February 2010 FREE

The Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories U.S. Navy & Coast Guard
documentary DVD and book
Medics Assist in Haiti
The Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories documentary DVD and book
are now available for pre-order at LZLambeau.org. This is your Earthquake Disaster
chance to reserve a copy of the three-hour television documentary
and expansive book that will feature first-
01/16/2010 -
hand accounts and stories from Wisconsin's
U.S. Navy and
Vietnam veterans.
Coast Guard
The documentary will air in May on Wiscon-
medics treat an
sin Public Television after a preview at LZ
earthquake vic-
Lambeau. The Wisconsin Historical Society
tim at the Hai-
Press book will be released in Spring 2010.
tian Coast
What They're Saying
Guard base
The LZLambeau.org Web page and the ongo-
Amiral Killick
ing project developments continue to inspire
in Carrefour,
a large amount of feedback from veterans
Haiti, Jan. 16,
and their family members about LZ Lam-
2010. Carl Vin-
beau. Here are a couple new messages that
son and Carrier
have been sent this month. Look for more in future enewsletters.
Air Wing
“I am currently a LTC in the Army Reserves. I have served in the
(CVW) 17 are
Gulf War, Bosnia and more recently in Iraq. The Vietnam Vets are
conducting hu-
always the first to welcome me home and thank me for my service
manitarian and
to our great country. What can I do to help out on the event?
disaster relief
Thanks, Jim”
operations as part of Operation Unified Response
“I would like to say Thank You to all who are partaking in orga-
after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused severe dam-
nizing this 3-day event. It will be very much appreciated after all
age
these years of nothing.”
Photo by U.S. Military Personnel

"Holistic Organization Offers Alternative Practices to Western Methods"

Healers of Avalon was originally created and founded by Phil Adamczyk of Townsend, WI , a senior student at the University
of WI, Eau Claire; Kristi O'Rourke, and Mary Kresky in 2009. Our ultimate goal is to spread our healing to as many people
as we can - not simply in the United States, but globally as well. We encourage all modalities of healing and are always
happy to connect with other healers, intuitives, readers, and spiritual light workers.
This is a group for all people spiritual and/or who are interested in the spiritual side of life.
We exist to teach, to guide, and to help those in their journeys through life to achieve and
empower themselves. Our methods and areas of expertise vary, from Reiki treatments and
attunements to Meditation and acquaintance with the Higher Self.
As of December 26th, 2009, Phil organized Healers of Avalon as an officially registered
business: we are now Healers of Avalon LLC, registered as a practicing holistic health and
wellness business entity with the state of Wisconsin.
To learn more about Healers of Avalon LLC go to their website at
www.healersofavalon.com
Photo: Phil Adamczyk creator and founder of Healers of Avalon, LLC with Kristi O’Rourke
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From the Editor-news and notes

Valentine’s Day Drawing; Please take a look at the wonderful prizes we have been able to add to our 6th Annual Valentine’s
Day drawing. There are so many and more are being added as we go to print. Please note that you must be 21 years of age to
win a bottle of wine from Woodland Trail Winery and either one of the overnight stays at Crivitz and the Crandon Best
Western’s. Stop in at anyone of your favorite businesses to enter this years drawing.

The weather We loved the little ‘warm-up’ we had in January after the many days of below zero wind chills. Be sure to take care as
each snow fall arrives. Remember to dress warm and wear many layers. Spring will be here soon.
Health: Congratulations to the Nicolet Dental and Health Clinic as they go through the expansion of the clinic.

Get Well Wishes: Family and friends who are not feeling well we wish you well and say a prayer for your recovery.

Haiti Disaster Relief, if you wish to donate to help the many in need please send it to the American Red Cross. To
donate online go to their website, www.redcross.org or by mail to: American Red Cross, PO Box 4002018, Des Moines,
IA 50340-2018

Birthday Wishes, Tawny Booth, Megan Bailey, David R. Smith, Rita Steiger (my niece) and to an old friend Beni B.
Gas prices are now at the $2.68 mark in some place’s and a penny or two in others. To find out where the best price
for gas is locally and regionally, go to www.Gasbuddy.com
Go to our website, www.thetimbernews.com for updated news and photo’s. And, be sure to stop by our page on Face book. The
Timber News. Join in or start a new discussion.

