the timber news -- aug 2009

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K.F. Bailey, Publisher Melanie Bailey, Assistant Editor P O Box 207 Lakewood, WI 54138

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Sept 15th

Duplicity; Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Paul Giamatti, Tom Wilkinson, Thomas McCarthy, Carrie Preston, Tom Stratford Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star as two sexy spies-turned-corporate operatives who attempt to pull off one of the biggest heists ever. As the stakes rise in the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse, they’ll put everything on the line to remain one double-cross ahead of the rest. Rated PG-13 for language and some sexual content

August 25th

Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Lynn Collins, Taylor Kitsch, Ryan Reynolds, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar - as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing pow-ers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by sev-eral legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some partial nudity

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Area resident, Tom Thielke, has been informed by his printer that his book about the history of Lakewood, in northern Oconto County, is set for delivery on June 26, 2009. The book, several years in the making, will be more than 225 pages in length and will include more than 200 pictures depicting people, places, and events in the Lakewood area. While touching on very early history, and including

some fairly recent history, the major emphasis of the book will be from 1880 until 1980.

Tom Thielke was raised in Lakewood, attended grade school in Lakewood, graduated from Wabeno High School, and has spent much of his life in the Lakewood area. He retired as an educa-tional administrator in Crandon, but recently served as an interim administrator in Laona. He is a mem-ber of a family with several relatives still living in Lakewood, and still owns property in Lakewood himself. While relatives were instrumental in helping out with his book project, Thielke indicates that many present and former residents of the community provided information and materials for his book, making it a "community effort." Thielke also indicates that he is excited about the fact that his years of reading old newspaper articles, paging through old scrapbooks, interviewing people, collecting pictures, traveling to Oconto to do research in the library and courthouse will finally result in a product that can be shared with other people,

who hopefully will enjoy and appreciate the project.

A History of Lakewood will soon be available at Lakewood Super Value and from other local vendors. The book may also be ordered directly from Tom Thielke by calling 715-478-1204, or by emailing [email protected]. The book will be available in soft cover for $23.59, plus tax and shipping. A limited number of hard cover books will be available for $37.79, plus tax and ship-

ping costs.

McCaslin Lion’s Craft Fair Arrives in Aug 1st

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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by Kathleen Marsh

An unforgettable evening called “Living Like a Lumberjack” will be held September 16 at the Holt & Balcom Logging Museum in 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-gram. If you already have plans for that evening, there is a second dinner planned for Septem-ber 30.

“Living Like a Lumberjack” will begin with cock-tails served at 5:00 p.m. in the McCauslin Golf Course Clubhouse, followed by an authentic lum-berjack meal prepared by professional chef Chris-topher Goetz. Dinner will be served in the Logging Camp Cook Shack, the first meals to be served there in over 75 years. Following dinner, Chris Goetz will present his critically acclaimed one man show “Camp Cook” in which he tells the story of his great grandfather Anton Mueller’s exploits as a cook in the Holt Camp.

Tickets for “Living Like a Lumberjack” must be pre-reserved on a first-come, first served basis. Reserve your place at the table by sending a check for $50 per person (payable to Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum) to: Kathleen Marsh; Special Events Chairperson; Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum, 16965 Nicolet Road, Townsend, WI 54175. Please include the evening you will attend, full names of guests, your telephone number, and/or email.

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.

I recently learned that on June 17, 2009 a dear and close friend of mine passed away in Tijuana, Mexico while on his way to his home along the ocean in Rosarito, Baja, Mex-ico. His name was Gary K. Anderson. Gary was part owner of Bistro America Restaurant in IL where I frequented, and where he and I met. We used to spend many hours just talking about a variety of life’s issues. He introduced me to a new world of foods and the places he enjoyed in the area to try some of those foods. I wasn’t a big fan of sushi but I got used to it. He loved his snails and sardine’s with crackers or not. No I never tried either of those. And oh, he was a great crossword puzzle person. The New York Times to

be exact. He tried to get me hooked on them but I never got the time to.

Gary was born and raised in Northern California on a winery farm. He became a radio journalist and then got the bug that he wanted to travel to New York. I am not sure how he went from being a journalist to becoming one of the Village’s well known restaurant

owner’s to the stars.

