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Serving communities surrounding Land O' Lakes • 715-547-3745 • www.borderbulletin.com free Workshop On the day after Thanksgiving, the Land O’ Lakes Library kicked off the holiday season with a Christmas Ornament Work- shop. This annual event was part of the town’s Santa Weekend. Over 200 elves stopped in to create 5 different ornaments, including one to hang outside for the birds. A multi-gener- ational event, everyone from Grandmas and Grandpas to teenagers and toddlers joined in the creativity. The volunteer workers in- cluded Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, Northland Pines High School students, and even some college age helpers home on break. We are lucky to have such a support- ive and collaborative community! All Cover Photos by Border Bulletin

WikiWOW • The History of Christmas Ornaments Christmas ornaments or bau- shapes of stars, hearts and flow- ed States. After World War II, bles are decorations (usually ers. Glass baubles were first the East German government made of glass, metal, wood, or made in Lauscha, by turned most of Lauscha's glass- ceramics) that are used to Hans Greiner (1550-1609) who works into state-owned entities a Christmas . Ornaments produced of glass and production of baubles take many different forms, from beads and tin figures that could in Lauscha ceased. Af- simple round spheres to highly be hung on trees. The popularity ter the Berlin Wall artistic designs. The first deco- of these decorations grew into came down, rated trees were adorned the production of glass figures most of the with apples, white made by highly skilled artisans firms were candy canes, and pas- with clay molds. The artisans reestablished tries in the heated a glass tube over a flame as private and then inserted the tube into compa- a clay mold, blowing the heated nies. As glass to expand into the shape of of 2009, the mold. The original ornaments there were only in the shape of fruits are and nuts. After the glass cooled, a silver nitrate solution was swirled into it, a silvering tech- nique developed in the 1850s by Justus von Liebig. After the ni- still about 20 trate solution dried, the small glass-blowing firms ornament was hand- active in Lauscha that pro- painted and topped duce baubles. One of the pro- with a cap and hook. In ducers is Krebs Glas Lauscha, the 1880s, American F. W. part of the Krebs family, which Woolworth discovered is now one of the largest produc- Lauscha's baubles during ers of glass ornaments worldwide. a visit to Germany. He made To learn more, please visit a fortune by importing the Ger- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ All the glass ornaments on the cover were recently discovered in a shed. The owner is curious if anyone has any information or comments on them. Please man glass ornaments to the Unit- Christmas_ornament. either email [email protected] or comment on our Facebook page post.

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Natural Connections–pg 7 • Pastor's Window–pg 9 • Classifieds–pg 12 Page 2 December 21, 2017 Border Bulletin Winter Classes at LOLA Reasons to optFIT the Winter LOLA will host an Arty Party ages will also be provided. It is pretty well known that exercise is an important component on Saturday, December 30th Home School Class – Kente to keep your body and mind healthy, to have more energy, and from 10:00am-4:00pm. This Cloth Printing & Weaving will to prevent simple injuries. According to Mayo Clinic, there are at event is open to the public and take place on Tuesday, Janu- least 6 benefits of regular physical activity. The Clinic says exer- appropriate for kids, teens, and ary 2nd from 1:00pm-3:00pm. cise helps you control weight, combats many common diseases and adults. A donation of $5 from The cost is $10 per student. health conditions, improves your mood, boosts your energy, pro- each participant is requested at LOLA Homeschool classes are motes sleeping better, and gives you a chance to unwind and meet the door. LOLA will provide an appropriate for students age some new friends. A good exercise goal to achieve these benefits is array of art materials for partici- 5-16. Students age 5-6 must 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise pants to use. Artists will also be be accompanied by an adult. per week. Lando Center makes achieving your New Year fitness available to give All materials will be supplied. goals easier than ever with optFIT this winter. Beginning January a helping hand. Students will learn about 2nd, the Center will be open until 10:00pm, Monday-Thursday. The First come, first printmaking techniques, ex- extended optFIT hours make the Center available 5 days a week for serve basis. plore various patterns, and after-work and evening workouts. There will also be two nights of Snacks and learn about weaving of Kente Yoga with Kate and a night of Full-Body Circuit with Coach Erin to bev- cloth. Deadline for payment/ kick-start your 2018. The Center will be offering a special optFIT er- registration is December 26th. discount the week of January 2nd-8th, where all services, includ- Vegetarian, Vegan, and The first half of the course ing the gym and classes, will be 15% off their regular low prices. Gluten Free Cooking with will focus on demonstrations Services at Lando Center include: drop-ins and punch cards for the Chef Scott McFarland and basic linear perspective gym and classes, memberships that offer huge discounts for gym will take place on Tues- with simple structures. Students use, wellness workshops, a hot sauna, and other events offered by day, January 9th from will learn two-point perspec- Lando Center. For more information, come into the Center for a 10:00am-12:00pm. The tive and drawing along with the tour or contact Lando Center at: 715-547-6333, landocenter.com, cost is $45 per stu- instructor. In the second half Facebook, or visit us at 4258 CTH B in Land O’ Lakes. dent. Back by popu- of the day, the class will apply lar demand, Con- knowledge gained in a trans- serve School Chef parent watercolor painting. Stu- Scott McFarland dents will gain an understand- will lead students ing of working from foreground through the to background, large to small, Photo provided by Cheryl Pytlarz Photo provided

