Forest & Lakes Monthly April/May 2019

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April/May 2019 R-Place Cafe Celebrating a Legacy of Family, Care, and Compassion

April is Autism Awareness Month

Natural Connections Sand Spires

Exploring Wisconsin with Mary Spring has Sprung

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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R-Place Cafe Celebrating a Legacy of Family, Care and Compassion

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April is National Autism Awareness Month

Hello and Welcome to March/April

09 Natural Connections with Emily Stone

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Town of Solon Springs Ad Page Pastors Corner

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10 Tech Talk

07 Advertiser’s Corner (p. 11, 12 13, 21)

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Dandelions with Yulia

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Town and Local Events

Church Directory

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18 Regional and Community Notes & Events

Dr. Leo Carlson - Tech Talk

Wisconsin 20Exploring with Mary Motiff

Natural Connections with Emily Stone Spires of Sand

Signs of Spring

Monthly Columns and Business Listings

06 Redbery Book Corner 08

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April/May 2019 Sudoku Puzzle Recipe Corner - Fun and Easy

Exploring Wisconsin with Mary Motiff

22 Generational Bond with John Weber

For the Love of Art with Sara Balbin

Food & Fun 17 16

Author’s Corner -Sally Bair April/May 2019 Crossword Puzzle

Forest & Lakes Column Contributors

Leo is a member of the executive team at Norvado in Cable, WI, and a professor at Maranatha Baptist University.

Emily Stone - Natural Connections Emily is an author and the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.

Pastor’s Corner

The Pastor’s Corner is comprised of guest pastor’s from around our region.

Christie Carlson - Business and Family

Christie Carlson lives in Drummond, WI with her husband, Leo, and 3 children, Emma, Isaac, and Noah.

Maureen Palmer - Redbery Book Corner

Maureen is the owner of Redbery Books in Cable, WI

Yulia Welk - Natural Living

Yulia is the owner of Yulia’s Natural Skin Care products. She teaches classes about herbs, mushrooms, and natural living.

Yulia’s: www.yulias.net

Mary Motiff - Explore Wisconsin

Mary Motiff is the Director of the Bayfield County Tourism department. She manages the Bayfield County Fair and serves on local boards including the Friends of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and Chequamegon Bay Chapter of the WI Alumni Association. Motiff lives in Washburn with her husband, 2 teenagers and 2 poodles.

John Weber - Outdoors

John Weber has lived in the Hayward area for over 35 years. He’s authored Hot toms and Saucy Hens, Tales from the Turkey Blind, Stray Shot, Tales from the Turkey Blind and Beyond, Bait Wars. His latest novel, Past Indiscretions will be out next fall. Email: hottomsandcoldbeer@hotmail.com

Sara Balbin - For the Love of Art

Sara Balbin is the owner of Dragonfly Studio in Drummond, WI. She is also an art therapist and author.

This Edition’s Photo Credit - Mr. Eagle Author: Raquel Thewis, Ashland, WI

Photographer and Digital Artist Raquel Thewis lives in Ashland, Wisconsin. Her work can be found at various shops and boutiques in the area. For more information about Raquel’s work, please email her at raquelthewis@ gmail.com Submit your photographs!

All of the covers of Forest & Lakes Monthy are reader submitted. If you would like to have a photograph used on the cover, please email it to forestandlakesmonthly@gmail.com. Just a few requirements - You must be the author of the photograph. The resolution must be 150 pixels per inch or higher. The dimensions must be 1024 x 768 or higher. If you have any questions, please call Christie at 715-798-3572.

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HELLO AND WELCOME

Hello and Welcome, Dear Reader!

Hello there, dear reader! I hope this edition finds you well! Spring has finally sprung here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and the signs are all over – the robins are back, the air smells of forest. It’s wonderful!

This month I’m excited to introduce you to R-Place Café! I met with Jane and Cricket and had a wonderful time listening as they told me about the Café and their journey. Their story of family, love, and compassion is truly an inspiration, and I can’t wait for you to meet them. I also explored autism awareness, as April is Autism Awareness Month. It is a brief look at commentary and information from three of the top Autism organization in the Country. I hope you find it as informational as I did, while providing options to get involved.

Emily, Yulia, and Mary are also sharing their knowledge, fun adventures, and suggestions for exploring Wisconsin as we’ve got dandelions, sand spires, and spring in Wisconsin to read up on. Leo is back with a little bit of AI (artificial intelligence) in Tech Talk and Navigating the trenches will be back next month.

Sara Balbin wrote an amazing piece in her column “For the Love of Art” about a Veteran and Artist named Michael Clarquist. His story, and connection to his heritage are truly an inspiration. I think you will find it fascinating.

Maureen at Redbery Books has some reading suggestions from her newsletter “Shelf Awareness” in this month’s edition. My favorite was “Notes from a Young Black Chef ” by Kwame Onwuachi and Joshua David Stein. You’ll have to hop on over and look for yourself. I’m sure there is a title in the mix that is sure to catch your eye! John Weber is sharing his short story Generational Bond, and Sally Bair is the featured author in Author’s Corner this month. She is sharing an excerpt from her book Williwaw Winds. Leo and I read this to our boys at bedtime, and they absolutely loved it. I hope you will too!

Don’t forget about Spring/Summer season advertising. We have a 6 month ad reservation discount available. When you reserve adspace for 6 months, you save 10% - it’s perfect for the tourist season. Give me a call if I can answer any questions. 715-798-3572.

With that dear reader, thank you again to everyone who supports Forest & Lakes. From the readers, the advertisers, the columnists, and everyone in between – even my family, who deals with mom when “magazine week” rolls up each month – it wouldn’t be possible without you.

Sincerely, Thank You. Until next month, Christie

Deadline for the May/June Edition: May 10, 2019

May/June 2019 Publication Run Dates: May 15, 2019 - June 15, 2019

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R-PLACE CAFE

R-Place Cafe - Celebrating a Legacy of Family, Care, and Compassion Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine Photo Caption: Jane Roberts and Cricket Withington, Owners of R-Place Cafe

It was a beautiful, sunny spring morning here in the Northwoods when I stopped into the R-Place Café on Highway 63 just south of Cable, Wisconsin. The counter was lined with people enjoying their home-made breakfasts and freshly brewed coffee. The restaurant smelled of everything delicious, and the décor was fresh, sunny and bright with a fun country décor. I was greeted with a warm and genuine hello and a smile from owners Cricket Withington, and her mother, Jane Roberts. We sat down and visited over coffee, and I felt like I was visiting with old friends. It was a wonderful time, and I am so happy to introduce R-Place Café, Jane, and Cricket to you, dear reader.

What is R-Place Café today, was once a restaurant named Yogi’s, a video store, and a car dealership. It was purchased in December 2006

by Jane Roberts and her family. Her husband Jim said of the purchase, that Jane had, “bought the family a job.” After renovations and equipment upgrades, the Café opened for business in February of 2007, one week before Birkie.

the Hayward High School. They know how to care for their customers and make them happy. “The first thing you notice is your waitress. If the food is great, but the service is bad, you won’t be back. It’s important that we treat everyone like family. We genuinely care about everyone who walks in our door.” (Cricket Withington) Cricket is also excited to be transitioning into the ownership role of the R-Place Café. She explains,

“I ran the dining room at Garmisch as my own while I was there, now it’s my time to work for me, for my family, for our future, and our accomplishments. It’s more than a paycheck now.” (Cricket Withington)

A sense of welcome and family greets everyone that stops by, but so does a wonderful menu of made from scratch options. The Café offers a wide variety of breakfasts like omelets, pancakes, and French toast. The In some respects, Jane had bought the family a job. Everyone worked homemade biscuits and gravy, country fried together 6 days a week. Brittney and Cricket came on board right steak, and sunrise specials 1 and 6 are the away, helping with busing tables, washing dishes and serving. Jim local favorites though. Hot and fresh breads, helped with maintenance and upkeep of the building, and Jane hansandwiches, and soups are made fresh in dled the kitchen, making everything from scratch, even homemade house every day. They also serve comfort soups, every day. Today, nearly 13 years later, it is still the same – Jim foods like lasagna and spaghetti, and a wide and Fred Lau take care of maintenance. You can find Cricket, Brittney, variety of daily specials like the all Ameriand Paula Poppe serving. PJ Whitelow is washing dishes, and Jane is can classic – a hand pattied 1/3 lb. burger, with fries and a milkshake, still in the kitchen cooking homemade favorites. and even funnel cakes in the summer.

The Café has grown since 2006, others were brought on to work, and their regular customer base grew. But the idea of family remains the same. Jane and Cricket both smiled as they shared how much they care for everyone that walks into the Café. They truly love their employees and their customers, and you can tell.

“They [employees and customers] are going to become part of our family, and we are going to become part of theirs – whether you like it or not.

We celebrate together, hurt together, we follow them throughout their lives.”

(Cricket Withington and Jane Roberts)

Both Jane and Cricket have extensive backgrounds in the food industry. Jane has spent her entire life in it in fact - waitressing and cooking. Cricket as well - managing the dining room at Garmisch in Cable for 6 years, The Brickhouse for 4, and working in the kitchen at

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When asked what they would like guests to know about R-Place Cafe, Cricket replies,

“We are the areas best kept secret.

If you stop once, you’ll be coming back.”

(Cricket Withington)

R-Place Café located at 41180 Highway 63 in Cable, Wisconsin. They are open Sunday from 6:00am – noon, serving breakfast only, Closed on Wednesdays, and open from 6:00am – 2:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You can find them online on Facebook, Instagram, and trip advisor. If you have any questions about their menu, or hours, please contact Jane or Cricket at 715-798-3300.

Thank you, Jane and Cricket for allowing me to visit. I had a wonderful time. It was a pleasure to meet you. I wish you all the best as you both move into this new phase at R-Place Café. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

April - Autism Awareness Month

APRIL - AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Submitted by Christie Carlson, Owner of Forest & Lakes Monthly Magazine, Photo Courtesy of www.disabilityscoop.org

April is Autism Awareness month. Coming into this article, I have to confess, I didn’t know much about autism, or how to become involved.

After conducting some research provided by the Autism Society (www. autism-society.org), Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org), and The Lovaas Center (www.thelovaascenter.com), I was able to get a much better understanding of the condition. I hope you will to. Please keep in mind that because I am not a medical doctor, much of this article is the context of the organizations listed above – the professionals who know more than I ever will. Enjoy, dear reader.

Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life.

What is Autism?

ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. Because autism is a spectrum disorder, each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. The ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people with ASD may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently. Common characteristics of autism include, but are not limited to: • Lack of or delay in spoken language • Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects) • Little or no eye contact • Lack of interest in peer relationships • Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play • Persistent fixation on parts of objects How common is autism?

In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ADDM autism prevalence report concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 59 births in the United States – twice as great as the 2004 rate of 1 in 125 – and almost 1 in 54 boys.

What are the causes of autism?

There is no known single cause for autism spectrum disorder, but it is www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Brain scans show differences in the shape and structure of the brain in children with autism compared to in neurotypical children. Researchers do not know the exact cause of autism but are investigating several theories, including the links among heredity, genetics and medical problems.

In many families, there appears to be a pattern of autism or related disabilities, further supporting the theory that the disorder has a genetic basis. While no one gene has been identified as causing autism, researchers are searching for irregular segments of genetic code that children with autism may have inherited. It also appears that some children are born with a susceptibility to autism, but researchers have not yet identified a single “trigger” that causes autism to develop.

Other researchers are investigating the possibility that under certain conditions, a cluster of unstable genes may interfere with brain development, resulting in autism. Still other researchers are investigating problems during pregnancy or delivery as well as environmental factors such as viral infections, metabolic imbalances and exposure to chemicals.

Is there a cure for autism?

There is not a cure that eliminates such disorders, but timely and effective autism treatments can greatly reduce the effects.

What can I do to help?

According to the Autism Society, there are many ways you can get involved with autism awareness. The benefits of being involved in the autism community are many—not the least of which is educating yourself about the most appropriate treatments and resources available to help your loved one on the spectrum. Here are some ideas. You can also find more at their website www.autism-society.org.

• Reach Out to Your Local Affiliate • Sign Up for Autism Society’s Free E-Newsletter • Sign Up for Autism Society Action Alerts • Attend an Event • Sensory Friendly Films • Take a Free Course (Sources: www.autism-society.org, www.autismspeaks.org, www.thelovaascenter.com)

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REDBERRY BOOK CORNER

Shelf Awareness with Redbery Books

Submitted by Maureen Palmer, Owner/Operator of Redbery Books in Cable, Wisconsin The Spectators by Jennifer DuBois Jennifer duBois’s The Spectators presents one enigmatic man, Matthew Miller, through the perspectives of two very different people: his estranged male lover and his publicity assistant on his TV talk show. Semi, who knew Miller as an altruistic, political hopeful in 1970s New York, grapples with the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic and his own survivor’s guilt. Meanwhile Cel attempts to cope with the fact that a recent school shooter connected his actions to the public’s obsession with The Mattie M Show, the reality show she works for. As Semi tries to recover his lost, exuberant youth and Cel struggles to find her way as a 20-something in an unforgiving city, the reader is left to wonder how Semi’s idealistic ex-lover could become the opaque host of the decade’s most controversial and sensational show.

There’s a Word for That by Sloane Tanen Janine Kessler is a former child actor who lives with her many anxieties in a tiny New York City apartment. Her father, Marty, an award-winning director, has always supported her. So when Marty ends up in Directions, one of California’s most posh rehab facilities, yet again, Janine reluctantly comes to help. For the first time in years, Janine ends up spending time with her sister, Amanda, who has always resented her, and Amanda’s beautiful teenage twin daughters--although one is slightly more gorgeous than the other, which has led to more tension. And then, to the surprise of Janine and Amanda, they discover that Marty had a wife they never knew about. His first wife, Bunny Small, the wildly popular author of the Henry Holter books, one of the most popular kids’ fiction series in the world, has been out of his life for decades--until she too is admitted to Directions. As Marty and Bunny get reacquainted, hilarious drama ensues in both the Kessler and Small-Holter families. Readers will be amused as Janine wrestles with her past, and Marty and Bunny look toward the future, leading to all sorts of hijinks. In There’s a Word for That Sloane Tanen has brought together a cast of rich, self-indulgent characters, and made them surprisingly accessible, a bit like a literary version of Arrested Development’s Bluth family. Tanen, the author of a series of illustrated books that includes Bitter with Baggage Seeks Same, has an eye for human foibles and a knack for sharp, funny dialogue.

--Jessica Howard, bookseller at Bookmans, Tucson, Ariz.

Soon the Light Will Be Perfect by Dave Patterson Dave Patterson’s first novel, Soon the Light Will Be Perfect, is a rough-edged coming-of-age story. Set in a poverty-stricken Vermont community at the beginning of “the desert war,” it spotlights a family in crisis within a town in despair. The narrator is a 12-year-old boy. Along with his older brother, father and mother, he remains nameless, although more peripheral characters have proper names. As the story opens, the family has recently moved out of the trailer park--an important social step up--and they have given away their old kitchen table in an act of charity. The father is supposed to be building a new one, but this project serves as a metaphor for larger troubles. The 15-year-old brother gets a girlfriend and distances himself from the narrator, although the boys still smoke weed together in the garage, where the kitchen-table project progresses slowly. This is a devout Catholic family, and guilt plagues the young narrator, whose burgeoning sexual interests, for example, give him trouble. His mother’s suffering at the hands of cancer, chemotherapy and radiation seems senseless. While Patterson’s gift for description brings beauty to this novel, the tone is bleak. The father labors helplessly; the sick mother delivers food to those needier than herself but also covers up a small crime, as her younger son sneaks cigarettes and self-flagellates.

Soon the Light Will Be Perfect is an ambitious work about what it is to be young and facing problems that challenge the most capable adult. At its end, much remains unresolved, just as in life, but readers can recognize just how true that ending rings. --Julia Kastner, librarian and blogger at pagesofjulia.

The Peacock Emporium by Jojo Moyes Jojo Moyes (Me Before You; Still Me) originally wrote The Peacock Emporium more than a decade ago. With this new edition, American readers can enjoy the story of Suzanna Peacock and her infamous mother, Athene. Athene Forster was an “it” girl in the 1960s, a debutante who took London society by storm with her scandalous activities. Suzanna has always struggled with her mother’s legacy, and her own strong resemblance to Athene. Suzanna and her husband, Neil, who lost his job, have had to move back to the country to be supported by her parents, much to her dismay. Suzanna’s relationship with her family, which has never been easy, has deteriorated. Furthermore, her marriage is tense, so she decides to open a small shop in town, hoping to find an outlet for her frustration and a way to redeem herself in everyone’s eyes. Told in alternating chapters that depict the lives of Suzanna and Neil, her parents and several patrons of the Peacock Emporium, Moyes neatly weaves together story lines across many decades. As Suzanna begins to connect with the patrons of her quirky little shop and learn their stories, she comes to realize surprising truths about her life, and the things she’s always believed to be true. Readers who already love Moyes are sure to like The Peacock Emporium, and new readers will enjoy the blend of contemporary and historical fiction. --Jessica Howard, bookseller at Bookmans, Tucson, Ariz.

Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi and Joshua David Stein “Flavors,” Kwame Onwuachi writes, “are my first language,” and since childhood, his life has been shaped by flavor. In the frank and fascinating memoir Notes from a Young Black Chef, co-written with Joshua David Stein, Onwuachi shares seminal stories and recipes from his culinary life. Onwuachi grew up in the Bronx, N.Y., in a household scented with his mother’s Creole and Jamaican cooking. Following his parents’ divorce, he alternated staying with his abusive father and his supportive but financially struggling mother. When she was laid off from her accounting job, she started a catering company, and money became tighter--catering was literally a “feast-or-famine business.” That didn’t stop Onwuachi from entering the same business himself after an adolescence that included, among other adventures, a two-year stint in Nigeria; a go at college that resulted in getting kicked out for selling drugs; and a gig cooking on a ship in the Gulf Coast following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Finally came culinary school, where entering the highest echelons of his industry also meant reckoning with being a person of color in it. He likens his experience at the Culinary Institute of America to attending Hogwarts, and he parlayed his kitchen wizardry into eventually running multiple restaurants. But conflict always struck: his relationship with his father fizzled. On Top Chef, Onwuachi lost.

His first restaurant failed. Through it all, Onwuachi focuses on his first language of flavor--and his memoir and the recipes within tell that story with humility and heart. Readers will hunger for more. --Katie Weed, freelance writer and reviewer Forest & Lakes Monthly April/May 2019 p. 6

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DANDELION - HERBAL SUN FOR YOUR HEALTH

Dandelion - Herbal Sun for Your Health.

Submitted by Yulia Welk of Yulia’s Natural Skincare. Yulia Welk lives in Cable, WI. Check out her website at: www.yulias.net or call 715-798-3175

Their flowers resemble the sun. We can even keep track of time. They open at 6 am, and close shortly after 3 pm. We all know dandelions so well, some are tired of it, right? But if you look closely at this sunny creature, or better yet, taste it, you might come in for a tasty surprise. When I chew on a yellow petal, they are sweet, nectary, taste like honey. I like to add fresh dandelion flowers to my banana bread, just avoid the green base if you like, but make sure ALL Photo Courtesy of the yellow petals are submerged in www.survivalgardener.com the batter. If they stick out, after you take it from the oven, you will have the dandelion fluff.

uric crystals, the metabolic toxins of gout. The dandelions are mildly laxative, and remove toxins through the urine. Being high in potassium they do not deplete body’s potassium level in the process, they are one of the safest diuretics.

Why are they one of the first ones to come up in the spring? They are the best and greatest spring tonic for our bodies recovering from long greenless winter. I crawl around the yard and pick first tiny leaves, they are great addition to a salad. Ones they get a little bigger, add some apple or banana, splash of water, may be lemon juice and honey and have yourself a wonderful spring smoothie. I try to eat all the greens nature provides.

Cleavers, chickweed, amaranth greens, lamb’s quarters, clover, etc. Every week the smoothy is different.

Dandelion is helpful in diabetes. Dandelion roots have levulin (similar to insulin). It helps liver convert fructose into glycogen without requiring body’s own insulin. So that reduces stress on pancreas as a result. Thus it regulates blood sugar, supporting spleen, kidney, stomach through blood circulation. It serves as sedative and anti inflammatory.

Dandelion (‘taraxacum officinale” meaning “the official remedy for all disorders”) increases body’s mineral supply. They are a great addition to your fruit orchard. The roots arerate the soil, adding rich mineral compost of the leaves every fall. And the ethylene gas they produce helps the fruits to ripen faster. Just stop mowing your lawn, and plant fruit trees and dandelions. The bees will be happy too.

