Movie Review

K.F. Bailey, Publisher

Melanie Bailey, Assistant Editor
P O Box 207
Lakewood, WI 54138
THE NEWS YOU
CAN USE
Phone; 715-276-6087
Email: knkids@aol.com

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers,
Marvels Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve
Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington,
D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a
S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes
embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world
at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America
struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while
fighting off professional assassins sent to silence himat every
turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed,
Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a
new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up
against an unexpected and formidable enemythe Winter
Soldier. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence,
gunplay and action throughout
An epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular
adventure pits the world's most famous monster against
malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific
arrogance, threaten our very existence. Rated PG-13 for
intense sequences of destruction, mayhem and creature
violence 123 Minutes
Sept 1, 2014 FREE
Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club Will host 8
th
Annual Corn
Roast Fundraiser Labor Day Weekend

On Saturday of Labor Day Weekend (August 30th) Red Arrow
will host its 8
h
Annual Corn Roast and ATV Parade at Barbs
Valley Inn just north of Townsend on Hwy 32. Open to the
public, the event will run from 11AM well into the evening.
Meat raffles, D.J. Music, Food, and Free Sweet Corn will be
available all day until 6PM. At 6 the music and raffles continue
till closing. All activities will be under the cover of a big tent so
come rain or shine!

All proceeds from this event will go directly into maintaining
and improving the Snowmobile and ATV trails in the Town-
send area. Red Arrow is responsible for about 65 miles of
snowmobile trail and about 15 miles of ATV/UTV trails in-
cluding the Nicolet State Recreational Trail thru Townsend.

The ATV/UTV parade will form at 10:30 across from Town-
send Shell. All ATV and UTV owners are invited to participate
in the parade. You do not have to belong to a club.just help
join the attempt to again break the Oconto County record for
the most ATVs and UTVs in a parade.

Come by ATV, UTV, car, truck or van.everyone is invited to
attend this great family friendly event. Barbs Valley Inn is
the Bar with the snowmobile and ATV on the roof and is
located right on the ATV/UTV Trail just north of Townsend.
Direct ATV/UTV access is available from as far as Gillett,
Florence and the Michigan border.

Red Arrow
thanks Jim and
Barb Majestic,
owners of the
Valley Inn, for
their strong
year round sup-
port of the Red
Arrow Snow-
mobile ATV
Club.
Red Arrow Past President John Brantmeier
and Grand Marshall Jerry Cady pose for a
photo after the ATV/UTV Parade from
Townsend Shell. Jerry was instrumental in
the early development of ATV Trails in the
Townsend area.
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From the Editor-news and notes
Aug 10th Americas Funny Man, Robbin Williams found dead of an apparent suicide. Those were the
words that just came across my news feed. I am as shocked as the world was today. The world has lost
one of our countries best actors and comedians. He was a son, a husband, and a father. GOOD MORN-
ING VIET NAM was one of my first thoughts along with his life long friends. To his family, his fami-
ly of actors and comedians with special mention to Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, and to those in
the comedy world, we send our thoughts and prayers.

School starts in a week or so from now. The Wabeno School District school supply list for 2014-15 is
now available on their website. Get to your favorite store and grab them up before they are all gone.
Or, just go to your kids rooms and find all of their pencils, markers, crayons and folders that theyve
been hoarding all summer.

PLEASE if you are traveling or just going to town, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN OR PETS
in your car for even a minute dash.
When you suspect bad weather KEEP YOUR EYES TO THE SKY and YOUR EARS OPEN TO THE SOUNDS AROUND YOU

In passing; America, and here at home, we have lost many wonderful friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. And,
to those whose lives were lost in the recent tornados, fires and floods.

Get Well Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors. Ive been thinking about our little friend Logan from Wabeno. Hang in there
little man. We are all praying for you.

UPCOMING EVENTS; See our pages for the wonderful events that are scheduled during the month. Lets have some grand fun!!

Birthday Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors; Happy Birthday to one of my dearest and life long friends, Edith Cook. She
turns 99 yrs old this year. My eldest, Michelle, shares her birthday with Edith. Jen Belant, Lorraine Mahoney, Sean Mahoney, Linda
Harter, Jeanne Downer, Wayne Bennett, Joan Brink.

Gas prices have gone down actually but not as much as they were a year ago. Theyve gone from $4.15 plus down to $3.53 and a
penny or two of more or less. To find out where the best price for gas is locally and regionally, go to www.Gasbuddy.com7

Go to our website and just click to read at www.scribed.com for updated news and photos. And, be sure to stop by our page on
Facebook. The Timber News. Join in or start a new discussion.
I and the rest of Amoterra's affiliates would like to extend a warm welcome to one of our newest associated
practitioners, Jennifer Shufelt (view her bio on our website, www.amoterra.net, under the "about me/affiliates"
tab). She will be available as a practitioner at Amoterra for the first time on Saturday, August 30th from 8:30 -
10:30 and 2:30 - 5:00, as well as Sunday, August 31st from 9:00 - 12:00 to offer intuitive readings, chakra bal-
ancing, and spiritual counseling services.

