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February 15, 2019 - March 15, 2019 Celebrating Cable, Wisconsin’s Past, Present, and Future with a new Town Mural!

Observing President’s Day - The Pressure of Speaking to a Nation.

Natural Connections Come Ski, Have Fun, and Be Sustainable

Exploring Wisconsin with Mary - Carpe Diem! Get Outside and Enjoy the Snow!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Town of Cable, Wisconsin Mural - Celebrating the Town’s Past, Present, and Future

President’s Day - The Pressure of Leading a Nation

Wisconsin 20Exploring with Mary Motiff

Natural Connections with Emily Stone An All Star Nose

Carpe Diem!

Monthly Columns and Business Listings

Hello and Welcome to Feb/Mar 2019!

07 Advertiser’s Corner (p. 11, 12 13, 21)

Town of Solon Springs Ad Page Pastors Corner

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Bentonite Clay Benefits with Yulia

10 Tech Talk - VPN’s

06 Redbery Book Corner 08

09 Natural Connections with Emily Stone

Town and Local Events

Church Directory

18 Regional and Community Notes & Events

Dr. Leo Carlson - Tech Talk

Exploring Wisconsin with Mary Motiff

22 The Fifty Caliber Hawkins Part II

For the Love of Art with Sara Balbin

Food & Fun

Feb/March 2019 Sudoku Puzzle Recipe Corner - Quick and Easy

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Author’s Corner -James Brakken Feb/March 2019 Crossword Puzzle

Forest & Lakes Column Contributors

Leo is a member of the executive team at Norvado in Cable, WI, and a professor at Maranatha Baptist University.

Emily Stone - Natural Connections Emily is an author and the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum. Pastor’s Corner

The Pastor’s Corner is comprised of guest pastor’s from around our region.

Christie Carlson - Business and Family

Christie Carlson lives in Drummond, WI with her husband, Leo, and 3 children, Emma, Isaac, and Noah.

Maureen Palmer - Redbery Book Corner

Maureen is the owner of Redbery Books in Cable, WI

Yulia Welk - Natural Living

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

Mary Motiff - Explore Wisconsin

Mary Motiff is the Director of the Bayfield County Tourism department. She manages the Bayfield County Fair and serves on local boards including the Friends of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and Chequamegon Bay Chapter of the WI Alumni Association. Motiff lives in Washburn with her husband, 2 teenagers and 2 poodles.

John Weber - Outdoors

John Weber has lived in the Hayward area for over 35 years. He’s authored Hot toms and Saucy Hens, Tales from the Turkey Blind, Stray Shot, Tales from the Turkey Blind and Beyond, Bait Wars. His latest novel, Past Indiscretions will be out next fall. Email: hottomsandcoldbeer@hotmail.com

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.

This Edition’s Photo Credit - Along the Highway

Authored by: Tammy Rasmussen, Cable WI This photo was submitted by Tammy Rasmussen. Tammy lives in Cable, Wisconsin with her husband Jeff, son’s Aaron and Tyler, and daughter Lily. Thank you so much, Tammy for sharing your photo with us! We look forward to more!

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HELLO AND WELCOME

Hello and Welcome, Dear Reader! We’ve made it through the holidays, new year’s resolutions have been made and are either abandoned or still in the works. Birkie is just around the corner, and hopefully, we are well on our way to springtime. After last week’s polar vortex, the weather feels almost balmy. My little boys have been loving playing outside and taking in the fresh air and sunshine. I think I’ve even seen the chickens venturing out in their run these past few days! Hang in there, dear reader, we are almost there.

to be a wonderful sight!

This month, I am so excited to share information about the Town of Cable’s Mural that is being painted by local artist Donna Post! It will be placed on the Rondeau’s Shopping Center at the corner of Highway 63 and M. It is scheduled to be finished sometime in July 2019 and installed shortly after it’s completion. More detail about the mural project can be found on p. 4, and at the Town of Cable website. It will certainly be an neat sight to see as the mural progresses, and with Donna’s talent and skill, it is sure

President’s day is observed this month. What started as a celebration of Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays has now become an observation of all of those who have held the office of President of the United States. I couldn’t imagine the amount of stress and pressure that comes with being the leader of our Nation. I had to “wing” a presentation last week and was well on my way to a panic attack! I guess the office of President won’t be in my future. After contemplating just how much rests on the Commander in Chief ’s shoulders every day, I thought it would be fitting to visit some of the speeches that inspired and united us as a Nation. Times when, regardless of politic, we were united. There are so many great moments out there, so I chose a few of my favorites. I really hope you enjoy them! I have to say, as I do every month, a huge thank you to all of those who contribute to this magazine each month. Columnists, Authors, Advertisers - each and every one plays a great role in the making of this publication. This month brings Yulia sharing the benefits of bentonite clay, Mary encouraging us to get out and play in the snow, and Emily educating us on how man-made snow can benefit the Birke. Author John Weber is wrapping up a two-part series this month, and Author James Bracken is sharing an excerpt of his latest crime novel, Infamous. Navigating the Trenches reminds us to take some “me time,” and Redberry raises funds for the Northwoods Humane Society! I hope you enjoy this month’s edition, dear reader! As always, feel free to contact me with suggestions, submissions, ad requests, corrections, or just to say hi! So with that, dear reader, take care of yourselves, and I’m sure I will see you around! Until next time, Christie

Deadline for the March 15 - April 15, 2019 Edition: March 10, 2019

March/April 2019 Publication Dates: March 15, 2018 - April 15, 2019

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TOWN OF CABLE MURAL

Celebrating the Town of Cable’s Past, Present, and Future Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Operator Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine Photo Caption: Artist Donna Post’s sketch of the Town of Cable Mural

The Town of Cable has joined with the Rondeau’s Shopping Center, the Cable/Namakagon Historical Museum, The Cable Natural History Museum, Artist Donna Post, and Connect Communities Committee members to create an historic depiction of the Town’s history through the creation of a town mural. The mural will be placed on the front and east sides of the Rondeau’s Shopping Center building located at the corner of Hwy 63 and Hwy M, which was the previous site of the Town’s Train Depot (currently placed at the Town Park).

The goal of the mural is to provide an historical representation of Cable’s beginnings that is beautiful to look at, while inspiring a moment of reflection by those passing by. (Deb Nelson, Cable/Namakagon Historical Museum)

Ideas for the mural’s content were provided by photos supplied by the Cable/Namakagon Historical Museum and ideas from the Cable Community residents. “The intent is that the residents and visitors to Cable will discover the important historical beginnings and early values of residents that have kept the area pristine for their own and current visitor enjoyment.” Local Artist Donna Post will be painting the mural. She is an accomplished muralist and artist, having completed her first mural in grammar school. She has made her living as a mural painter since 1998. Donna is now retired, but volunteers much of her time throughout the Cable/Hayward area. Donna has also been the muralist for the Cable Natural History Museum exhibits since 2015. “This mural, in its faithful recording of landscape, transportations, and people of the past 100+ years, will provide a substantial and relatable historic record of the development of this section of Northern Wisconsin.

Alternate/Additional View of the mural (Photo Submitted by Deb Nelson)

The overlay of contemporary sport and recreational activities, with its opportunities for live photos, literally brings locals and visitors into the picture, while incorporating recent history, and the on-going future of the mural and community. This creative, place making mural will integrate the community’s past and where it is going.

It will be born from the creative skill of the artist and the collaborative input of the area and its residents. It will indeed add strength and spirit to our community.” (Donna Post, Artist) Donna’s studio for the Cable mural will be based out of the Living Hope Church basement during the winter and spring. The preliminary goal for completion and installation of the mural is July of 2019. Community members will be allowed to participate in the mural’s creation, making it truly a community project. Funding for the mural will be provided by fundraising, in-kind labor, and monetary gifts. A campaign to raise up to $3000.00 for materials is being organized as well. If you would like to donate to the mural project, tax deductible donations can be made at the Town of Cable website – www. townofcable.com – by clicking on the Donate link on the right hand side. Contributions can also be dropped off at the Cable Town Office or mailed to the Town of Cable at P O BOX 476, Cable, WI 54821. Please designate Mural Project in your check’s memo line. For more information about the Town of Cable mural, please contact the Town office at 715-798-4440. (Source Info: Deb Nelson, Cable Natural History Museum, Town of Cable Website.) Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/Mar 2019 p. 4

Artist, Donna Post’s Sketch for the Town of Cable Mural (Photo submitted by Deb nelson)

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PRESIDENTS DAY - THE PRESSURE OF LEADING A NATION

President’s Day - The Pressure of Leading a Nation

Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Operator of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine, Photo Courtesy of www.news.unsi.org Photo Caption Presidential Podium)

The other day, I met with a group of people. I didn’t know them, and they didn’t know me. As I was preparing to go into the meeting, I had no idea what I was going to say, nor did I have any clear agenda drawn up. I realized I was going to have to “wing it.” It was unnerving. Now, those of you that know me, know that I don’t have a problem speaking to people, but this time, it was different. Fast forward to this week, when the Nation observes President’s day. The holiday that began as a celebration of Washington and Lincoln’s Birthday’s, but over the decades, has evolved into an encompassing observation of all of the Nation’s Presidential leaders. I found myself thinking about the pressure they must face, “What do you say to a Nation?” I was only addressing a handful of people, in a neutral environment. Could you imagine the anxiety that comes when talking to 330,377,563 – the population of the United States at the beginning of 2019 according to www.countrymeters.info – in a politically charged environment? Yet our current and previous President’s do just that, as will every single one that comes after them. With that in mind, I thought it would be fitting to take a look at excerpts of speeches that past President’s have made that have convicted us, challenged us, and united us as a Nation. There are many more out there, dear reader, but here are a few of my favorites. I hope you found them as inspiring as I do!

