Movie Review

K.F. Bailey, Publisher

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

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From the Editor-news and notes

March was nowhere near a quiet month with entermitante sunny and warmer days and snowstorms. On March 26th-27th Mother Nature wowed us
with a foot of snow which according to NOAA/GB, it was the largest snowfall in the state on that date. Schools were closed, businesses in the area
closed and the snowplows were out in full force. Lets hope that we dont get any more major storms before we actually see Spring days arrive.
Many of you know from reading our pages that I and my daughter Melanie are storm spotters. We have followed live coverage of tornados and
storms via our friend Michael Phelps of GA. (StormScapeLIVE.TV) We received word the weekend of March 4th that his wife Letta was rushed
to the ER and was placed in ICU with pneumonia and with failing kidneys. Her condition worsened and by Tuesday, March 8th, she passed away.
It was a sudden illness and took Mike, his family, and family of storm chasers (FOSSL) totally by shock. Letta was an elementary teacher and a
friend to many who knew her in their community and the chaser followers who she would chat with online. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
Phelps family.
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 accidents, snowstorms, tornados, fires, floods. and to those whose lives have been lost to the bombings that have occurred overseas.
Get Well Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors.
UPCOMING EVENTS; See our pages for the wonderful events that are scheduled during the month. Be sure to ck page 19 for the events for
December, church and school fairs and holiday dinners.
Birthday Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors;

Gas prices have gone down actually but not as much as they were a year ago. Theyve gone from $4.15 plus down to $1.78 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.

Reminder: The first Townsend Centennial event is the Town

Founding Reenactment on April 2 at 1:00 at the Old Town Hall
Restaurant on Highway 32. Excitement is building as the date
draws close.
A cast of local volunteers will impersonate over half of the fiftythree men and their wives who were on hand on April 4, 1916, to
give birth to what was for most of its history the poorest township
in Oconto County. The original script, written by Kathleen Marie
Marsh, is taken directly from the minutes of that first historic
meeting.
Opening and closing patriotic music will be provided by God's
Guys, a Barbershop Quartet from St. John Lutheran Church, and
you don't want to miss "A Townsend Day" sung by Don Franzen
(lyrics by Kathleen Marsh, music by Scott Wycherley).
Come early to get a seat and to buy your copy of a new book
Townsend Time 1916-2016: A Centennial Tribute which will be available for the first time at the Reenactment. Maps, directions
and details for the Road Warrior Walk 100 miles for 100 Years activity will also be introduced that day.
After the event, check out the clothing rack at Mikes Supermarket on Highway 32 to get a souvenir T-shirt or sweatshirt and be ready
for all the fun in the coming months.
The Centennial Committee will host monthly events from April to October to honor the birth of Townsend. The next one is a Quilt
Show and Slide Presentation by Kathleen Marsh entitled "Townsend Time: the First Hundred Years." That will be held May 29 beginning at noon at the Townsend Town Hall.

advance care planning. Registration is required.

