Spooner Advocate Column- October 10, 2013

Happy October to all of you! I can not say that I was happy to scrape the windows on my car this morning! LOL We sure have had a lot of rain lately which has been good for the outside, but it sure makes things alittle wet and soggy for the humans and the animals.Its actually nice to see how the lawn is greening up with the rain, makes me sad that it will all be white soon enough. Can you believe that Deadwood, South Dakota has already had 4 feet of snow? The Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild is having their annual Quilt Show at Webster High Schol Saturday October 12 and Sunday 13, 2013, doors open at 10:00 both days. There will be lots of quilt vendors, silent auction, raffles, food available for purchase. There will also be a “man cave” for husbands or wives to watch their favorite game and socialize. Art Market 63 at 42790 Hwy 63 just 1 mile south of Cable has new fall hours; 10-4 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday. Two guest artists are on Display for the month of October. They are Trego artist Marsha VanBuskirk who works with mixed media and Milly Oudhoff with her Spirit Dolls. Items on display are also for sale. There also three new coo-op artists on display. CHARAC is offering Children’s Art classes at Art Market 63 on Saturdays. Art Classes for 7th -9th grade are offered on the third Saturday of each month beginning Saturday October 19 at 10:00 am. Classes will be covering the different aspects of drawing, watercolor and collage. Preregistration is required by calling 715-413-0927 or stop by Art Market 63 during business hours. Classes for grades 1-3 is the first Saturday of each month beginning November 2 with beaded leather pouches. Grades 1-3 meet 1-2:30 pm and Grades 4-6 meet 10-12 noon. Again preregistration is required. Check out CHARAC’s website for more information www.CableHaywardArts.org. Do you like to read the Old Farmer's Almanac but may be short on money? Have you gone to www.almanac.com and checked out the website? They have different e-mails to sign-up for- example the recipe box. It really has alot of great information on the website. As my Science teacher says there is only one almanac worth itds weight and that is the Old Farmer's Almanac. Go see whay you have been missing! If you are a "fall" leaf watcher than maybe you would like to go checkout the website www.foliagenetwork.com. It is pretty interesting as I am checking out the different tabs- why do leaves changge,foliage reports for the Midwest, Northeast or southeast to name just a few. There are even webcams so you can check the trees in places where you might not get to...like the East coast! Go check it out and tell me what you think! For those people out there that are canning and maybe have questions..."Safe and Healthy: Preserving Food at Home is a new UW- Extension website that covers all canning questions as well as food recalls. Barb Ingham is the food scientist for the Extension and I have to say the lady knows her stuff! We went to a certification class that she taught and she is a wealth of information! To check out the website or sign-up for e-mail from them go visit www.fyi.uwex.edu/safepreserving Happy Birthday to all the October birthday people. I have to say I always wished I had an autumn birthday! I love autumn and all the yummy smells, apples, pumpkins, leaves turning. Oh all I can say is it a beautiful time of year!Half my family has a birthday this month, so have a wonderful birthday- My stepdad Bob-2nd, my Auntie Donna on the 8th,my sister Dena on the 9th,my friend and Boss- Amber Marlow on the 9th, my mother Pat on the 16th, my father and grandfather were both on the 20th,my cousin Michelle on the 31st. A wonderful birthday is sent to all my readers, we love you! Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there class schedule available. October 11-Farmer's Market in the IGA parking lot from 10-2, October 12-Penokee Hills Tour meet at LCOOCC at 9am, returning around 5pm. October 14- Youth in Agriculture, after school-7 pm, Cranberry Cookery at the LCO kitchen from 5-8pm, October 16- Creating/designing Posters using PowerPoint from 1-3pm in room 508, October 17- Ched Al "Meal in a Pumpkin" at the LCO kitchen from 5-8pm, October 19- Moccasin Making at the Reserve Elder Center from 10am-4pm (this class is limited to 15 people. Please call Amber or e-mail her if you plan to attend a class, we need to have enough food and supplies. Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 let her know that you will be setting up to sell your goods. You can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu. Start-up beef pasture walk, Oct 10 from 4-6pm. Kent Wabrowetz farm, Shell Lake. Information : Otto or Kevin 715-635-3506. New this year - Scarecrow Run --- October 11th-19th. Eight shops participating; Ashland, Bayfield, Hayward, Ironwood, Mercer, Minocqua, Solon Springs and Thimbles! Pick up your passport at any of the shops to begin the Scarecrow Run! We have something fun for you when you stop in at Thimbles,in Spooner.For more information www.thimblesquiltshop.com Things to put on your calendar ... "Putting the Garden to Bed" workshop. October 15 from 5-6pm at the Spooner Ag Research Station teaching and Display Garden, Spooner. Questions? Call Kevin 715-635-3506

Farmer's Market ..... TODAY! August 22, 2013

Good Morning from... Country Lane Market............. Fresh Michigan Peaches $20.00 per ½ Bushel Box.... the Michigan peaches came in wood crates with a $5.00 deposit.... if you have a box bring it if you can... Fresh Monroe and Flame Prince South Carolina Peaches $17.00 per Box Fresh Michigan Blueberries $25.00 per 10lb. Pears should be ready for next week delivery...... Thanks to everyone that preordered pears..... Big Fresh Kentucky Seedless Watermelon $4.75 each Fresh Wisconsin Cantaloupe $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00 Mums Mums Mums and More Mums Here Today 7.99 each or 3 for 22.00..... Today is Thursday and its Farmers Market Day! Thank You! Ezra & Connie Bender Country Lane Market & Pantry 715-637-5367