by Kathleen Marsh
Members of Up North Authors Circle (UNAC) celebrated the group’s fifth anniversary on January 13 at the Lakewood Library. The
group noshed on pizza provided by founder Kathleen Marie Marsh who read from a story appearing in local newspapers after their
initial meeting in January 2005. “Fourteen enthusiastic authors and wannabes from as far
away as Crandon, Laona and Florence braved poor driving conditions to attend the first
meeting of the Up North Author’s Circle (UNAC) held at the Lakewood Library on
January 12, 2005. Another half-dozen had indicated they would be there but were scared
off by the icy roads and iffy weather forecast...”
Two members who were part of the original group, Tom Thielke and Phil Adamczyk,
could not be at the anniversary meeting but sent best wishes. Attending charter members
Zach Mason, Evelyn Gaede and Betts Bodoh joined Marsh in reminiscing about the
group’s growth and commitment to good writing and each other. Marsh shared photos
and highlights of past accomplishments, and it was quite a list! Several current members are now published authors.
In 2005 Yvonne Fercy published Bridging the Gap, a how-to tax booklet designed to help small business owners. That same year Phil
Adamczyk introduced his talent to the literary world with The Adversaries, the first Book of his trilogy, The Chronicles of Terra. Phil
has followed that success with Book II, Seeds of Chaos, which he hopes to publish soon. Book III, Traces of Darkness, is currently
under construction.
UNAC co-founder Evelyn Gaede published Chelsea’s Doom in 2004 and is nearing completion of a long-awaited sequel, Jenny’s
Destiny. Tom Thielke’s award winning local history book, A History of Lakewood came out just last summer to rave reviews.
Founder Kathleen Marsh has published 6 books. The Portly Princes of Thynneland (2004); Sunrise Sunset (2004); My Mother Kept a
Scrapbook: the True Story of a WWII POW (2005); Breastless But Still Breathing; A Breast Cancer’s Survivor’s Journey (2006); The
Truth About Townsend, Volume I: Transforming the Northwoods (2007); and The Truth About Townsend, Volume II: Poor Man’s
Paradise (2009). All of her books continue to sell, and she is working on Volume III, which should be ready by 2012.
The meeting was more informal than usual but members did manage to find time to offer suggestions to assist Betts Bodoh with a
book she is writing about her beloved Wabeno. They also listened intently as Jacqulyn Jahnke shared some haunting ideas about death
and the recent loss of her mother.
The next meeting of UNAC is scheduled for February 10, at the Lakewood Library, from 5:00-7-00 p.m. New members are always
welcome to attend.
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Marty Weber Named Nu-Roc Community

Healthcare Employee of the Year
Marty Weber, a resident of Argonne, Wisconsin, has been named
Employee of the Year at Nu-Roc Commu-
nity Healthcare. Marty has been working in
the maintenance department since August of
2003. He is recognized by staff as a kind
man who is willing to take care of any prob-
lems or concerns in a timely fashion. His
positive attitude is an example to everyone.
Two years ago co-workers selected Marty as Employee of the
Month.
Nu-Roc administrator Craig Newton says that Marty does the job
right the first time. He is always to work on time and has only
called in sick once since he was hired. He is very helpful in sharing
his knowledge of the facility with others and with the administration
personally.
Marty and his wife have a three-year-old son Corey. He also has two
daughters who live in Appleton, Wisconsin. Marty enjoys hunting,
fishing, and snowmobiling in his spare time.

The administration and staff want to congratulate Marty and are

proud and lucky to have him working at Nu-Roc Community Health-
care.
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A Word or Two From Dr. Jason

Got Stress?
“A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, ‘How heavy is this
glass of water?’ Answers called out ranged from 20 grams to 500 grams.

The lecturer replied, ‘The absolute weight doesn’t matter – it depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a
minute, that’s not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance.

In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.’

He continued, ‘And that’s the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens
with us all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we
won’t be able to carry on.’

‘As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding
it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.’

‘So before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don’t carry it home.
You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you’re carrying now, let them down for
a moment if you can. Relax – pick them up later after you’ve rested. Life is short – enjoy it!”

Society has subtly trained us that our security and wellbeing depend on vigilance. Our lives have become so complex,
that we have a constant din in our minds about what we need to do, what we should have already done, what we want
to do but haven’t the time or resources to do – it’s a jumble of intentions that heaps stress on top of feelings of lack.

Some stresses come from issues that need to be confronted, resolved, forgiven or just moved past, but some stresses
are ongoing, as a byproduct of daily life. Smart, healthy people take some time to clear their minds, whether through
meditation, an absorbing hobby, devoting time to family, ethnicity or spirituality, or simply decompressing, alone or with
friends. The absence of some respite or break knocks us out of our natural rhythms, physically, mentally, emotionally
and spiritually.

Learn to create balance by spelling yourself occasionally, and not letting your challenges consume you. In “The Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People,” Steven Covey’s seventh habit is called “sharpening the saw” – and it simply refers to
the concept of resting and rejuvenating periodically, so you can bring fresh energy and drive to your tasks at hand.
You’ll work more effectively and get more done if you just take a breather every now and then.

If you’re holding your stresses up all the time, you’ll eventually wear out, no matter how powerful you are. Instead, pace
yourself, and allow for a normal stress/recovery cycle, and you’ll be amazed how much stronger and more productive
you can become. Engage and disengage – it’ll keep you going!
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New at the Lakes Country Public Library

If you aren’t familiar with Playaways, you’ll want to check them out. A Playaway is a small audio player that comes preloaded with
an entire audiobook, regardless of length. You don’t need a separate player, and you don’t have to worry about several cassettes or
CDS… just press play! It’s perfect for people of all ages and gives you the portability to catch up with a good book wherever you
are. Plus, they’re small enough to carry around in your pocket – so your favorite book can go anywhere you do! Check them out in
the audio section of the library or request them online by searching for Playaway.