Photos provided by Adrienne Jaeger Photos provided world of vege- and temperature changes in the tarian, vegan, snow scene. This class is appro- and gluten priate for beginning to advanced free cooking. students. Required supply list Drawing from can be found at lolaartswi.com. his experi- Deadline for payment/registra- Above is Chef Scott McFarland during a cooking class and in ence of cook- tion is December 30th. Patron John Wigand with coach Erin Luoto, Full-Body Circuit instructor. the top right is needle felting project by fiber artist Mary Burns. ing to suit a Felted Love Birds Needle Felt- variety of dietary needs, Chef ing class will take place on C RHTUI EAP n McFarland will share tricks and Thursday, January 11th from methods of vegetarian, vegan, 10:00am-2:30pm. Cost is $45 per and gluten free cooking. Chef person. Learn the art of needle J. Grizzlies felting with award-winning fi- Serving ATIO McFarland’s cooking classes x HOMEMADE PIZZA, PASTA, (715) tend to fill fast, so register ear- ber artist Mary Burns and cre- Beer 891-7261 ly. Deadline for payment/regis- ate a 3-D pair of love birds. All SANDWICHES & SOUP! & tration is January 2nd. materials will be supplied and DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUT Wine RELACarolyn DeLong some will be available for pur- Drawing & Watercolor Workshop Thursday–Saturday 11am-9pm find us on LAnD O’ LAkES with Dale Popovich is on Satur- chase from instructor. Deadline Sunday 3pm-8pm day, January 6th from 10:00am- for payment/registration for MASSAGE 4:00p.m. Cost is $75 per person. this class is January 4th. Downtown Land O’ Lakes - 715-547-3700

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS: Headwaters Food Pantry Pick-up: Phelps Chamber Meeting: Beyond the Border • • • Border Storyhour: Tues 10:30am. Olympic 76 St, 1st & 3rd Wed, Accelerator Bldg, 2nd Tues, 6:30pm. boulder junction • Mahjongg: Tues 1-4pm. 8:30-11:30am. Snowmobile Club Brat Fry: Gra- Happenings Knitters Group: Wed 1pm. Pickleball: School, Wed/Sat 9-11am. nary Restaurant, Jan 6, 11am-2pm. Non-Fiction Book Club: Planning & Beautification Meeting: announcements • • • Phelps Lions Club: 3rd Thurs, 6pm. 2nd Thurs, 10:30am. Town Hall, 2nd Wed, 10am. BJ Snowmobile Club Breakfast: * WI Deer Hunting Season: Call Rollie Alger at 715-545-2711 or Movies: 3rd Thurs, 1pm. Gooch’s A-1, Jan 14, 8:30am-2pm. Bow: Town Board Meetings: Brian Blank at 715-545-2142. - Sept 16-Jan 7, 2018. Friends of Library Meetings: * MI Deer Hunting Season: Town Hall, 2nd Wed, 6pm. 3rd Thurs, 10:30am. Eagle River • -Bow: Dec 1-Jan 1. Phelps Historical Museum: Sleigh Rides: One-on-One Computer Help: Downtown, *Please Check Hunting Schedule Friends of VFW Post #8400 Winter by appointment. Call Pauleyn w/Joan, Fri 1-3pm. Sat 11am-3pm. Dec 2-31. on DNR Websites to confirm dates Meetings: VFW Hall, last Wed, 715-545-3012 or Jan 715-545-2545. Hours: M/T/Th/F 10am-4pm; before hunting. 2pm. Mar-Oct only. Free Child Find Screenings: ER Wed 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-1pm. Phelps Chamber Office Hours: Elementary School, Jan 18; 3-4pm, Conover • • • New-U Club: Hope Lutheran, Accelerator Bldg, Thurs/Fri/Sat LOLA PROGRAMS: Mar 8; 3:30-7pm, Mar 9; 10am-1pm. Conover Evangelical Free Church: Thurs, weigh in 8am, meeting 9am-3pm. Homeschool Classes: Tues 1-3pm. Sunday School: Sun 9:30am. 8:30am. Info call 715-781-5794. Pickle Ball: NPHS, -Kente Cloth-Printing & Weaving: Phelps Post Office Window: AWANA: Wed 6-7:30. Tues 6:30-8:30pm. Nov-Mar. Jan 2. Register by Dec 26. Bible Study: Land O' Lakes Bible Mon-Fri 8am-12:15pm & 2:15-4pm; Youth Group: Wed 6pm. -Go Fish! Fish Prints: Church, Thurs 6pm. Sat 9-11am. Winter Farmers Market: VFW, Night in : Dec 23, Jan 16. Register by Jan 9. Wed 11am-5pm. Doors open 6pm, Event 7pm. Vegetarian/Vegan/GF Cooking: LOL Chamber Meeting: Phelps Town Hall Hours: 3rd Thurs, 3pm. Public welcome. Tues/Thurs 8am-5pm. Olson Memorial Library: Conover Transfer Station Hours: Jan 9, 10am-12pm. Register by STEM Workshops: Dec 26-29, Wed 1-4pm; Sun 8am-1pm. Dec 26. Drawing/Watercolor Wkshp: Jan LOL Chamber Office Hours: Phelps Transfer Station Hours: 1-2:30pm. Mon-Fri 9am-2pm; Sat 9am-12pm. Sat 9am-12pm. Conover Post Office Window: 6, 10am-4pm. Register by Dec 30. Coding Club Meeting: Dec 29, Needle Felting Class: 4-5:30pm. Mon-Fri 8:45am-12:45pm & 2-4pm; Jan 11, LOL Town Hall Hours: Watersmeet • • • 10am-2:30pm. Register by Jan 4. Science On Tap Live: Jan 3, 6:30pm. Sat 9-11am. Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm. A.A. Meeting: Spiritual Center; Watercolor Wednesday: Walk-In Tech Help: 1st Mon & Tues. (Open Topic) Mon 1pm, Tues 7pm, Land O’ Lakes • • • Wed 10am-4pm. Story Hour: Wed 10-11am. LOL Transfer Station Hours: Sat 7pm; (Closed Step) Fri 1pm. Service: Ely Fiber Fridays: Fri 10am-12pm. Therapy Dog Reading: Thurs Tue 8am-3pm; Thurs 12-4pm; Call 906-366-0067. Church, Lessons & Carols, 4pm. **All classes at LOLA Center unless Sat 8am-4pm. 2:30-3:30pm. No 10:30am worship. noted. Call 715-547-3950 for details. Town Board of Education Meeting: Pushing The Limits: Fri 5:30-7:30pm. LOL Post Office Window: 3rd Mon, 6:30pm. Craft Sessions: Sat 1-2:30pm. Christmas Eve Candlelight Ser- A.A. Meeting: Town Hall, Sun 2pm. Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm & 2-4pm; Memory Cafe’: 2nd Tues, vice: HopeChurch, 4pm. Sat 9:30-11am. The Gathering Place Elder Events: 10-11:30am. Pickleball: School, Mon/Wed -Movie Night: Thurs 5pm. New Year’s Eve Party: Gateway 4-6pm. Except 12/25, 12/27, 1/1. phelps • • • Vilas Cty Master Gardeners Mtg: Lodge, Dec 31,10pm, Borderline. Christmas Eve Service: Phelps Northwoods Quilters: Watersmeet Incubator-Hwy 70 Business Park, Women's Bible Study: Congregational, 7pm. No 8:30am Bible Church, Tues 10am-3pm. 2nd Thurs, 6pm. Speaker at 7pm. LANDO CENTER CLASSES: Library, Tue 6-8pm. worship. Yoga: Mon/Wed 5:30pm, Fri 9am. ISCCW Meetings: Forest Service manitowish waters• Transit Rides to Eagle River: Full Body Circuit: Winter Carnival: Phelps School, District Office, 3rd Tues, 10am. Marvel in Manitowish Waters: Fire Barn, 2nd & 4th Tues, 9am. Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30am, Jan 13, 4-7pm. Dec 26-31. Tues 5:30pm. Native American Bible Study: VFW Post 8400 Meetings: Music Jam: Tue 5:30-7pm. Great Northern Ice Fishing Tour- Spiritual Center, Wed 1-3pm. rhinelander• VFW Hall, last Tue, 7pm. Line Dancing Intro: Thurs 11am. nament: Jan 27 ,8am-4pm. Ruby’s Pantry: Rhinelander National Strong Women: Tues/Thurs American Legion Post 417 Meet- Yoga: Town Hall. Guard Armory, 3rd Tues, 4pm. 9:30am. 1/9-3/15. LIbrary PROGRAMS: ings: Community Center, last Thurs, -Yoga Plus: Tues 9-10:15am. Perfect Mix: Sat 9:30am. Story Hour: 2nd Tues, 2pm. 3 pm. Laurie Becker 906-358-4142. st germain • -Viniyoga: Thurs 8:30-10am. No Classes: Thru 1/4. Hours: M/T/Th/F 10am-4pm; Snowmobile Safety Class: Watersmeet Town Hall Hours: Closed: 12/25 & 1/1. Drop Stitch Group: Library, Wed 2-6pm; Sat 10am-12pm. Community Center, Dec 27-28. Mon-Fri 7:45am-3:45pm. Wed 1-3pm. Knit & crochet. Check us out at www.phelps.wislib. org or call 715-545-2887. three lakes • Watersmeet Transfer Station Hours: Polar Bear Plunge: Bonnie’s Lake- Phelps Town Board Meeting: M/T/Th/F/Sat 8am–4pm. side, Jan. 6, 12pm. Phelps Fire Station, 2nd Wed, 7pm. Watersmeet Post Office Window: upper michigan• Phelps Women’s Club Meeting: Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm & Old Fashioned Lantern-Lit Skiing Robert Hagen Accelerator Bldg, 3rd Mon, 1pm. 1:30-4pm; Sat 9:15-10:45am. & Snowshoeing: Porcupine Mt. New Home Remodeling Call Sharon Gifford 715-545-4008. State Park, Dec 23 & 30. All of your construction needs P.O. 685 Join us Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 (715) 617-6121 New Year’s Eve [email protected] for dinner & dancing Licensed in Michigan and Wisconsin dinner starting at 5pm, dancing at 10pm RE T STAURAN FEATURED ENTREES Border Bulletin ©2017 Lobster Surf & Turf General Manager: Sheila Bernier Design & Editing: Callie Roberts Raspberry Almond Chicken The Border Bulletin relies on submissions Prime Rib 6074 Highway 45 Music by of articles, photos, and other information. with Land O' Lakes, WI 54540 Please contact us with your submissions. 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Page 4 December 21, 2017 Border Bulletin Trail Challenge Boosted Wilderness Pedalers Launch Bike Trail Project The Great Headwaters Trails board members have received an The Wilderness Pedalers, a non- expressed support by the Town rection and design of this next enormous response to the “Complete the Trail” appeal that started profit bike group in Presque Isle Boards, Chamber, and various phase is dependent upon financ- for the Conover-Phelps Trail just a few weeks ago. The appeal’s and Winchester, are working to committees and organizations. es, safety, and community input. $15,000 Challenge Fund is almost fully matched. The challenge connect their communities to the “People want this trail. The Pedal- The Wilderness Pedalers’ long- bar has now been boosted to $21,000 from the Phelps couple that Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike ers know the challenges, including range goal is to create a northern originated the challenge! Meeting that challenge will bring us close Trail. The Phase I trail is proposed a high density of water and more route from Boulder Junction to to achieving the appeal’s $60,000 goal, which would significantly construction from CTH W and private lands, but recognize the Presque Isle, a western route from whittle down the $260,000 expected cost of completing the trail. CTH B to CTH W and CTH P in stand-out potential of this trail. We Presque Isle through Winchester The “Complete the Trail” appeal and the opportunity to match the Presque Isle. The majority of this are looking forward to seeing this and to Manitowish Waters, and Challenge Fund will continue until the end of the year. People can 3.75 mile section is expected to project through to its completion, a connector route via CTH P to send checks made out to Great Headwaters Trails to PO Box 609, follow the northwest side of the and invite donors of all levels to North Lakeland School, effectively Eagle River, WI 54521, or they can choose to donate online by go- highway’s right-of-way, featuring contribute to its success.” building in two sizeable loops in ing to the Great Headwaters Trails website at ghtrails.org. a primarily black-topped, off-road As fundraising and final trail northwestern Vilas County. The trail is currently 9 miles long and runs from downtown trail with 1,250 feet of elevated design for Phase I progress, the The Wilderness Pedalers invite Conover to Song Hill Lane and Cty K in Phelps. Much of the fam- boardwalk to avoid wetland im- Trails Committee is simultane- your year-end, tax deductible do- ily-friendly trail is on railroad grade. It travels through wetlands pacts. The Wilderness Pedalers ously working on Phase II. This nation to: Wilderness Pedalers PO and woodlands and across bridges over Pioneer Creek and Musk- are also collaborating with the phase will either be from CTH Box 135 Presque Isle, WI 54557. rat Creek at the Conover end of the trail. A family biking and Presque Isle-Winchester Sno-Bun- P along CTH W and connect to Further information can be found hiking event celebrating the trail is being planned for July 2018. nies Snowmobile Club in consid- WinMan Trails or create a trail online at WildernessPedalers.org, Relay for Life of the Northwoods and Great Headwaters Trails eration of shared trail sections, along/near CTH P to connect to and by contacting the website-list- are partnering to put on the Don Gillum Memorial Bike and Hike which would utilize compressed North Lakeland School. The di- ed Board of Directors. on July 21st. It will honor the memory of a valued GHT volunteer trail bond for maximum longevity. and give people a chance to enjoy the trail. President Denny Breitholtz noted a spring survey found 97% of Presque Isle property owners NPHS Track Student Going in support of the trail, alongside to Compete in Australia Lochlan Siegmeier, a Junior at Northland Pines High School, has been invited to repre- sent Wisconsin on a track and field team com- peting in Australia in the summer of 2018. He is excited for the opportunity to represent his family, school, since1974 community, state, and Ou country in this once-in-a- ania tfit lifetime experience. Serving a lv te Spectacular y rs Lochlan was select- OPEN Prime Rib, S ed to be part of the BBQ Ribs, & Cross Country Ski Center inc. 