October 2010 FREE

Late Night Ramblings by Jeff Mahon ©

So, let’s talk about Wisconsin. Wisconsin from a different perspective than those living here might have. Wisconsin is a
big state. There aren’t many people here, like say in comparison to New York, or California ... or
ILLINOIS ! Got your attention, eh? But Wisconsin has a lot of different stuff going for it. More
than most every other state in our Union. We will talk about that later.

For now, let’s just talk about Wisconsin. From my point of view, which you might find odd,
since I don’t live in Wisconsin. I am a misplaced Illinoisan. For the time being, I live on what is
known locally as the Roller Coast, or North Coast, of Ohio. About half way between Toledo on
the West and Cleveland on the East, right on Lake Erie, the shallowest of the Great Lakes, within
15 minutes of Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world, thus ‘Roller Coast”.

I live in the City of Huron, along with about 7,000 other people. The population is important for two reasons. One, it never
changes. Maybe sometime we will talk about why that is. Two, they call Huron a “CITY”. Folks, I have lived in CIT-
IES. Houston, Texas is a CITY. Los Angeles and San Francisco, California are CITIES. Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wis-
consin are CITIES, although I have never lived in them. Take it from me, Huron, Ohio, is NOT a CITY. But that is a dif-
ferent story.

Why I am telling you that Huron is not a CITY is so you understand that I understand that if you look up Huron, Ohio on
the Internet, or the old fashioned way, in an atlas, to verify that I actually do live in a small town and might just have some
insight as to small town living, rather than being some kind of big CITY dweller who thinks he knows something about
small towns, and is just bluffing to get my publisher and editor off my back, and you see that Huron, Ohio calls itself a
CITY, well then maybe you might believe what I am telling you.

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Goolish Witches and Goblins Galore–

Galore– BuzzLightyear—
BuzzLightyear—Dorothy and more
The McCaslin Lioness to host Children’s Halloween Party Oct 31st
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From the Editor-news and notes

Late Night Ramblings: Please welcome our newest columnist, Jeff Mahon. He is a friend and mentor of many years. It took a bit of
prodding to get him to share his insight into his world of words, as he is a ‘wordsmith’ of sorts. Jeff is and has been for years been
affectionately called, ‘the mayor of bistro’ in IL. It is where he shared his words of wisdom with those who walked in the door. So
please welcome him to our pages today and if by chance you would like to share your words of wisdom with Jeff, just give us a call.
It is Fall in the Northwoods, which means the leaves are now painted in vibrant hues of orange, red, brown with a little bit of green
left on them. It also means that that white fluffy flakes will begin to fall from the sky lining our byways; salt/sand trucks, plows, hat,
coats, gloves, and scarves will be the fashion of the day.
Get Well Soon to our neighbors and friends.
UPCOMING EVENTS; The annual Lioness Kids Halloween Party will be held on Oct. 31st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Take a look at
Page 19 for the complete listing of all the coming events.
The weather– ah the weather. We had a few rather chilly nights but are now being treated to a late Indian like summer.

October Birthday Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors. Happy Birthday to my oldest and closest schoolgirl
friend Patti B. who I only recently re-connected with via Facebook. To Scott Wycherley of St. Johns Lutheran Church–
Townsend; Wishes to my good friend Tara R. in IL who makes sure I have a roof over my head when I visit IL. To my
nephew Glenni B who likes his funky music; to my niece Colleen O’C in IL, and as she starts her new job as an R.N.; for
my niece in CO to her husband Rustin R.; and most of all to our printer Richard K, for his wisdom and patience.
Wedding Bells: I would be amiss if I didn’t mention that my niece Anne M. recently wed her beau Jon V. in IL. And, to my cousin
Willie R and his new bride Aideen, in Ireland Congrats to them all as they start their new lives together.
Gas prices are now at the $2.74 mark in some place’s and a penny or two in others. To find out where the best price for gas is lo-
cally and regionally, go to www.Gasbuddy.com
Go to our website, www.thetimbernews.com for updated news and photo’s. And, be sure to stop by our page on Facebook. The
Timber News. Join in or start a new discussion.

By Kathleen Marsh

After fairly steady membership numbers during the last few years, Up North Authors Circle is enjoying a growth spurt. Another new
member joined in the fun at the Lakewood Library meeting room on September 8.

Stopping by to join the group was Dick Rippey who resides in Missouri but summers on Lake Lucerne. Dick is the well-known author of
a column called “Ramblin with Rip” that appears in the Crandon-based Pioneer Express weekly newspaper. Dick explained that he had
wanted for years to attend a meeting, and finally fit it into his busy schedule. Dick shared one of his published nature-observation essays
with the group which welcomed him and his work with enthusiasm and warmth.

