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THE EDITOR Right-of-way reminder Dana Kelroy, Editor

Recently, I received an anonymous letter from one of our readers regarding rights-of-way or easements:

“We, and some of our neighbors, have the co-op power lines running through our properties. I think people should be informed that the electric co-op right of way is not public property. The snowmobilers and four-wheelers seem to think it is. We pay the taxes—and you [the co-op] use our land—to the beneﬁt of all your customers. A little respect goes a long way...” Most utility easements are not public property. Easements are essential to your co-op providing a reliable power system that keeps the lights on but are not intended for general public use. Additionally, remember that power poles are also not public property. May is the season for garage sales. Do not staple or tack signs to power poles promoting your sale. This creates hazards for the linemen who repair and maintain utility poles and other electrical infrastructure. Utility workers use specialized climbing devices to perform regular maintenance and repair damaged power lines at the top of utility poles. Nails, tacks, and other metal objects that are used to attach objects to utility poles can interfere with the safe operation of the climbing boots used by utility workers or snag or damage the protective clothing that keeps line workers safe from electrical shock. A close look (below, right) reveals a pole surface teeming with snags that could compromise line worker safety. Like our letter-writer said, a little respect goes a long way.

May 2019 Vol. 79 No. 11 The Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News (Formerly Wisconsin R.E.C. News) has been published monthly and distributed since July 1940 to members of Wisconsin’s non-profit, consumer-owned rural electric cooperatives. It is available to non-members for $10 per year or $28 for three years. Members pay $6.93 per year. Published by the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, 222 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 680, Madison, WI 53703. Steve Freese, president & CEO. USPS number: 688-480. Postmaster: please send address changes to Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News, 222 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 680, Madison, WI 53703. Periodicals postage paid at Baraboo, Wis. Send correspondence to Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News, 222 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 680, Madison, WI 53703. Phone (608) 467-4650. Web site: www.wecnmagazine.com. Co-op Members: Please send address changes to your local electric co-op. Contact information can be found on page 18. Steve Freese Dana Kelroy Mary Erickson David Hoopman Ann Bailey Dylan Pingitore Geri Miller

Most utility rights-of-way are not public property but are essential to your co-op providing reliable power. Power poles are also not public property, and should not be used to hang signs, balloons, or even hunting tree stands.

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The number of nuclear plants operating in the United States continues to decline, but the volume of emission-free electricity produced by the remaining fleet increased last year compared with the previous annual high. The Energy Department’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed this spring that the nation’s nuclear generation output reached 807.1 million megawatt hours for 2018. That compares with the prior peak annual production of 807.0 million megawatt hours in 2010. The EIA noted that the slightly lesser amount produced eight years ago came from a somewhat larger fleet of generators and attributed the growing output from a shrinking fleet to several factors. A number of plants have been modified to increase generating capacity, with thermal power “uprates” boosting available generation by 2.0 gigawatts between 2010 and 2018, the EIA said. Meanwhile, refueling time has been reduced, increasing operational time. Uprates, reduced outage time, and other efficiency improvements led U.S. nuclear generation to a remarkably high “capacity factor” of 92.6 percent for 2018, the highest on record, the EIA said. Capacity factor is the industry term for the percentage of any given time period during which a generation facility can be expected to yield its theoretical maximum energy output. The same report cautioned that last year’s peak generation is “not likely to be surpassed in the coming decades” and the data suggests it may never be seen again. The report cited expectations of two new units coming on line by the end of 2022, adding 2.2 gigawatts of capacity. That will be wiped out by the loss of 10.5 gigawatts to the planned closure of 12 reactors by 2025, the EIA said. In addition to early retirements scheduled for two units in 2019, the EIA said it expects three more in 2020, and another four in 2021. 6

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Dairyland Power Cooperative would add 149 megawatts of solar generation capacity to its state-leading 25-megawatt solar portfolio under a pending power purchase agreement. The agreement is with Ranger Power, a Brooklyn, New York-based solar developer that says it’s proposing to build the project on approximately 1,000 acres of land in the Jefferson County townships of Jefferson and Oakland. The agreement provides for Dairyland to

take the entire output of the planned solar photovoltaic facility. Information released by the La Crosse-based generation and transmission cooperative said the Badger State Solar Project would generate enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes, and pollinator habitat would be incorporated in the site design. Assuming local government regulatory approval, construction of the project is expected to begin next year, and commercial operation is anticipated in 2022.