“This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself… Our greatest primary task is to put people to work. This is no unsolvable problem if we face it wisely and courageously. It can be accomplished in part by direct recruiting by the Government it self, treating the task as we would treat the emergency of a war.” John F. Kennedy (1961, Inaugural Address) “In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maxi mum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility — I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it — and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”

John F. Kennedy (September 1962, Address on the Space Program) “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…Those Abraham Lincoln (1863, Gettysburg Address) who came before us made certain that this country rode the first “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this waves of the Industrial Revolution, the first waves of modern inven continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the tion and the first wave of nuclear power. And this generation does proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a not intend to founder in the backwash of the coming age of space, great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so con we mean to be a part of it, we mean to lead it.” ceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great bat tle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that Ronald Regan (June 1984, 40th Anniversary of D-Day) field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives “The rangers looked up and saw the enemy soldiers at the edge of that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we the cliffs shooting down at them with machine guns and throwing should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can grenades, and the American rangers began to climb. They shot rope not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, ladders over the face of these cliffs and began to pull themselves up. living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above When one ranger fell, another would take his place. When one rope our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long was cut, a ranger would grab another and begin his climb again. remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they They climbed, shot back, and held their footing. Soon, one by one, did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the the rangers pulled themselves over the top, and in seizing the firm unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly land at the top of these cliffs they began to seize back the continent advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task of Europe… (to veterans) You all knew that some things are worth remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take in dying for. One’s country is worth dying for, and Democracy is creased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full meas worth dying for because it’s the most deeply honorable form of ure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall government ever devised by man. not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the (Sources: Abraham Lincoln: www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg. people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1933, Great Depression) www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

htm, Franklin D. Roosevelt: www.historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057, JFK: www.jfklibrary.org/ learn/about-jfk/historic-speeches, Ronald Regan: www.reaganlibrary.gov/sspeeches/majorspeeches-1964-1989)

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REDBERRY BOOK CORNER

Northwoods Humane Society and Redbery Books Play Matchmakers for February

Submitted by Maureen Palmer, Owner/Operator of Redbery Books in Cable, Wisconsin If you live in the area, you know that every month is Northwoods Humane Society month. And you know that because you are likely one of many, many volunteers or businesses who donates time, energy and financial resources to this amazing organization all year round. NHS has a straightforward mission: to provide shelter and care for unwanted animals, and to find just the right forever homes for these wonderful animals in need. It’s daunting work, it’s 24/7, and it takes every penny to keep things humming to meet the unexpected. Because in their world, every day is a new challenge. Redbery Books has a less pressure cooker but similar mission, too: We strive to promote literacy and enjoyment by working to put just the right book into the hands of eager readers. We know that books educate and broaden our views, including the world we share with animals. So, in a sense, we have something very satisfying in common: We’re matchmakers! What better time to host our 4th NHS fundraiser than the month of February, when Cupid bundles up in his -30 rated parka and Pac boots and slings love arrows at wistful shoppers in the produce aisle? For the month of February, Redbery will donate a percentage of every sale of an animal-related book or gift item to the NHS Shelter. There are some fantastic books out right now, and we’ve also brought in new and fun pet-related gift items, like dish towels, shopping bags, coffee mugs and all kinds of other critter stuff. Remember, any book, toy, card, game or gift item in the store that features an animal is fair game for this fundraiser - and that’s a ton of items. We’re also going to hold weekly drawings for some of these same great books and gift items, so share your love of animals and shop for your furry pals! Here are just a few books that we think you’ll love: Cross Country Cat by Mary Calhoun What kind of cat would go sliding off on skis, and who’d believe it anyway? When the family accidentally leaves Henry, their sassy Siamese, behind at the ski lodge, he takes matters into his own paws in this beguiling adventure. A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron The remarkable story of one endearing dog’s 400-mile journey through Colorado wilderness after she is separated from her beloved human. Waddle and Gallop by Rufus Sedar These irresistible animals-in-motion books use magical “Scanimation” to teach color and movement. The language is a joy, and the animals are full of life. Ages 5-6. Betsy Bowen’s 2019 Song Bird Calendar Artist Betsy Bowen’s ever-popular calendars will brighten your home with her striking artwork, and also make a terrific gift. Her calendars always sell out fast, so get yours while they last! The Dogist Puppies by Elias Weiss Friedman The Dogist Puppies is the follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Dogist. It’s a beautiful, funny, endearing look at puppies. My Life in a Cat House by Gwen Cooper This book is a continuation of Gwen Cooper’s adventures with her feline family of five. The eight stories will leave cat lovers laughing in recognition. Smoky the Brave by Damien Lewis Damien Lewis tells the story of WWII’s smallest hero: A Yorkshire terrier who earned eight battle stars for her aid to troops on the island of Papua New Guinea, including barking a warning of an incoming attack and pulling a cable through a 70-foot pipe. Adventurer Bear Grylls calls it a heartwarming and uplifting story of tiny paws and stupendous bravery. The Secret Language of Cats by Susanne Schotz Susanne Schotz, a professor at Sweden’s Lund University, introduces readers to the full range of feline vocalizations. Publisher’s Weekly writes, “This lively title will help cat lovers achieve a surprising and animating level of understanding with their pet.” The list could go on and on. Redbery has hundreds of books, toys, gifts and cards that celebrate animals. Come visit Maureen and staff in Cable, and thank you for helping the animals! Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/March 2019 p. 6

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EATING DIRT? BENTONITE CLAY MIRACLES

Eating Dirt? Bentonite Clay Miracles

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

Once a year I try to do a cleanse that involves eating dirt. Or calcium bentonite clay to be precise. It is mined in the hills of Colorado and Texas, and purified for internal consumption. The Smectite family of clays, which includes Bentonites, are called “living clays” because of their ability to make chemical changes. Smectites are capable of both adsorption and absorption demonstrating an unusually high cation exchange capacity. This clay is weathered volcanic ash made up of a lot of trace minerals in their natural oxide form. People have used clay for centuries Indigenous tribes, medicine men and it’s healing properties are also mentioned in the Bible. Native cultures of Andes, Africa, Australia, Asia and Europe consumed clay. They sometimes carried it in a ball, and used a reconstituted small amount in water to prevent any food born toxicity. It is now used by naturopaths, chiropractors, dentists, massage therapists, holistic healers and medical doctors. Bentonite Clay Photo Courtesy of www.manataka.org

The living clay is tasteless, odorless, non gritty and comes from underground mine protected from the elements. It is milled to 325 screen mesh for a creamy smooth texture when hydrated.

Why to use it? This clay can detoxify, cleanse, balance, alkalize, stimulate and energize. It is important to have a clean healthy body, do you agree? We look at perfectly healthy newborns, young children and admire their health, vibrancy and energy. We wish we could go back to that state. All the pollutants, viruses, bacteria, pesticides, heavy metals, parasites, toxins are mostly positively charged. And bentonite clay is negatively charged. So it works like a magnet and attracts all the things we want to cleanse from. Then it is safely removed through the bowels. Virtually all conditions can benefit from clay, from nausea in pregnancy or acid reflux to arthritis, memory problems, or gluten intolerance. In our body we have a certain PH of the blood. Based on our current, not so ideal American diet, most bodies are very acidic, meaning that unwanted things survive in that environment better. If we use more greens, fresh and cooked vegetables and fruit, herbal teas, our bodies become more alkaline. Clay does further alkalizing, making us healthier. My favorite way to use it is mixing 1/2 teaspoon of the clay in a cup of water (cold or warm), stirred up until dissolved. I drink it first thing in the morning on the empty stomach. Eat 30-60 minutes later. It actually makes you feel full, so there is less hunger. I make sure I still drink PLENTY OF WATER during the day to assist clay with hydration and efficient pulling for the cleanse effect. I do it once a day for 3-4 weeks. I have no problem taking it, but some people find it hard to do at first. Just give yourself time to get used to it. If you have a stomach poisoning or flu, try the clay next time. I have recently read a study where people with gluten intolerances took bentonite clay to successfully cured the condition. My understanding that the roots of gluten problems come from over abundance of highly processed modern white refined flours, that literally glue our intestines “shut”. The lower part of our GI tract includes the small (1 inch diameter) and the large (2.5 in diameter) intestines. The small intestine is a long and narrow tube (3 times longer the the large) that connects the stomach to the large intestine. It is an enormous internal surface area due to the presence of millions of tiny “fingers” called villi, that are covered in “hair”, called micro villi. That is where most digestion and absorption takes place. The small intestine secretes the digestive enzymes and a sorts nutrients. The large intestines does not have “fingers or hairs”, it just absorbs water, forms stool and eliminates waste. It does have lots of friendly bacteria that helps digestion. So imagine those small hairs in the small intestine got cemented together from poor diet, the rate of digestion and absorption goes way down. Bentonite clay with enough water will break down the “cement” and free all those villi and micro villi to function properly, so body can once again become capable of digesting everything. In the study, people with gluten intolerances took clay daily for a year, completely clearing all the symptoms. Clay can also be used externally in cases of any rash, allergy, sprain or strain, insect or spider bites, acne, infection and so forth. It needs to be hydrated to needed consistency and applied for a certain time, 10-20 minutes, to an hour or longer then covered in plastic to prevent drying out. I have read accounts of people saving their infected limbs by soaking them in a clay bath solution. Clay baths are wonderful too especially in oncological cases.

