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February 2018 KD’s Bear Den
Come on in and be Comfortable!
Birkie Bibs -What do they all mean? There is a Rich History Behind Each one
Adventures in Living The Gift of Gratitude with Love
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Month’s Featured Articles
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Take Another Look at Birkie What does each bib mean?
KD’s Bear Den Come on in and be comfortable!
05
Hello and Welcome to February!
09 Natural Connections with Emily Stone
Monthly Columns and Business Listings 03
07 Advertiser’s Corner (p. 7, 11, 13, and 20) 08
Valenki Wool with Yulia
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Town and Local Events
Church Directory
16 Regional and Community Notes & Events
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Adventures in Living The Gift of Gratitude with Love
10 Redbery
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Tech Talk - Robots! Pastors Corner
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For the Love of Art
Book Corner Town of Solon Springs Ad Page
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February Sudoku Recipe Corner
Forest & Lakes Column Contributors
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Food & Fun 17
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Author’s Corner - James Brakken February Crossword Puzzle
Maralene Strom - Adventures in Living Maralene grew up in the northwoods of WI. She is a business consultant and author.
Maureen Palmer - Book Corner Maureen is the owner of Redbery Books in Cable, WI
Dr. Leo Carlson - Tech Talk Leo is part of the executive team at Norvado in Cable, WI, and a professor at the University of Northwestern St. Paul and Maranatha Baptist University. Emily Stone - Natural Connections Emily is an author and the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Sara Balbin - For the Love of Art Sara Balbin is the owner of Dragonfly Studio in Drummond, WI. She is also an art therapist and author. Yulia Welk Yulia is the owner of Yulia’s Natural Skin Care products. She teaches classes about herbs, mushrooms, and natural living. Yulia’s: www.yulias.net Bill Kokan - Car Care with Sparky Bill is the owner/operator of Bills Garage in Drummond, WI. He has over 35 years of automotive maintenance and repair experience.
Pastor’s Corner The Pastor’s Corner is comprised of guest pastor’s from around our region, reflecting the various denominations and churches in and around our area.
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HELLO AND WELCOME
Hello and Welcome, Dear Reader!
Happy February, Everyone! It’s hard to believe we are already on our second edition of the new year. It’s gone by fast, but it sure is fun! I hope this edition finds you well and healthy. I’m not sure about you, but our household has been inundated with illness for the past few weeks. We are finally on the mend, and I am happy to be doing so! I hope you all are healthy and well too! This month, we are featuring Kathy and David Rose of KD’s Bear Den in Drummond, Wisconsin. I had the opportunity to visit with Kathy about the bar & grill and it was so fun! Kathy has such a wonderful presence. It was really nice to hear her story. There is a long history of hospitality there that you can really see. The restaurant is such a warm and welcoming joy to visit. If you are able, I do hope you’ll stop in and say hello, and support this new business, as well as the many others in downtown Drummond.
I also had the opportunity to visit with Nancy and John at the Birkie office in Hayward. I wanted to do something about the Birkie, because it is such a huge part of our region’s culture, but didn’t want to cover the same information that has been done and redone over the years. I wanted to find an angle that was relevant to both participant and spectator alike. So, I thought, why not research the bibs. With Nancy and John’s help, patience, and time – which is at a premium this time of year as they are busy getting ready for this year’s Birkie events - I think we came up with a good list of the bibs and a general idea of what each means. Take a look at them in this month’s edition. When you are skiing down the finish line, or ringing a cowbell on main street, pay attention to the bibs that go by. There is a rich story behind each one. Leo and I also had the opportunity to go to the CES Show in Las Vegas after January went to print. It was something else, dear reader! I have no words to adequately describe the vastness of the venues and the sea of people you encounter, other than amazing, and even that falls short! It is seriously the equivalent of the world’s fair for up and coming technology in 2018. This year it was definitely the year of the robot. Leo’s article, Tech Talk, shares our adventure with you. I hope you have as much fun reading about it as we did exploring all of the new technology. With that, dear reader, we’ve got some fun and interesting articles again this month from our wonderful contributors. I love reading about their wealth of knowledge each month as I am putting this magazine together. It always amazes me what wonderful, unique, and interesting people we have living right here in the forest. The people, the landscape, the communities that make up the region – what a gem, dear reader, what - a - gem! Until next month! Christie
Deadline for the March: February 19, 2018
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Distribution Locations in Our Region Cable: Cable Chamber Forest Lodge Library Redbery Books Cable Cafe Cable Natural History Museum Norvado Andry Rasmussen & Son’s King Realty Cable Lumber and Home Iron River: Iron River Chamber White Winter Winery Lumbermen’s Inn Bayfield Electric Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library Solon Springs: Merchantile KD’s Family Restaurant Higgins Lakeview Lodge The Little Gift House & Coffee Shop St. Croix Inn Franny’s Grocery Poplar: Poplar Hardware Mobile Convenience Store/Gas Village Market Gravel Pit Tavern
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Ashland: Great Lakes Visitors Center The Stove & Fireplace Works Vaugn Public Library
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Lake Nebagamon: Cenex/Midland Station Presbyterian Church Patti’s Dockside Sharon’s Cafe Imogene McGrath Memorial Library
Drummond: Drummond Library Bear Country KD’s Bear Den Benoit: Benoit Cheese Haus Grand View: Choppers GrandView Food & Fuel Brule: Round Up North Brule Presbyterian The Kro Bar Twin Gables Copp’s Tire & Auto
Hayward Main Street Tacos Hole in the Wall Books Sherman and Ruth Weiss Library www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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February Photo Credit Winter Sunset Submitted by: Julie Friermood
Photographer and retired Drummond Area School District teacher, Julie Friermood, captured this photo of one of the many beautiful sunsets we’ve seen here in the northland of Wisconsin. Julie enjoys capturing the beauty of the area we live in as well and surrounding areas through her photography and the cards she produces. Her photography business/home studio “Country Roads Photocards and Photography” is located just a few short blocks from downtown Cable, Wisconsin. More of Julie’s photography can be seen on her website at: crphotocards.com. Thank you Julie for sharing your amazing talent and this lovely photo from your collection!