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Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. December 21, 2017 Page 5 The TIPSY HOUSEWIFE• Holiday Hygge Black River Harbor Dock by Chef April Lee at, easy to make, and delicious to eat. Replacement Project - Phase 1 April Lee is a There are some pretty specific rules Chef, Social when making a traditional Smørre- Watersmeet/Iron River-Bessemer District Ranger, Tony Holland, Media Influ- announced today that work will begin on Phase I of the Black River encer, & Food brød, which are a little too compli- Blogger from cated to detail in this article. But, to Harbor dock replacement project. Effective immediately, access to the Chicago and make a basic version of Smørrebrød, docks and boat launch at Black River Harbor will be closed until fur- part time in the ingredients are quite simple. ther notice to allow for this construction work. Once construction work Watersmeet. is completed, access to the boat launch and docks will be reopened. The It’s Christmas, when things get lower parking lot and suspension bridge will remain open for day use. hectic. We all get overwhelmed and “We are excited to be working with our local contractor to complete busy, and we forget to take care of the first phase of dock replacements at the Black River Harbor,” stated ourselves. I decided that this holiday Ranger Holland. “We will be closing the boat launch and docks dur- season I was going to do something ing construction due to safety concerns and to allow for the work to a little different for myself, so that I proceed uninterrupted.” Snow Country Contracting has been awarded too could enjoy the holiday season the contract for Phase I of the dock replacement. “During construction, without feeling constant stress. which includes blasting, it will be necessary to close the lower park- I have been reading up on the You can enjoy these delight- ing lot and suspension bridge and to limit access to the entire area.” Danish concept of Hygge – pro- ful sandwiches while sipping Holland said. “If it is necessary to close the area completely, we will nounced Hoo-Gah. It is not a word on your favorite drink, watch- notify the public in advance. We encourage everyone to contact our ing the snow fall, or watching a that can be translated into one spe- by April Lee Photos provided office prior to going to the harbor for current status.” Closures of the cific word in English, but the overall • Slices of sturdy rye bread (I holiday movie. You can even use entire area are not expected to extend beyond a week at a time. Given concept is a feeling of cozy content- used a dark pumpernickel.) this concept to create a fun ap- the status of the docks and boat launch area for the immediate future, ment brought on by enjoying the • Some kind of spread (I used two petizer for your next gathering. we will not be accepting reservations for seasonal slips in 2018. When simple things in life. For example, different ones, a smoked salmon Arrange all the components on a the docks are reopened, we will determine if there is still a need for res- it’s a fire in the fireplace, a lit candle, spread and a grainy mustard. tray, get some great bread slices, ervations given the season. “At this time, we have been taking names of drinking a hot cup of coffee (or cold Other options include cheese and let your guests have at it. those individuals who have expressed interest in reservations and we glass of white wine), and reading spreads, butter, mayonnaise, or I hope that everyone finds will contact them with current information,” added Holland. The Otta- your favorite book as your dog cud- even some leftover dip.) time to enjoy the simple things wa National Forest and Snow Country Contracting are working closely dles at your feet. Can you picture it? • Smoked fish, thin sliced meat, in life this holiday season, and together to ensure we are meeting expectations for a high quality and To participate in this way of life, I or cheese (I used smoked salm- that you all find your own Hy- safe facility. We will work to complete Phase I as soon as possible, so made a Holiday Hygge Bucket List on and thin sliced pork roast.) gge way of life. we can reopen the area in a timely manner. “Black River Harbor is a for the holiday season. A few of the • Something pickled (I used ca- April Lee is a Chef, Social Media Influ- very popular recreation area that is visited throughout the year. We are ways I decided to practice Hygge pers on one and diced Bread & encer, & Food Blogger from Chicago continuing to improve and maintain facilities to ensure an enjoyable were to: treat myself to a new pair Butter Pickles on the other.) that spends lots of time in Watersmeet. experience for our visitors. We appreciate the public’s understanding of pajamas, a cozy throw, and a fun • Top it with veggies! (I used thin Check out her blog at thetipsyhous- while we complete improvements to this well-loved recreation area.” new mug. These items don’t have slices of cucumber, radish, and wife.org or follow her on Instagram @ Updates and progress reports will be provided throughout the con- to be expensive or fancy; in fact, I shredded red cabbage.) thetipsyhousewife for recipes. struction period. Please visit our website www.fs.fed.us for more infor- found some of them at a thrift store! mation or call 906-932-1330 for the current status of the area. One of the other components of living Hygge is, the best part, food. If you’re anything like me, you’re cooking up a storm for those holi- day parties. All those rich foods and "Bookkeeping "Individual & Business sweets can be too much sometimes. 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JoAnne "Jo" Wisniewski is currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2,659 mile trail stretching from Mexico to Washington Canada.