Power Line Do’s & Don’t’s

Clay is rich in minerals including silica, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron and potassium and supplies your body with them. Clay works with the whole body, every organ will feel the benefit. I make natural bentonite clay herbal toothpaste that keeps the mouth healthy and clean, and provides minerals for teeth and gums. It can be found on my website at www.yulias.net The clay is perfect to take during pregnancy (especially for morning sickness) and/or breastfeeding, just drink plenty of water. This bentonite clay can be found at livingclayco.com 16 oz jar is the most convenient and will last you for a while... Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/March 2019 p. 8

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NATURAL CONNECTIONS

Natural Connections - Come Ski! Have Fun! Be Sustainable Submitted by Emily Stone, a Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

I ventured out cross-country skiing in the middle of that big snowstorm a couple weeks ago, and my ski tips ran incognito under the fluff. Finally, all 100 kilometers of world-class ski trails in the American Birkebeiner trail system were covered in plenty of snow. With a bit of a warm, dry start to the winter, I’m sure some folks had been remembering 2017. That year, it rained. The snow pack melted, and a hopeful-looking snowstorm tracked just a little too far south. For only the second time in the Birke’s 45-year history, the race was canceled. It was a disappointing, but not entirely surprising occurrence. Skiers all over the country have been contending with warmer winters and a shallower snowpack for years. Hayward’s average winter temperature has risen 4.5 degrees since 1950. The Birkie is featured right alongside maple syruping and ice fishing on the ClimateWisconsin.org website as Northwoods traditions that are threatened by a changing climate. So how can cross-country skiing adapt to these challenges? Ben Popp has some ideas. Popp became Executive Director of the non-profit American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation in 2013, and his big dreams and big energy have been making things happen. Man-made snow holds up better than natural snow in warm temperatures, so the early season loop at the Birkie start area is still skiable even after unseasonably warm weather. Photo by Emily Stone.

In 2018, the Birkie purchased their first ever snowmaking equipment using donations from businesses and the ski community. Two big snow guns now rove trails near the Birkie’s start area. The trail crew began making snow on November 7, 2018, and opened a 1 km loop of ski trail on November 17. Someday the man-made snow could be stored over the summer under an insulating layer of sawdust. It would be ready to use in October, even before temperatures become suitable for snowmaking again. Making snow is energy intensive, though, which could increase carbon emissions and exacerbate climate change. Popp wants to make sure that the Birkie isn’t setting themselves up for a short term win and a long term loss, so he’s been meeting with the local electrical companies about installing a solar farm to offset the Birkie’s energy use. Warming huts along the trail already derive their electricity from solar panels. The Birkie’s most important adaptations to the changing snow conditions are unglamorous improvements to the trail itself. Skiers can make do with just an inch of snow on the velvety turf of a golf course. By smoothing the trail and removing rocks, the Birkie may soon be skiable with just four inches of flakes. It helps that the Birkie’s piston bully trail groomers have rubber tracks instead of metal, so that they float better on shallow snow. Snow is essential, but liquid water is a threat to the trail. To prevent washouts, crew members harden off the surface by removing soft topsoil. They’ve also installed French drains, reengineered slopes, added ditches, put in erosion bars, and even built the trail higher ahead of a rising water table. In the future, the trail may be rerouted away from southwest-facing hills where snow disappears first. Popp and the trail crew are even looking at the surrounding forest to eke out more gains in sustainability. Bayfield County, who owns and manages the forests along the Birkie Trail corridor, has respected the scenic quality of the trail by not cutting trees within 100 feet of the trail. As dense groves of evergreens intercept snow, hold in heat, and create thin spots on the trail, though, foresters are being given a green light to manage trees in that buffer zone. “Part of the process is educating skiers that forest management is a good thing, and convincing them that it will actually improve their skiing experience,” says Popp. Skiing isn’t the only game in town, though. Running, mountain bike, and fat bike races spread both revenue and risk across seasons. Having multiple events to help cover the $380,000/year cost of trail maintenance is part of trail sustainability. As the Birkie tries to lead by example in many forms of sustainability, their skiers are stepping up, too. One skier even facilitated the installation of an electric vehicle charging station at the popular OO trailhead. This winter, the organization will launch its Birkie Green initiative, which seeks to reduce waste through reusable backpacks and cups, and to work with partners who are willing to make similar choices toward sustainability. Why is this all so important to Popp? “The Birkie is a Northwoods icon,” says Popp, “and preserving some version of it is important.” He feels responsible to the local community who depends on the economic boost that the trail provides. More than 90% of the Birkie’s income comes from greater than 50 miles away, and more than 90% of that is spent within a 50 mile radius. The Birkie also provides unique venues for kids’ lessons, high school races, skills clinics, and more. The trail system is a draw for athletes, vacationers, active retirees, and cabin owners. Popp’s been drawn to this ski community since he was a child, even participating in the kids’ race before it became known as the Barnebirkie. His passion is contagious. His energy is infectious. He’s a “big picture” guy, and under his leadership, the American Birkebeiner will continue to be a big part of the cross-country skiing picture. In his words, “Come ski! Have Fun!”

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TECH TALK

Tech Talk - Telecommuter Tools

Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson,Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Norvado in Cable, Wisconsin

Today we are going to start a series on the tools that telecommuters use to work from home. I am not going to be focusing on the most basic tools like a computer and a desk. I am instead going to jump into the technology tools. The first of the tools we will look at are the Virtual Private Network (VPN) and the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). A VPN or Virtual Private Network is a critical tool for any telecommuter. A VPN creates a private “tunnel” between two points. This tunnel uses special encryption protocols to keep any information sent between these two points secure. Usually a VPN “tunnel” is used by teleworkers to securely connect from their home back to their office network that could be located just about anywhere in the world, the only thing they need is solid internet connections. So, lets dig a bit deeper into how a VPN works. Usually, a VPN is initiated between two routers or between a remote computer and a VPN server at the other end. The first scenario, the VPN connection between two routers, is called a hardware-based VPN. When a computer initiates a VPN to a remote server, that is called a software-based VPN. Hardware based VPNs are usually always Photo Courtesy of www.vpncreative.net on and they normally require no action on the part of the user. A hardware VPN is not very flexible, and they are usually used to create a static or unchanging connection between two points. This is handy for a teleworker who does not travel and who needs all their Internet traffic to go through a corporate network. Some companies require a hardware VPN for teleworkers because they want to monitor all traffic or because they have serious concerns about security or privacy of client records that may be stored on a remote computer. Software based VPNs are more flexible and a user may turn them on or off as needed. For instance, if the user takes their work laptop to a coffee shop and wants to do some work, they can connect the software VPN Client and get to work. If they do not need access to the corporate network and just want to surf the Internet they would leave the VPN disconnected. (I should note here that I never recommend unsecured browsing on an open wi-fi connection like the ones you usually find in coffee shops. There are many good reasons why you should not use open wi-fi connections. Trust me on this, and if you are tempted, remember, Leo said, NO!) Software VPNs are not necessarily less secure than hardware VPNs they just have a little bit of a different application and they allow the owner of the computer to choose when a secure connection is needed. It is becoming more and more common for companies to use software VPNs for teleworkers because it saves on hardware cost and maintenance. It is also easy to install the VPN on a machine and simpler to set up. When using a Software VPN, it is possible for the teleworker to own the computer and use the VPN only when they need to be connected to the work network. There are even services that you can access on the Internet that will set up a VPN connection just to help you ensure your privacy while online. As explained earlier, a VPN uses encryption protocols to allow you to securely send data between two points. There are several different VPN protocols like L2TP/IPsec (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) which is the default protocol for iPhone and other Apple devices and SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol) which is considered the de facto standard for web encryption. We will not delve deeply into encryption because it quickly gets extremely complex and worthy of doctoral-level research. Suffice it to say that basically, encryption works like this: it starts with plain data, you apply a secret code (this is the encryption key) and, you end with encrypted data that can only be decoded by the two ends that have the key. In a VPN the key is established between the two end points and the data sent back and forth is then secure. A VPN is not the only tool in the teleworker tool kit, SIP is also used extensively by teleworkers. Session Initiation Protocol is used to establish a “session” between two or more participants. If you think this sounds a lot like a VPN you would be correct. SIP has found its main usage in the world of telephony. Yes, Sip is to phones what VPN is to computers and the internet. Most teleworkers would find it hard to do their job without their phone and in most cases the phone they use is a SIP based phone. In years past, a phone needed special lines and switches to make connections between points. The modern phone system uses the internet as a path instead of a dedicated phone line. This means that a SIP phone only needs an internet connection to be connected back to a corporate phone system. A teleworker with a SIP phone can make calls from anywhere in the world and it will appear to come from that main office switch, because that is where it really does come from. SIP is also used in cloudbased phone systems which eliminate the need for a company to have a big expensive phone switch. A cloud-based phone system allows even a small business to have access to the same kind of phone system features that a big company has. You can easily see the similarities between SIP and VPN and you can see how they would both be helpful to a company that uses remote teleworkers. These are not the only needs that a teleworker has and over the coming months we will take a look at some other tools that teleworkers will find handy.