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Hawthorne: The Covered Wagon Maple: Aroma’s Bistro & Coffee Shop Maple Hill Feed & Farm Forest & Lakes Monthly February 2018 p. 3
KD’S BEAR DEN
KD’s Bear Den - Come on in and be Comfortable! Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Operator of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine
I had the joy of meeting Kathy Rose, the owner of KD’s Bear Den in Drummond, Wisconsin this month. It was nice to be out and about as we had all been bracing for the huge snowstorm that was supposed to wreak havoc, earlier in the week. It was a wonderful chance to get some fresh air, and meet a lovely neighbor (we’re all neighbors here in the forest, right?) and welcome a new business owner here in our area. KD’s Bear Den opened for business on November 22, 2017 with owners Kathy and David Rose, originally of Ridgeland Wisconsin, at the helm. Having owned and operated the Buckhorn in Gordon, Wisconsin, for 11 years, the high school sweethearts are no stranger to the ins and outs of running a bar & grill, with many years of experience in the hospitality industry. In fact, the couple originally had plans to purchase a resort on a lake when the Buckhorn passed onto their children, but fate had other ideas. They kept coming back to the idea of a small Ma & Pa locale. So, in keeping with the goal of a small local bar & grill, KD’s Bear Den became a reality. The welcoming and rustic log building in Drummond’s business district seemed like the perfect fit to launch their vision. Previously, the building had housed Uncle Ryno’s Bar & Grill, and Helen’s Bear Den, among others. When David and Kathy walked into the empty building, they didn’t see what it was in its current state, but rather, what it could be, and once the purchase was finalized, began making it their own. Kathy stayed true to her goal of keeping things simple, and inviting. The wood burning fireplace beckons you to come in out of the cold, with Kathy’s welcoming smile greeting you as you enter the door. It is a place where you can enjoy a drink at the log bar, or a meal at one of the tables with your family, feeling equally comfortable at either. She wants visitors and regulars alike to know,
“Always feel welcome when you are here. Don’t be afraid to come in and be comfortable.” (Kathy Rose, KD’s Bear Den)
In visiting with Kathy about her customers, you get a genuine impression that she loves not only her business, but those that she serves as well. There is a very real sense of care and hospitality. Her smile is true. You know immediately that she is passionate about KD’s, and that her heart is truly in keeping her customers happy. When asked about taking care of her customers, Kathy replies,
You have to earn clientele, you can’t buy clientele. (Kathy Rose, KD’s Bear Den)
During our visit, Kathy explained that one of her favorite things about the Bear Den is hearing all the stories of those that come in. It is truly the people that keep it fun, and the exciting adventure that it is. We talked about advice and feedback as well. Kathy is a firm believer in feedback, she says, “Good feedback, bad feedback, all feedback is welcome.” She shared her father’s quote on the subject,
“You may not like any of them [bits of advice/feedback], but listen to all of them.” (Don “Big Don” Thompson)
KD’s Bear Den is open 6 days a week from 11:30am - close and Monday’s during snowmobile season. The menu consists of simple, but delicious pub food, like burgers & fries, and sandwiches. Kathy will also be adding a pressure fried chicken special on Friday’s in the weeks to come, so be sure to stay tuned. They also serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday’s from 9:30am - 12:30pm featuring traditional classics like country fried steak & eggs, biscuits & gravy, and corned beef hash & eggs. Next time you are in the downtown Drummond area, be sure to stop in to KD’s Bear Den, knowing you will be welcomed, and that your presence there is always wanted. To learn more about KD’s Bear Den and their ongoing specials, you can find them on Facebook listed under KD’s Bear Den, or call 715-739-6700. Forest & Lakes Monthly February 2018 p. 4
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THE BIRKIE BIBS
Birkie Bibs - A Rich History and Tradition Behind Each One
Submitted by Christie Carlson - Owner/Operator of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine Photo Credit: ©American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation/Kelly Randolph
It’s getting to be that time of year again, and whether you participate as a skier, a spectator, or something in between, the Birkie (American Birkebeiner) will soon be here. The event brings it’s own unique excitement to the air, as visitors, participants, and many others arrive in Hayward, Wisconsin in the days leading up to the Kortelopet and Birkie races. The town becomes alive with people from all over the world, as both races draw a wide variety of skiers – from professional and Olympic athletes to those that may be skiing in their very first race. Main street in downtown Hayward, a quiet little midwestern street in a quiet little town, transforms into ground zero for one of the biggest cross country ski races in North America. Spectators ringing cowbells crowd in along the barricades, hoping to catch a glimpse of the racers as they go by. The excitement is tangible, as the skiers race on to the finish line. It’s a scene many of us have taken in over the years, and one that is familiar across generations. In putting together this piece, I wanted to do something that was universal throughout the Birkie - Something, that whether you are a participant or observer, it would be relevant to everyone. The bibs! As observers, we see their bright colors contrast against the skiers clothing as they go by. For the skiers, they are instrumental in recording times as they cross the finish line, but there is such a deeper meaning to each and every single one. I had the opportunity to visit with John Oman and Nancy Knutson at the Birkie office in Hayward. These two amazing individuals took precious planning time out of their day, to sit down with me and explain the rich detail that goes into each bib color, number, and classification. I am so very happy to share the details of our conversations with you! Below, is a list of various bibs, and their meanings. To find out more information about the Birkie, race info, or event details, please visit www.birkie.com.
