Spooner Advocate, Springbrook/Trego Column. August 6, 2015

Good morning. Wow! Those storms that went through the area sure left a lot of rain and hail. I hope people did not have to much damage to their properties. We just got rain here at the farm but it sure was a lot! I just want to remind people to pay attention to the weather. We want you to be safe out there on the lakes. Lets make sure this is a safe vacation season!

Does anyone out there have any old skirts that they no longer need? Or any fabric to make skirts? We are holding a class at the 1st Medicines Conference and are in need of fabric, elastic, or skirts that are no longer wanted. Any sizes would be welcome. Thank you in advance.

August 14,15,16, 2015- WACIPI Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Pow wow.$5 admission for the whole weekend. 10 years and under are free to attend. Admission does include the meal on Saturday. More information  can be found at www.smscwacipi.org

This is coming up fast! If you are attending please make sure to send in your registration. Registration forms can be found on the website. August 19-21, 2015- Return To First Medicines 2nd Annual Gathering. A Gathering for adults and children to learn about Sacred Medicines Growing Traditional Foods and how to care for our environment. This event will will be held at Fortune Bay Resort and Casino. www.indigenouspeoplestf.org

A happy birthday goes out to all the folks with August birthdays! A BIG happy birthday to my daughter Mikhaila who is turning 19! I am so proud of you my lovely daughter! You make being a mom an awesome adventure! I pray the coming year goes well for you at UMD and that you have lots of fun! Happy birthday to my cousin Jason, my girlfriend Marilyn who shares her birthday with my daughter, Roma who just keeps getting younger. Happy Birthday to Mary over at Wembendangig- may this coming year be blessed beyond belief! If you are having a birthday this month remember you are special!

Have a wonderful birthday! We love you!

Over at Wembendangig- The Community Sewing Center, Mary does alterations, patches etc. If you are looking for a class to learn how to sew something let Mary know so she can get it on the calendar. Contact the shop at 715-699-1379.

Put it on your calendar:

  

September 11-13, 2015- Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival,  Jefferson Fair Park, Jefferson, WI. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

September 19, 2015 Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza- 9-3 pm at Frederic High School. This years speakers are Sue Dodd, Elaine Owens and Carmella Crandell! This is always a great event to go to and I always learn a whole lot. It really is the best event for $20! Questions?  contact Konnie at 715-653-2619 or  www.knittingandcrochetextravaganza.com

October 26-29, 2015 Food Sovereignty Summit in Green Bay, WI. Native Communities learning from one another to promote health, wellness and food sovereignty. Classes in Applied Agriculture, Community Outreach, Products to Market. More information can be found on their website atwww.firstnations.org/summit

I know that there HAS to be some events going on out there! Please let me know!

Please remember that I would like any information from all of you of what is going on! This is your column ! Any garage sales, church functions, raffles etc? Let me know- thank you!

Have a friend or family member that would be interested in the column? Maybe they live out of town? They can access the column on my blog on Thursdays, at www.twogirlsandagarden.blogspot.com .

 

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook/ Trego Column- July 9, 2015

Good morning! I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Seems like there were a lot of people around the area. Have to say I had a quiet weekend at home, although there sure were alot of fireworks  going off in the neighborhood! 

 

July 17-19, 2015- 35th Annual Conference and Campout. Where? Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa! If you have not attended this you are missing out!!! Hope to see some of you there!

If you have ever been to the Potter's Shed in Shell Lake you know how fun it can be!  They are a cafe/ coffee shop. Its a great place to take the kids where you can paint in the Creative Area. Occasionally they also have live music! Go check them out at www.thepottersshed.com or call at 715-468-4122

A happy birthday goes out to all the folks with July birthdays! If you are having a birthday this month remember you are special! There is no one quite like you! Happy Birthday to my lovely niece Felicia who turns 20, have a wonderful day! Happy Birthday to Jason on the 10tt, have a great day! Happy Birthday goes to Hailey Olson, 19 already! Can't believe it, where did the time go?

 Have a wonderful birthday! We love you!

