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January 2018 Main Street Tacos
A place where everyone is welcome
The Cable Cafe
Friends, Family, and Fun in Cable, WI
Adventures in Living Fulfilling Intentions in the new year
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Month’s Featured Articles
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The Cable Cafe Friends, Family, & Fun
Main Street Tacos A Place for Everyone
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Editor’s Note
09 Natural Connections with Emily Stone
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Monthly Columns and Business Listings 03
07 Advertiser’s Corner (p. 7, 13, and 20) 08
Honey with Yulia
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Town and Local Events
Church Directory
16 Regional and Community Notes & Events
Adventures in Living Fulfilling Intentions in 2018
11 Pastor’s
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Redbery Book Corner Car Care with Sparkey
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For the Love of Art
Corner Tech Talk
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Food & Fun
January Sudoku Author’s Corner - James Brakken
Forest & Lakes Column Contributors
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January Crossword Puzzle Recipe Corner
Maralene Strom - Adventures in Living Maralene grew up in the northwoods of WI. She is a business consultant and author.
Maureen Palmer - Book Corner Maureen is the owner of Redbery Books in Cable, WI
Dr. Leo Carlson - Tech Talk Leo is part of the executive team at Norvado in Cable, WI, and a professor at the University of Northwestern St. Paul and Maranatha Baptist University. Emily Stone - Natural Connections Emily is an author and the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Sara Balbin - For the Love of Art Sara Balbin is the owner of Dragonfly Studio in Drummond, WI. She is also an art therapist and author. Yulia Welk Yulia is the owner of Yulia’s Natural Skin Care products. She teaches classes about herbs, mushrooms, and natural living. Yulia’s: www.yulias.net Bill Kokan - Car Care with Sparky Bill is the owner/operator of Bills Garage in Drummond, WI. He has over 35 years of automotive maintenance and repair experience.
Pastor’s Corner The Pastor’s Corner is comprised of guest pastor’s from around our region, reflecting the various denominations and churches in and around our area.
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HELLO AND WELCOME
Hello and Welcome, Dear Reader!
The new year is upon us and a year of fresh and new adventure abounds! I mentioned to my husband, Leo, that I was a little nervous about taking the helm of Forest & Lakes, and in true “Leo” fashion, he said, “Why? You are already doing it. What is really changing?” I had to think about that logic for a minute, dear reader, and really take stock. Since we started this adventure nearly 2 years ago, I’ve been working in the background - doing the layout, putting together the ad creation, overseeing advertising, making sure the bills are paid and invoices sent, mailing out subscriptions, overseeing the distribution schedule, and maintaining the website and Facebook page. What really changes as we move in to the new year together? I guess not much, so here we go!
Forest & Lakes truly is an adventure and a joy for me every month. I have the privilege to share all of “us”, with our readers. You ask, “What do I mean by us”? Well, my philosophy is that this isn’t just my magazine. Yes, I do the leg work, but Forest & Lakes is about our region – our businesses – our friends and neighbors – all of us, working together. We make Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine what it is. When someone picks up a copy, I want them to view all of the beauty we see, read about all of the interesting people and businesses in our communities, and see all the fun things to do that make our area so great! So you see, dear reader, we’re in this together. I want to know about the amazing people in our area and publish them in the pages of this magazine. I want Forest & Lakes to be a vehicle in helping our local businesses advertise in a way that is affordable and effective, so they can grow and support their families. I want to give our reader a wide variety of topics about our area that illustrate why it is so very unique and vital. That’s where you come in. Do you have someone that you’d like me to feature? A business that is doing amazing things? A topic you want to read more about? A photo for the cover? By all means, send me an email or call me on the phone - I want to hear from you! In fact, I’ve set up a survey link on our website at www.forestandlakesmonthly.com so that you can give me your feedback. I want to know what you like about the publication, and I want to know what I can do better. Simply click on the survey link in the main navigation, and share your thoughts with me. This month, as we all move into the new year, I’m sharing with you two amazing ladies that are also taking the helm of their own businesses. Family, friendship, and an entrepreneurial spirit is this month’s theme. Main Street Tacos in Hayward, Wisconsin opened for business in October of 2017, and I’ve had the opportunity to touch base with them as they’ve settled in. Rachel Aranda and Sandra Avila have truly made the little taco shop at the corner of 2nd and Main in Hayward a place where everyone can go to eat authentic Mexican food and be welcomed as family. The Cable Café just up the road a bit on Highway 63 in Cable Wisconsin is truly a community icon with its white coffee cup sign on the side of the building. It’s a place where you can cozy up to the counter and get a cup of coffee, connect with friends and neighbors, and share a delicious down-home meal in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Jamie Roberts will be taking ownership of the Café this month, and I can’t wait for you to read about her and the rich history of the quaint little Cable Cafe. We’ve also got great articles and stories from our contributors like Maureen Palmer of Redbery Books, Emily Stone’s Natural Connections, Yulia Welk of Yulia’s LLC Bill Kokan of Bill’s Garage, Author James Brakken, Sara Balbin of Dragonfly Studios, and Leo Carlson of Norvado So with that.....Happy New Year, dear reader! I hope you enjoy January’s edition! ~Christie
Deadline for the February: January 22, 2017
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January Photo Credit
Winter Wonderland
Submitted by: Donna Tollefson This picture was taken by Donna Tollefson of Solon Springs, Wisconsin. Whether it is experiencing it from a pair of cross country skis, or admiring the view from under a cozy blanket next to the fireplace, Donna’s photo perfectly captures the beauty of winter here in the forest of Northern Wisconsin! Thank you Donna for sharing this lovely photo from your collection.
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MAIN STREET TACOS
Main Street Tacos - A Place for Everyone Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner/Operator of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine
It was grand opening day – Monday, October 16th, 2017. After months of planning, preparation, and hard work, it was time! The atmosphere in Main Street Tacos was alive with excitement. This was the day a dream would be realized for Rachel Aranda, Sandra Alfaro, and their family. Everything was in place. The walls of the tiny corner restaurant in Hayward, WI were vibrantly decorated with hand painted murals. Tables were arranged just so, condiment’s stocked, and the display case full of handmade desserts with generations of skill and experience within each bite. Today, was the day that Main Street Tacos would breathe its first breath. Friends and family from all walks of life were on hand to help in any way possible, taking orders, answering phones, cooking, bussing tables, answering questions, all there with one common goal, to help bring a dream to life for two of the nicest women you will ever meet. Opening day would be a flurry of hurried activity as most of the day was spent with standing room only in the tiny store front, and customers going in and out steadily all day. Everyone was happy to wait, as the delicious smells of authentic Mexican cuisine wafted from the kitchen. Curious customers cycled through from the grand opening at 11:00am until 8:00pm when they closed the doors early to prepare more food for the next day. Opening day had been a success, and the promise of more days like this were on the horizon. Fast forward now to January 2018. It’s been nearly 3 months since that sunny October day. The snow has replaced the warm autumn breeze, and we’ve caught back up with Rachel and Sandra and visited about how they are doing as they settle into a rhythm on Main Street. It is so worth noting, that when you sit down with these two wonderful ladies, you see immediately that kindness, family, and hard work are at the very core of what they do. They are warm, and welcoming, friendly, and fun – the very embodiment of the business itself. When asked what makes Main Street Tacos what it is, aside from authentic Mexican food like burritos, tacos, tortas, a variety of combination plates, and homemade desserts, Rachel replies,
“Our Customers - They make Main Street Tacos what it is. It is the relationships that we have and are building with everyone that comes in. We want them all to feel accepted, loved, and welcomed when they are with us.”