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FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Lights, Camera, Action….On Stage at the Park Center! Part Two Submitted by Sara Balbin of Dragonfly Studio. Sara is an artist, author, and art therapist.

In Part one we talked about the Park Center, Hayward as a venue dedicated to musicians, singers, actors, dancers, visual artists, authors, videographer’s, multicultural events, and virtually all-creative, innovative art forms! It is a highly respected, bold, artistic and progressive achievement for the arts in Northwest Wisconsin. Visionaries Barbara Bolitho, Paul Mitchell and Deanna Persson, the large body of artists belonging to the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC), and the enthusiastic community minded volunteers of the Hayward, Cable and surrounding areas all work to make The Park possible. We introduced See My Art, Inc. (SMART), a nonprofit corporation that inspires, empowers, validates, and supports people with disabilities through art, and celebrated the Park Center’s Guest Artist Mary Uedelhofen’s exhibit at the Park Center January through March. As promised, in Part Two, we learn of Guest Artist Mary Uedelhofen’s life journey from teaching profession to contracting a disabling medical condition, discovering painting, accomplishments as an artist, new greeting card business, and art therapy as a healing process.

“Art is not always about pretty things. It’s about who we are, what happened to us, and how our lives are affected.” (Elizabeth Broun)

Guest Artist Mary Uedelhofen’s piece titled “Red Cardinal” Photo Courtesy of Sara Balbin

Mary lived in Northern Minnesota until she was in first grade, her family then moved to Northern California where she resided for many years. She acquired an Associates of Art degree in early child development, a Bachelor of Art degree, Teaching Credential, and a Special Education Certification. She has taught pre-school, kindergarten, and first and second grades as a certified teacher in a large agricultural area of Central California where the students were primarily learning English as a second language.

In the words of the artist, “I am a 57 year old woman who five years ago had a major medical situation and was in the hospital numerous times.” Mary’s two major life saving surgeries and other medical conditions left her with disabilities. She stated, “While in the hospital, I bought a calendar. When I looked at the picture for the month of June, there was a picture of the Brule River! I had been to the Brule River because both of my parents spent their retirement years on the South Shore of Lake Superior.” A few months after enjoying the picture, Mary was released from the hospital and moved to Bayfield County, Wisconsin with sister Candi where part of the Brule River is located. Once they were settled, they tried new activities and participated in art classes held at Karlyn’s Gallery in Washburn. Never having formal training, Mary found the studio environment relaxing, nurturing, and rewarding. The classes built her confidence, so in December 2017, she entered a statewide contest for art therapy participants. Mary was thrilled to tie for first place with the watercolor painting “Red Cardinal”. In addition this painting was featured in the last issue of The Path Ahead for people who are enrolled in the TMG IRIS Consultant program. All forms of painting require a great deal of decision making, before, during and at completion. Subject, format, arrangement, size, materials, brushes, techniques, colors, and more all require a choice be made. These choices can be endless, and just such decisions necessary in painting were what empowered Mary, along with motivation and building of self-esteem. Mary is enjoying exhibiting and submitting her works for publication also. Two of her paintings, Transformation in Yellow - a watercolor, and The Brule River pastel were published in the Wisconsin Green Fire Newsletter in summer 2018. This past year, her works have been exhibited at the Washburn Cultural Center, Salagumundi Gallery, and BMO Harris bank in Ashland. Mary stated: “I enjoy painting because it has helped me come over a large mountain of medical crises and major events in my life. It helps me to focus on my life and brings me determination to finish a painting. It helps me to relax and stirs happiness in my life. When I sell my art it makes me happy inside to know that someone enjoys my work that I have worked so hard on.” Another wonderful way that Mary is integrating and socializing to overcome her disabilities is by participating in SMART sponsored booths at festivals. Mary’s beautiful paintings are available as greeting cards, or art prints at the following locations: Brownstone Pharmacy and Hansen’s IGA Washburn, Gabriella’s German Candies and Hotel Chequamegon, Ashland, or on online at maryslittlecards@gmail.com. Mary is also a member of the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council (CBAC), and will participate in the March Show “Art Heals: the Healing Power of the Arts at the Washburn Museum & Cultural Center. Have you ever had a medical, physical, psychological, or emotional condition that has permanently or temporarily been disabling? Have you found yourself doodling, painting, writing, singing, playing an instrument, carving, working with fibers, sculpting, making jewelry, writing a play, designing a stage, arranging flowers, photographing your environment, or telling stories to anyone that would listen to feel better? Well, then you understand the Healing Power of the Arts. However, one doesn’t have to have a disability to reap the benefits of the creative process in all of its glorious forms. Creating art is about focusing on a process outside of your present condition or state of mind. Immersing into a mental zone in which you can fully engage while the enjoyment of the activity is activated. According to Mary, “I never had any formal art classes. It’s with Diana Randolph I started a pastel painting and then took classes from Wei Lan Lober at Karolyn’s Gallery. Here is where I took off as a water color artist. I have been doing art therapy with Sara Balbin for the past two years. She has a calming effect on my art work – she is encouraging. Art therapy has helped me to realize that even with disabilities I am able to draw out of myself some talent that I never knew I had. It has opened many different doors for me: I have met people in the community who also are artists who have been very supportive of me and my work. They have shown me that I do have a creative side in me and it shows in my pictures.” According to Candi “California Poppies” was a painting Mary was determined to paint from the first time she started taking art classes three years ago. Recently, her art therapist, Sara Balbin, helped her to transfer her happy memories and feelings onto the paper to create a vibrant painting.” What is art therapy? According to the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), it is an integrative mental Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/March 2019 p.14

California Poppies by Mary Uedelhofen

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PASTOR’S CORNER

“‘The Lord, the Lord God, [is] compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth’.” (Exodus 34:6)

God’s grace is His undeserved favor shown to sinners. God’s grace has always been a focus of praise for believers. Today’s verse is quoted several times in the Psalms and elsewhere in Scripture (for example, Neh. 9:17, 31; Ps. 86:15; 103:8; 145:8). Paul is grateful for God’s abundant grace in 1 Timothy 1:14, and John writes, “For of His fulness we have all received, and grace upon grace” (John 1:16). Today some of our favorite hymns are “Amazing Grace,” “Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord,” and “Wonderful Grace of Jesus.” What exactly is grace? It is simply God’s free, undeserved, and unearned favor. It is a gift given by God not because we are worthy of it, but only because God, out of His great love, wants to give it. Grace is evident to Christians in two main ways. The first is electing, or saving, grace. God “has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity” (2 Tim. 1:9). “By grace [we] have been saved through faith” (Eph. 2:8). This is God’s grace to sinners, for “where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Rom. 5:20). Another grace in our lives is enabling, or sustaining, grace. We didn’t just receive grace to be saved; we now live in grace. It is the grace of God that enables us to live the Christian life. When Paul asked that some debilitating “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor. 12:7) be removed, the Lord told him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (v. 9). Paul elsewhere says, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Remember, we have earned neither saving nor sustaining grace. Nothing we can do can make us worthy of one more bit of grace. God says, “I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious” (Ex. 33:19). This truth should make us all more grateful because He saved us and sustains us despite our sin. It should also make us humble because we have no worthiness to boast about (Eph. 2:9). Suggestions for Prayer Thank God for His grace in saving and sustaining you. For Further Study Read Genesis 9:8-19. How did God extend grace to Noah and his family? What was the visible sign or symbol? Sources: From Strength for Today by John MacArthur Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.com. John MacArthur Grace to You www.gty.org

