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May 2017 A Family Business with Family Focused Values Andry Rasmussen & Sons, Inc.
Wendy’s Place Family Restaurant
31 years serving the community of Minong, Wisconsin
A Child’s View of History to Come How local museums preserve history’s future.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Month’s Featured Articles
04 71 Years Serving our Area
05 Wendy’s Place Family Restaurant
06 Museums Preserving History to Come
Monthly Columns by Our Local Authors 03 07 08 09
Editor’s Note Northwestern WI Museum Listing Black Elderberry with Yulia Natural Connections with Emily Stone
Town and Local Events 10
Church Directory
17 Barnes Town Info 22
Regional Community Notes & Events
11 12 16 14
Pastor’s Corner with Pastor Phil Tech Talk with Dr. Leo Carlson Bayfield County Economic Development The Vet Corner with Dr. Monica Brilla
Food & Fun 23 25 26
Sudoku Crossword Puzzle Recipe Corner
Forest & Lakes Column Contributors
20 21 23 24
Ask a Master Gardener - Amethyst The Book Corner with Redbery Books Traveling Perspectives with Paula BAHA is for the Birds
Town and Business Ads 14
Business Listings (and throughout) Solon Springs Business Directory
15
Golf Directory
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Maralene Strom - Forest & Lakes Editorial Maralene grew up in the northwoods of WI. She is a consultant, author, and co publisher of Forest & Lakes Monthly.
Marianne Mueller - Ask a Master Gardener Marianne Mueller, Master Gardener, M&M Greenhouse, Barnes, WI.
Dr. Leo Carlson - Tech Talk Leo is the Business and Technology Manager at Norvado, and a professor at the University of Northwestern St. Paul and Maranatha Baptist University.
Paula Greenspan - Travelling Perspectives Paula grew up and resides in the northwoods of Wisconsin and shares her adventures in travelling abroad.
Emily Stone - Natural Connections Emily is an author and the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Town of Judy Bourassa - Barnes Town News Barnes Judy Bourassa is the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer. News
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.
Maureen Palmer - Book Corner Maureen is the owner of Redbery Books in Cable, WI
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.
Dr. Monica Brilla, DVM - Vet Corner Monica Brilla, DVM of Northland Veterinary Services in Iron River, WI
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 Forest & Lakes Monthly May 2017 p. 2
If you have an editorial piece, article, press release, news event, or would be interested in contributing a monthly column, please contact Maralene at 715-579-9768 or via email at mcsbiz@aol. com. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
EDITOR’S NOTE
Editor’s Note
The days are longer, the ice is off the lakes, and yard work is in full swing. Area businesses are also gearing up for the summer visitors who are returning to their cabins or RV lots. Then there are folks who have made this area their destination to enjoy the beauty of northwest Wisconsin forests, lakes, rivers, and the many events planned for the summer by local communities.
Forest & Lakes Monthly is also gearing up to let our readers know of the many opportunities of events, areas of interest like the many museums in the area rich with history. Local communities offer concerts, music in the parks, art tours, and more to give locals and visitors a real taste of the talent, outdoor habitat and gift shops, and when vehicles need some repair, groceries resupplied, and more. This month our feature stories focus on two distinct businesses who have a long family ownership history. Aubry Rasmussen & Sons, Inc., has a 71-year history as a family owned Cable, Wisconsin business employing about 30 skilled employees in septic, appliance, plumbing, and heating. Minong hosts a family owned restaurant Wendy’s. This location has a long history of serving homemade meals, catering, and providing food service to some of the local businesses. A cozy, home style place where everyone knows each other and welcomes visitors for meals. You will notice we’ve added for the summer a Golf Course Directory, which will host additional courses throughout the area in upcoming editions. Also we will be adding a section of area museums in the local communities. We know there are going to be events throughout the area, please make sure you let us know to add to our events schedule so visitors and area attendees can enjoy the event in your community. Our classifieds are ready to post your yard sales, home sales, employment needs, and more. As always, we value your input and suggestions for feature stories about individuals, groups, and activities. Submit your photo for our cover page, or to add into the magazine which reflects the beauty and features of our region. Thanks for your continued support of Forest & Lakes Monthly. Enjoy! Maralene Strom
May Cover Credits
Submitted by: Maralene Strom Place: Barnes, WI Thank you this month to Maralene Strom for sharing her photo “Spring Bunny”. Maralene grew up raised her family here in the Northwoods. Her late husband, Horton, a teacher at the Drummond School for many years. Thank you, Maralene for sharing your talent!
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For Editorial or Community Events, please contact our Editorial Publisher, Maralene StromEmail: mcsbiz@aol.com Phone: 715-579-9768 For Ads - placement or creation, please contact our Advertising Editor/Publisher Christie Carlson Email: ccarlson@cheqnet.net Phone: 715-798-3572 Forest & Lakes Monthly May 2017 p. 3
ANDRY RASMUSSEN & SONS, INC
Seventy-One Years –Submitted A Family Business with Family Focused Values by Maralene Strom, and the Forest & Monthly Editorial Team On highway 63 south of Cable, WI is a sign with big red letters saying Andry Rasmussen & Sons located at 42940 US Highway 63. Making a left hand turn, the road takes you along a short forest drive where a large building is nestled with pine forest surrounding it. Parking among the tall pines, you almost believe this business is one with the nature, and was intended to be there all along. Andry Rasmussen, the founder of the business, was one of nine children. He entered the military and served in World War II. When he returned to civilian life, brother Hans encouraged Andry to get into business. Andry took his advice and began building a business to serve the community with building needs in plumbing, septic services, repair, appliances, and furnace services. What Andry became known for among customers, employees, and the community was his strong work ethic and always being the man who would help another without looking for anything. His belief was that it was his higher calling to “help others.” His wife Letha, was often host to someone who Andry brought home for an unexpected meal and always made room at her dining table for an extra plate, or meal to go. Andry’s work day began early in the morning and ran late into the evening hours. So, began the strong work ethic of hard work, integrity, and making a difference in other’s lives.
lished and made his presence known as Dennis and Jeff contributed to advancing the services available to customers. Both of Andry’s sons were very cognizant of Andry’s standards of service. There were no short-cuts or doing less than the high standards expected. Another characteristic of the strong family values have shown up in how employees have found themselves to be extended family. Dennis says one of the beliefs passed down to us was:
“Never ask an employee to do something you won’t do.” This ideal has contributed to the longevity of many of their long-time employees. Five of the employees have been there for over 30 years. What is even more remarkable is the fact that some employees have had several generations from their own families become employees. It is not unusual to see several families with three generations employed at Andry Rasmussen & Sons. Dennis’ background in special education has motivated Rasmussen’s to offer employment to individuals with disabilities. Working with Division of Vocational Rehab and area Supportive Employment Services, Dennis has hired these individuals at competitive wages rather than in Sheltered Workshops. This gives a sense of self-direction and independence to employee.