Their white milky sap is a great remedy for skin problems, like warts, age spots, moles, pimples, canker sores (apply 3 times a day for ten days).

Some mountain dandelion species contain up to 20% of natural rubber latex and have been studied for rubber production.

Dandelion greens are for sale in France and Italy, they even cultivate several different kinds of dandelion. What is in the greens? Calcium, iron, potassium, vitamins A, C, K and chlorophyll. Hemoglobin (iron based) and chlorophyll (magnesium based) are almost identical, keeping the blood healthy and clean. The older the plant (flowering) and the deeper the teeth are on the leaves, the bitter they are. Bitters are healthy for our blood, liver and body’s healthy PH level, they alkalize the system, keeping it free of viruses and parasites. We need to teach our tongues to like bitter, it will just take one spring. You can freeze the leaves for winter after two minute blanch. Or dry in a dehydrator. They are excellent in soups, stews, or in tea.

High mineral content of the leaves increases strength of the teeth and bone density in the body. Vitamin K helps to break down the acidic

Try dandelion greens, apples, and lemon smoothie for 3-7 days daily for a light spring liver cleanse. It works with any liver disorders, increases the bile production in case of constipation and indigestion. Eliminates bad breath, and reduces muscle cramps. If you use the juice smoothie often, you might have to say goodbye to the rheumatoid arthritis.

Dandelions are still on the official remedy list in Britain, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Russia. They drain the liver, strengthen and tone the stomach, cool the blood, dispel liver wind, detox pitta (overheated imbalance), reduce cysts and lymph swelling, lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Dandelion flower plus root plus leaf make a complete protein. Having all the minerals, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, sodium, choline, lecithin and biotin, zinc, B vitamins, 8 essential amino acids makes it one of the best foods on the planet. If you have large gall stones exercise caution.

First work on reducing the stones. Cleavers herb has had great recommendations for that.

Try it of you have insomnia, bronchitis, gas, diabetes, hypoglycemia, edema, kidney infection, PMS, breast or brain tumor, infections or high cholesterol, chronic yeast infections, candida, uric acid or age spots.

Make some dandelion Ice cream this spring. One avocado, 1/2 cup of fresh green dandelion leaves, juice of one lemon, 1 cup of water and honey to taste. Blend until smooth, freeze and stir every hour to make a smooth consistency.

Dig dandelion roots, wash well and roast in the oven, or dehydrator.

Powder for a nice healthy coffee substitute, or find the roasted dandelion tea bags in stores. I even tried some fried dandelion stems, they were delicious and not bitter. I think I blanched them first. The stems provide so much entertainment! My kids run around and find the longest stem, then measure it to keep the records. When I was little, we picked the flower with the stem, separated the stem into 4-6 long strips, still attached to the flower crown. We wet the stem strips in a nearby water or puddle, and they curled so nice. We instantly had a pretty dandelion princess.

We are used to yellow flowers. They also come in pink-purple (Caucasus mountains, Russia) or white with yellow center (Kolsky peninsula, Russia). Embrace this sunny, amazing, resilient, so good for us plant. It is our ally, and not a dangerous weed.

Taking Action for our Rivers and Watershed Overview Thursday, April 25 6-8 pm at Cable Community Center Submitted by Mimi Crandall of Drummond, WI and UpNorth Engaged. For more information about UpNorth Engaged, Please contact Mimi at 715-739-6654.

Tony Janisch, Executive Director of Superior Rivers Watershed Association, will highlight actions and mitigation to assure clean water, stable wildlife habitat, and sustainable practices in our northwestern Wisconsin back yard.

To celebrate Earth Day 2019, Tony will present an informative and inspiring evening on how Climate Change has directly affected our area, what works and next steps. The public is invited.

In 1969, then Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin envisioned a National Day to focus on the environment, Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated globally in April, 1970. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city dwellers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. By the end 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the passage of the Clean Air and Water Act and the Endangered Species Acts. This was done under the Republican administration of President Richard Nixon.

“It was a gamble,” Gaylord said many years later, “but it worked.”

UpNorth Engaged is pleased to bring Janisch to Southern Bayfield County.

The mission of the Superior Rivers Watershed Association is to promote and protect the clean water resources of Wisconsin’s Lake Superior Basin. It is a community organization that engages citizens in taking care of and enjoying Forest & Lakes Monthly April/May 2019 p. 8

their home watershed. SRWA accomplishes through educational programs.

SWRA gathers information, identifes problems and implements solutions to maintain the integrity of our watershed for future generations. Rather than becoming paralyzed by the enormity of threats to our precious waterways, SWRA brings residents together to make a difference and protect our water resources.

Tony Janisch will discuss how Climate Change, resultant flooding & erosion among other assaults, has damaged our rivers & streams. “In the past, our main focus was water quality, rising temperatures of rivers and streams and the adverse effects of mining and Consolidated Agricultural Farming Organizations (CAFOs) that threatened our watershed. Today, after two one -hundred year storms and flooding in just a few seasons, we are turning our attention to protecting our waterways & the life and habitat that depends on healthy water resources”, said Janisch. Tony has been the Director of Superior Rivers for six years. During his tenure, the service area has expanded. This led to a name change from Bad River Watershed Association to Superior Rivers Watershed Association to more accurately reflect the geographic scope.

Join us to Celebrate Earth Day and SRWA. As Earth Day nears its 50 year anniversary, please attend Thursday, April 25 at 6pm at the Cable Community Center. For questions, please contact Mimi at 715-739-6654. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

NATURAL CONNECTIONS

Natural Connections - Spires of Sand

Submitted by Emily Stone, a Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

“Trust your boots!” My friend Jamie and I encouraged each other as we scrambled up yet another near-vertical slope of sandstone.

“Trails” as they call them in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park in Southeast Utah, are often just cairn-marked exercises in disbelief. You want us to climb that? Should we really descend there? We have to jump what?

Nevertheless, our boots gripped securely onto the rippled sandstone slope and we found ourselves admiring another spectacular view.

Clustered spires of red and white rock reached up into the brilliant blue sky. Where the spires had eroded away, a whimsically lumpy layer of white sand dunes-turned-bedrock clustered like mushrooms that only a nimble giant could hop along. Still lower, the pinkish soil of the canyon floor lay sprinkled with dusty green bushes and rich green Utah juniper trees.

A delicate white wedgeleaf flower found refuge among the pinnacles and valleys of cryptobiotic soil crust in Southeast Utah. Photo by Emily Stone

In the far distance, the deep red cliffs of Grand View Point in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park dominated the horizon. When Jamie and I worked as Student Conservation Association interns here back in 2005, we discovered a good-natured rivalry between these two districts of the park. Although adjacent, they are divided by the Colorado River and separated by a long drive. “We have the best view!” the ISKY rangers would taunt. And indeed, from the precipice of Grand View Point, you can see for miles over the complex beauty of Utah’s canyon country. “That’s fine,” the Needles rangers would retort, “We ARE the view.”

Over 200 million years ago, this area sat on a battleground between swirling white sand dunes and muddy red streams. First one and then the other advanced their troops to deposit alternating layers. Eventually, everything was buried by even more sediment, and mineral cements hardened the sand into rock. Uplift from deep in the Earth caused fractures to form in an intersecting grid. Water and ice worked their erosive magic along those planes of weakness, and this pinnacled landscape emerged under the sculpting powers of geology.

After Jamie and I caught our breath at the top of the slope, we meandered from cairn to cairn (cairns are small stacks of rocks often used to mark trails) across a potholed and gently undulating surface of old dunes. The view was never not spectacular, so we spent a fair amount of time gazing out over the hoodoos. You know me, though, and I couldn’t help but look down, too. Nestled into some of the bigger potholes and concave slopes were needles on a much smaller scale.

I just had to squat down for a closer look. The rugged surface of this pothole planet—for it did look kind of alien—was carved into miniature fins, spires and mesas. Dusty red sand was clearly at the base of everything, but it only peeked through the rainbow of black, white, orange, green, and even bluish skin. “Cryptobiotic crust,” we’d learned to call this strange microcosm during our long-ago intern training.

Cryptobiotic crust is sandy soil that had been glued together by tiny living things. Cyanobacteria move in first. While often referred to as blue-green algae because of their ability to photosynthesize, they are actually ancient bacteria who played a part in creating the oxygen-rich atmosphere we enjoy today.

Although dormant when dry, the sheaths surrounding cyanobacteria cells swell and produce little filaments as they absorb rainwater. Damp filaments weave among the soil particles and grab on. As the cyanobacteria dry out, the filaments secrete complex sugars which harden into glue. Over many years and many cycles of wetting and drying, a fragile crust develops. It prevents the sand from blowing away in dust clouds or becoming shifting fields of dunes. “Crusts are the glue holding this place together,” claims my well-worn Naturalist’s Guide to Canyon Country.

The crust’s diversity of both color and texture had brought me to my knees for a better view. Over the winter, frost heaves up the surface unevenly. Pedicels rise up to a few inches high and then plunge into sandy ravines. Against the dark surface veneer of organisms with UV-protective pigmentation, I saw rimes of white, dots of pink, caps of yellow, and cushions of emerald. The sugary glues and pore spaces between sand grains soak up water like a sponge, which improves the neighborhood for those colorful lichens, fungi, green algae, and mosses, whose rootlets also help hold the soil.

The cyanobacteria can also fix nitrogen directly out of the air, and their leakage constitutes fertilizer. Tiny plants use those nutrients where their seeds have sprouted in the shelter of the crust. Miniature white clusters of wedgeleaf flowers peppered the pinnacles like a fairy forest.

Even this tiny world was not without catastrophe, though. One careless boot print on the edge of this pothole had crushed the fragile sheaths and set the crust development back by 25 to 250 years. If the impacts continue, this pothole might dry up completely and blow away, carrying the promise of life with it.

Straightening up again, my focus shifted back to the large-pinnacled landscape. Just as in the crust, dusty red sand is at the heart of it all, but the mineral cements of the rocks are much more durable than the cyanobacterial glue. Thousands of humans have walked from cairn to cairn—trusting their boots—with barely a whisper of impact. We joined them again, meandering among spectacular views both big and small.