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ADVENTURES IN LIVING - GRATITUDE WITH LOVE
Adventures in Living - The Gift of Gratitude with Love Submitted by Maralene Strom
No matter where one goes to do their shopping, it is evident Valentine décor and supplies abound. I noticed how quickly inventory hit the shelves in my local drug store, thrift stores, and yes, even on U-Tube creative channels to make crafts and décor. Every time I think about Valentine’s Day, the image of my late husband coming into our home after doing the chores of the morning, laden with Valentine treasures. This 6’2” man, dressed in his old leather jacket and jeans announces to his six and four-year-old son and daughter, “Look what the Valentine Chicken left for us!” Yes, I know none of you have heard of this white chicken with heart shaped feet, wings and head in bright red, however, it still seems to visit the Strom residences at this time of year. As I recall the event, it reminds me of my extended practice of maintaining a Gratitude Journal. For without a doubt the memory of this day is one I am so grateful to have etched in the memories of my children and I to this moment. My new gratitude journal is a bit different from the ones I’ve developed in the past. It happened while I was in Woodinville, WA in August, during my brother-in-law’s final days, I found this journal with quotations and suggestions for gratitude focus randomly placed within its pages. One of the suggestions at the beginning of the book was to be grateful to people who make us happy. The quote reads, “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” (French Novelist Marcel Proust 1871-1922) So started this journal of gratitude. Free thought gratitude pages allow for one to bring to the forefront those things that grace our lives while other pages provide a focus to ponder. One of the benefits I’ve found in doing a gratitude journal is despite some of the experiences creating feelings of worry, frustration, sadness, etc., on a given day, I find it requires me to take another look of discovery for those things which make my day. As a photographer, I’ve learned to look closer and see the details one misses moving too fast. Yes, the sunrise and sunsets, my houseplants blossoming, the purr of the “furry purrie” who lives with me, and more. Another topic suggested was to list three good things in our day. As I re-read what I wrote, I realize these three items have significant memories attached and etched into my heart. I’m convinced the Creator allows me to happen upon events, ideas, and encounters at a time I need motivation, inspiration, or just some plain old noticing of what is in the moment. Why do I say that? Well, this week my journal has encouraged me to think of those who are important in my life beyond family and friends. The instruction is to write a list, then begin composing a letter of gratitude to them. It became a list, after some thought, for those who serve in a variety of capacities. It was garbage pick-up day and I realized how often are these men and women thanked for their service? Then came my physicians, my vehicle service men, and some leaders of services for disabled, meal programs, and a note to the morning local programming TV station leaving their families to arrive by 3am to get their programming ready for broadcast at air time. So perhaps it is wise for all of us to take the time for extending gratitude, rather than complaint, for today’s gift of life. Gratitude extended to those who make our life’s journey a bit better with a smile, a helping hand, the gift of warmth and cooling, the natural environment, etc. What or Who are you grateful for? Any notebook will do for a daily memo of those things and it matters not if it is just one, three, or more you list. Try it out and discover how it changes one’s attitude towards self and others. Any time of day whether morning, before you retire for the evening, or both. French Philosopher Jacques Maritain said,
“Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” Thank-You!!! © 2018 Maralene C Strom is a freelance writer, photographer, consultant. FB Maralene C Strom Photo Creations, Blog: https://marlinky.wordpress.com/ 715-579-9768 or mcsbiz@ aol.com Forest & Lakes Monthly February 2018 p. 6
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VALENKI WOOL WITH YULIA
Natural Ecological Wool Felted Footwear from Russia - Valenki Submitted by Yulia Welk of Yulia’s Natural Skincare. Yulia Welk lives in Cable, WI. Check out her website at: www.yulias.net or call 715-798-3175
Russia is mostly a northern country. It is hard to imagine it without its national symbol - felted Valenki. Every person there remembers them from childhood. These felted boots are super helpful for outdoor work in northern climates - forestry, construction, expeditions, oil and gas industries, electrical work, military, etc... Some claim that they were indispensable in Russia during WW II. Felted wool fragments are found in Asian prairies and they date back to 1st century BC. Modern version of Valenki appeared around 200 years ago as short felted shoes with canvas top. Later on the taller versions that are felted in one piece appeared. It is pretty hard work to make Valenki, so the price was high. Many times families owned one pair per family, and they were treasured and inherited down the family line. In 1901 there were 196 families that were felting Valenki as trade. The felting technologies were passed down from generation to generation. Traditional Valenki are hand made with 100% wool, a very ecological choice of a natural material. The wool is soaked and shaped onto the form by felting and the use of soap and steam. There are some not so nice factory made versions that have glue and wood chips as part of the wool, they are stiff and not comfortable, those are not the authentic thing. What are the benefits of wearing them? There are so many brands of winter footwear, and where do Valenki fit in? First of all, they are made with no seams, which makes them very comfortable and soft. They take the shape of your foot and do not deform your feet. Older people in the country like to wear Valenki even in the summer. The wool regulates the temperature really well and insulates not only from cold in the winter, but also from the heat of summer, keeping your feet comfortable. The feet also breathe in wool. Air circulates through the wool fibers allowing feet not to sweat and stay dry and warm. Valenki absorb 40% of moisture and evaporate it very well too. You still stay warm and it is very easy to get Valenki dry just by having them inside the house. Valenki are soft and flexible. And a lot of the times there is no right or left boot, they get molded to your feet during wear. If you pick the right size (may be one size bigger then you have), you will never get a blister. Valenki are made with 100% wool, that is shaved from sheep. That wool contains natural lanolin - animal wax that calms the joint and muscle pain, or bone fracture. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. During Valenki wearing the wool rubs on your foot and creates electrical field that is great for reducing stress and tiredness. Massage - I love to wear Valenki on my bare feet, the wool stimulates bare skin (it does not itch) and improves circulation, so feet always stay warm. If you decide to get a pair just search Internet for Valenki. Do not wash your Valenki, just wet brush cleaning is all it needs. Add some paper inside your Valenki for summer storage to prevent wool moth damage. There are different kinds and colors of Valenki, just original wool sole, rubber soles to help during wet weather, embroidered, with fur decorative elements, short ones, slipper style for home, etc... If you want to see how they are made, search for “making Valenki”. If you are curious, just give Valenki a try, you will be happy and grateful! Yulia lives in Cable, WI and have been teaching about herbs and natural living for 8 years. You can contact her at 715-798-3175 or on her website: www.yulias.net
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NATURAL CONNECTIONS
Natural Connections - Cecropia Moth Mummy
Submitted by Emily Stone, a Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum
Laura Berlage had just impressed the students by showing them North Star Homestead Farm’s furry Kunekune pigs—a heritage breed from New Zealand that were made famous by their appearance in “The Hobbit.” Just beyond the barnyard we found another curiosity—and this one was a native! I was looking for goldenrod galls, but what caught my eye was a cocoon attached to a maple stem near the trail. I tromped over in my snowshoes to get a better look. The students—part of an environmental psychology class from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, looked on. (I think I had stunned them into silence earlier with my exuberance over finding weasel tracks by the wetland.) Back in graduate school, I had the good fortune to spend a week studying winter ecology with author and ecologist Bernd Heinrich at his cabin in Maine. Between him and my tree-climbing friend Teage, our class collected and dissected over 20 cocoons belonging to Promethea moths. All of the pupae had been parasitized, mostly by ichneumon wasps. Cecropia Moth Mummy Coocoon. Photo by Emily Stone.
