PAID How Can You Save a Bee? by Rusty Burlew

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ironwood, MI Permit No. 85

June 4, 2020

Serving communities surrounding Land O' Lakes • 715-547-3745 • www.borderbulletin.com free

How Can You Save A Bee? By Rusty Burlew You’ve seen posters and read ing materials, housing choices, has 41 wildlife and fish crossings state decided to widen the local bumper stickers. You’ve watched and water, then and only then, and 39 jump-outs. A jump-out is two-lane road into a freeway, news videos and opened color- can we begin to save them. an earthen ramp on the freeway the alfalfa growers wanted ful solicitations for money. Cries Connectivity is key side of a wildlife fence that al- to know how to protect their of “Save the bees!” and “Protect Note that I said, “begin.” That’s lows an animal to walk to the top 120 acres of nesting bees. our pollinators!” are ubiquitous, because even a perfect environ- of the fence and jump down to In response, Washington having replaced pleas for pandas, ment containing all the desired safety. An even more unusual set State University ran a four- whales, and spotted owls. But components must be connected of structures, 31 underpasses and year study to learn how to help wait. How can you save a bee? to others like it. Small popula- one bridge, were built in Christ- the bees cross the road. In one The truth is, you can’t. Not tions must interact with other mas Island National Park in Aus- experiment, they erected tall mesh really. If you catch an endan- populations in order to share tralia to accommodate millions of fences along both sides of the road- gered rusty-patched bumble genes and maintain diversity. crabs on their annual migration. way hoping to force the bees to fly ridor plants because bee and put it on your sun porch Connecting the dots So if wildlife corridors are vi- up and over the freeway to get to they can thrive in with flowers and sugar syrup, The importance of connecting tal to bears and badgers, why not the fields on the other side. Instead, places limited by pave- you’ve gained nothing. If you divided populations has not been for insect pollinators? It’s easy to they discovered that alkali bees fly ment and concrete. snag a monarch butterfly and lost on conservation biologists. In think that since insects fly, they one-to-three feet off the ground. Aside from the fact that give it an entire greenhouse full fact, many impressive corridors don’t need help crossing the Period. So when the bees came to trees can yield all types of fruit of the finest milkweed, you’ll have been built to accommodate street. But that is not necessarily the mesh, they flew up and over and nuts, they have benefits we receive nothing for your efforts a wide variety of animals. For so. It turns out that insect pollina- and right back down, just like a sometimes forget. Trees filter the except a large invoice. example, the Trans-Canada High- tors need some legs up as well. pole vaulter. They crossed the road air, absorb pollutants, reduce We simply cannot save indi- way has six dedicated overpasses In contrast to monarchs and at the one- to three-foot level until run-off, provide windbreaks, vidual insects. We can’t even save and 38 underpasses that have not other migrating animals, most in- they came to the next mesh, and provide sound and visual screen- large aggregations. The one and only reconnected wildlife popula- sect pollinators don’t fly very far then repeated the maneuver. Need- ing, lower temperature in their only thing we can protect is a tions, but have prevented count- from their natal nest. Since travel less to say, the mesh was a total fail. immediate vicinity, and seques- pollinator’s habitat. If pollinators less wildlife collisions on the road. is limited, everything they need, Regardless of similar problems, ter carbon. Furthermore, decidu- have the space they need, and Similarly, 56 miles of U.S. including mates, must be within successful pollinator corridors ous trees have the dual benefit of that place is filled with Hwy 93 in northwest that short flight range. Instead have been built and more are on providing shade in the summer their natural Montana of acting like flyways, insect cor- the way. Brent Council in north and allowing sun exposure in foods, build- ridors simply allow connectivity London is in the process of build- the winter. It’s no wonder honey between populations, allowing ing a seven-mile pollinator corri- bees like to live in hollow trunks. them to interact with each other. dor that will connect 22 wildflow- We all can help Think of an insect corridor as a er meadows. The bustling City of While large-scale pollinator bucket brigade of sorts. Each of Seattle is home to the Columbia initiatives are important, they re- the individuals remain close to Street Pollinator Pathway, a sys- quire cooperation among public home, but buckets of genetic ma- tem of gardens that unites two entities, businesses, and private terial get passed along in both pollinator-friendly landscapes. landowners. These projects are vi- directions, providing a constant Nora’s Woods, a small park on tally important, but they can take flow of genetic material in and one end, is connected to the Seattle many years and much money to out of small populations. University campus on the other. implement. In the meantime, we Bees can be difficult The twenty gardens in between should not overlook the good we Every animal presents a follow strict guidelines for pollina- can do as individuals. unique set of problems and bees tor habitat, but each is maintained While a small garden or a balcony are no exception. For example, by the individual landowner. flower pot cannot feed many polli- the alfalfa fields of the Touchet Vertical forage nators, it can feed some, and that is Valley in eastern Washington are Planting trees, whether in ru- the point. Every time we fill a gap in home to the largest population of ral America or in so-called urban the landscape with a plant that pro- managed alkali bees anywhere on forests, is one of the best things vides a resting place or a minibar to earth. These native ground-dwell- we can do for the planet. Not a passing pollinator, or even a tryst- ing bees, wearing show-stopping only can trees produce a huge ing place for members of that bucket stripes of pearlescent green, or- number of flowers per square brigade, we are contributing to the ange, blue, and yellow, labor foot of planting space, but they connectivity that is so vital to their tirelessly to pollinate the provide habitat to countless spe- survival. No planting is too small to seeds that will be shipped cies beyond pollinators. Trees make a difference. For more info visit worldwide. So when the and shrubs make excellent cor- www.honeybeesuite.com. Photos by Border Bulletin

Border Happenings–pg 3 • Natural Connections–pg 6 • Keeping You Posted–pg 7

Tipsy Housewife–pg 8 • Pastor's Window–pg 9 • Classifieds–pg 12 Page 2 June 4, 2020 Border Bulletin Make Music Day in Land O’ Lakes Summer On June 21st, Land O' Lakes Arts (LOLA) will host its 3rd Begins! annual Make Music Day celebration in Land O' Lakes. Make Music Day is a free musical celebration open to the public, with performances outside local es- tablishments around town. Make Music Day was launched in 1982 in France, as the Fête de la Musique. It is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. As a mem- ber of the Make Music Alliance,

Photo by Afterglow Resort LOLA is one of the thousands Memorial Day weekend marks the start to summer, and these girls enjoyed a swim of cities worldwide celebrating at Afterglow Resort in Phelps to celebrate! The perfect weather had the North- this day with musical activities. woods bustling with summer activities. This year's musical events will start at 11:00am with a mini music crawl. Musicians will be Birds & Wildlife Festival placed outside local establish- ments throughout town play- Join North Lakeland Discovery Center in celebrating International Mi- ing an array of music. Musi- gratory Bird Day and the amazing natural diversity of our Northwoods cians will include: Eclectic Duo region at our 16th annual Birds & Wildlife Festival on June 5th and June 6th. & Friends, Katlyn Koester, Beth Photo provided by LOLA Due to the public health and safety concerns, the Discovery Cen- Hassler, Jonathan Franke, and Cindy Pesek and John Oliver have performed on the LOLA porch in the past and ter has made a few changes to this fun and engaging event, but more. Spectators can drive, bike, plan to perform here again on Make Music Day in Land O' Lakes on June 21st. your participation is still very much necessary. The Birds & Wildlife or walk to each location to stop Festival offers over 10 hours of online programming by local natu- and listen, linger a little, but ral resource experts, including two keynote addresses! keep to social distancing practices. You may spot the traveling band, Decade XS, cruising up and down Presentations include John Bates: The Wild Side of Wildlife Ecology and Bill the streets. Car park performances at the Snowflake Ice Rink begin with the Electric String Band at Volkert: The Migration of Birds, as well as a virtual bird banding demonstra- 1:00pm. Then, Headliner Bob Allen, of the Allen Brothers Band, will perform at 4:00pm. The day will tion, a small mammal trapping survey, and a water quality monitoring pro- cap off with a musical pontoon parade and sing-a-long on Black Oak Lake beach at 6:00pm. gram, plus much more! The Discovery Center still encourages everyone to "This year, more than ever, music has helped us to get through difficult times. These musicians are celebrate birds and wildlife by birding, hiking, or paddling at your favorite dedicating their time to keep spreading the joy of music by playing live outside. To keep with social Northwoods locations. We will share the sightings and stories distancing, we have gotten creative with ways people can enjoy this day. So, drive up to listen and of the weekend with all participants through our interactive clap loudly for these talented and giving artists," says LOLA Program Director Wendy Powalisz. online format. You will have the opportunity to With the challenges of COVID-19, this year’s event makes for a great opportunity to help lift our learn from experts on a wide range of en- community’s spirit, tying into LOLA's outlook for summer with their Art of Wellness art classes. All ac- vironmental topics and feel a sense of tivities must integrate social distancing practices and other safety measures recommended by the State community by participating in a day cel- of Wisconsin at the time of the event. Watch for more details on Make Music Day in Land O' Lakes on ebrating our birds and wildlife. Get all LOLA’s website and their social media, as they adapt to changing protocols. For more information, visit the details and register on our website at lolaartswi.com or call 715-547-3950. LOLA Center for the Arts is located at 4262 CTH B in Land O' Lakes. DiscoveryCenter.net/BirdFest. Photo by Border Bulletin