Photos provided by Jo Wisniewski Persistance can lead to a satistaction be- yond expectations. September 9th-15th: "As I continued on the PCT, I got kicked off the trail several more times due to wildfires. How- Bridge of the Gods...we made it to Washington! ever, I found a way to keep going, even if it meant walking along the roads. One nice thing about old fire burns we saw along the way is that blueberries seem to grow well there, and what a treat! We made it to Bridge of the Gods by Cascade Locks, which is where Washington begins! The scenery between Trout Lake and White Pass in Washington was breathtaking! If you have ever tried to capture such beauty on a camera, you know it's impossible, but I did my best as you will see in these photos. At one point, we could see Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Rainer all at once. We made our way to Snoqualmie Pass, where it was rain- Waking up to snow after sleeping in a wet sleeping bag. ing heavily – good thing for the wildfires, but not so much for us hiking. With the rain, ev- erything we had was soaking wet. As I set up camp, I found out my pack liner leaked and my sleeping bag was wet. It was a long, cold night, along with mice trying to eat our tents. I woke up to the snow, as the storm continued. Thank Rustic cabin on the Wonderland Trail by Mt. Rainier National Park. god for a good friend who offered to host us until the storm passed and to dry out our things. The storm was to last at least 3 more days with Klessig Tree Service LLP no breaks of sunshine. We only have Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Tree & Brush Removal We give credit for the trees 260 miles to go. We are so close at • Clearing for Building Sites, Septic removed from your projects! this point, no turning back!" Systems, New Roads, Beautif ication Example: • Storm Damage Clean-up Total cost of project $600 • Stump Grinder, Chipper, Bucket Truck Value of wood removed -$200 • Selective Timber Harvesting Balance Due $400 • Top Pay for Quailty Trees (In some cases, landowners will be refunded for • Experienced Tree Climbers the price of the timber over the cost of the job.) contact us Today [email protected] Larry, Wade, and David Klessig (715)479-9645 Mt. Rainier from the trail. Big Valley Ewen, Michigan

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Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. December 21, 2017 Page 7 Natural connections• A Winter Day by Emily Stone frozen in the snow. The grosbeaks may catch. Let it be, Naturalist & Educator Emily had been thankfully messy yester- preferably, a sunny Stone holds day and crumbs from their table day and mild enough Natural History & were manna to the hungry animal. so the fishing holes Geology Degrees “At length, the food ran out, the do not freeze over too from Northland rabbit was surfeited or it seemed rapidly and, for my College and works and writes in expedient to go. But first a rapid purposes, let those Northern WI. washing of the face, paws flicking holes be in a lake quickly over ears and whiskers and with weeds. “Look- Fresh snow on the ground re- tongue touching up shoulders and ing into the water is flects moonlight, starlight, street- chest. Then off in purposeful hops like glimpsing a mir- lights, and headlights, and it as though to reach a destination be- rored reflection of sometimes even seems to radiate fore the break of dawn. “These are summer when insect its own ethereal luminescence. I’m the shortest days of the year and life abounds. Some of grateful for the light that snow humanity must be astir long before this is in larval form brings, since the sun itself is on the tardy sun appears and long af- and especially appar- such a tight schedule. Lois Nestel, ter the sky has again darkened into ent are the nymphs of the Museum’s founding naturalist night. For the nocturnal creatures, mayflies swimming and director, felt this darkness, too, there are long nights to prowl, to actively about in the but she still found time to watch forage and to hunt while darkness cold water. Other lar- the comings and goings in nature. cloaks the activities revealed by vae may be those of

She wrote: “We rise early and the tracks with the coming of the day. whirligig beetles, cad- Bulletin Photo by Border business of the day gets underway Beneath the feeder, myriad small disflies or the large Lois Nestel wrote, “If fish are caught, that’s great. Ostensibly, that’s what we went for. while darkness still prevails. This tracks and round brown pellets tell fierce-looking drag- But even without them, the day is full and rich with life that doesn’t know that winter is morning the moon is the finest par- of the rabbit that might never have onfly larvae clinging a time for complaints and curtailed activities.” ing of a silver fingernail in a deep been seen had the feeder been far- to weed stems. “These azure sky and in the east no light ther from the house. It was a nice weed stems are also often occupied and purposeful, wing their way the happy faculty of accepting yet heralds the coming day. “The way to start a winter day.” While by the strange, long-legged in- swiftly from shore to shore, their and living each day to the fullest- kitchen light sheds a glow upon a winter morning might start by sects called water scorpions, often sharp cawing a pleasant sound ---with joy, without regret.” For the snow outside and silhouettes watching animals find food at the two-and-one-half inches long and in the quiet of winter. “A swirl of the past year I’ve been sharing the cottontail that, crouched be- bird feeder, a winter afternoon is rather resembling water-logged pine siskins sweeps overhead like Lois’s writings with you once a neath the bird feeder, gleans the perfect for searching out some food walking sticks. A giant water bug wind-driven leaves, their sweet month in order to celebrate the fallen seeds. It seems to feel no fear of your own. Lois was an excellent may swim by or a water boatman twitterings as ephemeral as mist. Museum’s 50th birthday year. at being thus on stage. Perhaps the hunter, trapper, and angler. Here or backswimmer, as well as count- In dry weeds along the shore, snow That year is coming to a close, prominent brown eye stretches a she writes about the joys of ice fish- less weaving, jerking, scooting, buntings feed, and farther back, but hopefully, like Lois, you also little wider and the ears are more ing. “Given the proper conditions, unnamed miniatures. Active and among the trees, woodpeckers are able to live each day with the alert, but the chewing does not a day of ice fishing can produce comfortable in the world beneath hammer and call above the notes joy that comes from observing cease nor do the busy paws that some delightful fringe benefits, the ice, they quickly stiffen and be- of nuthatches and chickadees. If it and appreciating nature. dig in rapid spurts to release seeds completely aside from the fish one come immobile if lifted out of the is a lucky day, the eagle will soar water. “The air above the ice holds above adjacent open water, his life of other styles and, for most gleaming head and tail seeming Do You Need A people, probably more appealing. whiter than the underlying snow New Shed? A blue winter sky is a perfect back- as they catch the rays of the win- ground for the tumbling, joyful ter sun. “If fish are caught, that’s The Phelps High School antics of a pair of ravens. Looping, great. Ostensibly, that’s what we Building and Construction class rolling, diving, together and apart, went for. But even without them, would like to build a shed for a COLD WINTER OUTERWEAR they are the soul of carefree plea- the day is full and rich with life member of our community. The sure and the coarse “wauk, wauk” that doesn’t know that winter is a class would design and con- of their cries expresses complete time for complaints and curtailed struct the shed to your exact approval of the warm trend in the activities. That behavior is re- specifications. This will be done weather. Crows, more businesslike, served for humans who have lost on a first come, first served ba- sis. Please contact David Justice, Technology Education Instruc- tor at [email protected] We will be • C26: Sandstone Traditional Coat • J133: Yukon Active Jacket or call 715-545-2724 ext. 420 • R03: Sandstone Bib Overall • R33: Yukon Zip to Waist Bib Overall OPEN between the hours of 11:30am- 12/26-12/31 12:30pm for more information.