Today the business is headed by Dennis Rasmussen, CEO, and brother Jeff, Vice President and manager of outside services like septic, well There is no question that Andry Rasmussen & Sons have contributed and pump repair, and manufacturing of concrete septic tanks. to the community it serves with its generosity, job creation, volunteerism and vital service offerings for over 70 years. Dennis had a desire to attend college and received his Master’s Degree in Special Education. He taught for three years. Yet, it seemed his call- On May 5th from 11:00am -1:00pm Andry Rasmussen & Sons, Inc ing was to return to the Cable area and continue building the business invites you to their Annual Customer Appreciation Day Picnic in his father had started. Jeff, too, had gone on to work at Footlocker and memory of Andry Rasmussen as they take this opportunity to say had the calling to return to the family business. thank you to their customers, friends, and family. Andry made sure the boys adhered to the value system he had estabForest & Lakes Monthly May 2017 p. 4
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WENDY’S PLACE FAMILY RESTAURANT
Wendy’s Place Family Restaurant—37 years serving Minong, WI Submitted by Maralene Strom, and the Forest & Monthly Editorial Team Wendy Holman is the owner of a restaurant she started at as a waitress and cook while it was under the ownership of Erv and Henrettia Nelson for 16 years. She was inspired to make this location her own as Wendy’s Place 21 years ago when the Nelson’s decided to move on. Her late husband, Terry, was supportive of her decision, most likely aware Wendy had the savvy to make the business even more lucrative. As with any business model, Wendy faced challenges of raising children and creating a business uniquely her own while keeping popular items on the menu. Some of the popular menu specialties lent an opportunity to compliment an item while adding another taste dimension.
She knows her customers by name, and when a minute is open she leaves the kitchen to greet the diners personally. Without hesitation, Wendy’s staff expresses how she has helped them become successful as well. Kristy said, “She is not a traditional boss. She is amazingly kindhearted. I have learned how to cook in a restaurant environment and even more she has taught me to be a better me and a mother.” Jessica added, “She doesn’t treat us as employees, but as a member of the family.”
Remaining popular is the Sunday Baked Chicken and Homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup. Wendy began adding hot beef sandwiches, a variety of burgers and, in keeping with today’s tastes added Chabatta and Panini Breads, and more. She improved the fish fry using homemade breading. On most Sunday’s there is standing room only as people come in for a great homemade meal in a homey environment. Modifications to the space were made to facilitate kitchen efficiency, and some restaurant redesign was warranted.
Jerry, a long-time friend and someone who can fix just about anything needing repair said, She’s been dedicated to this place.”
Wendy says, “I wanted to prove to myself that I could build a successful business and have done so.” Her success can be attributed to adding catering services for events and for business employee lunches on their premises as well.
After 21 years she is debating about passing the baton on to one of her daughters. She is aware her grandchildren still need their mother’s guidance and to be available for the various events they are involved in. Wendy makes sure she has time to be at those special events as well.
Even after her husband passed away, the challenges were great. Wendy shares,
“I’m not a quitter. I keep my commitments and never ask my staff to do anything I won’t do.”
She says, “I have the satisfaction that my late husband and my children Wendy’s Place offers a homey and welcoming atmosphere and the find pride in my accomplishment.” It is no secret the accomplishment special flavors and comforts of homemade meals and desserts. You is derived from her willingness to put in the long hours, hard work and certainly won’t leave Wendy’s Place Family Restaurant hungry. creatively to keep the business evolving. Meeting Wendy, one is easily drawn to her personable positive attitude. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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A CHILD’S VIEW OF HISTORY TO COME
A Child’s View of History to Come Submitted by Maralene Strom, and the Forest & Monthly Editorial Team
Have you ever noticed how children are fascinated by stories told about the history of their family, the community, even the stories from scriptures common to faith practices? I was visiting with Isaac Carlson some weeks ago and I was talking about house cleaning and how I’d like some way I could do it easier. I lamented, with my animated self, all the steps it took for this “Gramma” to have to clean regularly. Using a vacuum cleaner and changing the dust bags, picking up stuff and putting it back where it belonged. Then the tedious chore of sweeping, and getting a pail out with soapy water to scrub the floor with a mop. Oh, I’m sure I made the story quite impressionable. Isaac disappeared for a time. Then he returned bringing me this sketch he made of his invention design to make the tedious chore much easier for this Gramma. He created a modern day solution of a “cleaning robot”. I would not be surprised if one day in the future, this young, creative mind may design the perfect solution. I tell this story as I share my perspective of the value of preservation of history. Throughout the region, I’ve discovered the efforts of local individuals in townships and villages who have created museums to reflect the culture of history. When I was growing up, across the valley in the Town of Lakeside, I could view the Davidson Windmill located on Highway 13. Every school day, I’d pass the windmill standPhoto drawn by Isaac Carlson Age 7 of Drummond, WI ing tall on the edge of the hill above the valley below where the Davidson’s resided next to the Amnicon River. Across the road was the old one room school house. Our landlady often shared her memories of the school and the active windmill which ground grain from the surrounding farmer’s fields. I learned so much about the past, while still watching our nation dream of the future of space travel. Museums in communities large and small are wonderful assets for youngsters and adults alike to be reminded of the past and how it still impacts us today. They also remind us of the past through written history through old newspapers, authors of past generations, inventions, living conditions and more. What is of value is listening to the programs to help the audience go back to a time some of us can only imagine. Over the next several months we will highlight some of the museums in the area. These sites are also a great attraction to visitors as well. So, consider when you have friends and relatives visiting, take them to one of the local museums. Some are buildings filled with displays like the Barnes Area Historical Association site on Hwy N. Some are attractions in and of themselves. Oulu’s museum site is comprised of original homes, out buildings, and equipment which has been restored to reflect what early Finnish settlers built to begin farming, fishing and building businesses, and schools. So, next time you are out and about, stop by the local museum, you may find more about your area than you ever imagined! And who knows, Isaac’s creative design may someday become the cleaning tool of future history on display in a local museum for generations to come!
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LOCAL MUSEUM DIRECTORY FOR NW WI
Local Museums Serving Northwestern Wisconsin Submitted by Maralene Strom, and the Forest & Monthly Editorial Team
Bayfield Maritime Museum 131 S 1st St, Bayfield, WI 54814 (715) 209-1636
Bayfield Heritage 30 S Broad St, Bayfield, WI 54814 Phone: Phone: (715) 779-5020
Cable Natural History Museum 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821 715) 798-3890
Washburn Cultural Center 1 E Bayfield St, Washburn, WI 54891 (715) 373-5591
Ashland Historical Museum 216 Main St W, Ashland, WI 54806 (715) 682-4911
Cable Namakagon Historical Museum 13405 Spruce St, Cable, WI 54821 (715) 798-5070
Iron River Historical Museum 68245 S Main St, Iron River, WI 54847
Drummond Historical Museum Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, 14990 Superior St, Drummond, WI 54832 (715) 739-6500
(715) 372-8792
Davidson Windmill built 1904
Madeline Island Museum 226 Colonel Woods Ave, La Pointe, WI 54850 (715) 747-2415
Cable Namakagon Historical Museum Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Cable, WI 54821 (715) 798-2394
International Explorations 310 Stuntz Ave, Ashland, WI 54806 (715) 682-6338
Bayfield Heritage Association, Inc 30 N Broad St, Bayfield, WI 54814 (715) 779-5958
Sawyer County Historical Society St. Croix National Scenic Riverway 15452 Co Rd B, Hayward, WI 54843 (715) 634-8053
Barnes Area Historical Association 4545 County Hwy N Barnes, WI 54873 715.795.2145
Davidson Windmill 7890 Old Hwy 13, South Range, WI 54874 Old Brule Heritage Society For Tours Contact info@oldbrule.com “A people without
Oulu Cultural and Heritage Center 71055 Muskeg Rd, Iron River, WI 54847 715 372-4849 Oulu Cultural and Heritage Center
the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” ~Marcus Garvey
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BLACK ELDERBERRY SUPERPOWER WITH YULIA
Black Elderberry Superpower
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
This spring when the winter was almost over, suddenly and unexpectedly we got hit with Influenza type A, that was going around. Last time we were sick like this was 9 years ago. I like to use natural remedies and letting my body to take care of viruses. So I just drank black currant jam tea, and a lot of maple sap. On the day three I woke up at 2 a.m. from an exhausting nightmare, I could not handle the darkness, so I got up and went to the kitchen. My head was consumed by a migrating pain that was debilitating. My body was weak, shaky, achy and I had chills. Then I heard the voice inside my head: Elderberry, elderberry... That is how the herbs talk to me.