The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the work of new

member Sheri Jo Posselt. Sheri read the first chapter, “The
Ghost of Johnny D” from her novel entitled Hidden Heroes.
This is an action-packed thriller with a first-rate heroine
named Abby. Hidden Heroes is Shari’s first attempt at writ-
ing fiction, and she came seeking feedback before tackling
the hard work of revision. Sheri received a very positive
reaction from her peers who praised her narrative skills.
UNAC members then went on to offer suggestions and
ways to strengthen her manuscript which she hopes to
publish soon.

The next UNAC meeting will be held on October 13 at

the Lakewood Library at 5:00. New members are always
welcome.
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While timers and checklists of morning tasks may reduce children’s stress on school mornings, providing kids with breakfast can
play a role in a more peaceful start to the day.

Research suggests a link between consistent breakfast consumption and better behavior in school age children. “Some studies have
indicated that school age children who routinely eat breakfast report being in a better mood,” says Terri Miller, Wisconsin Nutrition
Education Program Coordinator with the University of Wisconsin-Extension.

“In addition to mood and behavior, there is some evidence that shows improved cognitive skills among children who eat breakfast--
all of which may contribute to academic success,” Miller adds, healthy eating habits, such as having breakfast, help provide energy
to the brain, allowing it to function efficiently and helping your child concentrate.

To ensure children start their school day in a good mood and ready to learn, Miller offers some tips for parents and caregivers.

--Develop and practice a morning routine.

Developing or starting a morning routine for your family allows everyone to ease
into the new schedule. The morning routine can include time for eating breakfast at
home or can include a plan so that school age children arrive at school on time to
eat breakfast at school.
“If a school has a breakfast program, it is a great option for giving students access
to a healthy meal,” says Miller. Breakfasts served at schools must meet certain nu-
tritional requirements and provide at least one-fourth of a child’s daily calories and
other nutrients.

--Prepare for breakfast the night before.

Children can choose clothes to wear the following day, get their backpacks ready
and even set the table for breakfast the night before. They may even want to choose
what they would like for breakfast ahead of time.

“Some studies indicate that the more involved a child is in choosing what they are going to eat or in preparing food, the more likely
they are to consume it,” says Miller.

--Be a role model.

Make plans to eat breakfast at home with your child. If the family will not be eating breakfast at home, encourage children to eat
breakfast at school and make a point to emphasize that you, too, will be eating breakfast later at work.

“Some studies have demonstrated that children tend to mimic their parents’ behavior from a very early age,” shares Miller. High-
lighting the importance of breakfast consumption in parents’ daily routine contributes to children making breakfast a priority as well.
The benefits of eating breakfast go beyond improved behavior and academic success. Studies also suggest that children and adults
who eat breakfast consistently are less likely to be overweight than those who do not eat breakfast. Eating breakfast helps control
hunger, minimizing the temptation to overeat throughout the day.

“It seems our grandparents were right when they referred to breakfast as the most important meal of the day,” says Miller.

For more information and suggestions on breakfast and school breakfast, contact your county UW-Extension office at http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/forest/.

