with us, allowing us to verify the Largest Walleye Caught in Pickerel Lake Courtesy of information for our display as well as keeping them available in our archives Ted Caiazza for anyone wanting to do research. A local man remembers his father fetching the fish fingerlings in a milk can from the train shipments, and perhaps others remember participating in early stocking efforts also. Contact us if you have stories about that. Congratulations to the winners of this summer’s mystery item guessing contest. The correct answer is a milking stool and the winner (randomly drawn from the correct answers) is Rose Deignan-Culver. The other winner, chosen by seniors at the senior meal site, is Dal Lawryak who guessed that it was a turtle cleaning station. Other interesting answers ranged from the very literal (a carved piece of wood) to the fantastic (a witch’s hat mold). Several answers were popular enough to be guessed by many people like an old ring-toss game, a traffic cone, or a hide stretcher. Our current mystery item isn’t a contest but a request for help because we’re not sure what it is. If you know, please help us out. The Pre-Christmas Sale (holiday items) will be on Saturday, October 15 at the BAHA Storage Building on Lake Road, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Start your shopping early in the season and get some good bargains! 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. The BAHA museum will be open Saturdays 10-3 through October 15. After that, it’s by appointment: contact Florence 715-795-2145 or Paula 715-795-2936. Mystery Item - What is this?
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Embracing Life’s Changes Submitted by Maralene Strom
Mt. Shasta Courtesy of MC Strom Photography
Have you ever really noticed how transitional nature and our lives are in the course of days, months, and years? As I write this piece, the calendar declares it is officially “Fall”. Of course, those of us living in the northern regions of the country, we have already noticed the emerging colors of fall among the trees, grasses turning bronze, fall flowers bringing their color to the landscape. So too our lives transition. We’ve experienced youth, young adulthood, mid-life, and moving into the latter years. We watch our children transition from infanthood to young adults, mid-life, and even grandparents having taken their place in the world. For some of us, we have watched the transition from manual typewriters to computers as small as our cell phones. Few of us have landlines. Satellites bounce signals to speed up communication, carry our information around the world in seconds using online messenger, What’sApp, Skype without those overseas and domestic costs that used to show up on our phone bills. Even our communication has gone from letter writing to emails, and social media. We can read our hometown news online and read the New York Times, and books we can read off of our e-readers. Yet, we often revert to hard copy because we love the feel of a book, magazine or newspaper in our hands sitting in our favorite chair. Change is not easy especially when it impacts our lives so significantly. One such difficult situation in my own life was the transition of my late husband when he was 45. At age 34, I became a widow, a single mother of two children ages 9 and 7, sole breadwinner, managing 100 head of Herefords, working full time in human services, and taking 15 college credits at UMD in business. My life turned upside down. For my children the change they endured was losing the most important person in their lives who read to them, walked the forests and fields, said prayers with them at night, made up wonderful stories they still remember, and faced the very real fact life is tenuous and their lives would change. Reading the book “Finding Joy” by Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D, I found this section, “Embrace the Dance of Change.” So often we hear the conditioned voices of our childhood, teachers, etc., that often threatened us with terrible results exercising our creativity. She says “The censor is a paper dragon in your mind...you are free to think, expand, dream, create visions of happiness & fulfill them.” Yes, change offers the capacity to move ahead, to reframe the old into something new. It doesn’t mean we throw out the past, but we capitalize on building something new and fresh. We have the opportunity to be discoverers of what we haven’t been aware of. My family discovered they carried much of their father still within them, yet they discovered they could move forward towards their dreams. They discovered a bigger world outside of the farm we lived on along Lake Superior. (Continued on p. 16) Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
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(Continued from p. 15) Their willingness to put up with a Mom who loved to see more of the world (after they graduated from high school) opened up their willingness to make their own discoveries. Moving to different locations distanced away from where they grew up and finding their homes to raise their families. Becoming their own persons, find their own career paths, develop their faith based on their connection to the Creator, and recognizing the change they felt so much pain from actually gave them strength to move forward and find rewards. They didn’t lose their father for they remember much, yet they capitalized on what they learned to become the people they are today by going outside of the box.
