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The Timber News - Aug 2009
The Timber News - Aug 2009
The Timber News - Aug 2009
Mark your calendars for the Saturday August 1st McCaslin Lions craft fair. One hundred twenty five exhibitors in 262 booths
will be displaying their wares. The fair will run from 9 AM to 3 PM. Food and beverage will be available. Pictured above, the
fair is well attended.
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Saturday, September 05, 2009 3rd Annual Corn Roast - Townsend 11:00AM 3rd Annual Corn Roast at Kathy's Valley Inn just north of Town-
send (the bar with the snowmobile on the roof). Games, raffles, refreshments, food, music and of course lots of sweet corn. Starts at 11:00 a.m.
by Kathleen Marsh
Fireman’s Breakfast - Crooked Lake (12:00PM - CROOKED LAKE Sponsored by the Crooked Lake Fire Dept. 8:00 A.M.-Noon at the Crooked
An unforgettable evening called “Living Like a Lumberjack” will be held September 16 at the Holt & Balcom Logging Museum in
Lake Fire Dept. Contact Wally Remic (715) 276-7777.
Lakewood. This historic experience is sure to be the social event of the season in northern Oconto County. Seating is limited to 30
guests and will include a tour of the museum, drinks, dinner, music, and an after-dinner pro- Riverview Fire Department Annual Corn Roast 12:00PM – RIVERVIEW Sponsored by the Riverview Fire Department & Auxiliary. Held at the
gram. If you already have plans for that evening, there is a second dinner planned for Septem- Riverview Town Hall & Pavilion. Noon to 8 P.M. Music, food, refreshments, raffles, corn & volleyball tournament. Contact Diane Bailey (715)
ber 30. 276-7503.
“Living Like a Lumberjack” will begin with cock-
Sunday, September 06, 2009 Lakewood Fire Department Corn Roast 8:00AM - LAKEWOOD Live music, food, refreshments, games, free sweet
tails served at 5:00 p.m. in the McCauslin Golf corn. Located at the Lakewood Town Hall. Contact Raoul Schotty (715) 276-7463.
Course Clubhouse, followed by an authentic lum-
berjack meal prepared by professional chef Chris-
**Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce: See http://lakewoodareachamber.com/index.shtml (see Events above)
topher Goetz. Dinner will be served in the Logging **Forest County http://www.forestcountywi.com/
Camp Cook Shack, the first meals to be served http://www.langladecounty.org/Tourism/CalendarOfEvents.aspx
there in over 75 years. Following dinner, Chris Goetz will present his critically acclaimed **Vilas County– For more events and details go to Vilas County website
one man show “Camp Cook” in which he tells the story of his great grandfather Anton http://www.vilas.org. Send Press Release’s to:
Mueller’s exploits as a cook in the Holt Camp. **Brown County GREEN BAY— The Timber News, P O Box 207
http://www.packercountry.com/calendar/index.asp?m=8 Lakewood, WI 54138
Tickets for “Living Like a Lumberjack” must be pre-reserved on a first-come, first **Chicago, I L- http://www.themagnificentmile.co m and Phone: 715-276-6087 Fax: Phone first
served basis. Reserve your place at the table by sending a check for $50 per person http://www.cityofchicago.org -Seasonal Event Hotline: (312) 409-5560 E’mail: knkids@centurytel.net
(payable to Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum) to: Kathleen Marsh; Special No material in this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part
Events Chairperson; Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum, 16965 Nicolet Road, without the consent of KFB Enterprises. The advertisers and publisher
Townsend, WI 54175. Please include the evening you will attend, full names of guests, have introduced the information in the publication in good faith, however,
they, are not responsible for or liable for errors, misinformation, misprints
your telephone number, and/or email. or typographical errors.
Photo’s of The Holt Logging Camp at Lakewood in 1947. They are of
Oscar Sorenson, family and friends visiting the site in August of 1947
shortly after it was deeded to the Oconto County Historical Society. I am
told that no food has been served there since about 1927. If you have an event that you would like listed in the local and state events to attend, please send it to The Timber News at P O Box
207, Lakewood, WI 54138; Phone: 715-276-6087; by email to knkids@aol.com or knkids@centurytel.net, or take it to Timber-
line Restaurant, or Lakewood Super Valu.
