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SCENE
on Wapogasset Bear Trap
TWENTY NINTH YEAR - VOL. 29 - No. 5
JULY 31, 2010
CELEBRATING WBT KIDS
Lauren Elias
... age 8 has
raised nearly
$40 to send
to JDRF.
... JOIN - IN !!!
Grandma & Grandpa Barb and Gary Nahey (So.
Shore Drive) have reason to be extra-proud of
granddaughter Lauren. On a recent visit to Mort’s
Candy Store, Lauren saw our JDRF “toilet” bank.
She decided right then that she wanted to do “a
little more” to help raise money for JDRF. Lauren
got busy making colorful bracelets and then went
knocking door-to-door along So. Shore Drive. With
a big smile on her face, she came to the Marina with
$27 in sales and a poster with additional bracelets
to sell at the Marina for the JDRF cause. Lauren
will continue making bracelets so
kids like our grandson, Luke can look
forward to an end of daily fingerpricks and needles! Lauren would
love to have other WBT kids join
her in supporting JDRF by making
bracelets. The wrist/ankle bracelets Our grandson Luke
at age
are made with embroidery floss and -3diagnosed
... now 7 yrs old.
...cont. Pg. 6
6th Annual
KIDS’ DAY at Mort’s
Where: Mort’s Marina
DATE: AUGUST 22 - Sun.
Ti me: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We’re looking forward to celebrating WBT kids once
again at Mort’s ... with cotton candy for the entire
family ... friends ... and guests! Stop by on Sunday,
August 22 for this favorite kids’ treat!
PICNIC in the PARK
AUGUST 22 - SUN - noon to 3p
Garfield Park Pavilion
Fundraiser for Arnell Memorial Humane Society
I remember Alexis Rinde as a little girl coming to the
Marina with mom and dad. Rather than running to
the candy counter for treats, Alexis would head out
looking for our kitties! It didn’t surprise me at all
when Alexis (now a teenager) stopped by to tell us
about a fundraising effort she’s coordinating for the
Arnell Humane Society. Look for the insert in this
issue, and an order form for a picnic basket of ribs chicken or super-subs. The fundraiser (cont. Pg. 2)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2010
Aug 14&15 Annual Meeting, 9a. YMCA Camp
Aug 15
Boat-in service at Ox Lake Site *
Aug. 22
Mort’s Kids Day Humane Soc. Fundrsr
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Published by Lake Life Realty & Mort’s Marina, Amery, WI. 54001
Sept. 5
Last “Boat-in” worship - 9:20
Sept. 11
Trustee Meeting, 9a. YMCA Camp
mid-Sept. Amery Fall Festival
29th Year of Publication
CREDITS
Publisher..........................................Mort’s Marina
Editor...............................................Kathy Mortensen
Contributing Writers:
Association:.................................Dave Nelson
Sanitary District ......................David Erspamer
Association Minutes: ..............JoAnn Hallquist
Education/Communication: ....Diane Resseman
Features:.........................................Kathy Mortensen
.........................................................Phantom Fishermen
The Lake Scene is published by LAKE LIFE REALTY &
Mort’s Marina for Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap
residents. Seven issues will be delivered to your door by
Lake Association Trustees on weekends nearest the 15th
and 30th of each month starting Memorial Day weekend
and ending Labor Day weekend. Please submit all news
articles at least seven days before delivery date. Send
to Kathy Mortensen, 826 121st St., Amery, Wi. 54001
or call 268-8422.
HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
cont. from Pg 1 ...
will be held at Garfield Park Pavilion. Picnic Baskets
can be pre-ordered and enjoyed at the Park or taken
home. Brats, hot dogs, chips, and drinks will also
be sold at the park for those not ordering baskets.
ALL proceeds will be given to Arnell Memorial Humane
Society ... FOUR-LEGGED friends are WELCOME
(Note: must be leashed) ... what a great idea,
Alexis ... we hope it’s a terrific success!
CONGRATULATIONS CAMP WAPO
... OX LAKE International
Villages ... 30 year anniversary. Visit Ox Lake on
Sunday morning and enjoy
Camp Wapo’s Sunday morning Worship Service.
Come any time after 9a ... service starts at 9:20 ...
bring a lawn chair !
www.LakeWapogasset.com
I spent a couple hours at DD Kennedy Park last week. The early
morning walk around the park was
a “simple pleasure” that I encourage you to discover & enjoy! (if you
haven’t already!) The DD Kennedy Kathy Mortensen
Environmental Area is 106 acres of 715-497-0200
pristine woodland, open prairie area
and river bottom. Approximately 1-1/2 miles of hiking
trails (blacktopped), a 95’ wooden bridge over the
Balsam Branch waterway, a new dam, fishing
pier, swingset, covered
pavillion, bathrooms,
and an environmental
classroom now exist
on the site. Garden clubs, 4-H clubs, Girl Scouts
and Cub Scouts are among the many groups that
have contributed hours of volunteering preparing the
fields, planting wildflowers and contributing to the
beauty of this Park. Put on your walking shoes, or
throw the kids’ bikes in the van ... bring a picnic lunch
and enjoy an afternoon at DD Kennedy. It’s only a
couple miles away!
DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Cty. Rd. F
and Cty. Rd. C ... travel North to 130th St. (Home
Base Bar intersection) ... turn North ... at the “T”
(120th Ave) turn left and follow to Kennedy Mill Ave.
Turn left. The environmental center/parking lot is
on the left ... an additional parking/picnic space is
further down the road on the right. ENJOY!
UW
WANDEROOS
268.9217
Daily: 10a-Close
nightly specials: 5-9p
Mon: Free fries w/purch $2 vodka - Tue: $1Tacos
Wed: BBQ Ribs & $2 Windsor - Thur: Wings $6
Fri: Fish or BBQRibs - Sat: Shrimp - Sun: Chicken
New Construction • Remodeling • Additions • Siding • Roofing • References • Insured
715.263.3796
cell: 715.491.0435
Gary Bruce
PHANTOMS JULY 31 SPLASH
WE HAVE A WINNER!
We were truly underwhelmed with all three entries in
the Caption The Donkey in the Boat Photo Contest.
Sadly there was one from Jim Rivard we couldn’t use
because…well…it was just too…you know. So the
winner is…from Bear Trap’s Bob Whitman, “BP CEO
exiled to the Gulf.” OK, maybe it wasn’t so hot, but
he does get the freebie ice cream.
OUR READERS ASK…
Wapo’s Phil Logan asks “why are they called the Dog
Days of Summer?” Well, Phil, it’s good you asked because you, of all people, need enlightenment. Back in
the prehistoric days rumor has it that it was called
the Pterodactyl Days of Summer, but there’s no
proof. However back in 1786 when history recorded
this phrase being announced, this time of year was
called the Hippopotamus Days of Summer. But the
American people rebelled because of difficulties in
spelling Hippopotamus, so in 1823, the American
Conference of Sayings changed it to Dog Days. So
there you have it, Phil. Tell everyone you know.
PHANTOM WORD FIND ...
OK…after you’ve found all the words we’ve hidden,
you can start finding words that we haven’t…like
your name. Go for it!
continued on Pg. 6
LLC
LANDSCAPING • RETAINING WALLS
• ROCK SHORELINES • BRICK PAVERS
SHORELINE RESTORATIONS + MUCH MORE
MARK OMAN
715-268-6480
805B 115th St.
Amery, Wi.
54001
• Climbing hard to
reach trees
• Turf friendly
stump grinding
• Wood chip delivery
• Brush Removal
• Pruning of deciduous,
conifers & shrubbery
• Removal of dead or
undesirable trees
• Cabling for structural
weakness
Commercial • Residential
New Richmond, WI
Greg & Trish Bonnes
nrtree.com
LAKE WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
August 14, 2010
Place: YMCA Camp Icaghowan
3 miles north on Cty. Rd. C
Time: 8:30a ... coffee, juice, rolls 9:00a ... meeting
Spend a couple hours on Saturday morning to find out what’s going on ... meet with Lake
Association officers, trustees and committee chairmen ... ask questions ... get updates ...
get involved ... show your support!