Please register by Friday, April 1, by calling (920)
445-7373 or register online.
April 8, 2016 Listening Session with RepresentaApril Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30
tive John Nygren Starting at 2:00pm RepresentaAM with fun and educational spring themed stories, tive Nygren will be available to answer questions
activities, and crafts at Farnsworth Public Library.
from constituents at the Farnsworth Public Library
in Oconto.
National Poetry Month Middle School Poetry
Contest - middle school students are invited to enter Friends of Farnsworth Public Library Spring
an original poem to be displayed in the Farnsworth
Book Sale - Preview for Members Only - Friday,
Public Library throughout the month, all entries
April 8 5:00 6:00 PM The Friends any time
must be typed or neatly printed on an unlined 8 X before the Preview Sale starts and you can shop
11 sheet of paper, illustrations are optional, entries
early, $5.00 for single annual membership, $10.00
must be received at the Library no later than April
for family annual membership Open to Public April
15, judging by the public will take place April 189 23 during regular Library
30, cash prizes (donated by an anonymous library
April 9, 2016 Beer, Wine and Cheese Tasting patron) will be awarded for the four poems getting
Sponsored by the Oconto Hospital Citizens Foundathe most votes.
tion at the Bond Community Center on Sat. April
LegoMania Starting Monday April 4th from 5:00 9th from 4 to 6 pm. Admission is $30 in advance
6:30pm at the Farnsworth Public Library - school
and $35 at the door. Tickets are available at the
age kids are invited to participate, 1 st Monday of
Bond Center, Stephenson Bank and foundation
each month, Library supplies the Legos, projects are members. For more information call Jean at 920-834
displayed in Library throughout the month
-2375.
April 2, 2016 A Town (send) is Born A reenactApril 10, 2016 National Library Week April 10ment of the Town meeting to form Townsend start16th - join in a week-long celebration of libraries at
ing at 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Old Town Hall Restau- the Farnsworth Public Library in Oconto: Guess
rant in Townsend. Contact Kathleen Marsh at 715How Many Books are in the Library Collection
276-6515
contest; Food for Fines- bring a nonperishable
packaged food item and receive $1.00 off fines for
Annual Mini Golf Tournament 4 person teams/
$40 per team which includes a chicken dinner at the each food item (up to $10.00 per patron) for late
end of the day. This years participating bars are
items only, not accepted for lost or billed items;
Rays Boneyard, Hunters and Fishermans,
raffles; Library Love Letters tell why you love
McGuires Sports Bar, Little River, Log Jam, Bick- your library
les, Oconto Lanes, the Garage, Liquid Supply and
April 15, 2016 Oconto County Horse Trails Open
Irish Greens. Call Irish Greens Golf Course for more
information at 920-834-2355.
Shrek the Musical - Abrams Spotlight Productions,
Ron and Mike Elvis Show and Karaoke - The Ron Inc. will present, Shrek The Musical April 15, 2016
and Mike Elvis Show and Karaoke is coming to
April 24, 2016 at The Byng Community Theater in
CZ's Geano Beach in Little Suamico on April 2 nd
Abrams. Tickets are $14.00 for Adults (18-64),
from 8pm-midnight!
$12.00 for seniors (65+) and Youth (5-17), and
April 7, 2016 Start the Conversation: The Power $7.00 for Children (4 and under). Tickets can be
of Advance Care Planning - Bellin Health and
purchased online at www.AbramsTheatre.com or by
Unity Hospice present a free public event in celebra- calling the Box Office at 920-826-5852.
tion of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April
Teddy Bear Sleepover Friday, April 15 10:30
16, NHDD exists to educate and empower the public
AM Preschool Storytime attendees bring
and healthcare providers about the importance of

OCONTO COUNTY
For details see: http://
www.ocontocounty.org/

a Teddy bear or other stuffed animal to

leave at the Farnsworth Public Library
overnight, kids are invited back to have
Breakfast with the Bears - Saturday morning from 10:30 11:00 AM. No sign up
is required.
April 16, 2016 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Tournament on the 45th Parallel
at the Suring Public School starting at
8:00am. Boys and girls grades 3-12, 4
person teams, $64 per team. Register by
April 6th and printable registration forms
are available online at
www.suring.k12.wi.us. Food and refreshments available that day! For more information contact Jim Mahoney at 920-5900268 or jkbrk@centurytel.net.
April 19, 2016 Alzheimers Basics - by
the Alzheimer's Association and is free
and open to the public. Register by contacting the ADRC at 1-855-492-2372.
Walk-ins are always welcome starting at
2:00-3:30pm at 229 Van Buren Street in
Oconto Falls.
April 20, 2016 Free Movie: Star WarsThe Force Awakens - 1:30pm at the
Farnsworth Public Library - kids who
wear a Star Wars item (tee shirt, hat, etc.)
will have their name entered into a special
drawing
Henna Tattoos 1:30pm at the Farnsworth Public Library tweens & teens are
invited to the Library after early release
from school to learn the art of henna, a
plant-based dye that safely stains the skin
for 1 2 weeks

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The UW-Extension Family Living Program & Lakes Country

Public Library wish to invite local residents to attend the Parenting Group Classes. These sessions are scheduled on the following Saturdays, April 9th and April 30th from 10:00-11:00AM at
the Lakes Country Public Library in Lakewood.
The classes are open to all interested parents, grandparents and
child caregivers. If you want to discover new parenting skills,
receive support or bond with other parents - come join us. A few
examples of discussion topics are raising healthy eaters, establishing routines, discipline that works and listening skills.
There is no cost to attend and childcare will be provided. For
questions and more information please contact the Family Living Program at 920-834-6848 or email
jill.cholewa@ces.uwex.edu.
An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW-Extension provides
equal opportunities in employment & programming Including
Title IX requirements. Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs
as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or
activity.

