Forest & Lakes Monthly September 2018

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September 15, 2018 - October 15, 2018 Labor Day - 10,0000 Men that would Start the Change of Everything

Child Life Specialists - The unsung heroes of battling childhood disease

Natural Connections Alaska - On Top of the World with Emily Stone

Exploring Wisconsin with Mary - The Northern Great Lakes Region

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Day - 10,000 4 Labor Men that Would Start the Change of Everything

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5 Child Life Specialists - The Unsung Heroes

of Childhood Disease

Hello and Welcome to August!

10 Tech Talk - Keeping your info safe

20Exploring Wisconsin with Mary Motiff The Northern Great Lakes Region

22 Not Your Average Bear with John Weber

Town of Solon Springs Ad Page Pastors Corner 20 Exploring Wisconsin with Mary Motiff

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Chanterelle Mushrooms with Yulia

For the Love of Art with Sara Balbin

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09 Natural Connections with Emily Stone 14

- Alaska, At the Top of the World

Monthly Columns and Business Listings

07 Advertiser’s Corner (p. 11, 12 13, 21) 08

9 Natural Connections

Town and Local Events

Church Directory

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18 Regional and Community Notes & Events

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Food & Fun

September Sudoku Puzzle Recipe Corner -Nummy Fall Fav’s

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Author’s Corner - James Brakken September Crossword Puzzle

Forest & Lakes Column Contributors

Maralene Strom - Adventures in Living

Yulia Welk - Natural Living

Dr. Leo Carlson - Tech Talk

Mary Motiff - Explore Wisconsin

Maralene grew up in the northwoods of WI. She is a business consultant and author.

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

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

This Edition’s Photo Credit Evening Sunset at Tomahawk Park

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 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 Shots, 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.

Maureen Palmer - Redbery Book Corner

Maureen is the owner of Redbery Books in Cable, WI

Submitted by: Tina Webb

This month’s cover photo was submitted by Tina Webb of Minneapolis, MN while she was visiting family in Barnes, Wiscsonsin.

This lovely photo was taken at Tomahawk Park. Tina started taking pictures 10 years ago. Thank you, Tina, for submitting your photo for this month’s cover. We look foward to seeing more of your work!

(Photographer’s work may not be used in any way without expressed written permission to do so.)

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HELLO AND WELCOME

Hello and Welcome, Dear Reader!

Hi Everyone!

I hope this edition finds you well, healthy, and rested. I know it’s a busy time of year as we prepare for winter, but do be sure to set some time aside for yourself to breathe, rest, and reflect - if to only notice the changing of the leaves, or smell the scent of autumn in the air.

This edition brings about a new change. As you can see by the cover, this month kicks off the new distribution date change. I found that I was always rushing at the end of each month to make the next distribution deadline of the 1st. I have to be honest with you, dear reader, it left me feeling stressed out and stretched thin. So, I thought, well, how can I continue to do this, because I absolutely love putting together Forest & Lakes, and make sure the magazine gets out to it’s readers each month. So, I shifted the dates a bit. The first 2 weeks of the month are crazy for our schedules, as I am sure many of your’s are too. So, Forest & Lakes editions will now run from the 15th to the 15th. I know that will affect some of our advertisers that do monthly specials, as you will have to account for parts of two months, but, it also allows you to showcase what is upcoming for the next month as well. If there are events or specials that you are running that will fall between publications, please email me, and I will be happy to put them on the Forest & Lakes Facebook page. I am also going to be working on making some changes to the website as well. I’ll be wrapping up the columnists information, editing those that are there, and adding those that are missing, as well as adding articles and pieces from past editions. In doing this, you will have a centralized location to find a specific article, columnist, or author, should you want to reference their work in Forest & Lakes. It will also save you the hassle of looking through back issues - though sometimes it is fun to revisit them.

This month’s articles are a fun variety, dear reader. Many of you that know our family, know that this month, we have completed my 9 year old son, Isaac’s leukemia treatment. In fact, on the 10th of this month, we commemorated it with the removal of his port - a catheter that was used to deliver his chemotherapy. It has brought about a lot of reflection, looking back over the last 3.5 years, and seeing our tomorrow’s with a fresh hope that has sometimes, honestly, been hard to find. In the spirit of looking back, and hope for tomorrow, I wanted to explore the history of Labor Day. I know that for many of us, its just a 3 day weekend that commemorates the end of summer and is the last hurrah before everyone goes back to school. But, there was a time when Labor Day had a much more serious meaning. I went back to the very first Labor Day, dear reader, and shared the scene with you from a New York Times Article that was published on September 5th, 1882, titled, “Working Men on Parade, An Orderly Labor Demonstration – Ten Thousand Men in Line.” It was a time when labor unions were in their infancy, and work wasn’t always pleasant, or safe. I think you will find the article interesting as we consider the working climate then, and now. I’m also introducing you to a group of people that gave us hope, and really worked to help our child through a hard time. They are a special group, and I am so privelaged to introduce them to you. Their name sounds intimidating, Child Life Specialists, but the reality is, they are really just angels in disguise.

With that, dear reader, I’ll leave you to this month’s edition. As always, should you have questions, comments, concerns, anything about Forest & Lakes, feel free to send an email or give me a call. My contact number and information is just below this article. Until next month... ~Christie

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LABOR DAY PARADE

10,000 Men that Would Start the Change of Everything

Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Operator Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine (Photo Courtesy of www.newyorktimes.com - Labor Day Parade New York 1900)

Ah, Labor Day – it brings to mind backyard barbeques, being out on the lake fishing, and a nice long holiday to wind down the dwindling days of summer. We’ve all become accustomed to the nice long weekend, on the first Monday in September. But, the holiday itself has a history all its own – albeit a bit darker than just a day off work, but necessary, for generations to come.

In the late 1800’s working conditions for adults and children alike were harsh. 12 hours a day, seven days a week, in physically demanding jobs on farms, in factories and mines was the norm. Unsafe working conditions were common. There were no days off, no vacation pay or sick time, and one was lucky to get breaks throughout the working day. America’s working class did not have it easy but was collectively doing what was necessary to feed themselves and their families. So where did the change start? What kicked everything off that would lead to something better?

sive cigar manufactories and other establishments where skilled labor is required were closed for the day so that they employees might appear in the parade. It was said that the absence of many members of the organizations was due to the fact that they preferred to enjoy the day in quiet excursions to Coney Island, Glen Island, and elsewhere.

Grand Marshal William McCabe, and Roger Burk, the Marshal of the first Division, had their head-quarters at No. 19 Centre-Street, in the rooms of Typographical Union No. 6, and were hard at work at an early hour in making arrangements for the parade. The First Division began to form in Mail-Street and in front of the City Hall, and a strong force of Police officers under command of Inspector Murray was in attendance.

The first organization which presented itself was the Clothing Cutters’ Protective Union, numbering about 250 men, with Charles Miller at the head.

Next was the Dress and Cloak Makers’ Union, with a band of musicians.

Members of the Typographical Union No. 6, with President George McThe New York Times captured the scene beautifully in their article titled, Kay, followed, and behind this organization was the Advance Labor Union “Working Men on Parade – An Orderly Labor Demonstration, Ten Thou- and Matmakers’ Union No. 1, of New York. The banners of Typographical sand Men in Line”, published on the first (unofficial) Labor Day, September Union No. 6 were plentiful, and among the mottoes were the following: 5, 1882. This is where it began, a simple parade, that would speak volumes, “Labor Built this Republic and Labor Shall Rule it,” “Don’t Forget the Penal and would start the conversations, demonstrations, and legislation that Code on Election Day, “ “No Land Monopoly, “ “No Money Monopoly,” would change how we provide for our families forever.

“Labor Pays All Taxes,” “Labor will be United.”

Working Men on Parade, An Orderly Labor Demonstration – Ten Thousand Men in Line - Published in the New York Times on September 6, 1882 The Parade of the working men yesterday, although not so large as its organizers had predicted, was conducted in an orderly and pleasant manner.

Those who rode or marched in the procession were cheerful, and evidently highly gratified with the display. Nearly all were well clothed, and some wore attire of fashionable cut. The great majority smoked cigars, and all seemed bent upon having a good time at the picnic grounds. The originators of the labor demonstration, as the parade was spoken of, frankly admitted that the working men were determined to show their numerical strength in order to satisfy the politicians of the City that they must not be trifled with. It was estimated that at least 20,000 persons were inserted in the permit granted by the Police authorities. The leaders of the movement were satisfied, however, that fully 30,000 or 40,000 men would be in line.

Considerable disappointment was therefore expressed when it was discovered yesterday that the number did not exceed 10,000. It was determined by the Grand Marshal and his assistants that no person under the influence of liquor should take part in the procession, and the orderly appearance of the men in line bore testimony to the fact that they demanded recognition as law-abiding, peaceable citizens.

All along the route there were frequent cheers from the spectators on the sidewalks. Although the Police force was liberally represented, the officers were not at any time forced to exercise their authority.

Many bands of musicians were employed by the working men. The exten-

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The Advance Labor Union carried a banner with the starting motto, “Pay No Rent.” Other mottoes were: “The Government Must Issue All Money,” “Down with Convict Contract Labor,” “Close the Stores at 6P.M.” “The Laborer Must Receive and Enjoy the Full Fruit of His Labor,” “The True Remedy is Organization and the Ballot.”