NOW HIRING Nordine’s Join the Crew of Dawson's Pier Located at the Corner of Hwy 45 & County Rd B, Land O Lakes, WI Watersmeet CAR WASH MANDATORY MASKS RoadhouseRoadhouse GrillGrill MI STATE MANDATES WEARING Open 8:00am-7:00pm LIMITED SEATING A MASK WHILE SHOPPING General Manager CARRY-OUT ENCOURAGED $8 Basic $9 Deluxe Night Operation being added this spring and a variety of Sun-Thurs 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 7am-8pm Events being held in our Dinner Theatre. Great $10 Ultimate 906-358-2022 Opportunity for General Manager with Cooking Expertise. ¥Competitive Wage ¥Health Insurance DAILY 8am-9am Check Out Our Newly ¥401 K ¥Profit Sharing RoadhouseRoadhouse TavernTavern IS OPEN DESIGNATED FOR SENIORS AND Renovated Car Wash, COMPROMISED HEALTH INDIVIDUALS The Best in Town! Corner of US 2 & Hwy 45 STORE HOURS Watersmeet, MI Mon-Sat 8am-8pm (715) 479-1078 [email protected] 906-358-4717 Sun 8am-7pm Ad provided by Design/Build By Visner Ad provided Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. June 4, 2020 Page 3

LOLA PROGRAMS: Phelps Chamber Meeting: Music on Main Street: Paws On The Run 5K: Torpy Park, Border Make Music Day: Jun 21, 11am- Accelerator Bldg, 2nd Tues, 6:30pm. Wed 7-9pm. Jun 17-Aug 7. Jun 20, 8-10am. 6:30pm. Check website for vari- -Mark Wayne: Jun 17. Happenings ous times & locations. Pickleball: School, Wed/Sat -Denise Sauter Jazz Quintet: Jun 24. Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Art of Wellness-Don't Worry Be 8:30-10:30am. Show: The Boathouse, Jun 26-27. announcements • • • Happy Collage: Jun 23, 1-3pm. Fishing Guides Seminars: Phelps Town Board Meeting: Farmers Market: Sports complex, Please double check all events, Waterworks-Watercolor Class: Community Center (unless noted), Phelps Fire Station, 2nd Wed, 7pm. Fri 8am-1pm; Torpy Park, Mon many are cancelled or postponed Jun 27, 10am-2pm. Sun 7pm. Free. due to COVID-19 safety con- -Spring Walleye Fishing: Camp 3-6pm (starting Jun 29). Phelps Lions Club: 3rd Thurs, 6pm. cerns. Stay healthy. LIBRARY PROGRAMS: Holiday, Jun 21. Call Rollie Alger at 715-545-2711 presque isle • Curbside pickup Tu/Th until Jun -Smallmouth Bass: Motor Lodge, or Brian Blank at 715-545-2142. LIBRARY: Free Fishing Weekends: 10. After Jun 10 Board Meeting Jun 28. -Wisconsin: Jun 6-7. Curbside pick up available. Call hours will be determined. Phelps Historical Museum: Th/Fr/ -Michigan: Jun 13-14. Eagle River • 715-686-7613 or email sknaack@ Sa 10am-2pm. Call 715-545-3012. Tennis Jesters: LOL Tennis Spring Classic Musky Tournament: presqueisle.wislib.org. Free MI ORV Weekend: Jun 13-14. Courts, M/Th 9-11am. Eagle River Chain, Jun 13-14, 7am. Phelps Chamber Office Hours: rhinelander • M/Tu/Th/Fr 9am-3pm. Flag Day: Jun 14. VFW Post 8400 Meetings: Props & Pistons Fly-In & Radar Hodag Run/Walk For Your Life: VFW Hall, last Tue, 7pm. Run: ER Airport: Jun 20, 8am-4pm. Hodag Park, Jun 27. Father’s Day: Jun 21. Phelps Post Office Window: Mon-Fri 8am-12:15pm & 2:15-4pm; Headwaters Food Pantry Pick-up: PMTT Musky Tournament: Northwoods Pride Festival: Ni- Sat 9-11am. First Day of Summer: Jun 20. Olympic 76 St, 1st & 3rd Wed, Eagle River Chain, Jun 27-28. colet College Lakeside Center: Jun 27, 10am-3pm. 8:30-11:30am. Phelps Town Hall Hours: Brush Run Off-Road Races: Olson Memorial Library: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm. Crandon, Jun 20-21. Planning & Beautification Meeting: Curbside pickup until May 26. Ruby’s Pantry: Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 3rd Tues, 4pm. Town Hall, 2nd Wed, 10am. Phelps Transfer Station Hours: Conover • • • Pickleball: Riverview Park, Sat 9am-12pm. Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe & Town Board Meetings: Tu/Th/Sat 9am-12pm. st. germain • Kayak Race: Rohr’s Wilderness, Classic Sled Roundup & Swap Town Hall, 2nd Wed, 6pm. Watersmeet • • • Jun 22, 8am. Farmers Market: Hwy 45, Meet: Town Park, May 24, 7am-3pm. A.A. Meeting: Spiritual Center; Friends of VFW Post 8400 Meet- Wed 8:30am-1pm; Sun (starting Tues/Thur/Sat 7pm. (All Open Topic) Conover Clerk's Office Hours: ings: VFW Hall, last Wed, 2pm. May 31) 10am-2pm. Walk In The Woods Art Fair: Park, Mon-Thurs 9am-2pm. Events at Call 906-366-0067 for more info. Jun 13, 9am-3pm. www.townofconover.com/calendar. Farmers Market: Town Hall, Vilas Cty Master Gardeners Mtg: Town Board of Education Meeting: Th 9am-2pm. Starts May 28. Incubator-Hwy 70 Business Park, St. Germain Live Music: 3rd Mon, 6:30pm. Conover Post Office Window: 2nd Thurs, 6pm. Speaker at 7pm. Chamber Park, Wed 6:30-8pm. Mon-Fri 8:45am-12:45pm & 2-4pm; Northern Waters Museum: -Jimmy D: Red Canoe Cafe, Jun 24. Northwoods Quilters: Watersmeet Sat 9-11am. Th/F/Sat 11am-3pm. Starts Jun 18. Stockcar Races: ER Speedway, Bible Church, Tues 10am-3pm. Fri 7pm. Starts Jun 23. Flea & Farmers Market: Park, Chain Skimmers Ski Show: American Legion Post 464 Mon 8am-3pm. ISCCW Meetings: Forest Service Lake Pleasant, Tu/Th/Sa 7pm. Meetings: 2nd Thurs, 6pm. manitowish waters • District Office, 3rd Tues, 10am. Jun 13-Aug 29. Free Music in the Park: Bingo: Community Center, Mon 7pm. LOL Chamber Meeting: Native American Bible Study: Koller Park, Sun 4-6pm. Conover Chamber Hours: 3rd Thurs, 7:30am. Public welcome. Sunday Fundays: Community Spiritual Center, Wed 1-3pm. Conover Center, Tues-Thurs Float Your Boat Trivia Rally: Park, Sun 11am-5pm. Starts Jun 7. 9am-2pm. www.conover.org. LOL Chamber Office Hours: Manitowish Chain of Lakes, Jun 27, Watersmeet Town Hall Hours: three lakes • Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. 12-4pm. BBQ-5pm. Conover Transfer Station Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. Dog Park Opening Celebration: Wed 1-5pm; Fri/Sun 8am-1pm. LOL Town Hall Hours: American Legion, Jun 20, 12-3pm. Watersmeet Transfer Station Hours: North Lakeland Discovery Center: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm. Birding Festival: Jun 5-6. M/T/Th/F/Sat 8am–4pm; upper michigan • Town Board Meetings: Gala In The Garden: Jun 11, LOL Transfer Station Hours: Sun 8am-12pm. Lake Gogebic Fireflies All-Lake Conover Center, 2nd Thurs, 6pm. 5-7:30pm. Tue 8am-3pm; Thurs 12-6pm; Garage Sale: Jun 13, 8am-2pm. Watersmeet Post Office Window: Contact center for more information Land O’ Lakes • • • Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 9am-12pm. at 877-543-2085 or www.Discov- LOLA’s World Make Music Day: Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm & Log Cabin Day: Old Victoria, eryCenter.net. All events at center, Snowflake, Jun 21, 12:30-5:30pm. LOL Post Office Window: 1:30-4pm; Sat 9:15-10:45am. Rockland, Jun 28, 10am-6pm. Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm & 2-4pm; unless noted. Beyond the Border • • • A.A. Meeting: Town Hall, Sun 2pm. Sat 9:30-11am. Tour da Lake Gogebic Bicycle Tour: boulder junction • minocqua • Bergland Town Park, Jun 27, 11am. phelps • • • Flea Market: Community Center, June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival: LIbrary: Tues 8am-2pm. Torpy Park, Jun 6, 9am-3pm. Curbside pickup Tu/Fr 10am-2pm. For more info www.phelpspublicli- brary.org or call 715-545-2887.

