Movie Review

K.F. Bailey, Publisher Melanie Bailey, Assistant Editor P O Box 207 Lakewood, WI 54138 Phone; 715-276-6087 Email: knkids@aol.com Dec. 4th
Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Cee-Lo Green, David SpadeWelcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Draculas (Adam Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the worlds most famous monsters Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more to celebrate his daughter Maviss 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis. Rated PG for some rude humor, action and scary images Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John Hawkes, Jared Harris, Tommy Lee Jones, Jackie Earle Haley Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy

January, 2013

T HE NEWS Y OU CAN USE

LINCOLN TBA In Feb

Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th Presidents tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Rachel Davino, 29 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana Marquez-Greene, 6 Dylan Hockley, 6 Dawn Hocksprung, 47 Madeline Hsu, 6 Catherine Hubbard, 6 Chase Kowalski, 7 Jesse Lewis, 6 James Mattioli, 6 Grace McDonnell, 7 Anne Marie Murphy, 52 Emilie Parker, 6 Jack Pinto, 6 Noah Pozner, 6 Caroline Previdi, 6 Jessica Rekos, 6 Avielle Richman, 6 Lauren Russeau, 30 Mary Sherlach, 56 Victoria Soto, 27 Benjamin Wheeler, 6 Allison Wyatt, 6

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From the Editor-news and notes

Since Hurricane Sandy landed on the U.S. east coast on Oct. 29th, the nation was shocked and sadden on December 14th by the loss of so many young children and teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. The young mentally ill man shot and killed the students and teachers as he wandered the school. Today in memory of them all we have on page 17 a ribbon which you may cut out and tape to a book, a window or wherever you would like to show that you remember them too. Rainbow House: Toiletries are needed for men, women, children and infants who find shelter at the Rainbow House Shelter. Please drop your donation at Tantalizing Tanning, Pour Haus or at Timberline Breakfast Restaurant. This is one way we can help them to feel better. Get Well Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors. Richard PIntsch who is in the hospital resting. UPCOMING EVENTS; See page 19 for all of the monthly events scheduled. The weather Temps have dropped to freezing with a light snowfall. We had our first major snowstorm in time for Christmas Day. Birthday Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors; Mary Dunsirn, Chad Demerath, my niece Anne (Meyer) Vitale, Ashley Schwartz, Alanna Shadley, Riana Ventura, Larry the Log Roller 108 yrs old, Terry-Jean Bradly Stephano and Ellie Jeskie both friends from IL; Corey Heisler, my grandson Alex (Little Boy Wonder), Caty Maloney, Gas prices have gone up actually but not as much as they were a year ago. Theyve gone from $4 plus down to $3.22 and a penny or two of more or less. To find out where the best price for gas is locally and regionally, go to www.Gasbuddy.com7 Go to our website and just click to read at www.scribed.com in newspapers and publications for updated news and photos. And, be sure to stop by our page on Facebook. The Timber News. Join in or start a new discussion.
OCONTO COUNTY For details see: http://www.ocontocounty.org/ Several Special Programs to be held at NARA: Highlight National Archives Records in Washington, DC. For details go to http:// www.archives.gov/ **Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce: See http://lakewoodareachamber.com/index.shtml (see Events above) **Forest County: http://www.forestcountywi.com/ **Langlade County: langladecounty.org/Tourism/CalendarOfEvents.aspx **Vilas County For more events and details go to Vilas County website http://www.vilas.org. * Brown County GREEN BAY