The Newark Jewelers arrived shortly after 10 o’clock. They numbered about 500 men. All carried canes, and were escorted by the New York Jewelers’ Union, which met them at the ferry. The brick layers were the Police guard of the First Division. The Manufacturing Shoe-makers’ Union No. 1 had a silk banner with the inscription, “No Convict Labor.” The printers marched like soldiers and were frequently applauded. The Second Division formed near the Cooper Unions and was composed of organizations east of Broadway from Canal-Street to the Harlem River. The Marshal of this division was Joseph A. Lees. At 10:30 o’clock the Cigar-makers’ Progressive Union marched up the Browery led by a military band.

There were 1,500 men in line, and they were commanded by Marshal Scheinkowitz. Banners were numerous, and among the inscriptions were the following: “Eight Hours for a Legal Day’s Work,” “Less Hours and More Pay,” “Down with a Tenement-house and Truck System,” “No Capitalists, No Generals, No Lawyers Can Represent Labor,” “Less Work and More Pay,” “Smoke No Republican Jawbreakers and Democratic Stinkers,” About 1,000 framers under Marshal John Rutter followed. A wagon containing a desk and other office furniture was at the head. In this wagon were the officer’s union. The wagon was draped with German mottoes.

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CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS - THE UNSUNG HEROES OF CHILDHOOD DISEASE

Child Life Specialists - The Unsung Heroes in Battling Childhood Diseases Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Operator of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine

Pictured: Some of Isaac’s Care Team:(Top Right - Sarah - Child Life Specialist)(Bottom Right - Ross - Pediatric Oncologist/Hematologist)(Bottom Left - Jessica - Pediatric Oncology Nurse)

During the past few month’s I’ve reserved this spot in Forest & Lakes for groups and individuals that do amazing things – sometimes its for strangers, sometimes people we know. Some are volunteers, some are not.

This month, I want to introduce you to a group of individuals that our family knows well. And by well, I mean they have been instrumental in helping us navigate my now 9-year-old son’s leukemia journey. Those of you that have followed our journey know that this past Monday (September 10, 2018), our family marked the end of that 3.5-year journey by removing his port – a catheter in his chest that delivered chemo. We will have check ups for years to come, but, the battle has been fought, and now we start a new journey – of healing, and hope.

The people that I want you to meet are called child life specialists. What is a child life specialist, you ask?

To put it mildly, they are angels. As we have journeyed through these past 3.5 years, they have walked through every single procedure with us. Their goal is to make the scary things – needle pokes, blood draws, MRI and CT scans, radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, sedation, hospitalization, and so much more of the “yuck” that children facing life threatening diseases and situations face, not so bad.

Now, I know you are thinking – MRI scans? Radiation? Chemo? How in the world do you make those things “not so bad”?

By making them fun. By using distraction techniques, games, toys, electronics like Play stations and Xboxes, and other tools, Child Life Specialists get to be all about fun when a child comes to the clinic or hospital to have a procedure or exam. There is no pain or fear associated with them because they are all Isaac painting in the PICU before a lumbar about having a good time while you are there. It was not at all uncommon for Sarah, our most frequent puncture. Photo Courtesy of Christie Carlson.

Child Life Specialist in Duluth, to ask our son, Isaac, what he would like to play with before his sedation – would he like the x-box to play with? Maybe an iPad? During the Christmas season, Isaac even painted Christmas ornaments in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit before one of his many lumbar punctures!

We have seen firsthand just how vital individuals like Sarah, and the many other Child Life Specialists we have met, are to the care and healing of children that are very sick. They are just as important as the oncology nurse that administers the chemotherapy. They are just as knowledgeable about your child’s care as the pediatric oncologist/hematologist that is guiding your child’s cancer protocol. They are just as relevant as the researchers at places like Mayo, and the various Children’s Hospitals throughout the Country who search daily for a cure. They are a necessary element to healing and happiness along a very frightening journey for not only the child, but his or her family.

Child life specialists play a vital role in the journey that children, like my son, face every day – all over the world. In fact, the American Association of Pediatrics revised their official policy on the role of Child Life Specialists in 2014. “Child life services should be delivered as part of an integrated patient- and family-centered model of care and included as a quality indicator in the delivery of services for children and families in health care settings.” (www.childlife.org) The ACLP (Association of Child Life Professionals) has funded two major research projects investigating the clinical and economic efficacy of child life Isaac, Child Life Specialist Sarah, and Dexter services in health care: one on the effectiveness of child life in MRI studies at Children’s National Health the Therapy Dog System in Washington, DC, and another on the value of play at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. (www.childlife.org) So, you see, they make the “monsters” not so big, not so frightening. They make the fight tolerable.

If you or someone you know have a child that is going in for a procedure, hospitalization, or test, ask to have a child life specialist present at the visit. Their presence will change the entire tone of the appointment, and your child will feel so much more at ease. If you would like to learn more about the role of the Child life specialist in the clinic and hospital environment, please visit www.childlife.org. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

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ADVENTURES IN LIVING

Adventures in Living - Taking a Retreat at 9,000 Feet in Mount Shasta, CA

Submitted by Maralene Strom is is a freelance writer, photographer, and consultant. www.marlinky.wordpress.com/ 715-579-9768 or mcsbiz@aol.com

Among my Adventures in Living over the past 5 years has been to come to Mt Shasta CA. In fact, as I write this column I’m sitting outside in a non-amenities camp ground surrounded by tall trees covered in a beautiful bright green lacy moss. Chipmunks scurry about, birds I can fail to name singing.

Camp sites are not in perfect order, in fact they bely the kind of campsite you may be most familiar with designated with a fire ring, numbers to identify spot. These sites have some open ground from the shade of the trees, A fallen tree log in near some others open.

Photo Courtesy of Maralene Strom

I’ve chosen my first 14 days to be on the higher plane of Red Fir Flats. Until today, I’ve been the only one camped at this particular site. My first full day two deer came by in the early morning. Very different than the deer I’m used to in northern WI. These darker coated visitors have large ears, and their tails are black. According to some traditions, a deer represents innocence. It is unusual to see them, however, that evening they came by again.

On this side of the mountain at this elevation, I have yet to see a squirrel which means the chippies have the playground to themselves without the annoyance of those bushy tailed critters. Some have asked me about bears. They apparently do not liken to this side of the mountain.

This is my seventh trek to Mt Shasta for a spiritual retreat. I meet periodically with my guide. Then take the time to meditate, take photographs, and hike short distances. I could not do it without the aid of ski poles.

This year I brought my ground tent along to serve as my studio as I continue to make products for up coming art/craft shows in WI. I sleep in a Napier Truck Tent fitted into the box of my truck. Every time I use the truck, I have to deflate the tent to cover with the roll top.

I was amused when my son came over to take the Leer topper off my truck to install the roll top. Last year was the first time I used the truck tent, as the advice of my neurosurgeon said no more sleeping on the ground, get a cot. Seems my back gets a bit feisty about it. My son, a civil engineer, is extremely safety conscious. Thus, he cut out a floor to fit around the wheel wells. He showed me how to anchor the tent. And even got me a pair of googles this year as he worried about the poles splintering.

He said to me, “Are you really going to camp again in this tent?” I replied yes, as it was comfortable, and I stand my 4’11” inches up in the 5’5” inches height of the tent. He responded with a smile, “Mom! Camping out for me is a nice hotel along a warm sandy beach, and a hot tub!”

Yesterday I met a retired Special Ed teacher in the lower flat as I was hiking to Ascension Rock. We struck up a conversation and found we had mutual interests. She accompanied me on the hike and we chatted about our lives. I discovered since her retirement, she too found she now had time to pursue her passion for knitting and learning how to paint. I shared I too was pursuing my long-awaited fun. Shared I was making gift bag albums for my children of my family history, instead of them trying to figure out what and who were those people in the box of photos.

She came to see the work I was doing, and before long she was using my cuddle bug to emboss and die cut. Gave her a stash of paper, an album kit I’d made, and some extra stamps. It was 3 in the afternoon before we finished. We parted with an exchange of information and to establish Skype time crafting sessions. It’s funny how sometimes one can come across new friends in one’s travels.

Next week I move to another site for the remaining 14 days of my retreat in the mountain. When I’m home, I try to take a retreat for a couple of days every 6 to 8 weeks to get myself grounded to listen to the voice of God within my soul. To re-center from all the “should’s” and have “to’s”.

I find re-centering myself provides me a closer relationship spiritually with the Creator. To see others through the Love of His eyes for His children.

I often pray for our leaders of nations to take the time to retreat from all the threatening language they use to intimidate other leaders and even members of our own country who are elected to serve us, not their own special interests. I can only hope and pray, their hearts will be moved to love, compassion, and humility which is really what will make our nation great and a world of peace.

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

Experience the Magic of Water Color in Upcoming Class Submitted by Mimi Crandall, watercolorist and multimedium painter.

A new class is offered at the CHARAC Art Center Class on Friday, September 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. exploring Watercolor: Color Drop In Magic. The class will meet at CHARAC Art Center 42790 State Highway 63 South, Cable, Wisconsin, just south of Cable. The instructor is Mimi Crandall, area watercolorist and multi medium painter. Crandall invites people to limber up in class before starting to paint.” Limbering up is a freeing exercise with color,’ Mimi explains,” No prior experience with watercolor is necessary. We begin with wet paper, no lines or designs,,,just drop on pure color and watch the magic take place . Then you are ready to start your painting. Explore a new approach to painting that you can apply to any subject.”