BOOKOPOLY at the Lakes Country Public Library through April 30, 2016
READ 5 BOOKS, get 2 MONOPOLIES and
ENTER to win a PRIZE!
Stop in the library for an entry form.
Directions:
Read books to get two monopolies.
If thats five books: Great youre ready to enter!
If thats four books: Read one more: either a free
book, a chance book or an audiobook.
You may also substitute read five times to a child
or read a book ofshort stories, essays, or poetry
for any spot on the board!
We also have a family version -stop in the library and get the whole family
reading this winter!

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April showers bring May flowers. And April and May bring Proms and Mothers Day and we are already getting ready for it in the
store. Things are changing fast!! Make sure to spoil mom!!! Spring plants, outdoor hanging baskets and many other things to choose
from.
Election time is in early April.
Lets hope the Wabeno School Board election brings some new board members to the mix.
Steve Ashbeck is running against Ann Barfnecht for the Forest County seat and Ashley Couillard is running as a WRITE IN against
Mike Rocle for the Oconto County seat.
Its been 3 years since we passed the $750,000 operating referendum for our school district. And, there is already talk about trying to
pass another referendum this fall.
I also just learned that were to lose at least $8000 per student who open enrolls out of district. This school year, approximately 24
students open enrolled OUT of the district. Thats a huge chunk of change our district loses every year. We need to promote our
schools more and make sure that our schools children want to stay at or open enroll into.
Just a little note- I think its quite sad when people think they need to steal a candidates signs from yards the candidate had permission
to post them in.
Our school board accepted bids for the addition to the new bus garage. I am not sure who they decided on, but I am hoping they chose
to go with local contractors who are vested in our district and pay the taxes that keep our district going. Also at the special meeting,
they voted to, once again, use the money our district receives from Forest County Potawatomi towards more Chrome Books. Right
now the school has more computers than students. By majority vote, our school board voted to buy 100 more Chrome Book computers.
If you have been to Cassidys Caf in Wabeno, you have most likely
tried their Pies in a jar. Well did you know you can order full pies??
I just found out the other day that they will take pre-orders on full
size pies, so I ordered a Lemon Meringue. I cant wait to pick it up!
Make it a beautiful month everyone and be kind to one another (even
if you disagree on politics).

If you always do what youve always done,

youll always get what youve always got.
~ Henry Ford~
Words of Wisdom:
If someone treats you badly, simply because you dont agree
with them, there is something wrong with them, not you. It
shows what their true character is. Normal people can disagree on anything and still show mutual respect.

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"Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club, headquartered in

Townsend, is in the process of writing its history," says newly
-elected Red Arrow President Gary Wagner. "In that regard, I
have directed our Recording Secretary Kari Hinkens and
Membership Secretary Sandy Wagner, to assemble an ad hoc
committee." Mary has recruited Rhonda Kroll, Kathleen
Marsh, Sandy Wagner, and Therese Erler. The group meets to
continue already established goals, procedures, and assign
duties.
"Red Arrow turns 47 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 47 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 documents, or personal recollections is asked to contact Mary Stehula at misteh@ezwebtech (715-276-7769) or Kathleen
Marsh at kathiemarsh@yahoo.com (715-276-6515).

National Guard and

Reserve
Mobilized as of May 5, 2015
The Department of Defense announced an increase in activated
National Guard and reserve component members this week for the
Army National Guard, Army Reserve and Air National Guard while
the Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Air Force Reserve
announced a decrease of activated members. Coast Guard Reserve
numbers did not change from last week. The net collective result is
an increase of 292 activated National Guard and reserve component
members 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 14,438;
Navy Reserve, 2,741; Marine Corps Reserve, 954; Air National
Guard and Air Force Reserve, 5,732; and the Coast Guard Reserve,
209. This brings the total National Guard and reserve component
personnel who have been activated to 24,074, including both units

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So, spring is here. Some of my friends that have furry kids are
saying the ticks are out already. Not so great. Look for those
little buggers on your four legged furry friends. Google or You
Tube to find out ways to take embedded buggers from your pet. Call
your Veterinarian. They can also
help. Remember, with spring and
snow melting you may find stuff in
your yard or along your walking roadways that may be harmful to your pet. Scan your area so
you find it before they do. Also, other of nature's creatures are
out and about too. Squirrels, deer, turkeys and others. A friend
of mine had a bear in his yard a month ago already. We don't
want our furry friends to tangle with any of those creatures.
Have a safe and wonderful spring. Enjoy what this area gives us
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An old proverb says March comes in a like a lion and goes out
like a lamb. However, in my lifetime, I have seen more lion
than lamb at both ends. We had the lion beginning as usual this
year, but I am not foolish enough to anticipate a lamb ending
because it rarely happens.