ww.packercountry.com/calendar/index.asp?m=8

On December 13th, the Wabeno School District Athletic Program received a $1540 donation from a group of business owners in the Lakewood Townsend communities at the Wabeno/Laona Rebels & Crandon Cardinals basketball game. This is a second donation made by these business owners who call their fund raising event the Pride Ride. Which to date has raised $2940 to the athletic program. Each year, the Pride Ride takes a scenic tour of the north woods of Wisconsin. Organizers have already planned their event for 2013 which will be held on August 24th. A cook out & musical entertainment cap off the ride at the end of the day at the Pour Haus Bar & Grill in Lakewood, WI. Organizers include: Jeff Shaw of the Golden Eagle Restaurant, Townsend; Pam Bursek of Townsend Storage & Cellcom, Jason & Keri Kaster of Kasters Northside Homes, Lakewood; & Betsy & Ed Jeziorny of the Pour Haus Bar & Grill. The organizers would like to thank the following businesses for their contribution to the last event: T-Bobs, Bob & Jonis, Wolf River Whitewater Rafting, Lakewood Shell, Sysco Foods, Reinhart Foods, Central Beer, Badger Liquor, Sunset Bar & Grill, Olde Town Hall, Backhaus Sportsmens Retreat, Birch Hills Resort, Citizens Bank, R Place Bar & Grill, Cellcom, Townsend Self Storage, Genera Beverage, Boots Windfall Inn, Krist Oil, Laona State Bank-Lakewood, Badger Wholesale, Satans Outcasts, Triangle Distributing, Lee Beverage, Golden Eagle Pizza, Kasters Northside Homes, Sentry Insurance & the Pour Haus Bar & Grill. Businesses or people interested in helping out or donating should contact Ed or Betsy at the Pour Haus in Lakewood: 715-276-6637 or email: pourhauslakewood@gmail.com

11 a.m. Late Start for the School Dist. of WabenoAll students of the School District of Wabeno Area will be starting school 2 hours 50 minutes late Parents should expect buses to arrive 2 hours 50 minutes later than normal on this day. Dismissal time will not change. The purpose of the late start is for staff cooperative planning time. Parents who bring their children to school and children who walk to school should arrive at 11:00 A.M. Late start dates during this school year will be February 6, March 6, and May 1.

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If you have an event that you would like listed, send it in 4 weeks in advance of the event. Send it to The Timber News at P O Box 207, Lakewood, WI 54138; Phone: 715-276-6087; by email to knkids@aol.com , or take it to Timberline Restaurant, or Lakewood Super Valu.

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Carol (Vandermoss/LaPaige) Soquet, 1936 2013,76 yrs, of Mountain earned her wings into heaven on Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013. Born in Green Bay on September 25, 1936, she is the daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine (Blaser) Vandermoss. On October 3, 1959 she married Howard A. LaPaige, the love of her life, at Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Green Bay. He preceded her in death March 9, 1987. Carol was manager at Mountain Aire Home Sales in Mountain from 1987 - 2005. On April 24, 1990 Carol married Bernard Soquet and he preceded her in death on October 18, 2011. She enjoyed grandchildren, card playing, casino, shopping, and cruises. Carol loved good times and laughing with family and friends and often said as long as she could talk to people she was happy. Survived by: one daughter and son-in-law: Debbie (Randy) Trossen; two grandchildren: Brandon Trossen of Mountain and Trista (Porky) Bailey of Suring; two great grandchildren: Mackenzie and Michael Bailey; two step great grandchildren: Jennifer (Nick) Kruse and Michaela Bailey; two brothers: James (Delores) Vandermoss of Kewaunee and Gordon (Lillian) Van-

dermoss of Tomahawk; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Richard Jerovetz of Green Bay and Gloria Vandermoss of Menasha; many 'favorite' nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. Also preceded in death by one infant son - Ernest LaPaige; siblings: Bernice (J.C.) Stratton, Robert Vandermoss, and Marie Jerovetz; one brother-in-law: Gordon Reyment. Friends may call at MALCORE (West) Funeral Home, 1530 West Mason Street, from 3:30 P.M. Friday until the time of the funeral. Funeral Friday 6:30 P.M. at the funeral home with Chaplain Bob Nooker officiating. Special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice and Dr. Molly Kleiman. Also special thanks to Charlie Anderson who was like a grandson to Carol. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in her memory. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send an online condolence.