Mimi Crandall, area artist, will lead students as they explore a new approach to watercolor painting.

The subject for this class will be fall baskets of apples.To facilitate learning the nuances of just jumping into painting, presketched Images will be available to select from during class.

Registration for this September class is open now. CHARAC handles payment and registration on their website http://www. cablehaywardarts.org/charac-art-center/classes/ The class fee of $35 includes all supplies. Participants will receive their own permanent waterproof black pen and professional quality watercolor paper to continue painting and experimenting with color and other subjects at home.

Beverages are supplied for break-time. All are encourage to bring a snack to share. “Our finished paintings are framable sizes. The process really is easy and fun . You use a black waterproof pen to outline pre-drawn designs. Then wet the paper, drop in color, and allow the paint to blend. A beautiful fresh watercolor is created. Although the subject we begin with is the same, each painting is quite unique,” Crandall reports.

Questions on the upcoming class can be directed to Mimi Crandall 715-739-6654.

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CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS WITH YULIA

Chanterelle Mushrooms - Gold of the Northwoods.

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

It looks like someone walked and spilled all the gold coins in the woods right now - finally chanterelles arrived! You glance and see all the round golden tops, singles or families happily glistening amongst the pine needle forest floor. Fresh ones smell like apricots! They can be as large as the palm.

And they are so festive with that wavy fringe! Gills under the cap, not really true gills, more like wrinkles or ridges. Pine, pine birch, and fir forests are their favorite.

They were a delicacy in 17th century France, and still are served in fancy restaurants in Finland, Germany, France and other European countries. Chanterelles are found as south as Georgia and Mexico, Himalayas, and even in some parts of Africa.

In some regions in France the chanterelles harvest is limited to one pound per person, or two pounds per vehicle. Washington state has some picking restrictions to protect them from disappearing. It is Photo Courtesy of www.wildedible.com most important is the preserve the mycelium, which takes years to recover.

Cantharellus Cibarius - what is in the name? Cibarus is Latin for “good to eat”, and chanterelle is from Greek kantharos for “vase”, due to their shape. The are called “little foxes” in Russian.

Medicinal Benefits Mushrooms have 8 essential aminoacids, 21 percent protein, potassium and chromium. Chanterelles are one of the most vitamin rich fungi. They have a lot of vitamin A (similar to carrots), B, and a good amount of vitamin C. The richest source of vitamin D known. In particularly D2, which regulates calcium transport in humans. Full of copper and zinc, anti aging minerals that support healthy blood. Great for the eyes, chanterelles prevent night blindness and inflammation and dryness of the eyes. If you work in front of the computer a lot, this fungi is for you! Chanterelles are also great for ear infections and lung health and supporting liver, stomach, intestines, and healthy weight.

It is a natural antibiotic. And a very good remedy for intestinal parasites, that affects all their forms: eggs, larva and adult. Mushroom destroys their outer layer, going inside and paralyzing their nervous system.

Cooking They are tender, sweet and delicious when fried. Lots of constituents are fat soluble, so best cooked in oil, butter or cream. They slice easily, and virtually bug free. They have natural compound that act as insecticide (safe for humans). Their fruity, a little peppery taste pairs well with salmon and other shell fish. Adding dry chanterelle powder to Alfredo or Bechamel sauces is amazing. Or if you are camping, roasting them over a fire like a marshmallow is a great delight. Mushroom soup is always soul warming. Add lemon juice to preserve the color. Drying them for winter serves as a vitamin magic wand during cold season.

Make a chanterelles tincture, by mixing dry powdered fungi (fresh is fine too) with vodka, and leave in the dark for 3 weeks, shaking daily. Do not filter. For liver support take 1 ts at night for 15 days. For hepatitis the course is 3-4 months. Or you can make a medicinal honey. Press the fresh mushrooms so they juice, add honey and leave in the warm place for fermenting. Then press the honey juice out. This chanterelle honey juice was sold in Moscow and St. Petersburg drug stores of the past.

Go out to see if you can find your basket of gold - And if you are in California in January stop by the Big Sur Forager festival, where notable chefs prepare different wild fungi including chanterelles. www.bigsurforagersfestival.org To visit Yulia’s blog and website go to www.yulias.net or call at 715-798-3175

Local Lawmakers Celebrate Bayfield County’s Telecommuter-Optimized Communities Submitted by Karina Thompson, Marketing and PR Coordinator at Norvado

State Sen. Janet Bewley, District 74 Rep. Beth Meyers and PSC Broadband Director Angie Dickison visited Bayfield County and Norvado Wednesday to celebrate the Telecommuter Forward! program. Norvado, a cooperative telecommunications company, helped develop the guidelines for the legislation that created the program. The event included speeches and comments from the local legislators. Bewley, Meyers and Dickison recognized the efforts of businesses like Norvado that have helped optimize communities for telecommuters.

People pictured in the images from L-R: Cliff Alberston - Badger Communications Scottie Sandstrom - Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Chad Young - Norvado CEO Angie Dickison - PSC Broadband Director David Eades - Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau Executive Director James Bolen - Cable Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Esbeck - Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association Executive Director

“It is an honor for Norvado to host this event and for the legislators to highlight our investment in making Bayfield County an inviting area for remote workers,” said Norvado CEO Chad Young. “This program helps attract folks to the county. It helps build our local economy. And it helps all of our businesses thrive at the end of the day.” Officials said the high-speed broadband that makes telecommuting possible is an important piece of the puzzle for the region. “We can take this and build on it,” said Sen. Bewley. “We can say that when you want to move to the Northwoods, not only will you be able to telecommute, but we’re also working on great new trails, and we’re going to be working on more funding for our libraries and for our schools.” That’s important for the region’s future, according to Rep. Meyers. “We need to figure out ways to keep our younger people here or recruit younger families, and this is a perfect way to do that,” Rep. Meyers said.

Telecommuter Forward! engages employers and broadband providers to develop telecommuter-capable broadband packages and promote telecommuter-friendly workspaces. The bill, signed by Gov. Scott Walker on April 17, encourages employees to build lives in an area that is telecommuter-optimized. Dickison said this was the start of something big. “I’m looking forward to where Telecommuter Forward! is going to go. I think we’ve just planted the seed of this idea, and it’s a fantastic starting point,” she said. “We’re changing the conversation around rural broadband because of companies like Norvado and because of the public-private partnerships.”

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NATURAL CONNECTIONS

Natural Connections - On Top of the World

Submitted by Emily Stone, a Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

There was something in the quality of the light that glowed on the green slopes of Mount Fairplay.

For one, it was evening light, which is something that’s been rare in the land of the midnight sun.

That, plus the clean scent of fresh pine boards in the latrine, and the fact that it wasn’t raining, made me pause and decide to spend the night at this rest area on the Taylor Highway on my first night driving homeward out of Fairbanks.

A few hours later I woke with a full bladder, rolled out of the sleeping platform in my station wagon, and grabbed a headlamp. Relieved, though blinking and squinting as I walked back, something bright caught my eye. A full moon was rising over Mount Fairplay. After turning off my headlamp to see the moon, my eyes adjusted and a sheet of twinkling stars emerged from the dark as well. I’d almost forgotten they existed. For the first time, it really sank in that I was on my way home. A deep breath of gratitude filled my lungs.

As the fog of sleep cleared and more stars appeared, awe began to expand in my heart. Then it exploded. Curtains of vibrant lights were moving just above the horizon. The aurora! My jaw must Northern lights dance over spruce trees in have dropped as I stumbled backward to lean against the car, and tears welled up as I tilted my head Alaska. Photo by Emily Stone. back for a better view. The moon hung full and bright on my east. To my west, spruce trees were silhouetted against the faint, rosy afterglow of the setting sun. And all across my southern sky, northern lights danced in curtains of green and white and pink. The curtains were woven of many wispy streaks, as if I was seeing the individual particles of solar wind blazing through our atmosphere.

The shimmering sheets swirled and then faded to a gentle fog across the stars, like the smoke that hangs in damp air when the glitter and crackle of Fourth of July fireworks have ended and cars stream away down the dark road. Was that all?A little spot of light near the top of the sky appeared and intensified. I fixed a gaze of hope on the glow, and it grew before my eyes into a dancing swirl of pink and white and green that showered down all around me. I used to love ducking inside the dangling twigs of my grandpa’s weeping willow tree to find a secret world filled with soft light and magic. That willow went down in a storm years ago, but its glowing ghost now held me inside the same world of light and magic.

Magic indeed. The sky looked as if someone was blasting the Earth with a spray of fairy dust. Which in fact, was nearly true. Our Sun, though, is not some benign sprite. It is like a young wizard who does not yet know how to control his own power. The Sun’s light gives life. The sparkling shower of solar wind and radiation that he shoots at us threatens destruction. Mostly, those charged particles curve harmlessly around the force field of the Earth’s magnetosphere. Near the poles though, where the magnetic field dips and our defenses are low, some of the solar wind rushes in. Here, the gasses in our atmosphere intercept the marauders, capture their energy, and transform it into colored light. When the solar winds are particularly strong, they can burst through the Earth’s defenses and interrupt radio communication, disrupt power stations, and damage satellites. Northern lights are not just an awesome benefit to living on Earth; they are an absolute necessity to our survival. Our Earth defends us.