Customer service is the cornerstone of the authentic Mexican restaurant. The entire staff works closely together to make it run smoothly. Their friendliness, passion, and dedication create a welcoming atmosphere for all that enter their doors. It’s very likely that you’ll be visited by Rachel’s husband, Edson, who cooked your meal, or that you’ll be greeted by name when you walk in the door. If you’re celebrating a birthday, there will be singing. Rachel says,
“We wanted to make Main Street Tacos a place for everyone in our community.” Evidence of this can be seen in little details throughout the restaurant. Their family friendly menu offers a wide variety of authentic Mexican food, including vegetarian options. Careful attention to the pricing structure was paid, allowing for a budget friendly option for families to dine out. The ordering and dining options make Main Street Tacos a tasty option for everyone, with dine in, take out, and delivery options. As we sat and visited, it was so clear that they love what they do. But what was also abundantly clear was the gratitude that Rachel and Sandra felt - for their staff, their friends and family that came alongside them, for the other small businesses that had helped them build their own, for their customers that come through their doors every day. When asked about this, Rachel replied,
“I just want to say thank you ~ to all the small business owners, family, and friends, and everyone that helped make our business possible.” Next time you are walking down main street in Hayward, Wisconsin make sure that you stop by Main Street Tacos at the corner of Main and 2nd. Not only will your hunger be satiated with delicious Mexican fare, but you will be warmly welcomed as family. It is truly a place where everyone is welcome. To learn more a out Main Street Tacos, visit www.mainstreettacos.com, or call 715-934-3434. Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 4
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THE CABLE CAFE
The Cable Cafe - Friends, Family, & Fun!
Submitted by Christie Carlson - Owner/Operator of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine
It’s a quaint little place, The Cable Café. Nestled right on Highway 63 as you drive through Cable Wisconsin, the quintessential small-town cafe welcomes locals and visitors alike, with its purple exterior, window flower boxes, and landmark white coffee cup on the side. If you didn’t know it was there, you might just drive on by, commenting about the coffee cup sign, but to those that know, the Cable Café is a must stop for everyone, and has been for generations. Smells of home cooked food welcome you as you enter. Knotty Pine, local art work, and photos of resident’s - past and present - line the walls. The cozy dining room offers tables for families and small groups, while bright window lined counter at the front of the restaurant beckons patrons with warm coffee and friendly conversation with friends and neighbors. It is truly a place where people are welcomed and encouraged to gather, taking their time to eat, visit, and just “be” among friends. The menu is filled with delicious down home favorites and daily specials that take you back to your childhood, as well as new items that are sure to become favorites. Some classics have been updated, while others remain just as Grandma used to make them. The café serves breakfast and lunch from 6:00am until 2:00pm Monday through Saturday, with breakfast only on Sundays from 7:00am to noon. What really makes the Cable Café such a special place within the Cable community is its rich history. With names throughout the years like Vicky’s Swirl Inn, The Dinkey Diner, and B&B Café, The Cable Café that we know today has been around, in some fashion or another, for generations, leaving each one with their own special memories unique unto themselves. It is indeed a landmark for anyone living in or visiting the area, and you can’t forget the warm and friendly welcome that continues, even today, as you enter its doors. Ensuring that the tradition of warm welcomes continues at the Cable Cafe is Jamie Roberts. She will be at the helm of the Café as owner/operator as of January 1, 2018. Jamie was born and raised in Cable area. She began working at the Café in 2013 while it was under Shirley Deerman’s ownership. Jamie’s background is in accounting and she also runs her own cleaning business. So, when an opening became available at the Café, she says that she felt a bit nervous, as it was a little outside of her normal. But, Jamie applied, and got a position waitressing at the Cafe 3 days a week, which would then turn into 5. Jamie says with a smile,
“I loved it, and I can’t imagine doing anything else!” As Jamie began learning the various aspects of the day to day running of the Café, Shirley and Jamie would joke among themselves about Jamie running it one day. What was once a running joke between friends, would become a plan, and that plan, a reality. Jamie says, that not much will change at the Café, maybe a few small things here and there, but she wants everyone to know that,
“The Coffee and Conversation will always be on at the Cable Café.” As you drive up Highway 63 in Cable, Wisconsin, don’t blow right on through. Look for the purple building with the coffee cup on the side and stop in. Pull up a stool at the counter with a cup of hot coffee and take a few minutes to just “be” at the Cable Cafe. To learn more about the Cable Cafe, follow them on facebook at www.facebook.com/TheCableCafe or call 715-798-3003. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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ADVENTURES IN LIVING - HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
Adventures in Living - Fulfilling Intentions of Discovery in 2018 Submitted by Maralene Strom
December offers us a month of gratitude, hope, renewal, and review. Yes, it is a part of my life to review the intentions I made for 2017. I happily am thankful for those intentions I met and in some cases, those taking me on a different path as events mandated. I recognize some intentions are to be extended into 2018, while some are left because of changes in circumstances. What I’ve discovered from my adventures in living, is what my Dad told me, when I was in my early 20’s, has remained relevant throughout my life. Even with the ravages of Rheumatoid Arthritis assaulting his body and mobility, he said,
“LIVE until you die, don’t die until you die.” He was confident no matter what happened to see the beauty around you, love your family and friends, keep a sense of humor, and take in every moment to discover something new to try or experience. A recent study was released finding people who retired and had no hobbies, or social interaction through volunteerism, a part-time job, or learning new skills, often shortened their life span significantly. Recently, when I interviewed one of the WWII veterans of 94 years old, he said when he retired with several other colleagues, he experienced the friends who had no active plans to fill their lives had died within three years or so. He, on the other hand, began a whole new adventure in living with woodworking, music, travel, and service activity in the community. With the wisdom my Dad imparted, I started many decades ago to make intentions for the coming year to discover and experience. One that holds true since I was in high school is to read books by authors I’d never read before. Among those books are at least several books every year from writers overseas. My horizons expanded to starting my own business which led to work overseas, becoming a journalist/writer, and to engage in stateside travel around the nation. In between, life changes forced some new experiences like maintaining a beef farm for a couple of years after becoming a widow. A big move was after my children were on their own to leave the security of area I’d grown up in and take to traveling to different locales through contracted services I obtained. Today, is no different for me, despite the aging process. I laugh when my family calls and instead of saying “Hi Gramma” they ask, “Where are you Gramma?” Their expectations are I’m on the road and quite often correct. You see, my adventurous spirit always sees a new opportunity for discovery. So why am I writing this column for January? It is to encourage you to consider the adventures in living among your intentions. Volunteers are always wanted for schools, meals on wheels, extended care facilities and more. Have you thought about learning a new language? Or starting to learn about different crafts or painting? Have you considered the local book club to expand your reading diversity? How about learning some new recipes with a group of friends? Consider getting a group together to visit the area museums you’ve never visited or