See My Art Advocacy Organization Launches Membership Drive Submitted by Sara Balbin, SMART President

See My Art, Inc. (SMART) is a 501-C3 non-profit organization that inspires, empowers, validates and supports people with disabilities though art. Established in 2008, SMART has developed local venues as well as an online gallery for displaying art by individuals with disabilities. Following their Vision Statement: Opening doors and minds through art for those with disabilities, the See My Art mission is focused on: Using art to empower and inspire. Through its programs and activities SMART artists are provided avenues for personal expression, social empowerment and independence within our communities.

See My Art has helped enrich SMART Artist’s lives by providing several public display galleries, maintaining an online gallery for each artist, supporting vendor participation at Musky Festival and the Cable & Hayward Fall Festivals, providing annual graduating high school student scholarships and availability of SMART artist grants. In addition to this and other programing, each summer a See My Art Gala with participating vendors, a featured speaker and art activities is held in June. The See My Art Gala is free and open to the public and encourages SMART artists to integrate with members and supporters in a local social gathering.

Please consider joining our organization to support this vision and mission during this annual membership drive. All memberships renew annually on June 1. Your membership and support helps change artist’s lives. Memberships can be acquired online using a credit or debit card at www. seemyart.us .To request a hard copy of the membership form email info@seemyart.us or request by mail SMART, PO Box 562, Cable, WI 54821.

Each member will receive a See My Art vinyl decal for you to display as a sign of your support. For more information on SMART, to become a member, make a donation, volunteer, visit artist galleries, and find local artist display galleries visit online at www.seemyart.us . Stay up to date on SMART artists and activities by liking their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SeeMyArtInc. On behalf of the SMART Board of Directors, members and local SMART artists we thank you for your generous support. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

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TECH TALK

Tech Talk - Revisiting Artificial Intelligence and Voice Commands Submitted by Dr. Leo Carlson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Norvado in Cable, WI

Back in October and November and of 2017 we briefly discussed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and voice commands with devices like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home. Today we are going to revisit these topics and consider some of the advances that a little over a year can make in the world of technology.

Let’s start with voice commands. The Amazon Alexa and the Google Home are still both gaining ground in the voice command and home automation arenas. I happen to own one of each of these devices. They both work well and respond to similar commands and each of them has similar types of tools. The Alexa seems to have the edge in the number of apps and tools and in the voice commands that it can learn or respond to.

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The two have also made great strides in the different games that they can play with the users even going so far as to allow you to compete with other users across the country. Though both the Amazon Alexa and the Google Home are very similar, I personally give a slight edge to the Amazon Alexa for ease of use and to the Google Home for the built-in speaker.

In testing with my family, the Amazon Alexa was the clear winner.

During the testing my kids took to Alexa faster than they did to the Google Home and even now they rely on it for many things from help with homework to playing games when they are a bit bored. Christie uses it for creating shopping lists and setting timers for cooking or baking and the whole family uses it to play our favorite radio stations or to stream Pandora when we are working to clean the house.

Voice Commands and Voice automation has come a long way in a

short time and you are starting to see voice command options built into many different devices such as cars, Cell phones, and even T.V. remote controls! Gone are the days when using your voice to dictate a text message would end in disaster.

Instead, using voice to send texts is becoming common place especially for the older generation. Just two short years ago voice commands were in a state of infancy and were very basic but through devices like the Google Home and Amazon Alexa, voice commands have evolved to an incredible degree of accuracy.

Artificial Intelligence is another technology that has been changing and evolving over the last several years. Self-Driving cars are becoming a reality and machine learning has become much more common in many of our household devices.

Nearly all of the major auto makers are developing self-driving vehicles using sensors and wireless connectivity. These vehicles are capable of billions of calculations per second and can determine if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk or if a car is changing lanes. The advances in self-driving technology is amazing and truly interesting to watch.

Machine learning is a big part of Artificial Intelligence. This technology is being built into everything from watches and cars to refrigerators and remote controls. Machine learning is a basic form of Artificial intelligence. It can be anything from a car learning your preferences and automatically setting them up for you when you approach to things like your Nest thermostat learning when you prefer your heat turned up or down at certain times of day. These kinds of advances in technology are amazing and it is truly interesting to keep an eye on how all of these things will change our lives in the months and years to come.

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FOR THE LOVE OF ART

For the Love of Art - Poetic Confluence

Submitted by Sara Balbin of Dragonfly Studio. Sara is an artist, author, and art therapist.

On Wednesday morning Driving to Hayward, I was listening to Eric Schubring on WOJB, the Woodland Community Radio station located on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in Hayward.

His guest speaker, Amber Marlo, described the wonderful educational opportunities at the LCO Ojibwa Community College (LCOOCC), including the Art Club founded by Michael Clarquist. This announcement got my attention because you may remember my March story feaPhoto Courtesy of Sara Balbin tured Michael’s mother, Ramona Morrow, for women in history. It honored her outstanding Traditional Anishinaabe –Regional honors, and new Hayward studio shared with her son Michael Clarquist.

Hearing that Michael, like his mother, is passionate about the arts, pursuing an education, and making a positive difference in the community by taking on a leadership role was poetic confluence. Michael (Madwewe Giizhig or Resounding Sky) belongs to the Bear Clan. He is multi-talented, kind, and humble; belonging to the local band of the Ojibwe, or Anishinaabe (the first people), recognized by the United States Government as the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

For Michael, attending the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is a new and welcome chapter in his life; it offers him the knowledge and professional degree he seeks to pursue his lifelong dreams. Michael’s previous chapter was proudly serving in the U.S. Army with men who became his new family. According to the National Museum of the American Indian, “American Indians serve in their country’s armed forces in greater numbers per capita than any other ethnic group, and they have served with distinction in every major conflict for over 200 years”. Michael had one tour in Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Rakkasans. He stated, “I grew used to being tough as nails, nothing could break me. I didn’t know what broken was at the time. After my four years in the service I decided to come home. I was unsure of my future and what to do with myself, so I turned back to art as I once did. I stepped back onto my path because it was there for me when I didn’t have anything else.”

Transitioning from the military to civilian life in 2012 was challenging on several fronts: societal, health, and economic levels. Michael, as a Veteran and young father, couldn’t afford a car for six years after he got out of the military. He stated, “I couldn’t really commit to anything as well as college because I didn’t have the means to get there and back, and invest my time into creating the club as well as joining other events in the community without feeling like I was a burden to others by asking for rides.” Then a door opened for Michael when Don Dressler, a compassionate veteran, contacted the Veterans Service Office (VSO) in Hayward, and asked Office Staff Renee Brown if there was a veteran who could benefit from a vehicle, and she contacted Michael. They met a few days later and he gave Michael the car that allows him to attend the LCOOC College. Michael stated, “He gave me the vehicle last year and that was a huge turning point as far as starting everything that I have since. I can’t thank Don Dressler enough!”

Michael would like to encourage other veterans to reach out to the VA if they are struggling. He stated, “Through their assistance I have turned so much around. It’s a combination of help from so many others like the College, and friends made or lost through the years. I had the plans and mindset, I just lacked the means for the moment, and now I feel like things will always be flowing in a positive direction.”

In 2013, one year after assimilating into civilian life, Michael opened his first studio space. He explained, “I wasn’t the best artist but it gave me a place to work away from home and that was enough for me. Over the span of 4 years I struggled in art as well as education and I failed myself by not continuing, or so I thought, even though I knew that art was the route I wanted to take to the end, I was missing something. Self-Understanding, Self-Worth, to build myself up for the future. I took a break from both art and higher education to seek out myself through a Veterans Affairs (VA) Program in Minneapolis where I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I started Forest & Lakes Monthly April/May 2019 p.14

to understand myself more and why I would push others away. Why I couldn’t speak to my art anymore or hear it speak to me. From there I started on my path of seeking my own truths through psychology and art. Which are still in my future. Right now I am working with my art and business because I did not give up on my studio dreams.”

Yes, he didn’t give up and is moving forward with his dreams. It’s now seven years after the military and Michael’s Second Story Studio business adjacent to his mother Morrow’s Native Art, are thriving because of their diligence, dedication to the arts, talent, pursuit of education, and kind support from Native American and non-native communities. For an educational Traditional Ojibwe arts and culture experience, visit their studios at 15836 West Second Street, Hayward, WI or, email Clarquist16@gmail.com for an appointment.

Michael’s thoughtful, earnest statement offers insight into the character of a person who continues to follow his dreams as an artist, family man, and responsible citizen. “In my youth I was always asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I would always say, “An artist” because I was already on that path….. It doesn’t matter what professions we choose to take, in the end it’s our happiness, are we happy with who we are building up? Are we setting a good example for future generations?

I’ve always remembered that in other words; The past generations of our people have come together so we could continue today as we are now. We are not any different from them, we are the reflections of our past, and we will reflect into the future generations as we are now. I want to make sure I am at my best so that reflects onto my children and theirs and so on. Hopefully reflecting by following my dreams so that they will do so in their futures.”

Michael is attending LCOOC College pursuing a degree in Small Business Management. He is a student and also an educator. With extensive knowledge in Traditional Ojibwe arts and culture, Michael co-teaches Traditional Native Arts with his mother Ramona Morrow, who is an adjunct faculty at the College. They begin the Traditional Native Arts class by creating deer hide pouches, spider web dreamcatchers, carving pipestone, and making pendants and birch bark baskets. According to Michael, “The focus is the triple stitch when we make the baskets because once they have that down they can make anything. For the midterm, they carved onto a cedar log to familiarize themselves with carving and collaborative work.”

Michael also works with the Extension courses. According to Amber Marlo, Dean of Continuing Education, Michael has started teaching community education workshops through LCOOCC’s Extension Department. Extension workshops are open to the community; supplies and a meal are provided. Most classes occur in the evening from 5-8pm. The classes are published monthly and can be found at www. lco.edu/ext. In April, Michael is teaching workshops on birch bark crafts including frames and model canoes.”

As an artist, Michael creates traditional and contemporary works of art. Michael reflected, “In my earliest years I can remember when my mother would always take us with her when she went out to harvest for materials for her art work. I would always think about what I could see in things since then. Whether it was a pool in the creek that I could make from damming up the rocks, or stacking the rocks into creative silhouettes of animals. Now here today I think back and I learn from all of it with a clear mind. What is its potential? What does it want to become? That led to me asking myself that again. What is my potential? What do I want to become?” Michael’s questions are significant, and he is seeking answers by pursuing his education while teaching at the same time. This spring semester he is teaching the Capstone Project ART-122, a project of choice based on what the students learned, and would like to expand further.