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook Column, August 15, 2013

Hello there friends- I have a BIG problem with a little name.....FOX! Can I just whine a minute? I LOVE the fox, they are beautiful, I smile everytime I see the babies in the spring. However, he is taking too many of my animals to make me a happy farmer.So I am going to ask folks here some questions, what is a decent gun to have on the farm for overall needs- I am assuming a .22. Is there one brand/make better than another? Also any suggestion on live traps? What do you use for baiting a fox? A live chicken- which than will be tramatized for life? I know I need both, but to tell you the truth this is not a good time financially to be buying anything!I know there are some hunter/ trappers out there with a wealth of info so please call/text/email me. Namekagon Congregational church would like to invite/remind the whole famly to come to Vacation Bible School! The adventure continues this weekend August 18th from 6:30-8:00pm Joe and the Giant Musky finishing up with How Much God Loves You, and will finish on August 25 from 6:30-8:00pm.We would like to welcome Pastor William Handy from Ashland to our little corner of the world. We appreciate your service! If you any questions please give Nancy a call at 715-635-8080. Remember this is set-up for the whole family to come and spend time together learning about God. The Sawyer County Fair starts on Thursday August 15th!! Are you excited? Are you going? We are big county fair supporters at our house, we just love to go check out all the animals, exhibits. Of course there is always the food that we have to eat- minnie donuts, funnel cakes are just two that we ALWAYS get! A big thank you to all the people that work so hard putting the fair on every year! You are appreciated! Good luck to all the kids and the older kids at heart that will be exhibiting their projects! Sawyer County Fair runs from August 15-18th. Fairgrounds office -715-934-2721 if you have questions. Also www.sawyercountyfair.com August is here! Happy Birthday to all the August birthday people. I have to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my daughter who will be 17 on the 15th. I can't believe it has been that long since she was a little baby! The time sure does fly. I hope everyone has a wonderful birthday and we love you! A great family event to go to...The Twilight Garden Tour at the Spooner Ag Station. Tuesday August 20 from 4 pm til dusk. There will be a silent Auction, Hayrides, Veggie tasting and Grilling, live music from Second Wind String Band. Questions- 715-635-3506 New local Cooperative Artist Gallery, Art Market 63 has opened at 42790 Hwy 63 South. It’s just 1 mile south of Cable on Highway 63 in the bright red building with plenty of parking. Hours are:Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm. Planned Events: August 25, 2013 is the closing of bidding and the reception for the Gallery on Main Street banners that are currently on display on street lamps in Cable, Wisconsin. Web: http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/gallery-on-main/ Stay tuned for further workshops, classes, demos, and Christmas in Cable. You don’t want to miss it! Any questions can be directed too: Phone: 715-413-0927 E-mail: CableHaywardArts@yahoo.com Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there class schedule available. August 19- Webinar on Drying Foods at home Room 507 from 12-1pm, August 20- Hands-On Pickles/sauerkraut from 5-8 pm at the college kitchen, August 22 Blackberry Jam from 5-8pm at the college kitchen, August 23 Farmer's Market from 10-2pm at the IGA Parking lot on K. August 26 Webinar Storing the Garden Produce in room 507 from 12-1 pm, August 27 Hands-on Canning Tomatoes from 5-8pm at the college kitchen, August 30 Farmer's Market from 10-2pm at the IGA Parking lot on K. Please call Amber or e-mail her if you plan to attend a class, we need to have enough food and supplies. New vendors are always welcome to start selling at the LCO Farmers Market, its held every Friday from 9-2 pm at the IGA store on Hwy K. Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 let her know that you will be setting up to sell your goods. You can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu. Things to put on your calendar ... *Springbrook Day at the VFW Post 10568 Canteen, August 31- they open at noon. There is a turkey shoot form 1:00-3:00pm, Pig roast with sweet corn from 3:00- 5:00pm- tickets for adults $8.00 pre-bought- $10 at the door, ages 6-12 $5.00 and Age 5- under ar FREE! Their is also a bounce house, pie contest by the Red Hat ladies and of course music from 5 pm until? *6th Annual Knitting and Crochet Extravaganza on Saturday, September 14, 2013,Frederic High School(please use main entrance) 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A fun-filled day of knitting and crochet! Displays, Demonstrations, Style Show, Catered Lunch,Door Prizes, Special Speakers, Yarn & Supplies to Purchase, Paraffin Hand Treatments Available Neck and Shoulder Massage Available.Bring a project to work on. REGISTRATION FEE A registration fee of $20 will include speakers, demonstrations, lunch and door prizes for the entire day. DUE AUGUST 31, 2013 LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Add $5 Late registrations will be considered based on available space. Any questions? Contact: Konnie at 715-653-2619 or Lisa at 715-653-2510 E-mail: knittingextravaganza@live.com Knitting Display: Bring a knitted or crocheted item to display for the day! Items will be tagged with the pattern name, yarn and needle size used, and the knitter's name *Soupstock V will be held- Sunday September 29 from 8:30-5 pm at the Anathoth Community Farm- east of Luck, WI. Local Food, Local Art, Local Music! Featured Speaker John Peck, Family Farm Defenders. Questions 715-790-9177 or www.NWRFN.ORG

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook/Trego Column- August 8,2013

Hello there friends- I can not believe that it is already August. Wow! It will be time to get back to school soon. Are we ready for that yet? I would have to say a BIG NO!! I would like to say a big Congratulations to my niece Felicia Davis who is having her graduation party this coming weekend!I still find it so hard to believe that she is old enough to be graduating! Where has the time gone? I am proud of you Sqeek! I know you will rock in whatever vocation you decide to go into! Remember we are here to help you out anyway we can! Namekagon Congregational church would like to invite the whole famly to come to Vacation Bible School! The adventure starts with Noah's Ark on August 11 from 6:30-8:00 pm, August 18th from 6:30-8:00pm Joe and the Giant Musky finishing up with How Much God Loves You on August 25 from 6:30-8:00pm.We would like to welcome Pastor William Handy from Ashland to our little corner of the world. We appreciate your service! If you any questions please give Nancy a call at 715-635-8080. Remember this is set-up for the whole family to come and spend time together learning about God. August is here! Happy Birthday to all the August birthday people. I have to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my daughter who will be 17 on the 15th. I can't believe it has been that long since she was a little baby! The time sure does fly. I hope everyone has a wonderful birthday and we love you! Pure Water Days Quilt Show is August 10 from 9:00 am-4:00pm and August 11 from 10:00am -4:00pm. Its held at the Chippewa Falls Senior Center 1000 E Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI. Admission 1 day for $3.00 or 2 day pass for $4.00. New local Cooperative Artist Gallery, Art Market 63 has opened at 42790 Hwy 63 South. It’s just 1 mile south of Cable on Highway 63 in the bright red building with plenty of parking. Hours are: Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm. Art Market 63 is cooperatively run by local artists who are members of the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC). The members display and staff the gallery on a rotating schedule. The cooperative provides CHARAC artists a place to show, sell and demonstrate their work. Media includes photography, watercolor, other media paintings, jewelry, handcrafted knives, leather goods, fiber art, vintage handcrafted handbags, wood carving, garden art, fused and stained glass, and more! Everything has been created by local Northwood’s artists! Planned Events: Second Annual CHARAC Art Crawl Friday through Sunday August 9, 10 and 11, 2013 Plan to visit individual local artist’s studios (40) from Springbrook, Stone Lake through Hayward and up to Cable and Drummond. Web: http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/art-crawl/ August 25, 2013 is the closing of bidding and the reception for the Gallery on Main Street banners that are currently on display on street lamps in Cable, Wisconsin. Web: http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/gallery-on-main/ Stay tuned for further workshops, classes, demos, and Christmas in Cable. You don’t want to miss it! Any questions can be directed too: Phone: 715-413-0927 E-mail: CableHaywardArts@yahoo.com Northwestern Wisconsin has artists that are hidden in the Woods! Art Market 63 and CHARAC allow the rest of the world to appreciate the creativity and talents of these local artists. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there class schedule available. August 8-GLIFWC Traditional Foods class held at the college 5-8 pm on August 9- Farmers Market at the IGA parking lot from 10-2 pm, August 14- HazMat for Maintenance & Electrical/HVAC in the College Auditorium 8-4:30 pm also a class on making Porky Roaches in the Cultural Center from 9-3pm, August 19- Webinar on Drying Foods at home Room 507 from 12-1pm, August 20- Hands-On Pickles/sauerkraut from 5-8 pm at the college kitchen, August 21-Solar Dehydrator Make & Take 9-3pm held at the farm.Please call Amber or e-mail her if you plan to attend a class, we need to have enough food and supplies. New vendors are always welcome to start selling at the LCO Farmers Market, its held every Friday from 9-2 pm at the IGA store on Hwy K. Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 let her know that you will be setting up to sell your goods. You can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu. Things to put on your calendar ... Sawyer County Fair is August 15-18th. Fairgrounds office -715934-2721 if you need a Exibitor's handbook or have questions. Also www.sawyercountyfair.com A great family event to go to...The Twilight Garden Tour at the Spooner Ag Station. Tuesday August 20 from 4 pm til dusk. There will be a silent Auction, Hayrides, Veggie tasting and Grilling, live music from Second Wind String Band. Questions- 715-635-3506 Springbrook Day at the VFW Post 10568 Canteen, August 31- they open at noon. There is a turkey shoot form 1:00-3:00pm, Pig roast with sweet corn from 3:00- 5:00pm- tickets for adults $8.00 pre-bought- $10 at the door, ages 6-12 $5.00 and Age 5- under ar FREE! Their is also a bounce house, pie contest by the Red Hat ladies and of course music from 5 pm until? Soupstock V will be held- Sunday September 29 from 8:30-5 pm at the Anathoth Community Farm- east of Luck, WI. Local Food, Local Art, Local Music! Featured Speaker John Peck, Family Farm Defenders. Questions 715-790-9177 or www.NWRFN.ORG Have a great week and keep on smiling!