Sunrise - MC Strom Photography
And that same change opened doors of discovery for me. Travel around the world, career path experiences I never fathomed, and new lasting friends with people who never even knew my late husband from around the world.
What I discovered is staying stuck in past framework limits the opportunity to see over the horizon of discovery and learning. Building on the foundation of the past and creating a new structure opens up doors of creativity, education, and adventure. I once asked my pastor, “Why don’t I fit in the structure sometimes?” He responded, “There are two kinds of people. Those who are settlers and need the structure of security and safety. Then there are the pioneers who venture beyond the fort’s walls and want to know what is over the horizon.” He indicated we need both settler and pioneer to expand our awareness. The settler wants to hear of the adventures and the pioneer returns to the fort to tell the stories, rest, and be renewed by the supplies the settlers have gathered. Yes, change can feel intimidating, not viable, fearful. Some would prefer things always remain like they used to be. But life is ever changing, in transition and flux. Letting go of the fear and opening to the adventure can be exhilarating to all. So in conclusion, you are aware this publication is in transition. Grateful for the founder Lu Peet who built a strong foundation, so we could build the second story of the structure and pioneer into new vistas of circulation and communities. We know for some it is difficult to see the transition in name from The Barnes Blog to Forest & Lakes Monthly. If I may repeat here my Editorial Column, we are committed to covering the area with stories and reflecting the communities that make up our area. We trust you will enjoy the adventure of transition with us by “embracing the change”.
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Traveling Perspectives - How Do You Say It? Submitted by Paula Greenspan - teacher, and traveler from Barnes to Asia
Language is a basic and perhaps overlooked essential part of our daily life. Until I started traveling, I took for granted my ability to understand road signs or bus schedules, read a menu and order from it, meet new people and get to know them, buy things in a store, etc. And I was quicker to condemn those living here in the USA who didn’t speak English. Well, as with many things, I got an education of my own! I had quite an easy introduction, really. The first country I lived in where English wasn’t a primary language was Indonesia. The Indonesian language uses the same alphabet that we do, has much simpler basic grammar than English, and its spelling and pronunciation are quite regular. With all that said, after four years of living there, I was still a beginner in using it. My vocabulary is concentrated in areas that I used most frequently so I’m able to hold my own for a while when meeting new people, shopping, and getting simple directions but I quickly get over my head if I stray out of those common areas. It’s harder than I thought to remember new words and to put them together quickly to communicate effectively. Cheese Burger Variations on an Indonesian Menu
As I studied and tried to hold conversations, I gained a great respect for my students of English and for anyone who becomes proficient at another language. I enjoyed the humor in some of the coincidences and confusions that happened when languages collide. For instance, I had to be careful about pronunciation when complementing someone’s baby because the word “babi” in Indonesian means pig and most people there wouldn’t be pleased to hear their baby called a pig! And when I saw signs saying “cat oven”, I was very confused. I wondered whether they were cooking cats, or the ovens were somehow operated by cats, or just what might be going on. It turns out that “cat” (pronounced chot) means paint and they were advertising a place where you could take your car to have a new paint job baked on. Cement bags were another source of confusion as the word for cement in Indonesian is “semen”. Product names were another source of possible amusement. I laughed quietly at “Poo” and “Dung-dung” brands, for example. And people’s attempts at translating signs and menus into English for the convenience of tourists often resulted in some bewildering and hilarious descriptions. I give them full credit for trying – my attempts into their language would be just as bad or worse but just as I can laugh at my own misguided attempts to label babies as pigs, I looked forward to finding new examples of egregious English. Some favorite menu examples: • Sheese burger and french fried (beef) • With special seasoning from our chief • Shake Avocado with choclat saus • Amelican Break Fast: eggs, snausage, taste with better A small local museum in my town afforded me equal mixtures of confusion and laughter, too. One example of an explanatory sign informed me that: Palm Manuscript is result of pregnant Pendant From an Indonesian Jewelry Store handwriting masterpiece various mind expression and feeling as result of nation culture at old world which written down on palm leaf tal silawan. And when I went shopping for a gift, the jewelry department contained a lovely pendant stating: “I feel about you make my heart lone to be tree”. Now, even if I attempt to correct it, saying that you make my heart long to be free from you doesn’t sound much like a compliment so I’m left puzzled but smiling. In fact, I found this so funny that I bought it and gave it to my friend along with something nicer. Here’s hoping that your heart isn’t tree-like and that you find some amusement in your day, along with some compassion for all those trying to communicate in another language. Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
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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
Local Book Groups/Clubs Courtesy of www.redbery.com
The groups meet at Redbery Books, in Cable, unless 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. Memoirs & Biographies Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 10AM.