2010 WISCONSIN BOATING REGS
Water Skiing & Towing
• A person may NOT be towed behind a vessel between sunset and sunrise.
July 31 SUNSET: 8:40p
Aug 5
8:33p
Aug 10
8:26p
Aug 15
8:18p
SUNRISE: 5:52a
5:58a
6:04a
6:10a
• When a vessel is towing a person on water skis, a
surfboard or other device, the operator must have
another competent person on board to act as an
observer.
• It is illegal to ski while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs.
• A PWC operator may not tow a person on water
skis or other devices unless the PWC is designed and
recommended by the manufacturer to accommodate
at least three people.
• Those towing skiers on water skis or similar towable devices and those being towed must act in a
safe and prudent manner.
- Vessels towing persons may not come within 100 feet of other occupied anchored vessels,
a PWC, a buoy-marked swimming area, or a
public boat landing.
- Persons being towed behind a vessel on water skis , a surfboard, other device or their towing rope may not com4e or allow the tow-rope to come within 100 feet of a PWC.
TIPS:
• Do NOT run parallel to the shore in shallow water
to drop off the towed person. Keep your distance,
and let the towed person swing into shore.
• Turn OFF your engine before approaching closely
to a person who has fallen during a towing activity.
Approach the fallen person with the operator’s side
of the boat so you do not lose sight of the towed
person.
• Before going out on the water, establish communication signals between the operator, observer and
the towed person.
ROD ELBAOR CONSTRUCTION
Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Partner
715•338•5472
715-268-4488
cell: 651.303.8918
ience
30 years exper
CONTRACTOR • BUILDER • SKIDSTEER • LANDSCAPING
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED/LICENSED
1147 230th St.
• TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL
• HAZARDOUS LIMB REMOVAL
• LOT & BRUSH CLEARING
• FENCE LINE CLEARING
• CRP MAINTENANCE & RESTORATION
• FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED
Baldwin, WI
WATER QUALITY ...
what you can do!
Results of the April ‘09 lake property owner survey
clearly indicate that the top concern of lake residents is protecting the lake environment, water
clarity and maintaining the investment value of
properties. If that’s going to happen, homeowners
are going to have to re-think their current waterfront practices and consider doing what it best for
the lakes ... and that means taking on the task of
restoring their shorefronts to a natural state. A
lot of great things can come from this effort ... it
improves wildlife habitat, enhances water quality and
will help our lakes become healthier and more satisfying for everyone.
Abrahamson Nurseries just south of St Croix
Falls on Hwy 35 is offering a class on “NATURAL
SHORELINES” for lakeshore property owners.
Abrahamsons Nurseries
Tuesday August 10 7:00-9:00 pm
1257 State Hwy 35, St. Croix Falls, WI
Please register in advance through the Horticultural Society: 651.643.3601 or 800.676.6747
For a class description as well as more information
Re-opening ...
WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
BUFF UP YOUR SHORELINE
Wapogasset and Bear Trap have over 14 miles of
shoreline. Returning manicured shorelines to a more
naturalized habitat should be considered by every
homeowner. The addition of shrubs, native sedges,
grasses, ferns and wildflowers will provide a buffer
from nutrients and sediments that can reach our
lakes through surface water.
Planting early (mid-May to mid-June) or late ...
Mid-August to mid-September is recommended.
The time is right to check out local nurseries for
end-of-season specials. The following native plants
grow well near the lake edge: Swamp Milkweed (pink
flowers) ... Blue Vervain (blue flowers). Moist to dry
soil: Bergamot (lavender flowers) ... Chokecherry,
Big Bluestem ... Dry to Medium: Snowberry (white
flowers/berries). Black-eyed Susan, Big Leaf Aster,
Pennsylvania Sedge & columbine. Call Pat Seidl (see
For Sale ads) to take her up on her offer of Yellow
Iris!
site prep for the “NEW” Bar & Grill
Ray & Pam Johnson are excited to announce the
re-building and re-opening of the Waterfront Bar &
Grill. The concrete will be poured today (July 26)
and the walls will be going up next week. Feel free to
stop by to check on the progress. Pam is excited
about the new layout ... providing a larger seating
area inside ... with additional outside dining. They’re
looking for a possible OCTOBER opening.
A hearty “WELCOME BACK” to Ray and Pam ... and a
heartfelt “THANKS” for bringing back to Wapogasset and Bear Trap the Waterside Bar & Grill!
Specializing in
Old-Fashioned
Ice Cream Treats
and Coffee
715-268-5051
268-8121
845 State Rd. 46 • Amery
•Electrical•Plumbing•Heating•A/C•Trenching
•Retail•Water Softeners•Open/Close Cabins
•24-hr. Emergency Service
204 Keller Avenue No - Amery, WI
Monday-Saturday......7:00am-9:00pm
Sunday..........................8:30am-9:00pm
continued from P.3
268-8422
JULY HOURS:
• OPEN Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun - 8a - 7p
• CLOSED Mon. Tue.
MANY NEW STYLES FOR 2010
Infant dresses
Infant Onesies
Toddler Ruffle t’s
Long Sleeve T’s
Long Sleeve Hooded T’s
Pocket T’s
Polo Shirts Men/Women
“Wicking” Polos Men/Women
Ladies Soft Chenille zip
Ladies Soft Fleece
Dry Duck Shirts
Wind Shirts
Soft Chenille Blankets
Canvas Bags
... also in stock: T-shirts from infant to XXXL ... Tanktops ... Sweatshirts ... Denim Shirts ... Caps ... Visors
JDRF
FUNDRAISER
cont. from Pg. 1
a series of knots and twists. A quick trip to the
attic provided me with a bag full of embroidery floss
that I’d love to share ... stop by the Marina, pick
out a few favorite colors and start knotting! Then
either go door-to-door, like Lauren did, or bring the
bracelets to the Marina for us to sell. It’s great to
see both WBT kids AND Adults wearing the bracelets and supporting Lauren’s effort to help fight
diabetes! A big “THANKS” from us, from Lauren ...
and from Luke for supporting this fundraiser!
PANFISH SECRETS REVEALED…
The Crappies have been active, chowing down on
minnows this time of year. They’re right there in the
weeds in 8 feet of water. Sunnies have been biting
on leeches. Same scenario…weeds, eight feet. Now
in a rare move, the PHANTOMS are actually going
to reveal WHERE you can find these Crappies and
Sunnies! Get your GPS out and plug in the following
coordinates: N45 degrees 18 .985 and W92 degrees 22 .325. If you find yourself going the wrong
way down a freeway on-ramp, we may have goofed up
a number or two.
WALLEYE WONDERS…
Been wondering about Walleyes? Yep…they’re biting,
too. Jig and a minnow in 15 to 20 feet of water at
dusk. They’ve also been hitting on a trolled deepdiving Fat Rap. Try brown and orange. Remember
they have to be 15 inches, and you can keep 3 in
Wapo and 5 in Bear Trap. And if you catch 5 in Bear
Trap, don’t bring ‘em back into Wapo, or you may be
in trouble with the DNR.
COMING NEXT ISSUE…
Complete instructions of how to fix a backlash on
everything from your Shimano to your boat lift.
2010 - NEW REGULATIONS ... BOATING
• It is illegal to transport invasive species.
• It is illegal to operate a vessel within 100’
of the shore of any lake at greater than
slow-no-wake speed.
268-8774
Tony Wolter
Wed. - Sat. 4-closing Sunday open at 10a.