Farm Fresh Now! From the Land Connection Foundation....

The Incredible, Edible Eggplant As a child, I often wondered what sort of monstrous creature would lay a huge, purple-black egg, for surely the eggplant was named after such an egg laid by such a creature. Imagine my relief, tinged with disappointment, when I eventually learned that the first eggplants, grown in China, were small, ivory, and egg-shaped, with a delicate pearly skin--just like an ordinary egg. Eggplant Far and Wide From China, the eggplant spread all over the world, gradually acquiring the deep, lustrous colors we are most familiar with today. Today, the eggplant has come full circle, with local farmers growing many of the long, narrow Asian varieties, which range in color from solid purple, lavender, or green to striated shades of purple and white. These eggplants have tender skins and slightly sweet flesh, and cook up quickly and easily on the grill or in a pan. Low-Calorie, High Nutritional Value Eggplant does have a sponge-like capacity to soak up oil, but that shouldn't keep you away from a vegetable that has only 25 calories per half cup serving, and is extremely mineral rich with healthy doses of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Eggplant is the main ingredient in many popular dishes around the world: caponata and eggplant parmigiana in Italy; ratatouille in France; baba ghanoush in the Middle East, and grilled with soy sauce or garlic in many Asian countries. So find some fresh, glossy-skinned eggplants from a local farmer, and give these recipes a try. Sauteed Asian Eggplant Ingredients 2 or 3 Asian eggplants (about a pound) 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Cut eggplant in half lengthwise, and then into 2 inch pieces. Heat the oil, and then fry the garlic and shrimp paste for about 2 minutes. Add the eggplant and soy sauce. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Can be added to pasta or rice as a meal, or eaten alone as a side. Seasonal Cook's Notes: You can counter the tendency eggplant has for soaking up oil by coating slices in a thin batter or crumb mixture before frying. Or start by sauteeing eggplant with a few tablespoons of oil, and then add water or broth, and braise until it's meltingly tender and delicious. Serves 4 as a side dish, or 2 as a main course. The Land Connection Foundation The best way to enjoy healthy, seasonal produce is to buy it from your local community farmer. To locate the farmers' market or CSA nearest you, visit www.localharvest.org. Farm Fresh Now! is a project of The Land Connection, an educational nonprofit that preserves farmland, trains new farmers, and connects people with great locally-grown foods. This series is made possible with generous support from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Art Crawl this coming weekend!

Art Market 63 Now Open for Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cable, Wisconsin – New local Cooperative Artist Gallery, Art Market 63 opened Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 42790 Hwy 63 South. It’s just 1 mile south of Cable on Highway 63 in the bright red building with plenty of parking.  Hours are: Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday  noon to 4 pm.

Art Market 63 is cooperatively run by local artists who are members of the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC).  The members display and staff the gallery on a rotating schedule.  The cooperative provides CHARAC artists a place to show, sell and demonstrate their work.  Media includes photography, watercolor, other media paintings,  jewelry, handcrafted knives, leather goods, fiber art, vintage handcrafted handbags, wood carving, garden art, fused and stained glass, and more!  Everything has been created by local Northwood’s artists!

Planned Events:   

Second Annual CHARAC Art Crawl Friday through Sunday August 9, 10 and 11, 2013  Plan to visit individual local artist’s studios (40) from Springbrook, Stone Lake through Hayward and up to Cable and Drummond. 

Web:  http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/art-crawl/

August 25, 2013 is the closing of bidding and  the reception for the Gallery on Main Street banners that are currently on display on street lamps in Cable, Wisconsin.

   Web:  http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/gallery-on-main/

Stay tuned for further workshops, classes, demos, and Christmas in Cable. You don’t want to miss it!

Northwestern Wisconsin has artists that are hidden in the Woods!  Art Market 63 and CHARAC allow the rest of the world to appreciate the creativity and talents of these local artists.