The Oconto County Genealogical Society would like to invite you to its January meeting to be held on Jan. 21, 2013 at the Suring Library/Municipal building in Suring,WI at 7:00p.m. Jake Jacobs will be covering the history of Oconto County schools and will spend time showing our new school system. www.wiocgs.org/school_query.php and www.wiocgs.org/school_staff_query.php. You can get to the site from our new website www.wiocgs.org and select schools. Jay Merline will be sharing information about his Facebook site, Oconto history. This is a

site dedicated to the history of Oconto County in photo's.

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The Christmas Party for the Nicolet AARP Chapter 1191 was well attended by 61 members who enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship at Waubee Lodge in Lakewood. Members brought gifts of food to be given to the Christian Food Pantry in Townsend. The dinner with a main course of prime rib and chicken was excellent. With a festive atmosphere and music provided by Robert Mengel the AARP members enjoyed the singing of Christmas carols and some dancing. Several new officers and board members were officially sworn in to their new positions. Karen Prueter took over the position of President for the Nicolet AARP Chapter 1191 and Jim Kingsbury is the new Vice President. Mike Grotefend, a representative from AARP Wisconsin, swore in the new board members. Mr. Grotefend read a letter from the AARP National Office which recognized the Nicolet AARP Group for forty years as an active AARP group providing service to its members and the community. Mike complemented the membership stating that the activities and member involvement is impressive, and that the number of people on the Board is larger then most groups total membership. All persons 50 and over are invited to join the local AARP Chapter. AARP meetings are social, entertaining, and informative. Meetings are held at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 1:30 PM. Contact Joyce West, Membership Chairman, at 715-276-9409.

McCaslin Lions President Bob Brown presented a $1500 check to Christian Food Pantry representative Jim Zittlow. The Food Pantry is located in Townsend at St. Johns Lutheran Church. The Church serves approximately 150 needy families from Wabeno to Suring. The area churches also support the Pantry.

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One of the questions that have been heard is Why would anyone do this? Several of the Christmas trees were decorated by volunteer organizations, families and friends who live in the areas in and surrounding Riverview. No one has come forward with any tips or information regarding who it was either one or more persons who was involved in the destruction of the trees. For some of those who decorated a tree it has become a first time event or one that they have been doing since the town offered to the public to bring holiday cheer to passers by. If you know who did this or have some information, please contact the Town of Riverview.

Samantha J. Bresnyan graduated from NWTC on December 18, 2012 with a degree in Health Information Technology. Samantha is a Wabeno High School graduate. She is the mother of Nathan and daughter of Mark Bresnyan.

National Guard and Reserve Mobilized as of Jan 8, 2013

The Army National Guard, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National
Guard and Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve announced an increase of activated reservists. The net collective result is 59 more National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 39,864; Navy Reserve, 5,024; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 7,736; Marine

Corps Reserve, 2,100; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 552. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 55,276, including both units and individual augmentees.

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Did you know that vitamins contain synthetic vitamin powders, even if listed as natural. The pharmaceutical companies make most of these vitamin powders. So, what's the difference between natural and synthetic? Natural brands don't contain artificial chemical colors (a good thing). Synthetic vitamins work pretty good. A vitamin made in a lab can be labeled natural. Almost all brands need a filler to hold the pill together. Magnesium stearate, stearic acid, sodium citrate, dicalcium phosphate, cellulose and silica are among the harmless, standard fillers. The real question is, does the vitamin prevent and cure disease. I think vitamins fill a need. We can't possibly get ALL of our vitamins from the foods we eat. Americans typically eat only one-third of the recommended daily intake (three servings instead of nine) of fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and veggies lose some of their vitamins as soon as they are picked, during shipping, and sit on the store shelves. Canned veggies lose their nutrients during the preservation process, except tomatoes & pumpkin. Frozen fruits & veggies actually contain more vitamins because they are processed at their peak ripeness & flash-frozen, whichs locks in the nutrients. Choose packages marked with a USDA "U.S. Fancy" shield, which designates produce of the best size, shape and color. Steam your veggies to minimize loss of water-soluble vitamins. Eat ripe fruits & veggies that are in-season. Take your vitamins daily. Next month: vitamins to supplement your diet.