The Wisconsin School Breakfast website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wischoolbreakfast/ features information about the benefits of break-
fast and school breakfast programs. The Department of Public Instruction School Breakfast website at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/
sbp1.html also contains information about Wisconsin’s school breakfast programs.
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Vitamins & Supplements
By Boni Verchota
Here’s what I’ve learned in my research on vitamins & supple-
ments. At the end is a list of what I take, per my doctor, while on
the elimination diet. 90%+ of vitamins labeled natural or food-
based are mixed with synthetic chemicals. Eating right is harder
today than 100 or so years ago due to soil pollution and chemical
fertilizers. Poor soil = less nutrients. The best medicine IS living a
healthy lifestyle & eating whole foods (the jury is still out on the
organic farmers. I say prove it to me!) However, supporting the
organic farmer will help improve our soil quality. We need vits and
sups because of poor soil quality. Our fruits and veggies don’t sup-
ply them like they used to. Vits & Sups need to be derived from
NATURALLY OCCURRING plant & mineral sources (trace min-
erals) containing no synthetics and labeled with potencies. Syn-
thetic vitamins can be toxic as the body gets depleted of it’s natural
reserves & becomes deficient. The body works to eliminate the vi-
tamin through the organs. Poorer air & water quality & more life
stresses are leading us to a weakened genetic & immune system.
The balance in our bodies has been upset by the impurities put into
our OTC vits and sups. Our lives are being hurt by these manufac-
turers. A reputable lab such as Douglas, USANA have higher % of
purities. READ your labels and understand what is in your vita-
mins. List: Fish Oils to boost your 3’s, EPA and DHA, L-Carnitine,
Vitamin D, Alpha-Lipic Acid, Ubiquinol (CoQ10) and a good daily
vitamin/no OTC. I also take Biotin and Bromelain. Invest in your
health
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It is with great honor that Nu-Roc Community Healthcare an-
nounces that Irene Talmont has been selected as October’s Resi-
dent of the Month.
Irene was born in Goodman. She had two
sisters and one brother. After graduating
from Goodman High School, Irene found
her way to Milwaukee. She stayed there
until 1990 when she returned to the area to
care for her mother, who was suffering
from Alzheimers.
During her time in Milwaukee, Irene
worked as a nanny and at the Badger Meter
Factory. She raised two sons, Dwayne and
Todd. She was also very active in her
church, the Marantha Assembly of God.
Irene was always a huge music fan and still is. Her favorites are
gospel songs and old-time country. During concerts at Nu-Roc,
she remembers the words to most songs and is always the first
one to join in and sing along. Spending time with her family
and friends remains Irene’s favorite thing to do. She was al-
ways known for her sense of humor. This hasn’t changed. Irene
always has a witty comment to share with staff and other resi-
dents. Congratulations, Irene. Everybody at Nu-Roc is glad to
have you with us.
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A Word or Two From Dr. Adam

Yard Work

Tips On Safely Using Your Outdoor Equipment

• Regardless of what piece of equipment you are using, make sure it has a strap-and that you
use it. Place the strap over your head on the shoulder on the opposite side of your body from
the device. This will help normalize your center of gravity.
• Be sure to switch the side on which you are operating
the equipment as often as possible, and to balance the
muscles being used, alternate your stance and motion fre-
quently.
• Take frequent breaks from the activity of the day. Mus-
cle fatigue may be felt when using any of these devices
for an extended period of time.
When picking up or putting down your equipment, be
sure to bend from the knees, not at the waist. Keep the ob-
ject close to your body as you lift, not at arm's length.
Following are a few easy stretches recommended
for getting the most out of your time spent in the
yard:
• Stand up and prop your heel on a back door
step or stool with your knee slightly bent. Bend
forward until you feel a slight pull at the back of
the thigh, called the hamstring. You may need to
stabilize yourself by holding onto a garage door
handle or sturdy tree branch. Hold the position for
20 seconds, then relax.
• Stand up and put your right hand against a wall
or other stable surface. Bend your left knee and
grab your ankle with your left hand. Pull your heel
toward your buttocks to stretch the quadricep mus-
cle at the front of your thigh.
• Weave your fingers together above your head
with your palms up. Lean to one side for 10 sec-
onds to stretch the side of your upper body, then
reverse.
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New at the Lakes Country Public Library

STORY TIME
Story time for the Lakes Country Public Library has resumed. Children ages three and up are invited to join us Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
for a half hour of stories, poems, songs and crafts. During the month of September, we will be exploring and reading about various
occupations. For more information contact the library at 715-276-9020.
NEW BOOKS & BOOKS ON CD
Maybe This Time - Jennifer Crusie A Secret Kept - Tatiana de Rosnay
Wicked Appetite - Janet Evanovich The Widower's Tale - Julia Glass
Bad Boy - Peter Robinson Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks
Legacy - Danielle Steel An Irish Country Courtship - Patrick Taylor
Last Night at Chateau Marmont - Lauren Weisberger
NEW BOOKS
The Violin of Auschwitz - Maria Anglada Tough Customer - Sandra Brown
Await Your Reply - Dan Chaon Back Spin – Harlan Coben
By Nightfall - Michael Cunningham Loco Motive - Mary Daheim
City of Veils - Zoe Ferraris Juliet - Anne Fortier
Freedom - Jonathan Franzen Heaven's Fury - Stephen Frey
The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel - Diana Gabaldon Ghost Moon – Heather Graham
Ape House – Sara Gruen The Montmartre Investigation - Claude Izner
Night Embrace - Sherrilyn Kenyon Mini-Shopaholic - Sophie Kinsella
Midnight Crystal - Jayne Krentz Vermilion Drift - William Krueger
Sweet Wind, Wild Wind - Elizabeth Lowell 1022 Evergreen Place - Debbie Macomber
Wicked With Murder - Leslie Meier Exclusive - Fern Michaels
Body Work - Sara Paretsky Don't Blink - James Patterson
Hamlet's Blackberry - William Powers Portobello - Ruth Rendell
My Lost Daughter – Nancy Rosenberg Dog Tags – David Rosenfelt
Scared Stiff – Annelise Ryan Three Stations - Martin Cruz Smith
The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise - Julia Stuart An Impartial Witness - Charles Todd
The Tiger - John Vaillant The Sonderberg Case - Elie Wiesel
Sante Fe Edge - Stuart Woods

BOOK CLUB
The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 at the library.