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News from Redbery Books - October 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! Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff A unique story with two very distinct halves, multi-layered unforgettable characters and emotional extremes, Groff explores a marriage between two people who have tumultuous pasts and closely guarded secrets. This is a book you’ll want to read all over again when you reach the final sentence. The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin 1950’s New York society is the setting for this gritty but glamorous portrayal of the rise and fall of Truman Capote and his relationships with the Swans – the pampered and beautiful wives of nationally famous businessmen whose names readers will quickly recognize. Deliciously engrossing, I couldn’t put this one down.
Local Art Events
Submitted by Mary Ringlestetter and Art Market 63
Sunflower Acrylic with Pat Smelkoff Thursday, October 6, 2016 12:30 - 3:30 Cost: $35 Learn basic Acrylic skills while painting a fun Sunflower on a small canvas.. Learn to basecoat, double load, float, and dry brush. Learn how to shadow and highlight to achieve depth and dimension. Learn to properly load a liner brush, and to stroke fine lines. All supplies are included. Students bring paper towels, a water container and the desire and to learn. I will introduce you to the JOY of painting
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Bruce Morness First Friday at Art Market63 October 7, 2016 from 4:00 -6:00 pm Join us at Art Market 63 from 4-6 pm and learn from Bruce how he creates his one-of-akind masterpieces from scraps of wood, metal, and auction finds.. Carving Club with Master Carver Gene Oldham October 8, 2016 from Noon to 4 pm at Art Market 63 Bring your unfinished (or finished piece) or start a new one with the guidance from Gene. Wine and Art Night Join Mimi Crandall Thursday October 20 from 4 – 7 pm What color is the sky? ….the sky in watercolors.
achieve a sky you like….have new concepts of sky at your fingertips for future paintings. We will begin the evening by painting with several color combinations using watercolor to get comfortable with both subtle and dramatic skies. Then together, we will paint a beautiful watercolor of Devil’s Island Light House with a glowing sky. Pre-drawn lighthouse sketch and tree painting tricks are included. All materials will be provided. Naturally, there will be wine to make painting just flow. Please bring your own photographs or magazine pictures of beautiful skies to show and tell and a tasty snack to share with the class.
Experiment with many color combinations to
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Featured Educator - Jennifer Vik of the School District of Maple Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff Writer
Jennifer Vik is a Spanish teacher at the Maple School District She has a strong passion for the part she plays in making a difference in the student’s lives, not only in her Spanish classes but the organizations she works with, to give students an understanding of the value of service to others. Here is her story in her own words. Jennifer Vik says, “I am privileged to serve the School District of Maple as a Spanish teacher at Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern High School.” She is involved with SADD, National Honor Society, and facilitates a Good News Club at Northwestern Elementary School. She says, “I love to serve our community by making myself available as a volunteer.”
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. What motivated you to become a teacher/support person to serve students in the local school district?
.As a college freshman, I began exploring the field of education because one of my passions is to help others. I had many teachers in my life who helped me whether it was in the classroom, on a field, on a court, or in a band rehearsal room so I wanted to pay that forward.
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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? I have been blessed to work with several school and community organizations over the years such as Students Against Destructive Decisions and Child Evangelism Fellowship. I know our schools are better places because of our varied and diverse clubs and organizations. I really appreciate the cooperation we have between our school and community due to the fact that all simply want what is best for our area.