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From the Pastor's Window• by Pastor Steven Washburn Presque Isle Chamber Helps Steven Washburn is all of those things was provi- of Christmas as merely the Wisconsin Bundle Up is the pastor of dentially born of a poor teenage pristine, quiet, peaceful, cute Bruce Crossing girl in humble obscurity. little baby in a feed trough for a The Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to Bible Church. He drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, and other earned a degree The little baby in the Christmas photo shoot worthy of the ages. warm clothing items as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tour- in Pastoral Minisrty manger is somehow and incred- Instead, Christ was born to be from Moody ibly all of those things. I hope you the Savior from our sin and re- ism’s Big Bundle Up campaign. The Big Bundle Up is a statewide col- Bible Institute in remind yourselves of the one name bellion rather than as a cute and lection program running until January 2nd. This is the seventh year Chicago. that we most certainly cannot for- quaint centerpiece to our nativ- of the Big Bundle Up. To date, the program has collected more than get as we celebrate Christmas. ity scene solely for its cuteness. 103,400 warm winter items to help families in need. In addition to What the Christmas Manger Held What is that name? Savior. If we do There is nothing cute about why The Presque Isle Chamber, other collection sites, including Travel “For unto you is born this day not first adore and worship Jesus was born. He was born to Wisconsin Welcome Centers, are located throughout the state. Visit in the city of David a Sav- Christ as our Savior we do not wor- be our Savior. The baby placed TravelWisconsin.com for a full listing of donation sites. ior, who is Christ the Lord." ship and adore Him at all. If we are into that rough hewn feed With the spirit of the holiday season upon us, donating winter Luke 2:11 going to come and adore Him we trough was on an express trip items is the perfect way to give to families in need across the state. Consider the staggering reality of must believe the word of the angels to the rough hewn cross. The A box will be located at The Presque Isle Chamber office for donors the contents of the Christmas man- that was given to those lowly shep- lowliness of His birth allowed to drop off warm clothing items. All items donated at this location ger. He is the Son of God and Son of herds. “For unto you is born this day the perfect Christ to perfectly will be given to Boulder Junction Community Food Pantry and St. Man. He is the Alpha and Omega, in the city of David a Savior, who is represent us even in the deepest Matthias Episcopal Church Thrift Shop in Minocqua. For more in- Beginning and End. He is both the Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 of sin. We deserve the wrath of formation about why Presque Isle Chamber is participating in the highest King and Immanuel (God This is a birth announcement! God for our sin and it was God Big Bundle Up, please contact Scott McPherson at 715-686-2910. with Us). Isaiah 9:6 puts him forth This Day: that day at a moment Himself born as a man who has as “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty in history a Savior entered hu- willingly paid our penalty. God, Everlasting Father, Prince of manity. In the City of David: Christmas is how God pro- Motorized Use Final Decision Peace.” He is the Son of the Most In Bethlehem where David was vides the substitute to pay it. from. The David who’s kingdom God brings His Son into the Ottawa National Forest Su- High, and the Son of David. gebic, Houghton, Iron, and was to last into forever, even into world in such a startling and pervisor, Linda L. Jackson, an- “He is the image of the invisible Ontonagon Counties, MI. Al- eternity. A Savior: who would be humble way so that we would nounced that the Final Decision God, the firstborn of all creation. For ternative 2 (the Modified Pro- named Jesus, which means Sav- not miss Him if in fact we are Notice for the Forestwide Desig- by him all things were created, in posed Action), of the May 2017 ior and Deliverer. Who is Christ: looking. Jesus Christ, born a nated Motorized Use Project has heaven and on earth, visible and in- Environmental Assessment has the promised and predicted baby to be our Savior. Do you been completed and is available visible, whether thrones or dominions been selected for implementa- Messiah and Savior. The Lord: see Him? Do you see your Sav- upon request at any of the Otta- or rulers or authorities—all things tion, which changes the des- For He is the only Lord over all ior this Christmas? Do you see wa National Forest offices or at were created through him and for ignated access on Forest roads who are gratefully saved. in the infant Jesus, the one who the following libraries: Gogebic him. And he is before all things, and on the Ottawa National Forest. If Jesus is first and foremost willingly took all your sin on Community College, Ironwood, in him all things hold together. And The project area includes ap- a Savior born unto us, then we Himself? Even then he intend- Northern Michigan University, he is the head of the body, the church. proximately 568 miles of road, must need one. It is not an easy ed to bear your sin and penalty Marquette, and Michigan Tech- He is the beginning, the firstborn and their rights-of-way. Maps thing to accept that we need a willingly to reconcile you to nological University, Hough- from the dead, that in everything he for this decision are available Savior. We must accept that be- God. That is what Christmas is ton. Copies are also available might be preeminent. For in him all on the website or upon request. cause of our sin we are in need all about and that is what the on the Ottawa National Forest’s the fullness of God was pleased to Additional information regard- of a Savior. This means that we cross is all about. This is why website at http://www.fs.usda. dwell, and through him to reconcile to ing this project can be obtained cannot help or save ourselves. Christmas can bring peace, as- gov/projects/ottawa/landma- himself all things, whether on earth or from Marlanea French-Pombi- We