see newer exhibits. There are so many groups in the area that offer opportunity to enjoy friends and make new ones. And, of course, your faith fellowship can always use an extra hand. When I taught Sunday School, I was so lucky to have a gentleman who assisted and brought some real great creative ideas for the group that were fun and inspirational. He taught me some great things besides demonstrating you are never too old to contribute. Among my own intentions this coming year is to get the family pictures and history pulled together with my sisters to assure the legacy of our family is preserved. Yes, I’ll be traveling more with my sisters. My adventures to Mt Shasta CA is already on the docket for six to eight weeks camping in the mountain in my truck tent camper while also marketing my photography at some shows and freelance contributor for an area newspaper in California. And I can’t neglect the fact I’m learning new ways to showcase my photographer, and repurposing items into usable products instead of throwing away to add to the mounds of trash. I even have been learning to do some minor carpentry, and some new techniques of taking old pieces of furniture, pallets, etc to create useful products. What I’ve learned is we don’t ever really retire from work. What keeps us aware of life and all it has to offer, is to stay in the flow of life with new experiences. Albert Schweitzer said, “Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder – in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.” Just take the time to stay engaged and you will be surprised at the adventures even in your back yard of discovery. ©Maralene C Strom – To read more of Maralene’s Adventures in Living, stop by her blog, Maralene’s Observations at www.marlinky.wordpress.com. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 6
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HONEY WITH YULIA
Honey - The Food of the Gods 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
Most of us have a jar of honey at home. But do we know how beneficial it actually is? Honey was used since ancient times in Egypt, Rome, Greece, Slavic region, India and China. It was called the food of gods, bringing health and longevity and it was the only sweet food known to people (besides fruit). An anti aging treasure - Old Tibetan anti aging recipe includes herbal tea made with honey. Cleopatra was using honey in baths, and for her facials. In old archaeological finds there are honey vessels with the bee symbol on it. Greece and Egypt worshipped honey and bees. Honey was also part of mummy preservation protocol. 10th century Russia was importing honey and beeswax to Greece. During that time if a person damaged a hive, the fine was equivalent to the cost of one horse and nine sheep. Honey composition and natural preservation. When we eat honey, we sweat, as it increases metabolism, gives us energy, mobilizes body’s protective functions. Hippocrates advised on a daily honey use. Scientists found that honey resembles the human’s blood plasma in its composition. It has 92 constituents, optimal mineral ratio for human body. It has vitamins B2, B6, biotin, E, K, C, amino acids, flavonoids, enzymes, pantothenic acid. Honey is rich in calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, sulphur, iodine and phosphorus. Also silica, copper, zinc and others. Honey is energetic, bees ferment it in their stomachs, making it a very easy product to digest and assimilate. It is highly antibacterial. Have you noticed that real honey keeps forever? It is eternal. And anything that is stored in it, preserves forever. Once there was a barley grain found in honey, the age of a discovery was 5-6th century BC. That grain grew and made seeds. No wonder it is called an anti aging elixir. There is a famous story of transporting the body of Alexander the Great and delivering it home in prime condition across the globe despite the hot weather and the length of the trip. It was submerged in a receptacle with honey. If you wish to preserve the fresh berries, you can just mix them with honey in a jar and keep it in the dark cool place. Bee venom - great medicine. Since ancient times people noticed that honey gatherers had healthy joints, heart and circulation, had good health and generally lived long. The interesting thing is that is was partly due to bee stings. Bee venom turned out to be an excellent remedy. My mom’s uncle in Russia was catching wild bees and making them sting his low back, that is how he cured rheumatism. My aunt goes to her early bee therapy (apitherapy). Bees are placed and sting in certain areas of the body, her blood pressure returns to normal and general health is improved. It lowers cholesterol, increases hemoglobin due to increased activity of blood vessels and capillaries. Apitherapy is used for asthma and Parkinson’s, heart and joint health. Some of the constituents of a bee venom don’t have analogy on the earth: proteins, polypeptides, biogenic amines and other things. You can boil it and freeze it, and it won’t change its high antibacterial qualities. Even diluted 1: 50.000 apitoxin stays sterile. Bee venom completely digests in a human stomach. In the old times is was a custom in Russia to wish a person to get stung by bees, which was equivalent of wishing good health now. Approximately 2% of people are allergic to bees, so care is needed in determining possible allergic reaction. Honey can be used on cuts and burns as anticeptic. It keeps good circulation and cleanses the wound by neutralizing the microbes, and the tissues are restored quicker. Honey water - how did you live without it? If you want to benefit from honey’s cleansing ways try honey water. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey in warm water until dissolved. You can add a squirt of lemon juice. Drink it on empty stomach every morning for increased metabolism, balancing weight and healthy regular stools. Drink it quickly, so it can end up in your stomach fast for the most beneficial effect. Honey neutralizes viruses, bacterias, and other pathogens, increasing our immunity. For chronic bronchitis or sinus infections use honey water. Also, try it 30 minutes before bed if you have insomnia. Honey is beneficial for work of kidneys, so it will manage edema or bedwetting. The maximum healthy daily honey amount is one tablespoon, less for children. Honey facials and massage. It is great to use honey on a clean face for gentle scrub and facial massage. Just apply a small amount, gently massage and leave for 30 minutes. Honey will clean the pores, moisturize, protect the sun damaged skin, bring antioxidant and anti aging properties to your face. You can also try honey with milk or cream, yogurt, or lemon juice. Also, we do Honey body massages in Russian saunas. Just apply honey on the warmed up body and use up and down hand motions for massaging the toxins out of the skin, the mixture will turn whitish gray. Wash it off and feel your smooth truly clean skin. Honey storage and quality. Not all honey is created equal. Pick local/raw honey that is minimally processed and has local beneficial pollens in it, to gently adjust your body for pollen tolerance, just eat 1 teaspoon a day or drink honey water. Honey that was processed right, will crystallize in time, and that is a good sign. Just keep using it like that by scooping instead of pouring, or gently warm it by placing a jar in a warm water container. The best way to keep honey is in the dark away from sun light. It is sealed in the dark in honey combs, I think, for a great reason. Like light bleaches the herbs, it can affect honey in a similar way and diminish some of it’s amazing properties. I usually buy a five gallon bucket of local honey that lasts me about a year. I put it in quart jars and keep it in the dark cool basement. We use it plain, in water or tea, on our oatmeal and make my husband’s famous honey-banana-raisin-peanut butter sandwiches. Store your honey in glass or wooden containers, never in aluminum as it will leach into the honey. Buckwheat honey is very popular in Russia and Japan. It is darker color, having more iron, so very beneficial for anemia or in pregnancy for keeping blood iron levels healthy. Also, buckwheat honey protects from radiation with all the rich mineral and vitamin components. When there are several buckwheat harvests in a season, it is a very reliable kind of honey to produce. So if the weather is cold, or frost damaged flowers, more tolerate buckwheat still produces well. Since introduction of sugar, the role of honey was greatly diminished. Let’s go back to local honey and enjoy this gift from the clever bees. Let’s have dandelions and clover in our lawns to make sure bees have enough food. They need to tap 1 million flowers to make one pound of honey. Let’s enjoy this life’s sweet moments. You can try Yulia’s natural beeswax and honey lipbalms that she handcrafts in Cable, Wisconsin. Yulia can be reached at www.yulias.net or by phone at 715-798-3175. Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 8