This cocoon didn’t quite look like I remembered, though. When the larva of a Promethea moth is ready to pupate, it finds a leaf and sews the stem more securely onto the twig so that the tree’s own system for being deciduous is overridden. Then the pupa wraps itself up in the leaf and spins a cocoon inside. This is reasonably good camouflage, but we (and probably other critters, too) found it very easy to recognize the “last-leaf-hanging” for what it was. In contrast, the cocoon at the Homestead did not incorporate a leaf. (One was dangling nearby, but was not incorporated into the cocoon.) And, instead of attaching to the twig by a single point, the length of one entire side was glued firmly along the stem. Carefully, and with more effort than I expected, I peeled the cocoon off its twig. It felt crisp on the outside, with plenty of airspace, but I could also feel something solid and hefty in the middle. After a mile-long loop along the fields and through the old sugar bush, we tromped in to the Farmstead Café and Creamery for lunch. Up in Laura’s new fiber loft, I pulled the cocoon out of my pocket and began to separate the layers. The outer shell was tough. Woven of gray-brown silk, it was paper-thin but fabric-strong. Like Russian dolls, I found a smaller cocoon inside. It was dark brown and suspended within the outer shell by a network of fuzzy silk. This one, too, I tore open gently. Inside, the thumb-sized, black pupa looked like something you’d find in an Egyptian tomb. A pattern of ridges cloaked its head like King Tut’s famous headdress. It was firm, and seemed healthy and unparasitized. After exclaiming in excitement, I passed the pupa and cocoon around the table. As the pupa warmed up, one student noticed it wiggle just a tiny bit. While I couldn’t put a name on this creature right then, it didn’t take long when I got Google involved. From photos, I surmised that this mummy-like pupa would someday become a cecropia moth. Author and insect expert Charley Eismen later confirmed this identification through the BugGuide.net website, explaining that: “Cecropia moths attach their cocoons to twigs along their whole length; the other species you mentioned do not.” On a website devoted to raising cecropia moths from eggs, I discovered that you can tell from the shape of the pupa if the developing moth inside is male or female—and the King Tut-like headdress is the key! The moth’s antennae create the patterned ridges in the pupal case. Males have huge antennae, whereas the antennae of females are more modest. We’d found a girl. Come spring (when I take it out of my refrigerator), this pupa will wake up and continue its development into an adult moth. Upon exiting the cocoon (through a silk pathway woven cleverly by the caterpillar), this beautiful brown-winged, orange-lined, and white-spotted female will begin wafting pheromones on the breeze. A male, with his giant, brush-like antennae, will sweep the air for her alluring scent and detect it from up to three miles away, even if is diluted to only a few molecules in the air. By flying upwind toward a higher concentration of pheromones, he’ll eventually find her. After they mate, she’ll lay about one hundred eggs. Not having a gut or working mouthparts, both adults will die within a few days to a couple weeks. The caterpillars that hatch from those eggs start out looking tiny, black, and bristly, and end up being four inches long with lime green skin and a rainbow of bristles. They eat a variety of tree leaves. At the end of summer, a caterpillar will choose a stick and start to spin its cocoon. Outer shell first, then the inner, and finally the caterpillar sheds its exoskeleton to become the pupa. I found that exoskeleton in a crumpled ball inside the inner cocoon. The “face” of the caterpillar was still recognizable! The double-wall construction of the cocoon doesn’t prevent the larva from feeling the freezing weather, but the barrier does insulate it from abrupt temperature fluctuations, as well as potential predators. Birds, squirrels, bats, and owls will eat the larvae and adults. Parasitic wasps may destroy the pupae. One of the biggest problems for cecropia moths, and many of their friends, though, is pesticide use and habitat loss. Happily, the sustainable agriculture practiced on the North Star Homestead Farm allows for this and other natural neighbors to thrive. For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable, WI! Our new exhibit: “Better Together--Celebrating a Natural Community” is now open! www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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REDBERY BOOK CORNER
Redbery Book Corner Submitted by Maureen Palmer of Redbary Books in Cable, WI
There are some new changes happening at the Ideal Market Building, and we are so excited to share them with you! Did You Know? The Ideal Market building in downtown Cable has been home to Rivers Eatery and Redbery Books for over ten years! Namakagon Grocer, also a part of the team for several years, closed in late fall. While we were sorry to see them go, we’re happy for them as they move on to other ventures. So what’s happening in that empty space? Mick and Beth Endersbe (Rivers Eatery owners) and I are excited to let readers know that Riverbrook Bike & Ski has joined our team! In addition to offering beautiful ski and bike clothing, Riverbrook also stocks loads of gear and accessories for all of the avid skiers and bikers that flock to the Cable area to enjoy our world class trails. And they serve Big Water Coffee! What could be better than skis, bikes, coffee, books, beer and pizza? So next time you’re in Cable, check out Ideal Market. I’m confident you’ll receive a warm welcome from all of the staff. And you’ll be amazed by all of the cool things you’ll find in Redbery, Riverbrook and Rivers! Did You Know? Book Clubs are a great way to meet people and share thoughts about your latest favorite read and Redbery Books has seven to choose from! Most groups meet monthly, on different days, to provide a variety of options. A couple of them meet every other month. To find the book club that would work best for you, visit www.redberybooks.com and click on “Book Clubs” in the black bar at the top of our home page. Information about meetings and all of the book selections is available. Email read@redberybooks.com, or call 715-798-5014 to have any questions answered. You can also receive our monthly Book Club Newsletter which always has great book suggetions. Did You Know? The American Birkebeiner is just around the corner, and Cable will be hopping during the entire week of “ski frenzy.” Redbery will be open extended hours. In addition to books, Redbery also has puzzles, games, toys, journals, greeting cards, candles and Sara Balbin’s beautiful metal sculptures. Be sure to stop by and visit us. We’ll be offering in-store specials all week while we celebrate 45 years of the Birkie.
