Dear Lake Nebagamon Community,

We are happy to announce the Nebagamon Community Association (NCA) has recently elected a new board.

The new board took over responsibility last month (February) for all the wonderful events we have all come to enjoy over the years with our family and friends, which includes the 4th of July. Unfortunately, we have found there are currently no Fireworks, or Street Dance Band, scheduled for this summer and not enough money to pay for them.

This is where we need your help! Fireworks vendors purchase the fireworks months ahead of time and therefore require a large sum down. This is usually done in January for a July show but the vendors we are talking with are fortunately willing to work with us and give us a little more time.

Since there isn’t enough time to do a traditional fundraiser, we decided to do a direct ask of the community. Our goal is to raise $15,000 by March 15th, to get the fireworks on the calendar.

To make the process as easy as possible, the board has set up various ways to donate including an online option though Zeffy, a zero-fee fundraising platform for non-profits.

We will be scheduling (fun) fundraisers for future fireworks so that we will never be in this situation again.

Please consider helping to save our fireworks for 2024:

Zeffy Donation Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/5de37d48-7924-43d7-a6db-47b9d3c07280

Website Donation Link and/or options: https://lakenebagamon.org/donate

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or any of our new board members Becky Brill-VP, Sarah Culver-Treasurer, Cindy Johnson-Secretary and Shelley Harvey-Member at large.

Sincerely, Mickey Christenson – NCA President
christensonmick@gmail.com

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NEBAGAMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UPDATES: If you have any interest, care to volunteer, just want to give some feedback on what you would like to see then please join us (President David Dinda~ Vice President Mike Ross ~ Secretary Lindsey Wilson~ Treasurer Patti Coughlin): Third Tuesday each Month. Our team of leaders are all hoping to see some interest coming up in the future for community members that want to become leaders and take over planning these amazing events for our Village, would this interest you? Please let any of us know.

HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY PARTIES: Thank you to all those that came out for both parties for our community. Mike Ross, graciously provides such a great event located right at his home here in Lake Nebagamon. He goes over and above to give the kids a fun area to walk thru, with candy, bon fires, fun décor and creepy fun at his haunted ship. We are so lucky to have him be involved in the community and planning for the evening at his place. Thanks to all those the helped keep the kids busy, smore making, ax throwing and our amazing crew that came and donated and set up for ‘trunk or treat’…

The NCA group decorated the auditorium Monday and set up all the games for the annual Halloween Party there. Special thank you to the volunteers sitting at the games, clean up and set up crew and all those that came to enjoy what we are offering our kids in this area. Lots of candy, fun and games for the kids to safely have a place to come and show off costumes and collect treats while doing some fun activities. During the costume contest these lucky winners each received an extra gift in their envelope for catching the “eyes” of our judges.

NCA UPCOMING EVENTS December 4 @ 4pm: Village Tree Lighting December 16 @6pm: Fire Department Santa Truck We are always looking for volunteers or those willing to come to meeting to keep our events alive.

2022 SKATING AT THE AUDITORIUM: Special thank you to Bruce and Kathy Carey (Lake Life Products) for volunteering so we can continue having skating at the village auditorium. The kids have been coming more each time and having a blast with the games and fun time provided by these two. Special Date: Holiday Themed Skate night on December 2

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First thing, I’d like to give a great big thank you to our village employees who keep our community functioning, safe and well maintained.

Pat Coughlin, along with part time, temporary employees Mike Ross, Tom Tobin and Ron Cairns, do an outstanding job keeping our buildings, facilities, roads and grounds clean and maintained.

Daisha Nolan and Katy Hursh keep our office running smoothly and deal effectively with the daily issues that always crop up.

Jay Gallagher as our zoning administrator has done a dynamite job providing consistent application of our zoning code.

John Stack keeps our sewer system running smoothly and in compliance with state regulations.

Pete Witt as our Village Marshall deals with more issues than most people realize.

We are fortunate to have a volunteer fire department that is one of the best in the area.

I was doing some work at the rain garden by the beach this past Saturday and had three different families from outside our area stop by to chat. One couple did an early morning swim and said our swim raft was the best they had ever seen. Another family was staying at the campground and came down for a swim and told me how much they liked that campground and beach. The final group of four adults were impressed with the overall cleanliness and appearance of our downtown area.

I was very happy to hear all these positive comments about our community and I am proud to be a part of it, as should we all.