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NATURAL CONNECTIONS
Natural Connections - Life in the Snow
Submitted by Emily Stone, a Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum
Lately, the snow has been making me chuckle. Clumps from the first big storm still cling to branches and twigs, but they are slowly slipping off. In the process, the tufts have slumped, curled, dripped, twisted, and oozed into almost organic forms. It’s like looking for shapes in the clouds. I see a sloth, a ghost, an amoeba, snakes, and Silly Putty. The luxurious way that some clumps stretch along a branch reminds me of a cat or a lizard draping itself in the sunshine for a nap. This snow has taken on a personality all its own. Of course, that’s just my overactive imagination. The snow clumps are simply responding to temperature and wind, and the crystals’ natural metamorphosis as they age. Or are they? Snow is more alive than you may realize. A recently rebroadcast Radiolab episode on NPR briefly mentioned a scientific discovery that I’d missed. I’ve known for a while that snowflakes and raindrops have a speck of dust at their centers. You see, perfectly clean water won’t freeze until it reaches -40 degrees. Dust particles in the water are needed to act as nucleators that initiate crystal formation in super-cooled water. Life in the Snow. Photo by Emily Stone. The dust forces water molecules to assemble in a structure around them. Once a bit of ice with the correct angles has formed, the molecules will continue to crystallize more easily. The crystals can then melt and fall as rain, or grow more ice and fall as snow. For the past 40 years or so, scientists have known that bacteria can be one type of dust that acts as a nucleator; what they didn’t realize until 2008 was how common bacteria are in snow and rain. A study done at Louisiana State University (Louisianans studying snow!) by Brent C. Christner found DNA-containing cells in snow from all of their 19 study sites. Antarctica had fewer cells, while samples from Montana and France had more. Some of the bacteria that scientists find in snowflakes attack plants. The bacteria use a protein that mimics the structure of an ice crystal so well that it can hold water molecules together and help them to crystallize more easily. They can quickly turn water into ice, even at warmer (nearfreezing) temperatures. When these bacteria spit their proteins onto a blade of grass, the sharp edges of the resulting ice crystals slice open the plant’s cells and spill juicy nutrients into the bacteria’s waiting arms. On a windy day, though, those bacteria might get scooped up into the upper atmosphere. High above the Earth, the bacteria are cold, dry, and hungry. They need to get back down, but they are too light to fall on their own. Here’s where the ice-nucleating protein comes in handy again. The bacteria galvanize water molecules around them and form snowflakes. Like tiny ballerinas, the flakes float across the sky and dance back down toward the earth. Here they may land on a blade of grass (a new source of food) or melt on my cheeks. Eeww? Happily, the bacteria that form this “bioprecipitation” are not harmful to humans. In fact, not all of them are even harmful to plants. It seems that some types of bacteria that don’t feed on plants (as well as some fungal spores, pollen and probably other microbes) make the ice-nucleating protein simply because of its usefulness in catalyzing the formation of snowflake taxicabs. Ski resorts, which also need to form snowflakes, often add dead versions of these microbes to their snowmaking water. The proteins facilitate ice formation at temperatures closer to freezing than just dust, so snow can be made at a wider and warmer range of temperatures. Of course, this doesn’t just benefit skiers. Scientists hypothesize that by choosing crops that support ice-nucleating bacteria, they could bring more rain to drought-prone areas. The Earth may already have been doing this. Bacteria can be found throughout deep cores of glacial ice, where it was likely deposited with ancient snowflakes. Why wouldn’t plants sustain bacteria that could also bring them rain? I love the ambiguity that this story embraces. Pathogens that shred living cells are bad, right? But what if those same bacteria facilitate life-giving rain? Nothing in Nature is completely bad or completely good. A wolf-killed deer provides food for ravens and eagles. A beaver’s dam kills flooded trees, but the snags support a rookery of herons. Fungus might hollow out a tree, but it provides raccoons with necessary shelter. During infinite acts of creative destruction our world pulses with energy. It’s a pulse so vibrant that even the snow is alive. Special Note: Columnist Emily Stone is publishing a second book of her Natural Connections articles as a fundraiser for youth programming at the Cable Natural History Museum. Since kids in the community are often the inspiration for her articles, the Museum is conducting an art contest for kids to illustrate each chapter with a black-and-white line drawing. Find out more at http://cablemuseum.org/connect/. For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable, WI! Our new exhibit: “Better Together--Celebrating a Natural Community” is now open! www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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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
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
Mark Wilson, Senior Pastor 10655 Nyman Ave, Hayward, WI 54843 Church Office: 715- 634-4613
Rev. Darrell Nelson 5161 South County Road P, Poplar, WI 64864 Church Office: 715-364-2738
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bethany Baptist Church Pastor John Dudley
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Delta Rev. Phil Milam 61190 Pike River Rd. Mason, WI Phone 262-470-0736
The Oaks Community Church
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
14695 County Hwy N Drummond, WI 54832 Church Office: 715-739-6344
Rev. Jason Clifton 11405 51st Street, Solon Springs, WI 54873 Church Office: 715-378-2252
New Hope Lutheran Church 801 Houston Avenue Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-466-4112
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
The River Wesleyan Church N13205 Rice Lake Road Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-466-2844
Calvary Lutheran Church 675 Shell Creed Road Minong, WI, 54859 Phone: 715-466-2366
St. Pius Catholic Church
St. Anthony Catholic Church 9718 County Rd Y Gordon, WI 54838 Phone: 715-378-4431
If you would like your church information featured in our directory, please contact Christie at 715-798-3572 or via email at ccarlson@cheqnet.net
Father Gerald Willger 13645 County Highway M, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3855 (Cable) 715-634-2867 (Hayward) Rev Richard Blood 14465 S. Antoine Circle, Gordon, WI 54838 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Rev Richard Blood 9243 E. Evergreen Solon Springs, WI 54873 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Phil Markel, Pastor 13713 W Thannum Fire Lane Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-934-5000 Home: 715-634-0506 10680 Main St, Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-634-2141 Website: www.firstlutheranhaywardwi.org Pastor Mark D. Triplett 10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843 Church office: (715) 634-2260
506 Main Street Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-378-4431
11651 Business Hwy 53 Solon Springs, WI 54873 Phone: 715-378-4431
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Rev Richard Blood 4694 S. County Rd. A Superior, WI 54880 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Rev Richard Blood 5810 S. Country Rd. H Brule, WI 54820 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863
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
13520 Spruce Street, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3417
43170 Highway 63, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3712
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
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PASTOR’S CORNER
The Importance of Bible Reading Submitted by Pastor Phil Markel of Calvary Baptist Church of Hayward, WI
“For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in Heaven.” Psalm 119:89
January 2018 Bible Reading Schedule
Just as prayer is our communion to and with God, Bible reading is God’s communication line to January 1 January 2 the heart of man-kind. The Bible, God’s Holy Word, is His Mind and will for your life.