Contact Information:

Avis Ann Rosenlund

AAR Originals Designs in Glass

715-766-2222

AvisAnn@AAROriginals.com

Luck Community Education and Area Events

Luck Community Ed. Classes & Area Events Hello, Hope your summer days aren't speeding by too fast; it was difficult to turn the calendar to August... I'd rather flip it back to June again! Can you relate? I thought it would be wise to slowly ease you into thinking about our continuing education classes now, rather than dump a whole bunch on you this fall... and there are lots of GREAT classes, just you wait! We have a few in August that are really worth your time, and they're listed below with Class Titles in BLUE. The CPR/AED and First Aid classes benefit everyone... you could help save a life by being proactive and being prepared. Water Aerobics classes continue to be popular and effective... jump in and give one a try! And if you need another reason to get outside, enjoy nature, and great company, sign up for the Wild Mushroom 101 class. Forward this email on to your friends, family, and co-workers if there’s a class you think they’d enjoy, too! Contact Luck Community Ed. for more details about the classes listed below by phone or email. Refer to the column at right for pre-registration requirements. CPR / AED Certification Choose from the following dates: Monday, Aug. 5 ~ 8:30-11:00 am (still room for a few more!) Monday, Aug. 12 ~ 5:30-8:00 pm Monday, Aug. 19 ~ 5:30-8:00 pm Class fee: $30.00 (register for First Aid at the same time and save $15) Instr: Jeni Arjes This Heartsaver® course teaches skills with the American Heart Association's research-proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students' learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Adult / Child / Infant training in CPR, AED, and choking (FBAO) use Video-based course ensures consistency Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency Class size is limited to 6-8 participants Upon course completion, students receive an AHA Heartsaver® CPR/AED Course Completion Card that is valid for 2 years. First Aid Certification Choose from the following dates: Wednesday, Aug. 7 ~ 1:00-4:30 pm Wednesday, Aug. 21 ~ 5:30-9:00 pm Monday, Aug. 26 ~ 5:30-9:00 pm Class fee: $30.00 (register for CPR/AED at the same time and save $15) Instr: Jeni Arjes This Heartsaver® course is video-based and instructor-led which teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and other first aid emergencies. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Topics covered: First Aid basics Medical emergencies Injury emergencies Environmental emergencies Class size is limited to 6-8 participants Upon course completion, students receive an AHA Heartsaver® First Aid Course Completion Card that is valid for 2 years. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Wednesday, August 14 8:30 am-12:00 pm Class fee: $40.00 Instr: Jeni Arjes The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Classroom Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, relieve choking, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings in a safe, timely, and effective manner. This course includes: Key changes in basic life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Critical concepts of high-quality CPR The American Heart Association Chain of Survival 1-and 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant Differences between adult, child and infant rescue techniques Bag-mask techniques for adult, child and infant Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant Relief of choking for adult, child and infant CPR with an advanced airway (This is an introduction to the compression/ventilation rate and ratio for a patient who has an advanced airway in place. For more information on advanced airways, please refer to the Airway Management Course.) Upon course completion, students receive an AHA Heartsaver® BLS Course Completion Card that is valid for 2 years. Video-based course ensures consistency Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency Class size is limited to 6 participants Students need to purchase prior to class: 90-1038 BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual (includes Pocket Reference Card) Wild Mushrooms 101 Tuesday, Aug. 13, Thursday, Aug. 15 ~ 5:30-8:30 pm AND Saturday, Aug. 17 ~ 8:00 am-12:00 noon Instr: Tavis & Martha Lynch Class fee: $21.54 / Sr. fee*: $4.00 This class will give students an understanding of the mushrooms known as the safe six; morels, shaggy manes, hen of the woods, chicken mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and puffballs. Covered topics include biology, tree identification, ethics, safety, storage and preparation. The final class will give you the wonderful opportunity to learn the rules of wild foraging, and the ability to identify common poisonous mushrooms outdoors in beautiful Straight Lake Park as you discover where, and where not to, search for mushrooms. Your instructor is a 31-year veteran of wild mushroom foraging and is a certified expert by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and owns Martha’s Mushrooms. Water Aerobics ~ Try one class for only $5 now... call Luck CEd for details! Mon. & Wed., July 22-Aug. 28 ~ 8:30-9:30 am Tue. & Thu., July 23-Aug. 29 ~ 8:30-9:30 am AND 9:30-10:30 am Instr: Janet Erickson Fee: $53.50 / *Sr. fee: $28.75 Water aerobics gives you a great a cardio workout without the high impact of regular aerobics. Beginning each class with stretching, the resistance of the water gives a good all-over workout, while you strengthen your arms, legs, and abdominal muscles. If you're not able to comfortably exercise "on land", then give water aerobics a try! You'll notice the benefit of toning and core strengthening. Sessions are scheduled every six weeks; the session following begins in September. Luck Community Education Amy Aguado, director 715 . 472 . 2152 ext. 103 amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us www.lucksd.k12.wi.us Luck School District 810 S. 7th Street Luck, WI 54853 CLASS REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required at least 1 week prior to class; contact Luck CEd / Amy Aguado by phone or email listed above. Luck Community Ed. is now on Facebook. You can “friend” us AND let us know about community / school events we can help promote.J Seeking Community Ed. Instructors for FALL classes Do you have a skill or special knowledge of something that you enjoy sharing with others? Consider teaching (and getting paid up to $34/hr.!) through Comm. Ed.! You don’t have to have a degree; all you need is a genuine interest in your subject, and the desire to tell others. Contact Amy Aguado (phone/email above) to talk about the options. Area Events: Luck Community Club meeting Monday, Aug. 5 6:30 pm Luck Village Hall Full Moon Family Hike ~ Ice Age Trail Tuesday, Aug. 20 7:30 pm Luck School Harvest Garden Got an hour to weed and/or water? Your helping hands are appreciated to grow great veggies for our school's lunches and local food shelf. Please contact Luck CEd to help! Luck Ruby’s Pantry food distribution Tuesday, Aug. 20 11:30 am registration 12:00-1:00 pm distr. Home & Away Ministries Center @ 210 Park Ave. E Polk County Energy Fair Saturday, Aug. 17 10:00 am-5:00 pm Polk Co. Fairgrounds Luck School Open House Thursday pm, Aug. 29

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook/Trego Column- August 1, 2013