Phelps Women’s Club Meeting: Congregational Church, Mon 1pm. Klessig Tree Service LLP Call 715-617-0308 for date. Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Tree & Brush Removal We give credit for the trees • Clearing for Building Sites, Septic removed from your projects! Border Bulletin ©2020 Systems, New Roads, Beautif ication Example: General Manager: Sheila Bernier • Storm Damage Clean-up Total cost of project $600 Design & Editing: Callie Roberts • Stump Grinder, Chipper, Bucket Truck Value of wood removed -$200 The Border Bulletin relies on submissions • Selective Timber Harvesting PO Box 42 Balance Due $400 of articles, photos, and other information. • Top Pay for Quailty Trees Land O' Lakes, WI 54540 Please contact us with your submissions. (In some cases, landowners will be refunded for 715-547-3745 Our advertisers make this publication • Experienced Tree Climbers the price of the timber over the cost of the job.) [email protected] possible—we ask that you support our [email protected] www.borderbulletin.com advertisers. Thank you. contact us Today Larry, Wade, and David Klessig find Next issue: June 18, 2020 (715)479-9645 us on Submissions by: June 6, 2020 bw

Page 4 June 4, 2020 Border Bulletin

brought to life, necessitated by the CS15 (Fall 2017), student Rosa Ephemeral uniquely disorienting landscape Koehnlein wrote, "Mom, I'm an Article by Andrew Deaett, Science Teacher at the Conserve School. of Sylvania. I wandered, heading earth child! I was five then. It was My arrival at Lowenwood was jumped from bog to bog eating north, fearful of getting lost, yearn- the early spring, and I was naked... like stepping into a dream. On a cranberries and wondering aloud, ing to know this new place. I pad- head deep in the dirt alongside staff training trip early in those reveling in the delicate dance be- dled the five-lake loop: Big Bateau, my one-year-old brother, Henry. first weeks, we paddled into the tween land and freshwater. Cub, Deer Island, Loon, Florence, The garden was freshly tilled. The Sylvania Wilderness Area. The To the north of Conserve School and back to Big Bateau. On explo- musty scent of Earth filling the air shores of the lakes were mysteri- lies the border with the Sylvania ration week trips with students, after a whole winter of being cov- ous; treasures lay waiting in cor- Wilderness Area, our own for- I ventured deeper. Finding hid- ered in snow and ice." ners I didn't yet know existed. A bidden forest. While looking out den lakes and secret passages off To be a part of Conserve School few weeks later, after CS11 (Fall from the sledding hill, the Sylva- Mountain Lake, learning where is to nurture. Students came to the 2015) had begun, I got lost on cam- nia is dark and vast, marked by a the best wild leeks can be found semester program curious and pus. History and English teachers, series of yellow stakes identifying in spring, where manoomin (wild wide-eyed, trusting, and nervous. During these uncertain Michael Salat and Jeff Rennicke, the border. I found myself drawn rice) grows, and where swans Staff responded with kindness, offering guidance, and creating times, we at Bent’s Camp were holding their annual triath- to the hemlocks. lon, which consisted of canoeing, space for growth. Together as a hope that you and your biking, and running. We were sup- learning community, we asked, family are safe and healthy. posed to bike around the blue trail what is environmental steward- We look forward to when but turned right where we should ship? Throughout the semester, things return to normal, have turned left, and found our- we continued to nurture the idea and we can all get together selves twisted in the maze of that humanity can be of service to an ecological community. to share food, drinks, and campus trails. (Many of us at Con- serve School, staff and students In an essay written for Orion each other’s company. alike, know that getting lost in the Magazine's Places Where You Live woods is an invitation to explore series, former Conserve School and come to know a place.) It was Teaching Fellow, Rachel Button NOW then that I, like Conserve students, wrote, "I came to Conserve School became the protagonist to my own to teach Environmental Steward- OFFERING story of discovery. ship. But, I've learned stewardship One of my new colleagues, is superficial when not grounded TAKE OUT & Cathy Palmer, Director of Student in reverence." Reverence was fun- CURBSIDE Life, told me that Lowenwood is Photo by CS19 student, Lucas Nerbonne, Minneapolis, MN damental to our work at Conserve PICKUP a snowglobe in the wintertime. I School, and for good reason. The told my childhood self that I had As a student in elementary school flock on Crooked Lake. late Donella Meadows, systems found my dream world: fairyland, in New Hampshire, my class of- Former Prime Minister of Can- thinker and environmental studies & magic in the woods, lunar eclipse ten ventured to a hemlock-shaded ada, Pierre Trudeau, once said, professor at Dartmouth College, LAKESIDE over harvest moon. Sunrise pad- creek, a mile walk down to the ra- "What sets a canoeing expedition learned that to change the world, TABLE SERVICE dles on Big Donahue Lake brought vine behind the school. I picked a apart is that it purifies you more we need to understand leverage stillness to my days, listening to stretch of the creek to study and rapidly and inescapably than any points in systems, some having a Please visit the tremolo of loons. I followed come to know. With each visit, other travel. Travel a thousand more significant impact than oth- www.bents-camp.com fox tracks through powder snow we made observations and drew miles by train, and you are a brute; ers. Donella learned that the high- for more information on and set out to understand what it what we saw. I came to know pedal five hundred miles by bi- est leverage lies in changing the the services we will be meant to be a child of nature. the bugs, stones, and ripples. I cycle, and you remain basically paradigms out of which systems watched the creek change over a bourgeois; paddle a hundred arise. This means our worldviews offering as the COVID-19 Spring came to CS14 (Spring 2017), and a small group of stu- the seasons. A seed was planted, miles in a canoe, and you are al- must be challenged. Who and pandemic evolves. dents asked me, "Would you pad- to be nourished by loving teachers ready a child of nature." what do we revere? Who do we dle all the lakes on campus with and mentors over the years. I have On one trip, I slept under a include in our understanding of THANK YOU us?" A tradition was born after continued to grow into a deeper tarp, surrounded by the fallen community? What are the goals for your continued support that paddle; the Lowenwood Por- sense of self, always rooted in that leaves of sugar maple and yel- of our economic systems? In what of our family business! tage. Each semester since, I have dark, hemlock-shaded creek. low birch in the fall. I fished, ways are we complicit in systems paddled with students, all nine When I was studying Environ- and laughed, and ate together of oppression and exploitation? lakes on campus Little Bateau, mental Conservation at the Uni- with members of the Conserve Ultimately, for systems to change, BENT’S CAMP Black Oak Lake, Penny, Dollar, versity of New Hampshire, an School community around the we must change. Donella Mead- 6882 Helen Creek Road Inkpot, Big Donahue, Little Dona- exam for Introduction to Natural fire. We spoke truths, softened by ows reminds us, "Stay humble, 10 miles west of hue, Lake Elaine, finally ending on Resources required me to success- the singing wilderness around stay a learner." Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin Big Bateau with a celebratory dip fully navigate the woods using us. Swans flew overhead, barred And so it comes back to learn- off of Scenic Cty Road B in the chilly waters. We bore the only a compass and my own pac- owls called at night, the morning EPHEMERAL weight of canoes on our shoulders, ing. Years later, those skills were air was crisp and breathless. continued on page 5 >> 715-547-3487 www.bents-camp.com Mosquito Control Now Available Ants, Bats, Cockroaches, Fleas, Bees, Spiders, Mice Your pest control Summer Session ABC needs are as easy Stretch, Strengthen, and Breathe as...A.B.C. Safe, but Limited, Re-Opening for Privates and Duets PEST