On Pike Lake ... just one mile North of Amery on Hwy. 46 - 1/2 mi. West on Cty. Rd. H
• FRIDAY NITE FISH FRY
• SATURDAY NITE PRIME RIB
• SUNDAY BREAKFAST - BELGIAN WAFFLES
FEATURING AGED BLACK ANGUS CHARBROILED STEAKS
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- 6 Days a Week Monday ....
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Recipes
VEGE TACO DIP
Peel & chop: 2 cucumbers - 1 lg onion - 2 tomatoes
Add:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar taco sauce
... Mix all together - Chill - serve with tortilla chips.
SO-O-O Good with fresh garden vegetables!
FRESH GARDEN SPAGHETTI ... WONDERFUL!!
Combine ~2# garden fresh cherry tomatoes and
yellow pear tomatoes, cut in half, in a medium size
mixing bowl . Finely dice ~4 lg. cloves of garlic. Add
~1/2 c. torn fresh basil leaves. Add Extra Virgin Olive
Oil (~1/2c). Season WELL with coarse salt & ground
pepper. Let sit at least 8 hrs at room temp. When
ready to serve ... boil 1# spaghetti noodles - drain
well. Add tomato mixture to hot spaghetti. Add
mozzarella cheese (fresh mozzarella torn in small
pieces is great) and mix just until cheese starts to
melt. Garnish with fresh small basil leaves. Serve
with ciabatta bread/buns. Note: You can substitute cherry tomatoes with 4 medium tomatoes,
cored and torn in pieces.
BIDON CONSTRUCTION
715.268.4933
ALL TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
HANDYMAN SERVICE
call Mark Bidon ... “no job too small”
... FREE ESTIMATES ... LICENSED ... INSURED ...
BUY • Sell • TRADE
GIVE AWAY: Yellow Iris .. Call Pat at 715-268-4930.
FOR SALE: Whirlpool 4 burner stove. Apartment
size. Propane gas. $50. 30,000 BTU Propane Gas
Premier Brand, cast iron burner heater. $50. Call
651-497-7698. Can see on Bear Trap.
FOR SALE: Capri 14.2 Sailboat with mainsail, jib and
trailer. Excellent Condition $2695. Call 268-7615.
FOR SALE: Jet Ski lift $300. Mark 715-268-5787.
FOR SALE: 20’ Ercoa Pontoon w/35hp Merc. New
furniture $1950/BO, Lift:$950. Brian 651-428-4381.
WANTED: Boat track. Call Jim - 715-268-2149.
FOR SALE: 15hp Evinrude OB short shank, old but like
new. 2 - 12” wind turbines for roof vents. 268-9786,
FOR SALE: 1986 17’ Forester Runabout, 90hp Merc
motor - 6 cyl, ski tripod, hummingbird depth finder,
1500# boat lift, shorelander roll-on trailer. $1500. Call
651-206-3506 or 715-268-7568.
STORAGE SPOT: Inside storage space for a pontoon.
Call 651-206-3506 or 715-268-7568.
visit www.LakeWapogasset.com
... celebrating the joy of lake life
home: 715.268.6678
cell: 715.497.0200
former Shorewood Resort
742 - 742A 130th Street
and 744 130th Street
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724 So. Shore Drive
was $469K*
$339K
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7731 Cty. Rd. C
was $795K*
726 Cty. Rd. F
725 Hickory Point Ln
was $330K*
$399K
$499K
1006 Sunrise Beach
was $359K
$338K
$298K
804 Flo’s Court
was $695K*
$208K
997 Lone Pine Court
was $446K
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Eagle Crest Cove - 814
was $218K
715-497-0200
806 Flo’s Ct.
was $259K
717 Cty. Rd. C
was $529K
$390K
$318K
832 138th Street
was $348K
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1287 So. Shore Dr.
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718 Bear Trap Lane
was $438K
BUILDING LOTS:
• 74X Bear Trap Ct
backlot...................... $39K
• 95’ lakefront - Bear Trap So. Shore Drive... $199K
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982 Sunrise Beach Dr.
was $386K
$299K
$219K
667 Bear Trap Court
was $318K
730 Bear Trap Lane
was $269K