He balances the traditional Ojibwe teaching with personal self-expression by creating original paintings exploring various non-traditional materials and concepts from life experiences. In Spirit of the Ojibwe: Images of Lac Courte Oreilles Elders, pg. 17, Sara Balbin writes, “The Ojibwe artists, who are innovators in the use of materials, fabrication techniques, and design are to be much admired. Not only for their artistic innovations, but also for the message that they send to the nonIndian and Indian communities. That message is that Indian people should be free to explore and discover new methods of expression.

Change is a natural part of life at the level of the individual as well as for the particular cultural group.”

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Strength for Today with John MacArthur - Being Considerate of Others Needs Submitted in accordance with Grace to You Ministries www.gty.org. Grace to You. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

“When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’” (John 19:26) No matter what trials we have, it is still possible to be concerned for others’ needs. As the time for Jesus’ death grew closer, His mother’s well-being was on His heart and mind.

His concern is consistent with what we have already seen in Photo courtesy of www.dreamstime.com our brief study of some of Jesus’ last words on the cross—our Lord was faithful in ministry no matter what the cost.

Here the object of Jesus’ focus shifted to a small group of five friends at the foot of His cross.

And out of this sympathetic band, which included the disciple John, Salome (John’s mother), Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene, Christ’s attention drew especially toward His mother.

Mary, the mother of our Lord, was perhaps the neediest person of any in that cluster that stood beneath the cross. She was most likely a widow by this time; otherwise, Jesus would not have shown so much special concern for her future welfare. Mary was also seeing and feeling the fulfillment of Simeon’s prophecy that her soul would be pierced because of Jesus (Luke 2:34-35). Drawn to the place of her son’s execution by loving concern and sorrow, Mary stood with the others but undoubtedly felt very alone as she suffered quietly.

At that moment Jesus graciously intervened and reminded Mary that she needed to regard Him not primarily as her son but as her Savior. When Jesus called Mary “Woman,” He was using a title of respect. His intent was simply to commit Mary into John’s care.

At Calvary, Christ experienced the agony of the cross, the weight of the world’s sin, and the wrath of God the Father. Yet through all His ordeal, which is beyond our comprehension, Jesus took some moments to show compassion to others who were hurting. That’s a pattern we are to follow. We should never be so overwhelmed with our own pain and trials—and certainly not life’s routine, daily cares, and burdens—that we lose sight of others’ needs.

Suggestions for Prayer Thank God for Jesus’ incredible example of compassion in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

For Further Study Read Matthew 27:46; John 19:28; John 19:30; and Luke 23:46.

What additional traits do these reveal about Jesus?

Look for at least one example you can apply to your life.

Source: Strength for Today by John MacArthur Copyright © 1997. Used with permission in accordance with Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.com. John MacArthur - Grace to You www.gty.org/library/devotionals

April/May 2019 Bible Reading Schedule

April 15 - Joshua 11:1-12:24, Luke 17:11-37, Psal, 84:1-12,

Proverbs 13:5-6 April 16 - Joshua 13:1-14:15, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 85:1-13,

Proverbs 13:7-8 April 17 - Joshua 15:1-63, Luke 18:18-43, Psalm 86:1-17,

Proverbs 13:12-14 April 18 - Joshua 16:1-18:28, Luke 19:1-27, Psalm 87:1-7,

Proverbs 13:11 April 19 - Joshua 19:1-20:9, Luke 19:18-48, Psalm 88:1-18,

Proverbs 13:12-14 April 20 - Joshua 21:1-22:20, Luke 20:1-26, Psalm 89:1-13,

Proverbs 13:15-16 April 21 - joshua 22:21-23:16, Luke 20:27-47, Psalm 89:14-

37, Proverbs 13:17-19 April 22 - Joshua 24:1-33, luke 21:1-28, Psalm 89:38-52,

Proverbs 13:20-23 April 23 - Judges 1:1-2:9, Luke 21:29-22:13, Psalm 90:1-

91:16, Proverbs 13:24-25 April 24 - Judges 2:10-3:31, Luke 22:14-34, Psalm 92:1-93:5,

Proverbs 14:1-2 April 25 - Judges 4:1-5:31, Luke 22:35-53, Psalm 94:1-23,

Proverbs 14:3-4 April 26 - Judges 6:1-40, Luke 22:54-23:12, Psalm 95:1-96:13,

Proverbs 14:5-6 April 27 - Judges 7:1-8:17, Luke 23:13-43, Psalm 97:1-98:9,

Proverbs 14:7-8 April 28 - Judges 8:19-9:21, Luke 23:44-24:12, Psalm 99:1-9,

Proverbs 14:9-10 April 29 - Judges 9:22-10:18, Luke 24:13-53, Psalm 100:1-5,

Proverbs 14:11-12 April 30 - Judges 11:1-12 - 12:15, John 1:1-28, Psalm 101:1-8,

Proverbs 14:13-14

May 2019

May 1 - Judges 13:1-14:20, John 1:29-51, Psalm 102:1-28,

Proverbs 14:15-16 May 2 - Judges 15:1-16:31, John 2:1-25, Psalm 103:1-22,

Proverbs 14:17-19 May 3 - Judges 17:1-18:31, john 3:1-21, Psalm 104:1-24,

Proverbs 14:20-21 May 4 - Judges 19:1-20:48, John 3:22-4:3, Psalm 104:24-35,

Proverbs 14:22-23 May 5 - Judges 21:1- Ruth 1:22, John 4:4-42, Psalm 105:1-15,

Proverbs 14:25 May 6 - Ruth 2:1-4:22, John 4:43-54, Psalm 105:16-36,

Proverbs 14:26-27 May 7 - I Samuel 1:1-2:21, John 5:1-23, Psalm 105:37-45,

Proverbs 14:28-29 May 8 - I Samuel 8:1-9:27, John 6:22-42, Psalm 106:32-48,

Proverbs 14:34-35 May 9 - I Samuel 5:1-7:17, John 6:1-21, Psalm 106:13-31,

Proverbs 14:32-33 May 10 - I Samuel 8:1-9:27, john 6:22-42, psalm 106:32-48,

Proverbs 14:34-35 May 11 - I Samuel 10:1-11:15, john 6:43-71, Psalm 107:1-43,

Proverbs 15:1-3 May 12 - I Samuel 12:1-13:23, John 7:1-30, Psalm 108:1-13,

Proverbs 15:4 May 13 - I Samuel 14:1-52, John 7:31-53, Psalm 109:1-32,

Proverbs 15:11 May 14 - I Samuel 15:1-16:23, John 8:1-20, Psalm 110:1-7,

Proverbs 15:8-10 May 15 - I Samuel 17:1-18:4, John 8:21-30, Psalm 111:1-10,

Proverbs 15:11

Anything Goes: Hooked on Creativity Opens Thursday, May 9 at the Drummond Public Library

Submitted by Mimi Crandall of Drummond, WI and the Drummond Public Library. For more information about the exhibit, Please contact the library at 715-739-6290.

Drummond Public Library is pleased to present Anything Goes, a multidisciplined, two- and three-dimensional exhibit by artist Nancy Douglas. The opening celebration at the Drummond Public Library is Thursday, May 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. Douglas will share an informative program on her artistic journey at 4 p.m. She will include a demonstration of rubber stamp carving and reduction printing. Nancy will be on hand to answer questions about her methods and approach to creativity.

Anything Goes highlights a body of work that transcends traditional ideas, rules, patterns, and relationships, and creates many new and meaningful forms and interpretations. Nancy Douglas opens herself to originality and her quirky imagination. Douglas is a reverse snowbird. She’s a ‘north woods’ penguin from southern California who travels eastward to the Drummond /Cable area each fall to enjoy our world of color and the snow of winter, and stays happily through spring.

Cecil B. Demille, a founding father of cinema and the most commercially successful producer-director in film history, once said, “Creativity is a drug I cannot live without.” Douglas shares this sentiment and is hooked on creativity, saying.”I am never so motivated or driven as when a creative project has taken over my mind, drifting in and out as I drive, eat, and attempt to sleep.”

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spontaneity that comes from many choices of what medium and method she chooses to use. “I’ve tried many things through the years. I worked wide range of materials and have developed through study and practice an array of skills.

Once I’ve opened a door to a skill or medium, it may slip to the back burner for a while as another comes forward, but seldom leaves altogether,” she says.

This exhibit will appeal to adults as well as children. She has journeyed from being a five-year-old playing with modeling clay to a “grownup” playing with Legos. The show includes stained glass windows, watercolor and acrylic paintings, photography, stereographic views, Lego clocks illustrating fables and fairy tales, stamping projects, a miniature book, ceramic tile projects, glass and tile birdhouses, and paper marbling. Last summer Nancy painted about 1000 4-inch ceramic tiles and turned them into a huge installation in her Riverside, California, front yard called The Octopus’s Garden in the Shade. There will be a large photo of this in the exhibit. Some selected pieces, including Lego clocks, stamped and marbled cards, and watercolors, will be on sale during the show.