The Pine Needle Quilters met Nov. 12, with 31 members and 3 guest. We were reminded of the Christmas Party Dec. 3, at Waters Edge on Andersen Lake. An ornament exchange will be done, and also a gift exchange. If you bring a gift, you will receive one in exchange. The president's challenge is a children's stocking complete with a stuffed animal. These will go to our local hospitals, to be given to children who are either in the hospital during the holidays/ or brought to the emergency room. Also bring a canned or non-perishable item. These will be donated to the food pantry in Townsend. After a short business meeting, there were six short demo's for possible Christmas gifts. Demo's were given by Laurie Schoenebeck, Diana Napier, Joan Hansen, Sandi Liebl, Sheila Hixon, and Deanna Tachick.

Lawrence E. Mauritz, May 27, 1945 - January 6, 2013 age 67, Suring passed away at home on Sunday, January 6, 2013 following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born May 27, 1945 to the late Lawrence E. and Mildred (Christensen) Mauritz. Larry graduated with the Suring High School Class of 1963. Larry married Linda Westphal on July 3, 1965 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Suring. He did construction work in Milwaukee until an accident forced him to retire in 2006. Larry enjoyed his mini farm in the Town of Breed and enjoyed traveling to South Dakota and Virginia. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda of Suring; 2 daughters, Lisa (Cody) Schaal of Mountain, Lynn (Jack) Sperberg of Mountain; 2 sons, Lawrence (Lanita) Mauritz III of Mountain, Lance (Deborah) Mauritz of Milwaukee; 2 sisters, Sharon Davis of Green Bay, Linda (Richard) Jankowski of Brillion; 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grand children. Larry was preceded in death by his granddaughter. Gathering of family and friends will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 11 AM until the memorial service at 2 PM with Father David Barrett officiating. Special thank you to Heartland Hospice for the excellent care offered to Larry during his time of need.

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A Word or Two From Dr. Adam

Got Stress?
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, How heavy is this glass of water? Answers called out ranged from 20 grams to 500 grams. The lecturer replied, The absolute weight doesnt matter it depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute, thats not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, Ill have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, youll have to call an ambulance. In each case, its the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. He continued, And thats the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens with us all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we wont be able to carry on. As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When were refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. So before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Dont carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens youre carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can. Relax pick them up later after youve rested. Life is short enjoy it! Society has subtly trained us that our security and wellbeing depend on vigilance. Our lives have become so complex, that we have a constant din in our minds about what we need to do, what we should have already done, what we want to do but havent the time or resources to do its a jumble of intentions that heaps stress on top of feelings of lack. Some stresses come from issues that need to be confronted, resolved, forgiven or just moved past, but some stresses are ongoing, as a byproduct of daily life. Smart, healthy people take some time to clear their minds, whether through meditation, an absorbing hobby, devoting time to family, ethnicity or spirituality, or simply decompressing, alone or with friends. The absence of some respite or break knocks us out of our natural rhythms, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Learn to create balance by spelling yourself occasionally, and not letting your challenges consume you. In The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Coveys seventh habit is called sharpening the saw and it simply refers to the concept of resting and rejuvenating periodically, so you can bring fresh energy and drive to your tasks at hand. Youll work more effectively and get more done if you just take a breather every now and then.

The Wabeno Elementary Student Leadership Group sponsored a food drive during the week of November 12-16. The food drive had a twist; each item brought in had different point values. The participation was GREAT!!! There were over 750 items collected for the Christian Food Pantry in Townsend. The grade with the most points at the end of the week was awarded ice cream sundaes. In the end it was the fourth graders with the most points! Great job to all of the classes. It is wonderful to see the students work together to make a difference in our community. Great way to STEP IT UP WABENO ELEMENTARY!!!