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ward March snowstorms. Instead of welcoming the snow as I

would November through February, in March I stand at my patio
door and grit my teeth as I watch the white stuff fall, using words
that would have sent my mother scurrying to the bathroom for a
bar of soap.

In truth, I love living in Wisconsin all year round, but March is

my least favorite month. Its quite appropriate that the third
month of the year is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. I
am betting Julius Caesar named March after a god the Romans
deeply feared and totally despised for one good reason: the
weather.

Im sure Im not the only one who thinks that by the end of February, snow has completely lost its charm. To add insult to injury, these March weather events are usually doozies, dumping
several inches of densely concentrated frozen precipitation.
Needless to say, putting that snow in its proper place is a very
heavy lift. Lucky for me, my husband Jon is the lifter. Hes not
one to work out, and I have cleverly convinced him he needs the
Yes, March climate conditions are the pits. Its gray and dull and exercise.
dirty outside; most days are damp and cold. I dont mind being
wet, and I can handle being cold, but I cannot abide being wet
Heres another thing. What the heck do you wear in March? I am
and cold at the same time. Just writing about it makes me all
so-o-o tired of my bulky winter clothes, but putting on something
shivery.
more summery is quite out of the question. Why? I must hide the
damning evidence that I STILL have not learned portion control.
Why is weather so important to me? Because I need to exercise
I am referring to those after-Church-on-Sunday Old Town Hall
almost every day or my husband would have to haul me around breakfasts currently enhancing my waistline and too many delecwith a forklift. And after months of being forced to use my tread- table Hillcrest Walleye Pike dinners that have taken up residence
mill, I am oh so ready to get outside for my daily walk. Of
on my hips.
course, there is the occasional nice day in March, but its just a
big tease because the uglies come roaring back almost immediThank the Lord its only three weeks until April. According to
ately. Then its too chilly, too icy, too muddy, or too rainy to
William Shakespeare, April is the cruelest month. Sorry, Willie.
walk outside, and its back to the treadmill torture.
You whiffed on this one. For heartless brutality, theres no god
like Mars, and no month like the one that bears his name. All a
As if thats not bad enough, what is much much worse are late
body can do is look for diversions to make the time pass quickly.
season snowstorms. That old expression mad as a March hare Hey, anyone want to go out for lunch? Sunset has the most amazreportedly refers to the wild behavior of male hares during the
ingly huge steak sandwiches...
March mating season. It also perfectly describes my attitude to-

and the Thrill of Victory.

Townsend, WI Townsend, Wisconsin and the adjoining Townsend Flowage will be be

the location for the first Northwoods Paddlin Shootout, June 10th, 11th and 12th. The
Shootout will feature five paddle sports races on a mile closed course around four
turns. Participants in Kayak Singles, Pro Kayak Singles, Kayak Doubles, Canoe Doubles
and Paddleboard Singles will challenge the course and each other during the three day
event. Qualifying races are scheduled for Friday, June 10 th, Semi-Finals are scheduled
for Saturday, June 11th and Finals are scheduled for Sunday, June 12th. Participants from
the local area, around the state and the Midwest are expected to compete for cash prizes

Race Headquarters, Paddlin Central, will be located at the new Sawbucks BBQ Restaurant on State Highway 32 in Townsend. Races may
be viewed from the shore at no cost. Food, beverage and paddle sports exhibits will be available to the public.
It is hoped that the Northwoods Paddlin Shootout will grow to be a first class annual event which will attract visitors to the North 32
Oconto County and Forest County area.
The event is produced by FishingBoatingOutdoor of Lakewood, Wisconsin with collaboration by selected businesses, groups and individuals.