NEW BOOKS
Have a Little Faith - Mitch Albom
Hastur Lord - Marion Zimmer Bradley
The First Rule - Robert Crais
The Endless Forest - Sara Donati
Committed - Elizabeth Gilbert
The Lock Artist - Steve Hamilton
Blood Ties - Kay Hooper
Treasure Hunt - John Lescroart
The Hidden Flam - Janette Oke
Impact - Douglas Preston
City of Dragons - Kelli Stanley
Noah's Compass - Anne Tyler
A Matter of Class - Mary Balogh Death of a Valentine - M.C. Beaton
Remarkable Creatures - Tracy Chevalier The Burning Land - Bernard Cornwall
Watchlist - Jeffrey Deaver Not My Daughter - Barbara Delinsky
Shades of Grey - Jasper Fforde Sizzle - Julie Garwood
Greedy Bones - Carolyn Haines The Puzzle Lady - Parnell Hall
The Merry Wives of Maggody - Joan Hess The Wolf at the Door - Jack Higgins
A Whisper to the Living - Stuart Kaminsky The Swan Thieves - Elizabeth Kostova
Vanishing Act - Fern Michaels Stones into Schools - Greg Mortenson
Going Rogue - Sarah Palin Iron River - T. Jefferson Parker
Doors Open - Ian Rankin What Do You Think You Are? - Megan Smolenyak
One Day at a Time - Danielle Steel Irish Country Girl - Patrick Taylor
Hollywood Mood - Joseph Wambaugh Kisser - Stuart Woods

The library has recently added the following Playaway titles:

Battle of the Labyrinth Rules of Deception Robinson Crusoe
Marley The Scarlet Letter A Wrinkle in Time
Three Cups of Tea The Shack Breathless
True Blue
DVDs:
Falling Up Paper Heart (500) Days of Summer Post Grad
My Life in Ruins Wanted Management World's Greatest Dad
The Cake Eaters Crossing Over Two Lovers I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Fame Family Guy: Something...Darkside Family Guy: Presents Blue Harvest
Steven King's Langoliers, Stand & Golden Years Julie & Julia
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian The Tudors: Complete Third Season
DVDs For Kids:
Thomas & Friends:Hero of the Rails Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh
Sid the Science Guy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

The Book Club meets at 11:00 on the first Thursday of the month. NEW MEMBERS are always welcome. Multiple copies of
the books are available at the library. Upcoming Discussions:
February 4 - "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
March 4- "The Hour I First Believed" by Wally Lamb

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

Email: lak@mail.nfls.lib.wi.us
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Pine Needle Quilters Report

At our Jan. meeting Marla Arndt from the Cutting Edge showed us different embroidery stitches and passed around various patterns
and finished articles. We also had Show and Tell, our monthly raffle, Strippers Club exchanges, and Block of the Month.

March 20th is National Quilting Day. A baby quilt will be delivered to local hospitals, for the baby
born nearest to that date. The "One Day" President's Challenge will take place beginning at 10 A.M on
Monday, February 15. We will be making hot dog pillowcases for the Pediatric Oncology Unit at St
Vincent's.

We never know what "Old Man Winter" will send our way! If the weather is nasty, and you're not
sure if a meeting or sewing session will be held, you may call an officer to find out. For the sewing
session a decision will be made by 11:30a.m and for a regular meeting by 5:00p,m.

New Years always seems to be time when we set new goals for ourselves. Laurie hopes that you will
help her in setting a goal for yourself to at least sew one quilt to send to our soldiers at Ft. Hood,
Texas. The guild will be purchasing some backing and batting again to help with the cost of this pro-
ject. Let Laurie know your needs on that,
and she will have a better idea on what to order for this project.

The Pine Needle Quilters meet the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p,m. at Breed Town Hall and Community Center. The sewing
session is held the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
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Auditions for Townsend Variety Show set

for February 22, 2010
Comics, actors, dancers, and singers are invited to try out for the fifth
annual Townsend Variety Show. Auditions will be held Monday, Febru-
ary 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Townsend Town Hall.
In the tradition begun in 2005, two performances will be staged at the
Townsend Town Hall on the last Saturday of April, which this year falls
on April 24. One show will be at 1:00 p.m., and the other at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsals will be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 5 and again on April 9,
with the mandatory dress rehearsal at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23. If
you would like to be part of the show but cannot make the February 22
auditions, please call Kathleen Marsh at 715-276-6515 to make arrange-
ments to audition at the March 5th rehearsal.
This annual event is again being organized by the Town Hall Players.
Steering committee members Ruth Benoit, Kathleen Marsh, Pam Peder-
son, Sue Rapp, Doreen Vizoner and Judy Wilson, all of Townsend, are
busy finalizing details. The Townsend Festival Committee will be in
charge of refreshments.

All proceeds will be donated to the Christian Food Pantry housed at St.
John’s Lutheran Church in Townsend. Tickets, available only at the
door, are $6.00 per person, or $5.00 with a non-perishable food item
donation.
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Our Friends at Church

St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend Services are held: . Service times Sat. 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 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 noo-
dles, macaroni, and rice. Please bring these offerings and place them in the shopping cart in the church entryway. Thank you.

First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, Wabeno & Laona Forest Larger Parish office-715-473-3603
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
at the annual Polka Picnic on August 16th.

St. Mary’s of the Lake Forest Larger Parish

First Presbyterian Church
Saturday Masses-Silver Cliff 5:30 p.m.; Lakewood 4 p.m.
Sunday Masses-Lakewood 9:00; Crooked Lake 7:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses-Tuesday thru Friday Lakewood 8:30 a.m. Service Times
Rev. David Schmidt, Pastor Rev. Matthew Settle, Assoc. Pastor Laona---Sun. 6:00 p.m.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church-Wabeno Lakewood ---Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Wabeno---Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Saturday—4 p.m.
Sunday—10:30 a.m. Church School During Service
St. Mary’s of the Lake Lakewood & Wabeno & Laona

St. John Lutheran Church

Breakfast Bible Class Weds. 7 a.m.