The public is invited to view the show in an exhibit space at the Wisconsin Public Library located in Drummond. The exhibit will be available through September 8. The Drummond Public Library is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5 ; Saturday 9 to 1. Join us May 9 from 3 p.m. til 5 p.m.for the opening.celebration. For more information call the library at 715-739-6290.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Local Church Directory St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Country Peace Presbyterian Church

Trinity Lutheran Chapel

Gordon First Presbyterian

Brule Presbyterian Church

Living Hope Community Church

Solon Springs First Presbyterian

Lake Nebagamon First Presbyterian

St. Anthony Catholic Church

Rev Richard Blood 6880 S. 1st Avenue W. Lake Nebagamon, WI Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson (Lay Preacher) 715-790-1863

Fr. Andrew Ricci Pastor, Fr. Adam Laski Parochial Vicar 11648 E Cty Rd B Lake Nebagamon, WI Office 715-374-3570

Calvary Baptist Church

Barnes Community Church

Cable United Church of Christ

First Lutheran Church

Hayward Wesleyan Church

Mission Covenant Church

Chad McCallum, Senior Pastor 10655 Nyman Ave, Hayward, WI 54843 Church Office: 715- 634-4613

Rev. Darrell Nelson 5161 South County Road P, Poplar, WI 64864 Church Office: 715-364-2738

Trinity Lutheran Church

Bethany Baptist Church Pastor John Dudley

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Delta Rev. Phil Milam 61190 Pike River Rd. Mason, WI Phone 262-470-0736

The Oaks Community Church

Our Saviors Lutheran Church

14695 County Hwy N Drummond, WI 54832 Church Office: 715-739-6344

Rev. Jason Clifton 11405 51st Street, Solon Springs, WI 54873 Church Office: 715-378-2252

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

The River Wesleyan Church N13205 Rice Lake Road Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-466-2844

New Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Jeff Vesta Home Phone: 715-939-1367 Church Phone: 715-466-4112 801 Houston Ave, Minong, WI 54859 Calvary Lutheran Church 675 Shell Creed Road Minong, WI, 54859 Phone: 715-466-2366

St. Pius Catholic Church

St. Anthony Catholic Church 9718 County Rd Y Gordon, WI 54838 Phone: 715-378-4431

Hawthorne Assembly of God Pastor Joe Dokken 6366 South County Road E Poplar, WI, 54864 Phone: 715-374-3444

Father Gerald Willger 13645 County Highway M, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3855 (Cable) 715-634-2867 (Hayward) Rev Richard Blood 14465 S. Antoine Circle, Gordon, WI 54838 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Rev Richard Blood 9243 E. Evergreen Solon Springs, WI 54873 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Phil Markel, Pastor 13713 W Thannum Fire Lane Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-934-5000 Home: 715-634-0506 Joel Bacon, Senior Pastor 10680 Main St, Hayward, WI Church Office: 715-634-2141 Pastor Mark D. Triplett 10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843 Church office: (715) 634-2260

506 Main Street Minong, WI 54859 Phone: 715-378-4431

11651 Business Hwy 53 Solon Springs, WI 54873 Phone: 715-378-4431

Rev Richard Blood 4694 S. County Rd. A Superior, WI 54880 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863 Rev Richard Blood 5810 S. Country Rd. H Brule, WI 54820 Rev. Blood: 218-343-4850 Leslie Anderson 715-790-1863

Reverend Jon Hartman, Pastor 3200 County Rd. N Barnes, WI 54873 Church Office: 715 795 2195 Winter Worship Time - 10:30am

21020 Co Hwy E, Mason, WI 54856 Church Office: 715-746-2442

Whispering Pines EFC Pastor Tom Lindberg 7523 S County Rd E Hawthorne, WI Phone: 715-372-5037

Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Stai

2500 County Hwy B Brule, WI 54820 Phone: 715-372-4780 Website: www.hopeinoulu.org

Our Saviors Lutheran Church Pastor Carol Braun 68160 S. George Street Iron River, WI 54847 Phone; 715-372-8728

Pastor Arleigh vonSeggern 13520 Spruce Street, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3417

43170 Highway 63, Cable, WI 54821 Church Office: 715-798-3712 Rev. Ken Cluck

Rev. Phil Milam 13445 County Highway M Cable, WI 54821 Church office: 715-798-3066 Home: 262-470-0736

Peace Lutheran Church

10671 State Road 77 Hayward, WI 54843 Phone: 715-634-3996 Web Site: peace-hayward.com Grand View United Methodist Church

Rev. Teena Racheli 22180 US Hwy 63, PO Box 124 Grand View, WI 54839 Church: 715-763-3440 Pastor: 303-981-8370

If you would like your church information featured in our directory, please contact Christie at 715-798-3572 or via email at ccarlson@cheqnet.net Forest & Lakes Monthly April/May 2019 p. 16

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AUTHOR’S CORNER - SALLY BAIR

Williwaw Winds ©2019 Sally Bair

(Excerpt from Sally Bair’s novel, Williwaw Winds)

Submitted by Author Sally Bair

One by one, we crawl along the swinging boom out to the raft.

Patrick jumps, clearly desperate to be close to his dad.

“You next, Marv,” the skipper says. “Hurry, I need your weight.”

Immediately following Marv’s jump, Freddy gives me a thumbs up. “Yer next, Horn. Hurry. Don’t leave me here alone.”

This time crawling along the boom, I’m terrified. I cling to the slippery ice. Every time the boom swings, my muscles tighten. My heart pounds like a bass drum.

The tiny raft bounces on huge, icy waves that churn like a gigantic washing machine.

I look back on the Danny Boy. So big and sturdy – so close to sinking. Swallowing hard against a mouthful of cotton dryness, I inch my body along the boom. The guys in the raft beckon me frantically.

I mumble Dad’s verse. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I can do all things….

My heartbeat slows. Timing the waves, I jump.

Actually, it’s not as far down as I thought. But just as I make the leap, a williwaw jerks the raft away. I hit the water. Down I go. Down…. down… down. Panic-stricken, I flail my legs and arms until my buoyant suit pushes me upward. Right next to the raft.

I reach for one of the handholds on the outside of the raft. If not for them, I’d never make it inside because I feel like I’ve just sprinted two miles.

Even then, it takes Marv to help haul me in. I cough, sputter, and manage to sit up on the raft bottom in icy water.

Freddy jumps and crawls in. We’re finally all together.

“Thank you, Lord,” I shout, “for survival suits and friends.” At that moment I realize God answered my prayers. Grateful beyond belief, my throat thickens. My eyes fill. Pretending to wipe them free of salty sea, I bite down to stop my lips from quivering.

A loud bang pulls me back from emotional fallout.

It’s the boom. It hits against the raft, throwing the skipper out. He arcs through the air like a rag doll.

“No!” Patrick leaps toward the opening.

Marv catches him by the arm and jerks him back in. I gasp as the skipper disappears in a trough and then pops up a few yards out. Swimming hard, he reaches us. Marv hauls him in.

The skipper is no sooner settled – if I can call it that – and the boom knocks Freddy out this time. When he reaches us, he’s gasping for air, eyes closed, a big knot already forming on his forehead.

The skipper helps him into the raft and checks for further injuries. “You’ll be fine,” he tells Freddy. “the icy water will keep the swelling down.

Feel okay? “ Freddy nods.

“Good. Okay boys, we have to get this top up. On the count of three, start lifting.”

We space ourselves around the raft and kneel, trying to slide under the top that’s lying on the bottom under water. It’s hard to maneuver with one leg stiff and straight from the EPIRB being along my knee.

“Okay. One…two…three,” the skipper says.

We all reach down and lift the top. It weighs a ton under all the water. Grunts and groans grow louder as we lift it. One last effort brings it out of the water so we can push it up. It snaps into place and stays put. Thank God. There’s enough room for all us all and the raft holds us comfortably except when williwaws shove us into each other. Like two stacked donuts, the raft is about eight feet across and three feet deep. Water covers the bottom donut and partway up the top one. A person could drown in here.

About the Author Sally Bair lives in northern Wisconsin near Lake Superior where God’s beauty and peace are conducive to writing for Him. Formerly a quilt maker, she exchanged the weavings of fabric pieces for words of encouragement, faith, and adventure. She is also an inspirational speaker. Sally’s work can be found at her website www.sallybair.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/sally.bair. For more information about her work, please contact Sally at sallybair@gmail.com or 715-373-5115.

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COMMUNITY NOTES & EVENTS

Community Notes, News, & Events for April/May 2019

Add your event or announcement to our directory! Email Christie at ccarlson@cheqnet.net

Cable Natural History Events

Submitted by the Cable Natural History Museum Please call 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org for more info.

April 20 - Snake Feeding

Natural Egg Dyeing April 24 - Dinner Lecture at The Ranch: Spring Wildflowers of Lois Nestel April 27 - Snake Feeding April 30 - Pastels: Painting Lakes with Diana Randolph May 4 - Snake Feeding

Talon Talk May 11 - Snake Feeding May 18 - Snake Feeding May 25 - Snake Feeding

Barnes Area Events

Submitted by the Town of Barnes Clerk/Treasurer Judy Bourassa April 21 - Continental Breakfast at 9:30am at Barnes Community Church

Easter Sunday Service at 10:30am at Barnes Community Church April 23 - Regular Town Board meeting at 6:30pm at Barnes Town Hall April 23 - VFW Post 8329 Meeting at 6pm at VFW Hall. Tues. Apr 23

VFW Post 8329 Auxilliary Meeting 6pm at VFW Hall.

April 26 - VFW Post 8329 Walleye Fish Fry or Shrimp. Doors open 4:00pm/

serving from 4:30-7:30pm. Proceeds benefit the Drummond

Scholarship Fund.

May 2 - National Day of Prayer Barnes Community Church May 4 - Kentucky Derby Party Prize for best hat! Hat judging at 2pm at

the Cabin Store: May 11 - VFW Post 8329 Smelt Fry at VFW Hall. Smoking Pavilion. Bar

open at 12pm.

May 12 - Mother’s Day Service10:30am at Barnes Community ChurchSun. May 12 - Happy Mother’s Day - A rose for the ladies at the Cabin Store May 13 - Friends of Eau Claire Lakes Area Board Meeting 1:30-4pm.

Location: Barnes Town Hall May 14 - Regular Town Board Meeting 6:30pm at Barnes Town HallTues.

May 14 - Gordong Barnes Garden Club Meeting 9:30am meet at Town Hall

to begin Greenhouse Tour.

May 16 - BAHA Meeting 9am at Museum, corner of Lake Rd. & Cty. N. May 19 - Barnestormers Snowmobile Club Regular meeting at Cabin

Store 9:30am May 20 - Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club Meeting 7pm at VFW Post.

May 24-25 - BAHA Museum Season Opening 10am - 3pm. The BAHA Museum opens for the season, corner of Lake Rd. & Cty. N.

Town of Drummond Events

Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Drummond Website May 14 - Town Board Meeting 6:30pm in the Drummond Civic Center

Town of Cable Events

Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Cable Website April 29 - Connect Communities Meeting at 1:00pm at the Cable

Natural History Museum May 1 - Plan Commission Meeting at 5:30pm at the Community Centre May 8 - Airport Commission Meeting at 4:30pm at the Cable

Community Centre

Town of Cable Business Seminar Schedule Submitted Courtesy of the Town of Cable Website

Where: Cable Community Center from 5:00pm - 6:00pm Speaker – Andrew Donahue, MBA, M.A.,Director - Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Superior Seminars are Free and Open to the Public May 1, 2019 Marketing with Social Media and Return on

Investment May 21, 2019 Operational Management with focus on Workforce

and Operating in Tourist area Contact for more information: Cyndi Kastrosky at 715-292-3352 or cyndi@ campdavidrealty.com Forest & Lakes Monthly April/May 2019 p. 18

April/May 2019 Area Food Shelf/Holiday Meals, Drives, Dates & Sites

Cable Food Shelf

Thursday, April 25th and May 23rd from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Cable Professional Bldg in Cable

Barnes Food Shelf

Wednesday, May 8th and June 12 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Barnes Community Church located at 3200 Highway N in Barnes

Iron River Food Shelf

Ruby’s Pantry in Hayward

Thursday, May 16th and June 20th at the Hayward Wesleyan Church. www.rubyspantry.org

Sharing One’s Surplus

SOS Food Share meets the 2nd Saturday of the Month at the Mission Covenant Church in Poplar.