As an introduction and special offer for Amoterra clientele, Jennifer has specially priced her services for the
public.

1/2 hour sessions are $25.00; 1 hour sessions are $50.00; chakra clearing and balancing is $15.00. If you would
like to schedule an appointment with Jennifer, please call Amoterra to RSVP at (715) 276-6650.

Please help me in welcoming Jennifer to the staff of affiliated healers at Amoterra! :) (If you miss out, don't
worry - Jennifer will also be available at the Townsend Wellness Fair September 12-14).

Have a phenomenal rest of the week, everyone!
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The Timber News at P O Box 207, Lakewood, WI 54138; Phone: 715-276-6087; by email to
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Send Press Releases to:
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OCONTO COUNTY For details see: http://
www.ocontocounty.org/
Beyer Home & Museum Opens June 1
st
, 2014, Tour the fully
restored and furnished Victorian Mansion. Adjacent annex, ur-
ban barn and log cabin contain Copper Culture artifacts, early
settler and logging items, carriage and electric cars. Guides tours
are available from noon 4:00 pm daily

Suring Annual Labor Day Celebration
Aug. 29, 2014 - Sept. 1, 2014
More Information

Lena Dairyfest and City Wide Rummage Sale
Sept. 6

EAA Warbird Badger Squadron 6th Annual Oconto Fly-In
Sept. 13, 2014 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Warbird aircraft that are
planning to attend in 2014 are Yaks, L 19 Bird Dogs, a TBM
Avenger, Beech B-18 and various others. In 2013 there were
over 50 different types of aircraft that attended.
Remote Controlled (R. C.'s) will fly during the day with a one
hour show scheduled at 2:00 pm. Ages 12 and under admission
is FREE!

3rd Annual Festifall in Lakewood Sept. 13, 2014 @ 10:00 am
- 4:00 pm Celebrate Fall in the Northwoods. Music, crafts, food
and vendors throughout the Town of Lakewood. -

Mason Bees, the unknown Garden Helper Sept. 17, 2014 @
6:00 pm Oconto City Hall, Master Gardener Linda Warren will
speak about Mason Bees. Learn how they can help you with the
pollination of your garden and to safely attract them. -

Fire "Quacker" 500 Sept. 20, 2014 Come watch the rubber
ducks race on Chute Pond and hvave some fun with raffles,
food, live music and refreshments.
OCHS Cemetary Walk Sept. 24, 2014 - Sept. 25, 2014 This
popular event guides groups through the cemetery to the graves
of several historical people from Oconto. A performer portray-
ing the person tells the groups about the life of the person.

Falls Fun Fest Oconto Fall, Craft Fair & Flea Market; Me-
morial Field, Sept. 26, 27 2014 @ 11:00 am

Oconto Area Chamber Harvest Festival Sept. 27, 2014 @
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Harvest produce, crafts, flea market, music,
food, activities and games.

Run for the Trails Sept. 28, 2014 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Join
us Sun. Sept. 28, 2014 for the first annual Run for the Trails.
Proceeds from this event go to the Run for the Trails fund which
will be used to create & maintain a recreational trail system
throughout Oconto Falls. Events include a professionally timed
10K or 5k run/walk or the 1 mile fun run/walk through beautiful
Oconto Falls. The course will have a fun fall theme, will be well
marked, well supported and most of all fun! - More Information
- See more at: http://www.ocontocounty.org/events/2014-09/
#sthash.0DXVLNgP.dpuf

Several Special Programs to be held at NARA: Highlight
National Archives Records in Washington, DC. For details
go to http://www.archives.gov/
**Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce: See
http://lakewoodareachamber.com/index.shtml (see Events
above)
**Forest County: http://www.forestcountywi.com/
**Langlade County: langlade-
county.org/Tourism/CalendarOfEvents.aspx
**Vilas County For more events and details go to Vilas Coun-
ty website http://www.vilas.org. *
Brown County GREEN BAYwww.packercountry.com