Feb/March 2019 Bible Reading Schedule February 16 - Leviticus 1:1-3:17, Mark 1:29-2:12, Psalm 35:17-28, Proverbs 9:13-18 February 17 - Leviticus 4:1-5:19, Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalm 36:1- 12, Proverbs 10:1-2 February 18 - Leviticus 6:1-7:27, Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, Proverbs 10:3-4 February 19 - Leviticus 7:29-9:6, Mark 3:31-4:25, Psalm 37:12-29, Proverbs 10:5 February 20 - Leviticus 9:7-10:20, Mark 4:26-5:20, Psalm 37:30-40, Proverbs 10:6-7 February 21 - Leviticus 11:1-12:8, Mark 5:21-43, Psalm 38:1- 22, Proverbs 10:8-9 February 22 - Leviticus 13:1-59, Mark 6:1-29, Psalm 39:1-13, Proverbs 10:10 February 23 - Leviticus 14:1-57, Mark 6:30-56, Psalm 38:1- 22, Proverbs 10:11-12 February 24 - Leviticus 15:1-16:28, Mark 7:1-23, Psalm 40:11-17, Proverbs 10:13-14 February 25 - Leviticus 16:29-18:30, Mark 7:24-8:10, Psalm 41:1-13, Proverbs 10:15-16 February 26 - Leviticus 19:1-20:21, Mark 8:11-38, Psalm 42:1-11, Proverbs 10:17 February 27 - Levitucs 20:22-22:16, Mark 9:1-29, Psalm 43: 1-5, Proverbs 10:18 February 28 - Levitcus 22:17-23:44, Mark 9:30-10:12, Psalm 44:1-8, Proverbs 10:19 March 2019 March 1 - Leviticus 24:1-25:46, Mark 10:13-31, Psalm 44:9- 26, Proverbs 10:20-21 March 2 - Leviticus 25:47-27:13, Mark 10:32-52, Psalm 45:1- 17, Proverbs 10:22 March 3 - Leviticus 24:14-Numbers 1:54, Psalm 46:1-11, Proverbs 10:23 March 4 - Numbers 2:1-3:54, Mark 11:27-12:17, Psalm 47:1- 9, Proverbs 10:24-25 March 5 - Numbers 4:1-5:31, Mark 12:18-37, Psalm 48:1-14, Proverbs 10:26 March 6 - Numbers 6:1-7:89, Mark 12:38-13:13, Psalm 49:1- 20, Proverbs 10:27-28 March 7 - Numbers 8:1-9:23, Mark 13:14-37, Psalm 50:1-23, Proverbs 10:29-30 March 8 - Numbers 10:1-11:23, mark 14:1-21, Psalm 51:1-19, Proverbs 10:31-32 March 9 - Numbers 11:24-13:33, Mark 14:22-52, Psalm 51:1- 9, Proverbs 11:1-3 March 10 - Numbers 14:1-15:16, Mark 14:53-72, Psalm 53:1- 6 Proverbs 11:4 March 11 - Numbers 15:17-16:40, Mark 15:1-47, Psalm 54:1- 7, Proverbs 11:5-6 March 12 - Numbers 16:41-18:32, Mark 16:1-20, Psalm 55:1- 23, Proverbs 11:7 March 13 - Numbers 19:1-20:29, Luke 1:1-25, Psalm 56:1-13, Proverbs 11:8 March 14 - Numbers 21:1-22:20, Luke 1:26-56, Psalm 57:1- 11, Proverbs 11:9-11 March 15 - Numbers 22:21-23:30, Luke 1:57-80, Psalm 58:1- 11, Proverbs 11:12-13 March 16 - Numbers 24:1-25: 18, Luke 2:1-35, Psalm 59:1- 17, Proverbs 11:14 March 17 - Numbers 26:1-51, Luke 2:36-52, Psalm 60:1-12, Proverbs 11:15

For the Love of Art (Continued)

health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. This is based on the premise that visual symbols and images are the most natural forms of communication or language. Candi observed the process and results of Mary’s art therapy experience and stated, “After the storm clouds of medical crisis - surgeries, hospitalization for most of a year, and an endless cycle of medical appointments, medications and the lightning bolt of losing her ability to live independently, a ray of sunlight in the form of art therapy smiled on my sister. Art therapy has been a warm healing balm that soothed her, unlocked her creativity, eased anxieties, provided new acquaintances and friendships, replenished self-esteem, and provided opportunities for her to grow and blossom. Art therapy has had an amazing powerful and positive impact!” CBAC’s March Spring Show Art Heals: the Healing Power of the Arts exhibit will be educational, and deliver positive, exciting recognition to the arts as a healing force. Eight-year-old Hannah Cheatem puts things in perspective, “If you’re feeling blue – try painting yourself a different color.” To submit a work of art, please contact: Ann Christensen at donannc@hotmail.com or Sarah Lund at deansar@hotmail.com. Mary continues to be a Guest Artist at the Park Center, Hayward, and her paintings are celebrated through the month of March. Please visit http://www.parktheaterproject.com/ for scheduling of performances to view the exhibit. If you are interested in becoming a Guest Artist, please contact Kerry Myhra at K.myhra2015@gmail.com Happy Hearts by by Mary Uedelhofen Art Beat of Hayward invites you to be part of “The Teal Show”. Opening reception February 9, 2019 from 2p.m. to 5p.m. Show runs February 9th. – March 9th. If you are interested in becoming a “Guest Artist “ at the Park Center please contact Kerry Myhra K.myhra2015@gmail.com or, becoming a member of See My Art, Inc. Sara Balbin www.seemyart.us

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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

Joel Bacon, 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

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

The River Wesleyan Church N13205 Rice Lake Road Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-466-2844

New Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Jeff Vesta Home Phone: 715-939-1367 Church Phone: 715-466-4112 801 Houston Ave, Minong, WI 54859 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

Hawthorne Assembly of God Pastor Joe Dokken 6366 South County Road E Poplar, WI, 54864 Phone: 715-374-3444

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

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 Winter Worship Time - 10:30am

21020 Co Hwy E, Mason, WI 54856 Church Office: 715-746-2442

Pastor Arleigh vonSeggern 13520 Spruce Street, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3417

43170 Highway 63, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3712 Rev. Ken Cluck

Rev. Phil Milam 13445 County Highway M Cable, WI 54821 Church office: 715-798-3066 Home: 262-470-0736

Hawthorne, WI Phone: 715-372-5037

7523 S County Rd E

Peace Lutheran Church 10671 State Road 77 Hayward, WI 54843 Phone: 715-634-3996 Web Site: peace-hayward.com

Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Stai 2500 County Hwy B Brule, WI 54820 Phone: 715-372-4780 Website: www.hopeinoulu.org

Grand View United Methodist Church Rev. Teena Racheli 22180 US Hwy 63, PO Box 124 Grand View, WI 54839 Church: 715-763-3440 Pastor: 303-981-8370

Whispering Pines EFC Pastor Tom Lindberg

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 Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/March 2019 p. 16

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AUTHOR’S CORNER - JAMES BRAKKEN

Submitted by Author James A. Brakken

I work for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. I cover crime. One October afternoon in 1937, I walked through the doors of Crosby-Ironton High School in northern Minnesota to scour up background details for a story. The subject? A criminal named John Henry Seadlund. I wondered what had happened—what turned this regular kid to a life of crime. It was ten past four. The students had left. Only Johnny’s former teacher and I remained. “Johnny Seadlund?” she said. “Oh, he wasn’t a bad kid. And his life growing up on the Iron Range wasn’t bad either. I’d describe him as a regular Minnesota boy. He loved playing hockey. His coach told him he could make a career of it. And, sure, he preferred reading comic books to doing his homework, but so did other boys.” “Was he smart?” I asked. “Well, he didn’t graduate at the top of his class but he graduated. Nineteen twenty-eight.” “I met him in St. Paul,” I told her. “We talked quite a while. He said you were his favorite teacher.” “I’m surprised he even remembered me, although I’ve always been a close friend of his mother, Delia. We talk about Johnny often.” “So, what do you think turned him to a life of crime?” She stared at me. “Oh, I get it. You drove all the way up here from the Cities hoping to get some dirt on him, right? You don’t give a darn about the good side of a person, do you?” She glared at me. “You newspapermen are all alike. Sharks swarming after a wounded seal, waiting for the kill, hoping to fill your bellies before moving to your next victim.” “You’ve got me all wrong,” I replied. “You see, when I told Johnny I worked for the paper, he wanted me to tell his story. He wanted folks to read his side of things. Now I want to know more—what caused him to go bad—what made this average young man turn to crime. Who knows? Maybe some parents will read my story and be able to keep their kids on the straight and narrow. But I need to know about him.” “All right. I’ll tell you what I think went wrong. Sit down.” I reached for my pencil and flipped open my steno pad as she began. “Like most of the boys on the Iron Range, Johnny found employment in the mines,” she said. “He and his father worked for the Milford Mining Company, outside of town. You’ve heard of it, right?” “Can’t say as I have.” “You don’t know about the cave-in?” “No. Tell me.” “Minnesota’s worst mining disaster ever. Fifty men were two-hundred feet below when water flooded in, filling the mine in just minutes. Picture fifty terrified men trying to climb a single, narrow, two-hundred-foot ladder. Only nine made it out alive. Of course the company denied responsibility. They said it was a freak accident. The local folks know better.” “You think this might have affected Johnny Seadlund in some way?” “Maybe. Johnny’s job was in the machine shop and not underground so he never was in danger. But he lost friends.” “So Johnny and his father stayed on at the mine?” “Yes. Both were kept on the payroll. But when the stock market crashed in ’29, all the Minnesota mines were affected. Like thousands of other employees, Johnny and his father lost their jobs. Johnny did what he could to contribute—delivered groceries, even trapped muskrats to get some cash. Meanwhile, his mother took in laundry. Depressed, Johnny’s father started drinking heavily, adding to their money problems. Then, in ’33, Paul Seadlund was found dead in his car. Carbon monoxide poisoning. The coroner called it an accident but the family knew better. His death really threw Johnny for a loop.” “Is that when he turned to crime?” “No. But while out hunting for rabbits or squirrels, anything for the table, he ran across a man way back in the woods hiding out in a deserted cabin. It turns out he was a bank robber named Tommy Carroll.” “A member of the Dillinger gang,” I said. “Johnny told me Carroll was laying low near Ironton after a bank robbery in Brainerd.” “I suppose to Johnny, this crook was a big shot. The two of them struck up a friendship, or so I heard. Not long after, they held up a filling station outside of Duluth.” “That was Johnny’s first crime? Sticking up a Twin Ports gas station?” “Yes. But, like they say, one thing leads to another. Next thing you know, Johnny robbed a diner in Brainerd. He got caught but escaped from the county jail a week later. Well, that meant he couldn’t go back home. He had no money, no car, only the clothes on his back. I think he felt cornered. Destined to living a life of crime. That’s when he made his way to Chicago.” “To meet up with Tommy Carroll again?” “That’s what Delia told me. And what that gangster taught Johnny we’ll never know. You see, the police shot and killed Tommy Carroll.” “Yes,” I said. “They shot him in the back while he was getting his girlfriend fitted for eyeglasses. I’ve written articles about the Dillinger gang. Hoover’s G-men shot down Red Hamilton in St. Paul in April and Tommy Carroll in Waterloo a month later. They got Dillinger in July outside of a Chicago movie theater. Homer Van Meter was shot in St. Paul in August, then Charles Mackley in September in Indiana. Baby face Nelson was gunned down in Illinois in November, not long after Harry Pierpont died in a Columbus, Ohio, electric chair.” “I suppose Johnny learning about all those Dillinger hoodlums getting killed must have knocked him for a loop,” she said. “He stayed out of trouble for a while. Then, in May www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