January 3 The Bible is the traveler’s map, the pilot’s compass, the pilgrim’s staff, the soldier’s sword, and the January 4 January 5 believer’s log. God’s Word contains light to direct you, comfort to console you, food to sustain January 6 you, wisdom to teach you, and fire to warm you. This Book reveals the mind of God, the origi- January 7 January 8 nal state of man, and the way of salvation and the doom of sinners. January 9 January 10 Woodrow Wilson said of the Bible, “It is the only guide of life which really leads the spirit in January 11 the way of peace and salvation.” William E. Gladstone, former statesman said, “If I am asked January 12 to name the one comfort in sorrow, the sole rule of conduct, the true guide of life, I must point January 13 January 14 to what in the words of a popular hymn is called “the old, old story,” told in an old old Book, January 15 which is God’s best and richest gift to mankind.” January 16 January 17 The Bible should be your daily companion. Make it your goal to read through it in it’s entirety January 18 January 19 in 2018. I’ll share monthly reading schedules each month, and we’ll work our way through January 20 together. January 21 Remember, the best way to prove the truth of the Bible is to read it, because behind and beneath January 22 the Bible, above and beyond the Bible, is the God of the Bible. January 23 January 24 January 25 “I have a companion, a heavenly light, A pillar by day and a fire by night; January 26 A lamp from the cradle until I shall die, January 27 What blessed communion, my Bible and I.” January 28 January 29 Pastor Phil Markel is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church at 13713 W Thannum Fire Lane, Hay- January 30 January 31 ward, WI. Worship times are 10:00am Sundays, and 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome!
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Genesis 1-3, Matthew 1 Genesis 4-6, Matthew 2 Genesis 7-9, Matthew 3 Genesis 10-12, Matthew 4 Genesis 13-15, Matthew 5:1-26 Genesis 16-17, Matthew 5:27-48 Genesis 18-19, Matthew 6:1-18 Genesis 20-22, Matthew 6:19-34 Genesis 23-24, Matthew 7 Genesis 25-26, Matthew 8:1-17 Genesis 27-28, Matthew 8:18-34 Genesis 29-30, Matthew 9:1-17 Genesis 31-32, Matthew 9:18-38 Genesis 33-35, Matthew 10:1-20 Genesis 36-38, Matthew 10:21-42 Genesis 39-40, Matthew 11 Genesis 41-42, Matthew 12:1-23 Genesis 43-45, Matthew 12:24-50 Genesis 46-48, Matthew 13:1-30 Genesis 49-50, Matthew 13: 31-58 Exodus 1-3, Matthew 14:1-21 Exodus 4-6, Matthew 14:22-26 Exodus 7-8, Matthew 15:1-20 Exodus 9-11, Matthew 15:21-39 Exodus 12-13, Matthew 16 Exodus 14-15, Matthew 17 Exodus 16-18, Matthew 18:1-20 Exodus 19-20, Matthew 18:21-35 Exodus 21-22, Matthew 19 Exodus 23-24, Matthew 20:1-16 Exodus 25-26, Matthew 20:17-34
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TECH TALK
Tech Talk - Viva Las Vegas!
Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Business & Technology Director at Norvado
Every year Las Vegas, Nevada is the home to THE largest technology show in the world. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is massive! It covers four venues over the course of four days. If you have ever been to a trade show in Vegas you understand just how large just one of these convention centers actually is. In order to cover all of the world’s latest technology for 2018, the CES needs four of them! In 2017 over 180,000 people attended and there were over 4,000 exhibitors from all over the world. It is THE place to see all of the newest technology and gadgets. Some of them will be released in 2018 and others are just a first look at a concept design. There will be everything from self-driving cars and smart home devices (do we really need a smart refrigerator or toaster?) to wearable tech for babies, yes, I said babies. There are also a number of very interesting keynote speakers scheduled to be on hand and some great “top secret” announcements from some very prominent technology vendors. Some big companies that are confirmed to be in attendance are Sony, Samsung, LG, and Panasonic. These vendors are expected to unveil the newest in 8K, yes 8K, televisions. With the Olympics in 2018 expected to be broadcast in 4K it was only a matter of time until they pushed the envelope a bit further. Consider this, to watch Netflix in 4K requires a minimum of 25Mb of bandwidth for one stream. If the pattern holds true then 8K will require 4 times that amount or 100Mb for a single show! Most people in other parts of the country have barely 10Mb to handle all of the things they do on the Internet and some have much less than that! There even are some suspicions that Samsung will bring out the “Samsung X” at the show which is rumored to be the first of its kind in foldable tech (supposedly you can actually fold the screen in half!). There are also some notable tech giants who will be absent like Apple (they focus on their own showcase events instead of attending CES). Don’t worry much about Apple though, they will have adequate representation because many of the exhibits have to do with devices or accessories specifically made to work with Apple products. If this article sounds a bit like I am geeking out, here’s why, this year I have the privilege of attending the CES show and, like any good geek, I can’t wait! It will be my first time attending CES and I am looking forward to seeing as much as I can and I will plan to give a rundown of what I thought was the coolest things at the show for the February issue of Forest and Lakes! See you all in February!