The Community Association for their work bringing our community together through all the activities they sponsor and direct.

The Lake Association for their work protecting and enhancing our beautiful lake.

Our Garden Club who beautifies our community through planting and maintaining our various garden areas. A special thank you to them and the other volunteers who have labored hard to replan the beach rain garden area after sediment removal with 2000 new plants!

And a final thank you the elected and appointed people on our boards, committees and commissions who make decisions affecting our community.

Jim Jonasen, Village President

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WORDS FROM OUR VILLAGE PRESIDENT:

I would like to begin my message by thanking all the volunteers that contribute so much to make our Nebagamon Community Association so active and vital in our community. The Association is responsible for organizing and funding our annual fireworks, parades, parties and other activities, providing our community with the opportunity to socially engage with one another.

Your Village Board has been spending time lately discussing options for the best use of this year’s disbursement of Federal Government COVID relief funds. We have identified the following projects as potential uses for the funds:

Installing electrical outlets at campsite in Ravine Park, purchase new playground equipment for the beach, purchase a mower for dragging ball fields and a building to store vehicle and equipment at the ballpark, Erecting a covered patio at the boat landing We are also getting information on the process involved in applying for Federal funds from the newly approved infrastructure bill.

Also of interest to the community is the board has contracted with Tiger Manufacturing to create a new sign to replace the aging and deteriorating sign at the entrance to our community. The  students in this program at Northwestern High School have been a delight to work with and we look forward to seeing the finished product and erecting it after the snow and frost are gone.

Jim Jonasen, Village President

NEBAGAMON HISTORY SPOTLIGHT:

Lake Nebagamon Ice Palace:
Since the early 1900’s the Village of Lake Nebagamon has been well known as a resort area and place for recreational pleasure. The businessmen of the village were very enterprising and began thinking of ways to entice more people from the nearby cities of Superior and Duluth and surrounding areas to come to Nebagamon for winter fun.

Winters were very quiet in the village. One of the only activities could be found at the skating rink, which was made by simply clearing snow off the lake. A warming shelter made of spruce trees,  with no roof, provided some protection against the wind, and it had several hand-made benches for persons to sit on while changing skates.

All that changed around 1914, when the village fathers decided to build an ice palace for the newly planned Ice Carnival. The palace was built of 12x24x30 inch ice cakes cut out from the ice on the lake.

A volunteer crew of villagers erected the massive crystal ice structure around the 75-foot square village pavilion, built in 1905 and then replaced in 1936 with the present auditorium. The ice blocks were placed far enough away from the pavilion walls to make an outer courtyard twenty feet wide around the pavilion. The floor of the courtyard was made of ice cakes laid side by side and then flooded with water so that when frozen, it made an ideal skating rink.

The walls of ice cakes were laid like cement blocks. The joints were made of snow mixed with water, which when frozen, became a solid wall.

At the corners of the structure were tall towers. The door openings were arched much like the palaces of Europe. In the daytime the palace shimmered in the sunlight and at night kerosene  lanterns with colored chimneys flickered and reflected against the transparent walls.

History Information from History of Nebagamon book written by Catherine Coletta, copies available by calling JoAnne @ (218) 390-1832

KIN CHRISTMAS PROJECT:

“Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.” Those words written by Francis P. Church so many years ago came home to me this year as KIN was organizing its annual Christmas project, whose purpose is to make the holidays brighter for students and their families in our school system who were in special need. This year KIN was blessed to be able to serve 46 families with food baskets and 103 kids with Christmas gifts. And none of it would have been possible without the amazing generosity from this community we call home. We at Kin were truly humbled by the outpouring of aid we received this year, from financial donations to  food goods, to helping hands when we needed them most. We are overwhelmed with gratitude to each and everyone who helped in any way and wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and blessed new year.

Cathy Ketola, Coordinator

NEBAGAMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UPDATES:

NCA MEETINGS~ We are keeping our meetings at local businesses, to support them and to welcome anyone to come join in to help set up the upcoming events. If you have any interest, care to volunteer, just want to give some feedback on what you would like to see then please join us (President David Dinda~ Vice President Mike Ross ~ Secretary Lindsey Wilson ~ Treasurer Patti Coughlin): Third Tuesday each Month

SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all of those that donated time, setting up cleaning, cooking, serving, and auction items. Also, a huge shout out to all of those that came to eat and congregate during this meal served every January with all monies given directly to the 4th Fest Fireworks fund.