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COMMUNITY NOTES & EVENTS

Community Notes, News, & Events for February/March 2019

Add your event or announcement to our directory! Email Christie at ccarlson@cheqnet.net

Cable Natural History Events

Submitted by the Cable Natural History Museum Please call 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org for more info. February 22 - Pollinators of the North with Naturalist Emily Stone February 23 - Snake Feeding February 28 - Rescheduled Dinner Lecture at the Rookery: Hot Topics in Geoscience March 1 Snowshoe Hike behind the Rookery Pub March 2 Snake Feeding The Smallest Falcon at teh NGLVC March 7 Dinner Lecture at the Rookery: Mysterious Boreal Chickadee March 9 Mushrooms of the Iceman Snake Feeding March 12 - Trivia Night! at the Sawmill Saloon March 16 - Snake Feeding Talon Talk Live Raptor Program March 20 - Dinner Lecture at The Ranch: How Animals Learn March 23 - Snake Feeding March 30 - Snake Feeding April 5 Colorful Half - Bushel Basket

Barnes Area Events

Submitted by the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer Judy Bourassa February 21 - BAHA Meeting at 9am at Museum February 26 - VFW Post 8329 Meeting at 6pm at VFW Hall. March 9 - BAHA Winter Fest: Celebration and fundraiser from Noon - 5 pm at Barnes VFW Hall, food & beverages, door prizes, bingo, meat raffle, silent auction. Big cash raffle drawing at 4:30pm 715- 795-3065. www.bahamuseum.org March 10 - Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Regular Meeting at Windsor 9:30am March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Party & Parade– festivities start at 12:00 noon at Cedar Lodge Steakhouse and Grille. Call 715-795-2223 for more info. March 16 - St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Cabin Store 3pm-?? 715-795-2561 March19 - Regular Town Board Meeting 6:30pm March 19 - Gordon/Barnes Garden Club Meeting 1:30pm March 21 - BAHA Meeting 9am at Museum, corner of Lake Rd. & Cty. N. March 26 - VFW Post 8329 Meeting 6pm at VFW Hall. March 26 - VFW Post 8329 Auxiliary Meeting 6pm at VFW Hall.

Town of Cable Events

Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Cable Website February 21 - Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:00pm at the Cable Community Centre February 25 - Connect Communities Meeting at 10:30am at the Cable Natural History Museum March 5 Airport Commission Meeting at 4:30pm at the Cable Community Centre March 6 - Plan Commission Meeting at 5:30pm at the Cable Community Center March 21 - Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:00pm at the Cable Community Centre

February/March 2019 Area Food Shelf/Holiday Meals, Drives, Dates & Sites Cable Food Shelf

Thursday, February 28th and March 28th from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Cable Professional Bldg in Cable

Barnes Food Shelf

Wednesday, March 13th and April 10th from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Barnes Community Church located at 3200 Highway N in Barnes

Iron River Food Shelf

Saturday, March 16th and April 20th from 9:00am - 11:00am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 68160 South George Street, Iron River, WI

Ruby’s Pantry in Hayward

Thursday, Feb 21st and March 21st at the Hayward Wesleyan Church. 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 9:30 $30/ea.

Simon’s Surplus

Saturday, March 2nd at the Hayward Wesleyan Church. Shares can be purchased online - www.hwc. church/simons-surplus

Ashland Chamber Events

Submitted Courtesy of the Ahsland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center March 2 - 3 - Ice O Rama: Contestants can fish anywhere in the Chequa megon Bay. Begins Saturday at 5am, ends Sunday at 12pm. All fish must be registered by 12pm on Sunday. No frozen fish registered. March 3 - Ed’s Dual GS Race at Mt. Ashwabay, Ski Hill Rd, from 12-4pm. Open to all ages and skill levels. Registration at 12pm, race start at 1pm. “Cash is King” Raffle Drawing and Celebrations spon sored by the Ashland Elks Lodge #134. Celebrations will be held at the AmericInn Hotel in Ashland. Doors open at 2pm and drawing at 4pm. March 21 - Downtown Retail Business will be open until 8pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month, with specials. Bargains!! Fun!! An evening of shopping! March 29 - 31 - Spring Home & Sport Show at Bay Area Civic Center, 320 W. 4th Ave. Hours are: Friday from 5-8pm, Saturday from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-2pm. March 30 - Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra presents, “Suites and Treats” at 7:30pm. Alvord Theatre, Northland College in Ash land.

Town of Drummond Events

Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Drummond Website March 12 -Town Board Meeting 6:30pm in the Drummond Civic Center

Barnes Book Club

The Barnes Book Club meets the 4th Monday of the month at the Barnes Community Church at 9:30am. Books are available at the Hayward library. Just ask for the monthly Barnes Book Club selection. Please join us as you have time and interest in the book for the month. You will be made welcome.

Medicare 101 Presentation Dates

Submitted Karen Bodin, Bayfield County Department of Human Services Below is a list of the dates and towns/cities that Medicare 101 presentations will be offered in 2019. All presentations start at 6:00pm and last up to 2 hours, depending upon the information reviewed and questions asked by those attending. If you plan to attend, please register by the day before the presentation by calling Karen Bodin at 715-373-6144, ext. 115. Registration is necessary to prepare materials for everyone who attends. There is no charge . February 12, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Bayfield, WI March 12, at Benoit Community Center in Benoit, WI April 9, at Iron River Community Center in Iron River, WI May 14, at Cable Community Center in Cable, WI June 11, at Washburn Public Library in Washburn, WI July 9, at Barnes Town Hall in Barnes, WI August 20, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cornucopia, WI September 10, at Drummond Public Library in Drummond,WI

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FEB/MARCH CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across 1- PC programs; 5- Wave-related; 10- Pouches; 1 4-Island feast; 15- Mideast native; 16- Smacker; 17-___ want for Christmas...; 18- Garr and Hatcher; 19-Scopes trial org.; 20- Like Einstein's continuum; 23-Hobby shop buy; 24-Stiller's partner; 25- Fasten again; 27- Thoroughly enjoyed; 29- Dress (up); 31- Go bad; 32- Rummy; 34- ___ carotene; 35- Big brute; 36- Utter banalities; 40- extinct flightless bird; 41 -JFK postings; 42-Cheer starter; 43- Long-sleeved linen vestment; 44-Rejections; 45- Croatian coastal city; 49- Song part; 51- Pool stroke; 55- Before, to Byron; 56- Pertaining to prehistoric humans; 59- Prefix with skeleton; 60- Lend ___ (listen); 61- Subterfuge; 62-Author Uris; 63- Shade; 64- Bingo call; 65- Yuri's love; 66- Satisfied; 67- Thrilled;