October 7- "Remarkable Creatures" by Tracy Chevalier

November 4- “Shoot the Moon” by Billie Letts
December 2 – “A Redbird Christmas” by Fannie Flagg

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. P O Box 220
Wednesday and Friday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lakewood, WI 54138
Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ph: 715-276-9020
Sunday Closed Fax: 715-276-7151

Email: lak@mail.nfls.lib.wi.us
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GENEALOGY: IT’S NOT JUST FOR CELEBRITIES AND HISTORIANS

NGS Home Study Course Helps Anyone Ride the Family History Wave
Genealogy is more popular than ever in the United States. Sarah Jessica Parker, Spike Lee and Stephen Colbert are among the nota-
ble Americans who have uncovered their family roots on national television. But celebrities are not the only ones who can trace their
ancestry. Today’s unprecedented access to public records and readily‐available research tools make it possible for anyone to engage
in family history.

“Celebrities have interesting stories, so we’re elated that they’re helping to put genealogy on the public radar,” said Pamela Boyer
Sayre, director of education for the National Genealogical Society (NGS). “But the fact is that everyone has fascinating roots.
And anyone can learn about their ancestors if they know where and how to look.”

NGS, which promotes genealogy education and sound research methodology, offers a self‐paced program to help Americans explore
the paths to their past. The three‐disc NGS Genealogy: Home Study Course was designed for people with all levels of experience,
from beginning family historians to those seeking skills to become certified genealogists.

NGS urges family history sleuths to be selective in their research. The Web is the first stop for most people seeking access to records
and lists. However, “Genealogy is more than simply collecting names and dates from a convenient source,” cautions Elizabeth
Shown Mills, author of Evidence Explained, the definitive book on citing and analyzing historical resources. “Without a solid, struc-
tured foundation, self‐trained family historians will have holes in their knowledge. They need to know how to trust their information,
how to interpret it, and how to put it all together to draw valid conclusions.”

Sayre agrees. “Finding your ancestor’s name in a courthouse record is just the beginning. With the NGS Home Study Course you
learn how to research discerningly and follow the next logical step toward more relevant information.” Fully self‐paced NGS Home
Study Course and interactive, the NGS home study program focuses on best
practices in research,
document analysis, citation, and writing family histories. Topics include:
• Instruction about a variety of genealogical resources; • Strategies for con-
ducting family history research on the Internet and in libraries,; courthouses,
and archives; • Analyzing documents to get the most out of sources; • The
principles of evidence analysis; • Explanations of source citation, including
examples; • Tips for writing narratives; • Assignments with examples of how
they should be completed; • Self‐correcting exams; • Bibliographies and ref-
erence lists
• An online mail list for advice and research help
The Home Study Course can be completed on either a graded or self‐graded
track. The graded option offers written feedback and suggestions from gene-
alogy experts.
Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to geneal-
ogy education, high research standards, and the preservation of genealogical
records. The Arlington, VA‐based nonprofit is the premier national society
for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seek-
ing excellence in publications, educational offerings, research guidance, and
opportunities to interact with other genealogists.

For Generations Past,

Present, and Future
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The Blackwell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center has

announced that it will be filling several positions. The Medical
Records Clerk, Community Health Nurse, Computer Assistant,
and Arts/Crafts positions are permanent full time. The duty
station is Laona, Wisconsin. A strong interest and commitment
in working with a culturally diverse Job Corps student popula-
tion, ages 16-24, frequently under stressful conditions is
needed. This includes helping students reach their full poten-
tial as completers of the program and in successful placement
activities. If you are interested in any of these opportunities,
please visit their website at http://Blackwell.jobcorps.gov and
click “Center Jobs” found on the left hand side of the page.
Job Corps is the nation’s oldest and largest residential job train-
ing program for economically disadvantaged youth. This pro-
gram is free for eligible students and includes benefits such as
career, technical, academic and life skills training, housing, and
health care. Each year, Job Corps helps more than 60,000 stu-
dents reach their goals for personal and professional success.
The Blackwell Job Corps Center is located in Laona, WI. For
more information on how to enroll in Job Corps or to schedule
a tour, please call (715)674-2311.
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Late Night Ramblings by Jeff Mahon ©

Now then, how does all that relate to Wisconsin? I have this theory that every small town in the United States somehow is related to
a small town in Wisconsin. You see, true small towns have a kind of aura about them. Each is as individual as each of us is, in our
own way. And even with that individuality, they are alike. Just like your cousin Doug is like my cousin Doug ... alike but differ-
ent. And those character traits that make small town Wisconsin like small town Colorado, or
small town Ohio, Georgia, Texas or yes, even small town Illinois, the same, bind us all to-
gether in ways we likely don’t think much about.

