Spooner Advocate Column- September 27,2012

Good morning folks. I am sure that there  are a lot of folks sad to see their gardens being taken down by colder weather. I have heard that some people are covering things and then I hear that some people have gone out and harvested everything that could be taken. Either way it is usually a busy time for all the canners out there. I hope all your food prepping is going along smoothly. I am sure you will be happy once it is all done. If you have extra produce why not share it with a neighbor, or take it to a senior center- it will sure put a smile on their face.

The Springbrook VFW Post 10568 is having a Gun raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 donation it 6 for $5. There are 5 top prizes, 3 of which are guns, the fourth and fifth prize are $100 cash. The Gun raffle prizes will be awarded November 21,2012 so you still have time to get your raffle tickets. They are also collected unopened, new toys for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. Put it on your calendar- October 12 Les Millard will be over at the VFW Canteen hosting Karaoke from 6-9 pm. If you have any questions feel free to give them a call at 715-766-2128, they open at 3pm on the weekdays and noon on weekends. As always everyone is invited to come to the community potluck every Wednesday 5-6 pm, please bring a dish to share.

I see that the store is now open in Springbrook.CONGRATS for getting all the work done and getting it opened. A lot of hard work went into redoing this building, so I hope we as a community will be supporting this business.

Fiber Functions Yarns is having their Fall Open House on October 6 and 7th, 2012. Audrey Anderson is the wonderful lady who owns the shop, she has an open house the first weekend of October every year. She carries knitting and weaving supplies, has classes that you can register for, an awesome variety of yarns that she carries! I love to go to her shop as she carries alot of wool, artistian yarns and I am in love with the nettle yarn she carries as well. She is a wealth of information and would love to hear from you if you are having problems get some yarn or with something you are making. Fiber Functions Yarn is located at 682 263rd Avenue, Frederic 715-472-8276. Now don't let the location scare you away from goint to the shop, it is well worth the trip. Also Audrey does mail order and will open if you schedule a time to come out. The easiest way from our location is to go from Rice Lake on 48 west towards Luck. Any questions give Audrey a call.

 Mark your calendar- the 1st annual Octoberfest is coming to Shell Lake October 13- 5pm- 11 pm. Sounds like they are going to have brat sliders, sauerkraut, pretzels. All you can eat Bavarian Waffles. Live polka band with dancing, of course beer and other refreshments. For more information email info@shelllakeartscenter.org or go to their website www.shelllakeartscenter.org.

HEY ALL YOU QUILTERS! The 6th Annual Falling Leaves Shop Hop is going on NOW Sept. 21-29, 2012 9-5 pm. All Shops ( Excluding Osseo ) will be open Sunday Sep 23 from 12-3 pm.
Fall Theme Quilt- Receive a free block pattern and fabric to make the block when you visit each shop. Finishing Kits are available.
Grand Prizes- Janome 6600, Gift Certificates, Gift Baskets, Drawings & More
Visit all the participating Shops! Busy Bobbin (Rice Lake), The Calico Shoppe (Eau Claire), Pins and Needles (St. Croix Falls), Quilt Yard (Osseo), Sew Little Time (Hudson), Thimbles (Trego)

Also I wanted to say that it was nice to meet Marge Ruid at the Knitting Extravaganza acouple weekends ago. It is always fun too meet people that live in my area and have similiar interest as me. Just a reminder if  you are a beginner or would like to have someone to knit with Northwinds Book and Fiber, in Spooner has a drop in class every Wednesday from 2 until 4:30. Northwinds also have some great classes scheduled for the Fall. If you missed the September 25^th  Miss Jane’s Hat class at Northwinds Book and Fiber there are other classes to get signed up for go check out their website or just stop in and ask what is coming up. They would be happy to help you out.  Any questions please give the store a call 715-635-6811 or go to their website www.northwindbook.com

That is all that I have this time for you. Please let me know if you have any info that you would like shared with the community. 

 

 

Siren Harvestfest- September 27th-29th, 2012

Siren . . .

your destination for

Festivals& Fun

SIREN HARVESTFEST

September 27

th thru 29th

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 29

TH

HARVESTFEST SALES

& OPEN HOUSES

Enjoy refreshments

& goodies!