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Legislation that would save money for charities and non-profit business including local electric cooperatives cleared the House Ways and Means Committee on a unanimous vote in April. The bipartisan legislative package incorporates retirement reforms from three different bills, including language authored by Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) addressing excessive pension costs imposed on electric cooperatives by current federal law. Electric co-ops are now treated as small employers, but several hundred of them participate in the nationwide pension program

administered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). “Because of the strength of our network, electric co-op retirement plans pose little risk of default,” Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association CEO Steve Freese explained, “yet we are required to pay insurance premiums as if we are a high-risk venture.” Overpayment on pension premiums takes money away from the co-ops’ core mission, Freese said, adding that Kind’s proposals would save Wisconsin co-ops in the NRECA pension plan more than $700,000 this year.

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s this edition of Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News went to press, state legislators were in the early stages of the activity that occupies most of their attention in each odd-numbered year: development of a state budget bill. This year’s budget process will be out of the ordinary in multiple ways. Tony Evers is the first Democrat to win the governor’s office in eight years, and both legislative houses reviewing his budget proposal are controlled by Republican majorities. Former leaders of both parties in the State Senate and Assembly recently speculated that 2019 might see three different budget bills: Governor Evers’ plan, another one crafted by legislative Republicans, and finally a compromise adopted well after the customary June 30 deadline. (Unlike the federal government, Wisconsin doesn’t shut down anything when a budget is late; the prior one simply stays in effect.) Another unusual aspect of this year’s budget is that your statewide electric co-op organization has been working actively to include an item in the bill, something we rarely do. Over a number of years, winter ice on Lake Michigan damaged the underwater cable supplying electricity to Washington Island Electric Cooperative and last spring the cable finally failed, requiring the co-op to shift to emergency generation for an extended period. Of all the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association’s (WECA) member co-ops, Washington Island is the smallest. Slightly fewer than 900 members reside on its lines, and the co-op has just four employees to serve them—the board of directors outnumbers the staff! Nevertheless, when the cable failure cut power in the predawn hours last June 15, the co-op’s little

team had the generators running and the lights back on within about half an hour. Washington Island’s isolation kept the number of people affected from meeting the criteria for an emergency declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), so this association pursued all other means of helping with replacement of the damaged cable. We turned to the governor’s office and area legislators to find out what help might be available. Discussions spanning many weeks included the Washington Island co-op, WECA, staffers for both Governor Evers and his predecessor Scott Walker, and other state agencies. In February, State Senator Andre` Jacque (R-De Pere) and State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) wrote to Governor Evers that they were “committed to helping lead a bipartisan, multi-organizational effort” on behalf of the small community. Eight days later we learned the governor was joining the team, placing a $2 million appropriation in his budget bill to help finance the island’s recovery. This was a relief, as the total cost of cable replacement exceeds $4 million. Significant challenges remain. No one knows whether the appropriation will survive legislative review. Its strong bipartisan pedigree should help, but the final answer might be unknown for months. Another legislative undertaking is our effort to restore electric co-op eligibility for assistance through the Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WDF). From its creation in 2006 until 2017, co-ops were always deemed eligible. But a new interpretation of the rules put electric cooperative eligibility in dispute. The WDF was designed to mirror FEMA eligibility standards, and WECA is working to ensure this is reflected in the law. In late March WECA teamed up with more than 150 electric cooperative members from all across Wisconsin to help lobby state lawmakers for help with WDF legislation and budget assistance for Washington Island. A third item we advocated in legislative office visits is the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center, a natural gas-fired power plant to be jointly owned by Minnesota Power and Dairyland Power Cooperative. As Dairyland has ably explained, its commitment to adding renewable resources also requires the addition of flexible, gas-fired capacity to maintain reliability when intermittent solar and wind generation are unavailable. All three initiatives are examples of bipartisan teamwork with state government to keep electric service reliable and rates affordable.