Hello there friend- August is here! Happy Birthday to all the August birthday people. I have to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my daughter who will be 17 on the 15th. I can't believe it has been that long since she was a little baby! The time sure does fly. I hope everyone has a wonderful birthday and we love you! The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show was this last weekend and I have to say that it was a great show. We had some rain but that did not keep people away. Thank you to all the people that came to see all the beautiful items that were proudly displayed.We appreciate you coming to support the show and the vendors. Congrats to all the raffle winners, silent auction winners and most of all to all the talented people that exhibited their wonderful items. Each of you is really talented and we are grateful that you share your talent with all of us. We would like to invite anyone interested in quilting to come to one of our meetings. The Piecemakers's meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 10:00 am in the conference room at the Sherman and Ruth Weiss Community Library. Any questions please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com. New local Cooperative Artist Gallery, Art Market 63 has opened at 42790 Hwy 63 South. It’s just 1 mile south of Cable on Highway 63 in the bright red building with plenty of parking. Hours are: Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm. Art Market 63 is cooperatively run by local artists who are members of the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC). The members display and staff the gallery on a rotating schedule. The cooperative provides CHARAC artists a place to show, sell and demonstrate their work. Media includes photography, watercolor, other media paintings, jewelry, handcrafted knives, leather goods, fiber art, vintage handcrafted handbags, wood carving, garden art, fused and stained glass, and more! Everything has been created by local Northwood’s artists! Planned Events: Second Annual CHARAC Art Crawl Friday through Sunday August 9, 10 and 11, 2013 Plan to visit individual local artist’s studios (40) from Springbrook, Stone Lake through Hayward and up to Cable and Drummond. Web: http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/art-crawl/ August 25, 2013 is the closing of bidding and the reception for the Gallery on Main Street banners that are currently on display on street lamps in Cable, Wisconsin. Web: http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/gallery-on-main/ Stay tuned for further workshops, classes, demos, and Christmas in Cable. You don’t want to miss it! Any questions can be directed too: Phone: 715-413-0927 E-mail: CableHaywardArts@yahoo.com Northwestern Wisconsin has artists that are hidden in the Woods! Art Market 63 and CHARAC allow the rest of the world to appreciate the creativity and talents of these local artists. New vendors are always welcome to start selling at the LCO Farmers Market, its held every Friday from 9-2 pm at the IGA store on Hwy K. Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 let her know that you will be setting up to sell your goods. You can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu. The Spooner Memorial Library has their Summer Reading Program up- sounds like they are off to a really good start with all the folks that they have signed up! They offer an Adult reading program, a Teen-Ager as well as a preschool-12 year old reading program. Mikhaila and I participated in the one last year and it was just a great reason to read a book.... like I need a reason! LOL Anyway the ladies at the library need you to sign-up you and your kids, there are great prizes to win as well! You can get ahold of them at www.spooner.wislib.org, on FaceBook at Spooner Memorial Library or 715-635-2792. The Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library have started their summer reading program. You can sign your Pre-K-4th graders up at the library. Its a great way to get kids to spend time reading! Reading can take you on an adventure as a cowboy, or be the first woman to fly a plane- it all can happen while reading a book! For more information please check out the website www.weisscommunitylibrary.com or give them a call at 715-634-2161. Go find a tree to sit under while reading a book.....let your imagination take you on a great adventure! Things to put on your calendar ... Pure Water Days Quilt Show is August 10 from 9:00 am-4:00pm and August 11 from 10:00am -4:00pm. Its held at the Chippewa Falls Senior Center 1000 E Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI. Admission 1 day for $3.00 or 2day pass for $4.00. Sawyer County Fair is August 15-18th. Fairgrounds office -715-934-2721 if you need a Exibitor's handbook or have questions. Also www.sawyercountyfair.com Springbrook Day at the VFW Post 10568 Canteen, August 31- they open at noon. There is a turkey shoot form 1:00-3:00pm, Pig roast with sweet corn from 3:00- 5:00pm- tickets for adults $8.00 pre-bought- $10 at the door, ages 6-12 $5.00 and Age 5- under ar FREE! Their is also a bounce house, pie contest by the Red Hat ladies and of course music from 5 pm until? Have a great week and keep on smiling!

Art Market 63 in Cable, WI.......Now open!

Art Market 63 Now Open for Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cable, Wisconsin – New local Cooperative Artist Gallery, Art Market 63 opened Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 42790 Hwy 63 South. It’s just 1 mile south of Cable on Highway 63 in the bright red building with plenty of parking.  Hours are: Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday  noon to 4 pm.

Art Market 63 is cooperatively run by local artists who are members of the Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC).  The members display and staff the gallery on a rotating schedule.  The cooperative provides CHARAC artists a place to show, sell and demonstrate their work.  Media includes photography, watercolor, other media paintings,  jewelry, handcrafted knives, leather goods, fiber art, vintage handcrafted handbags, wood carving, garden art, fused and stained glass, and more!  Everything has been created by local Northwood’s artists!

Planned Events:   

Second Annual CHARAC Art Crawl Friday through Sunday August 9, 10 and 11, 2013  Plan to visit individual local artist’s studios (40) from Springbrook, Stone Lake through Hayward and up to Cable and Drummond. 

Web:  http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/art-crawl/

August 25, 2013 is the closing of bidding and  the reception for the Gallery on Main Street banners that are currently on display on street lamps in Cable, Wisconsin.

   Web:  http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/gallery-on-main/

Stay tuned for further workshops, classes, demos, and Christmas in Cable. You don’t want to miss it!

Northwestern Wisconsin has artists that are hidden in the Woods!  Art Market 63 and CHARAC allow the rest of the world to appreciate the creativity and talents of these local artists.

Contact Information:

Avis Ann Rosenlund

AAR Originals Designs in Glass

715-766-2222

AvisAnn@AAROriginals.com

Spooner Advocate Column- July 25,2013

Hello there friend-Were you able to get out and enjoy the cooler weather? I was really happy when the cooler weather rolled in as we were at the LCO Pow-wow all weekend. I have to say it was quite a turnout and everyone had a great time! The Aztec dancers were very cool too see all dressed up and well... what a dance! So much energy! I would never make it through just one of their dances!

Happy Birthday to all those of you that have July birthdays. I hope you enjoy the sun and all the beauty that is around. Have a wonderful day and we love you!

 

VFW Post 10568 Canteen in Springbrook is having a community yard sale, silent auction, meat raffle and D.J. Keith all this coming weekend July 27- they open at noon.Questions 715-766-2128.

  

The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com.

 

Washburn County Fair is July 25-28th. Questions on the fair or entries 715-635-2169. Also www.washburncountyfair.com

 

LCO Community College has there class schedule up....July 25- Solar Cooker/ Dehydrator at the farm 5pm-8pm. July 26-Farmer's Market from 9-2pm at the IGA parking lot. July 27-Namekagon River Canoe/Fishing trip from 10 am- 4pm. July 31- Wild Rice Knockers from 5-8 pm.

New vendors are always welcome to start selling at the Farmers aMarket! All workshops are free and open to the community!  Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 to register for any of the classes, you can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu.

  

The Spooner Memorial Library has their Summer Reading Program up- sounds like they are off to a really good start with all the folks that they have signed up! They offer an Adult reading program, a Teen-Ager as well as a preschool-12 year old reading program. Mikhaila and I participated in the one last year and it was just a great reason to read a book.... like I need a reason! LOL Anyway the ladies at the library need you to sign-up you and your kids, there are great prizes to win as well! You can get ahold of them at www.spooner.wislib.org, on FaceBook at Spooner Memorial Library or 715-635-2792.

 

The Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library have started their summer reading program. You can sign your Pre-K-4th graders up at the library. Its a great way to get kids to spend time reading! Reading can take you on an adventure as a cowboy, or be the first woman to fly a plane- it all can happen while reading a book! For more information please check out the website www.weisscommunitylibrary.com or give them a call at 715-634-2161. Go find a tree to sit under while reading a book.....let your imagination take you on a great adventure!