Norvado Announces 10% Discount on Strayer University Tuition for Members and Employees Submitted by Joe Kohegyi, Marketing Manager of Norvado, in partnership with Rachel Richelieu of Strayer University
Norvado announced a partnership with Strayer University to provide a 10% discount on Strayer University tuition to all 56 Norvado employees, as well as to over 6,500 eligible co-op members. Norvado provides internet, TV and phone service throughout Northwest Wisconsin, in an area where citizens have limited access to higher education options. Co-op members and employees will be able to take advantage of the discount on any of Strayer’s online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. “We are thrilled to offer this benefit to our employees and members. We hope this program provides them the opportunity to further their education while removing some of the financial burden,” said Chad Young, CEO of Norvado. “Strayer University is proud to partner with Norvado to provide an affordable, flexible degree pathway for their members and employees,” said Brian Jones, President of Strayer University, “Innovative partnerships like this are a win-win, providing employers with a more skilled workforce, while providing employees and members with skills to compete in today’s economy.” Strayer University’s winter term begins January 2, 2018. To learn more or to enroll co-op members and employees should visit http://norvado.strayeruniversity.edu. Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 12
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REDBERY BOOK CORNER
Redbery Book Corner Submitted by Maureen Palmer of Redbary Books in Cable, WI
Redbery booksellers are crazy about animals! And so for the third year in a row, we’ll celebrate animals by donating 15% of the sales of anything animal related, to the Northwoods Humane Society, all during the month of January. Stop in and check out our great selection of books, stuffed animals, puzzles and cards! There are some terrific new animal books out, perfect for any animal lover. Below are just a few of our favorites: Endangered by Tim Flach In Endangered, the result of an extraordinary multiyear project to document the lives of threatened species, acclaimed photographer Tim Flach explores one of the most pressing issues of our time. Traveling around the world—to settings ranging from forest to savannah to the polar seas to the great coral reefs—Flach has constructed a powerful visual record of remarkable animals and ecosystems facing harsh challenges. Among them are primates coping with habitat loss, big cats in a losing battle with human settlements, elephants hunted for their ivory, and numerous bird species taken as pets. With eminent zoologist Jonathan Baillie providing insightful commentary on this ambitious project, Endangered unfolds as a series of vivid, interconnected stories that pose gripping moral dilemmas, unforgettably expressed by more than 180 of Flach’s incredible images. Tamed & Untamed: Close Encounters of the Animal Kind by Sy Montgomery and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Readers will remember Sy Montgomery for her fantastic book, Soul of An Octopus. In this book, animals like octopuses, dolphins, lions, deer, slugs and even an ermine appear in adaptations from their newspaper column for the Boston Globe. The science is part of the draw, like the electric eel who telegraphed the sparks of his dreams to a voltmeter. But a big part, too, is their empathy for creatures not only in exotic places, but also in their own homes and neighborhoods. Like Marshall’s perspective on how to live with cats: “I manage their vandalism by accepting it”. Each chapter is only a few pages each, and thoroughly engaging. Treat! By Christian Vieler Photographer Vieler captures these adorable pups at one of their favorite moments – snack time! These hilarious and surprisingly beautiful photographs of over 60 pooches capture each dog’s unique personality in a way any dog owner will recognize and animal lovers will enjoy. The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse by Mac Barnett This is a story about a duck and mouse who get swallowed by a wolf, and then decide to live in his belly. When a woeful mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out Turns out it’s pretty nice in there, with delicious food and elegant table settings, courtesy of the wolf ’s unchecked gluttony. And there’s something even better: no more fear of The Cable Natural History Museum is hosting a being eaten by a wolf In fact, life is pretty good, until a hunter shows up. youth book illustration contest to encourage a con. . . With a nod to traditional fables and a wink to the reader, the awardnection between literacy, nature, and art. winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen offer a tale of cooperation and Submitted by Emily Stone of the Cable Natural History Museum creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy. Brynn Johnson , age 11, created this sketch of a fox How to Find An Elephant by Kate Banks What to do on a dull gray day? Head into the wilds and look for an elephant. You will need a pair of binoculars, a blanket, a flute, some food, a little imagination, and a lot of curiosity. Look and listen closely, because elephants can be anywhere. And watch out, because if you’re not careful, the elephant may find you first With pleasing prose and “now you see it, now you don’t” artwork, Kate Banks and Boris Kulikov’s How to Find an Elephant takes readers on a spirited romp that will both challenge and delight. And from local author Emily Stone, Redbery is proud to carry Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature Through Science and Your Senses by Emily M. Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum “Come explore all four wonderful seasons in the Northwoods with a knowledgeable guide. In stories about the smell of rain, cheating ants, photosynthesizing salamanders, and more, Emily delves deeply into the surprising science behind our Northwoods neighbors, and then emerges with a more complex understanding of their beauty.” There is also a companion journal to Emily’s book, titled Nature’s Calendar Phenology Journal – perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys writing about their experiences in nature! Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 14
for the “Tracking Stories” chapter in Stone’s first Natural Connections book. The crowd-sourced illustrations are one of the most entertaining parts of the book!
Museum Naturalist/Education Director Emily Stone is publishing a second book of her popular weekly newspaper articles as a fundraiser for youth programming at the Museum. Since kids are often the inspiration for her articles, the Museum is conducting an art contest for students to illustrate some of the chapters. The hope is that students will read some chapters, learn something about the plants and animals in those chapters, do a little more research on their own, and then create black-and-white line drawings based on their research. The best and most relevant illustration for each chapter will be included in the book. Entries must be postmarked by January 15, 2018. The contest is open to youth who are age 5-19, on the deadline date. Youth older than 19 who are still enrolled in high school are eligible, but college students, even if 19 or younger, are not. Teachers are encouraged to use this contest to inspire their students to read, learn about nature, and create a unique work of art. Entry forms and more information can be found at: http://cablemuseum.org/connect www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
Car Care with Sparkey - Maintenance Recommendations
CAR CARE WITH SPARKEY
Submitted by Bill Kokan of Bill’s Garage in Drummond, WI
Let’s face it, we all get busy, and we just take for granted that our cars are going to run. The oil needs to be changed. It’s been awhile since you looked at your filters. The miles are getting up there, and it crosses your mind to have the timing belt checked as you drive to work, but its all secondary, as you go on about your day. Here are a few recommendations and reasons why it’s important to spend a few extra minutes on the smaller details to keep your vehicle running it’s best for as long as possible. Oil Change Oil is your engine’s life blood. It keeps everything lubricated and moving smoothly. A basic oil change is recommended every 3000 miles or per the manufacturers recommendations. For those that use synthetic oil change, a good rule of thumb is every 5000 miles or per the manufacturers recommendations Engine Air Filter Dirty and contaminated air filters can restrict proper air flow resulting in reduced engine performance and poor fuel economy. Cabin Air Filter A dirty or contaminated cabin air filter can restrict the amount of air flowing through the ventilation system, resulting in poor heating and cooling of the cabin. In some cases, the air filter can start to get moldy causing odors in the passenger compartment Brake Fluid Flush Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere which will lower the boiling point of the fluid. This will result in a soft brake pedal and longer stopping distances. Old brake fluid can also cause internal corrosion on the master cylinder and anti-lock brake parts. Fuel injection/Induction Cleaning Regular cleaning and removal of carbon build up in the manifold and injectors will ensure that the engine performs and runs as efficient as the day it was build. Timing Belts Timing belts are made of rubber and can degrade over time. Recommended replacement is usually over 100,000 miles or every 6 years. I have sent more cars to the junk yard because of timing belt failure than ANYTHING else. Sometimes you might get lucky, but not very often. Coolant Coolant Extended Life (Orange) 60,000 miles or 4 Years Coolant (Green) every 30,000 miles or 2 years Battery AAA states that the average life of a battery is 3-4 years. A weak battery can cause the alternator to work harder than it was engineer for, causing the alternator to wear to wear out prematurely. A worn-out battery can cause all kinds of crazy problems…trust me on that. Fuel Filters A restricted filter will cause the fuel pump to work harder than needed, creating excessive heat in the pump resulting in premature pump failure and drivability complaints. Transmission Fluid Transmission fluid, like engine oil, breaks down over time, and can cause premature failure. Have you priced a transmission lately? Better sit down… $2,000 - $4,000 PLUS labor…. As with all things in life, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (Benjamin Franklin), and vehicle maintenance is no different. Your vehicle and your pocket book with thank you! Car Care with Sparkey is brought to you by Bill Kokan of Bill’s Garage in Drummond, WI. If you have any car care questions or topics you would like to see covered, please email them to Sparkey at carcare@forestandlakesmonthly.com www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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COMMUNITY NOTES & EVENTS
Community Notes, News, & Events for January 2018
Add your event or announcement to our directory! Email Christie at christie@forestandlakesmonthly.com Mature Lunch Brunch
Meals are served Monday Thursday at noon at the Barnes Town Hall 3360 Cty Hwy N. in Barnes. Sign up at the meal site day of, or call 715-795-2495.
