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