 

  

Things to put on your calendar ...

    

 

Sawyer County Fair is August 15-18th. Fairgrounds office -715934-2721 if you need a Exibitor's handbook or have questions. Also www.sawyercountyfair.com

 

Springbrook Day at the VFW Post 10568 Canteen, August 31- they open at noon. There is a turkey shoot form 1:00-3:00pm, Pig roast with sweet corn from 3:00- 5:00pm- tickets for adults $8.00 pre-bought- $10 at the door, ages 6-12 $5.00 and Age 5- under ar FREE! Their is also a bounce house, pie contest by the Red Hat ladies and of course music from 5 pm until? 

Banners on Main street in Cable...... go check out before August 24th!

Gallery on Main Street

CHARAC is bringing Art to the Streets of Cable!

Twenty-four (24) talented local artists will be featured in a variety of colorful images to brighten up the village streets.  The banners will go up on the utility poles throughout the community the last week of May and will remain through August 24th.

To launch this event, CHARAC is hosting an Opening Reception on May 31 from 5-8 pm at Rivers Eatery in Cable.  There will be art, artists, sponsors, music, and a special menu available that night.  Do join us!

Then all of the original art will be displayed at Rondeau’s throughout the summer.  Just go left as you enter their store through the hardware/housewares section and take your opportunity to see the art that inspired the banners.

A special thanks to the Cable business community. With their generous support, CHARAC and its member artists have helped turn the whole town into a work of art.

The art will also be available, the original and the banner, for you to purchase by bidding online.  The auction will go “live” May 31, after the Opening Reception. http://www.cablehaywardarts.org/events/gallery-on-main/

“Bear With It” by Avis Rosenlund, from Springbrook, whose work was chosen as one of the 24 banners this year.

Avis Ann Rosenlund

dba AAR Originals

Avis Ann Rosenlund’s first step into the glass world was in the early 1970’s in San Diego, California learning lead and copper foil techniques of making glass panels.   While a teaching member of a Stained Glass club in Fort Worth for Lockheed Martin, she took a variety of fused glass classes at the Las Vegas Glass Expo.  AAR Originals started business in 2000 in Fort Worth, Texas as a way to showcase and sell unique fused glass jewelry that Avis created and later included bowls and plates, replica fused glass buildings, a signature layered cross called “Stav Kirke”, as well as other types of fused glass art pieces.   After her husband Russ’ retirement, they built a log home on a family tree farm that includes a full teaching studio area.  The studio is open by appointment or chance and offers  a variety of group or individual classes.   Avis also dabbles in hand formed clay fish and PMC;  while husband Russ helps with the glass work and adds his own woodworking pieces.

On the Bookshelf....The Icecutter's Daughter by Tracie Peterson July 14,2013

What is on the bookshelf here at the Lampert Home?

Well right now I am currently reading The Icecutter's Daughter by Tracie Peterson.

I have to say that I love to read a good book. In the past I have read Tracie Peterson's books and I can't ever remember being disappointed.

I was interested in reading this book as the main character Merrill is a strong woman, taking care of her brothers and father in 1895.

 The book draws you in as you are wondering what has happened to put Merrill in this position of taking care of her family. You wonder what she really wants out of her life, is she happy with what has happened. Does she want kids and a husband? Where would she find someone, would her family let her get married if she did find someone acceptable? I found that I can symphathize with her and her situation very easily.

The bonus for me is that it is set in Minnesota! Being I am from Minnesota I really like to read books that are based in my home area. Makes the book really come to life for me!

I really enjoyed this book, it was a book that you wanted to start and keep reading until it was done. I would recommend reading this book or buy one for a gift.

I did receive this book free of charge. All that Bethany House asked me to do was to post an honest book review to my blog. 



Spooner Advocate Column- June 27, 2013

Hello there neighbor- Well it is either raining or it is 85 in the shade. It is one of these summers I guess! I am still trying to get my own garden in and well it has been a struggle! I have gotten most of the tools and the plants to all the outreach sites that I am planting community gardens at- they are not all planted at this time. But they have the tools and if it stays nice and stops raining we should have them planted this week! Please say a prayer for me as I am doing alot of traveling and well there have been obstacles so just pray it all goes good.
 
Musky Fest was this weekend in Hayward and it sure looked like there was alot of people in town for the events. I sure hope all the visitors have fun while they are in our great state of WI. To all the new folks out there thanks for coming to WI, we hope you like your stay! Please have a safe vacation while you are here.
  

Happy Birthday to all those of you that have June birthdays. I hope you enjoy the sun and all the beautiful  flowers, the flowering trees. Have a beautiful day and we love you!  

 

I have to say a BIG thank you to all the people that helped put on the Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast at the Hayward fairgrounds! You all did a wonderful job! It was a bit rainy but hey none of us melted and we warmed up with a yummy breakfast. It is always fun to meet up with old friends-Teresa from Springbrook Organic Dairy, as always she had her wonderful products with for all of us to enjoy! It was fun to meet up with the Anderson family from Springbrook and eat breakfast with them. It always amazes Deb and I how much food Kaelon and Mikhaila can put away. They both have hollow legs and of course they are always on the go. Larry and the Drifters were very good to listen too- they were even doing requests! Overall it was a great time and thanks again to all the people that work so hard to get this put together every year!

 

The Spooner Memorial Library has their Summer Reading Program up- sounds like they are off to a really good start with all the folks that they have signed up! They offer an Adult reading program, a Teen-Ager as well as a preschool-12 year old reading program. Mikhaila and I participated in the one last year and it was just a great reason to read a book.... like I need a reason! LOL Anyway the ladies at the library need you to sign-up you and your kids, there are great prizes to win as well! You can get ahold of them at www.spooner.wislib.org, on FaceBook at Spooner Memorial Library or 715-635-2792.

 

The Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library have started their summer reading program. You can sign your Pre-K-4th graders up at the library. Its a great way to get kids to spend time reading! Reading can take you on an adventure as a cowboy, or be the first woman to fly a plane- it all can happen while reading a book! For more information please check out the website www.weisscommunitylibrary.com or give them a call at 715-634-2161. Go find a tree to sit under while reading a book.....let your imagination take you on a great adventure!

 

LCO Community College has there class schedule up.... June 27- Organic Weed Control at the LCO Farm from 5-7:30 pm, June 28- Farmer's Market at the LCO IGA parking lot from 9-2 pm, June 28- Birch Bark Basket Making-LCO Farm from 5-7:30 pm, June 29- Hoophouse Building Workshop at the LCO Farm from 9-5 pm. All workshops are free and open to the community!  Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 to register for any of the classes, you can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu.