And the result is unspeakable beauty. The most magical part to me is that it’s not magic at all. It’s physics, and chemistry, and nature. And we (or at least the scientists) understand what’s happening.

What a miracle that is. What an amazing gift to both have this incredible beauty surrounding us on Earth (on Earth, which we sometimes think of as rock and dirt, and politics and pollution) and to understand it. The Earth receives magic dust from the Sun that makes light dance upon the sky. That’s what we get for living on Earth. That’s what we get.

Emotions I couldn’t name welled up inside and spilled over into hot streaks of tears on my cold cheeks. The lights were dancing and streaking and changing colors like a time-lapse video of clouds streaming off a mountain peak. Moving curtains faded to smoke and came back. They quivered. Ghosts shimmered in front of the stars. Then I noticed a humming in the air like the buzz of electricity through a wire, like the buzz of a bumblebee on fireweed, like a classroom light that’s trying to turn on. I cocked my head and also heard a chord, like choir holding a note.

As the lights faded to smoke the sounds grew louder. It changed. It moved, coming from a different angle. It formed a higher note, and then it stopped. A sleepy bird peeped from the spruces.

I was sleepy, too. My toes were cold, my fingers were numb, and I ached to crawl back into my warm sleeping bag just as badly as I ached to stay out here all night so as not to miss a single instant of beauty. Lights were dancing, falling, streaking, coming together and bursting apart like fireworks. When they faded a bit, sleep won out and I crawled back into my warm cocoon. I knew that more gorgeous vistas awaited me in the morning on my drive over the Top of the World Highway. More beauty awaits me every second of every day. Anyway, we will never be able to experience all of the splendor that this world has to offer. There is just too much of it. And there will always be more. But I am grateful for this abundance of beauty. And I am also grateful that on clear nights my body has ways of getting me outside to see it.

10,000 Men that would Start the Change of Everything

Banners bore mottoes as follows: “Workers, Band Together,” “Land, the Common Property of the Whole People,” “Labor Creates All Wealth,” “Vote the Labor Ticket-Party Hacks to the Rear,” “Agitate, Educate, Organize,” “Order for the Sake of Progress – Progress for the Sake of Order.” Following were 700 cabinet makers. Their mottoes were: “Down with Penal Code Legislators,” “Eight Hours to Constitute a Day’s Work,” “Strike with the Ballot,” “Workers, Band Together.” The Brick Layers Union No. 30 had a silk banner with the words, “To the Workers Should Belong the Wealth.”

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brick-work representing fireplaces. The route of the procession was up Broadway to Fourteenth-Street, to Fourth-Avenue, to Seventeenth-Street to Fifth-avenue, to Reservoir Park. The reviewing stand was the cottage on the plaza at Union Square.

The procession was there reviewed by Mr. John Swinton, J.A. Beecher of Newark, Henry Appleton of Rhode Island, and many others. Nearly all of the organizations went to Elm Park, at Ninth-Avenue and Ninety-Second Street after the parade and enjoyed a picnic. Speeches were there delivered by prominent labor advocates.

(Source: www.timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1882/09/06/102785446.pdf)

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TECH TALK

Tech Talk - Search Engines – A Reminder to Keep Your Info Safe & Secure Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Business & Technology Director at Norvado

“I have a blazing fast broadband Internet connection but how do I keep my personal information secure?”

Your new, shiny red sports car comes equipped with all kinds of safety features, seatbelts, airbags, antilock brakes, and the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, your superfast broadband Internet connection comes with almost no safety features at all, in fact, it is a lot like riding a motorcycle with no helmet and blindfolded. It may seem like fun while it lasts but, eventually, you will really wish you had worn that helmet.

So how do we protect ourselves on the Internet? There are a few basic safety precautions that we can take and passwords are the most basic. Think of passwords as the seatbelts of the internet. By themselves, they may not save your life but they will certainly increase your chances in the event of a catastrophe. You will find passwords just about everywhere on the Internet. Your email will have a password.

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Your favorite music streaming site will have a password. Your favorite gaming site, yep, you guessed it, password. Almost anywhere you are asked for personal information you will also be asked to create a password. This is actually a GOOD thing! Some people get frustrated at all of the passwords but your password is like your helmet, you should never leave home without it!

A good rule of thumb is that the longer and more complex your password is the better it is. Eight characters it usually the minimum length that a password is allowed to be and if you add numbers and special characters you can make a fairly decent password. Personally, I prefer a passphrase to a password. Passphrases are generally longer and easier to remember than a single string of random characters. For instance, sDo9#ftH is actually a pretty good password though it is a bit short at only 8 characters. Now take a look at a passphrase: Thr33p1nkDuCk$. A silly passphrase is generally much longer and therefore more secure than a password and it is typically easier to remember because the words make sense when spelled out. I think “three pink ducks” is much easier to remember than “sDo9#ftH” Remember that passwords and passphrases are among the most basic precautions that need to be taken on the internet. Think before you click on a site that you find questionable. If anything about the site makes you uncomfortable, I recommend avoiding it altogether.

Slavic Rag Dolls - Ancient Craft Exhibit Opens Thursday, September 27 Submitted by Mimi Crandall, Art Exhibit Volunteer Coordinator for the Drummond Library

Slavic Dolls will inhabit the exhibit space at the Drummond Public Library from September 27 through January 1. These meaning filled, colorful and unique soft textile dolls reflect an ancient craft still practiced in Slavic countries. Yulia Welk has brought this time honored art form to life in our area and makes its history alive at her opening presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 27.

Yulia Welk, a Russian native, has lived with her family in the north woods of Wisconsin for the over 15 years. She has a love for everything natural. Living surrounded by the mighty pines, Yulia is deeply connected to the earth and everything she has to offer. Things like fresh air, clean water, and nourishing herbs. At home in this setting she can best envision, create, and produce something that is in tune with the environment while retaining the wisdom of her ancestors. Her daily inspiration is her great grandmother, Aleksandra, who was born in 1905. Aleksandra worked with natural herbs and made slavic rag dolls. It has been very important and woven into Yulia’s life in Wisconsin to preserve her Slavic background and traditions all the while finding ways to share them with others. Making Slavic Textile Dolls is one way to connect to her roots and keep a cherished tradition alive.

Rag dolls hold symbolism in Russian culture. Every new born baby receives it’s first rag doll from the mother, who creates the doll during her pregnancy. An easy creation, the rag doll is usually dressed in elaborate finery but the face is kept plain without features painted or embroidered on to the cloth. Folk belief says that a faceless doll is inanimate and does not attract evil spirits. Thus the humble rag doll became not just a toy but a talisman in Russian culture. They make their appearances during weddings and festivals, as a good will gift for luck and prosperity. The Savic rag dolls in the exhibit at the Drummond Public Library reflect the color and uniqueness of this craft..

During the presentation at the upcoming opening on September 27 , Yulia will reveal not only simple ways to make these dolls, but also uncover their deeper meaning. Yulia stresses that dolls are not just for kids to play with, they are sacred useful objects that adults create and can use in their everyday life.

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Many cultures have an ancient tradition of making some sort of rag doll. In Slavic countries including Russia, these dolls were always very popular and are going through a new wave of recognition right now. We are bringing the tradition back and sharing the wisdom of using them in different situations,” said Welk “The dolls are not just for the kids you know! These Slavic Rag Dolls are charms that bring joy, prosperity, calm, healing, fun, and positive transforming energy to your home or space. Russian dolls have no facial features, as we believe that this way the doll will stay protected from outer forces, and also you can imagine at any moment if the doll is happy or sad. The dolls are made with natural materials only – cotton fabric, cloth or herbal fillers, and sheep’s wool.”

Yulia has developed her own business following in her great grandmother’s footsteps. Inspired by nature, she has created and sells a product line that clean, safe, and includes truly natural skin care products. “The things that we come in direct contact with are what (along with a healthy life style) ultimately shapes our health and strengthens our inner belonging to nature and the planet.

I intrinsically enjoy and test all of my own recipes. Therefore, you can always be sure of the quality and freshness of my herbal products. They are the best for our skin, body, and the environment!,” said Welk.

At the Drummond Public Library during this exhibit, the public will have not only the opportunity to view the dolls but also to purchase dolls for the upcoming season of gift giving. Mimi Crandall, art exhibit volunteer coordinator, told Yulia that her presentation and exhibit will be a different direction from other library art exhibits . It will be fun tactile and whimsical. It will bring this cultural tradition to life for a larger audience.

The space we get to use is part of a beautiful local Wisconsin Public Library System located in Drummond. The exhbit will be on view through the end of December. The Drummond Public Library is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5, Saturday 9 to 1. Join us Thursday, September 27 from 3 p.m. until 5p.m. for the opening. For more information, please call the library at 715-739-6290. For a look at Yulia Welk’s product line and philosophy visit https://www.yulias.net Forest & Lakes Monthy September 2018 p. 10

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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

Calvary Baptist Church

Barnes Community Church

Reverend Jon Hartman, Pastor 3200 County Rd. N Barnes, WI 54873 Church Office: 715 795 2195 Winter Worship Time - 10:30am

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

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

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

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

Rev Richard Blood 6880 S. 1st Avenue W. Lake Nebagamon, WI Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson (Lay Preacher) 715-790-1863

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

Fr. Andrew Ricci Pastor, Fr. Adam Laski Parochial Vicar 11648 E Cty Rd B Lake Nebagamon, WI Office 715-374-3570

Cable United Church of Christ

Whispering Pines EFC Pastor Tom Lindberg

7523 S County Rd E

Hawthorne, WI Phone: 715-372-5037

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

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PASTOR’S CORNER

The Beatitudes - “Blessed are the Peacemakers” Submitted by Pastor Phil Markel of Calvary Baptist Church of Hayward, WI

The Beatitudes are characteristics set forth by Jesus Christ in Matthew Chapter five that should be evident in the life of the believer. A peace maker is one who cultivaes peace and concord among others. But our world is torn by killing, kid-napping, wars and rumors of wars, etc. Our society presses for peace, but the common practice is continual strife. Why is there very little peace?