Check retailer ads for details!

Moose Mulligan’s Mini Golf

HOLE-IN-ONE FUN DAY

Special prizes for hole-in-one on any odd-numbered holes!

Indoor

BAKE SALE

9 am-3 pm or Sold Out · Siren Senior Center

Antique & Vintage

SNOWMOBILE SHOW

10 am-1 pm · Lee’s Sports 715-349-2415

· Judging 12:30 pm

‘Best of Show’: 1

st, 2nd & 3rd Place – Original & Restored

Siren

HARVEST OF CARS

10 am-3 pm · Yourchuck’s True Value

Trophies for Top Ten Cars

· Door Prizes for Show Cars

1-3 pm · Beer/Wine Tasting, Music, Food & Refreshments

Joe, 715-349-5200 or Larry, 612-750-6766

Hand-Crafted

ARTISANS & CRAFTERS SHOW

Siren Lions Club

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

10:30 am-3:30 pm · Crooked Lake Park

PETTING ZOO

11 am-3 pm · Crooked Lake Park

BOOK SIGNING: C. Baldrica

‘Tree Spirited Woman’

11 am-2 pm

· Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts

MOTORCYCLE SHOW

11 am-2 pm · Main Street

‘Best in Show’: 1

st, 2nd & 3rd Place

Coen’s Belgians

CARRIAGE RIDES

11 am-3 pm ·

BOTH Crooked Lake Park & Main Street · FREE!

Pick up:

Signs at Park and Meister & Meister at 1st Avenue

Acorn Pantry

BAKING CONTEST:

Homemade Seasonal Bread

Open to

‘Home Bakers’ (no businesses)

12 noon-2 pm · Shops at The Lodge

Prizes! · 715-349-8995 or apantry@sirentel.net

Siren/Webster Rotary

COIN IN A HAYSTACK GAME

12:15 pm · Crooked Lake Park

4 age groups: 4-11 yrs old

Humane Society of Burnett County

WALK FOR THE ANIMALS 5k or 1 Mile

LOOKALIKE CONTEST (Dog & Owner)

WEE WAGGERS RACE (Dogs 25 lbs. & under)

1 pm WALK Start · Meet at Veterans Park

· Other events after

715-866-4096 · Register online

www.hsburnettcty.org

BURNETT FARMERS’ MARKET

1-3 pm · Siren Senior Center parking lot

Tastes from the Garden · Fall Soup Recipes · Scarecrows!

Sponsored by Siren Chamber of Commerce

715-349-8399/800-788-3164 · www.visitsiren.com

Featuring . . .

3

rd Annual

Fundraiser

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 27

TH

Taste of Siren

5 – 8 pm

Lakeview Event Center

Tickets: $20 per person

or $35 per couple

Available at

participating businesses,

online with PayPal

& at the door.

Advance purchase

admits & enters you in

Grand Drawing!

Siren Area

Food & Beverage‘Tastes’,Music,Raffles, Games

& Auctions!

Presented by

Siren Chamber of Commerce

& Moms for Kids

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

TH

3-Person GOLF SCRAMBLE

Siren National Golf Course

FUN, FOOD & PRIZES!

$60 per individual

· $180 per team

11 am Registration

12 Noon Shotgun Start

Kris Peterson 715-349-5755

or Chris Moeller 715-349-8399

Falling Leaves Shop Hop- September 21-29, 2012

Hey Folks this starts TOMORROW so..... get your money, the car fueled up and go get those block patterns! Have fun and please be safe!

Good Afternoon friends- I just wanted to post this so all you Quilters can come out, get your block patterns from each store, do some shopping and have a great time! I am planning on going to all the stores- so I need to get my things done around home and at school!
I hope you make it too all the great shops, drive safe and have a Happy Quilt Shop Hop!!


6th Annual
Falling Leaves Shop Hop
Sept. 21-29, 2012 9-5 pm
All Shops ( Excluding Osseo ) will be open Sunday Sep 23 from 12-3 pm.

Fall Theme Quilt
Receive a free block pattern and fabric to make the block when you visit each shop.
Finishing Kits are available.