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The perennial competitiveness of Wisconsin politics is almost continuously on display but will be even more so next year when the 2020 Democratic National Convention comes to Milwaukee. David Wasserman, senior analyst with election guru Charlie Cook’s Cook Political Report, told this spring’s National Rural Electric Cooperative Association annual meeting the run-up to the Milwaukee convention—a potential demonstration of unity among Democrats eager to take on Donald Trump—could also break the opposite way if a battle for their nomination is still on. But nothing spotlights Wisconsin’s importance more than its selection as the convention venue. Something to watch for in Milwaukee may be the nomination of a second consecutive female candidate. A noteworthy datum Wasserman gleaned from last year’s midterms is that in 70 percent of Democratic congressional primaries where the choice was available, the party’s voters picked a woman over a man. One result is that 53 of this year’s 62 first-term

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Déjà vu Again? Wasserman’s talk contained echoes of Craig Gilbert, Washington bureau chief of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, in a presentation at a February 2018 gathering of the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association. Gilbert attributed Trump’s 23,000-vote Wisconsin margin in 2016 to more than 500 small municipalities swinging from Democrat to Republican—localities with small vote totals but massive percentage swings in vote distribution. In Wisconsin’s electric co-op country, he said, 40-point swings weren’t rare. This spring, Wasserman noted that a possible path to re-election for Trump might ironically be the same one trodden by Barack Obama: a victory fueled by blue-collar voters in the upper Midwest, alienated from what they see as an uncaring political establishment. Not to be Ignored

Ugly as today’s political environment may be, nobody seeking national office in 2020 can afford to dismiss the possibility that Midwesterners are onto something. We engage, because we understand that political decisions have practical effects. The idea of a state being politically competitive may strike The New York Times and other coastal media as an aberration, but Wisconsin politics staying competitive—having been that way for quite some time—is not especially mysterious. Living in a place with strong political competition isn’t always easy and at times is downright unpleasant. But a lot of history shows it’s better than the alternative.—Dave Hoopman

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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves 1-1/2 tsp Dijon-style mustard 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp sugar 1 (1-1/2 lbs) beef flank steak Salt and pepper

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Beef French Dip Au Jus 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 lbs beef brisket 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 pkg (1-1/4 oz) dry onion soup mix 1 tsp minced garlic 8–10 French rolls, split, toasted

Cut brisket into 3–4 pieces. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place brisket in stockpot; brown pieces evenly. Remove brisket from stockpot; set aside. Add onions to stockpot; cook on low heat for 18–22 minutes, until lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. Add broth, soy sauce, soup mix, and garlic. Return brisket to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until brisket is fork-tender. Remove brisket and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Carve brisket against the grain into very thin slices. Divide brisket evenly among rolls. Close sandwiches. Serve sandwiches with cooking liquid on the side for dipping.

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Recipes and photos courtesy of the Wisconsin Beef Council.