In the 1990’s Gary came to IL to help transform an 1800’s building into a 5 Star restaurant. He stayed for a few years before moving to Rosarito in 2000. He had always said that when he did, that he wanted a dog, a truck, a horse and to live on the ocean front. He got

his dog, his truck, and lived on the ocean front.

Since January Gary’s health was beginning to decline and had been hospitalized a couple of times in the last few months. No one is really sure how the accident happened. His brother told me that he thinks that his dog may have distracted his driving and he drove

into the back of a parked truck on a highway.

A memorial service was held by his family and friends in Baja where his ashes were spread out onto the Pacific Ocean.

I will forever miss my friend. So here’s to you Gary, “Last Call”, a snifter of Sombuca, and my love.

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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 [email protected] or [email protected], or take it to Timber-line Restaurant, or Lakewood Super Valu.

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

Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Jack & Jill Softball Tournament (9:00AM - 11:59PM) TOWNSEND 9:00 A.M. -10:00 P.M. Contact Sue Rapp (715) 276-7317.

Rolling Thunder Scholarship Fund Ride/Picnic (11:00PM - August 15th, the Green Bay chapter of Rolling Thunder will have their scholarship fund motorcycle ride and picnic. Ride will start in Green Bay and go to Suring at Vollmar's. There will be a band and food. Contact people are Jim Vollmar phone# (920)842-2186 or Mike Edwards phone# (920)339-8709 or e-mail@ [email protected]

Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 4H Youth Horse Show at Zippel Park (8:00AM GILLETT- (county fair grounds) at 8:30 A.M. Contact Paula (920) 834-6845.

St. Mary’s Church Annual Picnic Polka Mass 10:00AM – LAKEWOOD Polka Mass at 10:00 A.M. and Silent Auction. Contact St. Mary’s Church (715) 276-7364.

Saturday, August 22, 2009 Open Bass Fishing Tournament (8:00AM - 11:59PM) TOWNSEND - Located at Townsend Flowage at Markuby’s boat landing. Contact Terri at (715) 276-1514. Thursday, August 27, 28, 29, 30, 2009 Oconto County Fair 8:00AM GILLETT Youth non-animal exhibit judging, open class non-animal judging, youth livestock judging, dog, cat, swine, sheep, goat & beef show, rabbit & poultry judging, dairy show, sale of grand champion animals, draft horse pull, specialty small animals. 4x4 truck, farm tractor, ATV & modified lawn tractor pulls. Showmanship awards program, Calkins carnival midway, commercial exhibits, food & refreshments. No gate fee. Some grandstand events have a nominal admission charge. Located at Zippel & Honey Parks. Contact Ken Harter (920) 846-2046. During the fair contact the onsite fair office at (920) 855-6577. Annual Labor Day Celebration 8:00AM SURING - Friday evening-truck pulls & live music. Saturday -Buy, Sell & Swap Meet (starting at 8:00 A.M.), chili cook-of (11:00A.M.), children’s chalk art, quilt show, craft show, car show, and antique tractor pull. Saturday evening-farm tractor pull and live music. Sunday-children and adult water fights, fish boil, stage show and live music. Sunday evening-ATV & garden tractor pulls, fireworks. Monday-parade (10:00 A.M.), live music, Lions/Lioness food and pie stands open after the parade. Music, food and refreshments available throughout the weekend! For more information contact the Village Hall at (920) 842-2333. 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. Fireman’s Breakfast - Crooked Lake (12:00PM - CROOKED LAKE Sponsored by the Crooked Lake Fire Dept. 8:00 A.M.-Noon at the Crooked Lake Fire Dept. Contact Wally Remic (715) 276-7777. Riverview Fire Department Annual Corn Roast 12:00PM – RIVERVIEW Sponsored by the Riverview Fire Department & Auxiliary. Held at the Riverview Town Hall & Pavilion. Noon to 8 P.M. Music, food, refreshments, raffles, corn & volleyball tournament. Contact Diane Bailey (715) 276-7503. Sunday, September 06, 2009 Lakewood Fire Department Corn Roast 8:00AM - LAKEWOOD Live music, food, refreshments, games, free sweet corn. Located at the Lakewood Town Hall. Contact Raoul Schotty (715) 276-7463.

**Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce: See http://lakewoodareachamber.com/index.shtml (see Events above) **Forest County http://www.forestcountywi.com/ http://www.langladecounty.org/Tourism/CalendarOfEvents.aspx **Vilas County– For more events and details go to Vilas County website http://www.vilas.org. **Brown County GREEN BAY—http://www.packercountry.com/calendar/index.asp?m=8 **Chicago, IL- http: / /www.themagnificentmile.com and http://www.cityofchicago.org -Seasonal Event Hotline: (312) 409-5560

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To Your Health! by Bonnie Vrchota E: [email protected]

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!



National Guard and Reserve

Mobilized as of July 2009

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either in-crease or decrease. The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 111,879; Navy Reserve, 6,685; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 13,925; Marine Corps Reserve, 8,341; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 698. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 141,528, including both units and individual aug-mentees.


Teach Your Children Well

Teaching children from a young age to eat healthy fats can have lifelong health benefits according to a recent study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circu-

lation in August, 2007.

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.

We encourage parents everywhere to

read the nutrition information on the

foods that their children eat. The healthy fats are listed as unsaturated fats, mono-

unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The unhealthy fats are listed as saturated

fats and trans fats.

A Word or Two From Dr. Jason


New at the Lakes Country Public Library

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: [email protected]

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 open. New Fiction 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 Brimstone by Robert B. Parker Dust to Dust by Heather Graham Killer Summer by Ridley Pearson Greedy Bones by Caroline Haines Guardian of Lies by Steve Martini The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand The Devil's Punchbown by Greg Iles Hope in a Jar by Elizabeth Harbison The Girl from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold A Plague of Secrets by John Lescroart Last Known Address by Theresa Schwegel The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock The Rebel Princess by Judith Koll Healey Good Things I Wish You by A. Manette Ansay The Four Corners of the Sky by Michael Malone Return to Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank There's Something about St. Tropez by Elizabeth Adler The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells New for Kids Dragonball Z, Season 4 (DVD) Watch Out, Sara! by Anna Sellberg Race to the Rescue by Sharon Siamon If Wishes Were Horses by Virginia Vail Diablo, Freed from Fear by Adam Gabi Diablo, Race Against Time by Adam Gabi Gardening Wizardry for Kids by Patricia Kite Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris by Jane O'Connor The Most Beautiful Horse in the World by Diane Redmond New on Audiobook Black Hills by Nora Roberts Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen The Shimmer by David Morrell Trust No One by Greg Hurwitz Knockout by Catherine Coulter The Increment by David Ignatius The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand The Doomsday Key by James Rollins Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton The Devil's Punchbown by Greg Iles The Memory Collector by Meg Gardiner A Rogue of My Own by Johanna Lindsay New on DVD Labou Defiance Borrowers Swing Vote New In Town Gran Torino Side Effects Madagascar 2 Lost in Austen Revolutionary Road Nothing but the Truth High School Musical 3 Escape to Witch Mountain Return from Witch Mountain Every Picture Tells a Story He's Just Not That Into You Upcoming Book Club Meetings For the summer, book club meetings will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Mulligan's Bar & Grill (Hwy. 32) in Lakewood. August 6 -- Three Junes by Julia Glass September 3 (held at the library) October 1 (held at the library)


New Officers for the McCaslin

Lions Club Installed At a recent dinner meeting, the District Governor for the Lions District 27B2 installed the new officers of the McCaslin Lions Club.

Pictured above first row l to r: Andy School, First Vice President;

Kathy Shrake, Secretary; Jerry Coenen, Governor of Lions District

27B2; Bernie Van Dreel, President; Jerry Flannery, Second Vice

President; Don Dobbe, Past President; Second row l to r: Pete

Renteria, Tail Twister; Don Seifert, Lion Tamer; Craig Kowalski,

Board Membeer; Dan Buschatz, Board Member; Dick LeComte,

Board Member; Richard Firehammer, Membership; Don Erickson,

Membership; Dick Dunlap, Membership. All will take over their

respective offices July 1.