Recipe Corner - Simply Amazing!
Recipes credited from various websites, cookbooks, and otherwise cited resources
Bourbon Praline Cake
Courtesy of www.foodnetwork.com
Ingredients:
For the Praline Layer: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups pecans, toasted For the Cake: 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped Your Favorite Vanilla Ice Cream Forest & Lakes Monthly February 2018 p. 10
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment paper and butter the paper. Wrap the outside of the pan with foil. Make the praline layer: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Spread in the prepared pan and scatter the pecans on top; set aside. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and fine salt in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and bourbon in another bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 10 minutes. With the mixer on low, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, starting and ending with flour. Fold in the pecans. Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a rack, 30 minutes. Remove the springform ring, invert the cake onto a plate and remove the paper. Serve with vanilla ice cream. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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TECH TALK
Tech Talk - Robots, Robots Everywhere! Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Business & Technology Director at Norvado
The 2018 CES show in Las Vegas certainly lived up to the hype! It was a really amazing experience and one that, for an old IT guy like me, was like going to Disneyland. There really is more to see than can be seen in the time allotted. Christie and I walked an average of 10 miles per day and though we saw much, I can honestly say that there was still much more to see. There were several themes at CES such as Car tech, TV and Audio, Smart Home, Drones, Robots and connected, well… everything. Yes, I did say everything! Connected baby bottles, toothbrushes, shoes, toilets, washing machines and just about anything else you could think of. Nearly one whole section of the show was dedicated to connected devices. Some of them were unbelievable and others bordered on the ridiculous. Still, it was amazing to see and I have some great ideas and thoughts about the future of connected devices and the reality of the truly smart home that I will share in future articles. Robots were another major theme at CES. Indeed, robots seemed to be everywhere. There were as expected, self-driving cars and simple household robots. But there were also laundry folding robots and robots that drove motorcycles. And then there was an actual robotic motorcycle that would recognize its owners face and come when called! There was a table tennis playing robot (it was actually pretty good!) and robots that could climb up and down steps. The age of the robot is certainly coming and though I do not expect to see many of these robots become available for the average homeowner to purchase in the near future, it is apparent that they will eventually be common in many homes. In future Tech Talk articles I will discuss my thoughts on robots and their future usefulness. Of course, no CES show would be complete without the opportunity to see all of the new video technology that is coming in the next year. Video displays and televisions keep getting bigger and the picture keeps getting clearer. I found the laser displays to be the most interesting. The picture can be as big as you like and the images are provided by lasers! The technology is relatively new but I suspect we will see some of these for sale by Christmas of 2018. The opportunity to attend CES 2018 was amazing and we did our best to see everything and report on as much of it as we could. These were the highlights, there were also some lows. The 2+ hour power outage in one of the main showrooms was a bit of an adventure. (I don’t know if you have ever been in a large room with several thousand people when the lights go out - it gets some interesting thoughts running through your head.) The food at the convention center was not very good and there were not anywhere near enough places to sit during lunch. All of that aside, if I get the opportunity to go again, I will certainly not miss it! It truly is the “world’s fair” of technology and something to be experienced for anyone that enjoys the bleeding edge of technology.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Local Church Directory 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
Rev Richard Blood 6880 S. 1st Avenue W. Lake Nebagamon, WI Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson (Lay Preacher) 715-790-1863
Fr. Andrew Ricci Pastor, Fr. Adam Laski Parochial Vicar 11648 E Cty Rd B Lake Nebagamon, WI Office 715-374-3570
Calvary Baptist Church
Barnes Community Church
Cable United Church of Christ
First Lutheran Church
Hayward Wesleyan Church
Mission Covenant Church
Mark Wilson, Senior Pastor 10655 Nyman Ave, Hayward, WI 54843 Church Office: 715- 634-4613
Rev. Darrell Nelson 5161 South County Road P, Poplar, WI 64864 Church Office: 715-364-2738
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bethany Baptist Church Pastor John Dudley
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Delta Rev. Phil Milam 61190 Pike River Rd. Mason, WI Phone 262-470-0736
The Oaks Community Church
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
14695 County Hwy N Drummond, WI 54832 Church Office: 715-739-6344
Rev. Jason Clifton 11405 51st Street, Solon Springs, WI 54873 Church Office: 715-378-2252
New Hope Lutheran Church 801 Houston Avenue Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-466-4112
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
The River Wesleyan Church N13205 Rice Lake Road Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-466-2844
Calvary Lutheran Church 675 Shell Creed Road Minong, WI, 54859 Phone: 715-466-2366
St. Pius Catholic Church
St. Anthony Catholic Church 9718 County Rd Y Gordon, WI 54838 Phone: 715-378-4431
If you would like your church information featured in our directory, please contact Christie at 715-798-3572 or via email at ccarlson@cheqnet.net
Father Gerald Willger 13645 County Highway M, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3855 (Cable) 715-634-2867 (Hayward) Rev Richard Blood 14465 S. Antoine Circle, Gordon, WI 54838 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Rev Richard Blood 9243 E. Evergreen Solon Springs, WI 54873 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Phil Markel, Pastor 13713 W Thannum Fire Lane Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-934-5000 Home: 715-634-0506 10680 Main St, Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-634-2141 Website: www.firstlutheranhaywardwi.org Pastor Mark D. Triplett 10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843 Church office: (715) 634-2260
506 Main Street Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-378-4431
11651 Business Hwy 53 Solon Springs, WI 54873 Phone: 715-378-4431
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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 Rev Richard Blood 5810 S. Country Rd. H Brule, WI 54820 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863