MISSION STATEMENT: To welcome new businesses, community groups and citizens of Lake Nebagamon, Wi to participate in the promotion of the community. Our objective is to work together to inform Lake Nebagamon, Wi area of local news.

If you are interested in receiving an email copy of the newsletter monthly send request in email to: nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com

ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE:
Grand Marshall and Marshallate Bob and Barb Anderson will start the parade at 5pm downtown Lake Nebagamon… Let’s remember 2 years ago this week and do a “restart”….  everyone is encouraged to participate and walk the parade route, staging in parking lot begins at 4:30pm and parade starts sharp at 5pm. Thank you to the Lake Nebagamon Fire Department, who will be present during the parade with “THE BOOT” please help support our volunteers….

Thank you to the local business’ here that support and help the NCA with printing expenses for our monthly newsletter. Please support our community.

VILLAGE OF LAKE NEBAGAMON:
https://villagelakenebagamon.com/ The Village Board meets the SECOND Tuesday of each month. As always, it takes a Village.

LAKE NEBAGMON FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The can trailer has been relocated to the fire department parking lot. Please drop your cans off and a huge thank you to all donations as this fundraising account helps to supplement the purchase of fire and medical equipment and gear to keep our community safe.

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NEBAGAMON HISTORY SPOTLIGHT:
Lake Nebagamon Post Office:
The first Post Office in Lake Nebagamon was opened in 1893.  J.A. Chisholm was postmaster in 1921. Ludy Drolson started as clerk in 1921. The post office was then in front of Mr. Chisholm’s store. In 1934 Earl Persons became postmaster and Viola Persons became clerk, moving the post office across the street.
Our current Postmaster recently received an email sharing some history.

NCA UPCOMING EVENTS
TREE LIGHTING December 5
NCA MEETING: December 21 @ 6pm @Gopher Hole
NCA MEETING: January 19 @ 6pm @Bridges
SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER January 22
NCA MEETING: February 15 @ 6pm @Dockside

We are always looking for volunteers or those willing to come to meeting to keep our events alive.

In the latter part of 1937, Ludy Drolson became acting postmaster until he was commissioned as postmaster in November of 1937. Several people were postal clerks until the middle of 1941 when
Evelyn Drolson became clerk, remaining as such until 1963.

In May of 1952, Mr. Drolson retired as postmaster to become rural mail carrier after the death of Elmer Oaks and William Arnold became postmaster and was such in the old post office for 13 years.

In May if 1966, the post office was moved into a new building, the former showrooms of Vennerstrom’s Ford Inc. Mr. Arnold had been the postmaster in this office for at least 10 years.  Mr. Ludy Drolson retired from the postal service November 20, 1964, after 40 years of service. The rural route began as 53 miles long. Current 2021 data says the rural route is now 140 miles long.  After Mrs. Drolson retired, there were several different clerks, among them Pearl Finell, working the longest number of years.

History Information from History of Nebagamon book written by Catherine Coletta, copies available by calling JoAnne @ (218) 390-1832

Currently, we have Deb Gilroy as our postmaster, Kamie Wiss and Jessica Saker are the clerks.

Lake Nebagamon has 2 routes, 1 route delivers 95 miles and the other route delivers 50 miles. (140 miles total). Lake Nebagamon carriers are Jim Burgraff and Bob Cheever. Lake Nebagamon has
Paul Mattson to deliver in Poplar, and Rachel Lind to deliver Maple. Lake Nebagamon is lucky to have relief carriers, Janet Dokken, Ashley Zakowitz and Jennifer Dokken.  As our weather is turning into winter, let this also be a reminder to make sure your mailboxes are secure and kept free of snow to allow our carriers to be able to get your mail to your home. Below are guidelines for setting up your mailboxes and the village ordinance to comply with the privilege of receiving mail. Also remember as the snow gets heavier and plow drivers are clearing the road, remember accidents will happen but they will do all efforts to make sure roads are safe and clear and sometimes snow will fly into the sides of road and knock over your mailbox. Be kind and work together to keep your properties safe for these plow drivers and mail carriers.