Summer Youth Program-Call for Details
Hwy 32—Townsend, WI
276-7214
For out of local calling area only, call toll free 1-866-390-0543
Scott P. Wycherley, D.C.E.

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

E.L.C.A.

Sunday Worship Service-8:45 a.m.

Sunday School—9:30 a.m.
Holy Communion First and Third Sundays
11005 Hwy M Suring, WI 54174
(Three miles east of Suring)
920-842-2039
Obituaries
Shelby J. Marshall age 56, Lena (Maple Valley), passed away December 27, 2009 at St. Vincent Hospital following a lengthy
illness. She was born in Oconto Falls June 1, 1953 to the late Charles and Florence (Petersen) Wolford. She married Gerald
Marshall October 21, 1995 at Tabor United Methodist Church in Gillett. Shelby was employed by Packerland Packaging in
Green Bay until her health forced her to retire about 5 years ago. Her favorite past times included crocheting, cross word puz-
zles, and gardening. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Maple Valley. Shelby is survived by her husband, Gerald of
Lena; a brother, Steve (Gisela) Wolford of Green Bay; a sister, Sharon (Bruce) Schuettpelz in Oconto; 2 brother in laws, Don
(Pat) Marshall of Mishicot, Ken (Elaine) Marshall of Suring; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Shelby was
preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Wolford. Gathering of family and friends will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Maple Valley on Saturday January 2, 2010 from 9 AM until memorial service at 11 AM with Pastor Shane Coat officiat-
ing. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Special thank you to Manor Care in Shawano, St. Vincent Hospi-
tal, and their staff for their excellent care given to Shelby.
Arthur L. Kovneski, age 86, of Mountain, passed away at home December 24, 2009. He was born in Oconto County on June
8, 1923 to the late Frederick and Johanna (Garlof) Kovneski. Art served his country during World War II in the United States
ARMY as a Sergeant. He was employed by Babcock Wilcox in Milwaukee as a Furnace Operator for 37 1/2 years, retiring and
moving to Pound in 1983. Art is survived by his 2 sisters, Elaine Gnat of West Palm Beach, FL, Joyce Tachick of Suring;
many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Jennifer Fort of Mountain. He is further survived by other relatives and
friends. Art was preceded in death by his 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. Graveside services were held at Town of Brazeau Cemetery
(Cty. B) on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 10 AM. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home assisting the family. A special thank you to
Unity Hospice, for the excellent care and support during his time.
God touched his hand on Milton (Govy) Lazansky on Tuesday December 23, 2009 and set him free of the restrictions that
burdened him in his life. He was 56 years old. He was born in Oconto County on August 24, 1953 the second child of Milton
and Beulah Lazansky spending his first years in Mountain. Even after his family moved to Woodruff where he attended grade
school he and his sister spent many summers and holidays in Mountain with Grandma Bessie. He always loved the area and
had many fond memories of swimming, fishing, picking berries and eating colaches. The family moved to Suring in the early
60's where he finished grade school and attended high school. He was very proud of his football career catching passes from
Jeff Suring.
In 1972 he was in a car accident and became a paraplegic. A cross he was to bear for 37 years. He was especially close to his
parents and his two sisters who together always made sure he had quality of life. Another big joy in his life was card games
with his good friends, Joe Stadola, Jack Pociopa, and Kerry Yakel. He loved sports games, shopping, hunting, fish fries, bet-
ting, homemade sausage and his niece and nephews. Even though he endured lots of surgeries, injuries, a stroke, and setbacks
he never complained and always took pride in the fact that he lived independently. This quality is what he will be admired and
remembered for most.
He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law Riesa and Peter Liebergen and their three children Will, Ben, and Bess. He
always appreciated being part of the Strehlow clan. He was preceded in death by his sister Carmen and her daughter Claire and
his parents Beulah and Milton Lazansky. And today you can be sure that he's jumping with joy hand in hand with them.
A gathering of friends was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home on Tuesday December 29, 2009 from 6 PM until services at 7
PM with Pastor Candice Ascher officiating. There will be a lunch prepared at Fern Cramer's residence following the ser-
vice. Spring burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Jane Ziegler, age 82, Suring, passed away at Woodland's in Suring on December 14, 2009 following a long illness. She was
born in Shawano on July 8, 1927 to the late Theodore and Henrietta (Gilkey) Turner. Jane held various office jobs as a Book-
keeper until retiring to Suring in the later 1980's. Jane is a member of Hickory Church of Christ. Jane is survived by her 2 sons,
Richard Ziegler, Daniel Ziegler; 2 grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan. Jane was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan, and her
son, Thomas. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Graveside service will be held in Hickory Cemetery in
Spring of 2010.

