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Interstate Park news Friday, Aug. 12
Molten Lava and Melted Ice, 3 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker for a relaxing hike around the Pothole Trail and learn about the “gee-whiz geology” of Interstate Park.
Saturday, Aug. 13
Get outdoors! Family play day, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Join us for another play day event of fun-filled activities including Tracks, Tracks and More Tracks; nature building; eco-scavenger hunt; and wildcard games. Fun for the entire family! Hike to Horizon Rock, 4:30 p.m. at the Horizon Rock Trail sign near the Ice Age Center. Meet Walker for a short hike to the stone shelter at Horizon Rock – appropriately named because of the incredible view. Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night, 7 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Owls are among the most successful predators of the night because of their wonderful adaptations. Learn all about them with Naturalist Walker and enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with Aztec, a beautiful South American spectacled owl.
Sunday, Aug. 14
Secrets of Eagle Peak, 10 a.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Join the natu-
Hartless Murderers coming to Luck Library
ralist for a hike up to the peak. Learn the secrets of the peak and see a beautiful view of the St. Croix River Valley. LUCK – Visit the Luck Library ThursIf the River Could Talk... 1:30 p.m., at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Hear some of the fascinating history day, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., and meet the Hartof the St. Croix River Valley on this scenic hike to the less Murderers. This group of four funny mystery writers have been together six summit with Walker. years and sold seven books. Jessie Chandler, Joan Murphy Pride, Brian Landon Monday, Aug. 15 Watchable Wildlife Around Lake O’ the Dalles, 9 and Dennis Anderson will talk about why a.m., at the lake side of the beach house. Join nat- they’ve chosen laughs to go along with uralist Julie Fox for a one-mile hike around Lake O’ crime, what the life of a writer is like and the Dalles. Discover what makes the lake unique what makes a group like Hartless Murderers work. If you’ve got questions, they’ll and watch for signs of the animals that live there. probably talk about that too. Jessie Chandler, granddaughter of the Thursday, Aug. 18 Nature story time, 10 a.m. Join Fox or Walker for late Chris Rasmussen of Luck, grew up in a story and activity chosen especially for children Siren. She published her first book, “Bingo pre-K through kindergarten and their parents. Check Barge Murder,” in May 2011 and less than at the park office upon arrival for the program loca- three months after it was released, it has tion within the park. The final summer nature story sold over 3,000 copies. The 228-page time will be Thursday, Aug. 25. thriller, with a high-energy plot, centers on Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy. lesbian character Shay O’Hanlon, who 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more infor- finds herself in humorous capers solving mation call Fox or Walker at 715-483-3747. Visit the a murder mystery while tangling with a Web site at www.friendsofinterstatepark.org and junkyard dog and bumbling mafioso char“Like” us on Facebook for information and upcoming acters. Chandler’s favorite reads as a child events. were “Nancy Drew” and “The Hardy Boys.” As a preteen she read mystery/adventures, “The Three Investigators” series and “Encyclopedia Brown.” Her mother, June, who kept her wellstocked in adventure novels, was a librarian in the Robbinsdale School District. They later moved to Brooklyn Center, Minn., and Jessie graduated from RobOne of the new programs developed by Johnson is FTCYP, the Festival Theatre binsdale/Cooper High School in 1986. Conservatory for Young Performers. In its After graduating from St. Cloud State, she first year, the program was very success- worked many colorful jobs – from Bingo ful in meeting arts education goals and hall manager to bookseller. In 2006 she enhas helped Festival’s interns learn about tered an Internet writing contest and was what it means to be a mentoring artist challenged to write a 50,000 word novel in while participating youth worked side by one month. She liked writing so much, she side with extraordinary college students. began taking classes at the Loft in MinTo learn more about how charitable giv- neapolis. Her teacher and mentor, Ellen ing supports arts education and the devel- Hart, convinced her to submit her manuopment of programs that build script to publishers. Four years after startcommunity in the central St. Croix Valley, ing “Bingo Barge” and after much contact Festival Theatre at 715-483-3387. - self-editing, Chandler had a contract in hand. Her second book has gone to the from Festival Theatre printers and she is currently working on the third in her Shay O’Hanlon series. Brian Landon, editor of “Why Did Santa Leave a Body?” and author of “The Case of the Unnecessary Sequel” and “A Grand Ol’ Murder,” was born in Minneapolis and soon after moved to Ramsey, Minn. He has always enjoyed writing and in grade school, he circulated his own handwritten newspaper complete with hand-
Bont Chiropractic makes gift to Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre received a $1,000 gift from Bont Chiropractic following the Wannigan Days fundraising effort. “We are so blessed to have the enthusiastic commitment from Bont Chiropractic and the whole Bont family,” says Executive Director Danette Olsen. “Our associate artistic director, Jackie Johnson, and our summer artistic company have worked so hard and have done wonderful work. I know that Steve and Anita Bont are big fans of the performances being created by the young professionals on our stage.”