The speaker for the Nicolet AARP meeting on Thursday July 28 was Mike Riesch who is the curator for the Earthaven Museum located in Gillett. Mike talked to the AARP group about the Earth Sciences and provided many sam-ples of various rocks, minerals and fossils. It was a hands on learning experi-

ence for young and old alike. The John & Colette Suminski grandchil-dren, Alex & Holly Neddo, had plenty of questions for Mike as did many members of the AARP Chapter. Mike’s talk related geol-ogy and mineralogy to the history of the development of Wisconsin including the Lakewood area. Many pairs of bib overalls and hats were provided to members at the July meeting to help them prepare for the AARP Summer Picnic which is planned for Monday, Au-

gust 10th, starting at 12:00 noon. The picnic will be at the Mountain Com-munity Center. This year’s theme will be Sadie Hawkins and Hobo attire. There will be fun and games plus music to be provided by Keith Kubiak. This will be a pot luck picnic with the meat provided. Call Carol Butry-mowicz at 276-3468 to make reservations. The Fall Dinner will be at the Waters Edge Restaurant on Anderson Lake on September 14, 2009. Cocktails start at 4:30 PM with dinner served at 5:30 PM. Call Carol Butrymowicz at 276-3468 to make reservations. 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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Photo: Mike Riesch with Alex & Holly

Auxiliary Unit 44 Activities The Wabeno Sylvan Unit 44 has been busy helping out our veterans and community. 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 bench for the memorial viewing area. The first bench was donated by Janie Lapacz, Auxiliary Unit 44 Secretary, in memory of her late husband, Stan Lapacz, who was very active in the Post and served as Adjutant, along with being in the Color Guard and was a great help to all. The Sylvan Post 44 Veterans War Memorial, is a tribute to our nation’s veterans, and is designed to allow the addition of engraved paving stones honoring past, current and future veterans. Another Project started the first of the year, is being received very well by the military personal. At the monthly meetings, the auxiliary women are donating items such as food, toiletries, games etc. These “WE CARE PACKAGES’’ are being sent out each month to local military or rela-tives and friends of Sylvan Unit 44, serving overseas. Unit 44, under the guidance of Kathy Marsh, President, was able to sponsor two girls, Beth Pries and Kristin Baugnet, at the Badger Girls State 2009 session. They represented our Unit with pride and dignity. Poppy distribution, chaired by Lorry Runge, went very well with the help of local businesses, making it possible to help veterans and community. None of this would be possible without the help of our members,

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_bCDWrARAkMwUsbhdteIn6JBDMyxSmNuBHx-MecKty8vQeNXDFKqRtRja9bMQ.


Sylvan Post 44 American Legion Report Active in 2009 Parades, Legionnaires, S.A.L. and Auxiliary have been showing their Patriotism by participating in Parades this year in the Moun-tain Parade, Wabeno Memorial Day Parade, Townsend 4th of July Parade, Wabeno Steam-Up Days, and the Lakewood Mardi Gras Parade. The next parade the American Legion

Legion Auxiliary Fall Raffle This year as in the past, The American Legion Sylvan Unit 44 Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Fall Raffle on Septem-ber 26, 2009. The items being raffled include a $500.00 Gas Card from Townsend Shell, a handmade quilt, an American Flag, along with numerous other items donated by Local Busi-nesses. The raffle tickets can be purchased for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You will have to purchase them in person at the Auxil-iary Meetings or from the Auxiliary members who will be sell-ing them at local businesses. Your support is greatly appreci-ated; all proceeds from this raffle will benefit our veterans and the community. If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Logway, com-mittee chairman, at 715- 276-6308.


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Many Legion and auxiliary members were privileged to hear Chief Warrant Officer, Larry Murphy, pilot of the CH-47 Chinook heli-copter, speak at a special meeting on July 30 at Sylvan Post 44 in Wabeno. Included in his presentation were the duties that are per-formed on a daily basis, details of the helicopter, its many duties, including troop movement, battlefield resupply and artillery em-placement.

During the showing of the pic-tures taken in Afghanistan, Chief Warrant Officer answered many questions that were asked by the group.

During a lunch served later, the group had more opportunity to

speak with Officer Murphy. Pictured is Sylvan Post 44 Com-mander, Ron Boeldt, with Chief Warrant Officer Murphy and also a picture of the CH-47 Chi-nook.