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New at the Lakes Country Public Library

Meet MaryMy name is Mary Kendall and I just started working at the Lakewood Library. A year ago my husband and I decided to sell our home in Appleton and take up permanent residence at our cottage in Mountain. My husband brought his business to the north woods and works out of the office next to our home. We have a daughter that lives in Atlanta, Georgia and a son who resides in Shiocton, Wisconsin with his wife and son, Cooper our one and only favorite grandchild! Besides having fun at my new job, I love to rubber stamp in my spare time. The Lakewood Library has so much to offer stop in, say hello and allow us to share our opportunities with you! Storytime - Tuesdays 10:00 - 10:30 Great stories and simple fun activities for kids age 3 to 5 at the library. Knitting Afternoon at the Library Knitters of all skill levels are invited to Knitting Night at the Lakes Country Public Library in Lakewood. Experienced knitters can bring their projects to work on; beginners bring yarn and knitting needles and learn this exciting craft. Knitting Afternoons are the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the library. If you have questions, please call the library at 715-276-9020. Book Discussion Group The book club meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 at the library. The group is always looking for new members. January 3- Reader's Choice February 7- "Lake of Dreams" by Kim Edwards New Books in print and audio The Forgotten David Baldacci Collateral Damage Dale Brown Peaches for Father Francis Joanne Harris The First Prophet Kay Hooper Private London James Patterson Two Graves Douglas Preston Shiver Karen Robards The Art Forger - B.A. Shapiro Cross Roads Wm. Paul Young New Books Stonemouth Iain Banks Valley of the Shadow Carola Dunn Dying on the Vine Aaron Elkins Edge of Black J.T. Ellison And Then You Dye Monica Ferris Shadow Creek Joy Fielding Midnights Warrior Donna Grant Finding Home Lois Greiman Shadow Woman Linda Howard Strike of the Mountain Man William Johnstone Killer Librarian Mary Lou Kirwin Slocum and the Hellfire Harem Jake Logan Son Lois Lowry Happily Ever Madder Stephanie McAfee Unusual Uses for Olive Oil Alexander McCall Smith Book, Line and Sinker Jenn McKinlay Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Jon Meacham The View from Here Cindy Myers Heroes Proved Oliver North Killing Kennedy Bill OReilly Eight Girls Taking Pictures Whitney Otto Found Guilty at Five Ann Purser The Missing Patriarch J.R. Roberts Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors Ann Rule The Alzheimers Prevention Program Gary Small Black Horse Creek Charles West Hostage Elie Wiesel

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Zak Skenandor and Vanessa Ponton are the December winners of the Lakewood Super Valu I got caught going green tshirts. The students had great ideas as to how to go green during the holidays such as recycling unwanted gifts to the thrift store or picking up garbage before it snows. Great job!

Olivia Pemma and Matthew Majetic are the January winners of the Lakewood Super Valu I got caught going green t-shirts. Great job kids! How can you Go Green? Recycle your Christmas Tree by using it for habitat.

Mrs. Palubicki's 2nd Grade students have really stepped it up this year. Her class has been working on getting to school every and on time, so they can get the most learning out of each day. They have also been working on transitions and getting to work right away. Awesome job 2nd grade!

Mr. Farrell's 6th Grade students are stepping it up this year. His class has been working on following classroom expectations. They were especially respectful when they have had substitute teachers. Keep up the good work 6th Graders.

Msr. Romprey's 1st Grade students are stepping it up this year. Her class has been working on following bathroom and classroom expectations. Keep up the good work 1st Graders.