SALAD: 2 (8 oz each) beef ranch (center-cut chuck) steaks, cut 1-inch thick 1 lb green beans, trimmed 2 tsp crushed mixed peppercorns (black, white, pink, and green) 2 medium red and/or yellow bell peppers, cut into quarters 1 pkg (5 oz) mixed salad greens 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

VINAIGRETTE: 1/4 cup champagne or white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground mixed peppercorns

Preheat grill to medium heat. In a medium saucepan, bring 1-inch water to a boil. Add green beans, cover and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside. In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients together; set aside. Press peppercorns evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grill and arrange peppers around steaks. Grill steaks for 12–16 minutes, to desired doneness (130–135 degrees for medium rare and 140–145 degrees for medium doneness). Grill peppers for 7–11 minutes, or until crisp-tender; turning steaks and peppers occasionally. Carve steaks into thin slices. Cut peppers into 1-1/2-inch pieces. Season beef and vegetables with salt, as desired. Divide salad greens among four serving bowls; top evenly with vegetables. Arrange beef on salad. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Succulent Filet in a Field of Greens 4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1-inch thick 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups assorted wild mushrooms (such as crimini, oyster, shiitake, enoki, and morel) 3 tsp minced garlic, divided 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 cups red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 Tbsp champagne or white wine vinaigrette 1/2 cup mixed baby salad greens Salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, until hot. Add mushrooms and 1 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir for 2–4 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and browned. Remove to a medium bowl; cool slightly. Separately, combine remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and thyme. Press evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks in same skillet over medium heat; cook 10–13 minutes, (130–135 degrees for medium rare and 140–145 degrees for medium doneness), turning occasionally; remove to platter. Add tomatoes, salad greens, and vinaigrette to mushrooms; toss lightly to coat. Season steaks with salt and pepper as desired. Serve with salad.

Southwestern Beef Breakfast Nachos 3 cups frozen tater tots 12 oz cooked beef (such as roast, steak, or pot roast), cut into bite-sized pieces, shredded 1 cup green enchilada sauce 2 eggs, scrambled 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat or regular monterey jack cheese Optional Topping: Chopped green onions or parsley

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Pineapple Carrot Cake Rosetta Gruss, Marshall CAKE:

2 cups shredded carrots 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained 2 cups sugar 1 cup canola oil 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose ﬂour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together carrots, pineapple, sugar, canola oil, and eggs until well blended. In another bowl, mix ﬂour, baking soda, and cinnamon, gradually beat into carrot mixture. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. FROSTING:

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla extract 3-1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread over cake. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Refrigerator Pickles Lynn Millard, Lancaster

8 cups cucumbers, sliced thin, unpeeled 1 cup sliced onion 1 Tbsp celery seed 2 cups sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 Tbsp salt Put cucumbers and onions in jars. Bring celery seed, sugar, vinegar, and salt to a boil; pour over cucumbers and onions in jars. Store in refrigerator. Enjoy!

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1 pkg (16 oz) pound cake mix 3 eggs, divided 2 Tbsp margarine 4 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin (not pie mix) 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped pecans

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make a white sauce of ﬁrst ﬁve ingredients. Fold in onion, ham, and cheese. Pour over potatoes; stir. In a buttered 9x13-inch pan, place potato mixture. Bake covered for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 1 additional hour, until browned and bubbly.

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3-1/2 cups cabbage, shredded 2 Tbsp butter 1 lb ground beef Salt and pepper, to taste 1 pkg dry yeast 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup warm water 3/4 cup milk, scalded, cooled 1/2 tsp shortening 2 cups flour Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a skillet, sauté cabbage in butter. Add ground beef and cook until crumbly, stirring constantly; drain. Season to taste; cool. In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, shortening, and flour; mix well. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease surface. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. Roll into 1/4-inch thick rectangle on floured surface. Cut into eight 5-inch squares. Place 2 heaping tablespoons beef mixture on each square. Bring corners up to enclose filling; press edges to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Let rise for 20 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix, 1 egg, margarine, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; mix until crumbly. Press mixture into a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Beat cream cheese until ﬂuffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk, remaining 2 eggs, remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, canned pumpkin, and salt. Mix well, pour over crust, and sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 30–35 minutes; cool. Chill and cut into bars.