 

We would like to invite anyone interested in participating in the Farmer's Market to give Amber a call 715-634-4790 to register. The Farmer's Market is open from 9-2 pm, every Friday at the LCO IGA parking lot on Highway K. There is no charge to sell your produce/ products. We sure would love to see some new people at the Farmer's Market!

 

 

Things to put on your calendar ...

 

Wisconsin Farm Tech Days July 9-11, 2013. Held at Breezy Hill Dairy, 147 16th Street, Dallas, WI. They will be open 9-5 pm daily, further information www.barronfarmtech.com .   

 

The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com.

 

Washburn County Fair is July 25-28th. Questions on the fair or entries 715-635-2169. Also www.washburncountyfair.com

 

Sawyer County Fair is August 15-18th. Fairgrounds office -715934-2721 if you need a Exibitor's handbook or have questions. Also www.sawyercountyfair.com

 

 I appreciate all of you reading the column. Have a great week and keep on smiling! Happy Gardening!

Spooner Advocate Column- June 20, 2013

Hello there neighbor- I hope all the dads out there had a wonderful day yesterday! We had nice weather so maybe some people were out fishing or working in the garden. Speaking of fishing, anybody out there have some extra fishing poles sitting around? I would really like to teach my daughter how to fish and actually learn again myself.... I haven't fished since my grandmother and I dug a can full of worms and had cane poles! Years have gone by, but I have some fond memories of that time. I thank you in advance for any fishing tips- I am feeling pretty clueless.....but I did get the book from the DNR so I will start reading that. Can't believe that it is almost the end of June! Where has the summer gone? I sure hope everyone is having fun while they are in our great state of WI. We welcome all of you out of towners back to the cabins. To all the new folks out there thanks for coming to WI, we hope you like your stay! Happy Birthday to all those of you that have June birthdays. I hope you enjoy the sun and all the beautiful flowers, the flowering trees. Have a beautiful day and we love you! I have had some interest from people wanting some perennials. I know most plants like to be split in the fall but maybe there are some extras out there from spring splitting. If anyone has some to share please let me know so I can hook you up with those looking for plants. Thank you! The Spooner Memorial Library has their Summer Reading Program up- sounds like they are off to a really good start with all the folks that they have signed up! They offer an Adult reading program, a Teen-Ager as well as a preschool-12 year old reading program. Mikhaila and I participated in the one last year and it was just a great reason to read a book.... like I need a reason! LOL Anyway the ladies at the library need you to sign-up you and your kids, there are great prizes to win as well! You can get ahold of them at www.spooner.wislib.org, on FaceBook at Spooner Memorial Library or 715-635-2792. The Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library have started their summer reading program. You can sign your Pre-K-4th graders up at the library. Its a great way to get kids to spend time reading! Reading can take you on an adventure as a cowboy, or be the first woman to fly a plane- it all can happen while reading a book! For more information please check out the website www.weisscommunitylibrary.com or give them a call at 715-634-2161. Go find a tree to sit under while reading a book.....let your imagination take you on a great adventure! LCO Community College has there class schedule up.... June 21- Farmer's Market at the LCO IGA parking Lot from 9-2 pm, June 26- Grill It! With Chef Al at the LCO Farm from 5-7 pm, June 27- Organic Weed Control at the LCO Farm from 5-7:30 pm, June 28- Farmer's Markett at the LCO IGA parking lot from 9-2 pm, June 28- Birch Bark Basket Making-LCO Farm from 5-7:30 pm, June 29- Hoophouse Building Workshop at the LCO Farm from 9-5 pm. All workshops are free and open to the community! Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 to register for any of the classes, you can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu. We would like to invite anyone interested in participating in the Farmer's Market to give Amber a call 715-634-4790 to register. The Farmer's Market is open from 9-2 pm, every Friday at the LCO IGA parking lot on Highway K. There is no charge to sell your produce/ products. We sure would love to see some new people at the Farmer's Market! Things to put on your calendar ... Wisconsin Farm Tech Days July 9-11, 2013. Held at Breezy Hill Dairy, 147 16th Street, Dallas, WI. They will be open 9-5 pm daily, further information www.barronfarmtech.com . The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com. Send me a text twogirlsandagarden@hotmail.com, or send me your info at P.O. Box 172, Stone Lake, WI 54876-0172 and let me know what is going on out there. I appreciate all of you reading the column. Have a great week and keep on smiling! Happy Gardening!

Spooner Advocate Column- June 13, 2013

Hello there neighbor- What great weather we had on Saturday! It was really a nice trip up to Ashland as Mikhaila had to take her ACT test at Northland College. It was fun just to go up and see the lovely town of Ashland. I got a bunch of homework done at the library while she was taking her test. Afterwards we walked around the Northland College Campus and just relaxed as it has been a very busy couple of weeks. I would like to congratulate all the Seniors that are now done with high school and moving on to college, or careers. Whatever you have planned for your future I wish the very best for you! All the other young people that are out of school please have a safe and fun summer. Enjoy spending time with family and friends. We all know summer goes by really fast, so enjoy! Happy Birthday to all those of you that have June birthdays. I hope you enjoy the sun and all the beautiful flowers, the flowering trees. Have a beautiful day and we love you! If there are people out there that have extra plants that they started and would like to share with others. Or would like to grow some plants for a garden please contact me. I will have some extra plants and if I don't, I know others that do have seeds or plants. Please share your extras with others and lets see what we all can grow! Mary Ann if you are resing this you are on my list to call- I apologize as I have been in the Bayfield and Ashland area working. I do appreciate you calling me and look forward to talking to you. Lac Courte Oreilles College Farm wants to let everyone know that they have FREE community garden plots still available at the farm. They are also still taking CSA memberships for this summer. The cost, $200 gets you 5/8 of a bushel of produce from the farm. This cost will guarantee you 12 weeks of fresh, local produce! The College farm also offers tilling for elders. Any questions can be direct to Todd Brier at tbrier@lco.edu or call him on Amber Marlow's line 715-634-4790 x156. The Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library have started their summer reading program. You can sign your Pre-K-4th graders up at the library. Its a great way to get kids to spend time reading! Reading can take you on an adventure as a cowboy, or be the first woman to fly a plane- it all can happen while reading a book! For more information please check out the website www.weisscommunitylibrary.com or give them a call at 715-634-2161. Go find a tree to sit under while reading a book.....let your imagination take you on a great adventure! LCO Community College has there class schedule up.... June 12- Chef Al at Elder Nutrition Site in Reserve at 11 am, June 13- Birch Bark Gathering from 4:30- 7:30 at the farm, June 14- Farmer's Market at the LCO IGA parking Lot from 9-2 pm. Please call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 to register for any of the classes, you can also reach her at marlowa@lco.edu. We would like to invite anyone interested in participating in the Farmer's Market to give Amber a call 715-634-4790 to register. The Farmer's Market is open from 9-2 pm, every Friday at the LCO IGA parking lot on Highway K. There is no charge to sell your produce/ products. We sure would love to see some new people at the Farmer's Market! Things to put on your calendar ... Wisconsin Farm Tech Days July 9-11, 2013. Held at Breezy Hill Dairy, 147 16th Street, Dallas, WI. They will be open 9-5 pm daily, further information www.barronfarmtech.com . The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com. I appreciate all of you reading the column. Happy Gardening!