Reverend Jon Hartman, Pastor 3200 County Rd. N Barnes, WI 54873 Church Office: 715 795 2195
21020 Co Hwy E, Mason, WI 54856 Church Office: 715-746-2442
13520 Spruce Street, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3417
43170 Highway 63, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3712
Rev. Phil Milam 13445 County Highway M Cable, WI 54821 Church office: 715-798-3066 Home: 262-470-0736
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PASTOR’S CORNER
A Life of Fruitbearing
Submitted by Pastor Phil Markel of Calvary Baptist Church of Hayward, WI
Jesus Christ, in His relationship to His own, talked about the importance of abiding in Him (John 15:4 - 5)
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. The Lord was speaking of a spiritual relationship between Himself and believers. Even as a branch receives its nutrients and sustenance from the vine, so also, the believer will bear “much fruit” while abiding in Christ and drawing upon His sustaining Grace. (II Peter 3:18) In a believer’s relationship to Christ, what kind of fruit is the Lord talking about? The kind of fruit the Savior is interested in is not found in the orchard, but in the Spirit controlled life in which the Christian manifests the “fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22). The “fruit of the Spirit” is not something we conjure up in our bodies, but is the yielding of the true believer’s life so as to let the Holy Spirit manifest a Christ like character in your life. The source of spiritual life comes from God the Father, through the finished work of Christ the Son, and the manifestation of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in the believers life. Are you a true Bible believing Christian? Are you abiding in Christ? Is your life bearing fruit? If not, why not receive Christ today? (John 1:12) Pastor Phil Markel is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church at 13713 W Thannum Fire Lane, Hayward, WI. Worship times are 10:00am Sundays, and 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Nursery and youth groups are vailable. We would love to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
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February 2018 Bible Reading Schedule February 1 - Exodus 27-28; Matthew 21:23-46 February 2 - Exodus 29-30; Matthew 22:1-22 February 3 - Exodus 31-33; Matthew 22:23-46 February 4 - Exodus 34-36; Matthew 23:1-22 February 5 - Exodus 37-38; Matthew 23:23-39 February 6 - Exodus 39-40; Matthew 24:1-22 February 7 - Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:23-51 February 8 - Leviticus 4-6; Matthew 25:1-30 February 9 - Leviticus 7-9; Matthew 25:31-46 February 10 - Leviticus 10-12; Matthew 26:1-19 February 11 - Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:20-54 February 12 - Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:55-75 February 13 - Leviticus 15-17; Matthew 27:1-31 February 14 - Leviticus 18-19; Matthew 27:32-66 February 15 - Leviticus 20-21; Matthew 28 February 16 - Leviticus 22-23; Mark 1:1-22 February 17 - Leviticus 24-25; Mark 1:23-45 February 18 - Leviticus 26-27; Mark 2 February 19 - Numbers 1-2; Mark 3:1-21 February 20 - Numbers 3-4; Mark 3:22-35 February 21 - Numbers 5-6; Mark 4:1-20 February 22 - Numbers 7; Mark 4:21-41 February 23 - Numbers 8-10; Mark 5:1-20 February 24 - Numbers 11-13; Mark 5:21-43 February 25 - Numbers 14-15; Mark 6:1-32 February 26 - Numbers 16-17; Mark 6:33-56 February 27 - Numbers 18-20; Mark 7:1-13 February 28 - Numbers 21-25; Mark 7:14-37; Mark 8:1-21
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COMMUNITY NOTES & EVENTS
Community Notes, News, & Events for February 2018
Add your event or announcement to our directory! Email Christie at ccarlson@cheqnet.net Mature Lunch Brunch
Meals are served Monday Thursday at noon at the Barnes Town Hall 3360 Cty Hwy N. in Barnes. Sign up at the meal site day of, or call 715-795-2495.
UFO Craft Meeting
Meetings are at Barnes Town Hall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Contact Judy at 715-795-3247 for details
Barnes Community Events for February Submitted by the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer Judy Bourassa
February 1 Potawatomi Property Owners Association - Reserva tions begin for full island and week long rentals. Con tact Vern Wilcox at 715-795-2542 February 6 Community Dinner at 5:30pm at the Barnes Community Church February 11 Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Regular Meeting at the Cabin Store at 9:30am February 15 Potawatomi Property Owners Association - Reserva tions open for all rentals. Contact Vern Wilcox at 715- 795-2542 February 15 BAHA Meeting at 9:00am at the museum February 18 Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle at the Trading Post at 3:00pm February 19 Barnes Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm February 20 Spring Primary Election. Polls open from 7:00am - 8:00pm February 27 VFW Post 8329 Meeting at 6:00pm at the VFW Hall
Cable Natural History Events for February Submitted by the Cable Natural History Museum
Please call 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org for more info. February 3 February 8 February 9 February 17 February 17 February 21 February 23 March 1 March 6
January Area Food Shelf/Holiday Meals, Drives, Dates & Sites
Barnes Book Club
The Barnes Book Club will be Monday, February 26th at 9:30am at the library of the Barnes Community Church. The book is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. The book was a New York Times best seller in 2017 and winner of the 2017 Man Booker Prize.
Talon Talk Live Raptor Program with Hayley Appleman Dinner Lecture: Forestry in Fairyland (Adult Naturalist Program) Introduction to Lichen Identification (Adult Naturalist Program) Hike to the Sea Caves (Adult Naturalist Program) Fairy House Making Workshop Rag Rug Workshop at the NGLVC Family Snowshoe Hike Snowshoe Hike to a Heron Rookery (Adult Naturalist Program) David’s Drum Basket (Adult Naturalist Program)
Cable Food Shelf
Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Cable Professional Bldg. at the corner of US Hwy 63 and Spruce Street in Cable
Barnes Food Shelf
Wednesday February 14th from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Barnes Community Church located at 3200 Highway N in Barnes
Ruby’s Pantry in Hayward
Thursday, February 15th at the Hayward Wesleyan Church. Food shares are $20.00. Doors open at 5:00pm.
www.rubyspantry.org Sharing One’s Surplus
SOS Food Share meets the 2nd Saturday of the Month at the Mission Covenant Church in Poplar. Shares go on sale at 9:30am. $30
Cable American Legion Post 487 Spaghetti Feed
Host: Cable American Legion Post 487 Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 4-8pm Location: Cable Community Center, Cty M, Cable, WI
The Cable American Legion will be serving their annual Birkie Spaghetti Feed along with members from the Northwoods Pre-school on Friday, February 23rd, 2018 from 4-8pm at the Cable Community Center. All-U-Can Eat spaghetti (sauce: with or without meat), salad, bread and desserts will be available. Refreshments: coffee, water and milk. This event is open to the public! 50% of the proceeds will go to the Northwoods Pre-School in Cable, Wisconsin.