 

July 24-25, 2015- Hayward Piecemakers Quilt Show. New location is at the Hayward Wesleyan Church in Hayward. More information- haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com or call Michelle at 715-661-3575

 Thimbles Quilt Shop 237 Walnut Street, Spooner. Shop number 715-635-6040. Thimbles is having their 10th anniversary on Friday July 10 all day. They are open M-F 10-5 and Sat 10-4. Classes and more information can be found at www.thimblesquiltshop.com

The Spooner Rodeo is right around the corner. July 9- 11. Held at the Spooner Fairgrounds. Thursday July 9th is Coca- Cola Family night! The rodeo is held rain or shine! To get tickets call 800-367-3306 or go check out the website www.spoonerrodeo.com

Have you heard about Hoofbeat Ridge Ranch in Springbrook? They are open 7 days a week for trail rides. They have some great looking horses over there and would love to take you on a guided tour of the area.They are located between Spooner ad Stone Lake on Hwy A, Stop in at W1650 County Hwy A- or give them a call at 715-939-0205.

Northwind Book and Fiber- 205 Walnut Street in Spooner are hosting some kids craft classes on Thursdays at 2:30 pm, June 25- July 30. Also Yarnapalooza 2 is coming on Sat July 18th! More information at www.northwindbook.com or give them a call at 715-635-6811.

Put it on your calendar:

  

August 19-21, 2015- Return To First Medicines 2nd Annual Gathering. A Gathering for adults and children to learn about Sacred Medicines Growing Traditional Foods and how to care for our environment. This event will will be held at Fortune Bay Resort and Casino. www.indigenouspeoplestf.org

September 11-13, 2015- Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival,  Jefferson Fair Park, Jefferson, WI. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

September 19, 2015 Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza- 9-3 pm at Frederic High School. This years speakers are Sue Dodd, Elaine Owens and Carmella Crandell! This is always a great event to go to and I always learn a whole lot. It really is the best event for $20! Questions?  contact Konnie at 715-653-2619 or  www.knittingandcrochetextravaganza.com

I know that there HAS to be some events going on out there! Please let me know!

Please remember that I would like any information from all of you of what is going on! This is your column ! Any garage sales, church functions, raffles etc? Let me know- thank you!

Have a friend or family member that would be interested in the column? Maybe they live out of town? They can access the column on my blog on Thursdays, at www.twogirlsandagarden.blogspot.com .

 

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook/Trego Column- August 7, 2014

Good day friends- Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.I have to say I was really lazy all weekend long and did not get too much done around here! Oh well! Dishes and laundry will never be completely done! LOL I am hoping we get some rain today. There was a light sprinkle yesterday, I really thought we were going to get nailed as fast as it came up! The chickens are getting bigger, soon some will lay eggs.... I am eggcited!

The Sawyer County Fair is right around the corner, August 14-17th!!  We always go and have a wonderful time!They need some volunteers to make the  fair go along a little more smoothly. If you can help volunteer please call Kelly Froemel at 715-699-6015. Mikhaila  and I have had fun volunteering at the fair in the past, matter of fact I better get on the phone and call Kelly! More information can be found at www.sawyercountyfair.org

Deb over at the Thimbles Quilt Shop wants folks to know that there is still some openings in her quilting class called "Deck the Halls", which starts soon. If you would like to sign up/ questions please give her a call. If you're wanting to make a new ironing board cover, August 7th is the date!  Thimbles Quilt Shop at 237 Walnut St., Spooner, 715-635-6040.

Happy Birthday to all the August birthdays out there!  Happy birthday to my darling daughter Mikhaila who turns 18 on the 15th! I can't believe it has been 18 years that I have had the privilege to be your mother!  I am so proud of the wonderful young lady you have become. Happy Birthday to the President of the United States! Happy birthday to Roma Eder, hope your birthday is great! Have a wonderful birthday readers and I hope it is happy and that you do something fun!  Remember we love you! Hugs!

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has its calendar out for August classes. If you want an e-mail copy let us know your e-mail!  If you would like to  register for a class, or have an idea please call Amber at 715-634-4790 X156, or on email at marlowa@lco.edu. Farmers Market is held EVERY FRIDAY, from 9-1pm at the Country Market (the old IGA) parking lot!!  Aug. 8th- Farmer's Market 9am- 1pm at the Country Store parking lot, Aug 9th- Photography class at Copper Falls from 9-3pm, Aug 11th- Canning Pickles and Sauerkraut in the College kitchen from 5-8 pm. Aug 12th Photography Session Transfer and Saving, LCCOOCC room 310 from 5-8 pm, Aug 13th 3rd annual LCO Family Day at the Farm from 4:30- 7:30 pm. Aug. 14-17 Visit us at our booth at the Sawyer County Fair! Aug 16th Amnicon Falls and Wisc. Point Plants and Geology from 10-5 pm.