The subject of peace and peace making can only be understood when Jesus Christ is given proper place in each of our individual hearts and lives. He is the “Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) The bible tells us that Jesus has “...made peace through the blood of His cross...”

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

(Colossians 1:20-21 KJV)

When you receive Him as your personal Savior and Lord (John 1:12), then you will have peace with God, because your sin is forgiven. You will have the peace of God because the Holy Spirit will abide in your heart (Romans 5:1, 8:9-1) Once you know the Lord in salvation, you will have the ability to be a real peace maker in the eyes of God. The promise of Matthew 5:9 will be yours because you “...shall be called the children of God.” Remember, true peace is not made when men meet around a table, but when men meet with God. 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 available. We would love to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!

Sources: The Holy Bible - KJV

Sept/Oct 2018 Bible Reading Schedule

Sept 7 - Proverbs 13-14, I Corinthians 16 Sept 8 - Proverbs 15-16, 2 Corinthians 1 Sept 9 - Proverbe 17-18, 2 Corinthians 2 Sept 10 - Proverbs 19-20, 2 Corinthians 3 Sept 11 - Proverbs 21-22, 2 Corinthians 4 Sept 12 - Proverbs 23-24, 2 Corinthians 5 Sept 13 - Proverbs 25-26, 2 Corinthians 6 Sept 14 - Proverbs 27-28, 2 Corinthians 7 Sept 15 - Proverbs 30-31, 2 Corinthians 8 Sept 16 - Ecclesiastes 1-3, 2 Corinthians 9 Sept 17 - Ecclesiastes 4-6, 2 Corinthians 10 Sept 18 - Ecclesiastes 7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Sept 19 - Ecclesiastes 10-12, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Sept 20 - Song of Solomon 1-3, 2 Corinthians 12 Sept 21 - Song of Solomon 4-5, 2 Corithians 13 Sept 22 - Song of Solomon 6-8, Galatians 1 Sept 23 - Isaiah 1-3, Galatians 2 Sept 24 - Isaiah 4-6, Galatians 3 Sept 25 - Isaiah 7-9, Galatians 4 Sept 26 - Isaiah 10-12, Galatians 5 Sept 27 - Isaiah 13-15, Galatians 6 Sept 28 - Isaiah 16-18, Ephesians 1 Sept 29 - Isaiah 19-21, Ephesians 2 Sept 30 - Isaiah 22-23, Ephesians 3 Oct 1 - Isaiah 24-26, Ephesians 4 Oct 2 - Isaiah 27-28, Ephesians 5 Oct 3 - Isaiah 29-30, Ephesians 6 Oct 4 - Isaiah 31-33, Philippians 1 Oct 5 - Isaiah 34-36, Philippians 2 Oct 6 - Isaiah 37-38, Philippians 3 Oct 7 - Isaiah 39-40, Philippians 4 Oct 8 - Isaiah 41-42, Colossians 1 Oct 9 - Isaiah 43-44, Colossians 2 Oct 10 - Isaiah 45-47, Colossians 3 Oct 11 - Isaiah 48-49, Colossians 4 Oct 12 - Isaiah 50-52, I Thessalonians 1 Oct 13 - Isaiah 53-55, I Thessalonians 2 Oct 14 - Isaiah 56-58, I Thessalonians 3 Oct 15 - Isaiah 59-61, I Thessalonians 4

National Voter Registration Day - A Great Day to Register!

Submitted by Mimi Crandall of Up North Engaged

Registering to vote just got easier. Take advantage of extended hours at your local Town Office, on Tuesday, September 25 for National Voter Registration Day. National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on Tuesday, September 25th this year. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors. Up North Engaged, a local citizens group, is promoting voter registrations in our communities, supporting the national effort. Getting folks registered and to the polls is of vital importance for the November 6th Midterm Election. To help working people get registered, towns are offering extended hours Tuesday, September 25th. Stop in after work & invite your family, friends & neighbors to join you. To register with the Town Clerk, you must be a resident of that town. You may also register at the Town Office during regular weekday office hours. You must bring one of these valid IDs: WI driver’s license, WI State ID or Tribal Card & provide proof of residence. Yes, you can register to vote on election day, but please do not wait until the last minute!

The public libraries in Drummond and Hayward are available for assisted self registration using their computers. When registering at the library, it doesn’t matter in what town you reside. Librarians at the Drummond Library will assist self registration on library computers from 10 to 5p.m. on Tuesday, September 25.

At the Weiss Community Library in Hayward, the League of Women Voters is sponsoring assisted self registration from 10 to 8 p.m on Tuesday, September 25.

Local extended hours on Tuesday, Sep 25. Remember, you must reside in that town.

Town of Barnes Clerk Judy Bourassa in Town Office from 8 to noon Town of Drummond Clerk Andy Tuttle, has late hours at the Town Office from 6-8 pm.

Town of Cable will open for early and late hours 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to register with the Clerk or Deputy Clerk.

Town of Namakagon Clerk Jeff Raither, has office hours every weekday. After hours in person registration is available by appointment. Call Clerk Raither’s cell (203)994-2465 Please review ligibility, ID, and residency requirements. To register and vote in Wisconsin, you must: * Be a US citizen * Be a resident at least 10 days at current address * Be 18 years old on or before Election Day * You are not currently incarcerated, on parole or on probation for a felony conviction What to bring with you: • Valid, Unexpired Drivers License or WI State ID Card or Tribal ID Card.

• If license/ID card is not available, You need to give last 4 digits of Social Security Number AND a proof of residence document that includes Voter’s name and current residential street address not a PO Box. (i.e., utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or pay stub, fishing license, Medicare/SS state ments, school documents, etc) If you need transportation to the Town Office or Drummond Public Library, call Donna at (715) 558-6111 or email Elizabeth at elizabeth_holland@yahoo.com to schedule a ride. Call by Monday, September 24th. Mark your calendars now!!! Get registered and ready to vote. It is our right to vote. Make your voice heard. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

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(Continued from p. 23) The inspiration behind the founding of the Cable Lions Club Clowns was Marie Shearier. According to Jan, “Marie Shearier was THE professional clown of our group. A great leader who taught us about clown ethics, and toed the line. She was a great clown to work with, and a great teacher who taught us about make-up, learning what our clown character would be, costumes, and parade props. Marie was truly one of a kind.

Marie came to the Cable area from Milwaukee where her clown character originated. She shared what clowning was about.”

There is more to clowning around than playing, joking, performing, and magic tricks, it’s about a sense of community. Marie found joy in sharing her knowledge to mentor friends. Lolly reflects a similar sentiment, “I joined the Lions at that time to mainly join their clown unit. But, throughout the years I have come to know and appreciate the value of the Lions Club as a committed community oriented organization, and would be a member now whether or not I was a clown.”

Please give your neighbors….the kind and talented Cable Lions Club Clowns… a big round of applause for unconditionally sharing their gift of clowning, humor, laughter and joy!

If you would like more information about clowning resources, you can find more information online at Clowns of America International, and World Clown Association. You can also contact Jan Paulik jabs@ cheqnet.net Carol Elliker rcelli@cheqnet.net

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Please visit the following websites for education, art events, and much more!

See My Art, Inc. (SMART) www.seemyart.us Cable Hayward Arts Council (CHARAC): www.cablehaywardarts.org Cable Natural History Museum: www.cablemuseum.org Chequamegon Bay Arts Council: www.cbayarts.org La Pointe Center for the Art Center: www.lapointecenter.org North Country Trail Wisconsin: www.northcountrytrail.org www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

AUTHOR’S CORNER - JAMES BRAKKEN

Edna ©2018 James A. Brakken

Submitted by James Brakken, 1st place winner of the 2014 Wisconsin Writers Association Jade Ring Award.

Forest & Lakes regular contributor, James Brakken, writes fact-based historical fiction set in northwestern Wisconsin’s rich past. The following is from his forthcoming collection, Forty-four Fairly True Tales from the Old Corner Bar. As usual, the names have been changed, but the old timers around Cable will tell you it’s based on truth.

My mother used to say, “It takes all kinds to make a world.”

Her words didn’t refer to the wide range of physical attributes of individuals. Rather, she spoke of personalities when she repeated, “It takes all kinds.”

The old Corner Bar offered many examples. There was gruff, grumpy Harry G, always complaining about one thing or another. Folks said that if he ever ran out of things to gripe about, he’d complain about that, too. And Harvey, the bartender who’d grin like a chimp with a fresh banana every time he’d hear the till ring.

And remember sweet, old Eben, the fellow willing to share the trout he’d caught in the Namekagon River that morning? And how about tall, overdressed Mona Sneed, with her coal-black hair and bright, red lipstick? She’d grab a kid’s cheek and pinch really hard saying, “You’re such a cutie, Jimmy.” Boy, I hated that! It left a red mark on my cheek that lasted an hour. I’d run for it whenever I saw her coming.