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Did you know??
Let me start this article by saying I am not against change. I am not
against technology. I am not against raising our low test scores for
our school. I have faith that most of our teachers can and will teach
anything we ask them to, and most will do a fantastic job no matter
what challenge we throw at them. I have no personal issues with
administration or our school board members or the teachers who
might not have my same view on this. Our schools are very im-
portant to me. This article is based on facts and what I have wit-
nessed at the meetings. Plus- it is much easier to write an article
for many to see rather than fielding all the calls I have been getting.
That being said:
Some of you have seen my name on the Wabeno School Board
Meeting agenda quite often lately.
And heres why; I supported a very big referendum a few months
ago for our schools. When speaking with teachers, school board
members and administration, it was explained to me why we needed
the referendum. After doing my research, I was on board. But never
once was I told they were implementing a new learning style in our
schools called Next Generation, aka Personalized Learning that has
a hefty price tag on it. Someone approached me about it after the
referendum went through.
Why werent our communities made aware of such a costly change?
Not just parents, but our entire community who will be paying for
the referendum. Sadly, not even all the parents were told of this. We
were told they had a meeting with the parents of the children who
were going in those classrooms. Was anyone other than the 2
nd
and
4
th
grade parents aware of this?? Shouldnt every parent be made
aware of such huge changes in our district? Shouldnt have all tax-
payers been made aware?
I attended a 2 Cents Event where they colored a pretty picture of
this new learning style. The terms Personalized Learning , One
on One , Better able to meet the needs of students, student
centered and many other wonderful words and phrases are being
used on a regular basis to sell this idea. Dont teachers already pro-
vide all of these things for their students? Great teachers have AL-
WAYS offered this type of thing. Mrs. Blazewicz would teach alge-
bra every way possible until everyone understood it. Mr. Volk
worked with kids one on one when they were struggling in geome-
try. It cost nothing. And it WORKED.
The more research we did after the meeting, the more we found out
it might not be such a beautiful picture after all. There is no long
term evidence this works. Even the founders of this new concept
said We are cautiously optimistic this could work . I think the
people who built the Titanic were cautiously optimistic too.
Do we need to improve our test scores? Yes, we have been on a
constant decline for 7 years. But why are we throwing so much
money at something that is simply not proven to work yet. It hasnt
even been proven to work IN the classrooms in Wabeno that have
already implemented this.
Why are we not mirroring schools like Pembine, who is ranked #4
in the state? Pembine does not use this technique. Instead, did you
know Administration is comparing Wabeno to Sheboygan, West
Allis, Cornell, East Troy etc? Wabeno has zero in common with
those schools. Are they panicking for a quick fix because we have
become a FOCUS school? Are we throwing a lot of money at a
band aid? Why have we waited 7 years to do something? And if
this doesnt workwho pays for it? There is NO backup plan.
We went to a 2 Cents Event with a list of questions, and very few
were answered. I was under the understanding that our schools
were going to run pilot classes for a few years to see how it
worked for us. I thought 2
nd
and 4
th
grade classes were going to do
this for a few years before implementing it further. That fact
changed faster than anyone could realize it. The board was given
statistics and a graph by administration on how well the first
pilot classes did, and they were so thrilled by this pretty picture,
they jumped on the bandwagon and decided to implement this new
thing 2-6 grades. Not just 2
nd
and 4
th
for a few years (and has since
decided to do this in 1
st
grade after it was admitted the 1
st
grade
teachers have only observed this concept once. Even after having
people request that they slow down and study this a bit longer,
they pushed forward to implement it in almost the entire elementary
school. Note: I will get back to the legitimacy of those statistics
and graphs in a bit.
What does Next Generation/Personalized learning look like? Kids
sitting in bean bags and couches instead of desks (Of course that
sounds awesome to a kid); possibly no grade levels in the future, go
at your own pace; possibly no valedictorian or salutatorians in the
future; kids going from classroom to classroom whenever they need
to; kids on computers how many hours a day? Organized Chaos?
Better test scores?
The teachers who implemented this, love it. They will testify to that.
But do the test scores SHOW that this works? You be the judge. I
started attending school board meetings to have my questions an-
swered. At the first meeting I attended, I had 15 minutes to ask
what I needed, so I directed my questions to our school board, be-
cause I feel they, the people we voted on to make decisions for our
schools, should have all the answers before allowing our schools to
implement this program. None of my questions were actually an-
swered by our school board; they were answered by our administra-
tor, because our school board didnt have the information. Many
questions were answered with we will get back to you at a later
date. And sadly, most questions were not answered directly, but as
I like to say, Sugar coated vague answers. I walked away with
more questions. So I kept getting on the agenda. The more research
we parents did (with help from past and present teachers who are
not on board with this), the more problems we were finding.
Let me discuss the graphs we were given to show this was so won-
derful, the same graph school board was given. A graph of
growth was supplied by Administration based on the year that 2
nd

and 4
th
grade did the pilot classrooms to test this new Next Gen
Theory.
(Continued on pg 6
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At the August 18
th
Blood Drive, Gregg Tallier received his 6 gal-
lon pin from
McCaslin
Lioness Per-
cy Knaub.