Orville G. Koenig age, 71, Mountain, passed away at home on Wednesday December 2, 2009 following a lengthy illness. He
was born May 12, 1938 to the late Gust and Vivian Koenig. Orville was employed by Bucyrus-Erie Crane in Milwaukee for
many years as a mould maker until his health forced him to retire. He loved to hunt, fish, and was a jack of all trades. Orville
served his country in the United States Air Force. Orville is survived by his 3 daughters, Laura (Edward) Krawczyk of Franklin
WI, Vickie Koenig of Burlington, Gina (Joe) Napier of Peshtigo; his 4 sons, Dennis (Susan) Koenig of Burlington, Jeff (Kris)
Koenig of Burlington, John Koenig of Elkhorn, Owen Koenig of Peshtigo; his sister, Vivian in California; 12 grandchildren,
Pamela, Mathew, Shane, Brooke, Jacob, Rebecca, Nicholas, Adam, Robin, Jackyln, Alyssa, Max, he is also survived by many
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A gathering of family and friends was held at Gruetzmacher
Funeral Home on Saturday December 12 from 3:30 PM until a memorial service at 4 PM with Pastor Michael Paholke officiat-
ing.
Obituaries
Martha Boerschinger, age 77, Suring, passed away December 23, 2009 following a three
week illness. She was born in Beaver June 3, 1932 to the late Frank and Agnes (Dura)
Darga. Martha married Clarence Boerschinger at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Pound on No-
vember 12, 1953. She worked with her husband on the farm in the Town of How, where she
enjoyed her garden and cherished her children. Martha enjoyed providing service to others
her entire life including assisting with the Elderly Mealsite. For the past 20 years, Martha
was employed as a CNA at Woodland's in Suring . The residents and employees at Wood-
land meant so much to her that she continued to work until her death. Martha was a active
member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Altar Society.
Martha is survived by her nine daughters, Marie (William) Funderburg of Gillett, Ann (Steve) Bayard of Pound,
Rose (Robert) Heckl of Suring, Joan Boerschinger of Mound, MN, Marjorie (James) Knapp of Brillion, Susan
(Walter) Hopkins of Middleton, Julia (William) Heckl of Suring, Louise Kallaak of Appleton, Barbara (Robert)
Payette of Coleman; her son, Matthew Boerschinger of Gillett; four sisters, Anna Boerschinger of Suring, Cecilia
Marescalco of Racine, Elizabeth (Larry) Stadler of Green Bay, Agatha (Florian) Fendrick of Pound; a sister in law,
Monica Darga of Racine; three brothers, Raymond (Roseann) Darga of Marinette, Joseph (Barbara) Darga of Ath-
elstane, John (Judy) Darga of Pound; 21 grandchildren, plus 1 honorary grandchild, Alicia; five great grandchil-
dren. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Clarence on September 8, 1993; a sister, Mary; a brother,
Finian; a son-in-law, Troy Kallaak.
Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home on Monday, December 28, 2009 from Noon until 4:30
PM. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 5 PM at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Suring with Father
David Barrett officiating. Martha will be entered in the Church Cemetery on Tuesday at 2 PM. A Memorial Fund
has been established at St. Michael's Catholic Church.
William James Budwit, age 62, was called home by his Heavenly Father on December 5, 2009. He was born
April 1, 1947 in New London, WI to William and Adeline Budwit. At age 12, he taught himself guitar and later
harmonica. He was a talented musician who played professionally for many years in bands of
renown and was usually the lead vocalist. He was last known to play in “Dancer”, a popular group
in the area.
For the last 20 years he resided in Suring, where he was a small business owner and devoted hus-
band to Patricia Beschta, a beloved English teacher, whom he married in 1991. Bill was an enthu-
siastic Packer fan and loved fishing, cooking, and gardening. He loved and was very proud of his
children & grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Pat in 2003, parents and sisters Alice Briggs and Karen
Greil. He is survived by his children, Rhonda and Cherise Budwit and Georgia Cann of Austin,
TX, Bill Budwit of Phoenix, AZ, and Renee Budwit of OH. He will be truly missed by grandchildren Nathan and
Brandon Wavering, and Somone Seymore. He leaves behind nieces and nephews Carrie, Jenny, and Jack, as well
as Debby, Don, Mike, and Tammy. Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Family will receive friends Monday, Dec.7 from 4 to 8 PM at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home,116 S. Krueger Street
Suring, WI, 54174. Bill's life will be celebrated at Hillside Assembly of God, 5890 Hwy 22 W. Gillett, WI 54124
on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at 11AM with Pastor Paul Carlson officiating. Bill will be buried in Pleasant Hill Ceme-
tery.
Bill's family would like to thank the Shawano Medical Center and its staff for the care and compassion shown to
Bill and his family during his illness. Bill's family would also like to send a special thank you to the community
for showing Bill love and support throughout the years, and for helping us in our time of need.

PATRICK MALLON, age 83, Veteran of the US Army, loving husband of Mary Mallon, nee Ryan; devoted fa-
ther of Joseph (Barbara), John (Kim), Gerry (Joleen) and Steve (Mary); proud grandfather of Katie, Kevin, Brian,
Elizabeth, Gwen, Becca, Connor, Caitlin, Caroline, Brennan, Margaret, Aileen, Michael and the late baby Sean.
Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home,
10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Bernadette Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 773-783-
7700 or 708-423-5400. Published in Chicago Tribune on January 3, 2010 print
Riverview Parks and Recreation
Another Big Thank You to those who have donated ice skates. These skates are given away to anyone wanting to go skating.
Nearly 70 pair of skates have been donated and so many have been given out that we need more. If you are growing out of
your ice skates, please consider dropping them off at the Riverview Town Hall. It has been such a treat to watch the first tim-
ers get a pair of skates and get out on the ice. Good job people!
Here we go...
Saturday Mornings at 10:00 am the Hockey Rink is for serious players.
This community has some pretty good hockey players If you are one of them, then get on the
ice and play. If you are not one of them, then get on the side lines and cheer.