For More Information CONTROL Your hosts, Email [email protected] or Call (650) 619-3575 Free Estimates Terry Ritzer - Owner All Work Craig & Amy Kusick 715-547-3098 Licensed Exterminator Guaranteed Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. June 4, 2020 Page 5

EPHEMERAL questions that can be answered >> continued from page 4 by referencing prior studies; and ing, we are a school after all. In questions that exist beyond the the book The Courage to Teach, realm of empirical knowledge, and Parker J. Palmer claims that learn- serve to challenge us philosophi- ing happens within the commu- cally, ethically, and spiritually. nity of truth, a challenge to the Throughout the semester, the notion that the teacher is the ex- practice of science was brought to pert in the classroom whose work life by focusing not on memoriz- is to transfer information to the ing a body of knowledge, but by receiving student. In the com- building and constructing knowl- munity of truth, all participants edge using science as a method. become active knowers, engaged Students spent significant time in direct relationship with the es- observing natural systems and sential subjects of the discipline, generating good questions. In sci- mobilized by the "grace of great ence, good questions share some things." Inspired by that quote commonalities. They are novel, from Rilke, Palmer writes, "By they challenge our assumptions, great things, I mean the subjects they are creative, and when an- around which the circle of seekers swered, they can be transforma- has always gathered--not the dis- tive in society. As lessons pro- Photo by Jeff Rennicke-English and Photography Teacher ciplines that study these subjects, gressed, and the Conserve School not the texts that talk about them, learning community developed itself and will continue to do so. cumbs to stochasticity. Nature home in Lowenwood, or does the not the theories that explain them, and more sophisticated methods Humans crave this kind of order, is our teacher, and our work is memory remain as a gentle pulse, but the things themselves. of answering our questions were control, and predictability, but it learning how to listen to her les- beating steadily in a chaotic world? I mean the genes and ecosys- introduced. Yet, still, the foun- turns out that reality is not always sons. In listening to the hemlocks, How have the families changed, tems of biology, the symbols, and dation was rooted in the funda- cooperative. The theory of a climax CS20 learned of ephemerality, are their hearts swollen and full of referents of philosophy and the- mental elements of science and community is weakened by sto- uncertainty, and letting go. As pride as they watch their children ology, the archetypes of betrayal inquiry. Science begins where ob- chasticity, randomness in nature. CS20 marks the end of the semes- venture into an uncertain world, and forgiveness and loving and servations meet curiosity. Researchers from the Harvard ter program at Conserve School, confident and strong? And what loss that are the stuff of literature. One of the first questions CS20 Forest have explored the historical these lessons seem as real as ever. about the staff? I mean the artifacts and lineages students were asked to consider in rise and fall of hemlock over the If the semester program as we I believe that staff and stu- of anthropology, the materials of science was, "how does light vary last ten millennia by reading pol- know it was ever supposed to dents have been transformed as engineering with their limits and across the landscape?" To answer len records left in lake sediments. end, it was to end sweetly, ush- well. Each semester staff was of- potentials, the logic of systems in this particular question, classes We have emerged with a criti- ered to rest by its shepherds, fered the opportunity to see the management, the shapes and col- ventured into the hemlock forest cal lesson from these ancient eco- with offerings of poetry, a final world through the curious eyes ors of music and art, the novelties on Little Donahue Lake, looking logical events: natural systems are paddle, and candlelight ceremo- of young people, eyes that were and patterns of history, the elusive for wisdom. Students found that extraordinarily complex and spa- ny. It was not supposed to end bright focused, and full of won- idea of justice under law." the hemlock forest is dark, very tially variable. As a consequence, fragmented amidst the isolation der. I think overall, I learned to The great things came to life at little light penetrates to the forest we should expect that their dy- of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sto- seek humility, to be of service to Conserve School, taking center floor, and only small spots called namics will likely surprise us in chasticity is at play, a reminder something, or someone greater stage to dazzle students and teach- "sun flecks" become illuminated. many ways as human activities to us that we are not in control. than myself. John O'Donohue ers alike. In science, this meant Tolerant of shade, hemlocks, sugar continue to perturb the Earth's Dissolve expectations. wrote, "I would love to live like exploring the world with curios- maple, and yellow birch form a ecological and climate systems in As we say goodbye to the se- a river flows, carried by the ity. On the first day of class, while unique old-growth community. significant ways. mester program, I wonder how surprise of its own unfolding." hiking around Little Donahue Some ecologists entertain the no- Currently, hemlocks are threat- we have changed. Education is Like the hemlocks, Conserve Lake, students were asked to make tion that hemlock forests are a ened throughout their range by a relational exchange, and in the School is ephemeral, rising and observations of the diverse for- climax community, the idea in an invasive species, the hem- learning community, all members falling like the breath. est communities on campus, and ecology that if given enough time lock woolly adelgid. Researchers leave transformed. How will our generate questions as they went. with limited disturbance, a plant from Harvard Forest expect that students grow into caring adults, Science teachers asked questions community will find stability in a hemlock will be functionally ex- nurturing the next generation of that can be answered through ob- natural endpoint. The forest cre- tinct by the year 2025. The neatly Earth's children? Do their hearts servation and experimentation; ates conditions that perpetuate packaged climax community suc- ache, longing to return to their ER ORD LINE B RV PARK Lac Vieux Desert EST 1996 Come in for a OPEN MAY 1 - OCT 31 TRADITIONAL SUPPER CLUB 6078 US HWY 45 EXPERIENCE. [email protected] Heavy 715-547-6169 Engaging, fun, and efficient staff! Equipment • Full Hook-Ups & Pull-Thru's 4703 Hwy. B • Modern Bath House Land O’ Lakes, WI Driveways • excavating • Fish Cleaning House 715-547-3422 We invite you to LanDscaping • top soiL • graveL & rock enjoy the finest • Picnic Tables & Fire Rings Open 7 Days a Week tree & stump removaL • tree trimming • Daily, Wkly, Mthly, Seasonal Steaks and Seafood 4:30pm-Close Lot cLearing • firewooD • Only 1½ miles South of in the Northwoods! Land O’ Lakes Reservations Recommended • 906-358-0312 715-891-6520 www.borderlinervpark.com color