Solon Springs Community Events for February Submitted by the local area businesses in Solon Springs
February 17 Noon to 4PM - Lions’ Club Ice Fishing contest on the north end of Lake St. Croix. February 24 Village Pump Ice Fishing Contest in front of the St. Croix Inn February 24 SWORDS ATV Run – Soft Pines
Lake Nebagamon Community Events for February Submitted by Patti Coughlin/Village of Nebagamon Website
February 6 Lake Nebagamon Village Board meeting at 7:00pm at the auditorium February 8 Volunteer Fire Department Meeting at 6:30pm at the auditorium February 19 Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30pm at the auditorium February 22 Volunteer Fire Department Meeting at 6:30pm at the auditorium February 27 Sewer Commission meeting at 6:00pm at the auditorium
Town of Cable Events for February Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Cable Website
February 6 Old School Task Force Committee Meeting at 5:30pm at the Cable Community Centre February 7 4 Towns Meeting at 7:30 at the Cable Community Centre February 7 Plan Commission Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Cable Community Centre February 8 Town Board Meeting at 6:00pm at the Community Centre
Town of Drummond Events for February Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Drummond Website February 14 Forest & Lakes Monthly February 2018 p. 16
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AUTHOR’S CORNER - JAMES BRAKKEN
Justice
Submitted by James Brakken, 1st place winner of the 2014 Wisconsin Writers Association Jade Ring Award.
Author’s note: The following short story is from The Moose & Wilbur P. Dilby Plus 36 Fairly True Tales from Up North by James Brakken. All 8 of the author’s books can be found at BadgerValley.com and many preferred area outlets.
“Ow! Goddang it!” The moment I said it, I knew I was undone. Ethel Foster, my great-aunt, knew it, too. “Jimmy!” she snapped, glaring down at me through the kitchen window. I dropped my wrench and hung my head. “Sorry, Aunt Ethel.” “Get in here!” Captured. No escape. I knew what was coming. Any thirteen-year-old would. Aunt Ethel took no prisoners. I would suffer my punishment like a spy caught behind enemy lines - no last words, no blindfold. Just stand me against the wall, take aim, and make it quick. Ethel Foster reached into the cupboard above the sink. Out came a cake of lye soap - her own recipe - double-wrapped in waxed paper. Her own recipe, I say, because it seemed to have, among its other caustic ingredients, something especially repulsive to the tongue and taste buds of a foul-mouthed youngster. I should know. I had tasted it before - several times. “Open!” she demanded, using the tone of a sadistic prison dentist. One whiff of that reeking bar of greenish-brown soap forced me to beg for mercy. “Please, Aunt Ethel, I didn’t mean it. Honest! It was my bike pedal’s fault. The wrench slipped and smacked my hand. I was just … I was just …” “You were just? You were just? Well, let- me - tell - you, James Allen, you were not just. You took the good Lord’s name in vain, young man, and you know the punishment. Justice, Jimmy, has nothing to do with it. Nothing at all. You hear me? Nothing - at all. Open up!” Now, homemade lye soap has its own distinctive, pungent, almost vile, odor. Aunt Ethel’s recipe was especially revolting. A slight sniff made your eyes water. Imagine a mouthful! Sure, it was great laundry soap. Rub some on a stain, then throw the rest of the bar into the old wringer washer, and the clothes - load after load of them - came out spotless. Dishes? They’d sparkle after soaking in it. Her lye soap had other uses, too. Aunt Ethel insisted it could clear up acne, psoriasis, boils, and warts. It would, in her words, “make your skin so leathery that the thorns won’t hamper your berry picking. Repels mosquitoes, gnats, and ticks, too, it does. Cures sunburn and athlete’s foot to boot,” she boasted. “Poison oak? Poison ivy? Poison sumac? First work up a good lather, then let it dry on like a crust,” she would dictate. “My soap makes your hair shine, cures dandruff, kills head lice on you and body lice on them gals across the tracks. Give your dog a good scrubbing and it will rid him of his fleas right along with the foul smells that mutt of yours carts across my clean carpet. Why, it’ll even steal the stink from a skunk, provided you got the gumption to wrestle him into the washtub.” Her lye soap also cured cussing - at least cussing within hearing range of Aunt Ethel. It was her mission, her duty. And, oh, how she relished it. It showed in her eyes. I swore then and I swear now that, on the off chance some youngster might have a slight slip of the tongue, Ethel Foster always doubled her secret ingredient, knowing such a foul blend would become that nauseating, utterly disgusting, downright repulsive, but perfect cure for cursing. Yes, I had been caught in the act. I had no choice but to pay the penalty and hope like hel… well, let’s just say hope and pray to never again let Aunt Ethel hear me cuss. That pleasant, summer morning she was determined to once more perform her service to humanity. And, yes, I took my punishment - a big bite of that nasty, greasy, stomach-turning lye soap. “Chew!” she demanded, loud enough for every neighbor to notice. As ordered, I chewed and I chewed before dashing outside to spit what soap remained into the trash can behind the porch. With every nasty noun and vulgar verb voided from my vocabulary, with every possible profanity once more permanently purged, I raced to the rain barrel for relief. I - had - been - cleansed! Having saved my soul yet again, Ethel Foster smiled. Then the sadistic old broad offered me a cookie. I declined. Years beyond my bicycling days, I climbed the nursing home steps to again visit my great-aunt, Ethel Foster. Her mind hadn’t been the same for quite some time. Frequently, during our visits, it would snap and she would lay out before every ear on the entire second floor of the Superior Shores Nursing Home, a long, loud, embarrassing string of the most outrageous, vile, vulgar, and outright disgusting profanities. It was enough to make any sailor blush till a week past Monday next. And there I stood with neither a double-wrapped cake of Aunt Ethel Foster’s homemade lye soap in hand nor the hardheartedness to recommend it be used on the dear old soul. Thinking back, Aunt Ethel was right. Justice has nothing to do with it. Nothing -at - all. © 2018 James Brakken www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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FOR THE LOVE OF ART
For the Love of Art - The Season of Long Shadows and Silence Submitted by Sara Balbin of Dragonfly Studio. Sara is an artist, author, and art therapist.