You may ask why Wisconsin, since I haven’t ever really lived there. Well, I have friends
there. I have a life long friend who was born there, lived there several times and helped impart
my admiration of Wisconsin. We got in and out of more trouble together in Wisconsin than in
any other state. I have a high school friend who lives there, whom I have lost track of and want
to find. Henry Charles Buckingham, Jr., where are you? Another kid I lived across the drive-
way from went to the University of Wisconsin on a Naval ROTC scholarship IN THE 60’s,
heart of the Viet Nam War, dontcha know, and became an Admiral in the Navy. He even
fixed me up with a hot date and hosted me to the only fraternity party I have ever gone to. Maybe most importantly, the publisher of
this paper lives in Wisconsin, too.

I have had a LOT of fun in Wisconsin, from Milwaukee to Green Bay, Mercer to Madison, Appleton to Lake Geneva. I have done
some marginally illegal things in Wisconsin. I even have enjoyed hanging out in some of the best burger joints and bars in one of our
countries most brazenly promoted tourist traps ... YOU know where. I have an interest in a time-share unit there.

I have snow and water skied, gambled, hiked, fished, canoed rapids, sailed, flown into and out of various places, stood in awe at
forests, the Northern lights, sunsets and sun rises, laid out on a pier, swam rivers and lakes and ponds ... eaten and drunk my way all
across, up and down the state, from the time I was 14 until just a few years ago. And the worst car accident I have had in my entire
life so far happened just North of Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Everywhere I have gone in Wisconsin, every place I have stayed, all the people I have talked to, hung with, drank and eaten with ...
all have stuck to me like a bad habit I don’t want to get rid of. Talk about bad habits, even the first professional football game I ever
watched live and in person was between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, played in Wrigley Field!

With all that, the one thing I really, really like about Wisconsin is that it is a state of small towns. Yeah, some of the towns are called
cities. But they are really all small towns. They have values. Neighborhoods. People talk to one another, and even care about what
happens to each other. No, I haven’t ever lived there for more than a week at a time. But over the course of quite a few years, driv-
ing back and forth, being there during all the seasons, in the good times and bad, with friends and with strangers, one thing has be-
come perfectly clear: There isn’t a better place in world to be from, or to go back to.

That is why I am writing this. Not necessarily a tribute, but rather a commentary on some of what your state, your neighborhood,
your lives, have done to and for me.

So, what is one thing that your state, and some of it’s small towns has done to me? Added to my cholesterol count and excess body
weight, for one, with an all you can eat shrimp dinner near Mercer that was to die for (with the aforementioned lifelong friend and
our wives, neither of whom is around any more. I think we were asked to leave). With a cook it yourself steak the size of a small
calf and a salad the size of a head of lettuce. With the best Havarti cheese in the world. With the invention of the Brandy Manhat-
tan. But we will discuss those things, and many others, over time.

Tune in next month.

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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 noo-
dles, 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. Mary’s 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; Children’s Sunday School and Adult Bible Studies

St. Mary’s of the Lake Forest Larger Parish

First Presbyterian Church
Saturday Masses-Silver Cliff 5:30 p.m.; Lakewood 4 p.m.
Sunday Masses-Lakewood 9:00; Crooked Lake 7:30 a.m. Service Times
Weekday Masses-Tuesday thru Friday Lakewood 8:30 a.m. Laona---Sun. 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood ---Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Rev. David Schmidt, Pastor Rev. Matthew Settle, Assoc. Pastor Wabeno---Sunday 10:00 a.m.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church-Wabeno Church School During Service
Lakewood & Wabeno & Laona
Saturday—4 p.m.
Sunday—10:30 a.m. Parish Office-4347 N. Branch St., Wabeno 715-473-3603
Lakewood 1552 Hwy 32 715-276-3744
St. Mary’s of the Lake
Pastors Dennis & Wendy Mannering

St. John Lutheran Church

Breakfast Bible Class Weds. 7 a.m.