We can go night skating here in Riverview. Both the Christmas Tree rink and the Hockey
rink have lights. Thank you WPS. Each rink has a timer, lighting the rinks, for your use and
convenience.

Come on out THURSDAY NITES at 6:30 P.M. Everybody get out and ice skate!
If you don't have skates you don't have an excuse. We will be giving skates to those who
need a pair.

The anonymous hockey equipment donators have been at it again. Thanks to these sharing
people, you can use the community hockey sticks and pucks at the rink.

Make sure that you see the decorated Christmas Trees around the ice rink. The WPS tree is covered in candy canes. Once
you find the tree, you can take one. Yes, they taste good.

We have the ice conditions and upcoming happenings posted on the Town of Riverview Website. Just click on the Parks and
Recreation Button. www.townofriverview.com

Remember that you can't ice skate outside in the Summer, so get out there now and enjoy!

Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 American Legion Sylvan Post 44

Continue to Send “WE CARE”
PACKAGES” To Soldiers
& Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 44, Wabeno, has set
up a special project whereby at monthly meetings, auxiliary
members bring a donation to fill a “We Care” Package for a
deployed soldier or a veteran, man or woman. We have
been mailing out many “We Care” Packages” and the
“Thank you letters” we have received makes this project
very rewarding. To continue, we need your help. Please
send the name and address of your soldiers or veterans who
would like to receive this package. Please call or send us
information of that special soldier or veteran and how long
they will be deployed, to be sure we get them a package in a
timely manner, to Lorry Runge at 15549 Meadow Circle,
Mountain, WI. 54149, phone # (715) 276-7313. If he or she
has requests for items they may want, please include this
information. This information can also be sent e-mail to
lrrunge@centurytel.net.
It is a small token of gratitude that we can offer for their
bravery and dedication to our great country.
Annual Gun Raffle Winners
Listed are the winners of the 2009 Gun Raffle. Drawing was
held at the Legion Hall on December 19, 2009. . Congratula-
tions to all winners.
1st-- Marlin 270 w/ Scope- Vicky Anderson, Suring; 2nd -
Marlin 30-06 w/ Scope-Ray Fielder, Mountain; 3rd - Ruger
10/22-Don Kuehn, Milwaukee; 4th - Remington 12 ga.-
Richard Tachick, Sr., Athelstane; 5th - $150.00-Terry Waters
Jr., Kaukauna; 6th -$100.00- Tony Ragalia, South Milwaukee;
7th - $ 75.00-Chris Jackson, Neenah; 8th, 9th, & 10th - $50.00
winners were: Pete Renteria, Townsend, -Jack Hoeldt, Cran-
don,-Tom Sherman, Lakewood; 11th thru 20th - $25.00 win-
ners were: Jim Cox, Alexandria, Ky., -Pete Bork, Green Bay,
-“R” Place, Wabeno, -Kurt Kjendalen, Marion, -Jim Lane,
Laona, -Dick Marvin, Wabeno,-Kevin Bauer, Townsend, -L.
Jackson, Lakewood, -Ron Flegal, Neenah, -Bruce Bend,
Green Bay.
The American Legion Sylvan Post which is comprised of
veterans committed to helping veterans, their families and the
community, thank all who participated in this fund raiser
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Nicolet AARP 1191 McCaslin Lioness Donate

The January meeting of the Nicolet AARP Chapter 1191
was a pot luck dinner meeting held at the Lakewood Pres-
to local Services
byterian Church on January 26, 2010. The meeting was Recently, Scott Wicherly
well attended by 53 members. The speaker for this meet- accepted $1500.00 from
ing was Elmer “Andy” Anderson who is President of McCaslin Lioness President,
Nicolet Search Team, Inc. Mr. Anderson and his assistant, Linda Ziegler.
Bob Brown, spoke to the AARP members about the opera-
tions of the Nicolet Search Team which operates as a The Lioness are pleased to be
FEMA type III wilderness search and rescue team. Their able to contribute to the
goal is to effectively locate a missing person as safely and Christian Food Pantry and
quickly as possible. Andy had several interesting stories to recognize the continuing need for funds throughout the year.
tell to the group, and some safety tips for those with loved Pam Ellingson, Library Director for the Lakes Country Public
ones who tend to wonder due to Alzheimer’s. Library in Lakewood ac-
The AARP Valentines Party is scheduled for Monday, cepted a $500.00 donation
February 15, starting at 3:00 PM at the Golden Eagle in from McCaslin Lioness
Townsend. Pizza will be served at 4:00 PM. The cost is president, Linda Ziegler.
$10.00 per person. For reservations call Carol Butry- This is a yearly donation
mowicz at 715-276-3468. from the Lioness that is
funded in part from our an-
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at nual Faire, scheduled Sun-
the Lakewood Presbyterian Church starting at 1:30 PM day, May 30th. Pam will use this donation to enhance the chil-
through the winter months. All persons 50 and over are dren’s book section of the library.
invited to join the local AARP Chapter. AARP meetings
are social, entertaining, and informative. Contact Joyce The McCaslin Lioness contribute to many area services thru
West, Membership Chairman, at 715-276-9409. fund raisers, such as our annual Faire, scheduled for May 30,
2010.

Forest County Historical & Genealogical Society

Report from the President
By Terry L. Thompson, President
The Forest County Historical & Genealogical Society had a successful season in 2009. The
visitor’s book indicated that approximately 631 guests toured our museum. This number
probably is higher as we know that many guests didn’t register during visits, especially dur-
ing Kentuck Day and the Centennial celebrations.