Shares go on sale at 9:30 $30/ea.

Simon’s Surplus

Saturday, May 18th and June 15th from 9:00am - 11:00am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 68160 South George Street, Iron River, WI

Saturday, April 27th and May 25th at the Hayward Wesleyan Church.

Shares can be purchased online www.hwc.church/simons-surplus

Hayward Community Food Shelf 16216W Hwy 63S, Hayward, Wisconsin. Open Mondays and the first Saturday of each month 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Our mission is to provide food assistance to those in need in an efficient, compassionate and non judgmental manner.

Phone: (715) 634-4237 Website: haywardfoodshelf.net

Northwoods Preschool Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser

Spider Lake Run, Iron River, WI Join us for the Spider Lake Run on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Iron River Community Center, 8275 E Mill Street, Iron River, WI. Participants can sign up for a 10K, 5K, or 2 Mile Walk/Run The race begins at the Iron River Community Center at 8275 E Mill St, Iron River, WI. Entry Fees Student any age or Senior 55+ $20 on or before May 17th, or $30 after May 17. Non-Student Age 18+ $30 on or before May 17th, or $40 after May 17. Entry Address: Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 448, Iron River, WI 54847, or online at visitironriver.com. Eileen Bentzen, 715-372-8558, info@ visitironriver.com

It’s time for the 6th Annual Northwoods Preschool Wine/Beer Tasting fundraisr!!

The event will be held at Birches Roadhouse bar and grill in Cable, WI on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 3 PM – 8 PM. Birches will be providing appetizers. Beer will be provided by South Shore Brewery of Ashland, WI and Angry Minnow of Hayward, WI. Wine will be provided by Saratoga Liquor! There will be Chinese Raffle, Silent Auction, Door prizes and SO much more! Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be bought ahead of time from students. Tickets are $18 or $30 for a couple. You will receive a free wine glass with your purchase. If you buy prior to event you will receive free tickets to the Chinese Raffle!

Barnes Book Club

The Barnes Book Club meets the 4th Monday of the month at the Barnes Community Church at 9:30am. Books are available at the Hayward library.

Just ask for the monthly Barnes Book Club selection. Please join us as you have time and interest in the book for the month. All are welcome!

Medicare 101 Presentation Dates

Submitted Karen Bodin, Bayfield County Department of Human Services Below is a list of the dates and towns/cities that Medicare 101 presentations will be offered in 2019. All presentations start at 6:00pm and last up to 2 hours, depending upon the information reviewed and questions asked by those attending. If you plan to attend, please register by the day before the presentation by calling Karen Bodin at 715-373-6144, ext. 115. Registration is necessary to prepare materials for everyone who attends. There is no charge.

May 14, at Cable Community Center in Cable, WI June 11, at Washburn Public Library in Washburn, WI July 9, at Barnes Town Hall in Barnes, WI August 20, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cornucopia, WI September 10, at Drummond Public Library in Drummond,WI www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

APRIL/MAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across 1- Defeat; 5- Perjurers; 10-Air pollution; 14- Swearword; 15- Eagle's nest; 16- In ___ land; 17- ___ Fox; 18- ___ my case; 19- Cote denizens; 20- Spotted; 22- Dangling item of jewelry; 24- Andy Capp's wife; 25- Draft status; 26- Monotreme; 30-Block; 35- Apiece, in scores; 36- Riviera season; 37-Japanese porcelain; 38-Countryman; 41- Highest; 43- Ire; 44- Louis Quatorze, e.g.; 45- From ___ Z; 46-Hermit; 47- Central American monkey; 50-Tolkien baddies; 53- Director Jean-___ Godard; 54- Gulp down; 58- Large lizard; Down 62-Jester Jay; 1- Ear part; 63- Violinist Mischa; 2- Long objects used 66- Dregs; 67- ___ epic scale; to row a boat; 68- Surround; 3- Short distance; 69- In ranks; 4- Confession to 70- Kitchen add-on?; a priest; 71- More wise; 5- Exposed; 72- Wine choice; 6- Suffix with cloth; 7- Live; 8- Out of bed; 9- Stiff bristles; 10- Go downhill; 11-Bryn ___ College;

12- Toast topper; 13- Struggle for air; 21- England's Isle of ___; 23- Plant root; 25- Verb ending?; 26- Pertaining to Benedict XVI; 27- Grassy plain; 28- Straighten; 29-___-Aztecan languages; 31- French friend;

32- ___ boy; 33- Liquid waste component; 34-Stove light; 39- Comprehend; 40- ___ con pollo; 41- Extinct flightless bird; 42- Passenger plane; 44- Apt. units; 48- Make a face; 49- Pertaining to the eyes;

51- Like non-oyster months; 52- Salsa singer Cruz; 54- Gin flavoring 55- Departed 56- ___ the finish 57-Region 59- Dynamic introduction 60- Modernists; 61- ...___ forgive our debtors; 64- "Little Women" sister; 65- Long time;

Help Wanted Cable Cafe

Submitted by The Cable Cafe Cable Cafe in Cable Wisconsin is seeking a part time breakfast cook. Saturdays and Sundays. Please call Jamie for details (715)798 3003. www.forestandlakesmonthly.com

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EXPLORING WISCONSIN WITH MARY

Signs of Spring Submitted by Mary Motiff, Director of Bayfield County Tourism

There are many exciting things about springtime – it’s not quite as frigid, you can see and hear more birds around and we can see grass again (even if it is still brown). This is the season that waterfalls are at their fullest with snowmelt and rain making them flow with gusto. You may not realize it, but there are twenty-one (21) waterfalls just in the northern-most four counties in Wisconsin: 2 in Douglas, 5 in Bayfield, 2 in Ashland and a whopping 12 in Iron County.

If you are ready to get out and explore the falls, there is a new brochure that has a map of where the waterfalls are located along with directions and a brief description of each one. There are also photos so you can get a sense of what you are looking for.

The highest waterfall in Wisconsin is Big Manitou Falls in Douglas County at 165 feet, followed by Morgan Falls in Ashland County and Superior Falls, Potato River Falls and Saxon Falls in Iron County - all at around 90 feet. A waterfall doesn’t have to be tall to be stunning. One of my favorite waterfalls is Lost Creek Falls near Cornucopia which is only about 15 feet high, but feels like it is . The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department has recently improved the trails including the addition of some boardwalk trails and signage in addition to making a gentle sloping descent down to the falls and a Photo Courtesy of Mary Motiff picnic area nearby. It is a wonderful reward after the one and a half-mile hike in to the falls which is a beautiful walk through the forest in and of itself. Once you get to the falls and are still feeling adventurous, you can make your way over to the rocks that lead behind the falls for a unique perspective.

Siskiwit Falls is another waterfall that isn’t popular for its height, but rather the lack of it. For generations, people have come to “slide” down the waterfall. Access to Siskiwit Falls was, until recently, on private land. Bayfield County is now the land manager for the parcel that surrounds it.

There are two new parking areas with off-road parking making it safer - you used to have to park on the road. The southern-most falls, visible upstream from the bridge, are accessible by a short path. Most people don’t realize that there are more falls on the north side of the road. These falls are currently accessible only by an unimproved foot worn trail (less than ¼ mile) and will soon be improved for better access.

Note: Before heading out to hike to a waterfall in early spring, please be aware that many of the snow-packed trails are in the forest and have only partially melted and then frozen so they can still be very icy. Wear some sort of traction cleats or you may regret it.

To order a waterfall brochure, call the Bayfield County Tourism office at 715-373-6125 or go to www.travelbayfieldcounty.com and click on “Request Information.”

You may also enjoy the April “Bayfield County Wild” podcast which features waterfalls and an interview with area birding expert, Ryan Brady.

Find the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or at www.travelbayfieldcounty.com/podcast.

Visit the Bayfield County Tourism Facebook page for information on upcoming events in the area and more information about having fun at the Top of Wisconsin!

Mary Motiff has been the Director of the Bayfield County Tourism department since 2007 where she works with area communities to promote all of the incredible things to see and do at the “top of Wisconsin.” She also manages the Bayfield County Fair and serves on many local boards including the Friends of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and the Chequamegon Bay Chapter of the WI Alumni Association. Motiff lives in Washburn with her family which includes a husband, 2 teenagers and 2 poodles.

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For the Love of Art (Conclusion from p.14) Concerning his involvement with the student body and staff at the College, Michael stated, “My highlight of this year so far is the Art Club we established at LCO. I think it is going great because it’s something that all the students wanted but didn’t have someone to get it started up. I learned a lot from my past, and can only fail if I give up on my goals or dreams.”

Michael is recognized as the founder of the LCOOCC Arts Club, and credits Mary Revoy-Lopez who works in the TRIO Department of the College for assisting him in starting the club. Mary wrote, “The Art Club formed out of a conversation Michael and I had about how students were asking for other outlets to learn other traditional and new ways to create art. Michael’s excitement and willingness to jump right in and make it happen made it happen. We worked together to find out how to create a club at the LCO College and secured the funding to get supplies and space. From there the excitement built. The Art Club is an excellent draw to increase enrollment at the College, as the club’s participation is exclusively for the students and staff. The College has a vibrant cultural center, and projects worked on by the art club are truly collaborative, as students and staff alike have worked together on various projects. We have been able to draw in people who believe they cannot make art or are not god enough to make art. We are all in it together. Michael’s intense passion to not only make art, but share his wisdom and skills with others, has truly made this idea a reality.”

Michael, along with other students and staff, attended the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) this March to collaborate and learn from other Tribal Colleges. [The AIHEC is a collective spirit and unifying voice of our nation’s 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)—a unique community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations and make a lasting difference in the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Since 1973, AIHEC serves its network of member institutions through public policy, advocacy, research, and program initiatives to ensure strong tribal sovereignty through excellence in American Indian higher education.] http://aihec.org/who-we-are/index.htm] Michael represented the LCOOCC Art Club at the AIHEC conference.