The next
Bloodmo-
biles will be
October 20
th

and Decem-
ber 15
th
, at
the Town-
send Town
Hall
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Fall is coming faster than we want it to. But there is still plenty of time to enjoy whats left of summer.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIME.
I didnt get a hold of schedules for Fall sporting events before writing this article, but if you check out the school website or stop by
the high school office, I am sure you will find them.
Volleyball is once again being coached by Michelle Boor, Wabeno school Band teacher.
She is assisted by Sherry Christianson, Elementary school teacher. We have so many girls out for Volleyball, they have made a De-
velopmental Team (previously called Freshmen Team but renamed it because its not always just Freshmen), I am unsure who that
coach is.
Football is once again led by Ron Swanson. Assisting Ron is Mr. Kircher, Mr. Bartels and Mr. Liptack. There may be more, but I
apologize, I dont know them all right now.
Cross Country is coached by Mr. Twardowski and Mr. Sorenson.
THANK YOU to all the coaching staff for their time and energy. Coaching is a thankless job and it comes with a lot of challenges.
We had an awesome preseason meeting for Volleyball. The coaches expressed their expectations as well as some new rules. I person-
ally love the new rule about waiting 24 hours to discuss something after an issue takes place. I also want to caution all parents and
kids- be aware that everyone can see your Social Media pages and venting on them just creates more negativity for the whole team-
not just our coaches. Yes, sometimes there are legitimate issues with coaches, but, out of respect for your children and their team, as
well as the coaches, take care of them like adults.
Good Luck to all the Fall sports teams!!! ROCK IT REBEL STYLE!!!!
The school also sells Sports Passes good for the whole year- you can purchase them at the High School office from our new secretary
Tammy Exferd.
Please support our sports teams!! They need all of us cheering them on.
The more we stay involved, the more the kids stay involved.



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National Guard and
Reserve
Mobilized as of July 24, 2014
The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine
Corps Reserve and the Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a
decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists, while
the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve announced an
increase of activated reservists. The net collective result is a de-
crease of 347 activated National Guard members and reservists in
comparison to last week.
At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals
while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to
either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active
duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 24,566;
Navy Reserve, 3,164; Marine Corps Reserve, 1,228; Air National
Guard and Air Force Reserve, 6,530; and the Coast Guard Reserve,
334. This brings the total National Guard and reserve personnel who
have been activated to 35,822, including both units and individual
augmentees
The summer picnic for the Nicolet AARP group was held at the
Mountain Community Center on Monday August 11, 2014.
Forty members enjoyed burgers and brats with plenty of extras
including lots of de-
serts. The rain held
off until after the
event and members
had plenty of time to
meet with friends and
play some bingo.
The speaker for the
regular AARP meet-
ing held on Tuesday,
August 26, at 7:00
pm was Bill Leege who is an attorney who talked to the mem-
bers about elder law. Mr. Leege has been a speaker for the
ARRP group several times in the past keeping the member in-
formed on legal issues which are important to people 50 and
older.
All persons 50 and over are invited to join the local AARP
Chapter. AARP meetings are social, entertaining, and informa-
tive. Meetings are held at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church
on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 PM. Con-
tact Joyce West, Membership Chairman, at 715-276-9409.
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Information from the graph supplied by Administration about the test scores.








Doesnt the growth in the pilot classrooms look fantastic on this chart!!?? At first glance it does, UNTIL we looked at the TRUE
facts.
Concerned parents requested all the FAST test scores that were figured into this and found several errors and omissions.
Please notice the percentage of children actually taking the test to get the growth, which was not initially included in Administra-
tions graph. I will also italicize the growth facts that are actually different from Administrations graph.

FAST READING DATA % OF CHILDREN TESTING/RECORDED
1
st
= 82 %Growth (much higher than originally reported) 100%
2
nd
= 100% Growth Only 85% recorded taking test
3
rd
= 92 %Growth (again higher than originally reported) 100 %
4
th
= 96%Growth (lower than originally reported) Only 79% recorded taking test
5
th
= 96% Growth 96%
6
th
= 96% Growth 100%