Summer Youth Program-Call for Details
Hwy 32—Townsend, WI
276-7214
For out of local calling area only, call toll free 1-866-390-0543
Scott P. Wycherley, D.C.E.

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

E.L.C.A.

Sunday Worship Service-8:45 a.m.

Sunday School—9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion First and Third Sundays
11005 Hwy M Suring, WI 54174
(Three miles east of Suring)
920-842-2039
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The Pour Haus in Lakewood, Nationwide forest recreation

WI donates $600 to the
Disabled American Veterans
Over the course of the summer, motorcyclists gathered every
Thursday night at the Pour Haus in Lakewood, WI to go on a
“Mystery Ride.” Each week a donation was collected from
each rider before leaving from the Pour Haus to an undis-
closed location. Each rider was given the opportunity to
name a Charity and on September 9th the Disabled American
Veterans name was pulled from a bucket to name them the
recipient. A total of 532 miles was driven over the 12
weeks. Many of the “Mystery Stops” also made a donation
for the cause.
Special thanks to the following businesses that do-
nated: Animal’s Bear Trail, 9-Mile Bar & Resort; Backhaus
Retreat, Wabeno; O’Neill’s Half Way Bar & School House
Bar, Mountain; Golden Eagle Pizza, Townsend; T-Bob’s,
Laona & The Pine’s on Crooked Lake.
The Mystery Rides will return next summer and all who par-
ticipated are looking forward to it already.
The Pour Haus would also like to remind everyone that the
Toys for Tots Motorcycle ride is coming up this October 2nd
hosted by the Prospect Lodge in Lakewood, WI. Also to
mark your calendars for the 2011 Veteran’s of America Mo-
torcycle ride scheduled for May 14th.
Contact the Pour Haus for more information:
715-276-6637 or email: pourhauslakewood@gmail.com
survey begins in October
Rhinelander, Wis., (Sept. 21, 2010) -- The US Forest Service
wants to know how visitors use the Chequamegon-Nicolet Na-
tional Forest. And to find out, CNNF employees will be talking
with visitors and asking them questions about their stay and how
they feel about the Forest, said Evan Miller, Lakewood-Laona
Ranger District forester and CNNF National Visitor Use Monitor-
ing program manager.
“The surveys are important in determining the amount of visitation
the forest receives. They help identify the different types of forest
visitors, activities the visitors engage in, and which areas of the
forest receive the most use, he explained.
The study begins Oct. 1 and continues through Sept. 30, 2011, and
is part of a nationwide survey of U.S. National Forest visitors,
Miller said. Data gathered during the survey provides estimates of
recreation use at the forest, regional and national levels in a statis-
tically valid way.
Interviews will take about 8 to 10 minutes to complete, he said.
Visitors will be asked about what types of recreation activities
they participated in, where they visited within the forest, how long
they stayed, and the number of people per vehicle including their
ages, genders, home state, county and country of origin.
Responses to the recreation survey are voluntary and completely
confidential, Miller added. No names are included on the survey.
Miller said visitors may see employees wearing bright orange
vests talking with other visitors as they leave the CNNF’s devel-
oped recreation, wilderness and other general forest areas such as
lakes, rivers and roads. Signs along the roadway will notify visi-
tors that a voluntary recreation use survey is in progress.
“The results of the year long program are studied and allow the
Forest Service to better serve the public through more informed
decision making and better planning,” Miller said.

2010 Badger girls Jordan Demmith and Erica Keller attended the last meeting of the Sylvan
American Legion Auxiliary in Wabeno. Jordan and Erica were there to talk about their experi-
ences at Badger Girls State, held at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh during the last week of
June. The two young women both overwhelmingly endorsed the program, and expressed great
appreciation to Unit #44, which sponsored their attendance.

During their report, the girls enthusiastically called Badger Girls State a memorable, life-
changing event. They said they learned so much about how local and state governments operate,
the issues and concerns of delegates from other parts of the state, and how politics can work to
effect positive changes for the people of Wisconsin. They also said they learned much about 2010 Badger Girls Jordan Demmith
themselves and their ability to become effective citizens. and Erica Keller stopped by a recent
meeting of Wabeno Legion Auxiliary
The unit’s third Badger girl, Heather Huettl, was unable to attend but also expressed tremendous Unit #44 to report on their week as
gratitude via a letter to the group which was read at an earlier meeting. delegates at BGS.
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National Guard and