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To Your Health!
by Bonnie Vrchota E: LifeCoach2@aol.com
Each month I write about health & wellness. My goal is for you to
make healthier lifestyle choices, no matter how small. This month,
I'm asking you to commit to living a healthier lifestyle. By eating
healthier, low-fat meals and exercising your mind and body, you
will see the difference in your health. Clean out your pantry of
snack foods, crackers & unhealthy carbs like white flour & white
pasta. Buy whole foods, whole grains, whole wheat, fresh fruits
and veggies, fish, nuts, lean protein meats like chicken. Read labels
for high sodium (no more than 2000 milligrams a day), sugars (4
grams is about 1 tsp of sugar), trans fats (no good), high fructose
corn syrup (bad sugar). If you haven't been exercising, start walk-
ing somewhere, anywhere. See your doctor for a check-up. Stop
smoking & cut down on alcohol. Brush your teeth regularly. This
committment includes your brain health, too. Cut down on TV
and read a book. Pick up a newspaper, read it and then do the
Crossword & Soduku puzzles. Try brushing your hair, teeth or
writing with your opposite hand. Learn a new language or a new
instrument. Lastly, cut down on your stress. Less stress means
lower blood pressure, which adds a positive effect on your body.
Relax, tomorrow is another day!
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The study focused on over one thousand children in Finland who were followed from the
age of 7 months through age 14. The researchers found that children who were taught
to focus on the healthy fats found in fish, nuts, seeds, and plant oils had slightly lower
cholesterol levels compared to children who ate an unrestricted diet by the time they
reached the age of 14.
Dr. Sarah Blumenschein, a pediatric cardiologist with the University of Texas South-
western Medical Center, said the study shows that early intervention is the key to
maintaining a healthy lifestyle. "The earlier you intervene, the more likely you are going
to be successful," she said.
The key is to teach your children, starting as young as possible, to appreciate the
healthy fats found in fish, nuts, seeds, and plant oils. By eating a little less meat and
avoiding the saturated fats and trans fats
which are in most processed foods, fast
foods and junk foods - your children will
lower their total fat intake and enjoy
more of the benefits that healthy fats
have to offer. As your children grow into
their teens and begin eating more meals
away from home, their healthy habits will
guide them towards healthier food
choices when unsupervised.
New at the Lakes Country Public Library New Officers for the McCaslin
Be Creative at our Summer Activity Table- All through August, the library has an activity table featuring a new kid-friendly craft each
week. We will also have coloring pages and crayons for littler ones. Stop in any time; the activity table is available whenever the library is Lions Club Installed
open. At a recent dinner meeting, the District Governor for the Lions
District 27B2 installed the new officers of the McCaslin Lions
New Fiction Club.
Burn by Linda Howard Abandon by Blake Crouch Undone by Karin Slaughter
The Mist by Carla Neggers Cherry Bomb by Joe Konrath Black Hills by Nora Roberts Pictured above first row l to r: Andy School, First Vice President;
Brimstone by Robert B. Parker Dust to Dust by Heather Graham Killer Summer by Ridley Pearson
Kathy Shrake, Secretary; Jerry Coenen, Governor of Lions District
Greedy Bones by Caroline Haines Guardian of Lies by Steve Martini
The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand The Devil's Punchbown by Greg Iles 27B2; Bernie Van Dreel, President; Jerry Flannery, Second Vice
Hope in a Jar by Elizabeth Harbison The Girl from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow President; Don Dobbe, Past President; Second row l to r: Pete
Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold A Plague of Secrets by John Lescroart Renteria, Tail Twister; Don Seifert, Lion Tamer; Craig Kowalski,
Last Known Address by Theresa Schwegel The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock Board Membeer; Dan Buschatz, Board Member; Dick LeComte,
The Rebel Princess by Judith Koll Healey Good Things I Wish You by A. Manette Ansay Board Member; Richard Firehammer, Membership; Don Erickson,
The Four Corners of the Sky by Michael Malone Return to Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank Membership; Dick Dunlap, Membership. All will take over their
There's Something about St. Tropez by Elizabeth Adler respective offices July 1.
The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells
Email: lak@owls.lib.wi.us Everyone is welcome to attend a local AARP meeting. Meetings are held on
the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church at
7:00 P.M. All persons 50 and over are invited to join the local AARP Chap-
ter. AARP meetings are social, entertaining, and informative. Contact Joyce
West, Membership Chairman, at 715-276-9409.