Grand Prizes-
Janome 6600
Gift Certificates
Gift Baskets, Drawings & More

Visit all the participating Shops!

Busy Bobbin (Rice Lake)
The Calico Shoppe (Eau Claire)
Pins and Needles (St. Croix Falls)
Quilt Yard (Osseo)
Sew Little Time (Hudson)
Thimbles (Trego)

Spooner Advocate Column- September 20, 2012

Good morning neighbors. I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the warmer weather. Sounds and feels like we are going to be cool for at least a couple days. Cool weather sure does makes you feel that Fall is in the air. I also see that there are a lot of apple orchards and pumpkin patches open for business. Fall is a favorite season of mine that is for sure! I love to go to the apple orchards, get apples to make apple pies or apple sauce. We always go to Mommsen’s Pumpkin Patch, Rice Lake in the fall. We love to see the animals, get pumpkins and of course our first glasses of hot apple cider. Do you and your family have any fall traditions? It is never too late to start a fall tradition, and it could be just some friends getting together to do something fun. Anyone have a tradition that they would like to tell us about?

Another tradition that I try to get to ever year is the Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza that is held in Frederic, WI every year in September. I was suppose to carpool with Sherrine Whalley and of course I messed that up, sorry Sherrine. So I was so happy to see that she made it to the event and was actually there before me! Sherrine introduced me to another knitter in the group from our area and for the life of me I can’t remember her name. It was good too see that people will attend an event even if it is not in their neighborhood, it’s a great way to meet new people! This year was a great show- lots of demos, great vendors, a fashion show. Shelley Staeven had a wonderful presentation on her mission trip to Poland. Shelley and her family not only helped do some building at the camp, but also taught knitting to both young and old alike. It was great too see that wherever you go there are obstacles such as language or culture but knowing something as simple as knitting can bring you close to a person and create a bond that goes beyond anything imaginable! I was very touched by the presentation and will look at knitting with a new perspective. Konnie Didlo and all her helpers did a wonderful job of putting on the event, thanks so much! I know it is a lot of work to putting something together every year but we sure do appreciate that you put such a great show together.

If you are a beginner or would like to have someone to knit with Northwinds Book and Fiber, Spooner has a drop in class every Wednesday from 2 until 4:30. Northwinds also have some great classes scheduled for the Fall. September 25^th they are holding a Miss Jane’s Hat class from 5:30 to 7:30, the pattern for this hat is from the new Jane Austin magazine that is out. In this magazine the patterns are all inspired by Jane Austin, any Jane Austin fans out there? I have to say I saw this magazine and it is on my want list! Any questions please give the store a call 715-635-6811 or go to their website www.northwindbook.com

Fiber Functions Yarns is having their Fall Open House on October 6 and 7th, 2012. Audrey Anderson is the wonderful lady who owns the shop, she has an open house the first weekend of October every year. She carries knitting and weaving supplies, has classes that you can register for, an awesome variety of yarns that she carries! I love to go to her shop as she carries alot of wool, artistian yarns and I am in love with the nettle yarn she carries as well. She is a wealth of information and would love to hear from you if you are having problems get some yarn or with something you are making. Fiber Functions Yarn is located at 682 263rd Avenue, Frederic 715-472-8276. Now don't let the location scare you away from goint to the shop, it is well worth the trip. Also Audrey does mail order and will open if you schedule a time to come out. The easiest way from our location is to go from Rice Lake on 48 west towards Luck. Any questions give Audrey a call.

Flu shots are being offered in Washburn County. The flu shot clinic will be held at the Shell Lake Senior Center, 118 4^th Avenue on Wednesday September 26, from 11am to 1 pm. The senior centers are open for ages 3 and up, the cost is $25 and insurance as well as credit cards are taken.

The Springbrook VFW Post 10568 is having a Gun raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 donation it 6 for $5. There are 5 top prizes, 3 of which are guns, the fourth and fifth prize are $100 cash. The Gun raffle prizes will be awarded November 21,2012 so you still have time to get your raffle tickets. They are also collected unopened, new toys for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. Put it on your calendar- October 12 Les Millard will be over at the VFW Canteen hosting Karaoke from 6-9 pm. If you have any questions feel free to give them a call at 715-766-2128, they open at 3pm on the weekdays and noon on weekends. As always everyone is invited to come to the community potluck every Wednesday 5-6 pm, please bring a dish to share.