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A Word or Two From Dr. Adam

Workplace Ergonomics-When working at a desk, try these
suggestions for greater comfort:
1- Choose a desk that is the proper height. All things on your desk should be within easy reach.
2- Your feet should be touching the floor, with the legs and body forming an angle of 90 to 110 degrees.
3- Keep your body straight with the head and neck upright and looking forward, not to the side. Do not hunch over or
slouch.
4- Adjust the height of your monitor. Look forward with your head in a neutral position. Your eyes should be at the
same height as the top of the monitor. Leaning your head forward can
lead to headaches and neck pain.
5- When typing, keep your wrists straight, your shoulders perpendicular to the floor, and your forearms parallel to the floor.
6- When reading at your desk, use a bookstand or a paper holder to
keep your eyes in the same neutral position you use to read documents on your computer monitor.
7- When talking on the phone, use a headset, when possible, especially if you talk on the phone for prolonged periods. Holding the phone
between your shoulder and cheek will only lead to neck pain and
headaches.
The Pine Needle Quilters met March 21 with 19 members and 2 guests. Baby quilts were delivered for National Quilters
Day, to Shawano, Antigo and Rhinelander Hospitals.

8- Stand up and

Blanch Brenwall volunteered to have her name submitted for V.P. and Melissa Peterson has volunteered for Treasure.

a short walk about

stretch your legs with

every 20 to 30

Items for the auction in May should be brought to the April meeting.

minutes.

There will be sewing machine cleaning on Sept. 7th and 8th.

9- Take micro-breaks often, stretching your neck, arms and wrists,

Membership dues of $15 are due at the April and May meetings. At the April sewing session items for the quilt show will be
worked on.

back, and legs. Simple stretches include neck rotations, fist clenches,

Kay Rankel asked for cage comforters for Oconto Area Humane Society. Any old fabric/batting/thread that you can't use in
any other projects can be used. Consider using old sweaters/sheets/blankets for this project. Cat beds size is Appx. 18" x 24"
or 14" x 18". Dog beds Appx. 24" x 36". Kay will deliver them. Scarfs can also be used.

10- If your eyes concentrate on a particular object for long periods, re-

The Miniature Quilt Group is looking for more members to make miniature quilts for the quilt show. Members are needed to
decorate an area for the quilt show. Tickets are available for the raffle quilt and also flyers for advertising.
Blanche Brenwall was the speaker for this month. She told about her time spent in China. She had many items on display
including some awesome textiles. It was a very interesting presentation.
The April 4th sewing session will start at 9 A.M. and our regular meeting will be April 18 at 7 P.M. at the Breed Community
Bldg.

arm dangles, and shoulder shrugs.

lax your eye muscles by shifting your focus from objects that are close
to you to objects that are farther away. This helps reduce eye strain.

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New at the Lakes Country Public Library

The Lakes Country Library in Lakewood
will have the following programs in April
please stop in or call 715-276-9020 to
sign up:

Adult Coloring Pages Whats it

All About? on Wed., April 6 at 3:00 pm

Friday Night Movie: see our website for title on Fri., April 15 at 6:00 pm.

Family Story Time on Sat., April

16 at 10:00 am for all ages.

Book Club on Thurs., April 7 at

11:00 Loving Frank by Nancy Horan

Up North Authors Circle on

Wed., April 13 at 5:00 pm new members
welcome.

Knitters Group on Wed., April 13

and 27 at 2:00 pm new members welcome (bring a project.)
New Books
Blood Orange by Susan Wittig Albert
The Last Mile by David Baldacci
The Widow by Fiona Barton
The 14th Colony by Steve Berry
Poisonous by Allison Brennan
The Occupational Outlook Guide 20162017
What We Find by Robyn Carr
Here Comes the Bribe by Mary Daheim
Reading up a Storm by Eva Gates
The Excellent Lombards by Jane Hamilton
Hide Away by Iris Johansen
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Starfish Moon by Donna Kauffman
The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R.
King
A Mothers Reckoning by Sue Klebold
Best of My Love by Susan Mallery
Reunion Pass by Emily March
Dark Money by Jane Mayer
Vanilla Beaned by Jenn Mckinlay

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Wednesday and Friday
Saturday

Sunday

Titans by Leila Meacham

City of Secrets by Stewart ONan
The Body in the Wardrobe by Katherine
Page Hall
Til Death do us Part by Amanda Quick
Millers Valley by Anna Quindlen
The Obsession by Nora Roberts
Miss Julia Inherits a Mess
Face Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Extreme Prey by John Sandford
Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline
The Summer Before the War by Helen
Simonson
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
Lost Among the Living by Simone St.
James
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
Lone Heart Pass by Jodi Thomas
Treasured by Sherryl Woods
Family Jewels by Stuart Woods
One Night Charmer by Maisey Yates

