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.

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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 Column, June 11, 2015

Hello there neighbors! Sorry I have't been on top getting the column written. Graduation, the holidays and well just life have gotten in the way of deadlines! I hope that this finds everyone enjoying the sun...when its out. Those rains that came through this last weekend were crazy! I was stuck sitting in the van at Walmart while it poured. Sure hope everyone keeps good tabs on what is going on with the weather. Please be safe out there as this is the time when alot of people are out on one of the many bodies of water in our lovely area.

This weekend! June 13, 2015 Tri- County Dairy Breakfast, starts at 6:30- 10:30. Held in Spooner at the Fairgrounds, Hwy 63 to Beaver Brook Avenue. Adults $6.00, children 6-12 $4, under 5 free. Hayrides, face paining, live music and door prizes! This is a great event every year so come on out and enjoy an awesome breakfast!

Graduation day was awesome! Many people came out to see us all graduate. A big thanks goes out to Karen and Leif Nestingen and my beautiful daughter Mikhaila for coming out to see my get my Associates in Native American Studies! I was honored that you were there. Thank you to all the folks at LCO College for all their hard work getting ready for the graduation. Thank you Elders for making the food- it was a wonderful meal! 

Congrats to all the people graduating in the area! This is that time of the year when all the high school students are taking that BIG step. I would like to say Happy Graduation to all those that are graduating with me at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College this week! We rock! I am so proud of each of you as I know it has been a huge battle to get there. Best wishes to all of the graduates as they go forth with their plans.

There are a couple new businesses in the area worth mentioning. Wembendangig (Those who are hopeful) Community Sewing Center has opened! Mary is stocking her shop with fabric, beads, jingles, bells, quilts, handmade items. If you would like to take a quilting class or need help making something Mary is the person to talk too! The shop is located at 14362W County Road K, the shop number is 715-699-1379 and the email wembendangig@yahoo.com If you bring in a pow wow button you can get 10% off your purchase, also tax free with a Tribal ID. Right down the street from this awesome shop is Cloud 9 Coffeehouse- 14392 W County Road K. I have to say I have really enjoyed the panini's that Sandy and Eva have created over there. Its a great place to have an iced coffee, a frappe or one of there other wonderful drinks. Sandy's menu changes as they are always trying something new, right now its BLT panini. The number to cloud 9  is 715-634-0340 o on the web at www.c9ch.com. I hope to see you at one of these great new businesses!

 

Anyone out there have some fishing gear that they no longer use? One of my goals is to get a license and get out there and fish! It doesn't need to be pretty, just so it works.

 

A happy birthday goes out to all the folks with June birthdays! If you are having a birthday this month remember you are special! There is no one quite like you! Happy Birthday goes out to my sister Donna, a happy belated birthday to Mary Ann Povlitzki. Happy birthday to my cousin Shana! Have a wonderful birthday! We love you!

 

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June 20, 2015  Burnett/Polk Dairy Breakfast, early morning. no location yet.

 

June 27, 2015 Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast, early morning. Held at the Hayward fairgrounds.

 

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!

 

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

 

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.

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 .

 

If you would like me to put something in the column please give me a call 715-558-0335, 

twogirlsandagarden@hotmail.com, or send me your info to P.O. Box 172, Stone Lake, WI 54876-0172.  

Spooner Advocate- Springbrook/ Trego Column- April 30, 2015

Hello there neighbors! What a beautiful morning out there. The birds are singing outside, they like like to sit on the antenna on my roof and talk to me. Hope everyone had there windows cracked and are able to enjoy some of the beautiful weather.

The Sustainable Living Fair that was held at LCO Farm had a great turnout. I think people had a great time learning at the various classes. I know I had a good time on our walk through the woods and wild harvesting. I also got to make a little birch bark basket with my friend Winona. Chi-Miigwech to the teacher Larry Barber.

The WITC Fishing Tournament is returning to Washburn County. It will be held on Sunday May 17 on Long Lake. The goal or the tournament is to raise money for high school students to attend WITC. To register you can find info at www.witc.edu/foundation/events/ricelake . Or call Scott Theilig at 715-234-7082 ext 5211 or email scott.theilig@witc.edu.

Wi Master Naturalist Training will be coming up soon! If you would like to register for this great program or see what it is about please go towww.masternaturalist.org.

May 15-17, 2015 Shepherd's Harvest - Sheep & Wool Festival. Being held at the Washington County Fair Grounds in Lake Elmo, MN. More information can be found at  www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org

A happy birthday goes out to all the folks with April birthdays! If you are having a birthday this month remember you are special! There is no one quite like you! Have a wonderful birthday! We love you!

Not sure if there are some May Day babies out there but Happy Birthday if there are! May already right around the corner- so excited! 

Cable History Museum has the following things to offer the community. Sat May 2- Rag Rug Workshop. May 6- Pastels- painting lakes by Diana Randolph. Sat May 9 International Migratory Bird Day- make a bird friendly craft from 1-3 also hosting a workshop making Fairy Houses. If you would like more information or to register please contact Cable History Museum at 715-798-3890 or go to www.cablemuseum.org.

Until next week please do something that makes you feel good and puts a smile on your face. Hugs!

Put it on your calendar:

Midwest  Woman's Herbal Conference- June 5, 6, 7 2015. More info www.midwestwomanherbal.com

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!

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

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.

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 .