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the farming village. “It gives people a sense of what it was like to live at the turn of the century.” For Ag Day, a cook will be on hand in the 1901 Progressive Farmstead giving hands-on demonstrations and turning out treats like freshly squeezed lemonade and sugar cookies. In the confectionery of the farming village, visitors will be able to sample some Apple Pie Ice Cream, a vanilla-based ice cream with apple pie filling and cheddar cheese developed exclusively for the historic site by UW-Platteville’s dairy science program. “It’s amazing,” Caya-Slusser said. “Dr. Tera Montgomery’s dairy science class at UW-Platteville developed Stonefield’s own Apple Pie Ice Cream to help us kick off Ag Day. Last year was the first year they’ve done this for any of our historic sites, so we’re excited to be able to offer it again this year.” Other special Ag Day activities include rides throughout the site on Stonefield’s restored omnibus—a turn-of-the-century type of taxi, pulled by horses. In the afternoon, Wisconsin author (and co-op member) Jerry Apps will be on hand to talk about his book, “Simple Things: Lessons from the Family Farm.” He’ll be joined by his daughter, writer Susan Apps Bodilly; the two co-authored “Old Farm Country Cookbook – Recipes, Menus and Memories.” Similar activities will be available at other key Stonefield

events this year, including the Fourth of July Celebration, the Great River Road Fall Festival on September 21, and the Safe & Spooky Halloween celebration, a trick-or-treating event through “haunted” Stonefield Village that will close the season on October 19.

Summer Fun There’s no need to wait for a special event, however, to experience Stonefield Village. The site is open Thursdays through Sundays from June through September, with guided tours available of the Nelson Dewey Home Site, the State Agriculture Museum, and the 1901 Progressive Farmstead. Guests are welcome to take self-guided tours of the 1900 Farming Village. “I think what’s unique about Stonefield is there’s all these different aspects,” Caya-Slusser said. The authentic, hands-on nature of all the exhibits—from the antique farm equipment to the wood cook stove in the farmhouse—brings history to life. “It really takes you back to another time and hopefully reminds people why this industry is so important to Wisconsin,” she added.—Mary Erickson Stonefield Village is located at 12195 County Highway VV, Cassville, WI 53806. To learn more, visit stonefieldwisconsinhistory.org or call 608-725-5210.

1. Stonefield Village includes the 1901 Progressive Farmstead with all of its turn-of-the-century outbuildings. 2. Visitors can take a guided tour of the country estate of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. His home, rebuilt after a 1873 fire, was designated a historic site in 1954. 3. During special events like the June 1 Ag Day, the farmhouse and buildings within the farming village are staffed with docents who help show guests what life was like in an early 1900s farming community.

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Kids and Critters May 2019 1. Norman provides a comfy seat for Mae. Photo submitted by Mae’s grandparents, Carol and Steve Hagen, members of Rock Energy.

2. Emmylou feeds her cats milk every day, and likes to share a good book with them, occasionally looking around to make sure a least one of them is listening. Photo submitted by Scenic Rivers Energy member Stacy Butler. 3. Frankie and the goat are two cute kids. Photo submitted by Phil Hudson, a member of Dunn Energy.

4. Mallory and Connor take Marshmallow for a stroll. Photo submitted by their parents, James and Judy Doro, members of Chippewa Valley Electric.