The Big Short

Brooklyn
Concussion
Da Vincis Demons s.3
Game of Thrones s.5
Grandma
Grease Live
The Hateful Eight
Highway
The Last Kingdom s.1
Mockingjay pt. 2
The Peanuts Movie
Sisters

Love Inspired
The Nannys Secret Child by Lorraine
Beatty
Her Small-Town Romance by Jill Kemerer
Elijah and the Widow by Rebecca Kertz
Audiobooks
The Last Mile by David Baldacci
Extreme Prey by John Sandford
Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline
Childrens Books
Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional
Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones
Weird But True 7
Videos
99 Homes

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed

P O Box 220
Lakewood, WI 54138
Ph: 715-276-9020
Fax: 715-276-7151

Letta Ann Phelps, age 49, of Dallas,

GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 8,
2016. She was born on October 11,
1966, in Buford, SC, to the late Earl David & Donna Kathleen Sells. Mrs. Phelps
was a teacher at Lithia Springs Elementary School and a member of One Baptist
Church. Letta loved sewing, quilting,
camping, going to the beach and spending time with her kids. She had a true calling for teaching
and a love for the children.

duty and six years inactive duty before receiving an honorable discharge. David began his teaching career as a vocational agriculture teacher at Suring High School on February 1,
1964. He married Tamara Fiebig on August 15, 1964 at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in LaCrosse, WI.
David began in Suring teaching both high school agriculture
classes and adult education classes for local farmers. His
traditional high school agriculture courses soon expanded to
include classes in small engines, welding, electricity, cement
work, and auto mechanics. Over his 38 years as Surings
ag teacher and FFA advisor, Davids career became inseparably intertwined with the history of agriculture in Suring.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Michael Phelps
He took great pride in the Suring FFA and in having a hand
of Dallas, GA; children, Amy Phelps of Norman, OK, Thom- in some of its milestones, including establishing Oconto
as Phelps of Statesboro, GA, and Caroline Phelps of Dallas, Countys first FFA alumni chapter and having six students
GA; brothers Mike & Connie Sells of Wichita, KS, Vaughan receive American Farmer degrees. He greatly valued his reSells of Wichita, KS, and Tim & Susan Sells of Enid, OK;
lationship with the agricultural community and held a special
sister, Kathleen & David Buchholz of Sioux Falls, SD; sev- place in his heart for the small farmer.
eral nieces and nephews.
David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Tamara Reise
(Fiebig); three sons: Steve Reise (Debbie) of Tomah, Andy
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at
Reise (Ann) of Omro, Scott Reise (Ashley) of Waterloo; two
11 AM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Dr. Billy Wood offi- daughters: Lora (Tim) Plagenz of Markesan and Amy Reise
ciating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
of Oshkosh; and six grandchildren: Emily, Megan, Craig,
on Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 5 PM until 8 PM.
Olivia, Emma, and Natalie. He was preceded in death by his
parents George and Lila Reise and his sister Delores SchenIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to One Baptist
del.
Church at PO Box 609 Hiram, GA 30141 or 6800 Cedar
Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in
Mountain Road, Douglasville, GA 30134
Suring on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 4-8 pm with a prayer
service at 7:30 pm with Sister Marla Clercx officiating. Visitation continues on Monday at St. Michael Catholic
Iris P. Miller age 80 of Suring passed away at Woodland
Church in Suring from 9 am until the Mass of Christian BuriVillage Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. She
al at 11 am with Father Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla
was born on July 3, 1935 to the late Anthony and Irene
Clercx officiating. David will be laid to rest in St. Michael
(Daniel) Polak.
Catholic Church Cemetery with full Military Rites. There
Iris is survived by her son, Andy Miller and her brother,
will be a luncheon to celebrate Davids life to follow at
Robert Polak.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman and her Romys Holiday Inn at Kelly Lake following the funeral
service. Online condolences can be expressed at gruetzmachson, Tony.
Iriss wishes were to have no service. Gruetzmacher Funeral erfuneralhome.com
The family sincerely appreciates all the assistance, prayers,
Home in Suring is in charge of arrangements.
and well-wishes given to them. A special thank you goes out
Special thank you to Unity Hospice and Woodland Village
Nursing Home and their staffs for the care and compassion
to Unity Hospice, the Bellin Cancer Team, and the St.
shown to Iris and her family.
Michaels parish community. In lieu of flowers, a
David George Reise age 75 of Suring passed
away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 3
surrounded by family. He was born on June 3,
1940 in Sparta, Wisconsin to George and Lila
Reise. David grew up on a dairy farm to a closeknit family with a strong work ethic and a love
for agriculture.
He graduated from Sparta High School in 1958
and attended the University of Wisconsin Platteville where
he earned a degree in Agriculture Education. David enlisted
in the National Guard in 1963, spending six months on active