Spooner Advocate Column- May 16, 2013

Hello there neighbor- I know there are people out there that must have some activities going on at their church. There must be some youth out there with things going on as I am sure people are starting to get projects done and started for the fair. Please let me know as this is your column folks. I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! Mikhaila gave me a nice card, a plant and a movie. It was nice to have the weekend off and I was able to go out and meet up with some friends and eat some awesome food! It was a great weekend. Lac Courte Oreilles Community College has t-shirts left over from the Sustainability Fair. If anyone is still interested in a t-shirt we are still selling them for $10. You can cantact Amber at 715-634-4790 x156 or marlowa@lco.edu Happy Birthday to all the May birthdays out there. I hope you are finally able to enjoy the sun and hopefully the flowers that should be popping up all over. Have a beautiful day and we love you! LCO Community College also has their calendar out for May classes. May 16- Beading Circle (student Center) 5-8 pm . May 17th- Spearing at LCO Community College parking Lot- 7pm-11pm. May 19th- Porcupine Hair Roaches 10-3 pm. May 22nd Recreational uses of GPS/ Geocaching at the College Farm 5-8 pm and dinner. If you are interested in these classes please call and register with Amber 715-634-4790 x156 or marlowa@lco.edu Lac Courte Oreilles College Farm wants to let everyone know that they have FREE community garden plots still available at the farm. They are also still taking CSA memberships for this summer. The cost, $200 gets you 5/8 of a bushel of produce from the farm. This cost will guarantee you 12 weeks of fresh, local produce! The College farm also offers tilling for elders. Any questions can be direct to Todd Brier at tbrier@lco.edu or call him on Amber Marlow's line 715-634-4790 x156. Things to put on your calendar ... Minnesota Quilters 35th annual Quilt Show and Conference. This year it is in Duluth, Minn., on June 13-15. Classes begin June 12. You can get more information off their website, www.mnquilt.org/mq2013. Good luck to all those quilters who put their beautiful creations in quilt shows, I hope you win some ribbons! I know I am always inspired by each creation that I see when I go to the shows. We really have some talented people out there. Wisconsin Farm Tech Days July 9-11, 2013. Held at Breezy Hill Dairy, 147 16th Street, Dallas, WI. They will be open 9-5 pm daily, further information www.barronfarmtech.com . The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com. I appreciate all of you reading the column. Have a fantastic week!

Spooner Advocate Column- May 9, 2013

Hello there neighbor- Are we all happy to see that the warmer weather has melted most of the snow that was dumped on us last Thursday? Wow is all that I can say! The poor Robins were not happy at all- seemed like they gave me dirty looks when I saw them. I suppose its hard to find worms when 14 or more inches of snowed are dumped on the ground. Everyone seems to be singing a happier toon now that the sun is out and most of the snow is gone. A big Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there. I hear it should be a good weekend as far as weather so safe travels to all. Remember to thank all your Aunts and other female family members as I am sure somewhere along the way they have "mothered" you in some way. Remember it takes a village to raise a child! The Shephard's Harvest is happening this weekend! May 11-12, 2013 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Lake Elmo, MN. They are open Sat 9-5 pm and Sun 10-4 pm, admission is FREE! More information or to sign-up for classes held on May 10 please go to their website- www.shephardsharvestfestival.org Lac Courte Oreilles Community College has t-shirts left over from the Sustainability Fair. If anyone is still interested in a t-shirt we are still selling them for $10. You can cantact Amber at 715-634-4790 x156 or marlowa@lco.edu Happy Birthday to all the May birthdays out there. I hope you are finally able to enjoy the sun and hopefully the flowers that should be popping up all over. Have a beautiful day and we love you! LCO Community College also has their calendar out for May classes. May 11- Bustlemaking (at the LCO High School), 9-4 pm. May 14-Beginning Gardening 5-7:30 (at the College Farm). May 15- Environmental Film 5-7 pm Gail Francis Talk about her journey of Pacific Crest Trail (dinner served). May 16- Beading Circle (student Center) 5-8 pm . If you are interested in these classes please call and register with Amber 715-634-4790 x156 or marlowa@lco.edu There are some great things that are going on through the Cable natural Museum. Any questions should be directed to the museum at 715-798-3890. Wildflower Hike to Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome, Saturday May 11th. Sounds like the museum's naturalist Emily Stone will be taking you on a hike to check out the spring plants. Leave the museum at 10 am, bring water and snacks and be prepared to walk 5 miles on uneven, uphill terrain. Birding in the National Forest, Thursday May 16th. Hike trails and visit sited within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in search of birds. You will be hiking through a northern hardwood forest, and skirt the edge of a bog and wetland. Meet at the museum at 6:30 am and return by 10:30 am. Space is limited so please call and register by May 15th. Cost is $8/member and $13/non-member. No charge if you are a registered Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival participant. Lac Courte Oreilles College Farm wants to let everyone know that they have FREE community garden plots still available at the farm. They are also still taking CSA memberships for this summer. The cost, $200 gets you 5/8 of a bushel of produce from the farm. This cost will guarantee you 12 weeks of fresh, local produce! The College farm also offers tilling for elders. Any questions can be direct to Todd Brier at tbrier@lco.edu or call him on Amber Marlow's line 715-634-4790 x156. Things to put on your calendar ... Minnesota Quilters 35th annual Quilt Show and Conference. This year it is in Duluth, Minn., on June 13-15. Classes begin June 12. You can get more information off their website, www.mnquilt.org/mq2013. Good luck to all those quilters who put their beautiful creations in quilt shows, I hope you win some ribbons! I know I am always inspired by each creation that I see when I go to the shows. We really have some talented people out there. Wisconsin Farm Tech Days July 9-11, 2013. Held at Breezy Hill Dairy, 147 16th Street, Dallas, WI. They will be open 9-5 pm daily, further information www.barronfarmtech.com . The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com. I just wanted to ask all those in the area to let me know what is going on. There must be something going on at the churches, quilting groups, 4-H or something. I appreciate all of you reading the column. Go for a walk and see all the new things coming to life after their long winter sleep, do you have any new wildlife babies in your neighborhood? Doesn't it just make you smile and feel happy to be alive?