Our guests came from not only all over the county and the state, but also from all over the
country. We had guests from Ohio, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois,
Michigan, Florida, New Mexico, Texas and California. We also had some international visi-
tors, the Wills family from Beijing, China! What a surprise to see that entry in our guest
book!

Visitors to the museum also included the 3rd and 4th grade summer school classes from Cran-
don as well as the “Bearly of Age’ and “Red Hat Ladies” groups. I love the hats those ladies Indian Pony Races in Wabeno
wear!

This past summer we honored the Woman’s Club of Crandon with a special display in the dining room. We received many compli-
ments from the display and heard lots of stories. This is just one of the aspects of our county’s history which we strive to preserve.

In September, the board of directors voted to change the board meetings from monthly to quarterly. The next board meeting will be
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Home-made Chili—By Bonnie Vrchota

LifeCoach2@aol.com
This recipe is from a dear old friend. We
love chili on a cold day. Plus, the house
smells so good! Enjoy, Bonnie

Home-Made Chili
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground chuck or turkey
2 c. sliced onion
1 c. chopped green pepper 1 clove garlic or more, crushed
2 cans (1 lb or qt size) tomatoes, not drained
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 2 T chili powder or more to taste
1 T sugar 3 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper 1/8 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves 1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried basil leaves
Dash cayenne pepper (to taste hot)
2 cans (1 lb) kidney beans drained

Directions:
Brown meat, drain and set aside. Put tomatoes in Dutch oven, bring
to boil, let simmer 30 minutes. Add beef + all other ingredients, ex-
cept beans…simmer 30 min. Add beans & simmer 15 minutes.
Ready to eat or freeze. Serves 8.

National Guard and

Reserve
Mobilized as of Jan 26, 2010

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 num-
ber currently on active duty from the Army National Guard
and Army Reserve is 112,553; Navy Reserve, 6,988; Air
National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 16,604; Marine
Corps Reserve, 6,392; and the Coast Guard Reserve,
771. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve per-
sonnel who have been activated to 143,308, including both
units and individual augmentees.
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Something remarkable is happening in regard to the restora- “Once peeled, the logs must dry outside for quite some time before
tion of the Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum in they are ready to use,” says Brown. “The logs have been stacked
Lakewood. Phase II of the project, which includes replace- and will be left to dry for at least a year so there will be no concern
ment of the building’s deteriorating exterior, is now under- about shrinkage once
way. That in itself is newsworthy, but it is the source of the they’re installed. Free
materials and the manner in which they are being prepared outside storage is being
that makes for an extraordinary story. provided by the Bartels
According to Museum Director Bob Brown, the restoration family of Lakewood.”
committee is making every effort to repeat history. In that Restoration Committee
regard, the red and white pine logs that will replace the old member and long-time
disintegrating ones were cut from Holt family holdings near Camp Manager Norbert
Archibald Lake, not that far from where the original camp Langer was beaming as he
builders must have procured theirs. “There are 32 logs of complimented everyone
various lengths, all donated by the Holt family,” says Brown. involved in Phase II of the
In late fall McCauslin Logging of Townsend did the select restoration. “We com-
Holt descendant Peter DeWitt
cutting of the pines which were identified by forester Donna pleted Phase I in 2008,
from Oconto uses an authentic
Johnson. McCauslin Logging’s Jake Christenson delivered which included a new
stamping tool to mark logs des-
the trees to a temporary storage site on the McCauslin Brook roof, an inside paint job,
Golf Course on November 19. Next came the difficult and artifact cleaning and res- tined for us in restoration of the
time-consuming task of peeling the logs. toration, and minor land- Camp.
Rick Scarbrough, who works at Mountain Log Home, scaping,” says Langer. “In
headed this part of the project. Rick recruited Chuck Ander- 2009, Wabeno High school students restored the logging sled out-
son, Sr. and Chuck recruited his nephew Kyle Anderson to side the museum, and Don Diamond of Townsend redid the pad on
assist with the debarking. In order to make the peeling proc- which the sled sits. Now that we have the Holt logs cut, peeled and
ess as historically accurate as possible, the men did the work drying, Phase II is right on schedule. All we need is the funding”
almost completely by hand, at times using drawknives from Fundraising committee chair Kathleen Marsh says her committee
the museum’s collection which they said were in better is already planning events for summer 2010. “Look for a vigorous
shape than their own. A perfect trifecta ensued when Peter fund-raising effort in the next year so that we can finish the job by
DeWitt, a Holt descendant who lives in Oconto, provided an 2011.”
authentic Holt logging stamp to mark the logs.
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OCONTO COUNTY For details see: http://www.ocontocounty.org/