Black Elderberry
So I heated some water, and got out my elderberry tincture (alcohol berry extraction) that I made in 2013. I added two droppers full of the tincture to my hot water cup. I drank that and went straight to bed, slept great, sweated out a great deal, and woke up feeling somewhat human again, and my head did not hurt. I continued to take elderberry tincture for the next three days, rapidly improving. I also rubbed my chest with rendered bear fat that I have. Most animals fats are great at helping cure the cough. Imagine a bear eating so many roots, herbs, berries and nuts that his fat becomes highly nutritious and medicinal. I continued to sweat at night, expelling the sickness out.
Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) is full of antioxidants, vitamins C, A, B6, iron, potassium, flavonoids (quercetin, rutin), phenolic acid, mucilage, resin and anthocyanins, that contain immunostimulating properties. It brings blood to the surface, bringing on the sweating, and helping your body to kill the virus. Elder opens all tubes in the body (skin, lung, colon, kidneys, blood vessels) increasing oxygenation, blood flow, perspiration and elimination by the colon and kidneys. It is relaxant, decongestant and dissolver and a great remedy for coughs and croup. It works with convulsions and epilepsy, clears the headaches and the brain fog. Great for anemia as a blood builder. Research shows that it kills many kinds of influenzal viruses. It also helps with West Nile virus. In Russia and Bulgaria people make a syrup that is 1:1 elderberries and sugar, and let it infuse for several weeks. The final syrup is taken 1 ts (kids) to 1 Tb (adults) after each meal for 2-3 month with the great results in cancer healing protocols. We have black elderberry growing here in Northern Wisconsin, it blooms in May-June and berries are ripe in August-September. Sometimes it likes to be not far away from the water. The leaves, flowers and bark are also medicinal. Make sure you wait until the berries are ripe, to verify that they are blue-black in color and not red (like red elderberry, which is poisonous). In the midst of my sickness I needed some inspiration that would help me to get through this challenge. I found a Russian medical doctor, PH.D. Natalia Tolokonskaya. She was talking about the flu with the great admiration. She mentioned that flu is the virus that nature gives us in order for our bodies to get stronger, it boosts, strengthens and modulates our immune system to a completely new level. It comes on fast, blooms with the fever, and if we let it run it’s course without using over the counter fever reducing items, we are doing our body a great favor. Fever in a healthy body indicates an invader, a virus or bacteria, that our wise body is trying to burn off. If we continuously lower this fever artificially we are interfering with a nature’s plan. Flu is an awesome detox on many levels, it is like seven saunas, that you don’t need to take and you still sweat. Skin on my face and lips was peeling, I was surprised and joked that I didn’t need any peeling procedures after this. I lost five pounds. So I guess it is great to go with the flow, and support your body’s efforts in creating healthier, stronger self. Elderberry, thank you! Yulia Welk lives in Cable, WI and is passionate about natural living. Connect with her on her website: www.yulias.net or by calling at 715-798-3175.
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NATURAL CONNECTIONS
Natural Connections - Sensing Spring
Submitted by Emily Stone, a Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum
After a day of rain, the clouds parted and a setting sun made the world sparkle. It felt like a sacrilege to stay inside. You just don’t ignore spring. Taking my camera for a walk along the driveway (I have a really lovely driveway), I ambled slowly, stopped often, and absolutely wallowed in the ecstasy of a warm, meditative walk with no mosquitoes.
“A swirl of warm, aromaladen air from a hillside, a draft of cool cleanliness from a hollow may awaken vague stirrings of the spirit; yet we Deep breathing came naturally in this mood and in this weather. The can only appreciate but canair was delicious. Damp soil, decomposing leaves, and that spicy esnot interpret, as do animals, sence of new life swirled around me so richly it was almost visible. But all that the scented air being visible isn’t everything. contains. But thus may we, at no cost “The true essence of nature can be captured only by making use of all and little effort, our senses, and the sense of smell is not the least of these,” wrote Lois enrich our lives; if Nestel in her infinite wisdom. As the first Naturalist and Director at the we fail to do so we Cable Natural History Museum, Lois once shared her insights generhave deprived only ously with newspaper readers across the state. I’d like to share it with ourselves.” you again. While the scents of “In this season, when one is keenly aware of the scents of the earth, the spring are indeed fragrance of spring flowers is expected and perhaps taken for granted: lovely and worth The delicate perfume of arbutus and the tiny white violets that grow noticing, the flowers on moist soil, the richness of wild roses and, later, the heavy fragrance of spring may occaof pyrolas. But there are drifts of odor so elusive that, caught with one sionally outshine them. breath, they are gone the next. The faint tang of newly opening leaves Lois wrote charmingly defies description—a touch of spiciness, an intangible freshness that is of these, too. purity, yet something more.” “All the tender shades of “While walking down a woods road on a warm day it is possible for spring are now unfolding. a person sensitive to odors to recognize, without seeing, the type of All the hues of autumn are foliage through which one is passing. Each is distinctive: the fresh here, only in tones more cleanliness of newly opened aspen leaves, the slightly acrid oak, sweet delicate and subtle. Soft blooming basswood and the unforgettable odor of sun-warmed shades of pink and wine and the daintiest of yellow blend with the evergreens: spruce and balsam, pine and hemlock…These scents are sheerest of green as buds unfurl and fragile leaves and blooms unfold.” tantalizing, haunting, often bringing a flash of memory from forgotten “At a distance forest and brush land wear watercolor shades and soft days…One may not know them by name, but the scent is as familiar as washed pastels. Tree blossoms, seldom noted, are small perfections an old friend.” deserving closer examination and appreciation. Well known are juneberry, cherry and plum blossoms, hawthorn and red elderberry; “Odors play a greater part in our lives than we may realize. Have you less commonly recognized, though equally beautiful in a miniature not at some time had a situation suddenly recall a scent so clearly that way, are the flowers of the maple and oak—delicate clustered flowers of it seems momentarily to fill the air? It might be one of many things—a russet, rose and yellow dangling on slender pale green stems—or the lake at dawn, a dusty summer road, freshly cut grass, hay drying in the willows, the catkins now masses of gold and chartreuse.” sun, or the deep primordial scent of swamp and bog.” “Wood flowers bloom now before leaf shade from trees cuts down their light. Bloodroot leaves embrace the stems of snowy, golden-eyed flowers and hepaticas, spring beauties and wood anemones nod heads of lavender, pink and white, while trailing arbutus perfumes the air from pale, clustered blossoms. Soon trilliums will dance beneath the trees and the marshlands will glow yellow with marsh marigolds, rosy with bog laurel, and white with Labrador tea.” “Shade on shade, tone on tone, the palette of nature is spread with her most gentle colors. The harsh, the gaudy may come later but now is the time for tenderness.” Now is the time for tenderness. Deep breathing, slow walking, and (don’t take it for granted!), a delightful lack of mosquitoes. 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., Delta, 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
Reverend Brian Weber 13520 Spruce Street, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3417 Cell: 517- 614-4236 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