If you would like to suggest a class  be held at the College please give us a call or drop us an e-mail. We would love to hear from you!

September 4-6, 2014 Quilt Expo with Nancy Zieman in Madison, WI.  Vendors, exhibits, presenters, quilt contests and more! Go to www.wiquiltexpo.com for more information.

September 5-7, 2014 Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. More information can be found at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. I really want to go this year as I have sheep and want to get to be a better shepherdess, hmmm need to go browse the catalog. Anyone else going out there beside Carmella and Toby?

Put on your calendar!

September 13, 2014- 7th Annual Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza! Frederic High School, from 9-3 pm! It really is the best $20 you can spend on yourself! Any questions call Konnie at 715-653-2619 or email the ladies at knittingextravaganza@live.com or you can go to their website as well www.knittingandcrochetextravaganza.com. I look forward to seeing some of you there!

 September 26 - October 4th, 2014.  Falling Leaves Shop Hop. More information can be found on Facebook at 7th Annual Falling Leaves Shop Hop or contact Thimbles, Busy Bobbin or one of the other participating shops!

Please remember that I would like any information from all of you of what is going on! This is your column ! Any garage sales, church functions, raffles etc? Let me know- thank you!

Have a friend or family member that would be interested in the column? Maybe they live out of town? They can access the column on my blog on Thursdays, at www.twogirlsandagarden.blogspot.com .

 

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook/ Trego Column, July 31, 2014

Good day friends-What a Monday! I guess I should not really complain but man I am so tired of car problems! So my car is broke down in Gordon at the wonderful yarn store there! Last week I had a flat tire on the van! I look forward to the day that I have a car that is newer and not always needing attention! Ughhh until I do I guess I will deal with what I have! 

First I want to send a big sorry to Charlotte Thompson! I just got the flyer you sent me about the talent contest. I sure hope you had a good turn out. Please send me information in the future. 

Speaking of gardens! Mikhaila and I went to the Spooner Garden Club last week and met some wonderful people! Thanks to Clint for a great garden tour, such a beautiful garden! Also a big thank you to Nancy Neuman who showed us her lovely gardens there in Spooner! Wow! She has gorgeous plants and just wonderful gardens! Thank you so much to the garden club for the warm welcome! We look forward to coming to another of your events!

Remember to go to the Sawyer County Fair, August 14-17th!!  We always go and have a wonderful time!They need some volunteers to make the  fair go along a little more smoothly. If you can help volunteer please call Kelly Froemel at 715-699-6015. Mikhaila  and I have had fun volunteering at the fair in the past, matter of fact I better get on the phone and call Kelly! More information can be found at www.sawyercountyfair.org

Happy Birthday to all the August birthdays out there!  Happy birthday to my darling daughter Mikhaila who turns 18 on the 15th! I can't believe it has been 18 years that I have had the privilege to be your mother!  I am so proud of the wonderful young lady you have become. Happy birthday to Roma Eder, hope your birthday is great! Have a wonderful birthday readers and I hope it is happy and that you do something fun!  Remember we love you! Hugs!

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is working on the calendar for August classes. If you want an e-mail copy let us know your e-mail!  If you would like to  register for a class, or have an idea please call Amber at 715-634-4790 X156, or on email at marlowa@lco.edu. Farmers Market is held EVERY FRIDAY, from 9-1pm at the IGA parking lot!!  

If you would like to suggest a class  be held at the College please give us a call or drop us an e-mail. We would love to hear from you!

Put on your calendar!

September 4-6, 2014 Quilt Expo with Nancy Zieman in Madison, WI.  Vendors, exhibits, presenters, quilt contests and more! Go to www.wiquiltexpo.com for more information.

September 5-7, 2014 Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. More information can be found at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. I really want to go this year as I have sheep and want to get to be a better shepherdess, hmmm need to go browse the catalog. Anyone else going out there beside Carmella and Toby?/

September 13, 2014- 7th Annual Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza! Frederic High School, from 9-3 pm! It really is the best $20 you can spend on yourself! Any questions call Konnie at 715-653-2619 or email the ladies at knittingextravaganza@live.com or you can go to their website as well www.knittingandcrochetextravaganza.com. I look forward to seeing some of you there!

Please remember that I would like any information from all of you of what is going on! This is your column ! Any garage sales, church functions, raffles etc? Let me know- thank you!