Sunday, February 07, 2010 54th Annual Fish-O-Rama Sponsored by the Mountain Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Two days of fishing, food, refreshments, raf-
fles and fun. Fishing on Chute Pond. Huge heated building is located in Chute Pond County Park. Starts at 8:00 A.M. with drawings starting at 10:00
A.M. for hundreds of prizes. Fireworks display on the 6th. Come join the winter fun and support our local fire department! Contact Dave or Karen
Wirth (715) 276-6188.
Sunday February 7, 2010 FINS UP - Super Bowl Sunday Event - Lakewood (3:00PM - 11:59PM) – The Beach Club, LLC on Waubee Lake-Lakewood,
WI FINS UP…Super Bowl Sunday Event!! Calling all you Parrot Heads!! The Beach Club is bringing Land Shark Stadium to Lakewood with LAND-
SHARK Specials and LANDSHARK Prizes!! All Parrot Club members from any Chapter will be eligible for extra special “shark bite” prizes!! Tailgating
begins at 3:00 P.M. with kickoff at 5 ish (actual time was not available at the time of this printing). Stop by and join in on the FUN on “F”. Visit our
Web Site www.thebeachclubwi.com or call (715) 276-CLUB (2582) for more information. Need Lodging? We are located one block east of Waubee
Lake Lodge.
Friday, February 12th and 13th , 2010 CHUTE POND Winter Family Fun Weekend (10:00AM)YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. Spend the day (10:00 A.M.
- 4:00 P.M.) in the winter wonderland at Camp going cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating and then warming up by the fire with
S’Mores and a cup of hot cocoa. Enjoy plenty of fun for the entire family. Contact (715) 276-7116 for reservations and pricing.
Sat Feb 13th Sun Feb 14th 36th Annual Red Arrow Fish A Ree 11:00-5 p.m. 36th Townsend Town HallMusic Raffles Food Public Invited
Saturday February 13th, 2010. Gillett Sno-Riders Poker Run 2010 (11:00AM - 11:59PM-We will be holding our poker run on The run will start at
11:00am and end at 6:00pm. There are 12 stops included on the run and participants may start at any of these locations. The run will end at Klaus Lake
Bar in Gillett with participants registering and receiving their cards from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with No Exceptions. Following the awards, we will be draw-
ing for door prizes for the participants along with the drawing for the club raffle that features cash prizes! Along with these drawings there will be other
raffles, music, and food to follow so come out and enjoy a day riding the trails! Poker Run Stops Include: Gillett-Charlie’s Bar, Circle B Bar & Grill,
Club 32, Klaus Lake Bar, Spirits of Gillett/Sportsman’s Lodge, Wildfire Trails Bar; Pulcifer-The Bull Pen; Suring-Suring Lanes, Vollmer’s Trailside; Lena
-The Barn Tavern; Oconto Falls-Blue Spruce; Green Valley-Rosie’s Railway. *We would like to remind you that you must patronize each of your stops*
Any questions, please email us at gillettsnoriders@yahoo.com or contact an officer
Sunday, February 14, 2010- CHUTE POND-Winter Family Fun Weekend. YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. Spend the day (10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) in the
winter wonderland at Camp going cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating and then warming up by the fire with S’Mores and a cup of
hot cocoa. Enjoy plenty of fun for the entire family. Contact (715) 276-7116 for reservations and pricing.
Sat Feb 13th Sun Feb 14th 11A-5P Townsend Town Hall 36th Annual Red Arrow Fish A Ree & Vintage Snowmobile Show Music Raffles Food Pub-
lic Invited
Saturday, February 20, 2010 Crooked Lake Fire Depart Fishing Derby 8:00 am - 11:59 pm CROOKED LAKE Contact Wally Remic. (715)276-7777.
TOWNSEND Townsend Fire Garage Firemen’s Wives Sweetheart Dance (9:00AM - 11:59PM) . Contact Janet Opiela at (715) 276-6427.
Chute Pond Snowmobile Club February Meeting 11:00 am, Slalom Races at Doze Inn on Chute Pond
Crooked Lake Fire Department Auction at Sportsman’s Club in Crooked Lake. 11:00 A.M. view items, Noon auction. Contact Wally Remic (715)
276-7777.
February 27th, 28th 2010 Breed Sportsman Club Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree 10:00AM-BREED Fish on any lake and bring your fish to the Breed
Bird Busters Trap Club, 6 miles north of Suring on Logan Road, to register. Hours are 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Saturday and 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
on Sunday. Refreshments, raffles, and prizes!!! Contact Andy School (715) 276-7636.
MOUNTAIN Doze Inn Kid’s Fisherie 10:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. Prizes and food. Ages 3-14. Call Doze Inn at (715) 276-7526. Candlelight Cross Country
Ski & Bonfire (6:30PM - 11:59PM)
February 27 STILES Enjoy an evening of skiing under the moonlight sponsored by Machickanee Cross Country Ski Club. 6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Enjoy
family fun on a 2 km of candlelit trail. Originating at main trailhead just west of Konitzer Rd./Timberline Rd. intersection. Bring your hot dogs, marsh-
mallows and beverages. Event is held with or without snow (hike the trails). Contact Chique Tousey-Tabar at (920) 846-2965.
Several Special Programs to be held at NARA: Highlight National Archives Records in Washington, DC. For details go to
http://www.archives.gov/
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Movie Review
Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell, Jason Bateman, Malin Aker-
Feb. 9th
man, Kristin Davis, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love
The comedy follows four Midwestern couples who em-
bark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of
the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other
three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun.
They soon discover that participation in the resorts cou-
ples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate
vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look
at real world problems faced by all couples. Rated PG-13
for sexual content and language
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Dakota Fanning, Tay-
March 20t lor Lautner, Nikki Reed, Jamie Campbell-Bower, Chaske
Spencer In the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s best-
selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella
Swan and vampire Edward Cullen grows more intense as
ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward
leaves in order to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increas-
ingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more.
But when she’s saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob
Black Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural
world that will put her in more peril than ever before.
Rated PG-13 for some violence and action. 130 Min-