The following is a segment from his speech at the conference:

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FOR THE LOVE OF ART (CONT)

“I believe in art and the power it has to bring people together or even bring one person together like it did for me. To me art isn’t just painting drawing or clay, ART is what we build of ourselves and become throughout our life and I’m sure you’ve heard this before but “we are our best masterpiece” many have said it, but through blood sweat and understanding I have made it my own. I don’t like to waste what I have left of my life, which also applies to what I harvest. I make pipestone pipes, which get carved down to dust and chunks. Why not mix that dust into lacquer and use it, why not use those chunks to make beads.

I use what I can to create my dreams and visions for the future. We may only have a pen and paper today, but so much comes from a draft on a sheet of paper. One draft led to a second and third and fourth, to one brush, two, three, and roughly 20+ different minds on one project at our College. This is the first piece of seven and it has been heard by hundreds already before the final brush stroke. One person’s inspiration to bring art to others, starting with one conversation to someone we see as a friend. Brought through someone who helped build me up through my youth we have created our Art Club at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College.”

Michael reflects, “So when you think of the power of a piece of art, of its story, its meaning is to inspire us, help us remember our past, respect our present and build for the future. It doesn’t have to be a project to bring 100 people together, it can be a project that brings 100 pieces of yourself together.”

My interview with Michael Clarquist revealed that in this new chapter of his life he continues to learn, and trust his Anishinaabe heritage, and influence surrounding communities through the arts. He has formed a diverse team of supporters, educators, mentors, family, friends, VA, LCO Art Club, patrons, and community. Chi Miigwetch Michael for your service protecting our Country, and for gifting us with your strength and talent.

Please visit the following for appointments and studio visits: Michael Clarquist email: Clarquist16@gmail.com Ramona Morrow and Michael Clarquist:www.morrowsnativeart.net LCO Community Ojibwa College: www.lco.edu

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GENERATIONAL BOND WITH JOHN WEBER

Generational Bond by John Weber

Submitted by John Weber. John has lived in the Hayward area for the past 35 years. He’s an avid outdoorsman and author.

We steadily climbed the hill in the predawn darkness. Side by side, stride for stride, the twenty-six year old and the sixty-six year old, the steady incline ignored, neither man willing to be the first to cry uncle to the burning in his lungs and legs. It may have only been my legs and lungs that were suffering the effects of the climb, but my young hunter never-the-less eased to a stop beside me when I motioned with my hand, signaling the wooded bench we’d just reached would make a fine spot to listen from.

An owl hooted while we caught our breath, but no tom responded, so we resumed our trek upward.

Once on top we eased across an old food plot and stopped to listen near a pop-up blind stationed to intercept any turkeys on their way to the food plot. The owl hooted in the distance again and we strained to hear the gobble that echoed from across the valley below.

After a few minutes of listening, Jake pointed to the west. His young ears out performing mine, the way his legs and lungs did on this morning’s assault of the hilltop. When the tom gobbled a second time, my hair-lined ear canals managed to pick up the sound and I asked Jake if he wanted to wait the tom out in the blind by the food plot, or take the fight to the bird.

Photo Courtesy of www.breedsavers.blogspot.com A man after my own heart Jake said, “Let’s go get him.” I smiled and nodded. It was the first day of the spring turkey season. The pink light of day was already filtering through the leafless trees and there was little groundcover to hide our movements. We moved cautiously following an old tote road towards the gobbling tom.

The tom gobbled steadily, but was roosted in a deep wooded bowl, making judging its exact location hard to gauge. The road we followed took a sharp right-hand turn up and around the bowl. We held back about thirty yards from the curve in the road. Daylight was approaching fast and the woods were too open to continue closer without bumping the bird.

We hadn’t heard the tom for a few minutes and were afraid we might have already ventured too close. I eased a crow call out of my pocket. The tom responded immediately to the sound of the call, still roosted on the far side of the wooded bowl. Jake sat down against an oak tree, gun trained on the corner of the road, after I’d clear away a shooting lane. I dropped back and sat down against another oak twenty-five yards behind him.

I could see Jake, but I couldn’t see the curve in the road or the lip of the bowl where we figured the tom might appear. It was about as close to a perfect setup as you could ask for. Any tom on the road or in the bowl would have to come around the curve or over the lip to see the source of the clucking and yelping coming from behind Jake and be in easy gun range.

That is if the tom was interested in seeing the source of the commotion. It could just hold its ground gobbling and waiting for our version of a hen to come to him, or a real hen to waltz in and lead him astray. I mean they are turkeys, just because the setup is perfect doesn’t mean they have to play along. But a good setup is always better than a poor one, and if the tom wanted to join in the fun, our setup was solid.

Hens started yelping the first time I let out a few soft clucks. Hens, the chink in the armor or the wobbly leg of every solid setup. Every good plan becomes iffy when hens are thrown into the mix. But the tom continued gobbling to the combination of our calling, allowing the optimist in me to shine through. I kept my calling soft and inviting. A bunch of hens dragging a tom along for the ride would be just as welcome as a lone tom on the prowl.

I looked at my watch. It was 6:08. I upped the intensity of my calling to match that of the hens, hoping to entice the tom in our direction. Below the wooded bowl, some three hundred yards, lay a freshly tilled crop field. Yesterday there were hens feeding in the field, and I was sure that’s where they’d lead the tom today. Unfortunately we didn’t have permission to hunt the field.

We’d have to make our stand on the hillside now, or wait the birds out, hoping they’d return after their foray to the fields below. I’m a patient man, but when faced with the choice of killing a tom now or waiting hours for its hopeful return, I’ll always choose the course that gets me to the breakfast table the quickest.

The tom gobbled to the excited hen talk I let drift through the valley. A couple of hens threw in their two cents worth and the tom responded to them as well. I could tell we were fighting a loosing battle, the tom and the hens sounded as if they were heading towards the field. Desperation pushed the optimist aside. I called more enthusiastically. The tom gobbled again farther down the hill. The hens responded too, taunting us as they led the tom away, but also prodding another tom to throw his hat into the ring.

The new tom was higher up on the hill. Farther away from us, but also farther away from the tom-dragging hens. Maybe he was late to the party or maybe he wasn’t invited. A social outcast beaten and belittled by a dominant tom, forced to stay on the sidelines during the spring mating ritual, eager to seek out any lonely hen willing to share his company.

Okay, I came up with all that after the fact. At the time I just thought, “Hey there’s two of them,” and went back to the soft sultry side of my calling repertoire. The new tom gobbled again as did the tom heading down the hill.

My inner optimist resurfaced as the new tom angled closer. I watched my hunter, looking for a sign the bird was in view. His gun was still trained on the road in front of him, but his head was down on the stock. He’d say after the hunt was over that he put his head down when he could hear the tom walking in the dry leaves.

I couldn’t hear the footsteps in the leaves, but I could hear drumming. The bird had to be close. (This might be a good time to answer the inevitable. Drumming is a sound a tom makes while strutting. When you hear it the tom is very close. It has nothing to do with Buddy Rich, Ringo Starr, or whoever that guy was that did the “Wipeout” drum solo, all of whom could have been heard from quite a distance. As always this explanation of turkey behavior and terminology comes at no extra charge.)

Knowing the tom was close, I clucked softly. The tom gobbled and Jake’s gun went off. The bird was apparently closer than I thought.

Jake stood and I could hear the sound of wings beating against the ground; usually a good sign the bird is down for the count. Jake moved quickly towards his prize, while I not quite so quickly got to my feet. At my age not much gets done quickly, or without a fair amount of grunting and groaning. Once up and kink-free I followed Jake towards his bird.

As if it were one of the most irrefutable laws of nature, a turkey shot on the top of a steep hill will always flop its way down the hill. Especially if the person who shot the bird has to carry it back up the hill to get to his truck. I stood and watched as Jake slid and side-stepped downhill after his bird and glanced at my watch when he finally caught up with it. 6:21, thirteen minutes; now that’s the kind of a hunt that gets a man to the breakfast table early.

Congratulations were given and sequences and timelines compared when Jake got the bird back to my level of the hill. It was a heavy bird with a thick beard and good spurs. After pictures were taken and the celebration and laughter subsided, we headed back down the hill. The twenty-six year old and the sixty-six year old, side by side and stride for stride. Yeah right, who am I kidding, even with the extra weight of the turkey in his vest I was still three strides behind him all the way. Course I was carrying his gun. The weight probably slowed me down a bit. And downhill is hard on old knees, and he was running on an adrenaline high, which I’m sure had something to do with his pace. Or maybe he was just hungry; growing boy and all. The excuses could go on, but you get the picture.

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RECIPE CORNER - FUN AND EASY

Recipe Corner - Fun and Easy!

Fun and Easy Apple Calvados Galette Courtesy of: www.thepetitegourmet.com Ingredients:

Filling: 1 store bought pie dough 5 gala or fuji apples, unpeeled peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice ⅓ cup calvados (is an apple brandy from the Normandy region in France) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons light brown sugar ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon Glaze: 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the piecrust until it is about 10 inches in diameter (An inch bigger than a 9” baking dish) Transfer the crust to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered while you prepare the filling.

For the filling. Core the apples and cut them into thin slices. In a large bowl toss the apple slices with the lemon juice. Add the calvados, cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.

Pesto Chicken Florentine

Courtesy of: www.allrecipes.com Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into strips 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 (4.5 ounce) package dry Alfredo sauce mix 2 tablespoons pesto 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, saute for 1 minute; then add chicken and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on each side. When chicken is close to being cooked through (no longer pink inside), add spinach and saute all together for 3 to 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare Alfredo sauce according to package directions.

When finished, stir in 2 tablespoons pesto; set aside.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Rinse under cold water and drain.

Add chicken/spinach mixture to pasta, then stir in pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with cheese and serve.

Arrange the apples as you preferred in the center on the dough, leaving a 1 to 2-inch border. Fold the border over the filling. It will only cover the filling partially and does not need to be even, remember that is why we call it rustic.

Bake the pie at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, keeping the pie in the oven all the while, and bake for another 30 minutes, until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown. 5 minutes before the end, take the galette out of the oven, brush it with the maple syrup and sprinkle with sugar, and finish cooking in the oven.

Serve warm with vanilla bean crème fraiche

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