FAST MATH DATA % OF CHILDREN TESTING/RECORDED
1
st
= 97%Growth (again higher than originally reported) 89%
2
nd
= 92%Growth (lower than originally reported) Only 80% recorded taking test
3
rd
= 92%Growth (again higher than originally reported) 96%
4
th
= 96%Growth (lower than originally reported) Only 91% recorded taking test
5
th
= 93% Growth 96%
Many of the percentages were different (By Administrations calculations, the pilot classrooms looked higher than they actually
were and the other classrooms looked lower than they actually were) , but more importantly, notice the percentage of students actu-
ally testing or being recorded.
Pilot classroom 2
nd
Grade shows 100% growth in Reading with only 85% of children testing. So saying there is 100% growth is
grossly misleading.
Pilot classroom 4
th
Grade shows 96% growth in Reading with only 79% of children taking the test. Again 96% growth is grossly
misleading.
Note the same pattern happening with Math testing as well in the pilot classrooms.
Why are so many test scores missing from the pilot classrooms that we are basing decisions on? We requested these test scores in
May 2014. The majority of test scores missing were from the Fall and Winter testing.
When we broke the facts down further- we found there was no more growth in these two pilot classrooms than our normal class-
rooms. So why are we doing this again?
At the school board meeting on 8/6/14, I asked school board if they found these missing test scores to be an issue. They were not
concerned. I actually had to push the issue to see why all the test scores werent included. I was curious about GPAs, de-
mographics, etc of the missing test scores. So I pushed the issue as to why so many were omitted from the graph. When President
Janet Opiela asked Allison Space why they werent included, the answer was they may not have been recorded by the time we gave
Jim Smith the test scores. Fact : All test scores are instantaneous. Fact: Many of the test scores missing are from the Fall and Win-
ter tests. But we were told many were still missing or hadnt been recorded at the end of the school year? . Hmmmmm??? Interest-
ing. It just doesnt add up.

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Oconto Area Humane Society Needs Money . . . May Close
The Oconto Area Humane Society is out of funds, and is appealing to local
residents for immediate financial support in order to remain open. Each month,
we sustain expenses that are approximately $3,000 more than the donations we
receive. Our operating costs of $9500 per month include $1800-$2400/month to
pay the mortgage and utilities; the balance goes for staff wages, medicines and
vaccines for the animals, and to pay for state-required veterinarian checks of all
dogs before they can be made available for adoption.
Since we opened our doors in 2005, the Oconto Area Humane Society has provided many valua-
ble services to Oconto County and the surrounding communities. It has:
Given people in the area a safe place to surrender animals that they could no longer care for
Been the go to place to find that new four-legged (and sometimes two-legged, feathered) family member to adopt
Provided valuable training on pet care and tours for youth groups
Cared for and returned numerous lost pets to their loving families
Provided opportunities for people in the community to volunteer their time and services
Sadly, all of these services are now in jeopardy. We are the only humane society in Oconto County, and our shelter must be
manned seven days a week, 365 days a year. Even if it is not open, the animals must be fed and cared for, and strays must be ad-
mitted. In 2013, we took in 668 stray, surrendered and homeless animals from all over Oconto County. Please help us continue to
care for these animals by donating today! All donations are tax-deductible and can be made online at www.ocontoareahumane.org or
mailed to OAHS, P.O. Box 241, Oconto, WI 54153 Thank you!

As you may remember, I was the Humane Officer for this area for almost ten years. I know full well how our shelter and all shelters
struggle to help all the animals that they care for. Please help. My wife and I will be donating 10% of all sales we have at Northern
Perks/ Picket Fences the weekend of August 16 18. In addition to the Porchia Specials we have been running this year which
have raised over $150. Please, lets help them.
"Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club, headquartered in
Townsend, is in the process of writing its history," says newly
-elected Red Arrow President Joseph Kamp. "In that regard, I
have directed our Secretary Mary Stehula, who has been re-
placed by Kim Weinreich as Secretary, to assemble an ad hoc
committee." Mary has recruited Rhonda Kroll, Kathleen
Marsh, and Therese Erler. The group meets regularly to estab-
lish goals, procedures, and assign duties.

"Red Arrow turns 46 this year," said Stehula. "So much has
happened since the club was officially founded in 1968. Our
committee's goal is to gather information to document our
past 45 years and then update each year going forward. We
would like to publish a detailed accounting of Red Arrow's
first 50 years in 2018."

Anyone having old club minutes, photos, pertinent docu-
ments, or personal recollections is asked to contact Mary Ste-
hula at misteh@ezwebtech (715-276-7769) or Kathleen
Marsh at kathiemarsh@yahoo.com (715-276-6515).
Over the last year or so Lakewood Super Value has
been adding new food products and new equipment.
The latest things being the addition of the REDBOX
movie box where the old wall full of movies is now
the home of the
new beverage
refrigerator.
Watch the
shelves as you
are doing your
shopping to see
what new items
are on the
shelves.
Store owner Da-
vid Seeber was
found stocking
the frig with new
energy drinks
and juices.