Yes, on any given night, one could go down the row of nineteen barstools in the old Corner Bar and find nineteen unique individuals, each with a queer quirk or two—or maybe eight or ten. But of all the characters who held down the barstools at the old Corner Bar, no one captured attention more than short, feisty Edna Fife, a dear old tippler and regular patron of the place. And of all the habits this octogenarian exhibited, one stood out. Way out! It began with a shout.

“C’mere, you,” she’d holler as almost any age male walked through the door. “Gimme my kiss.”

And the fellow in her sights had two options. The first, to succumb, and let Edna lay a big, sloppy smooch smackdab on the lips. Generally, the man’s reaction was to wipe his mouth, leaving a lipstick smear on both face and sleeve. A stroll through the barroom told you which guys the old gal had conquered that evening. They were the ones with red-stained shirtsleeves.

But a fellow’s second option created far more excitement. Should he choose to ignore Edna’s advances, she’d dig in her heels. “C’mere,” she’d repeat. “Give an old lady a thrill, will ya, young fella? What can it hurt?” Or, “C’mon, cowboy. This old bronco is ready to ride.” And with that, she’d rush right up with arms extended, wrestle her victim into position and lay that smacker on him to the cheers of onlookers.

If her quarry ducked, Edna dodged. If he bolted out the back door, she’d track him down. If her man ran for the can, Edna’d be right on his heels.

With no place to hide, the object of her feigned fondness usually surrendered his lips, begetting praise from Edna Fife in the form of a loud shout, “What a man!”

Thus, nobody thought it odd when, one Saturday night, with the Corner Bar’s beer cooler half empty and many faces aglow, the crowd cheered when they heard Edna call out, “C’mere, you,” as two young men entered. With the element of surprise on her side, she’d corralled the first fellow and laid her lipstick-laden brand square on the chops. “What a man!” she yelled as she turned to his friend. “C’mere, you, Gimme a kiss.”

“No thanks, ma’am.”

“Aw, you wouldn’t deny an old gal a thrill, would ya?”

“Not interested, lady,” he insisted.

“C’mon. Just one little peck?”

“Nope. Not a chance.”

Now, at this point, one might think Edna would retreat. Give way. Abandon her quest. Withdraw. But Edna Fife knew well that if she let one fellow off the hook, others might likewise deny her saucy, sassy advances.

So, with an, “Aw, sonny, just one,” Edna lunged for her now quavering quarry.

He ducked. She dodged. He pushed past two gals yakking by the back door with Edna in hot pursuit. He jostled three gents jawing near the jukebox, Edna right behind. Then, when he rushed around the pool table, Edna saw her chance. The old gal slid up and skidded over the table, tackling the reluctant refugee with a bear hug that few he-men could break.

Eyes wide with surprise, the fellow stood in shock as dear old Edna planted her trademark smooch smackdab on his yap.

“Pooey,” he spit out with a shout as onlookers cheered. “Pooey!”

Edna waved her hat in the air and bowed to the cheering crowd.

“Say, Edna,” shouted Harvey from behind the bar, “Aren’t you forgetting something?”

A look of bewilderment briefly brushed across the old gal’s face before, “Oh, dear me. Yes.” Then, louder than ever, she shouted to the rafters, “What a man!”

Mom was right. It takes all kinds.

You’ll find James at Hayward’s Fall Fest, September 22, and at Cable’s Fall Fest, one week later. Excerpts from his books can be seen at his website, BadgerValley.com.

Redberry Book Corner

Submitted by Maureen Palmer, Owner of Redbery Books

I can’t think of any place I’d rather be in the fall than the Wisconsin northwoods. The sights, smells and tastes of fall are unparalleled. And the festivals! Who can resist apples, cranberries and pumpkins prepared in ways you’ve never dreamed of?

Redbery booksellers are excited about Cable Fall Fest, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29th in downtown Cable. Our “Falling Leaves” sale has become a tradition. Choose a leaf from our colorful tree at checkout, and find out if you’ll save 15, 20 or 25% off your entire purchase. Think Christmas lists…. We’ll also have two local authors on our front porch – Jim Anderson and Jim Brakken, who will look forward to sharing their latest stories with customers.

Fall is also the time when our favorite authors release their newest books. We’re excited about Barbara Kingsolver’s Unsheltered, John Sandford’s Holy Ghost, Kate DiCamillo’s Louisiana’s Way Home, Lee Child’s Past Tense, Louise Penny’s Kingdom of the Blind, Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown, The Reckoning by John Grisham, Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak, Elevation by Stephen King and Virgil Wander by Leif Enger. Our bestsellers are always 15% off and we’d love to pre-order your “must have” books for you.

Redbery Books is open seven days/week through mid October. We open at 10 am every day and have evening hours when Rivers Eatery is open, Wednesday through Saturday. So stop in and take a look around. We’re sure you’ll be delighted with our outstanding collection of books, along with games, toys, journals, greeting cards and gifts. Redbery is always open online at www.redberybooks.com. We offer free shipping on books every day, with no minimums.

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COMMUNITY NOTES & EVENTS

Community Notes, News, & Events for September/October 2018 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.

September/October Area Food Shelf/Holiday Meals, Drives, Dates & Sites

Cable Food Shelf

Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Cable Professional Bldg. at the corner of US Hwy 63 and Spruce Street in Cable

Ruby’s Pantry in Hayward

Thursday, September 20th at the Hayward Wesleyan Church. Food shares are $20.00. Doors open at 5:00pm. www.rubyspantry.org

September 19 - Forest Lodge Tour September 20 - Sounds of the Elk! September 22 - Snake Feeding

Geology of the Northwoods (Adult Naturalist Program) Sharing One’s Surplus Barnes Food Shelf September 29 - Snake Feeding SOS Food Share meets the 2nd Wednesday October 10th from

The Art of Natural Play Saturday of the Month at the Mission 9:00am - 11:00am at the Barnes October 3 Fall Colors Hike to Juniper Rock Overlook Covenant Church in Poplar. Shares Community Church located at 3200 October 5 Tavis’s Wild and Exotic Mushrooms go on sale at 9:30am. $30 Highway N in Barnes October 6 Snake Feeding

The Art of Natural Play October 10-11 - Pastels: Paint Flower Gardens with Diana Randolph Lake Nebagamon Community Events October 11 - Dinner Lecture: Adventures in Alaska!

Submitted by Patti Coughlin and the Village of Lake Nebagamon Website October 13 - Snake Feeding October 17 - Basket Class-Twill Legged Caddy(Adult Naturalist Program) September 16 - Bloody Mary Bar (Bridges - All Day) September 17 - DJ Trivia (Dockside at 7:00pm) October 20 - Snake Feeding

Free Pool (Bridges - All Day) September 18 - Taco Tuesday ( Bridges - All Day) Town of Cable Events

Free Pool (Dockside - All Day Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Cable Website September 19 - OpinioNation (Bridges at 7:00pm) September 20 - Regular Town Board Meeting at the Community Centre September 20 - Lee Martin (Bridges at 8:00pm) September 25 - Connect Communities Meeting at 1:00pm at the Cable September 21 - Fish Fry (Dockside 11:00am - 9:00pm) Natural History Museum September 22 - Brown and White (Dockside from 2:00pm - 5:00pm ) October 15 - Public Hearing on November Cable referendum to appoint September 23 - Bloody Mary Bar (Bridges - All Day)

Town Clerk and Town Treasurer positions at the Cable September 24 - DJ Trivia (Dockside at 7:00pm)

Community Centre

Free Pool (Bridges - All Day) September 25 - Taco Tuesday (Bridges - All Day)

Free Pool (Dockside - All Day) Barnes Area Events

Russ Darwin (Bridges at 7:00pm) Submitted by the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer Judy Bourassa September 26 OpinioNation (Bridges at 7:00pm) September 17 - Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club (ECLCC) Meeting 7pm September 28 - Fish Fry (Dockside 11:00am - 9:00pm)

at VFW Post. ECLCC: 715-376-4431 September 30 - Bloody Mary Bar (Bridges All Day) September 17 - Potawatomi facilities close for the season October 1 DJ Trivia (Dockside 7:00pm)

PPOA: 715-795-2542

Free Pool (Bridges all Day) September 18 - Gordon/Barnes Garden Club Meeting 1:30pm at Barnes October 2 Taco Tuesday (Bridges All Day)

Town Hall: Call 715-795-2004

Free Pool (Dockside All Day) September 18 - Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm at Barnes Town October 3 OpinioNation (Bridges 7:00pm)

Hall: 715-795-2782 October 5 Fish Fry (Dockside 11:00am - 9:00pm) September 20 - Barnes Area Historical Museum (BAHA) Meeting 9am at October 7 Bloody mary Bar (Bridges All Day)

Museum, corner of Lake Rd. & Cty. N. 715-795-2145.

DJ Trivia (Dockside 7:00pm) September 22 - PPOA Board Of Directors Meeting 9am in the Wannigan. October 8 Free Pool (Bridges All Day)

PPOA: 715-795-2542 October 9 Taco Tuesday (Bridges All Day) September 25 - VFW POST 8329 Meeting 6pm at VFW Hall.