Page 6 June 4, 2020 Border Bulletin Natural connections• Loons & Blackflies by Emily Stone Not wanting to disturb a nest- black flies Naturalist & ing bird, I once again zoomed hatch, seek a Educator Emily Stone holds in with my camera, to check out blood meal, Natural History & the nest from afar. No distinc- mate, and lay Geology Degrees tive silhouette stuck up from eggs in just a from Northland the island, although I heard a few days. The College and single, plaintive wail from the brief scourge works and writes in Northern WI. far side of the bay. Where had can be en- the loons gone? dured, and You can discover much more about Em- Drifting closer, I could soon see most loon ily Stone and her point of view through that the nest was not empty after nests are un- Natural Connections online at cablemu- all. Two large, dark eggs gleamed affected. seumnaturalconnections.blogspot.com. in the sunlight, Ratchet straps, paddles, life and surround- jackets, and cameras were flying ing them was the Just before the black flies hatched, this loonPhotos began by Emilyincubating Stone everywhere as I rushed to un- thickest cloud of two eggs on Lake Namakagon. load my kayak from my car and black flies I’ve get it to the lake. Nipping at my ever seen. heels—and my ears, neck, tem- Simulium an- locked in ice for fish- pressing data point. ples, wrists, and eyelids—were nulus is a spe- ing opener? That The good news is that loons swarms of black flies. I snorted cies of black fly spring, 70% of loons’ have been around long enough one out of my nose, and blew that focuses their first nest attempts to figure out some coping strate- another off my lips, but the rest I insanity-inducing, failed. Walter Piper gies. Even when a pair abandons tried hard to ignore. Taking time bloodsucking be- has been studying the nest, they can still try again, to swat them would mean delay- havior entirely on loons on northern after the black fly numbers have ing my escape to the water. loons. They crawl - Wisconsin lakes for diminished. The second attempt Finally, with a couple of quick around the loon’s This loon nest is plagued by black flies who have driven the par more than 20 years, is more likely to produce just one paddle strokes I pulled away eyes and bill, use ents to deeper water—away from their incubation duties. The and it was the worst chick instead of two, though. from the landing and into a fresh special claws to black fly that attacks loons does not bite humans, although this one rate of nest failure Loons have even learned that breeze. Mineral Lake sparkled in burrow into feath- landed on my cheek. The flies likely identify loons by the smell of the he’s ever seen. when eggs fail due to black the late afternoon sunshine, and ers, and raise welts oil used for preening their feathers. Although ice- flies, they can reuse the same baby leaves on the surrounding so big that they out dates this spring weren’t nest location. In contrast, los- trees glowed with the promise ruffle up the loon’s usually sleek In cool springs, though, like that extreme, our cold April ing eggs to a nest predator like of new life. As I paddled into neck. With jagged, knife-like the one we’ve just had, some may have produced the same a raccoon—who would not be a headwind, the last of my tor- mouthparts, black flies tear into female black flies delay their result. Walter Piper—monitor- gone in a week—would neces- mentors disappeared. With a tender skin, rupture capillaries, quest for a blood meal while ing remotely from California— sitate moving the nest in an at- deep breath, I found peace. and create a pool of blood. Chem- waiting for better weather, and wrote about a black fly outbreak tempt to find a safer location. Gliding along, my mind drift- icals in their saliva numb the site others stick to the schedule. in his recent Loon Project blog. So, in the face of potentially ed off to another lake—Lake Na- and prevent the blood from co- This means that loons must en- Linda Grenzer—one of Loon- deadly parasites, loons as well change makagon. While biking around agulating as they lap it up. dure the plague of black flies Watch’s star volunteers, just re- humans are weighing our options it on May 14th, I was ecstatic to Loons in a cloud of black flies for a longer period of time. ported that every loon nest she carefully this spring. For both of spot the distinctive shape of a suffer from blood loss, irritat- Do you remember the spring monitors is coated with black us, escaping to the middle of a loon’s head nestled among the ing reactions to the anticoagu- of 2014—the year of the Polar flies and abandoned. Sadly, my lake to avoid disease-carrying grasses on a small island, visible lant, and blood-borne parasites Vortex—when lakes were still observation is just one more de- crowds seems a pretty good idea. from the road. Thrilled that I’d and viruses transmitted by the brought my camera, I zoomed flies. Without hands to swat in and snapped a few shots. Af- them away, a loon’s only op- ter a few seconds of stillness, tions are to sit and endure, or the black flies swarmed—the to dive and leave the eggs cold NOW OPEN! first of the season for me. and unprotected. The embryos for safe shopping or The following day was sunny, can survive some exposure if call in your order for pick up calm, and perfect for paddling, the parents return frequently so I launched from my house to incubate, but there is a limit, and headed toward the bay that and many will not survive. holds the nest—hoping to get Luckily, in a normal year with Garden Center Featuring another glimpse of the loon. warm spring weather, all of the HANGING BASKETS BEDDING PLANTS TREES & SHRUBS

Visit us at 6440 us Hwy 45 in Land O’ Lakes, WI • 715-547-6079 color

Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. June 4, 2020 Page 7

of a moment Keeping you posted•by Karol Wilson Snap Shot On May 13th, in Winterthur, DE, the USPS issued the American Gardens Forever stamps. With this is- suance, the USPS celebrates the beauty of American Gardens. Featuring 10 different photographs of botanic, country estate, and municipal gardens taken between 1996-2014. The gardens include: Biltmore Estate Gardens (North Carolina); Brooklyn Botanic Garden (New York); Chicago Botanic Garden (Il- linois); Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Maine); Dumbarton Oaks Garden (District of Columbia); The Huntington Botanical Gardens (California); Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (Florida); Norfolk Botanical Garden (Virginia); Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Ohio); and Winterthur Garden (Delaware). Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamps with existing photos taken by Allen Rokach.

Photo by Bob B One of the joys of spring is sighting fawns in the woods or prancing through back- yards. Their mothers are quite protective of their young offspring.

Clean Boats, Clean Waters Training There will be a Clean Boats, Clean Waters Online Training for Oneida and Vilas County watercraft inspectors on Tuesday, June 9th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This training is to help new and seasoned watercraft inspectors prepare for a busy season at the landings. The free training will be on WebEx, and the session will open at 5:45pm to give everyone time to test their audio and visual before the 6:00pm start time. Hand- outs will be emailed to participants a couple days before the training. Registration is through WebEx and is limited to 100 people, so please register early. To register, clink on the link at https://vilas.webex.com/ vilas/onstage/g.php?MTID=e131d717294e7169e28b8784f59cf1c99. Par- ticipants will receive a registration confirmation email that contains detailed information about how to join the training. There is no WebEx program or extension to download. To join the session, open the registration confirmation email and click on the green “Join Event” button. Training hosts and instructors are Cathy Higley, Lake Conservation Specialist, Vilas County Land & Water Conservation Dept., and Stepha- nie Boismenue, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Oneida County Ellsworth Heating & Land & Water Conservation Dept. For questions, please email Cathy at Air Conditioning [email protected] or Stephanie at [email protected]. Help protect the lakes you love by becoming a watercraft inspector. 13223 Hwy M28 Bruce Crossing, MI 49912 906-827-3470 [email protected] Until further notice, the dining room will not Licensed. Insured. Dependable. Affordable. be open to the public to ensure the safety of our staff and guests. THANK YOU for understanding. Northern The ideal place for ALL your dental needs! Wisconsin’s • Sunrise Family •