UFO Craft Meeting
Meetings are at Barnes Town Hall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Contact Judy at 715-795-3247 for details
January Area Food Shelf/Holiday Meals, Drives, Dates & Sites
Barnes Book Club
The Barnes Book Club begins their 21st year at 9:30am on Monday, January 22, in the library at the Barnes Community Church. Our book will be Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankel. We welcome you if you would like to join us to discuss this book, or just sit and listen in.
Red Hat Ladies
The Red Hat Ladies will meet January 17, 2018 at the Trading Post
Barnes Community Events for January Submitted by the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer Judy Bourassa
January 1 New Year’s Day Holiday - Town offices will be closed January 2 Filing Deadline - 5:00pm is the deadline for filing nomi nation papers in the office of Barnes Town Clerk to be on the ballot for the April 3, 2018 Spring Election January 6 Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Meat Raffle at Y-Go- By at 3:00pm January 14 Barnestormer Snowmobile Club Regular meeting will be held at the Trading Post at 9:30am January 16 Regular Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm at the Barnes Town Hall January 16 Gordon/Barnes Garden Club Meeting at 1:30pm at the Barnes Town Hall January 23 VFW Post 8329 Meeting will be held at 6:00pm at the VFW Hall January 31 1st Half of Property Taxes are Due. Please make pay ment to the Town of Barnes Treasurer, 3360 County Hwy N Barnes, WI 54873
Cable Natural History Events for January Submitted by the Cable Natural History Museum
Please call 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org for more info. January 11 Dinner Lecture: Words for Water with Mary Dougherty (Adult Naturalist Program) January 13 Talon Talk Live Raptor Program with Hayley Appleman January 16 Backcountry Film Festival at the Sawmill Saloon January 17 Spalted Birch Bowl Basket with Della Pleski (Adult Naturalist Program) January 20 Snowshoe Adventure on the Hayward Library Trails with Emily Stone Jan 25 - Jan 27 A Wisconsin Master Naturalist Advanced Training with Master Naturalist Instructor Emily Stone, Sarah Boles, Adrian Wydeven, Dave Neuswanger, and Jon Martin.
Cable Food Shelf
Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Cable Professional Bldg. at the corner of US Hwy 63 and Spruce Street in Cable
Barnes Food Shelf
Wednesday January 10th from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Barnes Community Church located at 3200 Highway N in Barnes
Ruby’s Pantry in Hayward
Thursday, January 18th at the Hayward Wesleyan Church. Food shares are $20.00. Doors open at 5:00pm.
www.rubyspantry.org Sharing One’s Surplus
SOS Food Share meets the 2nd Saturday of the Month at the Mission Covenant Church in Poplar. Shares go on sale at 9:30am. $30
Lake Nebagamon Community Events for January
Submitted by Patti Coughlin/Village of Nebagamon Website
January 2 Lake Nebagamon Village Board meeting at 7:00pm at the auditorium January 3 Smear League at 6:00pm at the Dockside January 5 Fish Fry at the Dockside January 8 DJ Trivia at 7:00pm at the Dockside January 10 Smear League at 6:00pm at the Dockside January 11 Volunteer Fire Department Meeting at 6:30pm at the auditorium January 12 Fish Fry at the Dockside January 13 Karaoke from 9:00pm -1:00am at the Dockside January 15 DJ Trivia at 7:00pm at the Dockside January 15 Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30pm at the auditorium January 17 Smear League at 7:00pm at the Dockside January 18 Lions Club Meeting at 7:00pm at the auditorium January 19 Fish Fry at the Dockside January 20 Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Lake Nebagamon Auditorium January 22 DJ Trivia at 7:00pm at the Dockside January 24 Smer League at 6:00pm at the Dockside January 25 Volunteer Fire Department Meeting at 6:30pm at the auditorium January 26 Fish Fry at the Dockside January 27 Len and Lois from 2:00pm - 5:00pm at the Dockside January 27 Karaoke from 9:00pm - 1:00am at the Dockside January 28 Bikers for Boobs Meeting at 2:00pm at the Dockside January 29 DJ Trivia at 7:00pm at the Dockside January 30 Sewer Commission meeting at 6:00pm at the auditorium January 31 Smear League at 6:00pm at the Dockside
Town of Cable Events for January Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Cable Website
January 3 Plan Commission Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Cable Community Centre January 9 Old School Task Force Committee Meeting at 5:30pm at the Cable Community Center January 10 Town Firewise International Meeting at 7:00pm at the Cable Community Center January 18 Town Board Meeting at 6:00pm at the Cable Commu nity Centre
Town of Drummond Events for January Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Drummond Website January 10 Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 16
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AUTHOR’S CORNER - JAMES BRAKKEN
The Sawyer County Jail, June 28, 1939
Submitted by James Brakken, 1st place winner of the 2014 Wisconsin Writers Association Jade Ring Award.