memorial has been established in Davids name at

Gruetzmachers Funeral Home.

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St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend Services are held: Service times Sat. 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.. On Sept 13, Our Winter Service
hours will be Saturday 5:30pm and Sunday 9am There will be no 2nd service. Sunday School will Start on Sept 13th at 10am.

Lenten Mid-week worship services: Ash Wednesday, February 10, Communion Services 8am and 5:30 pm with imposition of ashes;
Non-communion devotional services Wednesdays Feb. 17- Mar. 16

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 them in the shopping cart in the church entryway. Thank you.
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

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
forlarpar@ez-net.com

Stephen Mueller, Pastor Scott P. Wycherley, Music Director

Call for details: 715-276-7214

Website: www.stjohn-townsend.org

PO Box 78, 17963 State Hwy 32, Townsend WI 54175

The speaker for the March meeting of the Nicolet AARP Chapter 1191 was Angela Zalig who is a Rehabilitation Specialist for the blind for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Rehabilitation Specialists help reduce the effects
of decreased vision on everyday life. Services are provided free for any age. Angela Zalig provided information to the
AARP members about various eye problems and what can be done to promote independent living.
Jim Bowman told the group that the St. Patricks Day event at Nu-Roc
Community Healthcare went very well, and the AARP groups involvement
was very much appreciated. On April 11, 2016 the Spring Social will be
held at Waters Edge Restaurant by Anderson Lake south of Mountain.
Contact Carol Butrymowicz for reservations at 715-276-3468. At the next
monthly meeting Mary Wagner will give a talk on her visit to the Holy
land.
All persons 50 and over are invited to join the local AARP Chapter.
AARP meetings are social, entertaining, and informative. Meetings are
held at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church on the fourth Tuesday of each
month starting at 7:00 P.M. Contact Joyce West, Membership Chairman,
at 715-276-9409.

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Hosted by Bay-Lakes & Samoset Councils

Boy Scouts and Venturing youth demand an exciting, challenging outdoor program. This requires volunteer leaders
trained in various high adventure skills.
The Bay-Lakes and Samoset councils are teaming up to provide COPE & Climbing instructor training. This training
will allow leaders to conduct their own COPE and/or Climbing programs. In addition, each Council will be able to expand year-round programs at its camp with more trained instructors.
Courses Dates & Location
COPE & Climbing Foundation
Level I & Level 2
April 8-10, 2016
Hanna Venture Base, Rhinelander WI
COPE Level 1 & Level 2
May 13-15, 2016
Hanna Venture Base, Rhinelander WI
Climbing Level 1 & Level 2
May 20-21, 2016
Gardner Dam Scout Camp, White Lake, WI
Course Details:
Each course is approximately 30 hours long, beginning at 7:00 AM on Friday and ending by 4:00 PM on Sunday. Participants have the option of arriving Thursday evening.
Participants must attend the foundation training in April before attending the COPE or Climbing instructor training
weekends. Participants can attend both if they would like.
The cost per weekend is $35 per person. The course is open to adults 18 years and older or youth that are 16 years or
older and have been nominated by their unit leader.
Participants must be at least 21 years or older to be certified as a level 2 instructor.
A completed Medical form is required. Each participant is also responsible for all of his or her personal clothing, bedding and hygiene needs.
A fully trained and enthusiastic volunteer staff provides all of the leadership, instruction and supervision for each
weekend. The Bay-Lakes and Samoset councils will provides all equipment, food, sleeping quarters and course materials.
Bring your sense of adventure and get ready for some fun.
For more information contact Dave Benton at david.benton@ge.com.