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A Word or Two From Dr. Adam
Keep Young Athletes Healthy and Fit

In todays age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activi-
ties. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite
of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the im-
portance of proper nutrition and body-
conditioning needed for preventing
injuries on and off the playing field.
Encourage your child to:
Eat healthy meals. Make sure
your young athlete is eating a well-
balanced diet and does not skip meals.
Avoid high-fat foods, such as candy
bars and fast food. At home, provide fruit rather than cookies, and
vegetables rather than potato chips.
Drink water. Hydration is a key element to optimal fitness. Teenage athletes should
drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a
day. Younger athletes should drink five to eight
8-ounce glasses of water.
Take vitamins daily. A multi-vitamin and
Vitamin C are good choices for the young ath-
lete. Vitamin B and amino acids may help re-
duce the pain from contact sports. Thiamine
can help promote healing. Avoid trendy sup-
plements. Kids under the age of 18 should
avoid the use of performance-enhancing sup-
plements, such as creatine.
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Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. P O Box 220
Wednesday and Friday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lakewood, WI 54138
Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ph: 715-276-9020
Sunday Closed Fax: 715-276-7151


New at the Lakes Country Public Library
SEPTEMBER at the Library
CLOSED Monday, September 1 for Labor Day
Story Time Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for
ages 3 and up.
September 4, 11:00 BOOK CLUB CHRIST-
MAS PARTY at Waubee Lodge choose your
own book to share.
September 10, 2:00 p.m. Knitters Group
September 10, 5:00 p.m. Up North Authors
Circle
September 18, 11:00 a.m. Alzheimers Support
Group
September 24, 2:00 p.m. Knitters Group
New members always welcome.

Fiction
The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush
by Susan Wittig Albert
Jagged by Kristen Ashley
Breathe by Kristen Ashley
The Blood of an Englishman by M.C. Beaton
The Death of a Dog Whisperer by Laurien Ber-
enson
The Cinderella Killer by Simon Brett
Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr
Raging Heat by Richard Castle
Personal by Lee Child
Night of the White Buffalo by Margaret Coel
Robert B. Parkers Blind Spot
The Lost Key by Catherine Coulter
Season of the Dragonflies by Sarah Creech
The Eye of Heaven by Clive Cussler
Virtue Falls by Christina Dodd
Perfidia by James Ellroy
The Revealing by Susan Fisher Woods
The Letters by Suzanne Fisher Woods
The Third Option by Vince Flynn
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth
The Secret Place by Tana French
The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost
Nights End by Yasmine Galenorn
Joyful by Shelley Shepard Gray
The Kings Curse by Philippa Gregory
Top Secret by W.E.B. Griffin
A Place Called Hope by Philip Gulley
Fighting Chance by Jane Haddam
The Monogram Murders (Hercule Poirot) by
Sophie Hannah
The Witch with No Name by Kim Harrison
Haunted by Kay Hooper
Close to Home by Lisa Jackson
The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen
The Brothers OBrien by William Johnstone
(Western)
Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good by Jan
Karon
Murder 101 by Faye Kellerman
The Golemof Hollywood by Jonathan Keller-
man
The Drop by Dennis Lehane
The Stone Wife by Peter Lovesey
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Proof Positive by Archer Mayor
The Children Act by Ian McEwan
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
Rose Gold by Walter Mosley
Rooms by Lauren Oliver
Burn by James Patterson
Blood on the Water by Anne Perry
The Black Hour by Lori Rader-Day
Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs
Festive in Death by J.D. Robb
Hes So Fine by Jill Shalvis
Its In His Kiss by Jill Shalvis
Queen Bee Goes Home Again by Haywood
Smith
A Perfect Life by Danielle Steel
A Sudden Light by Garth Stein
Five Days Left by Julie Timmer Lawson
The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
The Maiden of Ireland by Susan Wiggs
Safe Harbor by Sherryl Woods
A Love Undone by Cindy Woodsmall

Nonfiction
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott
Glimpsing Heaven by Judy Bachrach
You Cant Make This Stuff Up by Theresa Ca-
puto
The Homeschooling Handbook by Lorilee Lip-
pincott
Fairy Gardening 101 by Fiona McDonald
What If? by Randall Munroe
What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Audiobook
Personal by Lee Child
The Third Option by Vince Flynn
The Secret Place by Tana French
Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper
Haunted by Kay Hooper
Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good by Jan
Karon
Burn by James Patterson
Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs
Festive in Death by J.D. Robb
A Sudden Light by Garth Stein

Young Adult
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Paper Towns by John Green
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielson

Childrens Books
The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen
Hi, Fly Guy! By Tedd Arnold
I Spy Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
Biscuit Loves the Library by Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit in the Garden by Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear by Alyssa
Capucilli
Biscuit and the Little Pup by Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit Storybook Collection by Alyssa Capu-
cilli
The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat
Crook
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Evil Pen-
guin Plan by Maxwell Eaton
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Mud-
Slinging Moles by Maxwell Eaton
Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher
Space Case by Stuart Gibbs
Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable
Zita the Space girl by Ben Hatke
The Return of Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke
The Legends of Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke
Rapunzel adapted by Rachel Isadora
Johnny Boo by James Kochalka
The Puppy Place: Gizmo by Ellen Miles
Alice E. Bowman, age 101, Mountain, passed away on
Wednesday, August 13, 2014. She was born to the late John
and Lily (Waltho) MCallen on February 3, 1913. Alice
MCallen married Bernard Bowman on December 15, 1929
at St. Marys Catholic Church in Lakewood. The couple
lived in the Mountain area all of their lives where they
farmed, owned and operated a grocery store and Alice drove
school bus. Alice was a hard worker and was very dedicated
to everything she did. She is a member of St. Michael Cath-
olic Church in Suring.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Joan (Glenn) Harris of
Mountain; her son, Jerry Bowman of Mountain; many
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchil-
dren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, oth-
er relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard in 2005;
her 2 sons, Kenneth and Bernard Jr. and her 11 siblings.

Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in
Suring on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 9 AM until the
memorial service at 11 AM with Sister Marla Clercx offici-
ating. Alice will be interred in Mountain Cemetery. Online
condolences can be expressed at
www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com

Special thank you to Doctor Douglas Gremban and the staffs
at Lakewood Assisted Living and Unity Hospice for the ex-
cellent care offered to Alice during her four year stay.
The cast is already in rehearsal for the third annual
Red Light Saloon Music and Comedy Revue. Subti-
tled The Homesteaders Fraulein, this years show will
pay tribute to the immigrant
homesteaders whose back-
breaking labor set cutover
northwoods land to the
plow. The show features a
terrific cast of local talent
impersonating thirsty
homesteaders who regularly
stopped to wet their whis-
tles during a typical Saturday night in town.

Written and directed by Kathleen Marie Marsh, The
Homesteaders Fraulein will be presented on Satur-
day, October 4, at 2:00 and 7:00 pm at the Townsend
Town Hall, Highway 32, Townsend. Doors open one
hour before each show.

Be ready for another two hours of frisky, frolicking
fun sponsored by the Holt & Balcom Logging Camp
Museum. Admission is $8.00, at the door only, but
come early as music starts a half hour before each
performance. Beer, soda, and light snacks will be
available. All proceeds will be used to maintain the
Holt & Balcom Logging Camp Museum located a
mile and a half east of Lakewood off Highway F.

Photo (L-R) Cast members Al Benson, Lee Gerndt
and Bev Gerndt rehearse for the 2014 Red Light Sa-
loon Music and Comedy Revue. The Gerndts will star
in this year's show called "The Homesteader's Frau-
lein" scheduled for October 4 in Townsend.
Forest Larger Parish Presbyterian Church delivered school sup-
plies to NEWCAP in Crandon to be distributed to their clients
as part of a back-to-school initiative to promote the importance
of education.

Gift certificates were also provided for kids' haircuts to start off
the new school year.
Pictured (left to right): Kathy Parise of NEWCAP, JoAnne
Gipp, Joan Hansen, Suzanne Bell, Audrey Peterson, Linda
Mentz and grand-daughter Nadia, and Shirley Rohe of the Mis-
sion/Evangelism Committee.





St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend Services are held: Service times Sat. 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m..

The Christian Food Pantry is always in need of food and/or cash donations. Right now we are short on canned meats like stew or lunch meat,
canned spaghetti, varieties of soups, canned fruit like fruit cocktail and pineapple, peas, carrots, potato flakes, pasta noodles, macaroni, and rice.
Please bring these offerings and place themin the shopping cart in the church entryway. Thank you.

First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, Wabeno &Laona Forest Larger Parish office-715-473-3603

St. Marys of the Lake Catholic Church Students who wish to participate in the Youth Group, call for details. 276-7364.

Church of Christ, 14299 Cty Rd W, Mountain, WI; Sunday Service; 8:30 a.m. Lois Trever, Church Secretary, 715-276-7112
Upper Room Family Church, Service Time: 6:00PM Sunday, 715-276-3255; Pastor: Wm. Shane Wheeler, Hwy 32, Townsend Childrens Sun-
day School and Adult Bible Studies
Our Friends at Church
Service Times
Laona---Sun. 11:30 a.m.
Lakewood ---Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Wabeno---Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Church School During Service
Lakewood & Wabeno & Laona
Parish Office-4347 N. Branch St., Wabeno 715-473-3603
Lakewood 1552 Hwy 32
Rev. R. Lee Jennings, Jr



Stephen Mueller, Pastor Scott P. Wycherley, Music Director






Call for details: 715-276-7214
Website: www.stjohn-townsend.org

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Now that you have the testing facts, lets talk money. How much is
this costing our district??
We asked that several times at the school board meetings, with the
answer being its within the budget for teacher training. Mind
you, our school is on a shoe string budget (or should be) since we
just had to pass an operating referendum. Staff training for Next
Gen Personalized Learning has cost $65,000 to date. That amount
does not include cost of substitute teachers when the regular teach-
ers have to go to training. Fact: Our district went over budget on
substitute teaching this past year.
$65,000 does not include the cost of Chrome books (computers)
for every student (approximately $300 each). We were told the
money we receive from Potawatomi every year will cover the cost
of the computers. Could that money be used elsewhere?
FACT: the majority of the $65,000 has been spent on the Elemen-
tary teachers being trained. How much more once we try and push
this throughout the high school?
Another cost is on school construction. Right now they are just
making doorways between classrooms so the students can flow
freely from one place to the next when they need to. Each doorway
will cost $700-$1400, as per our administrator and school board
president. We were not given an amount that it will cost for the
new classroom furniture.
When I received a letter from the Administrator and the school
board president answering more of our questions, it was stated that
Staff members need to create a culture in which the focus is on
student learning, not on teaching students.
So how much will the children be on these new Chrome Book
computers? What if something happens to a computer while in a
childs possession, because the high school students will be allowed
to take theirs home? Who pays for it? Well that answer was also
given in the letter I received. Parents/children will have to pay for
replacement if damage is on purpose or due to negligence. Like I
told the school board at the last meeting, Ive dropped my own
computer by accident, but it can technically be called negligence.
Are we ready to replace $300 computers? I understand the kids love
the idea of their own computer. But what if someone bumps them
in the hallway and the computer hits the floor? We already have
computer labs in school, is this necessary?
Another question we had What options are available for parents
who prefer traditional style class structure? In the letter we received
from the school board president and school administrator, it stated
the following, verbatim If a parent is not confident that this is
what they want for their children, they do have the option to open
enroll into another school district or home school. We cant control
a parents decisions, but as board president I can tell you we dont
want to lose any children. That statement scares me because it was
also said at the 2 Cent Event.. At the 2 Cent Event, Kim Odekirk
responded to a parents concerns with you have the option to
open enroll your kids elsewhere.
Were already losing several students every year why would this
statement be made? Once at the 2 Cent Event and again in a letter.
FACT: Last spring, by the required DPI due date for open enroll-
ment, there were 18 students registered to open enroll OUT of
Wabeno and only 4 open enrolled in. That should be a huge eye
opener for everyone. Open enrollment is not families moving out
of district, it is about people living in our district choosing to
transport their children to a different school. WHY?? Do we, as a
district, have a questionnaire or survey we can give these families to
see what the issue is?? Someone suggested in 2012 that we should
do a survey to the families choosing to go elsewhere, and as of the
last school board meeting, we do not have one for the people leav-
ing our district. I personally know some parents who open enrolled
because they were lied to about the Next Gen /Personalized learn-
ing plan. We cant really hold it against them when they are told if
they dont like it they can open enroll elsewhere.

Do I think this concept will work for some kids? Sure, of course it
will. But what if it doesnt work for all the kids? Who gets left be-
hind? What if some parents arent comfortable with this? Do I
think there is a price tag limitation on our childrens education? Of
course not. But who pays for this if it doesnt work? Who pays the
money back? Who pays if this doesnt work? The kids do. Are we
making our children guinea pigs because someone sees a new shiny
idea and jumps head first into it? Why cant we slow this process
back down to the original idea of implementing it in 2 classrooms
for a few years to see if it really works? Show us PROOF we can
swim before throwing us in the deep end of the pool. The charts
and graphs arent proving its doing anything significant. Visits to
classrooms mean very little that this works, the kids of course are
ok with laying on the couches and bean bags- they are kids, it looks
fun! Why not check out what Pembine school does since they are
ranked 4
th
in the state? They are so similar to us in every aspect
demographically, certainly more so than West Allis or Sheboygan.
I encourage everyone to get involved and start asking questions and
asking for facts- not theories, not hopeful outcomes, simple facts.
Its always safer to roll forward on facts rather than emotion. Join
us at a school board meeting.
This article is just to inform everyone what has been happening.
Its not to sway your thoughts one way or another and its not
meant to insult anyone. Its simply the facts. Honesty should never
offend anyone or make anyone upset. A few people who have been
working on this with me have been called names and have been
mistreated by other adults in our communities because they arent
jumping on the bandwagon. THATS not ok. As parents, we
should all want proof this works before dumping a lot of money on
something that is simply not proven to work yet. Wouldnt it be
smart to slow it down and use caution instead of diving off the
deep end without a life preserver? No one should ever be disre-
spected because they dont share someone elses views. Not every-
one is going to have the same views, but you cant deny the facts.
The test scores speak volumes.
I have the utmost respect for all teachers, whether they are on
board with the new changes or not. FACT: We have a lot of great
teachers in Wabeno. Their jobs are very difficult. FACT: We just
want to do whats right for our children.
Raletta Ashbeck
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