Down 1- The Last Frontier; 2- Rostrum; 3- Roof of the mouth; 4- Diamonds, e.g.; 5- From head ___; 6- ___ man with seven wives; 7- Challenger; 8- Lively; 9- Speech issue; 10- Alarm; 11- Penitentiary island; 12- Muse of heroic poetry;

13 - The Mustangs' Sch; 21- Infertility; 22-Coordinator; 26- Riviera season; 28- "Characters welcome" network; 30- Singer Redding; 33- Bandleader Puente; 34- PCI, USB, SCSI, or IDE, e.g.; 36- Rapid breathing; 37- Retriever; 38- Island S of mainland Australia;

39 - This ____ test; 40 - Prefix with content; 46 - Authorize; 47 - Up; 48 - Of late occurrence; 50- Actress Massey; 52- Concerning; 53- Phase; 54- Cut into small pieces; 57- Horse course; 58- Spheres; 59- Former measure of length;

Help Wanted - Cable Cafe Submitted by The Cable Cafe

Cable Cafe in Cable Wisconsin is seeking a part time breakfast cook. Saturdays and Sundays. Please call Jamie for details (715)798 3003. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com Spheres; 59- Former measure of length;

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EXPLORING WISCONSIN WITH MARY

Carpe Diem! Submitted by Mary Motiff, Director of Bayfield County Tourism

You may have started thinking about spring, but there’s still lots of winter fun to be had. It’s easy to get cozy at home and lay low on a cold winter day, but there are so many adventures out there waiting for you! I challenge you to do something new this week. Snowshoes are available free of charge at both the Iron River National Fish Hatchery and the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center for use on their trails. Or head up to the Howl Adventure Center on the outskirts of Bayfield where you can try out a fat bike, skis or snowshoes to get a feel for it and then rent some if you’d like to take them to one of the area trail systems. From sledding at the Valhalla Recreation Area (complete with a fire in the chalet) to tubing at Mt. Ashwabay or skiing at one of the 9 trail systems in Bayfield County, there is surely something that will entice you to get outdoors and embrace all of this glorious snow.

Photo Courtesy of Mary Motiff

If you’d rather have an indoor adventure, there are plenty of those, too. Visit an artist at their studio/gallery or do a tasting at one of the area’s wineries/breweries/distilleries. Or combine the two and do a tasting at the Wineries on Betzold and bring your skates to enjoy the rink that they maintain in the winter. Enjoy some locally distilled vodka at the Copper Crow Distillery in Red Cliff – there’s a drink menu Friday night through Sunday at this time of year and a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays. Branch out and try some mead at White Winter Winery; all of their products are made with a high percentage of locally sourced ingredients including fruit and honey. They also have a non-alcoholic spritzer for your designated driver and underage companions.

There are so many events going on at this time of year that there is always something to do on the weekend – from the Book Across the Bay to the Birkie and multiple fat bike races to Winter Festivals and the World’s Longest Weenie Roast, you can participate or just be a spectator (or volunteer!) at one of many amazing events in our area. The National Snowshoe Championships are even taking place at Lakewoods Resort this year! Consider a “staycation” instead of travelling this winter and explore some of the wonderful things right here at the Top of Wisconsin. There are even a few hotels that have an indoor pool to enjoy: Lakewoods Resort, Legendary Waters Resort & Casino (indoor/outdoor hot tub, too!), the Quality Inn and Mogasheen Resort. Even if you don’t stay overnight, there are so many great restaurants that are open all year long and need our support in the slower tourism months so that they can continue to be available to area residents and visitors into the future. Many of them offer specials during the winter and usually update their Facebook page with those. For a complete list of restaurants and/or an interactive map of all the dining/lodging/activities in Bayfield County, go to www.travelbayfieldcounty.com and visit the Bayfield County Tourism Facebook page for more ideas. Mary Motiff has been the Director of the Bayfield County Tourism department since 2007 where she works with area communities to promote all of the incredible things to see and do at the “top of Wisconsin.” She also manages the Bayfield County Fair and serves on many local boards including the Friends of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and the Chequamegon Bay Chapter of the WI Alumni Association. Motiff lives in Washburn with her family which includes a husband, 2 teenagers and 2 poodles.

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NAVIGATING THE TRENCHES

Navigating the Trenches - A Change of Scenery is a Must, Even if You Live Where Others “Vacation” Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Publisher of Forest & Lakes Monthly

We’ve turned a collective corner - the holidays are over, and the hope of spring floats on the breeze like a quiet whisper. We’ve made it over the “frozen hump.” I think we all are turning our faces to the sun, as we wait for the snow to melt, and the forest to wake up again. Before the holidays ramped up, my husband mentioned that he had a trip scheduled for New Orleans in early February. I didn’t think anything of it and figured I would be manning the fire and wrangling the kids while he was away and that would be that. As the holiday’s got closer and the stress level began to amp up, I told him that I would like to join him. I knew that it would be busy. I knew stress levels would be high. I knew I was ready for a break. It had been awhile since I had joined him on a trip away, and I knew that it was time, dear reader. Time for me. Time for break. Time for a change of scenery. The first week of February we spent in New Orleans. It was wonderful. Leo went to meetings, and I walked through streets of the French Quarter, taking in the shops, sights, and many museums that line the streets. The weather was perfect – 60’s and low 70’s with just a splash of humidity, but nothing compared to the polar vortex that had made its way through the forest just days before. I met a variety of people in my “travPhoto Submitted by Christie Carlson els”. At the French Market, I visited with an author who wrote a book about his life growing up in a gang in Baton Rouge, his 90-month incarceration, and his journey as he turned his life around. I also met a recovering addict who rode the train rails for four years and documented his path to sobriety. It was really a wonderful experience to hear these survivors share their journey’s. Their paths were such a stark contrast to mine, and it was inspiring to hear their stories. In my journey’s around New Orleans, I visited with a lot of people, took in gorgeous scenery, and ate my way through the French Quarter. The food was amazing. French and Southern influences intermingled all week into some of the best dishes I have had yet. The people were friendly and welcoming. The company we were in was jovial and fun. The hotel had the best bedding (don’t ask, it’s a thing for me). It was just what I needed to reset my mind, my soul, and to re- center my being. I needed that time away to appreciate the routine of every day at home. Just a quick week to put it all in perspective, but oh so very necessary. Why is it so important to take some “me time?” What are the benefits? Takebackyorutime.org lists 10 reasons why vacations are helpful. I’ve listed them below, dear reader, because I didn’t know how badly I needed to get away until I actually did. Don’t wait as long as I did. Go, take some time, and just breathe. Vacations Relieve Stress---Stress is a true physiological response originally meant to help us and keep us safe. It releases cortisol and epinephrine for the fight or flight response that was necessary for early man. In modern society, chronic stress can be destructive to our bodies. Getting away for regular vacations and leaving our everyday stresses give us a break from the constant high levels of these hormones and a chance to repair some of the damage. Vacations Help Prevent Heart Disease---Stress is one of the major contributors to heart disease and high blood pressure. Long-term studies in both men and women have shown that vacations can reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attack. Men who vacationed regularly were more than 32% less likely to die from a heart attack. For women who vacation regularly, that figure jumps to 50% less likely to die from a heart attack. Vacations Help Maintain Focus---Studies find chronic stress can affect the part of the brain that inhibits goal-directed activities and causes problems with memory. Continuous work with no breaks or vacations can make people feel blocked and distracted, and have problems concentrating. Surveys show almost three-quarters of people who vacation regularly feel energized and ready to tackle the tasks at hand. Vacations Help Prevent Illness---There is a whole field of research called psychoneuroimmunology that finds stress and its adrenal dysfunction can alter your immune system and make you susceptible to numerous illnesses. It can increase your chance of getting infections like colds and the flu, as well as more serious conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. Some researchers even believe that long-term stress may partially contribute to cancer. A recent survey found that people who take regular vacations report being and feeling healthier. Vacations Make You Happier---Neuroscientists have found that brain structure can actually be altered by chronic exposure to stress hormones contributing to depression and anxiety. Research shows that women who do not take regular vacations were three times more likely to be depressed and anxious. This corroborates a survey that found people who take regular vacations reported feeling extremely happy with an overall feeling of well-being compared to those who did not vacation. And many reported these effects lasting beyond their actual vacation. Vacations Strengthen Relationships---Vacationing with your family or loved one’s help forge closer bonds. Studies have found women who take vacations with spouse’s report feeling more satisfied with their marriages. Research has also uncovered a correlation between children’s academic achievement and summer family vacations. These shared experiences promote family bonding, which is priceless. Family vacations create more memories than any other activity. In fact, other studies have found people place a higher value on the shared experiences they have on vacations than the material goods they have acquired during their lifetime. Vacations Make You More Productive at Work---Studies show that more vacation time for workers increases company productivity and decreases the number of sick days taken off. Workers also report feeling more creative after taking time off, and more than 70% of them reported feeling more satisfied with their jobs. Vacations Improve Your Sleep Quality ---Studies have shown that people who take vacations and travel regularly reported an almost 20% improvement in their sleep. They averaged an hour more of quality sleep, which carried over to when they returned home. (Sources: Take Back Your Time: www.takebackyourtime.org)

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THE FIFTY CALIBER HAWKINS WITH JOHN WEBER

The Fifty Caliber Hawkins - Part II

Submitted by John Weber. John has lived in the Hayward area for the past 35 years. He’s an avid outdoorsman and author.