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. What victories have you seen as a result of your efforts/team that has made a difference to student/s?
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. I love it when students come to me years after graduating and thank me for showing him/her the importance of learning a foreign language. Often times, he/she has a story, whether vacation or career related (Continued on p. 22)
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(Continued from p. 21) ...that verified the value of that experience of learning another language. I also am extremely blessed when students demonstrate how they are using their gifts and talents as a result of being involved in an extra-curricular activity. I can think of many examples of past students who are now teachers or missionaries or business people but they have cited why they went into that respective field as a direct result of being involved and contributing to the community and school.
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. Describe some of the challenges you’ve faced with students, funding resources, etc.
. I have had my heart broken, fortunately not very often, by students that flat out refuse the free gift that I bring to school everyday, and that is simply being willing to learn! I have learned to value every child immensely because each one is a precious gift of God and each are loved by Him first and then they have families that I hope to love as well.
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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)?
I would like to see more career education opportunities. At Northwestern High School, we have a fantastic tech.ed./business/family and consumer education department that provides many hands-on classes to help students explore options other than a 4-year college degree. Now, I highly value a 4-year college degree, but there are some who would benefit from alternate career exploration in the technical fields and I believe additional educational (Continued on p. 23)(Continued from p. 22) supports in that area would greatly benefit many students.
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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 know all parents want their children to be successful in their educational endeavors and the best thing they can do for them is let them experiment and let them fail. I know that sounds absurd but if we continually “rescue” our children every time a fail is possible, they will never learn. I recently heard the term “lawn mower parent” and basically, it means, this parent mows the grass in front of the child their whole life so they have a smooth path that never has any obstacles. This is probably not going to work in the end. Be supportive by listening and helping them problem solve but don’t solve the problem for them.
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. Sum up what your personal philosophy regarding education in order to achieve the highest goals for each student you serve.
. My personal philosophy is to help each student achieve his/her goal by loving them through my actions. I am privileged to serve each student not only as their teacher but as a volunteer. I get to volunteer with so many different organizations, in and out of the school environment. I am blessed to be able to help sell tickets for band and choir concerts, or work concessions at softball games or decorate for the Prom and All-Night Grad. Party. I truly love to serve and help others and I hope my students see that it is no longer about me, it is about them. They will then hopefully adopt that philosophy and make their “world” a better place.
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. What would you want readers to know about teaching, school curriculum, challenges, or any other topic close to your heart. . I want readers to know that most educators are passionate about this career and only want students to become the best he/she can be. That will look different for each child but as an educator, I will help each one become his/her best!
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Western Name - Authentic Italian Restaurant - Round Up North Submitted by Barnes Blog Staff Writer
One might wonder how an Italian Restaurant with a decidedly western name would find a home in Brule, WI. Yet, Round-Up North made its way from Chicago in 2000 and began business at the former Lyon’s Den. Linda and Joe Scaccia moved the business as their neighborhood including the restaurant they operated had to move because of eminent domain in Hillside, Illinois. Round-Up North was started in Chicago in 1947 by Joe’s grandmother. The business was operated by all women, who brought their authentic recipes from Italy into the restaurant they designed. Because they had immigrated to the United States they felt their enterprise should reflect the USA, so they chose to make the name reflect the western part of the culture in ranching and round-ups. Thus the Round-Up became the name of an Italian Restaurant. In 1995 Joe and Linda took over the reins of the restaurant to keep it in the family. The question arises how did the Scaccia’s decide to move the business from Chicago to Brule. It seems Linda’s family roots are planted in Oulu. Her grandparents were from Superior and Oulu bringing