Spooner Advocate Column 2-14-13

Wow did we all have fun over this last weekend? We did get snow, just not what they predicting that we would get. After working 48 hours over the weekend I was glad we did not get as much as they said we were going to get. It sure did look pretty on all the pine trees!

 

I am going to ask a question here that has come up more than once lately. Why is there such a difference in how the snow is removed around the area? I am not picking on anyone, just wondering if one county has a bigger budget, more equipment? I appreciate all the hard work that folks due to make driving safe for all of us. 

 

Town of Springbrook will hold it's meetings and elections at the VFW meeting room in  Springbrook until further notice.  There are only two elections this year, Feb. 19th and April 2nd.  The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m..  Questions please call Kathy Helm 766-2155.

 

Happy Birthday to all those February birthdays out there! I am partial to February as I am a February birthday myself! We are hardy people to be born in such a cold month. =) Hope you have a beautiful birthday. You are special and we love you!

 

Namekagon Congregational Church would like to invite everyone to come to their  "Triple Treat" on February 16 from 11-2. They will be having an all you can eat soup and roll for $4.00, a flea market, and books for sale. I am hearing from Sherrine that they will have pies for sale, my mouth was drooling just hearing about the kinds that they had for sale last year! YUM!!! Nel Lee will be sharing her wonderful miniature houses, from what I hear they are truly spectacular. Nel is also donating a miniature house that she made just for the silent auction. So make sure you put this on the calendar- it is not to be missed! The Namekagon Congregational Church is located at W4446 Friday Street, Earl. Questions- 715-635-2903.  

 

As Valentine's Day is right around the corner have you made your trip over to Lynne Marie’s Candies in Hayward? All I can say is that she has amazing truffles!  Now would be the time to get those orders in so that they can put a beautiful box of goodies together for your loved one. They can be reached at 800-873-8343 or locally at 715-634-3552. Their location is 10411 State Rd. 27 S. in Hayward, WI. They are open 10-5, Monday- Friday. They can help you put together a heart box for Valentine’s Day with all the goodies your loved one likes.

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there new Extension Programming Calendar out.   Feb 15 Snowshoe Hike, 10-12, Feb 18- LCO CLOSED, Feb 19th Belly dancing, 5-5:30 or 5;30-6:00, Feb 19th Quilting, 5:30-8, Feb 20 Culinary Tips with Chef Al Subera, 5-8, Feb 21 Quilting, 5:30-8, Feb 22 Interviewing Tech and Career Readiness, 9-12, Feb 26 Belly Dancing 5:00- 5:30 or 5:30- 6:00, Feb 26 Value Added Products, 5-7, Feb 27 How to Fillet a Northern/ Pickiling Fish, 5-8 To register for any of these classes please contact Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 or marlowa@lco.edu

 

Have a beautiful Valentine's Day. Remember to show your love to those that are special in your life not just on Valentine's Day but EVERY DAY! A smile, hug and a kind word are all free and should be shared daily.

 

Things to put on your calendar... The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 25-26 from 10 am- 4 pm at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward, WI. 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, 4H or something. Give me a call and let me know. I appreciate all of you reading the column weekly. Until next week, drive safe- keep smiling!