Last month I wrote of my first hunts with a fifty caliber Hawkins muzzleloader, a time-honored gun that was used to put food on the table and for protection by mountain men and settlers a like when our country was young. If you read last month’s article, you probably realized that I wouldn’t have lasted long back in those days. The gun took some getting used to. But in this day and age I had time to work out the kinks; no one trying to kill me, nothing trying to make a meal out of me. With time and practice – lots of practice – I became fairly proficient with the gun. I loved shooting it and I loved the feel of it in my hand. It felt like it belonged and that maybe some time in a past life holding the gun was second-nature. Wishful dreaming maybe. Anyway, this month I’m going to relate my favorite hunt with the Hawkins. It was on the last day of Wisconsin’s December muzzleloader hunt. There was two inches of snow on the ground and the potential for at least that much more filtering down through the trees. Visibility was limited, but temperaPhoto Courtesy of www.mdc.mo.gov tures were mild and the slight breeze did little to alter the snow’s descent. What there was for wind was in my face as I sat on the ground watching a deer trail that wove through a ten year old popple slash and led to an oak ridge on my right. It was about as peaceful and serene setting as you could imagine. Peaceful and serene aren’t usually what deer hunters strive for, but if the season couldn’t end with a bang, I figured it might as well end with a moment. And that’s the way the afternoon went, one picturesque moment in time after another until there was only twenty minutes of shooting light left. I was dressed in snow camo, sitting on a foam pad, back pressed against a four inch popple tree, twelve yards away from the trail. The trail went over a slight rise as it crossed in front of me and any shot I took would be slightly up hill. On a bright sunny afternoon I might have stuck out like a sore thumb to anything that passed by, but with over an inch of snow draping my clothes and gun, today I was almost invisible. Invisible is good when you’re sitting on the ground, and close is even better when you’re not that good of a shot and the cover is thick. I don’t know where the deer came from. One minute I was straining to see through the snow, the next there were legs walking among the popples. The deer was moving slowly and only thirty yards away when I first saw it. All I could see was belly and legs, but I immediately cocked the hammer and clicked the set trigger. My head was down on the stock and the gun was braced on my knee. If the deer was a buck, I only had to pull the trigger when it walked in front of the gun. Out of the corner of my eye I saw horns as the deer inched closer. He was a nice two year old buck, but at that distance he looked like an elk when he slowly started up that slight rise in front of me. Daylight was waning and the snow was cutting into visibility as I tried to mentally hurry him along. His back was covered with snow and he was on high alert as he neared the oak ridge. He had survived the bow season, the rifle season and almost all of the muzzleloader season. He’d been battle tested and was understandably very cautious. He glanced my way several times as he hesitantly crept forward, but the poor visibility was now working in my favor. Once on top of the rise the buck looked huge. I’d killed bucks this close with a bow from a tree stand before, but this point blank, ground zero view was like nothing I’d ever experienced. My heart was pounding, but my hands were steady and surprisingly, my head was clear. Two more steps and the buck would be standing right in front of the gun. I resisted the urge to swing the gun to him. I wanted the perfect broadside shot. If the buck didn’t present one, so be it, but I wasn’t going to screw this up by moving with a deer almost standing in my lap. The sights on the Hawkins were hard to see in the low light, but the buck was so close, when I finally squeezed the trigger it would have been hard not to get a good hit. One second the buck stood frozen in time, chest framed perfectly by two small popple trees. The next second my finger touched the trigger. The buck must have sensed something because before the billowing smoke blended with the snowflakes, I saw his head swing my way. But it was too late as smoke and snow obscured all vision. When it cleared the buck was gone without a sound, leaving me wondering if it was possible I could have missed. It was no longer peaceful, and my head was no longer clear. A new rush of adrenaline had taken control, sending conflicting thoughts racing through my mind. I was sure I couldn’t have missed from that range, but there’s always doubt, always anxiety. I shook the snow off my clothes as I stood, the speed loader had become second nature by now and the gun was reloaded by the time I cut the deer’s track. I dug in a pocket for a flashlight, but the batteries were dead in the one I came up with. There was hair, but no blood. Or maybe there was blood, but in my haste I blew right through it, quickly following the deer back the way it came. There was enough light to follow the wide-splayed tracks that bound through the slash, but I knew I was moving too fast if the deer wasn’t dead. Of course if the deer wasn’t dead and I lingered, the falling snow would quickly cover its tracks. I was a man at odds but pressed on and was quickly rewarded. The buck barely covered fifty yards before wrapping itself around a small popple. It was covered with snow and I might have walked right past its lifeless body if the splayed tracks hadn’t led right to it. It was a quick gut job in the waning light. The deer was an eight pointer, but smaller than it had appeared on the slight rise. Didn’t matter to me, I was pumped. The fresh snow aided with the drag, but I still went for help after getting the buck to the oak ridge. I returned with a friend in tow. The drag and the beer that flowed afterward went down without a hitch. In the movie “Jeremiah Johnson,” the lead character finds a dead fur trapper clenching a fifty caliber Hawkins and a note describing how “the gun killed the bear that killed me.” The note also bequeaths the gun to whoever finds it, making Robert Redford’s character in the movie very happy. When I was young all my friends that hunted were disciples of that movie. Most of us have seen it countless times. Carrying a Hawkins around might not have made us mountain men, but it did instill a kinship of sorts. Just the feel of the gun in your hands could take a man back in time. As I got older, muzzleloader hunting evolved from a primitive weapons hunt to just another season to hunt deer. Modern technology took over. The new inline weapons increased accuracy and reliability. Scopes replaced iron sights, powder horns were swapped for premeasured pellets and a door to the past was quietly closed. Like others, I eventually retired the Hawkins in favor of an inline, yet in doing so I’m afraid I gave up a bit of my soul. Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/March 2019 p. 22

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RECIPE CORNER - QUICK AND TASTY

Recipe Corner - Quick and Tasty Pesto Penne with Shrimp & Peas

Courtesy of: www.delish.com Ingredients: 12 oz. penne 2 c. baby spinach 1 c. Fresh basil 1/3 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. pine nuts or almonds 1 clove garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1 c. peas

Directions: In a large pot, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot. Meanwhile, make pesto: In a small food processor, pulse spinach, basil, and 1/3 olive oil until combined. Add Parmesan, pine nuts or almonds, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Add pasta, pesto, and peas to skillet and toss. . Stir in 1/4 cup pasta water and stir until creamy. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve.

Creamy Steak Fettuccine Courtesy of: www.delish.com Ingredients: 12 oz. fettuccine Kosher salt 1 lb. sirloin steak Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. milk 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 1/2 c. freshly grated parmesan 1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes 2 c. baby spinach Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Directions: In a large pot cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Season steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak. Let rest, 10 minutes, then thinly slice. Make alfredo sauce: Add butter to skillet and let melt, add garlic and cook until fragrant, Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more, then add milk and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes then add parsley and parmesan. Add tomatoes and cook down 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss until coated, then add spinach and toss until wilted. Top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Conclusion of Infamous: The Crimes of John Henry Seadlund (From p. 17) of 1936, the Milltown, Wisconsin, bank was robbed at gunpoint. A month later, the bank in Eagle River. Both, they said, by a daring, good-looking young man, working all alone. And the description fit Johnny Seadlund to a T. I heard he used the money to move to Spokane, Washington, where he tried going straight again. He hauled pine for the timber companies using the alias Peter Anders. But his life in the timber industry wasn’t meant to be. I suppose the thrill of robbing banks and the mystique of being associated with men like Tommy Carroll had Johnny hooked. In August 1936, he returned and stuck up the Peoples State Bank at Colfax, Wisconsin. Then, in January1937, he robbed the First National Bank at Shakopee, Minnesota.” “And by then his career as a bank robber had been set in stone,” I guessed. “I suppose so. I can’t imagine the police won’t capture him.” “Oh, they’ll get him, all right. Bank robbery is now a federal offense. Hoover’s G-men will hunt him down just like they did the Dillinger gang.” “Yes. I suppose you’re right,” she sobbed. “He had a chance to be famous for his hockey playing. Now he’ll be infamous for his crimes. If only he hadn’t met that thug, Tommy Carroll. That’s what you must include in your story. That’s what your readers need to realize. Parents must help their children understand the importance of staying away from such characters. Tell your readers that.” “I’ll do what I can, ma’am. I appreciate your help. And thanks for your time.” On the way out of town I passed the site of the Milford mining disaster. As I drove by, I imagined an honest young man with a good job right up until the stock market crashed, then turning to crime, changing his life forever. What happened to John Henry Seadlund had happened to others. It could happen to almost anyone. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

Forest & Lakes Monthly Feb/Marcch 2019 p. 23

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