drawn crossword puzzles and cartoons. In that paper, he wrote quite a few articles and short stories that, as it turns out, he claims, were “pretty bad.” But he kept working on it and by High School, he knew he wanted to be a writer. Landon says, “I spent most of college trying to figure out what kind of writer I wanted to be. My first major project was a screenplay called ‘A Rock & Roll Fantasy’ about a scientist who develops a radio so powerful it rips a hole through the space/time continuum, sending him to an ancient jungle full of mythical creatures. The scientist introduces the natives to the music of Styx, Journey, Rush, Black Sabbath, and so on. The music from the radio influences the native beings so strongly, to the point of causing war, meanwhile the scientist simply tries to find his way home. I’m still waiting for the Weinsteins to buy up the screenplay.” Around the same time, David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell burst into popularity, and Landon fell in love with the idea of putting creative twists on small topics in everyday life. While interested in many genres, crime fiction has fascinated him enough to give the modern mystery a try. After reading “Fletch” by Gregory McDonald and then watching the Chevy Chase film, his initial reaction was, “I really like this,” which soon developed into, “I think I can do this,” which quickly became, “I think I can do even better.” He noted the fast pacing, sharp dialogue, numerous twists and turns. “I knew I could take all of those elements and add my own twist. I wanted to create a series that had an element of pop culture. Thus, Doyle Malloy, Specialist in Celebrity Cases, was born.” Landon says, “’A Grand Ol’ Murder’ is Doyle’s first adventure, and I can tell you with certainty that he has many more to come. I really hope you enjoy the first book and take the journey with him.” Joan Murphy Pride is a Minnesota mystery author whose life is a mystery. She is the author of “Double Cross Country, It’s Murder At The Birkebeiner” and co-author of “Not So Fast: A European Grand Tour at a Mid-life Pace.” We can’t find any other information on her or Dennis Anderson, so come to the author talk at the Luck Library on Thursday, Aug. 18, to get the rest of the story. - submitted
Annual twilight garden tour Tuesday, Aug. 23
Jaclyn Johnson, Festival Theatre’s associate artistic director, in celebrating a major gift from Bont Chiropractic. Seated (L to R): Alysse Lensing, Sarah Coppenbarger and Fiona Nieve. Standing: Brita Gallagher, Olivia Main, Marty Craft, Jonathan Nadolny, Sydney Norcross, Bryn Soland, Anna Luepke, Kim Bruan, Noah Neault, Hunter Teasley, Allyce Torres, Anna Lewein, Gabby Khazraeinazmpour and Jaclyn Johnson. - Photo submitted
Newly elected Burnett County American Legion Council
SPOONER – The public is invited to attend the annual twilight garden tour at the Spooner Agriculture Research Station on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 4 p.m. until dusk. There will be speakers, demonstration and displays on a wide range of horticulture and gardening topics. UW-Extension plant pathologist Brian Hudelson and UW-Extension fruit and vegetable specialist Brian Smith are invited guests. These specialists along with Kevin Schoessow, Area agriculture agent, and local UW-Extension Master Gardener volunteers, will be on hand to lead discussions and answer questions. There will be an introduction of guests and speakers at 5 p.m., followed by short presentations by Hudelson and Smith. Visitors can see over 350 plant selections in the garden this year, both annual and perennial. Favorites include the coldhardy wine and table grapes, heirloom tomatoes, garlic and of course the All American Selections display featuring award-winning annual flowers and vegetables from 2006-2011.
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American Legion District 12 Commander Bob Buhr congratulates the newly elected Burnett County American Legion Council. Adjutant/Finance Officer Mike Martin, Post 185, Grantsburg; Chaplain Harry Patneaude, Post 403, Webb Lake; Sgt. at Arms Charles Lehman, Post 96 Webster; Vice Commander Keith Scherf, Post 403, Webb Lake; and Commander Cora Sower, Post 132, Siren. The purpose of the county council is to foster a spirit of cooperation, communication and support for the area American Legion posts and better serve the county’s veterans. Meetings are held on a quarterly rotational location basis. – Photo submitted
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Participants can also see the “off the grid” drip irrigation system and a hoop house. The demonstration garden is a joint effort between the Spooner Agriculture Research Station, UW-Extension and North Country Master Gardeners Association. The garden is located one-half mile north of Hwy. 70 on Orchard Lane, across from the Sheep Research Facilities at the Spooner Ag Research Station. The research station is located one mile east of Spooner on Hwy. 70. Watch for garden meeting signs. There is no cost to attend this event, however participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item, to support local food shelves. Check the station’s Web site for more information and a map: http://www.cals.wisc.edu/ars/spooner/ Programs.php or contact Kevin Schoessow at the Spooner Area UW Extension Office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914. submitted
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