Pastor’s CornerSubmitted - Can I know God’s Will for My Life? by Pastor Phil Markel of Calvary Baptist Church In Proverbs 16:25, the Bible says, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Any individual in society without the person of the Holy Spirit indwelling their heart and life will take a way in life that seems right, but, the Scripture says that these ways are the ways of death. Look at the words of the secular humanist who says, “Humanism is a way of life which relies on human capacities and natural and social resources. Humanists see man as a product of this world (of evolution and human history) and acknowledge no cosmic mind or supernatural purpose or force.” That type of outlook will only lead to a life centered in self and not in God (See Jeremiah 17:5). In 1823, Noah Webster said,
“Reason without cultivation, without experience and without the aids of revelation, is a miserable guide; it often errs from ignorance, and more often from the impulse of passion.” You can find God’s will for your life revealed in the Word of God. The Bible gives us the revelation of God’s will and mind for every human being on the face of the earth. The Scriptures will point you to Jesus Christ the Savior (See Acts 2:38 and Ephesians 2:8-9). Yes, you can know God’s will for your life. It starts the moment you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. Receive Him today, tomorrow may be too late (See II Chorinthians 6:2). If you need spiritual help, encouragement, or have questions about accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, please contact me at 715934-5000 or visit us at Calvary Baptist Church in Seeley Wisconsin. Church worship service times are Sunday’s at 10:00am and Bible Study on Wednesday Evenings at 6:30. Everyone is always welcome. -Pastor Phil
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TECH TALK
Tech Talk - The Tech Support Scam Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Business & Technology Manager at Norvado In the past we have talked about security and hackers and cyphers and other interesting IT topics. Today I want to discuss something that I have been seeing a lot of lately, the Tech Support Scam. The Tech Support scam comes in many forms and the first documented case showed up back in 2009 but this scam has recently started to become popular again. It is most often perpetrated by people who claim to be from Microsoft but the company that they claim to work for is unimportant and only mentioned because it is supposed to help you trust them. This scam most often comes in two different flavors, the phone call version and the computer pop-up version. They both work the same way; in the pop-up version, a pop-up shows up on your screen telling you that you have encountered an error and giving you a phone number to call to fix the error. In the phone call version, the hacker calls your home and tells you that they are from Microsoft or perhaps your ISP and that your computer is spamming other people and that they will fix it for a fee. Once on the phone, both versions want a credit card and remote access to your computer. This is where it gets ugly, they will bill your credit card, sometimes hundreds of dollars and when given remote access to your computer they install malicious software and other programs that compromise your system. So what can you do about it? If you have had this happen to you, immediately contact your credit card company and explain what happened, insisting that they reverse the charge. For your computer, take it to a trusted company and have them clean and restore it. There will be a fee involved, but it is well worth it, saving you the headache of trying to deal with the damage on your own. NEVER give remote access to your computer unless you know and trust the person that is taking control! Some notes from the Microsoft website that will help prevent this scam: “Remember, Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication we have with you must be initiated by you.” (Microsoft) “Do not call the number in the pop-up. Microsoft’s error and warning messages never include a phone number.” (Microsoft)
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REGIONAL EVENTS & ADVERTISERS
Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center Announces Summer Concerts Series Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center is the presenter of a Summer Concert Series held in Lucius Woods park in Solon Springs WI. For over 20 years, LWPAC is proud to be bringing quality, affordable professional entertainment at a reasonable cost. We have a variety of music - blues, big band, bluegrass and more. Our goal is to bring family and community together to make memories. Concerts are held Saturday nights along the shores of Upper Lake St. Croix. It is lawn seating, so bring your chairs or a blanket. We have fantastic concessions stand operated by the Solon Springs Lions Club, brats, hot dogs, beer & wine. Lucius Woods Concert series begins July 8 with “Monroe Crossing�. July 15 with Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 15 and younger are free. Visit our website for more information, www.lwmusic.org.
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SOLON SPRINGS DIRECTORY
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GOLF DIRECTORY 2017
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BAYFIELD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2017 BCEDC Business Support Breakfast held in Ashland Submitted by Scottie Sandstrom, Executive Director of the Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President to Host Public Town Hall Forum in Ashland Submitted by Scottie Sandstrom, Executive Director of the Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
3 in back row: Bill Bussey, Chad Young, Susan Keachie 10 in middle row: Scottie Sandstrom, James Bolen, Kay Tuttle, Beth Probst, Mike Bebeau, Sheryl Isaksson, Jane Bucy, Mike Mikula, Jeff Silbert, Scott Kluver 3 seated in front row: Mary Motiff, Don June, Mark Abeles-Allison
The Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation recently held their 2nd annual Business Support Breakfast at the Link Family Smokehouse. Over 50 attended the breakfast, including BCEDC business supporters and their guests, Bayfield County Board members, and BCEDC board members. Jane Bucy, BCEDC President kicked off the event by having everyone introduce themselves and providing some history of the BCEDC, plus recognizing the importance of businesses partnering with the organization each year. Memorial Medical Center (who were the underwriters of the event) had key managers present, and Kent Dumonseau, CFO and Karen Hansen COO provided an update on MMC’s recent expansions and the many ways they support initiatives in the region. Scottie Sandstrom, BCEDC Executive Director, provided an update of primary accomplishments of BCEDC in 2016, including business park planning throughout the county, direct mail marketing, and leveraging broadband in the county. These initiatives will continue into 2017, in addition to assisting local businesses to expand by providing personal Bayfield County business visits, of which over 200 were made in 2016. Sandstrom also highlighted his involvement on other boards such as the Vision’s Northwest Regional Economic Development Corporation, the Red Cliff Business Development Board, Business On Stage, along with partnering with APEX and the Wisconsin Manufacturing and Commerce organization for business attraction purposes. Bob Lulich, a BCEDC business supporter reached for comment, said he enjoys networking made available at the breakfast, and he encourages Bayfield County businesses to leverage BCEDC services, as he appreciates the one-on-one individual attention. The BCEDC, though primarily funded by Bayfield County, currently has 30 business supporters from the local area and region who provide key funding for the BCEDC yearly budget. Other supporters are the four Chamber of Commerce’s in Bayfield County (Cable, Iron River, Washburn and Bayfield), and the Bayfield County Dept. of Tourism. Sandstrom can be contacted via: Email: scottie@bayfieldcountyedc. com Phone: 715-209-4589 Website: www.bayfieldcountyedc.com Forest & Lakes Monthly May p. 16
Are you curious about interest rates, and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy views? Do you have a hard question about the economy? Are you curious about what the Minneapolis Fed does within the Federal Reserve System? Do you care about income inequality, and what might be done about it? Are you worried that banks are still too big to fail?
Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will be hosting a Town Hall Forum to answer these and other questions on Wednesday evening, May 24, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI. The event is free, and will feature a dynamic, free-form audience Q&A with President Kashkari, who is a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, where the Federal Reserve sets interest rates. He has been in the media spotlight often recently voicing his opinions on the direction of monetary policy. President Kashkari will give brief opening remarks, followed by an open-mic Q&A with the audience, moderated by Mary McPhetridge, Executive Director of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce. What: Town Hall Forum with Neel Kashkari, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis When: Wednesday, May 24, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Martin Hanson Theater, Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Ashland, Wis. Cost: Free, and includes light food and refreshments To register for this FREE event, visit: FRBMinneapolis.cvent.com/ Ashland Program: 5:00 p.m. – Doors open, free food and refreshment 5:30 p.m. – Welcome & introduction by Mary McPhetridge; opening remarks by Neel Kashkari 5:45 p.m. – Q&A with audience 6:30 p.m. – Program ends Mr. Kashkari has been president of the Minneapolis Fed since January 2016. During his tenure, and made it a priority each year to visit local communities in every state in the Minneapolis Fed’s Ninth District, including northern Wisconsin, Michigan’s U.P., and runs wests including Minnesota, the Dakotas and Montana. While Mr. Kashkari is visiting the Ashland-Bayfield region, he will also tour local businesses and visit privately with business owners, executives, community leaders. This Town Hall Forum is held in partnership with Ashland Area Development Corporation, The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, The Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation, and the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
TOWN OF BARNES DATES
Town of Barnes Calendar of Events
TOWN OF BARNES SPRING GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Submitted by Judy Bourassa, Barnes Clerk/Treasurer
May 1, 2017 Potowatomi Facilities Open. PPOA 715-795-2542 May 1, 2017 Barnes Lions Club will meet at Maki’s at 6:00pm May 4, 2017
National Day of Prayer will be observed at the Barnes Community Church. 715-795-2195
May 8, 2017
Friends of Eau Claire Lakes Area will be holding a Board meeting from 1:30 - 4:00pm. Location TBD.
May 13, 2017
VFW Post 8329 Smelt Fry will be held at the VFW Hall from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Smoking Pavillion and Bar will be open at 1:00pm. 715-795-2271
May 14, 2017
The Barnes Community Church will hold a Mother’s Day Service at 10:30am in Barnes. 715-795-2195
May 15, 2017
Eau Claire Lakes Consercation Club (ECLCC) will be holding a meet ing at 7:00pm at the VFW Post in Barnes. For questions, please call 715-376-4431.
May 16, 2017
There will be a Regular Town Board Meeting at the Barnes Town Hall. 715-795-2782
May 16, 2017
Gordon/Barnes Garden Club will meet at 9:30am at the Town Hall to begin the Greenhouse Tour. For more information, please call 715-795-2821
May 18, 2017
BAHA monthly meeting at 9:00am at the museum located at the corner of Lake Rd & Cty Hwy N. For more information, please call 715-795-2936
May 20, 2017
BAHA Museum Season Opening will be held from 10:00am-3:00pm. 715-795-2936
May 20, 2017
Board of Review scheduled for May 20th at 8am in the Town Hall – by appointment only.
May 23, 2017
The VFW Post 8329 and its auxiliary will be holding meetings at 6:00pm at the VFW hall. For more information, please call 715-795-2271
May 27, 2017
Potawatomi Board meeting will be held at 9:00am at the Wannigan. For information, call 715-795-2542
May 28, 2017
The Barnes Lions Club will be holding their pancake breakfast from 8:00am - noon at the Cedar Lodge Steakhouse. For questions, please call 715-795-2195
May 28, 2017
Barnes Community Church Worship Time Change to 9:30am and Memorial Day Service. 715-795-2195
May 29, 2017
VFW Post 8329 and its Auxiliary will hold a grave side service at 11:00am at the Barnes Cemetery. Beverages following the service at the VFW Hall.
May 29, 2017
Town of Barnes Offices will be closed.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction 190 86 2 65 343
Tony Evers Lowell E. Holtz Write in Under Votes
Judicial 230 5 108 343
Annette Ziegler Write in Under Votes
School District Drummond School Board Member Grand View & Namakagon 217 Larry Nelson 2 Write In 124 Under Votes 343 Drummond School Board Member Cable 227 Heather Ludzack 2 Write In 114 Under Votes 343
Municipal Town Board Chairperson 201 Christine Webb 123 Doug Stearly 7 Write In 12 Under Votes 343
Drummond School Board Member Towns of Kelly, Lincoln, and Mason and Village of Mason 206 Rachel Coughtry 1 Write In 136 Under Votes 343
Town Board Supervisor 244 115 74 62 6 185 686
Donna Porter Write In-Zach Desrosiers Write In-Michael J. Tremblay Write In-Bill Webb Write In Under Votes
VOTER STATISTICS 679 5 684
Voters on Poll List New Voter Registrations Total Eligible Voters
343
Voters Participated
50%
Voter Participation
Town Constable 249 Mike O'Keefe 10 Write In 84 Under Votes 343 All Election Night returns are unofficial. For complete and final results for local or school district contests contact each local municipal clerk and/or the school district clerk. Submitted by: Judy Bourassa, Town Clerk
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HEALTH NEWS AND EVENTS
Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair Coming to Iron River May 3rd Submitted by Maralene Strom and the Forest & Lakes, Monthly Editorial Staff
The Iron River Lions Club in partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the North will host a community wide Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Iron River Community Center, 8275 East Mill Street, Iron River, WI. Among services offered will be adult and child vision screening, blood pressure check, memory screening, hearing and glucose testing. Those wishing to have their glucose checked should fast for two hours before being tested. Community and county health and human service agencies will be present to share information on what programs they offer: Evidence Based Health and Prevention Programs; North Country Independent Living – Assisted Listening Devices; and Library Services, to name a few. Members of Iron River and the surrounding communities are encouraged and invited to attend and contribute by bringing their old eye glasses and hearing aids to be donated to the Lions Club recycling programs. Special to this event will be child vision and hearing screenings and a children’s make and take art/craft project provided by the Bayfield County Birth to Three Program.
Wednesday, May 3 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Iron River Community Center Lunch Served 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Suggested donation $5 A portion of proceeds benefit Rural Care and Share Food Shelf
Faith Pittsley, President of the Iron River Lions Club, says, “The Lions are excited to be partnering with various agencies in our area to provide community members with health and wellness education. We hope many people take the opportunity to visit the Health and Wellness Fair.” More information can be found on the Iron River Lions Club web site at www.irlions.com and the Bayfield County web site at www.bayfieldcounty.org under“recent news”.