Largest 1-6 BEDROOM & Most CABIN RENTALS Complete BOAT & PONTOON RENTALS SPORTING GOODS STORE ______Laura M. Goll, DDS FATHER'S DAY JUNE 21ST Services include: all Types of Fillings • Perio Treatment FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD Crowns • Bridges • Implants • Dentures & Partials • Root Canals AT OUR SPECIAL WEEKEND SALES ______Known For Our Painless Reputation Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm • Sun 10:00am-3:00pm 5894 West Shore Rd 4453 Hwy B, Land O’ Lakes, WI • M-Th 8-5, W ’til 7 FREE 105 South Brown St. • Rhinelander, WI 715•547•3684 WI-FI [email protected] • 715-362-5800 715-547-3541 • PainlessPeteDentist.com www.sunriselodge.com Page 8 June 4, 2020 Border Bulletin The TIPSY HOUSEWIFE• Dalgona Coffee Volunteer Snap Shot by Chef April Lee April Lee is a Chef, Social Media Influ- encer, & Food Blogger from Chicago and part time in Watersmeet. I am so happy to be back in the Northwoods for the summer and am looking forward to visiting all my favorite spots. It has been too long since I have eaten in a restaurant or sat at a bar and had a cocktail. While I love so many bars and restau- Photo by Barbara Nehring rants in the Northwoods, I am Planning and Beautification volunteers were busy bees at the Land O' Lakes Town counting the minutes to pull up Hall before the Memorial Day weekend cleaning up the flower beds. Volunteers a barstool at The Redman and include (L-R) Lois Bates, Debbie Brost, Mary Jo Wenzel, and Mary Lo Mastro. The Bear Trap Inn to enjoy a few Brandy Old Fashioneds. I am also excited to get my first Ryan Family Receives Support T.J. Grizzlies pizza of the season. I have been dreaming of St. Albert Church had planned to hold a fundraiser to support the their pizza since last fall. Photo by April Lee family of Jack and Makenzie Ryan but had to cancel for everyone's One thing quarantine definite- safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though the Fish Fry Benefit ly changed for me was getting a Dalgona Coffee Ingredients: vanilla extract to the milk if wasn’t able to be held, many gave generously to the Ryan family, as fancy coffee everyday at places • 2 tablespoons of instant you desire. Then, spoon the they continue to endure the tremendous hardship of having two seri- like Starbucks. Without having coffee or instant espresso whipped coffee on top of the ously ill children. All donations and support from far and near were the luxury of ordering a cup of • 2 tablespoons of white sugar milk and ice. This makes a re- greatly appreciated. Many wonderful donated raffle prizes are being coffee for the last three months, • 2 tablespoons of hot water ally pretty iced coffee. To drink, stored, and once it is safe to gather in large groups again, St. Albert I have worked on making fancy • 1/2 cup of cold milk stir the coffee whip into the Church plans to host a benefit that will include the raffle prizes. coffee drinks at home. • Vanilla extract (optional) milk and enjoy. You can use I saw recipes for Dalgona • Ice less sugar for this recipe if you Coffee all over the internet To make this recipe, you can would like, but I like the drink a and decided to give it a try. A use a hand mixer or a whisk. little on the sweeter side. Dalgona Coffee is basically a Simply add all the ingredients This drink will definitely perk 715-480-4800 whipped coffee foam served in into a large bowl, using a large you up, and you will have fun a glass over ice cold milk. It has enough bowl so that air gets in making it. I have thought about become one of my favorite cof- the mixture to make the foam. adding Baileys Irish Cream to fee drinks, and the ingredients Whip the ingredients togeth- the iced milk to make an adult can be purchased from any gro- er until it creates a whipped version, but I have yet to try this. cery store or even a gas station. cream-like texture. By hand, I hope you enjoy this recipe! it takes about ten minutes of whisking. However, with a April Lee is a Chef, Social Media Influ- hand mixer, you should see the encer, & Food Blogger from Chicago To whom it may concern: finished foam product in about that spends lots of time in Watersmeet. The massage office of a minute or two. Check out her blog at thetipsyhous- Carolyn DeLong Next, fill your glass halfway wife.org or follow her on Instagram @ (Holistic Massage and with ice and milk. Add a little thetipsyhousewife for recipes. Bodywork LLC) is now closed permanently. Thanks for your support over the past 12 years! R e d m a n SUPPER CLUB STAY WELL SUPPER CLUB In These UnceRTaIn TImes, WEWE AREARE OPENOPEN Broadband and FollowIng The Recommended gUIdelInes FRom The healTh depT In oUR dInIng Rooms To Keep YoU Internet and oUR enTIRe sTaFF saFe Limited Hours oR aKe UT RdeRs Call Ahead for Appointments F T -o o , No Walk-Ins Please please FInd oUR menU aT www.RedmansUppeRclUb.com NOW Available in Hair | Nails | Waxing IKe s n acebooK oR eeKlY ddITIons 715-891-0596 l U o F F w a 4230 Cty Rd B, Land O’ Lakes OPEN WED-SUN, COCKTAILS AT 4PM, DINING STARTING AT 5PM Land O’ Lakes www.signature-style-salon.com 6366 HWY 45 N • LAND O’ LAKES • 715-547-3344 Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. June 4, 2020 Page 9

Border Word Search From the Pastor's Window• by Pastor Steven Washburn Find: BEE, BEEHIVE, BLOSSOM, BUMBLE, BUSY, BUZZ, COLONY, DRONE, FLY, HONEY, HONEYCOMB, Steven Washburn opinion, that’s your belief.” He they serve Him. God’s Word HORNET, HUMMING, INSECT, KEEPER, NECTAR, NEST, is the pastor of would respond, “The Word of has creating and staying power. POLLEN, QUEEN, STING, STINGER, SWARM, WASP, Bruce Crossing God is firmly fixed in the heavens God by His Word still has cre- WAX, WINGS, YELLOW. Bible Church. He and that means it is true, whether ating and staying power. He earned a degree in Pastoral Minisr- you or I believe it is true or not. It speaks new life into us, bolsters ty from Moody doesn’t make a bit of difference our strength with His Word, Bible Institute in your opinion about the Word.” It and creates peace and content- Chicago. also applies to our current situ- ment by those same words. His Stable Faith from the ation, though our circumstances Word is not going to be reversed Steadfast Word may have us uneasy or frustrat- by some other greater power How are you going to make ed, to know God’s words and because no other greater power it in this volatile world? Many promises will never be moved is exists. When God speaks – all of you would agree that this a great comfort and help. creation obeys. Do we? world has changed a lot since God has not only established 92If your law had not been my you were growing up as a child. His Word in the heavens, but delight, I would have perished in I am not as old as some, but the also the earth itself, and it stands my affliction. Why is this? The shift away from my childhood fast. The Word of God is firm, Psalmist did not have anything world is drastic. The issues and established, and unchanging. If stable enough to hold on to problems that we face today God Himself firmly established other than the Word. Whatever would have been almost un- the most stable thing that I can else he would try to cling to and thinkable then. Pandemics and see physically, this rock called delight in, other than the Word, virus threats included, we must earth that I sink foundation will be shaken and fall when find a way to endure this diffi- stones into, then His Word will they come against affliction. cult world. In order for us to en- exponentially show itself to be Delighting in the world rather dure, to not be taken off guard, firm, established, and unchang- than the Word is a recipe for di- we must find a stable footing ing. It is a reflection of God’s saster. Here is Spurgeon again, on something that is unchang- character. Do you see the Word “After tossing about on a sea of ing in the midst of the changing that way? The only way for you trouble, the Psalmist here leaps world. Psalm 119 describes the to become a person with a firm to shore and stands upon a rock. Scriptures in these very terms. backbone, established, unchang- God’s Word is not fickle nor un- The Scriptures are firm, es- ing, and obedient in a changing certain; it is settled, determined, tablished, and unchanging, be- world, is if you know the un- fixed, sure, immovable. Man’s cause God is firm, established, changing, established, and firm teachings change so often that and unchanging. 89Forever, O Word of God. Charles Spurgeon there is never time for them Lord, your Word is firmly fixed once said, “As for myself, I shall to be settled; but, the Lord’s in the heavens. 90Your faithful- continue to be unfashionable, Word is from old the same ness endures to all generations; and abide where I am. ‘Stick- and will remain unchanged ing in the mud,’ says somebody. eternally.” So if we want to Robert Hagen you have established the earth, and it stands fast. God’s character ‘Standing on the Rock,’ say I.” stand firm and strong, we must New Home Remodeling never changes. God’s opinions 91By your appointment they stand have the Word of God cours- All of your construction needs are not swayed by bribe, mon- this day, for all things are your ing through our minds, veins, P.O. Box 685 ey, political advantage, or vote. servants. By your appointment, hearts, and lives. It strengthens Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 His Word is firmly fixed. It God said, by His Word, let there us to stand and stand strong. (715) 617-6121 does not change, and it will not be light, and there was light. Air, May verse 93 be our anthem “I [email protected] change. How does this apply sea, land, and the creatures of will never forget your precepts, for the earth all obey God, because by them you have given me life.” Licensed in Michigan and Wisconsin now? If someone would say to the Psalmist, “Well that’s your he, in a word, created them, and In Christ, My Only Hope, Pastor Steven

Watersmeet Bible Church 3245 HWY 17 Phelps, WI 54554 Land O’ Lakes Bible Church $upport Your (715) 545-2791 • Find us on Facebook St. Francis Episcopal Church Community Sunday Worship at 10:30am http://www.twinlakesbible.net Sunday School–9am Sunday School (All Ages) 9:00am Sunday Service at 10am Sunday Worship–10am Hwy 2 & Basphy Road Morning Service 10:00am keep it local! Watersmeet, MI 120 Silver Lake Road 715-547-3183 (906) 358-4744 Eagle River, WI Twin Lakes Bible Church 2 miles south of Cty B, 5937 Hwy 45, LOL

The Catholic HOPE Communities of LUTHERAN CHURCH St. Mary in Phelps LCMS SATURDAY - 6:00pm Mass "Jesus Still Teaches DIVINE SERVICE by the Water" We would love for you to join us! Sundays 9:30am SUNDAY - 7:30am Mass Sunday Morning: BIBLE STUDY Service: 10:00 am & 11:00 am Sundays 8:15am Ely Memorial UCC St. Albert in LO’L Sunday 9:00am CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Reverend Mary Snell Willis SUNDAY - 9:15am Mass Wednesdays at 4:00pm Sunday 10:30 am 1764 Hwy 45N - Land O’ Lakes, WI 6464 US HWY 45 715-547-3890 715-547-3558 (715) 479-4966 in Land O’ Lakes (906) 544-2259 4302 Cty Rd B – Land O’ Lakes, WI 3675 Church Road, Conover www.hopelutheranlol.org elyucc.org – [email protected] pioneerlakelc.org northernlakesbc.com715-617-4244 bw

Page 10 June 4, 2020 Border Bulletin MI-TRALE Installs Trail Signage Phelps Maple Syrup Fest Scholarship Awarded MI-TRALE is proud to announce the Michigan DNR’s new alpha route/ The Phelps Maple Syrup Fest involvement, and character. Ap- nity as well, including: Save trail naming convention and signing for ORV routes, trails, and motorcycles. Committee and the Phelps Cham- plicants were also asked to write the Dome Fundraising, Active This has been a major project for MI-TRALE, working with the DNR for well ber of Commerce are pleased to an essay describing their aca- Mentor-Mentee Partnership over 10 years to implement this type of signage, and it has finally happened. award Danielle (Dani Jo) Ander- demic goals and how they plan to (AMMP), Fire Department Open Now, riders across the entire Upper Peninsula have an easy way to navigate son of Eagle River the 2020 Phelps achieve those goals. House volunteer, a Kansas City the trail system with consistent signage. The new signs provide riders an Maple Syrup Fest Scholarship. This Anderson is a graduate of Mission trip, and much more. easy way to identify routes, plan their rides, and give the confidence of being year, the scholarship received and Northland Pines School District The Phelps Chamber of Com- on the correct trail. This is the same concept the DNR uses for snowmobile reviewed eleven applicants. Each and plans to attend the Univer- merce and Phelps Maple Syrup trail signs, but instead of numbers on diamond shaped signs, ORV’s are us- application was reviewed by a sity of Wisconsin-Madison this Fest Committee wishes all of the ing alpha characters on square signs. three person committee evaluat- fall majoring in Neurobiology. students that applied for this In 2009, MI-TRALE was given special permission by the DNR to sign the ing academic achievement, extra- She has a long list of volunteer year’s scholarship much luck in DNR trails with alpha signs. MI-TRALE was the first and only club in the curricular activities, community activities within her commu- their future endeavors. state of Michigan to do this. The first signage that MI-TRALE installed was made from plywood diamonds painted white with black lettering, along with DNR orange ORV triangles to mark the location of the ORV route/ FORK Receives Girl Scout Cookie Gift trails. MI-TRALE improved to a composite sign material to increase the life of the signs, due to weathering, and changed to a square shape following the “Generosity shines brightest DNR proposed guidelines. MI-TRALE also has published multiple maps in the darkest times,” stated Per- and guidebooks that provide detailed locations and connections of the al- ry Pokrandt, President of Feed pha named routes/trails. MI-TRALE also uses the same alpha identifiers on Our Rural Kids (FORK). “I know their club trails to further help rider’s safety and trail location while riding it is hard, if not impossible, for the 500+ miles of ORV trails in Western Michigan. some of us to imagine the chal- As the trail system started to grow across the U.P., it was difficult to lenge around being a child liv- direct the riders to a location, because the U.P. trails did not have identifier ing in a food insecure home. But, signs, except for the MI-TRALE sponsored routes and trails. MI-TRALE I don’t think it would be hard to was asked to work with the Michigan DNR to help develop and finalize imagine how much joy that a a Statewide Alpha Sign Standard. After several meetings and input from food insecure child would feel multiple State agencies, riders' comments on using the MI-TRALE system, when given an unexpected box and various trail sponsors, it was decided to launch the new Alpha ORV of Girl Scout cookies.” Signage in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The ORV map of the U.P. “We are excited to provide that was updated by the DNR to display the new route and trail names and can kind of an unexpected surprise to Photo provided by Perry Pokrandt be found at https://midnr.maps.arcgis.com. area children,” said Laurie Dolan, FORK President Perry Pokrandt receives Girl Scout cookies for the Meals NOW Membership Engagement Man- program, to be delivered with students meals. ager, Central Region of the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great example of how people can make tion provided by our govern- Kenton District Ranger Office Lakes. “Colonel Jennifer Pritzker a difference on many levels with ment funded program, this is a called up our council to buy 200 a simple act of kindness.” great opportunity to maximize Closed or Maintenance boxes of Girl Scout cookies, be- “The timing of this gift is the impact FORK provides to the Kenton District Ranger Barbara Van Alstine announced the closure cause our girls could not be out perfect,” expressed Scott Fos- children with the greatest levels of the Kenton Ranger District Office for maintenance work. Until June selling during the COVID-19 pan- ter, Northland Pines District of food insecurity,” detailed Fos- 26th, the Kenton District Office will be closed to the public and all per- demic. When she told us that she Administrator. “FORK's Meals ter. “Due to great news around sonnel to remove and replace flooring throughout the building. Work wanted us to give them to FORK NOW program is entering a the expansion of tax funded will be done by local contractors and includes removal of old flooring, for distribution through their new phase that started Memo- food distribution, monies raised preparation of floor surfaces for new epoxy flooring, and application Meals NOW program, we were rial Day and goes through the by FORK will now be utilized in of epoxy flooring throughout the building. Due to the extent of work thrilled,” she continued. “Then, end of June. The Wisconsin De- a more targeted manner.” to be completed and the need for all furnishings to be removed from based on the number of kids be- partment of Public Instruction is “The cookies started being the building, personnel will not be on-site during the work project, and ing served by FORK, we decided allowing school districts across delivered in the Meals NOW the office will be closed to the public. For those individuals who need to donate an additional one hun- the state to also provide children packages since Memorial Day,” assistance during this period of time, you are being asked to call ei- dred boxes through the Girl Scout weekend meals that will be fully added Pokrandt. ther the Watersmeet/Iron River District Office at 906-358-4551 or the cookie share program!” funded by the government.” If you would like to participate Ontonagon District Office at 906-884-2085 for assistance. You may also “During these challenging Since the Safer at Home order in the Girl Scout cookie share pro- visit our website for general recreation information, order Forest Visi- times, children are at higher risk went into place, FORK’s Meals gram, you can find more infor- tor Maps, or access Motor Vehicle Use Maps at www.fs.usda.gov/ot- for food insecurity than at any NOW program has provided mation by going to gsnwgl.org/ tawa. The District Office will be an active work site during this period time during my lifetime,” said almost 1,200 meals per week to cookiesharefund or by contacting of time, so visitors are encouraged not to try and access the parking lots Pokrandt. “This gift of those deli- Northland Pines students. Girl Scouts directly at 888-747- or office, but call or visit our other offices for any needed assistance. cious Girl Scout cookies is a great “With some weekend nutri- 6945 or [email protected].