Thats the news I have for everyone. Please let me know if you have anything to share. I know there has to be some bazaars, Church dinners or something going on out there. Please let your community know so that we can come out and support your event.  

Enjoy the cooler weather.

Spooner Cross Country - Rice Lake Invitational



Talking with Coach and getting ready too warm up/.




Warming up together. Looks like they are having fun.




Still warming up. LOL They were annoucing how many minutes until they took off.




Going to line up. Mikhaila was actually one of the three first ones too be out in the lead. So proud of her!





I really have to say all the folks- adults and kids all root on all the runners. I am very impressed with this. It is not unheard of for the guys to give some advice to the girls... you can do it, keep your head up. or the girls to give advice to the guys. Very supportive!




These guys decided to run together the rest of the course. When they got too the end and were going to cross the finish line it was great because they both kicked in the speed and finished fast and strong! You should have seen everyone including the girls'  face as they both finished with the same times! LOL





Getting her gear from the bus so she could ride home with me! LOL



This should be a poster or something! Yeah I run ..... want to race?
What a look!



Yes she is a Spooner Rails- She likes this bus as it is pretty cool, new and has the tracks even on the side!

Ok, well everyone can at least see Mikhaila and her team, her colors! She loves running!

Falling Leaves Shop Hop! September 21-29th, 2012

Good Afternoon friends- I just wanted to post this so all you Quilters can come out, get your block patterns from each store, do some shopping and have a great time! I am planning on going to all the stores- so I need to get my things done around home and at school!
I hope you make it too all the great shops, drive safe and have a Happy Quilt Shop Hop!!


6th Annual
Falling Leaves Shop Hop
Sept. 21-29, 2012 9-5 pm
All Shops ( Excluding Osseo ) will be open Sunday Sep 23 from 12-3 pm.

Fall Theme Quilt
Receive a free block pattern and fabric to make the block when you visit each shop.
Finishing Kits are available.

Grand Prizes-
Janome 6600
Gift Certificates
Gift Baskets, Drawings & More

Visit all the participating Shops!

Busy Bobbin (Rice Lake)
The Calico Shoppe (Eau Claire)
Pins and Needles (St. Croix Falls)
Quilt Yard (Osseo)
Sew Little Time (Hudson)
Thimbles (Trego)

Spooner Advocate Column- September 13, 2012

Hello there Neighbors- I hope you had a good labor day, sorry that there was not a column last week- still do not have a computer. Can you believe how attached to technology we are?? I miss being on- line so much, I always am using the internet to get on to a find a recipe or look something up when we have a sick animal. I really have to say I am going through a rough time without a computer.

Hopefully all the kids are back in school and things are calming down to a normal pace. Hey all you adult students, I know it can be a struggle to get in there to class, get the homework done, then get all the things done at home. I just want to be the first one to tell you that you can do it! Put your best foot forward and do the best job that you can do- it is so worth it in the long run!
Caryl and Wayne Ligler from Trego met the Charlie Kruses from Oregon, WI for dinner at the Ojibwa Club recently.  The event was to celebrate the Ligler's 50th Anniversary and dinner was at the Kruses who have a cabin on the Flambeau River near Oxbo.  Charlie is Caryl's brother.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Diane Sebek family. Diane passed away on September 7, 2012, in Hayward, WI. Diane was a great lady that I was privledged to know for a very short- time. I always looked forward to seeing her at the Spinning group, she made great deviled eggs! Diane love to share her love of weaving and spinning with folks. She taught a lot of people to weave, spin, and knit- I was looking forward to getting some spinning lessons from her- I am truly sad that will never happen. Diane will be very missed in our community. Please keep her family in your prayers.