Vila P. Hischke age 82 of Suring passed

away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 with her
family by her side. She was born August
29, 1933 to the late Otto and Edna (Firgens)
Tuschy. She was baptized on October 8,
1933 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hayes
and she was confirmed May 11, 1947. Vila
Tuschy married Karl Hischke on September
20, 1952 at St. John Lutheran Church in
Hayes. Vila and Karl farmed in the Town
of How all of their married life and Vila enjoyed driving
tractor up until the end. She enjoyed fishing and especially
her fishing trips to Canada. Vila loved spending time with
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always had
num-nums ready for them. She is a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and
a member of its Ladies Aid.
Vila is survived by her 4 children, Ken (Larae) Hischke,
Susie (Harvey) Wilber, Lori Hischke and Joel (Melissa)
Hischke; 2 sisters, Lorna Presho and Linda (Larry) Zettle; 9
grandchildren, Krystal (Doug) White, Rachel (Mike) Johnson, Megan (Mike) Reif, Tracy (Eric) Bauer, Harvey Wilber
Jr., Kris (Shannon) Wilber, Matt (Sarah) Hischke, Jeremy
Hischke and Amy (Craig) Schroeder; 9 great-grandchildren,
Daylen, Bailey, Braden, Kolton, Karissa, Alicia, Ashlyn,
Karl and Natalie. She is further survived by many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.

Johnson Creek, Michael (Tammy) Steiner of Manitowoc,

Robert (Debbie) Steiner of Rockford, IL, Rita (Philip) Hornak of New Berlin, Ruth Cooperman of Appleton, Raye Ann
(Torey) Kuether of Peshtigo and Toni Cooperman of Suring;
his grandchildren, Charles (Crystal), Cory, Kaitlyn, Daniel,
Ricky, Caleb, Stephani, Cyle, Jamie, Isaiah, Chris and Samantha, great-grandchildren, Paisley, Rylee, Ella, Asher,
Pashince and Carter. He is further survived by many nieces,
nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving Aunt
Mable Crane of Union Grove.
A private memorial service will be held for Charles. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is in charge of arrangements.
A special thank you to Crystal and all the staff at Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice for the care and compassion they
offered to Charles and his family.

Vila was preceded in death by her husband, Karl on March

16, 1983; 3 brothers, Richard, Harold and Allan; 3 sisters,
Joyce, Helen and Angie.

Barbara Jane Matecki age 79 of Crooked Lake, formerly of

Milwaukee passed away on Easter Sunday,
March 27, 2016 at Woodland Village of
Suring. Barbara was born on January 16,
1937 to the late George and Elaine
(Karczjewski) Barewald. Barbara married
John V. Matecki formerly of Peshtigo on
July 30, 1966. Barb was a generous giving
person who opened her heart and home to
others making them feel welcome and
loved. She gave quality care to her husband, family, friends, and relatives.

Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in

Suring on Thursday March 10, 2016 from 4 to 8 pm. Visitation continues on Friday at St. John Lutheran Church in
Hayes from 9 am until the funeral service at 11 am with Pastor Nick Buchholz officiating. Vila will be laid to rest next to
her husband in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Barbara is survived by her 3 children, Kathy (Rocky) Daly of

Crooked Lake, John R. (Amy) Matecki of Milwaukee and
Cynthia (Larry) Olmschenk of Germantown; 4 grandchildren, Nicole Daly, Melissa Daly, Alijah Matecki and Kaitlyn
Matecki; a sister, Judy King; a brother, Henry Barewald; her
best friend, Sandra Newton and the Newton family.

Special thank you to Woodland Village Nursing Home,

Southern Care Hospice and their staffs for the wonderful
care they offered to Vila and her family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, John V.

Matecki; her parents; her in-laws, Ray and Alice Matecki;
her grandson, Jeffrey Olmschenk, her sister, Carla Carchesi,
her brother-in-law, Cyril Matecki.

Charles W. Steiner age 78 of Suring passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 after a short illness.
Charles was born on September 12, 1937 in
Burlington, WI to the late Orlando and Henrietta (Glendore) Steiner. Charles was a supervisor at Evinrude Motors in Milwaukee
for 13 years, a machinist at Grove Gear in
Union Grove, and a machinist at Even-flo
until retiring in 2000. He enjoyed hunting
and fishing and riding his ATV.
Charles is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Gloria Steiner of Suring; 7 children, Rick (Rose) Steiner of

Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in

Suring on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 11 am until the
funeral service at 1 pm with Deacon Bill Doran officiating.
Online condolences can be expressed at
www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome