Battle of the Books results
The Chilton Public Library Battle of the Books team won for the third year in a row against five other library teams in the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System. Congratulate Alyssa Kartheiser. Sarah Hoerth, Bethany Berres, Jenny Witt, Reba Gruber, Megan Dix, Jon Kobs, Selia Salzsieder, and Mason Hoerth. A big thank you goes out to their great coach Brenda Kobs.

Upcoming programs
Monday, September 20th 6pm

Chilton Public Library Presents
Guitar Hero World Tour Battle of the Bands Sign up your team of up to four players and get ready to Rock Performances will be judged by panel based on costume, originality, intensity and any other criteria as determined by the judging panel at the time of the performance.
Winners will have a band picture posted on the Chilton Public Library website and retain all bragging rights until a new winner is selected.
Rock on!

November 13th
Beginning knitting class.
Sign up at the circulation desk.

October 5th
Terry Fisk
"Wisconsin Ghosts and the Afterlife"
The presentation highlights evidence for the afterlife. Examples include the recent scientific studies of mediums, near-death experiences, past-life regressions, and out-of-body experiences . Fisk discusses his confrontations with the famous skeptic and debunker James Randi . He also describes his ghost investigations with world-renowned medium Allison DuBois (the real-life inspiration for the hit CBS series, Medium ) and psychic Chip Coffey (from TV's Paranormal State and Psychic Kids ). This session examines some of the haunted locations in Wisconsin personally investigated by Mr. Fisk. He will share photos, case histories, eyewitness accounts, and ghost lore. (45 min. lecture with PowerPoint followed by 15 min. Q&A.)

Story Time Every Wednesday at 10:30

NEW BOOKS AT THE CHILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

NEW ADULT FICTION
"Ruthless" by Anne Stuart; "The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno" by Ellen Bryson; "Three Stations: an Arkady Renko novel" by Martin Cruz Smith; "Cure" by Robin Cook; "The Queen of Patpong: A Poke Rafferty Thriller" by Timothy Hallinan; "The Rembrandt Affair" by Daniel Silva; "Labor Day" by Joyce Maynard; "Bill Warrington's Last Chance" by James King; "The Doctor & the Diva" by Adrienne McDonnell; "Star Island" by Carl Hiaasen; "Last Night at Chateau Marmont" by Lauren Weisberger; "1022 Evergreen Place" by Debbie Macomber; "You Lost Me There" by Rosecrans Baldwin; "The Vanishing of Katharina Linden" by Helen Grant; "The Blind Contessa's New Machine" by Carey Wallace; "The Tale of Halcyon Crane" by Wendy Webb;

NEW ADULT NON-FICTION
"The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago" by Douglas Perry; "The Murder Room: The Heirs of Sherlock Holmes Gather to Solve the World's Most Perplexing Cold Cases" by Michael Capuzzo; "The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security" by Mark Miller; "Eating for Beginners: An Eduction in the Pleasures of Food From Chefs, Farmers, and One Picky Kid" by Melanie Rehak;

NEW ADULT LARGE PRINT
"The Cinderella Deal" by Jennifer Crusie; "Out of Sight: A Court of Angels Novel" by Stella Cameron; "Summer Brides" by Susan Wiggs, Sherryl Woods, and Susan Mallery; "Finding Perfect: Fool's Gold Trilogy" by Susan Mallery;

NEW +I FICTION
"Justin Fisher Declares War!" by James Preller; "Touch Blue" by Cynthia Lord; "The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy" by Dori Hillestad Butler; "Bad to the Bone Boxer" by Tui Sutherland;

NEW CHILDRENS FICTION
"Even Monsters Need Haircuts" by Matthew McElligott; "Ashley Learns About Strangers" by Sarah Mountbatten-Windsor York; "Matthew and the Bullies" by Sarah Mountbatten-Windsor York; "The Story of the Jack O'Lantern" by Katherine Tegen; "How Rocket Learned to Read" by Tad Hills; "Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie" by Herman Parish; "Happy Halloween, Mittens" by Lola M. Schaefer; "Marly and the Runaway Pumpkin" by Susan Hill; "Halloween Faces" by Nancy Davis;

NEW CHILDRENS NON-FICTION
"Bullying and Me: Schoolyard Stories" by Ouisie Shapiro; "Spot the Plot: A Riddle Book of Book Riddles" by J. Patrick Lewis;

NEW YOUNG ADULT NON-FICTION
"Mouse Guard Fall 1152" by David Petersen

NEW YOUNG ADULT FICTION
"Prophecy of the Sisters" by Michelle Zink

Catch A Pig, Bucket Brigade, Ag Olympics!
You can join the Fun!
Traditional competition at the fair among youth and adults entering in various forms such as livestock, cooking, sewing, photography, woodworking, cultural arts, gardening, etc. Unique contest and competitions that have been added to the fair's lineup offer something for everyone. Back by popular demand for the third year is the Catch-A-Pig Contest, on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 4:00PM in the Grandstand. Mud, water, a pig and a quest, mix together for an afternoon of fun for the competitors as well as the audience. Four divisions are offered for adults and youth. Trophies, cash and bragging rights are at stack. Get your team of three entered space is limited for the Catch-A-Pig Contest.

Back for a second year is the Bucket Brigade, teams of five compete to fill a 55 gallon barrel on a scaffold in this timed event. Area Fire Departments are challenged to join this event. Anyone wanting to see if they got what it takes to meet up with the best is encouraged to join the challenge. You don't have to be a Fire Fighter to be in this Bucket Brigade. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 5:00PM.

Ag Olympics is back for the attack, designed for the youth but fun for the Alumni's as well. Hay stacking, throwing, watering challenges and who knows what surprises and new events are in store for this crowd pleaser. Monday, September 6, 2010 at 10:30AM in the Harder-Goeldi Buiding.
All entry forms are available online at www.calumetcountyfair.com on the Contest page.

Car Show Scheduled for Labor Day at the Calumet County Fair!
Better than ever, the Car Show at the Calumet County Fair on Monday, September 6, 2010 10:00AM - 3:30PM is going to "Rock and ROLL". It will take place in the park, weather permitting, participants are encouraged to use the Chestnut Street entrance for easy access, registration starts at 9:00AM, $5.00 registration with Trophy's and Cash Drawings for car show participants judging starts at noon. The local favorite COUNTY B BASEMENTS BOYS will be in the park for your "Rock and ROLL" car show enjoyment. Car show sponsored by the Calumet County Fair, WWWSM Car Club, Polly's Farm Market, The Insurance Shoppe and the City of Chilton. More information available at www.calumetcountyfair.com on the Car Show page.

PRICES ARE FALLING AT THE CALUMET COUNTY FAIR!
Yes! You read that right! All Grand Stand Shows for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Calumet County Fair have been set at $2.00 for all ages. This includes the Wisconsin Garden Tractor Pull, Catch-A-Pig Contest, and Tractor Pull. Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 4:00-5:00PM bring a non-perishable food item for the Calumet County Salvation Army and admission is FREE to the grounds. Children under 8 receive FREE admission to the grounds all four days. It doesn't get better than that! See you at the fair for "Fun for the Whole Herd"!

YOU COULD WIN GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS TO COUNTRY USA 2011 AT THE CALUMET COUNTY FAIR!

Y100 Radio Live Remote with
Join Nashville Pipeline along with Geoff Landon and the Wolfpack , as the Calumet County Fair joins Y100 to Give-Away four-day general admission tickets to COUNTRY USA 2011. Already signed for Country USA 2011 is superstars "Rascal Flatts". Join Y100 for a live remote from 5:00 - 8:00PM. You must be 16 to enter this FREE drawing and you must be present at the Calumet County Fair to win on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Drawing will take place during Nashville Pipeline.

Thiel adds trees to her resume

Chilton Public Works administrative assistant Judy Thiel receives her certificate of completion of the Wisconsin Community Tree Management Institute from Chief State Forester Paul DeLong.

CHILTON -- Judy Thiel, Public Works administrative assistant for the City of Chilton, recently completed the requirements of the Wisconsin Community Tree Management Institute (CTMI), an innovative program that helps municipal employees to develop effective urban forestry program leadership and management skills.

The Community Tree Manage-ment Institute was sponsored and developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources with assistance from University of Wisconsin-Extension, UW- Ste-vens Point, and the Cities of Madison, Richland Center and Stevens Point.

Students from 30 Wisconsin communities participated in the new training program.

Three corn silage events in county

The Calumet County Forage Council will host three separate corn silage dry down events again this year. The first event will be held at the Martin and Tom Biese Farm located on Hwy 57 three miles north of New Holstein on Tuesday, Aug. 24. 

The second event will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Greg Bohman Farm located 2 miles north of Brillion on County Highway PP. The third event will be at Schneider Farms Inc. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Schneider Farms is located 1 mile west of Hwy 57 on Faro Springs Road. 

Each event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corn growers should bring three randomly selected stalks from each variety for moisture testing. There is a limit of two varieties per grower. 

The Calumet County Forage Council will be offering brats, burgers and soda/water at each location over the noon hour time frame. There is a suggested $2 donation per sample to cover drying costs and noon lunch.

The Corn Silage Dry Down Events are sponsored by the Calumet County Forage Council in partnership with Calumet County UW-Extension and Fox Valley Technical College Farm Business & Production Management Program.

Brewers tickets still available

NEW HOLSTEIN -- Tickets are still available for the Brewer bus trip Sunday, Aug. 22. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Watch of New Holstein, the bus is leaving the New Holstein Public Library at 9:30 am. The $25 price includes the bus ride, snacks, a Brewer ticket in the terrace reserve area, and a coupon for a hot dog and soda. Tickets can be purchased at the New Holstein Public Library.

Kiel Car Club ready to cruise

KIEL -- The 18th Kiel Car Club Annual Car Cruise takes place Saturday, Aug. 21, at McDonalds in Kiel at 5 p.m. The cruise will take you on a scenic journey through east central Wisconsin.
The 29th Annual Kiel Car Show and Swap Meet follows on Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Kiel City Park, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds go to local charities.
The Kiel Car Club monthly meeting is set for Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Tim Allens Bar in Kiel. New members are welcome to join. Contact Kevin at 920-946-8046, or email us at for more info.

County fair coupon numbers

As promised more numbers are being picked to win midway ride packages and you could be holding one. Five hundred numbers are being chosen, 100 each day of the fair, and 25 will be announced each week via the newspaper. Numbers start with 10XXXXX, this weeks number's are: 92, 579, 640, 755, 999, 1131, 1205, 1422, 1544, 1666, 2199, 2453, 2951, 3663, 4264, 6116, 11757, 12537, 13456, 13917, 14982, 17776, 18137, 19273, 19711. If you have one of these numbers just bring it with you to the fair Labor Day Weekend and stop by the fair office to claim your ride ticket package.

Thousands expected for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary

GREEN BAY -- Nearly 3,000 Catholics are expected to converge in Brown County for the annual spiritual pilgrimage for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The special outdoor Mass and rosary procession (a form of meditative prayer) will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Robinsonville (near Champion), which is northeast of Green Bay. Bishop Robert J. Banks of the Diocese of Green Bay will be the celebrant at this annual event. Participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the taking into heaven of Mary's soul and body at the end of her life. The feast is one of the oldest and most solemn Marian feasts, and dates back to at least the seventh century when its celebration was already established in Jerusalem and Rome. The chapel is located one mile east of Champion. For directions or more information, visit shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com or call shrine volunteer Karen Tipps at 920-866-2571.

Earn a motorcycle license at MPTC

FOND DU LAC -- Want to learn how to safely ride a motorcycle and obtain a license? Several openings exist in the Motorcycle Rider courses offered at Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac.
Beginning or returning riders will gain hands-on experience in the basic skills of motorcycling: straight-line riding, turning, shifting, braking and the mental skills needed for control.
Instructor Tom O'Meara was one of only nine instructors throughout the nation to receive the 2004 Outstanding Rider Coach for Wisconsin by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). He has been with Moraine Park since 1993.
For more information about Motorcycle Rider courses, call 920-924-3447. To register, call 1-800-472-4554.

PGA Championship may cause congestion

KOHLER -- Interstate 43 and other major highways in eastern Wisconsin will be even busier next week when golf fans travel to Whistling Straits, near Kohler, for the 2010 PGA Championship Aug. 9-15.
Due to the expected increase in traffic during the PGA Championship, the Wisconsin State Patrol is teaming up with the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department to control traffic during the event.
"I-43 commuters and other drivers must be ready for more vehicles on the highway during the PGA Championship," says Lt.

Scorcio of the State Patrol Northeast Region Headquarters in Fond du Lac. "Working with local law enforcement agencies, the highway department, and community leaders, we have developed comprehensive plans to move traffic to and from the golf course safely and efficiently. However, drivers on I-43 and other roadways in the area must be exceptionally patient, cautious and alert because traffic conditions may change rapidly during the PGA Championship."
PGA Championship events at Whistling Straits begin with practice rounds on Monday, Aug. 9, to Weds., Aug. 11. Competition starts on Thursday, Aug. 12, and the final rounds are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 15.

Dr. Laura Baus joins family clinic

Dr. Lara L. Baus joined the family business as an associate last month at Baus Family Dental Clinic, joining her father, Dr. Michael S. Baus, and sister, Dr. Mariah L.Murphy.She is a graduate of Marquette University, where she received a BS in biomedical sciences as well as an RN license. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Creighton University School of Dentistry.
"I am proud to have come from a longline of dentists: My father; my sister: my grandfather, the late Dr. V.A. Baus; two uncles, Dr. Richard Baus and Dr. Dennis Baus; and two cousins, Dr. Mark Baus and Dr. Brad Baus.
Dr. Lara is a native of Kiel who now lives in Elkhart Lake.

Dr. Laura Baus

Auditions to be held for Rent

MANITOWOC -The Univers-ity of Wisconsin-Manitowoc University Theatre announces auditions for its fall production of Rent. Auditions will be held Aug. 18 and 19 at 6:30 p.m., and Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. in the University Theatre. Those auditioning only need to attend one date, but should be prepared to be on time and to stay until auditions for the day are complete.
To audition, participants should bring a prepared song of their choice and come dressed to dance. A song from Rent will also be taught and sung. The cast will be named shortly after the last round of auditions, and rehearsals will begin soon after. You do not have to be enrolled at UW-Manitowoc to audition. People of all ages from any community are encouraged to audition.
Rent will be performed Nov. 10-13 in the University Theatre.

Red Cross helped in Stockbridge flooding

Even after days of disaster relief efforts, American Red Cross volunteers and staff are still assisting families affected by flooding across the state.
Hundreds of volunteers have distributed more than 2,700 clean up kits, which include a variety of clean-up items such as a squeegee, mop, bleach, gloves, and more. Red Cross workers have also served more than 4,000 meals at the shelter, distribution sites and on Emergency Response Vehicles traveling into damaged areas. Casework, Mental Health Services and Health Services volunteers have and continue to work with those affected to make sure their short-term and long-term needs are met.
Your local Red Cross responded to Calumet County Emergency Managements request for assistance due to the localized flooding in Stockbridge. Twelve clean up kits were distributed by five volunteer response team members to assist with clean up efforts.

VFW post 3153 change meeting night

The Calumet County Veterans of Foreign War Post 3153 will meet 7 p.m. Weds., Aug. 11. The Auxiliary will met as well. The meeting has been changed fromThursday night so members can attend Chilton's summer concert series at Hobart Park on the 12th.

Hilbert has a new postmaster

Karyl Krueger

On Aug. 4 the official oath was administered at the Hilbert Post Office to Karyl Krueger by William Galbraith, Manager of Post Office Operations. Krueger's career for the United States Postal Service began in Hilbert in 1988 when she was a part-time clerk.
Krueger was also the temporary Postmaster at the Valders Post Office in 1993 and held the same position at Hilbert in 2006. Along with this experience, Krueger served as a pool clerk, to help out other post offices, as she was needed. She worked for the offices in Kaukauna, Green Bay, Chilton, and Appleton.
Krueger left her position at the Potter Post Office, which she worked at since April 2008. She was promoted to be the Postmaster at Hilbert effective March 27, 2010. Now residing in Hilbert, Krueger and her husband Jeff have a son, Craig, who is a senior at Hilbert High School. The couple also has a daughter, Trisha Voigt, who is married and has given the Kruegers three grandchildren.

All's well that ends well

Last month we reported on the sad story of a snafu that prevented an Oconto Falls man from winning a Harley-Davidson for a hole-in-one he got while golfing to raise money for childhood diabetes during the 9th Annual Appel Open at Hickory Hill Golf Course.
The snafu involved the distance of Waling's holie-in-one. He got it on the 12th hole, which is 155 yards.Insurer Hole-In-One Insurance Company determined thehole did not meet its 185-yard minimum.
Rich Appel, founder with his wife, Michelle, of the annual fund raiser, reports the snag has been worked out and Jeff Walling will receive his Harley.
"It was kind of a combination of several different groups and individuals who came through and supported us and helped us out,"Appel said. "Theinsurance company came through and made a generous donation in-kind. They wanted to help us out and we very much appreciate their goodwill effort.Harley-Davidson of Appleton also came through and assisted. And the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Outreach assisted, not from reserach funds."
After that high note,Appel saidhis family is committed to one more golf fund raiser.
"We're going to be doing one more, our final one, 10th anniversary. We're going to go out with a bang."

Family-to-Family Education offered

Beginning Sept. 14, Family-to-Family Education classes are being offered in Chilton at the Fox Valley Technical College building from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for 12 consecutive weeks. The class is free and is geared to family members dealing with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, panic disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, and possibly a co-occurring substance abuse problem.
Family-to-Family provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one's mental illness as well as its impact on the family. This course teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively.
This program is sponsored by the Calumet County Department of Health and Human Services with a grant from Mental Health America. For more information or to register for this program, contact Karen Schiller, Appleton NAMI Fox Valley office, at 920-954-1550, ext. 204.