Ch-47 Chinook Pilot At Sylvan Post 44, In Wabeno

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 the first ever “People Who Shine 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award” from the State of Wisconsin. Geraldine loved baseball and supported her husband’s High School coaching career. She was Fred’s Number 1 fan and attended every High School baseball game he coached. Her enthusiastic presence in the stands couldn’t be missed. She considered each player her family and even earned the respect of the umpires. She received “The Golden Diamond Award for Amateur Baseball Woman of the Year” from the United States Baseball Federation recognizing and honoring her outstanding contributions to Ama-teur Baseball. She was an avid “Packer Backer” and attended many games including the historic “Ice Bowl.” 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. Arrangements: Gruetzmacher Funeral Home, Suring, (920) 842-2151.

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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Service Times

Laona---Sun. 6:00 p.m.

Lakewood ---Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Wabeno---Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Church School During Service

Lakewood & Wabeno & Laona

Forest Larger Parish First Presbyterian Church

St. John Lutheran Church

Vacation Bible School –August 17-21 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

St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend Services are held: . Service times Sat. 5:30 and Sunday 8:30. Vacation Bible School: August 17-

21, 2009, 9-Noon, Monday - Friday. 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.

Our Friends at Church

St. Mary’s of the Lake

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.

Rev. David Schmidt, Pastor Rev. Matthew Settle, Assoc. Pastor

St. Ambrose Catholic Church-Wabeno

Saturday—4 p.m.

Sunday—10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s of the Lake

Margaret T. Wegner, age 89, Suring, passed away on Friday July 17, 2009. She was born in Oconto on January 27, 1920 to the late George and Caroline (Homan) Glass. Margaret Glass mar-ried Robert Wegner on November 25, 1939. She farmed with her husband in the Town of How for 57 years. Her favorite pastimes were gardening, and cooking. She was a member of Over The Hill Homemakers, and Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz.

Margaret is survived by 3 daughters, Connie (Harvey) Garde-brecht of Suring, Beverly (Rocky) Kostreva of Chandler Arizona, Sande (Bob) Walker of Oconto falls; 3 sons, Robert Wegner Jr. of Little Chute, Marlin (Sandra) Wegner of Suring, Jim (Betty) Wegner of Suring; her sister, Jane Baird of Mesa Arizona; 15 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a special friend, Anna Boerschinger of Suring.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1996.

Visitation was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz on Mon-day July 20, 2009 from 12 PM until the funeral service at 2 PM with Pastor Michael Paholke officiating. Margaret was buried in Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Special thank you to Dr. Balmadrid, Unity Hospice, Sharpe Care Nursing Home, and Pastor Michael Paholke for their special care.

Kevin K. Klawitter, age 85, of Appleton, formerly of Breed, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2009. He was born in Suring on September 13, 1923 to the late Henry and Odessa (Cronce) Klawitter . Kevin married Verona Firgens December 15, 1945 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Breed. He worked as a welder in West Allis, was Street Superintendant in New Berlin, and was Captain of New Berlin Fire Department. Kevin retired and moved back to Breed in 1978. He is a member of Em-manuel Lutheran Church, and the Breed Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling with Verona. Kevin will always be remembered for his sense of humor.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife Verona, Appleton; 4 chil-dren, Ronald (Patricia) Klawitter, New Berlin, Tim (Linda) Klawitter, Appleton, Sue Gregesich, Appleton, Jerry (Bonnie) Klawitter, New Berlin; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters in law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kevin was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Klawit-ter.

Visitation was held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Emmanuel Lu-theran Church in Breed from 1 PM until the funeral service at 3 PM with Pastor Paul Scheunemann officiating. Burial fol-lowed in Breed Union Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home (920-842-2151) in charge of arrangements.

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 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 of Clara's included: The Green Torte, Blitz Torte, German Potatoe Salad and potatoe pancakes. Summer vacations to MN to see her cousins were special times. She enjoyed the endless hours of bullhead fishing. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends playing board games and cards.

Clara was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, in Hayes.

Clara is survived by her three children: Marilyn Nord (special friend, Robert), Bagaga, MI; Beverly (Thomas) Kraus, Delavan, WI, 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.

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-rangements

Many thanks to Woodland Village Nursing Home staff, Suring, where Clara received wonderful care.

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