Free Pool (Dockside All Day)

VFW: 715-795-2271 September 25 - VFW POST 8329 AUXILIARY Meeting 6pm at VFW Hall. October 10 - OpinioNation (Bridges 7:00pm) October 12 - Fish Fry (Dockside 11:00am - 9:00pm)

Auxiliary: 715-795-2271 October 14 - Bloody mary Bar (Bridges All Day) September 29 - Fall Harvest Music Festival 7pm at Barnes Community October 15 - DJ Trivia (Dockside 7:00pm)

Church: 715-795-2195

Free Pool (Bridges All Day) October 1Barnes Lions Club Meeting 6pm at Maki’s Restaurant.

October 16 - Taco Tuesday (Bridges All Day)

Lions Club: 715-795-2047

Free Pool (Dockside All Day) October 6 Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Work Day at 9:00am.

October 17 - OpinioNation (Bridges 7:00pm)

Place to be determined.

October 8 Friends of Eau Claire Lakes Area Board Meeting 1:30-4pm.

Location: Barnes Town Hall Solon Springs Community Events October 14 - Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Regular meeting at Cabin Submitted Courtesy of the Visit Solon Springs Website www.visitsolonsprings.com

Store 9:30am September 22 - 9:00am-2:00pm 10th Anniversary Fall Equinox Festival & October 15 - Eau Claire Conservation Club (ECLCC) Meeting 7pm at

Food Shelf Benefit. Entrance Fee = non perishable food item

VFW Post. ECLCC: 715-376-4431

or $5 donation. All proceeds go to support our local Food Shelf.

October 16 - Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm at Barnes Town September 22 – Mertz Rookey Golf Scramble to benefit Solon Springs

Hall: 715-795-2782

School Fitness Center October 18 - Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA) Annual Meeting October 5:00pm Oktoberfest @ Hidden Greens

& Breakfast 9am at Museum with regular meeting to follow

715-795-2145.

Town of Drummond Events October 20 - Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA) October Fest Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Drummond Website

Beer Tasting Event 1-4pm: Location TBA September 11 -Town Board Meeting 6:30pm in the Drummond Civic Center October 9 - Town Board Meeting 6:30pm in the Drummond Civic Center Barnes Book Club At 9:30am. on Monday, September 24, in the library of the Barnes UFO Craft Meeting Community Church we will discuss 1984 by George Orwell. Books are Grab your unfinished craft projects and itemsand head on over! Meetings 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 held at the Barnes Town Hall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Judy at 715-795-3247 for details. the month. You will be made welcome.

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RECIPE CORNER - FALL FAV’S

Recipe Corner - Fall Fav’s Cider Braised Chicken, Brussel Sprouts and Apples Courtesy of www.midwestliving.com

Ingredients:

Directions:

4 slices bacon, chopped 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 pounds total) 2 medium tart red apples, cored and cut into wedges 1 12 - ounce bottle hard cider 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved if large (2 cups)

In a very large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove from pan, reserving drippings in skillet. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook 10 minutes or until browned, turning once; remove from skillet. Add apples to the skillet and cook 4 minutes or until browned on both sides; remove from skillet.

Drain and discard drippings from skillet.

Add cider, thyme, mustard, and salt to skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add apples and cook, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes more or until chicken is done To serve, divide chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, and apples among shallow bowls or plates. Spoon cider mixture over top. Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Courtesy of www.radacutlery.com

Ingredients (Bread Base):

Directions:

6 C. bread 3 eggs’ 1 can pumpkin purée 2 C. whole milk (or half and half) 1 C. brown or white sugar 1/4 C. maple syrup 1 T. (or more) pumpkin pie spice Salt Vanilla

Ingredients (Maple Praline Sauce) 1 stick butter 1 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. heavy cream Salt Pecans 1/4 – 1/2 C. maple syrup

In a mixing bowl, place pumpkin purée, whole milk, pumpkin spice, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, and eggs.

Whisk together. Place bread in baking dish.

Pour mixture evenly over bread.

Stir. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

For praline sauce, melt butter in a heated saucepan. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, and salt. Whisk. Once sauce bubbles, add pecans and remove from heat. When bread pudding has finished baking, add praline sauce to individual slices.

Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Courtesy of www.inspiredbycharm

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Pecan halves or chopped pecans

Ingredients (Brown Sugar Frosting) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups confectioner’s sugar

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Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.

Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; then stir in the chopped pecans. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Once the dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes or until set. The cookies should just start to lightly brown. Allow to cool.

Meanwhile, prepare your frosting. In a pot over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and salt.

Then, stir in the confectioner’s sugar. Whisk or beat with an electric mixer until smooth. The frosting will firm up as it cools. Add about 1 tablespoon of frosting to each cookie Top with a pecan half. Allow the frosting to set before packing and storing the cookies in an air tight container.

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EXPLORING WISCONSIN WITH MARY

Northern Great Lakes Region Submitted by Mary Motiff, Director of Bayfield County Tourism

It seems like yesterday that the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center was built, but it’s been 20 years! If you haven’t been to the Center or it’s been a while, you’ve got to stop in and spend some time exploring the building and the surrounding property. The first thing you’ll notice is that there are helpful staff from the National Park Service ready to answer questions at the front desk. This is one of six partner agencies that work together to provide information and visitor services seven days a week throughout the year. There are also staff from the USDA Forest Service leading educational programming in addition to their role managing the building and grounds. The Wisconsin Historical Society staffs a History Center and Archive on the second floor with genealogical/historical information for 8 northwestern Wisconsin counties. The archive is open to the public and provides an opportunity to delve into the history of the area. The second floor is also where you’ll find art exhibits that rotate periodically. The large mural on the rear wall by artist Kelly Meredith titled the “Community of Life” features six vignettes depicting the different ways that residents of the Lake Superior region have lived in relation to the land.

At the top of the 5-story tower is an observation deck with a spotting scope that gives you an incredible perspective and view of the area.

The other agencies and organizations that partner together to operate the Center are the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The Center property is adjacent to the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge and the USFWS staff manages the refuge in addition to assisting land owners in the region with forest, wetland and stream restoration projects. UW-Extension staff develop and teach environmental and natural resource educational programs to local residents, visitors, government officials, management professionals and student groups.

Photo courtesy of David Melancon

The Friends of the Center Alliance, the only non-governmental organization in the partnership, runs the Spirit of the North Gift Shop where you’ll find all sorts of guide books as well as local art and souvenirs to remember your visit to the area. The Friends group is a critical component of the partnership and helps to fund programming at the Center through donations thanks to its non-profit status. The Friends of the Center also host fundraisers to support the Mission of the Center, which is to help people connect with the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Northern Great Lakes Region.

There is always something happening at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center with nearly 800 programs and events taking place annually.

From speakers to workshops, movies and beyond – you’ll find something of interest. Speaking of events, the 20th Anniversary Celebration is on September 29th and will include lots of fun activities throughout the day along with visits from Smokey the Bear, Junior Ranger activities, guided hikes on the boardwalk trails and lots more. Because it coincides with National Public Lands Day, there is even a chance to sign up to participate in an activity planting native grasses on the property.

Of course, you can find out more about all of this along with a calendar of events at travelbayfieldcounty.com and don’t forget to listen to our podcast, “Bayfield County Wild,” for more insider info on what’s happening at the Top of Wisconsin!

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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SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR WITH JOHN WEBER

Smarter Than the Average Bear

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

Punce Alder had a problem. He’d been trying to help his grandson, Tag, kill his first black bear. It hadn’t been going well. Even though a nice bear had been hitting the bait Punce had been putting out religiously for the last month, whenever Tag was sitting on the stand the bear never showed until twenty minutes after dark.

Punce had a camera on the bait. It took pictures every time the bear stepped in view. For the last two weeks the bear had been coming to the bait well before dark, sometimes an hour or two beforehand. But as soon as the hunting season started the bear switched tactics, went nocturnal as they say. Punce couldn’t figure out why.

Punce had two stands set up around the bait; one to hunt with an east wind, the other for a west. North or south wasn’t a concern; those winds always have a little east or west drift to them and could be hunted appropriately.

Photo Courtesy of Istockphoto.com Tag was sixteen years old and been hunting deer with his grandfather since he could walk. He was a good hunter. He could sit still and be quiet.

He had good camo and he used scent-killing spray and scent-killing soap and all the other odor-killing controls sold to hunters nowadays.

Punce thought the stuff was all a waste of money. Just using the wind had worked for him for decades. A lot of game died without ever knowing he was in the area until it was too late. But Tag thought the stuff made him a better hunter. Confidence breeds success, success makes you a better hunter in itself. If Tag thought the stuff helped it was fine with Punce.

Tag had hunted the stand four nights in a row without seeing the bear. Punce would check the camera the next morning and find that the bear came in shortly after Tag left the woods. It seemed strange, but strange things happen in the woods.

Sometimes another food source delays the bear. Acorns drop, or corn gets to that milky stage that bear find so hard to resist. Hell, sometimes an abundant mushroom crop in a wet fall is all it takes to detour a bear. But they always come back to the bait eventually. They’ve got too big of a sweet tooth to ignore the sugary treats Punce was putting out. Plus winter is coming and bear need the calories to get through hibernation.

Punce knew the bear would keep coming to the bait, he just couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t coming until after dark.

Punce wondered if Tag wasn’t sitting as still and quiet as he should. Maybe he was making too much noise getting into the stand. Maybe the bear knew he was there. Punce didn’t think that was the case, but he had to be sure. He hunted with Tag the next two nights. Tag was quiet and sat still. The bear didn’t show either night until after dark; shortly after the pair left the woods. It was a big bear. They don’t get that size by being careless. Maybe the bear could sense it was being hunted.