NCA MEETINGS~ We are keeping our meetings at local businesses, to support them and to welcome anyone to come join in to help set up the upcoming events. If you have any interest, care to volunteer, just want to give some feedback on what you would like to see then please join us (President David Dinda~ Vice President Mike Ross ~ Secretary Lindsey Wilson~ Treasurer Patti Coughlin): Third Tuesday each Month Dec 21 Jan 19 Feb 15

NCA FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Thank you for all the volunteers to help carry on our traditional and new traditional Halloween parties. On Saturday we had a “Spooktacular Scary Haunted Ship” at a local resident’s home, Mike Ross. Many thanks to him for welcoming all those ghosts, goblins and witches to his property for treats, bonfires and smores. Special thanks to Kryssi, Krud and Damien for the scary end of the trail, haunted woods. Laverne (witch) and Dennis (Mike Myers) for making sure the kids were greeted before and during their walk. Dave (Reaper) for being at the entrance to direct everyone.  Toni and Walter for passing out candy. Our zip line cackling witch, Kally for entertaining the littles and keeping us gazing to the sky. Ann and Patti for the keeping the fires aglow and the smore table going until we ran out.

Sunday, we started all over and so much thanks sent to Tom and Ann for decorating and setting up the auditorium. The kids that came were able to enjoy the treats at each game station, thank you to the volunteers that helped at these stations: Dave, Lindsey, Ann, Mike, Alyssa, Damien, Donna, Gretchen, and to the food stand~ thank you Mary and Pam for keeping up on the hot dogs and walking tacos. These events take so many people to make the fun happen and the generosity of the donations of candy, food etc. We have all taken notes on how we will continue to add to next
year’s event.

NEBAGAMON ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING;
As in prior years we are planning our tree lighting for Nebagamon and as we finalize the details, we will spread the word via Facebook and posters at the local establishments. Save the date Sunday December 5, 2021.

SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER;
We will continue the fundraising efforts for the 2022 Fireworks with our annual Spaghetti Feed and Chinese Auction Fundraiser at the auditorium on Saturday January 22.

MISSION STATEMENT: To welcome new businesses, community groups and citizens of Lake Nebagamon, Wi to participate in the promotion of the community. Our objective is to work together to inform Lake Nebagamon, Wi area of local news.

DONATIONS: If you would like to donate paper so we may continue to have our newsletter contact the village office (715-374-3101) or Patti Coughlin at Dockside (715-374-2334). If you are interested in receiving an email copy of the newsletter monthly send request in email to: nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com

NEBAGAMON RESIDENTS:
Billy Harvey’s Brush Dump is Open!
In order to allow village residents to appropriately handle yard debris the Village Board has renewed the agreement with Billy Harvey. The brush dump will be open for Lake Nebagamon residents until May of 2022. This is for vegetative debris ONLY.
7950 S County Road S
Turn up the hill by the old Budweiser truck
For more information, call Billy Harvey at 715-817-0249.

Thank you to the local business’ here that support and help the NCA with printing expenses for our monthly newsletter. Please support our community.

VILLAGE OF LAKE NEBAGAMON:
Have you been on the NEW AND IMPROVED village website? What a great update and so easy to navigate around. https://villagelakenebagamon.com/ The Village Board meets the SECOND Tuesday of each month. As always, it takes a Village.

LAKE NEBAGMON FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The can trailer has been relocated to the fire department parking lot. Please drop your cans off and a huge thank you to all donations as this fundraising account helps to supplement the purchase  of fire and medical equipment and gear to keep our community safe.  Our Member of the Month is Halie Makela!

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NEBAGAMON HISTORY SPOTLIGHT:
Lake Nebagamon School House
The Lake Nebagamon original school was
built by the Weyerhaeuser company in 1894.
As Nebagamon grew, a schoolhouse number
two was constructed in 1899 by Sam P.
Redding and a “good force of men.”
History Information from History of Nebagamon book written by Catherine Coletta, copies available by calling JoAnne @ (218) 390-1832

NCA UPCOMING EVENTS
NCA MEETING: September 21 @ 6pm @ Norwood
NCA MEETING: October 19 @ 6pm @ Bridges
NCA Halloween Family Party October 31
NCA MEETING: November 16 @ 6pm @ Dockside
NCA MEETING: December 21 @ 6pm @Gopher Hole
We are always looking for volunteers or those willing to come to meeting to keep our events alive.