don’t like that idea because surance, and overwhelming nagement/projects. in heaven, making peace by the blood er, Environmental Coordina- we are perpetually deceived as joy. Not because the baby in The Decision was signed on of his cross.” Colossians 1:15-20 tor, at 906-358-4031, or e-mail to the strength of our own boot- the manger is cute, but because November 1st, 2017, and can He is the Mediator, Prophet, [email protected]. Priest, King, Lord, and Sacrifice. straps. The reality is, whether He is a substantial, necessary be implemented immediately. The Word made Flesh is also we like it or not that, we need Savior. For unto us is born The project area is located on the Light of the World that has a Savior and the incredible real- this day in the city of David a the Bergland, Bessemer, Iron The Catholic shown in the darkness that the ity of Christmas is that God has Savior, who is Christ the Lord. River, Kenton, Ontonagon, and Communities of darkness has not overcome. It is provided the perfect one. Merry Christmas, In Christ, My Watersmeet Ranger Districts, amazing how the little baby who Many would prefer to think Only Hope, Pastor Steven which are within Baraga, Go- St. Albert in LO’L SATURDAY - 6:00 pm Mass SUNDAY - 10:00 am Land O’ Lakes Bible Church Watersmeet Bible Church St. John Liturgy of the Word & Communion Sunday School–9am Sunday Worship at 10:30am visit us at: conoverefc.com Lutheran Church Sunday Worship–10am W.E.L.S. St. Mary in Phelps Sunday Evening–5pm Hwy 2 & Basphy Road Sunday Service 9:15 SUNDAY - 8:00 am Mass 715-547-3183 Watersmeet, MI (906) 358-4744 2216 Hwy 17, Phelps • 715-479-8307 2 miles south of Cty B, 5937 Hwy 45, LOL 715-547-3558

HOPE Phelps Congregational LUTHERAN United Church of Christ CHURCH "Jesus Still Teaches We would love for you to join us! LCMS by the Water" Pastor Mary Willis DIVINE SERVICE Sunday Service at 8:30am Sunday School: 10:00 am Sundays 9:30am Sunday Morning: 11:00 am BIBLE STUDY Service: Come As You Are, Ely Memorial UCC Sundays 8:15am Sunday 9:00am Everyone Welcome Reverend Mary Snell Willis CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Wednesdays at 3:45pm “The little church Sunday 10:30 am 1764 Hwy 45N - Land O’Lakes, WI with a big heart.” 715-547-3890 6464 US HWY 45 (715) 479-4966 4302 Cty Rd B – Land O’ Lakes, WI in Land O’ Lakes (906)544-2259 3675 Church Road, Conover 2303 Hwy 17 – [email protected] pioneerlakelc.org (715) 547-3890 elyucc.org [email protected] northernlakesbc.com715-617-4244 bw

Page 10 December 21, 2017 Border Bulletin Forest Service Seeking Committee Members Fire Numbers & Voter Registration The U.S. Forest Service is seek- U.S. Department of Agricul- Interested individuals must In a county-wide effort to update and correct errors in the fire num- ing volunteer committee mem- ture policies regarding equal complete an application and bering system for 911, many residents of Vilas County and the Town bers to advise the agency on rec- opportunity will be followed. provide background informa- of Conover may have become property owners with a new address. reation fee changes at national The committee’s jurisdiction in- tion supporting their qualifica- When more than two owners utilize the same driveway, that driveway forest sites throughout the north- cludes national forests in Min- tions to represent at least one of falls into a category whereby it must become a "named private road." eastern United States. Vacancies nesota, Missouri, Illinois, Wis- the identified interest groups. Zoning Administrator James Hedberg explains that once the named exist for four current positions consin, Michigan, Indiana, West Applications are available at road signs are in place and the "new" 911 fire number is placed down and four “back-up” replacement Virginia, Pennsylvania, New https://www.ocio.usda.gov/ that driveway by your residence, this will become your new physical positions on the Eastern Region York, Vermont, New Hamp- document/ad-755. Completed location address and for many, a new mailing address. Recreation Resource Advisory shire, and Maine. applications are due by Febru- Elections in 2018 could be as early as February 20th for a primary, and the Committee. Committee mem- Recreation use fees have been ary 1st, 2018 and must be mailed Spring Election is set for April 3rd. To avoid voting issues, Hedberg recom- bers provide recommendations in place for many years and are to: USFS Region 9- Recreation mends that you complete an Address Change form EL-131 for registering on new or changing recreation charged at many recreation sites RAC Nomination Attn: Jennifer your new address. That way, your name and new address will appear on site fees for national forests and such as campgrounds, trail- Wright, 231 North Main Street, the poll list and move you through the process quickly. Remember, as far as grasslands in 13 northeastern heads, day-use areas and boat Rutland, VT 05701. For more in- voter registration, you do not use a PO Box, it is always your physical ad- states. Committee members re- ramps. Ninety-five percent of formation, please visit https:// dress. That form can be completed in the clerk's office during regular hours ceive travel and per diem ex- fees collected at these sites are www.fs.usda.gov/main/r9/rec- or you can download it from the state website at www.elections.wi.gov and penses for regularly scheduled returned to the local national reation/racs, or contact Joanna then in the search box, enter the following form number EL-131. By complet- meetings, but do not receive pay forest or grassland to maintain Wilson at 801-423-7724, jwil- ing this one page form, you will save yourself in upwards of 10-20 minutes or other compensation. and enhance the recreation sites. [email protected]. in getting processed at the polls on election day. Verification of this change Nominated committee mem- of address is required by having a utility bill, payroll check, or other form bers must represent one of the with the new address. If you are a property owner, your tax bill will also be following interests: Winter acceptable proof. For questions, contact your local clerk's office. Motorized Recreation, Sum- LOL School Awarded $650 Grant mer Non-Motorized Recre- Mrs. Cynthia Spiess, a ation, Winter