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COLLECTOR BUYING WAR SOUVENIRS: German, Japanese, U.S. weapons, medals, helmets, daggers, swords, military items. 715-213-4565. WANTED: DEER TAGS, BACK TAGS. Trapping, bear, hunting, and fishing licenses. Otter, bobcat, fisher tags. Any old traps. David Schober, W4234 Rock Creek Rd., Loyal, WI 54446. 715-255-9284. WANTED: PAYING CASH FOR WW-2 GERMAN, JAPANESE FLAGS, DAGGERS, SWORDS, GUNS. ETC. 715-340-1974. USED BILLBOARD VINYLS/TARPS: Sizes available: 14x48=$50, 10x36=$28.80, 10x30=$24. Expired billboard faces, hemmed. Shipping and tax not included in listed price. Vinyls can also be picked up at Jones Sign, 1711 Scheuring Road, De Pere, WI 54115. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO PICK UP 800-536-7446. GOT WOOD! NEW PORTABLE SAWMILLS. We sell Forestry Equipment for the hobbyist to the professional. Band Sawmills, Firewood Processors, Skidding Winches & more. A-F County Market an authorized Hudson Forest Equipment Dealer. Adams, WI 53910. Phone Joe or Rich 608-339-6703. SEPTIC PROBLEMS: Do you have standing water on your drain field? Have you been told you need a new expensive septic system? I have an alternative that works, also comes with a warranty (no digging). Call toll free 855-7976072 or email mmtagm@yahoo.com. GEC ELECTRIC LLC: Please call 608-792-8475 gecelectricllc1@gmail.com. RURAL LIFE HISTORY BOOK: Machine Shed Memories – a Chronicle of Rural Life in Wisconsin. Order at www.machineshedmemories.com. WILL GIVE AWAY: Working Wurlitzer Organ, two keyboards, pecan finish. Menomonie 715-235-0255. WANTED: HANDYMAN for repairs and upkeep on summer trailer in Frenchman’s Landing near PDC, Wi. Includes removing current gutters. 319-939-5757.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE and help change the world. Host an exchange student with International Cultural Exchange Services. We have students coming from over 20 countries, ranging in age from 15–18. They stay for one school year, come with their own spending money, and health insurance. You provide room, meals, and a loving home. Michelle 608-485-3434. www.iceusa.org. FOR SALE: 56x12, 1960s 2bdr mobile home $1000-OBO. No title but good condition, ideal for deer hunting. Buyer must move, Adams County. Call (317) 448-6721.

REAL ESTATE VACATION RENTAL. Cape Coral, FL. Beautiful 3 bedroom home on gulf access canal. 10,000 lb boat lift. Weekly rental or more. Call Al. 608-295-7433. FOR SALE: IDEAL HUNTING BASE: 3 bedroom lake cabin on Upper Clam Lake, Ashland County. Center of the Chequamegon National Forest. Includes furnishings, appliances, fireplace, boat, dock, and more. 23501 Nyberg Rd. Clam Lake, WI. See Craigslist Northern Wis. Lake cabin for sale. Call Tim 715-572-2632 or timgapen@ wctc.net. $82,000. NORTH WISCONSIN REMOTE FORESTED 80 acres in Bayfield Co, 12 miles west of beautiful Bayfield. Two sides adjacent to thousands of acres of county forest land, laced with ATV, walking, hunting trails. Priced below similar properties in area. Near Cornucopia, WI, northernmost village on Lake Superior, 5 miles from winter ice caves. $1,000/acre. Please call 715-373-5252.

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WISCONSIN EVENTS 2–4 Church Rummage & Bake Sale—Beaver Dam. First Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Food stands and bake sale available Thursday and Friday. Saturday is bag day, fill a brown paper bag for a set fee. 3 Fire Department Smelt Feed—Jump River. Community Center, 4:30–8:30 p.m. All you can eat. Adults $9; Children 6–12 $4.50. Raffle drawings and split the pot. 3 Accordion & Concertina Concert—Cadott. ZCBJ Bohemian Hall, 7–10 p.m. Tickets $10. 715-644-0454. 4 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast—Camp Douglas. Clifton Park Shelter, 7–11 a.m. Adults $5; children 12 & under $3. 4 Flea Market & Craft Sale—Phillips. Municipal Building, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Up to 60 booths and free entry. 715-332-5329. 4 National Water Safety Month Activity Day— Eau Claire. Dunkin’ Donuts, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Family fun to promote water safety. Demonstrations & kids’ activities in memory of Kyle Keith. 4 Kinstone Spring Open House—Fountain City. Kinstone, 12–5 p.m. Kids activities, group labyrinth walk at 1 p.m. and guided tour at 3 p.m. 4 Spring Open House—Eau Claire. Fryski’s Country Gardens, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Free refreshments and door prizes. 4 Mill Opening Day—Beloit. Beckman Mill, 12–4 p.m. Tours of mill and museum, gift shop, and concertina music. Chili and cornmeal muffins, corn freshly ground at the mill. 608-751-1551. 4 Tractor Ride—Dodge. Sportsmen’s Club, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 25-mile ride, rain or shine. Same day registration. Wagons available for riders. Cost of riding by donation. 507-689-0856. 5 Charcoal Chicken Dinner—Greenwood. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $9 for 1/2 chicken; $7 for 1/4 chicken. Eat-in or drive-thru. 715-267-6142. 5 Polka Fest—Thorp. Quonset Hall, 12–5 p.m. Polka Fest featuring the Cynor Classics. Food and refreshments. 9 Council of Catholic Women Spring Luncheon— DeForest. St. Olaf Parish Center, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Hot dishes, salads, desserts.