Health and Wellness Fair
Vision Screening - Adult & Child Diabetes Management Memory Screenings Blood Pressure Check Glucose Testing
Hearing Testing
Informational Vendors Donate Eye Glasses & Hearing Aids Sponsored by: Iron River Lions Club & Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North (ADRC)
Medicare 101 Presentation Time Change Submitted by Maralene Strom and the Forest & Lakes, Monthly Editorial Staff
The Bayfield County Elder Benefits Specialist, Sheila Mack will be presenting “Medicare 101” presentations each month September, throughout Bayfield County beginning at 6:00 pm. Presentations will last up to 2 hours, depending upon the information reviewed and questions asked by those attending the presentation. Refreshments will be served. These presentations will introduce the basics of Medicare and provide participants information needed before making any decisions about plan enrollment in all parts of Medicare at age 65, parts of Medicare, or none; and the possible consequences of not enrolling when eligible. Information about the three types of insurance that supplement Medicare and the need for creditable prescription drug coverage either through Medicare Part D, Wisconsin SeniorCare, or a Medicare Advantage Plan will also be covered. If you will be turning 65 this year, attending one of these trainings is strongly encouraged. In order to provide prompt and efficient service to as many clients as possible, this presentation will provide basic information on Medicare in a group setting rather than one on one in the Elder Benefit Specialist office. Below is a list of the dates and towns/cities that the remaining Medicare 101 presentations will be offered. Please register by the day before the presentation is to be held, by calling Karen Bodin at 715-373-6144, ext. 115. Registration is necessary to prepare enough materials for everyone who attends. Medicare 101 Presentations will be held at 6:00 pm on: May 9, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cornucopia, WI June 13, at the Barnes Town Hall in Barnes, WI July 11, at the Washburn Public Library in Washburn, WI Forest & Lakes Monthly May p. 18
August 8, at the Iron River Community Center in Iron River, WI September 12, at the Drummond Public Library in Drummond, WI www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
VET CORNER - FACTS ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE IN PETS
The Vet Corner - Pet Anxiety Submitted By Northland Vet, Monica Brilla, DVM, Iron River, WI
Does your pet get overly upset going to the vet or when there are thunderstorms or other loud noises? Anxiety in pets can be shown by demonstrating mild symptoms such as shaking or yawning and lip licking which can escalate to escape or hiding behaviors and actual aggression where they may growl or threaten to bite. Recognizing these behaviors for what they are; your pet trying to cope with a stressful situation, is an important first step in helping your pet. Repeated stressful situations can not only cause the anxiety behaviors to worsen, but have been shown scientifically to be detrimental to your pet’s health. Here are some tips for managing your pet’s stress.
More severe symptoms and anxiety that isn’t well managed with the above techniques should be discussed with your veterinarian. They may recommend other behavior modification techniques or prescription medications that may be needed only short term or long term to help your pet feel better.
The most common form of anxiety that we, as veterinarians, see every day are the pets that dislike coming to the veterinary hospital. The visit doesn’t start when the pet walks in the building. Instead it actually starts before you leave home. Most cats see a carrier come out of the closet and immediately go into hiding. We recommend getting the carrier out up to a week ahead of time so the pet can get used to it For mild symptoms during short periods and if possible have found that it is best if of stress, you may be able to distract your the carrier is made a part of the furniture pet with some tasty treats and telling them of the house so the pet feels safe crawling in a “jolly” voice what a good boy or girl into it. For dogs, if they love treats, try not they are. Contrary to popular belief, other feeding them in the morning so they are really hungry at the time of than a few direct commands, dogs really do not understand what we are saying. They respond emotionally to the tone of our voice and if we the appointment and are easy to distract with treats. sound “happy” they think we are not worried about what is going on around them and maybe they shouldn’t either. If we sound angry, they Once at the veterinary clinic, your pet may be more comfortable waiting in the car than a busy waiting room and once in an exam room, become afraid that they have done something wrong. Even though allow time for the pet to explore and get used to the new surroundings. we may want to comfort them with soothing tones, they can actually interpret that as having their fears and anxiety justified and reinforced. Again, treats and happy praise can help them understand that this is not a place to fear. Mild to moderate anxiety can also be managed with a variety of other As veterinarians, we strive to help you keep your pets healthy both approaches. Use of a tight fitting wrap around the body can be calmphysically and emotionally. Across the nation new “Fear Free” teching for many dogs. There are also natural substances such as tryptoniques are being implemented to make you and your pet’s next visit to phan that are formulated into “calming” treats. The most interesting approach is the use of pheromones diffused through plug in dispensers the vet more productive and less stressful. as well as sprays and collars that send chemical signals that calm the More information can be found at www.fearfreepets.com. specific species they are derived from.
The Little Gift House & Coffee Shop Submitted by Maralene Strom
The Little Gift House & Coffee Shop is located on the main street of Solon Springs. A family owned enterprise hosting a gift shop of mostly locally sourced products plus candles, lotions, home décor, and clothing boutique. In addition, fiber artists find an array of yarns, fabrics, and tools for creating everything from garments, quilts, knit and crocheted products. In addition, local groups meet together to share their ideas, new creations, and learn new skills together. The Coffee Shop serves great hot espresso drinks and often a sweet treat can be had as well. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
Kunert Creations Your Artisan Craft and Toy Store Submitted by Maralene Strom
Gordon Wisconsin has been home for nearly 30 years for Kunert Kreations. This shop owned and operated by Liz Kunert features a wide variety of quality yarns from Turkey and Queensland, Australia. In addition, she offers quality fur creations which Kunert learned to sew into hats, vests, and a variety of decorative forest animals. Kunert’s also carries a variety of quality tools for knitting, crocheting, patterns, craft and quilting more. A space is always available for people to gather around a table and share their craft circle together, receive assistance from each other and Kunert as well. Forest & Lakes Monthly May 2017 p. 19
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Ask a Master Gardener - Amethyst Shooting Star Submitted by Marianne Mueller, Master Gardener, M&M Greenhouse, Barnes, WI.
Amethyst shooting star is a little jewel of a spring-blooming perennial wildflower! The leaves of this plant are all located in a low basal rosette; each is up to 6’ long and two and one-half inches across. They are oval-shaped, medium green, and very smooth, both on the surface and along the edges. Multiple smooth, leafless flower stalks rise from the basal rosette anywhere between 6” to 1 ½ foot tall, topped with a cluster of up to ten blossoms. The flowers nod downward from their curved stems. Each flower has five striking pink petals, that appear to have turned themselves inside-out, with the reproductive organs fully exposed and pointed downward, and the petals shooting skyward. The petals are fused together at the base into a tube with a ring of maroon, yellow and white around it. Emerging from the center of the tube, thin yellowish stamens press tightly against one long purplish style. The plant blooms for about two weeks in late spring.
Amethyst Shooting Star Courtesy of Marianne Mueller
After pollination, the flowers straighten up, fold together, and begin to form the seed capsule. Oval to cylindrical in shape, erect, and from one-quarter to twothirds of an inch long, at maturity the papery-thin seed capsule dries to a light yellowish to reddish brown, and contains many tiny seeds. The root system is a crown of fibrous roots. By mid-summer, the leaves will have withered away. This wildflower reproduces by reseeding itself.
Amethyst shooting star prefers full or partial sun while it is actively growing during the spring. During this period, ample moisture and cool to moderate temperatures are required. Some protection from the hot afternoon sun is desirable, but not absolutely necessary if there is ample moisture. The plant adapts well to medium garden soil but in its native habitat often grows on rocky slopes. It survives in a very limited range on the steep limestone bluffs of the upper-midwest Driftless region. Amethyst Shooting Star flowers are visited by bumblebees and other bees for their pollen. Bumblebee visitors engage in “buzz pollination” as they induce the plant to release its pollen through the rapid vibration of their abdominal muscles. Although probably edible to mammalian herbivores (Isn’t that rich? That term always brings a grin when I come across it in my research!), they usually don’t eat it, probably because the leaves are so low to the ground, inconspicuous and ephemeral in nature. Amethyst Shooting Star is most easily propagated by division. Dig mature crowns in July, when the plant is dormant, then divide the root ball and replant. It can also be started by seed. Direct sow in the late fall; if you mix the tiny seeds with sand you will get more even distribution. Plant on the surface of the soil, as the seeds need light to germinate. For early spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. Should you choose seed, be patient, seedlings grow slowly and it may be a couple of years before the plants will bloom. This is a beautiful, unusual plant! Put it in a woodland garden with other spring ephemerals, such as Dutchman’s Breeches, or even daffodils. Fill in the gaps for spring color in an area that holds primarily summer blooms. You will love this plant! Please continue to send your questions to alston@cheqnet.net. Please reference “MG” or “Master Gardener” in the subject line to avoid the junk mail filter! We will get to all your questions in future issues.