J. GrizzliesServing HOMEMADE PIZZA, PASTA, "Bookkeeping Beer "Individual & Business SANDWICHES & SOUP! & Income Tax Returns MENU AVAILBLE FOR CARRY-OUT "Payroll Wine PLEASE Cell LIMITED DINE-IN SEATING find us on 715.617.6730 "Small Business Start Up Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 3-9pm Call Ahead [email protected] kiwihomebuilders.com Michelle M. Sparks, EA 715.547.6212 Downtown Land O’ Lakes - 715-547-3700 4366 Cty Rd B.Land O’ Lakes, WI Visit www.borderbulletin.com ...read online, ad & classified order forms, archived issues, ad portfolio, facebook, and more. June 4, 2020 Page 11 Ad provided by LVD Health Center by LVD Ad provided color

Page 12 June 4, 2020 Border Bulletin

LOOKING FOR COOKS AND Classifieds DISHWASHERS. Offering high To place a Classified, please e-mail hourly rates and flexible hours. Construction Snap Shot [email protected], call Call 715-547-3422 now to apply. 715-547-3745, or fill out our online form at www.borderbulletin. NOW HIRING CLEANERS: April - com. The cost is $6.75 for 25 words; September at Land O' Lakes resort. 10¢ per word over 25; 100 word Great money $$$. Call Ann at 715- limit. Add a picture for $5 more. To 891-5654 or John 715-367-6188.#730 be paid prior to publishing date. Services free ASHERS CHIMNEY SWEEP. Chimney cleaning, gutter clean- GIVING SOMETHING AWAY? ing, spring cleanup, and pier Place an ad here for no charge for the first issue it's published. installation. Call 715-891-6520.

FREE: 2) 19” ANALOG TV’s. Call PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE: 262-251-4689. Reasonable Rates. Call Steve at Twin Lakes Property Services, FREE: ONE QUEEN AND TWO 715-891-6501. #061820 TWIN beds with mattresses. 5 Photo by Border Bulletin miles west of Land O’ Lakes. LEAFHOPPER TREE SERVICE: On May 26th, Pitlik and Wick of Eagle River, WI, started resurfacing Hwy B in Land O' Lakes, FL. Call 608-362-1184. Tree care, pruning, removal, for rent storm damage, and cabling. Insured and equipped. Certified Library Continues Pickup Service FOR RENT: LAND O’ LAKES. Arborist. Call 715-891-6324 or Two Bedroom apartment. No email [email protected]. The Land O’ Lakes Public Library is continuing to provide curbside pickup and expanded online smoking. No Pets. $775per services. Please call for curbside pickup of books, movies, audiobooks, and magazines. Our wifi is month. References and security STAINING & PRESSURE WASH- available 24/7 and outside seating has been spaced out around the outside of the building for social deposit required. Serious inqui- ING. Houses, decks, piers, and distancing. We are still gathering information and resources to help us determine how and when we ries please email: dan@fbilog- concrete. Experienced-References. can safely open our doors. The building will remain closed until at least June 10th, possibly longer. homes or [email protected] Call Scott at 512-656-3506. #082720 The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, Inc, are sorry to announce their annual Used Book Sale and for a rental application.#061820 Silent Auction in July have been cancelled Storage for this year. Our decision was made help wanted MINI STORAGE AVAILABLE at the based on our concern for the health and THE RED MAN in Land O’ Lakes is junction of Hwy 2 & Hwy 45 in Wa- safety of our volunteers and patrons. The looking for summer help. We are tersmeet. Lighted storage, sizes from library is not taking book donations cur- opening May 27th and will be open 5' x 10' to 10' x 40' with 8' ceilings. rently. The Northwoods community and until the first week in October. It’s Call Bruce LaPoint at 906-287-1913. visitors' support of past fundraising ef- a great opportunity to make some Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. forts is appreciated, and we look forward extra money over the summer. We to holding the Used Book Sale, Silent Auc- are looking for both full and part lost & found tion, and Raffle again in 2021. time employees. All positions are LOSE OR FIND SOMETHING? Land O’ Lakes Public Library may be available including cooks, servers, Place a free ad in our classifieds to reached by calling 715-547-6006. Check dishwashers, serving assistants, get items back where they belong. our website at landolakeslibrary.org or bartenders, and hosts. If you are our Facebook page for more information hard working, dedicated, energetic, on programs, events, or updates. and willing to learn, we would love spread the word to have you work with us. To apply say, I saw it in the... either call Mark at 808-298-4403, Drive In stop by, or fill out app online at Movie Day your chance to win! www.redmansupperclub.com, click June 6th! on the online application button. Create your own find the mistake in this issue backyard theater! Through September 10th, each issue of the Border Bulletin will contain a noticeable mistake. Find and submit the mistake within Do You want to five days from the issue date, along with your name and address, wish someone a by emailing [email protected] or calling 715-547-3745 for happy birthday your chance to win one ticket for the LOL Public Art 50/50 raffle. or happy The mistake in the May 21st issue was on pages 4 and 9. anniversary? The Mel's Trading Post ad was duplicated. Send Your Messages of The five winners of the May 21st issue are: 10 Words of Less to Judy Weiss Diane Grosso [email protected] Est.1938 Nancy Noffke Congrats!Congrats! © Sheryl Rosinski Come Back to Tradition Jim Okraszewski Restaurant Lounge Lodging • • PO Box 42 HAPPY HOUR DAILY • M-Th 4:00-6:00pm • F-Su 12:00-2:00pm Wed. Unlimited Shrimp Boil, Thurs. Senior Deals, Fri. Fish Land O' Lakes, WI 54540 RESTAURANT OPEN Tu-Sa 5-9pm LOUNGE OPEN F-Su at 11am 715-547-3745 • www.borderbulletin.com South side of HWY B in LAND O’ LAKES, WISCONSIN send the mistake to >>> [email protected] 715-547-3321 • www.GATEWAY-LODGE.com