Reserve
Mobilized as of Oct. 5 2010
This week the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard
announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Ma-
rine Corps announced an increase. The net collective result
is 3,137 fewer reservists activated than 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 num-
ber currently on active duty from the Army National Guard
and Army Reserve is 74,773; Navy Reserve, 6,768; Air
National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 14,446; Marine
Corps Reserve, 4,085, and the Coast Guard Reserve,
691. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve per-
sonnel who have been activated to 100,763, including both
units and individual augmentees.
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The Family Services
Network of Forest County
offers Stewards of Children
Workshop
Stewards of Children is a nationally acclaimed program,
and is designed to educate adults to prevent, recognize,
and react responsibly to the reality of sexual abuse of chil-
dren. This workshop is highly recommended for all adults
who work with children and youth – including teachers,
coaches, parents, volunteers, and other concerned adults.
The Family Services Network of Forest County is sponsor-
ing this no fee workshop. This session takes place on
Wednesday, October 20, from 12:15 p.m. – 3: 15 p.m. at
the Forest County Courthouse Board Room.
Robin Mainhardt, Northwest Connection Family Re-
sources, and a certified Stewards of Children facilitator,
will lead the workshop.
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Rainbow House Helping Victims
of Domestic Violence
Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc. is a nonprofit United
Way Agency that provides shelter, support and services to victims and
children affected by domestic violence in Oconto and Marinette
Counties and Menominee County Michigan. Domestic violence is
defined as a problem that occurs between adults who have some kind
of relationship and where one person is being abused physically, emo-
tionally/verbally, sexually and/or mentally. The type of relationship
between the two people can be related by family, dating, marriage,
those who are separated, divorced, live together or have a child in
common. Abuse has no boundaries. It can affect anyone no matter
gender, race, age, how much money someone has, what job someone
holds or what religion someone is.
We work one on one with victims who are seeking options to get out
of an unhealthy relationship or marriage. We can assist with safety
planning, restraining orders, financial assistance, legal assistance and
referrals, housing referrals, food boxes, personal care supplies and
household supplies. Our Youth Advocate works with children and
young adults who are witnessing domestic violence in the home as
well she works with teens that are in unhealthy dating relationships.
The Youth Advocate also provides prevention programming to ele-
mentary, middle and high schools in all three counties Rainbow
House serves.
All services we offer are free and confidential. Our main office and
shelter are located in Marinette with an outreach office located in
Oconto County. To learn more about our services or how we can help,
please feel free to give our Oconto County office a call at (920) 834-
5299 or our 24 hours/7 days week hotline (800) 956-6656.
The Magnificent Mile Lights
Festival® presented by Harris
November 20
Free & Open to the Public
For more than 40 years, the trees
along North Michigan Avenue have
been illuminated to signal the offi-
cial start of the holiday season in
Chicago. Join Mickey Mouse, his
Disney friends, musical and movie
celebrities and more for a festive
lighting of more than one million
lights along North Michigan Ave-
nue followed by a spectacular fire-
works show over the Chicago
River. Enjoy a full day of free ac-
tivities, popular concerts and holiday shopping all day along Chi-
cago's Magnificent Mile.
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The Wednesday Ladies League had their final

scramble and luncheon, catered by the Pour
Haus, September 1st. Prize money for hole
events, low gross, net and putts and flight win-
ners were given out. We also voted in new
officers for the 2011 season: President Judy
Diedrich, Vice President Patty Bauman, Secre-
tary Mary Stehula and Treasurer Linda Ziegler.
It’s hard to believe that the summer golf league
is over. Thanks so much to the McCauslin
Golf Course for keeping the course in such
great shape all year. There’s plenty of golf left
this year, but May is just a few months away!

1st Flight: 4th Flight

1st place Linda Ziegler 1st place Barb Palmer
2nd place Jean Haney 2nd place Phyllis Zaharias
3rd place Patty Bauman 3rd place Nancy Cummings
4th place Janet Kelm 4th place Audrey Petersen
5th place Judy Dunlap
2nd Flight 5th Flight
1st place Marge Hartjes 1st place Sandy Ariss
2nd place Joan Depner 2nd place Jeanne Kowalski
3rd place Marie Dickmann 3rd place Grace Piper
4th place Mary Gegare 4th place Barb Kirsch
5th place Ruth Langer 5th place Judy Campshure
3rd Flight 6th Flight
1st place Dee Johnson 1st place Barb Mainczyk
2nd place Patty Earnest 2nd place Bernice Stone
3rd place Sharon DelMarcelle 3rd place Grace Binter
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OCONTO COUNTY For details see: http://www.ocontocounty.org/