together Walter Anderson and Fanny Taipale. However, when the depression ensued jobs were difficult to find in the rural setting, they moved to find employment in Illinois. Walter worked for Crane until his retirement and Fanny was a waitress. Linda’s parents, Richard and Ruth Guhl, became professionals. Richard an Electrical Engineer, and Ruth in education. While Linda was in high school, property was purchased on county FF and her grandparents spent six months of the year in an 1890’s farmhouse and enjoyed a sauna on the property. They loved returning to northern Wisconsin and it offered an opportunity for their children and grandchildren to get to know the area as well. Linda and Joe were faced with a dilemma when they were forced to relocate their enterprise. They asked her Mom and Dad to keep a look out for a possibility of a location in the area. Lyon’s Den became open opportunity just in time to keep the legacy of the Round-Up alive with the addition to Round-Up North. At the same time, she became involved in the remodel of the Lyon’s Den to facilitate a different menu offering. The first necessity was to expand the kitchen from a grill offering to full kitchen capability to create from scratch the food offerings of homemade soups, sauces, breads, desserts, unique salad dressing, and of course their pizza offerings. It happens, Linda’s grandfather had been a baker with his own bakery, and she loved the atmosphere and creativity of making bread from scratch and creating new flavors in breads, rolls, buns, etc. “I like the baking aspect and I create my own recipes,” she said. Soon she was spending more time in the Round-Up kitchen making it a full time endeavor. Though she does not practice her nursing career, she keeps up her license to have that credential always ready should something arise. She shared that finding certain Italian rolls were not available, so she decided if she was to have them in the restaurant, she’d have to make them herself. To create these amazing rolls is a 24 hour process. “I added to the menu a skinless polish sausage with sautéed onions cradled in French rolls Italian style.” She said. Linda also makes their own Biscotti. She shares this recipe secret, “weighing ingredients is much more accurate than using measuring tools to get that perfect consistency.” The core of her bread recipes is the day ahead mix the dough and let rise in the cooler, then take out next day to rise, and rest. Her recipe is a simple blend of unbleached flower, salt, water, and yeast. Joe’s specialty is his homemade soups. Some of customer’s favorites are the Artichoke-Spinach soup and the Italian Wedding soup. Naming some of Joe’s soup creations challenge him while the creating of the soup is the easiest skill of melding tastes to make a unique soup offering no one else serving. It was a challenge to make sure they found the vendors for their unique food flavors they were looking for. They specifically searched for a Wisconsin based cheese maker for the right kind of cheeses they would want for their menu. Their menu includes some favorites of spaghetti and pizza accented with the Wisconsin cheese they searched for. Sixteen years later, the Round-Up North has become a popular evening out for residents and tourists alike, hosting friends, family and visitors to the area. Linda says, “Our customers are so appreciative to have an Italian Restaurant - An Authentic Chicago Italian place right in Brule. Linda and Joe’s move to northern Wisconsin after a life in a busy, large metro area has been very satisfying. “We are doing what we want to do and it’s ours. It’s like we watched a child, and it is ours,” she said. Indeed, customers are very satisfied to enjoy an evening at the Round-Up North for an authentic, homemade Italian meal right in the heart of Brule Wisconsin. Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
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Ask a Master Gardener…October Plant of the Month - Oswego Tea Submitted by Marianne Mueller, Master Gardener, M&M Greenhouse, Barnes, WI.
Monarda didyma -- also known as Oswego Tea or Scarlet Beebalm -- is an aromatic herb native to eastern North America from Maine to Minnesota and south to northern Georgia. In nature, it can typically be found in bottomlands, thickets, moist woods, and along streambanks. This native perennial plant stands from two to four feet tall, and branches occasionally in the upper half. A member of the mint family, the stems are square and slightly hairy. The leaves are opposite each other on the stem, up to 5” long and 2” across, oval shaped with sharply toothed edges. The upper surface of the leaves are usually dark green, sometimes with a purple or reddish tint. They give off a pleasant scent reminiscent of oregano when brushed or crushed. At the top of major stems are the ragged bright red, rounded flowerheads of 30 or so flowers anywhere from 3-4” across. Each flowerhead is supported by a whorl of showy, red-tinged leafy bract . The flowers begin blooming in the center of the head and gradually move toward the outside, forming a wreath of flowers. Each one is irregular in shape, with a tubular upper lip and a single lower lip that works well as landing pads for visiting insects. Oswego Tea has a wonderfully extended bloom time, blooming for 8 weeks from early/mid to late summer.