SCHOOLS ARE MADE OF PEOPLE: (Written by Donald Drolson for the 1981 all-class reunion at the old Lake Nebagamon School)
Schools are not made of mortar and stone. Schools are made of people. And schools are not made of textbooks alone, Schools are made of people.
Of children, whose laughter, whose smiles and whose tears, echo through hallways worn smooth o’er the years. Remember the good times, and childhood fears? Yes, schools are made of people.
Of school boards, bus drivers, janitors, cooks: Remember that teacher who could give you a look, which would make you stop talking and hide under your book? Yes, schools are made of people.
And schools are made of memories, Or your classmates and teachers, your friends, some are gone; Of your first dance, the class play, of a picnic on the lawn. Memories of people which will always live on. Yes, schools are made of people.

And it’s just for that reason that we’re all here today; To see our old friends, from near and away. For we all went to school at Nebagamon—they say. And schools are made of people!

NEBAGAMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UPDATES:
NCA MEETINGS~ We are keeping our meetings at local businesses, to support them and to welcome anyone to come join in to help set up the upcoming events. If you have any interest, care to volunteer, just want to give some feedback on what you would like to see then please join us (President David Dinda~ Vice President Mike Ross ~ Secretary Lindsey Wilson~ Treasurer Patti Coughlin): Third Tuesday each Month Sept 21 Oct 19 Nov 16

FARMERS MARKET DOWNTOWN:
We had hoped for more vendors available and willing to come on Saturdays for ongoing farmer’s market. It has been noted we had customers willing to come and purchase but not many vendors. As you clean out your gardens and begin your autumn crafts keep us in mind to come and set up a table in the village parking lot. Send an email or return form attached from last page of newsletter to NCA, PO Box 442, Lake Nebagamon Wi 54849 nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com

NCA GOLF TOURNEY FUNDRAISER:
A huge shout out of thanks to all those that came out to enjoy the beautiful weather and help with the golf fundraiser. The hole sponsors, the auction items, and the golfers. Was a great day!! Thank you to the workers, Dave Dinda, Mike Ross, Hayley Botten, Daisha(& Dalilah)Nolan, Lindsey Wilson, and Patti Coughlin. Thank you to Link Ford and RV for sponsoring the 10,000 hole in one and Norwood for serving food at the end of our day.

Hole Sponsors as follows: “Double sponsor” Benson Electric, Bridges Bar, Young Plumbing, Mediqwest (Tim & Nan Sauter/Dan & Carol Conrad) Poplar Auto, Harv’s Tree Service, Willy & Ann Stern, Chippewa Valley Bank, Hanco, Lake Life, Rudy Run, Tick Kitzman and Todd GIlberson Construction, Waskos, Village Inn, Gravel Pit, Dockside, Rick Khalar, Philip & Phillis Sutula, BVD Cabin, Howard & Gail Levo.

If you see any of these sponsors, please thank them as they are helping provide the 4thfest 2022 to continue to grow, being the best ever!!!

NCA FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Our next big event coming is the annual Halloween Party. We will need volunteers and donations for candy. Updating posters and getting this party started! Please watch for updates and let anyone involved in the NCA know if you are willing to help in any way or have suggestions to help this party for the community.

MISSION STATEMENT: To welcome new businesses, community groups and citizens of Lake Nebagamon, Wi to participate in the promotion of the community. Our objective is to work together to inform Lake Nebagamon, Wi area of local news.

DONATIONS: If you would like to donate paper so we may continue to have our newsletter contact the village office (715-374-3101) or Patti Coughlin at Dockside (715-374-2334). If you are interested in receiving an email copy of the newsletter monthly send request in email to:
nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com

NEBAGAMON RESIDENTS:
Billy Harvey’s Brush Dump is Open!
In order to allow village residents to appropriately handle yard debris the Village Board has renewed the agreement with Billy Harvey. The brush dump will be open for Lake Nebagamon residents until May of 2022. This is for vegetative debris ONLY.
7950 S County Road S Turn up the hill by the old Budweiser truck For more information, call Billy Harvey at 715-817-0249.

Thank you to the local business’ here that support and help the NCA with printing expenses for our monthly newsletter. Please support our community.

VILLAGE OF LAKE NEBAGAMON:
Have you been on the NEW AND IMPROVED village website? What a great update and so easy to navigate around.
https://villagelakenebagamon.com/ The Village Board meets the SECOND Tuesday of each month. As always, it takes a Village.