Author’s note: This short story is based on an excerpt from Chapter 30 of James Brakken’s recent novel, Alias Ray Olson: The Complete Story behind the 1939 Chequamegon Forest Manhunt. In this dark time in Hayward’s history, Ray Olson, a local guide, was being sought for murder in what became Wisconsin’s largest-ever manhunt. Meanwhile, his wife, Delores, was jailed without charge for 17 days. The following occurs during the second week of her incarceration. The jailer unlocked the cell door and swung it open, hinges squealing. “Get up. There are two FBI agents here. They have some questions.” “Tell them I’m busy. I have a Saturday Evening Post here that I’ve only read nine times.” “C’mon, Delores. They have better things to do than put up with the likes of you.” “What do you mean by that?” “Oh, pardon me. I meant better things to do than to put up with a jailbird.” “Look, I’m just another waitress working in another backwoods resort. I haven’t done anything wrong.” “Either you come with me and talk to these fellas right now or I’ll bring them here and you can answer their damn questions through the bars. Take your choice.” “For cripe’s sake, simmer down. I’m coming.” Two men in dark suits, one with a notepad, eyed her as she entered. They waited for the door to close. “Are you Delores Olson?” asked the man with the notepad. “You’re kidding me, right?” “Miss, for our records, just answer the question. Are you Delores Olson?” “Of course. Is that it? Can I go now?” “Is your husband Ray Olson?” “Yes.” “Do you know where he is?” “Well, he’s not here. And you can bet your bottom dollar he never will be.” “Come again?” “He’s too smart for you flatfoots. You won’t catch him. Not in a hundred years.” “We’re not looking for him, Delores. That’s the sheriff ’s job. If the FBI wanted him, we’d have him by now.” “Sez you. If you don’t care if Ray’s on the loose, then what are you doing here? I should think you’d want to be somewhere else. Anywhere else!” “How long have you and Ray been married?” “Going on four years, now. Why?” “So, you were with him in ’36?” “Say, you’re pretty good with your arithmetic.” “December twenty-ninth, 1936?” “Yeah. We were out west.” “Tacoma, right?” The agent watched for a reaction. “Yes. How did you …? Say, what’s the deal? What is it you want?” The man with the notepad handed her a police sketch of a suspect in a child kidnapping case. “Is that your husband?” Delores laughed. “He doesn’t look anything like that.” “You sure? Look again.” Delores studied the poster. “Nope. Not a chance. You’re barking up the wrong tree.” “When did you and Ray leave Tacoma?” “Jeez, I don’t know. Maybe March?” “Delores, you took a train to Milwaukee at nine-thirty on the morning of January tenth, 1937, one day before they found the body of ten-year-old Charlie Mattson out in the woods, beaten, naked, and left to die. Now you look at that picture again and you tell me that isn’t a spittin’ image of your husband. Look. Look, dammit!” Delores broke down in tears. “Look at him. That’s your husband in the picture. You know it is!” “Ray had nothing to do with that little boy being killed. Nothing. Ray’s a good guy. He cares about people. He loves kids and puppies and kittens and rainbows and me. You bums are after the wrong guy.” “Yeah, your husband’s a real gem, all right. Kittens, puppies, rainbows. Wouldn’t hurt a flea—other than the two men he gunned down last week. Delores, he murdered two, good Hayward citizens. Now why should we believe he didn’t kill before? Kill a poor, defenseless child? Murder little Charlie just like he murdered Fred Scott and Carl Johnson?” “I don’t believe he killed those men. And my husband had nothing to do with that little boy’s death. Look. Somebody must have set him up. Ray’s no killer. That’s all I have to say.” “We can offer you a deal, Delores.” “What deal?” “How old are you?” “What do you care?” “Answer me.” “Twenty. Why?” “Anyone party to the Mattson kidnapping faces a life sentence. Think about that, sweetheart. Sixty, seventy birthdays behind bars. Every holiday spent all alone. The Mattson case has been open for two years. We want to close it. You can help us. We know Ray is tangled up in this. Give him up and we will see to it you are never implicated, never connected in any way—and you will never serve time for it. Never.” “So, in order to save my own skin, you want me to rat out my husband for something he didn’t do?” “You learn fast. We can keep you out of prison, Delores. Your husband pulling that trigger last week means he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Ray wasted his life. Don’t waste yours. Help us close the case and help yourself. What do you say?” “So, that’s it? I just tell you he did it and I’m free to go?” “Free as a bird.” “Jailer!” she yelled. “Jailer!” The jailer opened the door. “I’m done talking to these pencil-pushing gumshoes. Take me to my cell.” “Think it over, Delores,” said the man with the notepad. “You’ve got a lot of living to do. Don’t waste it in some six-by-six prison cell.” “I don’t plan to waste it at all,” she said as she left. “I plan to spend it with my husband.” All 8 James Brakken books can be found at BadgerValley.com and at preferred local outlets.
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FOR THE LOVE OF ART
For the Love of Art
Submitted by Sara Balbin of Dragonfly Studio. Sara is an artist, author, and art therapist.
When the weather tests you is when you often feel most alive! I met up with my hiking group, The Navigators, on the North Country Trail (NCT) in the Drummond Woods. This December 4th hike would complete my 100-mile Challenge and this hardy group of women, who enjoy sports, have fun, and can dress for all weather conditions, were the perfect group to help celebrate this personal milestone. Today, the temperature hovered around 45 degrees drizzling the entire four miles we hiked. Hiking in wet conditions, the forest floor was quiet and the daylight hazy. It was the perfect setting to showcase the brilliant rich colors, textures, and patterns of the environment. While hiking the challenging NCT, I paid close attention to roots, rocks, fallen branches and trees, streams, and marshy areas along the path. Normally this style of hiking keeps me in the present, but today my mind pondered what I could write on the arts for Christie Carlson, editor/owner of Forest and Lakes magazine. She invited me to write a story for a new column “For the Love of Art”. What an honor. Where should I begin with a subject that has so much history and permeates every aspect of our lives and culture? It was on the NCT hike I realized my story must begin where I live, in the magnificent natural environment of the Chequamegon National Forest. Here, the basic principals of art and design are exemplified: These principals are balance, contrast, movement, rhythm, emphasis, pattern, and unity/variety. For “The Love of Art”, join me in bringing awareness to these natural patterns that are fun and easy to identify. The Navigators observed many objects and environmental patterns
from ground to sky: Mosses, lichens, fungi, core of fallen or cut trees, leaves, pine needles, bark from all species of conifer and deciduous trees, stands of trees and their shadows, branches, insect paths under decade’s old bark, woodpecker holes, lakeshore grasses, petals, water and sand waves, ice, bubbles in ice, a single snowflake, snow drifts, animal and human tracks, fur, and clouds. The list was endless. What other patterns in Nature would you add to this list? Combining the other principals of design to these patterns, gives us a rich and diverse palate to create art. The fun is limitless! Observing patterns is only the beginning. This creative process can be applied to your north woods, city home, or travel experiences. The exercise brings you one step closer to seeing through an artist’s eye and inquisitive mind. For the Love of Art! Visit the following websites for education, art events, and much more! See My Art, Inc: www.seemyart.us Cable Hayward Arts Council: www.cablehaywardarts.org North Country Trail Wisconsin: www.northcountrytrail.org Chequamegon Bay Arts Council: www.cbayarts.org Spooner Artists in Hand: www.artsinhand.com
Recipe Corner - Tasty Resolution Keepers Recipes credited from various websites, cookbooks, and otherwise cited resources
Homemade Energy Bars Courtesy of www.eatingwell.com
Ingredients:
1 C dry-roasted peanuts, chopped ½ C crispy rice cereal ½ C old-fashioned oats ⅓ C raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds ¼ cup dried blueberries 6 dried apricots, diced 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips 5 Tbsp light corn syrup
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8in square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Combine peanuts, cereal, oats, seeds, blueberries, apricots and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Drizzle with syrup and stir until combined. Spread in the baking pan. Coat another piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the bar mixture, sprayed-side down. Place another pan on top and press firmly to compress the mixture. Remove top pan and foil. Bake until golden at the edges, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Lift the baked square out of the pan by holding the edges of the foil and place on a cutting board. Cut in half, then cut each half crosswise into 6 bars. Let cool completely. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites Courtesy of www.dessertswithbenefits
Ingredients:
1 C 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree 1/2 C Natural Roasted Almond Butter 2 tsp Vanilla-Flavored Stevia Extract 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon ¼ tsp Salt 1 cup Quinoa Flakes ½ cup Quick Cooking Oats
Directions: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a beater attachment, add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, stevia extract, cinnamon and salt. Mix on low speed. While mixing, add the quinoa flakes and oats. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix one last time. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Roll the dough into balls. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for later!
Forest & Lakes Monthly January 2018 p. 19
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