October Plant of the Month - Oswego Tea
Scarlet Bee Balm prefers to grow in full or partial sun and likes moist, well drained soils. It will grow most luxuriantly in moist, rich loam, however it will do just fine in most soil types, from sand to clay. The root system consists of deep, strongly branched roots, and shallow rhizomes that will typically send up multiple leafy stems in a tight cluster, giving it a bushy appearance.
The whorls of scarlet flowers are excellent sources of nectar, providing a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, bee flies, butterflies, skippers and hummingbird moths. Another plus is that mamalian herbavores (read as deer!) usually avoid this plant as a food source, probably because of the minty oregano flavor of the leaves. For humans, however, all above-ground parts of this showy native are edible and medicinal. An infusion of the leaves was used extensively for teas by the colonists after the famous Boston Tea Party, who borrowed the recipe used by our native Owego Indians of New York. In addition to its use as a pot herb, it can also be used as a flavoring in cooked foods. The flowers make a stunningly attractive edible garnish in salads. (I’m picturing alternating egg slices and flowers atop potato salad, my all-time favorite summer comfort food.) Native Americans recognized that a poultice of the plant soothed bee stings (hence the common name Bee Balm), and employed the strong antiseptic action of the plant for skin infections and minor wounds. Bee Balm is the natural source of the antiseptic thymol, the primary active ingredient of modern commercial mouthwashes. Bee Balm leaves, flowers and stems are used in alternative medicines to relieve the symptoms of colds, headaches, and gastric disorders, to reduce low fevers and sooth sore throats, and to relieve nausea and insomnia. Oswego Tea is a Hummingbird and butterfly magnet that will provide color, fragrance, and contrast in your border, herb garden, wild garden, native plant garden, meadow or naturalized area, or along ponds or streams. It will team up well with Monarda cultivars, Foxglove Beard Tongue, Purple coneflower, Meadow Phlox, Garden Phlox cultivars, Rose Verbena, and Prairie Beard Tongue. And, please remember that our native wildflowers can be planted for as long in the season as you can get your trowel into the ground. Marianne Mueller, Master Gardener, M&M Greenhouse, Barnes, WI. Please continue to send your questions to alston@cheqnet. net. Please reference “MG” in the subject line to avoid the junk mail filter swallowing it up! We will get to all your questions in future issues.
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A Pilgrimage to Middle Eau Claire Lake Submitted by Dave Thorson of Down to Earth Tours
From left: Mike Cole (Grantsburg) , Bryan Muche (Barrington Hills, IL), Katy Rose (Barrington Hills, IL), Dave Thorson (Down to Earth Tours - Gordon, WI)), Dan Small (Outdoor Wisconsin host), Bryan Ewig (OW - camera) Jeff Miagan, (OW - audio) Ted Eastlund (Gordon, WI) . Seated - Buck Malick (Hudson), Dave Evenson (Cumberland).