LAKE NEBAGMON FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The can trailer has been relocated to the fire department parking lot. Please drop your cans off and a huge thank you to all donations as this fundraising account helps to supplement the purchase of fire and medical equipment and gear to keep our community safe.
Pleased to present our ‘Member of the Month,’ Dan Morey and Mike Bessler.

Nebagamon Farmers Market (Downtown Lake Nebagamon)
Hours 8am-Noon
(Possibly extended thru fall with interest) If you are interested in being part of the Farmer’s Market, please download the full newsletter above!  All spaces are fee of charge.

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Tamburitzans
The Tamburitzans are a group of unique young people who came here each summer from Duquesne University, located In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Their leader Matt Guzay had summered across the lake at the Andy Doran place many times and decided it would be a great place to bring his young singers and dancers for a combination vacation and work.

This would be just the right place for the rehearsals and of the Tamburitzan dancers and to swim and play as well as do their summer rehearsing. This all began the summer of 1947.
After a couple of years, villagers became aware of the cultural significance of these energetic young people and the “Tammies” were asked to perform on the village green behind the auditorium, so that the people of the village could see and hear their whole program.

The Tamburitzans have given their performance here every year and as the interest has spread so widely and the crowds have been getting larger and larger it has become one of the highlights of the summer season.

The sojourns here have even led to the composition of the original song about a popular night spot. “Come to Finell’s” and the bonhester song, a song written by Dick Crum about Lake Nebagamon while he was walking on the beach.

The Tamburitzans were founded in 1937 at Duquesne University. They take their name from the Tamburitza family of stringed instruments indigenous to the folk cultures of southeastern Europe. The group exists for the dual purpose of preserving and perpetuating the Eastern European Cultural heritage in the United States.

The students who make up the performing ensemble come from all parts of America, from various ethnic and religious backgrounds, and may study in any academic area.
They travel thousands of miles throughout the continental United States and Canada, performing 100 concerts within each nine-month season. They have also made seven tours outside the United States.

A Tamburitzans performance is like a vacation in Europe. Through the magic of their music, the youthful troupe takes one into pleasant valleys to see the spinning village dances of the peasant: into the rugged mountain country to witness the high leaps and acrobatics of the mountain folk.

A two-hour musical pageant of Slavic folk music, songs and dances unfolds in rapid-fire sequence weaving a musical fantasy along the entire length of the mighty Danube River.

Brillant and authentic costumes of the peasant folk pour forth in all colors of the rainbow, not in gaudy “showy” fashion, but in a subtle and simple true art form of the people. The Tamburitzans possess what is probably the greatest assemblage of authentic peasant dress in the Western Hemisphere. Hundreds of these individual costumes are utilized in every musical production.
The Tamburitzans sings a dozen different European languages and performs the music and dances of as many countries.

Using the lute-like Tamburitza instruments as the foundation of the troupe, the Tamburitzans have developed what is today the finest Tamburitza ensemble in America. The Tamburitza is supported by other traditional instruments such as the accordion, the clarinet and violin.

The chanting of dissonant voices along with the hypnotic beat of the primitive goatskin drum and the haunting sounds of the shepherd’s flutes add to the unusually interesting quality of their performance.

A whole family of tamburitza instruments grew as a result of these refinements. A “tamburitza ensemble” now consists of various combinations of bass tamburitzas, cello tamburitzas, “braci”
“Bisernice” etc. each fulfilling a function roughly analogous to those of various violins, violas, etc. of a symphony orchestra.

If you are in the area and want to join us in welcoming the famous “Tammies” they will be performing on stage at the Lake Nebagamon Auditorium on Sunday August 8th@ 2pm and Monday August 9th@ 7pm. Pre order tickets available by calling Daisha at the Village Office 715-374-3101, email dnolan@villagelakenebagamon.com or by sending a check to the Nebagamon Community Association, PO Box 442, Lake Nebagamon, Wi 54849. Tickets are $20 each for adults and $10 or kids 10 and under.