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Auxiliary Unit 44 Activities
The Wabeno Sylvan Unit 44 has been busy helping out our veterans and community. Sylvan Post 44 American Legion Auxiliary Fall Raffle
Pictured are some of the members who visited the War Memorial Park in Wabeno, which when completed, will be open to the veter-
ans and the public to enjoy. The auxiliary group donated $500.00 to partially fund another
Legion Report This year as in the past, The American Legion Sylvan Unit 44
bench for the memorial viewing area. The first bench was donated by Janie Lapacz, Auxiliary Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Fall Raffle on Septem-
Unit 44 Secretary, in memory of her late husband, Stan Lapacz, who was very active in the Post Active in 2009 Parades, ber 26, 2009. The items being raffled include a $500.00 Gas
and served as Adjutant, along with being in the Color Guard and was a great help to all. The Legionnaires, S.A.L. and Auxiliary have been showing their Card from Townsend Shell, a handmade quilt, an American
Sylvan Post 44 Veterans War Memorial, is a tribute to our nation’s veterans, and is designed to Patriotism by participating in Parades this year in the Moun- Flag, along with numerous other items donated by Local Busi-
allow the addition of engraved paving stones honoring past, current and future veterans. tain Parade, Wabeno Memorial Day Parade, Townsend 4th nesses.
of July Parade, Wabeno Steam-Up Days, and the Lakewood
Another Project started the first of the year, is being received very well by the military personal. Mardi Gras Parade. The next parade the American Legion The raffle tickets can be purchased for $1.00 each or 6 for
At the monthly meetings, the auxiliary women are donating items such as food, toiletries, games $5.00. You will have to purchase them in person at the Auxil-
etc. These “WE CARE PACKAGES’’ are being sent out each month to local military or rela- iary Meetings or from the Auxiliary members who will be sell-
tives and friends of Sylvan Unit 44, serving overseas. ing them at local businesses. Your support is greatly appreci-
ated; all proceeds from this raffle will benefit our veterans and
Unit 44, under the guidance of Kathy Marsh, President, was able to sponsor two girls, Beth Pries and Kristin Baugnet, at the Badger the community.
Girls State 2009 session. They represented our Unit with pride and dignity.
If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Logway, com-
Poppy distribution, chaired by Lorry Runge, went very well with the help of local businesses, making it possible to help veterans and mittee chairman, at 715- 276-6308.
community.
ABILENE, Kan. - The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum announces the availability of thousands of recently declassified
documents. These formerly security classified documents provide additional insight into key foreign policy issues during the Eisen-
hower presidency.
Eisenhower Library Director Karl Weissenbach states, "This particular release is part of an intensive effort to make more records avail-
able in response to increased scrutiny of Eisenhower foreign policy issues. There will be additional releases of formerly national security
documents."
The newly-available records are from 16 Eisenhower Presidential Library manuscript collections, notably the papers of President
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, the National Security Council, and General Lauris Norstad.
Eisenhower appointed Norstad, as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, in 1956. The Norstad records relate to strategic planning, the
placing of missiles in France, Italy, and Turkey, the security of Berlin, Soviet nuclear striking power, and other important issues from
the Cold War era.
The National Security Council records offer new documentation of psychological operations in Formosa (Taiwan) and Thailand, the
threat of communism in Iraq, and the relationship between Islam and Soviet and Chinese Communism. "The records show the U.S.
has long been concerned over its relationship with the Moslem world," Weissenbach said.
The new records touch on numerous subjects, including, Iraq, Iran, Vietnam, and NATO.
"The body of historical sources available for scholars working on the Eisenhower era and presidency is still growing," Weissenbach
added, "and will continue to grow for many years to come." The records will grow in volume as the Library acquires the papers of Ei-
senhower's contemporaries and the impending declassification of more restricted records. In addition to the pre-presidential, presiden-
tial, and post-presidential records of General Eisenhower, the Library also holds the papers of more than 450 of his associates.
The recently declassified materials are available for research in the research room of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum.
Researcher application forms and other helpful information for conducting research at the Library are available on the web site. The
research room is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., closing for lunch from Noon to 12:45 p.m.
For more information, please call 785-263-6700 or toll free 1-877-RING-IKE. The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, a
nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the presidential libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administra-
tion. To learn more, please visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?
et=1102641315859&s=876&e=001T_tUltSH2V3ArJywSQ6UTURm1aAdl34VGSo3C0sE3pzIL5gpWpUctHZWuagLbF3ig9Q_bCD
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Obituaries
Geraldine I. Peterson, age 79, of Oconto Falls passed away peacefully on July 19, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born
July 27, 1929 in Tigerton, WI to George and Alvina (Kohn) Kriegel. She married Frederick I. Peterson at Zion Lutheran Church in
Tigerton on Christmas Eve, 1955.
Geraldine was a faithful Christian who touched many lives. She was a lifelong servant of the Church who served in women’s groups
and on church councils, taught catechism, and energetically witnessed. Her faith moved her to contribute generously of her time
and money to many individuals, charities, and foundations.