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Our Friends at Church

St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend Services are held: Service times Sat. 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.. The Christian Food Pantry is always in need of food and/or cash donations. Right now we are short on canned meats like stew or lunch meat, canned spaghetti, varieties of soups, canned fruit like fruit cocktail and pineapple, peas, carrots, potato flakes, pasta noodles, macaroni, and rice. Please bring these offerings and place them in the shopping cart in the church entryway. Thank you. First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, Wabeno & Laona Forest Larger Parish office-715-473-3603 St. Marys of the Lake Catholic Church Students who wish to participate in the Youth Group, call for details. 276-7364. Upper Room Family Church, Service Time: 6:00PM Sunday, 715-276-3255; Pastor: Wm. Shane Wheeler Temporarily meeting at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church Hwy 32 in Lakewood; Childrens Sunday School and Adult Bible Studies

The McCaslin Lions Club invite all local area children 10 and under to its annual childrens Christmas party on December 8, 2012. The party will be held in the Townsend Town Hall between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twenty tricycles and bicycles will be given away appropriate for 4 age groups from 0 to 10 years old. (Restricted to one bicycle per family). Activities will include games, face painting and a visit from Santa. Pictures will be taken of children on Santas lap. Lunch will also be served. Parents are welcome, but due to space limitations and fire regulations, please only one adult attending with children. Come and join the Fun!

Saturday Masses-Silver Cliff 5:30 p.m.; Lakewood 4 p.m. Sunday Masses-Lakewood 9:00; Crooked Lake 7:30 a.m. Weekday Masses-Tuesday thru Friday Lakewood 8:30 a.m. Parish Picnic August 2012 Rev. Jason Blahnik, Pastor

Laona---Sun.56:00 p.m. Lakewood ---Sunday 8:00 a.m. Wabeno---Sunday 10:00 a.m. Church School During Service Lakewood & Wabeno & Laona Parish Office-4347 N. Branch St., Wabeno 715-473-3603 Lakewood 1552 Hwy 32 Pastors Dennis & Wendy Mannering In mid-2010, it was determined that our 30 plus-year-old organ was failing. The Baldwin company is no longer in business and repair parts are no longer available. Quotations were requested from three organ suppliers and four sound system suppliers. Our committee went to several different churches to listen to each individual organ and associated sound system. After bid analysis and evaluation, we contracted for a sound system and an Allen organ with Brookfield Organ and Piano Co. in December 2011. All equipment is American made. The sound system installation began in mid-February 2012, with organ installation completed by March 2012. In November, 2011, we started our Organ Fundraising Drive to pay the approximately $50,000 cost. Generous donations by the congregation raised the total amount needed by December 2012. We paid off the total required without having to borrow money and pay interest.

Service Times

St. Ambrose Catholic Church-Wabeno Saturday4 p.m. Sunday10:30 a.m. St. Marys of the Lake 15232 Cty. Rd F Lakewood, WI 54138

Stephen Mueller, Pastor Scott P. Wycherley, Music Director Services are Saturdays 5:30 pm and Sundays 9 am Christmas Week Services Childrens Choir Service Dec 19th 5:30 p.m. Dec 22nd 5:30 p.m.Dec. 23rd 9 a.m Dec 24th Christmas Eve 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Christmas Day 9 a.m.. Call for details: 715-276-7214

Website: www.stjohn-townsend.org

The last of the 2012 memorial brick orders were placed among the memorial display and soon the snow will cover it all. For anyone interested in purchasing a Memorial Brick you can call Byron Erdman at 715-276-7519 or contact a Legion member. It is a thoughtful way to honor a veteran for their service to our Country. The newly purchased bricks will be placed in Spring in the memorial area. A frame worthy certificate is received when the brick is purchased. The brick costs $30 which includes, name, branch of service and years served. The Wabeno American Legion Sylvan Post 44, Veterans Memorial Park, has had its final clean-up before winter soon arrives. Leaves were raked, the grass was cut and the walking trail was cleared of leaves and debris Visit the Park, it is a peaceful place to honor all Veterans.