The Firewise run will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:00am until noon. Come visit the stations and learn about various ways to “firewise” your property. Station maps will be available at the Chicog Town Hall located at W8499 State Hwy 77 beginning at 9:30am on the 6th. Receive a stamp at each station. Bring all of your stamps back to the town hall and get a ticket for each stamp to enter into the drawing for a NOAA weather radio! Lunch will be available from 11:30am through 1:00pm at the Town Hall. Forest & Lakes Monthly May p. 20
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THE BOOK CORNER - MAY 2017
The Book Corner for May 2017 Submitted By Redbery Books in Cable, WI Northland College has announced the winning 2016 books for the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA) in adult, young adult, and children’s literature. Since 1991, the SONWA has honored the literary legacy of Sigurd Olson, who attended Northland College, and is the namesake of the College’s environmental institute, by recognizing and encouraging contemporary writers who seek to carry on his tradition of nature writing. “The College announces the winners near Earth Day each year to highlight the best environmental and nature writing at a time when people are reflecting and thinking about their place in the natural world,” said Alan Brew, a professor of English at Northland College, who sits on the SONWA selection committee. “We had more books than ever to select from this year,” Brew said. “These books best capture the human relationship with the natural world and have lasting, universal appeal — much like Olson’s work.” Redbery Books in Cable is pleased to carry some of the award winning titles, and if we don’t have the one you want, we can get it for you! As always, Redbery offers free shipping every day with no minimums. The following are selections that can be found at Redbery: Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History by Dan Flores. This book “is both an environmental and a deep natural history of the coyote. It traces both the five-million-yearlong biological story of an animal that has become the wolf in our backyards, as well as its cultural evolution from a preeminent spot in Native American religions to the hapless foil of the Road Runner. A deeply American tale, the story of the coyote in the American West and beyond is a sort of Manifest Destiny in reverse, with a pioneering hero whose career holds up an uncanny mirror to the successes and failures of American expansionism.” Raising Wild: Dispatches From a Home in the Wilderness by Michael P. Branch. “Within this remote, high desert landscape sits the home of Michael Branch, where he, his wife, and their two curious little girls brazenly live among the packrats and ground squirrels, rattlesnakes and scorpions. In Branch’s hands, this exceedingly barren and stark landscape becomes a place teeming with energy, surprise, and an endless web of connections that ultimately includes his family and home. It is in this desert setting where, in building a ladder to the stars, one can find a connection to the past and to the heavens; where his children’s first garden becomes not the quaint blossoming of seed to flower and fruit but a smoke bomb-drenched exhibit of futility in the face of the inhospitable desert environment; where the surprise of fire acts as a reminder all too real of the unknowable that awaits us and for which we can never fully prepare. In this exhilarating, lyrical, and humorous exploration of natural history, Branch reveals a desert wilderness in which our ideas about nature and ourselves are challenged and transformed.” Hawk by Jennifer Dance. “Hawk, a First Nations teen from northern Alberta, is a star athlete until a serious illness yanks him out of competition and into a fight for his life. Struggling to recover, he comes across a young osprey trapped in a tailings pond, helpless. Rescuing the bird gives Hawk a new purpose in life, if he can survive to see it through.” This one was the outstanding winner of the Young Adult category. Journey: Based on the True Story of Or7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West by Emma Bland Smith, illustrated by Robin James. “This beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwide attention when he became the first wild wolf in California in almost a century. Using facts recorded by Fish & Wildlife scientists, author Emma Bland Smith imagines the wolf ’s experiences in close detail as he makes an epic 2,000-mile trek over three years’ time. The wolf ’s story is interwoven with the perspective of a young girl who follows his trek through the media. As she learns more about wolves and their relationships with humans, she becomes determined to find a way to keep him safe by making him a wolf that is too famous to harm.” This excellent children’s picture book also contains discussion questions and activities. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com
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COMMUNITY NOTES & EVENTS
Regional Community Notes & Events
All Community Notes & Events are also published on our website at www.forestandlakesmonthly.com, and on our Facebook Page.
Meetings and Group Announcements Mature Lunch Brunch Meals are served Monday thru Thursday at noon at the Barnes Town Hall 3360 County Highway N. in Barnes. Sign up at the meal site the day of, or call Dana at the Bayfield County Aging and Disability at 715 7952495 for questions or to rsvp. Red Hat Ladies Meeting The Red Hat Ladies lunch will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at noon, at The Delta Diner on County Road H in Delta. Aging Gracefully Classes “Aging Gracefully” is a low-impact exercise class free to adults of all ages and fitness levels. Class meets Thursdays at 10:00am through March 23rd at Barnes Community Church UFO Craft Meeting Meetings are held at Barnes Town Hall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Contact Judy Wilcox at 715795-3247 for details
Barnes Book Club The Barnes Book Club meets at 9:30 A.M. at the Barnes Community Church on the fourth Monday of each month excepting December. All who are interested are invited to attend. On May 22nd. Our book is Chronicles by Bob Dylan, the 2016 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. In June, we will discuss the inspirational I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot By The Taliban. Get a Clue Mystery Club Get a Clue Mystery Book Club will meet May 9th at the Forest Lodge Library at 6:30pm. This month’s book is “Where the Shadows Lie by Michael Ridpath Aging Gracefully Classes “Aging Gracefully” is a low-impact exercise class free to adults of all ages and fitness levels. Class meets Thursdays at 10:00am through March 23rd at Barnes Community Church
Sharing One’s Surplus SOS Food Share is scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of Month at the Mission Covenant Church Poplar, WI, Shares go on sale at 9:30am at $30; Distribution begins at 10am. Everyone Welcome, no income restrictions.
BAHA Recipe Book BAHA is collecting recipes for a cookbook! Share your favorite recipe, include any anecdotes or stories about it. Please email them to lupeet101343@gmail.com or call 715-795-2145 to get her mailing address.
Emily Stone Book Presentation July 24th at 7:00pm at the Barnes town hall Emily Stone will be presenting her new book, Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature Through Science and Your Senses.
Lake Nebagamon Volunteer Fire Department Dragintail 5mi Run/Walk Get your running/walking shoes broken in for the upcoming Dragitail 5 Mile Run/Walk on July 1 starting at 9am. For ages from 4 to 70 & over. For more information call 715-374-3101
Emily is the naturalist at the Cable Natural History Museum. Many of us have enjoyed her “Natural Connections” articles for many local publications, including Forest and Lakes, Monthly, Bottom Line News and Views, and the Duluth Reader. This event is open to the public, and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes Area
Girls Night Out Join the artists of Art Market 63 for Girls Night Out on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:00pm. Bring a friend, beverage and a dish to share. Enjoy the new of the gallery look for 2017. Sign up for 17 unique art classes scheduled for the season and new art to purchase. Door prizes will be raffled throughout the evening.
Area Food Shelf/Holiday Meals, Drives, Dates & Sites Cable Food Shelf Date for May May 25, 2017 11:00am - 6:00pm Cable Professional Bldg./ Corner of Hwy 63 & Spruce St.
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Ruby’s Pantry in Hayward Ruby’s Pantry will be in Hayward from 5:30 - 7:00pm May 18th. Food shares are available for a $20.00. For more information, visit www.rubyspantry.org/
Barnes Food Shelf Date - May May 10, 2017 9:00am - 11:00am Barnes Community Church 3200 Highway N in Barnes
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TRAVELING PERSPECTIVES - TOURIST TRAPS?