For the past 30 years, Geraldine made many new friends through her Princess House consulting business. She saw this as another
way to witness to her faith. Her tireless business sense afforded her and Fred to travel to state and national conventions and on
earned vacations.
At the time of her passing, Geraldine was serving another term as the State President of Wisconsin Association of Wo/Men High-
way Safety Leaders (WAWHSL). All of Geraldine’s years of outstanding effort on behalf of traffic safety culminated in receiving
Geraldine loved baseball and supported her husband’s High School coaching career. She was Fred’s Number 1 fan and attended
She is survived by her loving husband, Frederick Peterson, of Oconto Falls; her brother, Herbert (Gloria) Kriegel, OK, and sister,
Dorothy Hille, Tigerton; her 6 children: Sharon (Dennis) Skenandore of Green Bay, Jacquelyn (David) Walske of Lena, Douglas
(Phyllis) Peterson of Lubbock, TX, Jeffrey (Margo) Peterson of Monroe, Daniel (Barbara) Peterson of Green Bay, Jonathan Peterson
of Minneapolis, MN; 11 grandchildren: Julie (Dean) Ihlenfeldt of Appleton, Jennifer (Bradley) Bucher of Waukesha, Tony (Lisa
Woods) Gerrits of Green Bay, Sarah (Robert) Radke of Eau Claire, Paul (Leigh) Walske of Clintonville, Jesse, Hilary, Timothy, Mat-
thew, Aaron, and Patrick Peterson; 5 great-grandchildren: Jake and Ryan Bucher, Seth and Luke Radke, and Paige Walske.
Preceded in death by parents; 3 brothers: Harvey “Joe” Kriegel, Gordon Kriegel, and a younger brother who died at birth; her first
husband, Bernard Roberts.
Visitation was held at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (11005 Hwy. M, Suring, WI 54174) on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 11:00
AM until funeral service at 12:00 Noon, Pastor Kevin Scheuller officiating. A graveside service was held at Tigerton Union Ceme-
tery at 5:00 PM.
Alger S. Christensen, age 102, a long time resident of Breed, WI died at the HCR ManorCare Nursing Home in Shawano, on Sat-
urday July 11, 2009. He was born on November 16, 1906 in Trenary, Michigan. On November 12, 1927 he married Lola L.
Erickson who preceded him in death on February 15, 1980. Alger was a logger, working for Menominee Enterprises for many
years and also farmed. He enjoyed maintaining a large vegetable garden for family and friends.
Survivors include three sons and three daughters; Bill, Texas, Dorothy "Susie" (Robert) Phillips, Mountain, Donald (Dorothy),
Crandon, Jerald (Jan), Menasha, Marjorie (Donald) Bialcik, Green Bay, Joan Peters, Waukesha. 20 Grandchildren, 21 great
grandchildren, and a very caring sister, Dorothy Winters, Oconto Falls. Alger is also survived by many nieces, and nephews.
Alger was preceded in death by his son Albert (Joe), his brother John, three sisters, Myrtle, Iva Smith, Joyous Boortz, and two
great grandchildren.
Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home on Wednesday July 15, 2009 from 1pm until the funeral service at 2pm with
Deacon Bill Doran officiating. Alger was buried in Breed Union Cemetery.
Alger's family would like to thank HCR ManorCare for their care, and also Heartland Hospice.
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Our Friends at Church Margaret T. Wegner, age 89, Suring, passed away on Friday July Kevin K. Klawitter, age 85, of Appleton, formerly of Breed,
17, 2009. She was born in Oconto on January 27, 1920 to the passed away Wednesday July 22, 2009. He was born in Suring
St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend Services are held: . Service times Sat. 5:30 and Sunday 8:30. Vacation Bible School: August 17- late George and Caroline (Homan) Glass. Margaret Glass mar- on September 13, 1923 to the late Henry and Odessa (Cronce)
21, 2009, 9-Noon, Monday - Friday. ried Robert Wegner on November 25, 1939. She farmed with her Klawitter . Kevin married Verona Firgens December 15, 1945
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 husband in the Town of How for 57 years. Her favorite pastimes at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Breed. He worked as a
lunch meat, canned spaghetti, varieties of soups, canned fruit like fruit cocktail and pineapple, peas, carrots, potato flakes, pasta noo- were gardening, and cooking. She was a member of Over The
dles, macaroni, and rice. Please bring these offerings and place them in the shopping cart in the church entryway. Thank you. welder in West Allis, was Street Superintendant in New Berlin,
Hill Homemakers, and Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz. and was Captain of New Berlin Fire Department. Kevin retired
First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, Wabeno & Laona Forest Larger Parish office-715-473-3603 Margaret is survived by 3 daughters, Connie (Harvey) Garde- and moved back to Breed in 1978. He is a member of Em-
St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church Students who wish to participate in the Youth Group, call for details. 276-7364. See you all brecht of Suring, Beverly (Rocky) Kostreva of Chandler Arizona, manuel Lutheran Church, and the Breed Sportsman Club. He
at the annual Polka Picnic on August 16th. Sande (Bob) Walker of Oconto falls; 3 sons, Robert Wegner Jr. of enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling with Verona.