Non-Motorized 4th grade teacher at Land Applications for Maple Syrup Fest Recreation, Local Environmen- O’ Lakes Elementary The Phelps Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor appli- tal Groups, American Indian School applied for a grant cations for the 2018 Maple Syrup Fest. The 7th Annual Maple Syrup Fest Tribes. Members will be ap- through the Shopko Foun- will take place on April 7th from 8:00am-4:00pm at the Phelps School in pointed for three-year terms dation's Community Char- Phelps. This event has continued to grow over the years and now attracts based on the following criteria: itable Grant program. We well over 3,000 attendees from throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michi- qualifications to represent the are pleased to announce gan, as well as the Chicago area. In 2017, vendor spaces filled up quick, so desired interest group, ratio- they approved a grant those interested in submitting an application are encouraged to do so as nale for committee service and for the Land O’ Lakes El- soon as possible. Applications that are received after the spaces have been desired contributions, as well ementary School in the filled will be placed on a waiting list. Approximately 70 vendors are ac- as experience working success- amount of $650. This will cepted for the event. For more information, contact the Phelps Chamber fully as part of a collaborative help the Land O’ Lakes at 715-545-3800. Applications can be found online at www.Phelpswi.us. group. Nominees’ demonstrat- Elementary School con- ed ability to represent minori- tinue their Reflex Math ties, women, and persons with Computer Program. Photo provided by Ashley Auestad Pictured (L-R) are Amy Pogue (Shopko) and disabilities will also be consid- Cynthia Spiess (NPSD) teacher. Broken Arrow ered in membership selections. 306 Hwy 45 Conover • 715-337-0866 Friday Fish Fry $11.99 “Come See All That Nature Has To Offer” Saturday Prime Rib Visit The Ottawa Interpretive Bears Den Association “We Smoke Our Own Brisket, Ribs, & Wings” Gift Shop at the OTTAWA VISITOR CENTER Winter hours: Open Thurs-Mon 11am • Lunch & Dinner Menu Available• Closed Tues & Wed Dog grooming OPEN MON-FRI 8am-4pm CST Environmental Books, Hwy. 45 & US 2 in Watersmeet T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Entrance on US 2 East MUTZMUTZCall for an appointment Hats, Gift Items & SHOP (906) 358-4127 ERS Much More! ONLINE www.ottawainterpretive.org AT 715.891.5973CUTZCUTZ AT W Proceeds fund interpretive projects in the OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST H E A D POLARIS featuring: Eskridge Real Estate “A Heart For Northwoods Dreams” WINTER SESSION November 29 to March 15 ALL IN STOCK ARIENS Cheryl L. Eskridge GREAT MOBILITY & STRENGTH CLASSES: Pilates Ski Conditioning, SNOWBLOWERS & MOWERS Broker Owner Balance and Bones, Mat and Springboard Core Workouts. NOW ON SALE (512) 749-6833 (cell) [email protected] Email [email protected] or call (650) 619-3575. 906-358-8888 • FAX: 906-358-8889 See schedules and reserve your place at pilatesblackoak.com. N4705 Hwy 45, Located on the LL trail • PO Box 668, Watersmeet, MI www.eskridgerealestate.com www.headwaterspolaris.com • Email: [email protected] Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. December 21, 2017 Page 11 Santa Breakfast Benefits Warm The Children Let’s Go Ice Fishing! Photo provided by Sharon Gifford Recently at the Mark your calendars on January 27th Phelps School a for a fun filled day of fishing, food, and breakfast with Santa prizes at the 32nd Annual Great North- fundraiser for the ern Ice Fishing Tournament sponsored Warm the Children by the Phelps & Land O’ Lakes Lions program was held in Club. Tournament hours are 8:00am- the commons area. 4:00pm on Lac Vieux Desert's West The fundraiser was Shore boat landing near Sunrise Lodge. organized by Colin A $100 cash prize will be awarded for Crawford’s Guide the largest fish in 5 categories and for Service and Phelps the largest Walleye and Northern Pike Outdoors with the as- for the day. Registration price of $50 in- Photo by Border Bulletin sistance of the Phelps cludes fishing and evening meal (day of event registration price is $55). School Student A limited number of meal-only tickets are available for $17. The Lions Council. Seventy two Club would appreciate receiving registrations no later than January 20th, meals were served to however, same day registrations will be gladly accepted. Registrations children and adults. are accepted on a first come, first served basis. After a day of ice fishing, Also included with warm up and enjoy the banquet at the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Wa- the breakfast were tersmeet, on Hwy 45, for a fantastic dinner. The bar opens at 4:30pm, and visits with Santa, dinner will begin at 5:30pm. There will be many door prizes and raffle children's games items, including assorted guns, a crossbow, ice fishing equipment, and and activities, bake commemorative "Beaver Dam" tip ups. Check out the Lions Club website sales, and collections at: www.phelpslollionsclub.org to download registration forms. for the food pantry Pictured above (L-R) are Kevin Grafwallner (student council advisor), Brady Bierman, An- Your completed registration form can be mailed with your check to: with an entry to win gela Pietenpol, Nolan Rosner, Andrew Gill, and Jacob Johnson. In the middle row, left is Phelps Lions Club, 2518 Lahti Lane Phelps, WI 54554. For questions please a filled stocking. MacKenzie Vold and right is Terry Payne – alias Santa's elves. Front row is Santa! contact Wally Beversdorf at 612-803-3563 or Brian Blank at 715-545-2142.

Phelps School's Students of the Month for December Gage Robbins (11th Grade) & Taliea Doppke (8th Grade)

“I never have to remind "Tay is a hard- Gage to stay on task, as working student he always uses his class who always tries time wisely. Gage is also her best. She is a great teacher's aid for quick to offer Algebra 1B. He is always help to struggling happy to help students classmates." during their work time." Photo provided by Lynn Kolling -Mrs. Smith -Mrs. Smith GREAT NORTHERN ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT

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