The crackling of the wood burning stove awakened me. I rose, poured a cup of coffee, and began doing yoga stretches while it was still dark outside. Sunrise on the south shore of Lake Superior in January is around 7:30, and as the sun rose, I stared at the pristine white blanket of snow laid uniformly across the lake and forest. It was beautiful! Still clear of animal or human tracks, yet in the distance a Raven flew purposefully across the ambiguous sky. As the horizon slowly turned from night to grey, hints of blue hue appeared. Like magic, as the long shadows of the mature white pine and forest started to emerge, they laid out horizontal stripes across the brilliant, uniform snow creating a harmonious pattern. The eastern sunlight first created nearly perfect soft long lines and as the sun moved west, the blue hues of the shadows became darker and better defined. When the sun was directly south, the shadows shortened, and became vertical lines with a darker color of cerulean blue/ grey intensifying the contrast. When clouds drifted by, the shadows softened, melded, and moved with a slow rhythm. The well-defined long shadows are a striking phenomenon that is experienced in the northern hemisphere during winter. The reason for this is that: “As the Earth rotates around the sun on its annual cycle, it is tilted at an angle on its vertical axis. This impacts how the sun’s rays strike various locations on Earth. The Earth is its most extreme tilt at the winter and summer solstices. The sun appears to rise in the east and it sets in the west. In actuality, the Earth is rotating on its axis and around the sun.” (Green Passive Solar Magazine: Movement of the Sun www.greenpassivesolar.com)
Solstice Sunrice Courtesy of Elizabeth Lexau
Another occurrence that impacts many residents of the northland during The Season of Long Shadows and Silence, is referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition of depression. Every winter is challenging for various reasons but when the temperatures drop below zero for numerous days, the wind chill drops the temperatures even lower, the sky is over cast, day light is shortened to approximately 9 hours, your driveway is not plowed, can’t pick up your mail, hiking with family, friends, or pets is a struggle, if not hazardous, this may have a profound affect on certain northlanders. How many times have you heard someone say “I have cabin fever” or “I have the winter blues”? “According to research from Psychology Today, roughly 15% (or 6-million) Americans struggle through the dark and dreary winter months. Another 5% of those experience major depression every winter, known as SAD. Do you consider the winter solstice a turning point for celebration and a promise of spring to come?” As an artist, and art therapist who has lived in Sawyer and Bayfield Counties for many years, I’m cognoscente of the other side of beauty and esthetics in the northland. The following are the basic currently diagnosed symptoms of SAD from Healthline: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5-
Lack of Energy Weakened Immune System Reduced Libido Lack of Concentration Over eating and weight gain
6- Alcohol and Drug abuse 7- Feeling Guilty or Worried 8- Sleeping issues 9- Irritability 10- Social and relationship problems
Take Medication if needed. Low mood and feelings of sadness directly affect a person’s motivation to interact socially. A low feeling of self-worth, fatigue and an absence or disruption of positive mood neurotransmitters like serotonin also combine to leave a person feeling lost, inadequate, and alienated from others during periods of winter depression. A general sense of disconnection from time and task - a kind of zombie-like state of flat affect - also contributes to failure in an individual’s work life and social connections during episodes of SAD. The choices for healing in the past were primarily limited to psychotherapy. Recognizing the symptoms is one step forward, but dealing with them is another step that needs addressing. (www.healthline.com/health/depression/expressive-therapy) Let’s briefly look at two alternative approaches to psychotherapy; expressive therapies and life style changes. Expressive Therapies: art, music, dance, writing and drama. These are methods of creative expression that enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, performing, and the creative process. They are especially helpful for people who find it difficult talking about their thoughts or emotions or have cognitive or physical disabilities. Life style changes: Regular exercise, healthy eating, joining a sports group, learning a new sport, mindfulness meditation, Yoga, Tai chi, dance, music, drama, or writing classes. Make social plans, soak up the sun, plan a vacation, light box therapy, and time for yourself. “Lifestyle changes are simple but powerful tools in the treatment of depression. Sometimes they might be all you need. Even if you need other treatment as well, making the right lifestyle changes can help lift depression faster—and prevent it from coming back.” helpguide.org Authors: Joanna Saisan, M.S.W., Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. Last updated: October 2017. The Season of Long Shadows and Silence story is an introduction to how an artist views/studies the environment, and awareness of the affects the environment has on the population that lives in the northern hemisphere. In future stories I will explore the arts, the environment, and alternative natural therapies reflecting where we live. For now, try waking up some morning, brew your coffee or tea, don’t turn on the radio, TV, computer, and turn off your cell phone, and hear the silence. Instead, look outside your window and observe the beauty of the winter season on cloudy, snowy, or sunny days, take note of the wind moving the tree branches, the direction snowflakes are falling, drifts around the base of trees, and long shadows on a sunny day that create natural visual paintings. Enjoy the beautiful pastel painting “Solstice Sunrise” by Elizabeth Lexau, a member of the Blue View Pastel Group, Washburn, Wisconsin. Please visit the following websites for education, art events, and much more! See My Art, Inc. www.seemyart.us Cable Hayward Arts Council: www.cablehaywardarts.org Chequamegon Bay Arts Council: www.cbayarts.org Spooner Artists in Hand: www.artsinhand.com North Country Trail Wisconsin www.northcountrytrail.org www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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