Little Chute, Marlin (Sandra) Wegner of Suring, Jim (Betty) Kevin will always be remembered for his sense of humor.
Wegner of Suring; her sister, Jane Baird of Mesa Arizona; 15 Kevin is survived by his loving wife Verona, Appleton; 4 chil-
grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She is also survived
St. Mary’s of the Lake Forest Larger Parish by a special friend, Anna Boerschinger of Suring.
dren, Ronald (Patricia) Klawitter, New Berlin, Tim (Linda)
Klawitter, Appleton, Sue Gregesich, Appleton, Jerry (Bonnie)
First Presbyterian Church Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1996. Klawitter, New Berlin; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren;
Saturday Masses-Silver Cliff 5:30 p.m.; Lakewood 4 p.m. 3 sisters in law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz on Mon-
Sunday Masses-Lakewood 9:00; Crooked Lake 7:30 a.m. day July 20, 2009 from 12 PM until the funeral service at 2 PM Kevin was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Klawit-
Weekday Masses-Tuesday thru Friday Lakewood 8:30 a.m. Service Times ter.
with Pastor Michael Paholke officiating. Margaret was buried in
Rev. David Schmidt, Pastor Rev. Matthew Settle, Assoc. Pastor Laona---Sun. 6:00 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home Visitation was held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Emmanuel Lu-
St. Ambrose Catholic Church-Wabeno Lakewood ---Sunday 8:00 a.m. in charge of arrangements. theran Church in Breed from 1 PM until the funeral service at
Wabeno---Sunday 10:00 a.m. Special thank you to Dr. Balmadrid, Unity Hospice, Sharpe Care 3 PM with Pastor Paul Scheunemann officiating. Burial fol-
Saturday—4 p.m. lowed in Breed Union Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral
Nursing Home, and Pastor Michael Paholke for their special care.
Sunday—10:30 a.m. Church School During Service Home (920-842-2151) in charge of arrangements.
St. Mary’s of the Lake Lakewood & Wabeno & Laona The family would like to thank everyone that helped Kevin and
Verona.
Clara Miller, 96, Suring, died on Monday, July 6, 2009. She was born February 4, 1913 in Milwaukee to the late Fredrick and
St. John Lutheran Church Clara (Mischke) Wolter. On July 31, 1937 Clara married William S. Miller Sr. The couple lived and worked in the Milwaukee area
until 1957, when they moved to Elkhorn, WI. During those years she held a variety of jobs which included waitressing, cooking,
cleaning, and clerking. She also was very active in her church with Ladies Aid, teaching Sunday School, and Bible study.
In 1979, Clara and Bill moved to Suring to Retire. Again, Clara stayed active baking numerous pies for an area restaurant and sorted
beans for the canning factory. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, sewing, baking, cooking, and fishing. Some of our favorite desserts
Vacation Bible School –August 17-21 of Clara's included: The Green Torte, Blitz Torte, German Potatoe Salad and potatoe pancakes. Summer vacations to MN to see
Breakfast Bible Class Weds. 7 a.m. her cousins were special times. She enjoyed the endless hours of bullhead fishing. She also enjoyed spending time with her family
Summer Youth Program-Call for Details and friends playing board games and cards.
Hwy 32—Townsend, WI Clara was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, in Hayes.
276-7214 Clara is survived by her three children: Marilyn Nord (special friend, Robert), Bagaga, MI; Beverly (Thomas) Kraus, Delavan, WI,
For out of local calling area only, call toll free 1-866-390-0543
Scott P. Wycherley, D.C.E. and William (Cris) Miller, Suring, WI. One sister, Ruth (Leonard) Wirkus, Gillett, WI, 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and
many other relatives and friends.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 1988, and her four other siblings.
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Family and friends called on Thursday July 9, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hayes from 10 AM until the funeral service at 11
AM with Pastor Shane Cota officiating. Clara was buried in the Church Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in charge of ar-
E.L.C.A. rangements
Many thanks to Woodland Village Nursing Home staff, Suring, where Clara received wonderful care.