Gordon MacQuarrie’s been gone now for sixty years. His father’s original shack is celebrating 100 years. The readers of Mac’s stories still worship every word. The Old Duck Hunter and his literary Old Duck Hunters Association, Inc still live in the hearts of many. A few years back, I was at a stop on my Down To Earth Headwaters Tour at the boat landing on Middle Eau Claire Lake. A man standing near my group seemed interested in what I was saying, so I invited him to join us. His attention focused like a laser beam when I started telling the MacQuarrie story. Come to find out he was on a pilgrimage to southwestern Bayfield County to discover MacQuarrie Country, the places MacQuarrie wrote about in his spectacular tales, and even find people who knew Mac or had stories to tell about him. He had come way up here from Alabama to investigate his favorite outdoor writer. Then and there a seed was planted that grew into the Gordon MacQuarrie Pilgrimage and Tour Event based at the Buck and Bass Resort on Middle Eau Claire in early September. Organizer and Down To Earth Tours owner Dave Thorson, says that he ‘joined’ the Gordon MacQuarrie Fan Club after reading “The Old Brown Mackinaw” back in September of 1973. That story mentioned places that Thorson personally knew, or was familiar with, and the main character was just like Grandpa Louie Thorson, who came to the Ounce River Country in 1938 building a hunting shack on the old Denver place. It was so logical to love what MacQuarrie was writing - this was Thorson Country too. The plan to offer the MacQuarrie Pilgrimage event began to gel this last April when the Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA) began to plan the Gordon MacQuarrie Room in their museum located at the corner of Hwy N and Lake Road just east of Barnes. The tour idea focused on visiting duck hunting points, trout streams, partridge woods, and even the MacQuarrie cabin which was known in his stories at the Headquarters of the Old Duck Hunters Association, Inc. (ODHA) with the Inc meaning incorrigible referring to Mac’s beloved father-in-law, Al Peck, an auto dealer from Superior. Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
The goal of the tour was to put the guests in Mac’s wading boots, in his duck blind, at his favorite trout fishing spots on the Brule, or the Namekagon. His stories are so descriptive that one can still locate many of them, nearly three-quarters of a century later. To Mac fans, especially the hard-core, his stories are etched on the brain to the point of being able to recite his words nearly word for word. It turned out, some of those most hardcore fans were with us. Their curiosity and love for Gordon MacQuarrie, his stories, and his neck of the woods, brought fans from Milwaukee, Illinois, Hudson, Cumberland, Grantsburg, with a few locals as well. The MacQuarrie Cabin, first a small shack built a century ago, and the newer cabin built in 1936 still sit overlooking Middle Eau Claire Lake. The view has changed some with the tall Norways adding 86 years of growth, both in girth and height, but as Mac and his father William wanted, the place blends in. The owners of the cabin, true MacQuarrie fans, want to keep the MacQuarrie story alive and well, and they gave us permission to check it out. We had all read the stories of Mac’s drive to the cabin, 360 miles from Milwaukee, or his close call in returning to the cabin in a snow storm when he ran out of gas for his 4-horse outboard and had to row for his life. These tales and many more were swirling around our thoughts as we stepped onto the dock and on to the beach. Our little group walked up the hill in silent reverence ... after all this was sacred ground and we all felt the “Isn’t this cool! moment. Up the hill, the cabin with the upright cedar logs was right there. So was the woodshed where MacQuarrie hung, after the President’s Old Brown Mackinaw after he left the ODHA. \The Mackinaw was mentioned in 35 of his 51 stories in the Trilogy collection. The Old Brown Mackinaw was Mr. President’s trade mark. I know, I counted them as I read all the stories last spring. We also inspected the woodshed, where he stored his million dollar treasure of pine knots. And up the hill a short way stood the little shack that played roles in his stories. MacQuarrie started with the Superior Telegram in 1923 and was the outdoor editor for the Milwaukee Journal from 1936 to 1956, the first in the nation to have that title in a big time newspaper. Mac was so popular people were reading his freelance material across the entire nation in Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, or Field and Stream magazines. At the cabin I noticed a couple guests walk off a bit - maybe they had a tear or two welling up at this inspirational experience. This was the real deal. Back at the pontoon we continued to cruise the shore of Middle visiting Hole-in-the-Wall, Libby Bay, Pickle Barrel Point, the outlet to the Thoroughfare, with several stops to share stories along the way. A breeze picked up as we headed north back to our home base, the Buck and Bass Resort at the north end of Middle. Everyone of us on the tour felt we were so fortunate that we indeed walked in MacQuarrie’s footsteps and even sat on the front steps of his most favorite place in the world. Dave Evenson, an avid MacQuarrie fan from Cumberland, got down on his knees, kissing the front steps at the cabin. (Continued on p. 26) www.thebarnesblog.com
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(Continued from p. 25) His pilgrimage was fulfilled, he could finally connect the man, his stories, and the place Mac loved so much.
After the weekend ended, Dave emailed to express his thoughts. He writes, “The cabin is the major highlight of the trip. ‘Twas a great weekend - I’m a little blue that it’s over, but duck season will take care of that!” The activities and tour continued through the day and into the evening, continuing into the following day - a rather unique event and great time for all. As the Pilgrimage wound down each of us must have thought that maybe, just maybe, Gordon, his father William, and his father-in law Al Peck, and all the Eau Claire Lakes area characters in his stories, were watching the entire weekend unfold. All had smiles on their faces, and a warm feeling in their hearts that these crazy fans were remembering them.