GILLETT Sunday, October 17, 2010 St. Johns Riverside Lutheran Church Annual Dinner Potato pancakes, chicken booyah and bake sale at St.
Johns Riverside Lutheran Church, Hwy. 32 southeast of Gillett. Serving 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Contact Liz at(920) 855-2785.
All ATV trails are closed for the season. Thank you for riding and see you next year!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 First Presbyterian Church's Chicken Pie Supper & Craft/Bake Sale (2:00PM 115 years - a continu-
ing commitment of hospitality, service and love…First Presbyterian Church’s Chicken Pie Supper!!! 133 Jackson Street in Oconto.
A Craft and Bake Sale Bazaar begins at 2:00 p.m. Carry-outs are available from 4:00 to 6:00, by entering from Arbutus Avenue. The
charge for carry-outs is $9.00. Dining room service is offered from 4:30 to 6:00. The charge for dining room service is $9:00 for
adults, $4.00 for children ages 6 - 11. There is no charge for children aged 5 and under. Prior ticket sales are available at the church
office 8:30 to 11:30 Monday through Friday. Carry outs are available by calling the church office at 835-3922. Visit us online at
www.fpcoconto.org
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 OCONTO Soup & Sandwich Buffet & Bazaar 11:00AM First American Lutheran Church, Oconto.
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Fundraiser for the GFWC Oconto Woman's Club. Contact Audrey Frease(920)834-5256.
Friday, November 05, 2010 GILLETT Fall Bazaar 10:00AM At St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. 101 W. Main St. Crafts,
booyah & bake sale. 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. For more information (920) 855-6215.
Sunday, November 07, 2010 Suring High School Annual Staff Holiday Craft Bazaar 10:00AM At the Suring High School 10:00
A.M - 2:00 P.M. Call (920) 842-2182.
Winter Dance 7:00PM – MOUNTAIN At Mountain Community Building sponsored by the Chute Pond Snowmobile Club. Con-
tact Dan.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 LITTLE SUAMICO St. John’s Lutheran Church Bazaar 9:00AM 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Contact
(920) 826-7785.
Friday, November 19, 2010 OCONTO Lights of Love Lighting Ceremony 7:00PM Holtwood Park. (920) 834-6254.
Saturday, November 20, 2010 MOUNTAIN Tabor Lutheran Church’s Hunters Dinner All you can eat Noon to 6:30 P.M. Youth
group book sale. Also serving dinners the 3rd Thursday of the month May thru Oct. from 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Contact (715) 276-
7707.
Wednesday, November 24, 26 2010 GILLETT Community Thanksgiving Eve Dinner At Hillside Assembly of God. 3:30-6:30
P.M. For those alone or in financial need, call for delivery or come to the church. For more information (920) 855-2962.
Friday, November 26, 2010 OCONTO Winter Wonderland at Holtwood Park - Nov 26 - Jan 1 8:00AM Over 300 decorated trees
and displays sponsored by Oconto area businesses and organizations. Contact (920) 834-6254.
OCONTO Santa’s Visit Sponsored by the Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce. Santa will visit with children at City Hall from
6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. While waiting to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus children can make ornaments for City Hall’s tree and write let-
ters to Santa (which he will respond to). For more information call (920) 834-6254.
Saturday, November 27, 2010 TOWNSEND/LAKEWOOD/MOUNTAIN Holiday Craft Fair Sponsored by the Friends of the
Library. 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. In the Townsend, Mountain and Lakewood town halls. Contact the Lakes Country Library (715) 276-
9020.
LAKEWOOD Presbyterian Church Holiday Bake Sale Grandma’s attic, lunch, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Contact Shirley Rohe
(715) 276-7455.
Sunday, November 28, 2010 OCONTO FALLS Avenue of Lights - Nov 28 - Jan 1 6:30PM Main Street, Oconto Falls. (920) 846-
2898
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THE N EWS YOU
C AN USE
Movie Review
Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson,
Oct. 15th
Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kristen Wiig Set in the
mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based
on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the
story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in
with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers.
Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a
dragon that challenges he and his fellow Vikings to see the
world from an entirely different point of view. Rated PG for
sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief
mild language
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, John
Nov. 2nd Ratzenberger, Michael Keaton, Estelle Harris;
As Andy prepares to depart for college, Woody, Buzz,
Jessie and the rest of Andy’s faithful toys wonder what
will become of them. But, when a mix-up lands them at
Sunnyside Daycare, they meet a host of new toys and
soon discover a wild new adventure is just beginning!
Buzzing with hours of exclusive bonus features includ-
ing an interactive trivia game, and the Pixar short film
Day & Night, Toy Story 3 goes to infinity and beyond
on Blu-ray Hi-Def! Rated G 102 Minutes