10 Searson Band—Menomonie. Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 7:30 –9 p.m. High energy ﬁddling, passionate vocals, and step dancing.

24 Spring Glass Opening—Brule. Oulu Glass Gallery, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Gallery and teapot exchange for glass items. 715-372-4160.

10, 11 Garage Sales—Chili. Citywide, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Fri.; 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat. Maps and food available.

24 Donut Fry—Jim Falls. United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $4 per dozen. For advance orders call 715-382-4397.

11, 12 Little Britches Rodeo—Gays Mills. Crawford County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Lunch available. Jackpot barrels after 5 p.m. on Saturday. 608-606-3466.

25 Dairy Breakfast—Adams. Adams-Friendship High School, 7–11 a.m. Adults $5; K–5 $3.

11 Master Gardener Plant Sale—Lancaster. County Fairgrounds, 8–11 a.m. Perennials & shrubs for sale from local gardens. 11 Native Plant Sale—Eau Claire. Beaver Creek Reserve, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 4 miles north of Fall Creek. 715-877-2212. 11 Rummage Sales—Melrose. Village-wide, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Maps at town businesses. 11 The Cozy Theater Fundraiser—Colfax. Municipal Building, 7 p.m. Musical group, Jim Herrick and Friends. Raising funds for an elevator at The Cozy Theater. 12 Mother’s Day Brunch—Eau Claire. Florian Gardens, all day. Reservations required, 715-832-8836. 17, 18 Adaptive Fishing Event—Hayward. Lake Chippewa Campground, all day. Two-day event for anglers with various disabilities. Evening meals and adaptive equipment provided. 715-634-3185. 17, 18 Yard Sales—Bowler. Citywide, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat. Maps available at JP’s and Kropf’s.

25 Master Gardener Plant Sale & Fundraiser—Prairie du Chien. Prairie Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Plants, craft items, and more. 25 Museum Spring Pancake Breakfast— Menomonie. Downsville Community Museum, 8–11 a.m. Displays from artist Dan Burleigh Phillips. 715-619-1440. 26 Memorial Weekend Grilled Chicken Dinner— Lublin. Lublin Park & Pavilion, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Sponsored by the American Legion Post #547. 26 Live Music—Little Suamico. Geano Beach Bar & Grill, 3–5 p.m. 27 Brat Fry—Butternut. Village Memorial Park, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 29 Flea Market—Park Falls. Triangle Park, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Each Wednesday, come for treasures of all kinds.

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17, 18 Thrift Sales—Thorp. Citywide, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat. 715-669-7362.

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18 Plant & Bake Sale—Holmen. Lewis Valley Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Perennials, annuals, rafﬂe, and lunch.

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18 Rummage Sale—Friendship. Adams Town Hall, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Donation dropoff May 15–17. 18 Brat Fry—Columbus. Chester Bandits BP Gas Station, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Support the Marine Corps League. 19 Ham Dinner—Holcombe. United Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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