 Mark your calendar- the 1st annual Octoberfest is coming to Shell Lake October 13- 5pm- 11 pm. Sounds like they are going to have brat sliders, sauerkraut, pretzels. All you can eat Bavarian Waffles. Live polka band with dancing, of course beer and other refreshments. For more information email info@shelllakeartscenter.org or go to their website www.shelllakeartscenter.org.
Hey all you writers- this weekend Northwind Book and Fiber is  having a class " The Logistics of Writing Non- Fiction: An Overview" taught by Eva Apelqvist. The date is Saturday September 15, 1 to 4 pm at Northwind. Topics of discussion will include research, organization, references, accuracy, writing for a specific market, and self editing. It is encouraged that attendees bring along a  notebook and have questions ready. More info and to register call Northwind Book and Fiber at 715-635-6811

 Also this weekend the Fifth annual Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza is going to be on Saturday September 15, 2012. The event will be held at the Frederic High School from 9-3 pm. The day will include speakers, demonstrations, lunch and door prizes- all for $20!  There will be a style show, The Knitwits will be sharing different types of handwork like tatting, hardanger, hucking as well as knitting. My good friend Shelley Staeven will be sharing about her trip to Northern Poland where she and her family taught knitting, crocheting and drop spindle with the teens of that area! I can't wait to hear about her and to see how well everyone learned a new hobby! What a great way to reach people past all the cultural barriers that could get in the way! We have gone to the Extravaganza in the past and know there are people in the Springbrook area that have also gone in years past. It is a great event and well worth your time to attend. Questions Call Konnie- 715-653-2619 or Lisa 715-653-2510 or drop them an e-mail knittingextravaganza@live.com I look forward to seeing some of you there.

Spooner Advocate Column- August 30, 2012

Good morning neighbors. Hope this finds everyone having a great time getting ready for going back to school- its hard to believe that next week everyone will be back in school. Where did the summer go?? Are you enjoying summer all over again, we have been having some hot days, but the night sure do seem to get cool at times- reminds me that winter will be fast approaching!  

Mark your calendar- the 1st annual Octoberfest is coming to Shell Lake October 13- 5pm- 11 pm. Sounds like they are going to have brat sliders, sauerkraut, pretzels. All you can eat Bavarian Waffles. Live polka band with dancing, of course beer and other refreshments. For more information email info@shelllakeartscenter.org or go to their website www.shelllakeartscenter.org.

Hey all you writers out there Northwind Book and Fiber is  having a class " The Logistics of Writing Non- Fiction: An Overview" taught by Eva Apelqvist. The date is Saturday September 15, 1 to 4 pm at Northwind. Topics of discussion will include research, organization, references, accuracy, writing for a specific market, and self editing. It is encouraged that attendees bring along a  notebook and have questions ready. More info and to register call Northwind Book and Fiber at 715-635-6811

There was a great article in the Advocate about Ruby's Pantry and I just wanted to remind everyone that the next food distribution is coming up fast. It is always held on the 2nd Saturday of the month over at the former Spooner High School Vocational Building. The cost is $15 and let me tell you that is NOT a handout. As budgets get tighter it is wise to use the funds that you have more frugally. Ruby's Pantry helps you achieve that goal. You will walk out of there with more than $15 worth of food.... I guarantee it!  If you have a neighbor that would benefit from this program please let them know, give them a ride or if they are not able to come pick up a share for them. There are folks to help you get the items to the car. Remember to bring boxes, shopping bags if you can and we will see you on the 2nd Saturday of September!!

Are you a sheep lover? Maybe you just like all kinds of yummy yarns, or maybe you spin your own yarns and are looking for more roving. The 11th annual Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is coming up on September 7-9, 2012 over at Jefferson Fair Park in Jefferson, WI. There are all kinds of classes to expand your knowledge of raising sheep, or take a spinning class. It really will be a fun weekend with all kinds of great things to learn, see, and touch. For more information please go to their website www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com or to register for a class or talk to a live person  call 608-868-2505.

A couple last things to remind you of the Cakes at the Lakes "Mississippi Flyway- Raptors on the move" will be on September 8 at 8 am over at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona. More info can be checked out at www.hunthill.org Also there is a Beef Pasture Walk Sept. 8, 10 am- noon over at Guy McFarren's farm- N8788 Fire Lane Road, Springbrook. Give Otto over at the Ag Station a call if you have any questions- 715-635-3506

Ok that is what I have for you this time.