Traveling Perspectives - Tourist Traps? Submitted by Paula Greenspan, teacher and traveler from Barnes to Asia to ...
My most recent trip, last October, was to New Zealand and Hawaii. As I think back on it, some of the places I visited were tourist traps – places which are built up for the purpose of attracting and taking the money of travelers. I’ll describe them and then we’ll decide whether we should always steer clear of tourist traps. The first tourist trap in New Zealand was some caves at Waitomo. The caves themselves are only moderately interesting – we saw some small and not very colorful stalagmites, stalactites, and other formations. Compared to other caves I’ve visited, they were nothing special. However, they are home to a unique species of worm which glows in the dark. At the end of the tour, there’s a 10 or 15 minute boat ride in complete darkness for viewing the beautiful blue glowing worms hanging from the ceiling – completely amazing! I’m very glad that I did it, and also glad that we got the (slightly expensive) photo package since we couldn’t take pictures of them. I think that I’ll always remember and be glad I went. The next town we stopped in was Rotorua and I took a bus tour to nearby Hobbiton, the movie set from The Hobbit. I loved JRR Tolkien’s books when I was younger and re-read them many times. I also liked the movies. So, even though I know it’s just maintained for tourism purposes, I found it charming and well worth the price. The friend that I was traveling with was completely uninterested and would have had a terrible time so she did something else that day but I’ll always be glad that I went. Later, in both Christchurch and Queenstown, we took gondola rides to the tops of mountains. The views were lovely and the gondola ride allowed us to access them without hiking all the way up – probably a worthwhile investment although I’m much less likely to remember these with great enthusiasm in 10 or 20 years. Again we bought the photo packPaula in Hobbit Town age on one of these and I’m not sure it was worth the price as our photos were just fine. The food at the top was surprisingly reasonable and the sunset made a nice close to our day but overall I’m not sure it was worth the cost. I probably would have enjoyed a half-day hike to the top as much or more. In Hawaii, I went to a luau one of my first evenings. We sat outside on a rooftop, lined up at long tables with strangers wearing shell leis. There was a buffet line, all very good although only some dishes were traditional Hawaiian food. And the program of hula and other dances was great. I wouldn’t put it as high on my list as some of the others but it’s good to have experienced it. As I look back on these and other experiences, I think I’d say it falls about 50-50 for touristy places. Each of us enjoys different things so my advice to fellow travelers is just to think carefully about which things you choose to do. Check reviews, think about how the activity matches your interests and needs, and then do things with no regret. Next month, I’ll muse about some of my favorite things I’ve done that were off the beaten trail.
New Privacy Law Will Not Change Norvado’s Stance on Customers’ Data Press Release submitted by Karina Thompson, Marketing and PR Assistant, Norvado
On April 3, 2017, the Senate Joint Resolution 34 was signed into law nullifying the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rule titled “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunication Services.” This new law will allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other telecommunications providers to use and sell their customers’ web browsing history and other data without obtaining consumers’ consent. Norvado will be retaining its policies regarding customers’ privacy and data; no personal web data, browsing history or related web behavior data has ever been sold and it will not be sold in the future. Additionally, Norvado maintains a strict “opt-out” policy that ensures Norvado will not use a customer’s data to target market to him/her. Norvado’s CEO, Chad Young, stated, “As a cooperative, our customers’ data and privacy are extremely important to us. Norvado’s Board of Directors and our management team are not willing to compromise the trust of our customers or the values of our cooperative.” Customers can “opt-out” at any time by contacting Norvado Customer Service at 800-250-8927 or visiting their office in Cable, Hayward or Ashland.
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BAHA IS FOR THE BIRDS
BAHA is for the Birds
Submitted by The Barnes Area Historical Museum Board
One eyecatching and popular exhibit at the Barnes Museum is a large case filled with mounts of various birds (hawks, owls, songbirds, and more). We get a lot of questions about it, so here’s a bit of background. Although we don’t know who created it, we know that it was in the family of Don & Doris Gust, who were owners of the Point of Pines resort on Middle Eau Claire Lake. About 35 years ago, when he heard that it was destined for the dump unless someone took it, Don got into his rickety old pickup truck and drove down to Madison to bring the whole display back to Barnes. It got shaken up quite a bit in the transport and a few of the birds still wobble off their perches occasionally. Eventually it went to their son-in-law Steve Vanderburg who kept it in his basement and showed it off to guests. As we formed a museum, he was happy to move it to a place where more people can appreciate it. He knows that Don would be happy with that, too.
As well as adult nature lovers and bird watchers, many of our younger visitors enjoy looking at this display. One of our free children’s activity pages gets them to look through the case to find out information like how many owls are there, how many baby birds can be found, and how many small mammals are hidden among the birds. The BAHA museum on the corner of County N and Lake Road opens for the season on Sat, May 20 and will be open every Thursday-Friday-Saturday throughout the summer, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There’s no charge but donations are gratefully accepted to help maintain and improve the museum. For questions, or to arrange an appointment outside the normal hours, contact Florence 715-7952145 or Paula 715-795-2936.
If your photos and videos are old and you’d like help getting them onto more An Example of one of the many mounts on display at the BAHA Mucurrent media, BAHA can help. We ofseum. Photo Submitted by Paula Greenspan. fer free archival services to move your photos and film (VHS, 8 mm, and more) onto CDs, flash drives or All of the birds and animals in the case can be found in northern whatever digital storage you prefer. Contact Tam Larson for an apWisconsin. Although many of these critters would be illegal to collect pointment: 715-795-2402. now, the DNR has been consulted and has confirmed that it’s fine for us to have them since they were mounted before any of the regulations BAHA welcomes donations and loans of items with historic signifiand laws were created. Museum staff is in the process of upgrading the cance to the Barnes area, including pioneer families, long-time busiexhibit with better lighting. nesses, and recreation. Contact Ariel Amend 715-795-3133.
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RECIPE CORNER
Recipe Corner - Light and Fresh for Summer Recipes credited from various websites, cookbooks, and otherwise cited resources
Stacked Summer Salad
BBQ Chicken with Peach & Feta Slaw
Courtesy of www.bhg.com
Ingredients: 3 medium yellow or green zucchini Kosher salt 4 medium carrots 1/2 small red onion 1 - 2 cups torn leaf lettuce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill Directions: With a vegetable peeler or mandoline shave zucchini in thin strips. Salt lightly, then transfer to colander to drain, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, shave carrots in strips and thinly slice onion.
Courtesy of www.cookinglight.com
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches 1 (12-oz.) pkg. broccoli slaw 3 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut c into 1-in. strips 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled Directions:
Rinse zucchini and drain in colander. To assemble salad, in a 2-quart square dish layer one-third each of zucchini, lettuce carrots, and onion.
Combine 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add peaches and slaw to vinegar mixture; toss gently to coat.
For dressing, in a glass measuring cup whisk together lemon juice and oil. Drizzle some of the dressing on layered vegetables. Repeat layering and dressing twice. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 12 hours before serving.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes or until done. Place chicken in a large bowl. Add barbecue sauce to bowl; toss.
To serve, sprinkle salad with fresh dill and pepper. Cut salad in rectangles with a sharp knife; lift out with a spatula.
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Divide slaw mixture evenly among 4 plates; top evenly with chicken strips. Sprinkle with chives, feta, and bacon.
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