History Information above from History of Nebagamon book written by Catherine Coletta, copies available by calling JoAnne @ (218) 390-1832

Thank you to those that participated and or came to enjoy the 4thfest activities this year. Record turn outs at the kids games, parade and on the beach for the fireworks… What a great community we have. Special thank you to the Colletta Family for the use of their property to load the barges for the fireworks and to get the team on the lake to make these festivities have such a great “bang”. There was a wonderful interview online for anyone interested in viewing: https://youtu.be/FAeH6E9QcnI

NCA MEETINGS~ We are keeping our meetings at local businesses, to support them and to welcome anyone to come join in to help set up the upcoming events. If you have any interest, care to volunteer, just want to give some feedback on what you would like to see then please join us (President David Dinda~ Vice President Mike Ross ~ Secretary Lindsey Wilson~ Treasurer Patti Coughlin): Third Tuesday each Month July 20 Aug 17 Sept 21

FARMERS MARKET DOWNTOWN:
We are looking for vendors interested in setting up a table for a weekly farmers market downtown Nebagamon beginning Saturday August 7 (thru September 11) from 8am-noon. Send an email or return form attached from last page of newsletter to NCA, PO Box 442, Lake Nebagamon Wi 54849 nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com

SUMMER CLEAN UP~ Helping clean up some areas in the Village and provide some fun times we are seeking volunteers now to help with some outdoor painting, staining, and cleaning. Contact Patti @ 715-817-2643 or email nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com if this is reaching out to you to show your talents and want to work as a team to show pride for our amazing community.

NCA GOLF TOURNEY FUNDRAISER:
September 19 is the date set for a bi-course (Bottens and Norwood) golf tourney to raise funds for “2022” 4thfest activities. Please save the date and join in this event as we need to start over with our funds to keep providing Lake Nebagamon with the events and activities in years to come. These events are expensive so to continue doing this we need to be sure to keep things alive!! More details to come…. Watch for posters and internet updates.

MISSION STATEMENT: To welcome new businesses, community groups and citizens of Lake Nebagamon, Wi to participate in the promotion of the community. Our objective is to work together to inform Lake Nebagamon, Wi area of local news.

NEWS SUBMISSIONS: DEADLINE is the 20th OF EACH MONTH.

DONATIONS: If you would like to donate paper so we may continue to have our newsletter contact the village office (715-374-3101) or Patti Coughlin at Dockside (715-374-2334). If you are interested in receiving an email copy of the newsletter monthly send request in email to: nebagamoncommunityassociation@gmail.com

NEBAGAMON RESIDENTS:
Billy Harvey’s Brush Dump is Open!
In order to allow village residents to appropriately handle yard debris the Village Board has renewed the agreement with Billy Harvey. The brush dump will be open for Lake Nebagamon residents until May of 2022. This is for vegetative debris ONLY.
7950 S County Road S Turn up the hill by the old Budweiser truck For more information, call Billy Harvey at 715-817-0249.

LAKE NEBAGAMON DANCE CLUB ~ SUMMER DANCE:
Come and join in the fun at the Lake Nebagamon Auditorium Saturday August 14.

“1899” GARDENS GOING STRONG IN LN (FUN FACTS):
Whoever thinks that corn can not be raised here should see the samples brought in by Mr. Archibald, grown at the end of town towards Lake Minnesuiung. They will compare favorable with Iowa or Illinois corn anytime.

Soren Anderson left us a bunch of rye cut from his field just east of the lake. The head are fully developed, the berry plump and perfect. Those who think we can not raise grain will do well to call and see the sample. It is the best evidence of the productiveness of our soil and will convince the most skeptical that we have certainly of a great farming future close at hand.
Persons wishing pickles or sauerkraut for winter use, can have them put up – $2.50 per 15 gallon kegs at the A. Roberts farm, 1 ½ miles southeast of the lake.
According to statistics, the town of Nebagamon has produced 5000# of butter during 1899, 365 bushels or potatoes, 805 bushels of root vegetables, and 95 tons of hay.

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VILLAGE OF LAKE NEBAGAMON:
Have you been on the NEW AND IMPROVED village website? What a great update and so easy to navigate around.
https://villagelakenebagamon.com/ The Village Board meets the SECOND Tuesday of each month. As always, it takes a Village.

NIGHT OUT FOR LITERACY AUGUST 6:
Dear Friends, our night out for literacy is back this year. We too, have felt the effects of covid, not being about to have our major fundraiser. We are asking your help (if you are able) to donate themed baskets, wine, beer, gift cards etc. for our silent auction. Please call Maureen 715-817-0200 if you can donate. We will be able to accept donations the second week of July. Thank you in advance for whatever you can do.