Have a friend or family member that would be interested in the column? Maybe they live out of town? They can access the column on my blog on Thursdays, at www.twogirlsandagarden.blogspot.com .

 

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook Column- July 10, 2014

Good day friends-The sun is out and there is a breeze. This is good being we are suppose to heat up and well I am not looking forward to that! The weather sure has been up and down so I am hoping everyone has survived the storms without getting to many trees down! The winds sure have been crazy! Hope the gardens are growing good.

Mikhaila's graduation party went well. We had it over in Minnesota so that the family would not have to come all the way over here. We both enjoyed visiting with our guests and just visiting! Mikhaila loved all the cards and gifts she has been receiving! Thank you all for taking the time to some to the party, visiting, or sending a card! We appreciate it!

So here is a question for all of you... who reads the Farmer's Almanac? Which one do you read? I usually go with the 

Old Farmer's Almanac from Robert B. Thomas, started in 1792. It seems like alot of people read and prefer this one. Any input on this? Why do people like this one better? Is it more accurate? I recently purchased the Harris Farmer's Almanac first published in 1692. I got it for the articles in it, also they did not have  the Old Farmer's Almanac. In the Harris almanac they had a great story about a dog that had been adopted from an animal rescue (he was recycled by getting a  new family) and then he has learned to pick up bottles and plastic to be recycled. It was a great story which always touches my heart as most of our animals are ones that have come to live with us after having other owners. Anyway if you want to go check out more on the dog in the article go to www. maxapooch.com.

Thank you for the call from the folks in Earl that may have seen our cat! I will be coming through there to see if I can find her. Cats are so elusive, they do not feel the need to check in and they have their own agenda!  If anyone could catch her that would be wonderful! LOL Any info, please give us a ring.

Can you believe it is July!!!! Where has the time gone?? If you are born this month I hope you enjoy having a birthday that is warm, sunny and where there are alot of flowers and plants growing! The rains have helped green things up that is for sure! Have a wonderful birthday and I hope it is happy and that you do something fun! My niece Felicia has a birthday this month, my friend Hailey Olson has a birthday as well- I hope each of you young ladies has a beautiful day! 

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College's calendar for July classes. If you want an e-mail copy let us know your e-mail! July 11th- Farmer's Market from 9-1pm at the IGA Parking Lot. July 12- Pipestone Creek Plants and Geology  from 10-3 meet at LCOOCC,July 16- Trellis Making, hands-on at the College Farm from 5-8 pm,  Honor the Earth Powwow 18-20- come visit LCOOCC at the powwow! July 22- Beginning Sewing for future regalia/ star quilt classes, room 508 from 5-8pm, July 23- Cooking class in the college kitchen from 5-8 pm, July 24- Ricing sticks- make and take at the college farm from 5-8pm, July 25- Make a dreamcatcher  or birch bark Basket at the college farm from 5-8pm,  July 26th Naturalists tour of the Flambeau River's Slough in Gundy from 9-4pm,  July 30- Gardening hands-on at the community farm from 5-8pm. If you would like to  register for a class, or have an idea please call Amber at 715-634-4790 X156, or on email at marlowa@lco.edu. Farmers Market is held EVERY FRIDAY, from 9-1pm at the IGA parking lot!!  

If you would like to suggest a class  be held at the College please give us a call or drop us an e-mail. We would love to hear from you!

Put on your calendar!

September 4-6, 2014 Quilt Expo with Nancy Zieman in Madison, WI.  Vendors, exhibits, presenters, quilt contests and more! Go to www.wiquiltexpo.com for more information.

September 13,2014- 7th Annual Knitting and Crocheting Extravaganza! Frederic High School, from 9-3 pm! It really is the best $20 you can spend on yourself! Any questions call Konnie at 715-653-2619 or email the ladies at knittingextravaganza@live.com or you can go to their website as well www.knittingandcrochetextravaganza.com. I look forward to seeing some of you there!

Please remember that I would like any information from all of you of what is going on! This is your column ! Any garage sales, church functions, raffles etc? Let me know- thank you!

Have a friend or family member that would be interested in the column? Maybe they live out of town? They can access the column on my blog on Thursdays, at www.twogirlsandagarden.blogspot.com .

 

If you would like me to put something in the column please send me your info to P.O. Box 172, Stone Lake, WI 54876-0172.  Keep your cool even when it is hot!