Punce figured it was time to move on. He had another bait station set up. Two or three different bear were coming in every afternoon. None of them were big bear, but they were big enough for a person’s first bear.

Tag sat at the new spot for two nights. Saw bear both nights, but didn’t shoot. He kept thinking about the big bear, seeing the pictures in his mind that his grandfather had shown him. None of these bears measured up.

Punce was thinking about the big bear too. Baiting the bait and checking the camera. The bear came in both nights well before dark. The bear knew it was being hunted. A smile came to Punce’s face the next morning when he checked the camera. The bear knew and now Punce knew.

Knowing is half the battle.

The first night Tag had hunted the new stand he told Punce how a sow with two cubs circled the bait twice before coming in. And how the sow sat there watching her surroundings while the cubs feasted on the sugary treats. After fifteen minutes the sow got restless and led her cubs away.

Ten minutes later another bear walked into the bait.

This one was a young boar. Tag said he was tempted but couldn’t help thinking about the big bear on the other bait. The young boar ate his fill and then walked away. Twenty minutes later the sow and cubs were back. This time the sow was more relaxed and ate with the cubs. The three cleaned out the bait and moved on shortly before it was time for Tag to get out of the stand. Mama bear’s vigilance and awareness was on Punce’s mind as he looked at the big bear’s picture from the night before and concocted a plan.

That night Punce was sitting in the stand next to Tag. It was a half hour until dark. The big bear hadn’t shown up, but Punce really hadn’t expected it to. Not yet anyway.

The two were sitting side by side in a big ladder stand. The stand was quiet and sturdy and there was plenty of room for two. Punce rose silently to his feet. Put a finger to his lips and nodded to Tag. The boy returned the nod and gave a thumbs up. The plan had been discussed beforehand.

It was risky, but worth a shot. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Punce headed down the ladder quiet as a mouse. Just like they normally do at dark. Nothing different; just heading home after a hard day of hunting. Tag shifted the rifle to his shoulder but never moved another muscle.

Punce was like a ghost as he eased out of the woods, only pausing for a second to look at the camera grinning slightly and waving a trigger finger in its direction. A prediction of sorts, maybe.

He followed the well worn path quickly back to the truck, thinking all the time about the always vigilant mother bear. Big boars are the same.

They notice everything that goes on around them. Always on the lookout for things that are out of place, or intruders, or even for other bear. Big boars needn’t concern themselves much with other bear; they’re the kings of the forest. Even timber wolves give them a wide berth. But hunters, that’s another story, a threat to be dealt with.

Bear that have been around awhile learn a few things over the years. They learn how to use the wind; they have a great nose and a great sense of hearing. Their eyesight’s not much but it gets them by, and they observe and learn by repetition. Like a dog, doing the same thing over and over until it becomes second nature. Bear learn by observing. Seeing the same thing over and over, until it learns from what it observes.

A man walks in and puts food on the ground and walks away. Every day. A hunter walks in and sits and waits and walks out at dark. Every day.

The hunter walks out and the bear walks in and eats the food. Every day. A bear that’s been around a long time has seen a lot and learned from it.

Like a dog they learn from repetition. Over and over until it’s ingrained.

But can they learn to count? That’s what Punce was wondering when he reached the truck. Two hunters walk in, one walks out. Would the bear know the difference? When the rifle roared in the distance the question was answered. Punce checked for the knife on his belt and grabbed the sled out of the back of the truck. Who knew a man’s hunting success could come down to math. Dragging the sled behind him, he headed back into the woods.

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FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Send in the Clowns!

Submitted by Sara Balbin of Dragonfly Studio. Sara is an artist, author, and art therapist.

Every story has a beginning. Living a block from school and able to walk home for lunch and watch segments of the Bozo the Clown Show, I became fascinated with clowns. The show was a locally produced children’s television program that aired on WGN-TV in Chicago. The live stage show featured Bozo, an orchestra, comedy sketches, circus acts, cartoons, games and prizes before a 200+ studio audience with children and parents. I never gave any thought as to how Bozo would appear without the makeup; he was simply the character he played. I lived in his reality during the televised show, and his clowning made me smile and laugh. However, by 1980, Chicago’s public schools stopped allowing students to go home for lunch and Bozo and I parted. According to Clinical Child Therapist and play practitioner Caileigh Flannigan, “When we smile, the movements of our muscles send signals to our brains. These signals release serotonin and endorphins, which are known as the “feel-good” chemicals of the brain.

These chemicals make us happy when they are released, and they can reduce perceptions of pain.” Yes, I was a bit happier returning to school after smiling with Bozo!

Melissa Crandall and “Spinky” at the Chequamegon Kids Rodeo 1995.

At this time, my father was a Shriner and a 33 Degree Master Mason. He was very involved with his Lodge and took us to see the Shrine Circus in the Chicago Medinah Temple. It was a child’s dream come true.

The Circus was magical with its beautiful, glimmering, sequined, bright, colorful outfits, athletic performers, bright lights, music, and action… acrobats, trapeze artists, tigers, elephants, monkeys and then …send in the clowns!

The circus experience will always be a memory of marvels and respect for the phenomenal performers and the joy I felt seeing them. Then, (33) years ago, as director of the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival (CFTF) Children’s Parade and Kids Rodeo, I had the opportunity to invite the Cable Lions Club Clowns to perform for the kids events. This annual tradition of clowning happily continues at the Festival as does my 37 year marriage to the CFTF Director Gary Crandall.

The performances at the CFTF was not the only opportunity for children to experience clowns in our intimate community. While our son Eric was in 3rd grade and attending the Cable Elementary School, a circus came to Cable and performed in the school’s small gymnasium along with a variety of other circus acts including acrobats, aerialists, trapeze artists, elephants, and… clowns! Oh, yes, Clowns!

Row 1 - left Barley - Charlotte Reynolds; Spinky- Jan Paulik. Row 2 - Bean Bag - Jean Ollis; DoDo - Dee Hammerschmidt; Zuch A One - Marie Shearier; Patti Bell - Ginny McShea; Irish Jeanne Wipperman

In Western European history it’s thought that, “The “clown” character developed out of the zanni “rustic fool” characters of the early modern commedia dell’arte, which were themselves directly based on the “rustic fool” characters of ancient Greek and Roman theater.” In North America the profession of clowning has mostly transitioned into a comic performer who employs slapstick or similar type of physical comedy, and often in mime style. Clowns continue to perform in circuses and special events, and have expanded to other venues including “Clown Care” or “Hospital Clowning” in children’s hospitals introduced in the mid 80’s.

In Northwest Wisconsin we are privileged to have the honorable Cable Lions Club Clowns. We don’t house a circus, but we have plenty of facilities and events that need their creative humor and talents. Professional clown Jan Paulik, “Spinky”, stated, “I have performed at many birthday parties, libraries, churches, scouting events, business parties, parades, nursing homes, Lions events and conventions. Lion clowns Beda McKinney “Skooper”, and Carol Elliker “Lolly”, and I also taught the art of clowning at the Ashland and Glidden high schools. Ashland student clowns then went on to do programs on no drugs.”

As an avid clown advocate, I find myself smiling every time I’m around them; getting caught up in their characters even knowing who they are underneath their makeup and costume. For a moment in time I feel like a child, forgetting about myself while entering their world of fantasy and make believe. Clowning is a powerful performing art that can shift a life adversity or hardship into something humorous. According to Spinky, “My clown face and costume greatly reflects who I am. When I apply my makeup and dress that is when the real clown magic takes over my personality. I enjoy clowning because it brings out smiles, laughs and happiness from those we are entertaining. They are in a different world with us.”

The Cable Lions Club Clowns have fun performing year round and in different locations! “As Spinky the Clown, I had the chance to go to Clown Camp Schooling four times. Clown training depends on the clown and how much one desires to put into your clown. There are so many ways to perform, my likes were and still are: magic, ventriloquism, puppetry, planning clown shows, visiting nursing homes, making people laugh and having fun!” ( Jeanne Wipperman “Irish”) All of the Lions Club Clowns are dedicated to the art of clowning. Lolly stated, “To me it is not just putting on funny makeup and clothes, but to entertain people and make them laugh. So I went to two week long clown camps over several years and various day, or weekend clown seminars throughout my clowning years. I’ve gotten to take classes on Jeanne Wipperman as Irish magic, clown skits, juggling...all sorts of fun-filled learning!” Clowning is an art form, clown philosopher Slava Polumin writes: “Speaking the universal language of laughter, clowns bring people together to share in the joy and absurdity of the human condition.”

Lolly stated the uniqueness of clowns: “The golden rule of clowning is that your face should be unique and you should never copy another clown’s face. I got mine with the help of a clown instructor at my first clown camp. I altered it a little after several years, and also changed my costume from the original one as I grew to know who I was as a clown.” What Lolly describes differentiates a mascot from a clown. For example, McDonald’s fast-food restaurant chains use the mascot Ronald McDonald wearing a clown costume. However, there have been several hundred full time Ronald McDonalds wearing the same costume across the country and the world. It is not a personal statement by one individual, but rather by hundreds promoting a business. Bucky Badger is another well recognized mascot representing the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and many have had the honor of becoming the mascot at events.

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