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Join the Red Hat Ladies at the Y-Go-By in Gordon, on October 19, 2016 at noon.
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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 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. $2000 OBO. 218-491-0042 1978 DODGE 100 RAM 1978 Dodge 100 Ram Truck, full size box. $300 Call 218-491-0042
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MATURE LUNCH BRUNCH MONDAY - THURSDAY The Bayfield County Aging and Disability Services, along with the Barnes Town Hall, invites everyone to join the Mature Lunch Bunch, 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 Our numbers are growing. The dates for October have changed a little. We will meet on the following dates: October 17th and 24th November 14th and 28th December 12th and 26th We’ll meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month. Meetings are held at the Barnes Town Hall at 1:30pm. Contact Judy Wilcox 715-795-3247 with questions.
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Barnes Book Club Monday October 24, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. at the library in the Barnes Community Church. 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. All area residents and visitors are welcome. Monday October 24th at 9:30am at the Barnes Community Church
Area Food Shelf Dates
Ruby’s Pantry will be in Hayward from 5:30 - 7:00pm on October 20th. Food shares are available for a $20.00. For info about Ruby’s Pantry and location please visit www.rubyspantry.org/ Cable Food Shelf October 27, 2016 11:00am - 6:00pm Cable Professional Bldg./ Corner of Hwy 63 & Spruce St. Barnes Food Shelf October 12, 2016 9:00am - 11:00am Barnes Community Church 3200 Highway N in Barnes
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My My’s Brown Sugar Pound Cake Courtesy of www.midwestliving.com
Ingredients: Cake 2 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks) 1/4 cup shortening 5 eggs 3 cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon vanilla Frosting 1 8 - ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick) 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon maple-flavor extract Directions: Filling: 1. Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, 1C butter and shortening light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each 3. In a large bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder. Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture; com bine. Repeat with milk, followed by remaining flour mixture, scraping bowl as necessary. Stir in pecans and the vanilla. Pour the batter into pan. 4. Bake in a 350 oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then unmold it to cool completely. 5. For frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter on medium speed. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and maple- flavor extract until smooth. Spread frosting over the cooled cake on a plate.. Serve Volume 8 Issue 10 October 1, 2016
let sit for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and 1/4 tsp sea salt; stir until smooth Pour into crust and spread to edges. 4. Refrigerate 4 to 24 hours, covering after 3 hours. Remove from refriger ator 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt
Salted Almond Truffle Tart
Courtesy of www.midwestliving.com Ingredients: Butter 1/2 cup roasted almonds with sea salt, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chilled butter, cubed 1 egg yolk 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter, cut up 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Flaky sea salt (optional)*
Have a Favorite Recipe? Share it with us - We’d love to publish it! Submit all recipes prior to the 15th of the month with your name, and we will print it in our next edition. Please submit all recipes to ccarlson@cheqnet.net
Directions: 1. Lightly butter a 9-inch round tart pan with removable bottom and place in freezer. 2. Combine almonds, 1/3 cup brown sug ar and oats in a food processor. Process until nuts are finely ground. Add flour and pulse until combined. Add 1/2 cup butter and pulse until texture of coarse meal. Add egg yolk and pulse for 30 seconds or until mixture begins to come together. Transfer to a bowl and knead until dough just comes together. Press evenly into bottom and sides of prepared pan. Prick bottom with a fork. Line crust with foil. Freeze for at least 45 minutes or overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees . Fill crust with dried beans or pie weights, push ing to the edges to help hold up edges while baking. Bake 12 minutes; re move foil and beans. Bake 6 to 8 minutes more or until deep golden brown. Cool completely. 4. For filling: Combine chocolate, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to boiling. Pour through a fine- mesh sieve over chocolate mixture; www.thebarnesblog.com
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